Dayton and Laming Agree on Interurban Route Alliance
A Lawrence meeting of Dayton franchise committee and Dayton men with Mr Laming reached a partial compromise. Laming seeks an interurban right of way through North Lawrence. Dayton applies for a franchise. Interurban and city lines to meet at Reed street with a cross to Locust. University access via Mississippi Street and Ontario hill debated. Quincy will divert from Mass to Tennessee. A special council streetcar session is expected.
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Taft Heads to New York for Cleveland Memorial Events
President Taft and party including Mrs. Taft and Mabel Boardman depart Washington for New York to attend memorial services for the late Grover Cleveland. Speakers include Chief Justice Fuller and other public figures, with further exercises at the City College featuring Governor Hughes and Senator Root. Taft plans to attend without delivering an address.
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Washington
NOTHING TO IT Associated Press Says Steel Merger
Associated Press reports from Pittsburgh debunks a claimed steel merger involving independent Pittsburgh manufacturers calling the idea ridiculous. BF Jones Jr of Jones & Laughlin declares the plan frivolous. A separate Idaho powder plant explosion killed three, destroying all buildings. Prohibition discussions arise at the St Louis Episcopal church session in Sedalia.
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Sedalia
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Anderson
Chatanooga
Tennessee
South
Change Rules for Minority
Washington March 13 Chairman Clayton of the democratic caucus of the house appointed a committee to draft more stringent rules to govern future formal deliberations of the minority members. The necessity of stricter rules has become apparent because several democrats balked during the fight on rules Monday.
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House
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Wright
Averted Panic at Pittsburgh Prison Laundry Fire
A fire struck the laundry building of the Pittsburgh penitentiary on March 18 narrowly avoided panic among about 1,300 prisoners. There were no escape attempts, but the laundry and its contents were heavily damaged.
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Pittsburg
Roosevelt to cut his own hair in Africa
Oyster Bay March 18 Roosevelt will be his own barber during the year he spends in Africa. He does not plan to grow a full beard as recently reported. The ex-president has practiced with a razor since leaving Washington and is becoming proficient.
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Africa
Washington
Graft Investigation Closes in Pittsburg
Pittsburg grand jury in graft investigation to close today. No definite results expected until tonight’s report. Councilman John F. Klein jailed without bail for refusing to testify before the grand jury this afternoon.
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Pittsburg
John F. Klein
Davis
Deneen Granted Right to Seek Illinois Governorship
Springfield March 1 The cloud over Governor Deneen’s title to a second term was cleared in a joint session as the legislature adopted the contest committee report. The report stated Stevenson failed to present enough evidence to justify opening ballot boxes.
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Deneen
Illinois
Stevenson
How Shall Boys Be Kept Engineer Here
Patrick Hirsch of the Shaw Construction Company of New York is in Lawrence connected with making final specifications and plans for the Interurban line.
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The
Shaw Construction Company of
New York
Lawrence
Madame Geneve de Carre Arrives for Street Car Etiquette Classes
Madame Geneve de Carre of New York arrives Saturday March 20 to organize street car etiquette lessons. The program covers entering and exiting, hanging on a strap, when to leave, and paying fares. She offers refunds if not satisfied and reduced rates for full course enrollment. Applications via the society reporter.
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New York City
Madame de Carre
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Journal
Valuable Farm Produce One Load of Alfalfa Seed Sells
March 18 in Garden City reports a new world record for farm produce value. George M. Dassus delivered alfalfa seed to Melgeth and Dallas, valued at 34000 dollars, surpassing the previous record by 1000. The item notes Kansas valley farming profits and plans to expand alfalfa acreage with irrigation.
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Melgeth
Dallas
Niquette Brothers
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Lawrence
Kansas Valley
Payne Tariff Bill Returned to House After Committee Vote
Washington March 15 By a 13 to 6 vote the Ways and Means Committee reported the Payne tariff bill back to the house without amendment with Broussard voting with Republicans. Democrats were given until next Tuesday to prepare a minority report. A resolution to print 30 000 copies was adopted 25 000 in document form carrying minority views. The report explains the schedules and the reasons for readjustment since the Dingley act. It cites widened foreign tariffs and the need for more revenue as key factors.
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Washington
Hayne
Princess Vilma Parlaghy to Paint Taft in United States
New York reports Vilma Parlaghy known as Princess Swoft Parlaghy arrived aboard the Kaiserin Auguste Victoria from Hamburg. She plans portraits of American leaders including President Taft and Cardinal Gibbons, with a large entourage and trunks landed for customs. Detroit notes tariff bill critique and social commentary on labor and steel costs amid interrupted recall of local industry.
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New York
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Kaiserin Auguste l Victoria
Hamburg
United States
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Taft
Cardinal Gibbons
Memorial exercises honor Grover Cleveland at Carnegie Hall
McClellan presided as memorial services for Grover Cleveland were held at Carnegie Hall with President Taft and Chief Justice Buller among speakers. Richard Watson Gilder read a poem. Taft spoke on Cleveland era issues after arriving from Washington. Also, secret service seized a counterfeit operation at Ford Predom’s home near Gary Indiana, arresting Predom and his son for passing a counterfeit half dollar.
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Washington
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Chicago
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Gary
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Mojeska Ill, Harriman Not Retiring, Kingdom of Lilkdom
In Los Angeles Madame Helena Mojeska is seriously ill with kidney trouble. Harriman denies retirement rumors citing good health, while his private doctor notes no improvement. A Chicago report says Ralph Mojeska travels to be with his ill mother. A Lawrence columnist riffs on odd Kingdom of Lilkdom questions and the unlikely path to U S ambassadorial post for Richard Kerens.
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Daily News
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Kerens Appointed amid Kidnapping Ransom Case
A Kansas man John Glover of Bluff City reports a kidnapping for ransom tied to farm life reform debates. A three week issue prompts calls for education and better rural living. A stray dog sighting, local weddings, and St Patrick events fill a cluttered page with notices and social items.
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Bluff City
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Anthony Republican
Agitat- Sharon
Boughton’s
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St. Juke
Pie Facts: Nation Bakes Its Way Into History
Washington reports bizarre pie statistics as if pie could map a nation. Estimates claim New York consumes 100,000 factory pies daily and the US exceeds 365 million pies per year. Proposals joke pie as emblem over the eagle.
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European powers push for limited European conference
Berlin reports all powers back Italian plan to summon a conference to address Batkuo. The meeting would have a restricted agenda to ratify existing facts. Belgrade notes Serbia may follow powers advice toward peaceful conduct. Nashville mentions Austrian note and Cooper trial jurors. no verdict by noon.
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Belgrade
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Tenn
Testing Meat Regulations in London Trade Clash
London observers report importers of American meat will challenge the local government board’s rule granting health officers full power to condemn meat deemed unfit for consumption. The move tests the legality of the board's authority amid regulatory disputes.
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London
National banks barred from Kansas gas guarantee plan
Topeka March 18 The Comptroller of the Currency Lawrence O Murray rules Kansas national banks cannot participate in the gas guaranty fund created under the Kansas law approved March 6 1909 A letter to W W Bowman secretary of the Kansas Bankers Association explains the stance and clarifies actions with President Taft and State Bank Commissioner Dolley The stance mirrors Oklahoma where guaranty plans were also rejected and signals the Kansas law will not gain bank support from national institutions.
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Dofley
Protects His American Consul in Palermo From Mafia Threats
Rome reports Ambassador Griscom met with the Italian foreign minister over threatening letters to W. J. H. Bishop American consul at Palermo while Mafia influence appears. Palermo says Bishop under guard after aiding in pursuing the assassin of Lieutenant Tatkosingg. An agent for Petrosine body transport withdrew citing danger.
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Kansas High School Basketball Tournament Opens at University
The University of Kansas hosts a two day high school basketball tournament at Robinson Gymnasium drawing teams from Beloit Chanute Belleville Glaseo and other towns. Girls teams will also compete for the first time with four squads expected. The winners receive a silver loving cup and a basketball. The event aims to attract High school players to Lawrence and showcases the university. The state High School Conference meets Friday and Saturday alongside the tournament.
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Atchison Topeka Santa Fe postpones $25 million bond issue
New York March 18 an official statement says the directors of the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Railway postponed indefinitely plans to issue $25,000,000 in convertible bonds to stockholders at par. Papers were nearly ready but orders were given to stop work. The delay follows Kansas legislation affecting future capital issues.
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Atchison
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe ‘Railroad Company
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Atchison Is Incorporated
Rag Time Declared Dead By Pinehurst Bandmaster
Pinehurst North Carolina March 18 John Philip Sousa bandmaster declares ragtime dead after a flood of imitators. He says ragtime tired the public and he has not played any rag this season. He notes some old rag tunes survive with clever manipulation but the genre as a whole is finished.
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Pinehurst
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Bers
Imarch
Duvyiak
Winnipeg to Host World Exposition in 1912
Winnipeg, Manitoba, plans a 1912 world exposition after a mass meeting decided last night to raise a fund of 2,000,000 dollars for the purpose. The city will pursue a major international showcase with civic and business support aiming to place Winnipeg on the global stage. The motion emphasizes public backing and organized fundraising to realize the ambitious project.
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Winnipeg
Night Riders Target Tobacco Plant Bends in Kentucky Farm
In Carlisle Kentucky on March 18 two large tobacco plant bends at the W D Twiman farm in Pleasant Valley were sown with blue grass seed last night, an act attributed to night riders.
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W. D. Twiman
Pleasant Valley
Lawrence Near Electric Line and Franchise Talks Begin
Lawrence moves toward a local electric system as Dayton seeks a franchise under fair terms. City leaders insist any takeover respects existing franchise rights, urging clear negotiations to secure a fair deal and avoid trouble. The community, ready to negotiate, sees this as Lawrence’s critical opportunity to advance and build.
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Dayton
Jummal
Mules on Pension List At Isthmian Canal
Washington reports retirement of several mules from the Isthmian canal project prompts purchase of replacement animals. Officers explain many in service before 1905 have served over five years, raising redress among veterans who recall their service and the outdated bias.
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B. C. Jewett
Alpha Club
Washington
United States
Canal
Josh
Druba
Wien
Receiver Sought for Kansas City Gas and Electric Firm
An application was filed yesterday in the circuit court seeking the appointment of a receiver to manage the assets of the Unitas and Sraellen company of New Mexico. The firm promoted electric gas and power ventures in Kansas towns. Officers include C. I. Pattison president and S J Mattocks and V J Landey as vice president and secretary treasurer. The gas and transmission firm controlled interests in several utilities including Atchison Railway Light and Power Ottawa Gas and Electric Midland Pipe Line Baldwin Gas Tun ganoxie Gardner Edgerton and Wellsville Gas. Suit is brought by Charles T. Luthy and Ella Luthy.
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Sraellen van
Young Heroine Receives Congressional Silver Medal
In Washington on March 1, Alisa Mary McCann, then fourteen, was awarded a congressional silver medal by Speaker Cannon for saving nine children during the 1904 Central Slocum fire near New York. The ceremony included a playful scene as “Uncle Joe” kissed her.
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Congress
Washington
Wentral Slocum
New York
Alisa Mary McCann
Speaker Cannon
Yodas
Dee
Fragmentary Sorrow Echoes in Silidum Kingdom
Patchy text notes a thinker urging restraint amid social sniping. The lines imply a defensive stance against criticism, contrasting with a harsher wish for action. The prose hints at a fictional realm called Silidum and jars of contempt, with no clear event, date, or identifiable figures.
Wireless Telegraph Link Aimed London Paris Relief
London authorities seek wireless telegraph service between London and Paris to ease congestion caused by a strike of French telegraph and postal workers. Rear Admiral Edward Tresk Steemy, retired, dies of heart disease at his Andover home.
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Post Office
Paris
Portal
Andover
Mass
Edward Tresk Steemy
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