Bridge Span Collapse Kills and Injures in Quebec
A 5000 ton bridge span being raised to complete the Quebec Bridge collapsed into the St Lawrence River near Quebec City at 10 oclock, causing multiple deaths and many injuries. Rescue boats saved several workers as authorities investigated the disaster and noted the bridge was intended for transcontinental rail traffic next spring.
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St. Lawrence
Barger
H. P. Borden
Quebec Bridge Compmission
Quebec
Retina
Sen
Obserrira
Dominion
At Goverment Vess
Opening Day Registration Beat Weather At Ky 1 University
Despite gloomy weather Ky 1 university opened registration with Registrar Foster reporting 1 722 students by 4 pm and over 2 000 likely by end of day. Enthusiasm remained high as lines formed and campus buzz grew despite wet conditions.
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K.U
Foster
Entries Open for Douglas County Fair Deadline
Entries for the Douglas County fair may be made up to Monday September 18 to avoid last minute rush. The funeral of Clara Moore, who died in Los Angeles, California, will be held at 2 PM Wednesday at the First Baptist Church of North Lawrence, conducted by Rev. TLD Lee.
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Douglas County
Clara Moore
Clara, Moore
Los Angeles
Cal
First Baptist
North
Lawrence
Lee O
No Sign of Villa as Pershing Scouts Hold Dune Line
General Funston's headquarters report no signs of Villa near the American dunes in Mexico. Observation posts maintain vigilance for the marauding band, with Pershing's men still believed to be pursuing him toward Santa Clara canyon or further south.
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Pershing
San Antonio
General Funston
Villa
Mexico
Santa Clara
Unveiled Windows At Ober Store Draw Crowds
The Ober store revealed new display windows yesterday drawing much attention from passersby. The large show windows provide ample space for exhibits and were praised by crowds for their tasteful arrangements.
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Obers
Ober
Neehter
Dobrudja Reclaimed by Bulgarians Reported
A Budapest newspaper claims Bulgaria has regained Dobrudja from Romania, while Paris reports British forces across the Struma river in Greek Macedonia attacking Bulgarian positions. Other fronts note German attempts near the Somme repulsed and Constantine dissolving the Greek royal reserve. Proclamations dropped over Brussels by a Belgian flyer are also noted.
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Sayville
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Az Est
Rumania
Bulgaria
Paris
Greek Macedonia
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Aar
Struma
Noniki
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Kiraliabes
Merchants to Meet for Regular Midday Luncheon
Tomorrow the Merchants association holds its regular mid day luncheon at the club rooms. Attendance is needed to match the steady turnout of recent weeks. Officials expect discussion on closing two afternoons of fair week and the committee on merchants will report.
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Merchants Association
Douglas
Cas
Admiral Hendee Dies at Brookline Home
Rear Admiral George F. Hendee United States Navy retired died at his Brookline Massachusetts home last night. Born in Boston seventy years ago he served more than forty years in the paymasters division and took part in Civil War operations.
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Hendee
Brookline
Mass
Aadmiral
Geo
Maine Voters Decide Key Races as Campaigns Hit The Polls
Maine voters went to the polls for governor two U S senators four representatives and a state legislature as hundreds of speakers from both parties urged lines on national issues. Progressives drew 9 percent of governor votes, with disputes over which side would gain enough to sway the outcome.
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Maine
United States
Prin
Jurer Justice
Hughes
Son
Nuat
Wubbenn
Laulers
Republica
Oa Qed
Adiell
Ghent Agait Pridin
Nie
Sad Me
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Fpovernor
Greek Letter Moves Rushing Week Shifts Fraternity Houses
Alumni from several fraternities arrive in Lawrence for rushing week as five houses relocate this summer. Alpha Delta Pi leaves 11160 Louisiana for 12a Mississippi, Maud Ryss servority takes over, Phi Kappa Psi moves to 645 Tennessee with 1140 and Sigma Phi Sigma taking the old Sigma Phi Sigma site. Phi Kappa buys 1597 2 Tennessee street for a premier fraternity house amid chapter status restored.
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Alpha Delta Pi
Louisiana Street
Toveut
Mississippi
Maud Ryss| Servority
Alpha Heltalon
Nin
Place
Phi Kappa Psi
Prisoner Bissell seeks trial in Edna Dinsmore case
Bissell, jailed in Lansing after a prior confession, declares he will refuse to stand by it and demands a trial in November. He faces the Edna Dinsmore murder linked to Lawrence unrest, with authorities still citing his signed confession. Miners in the Kansas field remain idle awaiting Interstate conference action in Kansas City.
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Surderer
Edna Dinsmore
Bissell
Lawrence
Dissell
Lansing
Pittsburg
Kan
Kansas Field
Kansas City
The
Operators Association
Boy and brother fatal shooting as play with gun ends in tragedy
Fred Wenzel aged six of New Liberty Iowa was shot and killed by his brother Herman twelve while playing with a faded shotgun on a Sunday. The incident occurred in Davenport Iowa with no known intent.
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Fred Wenzel
Mew
Liberty
Iowa
Hii
Herman
Heavy Rain Pummels Junction City in Sept Anniversary
One of the heaviest rains in years hit Junction City Kansas last night with reports this morning placing total rainfall at about 4.18 inches. Local observers report flooded streets and damaged light infrastructure.
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Junction City
Kan
Kansas Weather Report Unsettled Showers Likely Tonight
Unsettled weather with rain likely tonight and Tuesday. Cooler in southeast and northeast portions, with possible showers and cooler temperatures across the region.
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Toptt
Witemer
Tieselaey
Advisory Board Holds Monthly Meeting at Fraternal Aid Union
The Priternal Aid Union Advisory board, with nine members led by President Vo A. Young and Vice President Ho At Waring, meets at the Fraternal Aid Union Building. Officials say no routine business is planned for today or tomorrow. additional members include Dr We ob. Buedick and N. Polley among others.
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Priternal Aid Union Advisory Board
We Vence
Republic
Thas
Es-Olief
Howl
Vo A. Young
Vive
We Ob. Buedick
N. Polley
Toyela
Ben O. Woalman
Mount Hope
Boot
Denver
WooKo Verrne
Mangum
Okla
Bridge floor supports set for Kaw River crossing progress
Concrete work on the Kaw river bridge continues despite rain. Columns for the cantilever floors are being poured between abutments and arches, with forms for sidewalls and utility openings completed.
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Kaw
Ford car theft leads to Denver extradition bid
Police received word this morning that a Ford car stolen in Denver was found in Lawrence. Jonas Barrett of Topeka is suspected of driving the vehicle to Lawrence and officers plan to return Barrett to Denver with extradition papers after talks with Governor Capper.
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Denver
Lawrence
Jonas Barrett
Topeka
Young Barrett
Harrett
Eff
Capper
President Wilson Cancels Engagements for Sister’s Illness
President Wilson leaves Long Branch to reach his sister Mrs. A E Howe at a New London home. He travels by train after motoring to New York, showing concern for her illness. The summer executive offices at Asbury Park open as planned. The University Club board of governors to meet at 7:30 this evening.
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N. J
Wilson
A. E. Howe
New London
Conn
New York
Summmer
Asbury Park
War Time Europe Through an American Instructor
University of Kansas English instructor Herbert Flint recounts his summer in Paris and London during WWII era. He notes French and British attitudes toward Wilson, observations from battlefront rail lines, ambulance work by Alfred Winsell, and impressions of Paris life and wartime routines.
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Shakespeare
Indians Seek $30 Million From United States Government in Cherokee Lands Case
Tulsa Oklahoma September 11 news notes Cherokee claimants announce a meeting October 3 to press litigation for recovery of government funds and other properties valued at about 30 million dollars. Royal parties say the case could reshape Indian land holdings and hearings may begin at Tyler. Beal, a leading organizer, calls on every Cherokee in the region to attend.
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Tulsa
Ohlo
United States
Goyermmnent
Oklahoma
Lecompton Fair A Big Success
Lecompton fair drew crowds Saturday with assorted exhibits and events. Organizers reported strong attendance and community participation across competitions and entertainment.
Lecompton Fair Delights with Corn Exhibits and Local Winners
Attendees praised the third annual Lecompton fair featuring agricultural products poultry and pet stock horses and cattle. Frank Wier's 16 foot corn stalk drew remark and judging ranked Lecompton's corn display as the best yet. Livestock and women’s crafts impressed while United Brethren lunch stands sold tea coffee pie and sandwiches. A full prize list will be published soon.
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Lecompton
Andy
Frank Wier
Manhattan
United Brethren
Jewel Nvl
No Mor Einergon Revenue itl Removes Tax Nefievos
Washington reports that the new revenue bill ends stamp taxes for a wide set of payments and documents effective today. The Internal Revenue Service notes stamps are no longer required on telegraph and telephone messages or various financial instruments and transportation documents.
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Washington
Uhal
Miss Sullivan Narrows Escape After Car Brake Failure
A fragmentary local report describes Miss Sullivan in Sullivan Indiana losing brakes on a street car while crossing Inthisvar street. The vehicle sped through the center of the 900 block before a tire detached and she steered to a stop on Eighth street.
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Indiana
Sullivan
Miss Sullivan
University
Merger Plans Set for Kansas-Telco Combine
The Kansas Telephone Co proposes to acquire the Missouri & Kansas Telephone Co and the Lawrence Home Telephone Co in Lawrence. The merged properties valued at 6,110, total capitalization at 120,000, with an 85,146 reduction from current valuations. Rates would rise to 3.50 monthly business, 1.75 residence, and 1.25 for party lines, with operation kept separate during a one year consolidation.
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Kansas Telephone Company
Missouri & Kansas Telephone Company
Lawrence Home Telephone Company
Lawrence
State Public Utilities Commission
Fairbanks Visit Promises Big Republican Event in Lawrence
Indications point to Charles Warren Fairbanks visiting Lawrence on Thursday for a major campaign gathering. Republicans statewide plan to attend, with town and county turnout likely to create one of the bi political events of the year. The county meeting starts at 2 PM in the Bowersock Theatre.
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Charles Warren Fairbanks
Lawrence
C. H. Tnrelker
Bowersock
City Educational Plants Now Open
Lawrence schools including University high and grade schools opened for the new term with enrollment near 600 at the high school. Some students could not return due to duties, while Vinland high school intake also affects totals. Principals will report final figures at tonight’s meeting.
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Lawrence
Vinland High School
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