Roosevelt frames conservation as patriotic duty and curb on monopolies
Roosevelt's September 6 conservation address at the congress lauds managing waste and preserving national resources for all. He criticizes railroads and corporate power, urges waterway development, and asserts national efficiency through orderly use and preservation, warning against state versus federal jurisdiction in water power debates.
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St. Paul, Minn
Roosevelt
Conservation Congress
Kaneas
Kansas
KKUM
America
Abilene Bank Cashier Flack Missing With Shortage
John A. Flack cashier at the Abilene state bank left town after a thorough audit showed about $20 000 missing from accounts. Deputy State Bank Commissioner Walton found the shortage and the bank took on all repairs and reopened. Flack, a former probate judge and recent Democratic candidate for state senator, was prominent socially and politically.
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John Flack
Abilene
Kansas
Kan
John A. Flack
Abilene State Bank
State Bank
Walton
Flack
Wisconsin Voters Cast Ballots For Senator Nomination
Milwaukee Sept 6 voters in Wisconsin are casting ballots to choose the United States senator on the Republican and Democratic tickets. The outcome centers on the Republican primary between Robert M. LaFollette of Madison and Samuel A. Cook of Neenah.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
United States
Robert M. LaFollette
Madison
Samuel A. Cook
Neenah
Train Wreck Kills One, Injures Eight in Kansas City
A collision near Cedar Bend between a Rock Island freight and a Union Pacific cattle train left Patrick Brown dead and eight injured, including six stockmen and railroad workers. The wreck collapsed the caboose and damaged two cattle cars as 15 men were aboard the caboose. William Jennings Bryan begins a Southwest tour with a speech on the Initiative and Referendum in Ft. Smith Arkansas.
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Kansas City
Rock Island
Union Pacific
Cedar Bend
Here
Patrick Brown
Stockman
Emmett
Kansas
M. J. Glenn
Manhattan
Kan
Rock Island Railroad
Bryan
Southwest
Ft. Smith
Ark
William Jennings Bryan
Little Rock
Man in Women's Clothes Arrested in New York
Gus Edwards was found leaving a Buffalo Avenue house wearing a tight gown and corsets with a picture hat. Neighbors reported a feminine gait and the man fought back when caught. He carried jewelry and women's clothing and was held on two thousand dollar bail at the police station.
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New York
Sept
Gus Edwards
Buffalo Avenue
Stubbs Talks Muо Uhaich Coal Thieves Delinquent Claims
Fragmentary notes report a governor or official named Stubbs discussing coal thefts and faulting authorities. The text includes garbled phrases and scattered names suggesting a political or criminal case but lacks clear facts or context.
Taft Speech Heated by Governor Stubbs in Kansas Controversy
Governor Stubbs of Kansas delivered a vitriolic outdoor address at the conservation congress, calling for Ballinger to be removed and praising Pinchot and Roosevelt. The exchange followed remarks by Governor Norris on state control of resources, with Taft's remarks cited as largely accurate by Stubbs. The event drew 244 men and 101 women, many lingering at the state fair grounds as the governors conference began.
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St. Paul
Minn
Taft
Conservation Congress
Stubbs
Kansas
Ballinger
Hay
Washington
United States
Gilford Pinebut
Alaska
Norris
Montana
Norrris
Theodore Roosevelt
Gifford Pinchot
Vessey
South Dakota
State Fair Grounds
Day
Bin
Tasy
Richard
Mr. Ross
Roosevelt
Mr. Ballinger
Klus kie Dies in Ardmore Following Paralysis
Ardmore Oklahoma September 6 a Klus kie a widely known business man of this city died yesterday afternoon of paralysis in a sudden death that shocked local residents.
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Ardmore
Okla
A Kluskie
Roosevelt confronts heckler over trip expenses in Fargo
A visibly exasperated Colonel Roosevelt faced a bold question from a poorly dressed man during a Fargo speech. The man accused Roosevelt of funding the trip, but Roosevelt replied that expenses were paid by the magazine he helps edit, sparking a brief confrontation as bystanders helped eject the intruder from the stand.
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Fargo
N. D
Evejay
Ispoke
Ana
Colonel Roosevelt
Col. Roosevelt
United States
Lawrence Band Shines in Labor Day Kansas City Parade
The Lawrence Band delivered a splendid showing in the Labor Day parade despite rain and travel delays. Seven bands competed with only one other out of town group, drawing praise from Kansas City residents. They serenaded local newspaper offices and were warmly welcomed.
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Lawrence
Kansas City
Union Pacific
Former pastor expelled over charges by late teacher
Rev Clyde Gow, ex pastor of a Lincoln county Methodist church south, was dismissed from the church on charges by Miss Elizabeth Gleason, a school teacher who died after an operation. Gow is serving four years in the penitentiary, with three years of church proceedings ending in expulsion after appeals and two trials. The case spanned nearly three years with multiple trials and a general council review.
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Plattsboro
Clyde Gow
Lincoln County Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Chirch
Elizabeth Gleason
Gow
Seneral
Weather outlook for Kansas shows fair tonight
Kansas forecast indicates generally fair conditions tonight and Wednesday. Warmth is expected tonight in the northern and western portions.
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Kansas
North
Crippen Trial Opens with Poison Evidence and Accusations
London officials announce grave findings in the Crippen murder case with the post mortem showing large quantities of hyoscine and signs of an operation. The state moves to drop an accusation against Ethel Crale Le Neve as accessory. Crippen claimed his wife Belle Elmore died in California after threats and a quarrel. Prosecutors detail narcotic purchases prior to the alleged murder. Separately, Portland hosts the third annual fair opening featuring cattle, horses, swine and goats with notable remarks by James J. Hill’s paper.
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London
Crippen
Belle Elmore
Ethel Crale le Neve
Miss le Neve
California
Hilldrop Crescent
Tersey City
Belle
Paul Martinetti
Tr. Wilcox
Iit
Kelle
Portland
Oregon
Portland Fair and Livestock Association
Pacific Coast
James J. Hill
Paul Maris
Association
Twenty-First Annual Meeting of Ear ly Settlers Veterans
Veterans of SG hold their twenty first annual gathering in Odd Fellows Hall Lawrence Kansas on September 14 with a business meeting at noon dinner at 1 pm and afternoon exercises at 2 30 pm Residents of Douglas County dating before September 14 1850 are invited Dues are 25 cents payable to the secretary Ceremony committees include dinner music and program led by local volunteers
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Odd Fellows Hall
Henry Street
Lawrence
Kansas
M. EF
Nddleston
C. L. Edwards
Douglas County
J. HR. Topping
C.H. Heyt
Henry W. Kyvert
W. W. Savage
Chas
Grover
Belle J Kennedy
H. B. Asher
Board of Education Considers Pupils Medical Examinations
The board votes to have public school pupils undergo examinations for eye ear nose and throat conditions. A committee will consult the board of health and report on steps to inform parents. Superintendent Smith notes improved sight and attendance may follow. The meeting approves minutes reports and building upgrade plans including Winckney and other schools.
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Board of Education
Board of Health
Smith
Supt. Smith
Innes
Metcalf
Chriffitts
Baumgartner
Haney
Central School
Quincy School
New York School
Woodlawn School
Lincoln School
Peseeees
Veedeedeeees Mohil
Winckney School
Lawrence Cubs and White Sox battle in damp park action
Rough field conditions at Woodland Park did not deter about 500 fans from watching Cubs vs White Sox in a close, error prone game. Cubs led 7-5 after seven, then added two runs to win 9-6 as Newby’s pitching held Kansas City. Nevitt and Edmondson led the visitors with mixed results. Elks vs Business College halted by darkness with Elks ahead 3-1 after four innings.
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Lawrence
White Sox
Cubs
Sstter
Sox
Epley
Sugrue
Bellis
Beebe Cooper
Clark Lawrence
Murry Wiler
R. Cleland Bellis
Abriaub Baylor
L. Marry Boughton
W. Cleland Thudiam
Hill Sehliefer
Silverthorn
Red Stockings
Newby
Innng
Kansas City Boys
Edmonson
Fanning
van der Vries
Pears
Nevitt
Elmer
Kansas -Cilians
Haskell
Lawrence Kansas City
Nevitt Edmondson
Wallace Pearce
Smith Lawrence
Carpenter Hicks
Stockton van der Vries
Bailey Doubleday Wolfe
Tracy Tsland
Parnell
Hale
Kansas City
Elks
Business College
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