Gas Shortage Hits Lawrence As Cold Warms
Gas pressure in Lawrence fell to five pounds at main stations as a cold snap grips the area. Officials warn relief may come with December pipeline work to southern fields and a return to wood or coal if shortages persist. Coal dealers report brisk business while wood remains scarce. A mass meeting at the Y M C A will feature J C Beltet speaking on men among men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inea
Lawrence
Wis
Tre Gas
Kansas Natural Gas Company
Kansas
Missouri
Topeka
Kansas City
St. Due
Atchison J
Leavenworth
Ottawa
Preseril
Somelief
The
Kansas Natural
Asad
J. C. Beltet
Brown
Funeral of Vice President Sherman Shocks Utica and Washington
Utica mourners prepare for Vice President Sherman with state rites at the county court house from 3 to 1. The body rests in a mahogany casket en route to the family residence. Uniformed guards attend the ceremony as black drapes mark the courthouse. The funeral procession plans shift as Washington officials adjust travel, with the president and congress members likely to ride together to Utica on Saturday afternoon. Postmaster General Hitchcock orders post offices nationwide closed tomorrow in deference to Sherman’s funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utica
Uhspa
Sherman
Boise
Louie
National Guards
Ofelock
Washington
Nev
Congressional Committee
Henry W. Taft
New York
Hitchcock
Shennan
WIFE SAYS HUSBAND COMMITTED MURDER IN CHICAGO
In Chicago the couple Char les Conway and his wife were brought to answer charges in the murder of Miss Sophia Singer. The wife reportedly confessed that Conway killed the Baltimore heiress using a knotted cord and a handkerchief. Conway, handcuffed, was separated from his wife to avoid communication. Worthen, Singer’s fiancé, confronted the pair as they were later presented at the police station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Charles Conway
Singer
Vhciet
Conway
Conways
Worthen
Miss Singer
Miss Sophias
Actress Mabel Barrison Dies in Toronto
Mrs Mabel Barrison wife of Joe Howard died in Toronto after a period of critical illness. A telegram from Joe Howard informed Will Monk of the death. Barrison’s passing was not wholly unexpected due to prior illness. Clyde Hughes is to be arraigned on an assault with intent charge. his bail was set at 1000 and he was committed to the County Jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Howard
Toronto
Will Monk
Ity
Joe Howard Yester
Barrison
Clyde Hughes
Suffrage Meeting Planned in North Lawrence
A suffrage meeting is set for 3 o'clock this afternoon in North Lawrence. O C Brown and Mrs. Griffin are scheduled speakers with special musical numbers announced for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Lawrence
O. C. Brown
Mrs. Griffin
Turkey Fights Back as Allies Plot to Intervene
Turkeys army makes a last stand near Constantinople as European powers maneuver to act. Foreign Christians fear for lives in Turkish towns and ports as Bulgaria and others prepare to press demands and intervene if Turkey refuses to negotiate with Balkan allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jrondon
Bulys
Constantinople
Consatin
Salonika
Consatinople
Hit
Bulgaria
Turkey
Balkan
Penny Postage Abuses Spark Political Reform Demands
A writer condemns congressional graft and the misuse of government franks in campaign distribution. The piece argues public outrage over Taft era misuses and calls for investigation into postal privilege and government mailings to influence elections. It asks why reform is not pursued amid broad demand for cleaner governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Adye
Ahisepilt
Tasgart
Tax Paying Begins for Douglas County Tax List
The Douglas County tax list opens with crowds at the treasurer’s office as residents rush to pay. First to pay are Harry Miller for city taxes and Bo Wikitamyn for county taxes. County valuation rose by about 11.172 million, boosting total county and city taxes, with rate changes: county 70 cents, city 10 cents, and library fund down 12 mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Comins Vete
Canty
Pearcy
County 7Erk Green
Harry Miller
Bo. Wikitamyn
Uon
Lawrence
Tihrarfund
Evangelist J C Beitel to Lead Presbyterian Meeting
Evangelist J C Beitel returns to the United Presbyterian Church for special meetings to continue throughout next week. Beitel has conducted successful meetings in Harris and will address services at the church on Sunday at the City YMCA. A music presenter accompanied by Dean Skitter performed on the pipe organ, as other plans for speakers and events were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Church
Beitel
Hlias
Yited Presbyterian
Saul
Gaston
Wits Wiven Chanreilait
Dean Skitter
Xeons
State Restes Its Case At Giovannitti Caruso Trial
The defense rests as witnesses conclude the Giovannitti and Caruso trial phase. Prosecutors claim accountability for the Anna Lapizo case tied to the Lawrence textile strike, presenting numerous testimonies. A key witness, Celestive Lacourt, testified yesterday about a command to identify spectators who hissed him after his testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giovannitti
Caruso
Theomeiirer
Anna Lapizo
Lawretce
Pav
Monwealtl
Vespers Begin Sunday at Fraser Hall Chapel
The first of a series of vesper services will be held Sunday afternoon in the chapel at Fraser Hall. The service will be music only with no speaker. Professor C B Ilahach will conduct the music and lead the chapel choir for this year. Term of Court Opens Monday Judge Smart to open the November term at the District Court but will adjourn it if the weather remains adverse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraser Hallay
Tor
C. BL. Ilahach
Plot Against Whitman Fails To Halt District Attorney
A plot to assassinate District Attorney Whitman was uncovered, and officials reported Whitman had received threats and a hat with a note. Investigators connected the case to a suspect linked to the New York area. Authorities urged caution as the investigation continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitman
Hasis
Herime
Whitin
Frat Quizzing Taints High School Events
Frats questioned this morning as school officials refuse to discuss the matter. About a dozen boys said to be members of Lelia Sigma were summoned to appear before the superintendent and Prof Olney to explain alleged fraternities actions. The board is likely to act based on the evidence, with prior statements from entering students noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pydatiés
Lelia Sigma
Sap South
Olney
Betne Watherdt Pieether
Rot
Smith
Prat
Iit
Board of Education
Momlay jHigat
Thitridge
Mina
Lawrence rally speaker announced by Republican committee
Thomas Harkes of Bawrenee is named as the speaker for a Lawrence gathering. The meeting will address petition issues and preaput chipatea. Jerry Ty is listed as a speaker of the cevedine. Local attendees are invited to participate in the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howerserd
Legsite
Thomas Harkes
Bawrenee
Spesker
Manantes
Jarey Ty
October An Average Month in Wap County Weather
An OCR readable summary notes that October was an average month in Wap County with no broken records and temperatures near the long term average. It mentions two days with light snow and disruptions from a heavy snowfall in December affecting Western trains and rail services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western
Balls
Coion Davithr
Santa Fe
Ciltembe
Wester Kanesus
Kansas State College Professor Bailey Featured in Topeka Society Meeting
An article outlines Prof Bailey as author of a piece in the current weekly volume. It notes Bailey attended the annual meeting of a Topeka based society and mentions the meeting’s proceedings and inclusions in the volume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof
Bailey
di Koess Bailey
Welyne
Nani
Kansas State Hopeblerat Neeies
Bailey Ke
Kansas Weather Report Forecast
Kansas weather outlook shows fair and cool night with rising temperatures Saturday Bright conditions expected as daytime highs improve and a gentle breeze persists from the southwest across the state without significant precipitation mentioned in the brief report.
Dusseldorf Balloon Mystery Shrugs Off Noon Report
Nov 1 reports the balloon Dusseldorf with pilot John Watts Heictin failed to report by noon fueling fears it may have landed off Russia Yard or crossed the Baltic amid telegraphed inquiries. A late line said the craft might have escaped the Baltic gale, risking a crossing, while another dispatch noted a hurricane wiping out Juan del Sur in Nicaragua with many injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulloen
Duesseldorf
John Watts
Sanday
Russia
Yar
Freiégraph
Dusseldorf
Battic
Capper Brady Speak Monday in Lawrence Campaign Tour
Arthur Capper Republican governor candidate and U L Brady congressional candidate plan events in Lawrence. Capper will speak Monday evening at the Rowersaci theater on the closing rally of the campaign. Brady will follow with his only speech of the campaign in Lawrence. Local audience expected to fill the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brady
Lawrence
Arthur Capper
Eovernor
Rowersaci
LL. Brady
Conaress
Peter
T Crane
Capper
Kansas
Patou
Mr. Guyer
Ithiy Ramraizn
A Quiet Hallowe en Quietest Night Reported
Police report a quiet Hallowe en night with minimal disturbances and a few sidewalk pieces moved near the fire protection area. In Columbus a bank robbery case tied to twenty million dollars in Westminster Canada leads to arrests of F E Campbell and Joe V Gavin, linked to the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Obie
F E. Campbell
Joe V. Gavin
New Westminster
Canada
Artecter Tie Ala
Fire damages jack o lantern on Fah-Rhadde Island street
A night fire damaged a jack o lantern set in a window on Fah-Rhadde Island street. The blaze was contained to the lantern with only minor smoke and heat damage reported. A city fire department was alerted and responded promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fah -Rhadde Island
Kinterm
Trickett Urges Progressive Ticket in Lawrence Speech
C. W. Trickett of Kansas City Kansas told Roosevelt club members last night of a strong Progressive platform for Brady in Wyandotte County and the Second District. He urged for president electors, for governor Capper, for attorney general, and for Brady in Congress, praising Roosevelt and urging Kansans to vote for measures aiding the people. A large crowd attended despite bad weather, and Trickett defended Progressive aims while praising State leaders and criticizing opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trickett
Regeevelp
Supreme Court
Johnson and Weaa
Pireh
Meriisk
Capper
Aecause
Stom
Hapgsi
Attra EY
John J
Kansas
Washington
Congress
Brady
C. W. Triekelt
City
Lawrence
Wanens
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Pia
Stubbs
Ival i Stubbs
Ikansas
Far Brady
Wyandotte
Wyandotts County
Wyandotte County
Donelas Couniv
Fle
Vate
Bray
Wydndotte County
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chicago
Mabel Barrison
Sofia
Nov
Aivk
Heriton
Mussulman Periests
Constantinopte
Vienna
New Re
Bulearia
Stevia
Montenegro
Cireter
Nene Mrole
Saloniki
Wilson
SSRN
Evangelist
J. G. Beitel
J.C. Tiedtel
Evangelise
Ie United Prebbyterian Church
REV Beitel
Tom Harley
Bowersock
Kansas Weather Report
Baltic
Juan del Sur
Nicarague
Nuv
Lawwrence
Ian Manday
Newt Tim
Hallowe
Douglas -Camnts
Selshert
Progressive Club
Aecall
Judiciary
Federal Judiciary
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!