Belcher to Appear in Embezzlement Case in Patterson
A former Patterson mayor, Helchar Belcher, returns after months away and plans to plead to embezzlement charges. He denies stealing large sums, claiming he had only 300 dollars when he left and describes wandering, attempted work, and a desire to disappear abroad. He will be arraigned Friday in relation to the cell robbery.
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Patterson
N. J
Helchar
Relcher
Patternon
Belcher
Delegates Meet: Iowa Gubernatorial Battle Near Decision
Des Moines July 31 Delegates arrive for the Republican state convention as disputes over George D Perkins versus A B Cumming for governor threaten dual tickets. The state central committee hears filed contests and weighs a path to a single ticket, with both sides claiming control and possibly delaying a final ruling until tonight or tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
State Central Committee
Friends
George D. Perkins
Cand Dte
B Cumming
Mpresaion
Cumming
Bank Decorated With Metropolitan Interior Work
Interior decorations completed at the Watkins bank feature staff work by LL Phillips. The plaster and burlap stucco design, modeled in clay and cast in rubber, blends with woodwork and marble entrances, elevating the bank’s appearance and dignity for the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watkins Bank
LL Phillips
Igon
Stusco
Lawrence
Padlock crackdown on suspected violator buildings in Lola
July 31 report from Lola states padlocks are running out in the county as Jailor Kingsley, under County Attorney Clifford, locks three more buildings including the Butler rooms on West street used for illegal activity. Only one legitimate business is noted. keys may have been discarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola
Nolda
Uodar
Rand Kay
Jailar Kingsley
Clifford
Weat Street
Bean
Kingsley
500 KILLED Stockholm dispatch on Sveaborg mutineers
A Helsingfors dispatch reports artilerymen joining the Sveaborg mutineers while the infantry stayed loyal. The artillery's fire wounded or killed five loyal troops.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Hellngfors
Sveaborg
Artilery
Flies Did It of Washington Inoly 31
Cholera outbreaks in the Philippines blamed on excessive tying practices, according to Dr Heyser head of the bureau of health there. Officials ordered screening of all food stall sites and launched a general anti disease campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Philippines
Heyser
Bureau of Health
Islands
Educational Train to Visit Manhattan August 26
A representative of the Union Pacific railroad conferred with the Kansas Agricultural College superintendent in Manhattan about a seed and culture education train. The five day trip, with agricultural college speakers and officials, is expected to start August 26 and cover the western region. Embroidery and races at Mrs Prentiss, 1103 Massachusetts Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
Union Pacific Railroad
Kansas Agricultural College
Agricultural College
Winter coal contracts and local grocery sales preview
Announcement promotes contracting for winter coal and advertises local offerings including aquare meal drink at Raymond's, sherry of cream mace from Wiedemann's, and a chocolate-dipped nut assortment at Weldemann's, with mentions of Cali and sesus and A. J. Griffin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atades
Cali
Sesus
A. J. _Griffin
Raymond's
Wiedemann’s
Weldemann's
Mutiny at Sveaborg Threatens Great War Drift
Mutinies break out on Sveaborg island fortress defending Helingsfors. Loyal troops and mutineers exchange heavy cannon and volleys, with hundreds killed or wounded reported. The mutiny, sparked by the death of a sapper, leaves parts of the fortress in mutineer hands as further outbreaks occur at Skatudden.
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Belingstors
Sveborg
Helingsfors
London
Qaltostors
Finland
Sveaborg
Skatudden
Svaborg i G
Russiso Finland
Gulf of Finland
Helingslors
Joints Reopened Girard After Strike Ends
After a two week strike over a monthly license raise from 6 to 8100 a month, five saloons or joints reopened in Girard. Owners faced new ordinances requiring a monthly license of 681u0 or arrest and 30 day jail terms. Wet goods were reportedly shipped out of state as fixtures were packed for possible shipment away.
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Girard
Bcansa
Jointista
Jal
Lawrence considers piano factory loan plan
A Kansas City meeting with Weber Bros Piano Manufacturing discussed funding a Lawrence plant. The plan proposes a 250000 dollar capitalization with 50000 preferred stock and 30000 common stock, plus a bonus. Remaining preferred stock to be held by Lawrence shareholders until redeemed, then transferred to the company. The venture promises 7 percent interest on preferred stock and a sinking fund to redeem it. The project aims to produce six to ten pianos daily, employing about 205 workers, with orders already for 1400 pianos. Decision on the loan and factory location hinges this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petroe
Kansas City
Weber Bros. Piano Manufactoring Company
Lawrence
Praferrad
Joan
Vey
Woman takes Halstead Street car drives wild chase
Passengers on a southbound Halstead Street car yesterday watched a woman push the motorman from the platform and speed the car for nearly a mile without stopping. The vehicle collided with coal wagons and other traffic as hysteria spread among passengers. Mrs H Chichester, the driver, attempted to reach the railway station in a bid for a connection. The conductor and bystanders overpowered her and she was taken to the police station, later released after officials concluded she was not sane.
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Chicago
Halstead Street
H.chichester
Qktrafo
Correction on Armstrong hospital escape and assault during delirium
A correction recounts Frank Armstrong's hospital escape from Simmons, aided by delirium after appendicitis surgery. He allegedly choked a nurse, fled through a door hall, and chased toward the Pierce residence, with doctors noting no hope for recovery during the operation. Also mentions a patent medicine claim by O P Barber & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Armatrong
Simmons
Casa
Qursa
Armstrong
Peirce
Do Hope
Professor bitten by gas monster remains alive
Prof LL Deghe described a bite from a so called poison gas monster at the University. He tested the tale by biting a cat, then himself, noting no harmful effects. Dr. Snow saw no need to telegraph home. The creature, about 14 inches long, reportedly did not resemble a real monster.
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Snow
Simmons Hospital Inc: A Great Incorporation Milestone
The Simmons Hospital marks a significant milestone since its incorporation, highlighting growth and expanded services. Leadership notes steady progress, enhanced patient care, and ongoing community outreach efforts as part of its mission.
Hospital Improvements and Local Social News
Mrs DE Thompson and Agnes Thompson will travel to Harbor Springs Michigan while Stansbury Thompson accompanies them. Elizabeth Werrington visited Kansas City friends. Mrs Tremper in charge of Simmons Hospital has instituted changes since incorporation. Tremper is a capable nurse trainer. Families travel to Kansas City Excelsior Springs St Louis Davenport and Denver for visits and work. The hospital addition plans include eight new rooms a diet kitchen operating room and anesthetic room. Nurses May Fowler Osa Courtney Nina Cleveland Maude Schultz Bessie Stout train under the Weeks system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen M Tremper
Simmons Hospital
Tremper
Sisters of Charity
Joseph
Jacob House
Ourses
Misses May Fowler
Osa Courtney
Nina Cleviland
Maude Schultz
Bessie Stout
Doctora Simmons
Emley
Keith
Obituary Mentholis Remedy Sold By Barber & Son
Obituary mentions a mentholated preparation named Hay Fever Stations Mentholis that relieves hay fever symptoms. It touts Blackberry Balsam for bonal trouble at 250 per bottle and claims best satisfaction. Manufactured by O P Barber & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O P Barber & Son
Carbon Paper Apgie Patterson in Kansas Death Notice
Carbon Paper Apgie Patterson born Findlay Ohio July 2 1841 moved to Lawrence Kansas July 24 1855. She died fifty one years after settling in Lawrence in Oak Hill cemetery after a long illness. The obituary notes her quiet life devout faith family devotion and loss of health and lists Miss Patterson’s friends and store offerings from C C Seewir 917 Market with Ewing ice cream and carbon paper references.
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Apgie Patterson
Findlay
Ohio
Lawrence
Kansas
Oak Fi
Clark
Sho
Atena
C Seewir
Mase
Senator La Foliette Speaking at Clay Center Chautauqua
Senator La Foliette of Wisconsin spoke at the Clay Center chautauqua this afternoon to about two thousand persons. The audience listened attentively for two hours and then asked for more as he addressed railroad and trust influences in American politics.
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Clay Center
Senator la Foliette
Wisconsin
Clay Center Chautauqua
Mora
Gas firm seeks charter for suburban Kansas City area
Topeka July 31 application filed with the secretary of state by J W Dana attorney for the Wyandotte suburban gas company. The project aims to supply natural gas to the suburbs of Kansas City with capital of 500000 dollars. Incorporators include JB McGowan C L Brokaw Wells GB Allen and W EF Doughter.
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Topeka
J W Dana
Wyandotte Suburban Gas Company
Dana
Kansans City
JB McGowan
Kansas City
L Brokaw
C Wells
Unclear Quotations on Gender and Commerce
Fragmentary remarks on marital influence and moral economy describe a streetcar conductor receiving 45 cents change and a husband’s reaction to his wife asserting her autonomy, reflecting social tensions and personal pride in a dated urban setting. The passage hints at calls for frugality and skepticism toward progress in a mid 19th or early 20th century diary style.
Mutiny at Helsingfors Ends in Officers Killed
A Copenhagen dispatch reports sailors mutinied at Helsingfors Finland killing two officers. The armed mutineers later attacked the favorers association building and were joined by Cossacks during their march. P M Hervey Co buys rags and old iron at top market price. Send word for pickup. 630" Mass 6t. Black Seal cigar is the favorite, Lawrence, try one.
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London
Copenhagen
Helsingfors
Finland
Favorers Association
P. M. Hervey & Co
Siege Fight Rages at Svebary as Casualties Mount
London reports fierce combat at Svebary with earlier tallies placing casualties over 700 dead or wounded by midday. Warships bombard the fortress as residents fall into panic amid continued fighting.
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London
Hatingsfors
Svebary
Man Killed in Velarden String of Suspect Duel
A Velarden Durango Mexico dispatch reports James L Brady a master mechanic from San Lorenzo killed by Frank Bauer a former Joplin resident. Bauer pursued Brady and his wife and child from Pittsburgh Kansas after a days long chase ending with a night shooting at Wolf’s Dick Broschigger station.
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Los Angeles
the Times
Velarden
Durango
Mexico
James L Brady
San Lorenzo Amelter
Frank Bauer
Joplin
Brady
Geay
Bauer
Pitteburg
Kansas
Velardena
Wight
Coreys divorce granted in Reno Nevada court
William Elis Corey former president of United States Steel faced desertion grounds as a Nevada second district court in Reno granted divorce yesterday afternoon. The case noted no scandal evidence was presented and custody of their year old child was awarded to Mrs Carey amid tears.
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Reno
Sev
Mra
Willam Elis Corey
United States Steel Corporation
Nevada
Coray Ly
Coray
Mabelle Cilmoan
Carey
Used spring suit tips and local ads mix in town
A fragmented page lists clothing and household offers from Lawrence firms, urging reuse of spring garments and promoting groceries, drinks, medicines, and home fixtures. It notes a funeral service for Frank Armstrong and various local vendors like Walde manon's and Wiedemann's, with refrains on gas lighting and camera supplies.
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Attoreeys
LAW
Attorneys At Law
Fice
Orton
Ausrsey
Oates
Hirst
Marsonal Bank
JosaPa
Osean
Deaunand, Js
Attorneys At Law 365
Massachusetts Street
Gresa, Banee & Son
Ro Mooksa, M.D
Woodward's
W. Jones
Foereieey
Susie Nt
Bence
G. J. Bimmone
Keatsignee
A. ci Arumreo
Vermont Street
Seuhtel Gradnava
Raery Ofica
Massachuseste
Loulalana Street
Ane Ee
Ponnaenr
Uvarystubie Corner
Bampsair
Winthrop Rasta
Sansss
Telephone
Sinclair
Masaschussts
Mush Bros. & Stiaree
Eldridge Wouse
Hack
Haber
Dekta Oh
Armitee
Armitage & Smith
Kan
L. S. Steele
Auorney ‘Notary Public
Eal Estate and Loans
Lawrence, Kanae
Alfred Whitman
Gleason & Whitman, Real Estate
Insurance
Rhode Island Street
Sea
Fred
Doana
Wolf
Master's
Wiederraon
Patterson Inclined
Via
Stevenson-Hopper Book Co
Rowlands and Stevenson
Stoox Smith's
News Depot
Iowa
Union Pacific
Prentiss
Massachusetts
Russia
Seed Company Incorporates
Barteldes Seed Company
Corporation
F Barteldes and Co
L L Phillips and Co
Phillips Brothers
Baan
Girard le Us
Dyche
DE Thompson
Agnes Thompson
Stansbury Thompson
Harbor Springs, Mich
Thoraday
Elizabeth Werrington
Kansgiy City
Adams
Jobo Moora
St Paul, Mion
Ben Barnett
St Louis
Oklahoma
Soan
George Chambers
L Steinberger
Sol
Marks
Adele Marks
AC Griven
Denver
Icolo
George Ware
Misa Laura
Ware
Oslator Springs
Canada
Nelem Blair
Stubbs
Evcelsior Springs
Altimose Club
Phil
J W Grean
Ethel Connelly Cutler
Fanchoo Cutiar
Cutler
Ella Connely
Ilomer Springer
Raymond Drug Company
Burlingame
Wm Russell
Arthur
Davenport
Alar A Beal and Son
Uroer Gustafson
Edithe Soydar
Topeke
Wm Noel
Staffordsvilla
Dirs Avole
Plymouth Church
Misa Nora Siler
W J Coleman
Waermont Street
Organiat
Neveral Mambera
Choir
The
Christian Church
Miss Siler
Puerto Rico
Mentholis
Ewing
Little Mules
Bristow
Seema To
Straffon’s
Mentholis Rallevesi
Navy
Man Ho Hed
Wolf's
Dick Broschigger
Ction Kills
the Chig
J.B. Watkia
Watki
Wehr
Pueaday
Merchangascu
Atkins National Bank
Focker A.g Sircaell
C. B
Hosford
Investmed Hes “Atate
Bunds Merchanta Nativasi Hank
Initaine
Aweence
KAI
State Bank
W. Bromellick
T. J. Sweeney
I'zen
K J Hithey
Canbleeg
W.R. Shubte
W. Kochpaiding
Gao Tages
Lishur N. Lewln
W. Bromeisiex
Y. J. Sweesey
Jacun Bedeky
E. J. Hilkey
Mrangada
Coreys
Lawrence Pantstorium
Warren Streat
All Master's Grocery
Phillips Fruit Farm
Waldemanon
Frank Armstrong
Simmona Hospital
Methodist Church
Oak Hill Cemetery
Piersons Alors
Mra Prentiss’ Home Store
Dr. Snyder's
Masssahusetts Street
Kodak
Smith's
Lawrence Transfer Co
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