Acre of Fire Threatens Beaumont Oil Field Blaze Continues
Beaumont Texas reports an acre of Spindle Top heights alight as the Beaumont Oil Field burns. Wind from the northeast eases danger and fire crews push toward burning tanks and derricks. A 37,500 barrel Higgins tank and other facilities suffer massive losses as firefighting teams work through the day.
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Surrender of indicted delegate in city lighting scandal
St Louis Sept 13 The grand jury probes a city lighting scandal that has 18 House of Delegates members indicted for bribery and perjury. Charles F Kelly a top suspect who distributed 47300 to push the lighting bill plans to surrender to Circuit Attorney Folk. If convicted the crimes carry up to five years.
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Train crash kills several on newspaper train near Struby
The newspaper train from Denver to Chicago and St. Louis collided with a freight at Struby near Littleton. Killed were Mack Barobert engineer A Pettingill fireman John Rogers fireman. Archie Stewart engineer survived injuries. Eighteen heavily loaded freight cars ran backward toward the passenger train as two engines tried to back away. The collision was heard miles away.
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Treasury secretary to release about four million in holdings
Secretary Shaw announces plans to release about 4,000,000 of treasury holdings and designates banks with pledged bonds as temporary depositaries. Heavy customs receipts boost treasurer’s cash balance. notes on currency famine risk and high commercial paper rates. Kansas National Bank of Wichita faces corporate status extension to Sept 28. postmaster at Mount Vernon to receive a new presidential salary of 1,100.
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Corners Not Possible Court Decision Shocks Chicago Market
A Chicago court under Judge Chytrans rules that the Chicago Board of Trade cannot pass property rights or enforce margins in corner cases, invalidating exchange authority to discipline members and questioning the board’s succession plans. The injunction sought by Waite, Toorbarn & Co. against prominent grain houses is central to the ruling.
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Robbed Nine Persons in Topeka by Night Bandits
In Topeka Kansas on September 13 a quartet of highwaymen robbed nine individuals from midnight to morning. Victims include Frank Lewis, a Union Pacific railway agent, who lost money and jewels and was shot at as the robbers fled. Police pursued but failed to trap the suspects in time.
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Nebraska Governor vows fight over packing merger
Omaha Nebraska Sept 13 Gov Savage warns that any move to isolate Nebraska packing interests in a merger will trigger a strong court fight. He will direct the legal department to pursue action if state law is violated and impose penalties on those responsible for the merger.
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Conference Ends as Strike Talks Reported Solution Found
Harrisburg September 13 conference between Gov Stone and United Mine Workers President Mitchell ended at 4:39 am after two hours of discussion. Gov Stone released a statement saying participants remained silent on details but officials hope the proposal will end the strike. Mitchell and Fahey left for Wilkes-Barre with no comment on the conference’s success. Public notices referenced later summaries by Wilson on agricultural prospects and crop conditions across states.
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Local university social scene plus county school notice
Lawrence readers report a busy week of university life with Phi Gamma and Beta fraternities hosting smokers, dances, and pledges while county schools prepare to begin term with many teachers listed. News notes include travel, visits, and local family updates across Lawrence and nearby towns.
France Names Jusserand New Ambassador to United States
France selects Jean Jules Jusserand as ambassador to the United States, a move seen as a cordial gesture toward Washington. Jusserand, a seasoned diplomat and scholar of English literature, has long served in public service and led diplomatic posts in London and Denmark.
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Missing Travelette Listings and Timetable Snippet
Fragmentary OCR shows travel departures and rates for a trip to Vietnam via Santa Fe with dates in September. It lists one-way and round-trip fares, train refusals, and a service note about a general de Wet book reference, all in a dated historical newspaper voice.
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