Japan Seeks Renewal of Arbitration Treaty with United States
Washington June 1 Japan's ambassador to the United States told Secretary Bryan that Japan wishes to renew the five year arbitration treaty expiring August 8. Bryan said he expects Senate ratification of new treaties with Great Britain and others despite opposition. Debate centers on exceptions for the Panama Canal and the California alien land law dispute with Japan.
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China
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Great Britain
Bryan J
Chamberlain
Panama Canal
California
Keller Pleads Not Guilty in Mo Murder Case
Mrs. Keller arraigned in Harrisonville Missouri on charges of murdering her husband and daughter. She pleaded not guilty before Justice Christpher Peavey. Trial set for July. Remanded to jail without bond as attorneys spoke.
Blame the Detectives Blamed for West Virginia Riots
Governor Glasscock testified before the senate mine strike investigating committee describing how detectives and operators allegedly forced workers from the strike region into unrest. He cited a region described as wholesome communities turned chaotic by industrial strife and claimed detectives precipitated the troubles.
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Gladcock
West Virginia
Charles
West Wiepinta
Senate
Glasscock
Wages in Ipswich Hosiery Mill Riot Trial Reported
Testimony on wages paid at the Ipswich hosiery mill where a fatal riot occurred was opened. A 16 year old girl testified she worked a year and a half for a weekly wage of $1.50. Also in Missouri, salvage corps and prevention bureaus funded by fire insurance companies may suspend as insurers curtail new business due to anti trust law effects. Emily Pitt dies at 34 in Lawrence after a brief illness. funeral at Baptist church led by Rev. C C Brown.
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Ipswich
BL. Louis
Mow
St. Louis
Emily Pitt
Emily Itt
Andiana ‘Street
Miss. Pitt
Horton
Kansas
Lawrence
Baptist Church
The
C. C. Brown
Umpire Controversy Roils Preceding Local Game
J D Bonwersack may be barred from umpiring as ministers and newspapermen clash over his decisions. Billy Cummings and Eimer Myers plan to supervise, while Marshal-Myers vows protection. Tension runs high as deputies and locals pledge to back Bowersack, with threats of a riot before kickoff.
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Billy Cummings
Eimer Myers
Marshal — Myers
Ravergock
Buwergock
Bowerscek
Bowersoek
Evidence of Lobbying Ties in Harvest Company Case
Testimony shows the Harvester company paid attorney W T Rossington for February and March 1905 defense work while public legislative bills were considered. Charles Bloat Smith denied his firm lobbied, though payment was acknowledged. Calhoun, former US minister to China, claimed advice funded by Harvesters for influence during legislative sessions.
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The
William J. Calhoun
United States
Clina
International Harvester Company
W. TH. ‘Rossington
Calhoun
Charles Bloat Smith
Daw Firth Do
Rossingon
Harvester Company
Smith
Rossington Prodd
Supreme Court to Decide Additional Rate Cases in Secret Conference
The Supreme Court is finishing notes on railroad rate disputes in Missouri Arkansas Kentucky Oregon and West Virginia with a secret conference. Debates focus on whether Missouri’s maximum freight and two cent passenger rates yield a reasonable return and if valuation and apportionment errors alter outcomes. Some roads may be upheld while others struck down. The court may address unconsidered Minnesota issues in Missouri or Arkansas cases.
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Arkansas
Kentucky
Oregon
West Virginia
Minnesota
Ministers and Newspaper Men to Stage Quirky World Series Tie
Ministers and newspaper men eagerly prepare for a humorous pretend World’s Championship game in Lawrence. Umpire Bowersoek vows impartial ruling while a large crowd at Woodland Park awaits bleachers and a barrel of that article.
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Lawrence
Fondom
Marshal Myers
Pitcberg
Six Inches of Rain Causes Damage at Great Bend Kansas
A heavy rainstorm drenched Great Bend Kansas last night bringing the heaviest downpour in memory. Winds toppled barns and small outbuildings while low-lying areas near the river flooded. In Emporia Kansas Mrs W H Harris longtime Lawrence resident died yesterday at her parents home. Mr and Mrs Barris had left for Arizona last fall for her health and returned to Kansas two weeks ago.
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M. TD. McCarrall
Washington, Pa
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Manio
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Mra
McCar Col
Lowrynet
Great Bend
Kansas
Emporia
W.H. Harris
Haskell Institute Commencement Events Preview
The Radical Commencement at Haskell Institute opens tomorrow with a 2 pm Baccalaureate Sermon by Dr Rolvix Harlan. Dress parade and band concert follow at 5:45 pm. A joint Y M C A and Y W HAssociation meeting is planned at 8 pm. Two performances of Longfellow's Hiawatha are scheduled, Monday for pupils and Tuesday for the public. Commencement ends Thursday with diplomas.
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Haskell Institute
Rolvix Harlan
Ottawa University
Haskell
Y. M.C
Y. W. IA
Johonel
Longfellow
Indian ‘School
Old Folks Picnic At Woodland Park With Captain Spencer
The Amusement Company hosts an aged residents picnic for attendees over 75 on Tuesday afternoon at Woodland Park. Captain J. M. Spencer will perform on the fiddle with two old folks pieces while Miss Olivia Fison leads singing. A matinee on the race track features red horses and races recalling county fairs. transportation and grounds care are provided to ensure a memorable event.
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J. M.spencer
Spencer
Garber
Olivia Fisson
State Tax Commission would appoint assessors to equalize county values
The State Tax Commission proposes replacing deputy assessors with a single assessor per county under commission supervision. Aims to remove local variation in land values by standardizing judgments so all property is valued fairly relative to others. Current system allows wide disparities between adjacent parcels across roads.
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Turks County
Journal-World
J. A.burnette
Tax Commission
Conmi
Journal-World Declines 430 Contract For Premium Stamps
The Journal-World refused a 3,000 inch ad contract worth about 430 dollars. The plan would push merchants to use premium stamps or risk losing trade. Editors argued the stamp program would burden local businesses and fail to guarantee success, despite potential earnings.
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Journal-World F
Brawl Proves Fatal in Kansas City Boarding-House Duel
Kansas City reports Martin Donaldson shot during a boarding-house duel last night. W.G. Capper, blamed for the encounter, died despite physicians saying recovery was unlikely. The assailant in the Webber case remains unnamed as authorities pursue clues amid unclear blood poisoning reports.
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Kansas City
Martin’ Donaldson
Expensive Job In Washington Over Beet Sugar Lobbying
Washington testimony from Henry T. Osnard of the American Beet Sugar Company claims he spent about a thousand dollars yearly in Washington over 23 years to aid the beet sugar industry and that no money was spent illegally. He named friends among senators, including Querman and Nelson, when pressed by Senator Reed. Osnard said he would not include the witness in that list.
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Henry T. Osnard
Americany Beet- Sugar Company
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Ington
Capitel
Reed
Oxnari
Querman
Commind
Nelson
Osnard
Oxnard
Oxparc
Flag Day Observed with Wide Flag Displays in Lawrence
National colors are displayed conspicuously in Lawrence as Flag Day is observed. Merchants fly the Stars and Stripes over their places of business in tribute to the national flag on this day.
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Lawrence
Coburn Players to Present Iphigenia and Twelfth Night in Lawrence
The Coburn Players bring open air Greek and Shakespearean performances to University of Kansas in Lawrence on June 27 and 28. Iphigenia in Tauris in Gilbert Murray translation and Twelfth Night will be staged under university auspices with period-accurate settings. Prof. A T Walker arranged the contract, guaranteeing the company. other Kansas dates include Emporia and Pittsburg Normal. The troupe has also performed at Chicago University, University of Wisconsin, and Columbia Mo.
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Tauris
Elvipides
Gilbert Murray
Greces
Eore
Canterbury
Friedune
A.T. Walker
Kansas
Emporia
Pittsburg
Chicago University
University of Wisconsin
Columbia
Lobbyist Booted From Washington Room After Demands
In Washington on June 14 an unnamed lobbyist was ejected from the sentiment room by R. M. Cooper, an assistant superintendent, after allegedly abusing staff for failing to provide a printed document. Cooper described the man as tall and recalcitrant, saying he pushed him through the door into the hall.
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Dot
R.M. Cooper
Cooper
Floods in India Cause Widespread Losses Across Kathawara District
Heavy rains trigger floods in Bombay and Kathawara Peninsula on June 14. Many homes flooded and roads washed out as authorities report thousands affected. relief measures underway as search and rescue personnel mobilize to assist trapped residents.
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India
Bombay
Pathana
Kathawara
Bambar
Lawrence Massacre Memorial Underway in Lawrence
A seventeen member committee met last night to outline plans for a memorial to the Lawrence massacre victims. Bishop Lawrence, son of the town’s founder, may be invited to deliver the principal address. The plan includes two meetings, August 20 and a second at 2 p.m., with various local figures and committees organized to handle music, entertainment, and publicity, aiming to involve the city in commemorating the tragedy and its lasting impact on New England.
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Orieal
U Ol
Moore
Finnance
T. J. Sweeney
Airman
Mays
Mary E Grit- Leih
Ji L. Braily
J. HL Tedfer
Nellie Gi. Beattie
Jebaira
Pullicity
W. Simjons
Ularenne
Mall
Henry Alebard
Slaughter the Moors Ninety Killed and Sixty Wounded in Volley
Nineteen Moorish soldiers were killed and sixty wounded when a single volley fired at the Spanish cruiser Reina Regente during a clash near here. A convoy ship was captured after the engagement as reinforcements arrived, with the action described as a decisive defeat for Moorish forces.
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Marercou
Lune
Antispateh
Conchareton
Etiquette in Advertising Gains in Business Ethics
Advertising is shifting from a breach of etiquette to a valued business practice. Banks, brokers, and professionals now share their stories in newspapers to inform the public where to spend and how to invest, making advertising a vital index of local business activity.
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