Who Will Care for Children in North Lawrence
An item from North Lawrence details the Haskins family, seven or more children under fourteen needing guardianship after the mother’s death. A man allegedly offered a divorce to a woman if she would become housekeeper, prompting police court scrutiny. The piece urges community action to safeguard the children’s future and citizen responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskins - Poms
North Lawrence
Haskins
Enue
Benin
D. Riling
Lawrence
Raise of Unfit Threatens Society in 18th Century Talk
Ottawa Kan November 30 A Kansas university professor urged state charities and correction officials to pass laws to stop breeding of the physically mentally and criminally defective classes. He cited Indiana Connecticut and Oregon as places already enforcing such measures and urged consolidation of remedial agencies to reduce defectives through education and environment. He warned that pauperism crime and insanity are rising faster among the weak than among the strong and called for preventive action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackmar
Ottawa
Kan
F. W. Blackmar
University of Kansas
State Conference of Charities and Correction
Indiana
Connecticut
Oregon
Thanksgiving Observed at Haskell Institute Ceremony
Thanksgiving at Haskell Institute featured an elaborate program in the chapel with Indian girls in traditional attire. The Lark A Brown literary society and Miss Rennick prepared a ceremonial tableau and a noon dinner. A festive spirit was expected throughout the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskell
Lark A
Brown Literary Society
Snowstorm Dazes Town Roads Officials Clear Way
Town faced a severe storm with heavy snowdrifts blocking east and west routes north of town. Rural carriers trudged on foot yesterday as crews of men with spades and shovels cleared the highways.
Powers Should Interfere In Chinese Peace Mediation
In Tokio Nevada on the thirtieth it is believed in influential quarters that the stage is set for powers to mediate the Chinese situation. The belief grows that the republic will take concerted action to restore peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Gheer
Epuyiar
Vessel Lost in Fierce Storm Rears Graveyard of the Lakes
Sault Ste Marie reports another ship missing after a fierce storm Tuesday across Lake Superior. Wreckage near Vermillion Point leads marine men to believe more vessels lie in the Graveyard of the Lakes as Vipen and Mueller arrive with scant details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saulty Ste Marie
Mich
Jethe
Vermwillion Point
Vipen
Mueller
International road race crowns grand prize at Savannah
The third international road race for the Automoble Club of America was run in Savannah on November 3. Open to all makes, the winner captured a 45,008 gold trophy and about 20,000 in prize money. The race covered 1.14 miles circling the course twenty four times, with sixteen cars starting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Amériea
Mars
Amenean
Aeakseign Make
Thanksgiving Not a Legal Holiday Despite Observation
The article explains that Thanksgiving is not a legal holiday in Kansas, though widely observed. It notes that only Columbus Day was legally recognized, and prior laws failed to provide effective operative dates. Memorial Day and other dates later received mention, but the rollout depended on constitutional provisions and legislative timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kangas
United States
Howey
Kansas
Lawrence
Laft
Emilitutioe
Taft's 40 Pound Turkey to Star Thanksgiving Dinner
A 41 pound Rhode Island turkey, milk fed and ready, arrived in Washington and will be served at the White House with President Taft expected to host a dinner featuring the fowl. Attending guests include Roland Mire, Frank Yocum of Reading, Pa., and Miss Blanche Newmark. plans also mention a trip to the canning factory office to contract with growers for the 1912 season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Washington
Rhode Island
Executive Mansion
Taft Thopes
Mroland Mire
Frank Yocum
Reading
Blanche Newmark
Holt
Af. Newmark
Canning
W. LH. Pendleton
Special Booster Train Leaves Lawrence at 7 45
A booster train departs Lawrence tomorrow morning at 7 45 to Osage for the ocean to ocean highway project. Farmers and citizens are urged to ride, sign the paper, and aid the city's effort by joining the turnout at the depot. The message emphasizes participation and support for the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Osage
Ocean
Ocean Highway
Lawerence
Lawrence Boosters Plan All Night Train to Topeka Route
A 7 45 departure carries about 20 Lawrence merchants and the First Residential Jiang from level aboard. The train travels to Topeka with stops along the route and around 1000 boosters expected. By dawn at Sagage the train will be cleaned and a large meeting held to argue for routing through Lawrence rather than a southern path. Lawrence farmers back the plan and many locals will join the event. dozens of names are listed as participants and supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Wessward
Eorgo
Ahurher
Tims
Lawrence Ad
Eudora
Santa Fe
Menis
Lawrence Sind
Iin
Fe Dept
PD. OG. Asher
BM. Parcell
Wt Chambers
Boa. Soxman
I. J. Sikéeney
J. OW. Stubby
Don Carlos
B. Buliene
Wo M. Newmick
Olin Bell
JT Meade
AL Jilentny
Weow
Burnett
Otis Perkins
Frode Crowe
Charles Starkweath
Baciasny IL
Brady
Ald. Weaver
Ofte Mischer
Lewis Tower
J. Mo Newlin
B.S. Peckisim
AR. Ramsey
Conkling UW
Bluie Kings
Clark Bouldin
Fred Clarke
Friend
Lox “Taiwrence
Frank F Banks
Oh Mies
Henley
R. M. Sniffers
Latmshires
AL McNish
Cos. Fine
Con
Dneres
Oc. Mantey
Frank Saner
Fred Williame
C.F. Squires
J. Gordon Cribb
W. i. Spalding
Plank WL. Tutson
Fad
Amerson
Frank Koch
F. F. Arnel
Henry Wingy
A.cifford
Pipinig
Phillips
Maki Ruhori
We. O
Simons
Arles Oo
Brown
J. H. Thankie
Ben“ Naiser
Raymond Host
Phil Winvoner
Chas. C. Herndon
Will’ Dick
Fae Parnell
Frank Crowder
Carl Hick
Dennis Powless
John Houk
T. J. Healey
Akers
Fort Ginakin
Ray Dun’ Akin
Win
V. Holt
B. L. Charlton
I. J. Meat
J.C. Walton
Vic
Thanksgiving memory cards the voyage to freedom
A hazy, fragmentary reminiscence traces Pilgrims who crossed to America seeking freedom from England and hardship. The piece reflects on resilience, faith, and gratitude, noting the enduring American spirit, charitable acts, and annual Thanksgiving as a shared tradition.
Two Women Talk as Patterson Trial Echoes Denver Escapade
Newspaper coverage recounts Mrs Patterson in Denver addressing a crowd and her acquitted husband, amid another woman’s comments. The piece frames the melodrama around a murder case, with Patterson seeking redemption through a life of poetry and happiness in Denver, while family members reflect on past scandal.
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Sinfer
Mes
Gert Rhileithson Patterson
Denver
Bergen
Tim
Harry Kemp Divorce Case Reveals Sinclair Spouse Testimony
The article outlines testimony in the Harry Kemp Sinclair divorce case, citing Mrs. Sinclair and others. Details describe alleged visits, summer resort trips, and statements attributed to Upton Sinclair's wife. Witnesses, including Ellen Barras, discuss Kemp's relationship with Meta Sinclair and the impact on the couple's marital collapse.
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Harry
Mrs. Sinclair
Harry Kemp
Sinebrie
Deeres
Pepert
Arden
Tener Kemp
Ellen Barras
J Sinetsir
Vaten
Pryetentiy
Venice
Sieedatr
Invested with red hats at Rome ceremony
A solemn investiture ceremony marked the creation of three new cardinals in Rome. Princes of the church were invested with red hats in a rite at the Vatican, including figures from Ammeriestit, Cotingheakleonia, Barter, and OM Ceynel.
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Eet Pullin
Ra Vitbonn Regrtee
Clin Laehndnies
Ammeriestit
Jates
Cotingheakleonia
Barter
OM Ceynel
Rad Harts
Welcome the Woolfs at Manor Hall Event
An assembled group gathered at Eid Hall for a local social as residents Mrs Doiati TL Woedt and others wore attire suitable for a community gathering. The occasion featured conversations and shared refreshments amid a cordial atmosphere with attendees labeling the event a pleasant social with neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansa- Ui
Trewin
Tari
Angie Effy
Doiati
Eid Hall
Weachterer
Alistanee
Willie E Bhp Ieneshiye
Owas
Holmmensels
Governors Read Back Religious Rites Amid Turbulent Nevada Visit
A fragmented report describes Tayiett and Stele Seehare visiting Bere Tre Petrol forts, with visitors urged to follow reverent behavior. The piece rails at critics and notes deputy Timana Vl Tha Decade Eles, while urging patience toward widows and careful speech during proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tayiett
Suffrage Work Progress Report Across Districts
T L Chalkley and Miss Helen Heer return from a trip aiding suffrage efforts in seven districts. Meetings in Fort Scott Tela and Tarvett formed new organizations and interviewed women. Membership extension programs completed in all places. outlook remains promising as Douglas County township groups form. Dr Helen Bo Owens contributes enthusiasm and speaks widely to support the amendment’s success.
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T. TL. Chalkley
Helen Heer
Buarbes
Allen and Anderson
Fort Scott
Tela
Jtarvett
Department of
Helen Bo Owens
Tihuea
N.Y
S' Nieves
BO Mears
Weg
Pat
Thirty Sixth Annual Meeting Program Features Music
The Thirty Sixth Annual Meeting includes a fine musical program prepared for the occasion. The baruary event in Topeka features historical society sessions with reports from officers and committees, election of directors, and surrounding ceremonies.
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Bheeiun
Hite Aethe Cortespatl Feesor Een
Hieas
Hee Et Atfbeer
Cherpepal Dilesin Es Adfeursoueaet
Thanksgiving Day Scenes in Lawrence Highlight Community Meals
Thanksgiving in Lawrence featured frigid clear weather and widespread gatherings. Residents enjoyed communal dinners at the county jail and city facilities, with meals including gumbo, mashed potatoes, cranberry, celery, and pumpkin. one inmate, Rosa Moore, received a separate dinner. Local note: a wedding in Dallas drew Jet Perking home after five months.
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Rosa Meore
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Haskell Institute
Kansas Weather Report
Lake Ighigan
Osage City
Lawrence Boosters
America
Land of the Free
England
Aimerican
In & Sdians
Odetir Talay & Sour
Christian Ehatel
Aid
Clo
Novi
Patterson
Charles A. Stutterson
Gilson Patterson
Ertrade Paterson
Jstien
Jove
Upton Sinclair
Tony
Rome
the Woolfs
Hy Sears
Jess
Emittine
Doulas County
Promels
Palmyra
Wits
Baklwin
Pis Week
The
Kansas State Historical Society
Topeka
Theophines
Star Historie Societs
Puoday
Berendey
Ate
Calh
Queridente
Eercetany
Pregearer
Allienys
Manu Tee
Adleltest
Remdites
Pipers
Baura
Teeeurpcinist
Christian cChurch
Chur
Wyatt
Seth Phe University
NASA
Nis
Fin Ca
Massachusetts
Jet Perking
Dallas
Texas
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