Polished Bars Raid Sparks Citywide Excitement
Lawrenceday raid on the C M B Saloon in the Bridge Room led to the proprietor and a bartender being arrested. officers seized liquor and valuables, describing a well equipped room with kegs, bottles, and a large bar. Over 400 lodge members connected to the C M B lodge were named as witnesses. The case, with charges of maintaining a nuisance, moves to the November district court term.
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Teoree M. Crowder
Judge Books
Paraghst Telia
Ple Terkeepur
Ini
Kansas
Humphrey
Q M. Bo
Lawrence
Eel Setelag Alt
Colored people plan large emancipation day in Wichita
Southern Kansas colored communities prepare a big celebration in Wichita on July 16 marking the 24th anniversary of Lincoln's emancipation proclamation. Cities on the general committee include Winfield Newton Arkansas City Wat hen ton Wellington with delegates from each. Prominent speakers Chester Long Jerry Simpson W T Grant and W D Townsend are set for the program. A noon free barbecue will be supervised by ex slaves with races and bicycling as amusements.
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Wichita
Kansas
Abraham Lincoln
Winfield
Newton
Arkansas City
Watehinton
Wellington
Lange
Bee
Chester 1
Long
Jerry Simpson
Congress
Dow
W. T. Grant
Topeka
W. D. Townsend
Leavenworth
South
Lower's El Dorado suits raise clear title questions
Kansas City resident claims his father forged deeds to El Dorado townsite. Litigation in Wichita federal court tests ownership as others hold quit claim deeds. A settlement offer and bond for costs were discussed, with Judge granting July 24 for action. Ongoing disputes include quiet title cases and pending literature sales, with Lower’s attorneys seeking renewed quit claim deeds.
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Dorado
Lower
Kansas City
el Dorado
Wichita
Julian
Wlin
Julien
Aled
Als
Mt Bs
The
Savings Bank
District Court
Sreerel
Heitman
Wen
Property dispute sparks coercive tactics in Lower case
A dispatch from Kansas City reports that Lower admits proposing a settlement to several property owners to avoid court. He claims his father was insane when conveying the land and asserts the titles are worthless, while demanding a much higher price for a farm valued at about 910.00.
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Brover
Bett
Kagens City
Lower
Emus
Fort Scott Sanker Sues Bank Directors Over Wrecked Institution
Fort Scott Sanker files a suit against directors of the Bank of This City for the full paid up capital of 79 000, alleging negligence and mismanagement led to the wrecking and loss of stock. Plaintiffs include Judge Geo H Herdman Levi Halliday Lucy M Gyans and others. defendants list St Louis president D F Coon and several Fort Scott men. Chief Justice Horton of Tapeke oversees the prosecution.
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Fort Sco
Sake
State Bank
Cobean
Lasinyenine
Tis
Geo. H. Herdman
Levi Halliday
Lucy M. Gyans
Jerseyville
SK Murphy
Horton
Tapeke
Cess
Contests in both parties for district judge seat
Coluy July 16 The Thirty fourth Judicial district covering Rooks Graham Sheridan Th ame and Sherman counties sees contests in both parties for the district judge nomination. Republican primary features C W Smith seeking a third term against eri W Ham both in Rooks county. Fusion efforts by Populists Democrats and silver Republicans nominate Wilcotkson of Thomas Lerr of Books and Hawkins of Sheridan all three new county attorneys.
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Coluy
Thirty-fourth Judicial
Reoks
Graham
Sheridan
Thame
Sherman
Misthier Jude
C. W. Smith
Jude
Eri W. i Ham
Rooks County
Silver Forges
Fusion
W- le Wilcotkson
Thomas
LW. Iserr
Books
8. G. Hawkins
Cmmity
Brothers Reunite After 47 Years apart in Wellington
Henry Harp and Abraham Harp, separated in Lincoln County Kentucky in 1850, were living within six miles of each other for two years without knowing the other’s whereabouts. They met yesterday in Wellington after decades with no contact, while another brother remains missing for 42 years.
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Wellington
Henry Harp
Abraham
Towe
Lincoln County
Indiana
Henry
Illinois
Mr. Harp
Kansas Normal Recognized by University of Chicago
Regents and faculty at the Kansas state normal school hailed news from the University of Chicago indicating satisfactory standards. Chicago reportedly sent its faculty to assess state normal schools and approved only four. Kansas state normal is among them, in Emporia.
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University of Chicago
Emporia
Kansas State Normal School
Ita
Kansas State Normal
Nickerson Offers $15,000 Building for Reno High School
Nickerson proposes donating a $15,000 building to Reno County for use as the county high school and suggests the county commissioners may accept, boosting local education beyond country and town schools. Also notes an 19th century Indian tragedy recollection and civic comparisons with other towns.
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Nickerson
Reno
Cobbly
Turkeys And Gov Smith News From Leavenworth
A Langton household reports a turkey gobbler showing unusual nesting behavior with fourteen hens nearby while Gov Smith and family prepare to depart Leavenworth for California tomorrow. The gobbler’s unusual actions are noted as the town watches the departure.
Governor to leave Kansas depot amid farewell crowd
At 12:50 a.m. a ton train heads to Kansas City, then at 2:20 p.m. a Santa Fe rail to the Pacific coast. A large crowd is expected at the depot to bid the governor and his family farewell, with the governor returning October 4 for Oliver’s funeral. Ingalls raises umbrella in the rain as rockets spark over Forest Park, alarming spectators. In Coffeyville a big factory deal: J P Ellsworth & Son win a strawboard and egg case filler mill contract, costing 0000 and employing 140, starting immediately, a boost to the local economy.
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Kansas City
Pacific Coast
Oliver
Coffeyville
J. P. Ellsworth & Sons
Invitation for Winnie Davis at Logan Statue Unveiling
Chicago July 16 Efforts by the ex- Confederates' association of Chicago aim to have Winnie Davis Daughter of the Confederacy attend the Logan statue dedication on the 23rd An invitation was sent through Miss Lucy Lee Hill with a follow up from Miss Fi and others The United Confederate Veterans Camp 8 urges members and supporters to attend the ceremonies It is believed former Confederates will participate in the event
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Logan
Chicago
Logan Deverreminies
Ex- Confederates’ Association of Chicago
Winnie Davis
Miss Davis
Lucy Lee Hill
Miss Fi
ex-Confederates’ Association
Theodore Noel
Camp 8
United Confederate Veterans
Confederacy
Weather forecast and temperatures noted in city column
Weather observer Jennings reports near clear skies tonight with warm temperatures. Today's readings show Kansas Avenue at 78 degrees this afternoon with a warm night ahead and forecasted warmer conditions tomorrow across the city.
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Jennings
Kansas Avenue
Must Put Up or Quit Assessed for League Dues
The National Republican League holds its first meeting in Detroit with Chicago named headquarters. A new plan levies per state assessments of two dollars per head, due by November 1, and sets the secretary's salary at 3600 dollars. Secretary Dowling doubts the plan while most states show partial or no payment. states paying may gain representation at the next convention.
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Republican League
Detroit
Mich
Nationalepublican League
Chicago
Omaha
Crawford
Nebraska
Dowling
New England
Rhode Island
Kentucky
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
Wyoming
South Takota
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Canadian Arrest For Pulling Down Flag At City Hall
An American Mek Myine in Toronto is arrested after tearing down the Stars and Stripes during a visit for an Epworth League convention. The incident prompts immediate detention by authorities at Osage County coroner changes and hospital updates report in the same column.
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Stars and Stripes
Toronto
Ont
Wheel of Chance Letter to Gov Seedy Prompts Debate
A bizarre missive from McPherson asks if a wheel or paddle wheel game sold for five cents with seven paddles and a 25 cent prize could be run honestly in the county. The writer, claiming illness and poverty, argues for chance versus honest work, noting political and bank comparisons and seeking the editor’s view.
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Seedy
Wheel of Fortune
McPherson
Gov. Mori
Tama
the Freeman
Denver Suit Breaks Record For Amount Involved
A U S court suit involving 296 000 000 is in progress in Denver Colorado with arguments on the demurrer to the amended bill. Plaintiffs are Leonard S Ballou and Alex McLay of New York. Defendants include Clinton B Reed John F Conplon and others connected to Thex Mining company of Leadville Battos and McLay were connected to claims adjoining the Little Johnny within the Archer consolidation. Reed was trustee.
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Denver
Caro
United States
Leonard 5S
Ballou l
Alex McLay
New York
Clinton B. Reed
John F. Conplon
Thex Mining Company
Leadville
Battos
McLay
Little Johnny
French scientist Zolla arrives to study U S crops and climate
Washington July 16 Professor Zolla a renowned French scientist, arrives to conduct an investigation for the French government. He will study crops and climate for several weeks and prepare a report for his government on the improved methods in use here.
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France
Washington
Zolla
Judge Webb's Fiat to Omit Laws in Revised Statutes
Judge W C Webb plans to exclude most repeal laws from the 1907 revision, citing supreme court nullifications and deeming many acts redundant. He would keep about 12 to 15 laws such as those establishing Gouts, arguing the rest are dead or unnecessary. A lengthy legal fight is anticipated over these revisions including acts on Kansas City consolidation, township bonds, grasshopper relief, and Indian depredation claims.
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W. C. Webb
Supreme Court
Webb
Kansas City
Kan
North
South Lawrence
Townships
Women Fight in Jail After Midnight Disturbance
At about 1 am Agnes Montroy and Jenne Cline were arrested by Patrolmen Rucker and Hendriks for intoxication and a disturbance on Tower Kansas avenue. They were jailed without Police Matron Thorpe present. a whisky bottle was found on Montroy and both inmates drank. A morning disturbance in the women's ward led to further fighting, with officers splitting the inmates and locking them in calls before recovering an almost empty bottle.
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Agnes Montroy
Jenne Cline
Rucker and
Hendriks
Tower Kansas Avenue
Thorpe
Montroy
Cline
Bernhardt Abandons Reception Over Stair Climb
Portemouth, Eng July 16 Mme Sarah Bernhardt arrived for a provincial tour and was expected to receive a formal municipal welcome. Officials waited in town hall in robes, but she refused to attend, saying she did not feel strong enough to climb the steps.
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Portemouth
Eng
Mme
Sarah Bernhardt
Mme. Ternhardt
Forsyth Acts to Strike Sugar Schedule From Tariff Bill
General Forsyth of the U S Army presents a petition to the House through Mr Belknap urging removal of the sugar schedule from the tariff bill. His statements constitute the sharpest attack on the summary thus far heard in Congress.
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Congress
Washington
Forsyth
United States Army
House of Representatives
Mrr
Belknap
Tilmats
House
Forsythe
Drug Claims and Jewelry Sale Notice at 50 Kansas Avenue
Advertisement offers laxation and constipation remedies with guaranteed refunds. Claims headache and neuralgia cure with Cascarets candy cathartic and druggist refunds. Also notes $5,000 worth of high-grade jewelry must be closed out at 50 Kansas Avenue.
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Kansas Avenue
Sultan Is Silent Attends Council in Writing
Berlin July 1 The Frankfurt Zeitung Constantinople correspondent reports the sultan attended the last council of ministers and participated personally for the first time. His majesty asked ministers about signs of paper and received written answers. Britain and Russia oppose sending Turkish troops to Crete. other powers resent.
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Berlin
Frankfurt Zeitune
Constantinople
Thi
Sv Gin
Great Britain
Russia
Crete
Prominent Kan. Rivalry Ends in Fatal Poison Plot
Miss Grace Allen of Predonia Kans is arrested on charges of poisoning rival Miss Phro nia Eehes and her dead mother. Jealousy sparked the acts as Allen, a school teacher, attempted suicide but was stopped. The incident ties to W G Smith also from Fredonia Kans with limited details.
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W. G. Smith
Fredonia
Kan
Corner in cycle tubing excites Birmingham stock exchange
Great excitement grips the Birmingham Stock Exchange as rumors of a corner in cycling supplies spread. A heavy advance in prices prompts speculation and worry among several investors about losses.
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Birmingham Stock Exchange
London
Turkey Makes a Cut Over Thessaly and Constantinople
July 16 dispatch reports the Turkish cabinet agreeing to a smaller demand in talks with Greece. Ankara insists on retaining Elassona, half of the Trikala district, and other passes while Thessaly is evacuated gradually as installments of an indemnity.
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Thessaly
Constantinople
Council of Ministisrs
Turkey
Greece
Elassona
Trikbala
Bryan's Platform Advances Trans Mississppi Resolutions
Salt Lake Utah July 16 The Trans Mississppi congress adopted resolutions favoring the annexation of Hawaii favoring the Nicaragua canal recognition of Cuba as a nation and proposing a national board of arbitration and further measures to shape foreign policy.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Transmiscissippi Congress
Huvwati
Cuba
National Board of Arbitration and Fur
Epworth Leaguers Rally at Toronto Convention
20000 Epworth Leaguers in Toronto Ontario gather for two days of meetings and speeches with choirs of 150 to 600 voices. Governor Leedy seeks arrest warrant for John McGalliard in Doniphan County for forgery linked to a $100 note endorsed by William Chapel. McGalliard reportedly located in Colorado.
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Toronto
Canada
McGalliard
Leedy
Stockyards Completed at Hall Summit Kan
The Santa Fe company finished stockyards at Hall Summit in southern Kansas but did not notify railroad commissioners. Local residents had pressed for the yards, and the new facility results from their complaints. Paducah pitcher Pete Joe was sold to Louisville for 3900, with Jones moving to Paducah. A Bavarian dentist travels to Kiel to examine the Emperor Willan eye injury.
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Hall Summit
Santa Fe Company
Kan
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Paducah
Pete Pe Joe
Paducah Baseball Cenra
Louisville
Jones
Berlin
Kiel
Emperor Willan
A O U W to Seek Monday Slot in Fall Festival Program
Topeka A O U W lodges press for a dedicated Monday or part of a day in the Fall Festival program. A committee cites 30 000 workers state wide and 2 500 in Topeka, predicting large turnout and offering to stage a prominent display with tours, parades, and entertainment.
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ALO. U. W
Topeka
Beelden
L. M. Penwell
Ahrarch
Toywka
Bert
Fittewr Fir
A. C. 11
AO. Ut. We
Penywell
Moinge
Milkie
Kansis
Mrs Bryan to Speak at Suwar Cup Presentation
Crowds gather at Lake Cth July 16 for a reception and Suwar Cup presentation to Mrs Bryan, with speeches by Bre C J Allen W J Bryan and Sir Lorin A Thinrston. Volunteers of America plan meetings Saturday and Sunday while Col Holmond and Sir Harper Dr Smith visit, giving several services in local churches.
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Baht Lake
Oley
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W. J. Bryan
Sire Lorin A. Thinrston
Volunteers of America
Col Holmond
Harper
Smith
Hallinan Ranth
Smith Ta Eald
Hamplton
Parkdale
For Rentin g Wanted Advert Entry
Classified note seeks a reliable person to drive horses. Describes must be good stepper and well mannered. Cash offered. Call evenings after 6 p m at 0 Main Street South.
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Rentie
Roam Howe
Il Kan
Elder
Cash
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