Claimant challenges Washington land heirs over $305000 title
Washington May 23 A new claimant appears in the dispute over land once held by George Washington. George M. Roberts of Wellsville Ohio writes to Representative Roberts asserting he is the sole living heir and seeks the full $305000 claim, claiming eligibility will be proven when original documents returned from England.
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Washington
Congress
George Washington
George M. Roberts
Wellsville
Ohio
Representative Roberts
Massachusetts
House Committee On
England
John Fanl Jones
William Yocum arraigned in assault case
William Yocum was arraigned today and his trial set for the 26th. He is charged with beating Doc Robinson Sunday, breaking Robinson's nose and battering him in other ways. Also mentions jewelry store ad and ice cream plug.
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William Yocum
Yocum
Doc
Robinson
Markets by Wire Wheat and corn prices steady in Kansas City
Kansas City market notes report Wheat with July at 94, Sept 0244, Cash No 2 hard 1.05 1.10 and No 2 red 1.04 1.09. Corn May 59% July 58% Sept 56% 5g, Cash No 2 mixed 60c No 2 white 61e. Oats No 2 white 40 42e. Hay prices steady with Timothy 15 and prairie 10.75. Live stock show cattle receipts 8,000 with cattle prices 7.00 5.25, hog receipts 13,000 top 9.75 to 9.00. Chicago markets mirror similar shifts.
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Kansas City
Spring A Compromise If Requires Commerce Commission
Senate debates a compromise to require the interstate commerce commission to rule on rail rate increases within six months. Bipartisan support from Republicans, Democrats, and insurgents noted. Separate items reference Alaska GOP bitterness and allegations involving Gov Clark ex Gov Haongal and Louis Shackelford in a Guggenheim connection. Dairy industry growth in Douglas county cited with veterinary remedies from Dairy Association and Raymond's Drug Store.
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Commerce Commission
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Senate
Senate Committee On Judiciary
Clark
Haoggal
Louis Shackelford
Repub
Wickersham
Guggenheim
Douglas County
Dairy Association Company
Raymond’s
Sess Ee
Personal notices from Topeka and Kansas City observers
Purely personal notes list numerous visits and travel among residents of Topeka, Kansas City, Desoto, Wells ville, Leavenworth, and surrounding areas. Names include Eva Butler Otto Dinglestedt George Flory James Milburn and many others visiting relatives, attending events, or traveling for business. Some entries mention typhoid illness, church assembly plans, and a funeral in Omaha.
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Eva Butler
Kanss City
Otto Dinglestedt
Topeka
J. ‘Wuerth
Endora
George Flory
Kansa City
Clifford Morse
DeSoto
Fred Morse
Hillis
James Milburn
Kansas City
T. M. Sprague
Ec. A. Shaw
Charles. Starkweather
John Tarpy
June Everybody’s Magazine marks eleventh birthday issue
June Everybody’s Magazine celebrates its eleventh birthday and seventh year under current ownership with a strong issue. Herbert Kaufman contributes South westward No! an illustrated piece. Emily Dost writes The Cost of Women’s Clothes. Will Your Widow Get Her Money? discusses fraternal life insurance. Judge Lindsey concludes his critic’s run. Eugene Wood’s Why Pay Rent? offers household reading. Frederic C Howe’s A Golden Rule Chief of Police contrasts reform. Renowned authors including Eleanor Hull, Donal Hamilton Haines, Richard Washburn Child, John J. Prentis, and Bessie Hoover contribute stories. plus the popular serial A Successful Wife remains, with strong illustrations and varied departments.
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Snady's
Herbert Kaufman
Emily Dost
Ben E H. Lindsey
Eugene Wood
Frederic C. ‘Howe
Geli
Eleanor Hullowell Abbott
Donal Hamilton Haines
Richard Washburn Child
John J1. Prentis
Bessie FR. Hoover
Balfour Ker
Wreck in Kansas at Belle Plaine kills one
A Santa Fe freight and a Missouri Pacific freight collided at the Belle Plaine crossing twenty five miles south of Wichita. One man died and several injured. Brakeman H Rhodes killed, Engineer H W K Knittle of Emportia fatally hurt, Engineer Jones of Conway Springs injured with five broken ribs. Both firemen escaped.
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Belle Plaine
Wichita
Kansas
Santa Fe
Missouri Pacific
Here
H. Rhodes
H. W. K. Knittle
Emporia
Jones
Conway Springs
Best Ever Opening of Parker Shows Draws Huge Crowd
The Parker Shows at 1400 Massachusetts Street opened with full houses last night under Boosters Club and Lawrence committee. Attendees praised clean, courteous service, noting comfortable seating and one-price admission. Highlight acts include The Leopards Feast and Captain Hillbrinner, with trained animals and high danger stunts drawing strong applause.
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Massachusetts
Boosters Club
Lawrence
Bis
Parker
Vene
Cont Kennedy
Lawrenes
Ian
Hillbrinner
A D Weaver Spite of Carnival Week Plays Draw Large Local Crowd
A large crowd gathered last night at Nirsome to see the Cash company perform For love of a Girl. The play blends a football game in opening scenes and showcases a unified cast with strong command of their lines. The production is praised for its cohesive cast and engaging performance, appealing to Lawrence residents tied to the University.
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Nirsome
Lawrence
Hudge Padge
University loop on Lawrence street railway delayed by mud
Weather holds back ballast rock transport as managers say one more good day will finish the University loop. Heavy rains created seepage along embankments hindering car operation. Carnival service improves with six cars on the main line and long rides for visitors from West Lawrence.
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University Loop
Lawrence Street
Skinner
Indiana
Massachusetts
Henry Street
West Lawrence
Lawrence
Her Own Stepgrandmother Glenora Transue Decker Seeks Divorce
Glenora Transue Decker, age 15, of Williamstown, married John Decker, 46, on May 2. She seeks a divorce via the county attorney in Topeka, claiming she will not live with him, noting his two prior divorces. She says she married because her father spanked her a week before the ceremony and that he is four years older than her father. Records mention parental consent was obtained.
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Glenora Transue Decker
Glenora Transue
Williamstown
John Decker
Traunsue
Lecompton Township Wealth Rises Despite Population Drop
Deputy Assessor H G Larimer reports Lecompton township gains in taxable property totaling 219 510 with a 69 050 rise from last year while population fell by 28. The personal property list includes horses cattle mules sheep farm implements wagons automobiles gold and silver watches pianofortes and household items valued at 257 010 before exemptions.
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H. G. Larimer
Lecompton Township
Lecompton
Showman Strikes Student After Offhand Remark
A student in a street crowd mocked the showman’s wife with a witty remark. The showman struck him, knocking him down, then finished with a few flourishes. The student was helped home by companions. The incident serves as a warning against rash jokes.
Postoffice and Bankers Thrilling Afternoon Baseball Game
A brisk afternoon game in Metcalf pasture pitted the Bankers against the Postoffice force. Lineups include Postottives Chit Brown Ginny Abtissey Eberhart Bill McKone Jay Ackers Eur May Bink Read Sanny Wiley Johnie Canavan Earl Wunsicker.
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Metcalf Pasture
Bankers
Postottives
Chit Brown
Ginny Abtissey Eberhart
Bill McKone
Jay Ackers
Eur May
Bink Read
Sanny Wiley
Johnie Canavan
Earl Wunsicker
George Kutine
B.C. Aer
Leonard Mazen
Tim Sweeny
Cy Whipple
Id. Meade
Census padding charges spark irregularities across districts
Oscillating reports from Washington claim Oklahoma City census returns show 65000, though officials concede around 50000 may reflect reality. Wichita residents allege inflated counts, with bureau directions sent to Oklahoma district supervisor for review. Other dispatches note military action near Bluefields and a flood of local ads and notices cluttering the page.
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Washington, D. C
Oklahoma City
Census Bureau
Wichita
Nan
Rites
Ok- Kitwane
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