Roosevelt rejects third party Missouri offer
Keokuk Iowa September 4 Roosevelt refused an offer of Republican support in Missouri. The offer demanded Roosevelt endorse a full Progressive ticket and block a state Republican slate. Roosevelt said a complete ticket should be field but gave no position on Governor Hadley. He noted Senator Cummins could vote for the Progressive ticket but doubted the third party movement would endure.
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Keokuk
Towa
Missouri
Roosevelt
Missouri ‘Progressi
St. Louis
Liekel
T S
Prowress Party
Fladley
Cummins
Progressive ‘National
Cumming
Topekas Telephone Service Improves After Merger
Following the merger of five plants in Topeka the telephone service temporarily weakened by storms lightning and rain prompted the company to deploy a hundred workers to repair lines and instruments. Utilities inspectors oversee work to guarantee prompt elimination of weaknesses and reassure subscribers about service quality under single system. The State Commission intervenes to ensure company improvements meet public expectations while the company seeks to avoid complaints.
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Topeka
Telephone Company
Utilities Commission
Peredsiry
Aeems
Phic
Eagey
Zoud 5
Vote totals hint at Vermont governor race outcome
Veiled precinct notes from White River Junction Vermont show preliminary returns with names Fletcher Metzger and Howe Metyer in a tight governor contest. Proportions from fourteen small towns suggest Fletcher or Metzger leading as provisional totals are compiled.
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White
River Junction
Vermont
Wnk
Tiawe
Metzger
Fletcher
Fetages -Howe Metyer
Americans Capture Ship Near Corinto
On Sept 4 Ensign Robert G. Corman and the cruiser Blue Jackets recaptured a small steamer seized by Nicaragua Revolutionists near Corinto. The vessel was taken to Fonseca Bay to transport insurgent troops.
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Washingto
Glacier
Robert G. Corman
Nave
Corinto
Bay of Fonseca
Busy on the Market Cohn Returns From Annual Buying Trip
J and Cohn report a bustling market after returning from their annual buying trip. Colm of the Fhir store notes Eastern markets were busy with tailors purchasing in large quantities. The report highlights strong activity among merchants and suppliers.
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J. & Cohn
Colm
Fhir
Mr. Cohn Enys
Mii
Bourne Signals Support For Roosevelt In Oregon
Senator Bourne of Oregon announced in an informal statement that he will support Roosevelt for President. He said Oregon Republicans, and the Republican majority, favor Roosevelt as their choice, noting Wisconsin’s results as indicative of the national sentiment. Oct 4 report cites Bourne as originator of the presidential law backing Roosevelt.
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Oregon
Washbiton
Bourne
Wisconsin
Sin
Roosevelt
Local carriers in Lawrence get pay raise to 1160
Ten rural mail carriers on standard routes from Lawrence will receive a $160 annual raise under a recent post office appropriation. The raise increases salaries from 1000 to 1160 dollars per year for standard routes, with named Lawrence carriers W J Bidswood, Grant Risley, W KC, FH Waggerman, J M Patton, Lt We Wiley, C B Owen, John Cannavan, Rey Ostman and Sam Wiley.
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Grant Risley
FH. Waggerman
M Patton
Lt We Wiley
C. B. Owen
John Cannavan
Rey Ostman
Sam Wiley
Organize Branch of Republican League Opens in Lawrence
The Republican league of Lawrence organized last night at the Douglas County Court House with Tom Harty elected president and Dr G Harvey named vice president. A resolutions committee included J Q A Norton A C Wilson and J B Bowersock. The group plans campaign offices and district ward presidents to manage literature and activities. Taft supporters pledged unity and readiness to aid the effort amid earlier party dissension.
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Auarters
Teague
Lawrence
Douglas
Wouser
Tom ‘Harley
Fhis Lh
G. Harvery
Henry 12
Agher
Hugh Blair
J. Q. A. Norton
A.C. Wilson
J.B. Bowersock
Cho
League
Tom Harty
Republican Party of
Kansas
Marley
Harvey
Joe Cannon
Taft
Sam
Bowersock
Cor x
Thos. Iarley
Charles ‘Tucker
Joseph Cox
Ellair
R. L. Charito
WPERAGE LOST Colwahne special election updates
Additional returns from the special election confirm the constitution amendments. The overall verdict shows wide support for the prohibition related measure while liquor regulation saw surprisingly high approval in several large cities. Voter margins ranged from ten to five percent in key districts.
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Colwahne
L’ A
Fite Perent Jbeti Hin
Dolley outlines plan of campaign in Kansas
Topeka Sept. 4 Chairman Dolley Republican State Central Committee opened the state headquarters and outlined a clean, vigorous campaign. He will push for all Republican nominees state, congressional and county with no repartee or favoritism. Inheritance tax reform tops the platform, targeting fair, broad changes to exempt small estates and return revenue to taxpayers.
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Topeka
Kans
Ron. Dolley
Republican State Central Committee
Dalley
Niky Ik
Rephuilican Party
Iiesis
Witlee
Tax Commission
Ciovernuy
Stubbs
Ivho
Tate
Change of Venue in 7A Suit Aims to Transfer
A change of venue action has been filed in district court on behalf of Lam ibert Norris against T J Rexburn and others. The case, originally tied to Ladvestoftt County, seeks transfer of the trial to a different jurisdiction.
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District Court
Lamibert
Norris
T. J.rexburn
Ladvestoftt County
Ige
Kansas Weather Report Shows Showers Tonight
Weather notes from Kansas indicate showers tonight with reported readings and times. Data fragment mentions yesterday evening and today afternoon observations, with unclear numbers and locations.
Mayor orders muzzles after dog attack in Lawrence
A stray dog ran amuck in Lawrence Kansas yesterday biting three riders and two men before a police shot ended the incident. Mayor Bishop ordered all dogs muzzled or tethered for the rest of summer and directed the police to kill street dogs without muzzles. The dog’s head was sent to Topeka for rabies testing, with Dr. S A Greenfield leading the exam. Citizens named as bite victims include Carl Schultz Henry Albach Tom Corcoran and Lloyd Howe. The incident prompted officials to warn residents to secure pets and avoid street dogs.
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Topeka
S. A. Greenfield
State Board of Health
Angevine
Atuevind
Carl Schultz
Charles Schultz
Henry Albach
Tom Corcoran
Lloyd Howe
Hirer Silverthorn
New York Street
Silverthorn
Amieami
Bishop
Pollice Department
Indian Problems Discussed At Annual Supervisors Conference
The third annual conference of supervisors of United States Indian schools convened at Maskell with delegates from multiple states. Key address by B. Peaks reviewed Education Accomplishments of 1912 in Indian schools. J. B. Brown named secretary. Participants include William M. Peterson, Frank A. Tinckey, Fred A. Baker, Ki. Brown, Charles F. Vieree, Edgar A. Men, and Mrs. Johnson among others. Attendance suggests extensive travel and potential tennis events at Haskell Courts during the gathering.
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Haskell Courts
United States
Indiana
Maskell
Cour
B. Peakrs
United States Indian Schools, Exiled the Cénter After To Lower, and J. B. Brown
India
Lewiston
Idaho
John R. Wise
Taskell Institute
H. B
William MM. Petferson
Albuquerque
Frank A. Tinckey
Riverside
Cal
Fred A. Baker
Joby Charles
Denver
Atoba Ki. Brown
Muskogee
Okla
Charles FV. Vieree
Bigneapalis
Mim
Edgar A. Men
Chito¢ee
Mary Johnson
Stroud
Es . Newton
Washipatod
D.C
Levi Chubbuck
Washington
Dlc
Joseph A. Murphy
Washington, D. C
Progressives Carry Cal Districts With One Possible Exception
In California primaries Progressives appear to win every congressional district with one possible exception. San Francisco and Los Angeles cast strong votes for Progressive candidates as incomplete returns show the party leading in most districts. The Roosevelt faction may place electors on the ballot while Taft supporters pursue petitions.
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San Francisco
Vyesi
Roosevelt
Taft
Los Angeles
MR INNES RETURNS TO HEALTH AFTER CANADA OUTING
Mr Innes reports improved health after an outing in Canada. He says the trip was splendid, despite a cold spell that required a fire to keep warm. He notes only three warm days in summer, making the warmth feel scarce to locals.
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Canada
Colmel Geo. Innes
Akr
Dames
Lawrence
Marriage License Issued for Topeka and Lawrence Residents
A marriage license was issued to Ralph E B Seamell of Topeka and Eva Eberhard of Lawrence. The document references viewing by county commissioners and notes a fragment mentioning Dr W Le Burdick and L D Roverts representing the Fraternal Aid Association at the National Fraternal Congress at Mackin Island.
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Ralph EB. Seamell
Topeka
Eva Eberhard
Lawrence
New Wheat Improves Bread Quality at Bowersock Mill
The laboratory at the Bowersock mill reports the new wheat produces flour with better grain and color, yielding superior bread. Chemist checks flour every three hours to monitor quality. old wheat remains in higher demand but the new wheat outperforms it this season. President Taft sprained ankle after golf, rested at the White House, but no illness is reported.
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Bowersock
Mil Mak
Seeater
Plains
Washington
Taft
Beverly
Congress of Applied Chemistry
White “House
Two Plain Drinks Pert in Police Court Case
Two men, Marksland and Tin Woods, appeared in police court this morning charged with being drunk. Both pleaded not guilty as the case proceeded.
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Marksland
Tin- Woods
Village Vagabond to Open Bowersock Season
The Bowersock Theater launches Saturday September 14 with Village Vagabond as the season opener. Top attractions travel east with stars like Walker Whiteside in Typhoon and Louise Gunning in The Balkin Princess. Bookings extend through late October with titles such as The Kiss Waltz and The Wolf, plus plans for February statewide productions.
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Bowersock
Walker Whiteside
Officer 666
Louisiana
Lou Louise Gunning
Cowmer
Law
Typhoo
Mortning
Kentucky
Matt
Jeff
Wolf
Senator Kepps Flouse
London
U.S.A
Henk W. Savage
City Water Use In Schools Prompts Investigation
City officials investigate the high water consumption in Lawrence school buildings amid summer unused facilities. Three meters show an average 800000 gallons per month per building, with 249510 gallons used May 27 to August 15 at the Manual Training building. The Water Company provides free water to schools, but council urges action to curb waste. Mayor Bishop directs the water committee to report exact conditions and recommendations, and a Board of Education meeting is planned.
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Bishop
Frank Saier
Lawrence Water Company
Durie
Sstennell High School
Quincy
Hosfora
Board of Education
Lansdon Praises Incoming K U Assistant Coach Frank
Lawrence today saw praise for Frank, the Minnesota athlete named to be K U’s assistant coach this fall. Lansdon, longtime Kansas University athletics manager, described Frank as a splendid athlete and a valuable future coach for the university.
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W. C. Lansdon
K. U
Lawrence
Lansdon
Leonard Frank
Minnesota
Fran
Roosevelt to testify on October before senate committee
Washington sept. 4 colonel roosevelt is expected to appear on october 2 or id before the special senate committee to testify regarding allegations of a graft and penrose that standard oil company gave funds to the republican national committee in 1904 with his approval. Chan Clapp has been unofficially informed that the case will bring (text incomplete).
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Washington
Roosevelt
Special
Senate Committee
Penrose
Sandard Oil Company
Republican National Committee
Chan Clapp
Sheen
Anti tank riding ordinance passed by city council
The city council last night approved a motorcycle ordinance banning front seat passengers except children under 12, requiring vehicles to be numbered and muffled. Penalties range from 10 to 100 dollars. The ban on tank riding drew opposition earlier, but the measure passed and rear seating remains permissible. The session also discussed a new city jail, two bond ordinances, salaries for officers, sidewalk and sewer petitions, and city reports.
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City
Ta City
Euclid Street
Louisiana
Kentucky
Bexa
Uh Kentucky Street
Waclusets Street
F. Thal
Warren Street
Maine
Pennander Ee
New York Street
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Bowersock Laboratory
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