Riots Continue as Chicago Strikes Prompt Troop Request
Rioting and violence mount during the teamsters strike in Chicago with injuries and arrests. Charles Ryebling was attacked near Hub barn, his skull fractured. he collapsed at St John’s church steps. Sergeant Cummings was killed by a wagon driver later held on bail. Charles Beard, an bystander, died in the riot. Employers dispatched leaders to Springfield to seek state troops after declaring open rebellion in the streets.
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Chicago
Ills
Chas. Ryebling
John Tereson
Cummings
Jeff
Murphy
Charles Beard
Springfield
Deenen
Curry
Teamsters
Russian Admiral Gloomy Warns of Fleet Collapse
May 4 dispatches report Admiral Rojestvensky writing home about the Russian fleet in dire terms. He cites severe material shortages and appalling discipline, warning only a miracle can avert annihilation if he meets Admiral Togo. Nearby notes mention a Missouri Pacific depot and post office robbery, and a Spirit Lake cyclone causing extensive damage and injuries.
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St. Petersburg
Rojestvensky
Togo
Advertising in steady effort keeps a business strong
A Democrat from Okmulgee Oklahoma argues for persistent advertising. He compares to steady labor, noting short abrupt ads fail while long, thoughtful campaigns build a lasting trade. The piece praises faith in the future, resilience against shocks, and building a business on a solid foundation as key to success. Star Leek files a report from the northwest noting lumber for a new barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okmulgee
Democrat
Jury Cannot Reach Verdict In Nan Patterson Case
The New York jury in the Nan Patterson case reported at 12:45 this morning that they were unable to agree on a verdict. Nan Patterson cried in the arms of her sister Mrs Smith as her father faced the disappointment, realistically fearing dismissal of the charge by the state.
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New York
Nan Patterson
Mrs. Smith
Nan
St Johns Dam Break Kills One. Holbrook Residents Flee
Dispatches from Holbrook Arizona report a flood from the St Johns dam break in California. One Mexican killed and vast property loss. St Johns said wiped out with feared high death toll. Holbrook residents fled on a long Santa Fe train taking much of their belongings.
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San Franscsco
Calif
Holbrook, Ariz
St. Johns
Holbrook
Russia Buying Vessels Rumor Circulates in London
London reports on May 4 that Russia may have acquired naval assets from Chile and Argentina via Charles Schwab and Charles Flint. Alleged purchases include three battleships and seven armored cruisers from Argentina. Separately in Duluth Minnesota a morning fire destroyed the Fifth Avenue Hotel, yielding three confirmed dead and two missing, with one recovered body identified as John Weiss.
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Charles Schwab
Charles Flint
New York
Argentine Republic
Silver Wedding at Kasselman Home in Comanche
The Kasselman couple celebrated a silver wedding Tuesday at their Comanche township home. Over 100 guests attended, the house was decoratively arranged by their eldest daughter, and guests sent many silver gifts from Germany. A sumptuous dinner and supper followed as the German couple enjoyed the festivity. Friends extend wishes for continued happiness and hope they reach a golden anniversary.
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Karl Kasselam
Comanche Township
Mr. Kasselman
Germany
Fire destroys Santa Fe tool house near depot
A small fire at about 7 p m Wednesday gutted the Santa Fe tool house two blocks east of the depot. The structure and contents were burned. The two hose carts and the chemical were on hand but only the chemical was used. The Gre-boys arrived as the building was nearly consumed.
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Santa Fe Tool House
Mayor Obtains Injunction Over Gas Franchise
In Kansas City Missouri on May 4 a temporary injunction returnable May 8 was secured by Isaac Kimbrell on behalf of the State. It stops the mayor and council from taking effect the thirty year natural gas franchise at thirty cents per thousand. The suit alleges the ordinance was fraudulently enacted and that the city cannot waive its option to purchase the gas plant. Hugh McGowan and others representing the gas company are named grantees. The franchise is valued at about fifteen million dollars to the grantees if granted.
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Kansas City
Isaac Kimbrell
Hugh McGowan
Typhoon damages Russian ships near Amoy China
A May 4 dispatch from Amoy reports a typhoon on the south Chinese coast damaging Russian vessels. Two Nebigotoff ships reached port on Sumatra's north coast as relief efforts began amid the storm. In Missouri, Sedalia bankers offer a reward for Eugene Lewis the missing Middleton State Bank cashier tied to a fifty thousand dollar shortage.
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London
Amoy
China
Nebigotoff
Sumatra
Selangor reports passing Russian fleet division near Jugrah
The British steamer Selangor arrived at Singapore on May 4 and said it had passed a division of Russian warships off Jugrah between Penang and Singapore early today. Also, notables from U.S. and local notices include Hadley denying a death row appeal, Beveridge sailing to New York for a health voyage, a Newton K of C council event May 7, and mill expansion contracts plus local business ads.
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Singapore
Selangor
Jugrah
Penang
Indianapolis
Ind
Beveridge
New York
Mediterranean
Local City Notes Roll Call Of Residents And Events
Local items report Pat White joining rural telephone takers and various residents visiting the city from Union township Hoisington and Comanche township. Others discuss new houses, a sick child, renewals, mules for sale, store rentals, a chile joint, liquor law enforcement, a sixth birthday party, a new sign, purchases of ranges, and school bond election reminders. A population gain of 30 is noted for Asion township. A near-fire incident and a train engine spark fire are mentioned with neighborhood efforts to stop it.
Funeral in Hollywood for Fitzhugh Lee near Jefferson Davis
Remains of Fitzhugh Lee laid to rest this afternoon near Jefferson Davis at Hollywood cemetery. A large cortege included all military state and veteran groups with hundreds of children. Funeral services were at St Paul church. The funeral march, composed for General Lee by Jacob Reichard, premiered today.
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Fitzhugh Lee
Jefferson Davis
Hollywood Cemetery
St. Paul Church
Lee
Jacob Reichard
The Eyes of Creation and the Farmer's Wife as Eves
The text argues that farm life nurtures the love of beauty in art and nature. It claims farmer’s wives enjoy autumn glory more than city sisters, and that farm surroundings forge higher womanhood. The writer asserts the farmer’s wife can be the most perfect lady, calling farmers’ wives the Eves of creation.
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School of
Art
Nature
Local Socials and Visits in Cheyenne Valley Area
Cheyenne Valley residents including Mr and Mrs C H Rusco and daughter Mrs John Rusco visited Jim Welch on Sunday afternoon. Fred and Clare Henning spent Sunday with Miss Christine Paine. C H Rusco delivered corn to Hoisington Monday. Don Dodge and younger children visited Dr Stanley on Sunday. Theodore Held visited his brother at Hudson last week. Mr and Mrs Comfort and daughter visited Elmer Dale’s on Sunday. Many local boys gathered at Pete Schmidt’s Sunday afternoon for a good time. C H Rusco and daughter Margie visited Hudson Wednesday, stopping at Elmer Dale’s. Neighbors attended the Breck school house entertainment and ice cream social last Friday night. the house was crowded and a fine program given. A fish pond at one estate attracted attention. Aida and her pupils received compliments on their program.
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C. H. Rusco
John Rusco
Jim Welch
Fred
Clare Henning
Christine Paine
Don Dodge
Elmer Dale
Pete Schmidt
Margie
Hudson
Breck School
Aida
Barton County Fair dates noted in town print shop visit
Joseph Smith of Olmitz and Antone Springer from route 3 visited a busy print shop on Wednesday. Springer bought two new team items and a grapho phone, then the two tested the machine on their way home.
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Joseph Smith
Olmitz
Antone Springer
Route 3
Springer
Chicago May Wheat Lower and Grain Prices Noted
Kansas City Grain and Feed reports lower Chicago May wheat with No 2 corn price referenced. Market buyers in Great Bend list prices for butter and poultry items, including country butter at 17 cents per pound and creamery butter at 30 to 306 per tub, plus miscellaneous poultry notes.
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Great Bend
Eesees
A. My
Crescent
Chicago
Xansas City
Mar
Kansas
TY Cash
Teiverpool
Wana
Ree Tower
Northwest
Simnoe Dulath
Shaffer Area Socials and Travel Notes
Allen Johnson left for Portland on Wednesday while a large crowd attended the E. J. Folkert dance last night. A surprise party honored Charley Folkert, recently returned from Colorado. Lizzie Hoffman visited Lakned, Henry Wittie went to Topeka on business, and McKinley of Ness City drove in. Herman Rankin plans a new chicken house. Hesy Rankin bought one. Folkert hosted lively music by Garfield band. Hillman Matal sold two tanks. Geo Wilhelm and Pete Wilhelm joined merchants to watch a ball game in Bison. John Miner played. Poultry association members noted.
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Allen Johnson
Portland
Oregon
Folkert
Charley Fotkert
Colorado
Lizzie Hoffman
Henry Wittie
Topeka
Mr. McKinley
Ness City
Shaffer
Herman Rankin
Hesy Rankin
John
F. J. Folkert
Garfield
Hillman & Matal
Phillip Brach
Geo. Wilhelm
LaCrosse
Pete Wilhelm
Oe Betz
Jobo Miner
Bison
John Miner
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P. O
Nevada
Missouri Pacific
Des Moines
Spirit Lake
Iowa
Star Leek
ST. Johns Dam
Mari
Russia
Duluth
Duluth, Mian
Fifth Avenue
Jas City
John Weiss
Silver
China Sea
Lewis
Sedalia, Mo
Bankers’ Association
Vladivostok
Jefferson City
Hadley
William Rudolph
Supreme Court
Beverage
K. C's
Institution of Newton Council K. of C
Newton
Walnut Creek Milling Co
A. E. Mosier
Allis-Chalmers Co
Orm & Dimon
Hooper’s Drug Store
John Hollenbeck
City
Moses Bros. & Clayton
Pat White
J. A. Rude
Union Township
C. B. Jewell
Hoisington
Otto Hiss
South Bend Township
Charley Barnett
A. H. Clancy
Ed Hagan
Ben McMullen
Ee A. Shinwise
Ed. Crail
Henry Schwier
W. C. Stanley
Missouri
Geo. Scroggins
Heltemus
Hoch
M. Chas.Shieldon
Margaret Moses
Barton Co. Merc. Co
Henry Herdt
Peter Schneider
Otis
Geo. Tucker
South Side
M. H. Tucker
Fred Dundas
Asion Township
Crawford
Stark
Dr. de LaVergne
W. A. Dunn
The
Eyes
Cheyennevalley
Poultry As
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