Murder in Big Springs Postoffice Sparks Law Case
In Big Springs a postmaster is shot dead by Fred Hill after a quarrel with the Geelan family. Hill surrenders in Lawrence. police detain Bob Clymer. Hill pleads not guilty, claiming self defense. trial potential with legal teams, eye witnesses, and family tensions outlined.
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Geean
Hill
Hera
Fred. Creelan
Jim
Slwest
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Clymer
Gee- Jan
Lance
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Tour
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Pryor
Bob ‘Clymer
Gazette
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Cleveland
Harrison Wentin
Hills
Caldwell
Washington
Big Springs
Mark Hill
Charley Hill
Poehler’s
Will Hill
Perry
Oklahoma
Kelao
Whiting
Kansas
Fred K. Hill
Lecompton
Gielan
Chas
Dan
Wm. G
Respectacle
Uie
Dome Geza
Lane University
Geelax
Fredrick
Oherlien
Geo. d. Barker
Revival Meeting Draws Crowd at Armory
Gazette reports about 1200 people attended a Sunday night revival at the Armory. Evangelist Romig led prayer and sermon on Acts 2 19 urging repentance with notes of personal experience and an earthquake anecdote, followed by testimonies and a closing benediction.
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Armory
Evangelist Romig
Dandy
Bean
Saul
Cleor- Bia
Syrup of Figs Promoted as Pleasant Laxative Remedy
The notice extols Syrup of Figs as a modern mild laxative to cleanse the system and break up illnesses without after effects. It urges readers to subscribe to the Gazettes and mentions Tre GazETEs seeking new job printing work.
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Gazetes
Hill Out of Town Amid Expectations of Mob Violence
At Santa Fe depot Sheriff Hindman escorted the alleged Postmaster Geelan killer out of town amid a vague reason. Fewer than six of about six hundred people present understood the motive or the plan to prevent a mob from seeking retribution. The fugitive moved through the platform and waited in the station as trains arrived and departed.
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Justice Charlton
Geelan
Coffe
Geo. J. Birker
Wm. Murphy
Santa Fe
Hindman
Hill
Ottawa
Fraudulent Bargain Sales Exposed by Local Authorities
A warning against bankrupt and foreclosure schemes floods in town with deceptive ads and street hoardings. Sharks use paid stool pigeons and chattel mortgage foreclosures to mislead buyers and dump second rate goods at first class prices. Trade with established merchants is urged as the safe rule. Special sale of sterling silver at Heaters offers six spoons for $3.00.
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Ivem Haind
Dimsef
Germans American League forms in city to push on prohibition stance
A city meeting at Turner Hall discussed creating a branch of the Germs American League to influence state politics against woman’s suffrage and prohibition. The editor notes confusion over saloons and warns against misleading reports while urging temperance and lawful discussion.
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Gruc
Ciemania
Germs American League
Union of the Germans
Secur
Tuprka
Saint Patrick traditions and historic uncertainties
The passage recounts Saint Patrick's life with disputed birth details and birthplace. It notes his capture by pirates, his legends of expelling snakes, and claims he founded hundreds of churches and baptized thousands. The tone mirrors a period newspaper style with broad, unverified lore.
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Dunbarton
Sotland
Suceath
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Ireland
Linet
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