Taft Heads to Ottawa After Kansas City Stopovers
Secretary of War William Howard Taft toured Kansas City and Ottawa on a swing through Kansas. Thousands filled stations as Taft prepared to speak at the Ottawa Chautauqua on the Panama Canal. The visit included a medical update and remarks on potential political matters.
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Kansas
Kansas City
Oak Hall
W. RL Nelson
therStar
Taft
Ottawa
Kans
Chantauqua Assembly
Othiwa
James E. Teagan
Wm. H. Taft
Chautauqua Assembly
Panama Canal
Bryan Yeater
Farmer Miller commits suicide in jail in Abilene Kans
Bernhard Miller a well to do farmer arrested for threatening to kill his wife and later found insane hanged himself in jail this morning Robertson Undertaking Co embalmers and funeral directors operate black and white funeral cars private ambulance at 808 Massachusetts street Abilene Kansas with phones 107 and 107
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Abilene
Kans
Bernhard Miller
The
Robertson Undertaking Co
Massachusetts Street
Weare Nelson Wedding Ties To Topeka Home
Weare Nelson Misa Jeannette Huntington Ware and Samuel Ralph Nelson of Kansas City were married last evening at the bride's Topeka home. The couple will reside in Kansas City. Both are prominent in University life.
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Misa Jeannette Huntington Ware
Samuel Ralph Nelson
Kansas City
Topeka
Nelson
Australians plan broader social reforms in new session
Sydney June 20. Premier Carruthers announced the next parliament session agenda aiming to expand socialistic legislation. Proposals include pensions for invalids, subscriptions to friendly societies, and a system allowing the poorest individuals to purchase annuities. The measures are expected to pass.
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Sydney
Australia
Carruthers
Roosevelt Policies Endorsement by Kentucky Republicans
Kentucky Republicans at their convention issued a single national politics plank praising Roosevelt and his administration, while nominating Augustus E. Willson for governor. The convention extended into the early hours, and no candidate preference was stated beyond supporting the Roosevelt policies.
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Louisville
Roosevelt
Kentucky
Social and Personal Notes Incomplete Kansas City visit and gatherings
Paul Landis is in Kansas City today. Miss Mildred Olmstead's party postponed. Miss Mary Hachael McGrath of Tor peka visits Mrs. Clasten D. Moore Ernest Epley Jett to Hastings Neb for summer. Prof and Mr Morrow for Dea the stunner. Miss Anna Jensen hosts friends on Connecticut street this evening. John Powers Otto Barteldes Henry Nixon Frank Bangs sail to Manhattan tomorrow to ship boats and row back on the river. Sayre leaves for Mich March 10 to spend.
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Kansas City
Mildred Olmstead
Mary Hachael McGrath
Torpeka
Clasten D. Moore
Ernest Epley Jett
Hastings
Neb
Prof
Ands Mrmorrow
Dea
Anna Jensen
Connecticut Street
John Powers
Otto Barteldes
Henry Nixon
Frank Bangs
Great Race at Sheepshead Bay Draws Thousands
New York June 20 thousands flocked to the suburban handicap at Sheepshead Bay where seventeen horses were scheduled to start for a purse of 20000. Early betting had Elec troneur as a slight favorite over James KR Keane entry Superman and Veil. Racetrack opinions anticipated open contests ahead.
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New York
Sheepshead Bay
Electroneur
James KR
Keane
Superman
Veil
Oil Company Receiver Sought in Sherman Case
Oil firm Waters-Pierce faced a federal suit filed in Sherman Texas by Boston shareholder Bradley W. Palmer seeking a receiver. Chester B. Rochester a Sherman banker was appointed receiver but defendants appealed to higher courts.
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Waters-Pierce Oil Company
Sherman
Texas
Bradley W. Palmer
Boston
Chester B. Rochester
Wooller Misappropriates Public Funds Revealed in Audit
Milwaukee June 20 Frank F Wooller clerk of the municipal and district courts was found short 720000 in his accounts by an audit. The discrepancy prompts investigation into his handling of public funds and potential legal action against the official.
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Milwaukee
Frank F. Wooller
No Telegrapher's Strike Ends in Settlement
New York June 26 report says the threatened telegrapher's strike is off after an adjustment. Clowry warns of possible grave public inconveniences from any disruption and clarifies the Western Union position on a 10 percent salary increase granted in March. If any case of nonpayment is found it will be corrected promptly.
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Clawry
Neil
Hay
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Dirst
Unee
Ben Sutton Dies After Prolonged Illness in Baldwin
Ben Sutton of Baldwin died after a long illness estimated at five or six months. An old settler who came in spring 1855 with his father John Sutton, he had lived in the area permanently. He leaves a wife and children, a sister Mrs Horrell of Baldwin, and brothers Hick and John Sutton of Lawrence. Funeral was held today at a church near 1297 Eluek from the U.B. church.
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Ben Sutter
Baldwin
John Sutton
Hls
Dynamite threat at Greek chamber during session
An unknown man threw a dynamite cartridge from the gallery of the chamber of deputies, triggering an all night session. The cartridge fell among deputies but no disaster occurred as the fuse became detached. the thrower was arrested.
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Athens
Greece
Chamber of Deputies
Baker Still Low in Leavenworth but No Hope for Recovery
Leavenworth June 20 former senator Lucien Baker remains in critical condition as doctors report no chance of recovery though his exact ailment is not specified. The ailing public figure has drawn regional attention from local residents and officials.
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Taft
Roosevelt
Leavenworth
Kays
Lucien Baker
Funeral for Miss Grace Cowen to be held Sunday
Grace Cowen died yesterday with funeral set for 2 at Rock Valley church. Interment planned at Clinton cemetery. Chicago date June 20 reports Vice President Fairbanks arrived and is guest of Northwestern University.
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Rock Valley Techurch
Clinton Cemetery
Chicago
Fairbanks
Northwestern University
Cleveland Is Better Says Former President Sick
Princeton June 20 at Cleveland home it is announced he is seriously ill yet reports say his condition is much improved and the former president’s health shows improvement after a period of illness.
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Princeton
N. J
Cleveland
Fragmented Classified Fragments Include Goods For Sale Lost and Help Wanted
A jumble of notices lists near new household goods for sale at 1245 Rhode Island Street, a lost package with building drawings and a Red Men program, and a wanted ad seeking a first class farm manager for a ranch in Eastern Kansas. Also included is a note about a domestic science school endowment and a marriage license issued in Lawrence.
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Pierce
Ecke
Journal Office
Kansas
Hoss B. Brodhead
Lawrence
St. Louis
James Bryce
Frank Selmeck
Howard Finley
Arkansas City
Traveler
Wasington University
Local ads mix claims for meats shoes and loans
An assortment of old ads promote E Seidel meats claiming freshness and quality No 1 meats. Abs Wolfson offers W L Douglas shoes at 637 Mass Street. Raymonds and Taylor's Sample Shoe advertise low prices Boyles at 725 Mass Street Mass SK promotes various footwear and loan services.
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Abs Wolfson
Mase Street
Oxfords
Randals
Smuchleither
Hot Weather and Household Advertisements Mix
A fragmented advertising notice mentions Robber paints kitchen heat and old stoves. Barber & Son urges a price note for Garland Range. C. J. Eriksen advertises eye care. Glasses wanted to rent a modern upfitted office. G. A. Hamman, M.D. sought details for furnished or unfurnished housing.
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C. J. Eriksen
Dick’s Drug Store
G. A. Hamman
Miners War Coverage and Haywood Trial Details
The Boise court hears evidence from a miners’ magazine during the Haywood murder trial.Senator Borah reads articles denouncing Steunenberg and supporting Western Federation of Miners actions. court rules admissibility varies by publication period and relevance to alleged crimes.
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Idaho
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Federation
Butte, Mont
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Oil Trust
Colorado
Goddard
Westtern Federation of Miners
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Couer
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Congressional Investigating Committee
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Iita Side
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Steunen
Darrow
Social Democratic conference urges restraint in Finland strike
The Social Democratic conference in Finland completed its sessions and adopted a resolution opposing a general strike. It warned that a walkout now would play into the hands of the government. The report is filed from St. Petersburg dated June 20.
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Rt. Petersburg
Social Democratic Conference
Finland
Great Passion Play at Great Falls Amusement Parlor
Beginning Monday June 4 the Great Passion Pictures will be shown daily at 1 30 and 7 00 pm in the Amusement Parlor at 997 Massachusetts street from the annunciation to the ascension and crucifixion one hour per showing. The notice urges ladies and children to attend and to come in daytime if possible amid expected crowds.
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Egypt
Pilate
Massachusetts Street
East Front Residence Listings in University District
Advertisements show several large modern residences for sale or rent in Lawrence and University districts, detailing 9 to 13 rooms, east front or corner lots, and prices from 3 450 to 5 500 dollars. Also included are fragmented notes on industry figures, politics, Debs, and local business notices from 1907.
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Lawrence
University
East Front
Ed Boyce
Raymond
Eugene Debs
Boreh
Debs
Indians for Work at Maskell Institute Hope Farm Placements
About seventy five boys at Maskell Institute seek summer farm work or at least thirty days. Applications must be filed with disciplinarian J. C. Milligan, who will receive one half of the wages.
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Maskell Institute
J. C. Milligan
National Industrial Peace Conference urged in San Francisco
San Francisco on June 20 reports a call for a National Industrial Peace conference to meet in July. The conciliation committee, reportedly backed by Roosevelt, aims to secure permanent industrial peace in the city. Also appears local ads about refrigerators and poultry prices.
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San Francisco
Conciliation Committee of
Roosevel
Markets by Wire Kansas City Wheat and Livestock Report
Wheat quotes and receipts from Kansas City show July at 8644e and Sept at 5714e with cash and various No. 2 and No. 3 grades. Corn with July 493gc and Sept 48e, oats and rye ranges noted. Hay prices and butter, eggs, and livestock receipts listed. cattle receipts 7,000 with native steers 5 to 6.80, cows and heifers 2.50 to 5.25, stockers 3.50 to 4.90, bulls 3.25 to 4.80. Hogs at 6 to 6.07, packers 6 to 6.12, pigs 5.50 to 6.15.
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Jung
Dee
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