Riot near city hall leaves policeman dead and youths injured
In Kansas City a street preacher known as Adam God led a riot near Fifth and Main. Patrolman Albert Dalbow died and Lola Pratt, 13, was killed. Patrolman Michael Mullane and Sergeant Patrick Clark were fatally or seriously hurt. several others were injured as police tried to quell the shootout.
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Kansas City
Albert O. Dalbow
Lola Pratt
John Sharp
Adam God
Michael Mullane
Patrick Clark
Harry E. Stege
George M. Holt
Carner
Sharp
A. J. Selzer
Creighton’s
Holt
Charles Dalbow
Dalbow
Stege
Acam God
Louis Pratt
Woman barricades on houseboat shot wounds girl dies
Police pursued a woman and five children to a Missouri river houseboat where she barricaded herself with a shotgun for 30 minutes against about 50 officers. The woman and children escaped in a rowboat, and Lola Pratt, 13, was shot in the face and died later.
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Missouri River
Lola Pratt
Roosevelt Taft Support Bond Issue At Conservation Meet
Presidents Roosevelt and Taft led a Washington conference advocating government bonds to fund permanent improvements that conserve natural resources. Taft presided while Roosevelt delivered the principal address and voiced strong approval for expert conservation plans. The president-elect backed the initiative with broad accord.
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Roosevelt
Taft
Washington
White House
Flood Fight Recedes as Arkansas River Eases in Pine Bluff
In Pine Bluff Arkansas the flood’s danger eases as water recedes. Officials say the eastern city area has gained, signaling the worst phase of the flood may be over. The report notes improved conditions and the encroachment threat diminishing with lower river levels.
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Pine Bluff
Ark
Trustee Russell Dead in Millersburg Trust Hospital
Dr. John E. Russell 48 of Mt. Vernon and a trustee at the Lima hospital for the criminal insane died in Millersburg after arriving for brights disease treatment last Thursday. He was a board member and prominent local physician.
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Russell
Millersburg
John E. Russell
Mt. Vernon
Hospital For the
Lima
Brights
Diplomat Injured in Auto Crash Near Virginia Border
Senor Don Juan Barrios Guatemala foreign minister on a Washington mission was probably fatally injured in a wreck that also badly hurt Senor Dr Luis Toledo Herrarte and General John Drummond after their touring car overturned near a Virginia bridge.
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Washington
Don Juan Barrios
Guatemala
Don Luis Toledo Herrarte
John Drummond
South America
Virginia
Waite Hill School Standoff Over Teacher
In Paineville Ohio a school war unfolds at Waite Hill as parents object to the teacher for alleged lack of discipline. The teacher refuses to resign and has kept the school open while pupils are sent to Willoughby or kept home for three weeks.
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Painesville
Waite Hill
Willoughby
Haskell Drops Libel Suit in Oklahoma
In Guthrie Oklahoma on December authorities reported that charges of criminal libel against Omer K Benedict manager of the Okaho ma City Times were dismissed following a conference with Governor Charles N Haskell an understanding was reached and the county attorney was told to drop the case.
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Haskell
Guthrie
Okla
Omer K. Benedict
Okahoma City
Schuh withdraws resignation at Capital University meeting
In Columbus Ohio trustees of Capital University prevailed on Dr L H Schuh to reconsider his plan to resign He had intended to accept a Lutheran church pastorate at Valley Crossing and remained with the university.
Not confined to farmer it must not be understood
The passage argues that buying from outsiders harms local merchants. It notes that teachers, public officials, and local property owners rely on the town’s economy and should support local businesses. It also claims retail merchants often source from cities for personal needs, undermining local trade. This pattern, described as a personal crisis, is said to occur in many communities.
Gas and Shade Trees in City Life
The piece argues shade trees need careful care in urban settings. It notes dangers from watering, protection for young trees, and harm from gas and hard pavement. Public authorities and private owners both confirm these adverse effects on urban tree growth.
Winchester directory snippet lists Stevilsen and Worthington details
J M Stevilsen at 60 S Main Winchester Ky and Dr W C Worthington with office hours 10 to 12 am 2 to 3 pm and 7 to 8 pm New phone 432 residence 633 4 N Plain St Winchester.
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S. Main St
Winchester
Train Schedule for Winchester Routes and Times
Passenger trains depart Winchester on the C&O and L&N lines with listed east and west bound departures. Times include No 26 at 8 42 a m and No 38 at 11 57 a m on the east bound. west bound No 27 at 6 22 a m and No 25 at 2 50 p m. L&N lines show No 9 at 6 27 p m No 29 at 8 55 a m No 31 at 11 09 p m and northbound No 4 at 4 48 a m No 10 at 7 13 a m and other daily or Sunday variants.
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Birt Cness. Snicoces
Ssecesee
Senna Eee
Sibel
East Bownp
DR Iins Ccapecesvdesons
A. m
E. West
Lexington
Winchester
L. & E. Junction
Clay City
Stanton
Campton Junction
Natural Bridge
Beattyville
Athol Eeeereer
Athol
Torrent
Campton
Ar.Lexington
Daily Rail Connections Amid Sunday Closure
Daily connections listed for L. & E. Junction Campton Beattyville O. & K. Junction with various railways. Trains 1 3 link to Mt. Sterling then Mountain Central for Campton Ky. Beattieville etc. Schedules show connections to Cannes City and way stations with executives McDowell and Scott signing.
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Mt. Sterling
Campton Junction
Mountain Central Ry
Campton
Beattyville Junction
L. & A. Railway
Beattyville
O. & K. Railway
Cannes City
Philadelphia Tenement Charm in the Neck
In Philadelphia the Neck neighborhood features three story houses with marble trim including stoops sills caps jambs vestibules fireplaces mantels and wainscoting all rentable for a few dollars a month highlighting the city’s shortage of cheap ventilated tenements for large families.
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Philadelphia
Neck
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Jouett
Attorneys At Law
Winchester, Ky
J. M. Stevlison
Attorney At Law
S. Main S
Beckner
Pendleton, Buche & Bush
DR. W. C. Worthirgton
N. Plain St
C. & O. East Bounp
O. West
Kentucky
Lexington & Eastern R’y CO
W. A. Mdowell
Gen’l Mer. Chas. Scott, G. P. A
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