Mullins Delivers Noted KU Baccalaureate at Robinson Gym
A large crowd heard Edgar Young Mullins, president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, deliver the annual baccalaureate at Kansas University in Robinson Gym. The sermon titled The Greatest Teacher and His Authority drew praise for its clarity and intellect. The day’s program listed campus events including athletic events, an alumni address by Fred Jackson, and a series of receptions and banquets across Fraser Hall, Eldridge House, and Green Hall.
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Hobinson Symnasium
Kansas University
Edgar Young Mullins
Mulling
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Charles Sanford Skilton
School of Fine Arts
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University
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Sigma Xi
William Albert Noyes
University of Ilinois
American Chemical Journal
Fraser Tall
School of Pharmacy
University Campus
Board of
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Fred & Jackson
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Ay- WM. T. Sinclairso
Strong Green Hall
School of J Law
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John A. Johnson
Minnesota
Dioner
Roy Cook
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Paul J. Wail
Dean Green
George H. Duncan
Dean Sayre
Snow Hall
John Ise
Dean Skilton
School of Medicine
Medical
Raymond Teall
Dean Sadler
School of Engineering
Blake Hall
Everett
Copley
Marvib
Fraiser Hall
Carl Young
Barnard Sheridan
Open Your Homes North Lawrence Neighbors in Distress
A plea urges residents of North Lawrence to host flood displaced families on the South side. The writer stresses these are working neighbors, not charity cases, who need homes amid rising high waters. Call to action: open homes and provide shelter to those with nowhere to go.
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North Lawrence
Abilene
Denver
Santa Fe
Rock Island
Holton
Flood rises on Kaw River as towns brace for crest
Chicago dispatch reports Kaw River water levels climbing with crests expected by tomorrow morning. Theodore Pine home sits under four feet of water, and numerous houses in Grant township and North Lawrence are flooded. Beef packers fear shortages push prices higher as river conditions hinder shipments. Weather remains clear, offering renewed hope despite the rising flood.
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New York
United States
England
Theodore Pine
Grant Township
North Lawrened
Volcano Mu Erupts Again in Samoa Island Saga
San Francizcs June 8 reports Mu on Island Savaii erupting violently. A large fertile area is covered by lava and ash, driving residents to seek refuge on nearby islands. Evacuations continue as authorities monitor the eruption and impact on the Samoan group.
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Savaii
Destructive Tornado Threatens Mount Vernon and Topeka
A tornado passed one mile south of Mount Vernon Iowa yesterday afternoon demolishing the electric light power house and pumping station. Lisbon also suffered heavy damage. In Topeka Kansas water from a Kaw river break flooded streets and riverside areas reaching two to four feet in places. Trains were disrupted as tracks flooded and passengers were moved by boat. By 2 PM the river stood at 26.5 feet and preparations were under way to mitigate advance flooding.
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Mount Vernon
Iowa
Uty
Lisbon
Towa
Topeks
Kans
Kaw
North Topeka
Union Pacific Railroad
Gordon Street
Kansas Avenue
Soldier Reek
Jackson Street
Soldier Creek
Little Russia
Santa Fe
Topeka
Lawrence
Oon
Lake View
Union Pacific
Wreck attempt halted on Chesapeake and Ohio train
A bold attempt to wreck a Chesapeake and Ohio train from Cincinnati was stopped last night near Portamouth Quebec. The train was halted in time after men were removed from a switch stand. No injuries reported.
Kaw River Flood In Topeka Peaks Near 20 Feet
Government gauge on the Kaw river at Topeka shows 20 feet and rising, with forecasts of four to six more feet by Monday night. North Topeka residents abandon lower areas as Union Pacific tracks near Kansas Avenue flood. Manhattan and Ottawa report train disruptions and city engineers warn of possible higher levels than 1904 but below 1903 peak.
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Government Weather Bureau
Kaw River
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Wamego
Manhattan
Tangtion City
Government
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Empire
Peepee
Ohio
Bellain Va
Kansas Avenue
North Topeka
North Topeke
Union Pacife Tin Plant
Kaw
Wolff Packing
Witter
Crane Street
Union Pacific
Kansas
Weather Bureau
Jennings
Union Pacifis
Seymour Packing House
Ottawa
Lincoln
Ellsworth
Fall River
Republican
Rock Island
Seymour Packing
Rock Island Depot
T. B. Jeeninga
North Topeks
Chien Pacific
Territory
Santa Fe
Abilene
Union Pacife
Topeka Weather Bureau
Kansas River
Blue River
Concordia
Russell
Bell
Pas
Wamege
Randulph
Blue River Valley
Junction City
Silver Lake
TAFT WINNING AND FLOOD FEARS IN KANSA S
The report describes Taft political maneuvers with Hitchcock withdrawing from the national committee amid Allied pressure, plus ongoing flood warnings across Kansas. It notes river rises near Manhattan and Topeka, with towns like North Lawrence and Kaw bottoms under threat, and local efforts to hold back floodwaters as officials monitor crests and warn residents.
Conspiracy Trial Resumed in West Timber Case
Washington reports the conspiracy trial of Hyde, Dimon, Benson, and Qebneider moving forward. Henry P. Dimon testified as a defendant, with examination focusing on alleged defrauding of the government over variable timber lands in the West. The proceedings include references to local context and unrelated notes.
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Washington
Hyde
Dimon
Benson
Qebneider
Henry P. Dimon
Waterworks signals warn of shutdown and restart
The notice explains two long blasts mean the waterworks must shut down, one long blast signals water is starting to go down. Manager Bauere arranged the signaling and urges residents to listen for the blasts to know the water status and to rejoice if the system remains on.
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Bauere
To Start New Law
Washington June 5 Preparations are being made by the treasury department for prompt carrying into effect the various provisions of the new currency law. The list of all national banks arranged by states showing the capital and surplus of each is being prepared by the comptroller of the currency for use in the secretary s office in connection with the applications that may be received from the banks for the formation of the National Currency associations provided for by the new law.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Gangsters Suspected In Guthrie Area Murder Case
Guthrie Oklahoma June 8 another murder is laid to Alf Hunters gang now sought by posses Gay Keyton a gang member stabbed Sidney Smith a farmer seven miles south of Lore Smith died this morning Hunter is believed headed toward the area from Dover
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Alf Hunter
Temple
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Cnlered
Sidney
Smith
Lore Smith
Hunter
Dover
Butter Makers to Fight U S Freight Rise
Sixteen major butter manufacturers across the United States plan to oppose the proposed freight rate increase on cream and milk before the Interstate Commerce Commission on Wednesday. Tariffs are set to rise from 6.24 to 12.5 percent, a move that could trigger a butter famine if the challenge fails.
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Chicago
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Administration backs Hitchcock on handling delegations
Washington reports President Taft approved Frank Hitchcock's methods in contesting delegations. The administration directed him to adjust his approach, though the president showed satisfaction with the work underway in Chicago.
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Washington
Juan
Taft
Frank Iitchcock
Chiwrens
Spreckels Married in Philadelphia Confirmed Couple Located
Philadelphia June 8 The marriage of Spreckels son of a sugar manufacturer and Miss Alina De Brettville of San Francisco was finally confirmed today as the couple were located in this city after leaking news yesterday.
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Philadelphia
Marine of
Spreckels
Licensice
Alina de Brettville
San Francisc
Directors Ratify Bond Issue in New York Rail Board
The board of directors at Unter Pacific rail and tulay ratified a fifty million dollar issue of first lien and refunding bonds at ten percent. The move formalizes the financing for the rail project and highlights expected capacity to fund future development.
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New York
Unter Pacific Rail
Tulay
Winter Wheat Conditions and Acreage Report
Washington weather data notes winter wheat condition at 86 with spring wheat acreage listed as 17 710 000. The report details spring wheat condition on June 1 at 95 percent of normal. Miscellaneous advertisements mix in about varnish stains and enamels, furniture pieces, cigars, cosmetics, and local business listings.
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Dame
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