Early 1900s Newark area lodging and services ad notes
Fraternity house rooms and boarding options list prices and locations including a new Santa Fe hotel with rising patronage. Also local livery stables and real estate offers. Mentions Donnelly Shos and Tunner Thread Marks. Brief notice from Lexington about militia planned arrests of night riders in Bracken county, with names withheld and fears of trouble.
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Santa FE
Opera House
Betlsfadtter
Vreeland Currency Bill Adopted Rule in House
Washington May 14 The House adopted the rule for considering the Vreeland currency bill. Democrats voted solidly against it, supported by fifteen Republicans.
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Washington
House
President Nominates Judge for Tennessee Districts
Washington May 14 The president named Edward Tranford of Tennessee to serve as United States district judge for the eastern and middle districts of Tennessee. Also listed are items: fashion collar pins at Gustafson, tailor Schulz ad, plants for sale by John Scheffer at 1109 Rhode Island street, Bell 2042, and a note on national presents featuring Indian novelties.
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Washington
Edward Tranford
Tennessee
United States
John Scheffer
Rhode Island Street
Phone Bell
Mass meeting forms law and order league in Methodist church
About 300 citizens attended last night to organize a Law and Order League. A committee was appointed to draft a constitution and plan a follow up meeting. Speakers stressed law enforcement and broad participation beyond religious groups to support public order.
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Methodist Church
Law and Order League
McKee Divorce Granted Amid Family Custody Provisions
May 14 courtroom decision grants Mrs. McKee custody of the children and allows Mr. McKee limited weekly access. He must pay 1,000 drones monthly for child support. Suit filed in this city by Mrs. A. Hart-Mekive, formerly Mrs. Hugh Tevis.
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Paris
Lee Hs
McKee
Advent of natural gas celebration in Cottonwood Falls area
In Strom City Kansas a crowd of several hundred gathered today to celebrate natural gas piped from Elwohle area to Cottonwood Falls and Stra City. William Allen White, editor of the Emporia Gazette, opened the event as politicians watched. The jubilee ends tonight with a central gas illumination.
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Strom
City
Kans
Liege
Biaipe
Rhodale
Cottonwood Falls
Stra City
Elwohle
William Allen White
Emporia Gazette
For a Clean Town in Lawrence We Must Stay Vigilant
The Journal applauds the students for their success in cleaning Lawrence and urges ongoing effort. It notes some hard to reach dives remain and praises officers while recommending continued citizen involvement to keep the town clean and deter crime. The meeting last night is called to sustain the crusade and push Lawrence toward greater cleanliness.
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Lawrence
French and Spanish Clash at Casablanca Port
May 12 clash between French and Spanish troops near Casablanca port left one Spanish dead and another wounded, and two French soldiers hurt. Colonel De Smontiers ordered area policing under the existing accord. Madrid reports foreign ministry seeking details from Tunis amid tensions. Some papers urge Spain to withdraw to prevent further trouble.
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Casabbinca
DeSmontiers
Spain
Madrid
Casablanca
Tunis
Relief Train Returns After Deadly Tornado
Relief sent to Gillam La. last night returned today bearing corpses and thirty one injured victims of the tornado that swept the northern portion of the parish yesterday. Names of the dead include Mrs John Gardiner Mel Fleury Godfrey John Simpauan and eight black victims, totaling eleven. It is expected the death toll may reach twenty five with about one hundred injured. The village of Gillmouus was wiped out with minimal remaining structures and further damage reported at Oil City Black Bayou Belcher and surrounding areas.
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Spind
Gillam
Argyry
John Gardiner
Mel. Fleury Godfrey
John Simpaun
Gill
Oil City
Black Bayot
Belcher
Sinmain
Taft Gets Oregon Support at Portland Convention
A difference of opinion on whether the national convention delegation should be instructed to support Taft dominates the Oregon Republican convention in Portland. The gathering is expected to be overwhelmingly favorable to Taft, with the main issue being the delegation's instruction.
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Portland
Ure
Taft
Gans and Anholz Box Light Lightweight Title Bout Likely
San Francisco May 14 with Joe Gans and Hudelps Unholz set to clash for the world lightweight title at 133 pounds. Gans opened as a heavy favorite by 10 to 344 in the betting odds.
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San Francisco
Joe Gans
Hudelps Unholz
Gans
Taft Directed By Eaton Third District Republican Meet
The Third District Republican convention in Eaton Ohio on May 14 met with rival gatherings. Both conventions named two candidates for Congress yet instructed delegates to back Taft at the national convention.
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Eaton
Ohio
Congress
Taft
Evanston Woman Swindled Out of 30000 by Book Canvasser
Mrs. James A Patten wife of a grain magnate and society leader was swindled of 30000 by an art book canvasser. Evanston police chief has a warrant for the suspect but officials would not name the man or discuss the case.
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Chicago
Evanston
James A. Patten
Senate passes sundry civil appropriation bill without amendments
Washington May 14 The senate approved the sundry civil appropriation bill without material changes. An editorial quip notes the number 12 as an easy reference. CHRIS HUNSINGER news byline appears in the item. Owners and agents are warned about weed ordinances as grass and weeds on vacant lots threaten municipal compliance. City marshal Carmean comments on enforcement readiness.
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Washington
The
Senate
No. 12
Chris Hunsinger
Indiana Miners Strike Grips Indianapolis Area
Indiana miners in Indianapolis join a statewide walkout of about 16 000 workers in response to the Terre Haute state convention decision. The stoppage centers on mining districts across the state and reflects coordinated union action.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Terre Haute
Thaw Habeas Corpus Hearing Advances In New Jersey
In Poughkeepsie on May 14 the Thaw habeas corpus hearing moved toward a conclusion as Thaw and his lawyers clash with District Attorney Jerome’s team over due process. They seek a ruling by Justice Morschauser on the legality of Thaw’s commitment before mental-competency witnesses. A separate item notes Horatio C. eri oi dying aged eighty three, once mint director at the US Mint.
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Poughkeepsie
N. J
Thaw
Jerome
Thsw
Freeport
Horatio C.eri
United States Mint
Oe Allen
Washington
Well Known Piszist Dying and Market Notes
Fragmented OCR notes report a pianist ill with a hospital death linked to an operation near Boughton’s 1025 Mass and mention Gustafson's New York listings and prices on May 14. Additional items reference Kubelik, a violaist Eaton Hib, and short notes on Eclipse market items and Wiedemann’s orange ice.
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New York
G . Shay
Pus Tae Itt
Pisastine
Kubelik
Eaton
Tay
Boughton’s
Shere
Pindall Predicts Smooth Return to Governor’s Office
Xenophon C. Windell acting Arkansas governor arrived from Washington and left for Little Rock. He said he will reclaim the office from Hamilter, who has opened an extra session, and issue proclamations nulling Speaker Hamilter’s acts if legislators doubt authority. He relies on 25 of 36 committee members to stay away.
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St. Louis
Xenophon C. Windell
Arkansas
Washington
Little Rock
Pindall
Allen H. Hamilter
Hamilter
Ludwig
House of Representatives
Legistators
Tiny
Weuutte
Missouri Prohibitionists Nominate State Ticket at Joplin
The Missouri Prohibitionists met in Joplin on May 14 and nominated a full state ticket headed by W. P. Farris for governor. Other nominees included Lamix for secretary of state, Jobe I. Botts for auditor, George A. McLaughlin for treasurer, J. A. Terre for railroad and warehouse commissioner, and J. M. Fulkerson for supreme judge. They endorsed W. P. Palmore for president and endorsed a platform favoring liquor suppression, good roads, repeal of liquor revenue taxes, and condemning the old parties while seeking national issue recognition.
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Joplin
Missouri
Wertur
W.P. Farris
Clinton
Dieutensat
WM. L. Payne
Lamix
Jobe I. Botts
Kaboka
George A. McLaughlin
Sedalia
J. A. Terre
Green Castile
J. M. Fulkerson
Frederickstown
J.P. Orr
Holden
W. P. Palmore
United States
Fight in North Dakota at Republican convention
Minot May 14 opening of the republican state convention pits stalwarts against insurgents in a power struggle. McCumber accepts temporary chairmanship while A L Woods leads insurgents. State committee split allocates thirty two votes to insurgents and ten to stalwarts with Taft backing.
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Minot
N. D
McCumber
A. L. Woods
Grand Forks
McLean
Dickey
Rollette County
Kady County
Rollette
State Committee
Taft
Georgia Republican Convention Sets Policy for Taft Delegates
In Macon on May 14 the Georgia Republican Convention largely settled county delegations of 89 counties. The platform backs the national administration and its policies. It is likely an administration faction will push a Taft instruction. Only the First District instructed delegates to Chicago for Foraker.
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Macon
Taft
Georgia
Chicago
Foraker
Kansas City Brewery Strike Shuts Down All Plants
May 14 in Kansas City workers quit, halting every brewery in the city as contract talks failed. Wages demanded rose by about one dollar per week per man, while brewers pressed to sign the old contract. Only engineers and firemen remained at work as unions, bottlers, labelers, and machinists joined the stoppage.
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Kansas City
Dred
Devel
Digging resumes in Indiana murder site with new bones found
Laporte Indiana May 14 The gun death farm yielded more corroborative evidence as to the extent of the grisly tragedies that made the site infamous Two more bones were found in the debris of the ruined house bringing the total to eleven with nine previously discovered indicating that at least two more people than known met death there The sheriff said digging would resume with teams and tools to uncover additional skeletons tomorrow
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Laporte
Ind
Gundeath
Fire in tenement on Monroe Street kills children in Pasackia
A major blaze in a Monroe Street tenement housing fifteen families caused three child deaths and likely two women fatally injured. On the third floor Giuseppe Ottuse and Mrs Louisa Pacci faced entrapment as flames trapped them. Ottuse tried to lower his wife by rope, but the fire burst from a lower window causing her to fall.
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Passiac
Ned
Munroe Street
Giuseppe Ottuse
Louisa Pacii
Ottuse
Edward G Lewis Acquitted in Mail Fraud Case
United States district court in St. Louis freed Edward G. Lewis under pre trial instructions from Judge Riner. The jury acquitted him of using the mails to defraud related to the organization of the People's United States bank.
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St. Louis
Riner
United States District Court Today
Edward G. Lewis
the People’s United States Bank
Montana Republicans Meet in Butte Convention
Butte Montana May 14 Republicans gather for state convention at noon and appear certain to nominate delegates to Chicago. State party leaders voice support for a united ticket as proceedings proceed.
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Butte
Mont
Montana
Chicago
Taft
Merry Widow Hat Sparks Social Clash At Ball Parks
A resentful woman argues that Merry Widow fashion provokes more disruption than male tobacco smoke in public venues. She notes women endure less fuss while men argue over hats or cigars hindering others. She also advertises Wiedemann’s peach ice cream and Dunmire’s fresh Arkansas berries.
Republican Taft Delegation Dominated by Loyalists
In Spokane May H. the Republican state convention is expected to run smoothly as a patroling commission site eliminates major conflicts. The national delegation is to be dominated by long-time Taft supporters with strong resolutions to bind the delegation to back Taft until nomination or withdrawal.
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Spokane
Wash
Taft
To Fly Today Wrights Set for Further Flight
Manteo May 14 Wright brothers Wilbur and Orville of Dayton Ohio lie in their aeroplane again today with good weather seen as promising for a successful flight. Local ads note solid gold items priced at 4.50 and 5.00. A rummage sale at 712 Massachusetts Street Friday and Saturday May 15 and 16. Su Eaton Hurlbut high grade papers at 25 cents a box. See Kodak line at Raymonds Drug Store. Tripods and supplies available. embroideries and ribbons at Home store.
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Manteo
N. C
Wilbur
Orville Wright
Dayton
Ohio
Conference at Washington Session Held with Johnson Chair
The second day of the conference in Washington featured Gov. Johnson presiding as Hill delivered a strong talk on the country’s condition. Speeches by Prof. Chamberlin of Chicago and KA. Lom highlighted science and progress. Gov. Glenn of North Carolina urged Appalachian and White Mountain reserves, while mock cheers and laughter erupted as conferees debated federal forestry aid and confederation chances.
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I Chamberktia
Chicago
Lee
KA. Lom
Katisse
Hith
United States
Sid Askel
Tum
Glenn
North Carolina
Apalachian
White Mountain Reserve
Cami
Confederation
Democratic state convention in Minnesota selects delegates
In St Paul on May 1 the Democratic state convention met to choose delegates for the national gathering. Temporary chair is State Senator S D Works. Bryan and Johnson factions fight for influence with Johnson supporters in control and a plan to praise Bryan in the platform while endorsing Johnson as a worthy and promising leader.
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St. Paul
Minn
S . D. Works
Manataave
Bryan
Johnson
Minnesota
Jaimson
State G A R Encampment Prep in Kansas City
More than 30,000 people anticipated in Kansas City as the Grand Army of the Republic encampment approaches the week of May 17. City officials plan street decorations from Mearts Street to Eights Street and from Minnesota Avenue to Amgtvenue with fundraising by subscription. Local merchants assist by decorating their storefronts. some fear charges for decor. Rev. Munday reports ongoing bureau activity at Huron Park with multiple lodging listings indicating many boys will be accommodated.
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Chuege
Grand Army of the Republic
Mearts Street
Eights Street
Minnesota Avenue
Arek
Sixth Street
Aca Avery
Fourth Street
France
Mney
Trontsami Niet
Ast Munday
Bureau of Information
Huron Park
Currency Reform Battle Shapes House Vote
May 14 At 4 30 this afternoon the house will vote on the Vreeland currency bill. Test information shows the bill will be passed by a simple majority after a rules committee report. Amendments are limited to one and general debate will run until 4 30 with equal time for both sides.
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Ington
Committee On
Brutal murder shocks Duchie Cot area
In May 14 incident James Lynn, an African American man, burst into the home of Mrs. Julia James and her 16 year old daughter Sarah, beating the mother and killing Sarah before mortally wounding Julia James. Authorities pursued Lynn after the escape, motive undetermined.
Big Trust Company Fails In Cleveland
The Reserve Risk Company assigned today to Superior Savings and Trust Company. Liabilities total 0,000. Inability to realize on loans caused the failure. Depositors are expected to be paid in full.
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Cleveland
Reserve Rusk Company
Te Superior Savings & Trust Company
Trade notice for mineral land and farm near Kansas
Real estate and exchange ad by Geo Brecheisen Jr offering 120 acres mineral land in Douglas County Missouri and 160 acres farm in Neosho County Kansas for other farms or city stock. Seeks trades within 10 days, mentions nearby towns Lawrence Kansas City and Endora Kansas with details on land quality and structures.
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Douglas County
K. R
Neosho County
Kansas
Lawrence
Manhattan
Geo. Brecheisen, Jr
Endora
Kans
Lines Up Bills for Consideration in House
A long list shows bills to be considered in sequence including the sherley bankruptcy, Caulfield judiciary pension, Goebel newspaper libel, and Goebel post office fraud appeal bills. Littlefield, Townsend and Hepburn items loom as referenced but not guaranteed for action this session. Also listed are rental and sale notices and a lost pin reward with local items and a rummage sale announcement.
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General Committee
Hepburn
House
Rain Came Too Late for Wheat in Hill City
Farmers report the rain last week came too late to save much of the wheat crop in Hill City. Many fields will be plowed up and reseeded to other grain, though some believe the rain will prevent a total loss in the neighborhood.
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Hill City
Campbell Withdraws Resignation At Lawrence Undertaking Co
Notice reports Judge Ralph B. Campbell of the east Lawrence Undertaking Co. has withdrawn his resignation at the request of the department of justice. Bowlin remains manager, successor to Robert, and the firm operates from 007 Main St Beth phones 302 in Muskogee Oklahoma as of May 14. Indebtedness to the late Dr W Y Leonard is urged to settle accounts. Mrs W Leonard, 646 Ky, Bt Lawrence KS.
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de. W. Y. Leonard
Muskogee
Okla
U. S
Ludge Ralph BE. Campbell
East Lawrence Undertaking Co
Era
Oklahoma
Bowlin
Mgr
Robert
Son Undertaking Co
Department of Justice
Ruth Bry an Leavitt to Campaign for Father if Nominated
Ruth Bryan Leavitt planned to campaign for her father in Colorado Wyoming and other western states if Bryan secures the Democratic nomination. Mayor Dahlman announced the strategy yesterday.
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Neb
Bryan
Ruth Bryan Leavitt
Colorado
Wyoming
Dahlman
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