Fraternal Aid Council Opens Biennial Session in City
The Fraternal Aid Association general council begins a three day session in the local hall with delegates and visitors present. Mayor Barker greets guests as state insurance official Charles Bates and Dr. Jennings address the assembly. W. M. Scott delivers the general response and the meeting proceeds to business.
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Feneral
The
Fraternal Aid Association
Cleetoll
Eloek
Ord Tir
Dute Linsen
Darker
Charles, Bates
Jennings
Order
Supr. Irs
Haskell
Trusts fined in Kansas City for price fixing of ice
Walter A. Powell of the circuit court of Independence Mo fines several firms for forming a trust to regulate ice prices in Kansas City. Peoples Ice Storage & Fuel Co owes 315000 Central Eve Co 3000 and other defendants face later action. Some companies were dismissed while the charter for others was revoked.
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Kansas City
Walter A. Powell
Sinize
Circuit Court of Independence
Doday
Peoples, Ice, Storage & Fuel Co
Central Eve Co
Hk. Coy
Vander Kre Ly Mercantile Co
Easey
Vicketion
Kuy
Ome
Pohl Packing Co
Phew Ve He Bros
Interhatate Tee Co
F Powell
Blore Dee & Fach Co
Peoples” Company
Ohio Politicians At Sea On Outlook For Taft Conference
In Columbus on May 14 Ohio politicians discuss the forthcoming Republican conference. Chairman Vary works with Taft loyalists to counter plans while state chairman Brown offers no firm statements as day moves on. Some officials say they may stay home while others expect to travel to Columbus for updates.
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Ohio
Columbus
Olja
Elijletic
Vary’s
Taft
Brown
State Central Committee
Lawrence Urges Unity Behind Monroe Over Orient Road
A call to residents to back A Monroe in bringing the Orient road through Lawrence. Albert Henley urges large attendance at the Commercial club meeting and unity to strengthen Monroe’s position, arguing the project benefits Lawrence and that past bickering must be set aside.
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Lawrence
Albert Henley
Commercial Club
A. Monroe
Mr. Monroe
Southern Railway stockholders reelect directors in Kansas City
The Southern Railway Co stockholders meeting in Kansas City re elected all old directors. The board plans to reorganize in New York on May to consider a new proposal by chairman Herman Sieleken. He will urge paying after charges half of net income as future dividends. President Euston reported a 20.2 percent gain in ten months to April 30 and a 2 percent drop in operating expenses.
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Kansas City
The
Southern Railway Co
New York
Herman Sieleken
Euson
Kansas
Jury selection progresses in Haywood case amid challenges
Boise May 14 With twelve men in the box four passed for cause by both sides the examination of talismen for duty on the Haywood jury resumed. The defense faces completing back-row challenges while the state presses for a full panel as objections and peremptory challenges continue amid tense testimony and expected rulings.
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Boise
Sies
Haywood
Charles S. Darrow
Chicaso
Allen Pride
Krew
Meade
J. L. Wagener
Elialeo
Seroma
Mystery Surrounding Topeka Bank Robbery Case
A scattered 1920s court filing names Kansas City breweries and real estate firms in a complex dispute. The petition seeks to quash a view order and alleges involvement by agents of multiple corporations in a bank robbery case near Topeka.
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Topeka
Supreme Court
Hein
Kansas City Nnte
Topeka Bank
Hochester Brewery
Paber Brewery
Heng Real Estate Company
Die Deseph Behity
Then Corp
Digperistt
Val Tears Company
Robert Kneisler
Tlaw
Robbery Shocks Topeka Citizens Bank Officials
Topeka officials report a Saturday to Monday safe intrusion at Citizen's Bank of North Topeka with about 1500 dollars stolen in currency Half the funds were in gold and the rest in currency No explosives were used and investigators pursue sensational arrests within days based on surrounding signals
Price plunge in Chicago market sparks rapid declines
In Chicago on May 14 a frenzied sale mood drove prices down quickly as buyers forced a drop of one to three cents from opening bids. The session featured a dramatic drop in bids and sharp activity despite cluttered trading conditions.
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Chicago
Hensom
Lawrence backs Tom Sweeney for general treasurer
The Lawrence community expresses strong support for Tom Sweeney a longtime resident and active participant in the F A A praising his character leadership and faithful service. They urge the association to honor him with the general treasurer post noting his intelligent effective work and dedicated citizenship.
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Lawrence
F. A A
T. J. Sweeney
Sweeney
Tom Sweeney
Order
Social Notes and Whist Party at the May Eve Gathering
Miss Ciee Tiers hosted a refined social event featuring whist, supper, and entertainment. Guests included Mrs Jaewis, Miss Paris, Gen Shaw, and local figures, with attire noted and lively conversation shaping an evening of card play and courtly exchange.
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Ciee Tiers
Abe
Jaewis
Aloe
Tugh
Gen Shaw
Mex
Chas
Hiwell
Giraee
Paris
Six Hundred Strike Sends Copper and Lead Workers Hit
Salt Lake City May 11 Six hundred employees at the United States Mining Company's copper and lead smelters staged a wildcat strike at Binglim division today after wage talks broke down. Company officials offered a ten cent per hour raise, prompting the walkout which halted operations and drew city union attention.
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Salt Lake City
United States
Ecompany
Binglim Dunetion
Witlkedoent
Becaiae
Man Sentenced in Long Prosecution Of Hidden Affair
A man was sentenced to cent years in the petite trade for the death of his sweetheart after a deni privilege defense. The defense says they will appeal the verdict.
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Jayo
Deni
Tian
Unspecified Weather Sweep Closes Factories and Delays May Day
Rain and cold struck across multiple states with heavy accumulation in Missouri and Nebraska. Reports describe subfreezing temperatures and snow in northern Nebraska, a light mixture elsewhere, and significant disruption to work with factory closings and delays.
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Kaneas City
Sud
Missonia
Missouri
Kaneas
Banand
Okla
Concoria
Kansas
St. Petersburg
Nebraska
Markets By Wire Kansas City May 44 Prices and receipts
Wheat figures show prices for various grades with bids around 48 to 96 cents. Corn oats and rye quoted with mixed white and yellow varieties. Hay prices list Choice Timothy and Prairie ranges. Butter eggs and dairy goods noted with standard wholesale levels. Cattle and hog receipts given with price bands for natives cows bulls calves and hogs in Kansas City.
Money! Money! Money! Plenty to loan on improved real state
Hosford Investment Co offers loans on improved real estate amid market talk. The noisy message hints at political tremors and a split delegation possibility affecting a presidential bid. A White House conference with the president, Secretary Tutt, and Secretary Cortelyou discusses the Foraker challenge.
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Hosford Investment Co
Foraker
Ohio
White House
Tutt
Cortelyou
Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentences for Four
Jefferson City Mo May H The supreme court affirms the sentences of George Ry Lan Harry Vaughn and Edward Bond convicts who escaped from the penitentiary two years ago killing a guard. They will be hanged on June 27. John Bing of St Louis is also sentenced to hang on the same date for the murder of his sweetheart.
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Jefferson City
May H
Supreme Court
George Rylan
Harry Vaughn
Edward Bond
John Bing
St. Louis
New York Couple Leave for Europe After Wedding
William Ellis Corey and Mrs. Corey wed at the Gotham Hotel at 1:30 PM. They departed for Hoboken half an hour later and boarded the Kaiser Wilhelm II for Europe to begin their honeymoon voyage.
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New York
William Ellis Corey
Sixteen Buildings Burned in Goreville Fire
Sixteen buildings in Goreville near Marion were destroyed by a night fire, believed incendiary, with losses around 75 600. A later item notes new leather cards at Boyles and a restock of souvenir pillows, while Wolf's Book Store advertises home delivery of stock books for room papering.
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Marion
Goreville
Here
Boyles
Mass. St
Wolf’s Book Store
Ruef Jury Completed in San Francisco Trial Bid
San Francisco May 14 jury completed to try Abraham Ruef on the charge of extortion. This afternoon physicians will testify on Ruef’s physical condition to stand trial and endure the strain of courtroom proceedings.
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San Francisco
Abraham Ruef
Ruef
Merchants Lunch Special at Peerless Cafe
The Peerless Cafe at 1021 Mass Street serves the citys sole Merchants lunch featuring hot meat potatoes bread and butter and a cup of coffee.
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Peerless Cafe
Mass. Street
For Sale Bay Pony and Misc Classifieds
FOR SALE A Good bay pony Will drive double or single Inquire Carl Hineicker plane 43. taped belt pin in national ehurel Return to Jour FOUND A chain of beads Owner fan have sale by proving propperty ty and Tennessee street WANTED A key to do office work Inquire at ones at the Journal office WANTED A competent stenographer Bell phone K U 153 FOR RENT Five room house good well 1114 Mississippi St opposite McCook field 1019 Ky St
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Carl Hineicker
Ehurel
Jour- Sostaau
Ty and
Tennessee Street
Journal
Mississippi St
McCook Field
Two Shots Fire At Schoolhouse Murder Trial
Testimony for the defense in the No. 10 Schoolhouse murder case continues. Samuel Cline testified that three men fought near the schoolhouse and two shots were fired, with Heuston McNees and John Lewis involved. Witnesses described gun handling, the weapon, and claims of self defense during the late afternoon session.
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No. 10
Merning
Herbert Tieden
Tyner
Hin
John Dillon
Clyde Stewart
Helo Snether
Carl Phillips
Cormmer
Tyke
Tuuston MyNees
Fran
Wenal da
Abe Jaovis
Lewis
Tie
Tome Utr
Abe Lewis
Poe
Lemme
Lealse
Din Lewis
Ahe Lewis
Grace Miller
John Lewis
Sehanl House
Sehanl Hee
McNees
Frank Anderson
Lee Anderson
John McNees
Houston McNees
Cunningham
Lee +Anderson
Torney Bishop
Anderson
Samuel Cline
Al 1
Saul
Heuston Me
Jude McNees
Heuston McNees
Congo Expedition Plans and Confusion Reported
A chaotic and fragmentary report describes planned expeditions to the Congo involving American and European parties. Mentions a Congo Rubber Company and multiple sites, with references to surveys, centers, and meetings in New York, Port, and other locations. The text is garbled but indicates preparations and potential actions by unnamed stakeholders and an aim to reveal business or exploration aims.
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Borat
Voncessien
Wiel
Cape Halived
Stooda
Bolehan
Vital
Gas Good for Highty Years and West Farm Notes
A garbled Lawrence Topeka Herald page reports on gas wells and oil supply, with mentions of Ponty Tseaa and local towers. It notes a statement of literal facts about gas supply and West field strength. The Lawrence League baseball team is set to play the Varsity on McCook field at 4 pm. Also included are light items on bridge, older men, and a note that Mr and Mrs Merbert Armstrong returned from a visit in Lawrence.
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Cina
Jis Hkateas
Mrs. Merbert Armstrong
Lawrence
Topeka
Cars and linoleum hints in San Francisco notice
The fragment mentions a May 14 event in San Francisco with a ride on Racycle and many police on duty along routes. It references Linemen at Eston's Highland Linen, Boughton's paper, W. L. Douglas shoes sold by Abe Wolfson, and Mass Street locations. No trouble was indicated.
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San Francisco
Dale
United Rail
L. F. Conklin
Eston
Boughton’s
Mass St
W. L. Douglas
Abe Wolfson
Mass
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National Bank Building
Harker & Means
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B. H. Menger
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G. J. Simmons
A. J. Anderson
Once and Realience
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G. W. Jones
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J. A. Bechtel
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George A. Banks & Son
Aki
Donnelly Laos
New Hampshire
Winthrop Sta Telephone
Lawrence, Kas
WM. T. Sinclair
Luana
Telesciene Hell
Mork Bros. & Sharp
Eldridge House
Jack
Irving
F. M. Perkins
Atlas Building & Loan
Association
WII
W. A. Guenther
Jaedickes
Fraternal Aid General Council
Geo, Barker
Kansas City Southern
Brewers
Sweetheart
Wilsonri Supreme Court
Europe
Bell Phone
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Boon
Congo
Belgo
Neville’s
Kentuck
Vermont
Partoet
Adane
Amd
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J. M. Nevil
St. Eldridge
National Bank
J. B. Watkins
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C. H. Turker
Bo Vnaen
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Prichiy
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Roma
J. Sweeney
E. J. Hilkey
Canhlar
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W. EB. Spalding
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Banis
Newmark
A. Farks
Dantes
Ben Baldwin
March
L Fonrne
Urovernor
Marc A. Monruf
NEW Yark
Brest
Merchants National Bank
L. S. Steele
St. Lawrence
Co. L. Edwards
Henry St
Bell Pkous
Laewrence League
Woodward & Co.'s
Kodak
Eriksen
A.whitman & Go
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