Benzine Treatment Boosts Yield in Kansas Heavy Oil Wells
A Kansas reporter notes benzine is being used in heavy oil districts to cut sand buildup at the bottom of wells and boost flow. In Humboldt a well rose from three to over ten barrels daily after the method was tested, with other local producers considering it. The approach is said to work only in heavy oil scenarios and may damage light oil through gas formation.
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Cherryvale
Kae
Kansas
Pennsylvania
Humboldt
Congressman Adams Dies in Personal Crisis Shooting
Representative Robert Adams of Pennsylvania's Second district died at 11 30 a m in the emergency hospital in Washington from a self inflicted pistol shot through the mouth. The act occurred around 6 to 7 a m at the Metropolitan club rooms where Adams resided. He was found naked and unconscious by a bellman, later pronounced dead. Adams had written a letter to Speaker Cannon explaining personal obligations and requested no memorial services. He shot himself after returning to his room following a bath.
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Washington
Robert Adame
Pennsylvania
Metropolitan Club
Adams
Horace Clark
Clark
Mr. Adams
Apama
Death From Lockjaw Ends Quick but Mysterious Case
Fragmentary text describes a death tied to a mysterious salve used on a lockjaw case. Ambiguous references to Buckientt Arnic'a Salve appear, with no clear dates or locations available for confirmation.
Bomb attack kills King Alfonso escort sixteen in Madrid
Madrid May 31 bomb killed sixteen persons, most of them members of King Alfonso's personal and military escort. The royal coach was struck. many onlookers and guards fell as the blast also damaged the carriage. The king and Queen Victoria were unharmed and moved to a palace after the incident.
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Madrid
Iian
Alfonso
King Mayor Street
Atreek
Jutach
Agit
Alloneo
Dheeun Victoria
Don’t Trade with Hackaday at Nevaidle Mall
Sheriff Hurburgh of Galesburg Illinois offers a $50 reward for arrest of C. B. Hackaday, a swindler who targets real estate men by posing as a prospective Kansas land buyer. Described as 45 to 50, heavy set, dark hair with gray, small drooping mustache, good dresser, and a conspicuous large gold stone charm.
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Reavley Lan
Hurburgh
Galesburg
Hackaday
Kansas
Sale of Salmon Houses Authorized by Clinton Judge
Judge Philips approves Receiver Daniel of Bank of Salmon to auctions all realty assets in Clinton on September 30. The sale includes farms and Clinton properties such as the banking house and the homes of Major Harvey W. Salmon and Dr. G. Y. Salmon.
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Clinton
Jane
Philips
Daniel
Bank of Salmon & Salmon
Harvey W. Salmon
G. Y. Salmon
No Man Stronger Than His Stomach Says Quebec
The text argues that physical strength comes from digestion and nutrition. It warns that starvation or weak stomachs cause overall weakness, affecting heart, liver, and kidneys, with symptoms like biliousness loss of appetite and dizziness. The excerpt ends mid-sentence referencing Quebec.
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Quebec
Guthrie Named Oklahoma Capital Until 1915
Statehood conferees decide Guthrie will remain the capital of Oklahoma until 1915. No agreement on New Mexico and Arb on provisions. Senate opposition expected. House machine favors Guthrie for leverage. Speaker Cannon aims to secure Senate support. if capital rider passes, Oklahomans choose capital now.
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Washington
Oklahoma
Guthrie
New Mexico
Arbon
Senate
House
Cannon
Has Swed The Test 25 Years in Grove’s Chill Tonic
An old GROVE’S Taste Chill Tonic ad claims 25 year reliability and marks the product as iron and quinine in a tasteless form. It proclaims no cure and no pay with a 50 cent price.
Shylock Style Dilemma at Omaha Diamond Theft
A self confessed shoplifter swallowed a $300 diamond to avoid search, after which police and a judge warned jeweler T L Coombs to refrain from forcing removal. An X ray shows the gem lodged in the intestine and the suspect may develop appendicitis. recovery hinges on medical risk and legal threat.
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Shylock
Tinsley L. Coombs
Omaha
Mas Thomas
T. L. Coombs & Co
Thomas
Coombs
Kansas City Cattle Market Slumps Over Unsanitary Reports
The Kansas City cattle market has fallen due to reports of unsanitary conditions in packing houses. Buyers note reduced cattle demand and lower hog purchases, with prices down 15 to 25 cents per 100 pounds since Monday. A joint committee from the Live Stock Exchange and Commercial Club may investigate local packing houses to report findings.
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Kansas City
Stock Garde
Yarde
Live Stock Exchange
Commercial Club
E. N. Glendenplay
Frank G. Robinson
The
Livestock Exchange
Robinson
Thia Exchange
West
LAXATIVE BROMO QUI NINE TABLETS PROMO NOTICE
An old advertisement notes a cold remedy claiming a cure in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Nine tablets. It promises a money back refund if the cure fails and mentions E W Grove’s name on each box.
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E.W Grove
Fatal accident in Harrison township ends J C Lee life
J C Lee of Harrison township six miles west of Bronaugh died after a horse he was riding threw him while assisting with cows. He suffered a severe skull injury and, despite doctors from Garland and Arcadia attending, did not recover. His wife had died about two weeks earlier, marking a tragic sequence for the family.
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The
Nevada Post
J.C. Lee
Harrison Township
Bronaugh
Les
Mr. Lee
Tinned Terrors and American beer scandals
London editorials react to American beer scandals and U S regulation on meat in military contracts. The Sun hopes American trusts do not prevail as Roosevelt faces pushback. War Office inquiries suggest no further food contracts to America except under special supervision.
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London
the Sun
Roosevelt
War Office
America
Notice of Final Settlement for Estate
Final settlement notice filed with the court. The party in interest is notified of the hearing date and required actions to complete the estate distribution. Details identify the decedent, executor, and court filing location.
Supreme Court Affirms Barrington Murder Conviction
The supreme court en banc affirmed the first degree murder verdict against F. Seymour Lord Barrington of St. Louis. He is slated for execution by hanging on July 26, 1906, for the murder of turfman James P. McCann. Judges Fox, Valliant, and Graves participated, with a dissent by Valliant and Graves.
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Jefferson City
Supreme Court En Banc
F. Seymour
Lord) Barrington
St. Louis
Fox
Valliant
Graves
Barrington
James P. McCann
Supreme Court
Court En Banc
Barington
Imposter Lord Barrington Marries in 1903 St. Louis
A self styled lieutenant and heir named Lord Barrington married Wilhelmina Grace Cochrane of Kansas City on January 22 1903. The couple lived in St. Louis where her brother later pressed accusations that Barrington was an imposter and a bigamist leading toward divorce proceedings begun July 24.
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Barrington
F. Seymour Barrington
Wilhelmina Grace Cochrane
Kansas City
West Side
Painter's lead and oil cost at Pond Creek project
Letter from Butler Missouri to Thurston Showalter describes Whitaker 4 Son painters at Pond Creek OT using nine gallons of Devoe lead and oil for a 2700 square foot house two coats and extra for a shed and kitchen one coat. They returned one gallon unused and the writer asks for a matching quantity.
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Butler
Bir
Whitaker
Son
Pond Creek
O.T
F. W. Drver & Co
New York
Chicago
Kansas City
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Victor
Edison
Columbia
Butler, Missouri
Empress
Moses Best
Cannon-Weiner Eley, CO
Ena
Ling
Nevaidle Mall
Soott
McFarland & Sons
South
Tauver
Columbia, Sayers & Scoville
Prohibition
12Th St
Kaneas City
St. Lucia
Prohibitiontate of
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Cameron
Prohibition Party
Silas v. Swallow
Chaseb. Stoken
E. BE. McClellan
Oasestornati
Lord” Barrington
Thurston Showalter
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