Rock Island Railroad Sued Over Arm Loss Case
Anton Jacobson filed a suit in Kansas City against the Rock Island railroad seeking damages of 26000 for injuries that led to the amputation of his arm. Attorney E K Robinett of Kansas City visited Lawrence to gather witnesses and information. The incident occurred when a porter allegedly struck Jacobson with a coal piece, throwing him under the wheels as he walked. He was treated by Dr. Keith, then transported to Bethany Hospital where surgery led to amputation. Robinett represents Jacobson and previously attended Kansas University Law School.
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E. K. Robinett
Kansas City
Rock Island Railroad
Anton Jacatson
XM Fea
Rubinet
Dacubsou
Lawrence
Witlnesses
Anton Jacobsen
Porter
Jacobsen
Jacobson
Dr. Keith
Bethany Hospital
Railroad
Robinett
Mrs Nolan Proves Claim to Found Money in Kansas City
Mrs Mary Nolan of Kansas City arrives at the home of Mrs Valentine Anthony to present proofs in support of her claim to money that has been found. The case centers on her assertion of ownership and the admissibility of the found funds.
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Mary Nolan
Kansas City
Valentine Anthony
Peary Money Found in Old House Sparks Claim
Mrs. Mary Nolan of Kansas City visits Lawrence to pursue a claim to money found in an old 1012 New Hampshire Street house. She cites Danish explorer Rasmussen and Peary’s telegrams as supporting evidence, while local interest quivers over the Civil War era timing and ownership of the discovered funds.
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Mary Nolan
Kansas City
Lawrence
Valentine Anthony
Nolan
Danigh
Explorer
New Hampshire Street
Washington
Peary
Knud Rasmussen
Nelan
Cook
Rasmussen
New Hampshire
Thejpers
Copenhagen
J. W. Rob
Hampshire
Divid
Shen
Thomas Tee
Ames
Iowa
University of Missouri
Iowa Agricultural College
Kansas
Washington University
St. Louis
Ullewins
Kansa i Iy
Rkansa
Wichita Freshmen Seized Shoes At Sneak Party
No, not KU Wichita Kans Oct eve sophomores from Friends University overpowered about two dozen freshmen on their way to a party and took their shoes and stockings as trophies. The footwear was paraded to North Hall and the freshmen were barred from them until chapel this morning.
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Wichita
Kan
Friends University
North Hell
Chapel
Ceull
Ant
City should restore emergency phones in fire and police stations
The Journal agrees with the city’s drastic action against Bell Telephone but faults removing phones from fire and police stations when priced at regular rates. It urges a solution to keep these two lines in operation for public safety, warning of a calamity if owners cannot contact police headquarters during a break-in or robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Bell Telephone Company
Mount Ta
Bell Companie
Bell
L. E. Mason
WEDDING MONEY LOST IN FIRE IN JOPLIN MAN HID SAVINGS
A Joplin man Albert Parker machinist at Missouri Kansas Texas shops saved 1000 dollars in gold and currency hidden in a closet. Robbers entered the Fayette Newton area afternoon and may have started a fire to cover the theft. Police say they know nothing of the crime and the money belonged to Parker who saved months of wages.
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Joplin
Parsons, Kane
Bafayette
Six Die As Indiana Passenger Train Crashes Freight
Six people are dead after a Pennsylvanian Railroad passenger train collided with a freight train near Collinsville on the South Bend division. An open switch caused the passenger train to barrel into the freight at high speed. The known dead include E OIL W Richmond the fireman and E W Hatfield of Creentork among others.
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Pennsylvania
Met
Nirhuwad, Dink
Sis Perns
Nhandly
Pennsyl 1
Collinsville
Het Og South Bund
Suger Aiy
Tiltor
St Mvte
Hendon
Eoil
Richmond
Raines
Kokomo
Titi
Luis Marshall
E. WH. Hatfield
Creentork, Ltd
Mail Elor
Boner Brown
Loganport
Did
C. A. Dehusen An
Red Cross Christmas stamps planned nationwide sale
Thirty million Red Cross Christmas stamps ordered to be sold before November end with aim of fifty million on hand by February 15. Permission granted to sell in all U S post offices as campaigns begin nationwide during the Christmas season. Also includes local shop ads for salted peanuts chamois skin care and hot chocolate specials.
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Washington
United States
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Bvecaitier 15
Missing Relatives Sought by Lonesome Girl in Rialto
Miss Mattie Kopka seeks her birth family believed to reside near Lawrence. Adopted as a child by Piersons, she was raised with little contact since Mrs Nelson’s death reveal ing details of her lineage. Now in Rialto, California, she awaits letters or information from Lawrence, care of George J. Hutter, Rialto, or the girl herself.
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Lawrence
Mattie’ Kupka
Rialto
Cal
Maine
Muttie
Kupku
George J. Mutter
Mane
Pierson
Ielson
Martie Kopka
Marie Hikert
Asher Mutt
D. W. Brown
Koch
George J. Hutter
George Hutter
iCal
Reception at KU breaks down formal barriers
At the University of Kansas Chancellor and Mrs Strong hosted an annual faculty reception at their home. The event drew a large, jovial crowd, with guests lingering hours, enjoying artistic decor, and fellowship beyond formalities.
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University of Kansas
Strong
Mrs. Strong
Evelyn Strong
AM. Young
F. 1. Hodder
Act. Walker
Football Doubleheader Draws Sparse Crowd at McCook Field
Kansas University and Washington University clashed in a snowy afternoon game at McCook Field before a bare crowd, with weather deemed ideal for players but thin spectator turnout. Meanwhile Mrs. Bullock of Kansas City pressed Dr. A J Andersen about trying X ray treatment on her son Earl Bullock, amid claims of blood clot on the brain and a possible capture awaiting justice.
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Kansas University
Washington University of St. Louis
McCook
Imp
Washington
Kansas City
Topeka
Eattead
Kansas
Ross Bullock
A J. Andersen
Earl Bullock
Union Depot worker feigns hold up to steal four thousand
A Union Depot employee in Peoria Illinois, L. Mahan, confessed to staging a fake hold up at the American Express company safe vault. Detectives found $1,000 sewn in his coat sleeve and the remainder hidden in various depot spots. Mahan admitted to the crime, claiming sudden greed prompted the act.
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Union Depot
Peoria
Veoria
Limes Mahan
American Express Company
Sani
Huldape
J Wonthacher Naw
J Mahan
Mahin
Mahan
Czar in Italy Receives Royal Welcome
Emperor Nicholas arrives in Italy with a triumphant entry through Mont Cenis. He is met by a royal commission and Italian officials as a strong mutual friend state gesture signals closer ties. A large military guard accompanies the procession through Modena to the station.
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Italy
Nicholael
Nicholar
Ring Vie
Emmanuel Worves
Vicetor Emmet
Prince Ddyntenki
Itheroto Haly
Vhce
Erlissy
Nicholas
Ranaasued
Preminr Cholitti
Tutuni
Nathan of
Hene
Esnrt
Staf
Crime Shocks Fargo as Two Men Attack Boy
Kenneth McKenzie, son of Simon McKenzie of Aneta North Dakota, lies in critical condition at St Johns Hospital after two men known as the Bling Tigers poured lantern contents on him, set his clothes afire, and left him in agony as revenge for his father opposing illegal liquor sales. The incident follows a tense local campaign against bootlegging and liquor dealers.
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Fargo
North Dak
Kenneth McKenzie
Simon McKenzie
Aneta
N. D
St. Johns Hospital
Cook Accepts Dyche for Mt McKinley Expedition Telegram Details
Telegrams today show Dr Frederick Cook inviting Prof L L Dyche to join the Mt McKinley expedition with details to be announced later. Chancellor Strong also received Cook’s note offering Dyche’s services. Dyche agreed to go, will depart Wednesday for Empecin to lecture, and will present a film on his lectures. The diary from Dyche’s Peary expedition is highlighted as a rare proof of the Far North.
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Prof. Dyche
Dr. Strong
Mt. McKinley
Prederick Cook
L. L. ‘Dyrehe
Dr. Cook
Chancellor Strong
Cook
Dyche
Prof. Dyehe
Dyehe
Tere
Empecin
Peary
Darth
Ofel
Dyel
Bell Telephone clash with city offices sparks crisis
A special city meeting adopted resolutions to force the Missouri and Kansas Telephone Co to remove service from city offices including fire and police stations. The move, opposed by citizens and business leaders, threatens vital police and fire communications and prompts the Bell company’s defense of its operations and plans.
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Bell Telephone
Vke
Missouri and Kansas Telephone Company
Bell Telephone Company
Conservat
Rhuile
Sland Street
Pune
Gre
Police Department
Bell
Neames
Impostor Seaman Tries to Nab $1.20 Subscription
A seaman at police HQ pretended to pay for a Ladies Home Journal subscription, sought $1.20 instead of $1.50, and was arrested after the victim described the impostor. Curtis Publishing was alerted for confirmation. Miss Addie Unterwoor dined with Mr. and Mrs. Pringle. Rachel and Ruth Fischer, graduate nurses, listed with phone 729.
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Ladies Fame Journal
Oman
Ladies Home Journal
Offeer Carel
Curtis Publishing, Company
Addie Unterwoor
Mrs. Earl Pringle
Rachel and
Ruth Fischer
Itame
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