Border tensions rise as rebels threaten American soil
Dispatches from Sept 9 report Mexican rebel leader Salazar near the border, raiding farms and threatening cross border incursions. US forces are deployed along the line with outposts and patrols by cowboys and scouts. Washington debates possible congressional action and the legality of unilateral interventions.
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Salndar
Taft
Mexico
Canarie
Douglas
Arizona
Sultli
Nacozari
Chilmalua
API Sonora
Steener
War Department
Gienera Salazar
Jine
First official football practice of 1912 season opens
The Jawyence Indians begin practice this afternoon at Kell Field under Coach Kennedy. He lines up his Braves for an initial look at the squad as the season opens with hopes of a light fast team. Many veterans return though no heavyweights are present. center Gallab is ineligible after leaving Haskell. Captain Williams and others like Artichoker Jamison Tyah Fontenelle Isghief Mzhickteno Back Good Eazte are listed among returning players.
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Jawyence
Hiskell
Kennedy
Audire
Qzallab
Haskell
Williams
Artichoker
Deer
Jamison
Tyah
Fontenelle
Sunday School Convention at Lecompton United Brethren
A Sunday school convention at Lecompton United Brethren church drew robust attendance with forenoon and afternoon sessions. County Superintendent Gnters directed programs including talks on Sunday school work, special music, opening service led by Rev. J L Snyder, and afternoon addresses by Rev. J C Brosan and Rev. El Atkinson with missionary notes and flame discussion.
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Lecompton
United Brethren Church
Cgnters
Forenova
Ij. UL. Snyder
Benjamin F.henry
J.L. Brady
Misionary
J. ¢. Brosan
J. L. Braiky
Addreys
Hov
EL Atkinson
Car Accident Near Lawrences and Oskaloosa Strikes Axle
A car driven by Harry Lutebine collided with a cross-rod along the road between Lawrences and Oskaloosa. The front axle was twisted and bent under the vehicle. A large party was aboard but only a few scratches were reported. Mr. Hutchings, aided by Will Brooks and a blacksmith, straightened the axle at a shop about three quarters of a mile away.
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Harry Lutebine
Lawrences
Oskaloosa
Hutchings
Will Brooks
Suit Against Bondsmen Seeks Embezzlement Recovery
A district court suit alleges embezzlement by the late J Edmonds, former general secretary of the Fraternal Aid Association. The American Bonding Company and others are named as security for Edmonds. The plaintiffs seek $60,758 claimed as a shortage from Edmonds accounts and aim to recover the deficit from the handymen through the bonding company in Baltimore.
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Pratertial Aid
Sociation Sersis Ajimnerivan Bonding Company
Edemonds
American Bonding Company
Etmonds
Baltimore
Edmonds
Farley Quiet Title Suit Filed On Behalf Of Elizabeth Farley
A quiet title action has been filed on behalf of Elizabeth M. Farley. The case dockets a dispute over ownership of a property and names the involved parties and court as the proceeding advances.
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Elizabeth M. Farley
Farmers Educational and Co operative Union Picnic Details
Plans for a big picnic at Woodland Park on Tuesday September 17 are under way by the Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union in Douglas County Kansas. About 700 members in the county and many guests are expected. Activities include a ball game between farmers teams horseshoe pitching and races for farm teams with the Lone Star Band to provide music. Local organizers I D M War ing and AL Wilson urge attendance and specify an all day affair with a picnic dinner and ample water and tying spots for teams.
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Woodland ‘Park
Farmers' Educational and Cooperative
Ion
Douglags County
Kansas
Iveal
Union
Man- Waring
AL Wilson
Vstal
Lone Star Band
Funeral Simple for General McArilum Laid to Rest
Simplicity marked General Arthur McArilum’s funeral after his death from apoplexy while addressing Twenty fourth Wisconsin Volunteers survivors. Scriptural reading and prayer at the grave served by the Prestorian church with no military salute. Burial fate pending as body to Cincinnati or Washington. Meanwhile two young murderers, John Fareley and John Heimburger, paroled after killing four year old Joe Timmerman, will be cared for by a vacation officer and sent to a private school.
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Geneneral McArthur
Milwaukee
Arthur McArilum
Twenty-fourth
Wisconsin Volunteers
Cincinnati
Washington
John Fareley
John Heimburger
Little Joe Timmerman
Schinol
Onion King of Kansas Nets Big Crop Near Vinland
C F Trout, living near Vinland, reports a bumper onion crop with over ten bushels per acre and a forecast of large seed yields, earning him the nickname Onion King of Kansas. Dr Netherent, former Lawrence pastor, has accepted a call in Des Moines and will move there soon with Mrs Netherent. he previously led the Hatchinson church when the Earl arrived.
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C.F
Vinland
Kansas
New Lights at K U Library Anew
Caivy si xe library installs incandescent reading lamps at tables in a shift toward an improved lighting system. Mayor Gyor expected to be first witness this afternoon as the police craft investigation opens with its initial session. Funeral for Joseph Braser, 72, held in Lawrence after arrival from Kansas City. Interment at Maple Grove Cemetery. Mrs Brucer passed in 1905.
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K. U
Caivy Si Xe
Gaynor
New York
Gyor
Joseph Braser
Atelock
Kansas City
Missouri
Lawrence
Maple Grove
Brucer
Judges to select best corn specimens in Douglas County contest
Late this afternoon judges in the Douglas County boys corn contest will meet at the County Superintendent office to decide which specimens are best and award a free head of corn.
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Douglas County
Downtown Band to Resume Free City Concerts in Lawrence
The First Regimental Band will open the belated summer season next Friday at Central Park with a special program. Financial stringency kept concerts off this summer but officials hope municipal aid next year will allow steady shows through the season and into fall.
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Lawrence
Central Park
Busy Day at Police Court with Multiple Guilty Pleas
A busy morning session in the police court saw Williams plead guilty to selling whiskey and face next Monday for sentencing. Tony, Lind bots, and Geo Seaton all pleaded guilty to fights or driving offenses with fines and costs. Several others were held or fined for prowling or related disturbances in North Lawrence and surrounding streets.
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Palive
Fou Williams
Tony
Tig Mocken Massachin Sells
Geo. Seaton
Orville Pawialey
Filo
Willis Augustus
Noble Perry
North Lawrence
Lawrence
Sda Fine Oi Saanil
Shortage of Water Forces Saving Sprinkling
The Wat er Company cautions residents to curb lawn sprinkling due to a prolonged dry spell and high demand. With river water the only alternative, officials request patron cooperation to conserve until supply improves, hoping the public understands the crisis and acts promptly.
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Etheir
Rumors of plague at Lawrence refuted by vets
Local veterinarians investigated reports of a fatal disease spreading toward Lawrence and Douglas County. They found no evidence of meningitis or any plague in the area. They say the illness is traveling west and affecting western Kansas farmers, with hopes to contain it and request government aid.
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Lawrence
Douglas County
Kansas
Nebraska
Norfolk
Nebr
Nic Dagntty
Malady Plagues Osage Horses Spreading Fear in County
A Lawrence visitor reports a contagious horse disease killing five Osage county horses yesterday. Farmers fear spread to Nebraska and beyond as officials, including Nebraska and Missouri authorities, consider quarantines and aid to protect livestock and farms.
Governor Wilson to Extend Western Speaking Tour
New York Sept 9 Governor Wilson sets to add more speaking dates on the western tour. He will address issues from the Democratic standpoint and may visit Missouri Nebraska and Utah during the second western trip.
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New York
Wilson
Missouri
Nebraska
James Gordon Bennet tele thousand frances trophy race
Jules Vedrines led the field as the first starter in the James Gordon Bennet tele thousand frances trophy event. He completed the 124.5 mile course in 70 minutes 56 seconds aboard a Piperdassin monoplane.
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Chicainr
Sept. S
Jules Veidrines
Vedrines
Ssy Jiaymond Assault Case Reported in Chicago
Chicago reporters say city detectives and coroner staff indicate a post mortem examination found findings in the Arthur L. Rayn case. The unclear fragment suggests an assault investigation with autopsy details to follow. Further readable facts are limited in this item.
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Chicago
Arthur L. Ray- N
Auto Burned at Duck Camp Near Eudora
Clark Bouldin's automobile burned yesterday afternoon while parked in a shed at the Duck camp near Eudora. A rubbish pile set afire by two boys spread to the garage, destroying the car and its contents before discovery. Bouldin and Harleyr Eply had planned a camp cleanup and hired boys to help.
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Clark Bouldin
Eudora
Harleyr Eply
Bouldin
Epley
New Student Rooming Map Aids University Y M C A
University Y M C A releases a large Lawreate map with color coded stickers marking student housing. Roy Stockwell says the 7 by 16 foot map lists number of rooms and prices, canvassing every location in the student area and urging renters to update when rooms are filled.
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University
Roy Storkwell
Association
Lawreate
Connecticut
Michigan
Stockwell
facili_tate
Information Bureau
Sovime
Republican county central committee meeting in Kansas City
The Republican county central committee of the second district met at the Grand Hotel in Kansas City Kansas Saturday night to outline the campaign. Attendees included Mr. Brady and committeemen Clarine S Hall and J T H Mitchell. The meeting conveyed strong support for a large victory and urged steady efforts to increase the majority.
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Kansas City
Grand Tfotel
Kan
Phose
Mr. Brady
Clarine S. Hall
J. TH. Mitchell
Three Dairymen Buy Carload of Milk Cows in Missouri
N Eager Geo Derby and Harwold Chamney bought two carloads of milk cows for their dairies. The cattle were unloaded Saturday night and placed into the three dairies. The herd expansion will boost production across the three operations.
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Missouri
N. Eager
Geo. Derby
Harwold
Chamney
Hue
Corn Condition Report From North Area
A reader note recalls Chas Hunsinger reporting corn in his neighborhood was in fine condition after a Saturday check. The observer describes the field as promising with two 60 red rows showing strong growth suggesting a good harvest ahead.
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Chas
Hunsinger
City Schools Open For Year's Work In Lawrence
Teachers and students began the new school year as 2,000 Lawrence youths collected books and returned to classrooms. The High School welcomed five new teachers while grade schools reported staffing changes and a larger enrollment. A Y M C A watermelon feed and football rally were planned, with Mr. Boltz to coach the high school team and a tentative football schedule reportedly pending.
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Lawrence
Miss Cole
Dolbee
Brown
Poland
Foster
Ice English
Kenney
Bertha Ellison
Pinckney
Ther. My. A
VY. M. C
Boltz
First Day Attendance At Haskell Institute Rises
More than 800 students attend Haskell Institute on the first day of school, about average for this period. Additional students are expected to enroll, pushing the total beyond 700 soon as the term opens. School work begins today.
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Haskell Institute
Flack Hearing Postponed in District Court
In Newton Kansas Mrs F L McCann announces the birth of a daughter on September 6. Jobn Ay Flack’s case in district court was postponed a week after an earlier accident left the father dead in Kansas.
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Ahilena
Jobn Ay Flack
F. L. McCann
Newton
Kansas
Kar
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