Presbyterians Ask Dr Powell to Lead Local Pulpit
A Lawrence Presbyterian congregation voted to call Dr W A Powell of Toledo Ohio to fill their pulpit. Powell, fifty, unites Toledo churches and has civic reform work with the late Golden Rule Jones. He visited twice and pleased the church, now seeking a permanent pastor after Dr L K Wells resignation.
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Mississippi Valley Historical Association Meeting Plans
Missourians and Kansans in Kansas City arrange programs for the second annual Mississippi Valley Historical Association meeting to be held in St Louis June 17 to 19. Missouri and Kansas speakers include Elmer C Griffith Curtis F Marbut Frank Hodder N Shipley Francis A Sampson and Roland G Usher. The association spans about fifteen states.
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Kansas City
Mississippi Valley Historical Association
St. Louis
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Kansas
Elmer C. Griffith
William Jewell College
Curtis F. Marbut
University of Missouri
Frank H. Hodder
University of Kansas
N. Shipley
Man’s dismembered body found in New York City
The dismembered body of 22 year old Samuel Bersin, a painter, was found in Catherine Street wrapped in oil cloth with the head later recovered near the Brooklyn Bridge. Bersin’s sister Mollie Isaacson told police he had been despondent over a love affair and feared harm from a jealous rival.
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Catherine Street
Samuel Bersin
Brooklyn Bridge
Mollie Isaacsos
Bersin
Train Blown Off Bridge in Texas Wind Storm
A Kansas City dispatch reports a Kansas City Mexico and Orient passenger train blown from a bridge over the Brazos River near Knox City Texas during a severe wind storm. One passenger D E Stafford of Crowell Texas was killed and four were later reported killed in a tornado near Fort Worth. Wires are down and details are scarce.
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Mary Mannering’s Ex-Husband Seeks Child Return
James Hackett, Mary Mannering's ex-husband, seeks custody of her young daughter amid a kidnapping scare. The case centers on Hackett’s demand for the child’s return following their divorce.
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Haskell Institute marks quarter century with Welcome
The Lawrence audience heard addresses from Miss Estelle Reel and city leaders as Haskell Institute began a new era. Alumni and staff praised the school’s work for Indian youth while Miss Reel and local officials urged continued support and pride in the institution’s progress.
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Charles Meserve
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Hampton Institute
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Gustafson
Helen W. Ball
Wool schedule clash and murder case headline mix
The article covers U S senate debate over wool tariff adjustments with LaFollette amendments, Cummins and Aldrich exchanges, and a lynching threat in Kentucky after Clay Smith, a 25-year-old, is accused of murdering a girl’s father amid alleged wrongdoing with Bessie Kim.
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Commencement Week at Haskell Institute Honors Founding Work
Commencement week honors the founding of Haskell Institute and praises the school’s work in advancing education for Native Americans. The piece notes notable progress in the Indian education effort, contrasts local civic interest, and lauds Mr Peakrs and the faculty for delivering high quality instruction.
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Journal's Great European Contest Closes Tomorrow Night
The Journal announces the Great European Tour Contest ends tomorrow at 10 with judges to tally votes. Representatives J J Eddy C H Tucker and J J Meade will canvass the vote and prize winners declared after counting. Kate Andrews reported 1 403 100 votes in today’s issue.
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Department to Probe Harms Charges in East St Louis
Washington June 11 A government investigation was ordered into serious charges made by J F Harms government meat inspector at St Louis upon tendering his resignation The department of agriculture ordered an immediate and thorough inquiry and two inspectors were assigned to the case.
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Woman Victim in Black Hand Stabbing Plot
Chicago reports Dr Jennie A Knardsley as the latest Black Hand target. She was stabbed twice in the breast and stomach at her home as two detectives guarded her. A steel ribbed corset likely saved her life. the would be assassin fled into darkness.
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Chicago
Jennie A. Knardsley
Tiice
Lawrence
I Xwellest
Interior ends old Oklahoma oil rules
Secretary Ballinger amended regulations by removing the common carrier and confiscatory clauses. Oklahoma oil and gas companies had requested the changes. District court adjourned to June 29 after a session yesterday afternoon.
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Oklahoma
Secretary of the Interior
Ballinger
District Court
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