Giant Merger Formation Surfaces in Railroad World
A Washington dispatch reports a coming massive railroad merger, surpassing Harriman in ambition. Mellen is named master mind of the plan, with about a million dollars involved, aiming to unify lines north and south of the Potomac and connect new routes to a transcontinental network.
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Washington
E. H. Uarriman
Eith
Orleans
Mabile
Atlante
Potemas Amt
Isthal
Mellen
Tramps From Salina Visit Aldrene Area
A terse account notes three chiefs and two others from Salina and nearby towns traveling toward Kansas City. The group split from a prior party after staying briefly at Aldrene yesterday. They planned to continue toward Mountain View with intentions to spend time in the region.
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Ada Janetion
Kan
Kansas
Ins
Aldlene
Adana
Frank Yori
Watson
Crosser
Salina
Perry Dead Waras City Prominent Kansas Lawyer
May Perry a leading attorney and longtime Democratic figure in Kansas died suddenly at 33. He served as United States attorney for the district of Kansas and chaired the Democratic State Central Committee. He was secretary of the Coal and Coke Company and held other local positions.
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Warsas City
May Perry
Kraceas
Zajlans
Merry Wat
United States Autourney Fee
Kansas
Cleveland
Democratic State Centralistee
Kanes
Sas
Cen
Wheat market steadies after frost damage across regions
Frosts early May hit wheat in Doe dire and surrounding states, spiking price to 104 dollars while futures activity waned. Despite the frost damage, overall market tone remained quiet after an initial surge.
Last Vesper Service of the Year at University Chapel
The last Vesper service of the year was held yesterday afternoon in the University chapel with a large, entirely musical program. St. Cecilia Mass by Gounod featured soloists Mrs. Lyons, Prof. Hubach, and Chancellor Strong. the Mass is now a second-time performance and will be an annual closing Vesper.
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University
St. Cecelia
Gonnad
Markets by Wire Grain and Provisions Kansas City May 27
Wheat prices and futures noted with various grades and months. Cattle receipts and prices listed for native cattle cows heifers stockers and feeders bulls with high and average prices. Local notices mention Miss Crew outdoor sketch class starting June 4 with limited enrollment and address for applications.
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Kansas City
Mrs. McKinley Dies After Long Illness in Canton
Mrs. William McKinley widow of the late president died at her Canton home yesterday at 1:05 p m after years of invalidism. She suffered paralysis and received no chance to learn of efforts to prolong her life. Present at her death were Secretary Cortelyou, Mr and Mrs M C Barber, Mrs Sarah Duncan, Mrs Luther Day, Justice and Mrs William R Day, Drs Wortzmann and Rixey, and nurses.
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Canton
Ohio
William McKinley
Disturbances Reported in Chinese Mission Areas
Dispatches say a German missionary station was attacked in Lien Chow China and disturbances erupted at Pakhoi China. Reports note missionaries killed at Lien Chow and in a hospital fire or destruction on an October 1st date, with further violence noted in the region.
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Lien Chow
China
Pakhoi
Pane Amiri
New York
Chi Ami
Lien
Rebellion Strikes Wong Kong District in Chinchu Prefecture
Reports say a rebellion ignited at Wong Kong in Chinchu prefecture. Civil and military officials were burned out as Chinese bankers and patrols struggled to respond, with continued clashes and casualties reported.
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Swatew
Kwantung
China
Wong Keng
Cpe
Chinchu Prefecture
Wong Kong
Local notices and ads warehousing Mootin Morrison & Lemons
Fred Clarke Ont Ontario pred A Clarke ill be well soon and will attend Money to loan on farm and city property. Interest rates as low as 5 percent with optional payments. Come and see us Morrison Lem on 7H Mass street. Boomer Torrier store exhibit wallpaper sale at Raymonds 100 ve. See the exhibit big assortment of wall papers prices sets per roll at Wolf's.
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Come and Gee Us
Morrison & Lemon
Mass
Wolf's
Social and Personal Notes From Topeka and Nearby
A Topeka daybook of social calls and visits features W R Carter in Topeka on business Parker and several Misses and Mrs. travel entrees. Names include Miss Bertha Wark of Lyons and Miss Nellie Lyon of Ottawa with local hosts at Greek houses, plus a Phi Gamma Delta event and a Kappa Kappa Gamma guest list.
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Peka. Il
Parker
Topeka
W. J. Coleman
Kansas City
Anna Belaw
Myrtle Long
Emma Nelson
Osear Poehler
Lawres L. Erenee
Wellington
Ellsworth
Sigma Chi
Bertha Wark
Lyons
Kansas
Elen Philaps
Lawra Woods
Pittsburg
Phi Gamma Dela House
Clarence White
Council Trove
J. Y. Watson
Gen Nicholson
Chicago
Currie Watson
Nellie Lyon
Ottawa
W. BR. Tucker
BR. Watson
Aon Delphi
Lee Crabbs
Anna Bloomaquist
P. J. Feterah
William A. Swan
Phi Gamma Delta
Nekerent
Methodist Church
Will Hoadly
Sue Willis
Ernest Moley
Colin Mervain
Lake View
Hinse
Motiel Canton
Ds A. Henley
C. F. Hall
W. Robinson
Morten Robinson
Kates
H. E. HonCarlos
W. Atkinson
F.E. Doubleday
South So Street
Pansburg
Reception and Norway Scene Exhibition at Pharney School
A reception tomorrow evening in the Chemistry building invites deroiners and seniors of the Phar ney school. An exhibition of scenes in Norway will be shown, with the public welcome to attend.
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Tomarcow Yin
Pharney School
Norway
Probate Court to hear estates this afternoon
The Minacy hearing of das. M. My res will be held this afternoon. The estate of J. A. Kelly de J. the estate of J. A. Kelly will be heard this afternoon. Miss Emily Jolson of Kanwaka Township was taken seriously ill Sunday afternoon at the West Room. J. became necessary to call two physicians. Miss Johnson is bet ser now but is not able to be taken to her home. L. Douglas shoes sold by Abe Wolfson 637 Mass. street.
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Ella Spurgeon
J. A. Kelly
de J
Emily Jolson
Kanwaka Township
Samuday
Johnson
Laughing Success at Sam Shubert Theatre Kansas
The Shubert Theatre presents a Weber and Herbert collaboration with a starry cast led by Cecilia Laftis Cis Tarkan William Hodie and Joe Weber. The Dream City plot follows a farmer’s dream of an ideal metropolis and its sudden reveal of wealth and luxury. Engagement runs the first half of the week with a Wednesday matinee.
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Kansas
New York
Edgar Smith
Victor Herbert
Weber
Koneus Weber
Dream City
Doe Weber
Actet
Dinglender
Local Classifieds Read: House For Sale And Quilling Factory Event
A four room house on the west side with cistern and walks is offered at 77 dollars. Call 972. A quilting factory event is announced Friday at 1 pm inviting quilters to wait until then. C C Callahan lists Bell 1627. A boy is wanted to carry a newspaper route for The Journal. A vacant Lawrence lot is for sale by owner Mrs EK K Tabor at 739 Ohio Street.
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C. C. Callahan
Bell Phone
Lawrence
Mra EK K. Tabor
Ohio Strees
Memorial Day law ends public amusements in Kansas
Memorial Day enforcement in Kansas makes it illegal to hold carnival parade ball game or any public sporting entertainment on May 30. Violators face misdemeanor fines from 500 to 5 000 per offense. The note also mentions Boyles selling fishing tackle and stationery at 725 Mass St and Dr Varnum closing his dental office for a state meeting.
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Boyles
Mass
Varnum
The
State Dental Asso
Drunken Brawl Ends With Knife Wound in Lecompton
Jim Cardwell, intoxicated, stabbed Mr. Schreyer at the Fitzpatrick farm on a Saturday night. Cardwell bumped into bystanders, drew a knife, but bystanders stopped the incident. Schreyer received a nonfatal side wound. Cardwell fled and remains at large.
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Lchroyer
Lecompton
Cardwell
Mr. Sehroyer
Fitzpatrick Rarm
Sehroyer
Police Court notes and street disturbance report
In Police Court McDonald Ed McDaniels were fined for drunkenness. Williams placed in city jail. A brawl occurred on Saturday on the ridge involving a man and a woman. an officer was notified but parties fled. A fire or disturbance in the 700 block on Connven eat street last night led to police headquarters involvement.
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McDonald
McDaniels
Howard Farmer
Jimmy
Connveneat
Thor Qlake
Jim Willams
Glen
Three Suspects Named in Murder Case Legwork
New York detectives wired today to identify three suspects in the murder of Rather Uorun Kasper, an Armenian priest. Names cited include Chdenzo and Paul Sarkieiin, with a reference to a recent Trank incident and a resulting death at a New York residence.
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Chieu
New York
Chdenzo
B. Keimoyinn
Paul Sarkieiin
Ated
Shal Marraiein
Deleim
Rather Uorun Kasper
Daddy
Dina
Kansas Seeks Prehearing Petition in High Court
On behalf of Kansas, Solicitor General Verit today filed in the U S Supreme Court for leave to file a petition for prehearing in the Kansas Colorado case decided by the Court of Col wo Weeks age in Ure ante urate.
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Washington
Market Uneasy Amid White Movement and Wheat Reports
New York May 27 active white movement following frost reports in the wheat belt sent prices of leading stocks upward briefly today. Western houses that supported the advance in wheat were reported to be heavy sellers, dampening market sentiment.
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New York
Haywood Trial Faces Delays. New Venire Sought
The Haywood trial nears a week with no jury as the court contemplates adjourning for a special venire to summon new jurors. Judge Burne indicated Thursday a session may be delayed to Friday or beyond, complicating Wednesday plans. The state questioned witnesses, including Clarence Cox, who testified about labor and union tensions, while noting his children’s employment by a nonunion firm amid a Boise telephony strike aftermath.
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Von
Wex
Thurtton Cox
Towa
Wooing
Nevada
Aml
Cox
Sw Fo
Tle
Boise Vent
Parker for Good Clothes at Douglas County Normal Institute
Douglas County Normal Institute in Lawrence Kansas runs July 1 27 with enrollment July 1. Faculty includes Conductor Dr C Parmenter Supt F P Smith C E Merwin Supt Bowman and Mrs Anus Arnett for certificates July 26 27. Course by mail 15 cents Institute fee 1 dollar Examination 1 cent. Open to teachers prospective teachers graduates and those seeking a review. Gas mantles advertised by Fred W Fein for natural gas. Both Phones Jackson block.
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Parmenter
F. P. Smith Prin
C. E. Merwin
Bowman
Anus Arnett
County
Fred W. Fein
Jackson Block
Prisoners Sentenced in District Court
In the District Court this morning several sentences were handed down. Jehan Lewis, an inmate of the penitentiary, received a sentence of not less than three years or more. Charles Avite and a co-defendant were ordered to remain in the State Penitentiary until disclosed by authority. A second inmate faces no less than five years. Herbert dela is to remain in the penitentiary. Ost Simperm to the State Reform School until discharged. Carl F. Kuehn received six months in jail. J.P. Gray’s sentence is deferred until July 1. A divorce was granted to Grave Mo Weybrizhe from Chas Weybricht. Atanas V'Ostehardff and Baise V'Ostehard, both from Montana, were sent to Darke Turkey for temperance, with terms of several years. The students at the University were mentioned in relation to these cases.
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Merni Mart
Jehan Lewis
Han
Charles Avite Tle
Josso Taw
Gar Allen
Hecbert Dela
Kow
Carl F. Kuehn
Sany Jad
J.P. Gray
Turkey
Temtinnte
United States
The
University
Mrs McKinley Funeral Arrangements Detailed
The Canton Ohio funeral for Mrs McKinley will be held Sunday afternoon with arrangements by Secretary Cortelyou and others. President and Mrs Fairbanks will be informed. the public services are to be modest and the details emphasize respect for the late Mrs McKinley.
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Canton
Ohio
MuKinles
Williats
Neishbor
McKinley
Cortelyeut
McG. Barker
Mars
MebKinhey
Fairbanks
Delmas in Another Case at San Francisco Trial
Delmas facing bribery charges with Moma San Francisco case details blurred. Mayer Selumil Whisaneruine and Phe elyghteet appear to be misread names. defendants granted bail after arraignment. Landis, PT V. Halsey, and US Telephone officials tied to bribery allegations, first formal appearance noted.
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Moma San Francisco
Mayer Selumil Whisaneruine
Delphin Mo Ueltais
Landis Fihass
PT V. Halsey
Paitie Serpy Rede
Summer Hotel Burned in Colorado Springs Fire
A summer hotel in Colorado Springs was destroyed by fire. The Tate, a single story structure, burned to the ground and was not in operation. All guests escaped unharmed with no injuries reported.
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Colorado Springs
Tate
Maniteu
Wages Going Up in New England Cotton Mills
A May 27 report notes Rhode Island Massachusetts and other New England mills owe wage hikes. About eighty five thousand operatives read that wages will rise about one percent amid steady production and market conditions.
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Ward
Social and Personal items from a church and community
Tuesday evening the Chancellor's reception to the Seniors will be at Snow hall. Mr and Mrs P H Pierce and Mr and Mrs August Weber visited Richland and the Van Niew and Tharber families. The Woman's Auxiliary of the Baptist church plans a farewell reception at Prof Olin's home on Wednesday afternoon with a musical program by Mrs Simons Hamman Sisson Miss Bessie Raymond Gertrude Copley Miss Carpenter and a talk by Miss Horton on Porto Rico. Judge Means married Roy Wier to Miss Lucy Lane last Saturday afternoon.
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P. H. Pierce
August Weber
Richland
van Niew
Tharber
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Baptist Church
Olin
Simons
Parker Makes Good Clothes in Town Ad Copy
An old advertisement touts Parker as a maker of good clothes and notes offerings by Wiedemann's peach ice cream from the fruit, Baby Ribbon Cigars at 5c, and a lunch at The Peerless Cafe 1021 Mass street. It promotes hot meat meals with potatoes bread and coffee for 15s.
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Peerless
Mass
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