Ed ward VII tomb plan outlined at Windsor and Westminster
London outlines the royal funeral sequence for Edward VII with burial sites at Windsor and Buckingham Palace. The obsequies are set for May 20 with lying in state in Westminster Hall and the throne room preceding the permanent tomb in Albert Chapel. The king’s casket will be oak from Windsor Forest.
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London
Edward VII
Albert Memorial
Windsor
Duke of Clarence
Hag Sepolchre
Westminster Hall
House of Parliament
Gladstone
Westminster
Buckingham Palace
Edward
Royal Forest
St James Chapel
Windsor Castle
Albert Fchapel
Parker shows a week of entertainment under church auspices
The Parker carnival, headed by Mr. W. Parker, displays in Temple Texas under the Church of the Saint Agnes Guild. The trustees verified the troupe’s reliability and moral standards before allowing a week long exhibit. Don T. Kennedy promotes a large lineup including trained angels twelve strong and Nip the buffalo. The event features twenty shows five fat factories seven riding degrees and two electric light plants to illuminate the grounds. The Parker shows will headline in Lawrence beginning in May.
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Pearantee
Church of the St. Agnes Guild of Christ
Temple
Texas
Mar
Parker
Don T. Kennedy
Kennedy
Lava Park
Lawrence
Theodore Roosevelt Dead and Dismissed as Rascal
The text reports the death of Theodore Roosevelt, attributed to a Lawrence police officer due to a supposed poor disposition. It mocks mourning and presents the dog Theodore Roosevelt as a warehouse guardian, with satirical asides about the event and unrelated local ads and notices.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Lawrence
T. B
Esample
Barieldes
Hamlin
Theodore
T. RB
Stari
Sreon
Lawrence High Wins Interscholastic Track Meet At McCook Field
Lawrence High School captured the interscholastic track and field meet at McCook field for the seventh straight year as 152 athletes from 40 schools competed. Otis Lambeth of Allen County High broke the discus record with 102 feet 434 inches, helping his team earn top honors for individuals, while relay cups went to Wabaunsee Clay Ottawa and Overbrook.
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McCook
Otis Lambeth
Allen County
Wabaunsee County
Lawrence
Dickinson County
Southern ‘Kansas Academy
Lambeth
Hazen
Wright
Howard
Dickinson
Stark
Perry
Wabanasee
Clay Counties
Ottawa
Overbrook
Bruce Is Dead Saint Bernard Poisoning Claims Lot of Grief
T J Lamb mourns Bruce a large Saint Bernard cherished by his family. The dog was poisoned Saturday and died that night after being a constant companion to Lamb and his two boys. Bruce was noted as gentle and friendly and well regarded in Lawrence.
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T. J. Lamb
St. Bernard
Bruce
Saint Bernard
Lawrence
Jim Monroe
Lamb
Hart
None Too Much Rain Blesses Local Farmers
Farmers say every drop of rain was needed after a dry spring with March and April recording unusually dry weather. Ground became the driest in memory with streams failing to rise as a five inch rain would. Kaw rose three feet, Wakarusa not dangerous, while Sunday shone bright and clear, lifting farmers’ outlook to a record high.
Pure milk ordinance urged for Lawrence city
City officials are urged to adopt a pure milk ordinance to protect 2,400 Kansas children and all residents. The state sanitary agent says Lawrence needs the ordinance more than any other city. Mother's Day observances are noted with white flowers worn in churches and by individuals. Funeral notices announce Odd Fellows meeting for Jonathan Akers. W R C to meet at 2 30 at Mrs Clack's 941 Rhode Island street. L J Riling renovates 91 Mass street front with new furniture line. Local drugstore advertises popular cold creams and ice cream delivery services.
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Lawrence
Kansas
Kamsas
Jonathan Akers
C. Miller
N. G
L. J. Riling
Mass. Street
Personal visits and travel noted across Kansas cities
A flurry of short visits and returns spans Kansas towns. Dr Barnes in Kansas, Lizzie Tanger in Kansas City, Topeka guests like Clifton Fager and C H McQuary Jr., Carl Carlson from Kansas City, and many others travel or return from weekend absences. Ward, Loveland, Gillispie, and numerous residents visit relatives or attend business in nearby cities including Baldwin, Leavenworth, Ellsworth, and Guthrie.
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Dr. Barnes
Kansas
Lizzie Tanger
Kansas City
Clifton Fager
Topeka
C. H. McQuary, Jr
Topeks
Carl Carlson
Hala Ellis
Newell
Tripp
J. L. VanHorn
Delaware
Ohio
J. M. Lane
Leavenworth
Fern Shane
Fred Shaw
Bess Kunkel
W. F. Hobbs
T.N. Shyer
S. T. Gillispie
Hiawatha
Edna Gafford
Topeke
M. Perkins
Guthrie
Okla
Carter
Singh Blair
Lawrence
M. Baker
W.R. Hale
de Soto
J. N. Gordon
Henry Finch
Galena
Charlie Finch
the Gazette
Mary Collins
Grace Collins
Ernest Skofstad
Oscar Skofstad
Sydney Milton
Rev
C. L. Milton
Connor
Ernestine Connor
San Bernardino
Cal
Armine Barteldes
Government libel case advanced for full term of court
The United States versus the Press Publishing Company involving alleged libel of President Taft Roosevelt and others linked to Panama Canal title purchase was discussed in the U S Supreme Court. The government asked for an early hearing at the fall term. Also mentioned are illness of Miss Nelle Hudson and local seed oats sale by Bartels Seed Co with price details.
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Washington
United States Verans the Press Vulfishing Company
New York World
S Taft
Theodore — Roosevelt
Charles B. Taft
Panama Canal
United States’ Supreme Court
Have You Been Counted in the Census
A civic appeal urges residents of Lawrence to ensure they are counted in the census. The notice directs readers to contact census supervisor W. Eb. Smith in Fort Bott and to write without needing a stamp, stressing community and personal stakes.
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Lawrence
W. EB. Smith
Fort
Bott
Fasting Controversy At Lake Forest University
Readable fragments report Lake Forest University students at Lois Hall engaging in extended fasting. Four male students declined meals for a week while Miss Laura Cowles and others claimed water only. Athletic Director Bert Kennedy defended fasting as training aid, while some students denied pregnancy rumors and questioned health effects.
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Lake Forest
Chicago
Lake Forest University
Lois Hall
Laura
Cowles
Ren
Charles Nélewn
Glen Brown
William Baer
Ant Bentley Barbour
Bert Kennedy
Kennedy
The Philosophy of Life in Baldwin Kansas
Sam Gardner of Baldwin argues life is good but lacking fishing spots he envisions Baldwin near a river like the Kaw. He praises Governor Stubbs and notes politicians argue while common people vote and stay quietly engaged in Kansas politics. He says prosperity reduces urgency in political fights.
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Sam Gardner
Baldwin
Kaw
Gardner
Stubbs
Kansas
Waterproofing Concrete Walls Techniques and Prospects
A technical overview by W. S. Bellows from the School of Engineering at Carvers discusses moisture damage in concrete walls and outlines three broad waterproofing approaches. The Seal method uses tar and felt layers, the Surface-coating method adds exterior or interior coatings, and the Integral method mixes waterproofing compounds into the concrete mix.
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Mike
Witler
Las
Oo Street
Exclusive Ed Price co makes to measure suits in Chicago
Samuel Clarke advertises tailored suits at Ed Price and Co and notes exclusive representation. May brings a prize watch won by Maggie Woodward in a Lecompton Sun subscriber contest, signaling strong reader engagement and prize care. Also reports a local chase story on walkers from Lawrence to Lecompton and a new Breezedale house under construction by Overton and Leigh.
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Ed. V. Price and Co
Chicago
Samuel Clarke
Mass
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Edmondson
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J. Q. Adams
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Joe Hill
Washington Creek
Johnnie
Rork
Bell
Home
Wolf’s
Shulz
Mardiue
Faralarg Stora L.L
Riling
Wwolf’s
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Black Seal
John Burns Digss
Wiedermann ‘A
W. R.C
Clack
Rhode Island Street
BR. C. Johnson
Eleaya
Daggett & Rambsells
McCulloch’s
Edith Stone
Thess’ Yeater
Osawalomit
T. Gillispie
Reserve
Walter Mull
Burlingame
George Belt
Kane Sis City
Charles Gibbs
Kapeas
Ily
Wexia Metsker
Pete
Heil
Graeber
Peedle Doane
Fort Riley
Minna Bauer
M. Parsons
St. Joseph
John Breathinger
James Barrows
Harry Wardin
Phi Delta Theta House
C. M. Yarger
Journalism
K. U
Abilene
K.H. Roberts
Avleen
Robert Rouse
Phi Gamma
Sherman Elliott
L. M. Seiler
J. M. Thornton
Fischer
Wamego
Earl Ands Floyd
Alpha Tau
Powell
Mise May Powell
Brinton Woodward
Seabreeze
Florida
Ale Nance
Oliver Akers
Denver
Floyd Lawrence
Mrs. Lawrence
Carey
Mutchinson
Signa Nu
Lace
Imarket
A.D. Weaver
Nelle Hudson
Pearson’s Hospital
A. E.carpenter
F. E.sunatine
The
Airdore
Barteldes
Squires
Copenhagen
Little Men
W. 5. Bellows
School of Engineering
Carvers, Kansas
Lawrence An Lecompton
Ben Wikhama
Will Tutson
George Henke
Lecompton
Charlie
Prentice
Hobart Wheeler
Lake View
Albert Brewer
Breezedale
Overton & Leigh
Meoumuky
Sea F. H. Bennett
A. B. Sellards
Forest AN
Elke
A. Hamman
Protsch
Studebaker-Garford
Studebaker
Studebaker Flanders
Studebaker Electrics
Olds and Stover Gas Engines
Auto Supplies
West Warren St
Lawrence Street Motor Car Co
West Henry
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