Fire destroys Fort Smith compress and cotton stacks
A major fire in Fort Smith Arkansas early today destroyed the Fort Smith compress and 5000 bales of cotton. The loss is estimated at 300000 dollars with insurance. Authorities believe arson due to flames breaking out in multiple yard locations. In a separate dispatch from Mersina Asiatic Turkey Captain William A. Marshall of the American Cruiser North Carolina met the Adana governor, securing protection for American interests as guards patrol property there and nearby.
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Fort Smith
Ft. Smith
Ark
Mersina
Asiatic
Turkey
William A. Marshall
North Carolina
Adana
Chicago
van Vlissingen
Rosenberg
Rosenfeld
van Viissingen
Vermont Street
P. W. Wallace
Material for Local Electric Line Arrives June First to Tenth
W Brownell reports a letter from Albert Emanuel of Dayton Ohio stating that material for the town electric line will begin arriving between June 1 and June 10. The purchase is complete and main construction will be led by the superintendent. townspeople expect a day of rejoicing.
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Albert Emanuel
Mr.' Emanuel
Trial opens in Heaton murder case in Iola
In Iola Kansas on May 17 the trial of Mrs Arlie Heaton nee Pippin for the murder of her former husband Clint Heaton began with jury selection. The case, which has drawn wide attention, may last a week or more as witnesses are called. Heaton once lived in Lawrence and has spent time with her sister in Bartlesville while awaiting trial.
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Lawrence
Iola
Kans
Arlie Heston
Clint Heaton
Heaton
Arlie Pippin
Eames
Clint Heston
Mis
Oscar Learnard
Bartlesville
This City
Beloit
Kansas
Alice Hart
Clifford Swan
Kansas’ University
Hart
Pi Beta Phi Sorority
Swan
Phi Gamma Delta
Alfred Landon
Independence
Smith Hall
Agatha
Adrienne Atkinson
Ogden Jones
Sophie Smithmeyer
Frank Russell
Adrienne Rusieson
F. H. Olney
Misa Elsa Barteldes
Mark Atkinson
Fear Lynchings, Crime and Society Notes From Cherokee
The Cherokee Kansas town was shaken by a midnight assault on T Hunter and his wife by a negro on Main Street. Hunter was shot breaking his collar bone. Mrs Hunter was dragged two blocks and recovered quickly. Authorities fear lynching if the suspect is caught. The report also covers a Kansas association meeting in Lawrence with praise for Gov Stubbs’ veto, election of officers, and a note on social events, weddings, and student activities in Lawrence and nearby towns.
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Kans
T. Hunter
Hunter
Lnter
St. Louis
San Francisco Railroad
County Treasurers Association Elects Eddy President
Lawrence man J J Eddy was elected president of the state treasurers association at a Saturday evening meeting. The organization completed its work and then resumed duties, with Eddy honored as the chosen head of the group.
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Eddy
Wichita
Walter L. Payne
Payne
Jis
Lawrence
State of
Kansas
University City of Kansas
University of Kansas
J. J. Eddy
Douglas County
F. J. Aliswager
Stubbs
The
Elks
Merchants’ Athletic Association
Douglas Co.s
Jennie Partell
County Treasurers Association
Joe Eddy
State Treasurers Association
Sutherland Endorses Aldrich Tariff Bill in Speech
In a public address, Sutherland voiced support for the Aldrich tariff bill, signaling backing for tariff reform plans. The speech frames the measure as essential to economic policy and competitiveness, outlining anticipated benefits and urging congressional approval.
Parker People Have Everything at the Carnival Beginnings
Washington dispatches describe readiness for a city carnival with a lineup of strong attractions including Parker company acts such as the Belle show and Superba, plus the Rich Palm Minstrels. Coverage notes ongoing legal and political items, plus local incidents, and opens with a carnival preview and street scenes.
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Lundus Lippodrome
Kansas University Beats Missouri in Historic Track Victory
Kansas University track team defeats Missouri 64 4 to 52 the largest crowd at McCook field saw KU claim an epoch-making win. stars included Johnson Haddock Martindell Hamilton and Wright, with Meyer breaking the KU hammer throw record. final events the Jayhawkers led throughout and extended pride among fans amid heavy track conditions. stop at Gustafeon's Carnival display of diamonds afterwards.
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McCook Field
Kansas University
Missouri
Figain
K. U
Lawrence
Tommy’ Johnson
Haddock
Martindell
Hamilton
Lansdau
Meyer
Putnam
Breele
Mi. U
Cat
Johnson
M. U
K U
Smith
Wright
Leight
Newbold
HK U
Tima
Moyer
Ford
Hadrock
EK. U
Farrell
Tipton
Shuck
Wonder
Markets by Wire Carnival HQ in Kansas City
Market notes from Kansas City dated May 17 discuss wheat and corn futures for May 3, 28, and July, with price quotes at various grades. Concurrent items report a murder-suicide in St Louis area, livestock receipts, and assorted notices about sales, real estate, and local happenings. The piece blends market data with sensational local crime and classifieds.
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Carnival
Kansas City
Gustafson
Barderry
Iran
Douglas County Fair association carnival in Lawrence attracts crowds
The Parker show opens in Lawrence under the Douglas County Fair association with about twenty acts. Highlights include a 32 piece Parker band led by Conductor Esliek, Capt Strahl’s 110 foot high dive, a Jungle show with eighteen trained beasts, trainers Cardona and Ernest de Vui La Rose, the Kansas Cyclone, a rickety Kat Zenjummer stairway, Samson and Sandow snakes, the bearded lady from Kalkaska, Pearl and Jennie the fat girl and midget, Harry the pysified, fairies in the Well and Headless Girl illusions, Parker’s jumping horse, and a Ferris Wheel with free daily exhibitions at 1 and 7.
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Douglas County Fair Association
Lawrence
Parker, Company
Parker Band
Esliek
Land
Strahl
Capt
Cardona
Ernest Devu’ la Rose
Kansas
Samson
Sandow
Kalkaska
Pearl
Jennie
Muidget
Harry
Parker
Man found wandering. throat cut in jail case near Springfield
Early Sunday police picked up a Swedish marble cutter named Jacob Levanius from Springfield Ill. He was intoxicated and delirious, later cut his throat, windpipe severed. He survived, recovering after Dr. Keith treated the wound. His brother, also from Springfield, was expected to arrive to take him home.
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Jim Monroe
Monroe
Bowers and Wickersham
Ofcer Schultz
Jacob Levanius
Springfeld
Ill
Keith
iCentral Hotel
Supreme Court rules against railroad in livestock damages case
The Supreme Court of the United States decided against the Texas and Pacific railway company in a dispute over damages for failing to ship livestock along the direct route. The case, titled Promoted Live Stock Business, involved Easton and Knox and other defendants. Separately New York and New Jersey livestock exchange plans coastwise promotion of livestock farming and food use. Weston the walker travels from Wakeeney toward Monument. Grand jury probes Muskogee town lot frauds with twenty witnesses from Ohio and Tennessee arriving in Tulsa.
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Woman Beat Whisky Concern
Washington
Elizabeth Peck
The
Chicago Tribune Company
Mra. Peck
the Tribune
Supreme Court of the United States Today
Railroad
Texas & Pacific Railway Company
Easton, Knox and Others
Supreme Court of the United States
New York, N
New York and New Jersey Livestock Exchange
Atlantic
Tulsa
Okio
Ohio
Tennessee
Muskogee
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Campbell T
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Rice
Stevenson
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Lawrence Building ' & Loan. Association
F. A. A. Lawrence Building & Loan Co
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