County Population Changes Over Last Year Report
Douglas county tallies show 25,647 residents with most growth in Lawrence where population rose to 12,00+. Several townships report declines, including Willow Springs and Grant, while overall county shift indicates modest increase. The deputy assessors completed canvass and filed figures with the county clerk.
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Douglas County
Lawrence
Willow Spring
Marion
Kadora City
Ene Dove
Grant Township
Tyr
Lawanpton PE
Leeonptaon Usty
Willow Springs
Ldh
Tod
Clinton
Mariott
Baldwin
Karwaka
Kadera
Lawrenee
Direct Primary Lose Again in Albany Vote
Governor Sulzer's veto defeats the direct primary bill in the New York Assembly for the second time this session. The measure failed despite seven positive votes, reflecting a statewide campaign to rally support for the governor's policy.
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Sulzer
Albany
N. Yoshune
Hight
Cavernor Sulzer
Water in Sanitary Sewers Floods Many Cellars
report notes many cellars flooded last night due to excessive water entering sanitary sewers. authorities warn against illegal discharge and will strictly enforce rules to protect public health. some basements reported water levels up to four feet in one case.
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Sellars
Fiat
Would Go to KU For Law Related Work
A formatted note from Varney Kansan office describes a man who completed a high school course and hopes to enter the university. He seeks a job in Lawrence to cover expenses and notes years of grocery-store experience while planning to attend school next term.
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Varn Kansan
Tle
Lawrence
Schoul
Missing Workers Rise After Dust Explosion At Mill
In Buffalo New York eleventh victims reported dead and twenty six men unaccounted for after a dust explosion at the United Milling Company elevator. A change of venue was granted in a Kansas case as defense counsel filed for transfer, delaying the hearing with a date to be set.
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Buffalo
Jane
Fist of
Ale
State of Kansas
Diustice
Wilson
Justice Wilson
John Churk
Six Die in Subway Train Car Crash in New York
Six foreigners were killed when a car window blew out on the Alana Electric Railway line near Oeiester New York as the car jumped the track. Others were fatally injured.
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Oeiester
N.Y
Hhrouh Wirlow
Tragedy in Lincoln Township Ends in Double Murder Suicide
In Circleville Kansas on June 25 P Frank Payne killed his wife and Mrs Ot Eby at his Lincoln Township home with a knife during a quarrel with his wife. He then killed himself after the sheriff arrived hours later.
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Circleville
Kas
P. Frank Payne
Hns
Ot Eby
Linpol
Payne
Ten Haghad
Howdy
Atte
Grocers and Butchers Plan July 17 Picnic
Petitions signed for a half day closing on Thursday July 17 for the Grocers and Butchers picnic at Woodland Park. Plans are underway with expected features including horse races and a major baseball throwdown between meat vendors. The event, a long standing community gathering, is expected to draw merchants and customers for a festive afternoon.
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Myeady Jilans
Wendland Park
Grocer-Bucher Pienic
Horse Runaway In Front Of Jewelry Store Causes Hurried Chase
A horse belonging to Prof. C. Jubach escaped this morning in front of Jarson's jewelry store. Walter Hubach was in a buggy nearby and was dragged a short distance. The buggy and street were damaged but no one was hurt. J. B. Ballene pursued the horse in his car, leading to a fast chase down the street amid cheers.
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CG. B. Hubach
Jubach
Jarson
Walter Hubach
Jagdicke
J. B. Ballene
Blu
Seven Loads Of Beer Hash Gambler Raid Ends In Death
United States Marshals aided by deputies raid a Arkansas River area gambling house and seize seven wagonloads of liquor and eleven bootleggers. One suspect, Stringer, was killed during the early morning shootout after a bank building hold up. Chief engineer Chance of the Sebel Bank building is under arrest for murder, identified by witnesses as the robber who first robs the place and drops two hundred dollars at the door. Officers pursue a link to a prior hold up two hours earlier.
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Shisihise Marghat Larson
Denver
Atul
Arkansas River
Tilda
United States
Murdock
Carpenter
Musk
Tulsa
Stringer
Rover
Chance
Sebel Bank
Chane
Hesan
Munitions From New York Stolen for Rebels Tactics
A shipment of war matériel including 128 rapid fire guns and hundreds of cases of ammunition reportedly intended as a contribution from the relatives of ex president Madero. The documents await a Department of Justice decision before moving from New York to Venustiano Carranza’s camp in northern Mexico. Reports from El Paso and Santa Rosa indicate federal forces threaten a rebel cordon, while American officials assess the potential clash near El Paso and Juarez.
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New Orleans
New York
Venustianes Carranza
Mexico
Department of Justice
Afadero
Heir to millions prompts hotel worker in Missouri
In Joplin Missouri Mrs Rachel Carlyle a hotel worker aged 46 and her mother 70 learn they stand to share one ninth of John Price's estate valued at fourteen million. They must provide affidavits proving their relation as the Price will leaves the heirs awaiting proof as lease nears expiry. Mrs Carlyle plans to travel east with the affidavits.
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Tob Joplin
Rachel Carlylé
Ata
Baltimor Aayinis
Matthi Wilsom
John Price
Arlyle
Curiyle
Aunt Jane Williams Pleads Guilty to Liquor Charge
Aunt Jane Williams, whose place was raided two weeks ago, pled guilty to maintaining an nuisance and to one sale of liquor. She was sentenced to pay a $100 fine and costs on each count and to serve thirty days in the city jail on each count. She began serving immediately.
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Jane’ Williams
Eight Dead in CP Train Wreck in Ottawa Embankment
Eight killed possibly more as Canadian Pacific express train plunges over an embankment into the Ottawa River three miles west of the city. Four cars piled down, two wrecked on the track, others damaged. News from Ottawa and Washington reports volatility in currency reform talks as President signals stance on refund provisions and three per cent bonds.
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Canadian Pacific
Ottawa
Wilson
Washington, D.C
Veto pleas over Chicago public utilities bill
Mayor Harrison of Chicago led fifty nine aldermen and civic leaders in appealing to the governor to veto the public utilities bill, arguing it is the most iniquitous measure for Chicago. He cited plans for a city commission to repair the council and involve citizens.
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Springfield
Tls
Harrison
Chicago
Ely Change Tonight Sees 7 to 0 Score Turnaround
A brief town update notes Ely Change remains unbeaten at 7 and 0 as of tonight, with no defeats recorded. Local readers are reminded to watch for further results and standings updates.
University Book Store backs half day weekly closures
W Gordon Gibb of the University Book Store urges a city wide half day weekly closing during hot summer months. He says if merchants can’t agree on a common day he will grant each clerk a half day weekly, but favors a universal half day for all stores to allow a common rest time.
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J. Gordon Gibb
University Book Store
Mr. Gibb
Jownal-World
The
Journal-World
Gordon Gibb
President to pick special prosecutor for Caminetti cases
Washington June 5 president Wilson and Attorney General McReynolds held a conference to select a special prosecutor for the Caminetti Diges white slave cases and the Western Fuel Company indictments in San Francisco. An announcement was expected soon as administration relief was felt.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
McReynolds
Western Fuel Company
San Francisco
Orfie
Washington
Bas
Vrane
Ohe
Matte J. Sullivan
Thomas Hayden
Kent
Batter
McNab
Kutn
California
Heavy loses reported in engagement between Servians and Bulgarians
In Belgrade Serbs and Bulgars fought a fierce battle with heavy casualties reported on both sides. The Bulgarian line was described as under strain while Serb artillery and road drags impacted the roads in Boulslas county and Lawrence, especially South Vermont street, with drags doing effective work.
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Belgrade
Servia
Europe
Bous* Las County
Lawrence
Vermont
Budget Plan Aims at Government Funding Reform
Representatives Fitz gerald and Shirley pushed a budget system for government appropriations. The House Democratic caucus took up the plan today to discuss funding structure and control.
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Washington, Dy C-Jone
Fitzgerald and
Shirley
House Democratic Caucus
Not Discouraged Pellagra Experiment Continues At Lawrence
A health school lecture by Prof Hunter and Dr Crombine reports ongoing sand fly and monkey pellagra studies to determine disease spread. Kansas physicians remain hopeful though no definitive results yet. researchers plan continued experiments and lectures, with public talks at Fraser Hall and the Eldridge Hotel as part of the health officers association gathering.
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J. Crombine
State Board of Health
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Hunter
Fhunter
Crumbine
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Crambine
Lawrence
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Geners
United States
Ruecker
L. L. Tamsden
United States Health Service
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Tamsden
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Raor
Evans
Crumbine i5
Annwar Hanauet
Health Officers Association
Association of Health Officers
Eldridge Hotel
Jime
H. T. Bonerhito
Board of Health
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Tiblie
Snow “Hill
A.evans
preventive Rush + Medical College
Tariff Bill Sparks Senate Amendment Debates
The Democratic Senate discussed amendments to the tariff bill amid opposition. One proposal limits imports on lands exempt and features provisions affecting agriculture, forestry, and fisheries partly manufactured by children under fourteen. Senators called it a drastic protective measure while others warned it could widen federal court control over customs disputes and hint at broader policy shifts.
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Senate
United States Court of Appraly
Atten
ASE Corpts
Big Boy Scout Hike Plans Big City Collaboration
A large Boy Scout hike is planned with scouts from Leavenworth Kaw City and other northeastern Kansas towns. The event would begin early in the morning from each city, assemble at a meeting place, include athletic stunts and a luncheon from haversacks, and end with an overnight camp and return hike the next day. A meeting at 7:40 at the Presbyterian church will finalize plans and invite nonmembers to participate.
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Lawrence
Leavenworth
Kaw City
Kangas
Presbyterian Church
Boy Scouts
Jost Plans City Takeover of Metropolitan Railways
Mayor Jost outlines a plan to settle the new Metropol itan Street Railway franchise by city action. The proposal envisions city ownership of the railroad property, with capital value adjustments and debt arrangements as described in a federal court letter to the Metropolitan receivers.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Dissolution in sight sparks union dissolution talk
Fragmentary remarks reference a potential dissolution of the Union and a merger. Obscure quotes mention counsel Cravath and advice from officials, with informal commentary on a person named Jack and a flashy demeanor. The text reflects tense, partial dialogue about political realignment and power dynamics.
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Torney
Robert S
Paul D. Cravath
Ifie
OS Fo Eett
Ion Pacific
Soaking Rain Breaks Three-Week Drought in County
A heavy rain fell across the county ending a three week drought. Crops gain moisture and chinch bugs suffer heavy losses, boosting corn prospects. Power and street damage reported from a thunderstorm with lightning striking buildings and downing wires. Ottawa native D W Me Mille named president of the National Tax Association. J S Balyeat to serve on the board.
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Dow
Ueda
Douglas County
Breters
Panama
O. Jtane
D. Wl Me Millie
Vanwert
Mio
National Tays Association
Rbal Yeat
Ottawa
aKneag
Marriage License Judge Lindsey Issued This Morning
A marriage license was issued this morning to Thomas F. Countryman of Phillipsburg Kansas and Nellie May Pittgaver of Lawrence Kansas by Judge Lindsey.
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Lindsey-Issaid
Thomas F. Countryman
Phillipghurs
Kansas
Nellie May -Pittgaver
Lawrence
The Way to Succeed Through Local Advertising
An essay argues advertising is the foundation of commercial success. It asserts manufacturers cooperating with local retailers create three outcomes: merited merchandise, progressive and dependable partners, and earned customer confidence. It concludes daily newspaper ads locally build demand.
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Crete
Turer
United States
His & S
Anufactur
Gressive
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