Drought Fires and Water Shortage Hit Pennsylvania
Sept 7 report across Pennsylvania portrays record drought. Water now sells at eight cents a gallon while forests burn and rivers run unusually low since 1803. Schuylkill and related waterways near historic lows, commerce disrupted as boats stranded and fear grows over ongoing fires and agricultural hardship.
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Vidal
Pennsylvania
Alleghany Mountains
Philadelphia
Schuylkill
Pocone Mountains
Wren
Personal notices of visits and travels in Kansas City area
A dense list of personal notices reports Miss Ball going to Olathe Miss Dessie Pittsford visiting Kansas City Mr Brass leaving for Los Angeles and many others traveling visiting relatives or attending meetings in Topeka Vinland and other places Several residents plan extended visits or have recently returned from trips with minor details about destinations and activities Included are social visitors from Kansas City Topeka and surrounding towns and mentions of university enrollments and local appointments
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Loge Doane
Woodard
Helen Ball
Olathe
Dessie Pittsford
Xansas City
M. Brass
Los Angeles
Culeanent Perkins
Estes Park
Cal
W. E. Brownell
Kansas City
Florence Phillise
Renson
Tooraine
Spencer
Croma i
Concondia
Fo de Eider
Kansas
Neitle Wilber
Missouri
Lana Vesspre
Topeka
Leity
Lindeuw Haute
Viel Kirwhall
Phi Gamma Delis
B. E. Figenbaum
Nirsee
Ace
Vinland
Atu
Carelyn. Barker
A. Pe Clarke
A. H. Brown
Burlington
A. Greenlees
Cea Tahujwa City
T. K. Prentice
Meriden
Kans
Charles. Peat
E. B. Geer
Taultelega
Ala
G. A
I. d. Bishop
J. A. Uenley
Northport
Mich
Nellie Russ
Oklahoma City
Okla
A. d. Ross
New York Street
Frank Yoewmn
Reading
M. Newmark
Stours
Stunz
Louisiana Street
Anna Hichmond
Maude Hunter
E. B. Kendall
Anthony
Kaus
Indiana
Chicago
M. B. Moore
Lydia Allphin
Leota
Kan
Indiana Street
Clyde H. Allphin
Wichita County
Second Ascension Planned by Baldwin Dirigible Balloon
The United States Army owned Baldwin dirigible is slated for a second ascent at South St. Joseph this afternoon. If weather and machinery cooperate, Lt. Benjamino D. Foulis will launch the craft, following a prior test that reestablished the large bag and attachments for extended flight.
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Pl. Mo
Jiniavluck
Benjamino
Foulis
South St. Joseph
United States Army
Pday
Independentists in Philippines back Bryan was Promises
Suvi Norwalk Conn Sept 19 Bryan replies to Taft attack saying Independence backers in the Philippines favor Republican victory over Bryan. Fiske Warren cabled Manila Albert Barretto who reports Barretto says nationalist party opposed Taft and united with Bryan's platform. First National Census 1790 counted 3,231,533 and 70,000 census takers. Costs then 44,377. 1910 census projected at 14 million. Director North foresees annual census every five years.
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Suvi Norwalk
Conn
Providence
Bryan
Taft
Philippines
Fiske Warren
Huston
Albert Barretto
Manila
Alberto Barretto
Nationalist
Philippine Assembly
Barretto
America
Census Bureau
Woman Heroism in Folsom Toll of Flood Sacrifice
Mrs. H. J. Rooke, a Folsom telephone operator, warned locals by phone as flood waters advanced. She chose to inform subscribers rather than save herself, later drowning. More than forty families credited to her bravery. Her body was found twelve miles downstream with the headset still on.
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J. Rooke
Folsom
Haskell Denies Affidavit Linking Governor to Oil Talks
In St Louis Haskell calls Monnett affidavit false stating on September 12 1908 Monnett spoke in Oklahoma City exonerating him from any Standard Oil negotiations. Report notes Chelage September 19 Manila dispatch adds weathered casualty figures and ongoing authority stance.
Man Sentenced to Hang in Ballard Murder Case in Illinois
Joe James, convicted of killing Clergey A Ballard, received a death sentence from Judge Creighton. He is to be hanged October 23 in Sangamon County jail. The Ballard murder sparked the late Springfield riots. Lahm Corps orders Lt to lead the army dirigible tour in St Joseph Missouri next week due to Lt Sahm's death.
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Springfield
Joe James
Clergey A. Ballard
Creighton
Sangamon County
Ballard
Belfridge
Lahm
Bt. Joseph
Caight
Sahm
Markets by Wiebe grain and provisions Kansas City
Kansas City markets report mixed grain and livestock values with wheat at Sept and Dec futures, cash No. 2 hard and red prices, corn and oats figures, hay prices, and cattle hog receipts and prices. Chicago wheat and pork figures appear appended, showing Sept and May contracts and nearby cash quotes.
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Kansas City
Choice Prairie
Itnner Cemmanery
Man Arrested in Prairie Center Assault Case Near Johnson County
A man identified as Clarence Lane was arrested by Eudora Marshal Maul at the depot after a three day search by farmers for attackers of Mrs. Fred Johnson near Prairie Center in Johnson County. He appeared tired and scratched, claimed to have been in Olathe, and matching the smaller assailant’s description. Sheriff John Steed planned to transport him for identification as the investigation continues amid fears of lynching.
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Fred Johnson
Prairie Center
Johnson County
Eudora
Marshal Maul
Clarence Lane
Olathe
Holliday
Charlea Hoyt
Johnson
Special Dinner for KU Students at the Fairfax
The Fairfax hosts a special dinner for Kansas University students tomorrow with elaborate plans. Owner Lawrence and newcomer Mr Mornaday aim to foster goodwill toward KU students and promise full service with no complaints.
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Fairfax
Cine Wld
Toreran
The
Lawrence
Mornaday
Tuo
K. U
Kansas City Antoista Start
Kansas City Kansas City Ma Sept 19 Thir vetive motors left this morning on an eight day endurance run to Oklahoma City for a cup offered by the Kansas City Star The 900 mile round trip should have them back in Kansas City next Saturday The party will reach Emporia tonight and Oklahoma City Tuesday night
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Kansas City
Chicago
Dearborn Street
Pittsburg
Foraker Discusses Hearst Draft and Ohio Paper Deal
Senator Foraker explains a public statement about a $51,000 draft tied to an attempt to buy the Ohio State Journal in Columbus. He says a Standard Oil loan was offered but the plan collapsed. he returned the draft and did not profit, denying any personal charge or employment in the matter.
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Iati
John D. Archbald Derer
St Lewis
Foraker
Pinch Hey
Ohio State
Columbus
Associated Press
Ohio State Journal
Standard Oil Company
Real estate surge by Hosford and Duxton Tyqwent firms
Hosford Investment and Duxton Tyqwent have dominated the Lawrence market, selling six lots in ten days. Last week two lots were sold, this week four more, including a west side New Hampshire street parcel and a Tennessee street 1300 block sale. Annie Burns bought in the same block, with Ontario street 121 last, while the firms promise more desirable property remains available despite brisk activity.
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Hosford Investment Company
Lawrence
Duxford Ty Qwent
New Hampshire Street
Annie Burns
Tennessee Street
East Ontario Street
Democrats Hit Religion in Taft Campaign Plot
Kansas editor says Democratic managers plan a religion based attack on Taft to sway churchgoers. He cites secret agent schemes to spread opposing narratives among ministers, asserting the move insults the republic and will backfire as ministers resist manipulation.
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Topeka
Kane
Dolley
Republican State Committee
Taft
Jsut
Dailey
Europe
Amerote
Plytoamth
Kansas
Bryan
Charles M. Sheldon
Quayle
Mauretania in Storm Collision Off Sea
The Mauretania with cabins filled with frightened passengers endured a half hour of helter skelter motion in mid ocean after a propeller blade flew off during a storm. The blow loosened the propeller and buckled the floor as waves broke over decks.
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New York
Hadley Speaks in Missouri GOP Campaign Kickoff
Herbert Hadley, candidate for Missouri governor, opened the Republican campaign in Misouri at Central Park with a keynote speech before a large crowd. Senator William Warner introduced him and presided, with Senator Elmer J. Burkett of Nebraska slated as principal speaker tonight.
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Mis
Springfield
Herbert 8
Hadley
Can
Missouri
Central Park
William Warner
Elmer J. Burkett
Nebraska
Eben Baldwin's auto crashes into tree in West Lawrence
Eben Baldwin, returning home last night, mistook his route and drove west on Mississippi street. The rough block caused a rut, the car turned itself, and crashed into a tree in the yard of K Sigelen at 638 Mississippi. Baldwin escaped serious injury as the seat and radiator were damaged.
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West Lawrence
Eben Baldwin
Indiana Street
Mississippi Street
Mr. Baldwin
Kansas City
Lawrence Paper Mill Expands to Hire 150 Workers by New Year
The Lawrence Paper mill plans extensive plant additions and equipment upgrades to begin corrugated paper production by year’s start. Workforce will rise from about 100 to 150 as orders from major clients, including a Coffeyville fruit jar firm, increase. News notes ongoing market recovery and local industrial growth in Lawrence.
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Lawrence
Tee
SEO
Lawrence Paper Pill
Coffeyville
Kansas
Carly
Bowersuck
Taft
Kansas City
Bawersock
For Sale and Help Wanted Notices in Lawrence Classifieds
A crowded classified list includes: full dress suit size 35 offered at 74 of cost, homes on installment with down payment and $8 monthly, ripe and green tomatoes, lost link breastpin on Massachusetts Street, a 100 acre farm for sale or rent near Lawrence, and Miss Bancroft of Ohio University offering voice lessons at 1338 Ohio Street with $1 rate. Also a request for a good house helper at Mrs Bethel’s, 1230 Mass.
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M. Journal
Bell Phone
Bethel
Mass
Massachusetts Street
West Lawrence
Reward
J. T. Hornaday
Ohio St
Bell
Nome
Bancroft
Ohio University
Lawrence
Ohio Street
Public Auction Near University for Farm Stock and Surreys
Sale at my place 14 miles south of the University on Friday October 2 at 1 pm. Items include 9 milking cows yearling bull 2 brood mares 2 suckling mules 25 Duroc hogs 4 brood sows 3 gilts 2 young male horses 25 shoats 1 surrey 2 light wagons. Wanted an extra man to wrap up the Capital Blue gas mantles sold to top buyers. False alarm reported to the fire department last night.
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Surrey
Fred Wylein
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Haskell Mikes
WIEBE
DEACH
Rosser
Man
Eudora Marshal
Senator Foraker
Hearst
Mauretania
Herbert Hadley
Thad Stevens
Chas. Manxy
Clyde Browning
Ad Stevens
Mansy
Lawrence Paper Mill
Building & Loan
Lawrence National Bank Bldg
National Bank
Watkins
Hil
A Tacker
Tackar
W. B. Mazen
Aswl Cashler
Tanna
Tors
J. B. Watking
C. A. Hill
HW Tacker
W. B Haten
Suu
A. C
Sitber Neewia
Bs Georee
Jacob Betsky
BF Hiney
eHub
Traneacza General Banking Business
Lawrence, Kansas
Monroe
A. Macks
Grovenor
Me Maniey
D. L. Eddy
St. Bell
Lawrence Bottling
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