Maneuvers at Ft Riley Missouri National Guard to join war games
Bates county Butler units from Co. B prepare for grand military maneuvers at Fort Riley with eight to ten thousand troops. The camp will feature offensive and defensive drills, umpired exercises, and emphasis on discipline, intelligence, and practical field training. Officers Capt. John E. Haper, 1st Lieut. Arthur Duvall, and 2nd Lieut. Selle lead the company with Springfield gear and full dress uniform.
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Offiewra
Boaya
B' Ce
Ft Riley
National Guard
United States
Uact
Wreast
Siessouri Tropa
As & Polos
Pawve Plate
Kiley
Middle West
Eignalcorpa
Acemy
Canal Camp
Thef
Eare Tree
Co. “B
Allshe
Butler
Johin E. Haper
Arthur Duvall
L. Selle
Cam
Bates County
Record Co
Missouri Crop Report Highlights July Conditions in 1908
Missouri state crop report notes July warmth and moisture varies by county with no extended drought yet. Corn is 74 percent good, 17 days late, tassels low in some areas. wheat 41 percent threshed, quality mixed. oats yields weak. hay excellent. fruit irregular but better than last year. peaches surpass apples in average condition.
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Columbia
State Board of Agriculture
Geo. B
Ellie
Petersburg Murder Slaying by Jealous Husband
John A. Mullen of Petersburg shoots and hacks to death Elijah H. Cole in his wife’s room after discovering them together. The wife escapes. Mullen is jailed. Authorities note possible unwritten law defense and dispute over the couple’s relationship details.
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Petersburg
John A. Mullen
Elijah H. Cole
Cole
Mullen
What About Sherman from the Commoner
The Chicago Record Herald cites the Kansas City Star urging a Democratic Congress to work with Taft as President. It warns that if Taft wins with Cannon still house speaker, obstruction of progressive policies would resume. It questions James Sherman’s potential Senate presidency and possible obstruction.
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Chicago Record- Herald
Kansas City Star
Tufs
Taft
Cannon
House
Thaseeasion
James 8. Sherman
Senate
Sherman
Bryan Club Meeting Called at Court House
The Bryan Club meets at the Court House Saturday at 3 pm. All members and Democrats who have not signed are urged to attend. G B. Hickman serves as president.
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Utter Bryan Club
Court House
G B. Hickman
Opinion clash over The Star and local notices
The Rich Hill Review criticizes The Kansas City Star as biased and partisan, while local items announce Dr. John L Jones's August optical talks in Butler with eye care claims and a fund drive by the Appleton City Academy to seat a new building, pledges totaling $734 and more planned.
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John L Jones
Butler
Missouri
Jas
Appleton City Academy
The Pranks of Boys and Railroading Troubles
Rail workers in town and Ovid report boyish mischief tampering with air brakes and angle cocks. Such acts disrupt trains, cause delays, and raise concerns about safety and enforcement. Authorities warned that repeated incidents could prompt legal action.
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Ovid
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Poffenbarger & Douglass
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Rich Air Review
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