Lawrence Fraternal Aid Association urged to expand use
The Fraternal Aid Association founded in Lawrence advocates growth and local support. It reports 35 000 members in 18 states with Lawrence hosting offices and a strong local presence. Members urged to join by June 30, aided by secretary Mrs Anna Martindale.
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Fraternal Aid Association
Athens
Rousell
Order
United States
Lawrence
Kansas
Douglas County
Anna Martindale
Senator Platt Testifies In His Own Defense In High Profile Suit
New York May 20 Senator T Platt testified in his own defense in a sensational suit brought by Mae C Wood. He appeared feeble and supported by aides and his son Frank H Platt. He denied proposing marriage and claimed he never saw a marriage certificate or wrote the alleged letters. He acknowledged a 10000 dollar payment via his son to secure return of certain letters, saying the case was brought for Miss Wood.
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New York
Senator T. Platt
Mae C. Wood
Frank H. Platt
Miss Wood
Lebarbier
Fifth Avenas Hotel
Tlate
Woody Catty
Vlatt
Labarbier
Platt
Mae Wood
Mae
Miss Woodward
Fifth Avenue
Howe & Hummel
Bis
Frank
Iefers
Lis
Kell May Sapp
Iola
Kana
Samuel Whitlow
Miss May Sapp
Harlan Tavelor
Moran
Whitlow
Benalt
Osborne
Helen Maloney
Martin Maloney
Philadelphia
Arthur H
Referen Cohalen
Supreme Court
Maloney
Samuel Clarkson
Clarkson
Wiedemann’s
Dem State Convention Opens In Jefferson City Missouri
The Missouri Democratic state convention gathers in Jefferson City with about 1,000 delegates. Four delegates at large and thirty-two from sixteen districts to be chosen. John M Atkinson presides temporary chair. Ovid Bell acts as temporary secretary.
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Missouri
Jefferson City
Moses C. Wetmore
St. Louis
W. A. Rothwell
Moberly
John M. Atkinson
Ripley County
Ovid Bell
Fulton
Indictment Targets Watkins Bank Member in New York
May reports allege a grand jury indictment against a member connected to the Watkins National Bank and a New York firm, amid notes on bank growth and resilience during the period. Evelyn Nesbit Thaw may drop her marriage suit, per counsel Daniel Reilly. A Wichita fire in St John destroys business property, with losses estimated at 50,000 to 75,000 dollars. One woman fined for disorderly conduct in Police Court. Boxman & Co. referenced in legal action. Columbia Democratic convention endorses Bryan for president. local gossip and social observations close the piece.
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New York
Watkins National Bank
T. A. McIntyre & Com
Grand
Lawrence
Evelyn
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Harry
Thaw
Daniel Reilly
Wanted ads seek jobs and housing in Meeh Bell area
Help wanted girls seek good paying jobs after leaving school. Advertising buttons, occupation and requests for calls. For sale a four year old good freak cow. Address E. Pine and Bell phone 1918. Wished to rent furnished home for several months. Ads Kunkel 723 Tad Bt Hel phony 626
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Bell Phone
Ads Kunkel
Tad
State Wins After Two Ballots in Bank Bond Case
Topeka May 20 The jury found United States Fidelity and Guaranty liable to the state of Kansas for 139003.06 in the case of the Balo of Kansas against the First National Bank and the Baltimore firm as surety. Attorneys could not confirm appeal to the supreme court. The bond, dated 1903, required the bank to promptly collect drafts and pay proceeds to the state treasurer or the bond would remain in force. A July 3 1905 note closes the record.
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Wie Blalo
Kansas
First National Bank
United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company
Baltimore
Supreme Court
State of
Executive Council of
L. Woes Wallanel
Seven Drowned in Exploding Gasoline Launch Near Clarendon
A late night moonlight trip ended in tragedy when a gasoline launch exploded five miles below Clarendon Arkansas. Seven young society members died including Miss Lillian Winfield Miss Alma Pette Miss Mattie Countse Miss Bessie Palmer Miss Aline Burton Joseph McManus and Dr A L Houston. Nine were rescued and Miss Mary Cavett of Clarendon suffered severe burns. The boat owned by L A Farrer carried twenty to thirty passengers and was wrecked as the river proved very deep.
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Clarendon
Ark
Youn Society
Lillian Winfield
Alma Pette
St. Louis
Mattie Countse
Bessie Palmer
Kansas City
Aline Burton
Telena
Joseph McManus
A. L. Houston
Mary Cavett
L. A. Farrer
Presbyterians weigh church amalgamation at general assembly
Kansas City May 20. The amalgamation of Presbyterian branches and harmonizing all organized religions likely to be a major issue at the 120th general assembly opening tomorrow. The committee on fraternity and union reports strong sentiment in favor of amalgamation.
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Kansas City
Presbyterian Church
General Assembly
The
Committee On Fraternity and Union
Democrats in Salina Kansas Bryan Club Meeting
Four hundred democrats from Bryan clubs across Kansas gather in Salina May 26. U.S. senator candidate Hugh Farrell attends as Atwood plans to speak. The rally ridicules a Johnson claim and notes Atwood’s gubernatorial interest. Morrison of Sheridan County mounts a strong campaign.
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Salvna
Kans
Hugh Farrelly
United States
Johnson
John H. Atwood
Atwood
Morrson
Sheridan County
Lawrence National Bank Gains New Blood With Immediate Boost
The issue features a call for statements from national banks and a response from Lawrence National Bank. Lawrence National reports an injection of new blood, yielding an instantaneous positive effect and a decidedly good showing.
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Naional
Lawrence National Bank
Lawrence National
Journal to Give Nickel Theater Tickets to Children
The Journal will award 100 Nickel Theater tickets to children of patrons. Submit a name on the published slip at the Journal office. a drawing at 4:15 Friday will select 100 winners who must be present to receive tickets valid for ten days. Each child may win one ticket and all children in a family may enter.
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Journal
Settlement progress in Cleveland street car strike amid violence
Cleveland May 20 material progress was reported in talks between the state arbitration board and Municipal Traction officials aimed at ending the street car strike. A new proposition will be sent to the street railway union. Dupont agreed to drop all issues but seniority and reinstatement of strikers. Lakewood violence injured seven, cars burned, guards and crowd exchanged heavy fire. A fatality occurred when a girl was killed attempting to cross Woodlawn Avenue as chaos erupted downtown. Police and morgue crews fought to contain the mob while protests rose over the severed head and body parts. Other items include Speer’s re-election in Denver and preparations for joint maneuvers by the war dept.
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State Arbitration Board
Dupoct
Municipal ‘Traction Company
Arbitration Board
Dupont
Lakewood
Clifton Avenue
W. J. James
John Swante
P.C. Elsholz
John Gray
George Alesander
Mace Burlingame
Yetta Walkinson
Lin
Lilley Lost Charges Over Electric Boat Probe
Washington May 20 The special committee appointed by Speaker Cannon finds Rep Lilley of Connecticut warranted in charging fellow members over the Electric Boat inquiry. The panel concludes no House member or press representative was bribed or influenced by the company. Lilley is accused of bias and concealing the true parties in interest.
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Washington
Lilley
Connecticut
Pres
Cannon
Electric Boat Company
New Jersey
Congress
House Today
Untell
House
Woreuphut
Lake Hunt Company
Corpse of Mrs Gunness Identified by Dental Evidence
Laporte Ink May 20 government says Mrs Belly Guiness died in the fire that destroyed her home April 28. A searcher found upper and lower dentures matching Dr Norton’s description and diagram. Rings found a week earlier are linked to the murderess, coroner Mack notes.
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Laparte
Belly Guiness
I. 2. Norton
Chicago
Fight over instructions at Pennsylvania state convention
Morrisburg Pa May 20 The Democratic state convention opened with R W Irwin as temporary chairman Col James Guffey led the fight against instructing the four delegates at large The convention concerns only the four delegates not the sixty four district delegates Bryan supporters expect instructions for Nebraskan anti Bryan faction to control settling the permanent chair and no instructions to delegates anticipated
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Pennsylvania
Morrisburg
R. W. Irwin
Washington County
James Guffey
Pittsburg
Bryan
Gray
Peter A. O'Boyle
Wilkes- Darre
Populist Party Plans State Meeting at Emporia
The Populist or remaining People's Party announces a state ratification meeting at Emporia on June 10 with eight district rallies within a week. Chairman I J Hewitt issues the call and General J B Coxey of Ohio is to attend. A separate note from Washington cites a currency call for national banks as of May 25. Michigan and Denver delegates signal Bryan support at the state Democratic convention.
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Topeka
New People's, Party
Jane
I. 3. Hewitt
J. B. Coxey
Ohio
Washington
Comptroller of the Currency Today
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