Journal Announces Largest State Wide Piano Contest
The Journal launches a two track voting contest for city and county young ladies with two $375 Bell Brothers pianos as top prizes. Voting starts Monday at nine o'clock with separate city and county contests, rules, nomination blanks, and offices to guide entrants.
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Linwood approves $40,000 bonds for waterworks and lights
Linwood Kansas voters approved a 40000 dollar bond issue for municipal waterworks and an electric light plant in a spirited election held yesterday. The measure carried by 93 votes amid a total turnout of 205, with business interests strongly backing the project and defeating the opposition 3 to.
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Missouri River water level steady at 183 feet
Omaha news notes the Missouri river has not fallen in the last twenty four hours and sits at 183 feet this morning. The report contrasts the level with an earlier peak and mentions Haloid products in passing.
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Public Men Attend Noon Convention With Enthusiasm
A noon gathering at the White House site featured a keynote speech by Timevrestry Louth amid signals of strong support for Roosevelt and Taft. Delegates filled the vast Coliseum as platform arguments over labor injunctions, tariff, and currency reform unfolded with vigorous debate and anticipation of Roosevelt’s nomination.
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Wichita approves strict liquor repeal over mayor veto
In Wichita Kansas an ordinance repealing strong prohibitory laws governing intoxicants was passed over Mayor Graham's veto by a wide vote. The reform bans selling intoxicants except by permitted druggists and prohibits on premises servings of 2 percent mixtures in original packages. The meeting was crowded with WCTU members and former saloon keepers amid tense exchanges between mayoral supporters and liberals. An assistant attorney may begin work in Wichita within three weeks as protests continue. The liberals also shifted enforcement to the county attorney.
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Ottawa Chautauqua Hit By Severe Flooding
Ottawa reported a 30 foot flood crest on the Marais des Cygnes river the second highest in town history. One hundred fifty families displaced as water rushed through bottom lands and even major rail lines faced flooding. The community adapted by moving the Chautauqua assembly to the Romnbaugh opera house with water and gas services restored on higher ground.
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River Flood Recedes In Kansas City After 1908 Peak
Weather office reports major flood along the Missouri and Kaw rivers is subsiding. Missouri at 30 feet and Kaw at 98.9 feet at dawn, with several inches of fall in the Missouri overnight. Rain along the rivers may slow subsidence, but unlikely to reverse trend.
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Rain Dampens Kansas as Rivers Rise and Fall
Topeka reports slight showers across much of Kansas with the Kaw river receding from Topeka westward. North Topeka remains largely flooded as registration reaches 19 feet. A cold drizzle continued at 10 o clock this morning.
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Crooks Flock to Kansas
McPherson on June 16 US reports G Smith and Gi Wampler arrested in Marquette on grand larceny charges. They waived preliminary and were bound over to September court on $200 bond, unable to post, awaiting trial in jail. Stolen articles found in Rathbun residence. authorities warn residents to secure property as robberies rise in McPherson County.
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Topeka Men Head Abroad for Frankfort Turner Meet
Four Topeka men trained in physical culture depart Thursday to compete in the Turner Olympics at Frankfort-on-the-Main Germany. About 22 000 participants from Turner groups worldwide will contend July 13 to 23. Instructors Oscar Fager Harry Keitzman August Koepke and Fred Gailex will represent Topeka and Kansas. The Germans prefer medals or wreaths to cash prizes.
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Jerome Answers Charges Expanded by Albany Committee
New York June 11 DA Jerome responded to three additional specifications added to the charges against him. The committee led by William E. King sent the replies to Governor Hughes in Albany. The specifications allege Jerome threw dice for money during the first Thaw trial.
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International Mining company seeks receiver in U S court
New Haven June 16 The International Mining company has applied to the United States court for a receiver. The firm is incorporated in Connecticut with an authorized capital of 1,500,000. Hutchings Has Moved notes Harry Hutchings moved his shoe store to 832 Musa street Remember the summer 832.
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It Was Not Correct Wedding Notice Sparks Row
An Atchison girl complained to the society reporter about their wedding notice for including details from the marriage license. The society writer denied fault, unable to secure satisfaction from the couple, and the police court reporter printed the ages as a corrective measure. Ninety Day Corn: Douglas county farmers seek seed corn as Emporia merchants order 100 bushels from Bartels. The rain may come soon. Douglas county and Lawrence area push for early maturing varieties and planting.
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