Dr von Eeden Arrives to Direct First Hebsarsals
Dr von Eeden arrives in Lawrence to personally supervise the first rehearsals of his play Yebrand. He will stay about four days and meets cast for individual readings and instruction. The noted playwright aims to ensure a correct beginning before the production starts, a rare chance for Kangas University students to meet a great man.
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Dr. von Beden
Yebrand
Lawrence
von Eeden
Holland
Dr. von Eeden
Kangas University
Jin
Western Kansas Hit by Snow and Telegraph Wreckage
Snow and sleet swept western Kansas causing heavy damage to railroad and telegraph lines. About fifty-five miles of Santa Fe telegraph wire were wrecked near Kinsley, with most poles down between Kinsley and Doge City and Kinsley and Belpre. Texas and Oklahoma lines suffered outages, while central Texas and Oklahoma largely remained operational.
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Westerna
Flopeka
Kansas
Kinsley
Kan
Santa Fe
Kingley
Doge City
Belpre
Hutchinson
Texas
Texas Panhandle
Oklahoma
Galveston
Rock Island
Liberal
Dalhart
German immigrant becomes Dodge section foreman at Santa Fe
John Merk arrived from Germany twenty years ago and learned English while washing dishes at a Front street restaurant. He rose through the ranks to become section foreman of the Howell gang, bought farmland near Howell and Gray county, built a modern home, and continues working rather than retiring, remaining a fixture on the Santa Fe line.
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John Merk
Dodge
Faderland
Howell
John
Alsc
Gray County
Santa Fe
City Journal
Bands Use Brass at Polls to Drown Out Women in Birmingham
A four band protection around Birmingham voting places aimed to drown out prayers and singing of women and children seeking to influence votes on a prohibition constitutional amendment. Deputies and extra police assisted as crowds gathered early, and bands reportedly caused disruption as the morning proceeded.
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Birmingham
Ala
Birmingsham
Polar claim row pits Cook against Wellman in dispute
Washington and New York report heated exchanges after Waller Wellman denounces Dr. Frederick A. Cook as an impostor amid Arctic exploration controversy. Wellman’s long statement contrasts Cook’s tale with Peary’s precise narrative, questioning data, equipment and motives.
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Washington
Waller Wellman
North Pole
Frederick A. Cook
R. E. Peary
Peary
Dr. Cook
Cook
Pole
Wellman
Patrick argues death already served in solitary confinement
Albert T. Patrick, once sentenced to death for the Rice murder, sought release before Brooklyn’s appellate division arguing his prior solitary confinement equaled death under law. He contends the later electric chair order violated his constitutional rights by duplicating punishment and that the warden’s failure to execute violated legal orders.
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New York
Albert T. Patrick
William Marsh Rice
Sing Sing
Appellate Division
Supreme Court
Brooklyn
Patrick
United States ‘Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Ecourt
Argurs Patrick
Dillisk the seaweed a rare coast delicacy from Ireland
In Kansas City a Scottish Irish crowd gathers at a market stall where an elderly vendor weighs and samples dillisk or dulse seaweed. Irish and Scottish customers savor the salty weed, feeling it as medicine and recalling coastal Ireland. A homeopathic hospital story follows about Lottie Sheldon born blind who regains sight after treatment. A separate dispatch notes Australians defeating Americans in a tennis doubles match.
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Kansas City
Ireland
Nova Scotia
Scotland
Lottie Sheldon
Mount’ Pleasant
Mich
Homeopathic
Amy Arbor
Nw York Herald
Fire Damages Kitchen at 1413 Mass Street
Firefighters responded to a blaze in the kitchen of 1413 Mass street this morning. Damage estimated at 200 dollars. Also in court William Williams faces a horse beating complaint by H J Beal. trial postponed awaiting Judge Menger. A second case involved two craps players who pleaded not guilty and will be tried later. Pyrography outfits and wood and leather to burn at Mrs Shearer Ladies’ Torery.
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Hopee
Mans, Street
Mass. Street
William” Williams
H. J. Beal
Clyde Allphin
Leblon
Kansas
Lydia Au- In
Wilma Curry
Mount Sterling
Ill
Frank Hersman
Central College
Lex‘mington
Mfo
B. S. Barnes
K. E. Barnes
Louisiana Street
Farmer City
Ilinois
Citg
Schans
Horse
George Davis
Kansas City
Rudolph
Schaob
Banquet Honoring Haskell Football Team Planned
A notable Thursday evening banquet will honor Haskell football players for their good work. About 100 guests from Haskell are expected at the event, with plans announced for the tribute and recognition of the team.
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Haskell
Consistory Installations Draw Masons From Lawrence and Beyond
Lawrence Masons celebrated a major milestone as the Lawrence Consistory No 11 was installed by the Sovereign Grand Inspector General for Kansas. About twenty five prominent Masons from Topeka attended, led by T W Harrison. Twenty one candidates were to receive the degree by six o clock with a banquet by Eastern Star and further conferral of the 82nd degree. The event marks a peak in Lawrence Masonry with strong support and a noted candidate becoming the state’s youngest 2nd degree Mason after tonight. David Passon, deputy superintendent, played a key role in securing the consistory.
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Lawrence
Kansas
Topeka
T. W. Harrison
State of
Eastern Star
Saapretor
Mr. Passon
Wedding of Beatrice Newlin and Walter Branson in Rhode Island
A small home wedding at the Newlin residence on Rhode Island Street joined Miss Beatrice Newlin and Mr. Walter Branson of Indianapolis Indiana. Rev C W Sweet conducted the six o clock ceremony. Rose and fern decor, Lohengrin march, a simple reception followed by a Fre hearts school recital announced for Friday afternoon.
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Newlin
Rhurle Island Street
Beatrice Newlin
John M. Newlin
Walter E. Branson
Thitianapolis
Indiana
Pont
Bertha Kilworth
C. W. Sweet
Friends’ Church
Georgia Nicholson
Bran
Taft pushes overhaul of Interstate Commerce Act
Washington news reports Taft aims to strengthen the Interstate Commerce Act with a White House conference including Attorney General Wickersham and Senators Cummins and Elk in. He plans to influence Congress while not hindering its work, seeking broader regulation of shipping and subsidies, with labor leaders urging reforms and injunctions in labor disputes.
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Washington
Taft
White House
Wickersham
Cummins
Tawa
Elkins
Senate c Committee
Congress
Elkina
United States
Samuel Compers
American Federation of Labor
New Generator Installed Halting Car Service Yesterday
Power outage yesterday halted all cars as the old generator burned out. A large new generator arrived Saturday night and was installed, restoring service today. The railroad plans to push remaining closed cars and other shipments, with four more cars en route. Lansdon will visit Chicago University to discuss football scheduling with Kansas and Chicago. District Court docket includes Martha Palmer v E Carrell and Light Heat and Power Co. versus Kansas Natural Gas Co. Regents to meet and address railway ties and university plans.
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Wlcetrie
Martha Palmer
Hal E. Carrell
Lantesse
Ap Tie
Thy
Light. Heat and Power Co
The
Kansas Natural Gas Co
Fireman Killed In Train Collision Near Parsons Kansas
Parsons Kansas Nov 29 A fireman was killed and several passengers injured in a collision near Olive between Missouri Kansas Texas No 82 passenger train and a flag engine. Wayman the fireman died and Engineer maybe fatally hurt. Contractor John Haley was badly hurt. The flag engine crew escaped with jump injuries.
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Katy
Parsono
Parsons
Kans
Olive
Wayman
Ahan
John Haley
Parpene
Une
Aneman
Personal notes fill city with visitors and homecomings
PURELY PERSONAL items show many Kansan and nearby residents visiting Topeka, Kansas City, Olathe, and other towns. Names like Bates Williamstown Waring Alma Carroll Emily Lena Tripp Shaleriefe Kreisinger Emporiasis Belt Pawhuska Everett Everett Lane Doane Haskell teachers and university figures appear amid returns from trips to Topeka Odessa Portland and Burlington.
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Aldl Bates
Willianstown
Dick Waring
Topeka
C. E. Carroll
Alma
Lena Tripp
Olathe
Millard
Shaleriefe
New Mexico
WS. Kreisinger
Emporiasis
George Belt
Kanesas City
Abe Levy
Bertha Anderson
Rosedale
Beth Kanaga
Kansas City
Jay Bond
Mrr
John F. Roberts
Odessa
Leta Flory
Bob Everett
Pawhuska
Okla
W. S. Everett
Revenge assault theory explodes in Bork murder case
The Nov 29 report from Fontenac Kansas notes that officials now doubt Mrs Bork was assaulted and two men were seen near the murder site. Physicians confirmed no rape, shifting belief to revenge as the motive. Investigators continue to press for identification of the suspects.
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Fontenac
Kans
Bork
Bad Situation President Zelaya May Run
Washington reports say United States consul in Managua faced threats from President Zelaya and may need to occupy the legation for safety. Rumors persist that Trias could succeed Zelaya as Nicaragua’s leader amid possible upheaval. Reports also note executions and revolutionary placards as tensions mount. Local items include house dining news and a horse bite injury with medical care noted.
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Washington
United States
Managua
Zelaya
Legation
Pacific
Trias
Ze 1 Jayn
Nicaragua
State Department
Leroy Cannon
Leonard Grace
Department of the
Red Cross Society
Castillo
Cannon
Grace
San Juan
Zelsys
Prohibition Law Enforced Stringently in Kansas Says Travellers
Travellers report the prohibition law in Kansas is enforced more strictly than ever, with widespread crackdown across the state. They note Wichita shows the sharpest restrictions and call the Central branch under Governor Stubbs notable. Several observers say hotel porters once monetized tips now avoid involvement.
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Kansas
Wichita
Stubbs
Wanted help and general labor ad notices
Classified notices solicit work and help from local residents. Entries request a gentle family dog buyer and home for job seekers, including a three year old for base work, a student seeking Saturday work, and experienced sewing girls. Names and addresses appear in Indiana Street Connecticut Street Mass Street and Wilson locations with Bell phone numbers.
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Bell Phone
R. A
Indiana St
Western Kansas Rail Service Delayed by Storm
A Kansas storm left 1000 to 1500 telegraph poles and miles of wire down on western Rock Island and Santa Fe divisions. Rain sleet and snow fell with the snow confined to the west. rain was general across the state. All trains from the west are delayed due to downed lines and storm conditions.
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Topeka
Kansa iNov
Kansas
Rock Island and
Santa Fe
Grain and Livestock Market Report Summary
Markets by wire show grain prices for No 2 bard and white oats with May and July contracts, Timothy hay bids, and butter and egg pricing. Livestock receipts include cattle, cows, stockers, feedlots, bulls, calves with price ranges, hogs with heavy and light quotes, plus Chicago futures for Wheat Corn Oats Pork and live stock.
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Kansas City
Nox
Dee
Hay—Choice
Choice Prairie
Chicago
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Sugat and Refining Company
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Edward A. Boyle
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N.Y
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Eerwin Suattinger
Flot Billings
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Tracker Broa
M. T. Sadler
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T. Grimes
Mary Parker
Burlington
Maggie Belle Long
William Taury
Mary Anderson
Roy Cox
Zula
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Charles Doane
Fort Riley
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Pawhaska
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Esaton
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Coffeyville
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B. B. Power
Lydia Sutherland
Sheridan
Frontenac
President Zelaya May
Red Grass Society
Mathe
N. G. Wincbell
Lawrence House
F. Schaub
Ploer
Agios
Montgoma
Indiana Street
M. Brocketsky Wilson
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