World News Briefs from Across the Globe and Nation
A digest of items from Wellington Kansas to New York and Missouri covers press mergers in Kansas, formation of a National Conservation association in New York, a bribery immunity claim in Pittsburgh, hazing bans in Kansas, aviation feats by Mrs. Van Deman, Kansas dairy outreach, Missouri electric rail charter, and Chicago trial irregularities. Also notes Kansas corruption probes, Peary vs Rasmussen claims, and a fatal wreck in Ohio.
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Wellington
Kan
Daily Mal
Daily Journal
Sumner County Star
Weekly Monitor
A. A. Richards
National Conservation Association
New York
Washington
United States
Barney Grossman
Pittsburg
Grossman
Minnesota Teachers Association
Minneapolis
Taft
Vicksburg
Miss
Board of Regents
University of Kansas
Wilbur Wright
College Park
van Deman
Ralph N. van Deman
Twenty-first Infantry
Decatur County
Kansas
Kansas Agricultural College
Missouri
St. Louis
Kansas City
Chicago
Guild
Massachusetts
International Harvester Company
Supreme Court of Missouri
Lansing
Becker
Billings
Mont
Larned
J. D. Plunkett
Nashville
Leavenworth
Robert E. Peary
Knud Rasmussen
Dr. Cook
Postoffice Department
Los Angeles
Cal
Jasper
J. A. Fagin
Lawton, Ok
Eee
Keneek Agricultural College
Funeral of Prince Ito to surpass all prior rites
The funeral ceremonies for Prince Ito of Japan slain in Korea are described as more impressive than any funeral for a person of his rank. The event is expected to trigger renewed Korean insurgent activity. De La Grange set a new air speed record in England at 54 mph in a Blevoit monoplane. A Spanish cabinet change is anticipated to end Africa war involvement. A Santa Rosa tidal wave caused $5,000,000 in property damage.
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Prince Ito
Japan
Korea
de la Grange
Doncaster
Eng
Africa
Santa Rosa
Mexico
Miscellaneous Kansas City News and Regional Notices
A roundup of local items: editor Benton Murdock moved from El Dorado to Kansas City for specialist medical care. Rebecca Walworth and a younger lover eloped against family wishes. Judge Wallace named Missouri synod moderator. E H Harriman leases New York offices. Gov Hadley appoints Mrs Samuel Moore to a board. George Price dies after hunting accident near Salina. Dr Cook accepts Prof Dyche for Mount McKinley expedition. Jacob Cold, meat-packing pioneer, dies in Buffalo at 81. Walter Dickey named brevet commander on Gov Hadley’s naval staff. A Kansas City union secretary shoots wife and himself. both survive. Taft visits Houston after Texas ranch rest. James L Roberts sues Wabash over a calling-fool remark. ex-county treasurer J A La Folette is arrested for embezzlement in Coffeyville. John Whitsett linked to murder case.
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Benton Murdock
Kansas
el Dorado
Kansas City
Rebecca E. Walworth
Berkley
Col
Judge Wallace
Missouri Synod
Southern Presbyterian Church
Columbia
E. H. Harriman
New York
Hadley
Samuel W. Moore
George Price
Salina
Kan
Dr. Cook
Chancellor Strong
Dyche
Mount McKinley
Jacob Cold
The
Cold Packing Company
United States
Buffalo
N. Y
Walter S. Dickey
Naval
Joseph H. Schultz
Beer Drivers’ Union
Park Avenue
Taft
Texas
Houston
James L. Roberts
Wabash Railroad
Salisbury
J. A. la Folette
Cambridge
Coffeyville
John Whitsett
Deep Waterway Convention Aims at Lakes to Gulf Link
Taft pledges support for a 14 foot deep waterway from the lakes to the gulf but opposes pork barrel funding. Sherman Cannon and Dickinson rally support while Kavanaugh outlines steps: Chicago basin, Joliet New Orleans route, Illinois bond plan, and a $500 million federal bond bill.
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Sherman
Cannon
Dickinson
New Orleans
Deep Waterway Association
Taft
Mississippi Valley
Sanitary District
Chicago
Joliet
Congress
United States
State of
Illinois
Richard Bartholdt
Missouri
Gulf
Gulf of Mexico
Clifford Pinchot
Government Forestry Department
Progressive Union of
Progressive Union
New Orleans Opera House
la Juive
French Opera Company
Missouri twine plant aids farmers and state concerns
Jefferson City notes report the Missouri Penitentiary twine plant sold 266 150 pounds to grain growers this season, with 544 200 pounds on hand and 135 950 manufactured. price 11 cents a pound. Governor Hadley hopes this helps curb binding twine costs next season and may lead to state agencies for procurement.
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Jefferson City
Missouri Penitentiary
Missouri
A. P. Grimshaw
International Harvester Company
Hadley
Harvester Trust
Lost In the Shuffle Obituary Framed as Pleasant Event
A humorous exchange reveals an obituary is printed under the head People and Pleasant Events while the foreman insists the obituary itself was fine. The scene contrasts editor and foreman over presentation in a newspaper.
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Skinflint
Neighborly Consideration in Shared Night Quiet
A dialogue about a baby crying all night reveals one neighbor fearing to disturb the other by trampling the floor while offering to help. The exchange highlights courtesy and concern within a shared living space.
Rare Betheny Aviation postmark appears on letters
During Rheims aviation week a temporary post office on the aviation ground postmarked letters bearing ordinary French stamps with a hexagonal Betheny Aviation mark. Curious but likely sought by collectors, time will tell if they fetch high sums like Brunei provisions.
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Rheims
Betheny-Aviation
Brunei
Geographical Center Excludes Alaska
If Alaska is excluded, Kansas is the central state of the United States. It lies between longitudes 94 38 and 102 west and latitudes 37 and 40 north, defining the geographic center.
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Alaska
Kansas
United States
Hard Task Leads to Skeptical Provocation
Quote reflects a philosopher’s jab at confident speakers, urging proof of claimed expertise. The remark highlights skepticism and witty critique of asserted knowledge.
Governor Hadley names Frank Blake as state insurance head
Gov Hadley announces Frank Blake currently pardon attorney will succeed John Kennish as state superintendent of insurance Kennish has resigned effective October 31 to end his term prior notice confirms the transition plans in the agency's leadership move
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H. S. Hadley
Frank Blake
John Kennish
Kennish
Wash ington Franklin County Bank Receives State Charter
The Franklin County bank of Wash ington is issued a state charter by State Bank Commissioner Swanger. It is capitalized at $30,000 with incorporators including Unas M. Ellis Andraes T. Schultze Jesse H. Schaper Wm Bagby Fred W. Hawley Fred Muench Julius Willenkamp Gustave H. Hoemann and Jos Raaf.
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Franklin County Bank of Washington
Swanger
Unas
M. Ellis
Andraes T. Schultze
Jesse H. Schaper
Wm. B .Bagby
Fred W. Hawley
Fred Muench
Julius Willenkamp
Gustave H. Hoemann
Jos. Raaf
Parmley Jury Dismissed in Morgan County Post Office Break‑in
In the case of George Parmley charged with breaking into a Morgan county post office and stealing 38 dollars, the jury was discharged after failing to reach a verdict.
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George Parmley
Morgan County
Woman’s health tonic praised by grateful user letters
A Milwaukee woman credits Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound with ending backache and female troubles after other doctors advised surgery. The Pinkham Medicine Company reports thousands of grateful letters and recommends women seek advice from Ms. Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts, with free guidance.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Sonn
Emma Imsk
Milwaukee
Wis
Pinkham Medicine Company
von Mass
A Resemblance and Clerical Dress Critique
Canon Hensley Henson at a Yale lecture dinner in New Haven condemned the English archbishop s attire describing knee breeches gaiters and apron. He recalled a Kansas church sermon report noting the archbishop wore Highland dress.
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Hensley Henson
New Haven
Yale
Kansas
Ladies Break In Shoes With Allen's Foot Ease Powder
Antiseptic powder claims to ease tight shoes and prevent foot swelling and sweating. Advertises relief for hot aching feet and growing nails, urging use to break in new shoes. Available at druggists for 25 cents with a free trial mail offer from Allen S. Olmsted, LeRoy New York.
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Allen
Allen S.olmsted
Leroy,n.y
The Reason Why Primary Interest Remains Low
A Baltimore American quote questions why men overlook the primary election as a main concern. The exchange suggests the vote is treated as a secondary matter and invites reflection on civic engagement.
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Baltimore American
Pettits Eye Salve Restores
Eye salve claim cures diseased or injured eyes. Sold by Howard Bros. druggists in Buffalo New York.
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Pettit
Howard Bros
Buffalo
N. Y
No, a man getting rich by book advice remains a rumor
The question ponders whether following financial books can yield wealth. It cites no concrete case and suggests skepticism about published guidance translating into riches.
Red Cross Ball Blue Promotes Fresh Laundry
All up to date housekeepers are urged to use Red Cross Ball Blue for clean fragrant clothes like new. The advertisement notes availability at all grocers.
Boarding House Coffee Roasting Featured in Local Scene
A local feature highlights the craft of roasting coffee at a boarding house cafe. The piece notes aroma, technique, and community interest in this everyday specialty.
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Browning
Joseph Nickell
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Lorimer
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Joseph G. Cannon
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Camden County
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J . George Bartholomus
State Bureau of Mines and Mining
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W. H. Martin
Missouri River
Mississippi River
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Rumbold
State Armory
Warwick Hough
Albert Sigel
George G. Bingham
Ewing Y. Mitchell
John B. Waddill
James C. Jamison
James Wickham
M. F. Bell
W. T. Cameron
James A. de Armond
William A. Roberts
Andrew W. Elliston
Gustavus A. Parsons
George R. Smith
John B. Gray
Samuel T. Simpson
George L. Childress
Isaac F. Shepard
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