Lawrence hopes to land Union Pacific shops
Lawrence leaders and business men gathered at a Elks supper where they pledged to bring the Union Pacific shops, employing over 2,500 workers, to Lawrence from Armstrong. Speakers urged support, with discussions about sites near Bismark Grove and potential rail yard benefits. officials noted firm plans depend on state and company decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Armstrong
Junction City
Lawrence
the Elks
Merchants? Association
Charles Starkweather
Althazieh
Starkweather
Omaha
Mr. Mohler
Engie Depaurtment
Nolan
Mr. Starkweather
J. D. Bowersock
Bowersock
Olin Bell
Merchants’ Association
Bell
Bismark Grove
Harry Dick
W. C. Simons
J.C. Metcalf
A. P. Hults
Wade
Tulsa Kansas Football Game May Be Lost To Oklahoma City
A letter to Manager Lansdon from Benny Owens of Oklahoma indicates low interest from Oklahoma City in hosting the Kansas vs Oklahoma football game set for November 12. Tulsa is pressing a strong bid and could secure the matchup if the offer is favorable.
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Oklahoma
Kansas
Oklahoma City
Tulsa
Lansdon
Benny Owens
Leslie Lyons Appointed U S District Attorney
Leslie J Lyons, formerly a Lawrence post office left carrier, becomes United States district attorney for the western district of Missouri. Born on a Johnson county farm, he attended Baker School and Lawrence, later joining the law, serving in the legislature and aiding in Major Warner’s senate election.
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Lawrence
U. S
Leslie J. Lyons
United States
Missouri
Amos
Lyons
Neo
Johnson County
Schoal
Baker
Lawrence Mull Tank
Tle
Major Warner
Senate
Shis
Leslie
Gore
Kansas
Sol
Death of His Brother
Judge J Q AL Norton reports the death of his brother in Monta Vista Colorado. The funeral will be held there.
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J. Q. AL Norton
Monta Vista
Col
Great White Way Lights Up Lawrence Night Opening
Open tonight Lawrence plans a big event dubbed the Great White Way with a thousand lights and 800 candle power shafts along Massachusetts street. Mayor Bishop and others will speak near the Eldridge as the band plays and crowds gather to witness a town’s first night view turned as bright as day.
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Lawrence
Eldridge
Mayer Bishop
Dudee Barker
Woc Simons
Finch
Massachusetts Street
O Cone
Aldt Lawrence
Hee
Zeppelin airship makes another passenger excursion
The Zeppelin airship conducted a four hour morning excursion with twenty passengers over the industrial districts of Dusseldorf. A second shorter flight was planned for the afternoon of June 24.
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Zeppelin
Dusseldorf
Rain Improves South Dakota Crop Reports
Rain in South Dakota especially Deadwood brings relief to crop prospects. Since yesterday afternoon considerable precipitation has fallen, improving field conditions and potentially boosting yields for the current season.
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South Dakota
Deadwood
Porter Charlton Extradition Fight Quietly Unfolds In Jersey
New York June 21 Porter Charlton faces extradition to Italy for the murder of his wife Mary Scott Castle. His detention in Jersey City prompts debates over international law and federal jurisdiction while his brother seeks his punishment in Italy. Charlton appears before officials amid a crowd as he leaves the Hoboken jail in a carriage shielding his face. Washington weighs a request to try him in the United States.
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New York
Porter Charltont
Italy
Marys Scott Castle
Charlton
Jtain
Henry Larvison Scott
Coast Artillery
Youn Charlton
Iris
Lake Como
McGovern
Hoboken
West
Lidson County
Jersey City
Federa
Dale
Vanity
Tex
Thiyes
Wickersham
Box
Hans Phetse
Rome
Dalia
Porter Charlton
Washington
United States
Price of Wheat Rises Amid Light Offerings
The report notes a price lift for wheat with light offers and a sluggish opening. A forecast suggests generally fair spring weather, while market chatter and unclear factors influenced early trading.
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Chirace
Gil
Court blocks ballot box openings in 30th district
Judge Josiah Cola restrains Allegheny county commissioners from opening ballot boxes in the Thirtieth district and halts vote recounts in 61 precincts argued by De. ind ert and 23 precincts argued by John Dussell. Candidates Cherence Vic Tiers and J. Black contest the Republican primary for the district.
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Pittshayyz
Chine
Josiah Cola
New Pleas Court
Allegheny County
de. Indert
J. Black
John Dussell
Cherence Vic Tiers
Republcan
Heir in Jail Found in House of Correction
Chicargo June 24 William Munt… Ham tun who vanished from Pittsburg Pa eight months ago and who inherited a fortune was found today a prisoner in the house of correction. He was sentenced in May for 40 days for disorderly conduct. Mayor Busse to be asked for pardon. Mosquito talcum offered at McCulloch's Drug store.
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House of Correction
Chicaro
William Hamtun
Pittsburg
Busse
TRY TO FLY SOON Gilbert Smith and Paul Elliott Meet ing With Success
Gilbert Smith and Paul Elliott of Lawrence plan to test their self built monoplane within a month. They expect a motor to arrive within a week and say the craft is a practical flying machine not like a Wright or Curtiss. They have faced some setup trouble but remain modest about progress.
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Gilbert Smith
Paul Elliott
Lawrence
Jornal
Wright
Curtiss
Bleached Flour Testimony Brings Milling Officials to Trial
Testimony in a Greencastle Missouri bleaching case reveals wives of nearby farmers bought and used flour from the same shipment perfused by the government. Millers QM Prien and Soden of Emporia testify the Alsop bleaching process used in their mills does not injure the flour.
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Kansas City
Greencastle
Anne Fron
Prien
Af Flonnibal
Emporia
Filibuster Ties Up House Over Scott Ant i Option Bill
In Washington the Scott anti option bill faced a filibuster led by Calder of New York due to Fitzgerald's absence. Debate stalled as Republicans claim the measure risks delays while Democrats argue against forcing white-only House actions. About 100 members present, quorum held, voting resumed with roughly 268 members counted later. Weather notes indicate Kansas fair tonight and cooler conditions in the west.
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Calder
New York
Fitzgerald
Washington
Tena Scott
Kansehairanan
Agricultice
New York Sthaw Orleans
Chicago Herbers
Callen
Mer
Fitterald
A c Eall
Ther
Can
Journal Arranges AP Coverage for Reno Prize Fight
The Journal announces an arrangement with the Associated Press for a full rolling account of the big prize fight in Reno, Nevada on July 4. Bulletins will start at 5 o clock Western Time, with AP special writers handling reports and the paper increasing staff to relay news promptly to the public. The Journal will publish at noon and maintain an open shop, inviting readers to visit or call for updates, touting AP’s service and the paper’s status as the only AP member in Douglas County.
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Anirual
Associated Press
Reno
Nevada
Eoe T. Cutter
Lawrelies
Vlock
Evii
Hhreueh
Douglas County
Roosevelt's wireless voyage breaks transatlantic record
The trip aboard the Kaiserin Auguste Victoria saw Theodore Roosevelt receive and transmit over 60 000 words via wireless, with two German operators handling the traffic. Messages came from around the globe, prompting Roosevelt to refrain from replying to each, while a press squad crossed with him.
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Roosevelt
New York
Theodore’ Roosevelt
Athill
Nasseria Auguste Victoria
Kurt Schicke
Walter Podenstein
Hamburs
Kaiserin
Kim
George
England
Hanks
Omidoevan
Athentic
Man Jumps Into Niagara River Then Over Horseshoe Falls
An unidentified man leaped from Second Sister's Island into the Niagara River this morning and was swept over Horseshoe Falls. The incident occurred near Niagara Falls on June 24. Authorities reported the death by his own action and have not identified the individual.
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Horseshoe Falls
Niagara Falls
Niagara River
Nominations Closed as Republicans Name Slate for County Offices
The list of Republican candidates includes Sheriff SH. Cormean and E. EF. Meyer for sheriff, F. M. Buchhein for treasurer, EL Pearcy, Hasfard for register of deeds, Floyd BK Lawrence and Hugh Means for probate judge, H. Asher and CLR Moss for clerk of the district court, I. T. Smith and W. RL Green for clerk, Lloyd Duffee for surveyor, dr. Walton and J. Longanecker for commissioner first district, Edw. T. Kling and R. B. Melin for county attorney, John M. Newlin for 12th district representative, J. D. Bowersovk and HL BR. Bon Carlos for 11th district representative. A misprint corrected: T. J. Sweeney is not a candidate for commissioner but a committeeman. Campaigns to begin in forty days.
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SH. Cormean
E. EF. Meyer
F. M. Buchhein
EL Pearcy
Hasfard
Register of Deeds
Floyd BK
Lawrence
Hugh Means
H. Asher
Clr Moss
I. T. Smith
W. RL Green
Funston III In Critical Condition At Fort Leavenworth
General Frederick Funston commander of the army training schools is seriously ill at his Fort Leavenworth home with heart disease. The post surgeon and top nurses attend him as his wife has been sent for. He suffers angina pectoris and his status is described as dangerous.
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Fort Leavenworth
Kans
Frederick Funston
Army Hervier Schools
Army
Mes
Funston
Oakland
Cal
Roosevelt to Rest at Sagamore Hill Before Cambridge Trip
Oyster Bay June 24 Roosevelt plans a rest period at Sagamore Hill with friends before traveling to Cambridge Massachusetts next Tuesday. He is joined by Gifford Pinchot former forestry chief and James R Gartichl former secretary of the interior. Beverly Mass June 24 Taft expected to teach in Beverly early next week.
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Taft
Beverly
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
Cambridge
Mass
Gifford Pinchot
Forestry Service
James R.gartichl
The
Tuturior
Woodberry Point
Plea Guilty in Cotton Leak Conspiracy Case
Moses Haas of New York and Frederick A. Peckham of Cincinnati pleaded guilty to conspiracy to mispractice in the Department of Agriculture related to a five year cotton leak probe. Judge Gould fined Haas $3000 and Peckham $5000, fines paid. Other indictments were pressed.
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Washington
Moses Haas
New York
Frederick A. Peckham
Cincinnati
Department of Agriculture
Gould
Haas
Peckham
Browne Bribery Trial Goes To Jury In Chicago
The case against Lee O'Neill Browne is submitted to the jury in Chicago as the States Attorney Wayman wraps up closing arguments. Officials expect the jury to reach a verdict this afternoon.
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Chicago
Lee O'Neill Browne
Wayman
Graduation Exercises Draw Large County Crowd at High School
A large crowd gathered for the county schools graduation at the high school. Prof. E. L. Holton delivered the address. The program featured essays, songs, solos, orations, and a long list of graduates with numerous class topics and diplomas awarded.
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E. L. Holton
State Agricultural College
Normal Institute
Florence Sheppard
Rose Manning
Pearl Smith
John Brown
Maude Crowder
Reading
Lasea
Mamie Tyner
Lincoln
Lawrence Hughes
Laura Schellhorn
Alfa Metsker
Cotton
Minnie Conger
Edwin L Holton
America
Bertha Mundey
Hazel Bell
Oklahoma
Mary Pearson
Vera Scott
Benjamin Franklin
Crilla McQueen
Kansas
Gertrude Smith
Leslie Shephere
Blanche Schooley
William Wilson
Joseph Michael A_ Sumner
Henry Shirar
Carol Martin
Nellie van Neste
Theodore Roosevelt
Eddie Young
Mabel Flory
Andrew Bahemaier
Barrett Pontius
Ernest Richards
Alaska
Walton Doolittle
Abraham Lincoln
Elroy Lathrop
Minnie Dunn
Joy Thro
Fred Gray
Fern Reece
Pansy Reece
Alfa Metaker
Mammoth Cave
Salome Gutan
Frank Logan
Lena Payne
George Washington
Dewey Moss
Mac Warner
Ernest Harrington
Lucy Robertson
Laura Cole
Robert Fulton
Josie Rukes
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Great White Way
McCulloch’s Drug Store
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Ashington
Jade
Warden City
New Mexico
Rexall
Tonite
Devil Flo
McCol
Loch
Dane
West Portion
University of Kansas
Hamid
EGHT
Journal
Niagara
Funston III
Spcral
Lee O'Neill Brown
Prof. Holton
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