Regents Plan Strengthens Kansas Agricultural College Curricula
Regents adopt eleven amendments to improve curriculum and expand farm and experiment station programs. They push for transfer of infant breeding work to the department and emphasize practical, non-state-funded expansion to keep agriculture central in Kansas education. The Farm and Station urged to be prominent, modern, and practical. The state’s farmers and workers are urged to support a strong agricultural college and experiment station without weakening other university work.
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The
Agricultural College
Unt
Erin
Kanses
Riok
Kansan
Saatch
Rominant
Tratisra
Union Jack Torn Up in Malta Protest
Discontent over language questions and other grievances grows as a mob rips the union flag from a street by a crowd described as demonstrators. Victorian statue damage reported as marble was deluged with damaging code. Perpetrator remains at large.
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Valette
Teland
Malta
Phos
Lipton Leaves London for America Departure Cheer
Sir Thomas Lipton began his transatlantic voyage from London amid a cheering crowd of well wishers. A train compartment bore a floral tribute including a Stutrock II model, and guests like May Str Thomas and J. B. Hillyard sent best wishes as Lipton expressed gratitude and hope that the vessel fulfills all expectations.
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Thomas
May
Thoms
Charles Recents
J. B Hillyard
Robert A. George le Watson
Liverpool
Thomes Lipton
Wright Elated Over Junction City Electric Railway
John K Wright, contractor and vice president of the railway company, visited Junction City last evening. The electric railway raid was completed last Friday and is now in effect. Cure runs every half hour from the city to the fort. The town anticipates a new business era with a government camp expansion and the electric light plant and ice factory adding to total investment of 114000.
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John K. Wright
Junction City
Fort Riley
Conmipway
Riley
Junction Loos
Famous Political Organization Attacked Yet Again In Topeka
Day by day report on Topeka peace guardians and a police court session featuring Edward Timon of North Topeka. Wit and witness testimonies reveal bets tied to a cause of dry and dusty justice as Guillen from Gascony testifies about operations above Timon’s cellar dwelling.
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Edward Timon
North Topeka
Calkins
Mr.Timon
Monsieur Guillen
Gascony
Guillon
Mr. Guillon
Daxement
Mr. Army
Latin Nomenclature Debate Shapes Zoo Congress
Berlin August 14 The zoological congress committee on nomenclature faced a pivotal vote. The French delegation urged conforming names to classical Latin grammar and etymology, while Amiene Senegal proposed no changes. A heated discussion ended with acceptance of the French proposal.
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Berlin
Zoological Congress
Delegates Split Over Vote Amid War Debt Proposals
Reports from Naples August 14 note Count von Buelow sending a telegram to Signora Crispi expressing sympathy and Italy memory for Francesco Crispi. In London August 14 Shanghai dispatch claims Russians in New Chwang proclaim suzerainty and ban local arbitration by American or British merchants and missionaries, directing disputes to the rivalling realms.
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von Buelow
Signora Crispi
Naples
Bignor Crispi
Count von Buelow
Germany
Italy
Francisco Crispi
Russia
London
Shanghai
New Chwang
Cour
Rivelins
Postum Benefits From Coffee Alternative Claim
A testimonial claims quitting coffee cured chronic dyspepsia and nervous issues with Postum Food Coffee. Mrs Lizzie Whittaker of Kidder Missouri endorses ease of preparation and comfort in drinking Postum, sold by grocers at 15 cents per package.
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Bryskfart
Lizsie Whittaker
Kidder, Mo
Carnival visit and court case shade town politics
Shier Stahl and retinue visit Nick Chiles and the McKinley club amid a warrant and a keg discovery. Timon faces a $200 fine and 60 days for nuisance after appealing, with court urging him to bring a bartender witness. Chiles evades custody, while Jacob Helfink and others face drunkenness charges in a chaotic scene.
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Shier Stahl
Nick Chiles
McKinley Club
Mr. Chiles
Cape Seventh Street
Joe
Mr. Chites
St. ‘Victimus
Bond
Chiles
Boers Desperate Shortage Triggers Attack on British
New York dispatch says Boer commanders show strained supply lines and may surrender due to depleted ammunition. Reports from London and Tribune correspondent note a worsening war balance and fear of renewed attacks as both sides seek fresh rifles and munitions.
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New York
London
the Tribune
Atiitary
Ates
Senator Clark Denies Chicago Railroad Pact Rumor
Senator W A Clark of Montana denies claims he conferred with H Harriman representatives in Chicago about gaining control of the Southern Oregon Short Line and halting the Los Angeles to Salt Lake City route. He says court interference has halted construction but he will push the project to completion with injunctions and arrests already sought.
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New York
The
Tripune
W. A. Clark
Montana
H. Harriman
Chicago
Now Angeles
Salt Lake City
Clark
Los Angeles
Kaiser praised as peacemaker despite wartime rhetoric
A fragment praises the Kaiser for public affection towards his mother and portrays him as a wise ruler and force for world peace. It claims Germany advances in art science and commerce while noting a ship sails on after the young captain’s departure.
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Germany
Northrop's Work Grain Inspection Summary
Northrop reports the state inspection department had a busy seven months after harvest with 11 508 cars of grain inspected, fees totaling 4 260, expenses 33 518, and 1 022 60 turned into the state treasury. Baker City Ore Aug 14 Edward Newton received threats to drop engagement and ate candy from a box then fell gravely ill, alleged poisoning. New York Aug 14 Brooklyn navy yard improvements budgeted at about 2 000 000 include four new structures and a large coaling pier. Wichita Kan Aug 14 a blacksmith named Ridden, fired a week ago, walked into a fast-moving train and was killed.
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Northrop
Baker City
Ore
Edward Newton
Newton
New York
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Yard and Docks Department
Washington
Cob Dock
Ordnance Dock
Wichit
Kan
Ridden
Waiing Durin
Keob
Focksland
Improve Royal Blood Scheme by Max O'Rell Prompts Kansas Matchmaking
Max O'Rell argues in a London to New York Journal letter that royal blood should be renewed by marrying in Kansas farmers' daughters to curb disease and prolong dynastic power. He cites Empress Frederick and Bismarck, condemning intermarriage as a source of shared German blood and urging a new bloodline through healthy rural unions.
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Max O'Rell
Kansas
London
New York Journal
Frederick
Europe
Bismareck
William
Kaiser Frederick
Kaiser
Gregadlinias
Kaiser Willam
Bismarck
Germany
Court rules checks do not transfer bank funds in debt case
New York August 14 Justice Min or instructions hold that delivering a check on a bank does not assign bank funds and withdrawing funds with a second check before the first is paid does not constitute larceny. Dr Adam H Straub faced grand larceny charges arising from a dispute with Schaik Ward Wagner brokers, was held for grand jury, appealed, and was released on habeas corpus.
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Man Osan
New York
Justice Cemin
Dression
Adam H. Straub
Pacife
Schaik
American charged with embezzlement ordered to stand trial
John Kruz, an American, surrendered to Mexican authorities to answer a $100,000 embezzlement charge involving Wells Fargo at Ascelo n Mexico. Delivered to the Mexican officials at Juarez, he was met by the U S marshal at the Rio Grande and will be tried in Jimines. Extradition fights described as among the hardest since the new treaty.
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Stsec
el Pazo
Tex
John Kruz
Mexico
Wells Fargo
Ascelon
Juares
United States
Rio Grande
Movements of the German Crown Prince Reported
A London correspondent notes signals about the German Crown Prince and his possible path toward the throne, with references to the Battenberg family and the Prussian line. The report outlines political maneuvers and potential implications for royal succession in Germany.
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London
Battenberg
Pueblo Strikers Return to Work After Eastwide Strike
Pueblo Colorado August 14 workers at American Bridge company resumed duty after the general strike in the east. Iron molders and union bricklayers at the Pueblo steel works are again at work. several nonunion bricklayers are employed. Also notes Ito Marquis health trip to America for a short stay.
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Col
American Bridge Company
General Sted Workers
Purbie Steel Works
Wat Kaye Hue
Yokohama
Marquis Ito
America
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