Loyalty and Insight at Kansas College Commencement
The thirty eighth annual University of Kansas commencement featured Hon. Josiah Royce of Harvard delivering an eloquent address on Loyalty and Insight. Graduates in cap and gown filled Robinson Gymnasium as the Thirteenth Infantry Band provided stirring music. a large crowd, including dignitaries and families, witnessed the ceremony and the related festivities.
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Josiah Royce
Harvard
Robinson Gymnasium
Mount Oread
K. U
Alma. Mater
Alma’ Mater
A. U
Monster Robinson Gymnasium
Harvard University
University of Kansas
Royce
Board of Regents
Snow Hall
Botany Room
Professor Corp
Thirteenth Infantry Band
Gertrude Messler
Infantry
Jayhawk
Edna Hopkins
Scott Hopkins
Topeka
Independent George Egan Wins South Dakota Governor Nomination
Early returns from Sioux Falls indicate George W. Egan, an independent Republican, defeated Governor Vessey for renomination, with H. Elrod also a strong contender. Supporters claim a plurality of three to five thousand, while progressives foresee nominating the rest of the state ticket. Final results pending complete returns as to congressmen Martin and Burke and other offices.
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South Dakota
Egan
Sioux Falls
George W. Egan
Vessey
H. Elrod
Pat
Congress
Martin
Burke
Aml
Lower sleeping car rates sought by West before ICC
Guthrie Oklahoma June tip an announcement says Attorney West has filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington an application for a hearing to compel the Pullman Sleeping Car Company to reduce the charge for upper berths below the rate for lower berths.
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Guthrie
Okla
June
Attorney West
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Pullman Sleeping Car Company
Iowa Republicans and insurgents clash in state primaries
Des Moines reports show a close governor race with Carroll and Porter leading as rough returns come in. In Congress, regulars Walter L. Smith and J. C. Kennedy hold gains against insurgent challenges led by Cummins. Murdock praises progress for insurgents. Local totals from 200 precincts examined. Party leaders express jubilation over regular nominees.
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Des Moines
Iowa
SGU
Carroll
Porter
Congress
Prouty
Carrell and Porter
Washington
Sitad
Pat Canlidate
Cove
Walter I. Smith
UC. A. Kennedy
Senator Cummin
Smith
House
Cannon
Indications for Chicago Weather This Week
City forecast shows unsettled showers in eastern areas tonight and Thursday. A light rain likely continues into Thursday with cooler air moving through the region. Storms remain limited and no significant precipitation expected beyond scattered showers.
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Chicago
Janie
Kansas
East
Brewers Attack Prohibition At Illinois Meeting
Representative Boutell of Illinois led protests against prohibition at the United Brewers association convention. He warned of hidden alcohol sales, rising demands for patent medicines, and warned that prohibitory laws clash with an enlightened free government. Carl J. Foster predicted beer industry growth as temperance advocates push for progression. The vigilance committee reported mixed signs, noting Oklahoma's dry period saw higher arrests than when licensed.
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Washington
United “Brewers
Boutell
Ilinois
Carl J. Foster
Halientes
Okhihome
Abolish Coroner's Office Move Proposed by Medical Group
Dr. B J Goodwin of the Missouri State Medical Association urged the American Medical Association to back state laws dissolving the coroner's office. He called for transferring medical functions to a medical examiner and general duties to the prosecuting attorney.
Dark Morning Weather Sparks Fear Across Regions
A sudden blackout followed by heavy rain and hail terrified residents from Topeka and Topeka reports note the barometer drop and no flood danger. Western Missouri saw unprecedented rain with cellars flooded and property damage. several fatalities occur in Kansas City Kansas from lightning. Joplin and nearby mines report flooding.
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Lawrence
Journal
Inquirera
Associated Press
Topeka
Kansdune
City
Missouri
Kansas
Kansas City
Charlotte Hicks
Joplin
Galena
Merchants Plan Local Trade Push and Child Aid Transfer
At a Lawrence Merchants Association meeting last night a committee was set to transfer two children from a Topeka facility to St Joseph's Home in Kansas City for care. The group also renewed Booster Week and discussed keeping trade in town, advertising Lawrence as a shopping hub, and accepting reports from the Rest Room and Transportation committees. President Olin Bell led about forty members, noting persistent mosquitoes amid the discussion.
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Merchants’ Association
Merchants Athletic Association
Lawrence
Topeka
Joseph
Kansas City
Alf. Eubdly
C. Rentsehler
St. Joseph's
Olin Bell
Ship Lost. Crew of Twelve Rescued by Steamers
Beaufort June 8 The Barkentine Good News of Philadelphia has been lost at sea Captain Erikson and twelve crew were rescued and are aboard the British steamer Metis bound for Norfolk which signalled the incident to the Diamond Shoals Light Ship off Cape Hatteras at eight this morning
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Beaufort
D. C
Barkentine Good News
Philadelphia
Erikson
Metis
Norfolk
Dimond Shoals
Cape Tratterns
Marriage of Nobility in London Cementing Anglo American Ties
Viscount Mudstone eldest son of the Earl of Winchilsea and Mottingham wed Miss Margaretia Armstrong Direxel daughter of Anthony Drexel this afternoon at St Margarets in Westminster. This ceremony marks the first of three Anglo American alliances planned in London this month.
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London
Jane
Viscount Mudstone
Work Resumed After Mining Strike in Pennsylvania
Wilkesbarre June 5 In accordance with an agreement reached last night between the general manager of the Pennsylvania Coal company and the committee representing 12 000 striking Anthracite miners there was a resumption of work at many of the collieries today. The grievances of the miners will be adjusted by the anthracite conciliation board.
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Wilkesbarre, Ata
General Manor
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Anthracite Concilliation Board
Overlook Academy Burns At Norwalk Connecticut
A major fire at Overlook Military Academy in Norwalk Connecticut destroyed most of the main building. Seventy five students were forced to seek shelter at the Norwalk Hotel for the night.
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Overlook Academy
Burns
Norwalk
Conn
Overlook Military Academy
Norwalk Hotel
Haskell Institute Baccalaureate Sermon by Rev Walter Roe
Rev Walter C Roe D D superintendent of Indian Missions delivers the baccalaureate sermon at Haskell Institute Sunday evening as part of the sixteenth annual commencement. The program spans June 12 to 15 with baseball track contests operetta commencement exercises and a military drill among events.
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Haskell Institute
Walter C. Roe
D. D
Indian Missions
Lawrence
Haskell
Superintendent of
Giama
Princess Chrysanthemum
F. P. Smith
Lawrence Schools
America May Help Cruiser New York To Aid Earthquake Victims
Naples reports slight seismic activity overnight across Southern Italy as relief plans unfold. American Ambassador Leishman visited the cruiser New York in Naples harbor and indicated it would join relief efforts if needed. The Duke of Aosta, with King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena, toured Calitri where the quake caused the worst damage.
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New York
Naples
Italy
Leishman
Duke of Aosta
Victor Emmanuel
Helena
Calitri
Avellino
Republicans to Meet for Wisconsin State Convention
Milwaukee Wisconsin a state Republican convention opens this afternoon to gauge party sentiment toward the national administration and adopt a platform endorsing it Five candidates seek the gubernatorial nomination with Governor Davidson absent from declaration of intent.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Davidson
Taft Refuses Seattle Demand Over Infantry Removal
President Taft declines to intervene after Seattle citizens, via Senator Jones, demand removal of the Twenty-fifth Infantry colored unit over a sobered assault accusation against a white woman. The reply underscores the administration’s stance and constitutional balance.
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Taft
Washington
Seattle
Senator Jones
Twenty-fifth Infantry
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Hadkell
Supt. of Indian Missions
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