War clouds hover as Balkan talks loom amid Turkish hostilities
London reports slight relaxation in international tension with persuasive hopes for a Balkan armistice. Diplomats warn the Austro-Servian dispute remains the real threat, while Montenegro resumes bombardment of Scutari and sends three delegates to Sofia for peace talks.
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London
Thei i
Austria-Hungary
Servia
Rieka
Montenegro
Scutaria
Gad
Nicholas
Gruja
Seutaria
Sofia
Woodmen Withdrawing Order for New Rates
An official statement from Rock Island announces withdrawal of the order for the new insurance rates and the head camp in Chicago. The action follows the Serobi chart decision in Springfield enjoining enforcement of the new rates.
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Rock Island
Adop
Ghicaco
Asceriea
Springfield
Tis
Mrs Astor Congratulates Titanic Survivor’s Family
Mrs Joln Jacob Astor sends telegrams praising Mrs Eloise Smith of Huntington W V Titanic survivor whose husband perished and baby born last night after the disaster. public notes the dramatic rescue and born child amid sorrow.
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Incinnati
Joln ‘Jacob
Astor
Eloise ‘Smith
Congressman Hughes
Hiamtington
W. Vz
Back to His Practice Captain Harvey Sets Pacific Sail
Captain Sherman A Harvey left Lawrence for the Pacific Coast and will sail from Seattle for the Philippines on December 3rd. He practiced law at Tugurao Cagayan for ten years and plans to stay in the Philippines for three years before returning to Lawrence to settle permanently.
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Sherman
A. Harvey
Lawrence
Pacific Coast
Seattle
Philippines
Willigo
Tugurao
Cagayan
Hay
England Wins Davis Cup Title in Lawn Tennis Triumph
England captured the Davis Cup by defeating Australia to claim the world championship. Malhoutine reported England’s decisive third win securing the title and landmark victory in the international lawn tennis contest.
Rooks Shipped to Burial in Kansas
The body of Byron Rooks will be shipped to Bur- i s a Kan- saa for burial tomorrow morning. He will be accompanied by his son B. N Tinwks, Dr.
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Byron
Rooks
Buri Same
Kan-' Saa
B. N Tinwks
Local manhunt after reported shooting in Georgia
A man hunt began after a report of a shooting near Chestley and Wilcox. Friends of the suspect revealed his hiding place as authorities pursued the fugitive, aided by a vehicle used to flee toward Me.
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Chestley
Wilcox
Burglars Loot Indiana Home. Clues Sparse
Overnight break in on Ohio Street yielded a gold watch valued at 40 dollars and a five dollar fountain pen plus an overcoat stolen from Dr. E.R. Keith at 728 Ohio Street. Window entry left shoe imprints, one large and one small, as the sole clues. Police pursue two likely suspects in a string of similar crimes.
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Ipisiana
Wader
E.R. Keith
Keith
Ohio Street
Militant suffragettes clash in Aberdeen courtrooms
In Aberdeen Scotland antiquated scenes of violence arose as suffragettes used shoes and a horse whip as weapons. Three women challenged officials at a music hall where Lloyd George was to speak. Joyce Locke hurled a shoe at the magistrate and another at the clerk, then was committed for contempt.
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Aberdeen
Scotland
Lloyd George
Chefy Mast
Joyce Locke
Mart
McNamara Arrests Question Pushed by Defense
In a dynamite trial hearing, defense attorneys argued why J C McNamara was not arrested until five months after his identity was known. Raymond Burns testified he learned McNamara’s guilt on November 2, 1910, a month after 21 people were killed in the Los Angeles Daily Times explosion.
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Diasapolis
J. C. McNamara
Raymond Burns
Burns
McNamaras
Los Angeles Daily Times
McNaira
Wisconsin Woods
Great Western Wins Over Merger Bid in Missouri
Nov 30. Federal Judge dissolves temporary restraining order delaying Great Western Life merger with International Life of St. Louis. Receivership request denied. Merger decision now rests with Missouri Kansas Texas Washington insurance commissioners. David W. Mulvane travels from Kansas to press for Republican HQ openings and publicity bureau setup in Washington. President reviews message scope with cabinet for potential Congress submission late next week which excludes foreign relations. Ababeir Denton arrested in police custody for entering and theft.
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Kansas City
Great Westers, Life’ Frm
International Life of St. Linus
van Valkenburgh
Great_ Western
Insurance Commissioners ‘of
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
Washington
Nove
David W. Mulvane Ofansas
Chicago
Rate
Willeh
Congress
Kansas conference on criminal law and charities agenda
Experts from across Kansas will meet December 5 and 6 at the University of Kansas to review criminal law revisions and court procedures. The program includes county jail topics and humane treatment, with addresses by Warden J K Codding and judges from Wisconsin and Cook County. Officers from the three organizations will oversee sessions in Topeka.
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Kansas Criminal Laws
Kansas State ‘Society of Criminal Law and Criminology
Kansas
Law” Society
J. K. Cadding
J. Grumbine
Dean
University School of Medicine
H.W. Charles
Industrial School
Topeka
Adda Lobdell
Atchison
John T.sims
Wyandotte
H. C. Bowman
Schrman State Board of Control
John B. Winslow
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Merritt W. Pinckney
Iuvenile Court of
Cook
Til
Conference of Charities ‘and Cor‘ Yections
Sup
W. B. Hall
Kansas City
Victor R. Hellebers
Lawrence
Society of Criminal, Law and Criminology
C. A. Smart
Ottawa
Sherman Elliott
J. K. Coddink
Lansing
William E. Higgins
NUN WINS ANNUAL GAME
Philadelphia news notes a football finale promise at Army vs Navy with officials and dignitaries attending. Also reports Sam Campbell buried in New Santa Fe and funeral for Byran Newton Rooks moving to Burlingame with Santa Fe train, plus a Baptist church service set for Monday.
Warranty Deeds Record Involving Collison Rise Kinsas and Sunkins
A brief entry notes warranty deeds associated with Collison and wife Rise, Kinsas, and AW Sunkins. The action references North Lawrence with a nominal consideration of $1. The record reads as a legal notice of property transfers.
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Collison
Rise
Kinsas
Sunkins
North Lawrece
Bishop for Mayor in Lawrence Waterworks Crisis
The local prospect favors Bishop running for mayor again. Voters should support his reentry to lead Lawrence through a waterworks crisis and safeguard public ownership. His four years as mayor is cited as proven, with emphasis on qualified leadership and careful management of the utility over the next two years.
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Lawrence
Tess
Bishop
NSS
As & Ss
al Man
Bawrenes
Lawrence Lodge to Honor Departed Members at Memorial Service
The Lawrence Lodge of Elks Fellshin hold an annual memorial service for two members who died last year, T J Edmonds on March 20 and Geo Barker on October 12. The program includes opening and closing exercises with readings, quartets, and prayers as brothers honor their departed colleagues.
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Lawrence
Tomorro
Lawrence Lodge
Elksyptus
Vermont Street
Tome Great
I. Edmonds
Barker
Lawrence Smd
Rik Lode
Mr Edmonds Ler
Me. Harker
Protraat Tor le Morrow Alternaue
UL Klein
Univ and Welch
Victor Tliteson
Hiss
Inperte
Tlave
Givine
Nate
Taft Removes Texas U S Marshal in Political Case
President Taft via the Justice Department dismissed Eugene Nolte the United States Marshal for the Western District of Texas. The action stems from alleged pernicious political activity on behalf of a former Republican leader.
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Washington
Taft
Department of Justice
Eugene- Nolte
United States
Marsh
Texas
Unpardonable Sin Sermon Sparks Fire at Auditorium
A revival night centers on the parable of the ten virgins with a focus on readiness for Christ's return. The preacher argues spiritual emptiness and false security, urging listeners to fill their vessels with true faith rather than hollow church membership. The sermon emphasizes personal preparedness and vigilance before the coming of the Master.
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Tinkgin
Taerenve
Paluin
Eber Levine
Invérsell
Darriid
Abel Tua
Art
Jauney
Rene Eaar
Ana Vetter
Tine Puiaele
Katsas
Christ
Cburel
Ariderroom
Sansas Weather Report Shows Generally Fair Conditions
The weather forecast notes generally fair skies with mild temperatures. No significant storms are expected, and winds are light. A brief note mentions clear conditions across the region with a calm, pleasant day ahead.
Unclear Army Captain Shane Given Indefinite Stay Abilene
Fragmentary report suggests Captain Shane is on vacation in Abilene for an indefinite period. Government, possibly Gov Stubbs, not expected to order his reimprisonment. Expectation centers on Hodges as future governor, with no court action anticipated soon.
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Stubbs
Shane
Jist
Abilene
Wirdai
Covernor
Hodges
Lucile Cameron Disappearance Grips Chicago Family
Lucile Cameron, a young girl reported missing, remains the focus of an investigation as her mother Cameron Falconnet appeals for her return. Federal authorities open an inquiry into the case while efforts to locate the girl continue in Minnesota and Chicago.
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Chicazo
Nev
Lucile Cameron
Lack Dohsi
Cameron Falconnet
Stiechus
Evied
Lawsuit Tests Constitutionality of Newspaper Ownership Rules
Former Assistant Attorney General James M. Beck filed in the Supreme Court a brief for Lewis Publishing Company challenging a Nevada publicity law regulating newspaper ownership and compelled disclosure. The filing argues federal authority to censor press and regulate publication could threaten weaker papers and curb discussion, opposing compelled ownership disclosure and ad content tagging as constitutional limits.
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Wagiington
Asstant
James M. Beck
Supreme Court
Lewis Publishing Campang
Ile
England
America
City municipal ownership shaped by Kansas town water works
The narrative describes Neodesha Kansas when public utilities were taken under city ownership starting in 1893. It notes a water works plant funded at 315,000 dollars, about 15 miles of pipe, one pump, and 40 hydrants. The system aimed to be self supporting though customers preferred water with river intake due to filtration issues. Revenue figures from 1893 onward are listed, showing gradual growth in water sales and receipts through 1912. The piece frames municipal control as successful over four years with tax reductions and sustained operation.
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Neotesta
Kansas
Lawrence
Cleurant Woerld
Neodessia
Wiltson County
Tillie
Teddy
Falk
Men Mass Meeting Promised at Local Auditorium
Plans for a men’s mass meeting at the auditorium on Sunday December at 3 O clock. A large children’s meeting will follow at 12 15. The events aim to mobilize Lawrence men in the revival effort and showcase earnest Christian participation. Children’s gathering described as one of the year’s great meetings with enthusiastic youngsters ready to display their colors.
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Lawrence
Army of Lord
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