Bay Drowned in Willow Creek Bay Incident
A drowning occurred at Willow Creek Bay as rescuers responded to a distress call. No further details on victims or circumstances are provided in the fragment. Local authorities are investigating the incident.
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03 Jan 1918
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Baxter Springs News in Baxter Springs, Kansas
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Newspaper
Baxter Springs News
Location
Baxter Springs, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1918
Page
1
Drowning of Brugger Brothers in Willow Creek Ice
Brugger and his older brother fell through a thin ice sheet in Willow Creek near the Gaines place while skating. The older brother was rescued and resuscitated, while the 17 year old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Brugger, remained submerged for over two hours before rescue attempts failed. A local posse used a grape vine and a canoe with hooks to reach the victim. bystanders and young skaters assisted, but the younger Brugger could not be saved. The incident occurred around three in the afternoon and the dangerous spot was known to be shallower and unfrozen, yet the brothers skated there unnoticed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brugger
Wm. Brugger
Baxter
Willow Creek
Gaines Place
Oliver Norman
Elmer
Oscar Bilharz
Gnally
Fee
Brugger Brothers
Baxter Springs man sues O K Company for damages
Elmer Close of Baxter Springs sues the O K Company in Columbus court seeking 6390 in compensation for injuries alleged September 1 at a mine. He says a ladder bar broke while dumping wagons causing a knee dislocation and ongoing pain requiring a brace at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Kas
Elmer Close
Baxter Springs
Hii
Lucky O. K
Lonesome Boys Reporter Describes Soldier’s Quiet Moment
Charles W. of Muskogee Oklahoma travels the eleventh rotary district visiting camps. He recalls a storefront scene where a soldier stayed behind after his comrades left. A girl asks what he wants and he answers simply to hear her talk. Community service and War Department efforts aim to provide comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W
Muskogee
Okla
Rotary
Navy
Government interest in mining field in Kansas region
The Daily Metal Report notes German owned stock in the American Metal Company has been seized by the U S government. The Chanute Spelter Company acquired 3800 acres of mineral lands from Baxter Springs to Blue Mound and north to the Chetopa road. The report says government holdings may benefit the district and foresees participation in development while denying interference with company operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Metal Company
United States
Daily Metal Report
New York
Chanute Spelter Company
Baxter Springs
Blue Mound
State Line
Chetopa Road
Uncle Sam
Germany
Metalbank and Metallurgische Gesellschaft
Frankfort
Gesellschaft
Joplin Couple and Driver Arrested in Bone-Dry Case near Blue Mound
Mr and Mrs Joseph Gibson of near the Blue Mound mine and a Joplin taxi driver were arrested Thursday by Deputy Sheriff John Moyer on a bone dry law violation charge. They had a suitcase of whiskey and were taken to Baxter Springs after arraignment before Justice John Jones. The taxi driver posted bond while the Gibsons remained in jail overnight. Also reported is Polish wrestler Wladek Zbyszko defeating Y Husesane for the World Championship in Boston after a one hour forty minute first fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Gibson
Blue Mound
Joplin
John Moyer
Moyer
Cy Frazier
Bob Frazier
Gene Turner
Baxter Springs
Gibsons
Justice of the Peace
John Jones
Gibson
Railroad reforms push to speed freight and cut costs
United Press reports Director General McAdoo orders war freight to move on the shortest routes and outlines plans to eliminate excess payroll, trim overhead, and reduce administration to fund a dividend and bolster government credit. The changes target car distribution, advertising, and duplicated services across lines as winter disruptions slow shipments.
AED GAUSS WORK AGAIN THURSDAY
Mrs. W. W. Wyatt, supervisor of the local Red Cross work rooms, announces that work will resume Thursday morning in two locations, the Library and the rear of Mitchell's jewelry store. All volunteers are urged to attend and recruits are welcome as the country needs the help. Headquarters calls for more surgical bandages, with completion by January 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Wyatt
American Red Cross Society
Daily Citizen
E. M
Mitchell
Widow and children sue mining company
A district court suit alleges the death of Ira Pattison in a Tar River dynamite blast at Producers Mining last October. Estella Pattison sues for 51,480 on behalf of herself and four Pattison children ages 12, 8, 6, and 4, claiming Pattison was negligently killed while working as hoisting engineer and blacksmith. Roy Hensley, in charge of explosives, is named in the filing for exposing caps to sparks in the boiler room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tar River
Baxter Springs
Ira Pattison
Miari
Estella Pattison
Catherine
David
Jimmie
Sunshine Pattison
Roy Hensley
Pattison
Hensley
Cathelens
Devid
Bunehine
Not Barnes from Siloam Springs Visit to Baxter
Paul B Barnes and his brother Lee Barnes two young men working in Picher restaurants were in Baxter Sunday to prove they are not the man calling himself Lyman Harry Barnes who stole a phonograph and embezzled money from J W Grantham and to show the crook does not live in Siloam Springs Arkansas nor is he Dr J F Barnes son The Barnes brothers are sons of Dr Barnes and have lived in and around Baxter Springs for months with clean records and dislike the stigma of the notoriety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul B. Barnes
Lee Barnes
Picher
Baxter Sunday
Lyman Harry Barnes
J. W. Grantham
Siloam Springs
Ark
J. F. Barnes
Paul
Dr. Barnes
Baxter Spyngs
Foodstuffs Now in Use in Germany
Washington reports a published list of new foodstuffs for Germany including concentrated straw fodder and ground grape pips for table use along with Rheubarb leaves seaweed straw meal and other items. English reports warn of illness linked to eating rheubarb leaves and related plants as dangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Germany
England
YMCA fund drive faces slow response from public
The YMCA fund quota remains short as organizers appeal for volunteers to turn in contributions. They acknowledge the public is busy but urge cooperation to meet the target, hoping those on the list will contribute what they can.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noa
Hocker Wallet Robbery Foiled by Frisco Agent
Hocker founder of Hockerville Kansas was robbed at Frisco station Miami while boarding a north bound train. Special agent W T Love spotted the pickpocket H C Hughes, recovered $119, and arrested the thief. Hughes held for hearing. Love aided by Joplin police. Police believe gang members have been captured and robberies may end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. ©. Hocker
Hockerville
Kansas
Miami
Frisco
W. T. Love
Love
Hocker
H. C. Hughes
Locked
Hughes
Hecker
Joplin
Will Treat All Alike Under New Government Control
United States Treasury report details an offer of wage increases for about 1.5 million railroad workers under federal control. Direct General McAdoo and President Wilson reached an agreement with railroad leaders to base raises on earnings and living costs. Full 40 percent rise is unlikely but gains will be set by mutual agreement, aiming to eliminate strikes and reduce need for unions. The current basis of increase to be determined at a mediation board meeting with McAdoo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press Wire
Washington
McArloo
Railroad War Board
Duey
United States
Congress
United Treasuire
McAdoo
Wilson
Toda
Board of Mediation
Baxter Springs community hall plan calls for school and church needs
A Baxter Springs advocate urges a city building program to include a community hall serving as a high school, church housing, auditorium, and possible public library. The proposal cites space and equipment shortages, fire damage, and future growth as drivers for coordinated public improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxter Springs
Methodist Episcopal Church
Baxter
Pro German Preachers In Alton Narrowly Lynched At Meeting
After a council of defense meeting, Rev. W. A. Storck and Fred Tenckberg were stripped and nearly lynched by pro German factions. Tenckberg, 30, tied and dragged nearly a block before release, later signing a $1,000 Red Cross check. Storck escaped when his wife fainted, then he and family fled the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of Defense
Tenckberg
Ingle
Starck
Tenekberg
Red Cross
Also Mentioned on This Page
Easter Springs
Iogixg
Lonesome Boys
Wiadek Zbyszko
Y. Husesane
Bostor
Mass
GIO
Mer
AED Gauss
SUE Mining Company
Barnes
A. R
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