Intriguing Kansas Notes and National Whitcomb Rumors
A garbled kansas column reflects on Black Jack Ketchum, Roosevelt, and political jests spiking public attention. It cites Gold discoveries at Cripple Creek, Governor John A Martin, Mrs Nation, and debates over tariff policy while mixing social satire and geopolitical curiosities amid Lawrence discussions. The piece comments on public figures like Ingalls, Peffer, Robison, and Rosewater, with musings on Kansas politics, newspapers, and upcoming wheat harvest concerns.
Beaumont Oil Boom Draws Crowds and Cash to Texas Field
Beaumont Texas April 29 Beaumonts boom grows hourly as oil wells attract investors and buyers. Prices soar from 27000 to 125000 per acre within days with land near Kelley well selling for 125000 and three acres for 125000. The market rests on a single giant find with locals and outsiders rushing to profit, while experts warn of a possible crash if the reserve proves smaller than hoped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont
Texas
Eauimont
Tex
Beaumont’s
Moneydd
Merc
Gusher
Kelley
Lucus
Jess
Hmacans
Reamoni Distret
Geery
Yesterda
Ghulys
Von
Arthur Tind Company
Vast bill for South Africa in Anglo War echoes
The Saturday Review argues the South African war costs Britain about £116,000,000 so far, at a rate of £6,000,000 monthly, with total near £200,000,000. It compares this to Crimean and Napoleonic debts, questions the value of the investment, and cites Rhodes Chamberlain Milner preferring Attica to Asti as the future for Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kruger
Tivitius
Mike Thorns
Saturday Review
South Africa
Yang-tse Valley
Rhodes
Mr. Chamberlain
Alfred Milner
Great Britain
Attica
Asti
Confederate Veterans Reunion Plans and Local Crime Report
Sedalia Missouri April 29 report names Miss Laura Falwards Missouri state librarian as sponsor for the Memphis reunion May 28 2020 and first maid of honor Miss Keith of Kansas City with chaperon Mrs G H English. Springfield and Jefferson City to host future events. In Gilad Nebraska a shooting affray at a country dance leaves Walter Morris dead and two others injured with George Morrison claiming self defense. Prairie fires in Hyannis Nebraska threaten thousands of cattle with wide destruction while Bowes Thief offers 100 reward for any catarrh cure from Hall's Catarrh Care promoters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedalia
Thomas P. Hoy
United Confederate Veteraans
Missouri
Laura Falwards
Jennie Edwards
Librari Deferaon City
Memphis
Tenn
Si. Aline Anos Keith
Kansas City
Ais Beer
G. H. English
Keith
Edwards
Springfield
Mbert
Allen
Jefferson City
Gilad
Here
Morris Brothers
Walter
James
Killo
George Morrison
Bowes
Hall
F. J. Cheney &Co
Toledo
Usdorzigeed
Keans F. J. Cheney
Gad Beis Hich
Bagiana
West Ea Tron
Rae Aex Mervin
Whodesate
Tesilwousle - Dingglees
Rama
New Gaslight Mantle to Boost Incandescent Light
Frank B. Mason reports Berlin sees a breakthrough in incandescent mantles by Austrian engineer Rudolph Langhans. The Langhans mantle uses a chemical complex to bind thorium and ceria, forming an elastic glass that strengthens emission and resists shrinkage. It promises longer life and stable candle power, with manufacturing costs not rising. A balloon ascensionist is killed in a separate note, followed by Healthier living urged by Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters and travel ads for California routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank B. Mason
United States
Berlin
State Department
Washington
Rudolph Langhans
Langhans
Pale-Face Girl Needs Emulsion for Strength and Health
A pale faced girl shows signs of anemia with dizziness and rapid fatigue. The article recommends Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil as a top dietary change to improve nourishment and energy, suggesting it will restore strength and vitality.
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Scott
De Wet's Bold Break Through British Cordon During War
The contemporary account recounts Commandant Christian De Wet leading a daring retreat and break through a British cordon around Fouriesburg, escorting President Steyn toward Kruger. De Wet steadied a 4,000-strong column, crossed railways, derailed enemy trains, and battled pursuit across the Vaal and Magaliesberg, preserving the government’s escape and signaling a pivotal moment in the South African conflict.
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Eampus Boer
Steyn
Kreger
FP. Pienar
P. Pienar
Christian de Wet
Leonard Beott
Fourchesburg
Transvaal
Kruger
de Wet
Bethlehem
Transvast
Redef'anck
Guna
Nek
Benekal
Theron
Reitzburg
Fourlesbury
London
Philip Rotha
Louis
Gmealie Geld
Nordenfeldt
Hovora
Vaal
Lord Methuen
Johannesburg
Potchefstroom
Magaliesberg Range
Magaliesberg
Lang
Oliphant
Delarey
Hex
Ileleyre
Perhoud
Kitchener
Baden-Powell
Plenaar's River
Baden- Tower
Baden-l
Train wreck near Pattonsburg injures several
The Omaha Kansas City and Eastern train derailed near Pattonsburg Missouri with injuries including L H Turpin of Nerula and I L Grear and Mrs Grear of Milan. The Cripple Creek gold output totaled over 1000000 dollars by month end. Michigan fires threaten timber and villages amid spread risk.
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Boyaral
Kansas City
Omaha, Kansas City & Eastern
Pattonsburg
L. H. Turpin
Nerula
Grear
Kidnapping Case Shocks Jury in Callahan Verdict
Omaha authorities debate dropping a $5,000 reward for Pat Crowe as Chief Donahue criticizes jury bias. Callahan is cleared of kidnapping Easward Cudahy Jr, while jurors indicate doubts about the crime and the judge condemns the process. The $50,000 reward for convicting three men remains in place.
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Omaha
Neb
James Callahan
Easward Cudahy, Jr
Ecourt
Guker
Callahan
Baker
Culkilian
V2 Omei
Polier Donahue
Mr. Cudahy
Pat Crowe
Crowe
Donstine
Criminali Bt
Secur
Crse
Funston praised as Philippine peace outlook improves
Washington dispatches say Aguinaldo’s capture ends major resistance and signals peace. Officials expect Congress to honor Gen. Funston with thanks in both houses and possibly a sword or gold medal. Walker from the White House notes a swift closing of the war with only sporadic bushwhacking remaining in remote districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Aguinaldo
Philippines
Funston
White House
War Department
Kansas
Congress
Parens Don't Scold and Kidney Pills Endorsement
An advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a cure for nocturnal enuresis and bladder irritation. It cites testimonials from Lawrence parents, including S. W. Watkins of Ottawa Kansas, praising the product’s effectiveness. Dick Bros drugstore and Foster Milburn Co Buffalo are named as distributors. price is 50 cents.
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Lawrence
W. Watkins
Oak Street
Painter
Ottawa
Kansas
Dean
Dick Bros
Foster-Milbare'Co
Baflafo
U.S
Dean's
Rebels Surprised Near Camarines Camp Attack
Reports from Manila describe an American assault near Cuvinti in Living Province on April 26. Insurgent Maj Volo killed, Captain Hedones offered $10,000 for his capture, and several officers and men were captured or killed. власти
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Manila
Wilson
Iot
Orm
Cuvinti
Living
Cape
Chasis
Volo
McGill
Tipps
Company A
Americ
Cailles
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Cawrenes
Joomel
Layronesdooraal Ca, Publishers
Blicam
Ig & Nizseon
Ccgs
FER Journal
Laverpens
Lawruence
EAN
Black Jack Ketchum
Medicine Lodge
Cripple Creek
Taddy Roosevelt
Richison Pointe
Pride
Berealf
Abe
John A Martin
Hamsas
Philadelphia
Thatas Commission
Nation
Hodson
Topeke
Tim
Feffer
Ingalls
Courtley
Peffer
Democratic Party
Ouion
Democrata
Hansen Democrats
Rosewater
Bryan
Maybs Rosewater
Mse
Peffet
Robinswe
Robinspson
Charlen Robinson
Brows
Lane
Robinesa
Arma
Arcs Vets
The
Bogietardseasty
Jnderiolght
Dri Bis
Allag
Thay
BIG
OWL
Pal Crowe
Bier
Callabeo
Cely
Billy Bryan
Pati Craveton
Bishop Crenston
Pas Bees
Colorado
Cranston
Methodist Church
Barton
Leland
Button
Professor Crook
Chicago
China
Armenia
Dahomey
McKinley
Topeka
Plate
Junction City
Nolay
Onction City
BcKkley
Hig
Belen
Kamadionty
Wil
Ft Warnes
Confederates’ Reunion
Maing
Laura Fatwards
Minanari
Anna Keith
Pirie Elves
Nebraska
Hyannis
Mallen
Los Angeles
San Francisco
San Diego
California
GEO. C. Bailey
Miteratabees
New York
David Auld
J.T. Brown
John Z. Ingriile
Este
S.A. Brown
Ceawrge
the AL Condon
Wielra
Dota
Carey
Emporia
Calvin Hest
Jaeoh Mualvane
Mintyane
Leavenworth
Luwien Svete
Ester
William Welch
Atchison,Topeka
Santa Pe
Welch
M. OC. A
Warman
Richard Grater
Ludlow Avenue
Jad
Rome
Menkels
Ae Scott & Brownie
Op Pratane
York
Commanian de Wet
Raphid
Basdrede
Geites
Avery
Agueta
Nes
Colorado Springs
Cak
the Gazette
Werent
Michigan
Houghton, Mich
Ipenmenia
Donahue
Cangreas
Gen. Cailles
Tina~eral
Philippine Commission Kaiabilahes
Camarines
Crilles
Edward Hedones
Eighth Infantry
Ben French
Warthr
Wis
Ik Wits
Lim
Tirbutont
Neve Coreries
Tang Estate
Fisher
North Camarines Vnd
Benth
Fas
J. & Beeler
New York Street
Quincy
Connecticut Streets
Lnquire
Massachusetts Atreet
Barapan
Mas Irwin
Delaware Street
Kentucky Sireat
Tessosabie
Rae
MA Snyder
Nerest
Ofica
Massachusetts Street
Kemens
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