Tragic River Rescue Ends with Double Drowning
J J Stumbo and Miss McAllister drowned after a river rescue attempt at the Promenade near Picher. Bacon, who helped in the effort, nearly drowned and was saved by a boat. Stumbo operated a store and leaves eight children and several relatives. Funeral plans await the return of Roy Stumbo from military service. The incident correction notes Ora Hampton was not the drowned party.
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J. J. Stumbo
Spring River
Dev
Wes
Tasken
Todd
Will Bacon
Bacon
Econ
Miss McAllister
Stumbo
Picher
Promenade
Todd Undertaking Company
G. J. Lambreth
Leadville
Okla
Secratify Treaty Assembly Passes Resolution on Blockade
July 9 report says the German National Assembly approved a resolution by 208 to 115 to lift the blockade on food and cites the peace treaty signed June 28 as the basis for the action.
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Weimar
German National Assembly
Tion
Thousands of Cats Homeless in New York Prohibition Closure
The closing of saloons in New York leaves an estimated seven thousand cats homeless, gossiped as a consequence of evils of prohibition. The figure reflects cats tied to bars outside hotels and fashionable venues. A Baptist Aid Society gathering occurred at Fr. Williams’s residence, with a devotional segment and a business meeting. A Woman's Foreign Missionary Society event noted on Park Avenue listed members and a September start, with the next meeting set for August 5 at Mrs. J. B. Opperman’s home.
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New York
Baptist Aid Society
Fr. Williams
East Seventh Eeccade
Chas. Howard
Park Avenuee
J. F. Browne
Mra. B
Gongdon
Park Evenue
J. B. Opperman
Avenor
Foster Purchases Sterling Meat Market on Military Ave
James V. Foster has purchased the Sterling Meat Market at 1005 Military Ave from E. H. Schloeman. Foster took charge today and will conduct the business under his personal supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James V. Foster
Sterling
Military Ave
E. H. Schloeman
Foster
Coloradoans Plant Trees In Memory Of Fallen Soldiers
Colorado residents in San Diego join with the American Forestry Association to plant memorial trees at Camp Kearney near San Diego. The trees will be registered on the national honor roll of the American Forestry Association in tribute to Colorado soldiers who passed through the camp.
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San Diego
Cal
Colorado
American Forestry Association
Washington
Camp Kearney
Here
Family signs peace terms in Cleveland home dispute
In Cleveland Ohio on July 10 a domestic dispute concludes with peace terms. Mrs Wilson is central as she reaches agreement over a muffler incident ending a family quarrel in the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Wilson
Naugety Boy Proves 100 Much for Spouse
New York July 9 tension over letters unfolds as Mrs Kane and family, Mrs Wilson and daughters, Mr Willard and kin, plus Hodgkins and others navigate a domestic scene. CW Day and children are visiting Wayneville, Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willow Creek
A. R. Kane
Arthur James
Hasel Wilson
Gay and
Frances
L. L. Willard
L. D. Hodgkins
Harten Gaba
Mabel Rummel
Levis
Zinc Fields Shape Baxter Springs History and Growth
Fragmentary OCR notes describe zinc fields near Baxter Springs influencing the city’s development. Mentions include references to New Jersey zinc, Wisconsin zinc, and a Tri-State Zinc Field. Details are unreadable, but imply regional zinc industry impact on the town’s past.
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Baxter Springs
Omnes
New Jersey
Wisconsin
Zinc as Roofing Material in Kansas and Europe Era
Professor A C Terrill from the Kansas State Geological Survey outlines zinc roofing uses and potential. He cites European examples like the German Imperial Palace and Haymarket Theatre, notes improvements in zinc expansion and joints, and compares weight and durability to slate and tile.
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Ting
A. C. Terrill
Kansas State Geological Survey
Terrill
Baxter
Joplin
Carthage
Europe
Imperial Palace
Berlin
Haymarket Theatre
London
Hotel de Ville
Paris
Mr. Ingalls
Tri-State
Sinc
Methodist Aid Society Meets For Bazaar Prep
The Methodist Aid Society held a regular church meeting yesterday afternoon focused on sewing and quilting for the bazaar. Hostesses served refreshments to a dozen attendees including Mrs. Sparlin Clark Chapp Gillman Nichols Abbott Congdon Shults Simmons Chubb and Dr. Lorton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Aid Society
J. S. Abbott
John Cook
D. C. Satterlee
C. C. Sparlin
EL. Clark
Millie Chapp
R. M. Gillman
M. IL. Nichols
J. Abott
F. R. Congdon
Willard Shults
James Simmons
E. P. Chubb
C. Lorton
Maine babies sold on streets after arrival
Two men arrived in the city with one dressed as a woman and the other as a husband. Soon after, twenty small bottles labeled as Maine babies were being sold to men on the streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Brit ish Dirigible G5 Leaves for Return to England
Thousands gather at Mineola to watch the airship depart Roosevelt Field in a dramatic return voyage to England. The R-34 lifts after dawn warnings, with 1000 soldiers supervising the release and three engines underway for the voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mineola
Roosevelt Field
England
Scott
United States Weather Bureau
Lionel Chariton
United States
Paving Resolution Passed For Military Avenue Block
The City Council approved a plan to pave Military Avenue from Ninth to Thirteenth streets, covering the main business area. The measure enables a 20 day protest period with protests needing signatures from over half of affected property owners. After publication the engineer will draft plans detailing materials and street width. A sewer rock excavation dispute with Moore and Hodgdon was settled for agreement on rock versus dirt excavation. Bids for about 230 tons of mains were opened and awarded to United States Cast Iron Pipe.
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Military Avenue
Unean
A. C. Moore
United States
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W. BR. Weber
Paroona
Kan
Mrs. Webber
William
E.G. Polstar
Hartford
W. B Fickinger
Britsh
Gauige
Roosewall Field
Atlantic
Ben
HL. E. Browning
Baxter Printing CO
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