River Up Sudden Rise After Heavy West Rain
Sudden eight foot jump in the Kaw sent alarms through Manhattan as waters spread. dikes held, steam power delayed, and a few train disruptions occurred while West rains fed the flood. The Blue and Kaw rivers rose, with Car tracks and streetlights affected and Lake View farms spread with water.
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Kaw
Placer
Grant Township
Bowersock Enterprises
Lake View
Gus Brune
Jack Parnell
Union Pacific
wTide West
Yost Ready to Quit After Michigan Season
Ann Arbor reports coach fielding questions about his future at Michigan. With wins over Minnesota and Pennsylvania possible, Yost contemplates retirement after a long tenure and hints he may pass the reins if the Wolverines cap the year with strong showings against top rivals.
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Michigan
Ann Arbor
Mich
Chineh Yost
University of Michigan
Wolverines
Minnesota
Pennsylvania
Cael
Yost
Busines
Gophers
Work Room opening and charity clothing drive announced
The Work Room of the Associated Charities will open Wednesday this week from 10 to 3. Clothing and other work materials are needed. Those unable to deliver should notify Mrs. F. L. Johnson at 1316 Kentucky Street. Bell phone 1131. A Humane Society meeting is set for Tuesday at the Fraternal Aid Building Room 38.
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Associated Charities
F. L. Johnson
Kentucky Street
Bell
Humane Society
Mest
The
Fraternal Aid
Mine Explosion Traps Hundreds in Cherry Illinois Mine
Nearly 400 workers remain entombed or dead after a November explosion at the St. Paul mine in Cherry Illinois. Officials believe the fire is out but say air is scarce and hope remains that some may survive in secluded sections. A list of 385 missing includes many Americans connected to the mining region as officials, miners, and rescue teams press to regain access.
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St. Paul
Deneen
J. Earling
Chicawa, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad Company
John Reid
Cherry Fast
Wight
Rep. Williams
Urbana
Ill
United States Geological Survey
Fven
Tlineis
Kansas River Flood Damages Across Topeka Region
The Kansas river fell to 20.9 feet with little Topeka damage due to dikes, while west of the city wheat and corn fields suffered. Vermillion creek flooded Belvue and driven residents to higher ground as river levels receded. Rail service between Manhattan and Topeka paused as water covered tracks near Wamego, with Union Pacific hoping to resume before night. Heavy rains between Flingham and Blue Rapids disrupted Central Missouri Pacific service, washing out tracks near Venplion creek and flooding depots at Frankfort Viiets Vermillion.
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Manhattan
Kaw
City Light
Stockdale
Blue Valley
UL. P
Topeka
Kans
Kansas River
Belvue
Union Pacific
Rock Island
Wamego
Atchison, Vns
Flingham
Blue Rapids
Missouri Pacific
Venplion Creek
Vitets
Frankfort
Kansas
Vermillion
Consistory Granted to Scottish Rite Masons in City
A local Consistory has been granted to the Scottish Rite Masons in This City, marking a notable expansion of the fraternal organization within the area. Details on date and officials involved were reported.
Lawrence Plans First Scottish Rite Consistory Class
Eighteen charter members petitioned for a Lawrence Scottish Rite Consistory class as the city pushes to host higher degrees. The group includes university students from Acacia and several Blue Lodge Masons, urging wider Kansas support and regional cohesion.
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W. E.armum
Knights Kadosh
Topeka
Kansas City
Kans
Lawrence
Kansas
Supreme Council
Acacia Fraternity
Kansas State University
Leval
Kan- Shs
Shawnee
Saline
Sedgewick
Bourbon
Wich
Salina
Wichita
Fort Scott
Masoner
Poles Not Fixed Point Says French Scientist
Lawrence Chronicle reports French scientist M Flamarion claims earth poles and latitudes are in constant motion, with a diagram suggesting perpetual shifting. The piece weaves in social notes about engagements and campus events, including Miss Lizzie Miller and J B Watkins wedding plans and university gatherings, reflecting local life amid scientific claim.
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M. Flamarion
McKay and Bullock Funeral Stirs Elmwood Cemetery
A sensational interview quotes William McKay denying guilt while describing his remorse after a murder victim’s funeral. The piece notes Earl Bullock’s burial in Elmwood Cemetery Kansas City with secrecy, mourners, and a crowd scene as officials weigh punishment amid public sentiment.
A Moral Checklist for Youth Judgment and Experience
The passage urges youth to seek judgment and experience, mold suspicions, avoid trivial yields, pursue perfection in actions, refrain from unfixable worries, and alleviate what can be helped. It warns against undue allowances for others’ weaknesses and against impossibility beyond personal ability.
Personal notes on travel and visits from Taft residents
Purely personal items list residents and friends traveling to Kansas City Oklahoma Illinois Ohio and Arizona. Names include Ben Williams John Rebinsus W W Burnett Mildred Otis Mrs S A Addis Mrs A E Kilworth George Shaw J Banks C H Hoyt Quivera Place Eve Bullerer Miss Lena Glenn and others visiting relatives in Topeka Olathe Lawrence and Washington D C with references to health and extended visits.
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Ben Williams Taft
Chicago
John Rebinsus
Kansas City
W. W. Burnett
Leech
Her Springs
Arkansas
WC. Lansdon
Kansas
Mildred Otis
Kosas City
Topeka
Maran Mes
Larry Wilson
Joe Connell
Paul Heinz
Aml
William Wellhouse
Glen Pirker
Phi Psi House
Washington, D. C
Sure Vey
Lee Crittenton
Jack Gunderson
Ting
Don Squires
Rene Boissert
Denver Ge Jon Company
Traskell
S. B. Lanwrence
John Viets
Inez
Eric
JP Hassell
Kataisite
Timer Her
Alvnghter
Vis
Turbine Arrival Signals Power Plant Upgrade
Big water wheel and turbine arrive for Lawrence street railway project. W Sullivan of the Lawrence Street Railway and Light Company visits the city for business. The new generator shipped to Lawrence. Refused cars for the project painted in St Louis shops and ready to depart. Mbert Emanuel, company president, to arrive Wednesday.
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W. Sullivan
Lawrence Street Railway and Light Company
Lawrence
Lawreniee
St Louis
Mt Arginst
Mbert Emanuel
Coreless and Seedless Apples From Spokane Tree
In Spokane Washington B K Short rancher grows a single tree of an unknown variety at Morgan Prairie producing coreless and seedless apples. The fruit is up to three inches wide with pink cheeks and firm flavor. Nine apples were examined at the National Apple Show in Spokane by experts including Ren H Rice and Professor W Thornber. Short guards the tree with watchmen and plans to propagate the strange fruit on other trees.
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Spokane, Wash. Ness
Jess
Morgan Prairie
B. K. Short
Short
National Apple Show, Inc
Spokane
Ren. H. Rice
August van Holderbeke
Azure
Northwest
Imst
Thornber
State Col M
Washington
D. J. Browne
Haskell Foosball Team Defeats Denver 8 to 0
The Haskell foosball team defeated Denver University by eight goals to none. The win marks a decisive performance as Denver had been undefeated in previous matches.
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Haskell Foosball
Denver University
Missouri Triumph Upends Dope In Thanksgiving Clash
The Kansas Missouri football result reshapes early season predictions as Missouri defeats Kansas 34 to 22, lifting Missouri to the top of the Missouri Valley standings while doubts rise about Kansas. Crowell joins the Kansas squad to aid the coaches before Thanksgiving.
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Missouri
Kennedy
Courh
Lowa
Ames
Missouri University
Mitsonei Valles
Los Kansas
Kansas
Nebraska
Tincoln
Tommy Johnson
Cormhuskers
Timesmd Ag
Phusher
Payimne
Lincoln
Tigers
Capt
Pleasant
Carton
K. U
Tiger Vamp
Lnek
Columbia
Missouri Valley
Crowell
Pat
Kansans
Lawrence High School claims Stave championship despite upset
Lawrence High School supporters argue Eureka cheated with ineligible players and biased officiating in a Friday game at Bucenr. An impartial observer told the Journal that Eureka used three non enrolled players including Dillon and that a U E umpired, unnerving Lawrence. The loss does not alter Lawrence’s view of their Stave title claim.
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Lawrence High School
Eureka
Kaweenee Tech Achool
Bucenr
Lawrence
Dillon
KL Us
Eureka Ease
For sale and legal contempt case mix in one notice
Indications for sale include a six room modern home on Alabama Street with cellar cement, gas and city water, cash and balance terms. Also offered for sale a roll top desk and revolving chair. In Washington, a contempt case results in 90 days imprisonment for former Sheriff Joseph F. Shipp of Chattanooga for contempt of court in failing to prevent a lynching. execution stayed.
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Alabama St
Balfaite Tearebures
Martin Investen? Co
Mass
Washington
Rhode Island
Joseph F. Shipp
Chattanooga
Tenn
Supreme Court of the United States
Enurt
John
Tonvietely
Ennct
Roy Roberts to Leave for Kansas City Star
Lawrence newspaper man Roy Roberts plans to leave Saturday to join the Kansas City Star as general agent, replacing his long reliable city editorship. Roberts, reared in Lawrence and a University of Kansas graduate, has earned recognition as a keen news-gatherer and respected editor before his move to a substantial salary position.
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Lawrence
Kansas City Star
Roy Roberts
Kansas
Sat
Roberts
Tay Roberts
No Hope Now Amid Illinois Mine Disaster Rescue Fails
Relatives of 300 miners trapped in the St Paul company mine near Cherry Illinois face despair as rescuers report the chamber filled with smoke and fire. Despite multiple descents no life signs are found and air supply is exhausted. Officials claim escape is impossible while frantic crowds and protests grow over sealing the entrance.
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Cherry
Illinois
St. Paul
Tnday
State Commission
Streichiers
Wanted and Lost Notices at Union Pacific Yards
WANTED at the Union Pacific stock yards hogs cattle horses and mules for stock. Contact K. T. Gallagher by Bell phone 912. LOST a linen lap robe between North and South Lawrence, Beall 1 phone 965.
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Union Pacific
K. T. Gallagher
Bell
North
South Lawrence
Beall
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