NO LIGHT Mystery in Kansas City Murder Case Deepens
In Kansas City Kansas on October 24 the murder case against Alonzo Vanleven and Mrs McMahon grows clearer as Patrick McMahon testifies about long standing family feuds over land and oil. He describes friction between the McMahon and Van Hoyer families and places the defendants near the scene on the day of the crime. The jury adjourns for a week without a verdict.
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Nansis City
Alonzo Vanleven
McMahon
Miar Persis
Nausas
Kans City
Patrick McMahon
Tiety
Tovernen
van Hayens
van Hoyer
Navy to Test Long Distance Wireless Telegraphy Experiments
Washington reports the navy will conduct experiments in long distance wireless telegraphy. Stations and instruments are installed on the cruiser Salem and another ship, with repairs underway. Tests aim to determine feasibility of a wireless teletype system from Washington, D.C.
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Navy
Washington
Wavy
Sari
Brant Mine
Salem
Sirm
Wir Teayer
Wastington
D.C
W. T. U. In Session and Health Update
The W. T. U. session opened with President Lillian Me Stevens presiding. Taft praised for his attitude at the convention while health notes mention a patient at Brak hospital following a weeklong operation. A local pharmacy advertises Cherry Juice and guaranteed Rexall products at McCulloch’s Drug Store.
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Taft
Hacky Boses
Lillian Me Stevens
Stevens
Rexall
McCulheh
Dying on Desert Hunt Follows Family Tragedy
A father husband and three children face a fatal struggle for life in the Mojave Desert. Tracks are found and search parties mobilize as rescuers chase clues amid harsh terrain. The wife and one child are reported dead, while others press on through the desolate wash and dry creek beds toward the distant danger zone.
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Pallewine
Tilia
Welbore
iPartian
Nee
Rumor of marriage announcement in local business circles
A well known city businessman reportedly wed two weeks ago, with no formal notice yet. Social notes mention Mrs John Weibleill hosting a party for the couple, a Sunnyside venue, and a dancing club event at Jun Pi Hall. Epworth League plans a No. 116 run to Eudora.
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John Weibleill
Vaa
Sunnyside
John Walter
Epworth League
M. E.ehurch
Eudoraing
Kansas University to have permanent training quarters next year
Kansas University plans a permanent training base likely funded by the Addey Association. The effort aims to provide year round quarters for athletes, especially football, matching other large colleges. Plans call for funds to be secured during the football season with the building to be primitive but usable. Also notes James J. Jeffries preparing to fight Johnson in New York with ready conditions and a 224 pound weight.
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Kansas Unive
Addefiy Association
Kanes University
Eldridge
Reneh
Fli
Johnson
New York
Lictingin
James J. Jeffries
Tdeam
Official Test Ride To Camp At Six Corners Tonight
Twelve field officers from Leavenworth led by Col R H R Lough will camp at Six Corners near Lawrence tonight after a ninety mile ride. The rigorous test ride uses full equipment and includes a buckboard escort. The event, conducted under War Department supervision, marks a supreme drill for readiness.
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Six Corners
Loughborer Leavenworth
West Ride
Buckboard
Lawrence
Unprofitable Sermon on Peter's Backsliding at Baptist Church
The evangelist at Baptist Church preached on Peter's backsliding during Jesus's crucifixion. He argued suffering and self denial define Christian life and warned against prayerlessness, worldliness, and selfish ambition. The sermon urged Christians to abandon worldly comforts and fully surrender to God.
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Peter
Christ
Jesus
Jerusalem
Wreckle
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Hlum
Where is She Neighbors Say Mrs Knight and Daughter Vanished
A disorderly community note reports Mrs Henry Knight and her daughter have disappeared. Neighbors describe searches, phone contacts, and a missing home on Lincoln Street. Anne Sweeney, a piano instructor at Kansas University, is referenced in passing with inquiries about the mother and child. The text includes unrelated financial and business notes about a Lawrence company and local commerce.
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Henry Knight
Lincoln
Hays
Anne Sweeney
Xaels
K. U
Juthine
Down Town
Bell
Knight
Deebhal
Ishor
Indications of Rain and Local Business Updates
Rain likely tonight or tomorrow with widespread overcast. Squire’s Studio at 1035 Mass. St. remains open for business, while Concave Handbag Mirrors at 717 Mass. St. are advertised. Waterman Parker and Sterling Fountain Pens touted at Boyles, 725 Mass. St. Smith’s News Depot to close Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Notices urge customers to be served before then. Hilliard & Carroll announce listing for stock and seasonal goods. ads promote tonic powder for lice growth. To late to classify section seeks a representative man and woman for state-wide organization work, with salary and opportunities. inquiries directed to J. C. Stevens, Century Building, Kansas City, Mo.
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