Big Contest Begins With Two Pianos for Girls
The Journal announces a popularity voting contest starting now with two pianos awarded to the top vote receivers, one to a girl in Laws Yeni Win ree and the other to a county girl. Voting opens later in July and readers are urged to clip and return the entry form.
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Woman Aims at Governor Buckel in Cash Theft Delusion
Annie Jobin, described as insane, believed Governor Buckel held $46,000 left by W S LStratten and $50 Schering for coercion. She visited Buckel’s office intending to shoot him with a .32 revolver. James M. Dionenetgy of the state house halted the incident.
LaFollette in Line in Wisconsin Speech
Madison Wis June 19 Senator La Follette sent the following statement: While the platform is disappointing in some provisions and omissions I shall claim the right to say so I congratulate you sincerely and in faith you are closer to republican voters I shall do all in my power to insure your election.
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Weather note on rivers near Topeka and rainfall impact
June 19 report from Weather Obsess or Jennings notes a small rise on the Republican river and a drop on the Blue river due to rainfall. One inch recorded at Wamego, with minor river increases downstream toward Kansas City. Officials say no flood danger, though upper rivers may shift by tomorrow.
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Flood of Coal Creek Hits Sibley After Heavy Rain
Flood waters from Coal Creek rose rapidly after heavy rainfall near Lawrence, surpassing 1904 levels and threatening farms near Day and Cooper. Trains service at Sibley was tied up. a freight rerouted to Lawrence. Water breached a bridge and covered nearby properties, though homes were largely spared except for one cottage, with crops damaged along the banks.
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Teddy Thanks the People
President Roosevelt expresses gratitude as he departs Washington for Oyster Bay. He says he has earned rest and urges no sympathy, noting he has enjoyed every minute of his stay and that his thanks belong to the American people for the chance to serve.
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Water fears grip Kansas City as floods rise
Kansas City reports light, scattered rains in eastern Kansas and the Missouri valley. The Missouri river gauge shows about 27 feet and the Kaw at 24 feet. After two weeks, livestock shipments resume at the stock yards as crews monitor rising water and possible impacts on rail traffic.
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Roosevelt purge gains Kansans praise and party resolve
The Republican National Convention unified behind a Roosevelt aligned ticket and platform. Kansans applaud the advance ground taken, foreseeing a hard campaign from opposing interests while insisting Taft carry Roosevelt ideas into the future. The call remains strong for continued policy and leadership.
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State board exams yield many future lawyers amid independence call
The state board of law examiners reported that all examinees passed, listing numerous successful students from Parsons to Wichita. Separately, the Philippine assembly voted 67 to 13 to declare independence, signaling readiness for immediate self rule and potential unrest.
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Coffeyville
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Fredonia
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Francis Joseph Sherman
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Hyden Jay Eaton
For Rent and Sale Notices From Early 1906 Listings
Classified notices advertise a furnished 10 room house for summer rent at 1215 Tenn and a 6 year old mare and colt for sale via E. G. Hanna at 314 Pa. St. North Lawrence. Monroe Cigar Co of Toledo, Ohio also appears. A July 1 1906 rent notice references a 5x of 1E rooms at 1304 Tennessee under J. Horton.
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Rain Fills Kaw Rise and Storms Hit Kansas
Rain fell across Kansas with nearly two inches in places, raising the Kaw River by a foot overnight. Hossville saw a severe wind and hailstorm, while Wamego reported a cloudburst. Berlin papers note Taft nomination reporting in brief form, with official quarters calling it a foregone conclusion.
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Taft Resigns. Fowler Appointed Assistant Attorney General
Washington reports Secretary Taft resigned effective June 30. Like E Wright of Tennessee, he will be replaced as secretary of war. In Omaha the Missouri River rose again causing apprehension. James A Fowler of Knoxville Tennessee was named assistant attorney general.
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River flood and rail crash shadow June headlines
The Mississippi flood stage at 34.8 inches is rising with crest expected late today while near Pendleton Missouri a passenger and freight collision derailed coaches injuring twenty. The day also covers Republican National Convention scenes in Chicago with Sherman nominated for vice president amid lively speeches and Taft momentum.
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Explosion destroys carload of dynamite near town
A carload of dynamite exploded by a freight train on the Denver and Rio Grande line today, blowing the train to pieces. Two tramps were killed and several trainmen injured, one fatally. A separate note reports five indictments handed to Justice Goff by the special grand jury probing the American Ice company.
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Walters Seeks Sheriff Nomination After Flood Work
L. M. Walters said he has been tied up at home due to the flood and recently completed the Wak Arusa township work. He plans to devote his entire time to his sheriff campaign, expects a strong effort to secure the nomination and will proceed from now.
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Summer School Chapel Exercises At Local Campus
Sunday morning programs at the summer school featured an extensive chapel service with a large student attendance. Musical numbers were presented by Mrs. Blanche Lyons and Frank Stevens.
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Ship’s Surgeon Driven to Despair on St Louis
New York reports Dr. Thomas W. Stall chief surgeon of the American line steamer St Louis died by his own hand in his cabin early today. No motive or cause for the act is known.
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St Louis
Bank Fails in Little Rock Arkansas
The Capital City Savings Bank in Little Rock Arkansas went into receivership today at the request of cashier Charles B King. Marvin Harris was appointed receiver to wind up affairs and protect depositors as the sole neera bank in the state faces closure.
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Street Car Accident in Meadville Leaves Fatality
June 18 Meadville Pennsylvania street car crash on the Meadville and Cambridge Springs line near Bakertown injures twenty passengers, with one death and several serious injuries. Rome reports Taft nomination gains favorable reaction at the Vatican.
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Truth About Dalen Exploits Arrests and Kidnapping
Leavenworth, Kan. Col Columbus C Dalen alias C G Don all alias C C Dooling a ex soldier employed as a solicitor for Colum Commerce Co was arrested by deputy sheriff Thomas Larkin for stealing 159 dollars worth of merchandise from his employer He is to be arraigned on embezzlement in city court Larkin also located Dalen s sister in law Miss Matthews captured at the military prison after Dalen enlisted Tuesday for prison guard Larkin received rewards for both captures Dalen formerly served in the Thirteenth Infantry He returned to Leavenworth with his wife and her 15 year old sister and both women have been working at a Lansing hotel The thefts occurred Saturday as officers search for the stolen goods
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Roberts' Body Found In River After Missing Man Search
The article reports the body of Charles Roberts discovered after a prolonged search following his disappearance during a boating incident. Investigators and witnesses described a chaotic scene as responders recovered the victim near the riverbank, with authorities continuing to piece together the events that led to the death.
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