Crazy Snake Leads Creeks and Negroes in Oklahoma Warpath
Oklahoma City March 29 One hundred Creek Indians half breeds and negroes under Chief Crazy Snake advanced on the warpath but militia forces countered and the Indians retreated toward the hills. The clash involved troops under Colonel Roy Hoffman and scouts watching for a decisive engagement amid rumors and tension across the Oklahoma frontier.
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Oklahoma City
Crazy Soake
Snake
Oklahoma
Idians
Tiger Mountains
Haskell
Roy Hoffman
Marshal Baum
Odem
Hickory Hills
Coun
Hickory
Crazy Snake
Omin
Pham Bet
North Canadian River
Deep Fork Creek
Henryetta
Ibis
South
Toggery
Tom Wilson
Auburn Prison Executed Woman for Murder in 1840s Style Trial
By March 29 Auburn XII reports the execution of Mrs. Sarah Brennan’s killer, her husband James Farmer. Farmer murmured prayers with his crucifix as 1,840 volt current ended the nightlong vigil. Mrs. Farmer’s signed statement claimed James Farmer’s innocence and lack of knowledge.
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Auburn
Jesus
Mary
Joseph
Farner
Sarah Brennan
James Farmer
Alrs
Farmer
State
Davis
Jim Farmer
Mrs Shearer Announces New Line of Lingerie in Parlor
Mrs J B Shearer owner of a city parlor markets a fine lingerie line including hand embroidered underwear. The collection features the Princess combination and targets Lawrence women and brides to be noting it as high quality and a first of its kind in Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Shearer
Lawrence
Bold Robbers On Burlington Train Strike in Fairfield
Masked bandits boarded the Lincoln Fairfield local on the Burlington line in Fairfield Nebraska forcing the conductor to carry a sack and collect tribute from nineteen women and two men before they jumped from the train at the rear end.
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Fairfield
Neb
Lincoln-Fairfield
Burlington
Graduates Tomorrow From Kansas City Veterinary College
William E Brockelsby of this city will graduate tomorrow evening from the Kansas City veterinary college. His brother L E Brockelsby and sisters Misa Mantle and Olive Brockelsby will attend the exercises in Kansas City. Brockelsby will return to Lawrence after graduation. The annual inspection of Company H E 8 G will be at the skating rink tomorrow at eight. It will be inspected by Wilder Metcalf and Lieutenant Keedek of the regular army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illiam E. Brockelsby
City
Kansas City Veterinary College
L. E. Brockelsby
Misa Mantle
Olive Brockelsby
Kansas City
Mr. Brockersby
Lawrence
Co. H
Wilder Metcalf
Keedek
Regular Army
Markets by Wire Wheat and corn quotes and stock totals
Kansas City markets show wheat May 1107, July 1. M. A. Wotes 98 c, Sept 043ge, cash No 2 hard 1.12 81.23, No 2 red 1.27 1 33. Corn May 62 c, July 6274, Sept 61 4 c, cash No 2 mixed 63g, No 2 white 83 c. Oats No 2 white 53 360, stock prices for hay butter and eggs listed. Live stock receipts 10,000 native steers 5.96 6.50, cows and heifers 2.75 30.20, hogs receipts 12,000 heavy 6.0 6.95, Chicago wheat May 1.00 35, July 66 c. The funeral of Matt Potter at Unitarian church. Patterson trial postponed to April 12 due to smallpox quarantine. Masque Club tonight in The Bishop's Carriage. In Bartlesville safes dynamited. Caney and Dewey burglaries noted.
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Kansas City
A. Wotes
Choice Prairie
Butter—Creamery
Chicago
Daroccas
Matt Potter
BEOS
Unitarian Church
Poly
First Spring Football Practice at Kanms University
Twenty men joined Coach Kennedy for the first spring workout on McCook field. Freshmen and non‑athlete hopefuls gathered as Kennedy eyes a three week session built to develop football material for next season. Hyer, a freshman, starts at quarterback and shows speed that bodes well for a likely strong fall team.
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McCook Field
Kennedy
Hyer
K. UV
Arkansas Man Arrested in Wichita Plot to Kill Pinkey
Police arrest Jerry Robinson from Arkansas for threatening Pinkey, claiming the pursuit traced her from Arkansas to Wichita and Ottawa then Lawrence. Detectives found cartridges on him after his arraignment this morning while a separate note recalls a church Sabbath school event where Daisy Parsons celebrated her seventh birthday with several girls and Mrs. Ida Parsons hosting at 189 Maple Street.
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Jerry Robinson
Arkansas
Pinky
Estelle
Pink
Robinson
Old
Pinkey
Wichita
Ottawa
Lawrence
United Brethren Church
Ida Parsons
Maple Street
Daisy Parsons
Lillie
Fay Richardson
Eletha Adair
Margera Marysfield
May
Mary Wiedemann
Alice Bolen
Phoebe Karns
A Matter of Principle in Lawrence Franchises
A local council faces repeated fights over demanding a two percent gross receipts share from public utility franchises. Lawrence has waived this for ten years, but advocates argue the city should not concede. Critics claim extending concessions harms the city by stalling competition and missing fair compensation for utility agreements.
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Conneil
Dayton
Lawrence
Auto accident near Eudora shocks Perkins family
Otis Perkins and his wife suffered injuries when a frightened horse hit their car near Eudora yesterday. Mrs Powell dislocated her shoulder and both occupants sustained minor bruises while the horse bolted after the wagon were jolted. Witnesses offered varying accounts of the crash and speed. Neither Mr nor Mrs Powell are seriously hurt, according to Eudora reports.
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Otis Perkins
Eudora
Oscar Powell
Paul Rudiger
Lawrence
Leon
Lawrence Society Notes Highlight April Weddings
Prominent social season in Lawrence with Miss Anna Below Miss Kate Serichrist Miss Dot Brownisy and the Masque club featured. Shown are showers for Miss Lela Gray Miss Helen Schaeffer and plans for Anna Harrison Vera Hull marriage events and engagements with Kansas City and Wichita ties.
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Anna
Kate Se Richrist
Dot Brownisy
Mable Pitt
Madame Butterfly
Miss Seebrist
Kate
Encher
Hos
E. Ward
Phi Gams
Thej
Sigma Chis
Beta Theta Pi
Alpha Taus
Reading
Lucille Kreidbe
Harold and
Dore
Michelson
Kort Reilly
Othy Ward
Marie Ketels
Alrs
Bowles
Kansas
Fight near Trenton Missouri as marshal wounded in chase
The Marshall and a posse pursued robbers who robbed Spickard and a hardware store, taking cash and jewelry. The robbers fled by handcar and freight train, and three were cornered on the McCue farm. One robber was killed, the others surrendered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Alo
George Caraway
Spickard
McCue
Jamesport
State bank bids disrupt life in Lawrence town scene
A sprawling tale describes a Lawrence resident and mothers debating bank policy as state banks absorb charter bids. The report notes tensions with the comptroller over permitting national banks to convert and the impact on local finance and livelihoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TM. Young
A Lawrence
Jas
Chartera
Set Aside Local Option In Etvanuke Saloons Vote
In Etvanuke a court nullified the December 1 local option vote on saloons after ruling the tax list provided by the city treasurer was illegal. Judge Staples also set aside the measure that had carried by 86 votes in a town with 52 saloons, declaring the election void and the issue unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ttoanuke
Staples
Corporation Court
Etvanuke
Dr James H Canfield in New York Stroke Notice
Dr James H Canfield formerly Chancellor of the University of Nebraska and member of the University of Kansas is reported to be suffering from a slight stroke. A quirky dialogue fragment accompanies the item, mentioning aviation safety remarks and a mock exchange about debt and a carriage.
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New York
James JL Canfield
University of Nebraska
University of Kansas
Lawrence weddings and local notices from DeSoto and Lawrence
Lawrence society covers a country residence wedding near DeSoto for Nora Belden and Mason Lynne, with Rev. F. M. Bennett officiating and a simple home reception. Notices include sales ads for plants and a spring wagon, lost English Bull pup, and local job and housing inquiries.
City Council Committees Eye Electric Line Franchise
Two Lawrence council committees meet tonight to consider an electric line franchise. The Dayton promoters push to swap local service for a 2 percent share, while locals oppose giving up the commission without consent. W C Markham of Childwick returns from Washington praising Baldwin mail improvements and Baker graduates. church services at Lutheran with a Taurus schedule of Passion week topics.
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Emobler
Dayton
North Lawrence
Liv
Sallivane
Sind
Laing
Hella
Noril
Lamng
Hioad
Gustafson's Jeweler Hosts Remodeling and Display
Busy Gustafson Jewelers announces remodeling work and new displays with demonstrations on March 30 31. Free lessons will cover wood floor refinishing fixtures and complete room updates by Phillips Co. Visitors can view grain patterns and learn how to revive old surfaces without removing paint or linoleum.
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Gustafson
Mary “Gustaf
Snjoys
Ah University
Gustafsen
Deweler
Gustateos
Dewelry
Interurban Prospect Visits Lawrence For Line Study
Mr Hocker and Mrs Dixon of Kansas City arrive in Lawrence to discuss bringing an interurban through the city. The surveying party has reached Eudora and aims for Lawrence, with contracts already let for more track toward Topeka. The project would enter from the southeast and move toward Topeka if Lawrence is included.
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Hocker
Dixon
Kansas City
Lawrence
Eudora
Hocker and Dixon
Shawnee
Jpart
Topeka
Saturday Pate
PURELY PERSONAL AND LOCAL NOTES OF TRIPS AND VISITS
Wm. Carter and wife left Sunday for Oklahoma. L. A. Corso was in from Kansas City yesterday. Messenheimer went to Emporia yesterday. Otis Perkins returned Sunday from a week's business trip. Mrs. A. Phenicie and daughter were from Reno today. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Walton returned from Texas. Mrs. Morgan Mason of Abilene visits Miss Florence Phillipa. Mrs. Judge L. H. Menger returned yesterday from Kansas City. Mrs. M. A. Snyder and Miss Edith Snyder returned from Baldwin. Mrs. R. C. Ice is here from Doreaus, staying at 718 Elliot street. Miss Lula Glasby of Kansas City returns home. Miss Dorothy Grant returned to Kansas City after visiting Mrs. B. B. Power. Riderless Horse: Garvin of Evesar Midland found a horse with saddle and called Lawrence officers. Owner not yet found. Barteaux funeral today. private services. Nightingale home quarantined for smallpox. Mrs. Armanda Wilson ill at 219 Illinois Street. Mrs. E. W. Cheney of Baldwin and Miss Lenore Cheney visit J. Clark at 1104 Pinckney. Seth Bell and George Roper report fifteen ducks killed in a day's hunt near Eudora. TONIGHT The Masque Club presents Tha Bishop's Ouriage.
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Wm. Carter
Oklahoma
L. A. Corso
Kansas City
Messenheimer
Emporia
Otis Perkins
A. Phenicie
Reno
Mya. J.C. Walton
Texas
Morgan Mason
Abilene
Florence Phillipa
L. H. Menger
M. A. Snyder
Edith Snyder
Baldwin
R. C. Ice
Doreaus
Elliot Street
Lula Glasby
H. Wheeler
Dorothy Grant
B. B. Power
Moyle to Face Preliminary Hearing on Abduction Charge
James H. Moyle, alleged kidnapper of William Whitla, is brought from Mercer to Sharon for a preliminary hearing. He waived the hearing and was returned to Mercer. Rumors say Mrs. Boyle’s wealthy relatives will assist her and that he will have the state’s ablest counsel.
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Sharon
James HL. Moyle
Willia Whitla
Mercer
Noted Kentuckian Tom Rivers Fatally Shot in Gambling Resort
Sapuipa March 29. Tom Rivers, noted Kentuckian, was fatally shot and Officer Clarence Rupert seriously wounded in an early today fight in a gambling resort. The room was full of men when Rupert fired five times into the crowd.
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Sapuipa
Tom Rivers
Clarence Rupert
God Rupert
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Okla
Hickory Grounds
Oklo
Honey Scott
Snake Band
Ender
Hoffman
WN. Miller
Alabama
Fisteber
Burne
Wace
Fassas City
Bartlesville
Caney
Kans
Niles Norh
Dewey
Bere
Thors
Powpeatried
Patterson
Shippy
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Methodist Church
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Bert Kannedy
It Society
Maude Dumas
Frank ‘Johnson
Lela Gray
Stanley King
James
Josephine Dumas
Helen Schaeffer
Otto Barteldes
Mable Barber
Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority
Miss Schaefter
Miss Schaeffer
Miss Schaeffer Are To Be Given By Mrs. A.gilford
Barteldes
Alizy Harteldes
Aliss Auvics Wilhelmi
E. A. Hull
Vera
Lawrence Burd
Ens
Aero
Anna Harrison
Col
T. W. Harrison
Lewis Nelson
Misa Harrison
Grace Medes
Robert Garver
Ninth
Tyler
Rotery
Missouri
Spickard, MO
Silildom
Pewsboys
Sillidum
Merry Widow
Punster
Practical
Joker
Nisa
Prim
Royal Guardian
the & R
Lilldom
S. R
Shell
S. KR
Austaeanle
James H. Canfield
William Wright
Blobbs
Slobba
Bishop's
Massachusetts Street
HE. C. Lowe
W. B. Belden
DeSoto
Nora
Lynne
Mason
F. M. Bennett
Mina Belden
Matson
Mrs. Mason
Anril
McCaon
Elm Street
F. Williams
Innesatore
Bell Por
Early
Sit Weeks Seed Telephones Co
Eaton
Bell Plane
New Jersey St
Grindletail
Raymond Watson
West Lawrence
Woten Fub
Tenn. St
Fred Logan
Maryland
Washington
W. C. Markham
Childwin
Markhamy
Markham
Baker
A.C. Pierson
Lutheran Church
Melinberis
Chieaze
Markhamsa
Christ
Baldwin Sec
Chi Namel Demonstratio
Hansaz City
Garvin
Barteaux
Annie Bagieaus
Nightingale
Armanda Wilson
Ilinois Street
E. W.cheney
Lenore Cheney
J. Clark
Pinckney
Seth Bell
George Roper
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Masque Club
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