Journal-World rushes game news to crowd at office
Report describes Kansas-Nebraska game news flowing by telephone to the Journal-World office nine minutes after the final whistle. crowds, mostly farmers, gather to hear play by play and the paper posts results on a bulletin board for locals and travelers returning from town. The plan is to relay updates live next Saturday with the field news sent directly to the office for indoor reading in bad weather.
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Journal-World
Kansas-Nebraska
Journal- World
Dawn
McCook
Owly
Colombia
Kansas City
Cola
A. Teteeran’ Jre
The
Associated Press
Eivine Enerjal
Fiat
Nebraska
Miehizan
Fire damages store on BIS New York street this morning
A blaze occurred about 3 o'clock in the back of a store on BIS New York street, damaging stock and the building. Estimated losses are 3100 in stock and 400 in building. The fire, possibly arson, occurred while the premises were unoccupied since the previous evening, with no suspects yet identified. The adjacent two families living above the store also affected. the building is owned by Mrs. S. O. Alford.
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New York Street
Alford
Tommy Roots For Team Before Nebraska Game
Tommy Johnson letter from Kansas City hospital sent to Coach Sherwin before the Nebraska game urges the team to play hard and fight all the time. The note is a touching gesture from a former Nebraska foe who defeated the Cornhuskers in 1904 and struggled with injuries.
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Sherwin
Nebraska
Tommy Johnson
Kansas City
Reid
Tommy
Terim
Fieht
Cageh
Tay Bond
Were They Stray Bullets On Saturday Morning
A man on Mississippi Street was shot in the leg while a girl on the corner of Massachusetts and Winthrop Street reported a similar wound. Both victims insist a bullet caused the injuries though no assailant was seen.
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Mississippi_street
Massachusetts
Winthrop Street
Stockwell Elected Secretary of Unity UMC in Lawrence
Roy E. Stockwell, class of 1911, elected to succeed Garry Herman as secretary of the Unity UMC. He is finishing law studies at Harvard and will arrive in Lawrence Monday. Stockwell has past road office work, Anti-Phthisis League in Baltimore, social service in New York, and university YMCA cabinet activity. He will be stationed at Hazelton 12800 Tennessee Street and sails from New York for Tintin January 9, 1912.
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Roy E. Stockwell
Garry Herman
Unity U. Mlc. A
Stockwell
Harvard School of Law
Lawrence
Baltimore
Mad
New York City
Herman
Ma Stockwell
Tennessee
My. Verma
Hiawatha
New York
Lawrence Bev
Wien
Theo
Stree
Eether
Ning
Por Seners
Jerssian
Weil Steets
Nota Dank
Hyde Must Face Accusers Alone in Murder Trial
The trial of Dr Hyde for murder opens with Hyde and his wife as the sole defense witnesses. State witnesses include Mrs Jean Swope and several Swope family members. Prosecutors deny introducing testimony on alleged poisoning and focus on cyanide purchase and a capsule used prior to Colonel Swope’s death.
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Alalsans City
Bo Clarke
Pike Court Youn
Jpr
Triad
Isers
Swope
Jesan O. Swope
Thomas H. Swope
Aly
Daves Lee Bryne
Margaret Swope
Hyde
Fiyde
Ale
Sension Reed
Aattorneys
Renatee Reed
Seth
Moss Tlunton
Mel Swope
Tix
Con
Hunton
Cal
Johnson for LaFollette Statement Issued in California
Gav Troy Johns announced support for LeVollette for President in a formal statement from Incremenia California dated November 20. A Savannah race near the grand prize course left one auto driver dead and another seriously hurt. Joe Dawson and Pilot McNamay were involved.
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Savannah
Joe Dawson
McNamay
Rumor of Tommy Johnson's Death Circulates
A persistent rumor spread Saturday and yesterday that Tommy Johnson had died, but authorities say this cannot be true. Friends in Kansas City reported he was delirious and may pass soon, though no confirmation exists. fans recall his performance after the game and rally around him.
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Tommy Joy
Tommy
Kansas City
Johnsen
Sohn Seon
Taliisen
Shebtive
Dohusan
Fenmy
Tonny Tobnson
Joel
Arrests Politicians Shake Civic Trust in Queen County
A court order from the Queen County judiciary seeks the arrest of a candidate as political tensions rise. The move targets William Weiler in a contested district, following reports of alleged irregularities tied to a Democratic party lead and judicial district actions.
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Doday
William
Weiler
Javre Willett
Celebration misread as revolution in Mexico
Erroneous report from Kington Nevada notes outbreaks described as a celebration marking the Madero revolution's anniversary. The text mixes claims of a first attack on Tate, a disputed seizure of new laws, and alleged Bladeristas activity, with unverified clashes near Tuareg and General Tiges.
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Mexico
Kington
Nev
Wial
Tate
Reyestres
Bladeristas
Tiges
Tuareg
Pickpockets Strike At Football Game
A crowd dense football day led to multiple thefts including a Lawrence man losing a valuable diamond from a tie pin and money plus a watch. Police seek the thief amid the crowds while victims describe missing valuables and cautious hopes of recovery.
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Lawrence
Ani Parry
Parry
Amissin
Carpenter
Federal Entyr
Weblo Peat
Hapners
Nebraskie team shows grit against tough opponent
A battered Nebraskie squad fought hard from start to finish, trading blows with a stronger foe. Despite outclassing pressure, the home team showed resolve as fans cheered and the visitors stood firm, with momentum shifting late in the game.
Taft Message Read In Richmond Amid Congressional Session
Fragmented OCR notes describe President Taft sending a message from Richmond as Congress opened its session. The text records references to the president, a telegraph station, and a secretary attending in a reporting capacity, with unclear surrounding dialogue.
White Way debate in Lawrence aims to improve downtown safety
A local discussion centers on establishing the White Way to improve pedestrian safety and protect patrons and neighbors. Merchants advocate orderly, well lit streets, while critics warn against private control and uneven funding. Mrs. Ehima Funk Visits son Tamae Pe Punk in Kansas City before returning to St Louis.
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Ehima Funk
Tamae Pe Punk
Kansas City
St. Louis
Testimony in Tar Gas Case Crowded Courtroom
Witnesses described the tar plot in detail as the court heard testimony about the Shady Bene affair. Key figures included Lancey Dector Kansas, E G Churk, Miss Mary Chamber, Chester Anders, Clark mill, and others amid a tense public room.
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Kansas
Churk
Sud
Mary Chamber
Lise Angst
Chester Anders
Clark
Miller
A. N. Stamens
Fie Anderson
Miss Gosuerhuin
Gelendanis
Darnigg
Patee
Eis
Ainderson
Indeliapoiger
Poe
Wilmlss
Mtjornes McCantess
Wes
Bell
McContess
Sherill
Seber
Mary
Clark Mill
Nylville Pope Ter Fave Pinte Ihe
Feild
Eee
Evn
Rene Attind
Prolific Yet Confusing: A Glimpse of Daily News Fragments
The fragmentary text hints at a daily paper detailing a system, recipes, and practical guides. It mentions UC and Pinetree Landing with unclear figures, while a cryptic headline points to a broader editorial voice. The readable parts suggest a midwestern newspaper tone with diverse topics.
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Ereasy
Ike
Seattle Faces Major Flood Disruption and Anxiety
Chaos grips Seattle as floods devastate streets and utilities. Waterlogged business districts struggle as pipelines burst and infrastructure fails, leaving residents fearful and awaiting aid. Local officials warn of ongoing danger and extended disruption across the region.
Trial on Wednesday in vague Carpenter case
Fragmented OCR text references a trial scheduled Wednesday involving a defendant named Carpenter and unclear charges. The passage is garbled with stray names, dates, and legal phrases, making precise details and outcomes impossible to confirm.
Teddy's Square Deal in Harvester Company Case
In Nevada Missouri a Harvester Company faces heavy penalties for alleged antitrust actions. Authorities claim the firm used coercive tactics to control farmers and customers, while a court seeks a large fine to deter similar abuses. Mrs Scott Sterling plans to depart tomorrow for Winnerane.
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Aml
Scott Sterling
Winnerane
Nevada
Breach of Premise Tomorrow In Reply to Suit Brought Against Him
The suit centers on a nuptial contract and alleged coercion for a marriage settlement. Mrs Sperry sues for ten thousand dollars claiming wounded feelings and seeks to unwind the agreement amid counterclaims by Maxon and others. The defense argues consent was obtained under false pretenses and that the plaintiff, now widow, previously married and twice remarried, had a life interest in portions of property and a claim to as much as thirty thousand dollars in personal property.
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Sperry
Arains
J. Wink
Maxon
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Jong Hl
Pat Hee
Fasote
Fort Tn Port
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Aowist
Lom
Jabky Vmcparbod
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John
Rome
Rinnars
Remy
Newman
Toeetler
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