Fire devastates Galveston Pier fires threaten ships
A massive blaze at Galveston Pier 85 began in sulphur bins at 2 a.m. and swept the pier and Wheat cargo ship Eta. Losses are estimated between 2 and 5 million dollars with heavy damage to multiple steamers and freight, despite fire crews and National Guard efforts. A threatening letter to Fire Chief Ryan was deemed a crank.
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Galveston
Texas
Penk Bine
Pier 85
Sr Giant
Galveston Condelletia Co
Harpsby Castle
Erkei
Huilread
National Guard
Ryan
Canada
Sigue
Jeb
MacSwiney Begins Hunger Strike Twenty-Four Hours In
Daily MacSwiney Bulletin reports Terence MacSwiney entering the hunger strike in London on his 49th day of restraint. He slept from 9 pm to early morning and was seen to slump but remained largely untroubled as the Self-Determination League forwarded a bulletin.
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MacSwiney
London
Lord Maver
Terence MacSwiney
Levene
Poultry Demonstration and Fair Judging Held
County farm agent R. O. Smith conducted a poultry demonstration at the J. E. Henry farm in Big Springs. This afternoon he traveled to Overbrook to serve as judge at a county fair there.
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R. O. Smith
Big Springs
J. E., Henry
Weather Kansag Forecast Elevates Friday Temperatures
Fair conditions extend tonight with rising temperatures and a likely dip in the extreme east tonight. Temperatures rise today with a noted variation in the eastern portion as winds shift and skies remain clear.
Hazy note on theft at state house and museum
An Emporia razetto laments thefts at the Kansas state house preservative and jokes the state university museum may next lose the legal liquor. The playful quip hints at ongoing mischief and a desire for stricter controls in public spaces.
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Kansas State House
State University
Emporia Razetto
Grand jury probes baseball scandal as Hoyne condemns action
Attorney Mackay Hoyne announces he will not enter the Cook County grand jury case instigating the scandal. Chief Justice Charles McDonald says a statement will follow after Hoyne’s claim the grand jury’s actions were illegal. Henry Brigham, grand jury foreman, says the investigation will continue and progress is being made.
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Chicago
Ose Strane
Mackay Hoyne
Charles McDonald
Hoyne
Henry Brigham
Frank
Rotary Ladies Night Welcomes Lawrence Teachers
Lawrence teachers will be guests of the Rotary club for a forthcoming ladies night. The event, first to honor the city teachers, features Rotarians and the women’s club in an informal program. The boys work committee and Hoy Scout fund drive will be coordinated by Rotary members J Frank Jones, Phegg Allen, and Harold Constant. The meeting was well attended and orderly as attendees departed after a brief program.
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Lawrence
Rotary Club
Re Er Tors
Boys
Y. Mc. A
Rotary
J. Frank Jones
Phegg” Allen
Harold Constant
Babies Save Mother at Prison Farm Rescue
Report states that a newborn act of care by infants helped save a mother during a violent escape attempt at a penitentiary. Officials say the event occurred as inmates sought to influence the cabinet and public opinion amid ongoing cruelty accusations.
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Ouenpe
Mureer
Pepe
Fire chief warns on flues after long inactivity
Chief Reinisch of the fire department urges caution in starting fires after flues were unused for months. He warns it is better to pay a repair bill on a flue than to build a new house, as cold weather increases fire risk in Tau rence.
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Reinisch
Fire Department
Freues 2
Rostenday
Delivery Wagon Flips at Central Park Corner
Floyd Sexman, driver for Weaver Store, swerved to avoid a collision at Highth and Tennessee, struck the curb at the southwest corner of Central Park, tipping the wagon. He sustained a chin cut and Fre ley received minor injuries as the car toppled and the top was demolished.
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Floyd Sexman
Weaver Storé
Freley
Highth
Tennessee
Central Park
Governor Cox Addresses Crowd in Rally Criticizing Lodge and Harding
Governor Cox addressed a Kansas crowd praising Wilson and denouncing Senator Lodge as the world’s arch conspirator. He argued against the League of Nations and warned about big business, voicing support for agricultural interests and government regulation of packers and coal interests despite political attacks.
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Hutchinson
Harding
Repubicanum
Govind Letaees
Bowater
Eireur
Tiana
League
Hy Wits
Po Dehnsen
Borah
Wicker
Eveenor
Agata Ting
Governoer Cox
Senator Lodge
Masauuisetis
Lode
Senate
Senator Lodges
Bizot
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Cox
Legime
Uarding
FIRST BIG RALLY OF YEAR AT K U L
Rally announces opening year activities with speakers Chancellor Burdick Pref. S. A Thimeter and others. Funeral service for Kansas Normals to be held. Scoutmaster AL HL Jewell chosen for Plymouth Congress Boy Scouts. Gilmer to recruit more leaders. Quiet Title suit filed by Lena A Flora against Charles D Ellis in Douglas district court. Lawrence land title involved.
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Fyona
Burdick
Pref. S
Tee Caweroale
O'Tlock
Ohl Norhitewe Bill
Frouuilsf
Kansas Normals
Ur-Gent
Rae
AL HL Jewell
Plymouth Congress Foir Church
Gral
Tha Sioun
Oul Gilmer
Avrmiet
Chari Moss
Doulas
Black Frost Nears Record During Cold Night
A near record cold night swept through the region with frost forming across much of the state. Forecasters noted the lowest temperatures approached historic marks, impacting crops and signaling a late frost risk for farmers.
Route Speakers Schedule For Four Area Meetings
A meeting plan outlines four local gatherings to arrange Division of Officers and appoint vice presidents and assistant secretaries. Colgate University and Newell Dwight Hillis are set to speak in Independence, with other speakers slated for Topeka, Hutchinson, and Ellsworth.
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Anil Poms
Col
Secretares
Tobey Hewes
Topeka
Mis 1Ling
Holton
Harre McQuire
Kiowa
Independence
W. Ad
Ringle
Pittsburg
Guthridge
Pittsbur
Hutchinson
Boi. Martin
Newton
George PF. Brooks
Wlutehinson High School
Hardboiled Smith Released on Parole
The article reports that "Hardboiled" Smith was released on parole after serving a sentence. It notes he faced a period of surveillance and was granted early freedom with conditions. Officers and authorities are referenced, including a lieutenant and March timing, with ongoing monitoring after release.
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New
Prisupy Ag
FF Smith
Wits
Frosty Weather and Cold Temperatures Persist
Frost and cold continue to grip the area with frosty mornings and the chill lingering yesterday. Temperatures drop to lower levels this morning and mornings are notably frigid.
Investigation Delay Halts White Sox Inquiry Progress
Chicago reports a delay as the state's attorney in New York orders further examination of witnesses and awaits additional basel ers and sporting viel. The grand jury has completed its examination while further provestiogs are expected upon arrival.
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Shicagze
Chicago White Sox
McClay Hoste
Pew
New York
Wit Enesses
Scarlet Fever Warning Documents From Public Health Clerk
A fragment notes efforts to prevent spread of scarlet fever in the city. The message mentions measures by a public health department official and references Scarlet fever and its contagious nature. The readability is limited but indicates a formal notice or report excerpt.
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Lawrence Pe
Stockholders Meet Reviews Lawence Decantry Club Changes
The Lawrence Deantry Club holds a stockholders meeting to discuss major fiscal and policy changes. Directors plan to review proposed tech revisions and budgeting steps affecting future tournaments and member contributions.
Unclear OCR Text Segment From Topeka Meeting
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a vision reunion at Topeka with Father Hart and Chaplain Eo Al Falweertie. Mentions Hart, Wart, and a church service context with a list of vague actions and dates.
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Hart
Wart
Golein
Topeka
Girls Win Spelling Contest Amid Mixed Kansas Results
Readers are told that Kansas schools showed stronger spelling performance in the Sept. contests. The story notes multiple participants and a mix of results with girls earning top spots while several boys retired or were defeated, leaving a small field at the finish.
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Kansas
Jim Kansas
Hay Roe
Farze
Popelalien Pigere
Wahineten reports a September 4 event with economic notes. The item cites a 8IS TAN gi increase or 11 percent more than the rest of the region, indicating a local price or rate change.
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Popelalien Pigere
Wahineten
North Hakata
Uist
Tert
Speeding Fines Set in Police Court This Morning
Charee E. Karol was fined one hundred dollars for speeding. Harry Love forfeited a twenty dollar bond to appear for speeding.
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Charee E. Karol
Harry Love
Tomorrow School Fair Day At The County Grounds
Tomorrow's program features city and county school dismissal for the afternoon, with Hartel Institute and local groups attending exhibits and a free for all race program. Races include a five mile relay, trot entries, and car races at the fair grounds, plus a Has kell Pitts football exhibition later in the day.
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Soioel
Douglas Cette
Ndoopaak
Wil
Sue
Elias Sen
Hartel Institute
Roy
Hleise
Pyargin
Tomérraw
Tonorrow
Dinah Pateh
Flo Patch
HL PL J
Amherst
Stella Silvertunl
Pinkerton
Award Prizes To Babies At Fatr
Fragmented OCR describes prize awards to infants in a local event with divisions and ages noted. Mentions Myronks Panty and Maurine Aucherd among participants, with references to months and divisions and a crowd at a staging area.
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Dyer
Westender
Myronks
Trouble on Moving Day in New York
On Sept 10 the annual moving day promises unprecedented confusion as 75,000 families plan to move 150,000 belongings on 2,000 vans into new quarters already partly filled by current tenants.
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New York
Recommends Ousting Mayor in Kansas Ouster Suit
Topeka reports the supreme court may act soon on the ouster suit against Mayor Henry UH Diec ler of Gott. Appointed referee Mc Dermott found the mayor and city officials willfully or negligently failed to enforce Kansas laws and city ordinances on sale and possession of goods and related conduct.
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Topeka
Jon
Henry UH. Diecler
Gott
de AS McDermott
Hopkins
Supreme Court
Duke
Governor De Leweue Campaign Tour Across Kansas
Governor De Leweue and accompanying candidates toured Kansas delivering frontier rally slogans. He spoke at Pourka breakfast with the Voters' League, then addressed crowds in Newton, Wichita, Osage City, Emporia, Strong City, and other stops via special train with rear platform talks.
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Viulchinset
de Leweue
Pourka
Voters’ League
Auditoriin
Newton
Wichita
Kansas O
Pleasant Affair at Newspaper Picnic on County Fair Grounds
The Journal-World held a reunion at the county fair grounds yesterday with about 135 attendees from local families. A large spread of baskets accompanied by coffee, lemonade, and ice cream fed visitors, who praised the event as a bright fair-day highlight and a hopeful sign for future gatherings.
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New York
Abe
Journal-World
Lawrence Gay
maal-Worll
Kers
jMrekige
Tnel Cumily
Winifred Drodlrick
Mir
Aed Mare
Mao
George Wo Smith
VB Woods
AL Mitek
Tay Yourygy
Dyads Werlers Wells
Mas
Han Rieedien
Chare
Bert
Rielvind Ander Pean Null
Far Vewl Bryant
Ruce
Ruth Rove
Parest Griffit Cordon Griffith
Mire
Jennings
George Ayes
Atert Anderson
Wale Olson
Harold Hitkey
Barten Coage
Walt Moore
Kaee Stout
Mark Wilson
Devin Mekthinniy
Edwin MaCoir
Alvie
Ree Datpin
Paren Mars
Andl Risiter
Onr
Mathis
Vath Henrington
Melo
Mars
Schutz God Family
Vermey Anerson
Howat
Peter Mr
Mes
Verran Peet
Wool Simen
Star Center Seeks Tryout for Nebraska University Team
A local star center aims to join the Nebraska University team after a reverent visit to Bethany and trials for the all state conference line. The hopeful athlete, noted for center skills, seeks a position on the varsity squad.
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Nels Ligshors Kars
Sert
Hethany Ecoveer Tuatlett
Curt Tete
Bethany
Nebraska University
Aus
Tewims Fart
Smelting Firm Cuts Lead Price to 7 3 4 Cents Pound
The American Smelting and Refining Company today reduced the price of lead from eight to seven and three fourths cents per pound. Palmer Tire Co. Phone 356.
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New York
Comppany
Palmer. Tire Co
Red Cross Praised at Woodland Park Dedication
Colonel Hugh Means chaired a Red Cross program at Woodland Park during the Douglas County Free Fair. Speakers including Mrs. Lowi Carlos and Pearl Luptad described postwar activities, home service work, and wartime experiences with the Red Cross. Reverend Evan Edwards and Dr. Evans shared personal insights and praise for the organization.
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Red Cross
Douglas County Free Fairgrounds
Woodland Park
Haskell
Y. J Sweeney
Hugh Means
Lowi
Carlos
France
Hed Cross
Pearl Luptad
Emma Wiitald
Lwork
Home Service Section
Red Cros
Evan Edwards
140Th Infantry
Sithivision
Red Crosos
Camp Mills
Dr. Evans
Sind
Threatening Letter At Federal Reserve Bank Prompted Guard
An anonymous letter received by Mayor Cowgill warned the Federal Reserve Bank would be blown up at 8 pm. A special guard of policemen and a federal reserve agent were stationed around the bank as officials treated the threat as a crank message but took precautions.
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Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Bank
Cowgill
Plans to enlarge Army Service School at Fort Leavenworth
The War Department forwarded plans to General Hugh A. Drum to expand the Army Service School making it the largest of its kind in the United States. Enrollment would rise to 200 officers in the line class and 100 in the staff class for the next term, with 00 in the line and 150 in the staff class planned for 1922. Housing expansion plans have been submitted to the War Department.
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Leavenworth
Kans
Army Service School
Fort, Leavenworth
War Department
Hugh A. Drum
Fort Leavenworth
United States
General Drum
Secrretary of War Baker
Warned QF Blackleg Vaccination Advice Circulated
Manhattan Kansas warns cattlemen to guard against blackleg epidemic as state agricultural authorities report a surge. Vaccination is urged as the safest precaution. serum is used as a curative, with cases appearing across several areas due to wet weather.
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Manhattan
Kans
State
Gas well success at Parsons spurs state drilling plan
On the grounds of the state hospital for epileptics at Parsons a gas strike at 585 feet suggests future wells on state properties. State Business Manager James A. Kimball says the Parsons result could lead to wells at Winfield and Ottawa and Kaw City.
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Topeka
Kanu
Parsons
James A. Kimball
Abandoned bicycle found at fair grounds taken to jail
Deputies from the sheriff's office collected a boy's bicycle left at the fair grounds last night and took it to the county jail until the owner could be contacted.
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Fair Grounds
Sheriff's Office
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