Lawrence Man to Hold Fraternal Aid Funds For Two Years
Lawrence supervisor Frank A. Bretherton aged 40 employed by Acar Packing Des Moines Iowa died by suicide in Philadelphia Penns railroad station. A will eased to his wife and daughter Helen left $1000. Tom Sweeney won as general treasurer of the Fraternal Aid Association by a large margin 41 to 23. H E Tone Carlos reelected general president and other officers chosen include Bates California and T J Edmunds Lawrence. Election session ran after hours with no business last night. two year terms set.
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Lawrence Man
Fraternal Aid Association
Philadelphia
Frank A. Bretherton
Acar Packing Company
Des Moines
Iowa
Pennsyl
Yar
Helen
Tom Sweeney
Sweeney
H. F E. DonCarlos
H. E. Tone Carlos
Mr. Bates
California
T. J. Edmunds
Lawrence
Priest
Concordia
Bad Wheat Outlook Sees Prices Skewed by Harsh Weather
Merchants in Europe forecast a poor wheat season with Russian markets quoted weakly amid drought and late spring damage. The text notes severe weather affecting harvests in regions like Bessar, Podolia, and nearby provinces, with local farmers reporting damaged crops and low yields.
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Fhlessa
Russia
Eesees
Bessardo Podolia
Wisconsin to Have Senator in Madison May 16
Tie contest for the vacant United States Senate seat in Wisconsin shows Hatton with 33 votes and Stephenson with 48 as leaders. After the murder trial, the State vs Doh and Charles Allen case proceeds, the Allen brothers facing assault with intent to kill charges. John Warrell of Clinton visited town and planned to meet Prof. Hunter to obtain parasites to exterminate wheat green bugs.
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Madison
United
Senate
Hatton
Stephenson
State
Doh
Charles Allen
Allen Boys
Will
Cecil Dupree
Junction Cin McWilliams
Clark
John Warrell
Clinton
Tovay
Ife
Hunter
Refiner’s Loss: Interstate Commission Denies Oil Rate Challenge
The Interstate Commerce Commission dismissed E H Wilhurt’s complaint against the St. Louis & Texas Railroad. It held distance cannot be sole factor in setting reasonable rates, noting chaotic conditions if so used. The ruling references Joplin and Kansas City routes and adjustments in oil shipping tariffs.
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Washington
E. Hf. Wilhurt
Ingfield
Mills & Texas Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Erie
Isas
Juptin
St. Louis
Joplin
Sus
Kansas City
Fighting Union Rally in Berjlelen Tenn Sparks Church Tensions
A May meeting at a Presbyterian church in Berjlelen, Tennessee, sparked a clash over church influence and leadership. Attendees condemned the controversial actions of factional leaders, accusing them of muzzling pulpits, reviling dissent, and stirring broader agitation within the Congregation and press.
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Shokson
Tenn
Berjlelennis
Cuthbert Chevel
Gene J
Tevins
Jury Out Church Election Moderators Contest Report
Fragmentary report from a church election for moderator with names and locations unclear due to OCR errors. Mentions Philadelphia Nashville and Black as potential figures among a general assembly. Source text is garbled and cannot confirm full details or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Pytering Church
Philadelphia
Press College
Nashville
Genuine Coral Beads Sale at Sustafson's Friday Only
Classified style notices report various sale items and notices including Genuine Coral Beads on sale at Sustafson's for one Friday only with prices 25c to 10 dollars. Additional items include a used bay mare for sale, a request for a housekeeper, a wall finishing service, found papers and plastering envelopes, a pony wagon and harness for sale, a cafe serving a merchants lunch, a fresh cow for sale, loan offers, and ice cream flavors at Jerry Ewars with home phone contact.
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Sustafson's
Peerless
Mass
Sétreet
William
Miller, Banks and
Haskell Streets
Gustafson’s
Justafeon's
Osler on United States Public Health Service
Philadelphia May 16 Dr William Osler criticized the U S public health service as a disgrace to the country calling for politics to be removed from selecting medical leaders. He urged qualifications over patronage in appointing physicians for public health and warned against neglect of patient care.
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United States
Philadelphia
William Osler
Oster
Osler
Moore to Lead Republican State Central Committee
Topeka May 16 Te was stated this morning that T Moore owner of the Pittsburg Head would be chosen to succeed Critter man of the Republican State central Committee Names of Wo OY A Borgan af Tutehinson Chaise Miller out sue Cit were quietly sentie ap tirennshleratien before tha eat and tyee queeting There is a Pull attemiance at the conduittee with daar litte business re sides the selection of a chairman.
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Topeka
T. Moore
Pittsburg
Critterman
Republican State Vntral Committee
A Borgan
Pest described as threat to crops across states
Washington reports a new pest, the terrapin, spreading east of the Mississippi and into Ontario. The entomology service issues a circular warning its broad diet harms many plants and trees, suggesting control is possible but not eradicating it, and notes its wild, uncontained presence.
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Washington
Preeve
Mississippi River
Missouri
Absis
Ontario
Department of Agriculture
Beth Wild
Wheat Market Soars With Sharp End‑of‑Session Gains
Market notes show wheat futures sharply higher at the close with July and September contracts rebounding from intraday lows to gain over three figures. December and other months touched the high for the season as trading volume reached five to eight million bushels.
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FEI
Iim
Governor Grants Brief Stay for Browns and Choy
A May 1 report states the governor granted a respite for murderers Holm and Amelick Browns and Tom Choy, delaying their executions. Details remain unclear in the fragment.
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Jefferson
Holm and
Amelick Browns
Tom Choy
Hla
Moore Elected Chairman Topeka May Wi-J
Moore of Linsburg was elected chairman of the Topeka republican state committee. The vote was taken this afternoon with a brief session. Officials say Simpson has been a source of alleged plunder. A padlock and keys belonging to W J Flintom were found, and Simpson confessed to robbing Gustafson's premises Friday. Also listed are room moulding and beadings from Wolf's store, priced 25c to 10 dollars.
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Topeka
J. T. Moore
Linsburg
Simpson
W. J. Flintom
Flintom
Red Men's Carnival Dates May Thirteen to Eighteen
Mr. Stevens notes strong praise for Mrs. Blanche Lyons and Miss Maude Cooke after a concert in Ottawa on Tuesday night. Both singers received warm welcomes and encore requests from the audience. The carnival runs May 13 to 18 and features a Racycle ride challenge with information available from L. F. Conklin at 8368 Masa.
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Mr. Stevens
Blanche Lyons
CATCHING BOODLERS
Franvisco May 16 reports began with charges of bribe taking involving supervisors. The tale describes bribery schemes and investigations into officials implicated in illicit activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franvisco
Lepine
Ion
Uiei
High School Graduation Ceremony Distracts Students
Students and faculty at May High School gathered for a graduation ceremony amid cheers and speeches. The event featured an address by principal Mr. Smith and remarks from the valedictorian, with the senior class receiving diplomas as families looked on.
Leavenworth Eagles Arrested Amid Jailhouse Audit
May reports from Tela Washington describe Leavenworth Eagles detainees facing charges of maintaining a nuisance at a Santa Fe yard. Officials confiscated belongings and prepared hearings as authorities pursue further action.
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Tela
Leavenworth
Santa Fe
Cars Running May Day Arrest and Disorder Report
A fragmented report notes cars and a May Day scene with street disorder. It mentions an arrest of a man who attempted interference with police and a brief account of events around the day. Independent line items and a three dollar toll are referenced in unclear detail.
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Mie Net
Chen
Cemeont
Personal and Social notes from Ada and Oxlaheans
Mrs. TON dred Gore reports this morning that Ada aid Oxlaheans have taken all their wheat from home to Dexa. The text notes screens down that way and mentions returns today.
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Tondred Gore
Ada
Oxlaheans
Alpine riddle of love and farming fate
A fragmented editorial style piece questions whether Italy lies beyond the Alps or Missouri and laments schooling and romance. It muses on marrying a farmer with eighty acres, cooking, affectionate care, and avoiding household mishaps while advocating practical tips like Raymond’s Pure Paris green for potato pests.
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Sid
Alps
Dtaly
Italy
Missouri
Perry
Raymond
Pit Pat Candy at Raymond's Friday Only sale
A brief ad notes Pit Pat Candy at Raymond's during a Friday sale offering 65 strands of genuine coral beads, with a bale at Gustafeon's.
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Raymond's
Gustafeon's
Cotton Workers in Session May 11
Fragmentary OCR notes show a Texas context with addresses and mentions of Huelway and Congressman Biarkeser, hinting at session activity and labor talks involving cotton workers and officials. The readable fragments suggest a local political or labor meeting held around May 11 with specific individuals referenced.
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of the Huelway
Biarkeser
Five masked men whip man in Elletsville jail raid
Five masked assailants bound gagged and robbed the town of Elletsville, seizing jail keys and dragging Oscar Morris from his confinement. Morris, son of a respected family, was severely whipped after being accused of gambling. Genuine Coral Beads advertised. Justafeon's Friday sale. Wolf's Book Store advertises wallpaper services and stock books delivery.
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Bloomington
Ind
Elletsville
Oscar Morris
Brewer Brings Unclear Details From Fragmented Note
A fragmented OCR snippet mentions brewers and names such as Miller and Brown with references to Missouri. Details are unreadable and unclear about event, date, or exact action. No clear person, organization, or place can be reliably identified to form a complete summary.
Roosevelt A Sport President Lovith Admission Policy Debate
Fragmented report references Roosevelt and Lovith in a political sports metaphor about admission rights and club games. Mentions Morrell and New York leadership, with unclear context and scattered phrases.
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Lovith
Mayoral confession cited in San Francisco event
Fragmentary text reports a mayoral confession proceeding on May 16 with references to Abraham and a court appearance. The garbled lines suggest a plea or admission related to a prior crime, but many names and details are unreadable.
Weds Nurse Who Saved Man in Stunning Ceremony
Ailing politician announced he would marry his nurse Mary Dill, who cared for him during a grave illness. The couple wed last night and will depart for Los Angeles for a wedding tour.
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Ste Joseph
Mary Dill
Annuing
Thirty Six Would Be Lawyers
Thirty six applicant cards were sent in to the bar examiners for the slate of candidates. The list includes Christopher Chirk and several others from Kansas City and Lawrence, with multiple names tied to Fort Scott, Baldwin, and other Kansas towns. The record shows a broad field of law aspirants from Independence to Cuernavaca, awaiting examination results.
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Christopher Chirk
Lakes
Kass
C. Miner
Wiel McMauhen
Kansas City
S. Lewnax
Go. Orr
Lawrence
C.K. Atkinson
AL Powell
S. Lawrenen
Spen
L. Martin Rin
Fort Rcotts Ukatey
Smith
Lande
Dann
Baldwin FE
Hailey
Mankate Mseer RP
Wilemith Laneren
Cotta
Will go to Texas to test indictments in perjury case
A distorted report indicates a group or person plans to travel to Texas to face perjury charges in a federal or state matter involving Water-Pierce Oil and the restraint of trade. The fragment mentions indictments, an appeal, and actions by a Mr Teper, with references to attorneys and a meeting in Austin.
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St Lous
Pany
Texas
Hun el Va
Teper
Dh Dbeig
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Omce
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Massachusetts
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Ud Massachusette
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Henn
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Atlas Building & Loan Association
W. A. Guenther
Jaedickes
Moore
Dale
L. F. Conklin
San Francisco
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Terie
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Wolf's Book Store
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Dek
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Thule
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T. J. Sweeney
E. J. Bilkey
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W. E. Spalding
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Luther N. Lewis
W. Bromelatek
T. 4
Jacob Haduky
HK. 4
Milkey
Transacta
General Banking
Buslawe
Dogroc
Mellowmark
A. Marks
G.trevernal
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W.P. March
Eben Baldwin
Monrop
P. A
New Mark
B.A
Cashlee
Hosford Investment CO. Investments
Bonde and
Brocks
Merchants National Bank
Lawrence, Kanbas
Neces
the Wise Head
Price
the Clothiers
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Ada Wolfeon
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