GHOULS AT EMPORIA BURNT SEVEN YEARS AGO COFFIN STOLEN
Residents of Emporia report a seven year old grave robbery at Maplewood Cemetery. A coffin was found missing as workers dug for the buried bodies. Dr Lewis of Emporia traveled from Codnett Grove to inspect his mother's grave. Authorities suspect the ghoul activity targeted Emporia graves and may extend to nearby cemeteries. Local citizens plan further investigations into the thefts and possible accomplices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emporia
Kansas City Medical Rallenes
Fowoe
Maptewood
Church Built by Pennies The Episcopal Church Destroyed by Cyclone
Winfield March 24 The Episcopal church of Grace parish suffered destruction when a cyclone hit the town. Funds from penny offerings and local effort are guiding rebuilding as organizers seek a suitable hall and space for services. Shenton Trinity Church pastor HAL CARPENTER of Winsell Kansas is referenced in the plea for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal
Winfield
Church of Grace Pariah
Ian
Wien
Germany
Hal
GB Carpenter
Shenton Trinity Church
Arkansas
Otte
Grace Mission
Winsell
Kan
Saloon violence and threats near Leavenworth
March 24 Atchison reports Hol Neat a leading saloon keeper involved in a roadside saloon dispute facing threats. He fears for his life as attacks and intimidation by alleged allied saloon operators continue in the area east of the region while efforts to close the saloons persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neat
Utr
Plans for Ten Indies auditorium at park site rejected
Olfavea March 24 details outline the auditorium and surrounding structures to rise near the perrace portal hail. A 300 percent long pavilion and large side wings are described with ornament work and a five foot walk, pending final approval and safe erection in the park area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olfavea
Ten Indies
Bern
Perrace Biederen
Pores Park
Wien
Helars
Otkney
Tate
Drowned Child Found In Slop Barrel In Lyon County
A three year old child died in Amporia after being found submerged in a slop barrel at the Souter home. Werdentaee from Hartford and six other visitors were present during the incident. A prolonged search uncovered the body, and investigators believe the child fell into the container while the group gathered nearby. The exact cause of death is under review as authorities inspect the scene.
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Lyon County
Amporia
Werdentaee
Hartford
Cael
Mito GC Bender
Ren Wey
Desent Sutter
Moonline
Eo Bonis
Mat
Berres
Honest Medicine Lodge Lad Returns Misplaced Money
A boy named DS Grigeby, about 18, found a bank error at Citizens State Bank. He cashed a $20 check with two $20 gold pieces instead of tens, did not notice the mistake, and later returned the extra $0 in gold after discovering the discrepancy with the cashier.
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Medicine Lodge
Grigeby
Citizens” State Bank
Geld
Bath
Racyan Nut
Reuben Rinker Acquitted in Gilmore Attempt Case
Atwood jurors yesterday acquitted Reuben Rinker of Bort Neb, charged with attempting to murder ranchman G W Gilmore of Atwood. The case stemmed from an incident on the night of December 29 when Gilmore was attacked. the jury found insufficient evidence to convict.
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G. W. Gilmore
Atwood
Yesterduy
Reuben Rinker
Bort Find
Neb
Ranchman ,Co
W. Gilmore
Gilmore
Window shooting sparks Rinker suspicion in Gilmore case
A man by a window was shot through by a change of shot, wounding him in the face. Suspicions center on Rinker, son-in-law of Gilmore's wife, as he and Gilmore were estranged. Rinker's defense claims an alibi, while Gilmore, with many enemies, is entangled in alleged intrigues with women and left badly disfigured.
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Rinker
Emporia
Datius Newton
L. A. Newton
Datius
Ute
Hax
Datlue
Masons at Leavenworth Hold Exemplification Banquet
Over 100 masons from Topeka Lawrence Atchison Kankakee City Platte City Oskaloosa Tonganoxie and others attended a banquet in Leavenworth on Monday night. State Worshipful Grand Master W. M. Sha yer Grand Secretary A. R. Wilson and Grand Pursivant W. N. Hart presided as the lodge conducted the Master Mason degree exemplification and related rites amid speeches and ceremonial observations.
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Leavenworth
Topeka
Lawrence
Atchlawn
Kankae City
Platte City
Oskaloo
Tonganixie
W. MM. Shayer
A. R. Wilson
W. N. Hart
Maldwin
Tuyuek
Evangelist Faeirs Address At Will-Hel Conference
March 24. Presiding Elder Hwen spoke on wandering evangelists at the Will-Hel conference. He warned that only those who actively support reform efforts reach church membership and cautioned against allowing lax preaching that draws disloyal elements into the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thitehinssa
Hwen
Methodist
Lott
Burglars Enter Lawrence Residence
Burglars broke into the residence of J. Wilson at No. Me New Hampshire Street, Lawrence. A pocketbook, secretary, and a few small items were taken. The thieves secured the house with mortgage-like protections and left with a gold watch valued at five dollars, a polished shell churn, a gold pen, and an extra pen valued at five dollars.
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Lawrence Maren
J. Wilson
New Hampshire Street
Mortwares
Atchison Coal Hole Prospect Plan Announced
Superintendent John Carr of Leavenworth Coal Co says the firm will pay half the sinking cost for a shaft in Atchison if the city buys and donates the other half. Expected to create a 300 man employ in a well defined vein. J Po Brows adds $50 to entice the project.
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Atchison
Joh 1 Carr
Leavenworth Coal Company
Johm
Barry
Ateisnn
Atchisom
Jpany
Ammuni
Leavenworth Car Company
Leavenworth
Carr
J. Po Brows
Leivenworth Coal Company
Election at McPherson on the wet or dry issue
Citizens of McPherson gather for a city election heated by the wet or dry question. The wets nominate J Ladiner for mayor and an Oklahoma-born FP HNL for city clerk, with Scott as a nominee for city treasurer. Dry ticket not yet chosen. race expected to be hot from the start.
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McPhereedt
McPherson
Shetr
J. Ladiner
HNL
Oklahoma
Preacher in Disgrace in Caldwell Charged With Criminality
Caldwell church members accuse Henry Brown of First Baptist Church Caldwell of criminal acts. He appeared for examination before Justice Jenn Nyce and was bound over to district court. He posted bond and remained out on bail as the case proceeds. The alleged crime reportedly occurred last October.
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Caldwell
Henry Brown
First Baptist Church
Hie Flock
Jas Het
Peane
District Court
Spiritualists Meet to Pick Camp Meeting Site
A convention is called in Lawrence to select a location for a large camp meeting. Delegates from several cities will attend to choose a site and plan the event, with key figures including Mrs. Semple and others from Ottawa and nearby areas.
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Lawrence
Waren
Leawrence
Bremen
Popetea
Ta Semple
Ottawa
Newton school dispute over board as corporate body
Newton March 24 State Superintendent Stryker Wee said in an interview that a school board is not bound by contracts made by former bodies. He argued five year plans enacted statewide last week are void and unenforceable in light of the board’s corporate status and contracts with the American Book company.
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Newton
Stryker Wee
Walldlce
Banana Boards
Elucaton
American Mook Company
HewecTion Boatun
Bod
School Board Dispute Over City Education Powers
A reporter quoted B H Turner of the board of education who argued that Superintendent Stryker misinterpreted the law. Turner cited a special act recognizing city boards of education as corporate bodies with powers to sue and be sued and to contract.
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Unis
B. H. ‘Turner
Board of Education
Evangelistic Appointments At Annual Conference
At Yates Center on March 24 the Evangelical church annual conference adjourned. Revs Vernum of Athene transfers to Hutchinson and Hartman of Hiawatha succeeds him. Spencer of Industy moves to McPherson with W G Shearman of Metherton succeeding him. Other appointments include Marion Fehnel Canada Linge Lacan Keeler Osturne Beecher Phillipsburg Burgert Jewell Concordia Dranet Washington Hartman Peynardville Manbhardt Randolph Schueman Minneapolis Curvier.
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Yates Center
The
Evangelical Church
Itev
Hotr Vernum
Athene
Hutchlason
T. C.K. Hartman
Hiawattut
Hey. J. A. Spencer
Industry
Canada
Linge
Lacan
J H. Keeler
Osturne
I. J. Beecher
Phillipsburg
A. Burgert
Jewell City
J. K. Young
Concordia
Atchison's New Church Dedication Planned
Rev Dr Michael Burnham will deliver the dedicatory sermon for the new Congregational church in Atchison on March 30. Burnham, former pastor of the Church of the Pilgrims in St Louis, is noted as a friend of Rev Frank Ingalla and has connections to notes of Springfield and Wellesley.
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Michael Burnham
Atchison
Church of the Pilgrims
St. Lou
Burnham Wa
Springfivid
Mass
St. Louis
Frank T. Ingalla
First Congregational Society
Atchiwan
Kaye
Fence
Muth Parker
Wellesley
Hornham
St Louis
Elevator for Winfield State Elevator Project Progress
General Manager Matge and Division Superintendent FT. Delan visit Winfield to arrange construction of a new elevator. Local updates from towns across the state cover accidents, elections, resignations, and thefts with incidents in Atchison Wellington Concordia Burlington Independence Emporia and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield
Matge
FT. Delan
Kansas Towns
Santa Fe's Big Deal Gains Through Line From Chicago to Los Angeles
In San Francisco on March 24 the Chron reports a major railroad deal between the Southern Pacific and the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe. The plan swaps Mojave division trackage for New Mexico Arizona and Sonora lines, giving Santa Fe a direct route to Guayamas on the Gulf of California and allowing SP to reach San Diego and Los Angeles via its own tracks. The arrangement also enables a future link with a Fresno Bakersfield corridor toward the San Joaquin Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Mexico
California
Southern Pacific Company
Atchison,Topeka & Santa Fe
Southern Pacific
Guayamas
Gulf of California
Great Eastern Organization
Pacific Seaboard
Mojave
New Mexico
San Franckvco
San Joaquin Vally
Fresno
Bakersfirnd
Benson
Anz
Traveling nursery to travel aboard trains with infants
An article describes a traveling nursery on railroad cars with private stateroom space, padded walls and carpeted floors for child safety, a matron staff, milk and cookies, a medicine chest, and a miniature toy shop to entertain young travelers during trips.
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Heview
Rock Islands Past Time Fast Freight Run Record
Rock Island reports a fast 143 mile run by four freight cars and a way car between Chickasha and Caldwell in 3 hours 16 minutes. Engineer Cuthbertson and Fireman Mulkey commanded the engine, with crews noting the high speeds. Santa Fe pile driver also set westward, under Conductor Meckwith and brakemen Trannaman and Lester, starting the Chickasaw river bridge work on Medicine Lodge branch, with plans to return Saturday night.
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Wellington
Rock Island
Stock Island
Chickasha
Caldwell
Cuthbertson
Mulkey
Santa Fe
Meckwith
Trannaman
Lester
Chikaskia
Medicine Lodre
Poor Eyes In Tiny School Children
Ad text urges eye examinations for children by Campbell at 60 Kansas avenue in the Oracile Opticlin, offering free eye tests and necessary glasses. The notice mocks ignorance and promotes eye care with promises of no charge for some services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Kansas Avenue
Oraciile Opticlin
Jo Gins
Indoor Races Stir Chicago versus California Sprint duel
The indoor track meet featured a photo finish in the half mile where Wells, Eaton, McFarland, and Stevens contested. Wells jumped clear to beat Chicago rival McFarland by a foot amid enthusiastic crowds, while Stevens edged McFarland by inches in a closely fought race. Wells regained form after illness, clocking 1:08 4-5 as Gooch won the one mile amateur handicap by three lengths with Wing and Francis second and third. Time 2:16 2
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San Francisco
Saron
Wells
Stevers
Eaton
McFarland
Stevens
Charley Wells
Tim
California
Chicago
Welle
Wing
Gooch
Bacon
Francia
Cooch Nets
Francis
Agree On The Tariff Conference Draws Silver Republicans
In Washington a dinner for ex Senator Dubold preceded a Republican conference weighing policy on the Dingtey DA bill. The gathering signaled support for enacting the measure into law, though no formal resolution was adopted. A majority in the silver faction favored the line of action, keeping options open as the bill nears passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Seaten
Dubold
Senate
House
New York Congressman Proposes Bill Limiting Death Imagery in Newspapers
A New York congressman introduces a bill to ban newspapers from transmitting images or details of deaths by self harm across state lines. Violators face misdemeanor charges with fines at least five dollars and possible imprisonment up to a year.
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Re Conisant
J. Sargent
W. L. Ormsby
New York
Maren
Smany
United States
Death of James H. Williamson at 65 in Evansville
James H. Williamson aged 65 died at 0:45 this morning at 312 East Eleventh Street after a severe stroke. He suffered a prior stroke two years ago and had been helpless since. A well known resident with six grown children, funeral services will be held at the First Christian Church with time to be announced.
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James H. Williamson
Williamson
East Eleventh Street
Chrisan
Supreme Court Ruling Drives Market Downturn Across Regions
The decision from the Supreme Court caused stocks to tumble as traffic associations withdraw from several southwestern roads. The Trans-Missouri case weakened these groups and contributed to the overall market gloom, dominating discussion in the section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
New York
Trans-Missouri Cass
Elegantely dressed man found dead in Tacoma Va
The decayed remains of a well dressed man were found in southern Tacoma County. A checked bag in the baggage room held a valise with initials O T F and Howell Mich. evidence points to a coordinated attempt to erase identity. The body lay with head resting on a stone, umbrella overhead, money in pockets, Chicago made dies.
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Tacoma
Howell
Aise
Chicago
Postponed Hearing in Stock Yards Case
The injunction hearing in the Kainsas City stock yards case is postponed to next Friday morning before Judge Fuster. The delay was at the request of Attorney General Bovin who is not yet ready to proceed.
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Stock Yards
Kainsas City Alsok Yards
Fuster
Bovin
Taken From Hers to Cheyenne Jute Porter haw issued an order for the removal
An official order directs the removal of a group associated with a Wyoming gang to Cheyenne Wy. The report names deputies and a leader believed to have run a delivery ring along a Wyoming lane for around three years. The seizure action targets the suspects as they head toward the state.
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Cheyenne
Mutop
Mosnstiners
Ava
Buemous Strentel
Bekalt
Biates
Wyoming
Whisky Way
Quarrels Sentenced to Penitentiary for Five Years
The court in North Topeka convicted Richard Quarrels, a preacher, of assaulting Lulu Robinsod, a Black Topeka resident. After the jury verdict, the defense filed a motion for a new trial. Judge Hazen heard arguments and reserved ruling until today. The minimum penalty given was five years.
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Mace
Hichard
North Topeka
Pracher
Lulu Robinsod
Diktriot Cour
Ble Titorneys
Hazen
Governor Leedy's Fine Trip From Port Arthur Visit
Governor Leedy arrived from Lawrence stopping at home on return from Port Arthur excursion with Ed Litt and Representative W. J. Fitzgerald. The party enjoyed a warm Texas reception, toured Galveston and Beaumont, fished at Port Arthur, and rode tugboats and ships. He praised bloom in the south, anticipated growth, and the region's agricultural, timber, and shipping prospects.
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Leedy
Lawrence
Port Arthur
Little
Yenter
D.C. Imboden
Galveston Chamber of Commerce
Leeny
Ed Litt
W. J. Fitsgerald
Ford County
Chamber of Commerce
Gelveston
Lit
Fitzgerald
Texas
Beaumont
Houston
Ferndale Burned: Alameda County Landmark Worth 300000
San Francisco reports Ferndale the Cohen family residence at Alameda burned today. The estate valued over 300000 with lots surpassing 200000, containing paintings and European curios once owned by A A Cohen. Fire blamed on a defective flue. insurance values listed for building, frescoes, furniture, and plate glass. The Golden Rod promotes millinery in Topeka with Mrs Davidson directing sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alameda
Miss Beans Trial Set for April in Hutchinson Case
Hutchinson young woman Riva Bean indicted by Wichita grand jury for embezzling 16 dollars while working as a money order clerk at Hutchinson post office. Bean, arrested in Hutchinson in January, is 18 years old and will face trial at the April term in United States district court in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Bean
Ation Riva Bean
Hutchinson
Gra
Wichita
Hutchinson Post Office
United States
Mien Beat
Iutchinnon
Lawn Tennis Schedule Marks First England America Tournament Year
The New York schedule lists major lawn tennis events for the season. English handicapping will apply in the United States this year with championships at Wimbledon and various interscholastic and intercollegiate meets across Cambridge, New Haven, Chicago, Philadelphia, Seattle, Chicago, Minneapolis, Tacoma, Omaha, and Niagara on the Lake.
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England
America
New York
United States
Wimbleton
Aft
Act
Blah Chaimpkmashiy
Cambridge
Yale
New Haven
Princeton
Columbis
Columbus
University of
Cal
Pacific Coast Charm
CBN
Chican
Minneapolis B
Lake Minnetonka
Minn
Tacoma
L. T. C. Tarsma
Wash
Omaha L. TC. Oman
Neb
Ows
E— Brasita
Missouri
Niagara On the Lake
Faber
Tieiat
Abolition of Civil Service Bills Stir Senate Debate
Senator Alien introduces a bill to restore the spoils system and repeal civil service acts. The measure would direct all departments to appoint by educational standards and allow political influence, while some officials argue it widens patronage. Also noted is a separate bill banning shipment of prize fight dimetoscope pictures through interstate channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alien
Washington
Allen
Pop
Ulsd
United States
Air
Hoar
Muse
Dangers of the Grup and a Cough Remedy
The article touts La Grip dangers and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a preventive and permanent cure. It claims no pneumonia cases have arisen among users and promotes 25 and 60 cent sizes sold by druggists. A free concert at the Hook Ausilin dale is mentioned tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
the Hook
Ausilin Dale
Millinery Prices and Local Shopping Report
Readable fragments show MBS ELDER returning from Chicago and Reno with selections in millinery. The note hints at priced options, bargains, and nearby shops in a small town retail context.
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C. E Lewis
Maplewood Cemetery
Kansas News
Pennies
Saveny
Vorth
Masons
Evangelist Faeirs
Atchison Coal Hole
M'Pherson
Stryker
Atchison’s New Church
Frank Delano
Missouri Pacific
Vic Frank
Joan Finner
Portland
Revolver
Eimoe
Finner
Walter Darington
W. G. Reid
Pole Dodze
F. M. Foster
I. M. Mason
Taylor Dac~ Jing
W. M. Peck
G. HH. Palmer
R. Anderson
M. V. J. Sheafer
Rufus Gray
Clem Weaver
Burlington
W.H. Mulvaney
Mr. Mulvaney
Mre._D
Spurgeon
Independence
Vernon J. Rote
Christian Church
Minnesota
General Home Mission Board of
Suday
CW. Yara
Furnka
D. B. Fuller
Kansas
Maxons
Puller
Fred Bentley
Judee Rosier Hurmitting
Wichita, & Western, Railway
California Gulf
Los Angeles
Railroad Nursery
Now
York
Priestley
Woodbury
Gov. Leedy
Ferndale
Davidson
Dmy‘deon
Golden Rod
Ikan
MBS
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