Ovation on Board Ship as Roosevelt Sails Home
Roosevelt sails from Southampton aboard the Kaiserin Auguste Victoria with Mrs Roosevelt Ker mit Ethel and Mrs Longworth. Aboard reception greeted him as the band played the Star Spangled Banner and passengers cheered. The ship heads to quarantine June 17 and lands in New York the next morning.
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Southampton
England
Roosevelt
Kermit
Ethel
Nicholas Longworth
New York
Postal Savings Bank Bill Passes House With All Republicans
Washington June 10 by an overwhelming 195 to 101 vote the house approved the postal savings bank bill as agreed by the republican caucus. Earlier the house rejected the democratic substitute by 113 to 96. Six hours of debate followed with many Republicans and Democrats airing views. Twenty one Democrats joined Republicans against the substitute, most opposing any postal savings system. Norris of Nebraska was the only insurgent Republican voting with the Democrats for their substitute.
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Washington
House
Postal Savings Bank
Norris
Nebraska
Flooding and wrecks strike Fort Smith area
A severe storm drenched Fort Smith, washing out bridges and flooding streets. One farmer, David Meadows, drowned after riding into Flat Rock creek where a foot bridge vanished. A Frisco freight train crossed a washed bridge nearby. nine cars went into the stream but crew survived. Ten hour train delays occurred due to washouts on Iron Mountain road. Other towns cut off, cellars flooded, and lines down as Frisco trains detoured via Claremore.
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Fort Smuthark
Vane
Fort Smith
David Meadows
Flat Rock Creek
Crawford County
Is Field
Meadows
van Buren
Frisco
Iron Mountain
Ozark
Alma
Spiro
Okla
Kansas City Southern
Missouri Pacific
Claremore
Oklo
Caliph Wins Havana to Atlantic City Yacht Race
The power yacht Caliph entered by Vice Commodore M. E. Brigham of Ventnor New Jersey was declared the winner of the Havana to Atlantic City race. The Caliph crossed the finish line off Young's pier at 11:6 last night after en route victory.
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Caliph
Atlantic City
N. J
Fea
M. E. Brigham
Ventnor
X. J
Havanna
Young’s Pier
Rev Charles Dickey Dead in Philadelphia at Hospital
Philadelphia June 10 Rev Dr Charles Dickey renowned Presbyterian clergyman and former moderator of the general assembly died early today after a period of illness. The respected church figure had been treated in a local hospital and his passing is noted by the religious community.
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Charles Dickey
Philadelphia
General Assembly
Mercer In Town To Settle Local Differences
State Sanitary Commissioner J. H. Mercer visited to resolve disputes involving Dr. C. B. McClelland and local Browns. He vindicated McClelland after review and said he will enforce milk industry laws if city fails to regulate. Mercer aims for an easy resolution without drastic measures.
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C. B. McClelland
Browns
Mercer
Forest Fire Ravages Curttiss Canyon in Sacramento Mountains
Extensive blaze in Curtiss Canyon of the Sacramento mountains threatens timber, saw mills, and homes. No rain for months leaves vegetation tinder dry as Forest Ranger Anderson leads a force of men in fighting the flames.
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el Paso
Texas
Curtiss Canyon
Sacramento Mountains
Anderson
Government Survey Starts Flood Protection Project
Three government engineers and university students began a survey from Santa Fe Depot this morning to obtain a level for a levee to protect Grant Township from floods. The survey, termed the Government Survey, will be handed to the Grant Township Drainage Board for subsequent levee construction with funding partly from the township.
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Santa Fe
Grant Township Drainage Board
Massachusetts Street
Government
W. J. McKathron
United States
Grant Township
Drainage Board
Mr. McKathron
McEathron
Reduction rumors shake Chicago wheat futures
Chicago traders weigh rumors of lower local July contract stocks as cash grain sales draw scrutiny. Trade notes a distinct net advance in the July option while September held near last night’s level or lower. Minneapolis flour sales draw attention as futures open down then recover, with July rising and September fluctuating around 9 1/4 cents.
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Chicago
Minneapolis
Children's Day Postponed at German M E Church
Children’s day at the German M. E. Church has been postponed due to the weather for one week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Smooth con artist from Ohio claims to be Phi Delta friend
A slick visitor, claiming to be from an Ohio State fraternity, cashed two checks for 7.50 and 10 dollars in Topeka. He targeted local Phi Delt men, using tales of an Oklahoma oil lease and an Indian named Phillips. Police warn he will likely be arrested soon as they chase him toward Emporia.
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Oas K. U
Ohio State University
Phi Delta
Okeenah
Oklahoma
Phillips
Haskell Institute
Topeka
Phi Delt
Varia
Jif
Okeemah
Mr. Thomas
G. R. Thomas
Okeemah State Bank
R. Thomas
Aelion
Thomps
Emporia
Poace
Osage City
Thomas
Sigana Chis
Volunteers Offer to Testify in Bribery Inquiry
Springfield volunteers are offering to testify to State’s Attorney Burke in the legislative bribery inquiry. Burke replied to a confidential communication from a state senator who volunteered to testify if his name could be suppressed, that he was offered $4500 to vote for Lorimer. The letter also named others ready to testify.
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Springfield
Jane
Burke
Lorimer
Jetter
Equali zation Day Postponed In Wakarusa Township
Not ready yet today was the time set for equalization day in Wakarusa township as the assessor delayed due to missing details and postponed the session.
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Wakarusa
Trunk Found With American Woman's Body Near Maurasia
Fishermen discovered a lake trunk near Maurasia containing a woman's body believed to be American. Police say the head shows murder marks. The cloth wrap bore initials LC and included English letters and a photo. A nearby villa’s young couple, who spoke English, vanished three days earlier.
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Come
Italy
Maurasia
Murdder
Santa Fe Trail Conference Meet Planned at Emporia
Garden City June 10 A conference will be held at Emporia at 10 oclock Wednesday morning June 1 at the Mit Way hotel to consider extending the Santa Fe line eastward to Kansas City Mo This was decided at a recent meeting of the executive and publicity committees of the Trail organization at Dodge City Representatives will include commercial clubs major organizations farmers institutes newspapers tramees Mayo of towns boards of county commissioners
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Garden City
Emporia
Mit-Way
Kansas City
Trail Organization
Dodge City
Farmers’ Institutes
Tranmees
Mayo
No Difference June Mail Large Owing to Wedding Invitations
A June mail story notes a large amount of postage and service backlog tied to wedding invitations and announcements. Local offices report slower processing and increased demand around nuptial events.
Students Leave Do Not Halt Town Mail, Lawrence Report
Lawrence notes that student departure does not slow town life or mail at all. About 500 toters a day are forwarded home and summer students keep mail volume steady. Local firms like American Cement Plaster and Bowersark Milling send heavy advertising mail. June brings announcements and invitations, keeping merchants active despite students leaving. Felt Earthquake Shock in San Jose Valley. A prolonged quake in Santa Clara College valley lasted about a minute with a three minute horizontal movement and four distinct shocks.
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Lawrence
Tad
American Cement Plaster Company
Bowersark Milling Company
Wilhind Brown
Cus
San Dose
Cah
Dane
Santa Clara College
Chicago Weather Indication Forecast
Chicago forecasts indicate fair tonight and Saturday with rising temperatures on Saturday.
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Chicago
Desperate Posse Scours Desert for Train Robber
El Paso June 10 Desperate posses scour the desert between Carvizzoro and the mountains for the lone bandit who held up the El Vaso and Southwestern passenger train last night at Rob sart New Mexico. The robber, believed a seasoned criminal, forced Pullman staff to reveal money and valuables before fleeing. Initial estimates put the haul in the thousands, though some reports claim cash may total under 300 with jewelry taken. Territorial mounted police pursue but have found no trace.
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el Paso
Texas
Carvizzoro
el Vaso
Southwestern
Robsart
Io the
Quan
Santa Fe
N. M
Newan
Territorial Mounted Police
Japanese fleet visit to Mexico tied to centennial
Think it Significant reports from New Orleans indicate Latin Americans view Japan's proposed visit of its battle ship fleet to Mexico as a bold diplomatic move. Special envoys are said to be sent to Central American republics to carry on negotiations aligned with Mexico's Centennial celebration of independence.
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New Orleans
Mexico
Central America
Japan
Markets by Wire Wheat and cattle prices from Kansas City and Chicago
Market notes list wheat receipts, various futures for July September and December, corn and oats quotes, rye, hay, butter, and stock prices. Kansas City reports grain and cattle receipts, hogs and pork, with live stock and money market data from New York. An aphorism about a man’s idiocies closes.
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Kansas City
Chicago
Sitge
University Summer School Sees Enrollment Hit 200
Enrollment at the university summer school reached 200 by 9:30 this morning with further names expected to be added tonight. Weather could limit attendance but officials anticipate a large enrollment when regular classes begin Monday.
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University
Twu
Case to the Jury Ends as Martin Delivers Charge
New York June 10 Judge Martin finished his jury charge shortly before 10 a.m. The crowded courtroom included Heike’s two daughters and Washington J. Thomas of the American Sugar Refining Company. The judge refused to instruct on inference but stressed the defendant’s right to have every circumstance read in light of innocence.
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Heike
New York
Dude Martin
Meike
Washington J. Thomas
American Sugar Refining Company
Martin
Retirement Resolutions Honor Professor Ephraim Miller
The faculty lauds Professor Ephraim Miller for long, honorable service from small beginnings to large achievement. They congratulate his retirement as Emeritus Professor, note the affection of colleagues, students, alumni, and state people, and express hope for his continued interest in the university’s progress.
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Ephraim Miller
Sual
Trial Drives Her Insane In Escape From Hospital
Cincinnati June 10 Indictments against Mrs Jeanette Stewart Ford linked to Charles L Warriner embezzlement case will not be retried after Ford escaped from a hospital aided by police and friends. Prosecutor Hunt dismissed charges including blackmail and receiving stolen money, saying another trial would be inhuman. Ford previously faced a hung jury.
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Jeanette Stewart Ford
Cincinnati
Charles L. Warriner
Oho
Bix Four
Henry T. Hunt
Daudge Caldwell
Hanged Robert Davis in Kansas City Jail
Robert W. Davis, a 24 year old Black man, was hanged at the county jail in Kansas City after two governor granted respites for the murder of Harry H. Evans. The execution occurred this morning following legal proceedings and stays.
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Kansas City
Robert W. Davis
Harry H. Evans
Indict W. A. on Forty Two Violations
Federal grand jury indicts Western Union Telegraph Co for forty two bucket shop law violations dating 1909 alleging use of telegraph wire and ticker to aid a bucket shop in the District of Columbia. An additional indictment also charges several Baltimore Philadelphia New York and Washington men with bucket shop conduct in DC.
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Washington
Federal Grand Jury
Western Union Telegraph Company
Western Union Company
District of Columbia
W. B. Price
Virgil P. Randolph
Henry M. Randolph
Chas, T. Moorehead
Edward Walden
James A. Anderson
Baltimore
Theo, L. Campbell
Philadelphia
Jas. ¥. Calins
New York
Ed Everett Taylor
John Pallberger
Dalzell seeks restraining order to bar ballot box openings
Pittsburgh report states Representative John Dalzell through his attorneys asked Judge Josiah Cohen for a restraining order against Allegheny County commissioners to stop opening ballot boxes in sixty five districts of the Thirtieth district. Dalzell seeks a court order to open all boxes district wide and conduct a new count amid contest by Dr. R. J. Black of McKeesport, his primary opponent. Decision reserved by the court.
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Pittsburg
John Dalzell
Josiah Cohen
Chambers
Alleghenny County
R. J. Black
McKeesport
Dalzell
Progressives Victorious In Governor Nomination Race
Vessey the progressive will likely secure the gubernatorial renomination while Burke and Martin, stalwarts, are slated for congress. Official returns will decide remaining ticket nominations. Also reported: two Wichita men killed by a Santa Fe freight engine at the city yards, Nick Steffen and J HB Ellis, mangled and dead. Steffen, longtime ice cream industry figure and director, dies after retirement from active work. Ellis, Butler county rancher, leaves a family.
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Vierre
Vessey
Burke
Martin
Congress
Wichita
Kan
Nick Steffen
Steffen-Breteh
J. HB. Ellis
Leon
Butler County
Steffen
Ife
Anhl
Salt Lake City
Minneapolis
Minn
Ellis
Hickory Creek
Masons
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