Varied Topics Mark Early 20th Century News Digest
A wide array of items covers government bids, church matters, education, racial tensions, foreign affairs, and local civic issues. Notes include US acceptance of a freight bid to Manila, a Connecticut school boy protest, a monitor’s voyage toward the Gulf, and tensions around Jewish emigration in Chicago. Local Lawrence updates discuss store awnings, street improvements, and summer events. Kansas City Star hints at Bellamy for Senate to succeed Barton, amid broader political currents.
Kansas lawyer jeered as court crowd mocks proceedings
Fragmented report notes a Kansas attorney criticizing a judge and audience mockery in a courtroom. The piece also touches on storms, vegetable prices, and unrelated mentions of a president's yacht collision, telephone company profits, and irrigation schemes, all woven into a broad, disorderly page segment.
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Kansas
Pat
Impossible to foresee an accident not possible prepared for it
A garbled report references comments about safety and preparedness, noting that some events cannot be foreseen while others can be mitigated by planning. Names and clear specifics are largely unreadable, with fragmented phrases about people, places, and actions.
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de, Thomas
B'vetric
Deaths in a Storm Mentioned in Tangled Telegram Report
A storm swept through Newton and nearby areas causing widespread damage. Reports describe destroyed houses, blown telegraph wires, and casualties including two young girls. Weather and transportation disruptions are noted, with significant property losses and injuries across multiple towns.
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Antataor
Topeka
Kom
Santa Fe
Santa
Aterm
Laladn
Hata
Tevin
Cribesville
Bradtley
Tragic Tornadoes Leave Several Dead and Town Inundated
A roiling spate of tornadoes struck Lewiston and nearby districts causing multiple drownings and extensive property damage. Boats and bridges failed as waters rose, with at least one reported fatality near the creek and many farmers evacuated. Elsewhere two more drowning incidents are noted in Indiana and Missouri as rescue teams search for missing persons while warning readers of continuing hazardous conditions.
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Linvetuy
Stevdine
Maria
Sis Reid
Ron
Lewisten
Deka Hawen
Tate
Hyhtatnu
Meinfall
Dmatrsaneuth
William Burke
Syewnere
The Ratcliffe Case in Colorado Letter from State Secretary
A garbled report details a case involving William Ratcliffe and property damage on Grand Mesa lakes in Delta County Colorado. It mentions an English ambassador, a destruction claim, a possible appeal, and actions by district attorneys and federal authorities amid international concern.
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Colorado
Grand Moon Lakes
Denver
Dingy
Peabody Os
John May
Michel Herbert
United States
Coby
William Ratvile
Grand Mesa Lakes
Britain
Schibbly Resigns Amid Government Railway Scandal
Washington reports the resignation of Schibbly, a Kansas City railway clerk tied to a court regarding travel expense claims. The move follows a review of funds in the railway account and questions over alleged improper reimbursements. Authorities note the case touches Federal rail facilities and potential mismanagement within the agency.
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Washington
Archibehy
Kansas City
Sehilesty Wesving
Kinsas City
Branehy
Finn
Sean Cna
Untitled medical ad touts secret cure and remedies
A damaged ad boasts the power of a medicinal remedy claiming to cure many conditions including heartburn constipation nervous issues and dizziness. It promotes a private stamp and claims vast global wealth in mining while touting a medical history book as proof of value.
Farm resident reports cure from Chamberlains Pain Balm
A man on a New York farm alleges recovery from rheumatic pain after using Chamberlains Pain Balm. He bought the product at a store, claims it cured him, and paid a dollar for it. The report notes a police notice about seven days in Cre week and references President Pier obeying a Low te.
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Inin
Barber Brae
Clyne
Enid
Mryor Fockawaker
Kidney health and union labor clashes in 1900s notes
Fragmented account touches on Foley's Kidney Cure and its claimed benefits for workers in transport and labor sectors. It mentions barbed references to Kansas City unions, McClintock machinery, and a May 24 date, plus a drowning of a photographer near Joplin and a brief note on Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup aiding coughs and consumption.
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Kyrie City
Kansas City
Fordiy
Tadge Pamps
Fedversd
McClintock
Dr. Wood
Twenty Years of Rheumatism Relief With Pink Pills
A Vermont woman Mrs Thomas Maswell recounts long rheumatism and fatigue before Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. She credits the remedy with restoring strength, easing pain, and eliminating rheumatic symptoms, noting improvements in appetite and mobility. The ad emphasizes the pills’ claimed blood and nerve benefits and lists widespread ailments they address.
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Thomas Maswell
Waits Dei
Grork
Aly
Wilkins
Wil
Wiliams
Williane i
Annie Er Sui Formalis In Dr
Willy
Directory of Local Churches and Clergy Listings
A fragmented directory lists many churches with pastors and service times. Including Unitarian, Baptist, English Lutheran, United Presbyterian, Pilgrim, Chasting, First M. E., Free Methodist, St John’s Catholic, Troity, First Congregational, Christ Church, United Brethren, Flint Presbyterian, and Friends church. It notes addresses on Ohio Street, Maine and Eli streets, Kentucky and Herkley streets, and Alabama Street, with service times ranging from morning masses to evening worship and Sunday schools.
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Unitarian
Corser Hancock
Vermoet
F. M. Boppert
Ohio Stroat
New Hampshire
Peesaching
EF Stauffer
The
United Presbyterian Church
Kentucky
Herkley
PC U
Pilgrim Church
O M Thomas
Chasting Church
North Side
Maine
Eli Streets
H Heatley
M. Bamford
WE. Higgins
G. W. Malfitt
Epworth Jeagds
Ralph Price
Free Methodist Church
Frayer
St John's
Rey T J Downey
Panter
Troity
Haly' S
Commanion
Quincy
A. J. Ward
First Church of Christ
Sx A
Great Parade Scene Reflected in New Orleans Procession
The article depicts a large parade through New Orleans with crowds and notable figures. It describes marchers, street scenes, and the approach of the procession along Canal Street toward nearby avenues, highlighting civic presence and public interest.
Metal Workers Strike Alters Daily Work Routine
Fragmentary report describes metal workers striking and causing disruption at a plant. Details are garbled with references to a Palit the cee bare, Wrambbe, and Trev dees, mentioning working conditions, claimed increases, and widespread unrest.
Broken Heart Ends in Mourning at Cemeteries
Ato vuidetta May 28 dies after long illness. Neethety MT Usha, a Moreh Bete Tress cemetery, marks funeral rites. Widow Me Y mourns. family notes fatal terminatte and sickness. Authorities report prominent figures view and national sentiment during African voyage references.
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Vuidetta
Ato
Neethety
Reliable Cholera Remedy Spreads Comfort in Town
In neighborhoods many fall to cholera before medicine can be obtained as a physician is summoned. A reliable remedy should be kept on hand. Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy has saved lives and eased pain, offered by Barber Bros.
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Spyona
Roosevelt Attic Visit Sparks Formal Address at Wash Angtean
President Roosevelt entered an attic at Wash Angtean yesterday where Gov Uride welcomed him. He delivered a brief speech at Chetidia to Vibeert, then discussed plans with officials. Weather noted as 40 F, crowd described with limited readable details from the damaged text.
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Teecan
Mayo
Roosevelt
Wash- Angtean
Gos
de- Uride
Chetidia
Vibeert
Breshbeut
Fatey’s Kidney Care Promises Safe Remedy
An ad style piece touts Fatey’s Kidney Care as a safe remedy for kidney and bladder diseases. The text claims trust and satisfaction, urging readers to rely on Fatey’s products despite unclear sourcing.
Farmers Unica Pasicectroad 19 inquiry and reports
Fragmentary notice describes experimental work in Nebraska Kag ana Colhead, Wyoming on alfalfa wheat corn beet sugar and related crops. Applications requested to LP Sherson J T Shanklin Agents.
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Unica
Navas
Nebraska
Kagana
Colhead
Wyoming
Halistia
Sherson
J. T. Shanklin
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Lawrence Daily Journal
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Lawrence Journal
Herald
Lawrence Tribune
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Saily
Pabliah
Hunday
Jamun Ady
Eddy Ene
the Journal
Lawrence
Kan
Mosigo
Maoila
Elke
Connecticut
Schuol
Arkangas
Wessel
Gulf of Mexico
Ag Nod
Chicago
Mir. Heggass
Tor Filippa O.ui
Fort Leavenwersh
Mari Faa
Sirihn
Keabasuitya
Gax
Book
Gataa
Waabeingen
Bea Brea
Germany
Adidis Bettler
Booker T Washington
Efaira
Iowa
Kansas City Star
Bellayay
United States Senate
J. X. Barton
Kasass City
Kanges
Then Missouri Publications
Havana
Come Arosa
Keawaa Wan
New York
Kupras
State Board of Assessors
Atte
Wate
Sey
Kupwag
Warren
Flach
Ark
England
Etter
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Ceefordshire
Elide Mye Cape Healers
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Maser Ful Paget
Dougies
Molter Fleneral Stomer
Lord Wielerts
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Dames
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Myrende
Seth
Hall
F. J. Chenny & Co
Toles
Ohio
Ala
U.S
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Buulleugir
Lporeman
Ivan
Marcela
Gig
Remington and Smith-bremier
United
Trent
Massachusake Street
Tonye
Fitch Kees
Tennessee
Streem
West Sidool Street
G. W. Jon
Rhode Inland Street
Modias
Fred Brooks
Gao
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Kana
Pearly New
South Lawrence
W. R. Williacn
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Paron
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Alix
Attorney
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Crook
Toll Brothers
Parona
Nellin Owen
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A. Y
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Blue Buck
Bala
Wade Pettving
Niles
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Dickinson County
M Sarnty
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Cho
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Judionne Giwencastle
Ind
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Depauw University
Missouri
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Cheonweth
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Kan City
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Geenon
Neana
Foley
Herbert
Segar
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Theodore Poehler
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Schiblby
Clana
Aviernos
Cateer Traveriie
Wigley Way Mall
Cire
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Maatetter’s
St Mach
Alletuleenerl
Shoplin
Marin
Ateanur Kango Moech
Vencujumeau
Gersons
Faroer Straighlien
Heusen
Focomotion
Lima
Foley's Kidney
Barber Bros
Arkansas
New Orleo
Calo
Pheometiter Arkaneak
New Orleans
Anis
Arkannimna
Enon
Joplin
Ces Sea
Waitsville
Ocuukch Directory
Sage Byren
Willy Dips
Rownie
Forsythe
Sh. Louis
White
Seater
Tod
Iseer, Rollowe & Heckmes
Porria
Glover
Bayer
Percy
Rhein
Charles Aveguie
Cain
Lewet
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Pedas
Walleva
Kerth
Gael
South Carolina
Von
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Weat
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Vgate
Marisan
Lainie Mayer Psrdesitie
Vo Rtewart
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Tee
Fle
Ebert
Taree
Wieden
Wta
Coldiers Amd
Texas
Nakane
Metal Workers
Brie
Veratt
Petal Ower
Tess
Girne
Tyson
Scratch
Ching Pike
Don
Asy Drug Abere
Fe Steinty
Pene Ford
Nancy
Allence
Galy
Bradfield
Atlanta
Kenya
Fatey
Tennessee Street
Kentucky Street
Ohio Street
Vermont Street
Law- Tesco
Ao Bcree
Gilly
Win. T Sinclai
Kunias
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