11 Aug 1905
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Newspaper
Barton County Democrat
Location
Great Bend, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1905
Page
1
Amos Sugar Fane reports famine across northern Texas as Japanese envoys push for peace terms including Manchuria guarantees and a $1 billion indemnity. Trafficking blocks at Vladivostok, sugar barrels scarce in jobbing houses, while New Orleans and surrounding cities brace for relief measures.
Immense crowds of temperance advocates miners and leaders fill Wilkes Barre Pa as the Catholic Total Abstinence Parade welcomes President Roosevelt. Businesses pause as the president is due to arrive at three o clock with Cardinal Gibbons Mayor Weaver and John Mitchell among those present to introduce him.
August 1 1909 Portsmouth New Hampshire reports that peace envoys met to complete credentials, with Russia studying terms while awaiting written reply. Sessions adjourned without public business details. Roosevelt heads to Wilkes-Barre for a Catholic Total Alliance Union United Mine Workers joint meeting. Arctic expedition rescue reported later.
City council authorized the improvement committee to build new sidewalks on Hubbard Street from 12th to 1urh street and on Lakie Avenue and Main Street areas. Repairs announced for Main Street walks near telecamp building and McMuhen billiard hall plus three McBride properties. Epworth League delegates chosen for Ster ling convention. Also notes on local fair, new office equipment, and assorted community updates.
St Petersburg officials express optimism that peace negotiations may end the war soon. It is reported M Witte has cabled indicating Japanese terms are acceptable with minor amendments, and that Japanese commissioners may approve the changes he proposed.
A beach trip tale turns sour as a dispute erupts in Minneapolis when a wad of cash allegedly strikes the umpire. Players retaliate and manager Carl Moore of Great Bend allegedly administers a beating. The game is declared for Minneapolis nine to nothing. Ellsworth later wins the pennant by beating Hutchinson 11 to 4, casting doubt on foul play claims.
In Minneapolis Monday Great Bend edged Minnies in a low scoring game by a few hits and two runs in the second inning. Jimmie Durham faced Tolm in a tight duel as both sides managed limited offense. Final lines show Holsington 4 Lincoln 9 and Ellsworth 15 Hutchinson 0 with other league results noted.
In Barton County Kansas 1905 the county clerk certifies railroad valuation for tax purposes, detailing per mile values for track rolling stock and lines. The piece argues bonds for a north-south railroad are a smart tax strategy, showing tax impacts and potential long term relief for other property. It also notes Great Bend baseball victory and ties to railroad revenue.
Prices moved little with wheat easing and corn advancing after a quiet trading day. Market sources note thin volume and modest shifts across grain pits as traders weigh supply and demand cues.
Carl Moore of St Joho plays with the baseball boys drawing fan interest from the city and its neighbors as both sides anticipate Wednesday’s game outcome.
The school district clerks were lagging in sending annual reports to the state. The law requires reports within two weeks after the annual meeting, but this year the meeting was held a month later, shortening the reporting window. Districts missing Aug 15 face reduced state funds for the next year based on pupil counts. Auimicn, Co. Supt Migg Elsa Zutavera hosted many young friends at her parents’ home to celebrate Miss Risa’s birthday with a lively gathering.
An August assessment is recorded for Miss Allice and Mo in the AO U Wo. The note appears in a community ledger, listing names and a pending evaluation.
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