Porter Charlton Extradition Case Headed to Supreme Court
Washington June 10 The Supreme Court opened with Justice Lurton delivering the opinion on Porter Charlton charged with the murder of his wife on their 1919 Lake Como honeymoon in Italy. The ruling upheld extradition and addressed errors in the lower court while noting crimes abroad may lead to punishment only through surrender.
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TFT
United States Supreme Court
Wiee
Washington
D.C
Porsuer Chariton Mirst
Italy
Lake ‘Ymo
Gupremeourt
Lurten
Supreme Coin
United States
Jime
Europe
America
Ody
Lake Come
New York
Neville H. Castle
Hybeken N. J
Saul
Lale
Ialy
Locust-like Grasshoppers Threaten Ness County Crops
Kansas entomologists report a mysterious growth killing off grasshoppers in Ness City area. Hunter state entomologist says a fungus may be spread to control the pest. Field team Spangley Isley Clausen and Banery study the outbreak as farmers fear crop losses.
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Kansas
Ness City
Yedgerday
Sid
Hunter State
Spangley
Dwte Isley
WT. Banery
Hunter
Quake and Axa Wed in Stamford Local Ceremony
Axa and Quake were wed by a justice of the peace at a Stamford hotel today. Episcopal clerry min Thine 10.-Teere Knole Clke and Floretta Whaley served as the couple's witnesses, with a group of friends arriving last evening for the occasion.
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Quake
Axa
Stamford
Conn
Teere Knole
Episcopal Clerry Min
Floretta Whaley
City Grants $100 to First Regimental Band for Summer Concerts
The city council voted 100 to aid the First Regimental Band with summer expenses, to be paid in four monthly installments of 25 provided the band performs one concert weekly in downtown parks until early October. The move comes after the band appealed for funds. park committees will assess park funds for the arrangement.
Merchants Association Picnic Brings Glorious Fourth of Lawrence
The Merchants Association plans a grand Fourth of July celebration in Lawrence with free attractions for farmers and families. A band concert opens at Woodland Park, addresses by H J Waters and a basket dinner, plus games, races, balloon ascensions, baseball, greased pig and pole, and a grand fireworks display. Admission to the parade and most events is free, with a regular gate for the league baseball game.
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Lawrence
Woodland Park
Merchants Association
H. J. Waters
State Agricultural College
Laswrence
Will
Farewell Reception for Missionary Frank Smith in Lawrence
A farewell reception Friday night at The Prist Meth Dist honors Rev and Mrs Frank Smith returning after a year in foreign missions. Mayor Bond and Rev O C Brown will speak, with local church leaders and citizens attending. The event, in the church social rooms, is run by a committee including Dr Gardner and Mrs Recitel.
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Prist Methdist
Frank Smith
Atl
Lawrence
Smith
Bond
O. C. Brown
Velera
Gardner
W. OH. Quakerbush
Herbert Dummire
Frank Yosford
J. R. Recitel
Ed Seitz Visits Lawrence as Star Pitcher Talks League Move
Ed Seitz, noted for stirring Inter-State League last summer, visited Lawrence today on the way home. He remains with Santa Fe railroad at Emporia and plans to join the Inter-City League there. Topeka attempted to sign him this spring, but Seitz prefers his current path and recalls Lawrence fans’ reaction last fall.
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Ed Seitz
Lawrence
Eudora
Eddie
Santa Fe Railroad
Emporia
Hall
Topeka
Berg
Seith
Puzzling Decision Echoes In Rate Case Debates
Washington ina Oct 4 reporters relay mixed opinions among justices and state officials on Minnesota rate rulings and their impact on interstate commerce. Observers say the court’s lack of new rate decisions signals a pause before further federal action.
Two Cent Fare Policy Advance Theorized
Attorney General L A Smith said the two cent fare would be in effect within ten to fourteen days with possible delays for railroads to reclassify commodity rates. New York stock market reports showed Minnesota railroad rate decision impacting Hill stocks as they fell to their lowest levels. A separate note from Washington confirms the newspaper public law requiring sworn statements of owners editors and stockholders and true ownership to justify postal privileges.
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St. Paul, Mann
L. A. Smith
Tony
Mr. Smith
New York
Wiciness
Wall
Minnesota
Shireet Vernal
Washington
D. C
United States
Peer Mint
Cout
Congress
Watkins Bank Passes Million Mark in Statement
The Watkins National Bank reports surpassing one million in its latest statement. The gradual rise signals strong local economy as Lawrence is described as doing well, with the bank’s growth serving as a gauge of town vitality.
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Watkins National Bank
Watkins
Lawrence
Investigation Proposal on Frisco Railroad Receivership
Washington June 1 a bill introduced by Representative Rinebanzh Illinois progressive calls for a nine member congressional committee to probe the receivership of the Frisco railroad. He also has a resolution directing an investigation before the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Washington
Hie
Frisco Railroad
Rinebanzh
Iinois
Progréssive
Tech Inter-State Commerce Commission
Fifty Years of Joy for Mr and Mrs Spencer
Miss Mary Line r and John H. Spencer wed in Keansha Wis and now Mr and Mrs M Spencer celebrate their fiftieth anniversary in Lawrence Kansas at 110 Connecticut Street. The quiet wedding amid Civil War era memories contrasted with a long life together marked by travel and family. Families include Welden Spencer and J. A. Benson among others as an informal gathering honors the couple.
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Mary Lineer
John H. Spencer
Keansha
Wiscosin
Spencer
Set
Thas Jett
Lawrence
Washington
Wish Jrome
Lergae
Kansas
Auxirty
O. le Spencer
Emanuel Hutt
Prairies
Kunsis
Aptain
Iterward
J. A. Benson
Sen. Welden Spencer
Pure
Spencer Ton
Saad
Vic
J. M. Spencer
Welden Spender
Kehson
John Hutt
S He Wood
Percy Hilliard
John Watkins Gail Mn
Frank Roberts
Getting Many Advs Fair Committee First Class Solicitor
The Fair Association committee solicits advertisements for the forthcoming Douglas County Fair catalog. The plan is to open the catalog for advertising and let association members solicit with profits to the Esir. The catalog will be the largest in years and circulated broadly. Citizens are receptive, and cooperation from businessmen is strong as county fair payouts remain a goal. The Lawrence National Bank June assets report shows over $1,100,000 in total assets and reserve over thirty.
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Fair Association
Douglas County Fair
Takime
Toth
Lawrence National Bank
Promise to be Loud in Missouri Ouster Hearings
Commissioner Joan Montgomery recorded testimony in the ouster case against Standard Oil, with hearings in Kansas City Chicago Jefferson City and St Louis. The transcript covers officers and directors remarks on law observance and future policy while the company argues to expand into the open market and enhance shipping advantages at a Missouri plant.
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Jeffersonity
Joan Montgomery
Wiial
Missouri Stopes Court
Agaist
Stendard Oil Company
Supreme Court
Montgomery
Narsas City
Chicago
Jefferson City
Louis
Coompany
Missouri
Mystery around husbands murder rocks Harrisonville Mo
June 11 Arthur Kellar a day laborer was killed with an axe in his home and his seven year old daughter seriously wounded. Mrs Kellar testified of family quarrels and the attacker entering through the front door in a dark room with no footprints found. The axe used was claimed to be their own and the canopy of the bed allegedly saved Mrs Kellar.
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Harrisonville
Arthur Kellar
Darter
Wale
Eee
Kellar
Perenne Hy
Cemenny
Stony East
Bynes
Oll
Nuttin
Heather
Margaret
Sire Saith
Alumni Day Remembers Class of 93 at Fraser Hall
Eighteen members of the class of 1893 gathered for a morning reunion in front of Fraser Hall, shared photos by the totem pole, and heard addresses from university faculty including Prof S J Hunter and O D O’Leary. Lieut Governor Sheffield Ingalls delivered a keynote on Spirit of Loyalty as the alumni recalled Alma Mater and memories from campus life. The event followed a late class day schedule and a postponed state board health exam.
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Trent
Campra
University’ Land
Haskell
Aluamt Sud
Frasey Hall
Milton Minor
Semplin
Magseum
Roland Athey
George Twiman
Kenneth KX
Green Hall
Bean
School of Fine Arts
Ee Hall
Levva Kuchera A
Skilton
School of Pharmacy
Ie Somerman
F Dyvant
H. S
Batley
O. Rhodes
Blackmar
Henry
Canis Pion
Haworth’ Falls
Walker
Fro Raser
Rhonda Hoopes
Ceveniuny
Shay el Ueenpets
Tle Morris Hi
Agnes Ho Uhrland
Sheffield Ingalls
Kansas
Alwani
Alost
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