King Edward VII Dies After Short Illness in London
King Edward VII died at 1:15 a.m. in London, ending a reign of nine years and prompting immediate accession of the Prince of Wales as George V. The mourning king, died with family present, after an illness of less than a week. The bulletin listed Queen Alexandra and royal family present, with surgeons’ statements pending. George V’s first act was to inform the Lord Mayor by telegram.
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Waggener Names Son To Railroad Post In Kansas
B P Waggener announces appointment of his son William P Waggener as successor general attorney of the Missouri Pacific railway in Northern Kansas and names J M Challis as assistant. Johnnis On the Spot delivers messages and packages. Rork's A Motorcycle quick delivery Bell 1352 home 1053 1017 Mass.
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J. B. Challis
Atchison
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William P. Waggener
Missouri Pacific Railway
Kansas
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Rork’s
Bell
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Proclamation of King George V Replaces Edward as King
London and Paris report the death of King Edward VII and the proclamation of King George V. The privy council met at St James Palace for the formal proclamation at four pm. Mourning covers London as banners and black dress mark the national grief.
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Owens Leave Kansas City in a Western Journey
Lieut Reginald A Owen and Mrs Owen former Ruth Bryan Leavitt ended a three day Kansas City visit and resumed westward travel. They plan a southwest trip including the Grand Canyon and a stop in Mexico City before Jamaica. Win J Bryan, father of the bride, arrived from St Louis and then left for Lincoln after spending time with the couple.
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Kansas City
Reginald A. Owen
Owen
Ruth Bryan Leavitt
Grand Canon
Maexico
Jamaica
Win J. Bryan
St. Louis
Twday
Lincoln
Neb
Lient
Mrs. Owen
Life of Saint Paul Lecture At Local Church
The First M. E. Church Sunday School students finish a winter study on the life of the apostle Paul. Dr. Wolfe will deliver an illustrated address tomorrow night with stereopticon views of Paul’s travels. The sermon will follow in the Sunday night service.
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Ballinger Hearing Sparks Morning Contempt Row
Washington May 7 The Ballinger Brandeis cross examination yielded another sensational moment as Horace T Jones special agent of the lard office proclaimed he did not believe Ballinger's statement and urged a witness to confirm or deny it causing a furor in the committee room. The incident followed by the senate privileges and elections committee voting to report the campaign publicity bill with an amendment constraining publication in advance of elections.
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Supreme Court Sets June Trial Dates and Costs Ruling
Topeka May 7 The state supreme court ruled it has jurisdiction in the Lest the state bank guaranty law suit and fixed June for trial arguments. A separate item notes that when a jointist is pardoned the county must pay costs. Also reported is Leavenworth county judges not ousting commissioners and New Jersey Governor Fort declining a writ of requisition in beef trust cases. Raymond recital date changed to May 9 with tickets at local stores.
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Supreme Court
State Bank Guaranty
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Wilson County
Mikesell
New York
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New Jersey
Trenton
Beef Trust Corporations
Hyde Trial Near End Of Defense Direct Testimony
In Kansas City Missouri on May court adjourned time tonight with defense poised to finish its direct testimony in the Hyde trial. Dr and Mrs Hyde expected to be last witnesses for the defense as deposition testimony from Mrs Colin M Cleary was read. Cleary ill but testified that Hyde and his wife dined at their residence on November 71st amid fever outbreaks reported by Swope family members.
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Great Britain
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Edward the Seventh
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Kansas City
Hyde
Walsh
Colin M. Cleary
Railroad Trouble From Heavy Rains in Missouri
Heavy rains caused three days of floods in Central Missouri washing out culverts and rails. The Missouri Kansas and Texas detours the St Louis division over the Missouri Music via Sedalia. Detours also shift Missouri Pacific near Pleasure Hill and Lexington Southern Division via the MK&T lines through Nevada.
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Capias Issued for W. D. Henley in Embezzlement Case
Chicago reports a capias issued for W. D. Henley of Indianapolis former VP and general counsel of the Chicago and West Indiana railroad. Indicted yesterday on embezzlement charges tied to a claim the road spent 212000 pounds to influence Springfield legislation and Chicago council actions. Also noted are wheat market moves as short sellers reel from rains and awaiting the government report.
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W. 3. Henley
Chicago
W. d. Henley
Indianapalix
Connnel
Chicago and Weststnndiana Railroad Company
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John C. Setzer
Springfield
Chicago Common Council
Ulinvis
Ohio Valley
Markets by Wire Grains and Provisions May 7
Kansas City market brief with quotes for Wheat Corn Oats Rye Hay Butter and cattle hogs receipts and prices. Includes native steers cows and heifers stockers and feeders bulls calves and pork values. Chicago and other market notes append additional price ranges and receipts. Produce market mention includes fresh salted almonds and Black Seal Tiger as leading item.
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Chicago
University farces raise funds for loan aid and Ottawa wedding plans
Kansas University events feature Junior and Sophomore farces in Fraternal Aid hall to aid the Student loan fund with minimal admission. a Santa Fe special train will carry guests from Lawrence to the Lola Smart and William Clark wedding in Ottawa. Fortunes of Phi Gamma Delta and Kappa Alpha Theta fill guest lists as club music and social gatherings unfold.
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Joan Fund
Lawrence
Ottawa
Lola Smart
William Clark
Santa Fe
Phi Gamma Delta
Kappa Alpha Theta
Clark
Phi Gamma Quetta
Jed Landon
Independence
Kansas
Harry Rogers
Dick Admnir
George Porter
Thursiat Fitzpatrick
E.R. Heaton
Lawrence Couple United in Simple Home Wedding
Son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Co. Anderson and Mr Homer H. Hill wed at the bride’s home 1540 Massachusetts street in a simple sacred ceremony in the parlor. Rev A E Wolfe of the First Methodist church officiated. Afterward only family shared a modest celebration. The bride wore a canary silk gown. The couple will reside at 1545 Massachusetts street. Mrs Lidl, a popular Lawrence young woman, is noted for sweetness and capability. Mr Hill oversees the printing department at Haskell Institute and is regarded as a trustworthy employee. Earlier, Judge Means joined Mr Walter Harris and Miss Ettie Day of Topeka in marriage at the probate judge’s office.
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Homer H. Hill
Massaachusetts Street
A. E. Wolfe
Protate
Walter Harris
Ettie Day
Topeka
Brooks Attempts Suicide Before Return to Prison
Dillg Brooks, recently on parole, nearly cut his throat to avoid returning to the penitentiary. Parole Officer Higgins restrained him just as Brooks drew a knife, a doctor treated a deep throat wound, and Brooks will be sent back to prison once recovered. Also, Miss Nelle Hudson remains seriously ill after an appendicitis operation at Pearson's hospital.
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Oficar Higgins
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Dr. Barnes
Nelle Hudson
Pearson's Hospital
Kansas Weather Report for Tonight and Sunday
Chicago May 7 reports Kansas weather indicating fair skies tonight with likely light frosts. Sunday expected to be fair and warmer. Daily weather report supplied by the University of Spokane.
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Stolen on Campus Notes and Local Wants Ad List
Stated lost or stolen item from university grounds with rewards offered for recovery. Classifieds include land buyers for eastern Colorado, an automobile school enrollment offer, small Shetland pony for sale, work horse and wagon for sale, a surveyor’s vehicle, and a room request near university. Names and addresses listed with contact bells and street references.
Rain Dampens Inter scholastic Track Meet in Lawrence
Heavy rains forced many absences at the seventh annual Inter scholastic track and field meet in Lawrence with over 200 high school students attending from across the state. Kansas City Kansas won the doubles tennis title as finals concluded indoors.
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