News of the Week Condenses Global Items for Readers
Oklahoma banks show deposits and resources slip despite 25 new banks. Labor war tensions continue as Buck Stove and Range Co. returns to a union shop. New York packing interests allegedly aided by the Beef Trust control. Government exams favor men over women for stenography. Kansas City hosts calls for a new political party and Roosevelt National League formation. Chicago population tops 2.1 million. Cable link London to New York eyed after Channel crossing. Shoplifting losses push NYC retailers to police hand. A new metal rivaling steel touted by Ellwood Haynes. Cannon accuses Bristow of false rubber import claims. Missouri dairy cow sets milk record. Large catfish pulled from Kansas river. Advertising clubs convene in Omaha. Oklahoma to auction 12,000 acres of Cheyenne and Arapahoe lands. South Dakota Wyoming livestock feed crisis persists. Railroads report 104,343 injuries in 1909 with 8,722 deaths. Severe storm with tornado hits Brunswick MO. Missouri rail deaths. KansasProgressives plan big Topeka rally with top speakers. Grand Trunk strike displaces 16,000, Eastern roads suspend new freight rates, PA officials condition rehire on age.
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Oklahoma
Samuel Gompers
Buck Stove and Range Company
St. Louis
Moses. H. Joseph
New York
Chicago
National Packing Company
Butchers’ Dressed Meat Company
Beef Trust
Civil Service
Des Moines News
Kansas City
Roosevelt National League
Chicago Board of Education
London
English Channel
British Post Office
Ellwood Haynes
Kokomo
Ind
American Chemical Society
San Francisco
Cannon
Emporia
Bristow
Winfield
Josephine
Missouri Agricultural College
Bowersock
Kaw River
Lawrence
Kan
Associated Advertising Clubs of America
Omaha
Shallenberger
Dahlman
Cheyenne and
Arapahoe
South Dakota
Wyoming
Interstate Commerce Commission
Brunswick
Missouri
Kansas
Balloonists from Hamilton Fail to Break 44 Hour Record
George Howard and Walter Collins launched from Hamilton Ohio in a balloon aiming to beat the 44 hour mark but remained aloft only ten hours and landed near Mount Pleasant Indiana.
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George Howard
Walter Collins
Hamilton
Mount Pleasant
Ballinger-Pinchot
Ballinger
Madison
Jones Bros. Mercantile Company
Kansas City
W. L. Buechle
National Bank of Commerce
W. T. Kemper
Commerce Trust Company
Mohonk
Aerial feats and disasters across nations
Reports detail a cross country French flight struck by lightning with an uninjured aviator, explosions demolishing Friedrichshafen gas works, and seven injured. An Irish Great Southern line crash injures forty, while Japan orders four French built airships and a South Pole expedition leader claims January 28 arrival. A London oil rival forms with $20 million capital, and King Ferdinand of Bulgaria flies in Brussels as a monarch in flight.
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France
Zeppelin Airship Company
Friedrichshafen
Great Southern Railway
Roscres
Tipperary
Ireland
South Pole
Pole
Standard Oil Company
London
Ferdinand
Bulgaria
Brussels
Prominent Officials and Celebrities in Varied News Tidbits
Gov Carroll of Iowa faces criminal libel charges linked to John Downie of the state board of control. Rail executive I G Rawn was killed by a burglar in a Chicago suburb. Capital National Bank's former president Dc E Billingsley begins a prison term for false entries. W H McKinley named as customs collector prospect. Tama Il Oscar Tamm reports crossing the Arctic circle in a car near Sweden. Mary Scott Hartje granted divorce from Augustus Hartje. Cuba’s Joaquin Gomez killed by Sancti Spiritus mayor Martinez Moses. Stanford’s David Starr Jordan to vacation Europe delivering lectures. Taft and family aboard the Mayflower off Maine for eight days. Ballie P Waggener hosts a huge Atchison county birthday picnic for children. Roosevelt declines fall nominations. Robert H Shearer a Osawatomie battle survivor. John Brown Park dedication August 31 with Theodore Roosevelt speaking. J M Guffey’s assets estimated at 17 million. receivership noted. Speaker Cannon tours Kansas then rests in Danville. Congressman Victor Murdock welcomed by Wichita crowd of over ten thousand.
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Carroll
Iowa
Des Moines
John Downie
State Board of Control
I. G. Rawn
Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railroad Company
Chicago
Dc. E. Billingsley
Capital National Bank
Guthrie
National Penitentiary
W. H. McKinley
Washington
Oscar Tamm
Tama
Arctic Circle
Riton
Sweden
Mary Scott Hartje
Augustus Hartje
Pittsburg
Robert S. Frazer
Common Pleas Court
Joaquim Gomez
Cuba
Martinez Moses
Sancti Spiritus
David Starr Jordan
Stanford University
Europe
Taft
Maine
Ballie P. Waggener
Atchison
Kan
Atchison County
Col. Roosevelt
New York
Robert H. Shearer
Paola
Osawatomie
John Brown Park
Theodore Roosevelt
J. M. Guffey
Pennsylvania
Speaker Cannon
Kansas
Alma
Herington
Marion
Salina
Danville
Michigan
Victor Murdock
Wichita
Faris Park Lease Proposal and Wreath Grave Honor
The article describes H. P. Faris offering a 99 year lease of seventy acres for a park and adjacent facilities in Missouri. In return, a yearly wreath on his wife Adda Faris’s grave would be placed by church representatives. The plan envisions the site named Adda Faris Park and Adda Faris Hospital and seeks hospital use for the hotel building. It also notes hoped development of the park and related institutions. Additionally Gov Hadley considers employing convicts from the state prison and reform school on Missouri farms under parole with fair wages, after input from D H Doane and prison officials.
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H. P. Faris
Adda Faris
Adda Faris Park
Adda Faris Hospital
Hadley
Penitentiary
State Reform School
Missouri
D. H. Doane
State Agricultural College At
Columbia
Doane
Warder
Andrae
Gilvin
Maj. McClaugh
Reform School
Champion Dairy Cow Josephine Sets World Milk Records
Missouri’s eight year old Holstein Josephine of the University of Missouri dairy program tops six month milk at 16 744 pounds beating Colantha Fourth’s Johanna of Wisconsin. Josephine’s single day record is 110.2 pounds while Johanna’s is 106 pounds. Johanna’s best monthly yield was 2783 pounds against Josephine’s 2860 pounds.
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Missouri
Josephine
Agricultural College of the
University of Missouri
Colantha
Johanna
Holland
J. W. Gillett
Rosedale
Wis
Peacock Mine Caves In Near Joplin
Eight miles northwest of Joplin the Peacock zinc mine collapses trapping the mine office and part of a concentrating plant. No injuries reported as 75 workers were not underground. The mine, in operation for over a decade, was a leading zinc producer in the district.
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Joplin
Peacock
Greene County Courthouse Cornerstone Laid in Springfield
The cornerstone of the new Greene County courthouse, costing $250000, was laid in Springfield with about 10000 attendees. Mayor Robert E. Lee spoke as the principal speaker and set the stone during a long ceremony in the hot July sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene County
Springfield
Robert E. Lee
University and Agricultural Day at the State Fair
Big Thursday at the state fair is set aside as University and Agricultural day. Through T. C. Wilson, secretary of the state board of agriculture, the university will showcase a larger exhibit highlighting practical work than at any prior fair.
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M. 8
T. C. Wilson
State Board of Agriculture
Kansas City Building Costs Rise in 1909 Report
Kansas City ranks 14th in building costs for 1909 among 51 cities. The 1909 permits total reached 4,194 with a value of 13,367,730 dollars, up 2,805,089 from 1908. In 1908 the city issued 3,840 permits totaling 10,502,041 dollars, a 20.5 percent gain.
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Kansas City
Postmaster Under Lincoln Dies in Marysville Home
Thomas H. Westcott once Peoria post master during Lincoln’s era died at Marysville county home. A member of a leading Illinois family, he was well educated and moved to Maryville about five years ago.
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Lincoln
Thomas H. Westcott
Peoria
Ill
Abraham Lincoln
Marysville
Westcott
Illinois
Maryville
Purs e for Aviators Filled Across Wabash Road
Deputy State Immigration Commissioner Heathman speaking for the St. Louis Aero Club announces that nearly all funds have been subscribed in towns along the Wabash road for the cross state airplane race.
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Heathman
St. Louis Aero Club
Wabash Road
Fatal Knife Woe Follows Quarrel Over Girl and Boy
Pearl Gilbert aged 22 died at Ethel from a knife wound inflicted by James R. Baker about 22. The two men fought over a youth named Chum Jenkins who was involved with Gilbert. Local authorities report a fatal confrontation with a weapon used during a quarrel.
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Pearl Gilbert
Ethel
James R. Baker
Boy Drowns in Osage River at Schell City
Edward Landes aged 12 drowned while swimming with friends in the Osage river at Schell City. He went beyond his depth and could not be saved. Landes was nephew of Ross Landes of Kansas City.
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Osage
Edward Landes
Schell City
Young Landes
Ross 4. Landes
Kansas City
Railroads fund Missouri farmers short course scholarships
The University of Missouri will host 73 students in a winter short course for farmers funded by railroads. Santa Fe funds a scholarship in every county its line serves, based on farm contest results. Wabash provides $100 per county for top average grades across 18 counties. St Louis San Francisco offers $100 in 45 counties for corn contest winners.
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University of Missouri
The
Santa Fe
Wabash
St. Louis
State Trolley Bonds Sold in Paris for St. Louis Kansas City
The $15,000,000 issue of bonds for the St. Louis Kansas City Electric Railway company has been sold in Paris. D. C. Nevin, the president, reports buyers in Europe will fund the road once bonds are printed and delivered. Directors approved the action and the road is incorporated with $15 million capital. Engineering places 75 percent of the route via Blue Springs Oak Grove Odessa Higginsville Marshall Arrowrock New Franklin and Columbia.
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St. Louis-Kansas City Electric Railway Company
Paris
Commerce
D. C. Nevin
Europe
Engineering Corps
Blue Springs
Oak Grove
Odessa
Higginsville
Marshall
Arrowrock
New Franklin
Columbia
Illinois Professor Named Assistant Professor at Missouri
An Illinois Professor connected with the University of Illinois animal husbandry department has been elected assistant professor of animal husbandry at the University of Missouri.
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Illinois
U. H. O. Allison
Department of
Reunion Opens Campaign At Old Settlers Meet
The thirtieth annual Old Settlers reunion in Cassville Barry county runs August 16 to 19 and will launch this fall’s Southwestern Missouri campaign. Speakers include James A. Reed Walter S. Dickey Senators Stone and Warner Gov Hadley D R Francis M E Benton and Congressman Charles H Morgan.
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Old Settlers
Cassville
Barry County
Missouri
James A. Reed
Walter S. Dickey
Stone and Warner
William S. Cowherd
H. S
Liquor Question Noted in Two County Examples
The Pilot Grove Record cites Stoddard county approving a new courthouse costing 30000 dollars without tax increases and bonding, while Butler county votes 20000 dollars in bonds for a new jail, reflecting local option debate.
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Pilot Grove
Stoddard
Butler County
Shot Near Chillicothe Ends Two Teens’ Shooting Match
Robert Boley, 20, was killed when Clifton Hutchison, 16, fired a rifle during a provoked shooting at a mark. Hutchison claimed he did not know the weapon was loaded. The incident occurred near Chillicothe.
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Robert Boley
Clifton Hutchison
Chillicothe
Hutchison
Boley
Windsor City Population Rises to 2241
The recent census shows Windsor City in Henry county has a population of 2241. Historical figures note 1427 in 1890 and 1502 in 1900.
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Windsor City
Henry County
Night Moonlight Question Sparks Child’s Curious Lesson
In a city setting a child asks why the moon isn’t visible in daytime and a parent explains it’s not lit up until after dark, capturing a simple family exchange about astronomy.
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Papa
Jimmie
Proportion Through Service Shapes Shared Experience
A reflective quotation on true living arising from moving beyond self to engage with those we serve, and in turn receiving inward strength from their response. The idea highlights mutual reciprocity and transformative influence of service.
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Westcott
His Big Bill in the Hotel Lease Puzzle
A hotel guest confronts a clerk about a lease term after paying for a room. The clerk questions which lease is being referred to, revealing uncertainty about the terms of the agreement.
Free Post Cards Offer to Readers by Mail
A newspaper advertises a postage paid offer for readers who write and send a 2 cent stamp. It promises five beautiful post cards, or a three month trial magazine plus eight cards, all in color and embossing, for 10 cents. Includes address Household Postcard Dept., 95 Capper Bldg., Topeka Kan.
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Topeka
Kan
Back to the Tall Timber Plays Out Vacation Debate
Alfred teases Gilbert about vacation plans and beach risks. Gilbert opts for the woods citing past summer romance odds and narrow escapes from seven proposals.
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Alfred
Gilbert
Casey at the Bat in Coca Cola Baseball Record Book
The Coca Cola Baseball Record Book for 1910 includes Casey at the Bat and schedules for both leagues, with other baseball data compiled by authorities. It was sent by Coca Cola Co of Atlanta on receipt of 2c postage, plus a booklet The Truth About Coca Cola. It promotes Coca Cola as cooling and refreshing.
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Casey
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Co
Atlanta
Autoing and Optics from a Street Chauffeur
A street chauffeur describes auto driving as easy on the eyes and jokes about vision improving after starting work. He recalls nearly missing a church collection before taking the job, then boasts he can see a policeman's finger four miles away and read a copper’s eye direction from far away. He calls driving the best medicine for weak eyes.
Attractive Woman Seeks Eligible Man in Bingville Ad
South Missouri notice from Bingville seeking a husband. Attractive woman under thirty seeks a steady partner with property or a good paying job. Tallies her brown hair and gray eyes, average height, modestly built, not fat. She says the town’s best catches are young clerks already spoken for. Address Hasel Eyes, Ben 22, Bingville, Missouri.
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Bingville
South Missouri
Ben
Kansas City Star
Red Cross Ball Blue and Pure Truth Patter
Ad reads advise on cosmetics and dyes including Red Cross Ball Blue large package five cents. The copy also muses on truth and knowledge and a social restraint idea about a narrow man restricting others.
Farm for sale notice seeks seller contact
Advertises selling a grain or stock farm with a ready buyer. Encourages immediate contact at fu n-Address Arthur Capper Dept Topeka Kan offering assistance for selling your farm.
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Arthur Capper
Dept
Topeka
Kan
Mean Man Bribes Fortune Teller Warning of New Interest
A man plot twists when he bribes a fortune teller to warn his wife about a slim blonde woman approaching his life, suggesting an imagined threat or possible infidelity case. The vignette hints at deception and looming relationship tension.
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Europe
Refinement of Assurance in a Sales Confrontation
Dialogue from Harper's Weekly portrays a busy business man scolding a salesman. The salesman remains calm asserting no apology is needed.
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Harper's Weekly
Awfully Busy Sports Page Exchange Cited
A humorous quip exchange from the Cleveland Leader notes Jim and Tom discussing time, reading the sporting page and Bible, reflecting a light moment about忙 schedule and news.
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Jim
Tom
Cleveland Leader
Confused Impressions About William Tell Mentioned
A humorous exchange between a serious citizen and Mr. Comrox questions whether William Tell was a skilled marksman or a famous opera singer. The dialogue plays with common myths and memory.
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William Tell
The Stomach Hold Banquet Anecdote
At Delmonico's Old Guard banquet Col. H N Renouf stresses a strong commissariat for the army. He recalls a Memorial Day tale of a patriotic lady hosting dinner ending with a dessert joke about a sergeant mishearing dessert as desert.
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H. N. Renouf
Old Guard
Delmonico’s
Commissariat
Desert
Harried Census Taker Faces Obedient Housewife
A census taker questions a polite but evasive housewife as she assesses his maneuvering for the next question. The exchange remains formal with brief, clipped refusals and acknowledgments, ending with a courteous farewell.
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