Armed men sweep Kansas countryside in Iola manhunt
In Iola Kansas on July 13 two hundred armed men under Sheriff Richardson set out from Lola to pursue O L Melvin the temperance agitator who vanished after dynamiting three Iola saloons. The pursuit drew many citizens into an extended, tense hunt with Melvin believed to still possess a large stash of dynamite and threaten more destruction.
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Iola
O L Melvin
Extradition Move Over Johnson Case Tangles Governors
Governor Mead plans to grant Minnesota Governor Johnson’s requisition for Mrs Ida M Johnson amid tensions from Beasley Allen dispute. Mead to write Johnson and review the Allen matter. Attorney Will Mortis argued the indictment fails to prove Johnson a fugitive from malice at the hearing.
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Walsh
Mead
Johnson
Minnesota
Ida M Johnson
Beasley Allen
Will Mortis
Wallowa Rancher Found Dead In Suspected Gas Suicide
Portland report from July 13 describes landlady Mrs E Newcombe of near Wallowa Oregon facing investigation after rancher J W Hal garth aged 28 died by gas self harm. She allegedly seized 45 cents from his belongings as payment for the gas and kept it. Coroner Linley allowed her to retain the money.
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Mra 'E Newcombe
J W Halgarth
Wallowa
Ore
Himsek
Newcomb
Notice to Tenants About Hall 100F Closures
Trustees announce the 100 F Hall will close for one week from July 10 to July 17 for repairs. All tenants are notified by order of Trustees. The rest is supplier advertising for Rocky Mountain Tea by Newlin Drag Co.
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Rocky Mountain Tea
Newlin Drag Co
Explosion injures several near Baldwin Ohio
An explosion near Baldwin Ohio injures several people, with multiple fatalities suspected. Investigators describe a precursor dash that led to the blast, as officials work to determine exact causes and casualty counts.
Weather and Crop Report For Plateau Region Week Ending July 11
The weekly summary notes dry hot weather aiding haying with a heavier hay crop expected than last year. Barley and fall rye harvest began, fall wheat cutting to rise next week. Oats improve, corn and gardens advance. hop lice present, spraying done. Apples pears peaches and plums below average but decent. Berry season peaks in eastern Oregon higher elevations. irrigation and crops vary by locality.
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U 5 Department of Agriculture, Climate and Crop Bulletin
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Weather Bureau
Centon
Isa
Oregon
Herbine Cure Promises Relief for Digestive Ailments
An old ad claims indigestion and a suite of nervous and liver ailments ailed Americans. It asserts Herbine will cure these troubles and promotes a 60 cent bottle through Nowlin Drug Co.
Mayville Cigar Contest Ends Soon
All dealers must purchase cigars before July 25 as tickets end after that date. Voting closes August 1 at 6 p m sharp. Mayville notices reference contestants Tillie Henning Genevieve Christofferan Cora Harding Mable with several coded entries.
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Genevieve Christofferan
Cora Harding
Mable
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