Pessimism Rules Mexico City as Diaz Platform Emerges
Mexico City reports pessimism in the capital as Diaz camp bases his platform on broad goals like restoring peace and justice without specifics. Huerta’s presence steadies opposition, while payroll abuses and sham officers weaken the regime. Rebels multiply, funding falters, and government fears US intervention as instability deepens.
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Mexico City
Felix Diaz
Diaz
Fan Roth
Avith Huerta i
Dian
Othitg
Tim
Cardui advertised as relief for women’s ailments in Texas letter
A Wills Point reader, Victoria Stallings, credits Cardui with curing severe womanly troubles and a dreadful cough, urging others to try the medicine. The piece includes medical credentials from H C Hopper and mentions eye, ear, nose and throat services, with a general promise of modern treatment and patient testimonials.
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Texas
Wills Point
Tex
Wills ‘Point
Victoria Stallings
Cardus
Tever
Cardui
Amateur vs professional debate echoes across sport ethics
The text discusses the thin line between amateurs and professionals in sports, citing Thorpe and the need for an international definition. It urges Olympians to swear on their flag to remain pure amateurs, noting dangers of corruption and the impact on national pride. An obituary for Richard Tarpy follows, detailing birth in 1837 Ireland, emigration to the U.S., marriage in 1869, residence in Lawrence, and burial in Catholic Cemetery. It also mentions local business moves and a Rheumatism remedy testimonial.
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Avlion
Ateness
Paris
Richard Tarpy
Richard Yarpy
Rhode Islani Street
Min Tarpy
Mayo
Ireland
Chicago
Anna Walsh
Lawrence
Douglas County
Hoe
Franklin
Balboa Discovery Centenary Plans Stir Pacific News
Madrid reports the Balboa discovery of the Pacific 400 years ago will be marked with events in Panama and Seville. President Porras writes to King Alfonso asking Spain to join in celebrations including a colossal statue at the Panama Canal and exhibitions of Indies archives, with a Seville congress opening on September 25.
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Balboa
Madrid
Vasco Numez de Balboa
Panama
Helisario Porras
Alfonso
Spain
Porras
Panama National Assembly
Hopsing
Rai
Panama’Canal
Atlantic Ocean
Seville
Indies
New World
Edmonds Suffering Stroke Brings Hope Of Recovery
The Oskaloosa Independent reports ex Senator Edmonds suffered a stroke with apoplexy. Doctors suspect a brain clot, and Edmonds cannot articulate. A specialist may be called to examine him as friends hope for a full recovery. By Friday morning he was up and around with speech returning.
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Matt. Edmonds
MelLeith-Thesday
Edmons
Canadian tree protection law cited in rural report
The piece discusses forestry and road-side tree protection, noting Canada's law punishing damage to trees within fifty feet of roads. It mentions local interest in adopting similar safeguards and cites various community notices, church events, and social updates from the area, including speakers and local gatherings.
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Aleek
Smiddie
Iihe
Hag Murauner
Ithe
Royal Horticultural Society
University and Washburn Orchestras Plan Joint Concert
Plans for joint performances by the University of Kansas and Washburn orchestras faced setback as Washburn backed out over orchestra readiness. Dean Skilton attended a rehearsal in Topeka, then delayed further collaboration. The Washburn orchestra will instead present a spring concert next Wednesday evening at Fraser Hall, promising a larger and stronger program.
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United States
Frantsco J. Madera
Madero
Snore Honefal
Fraser~ Hall
Stearns' Electric Paste for Cockroaches Exterminates Fast
An advertisement proclaims Stearns' Electric Paste kills cockroaches rats and mites with no powder blowback into food. It promises a money back guarantee and offers a 1.00 price with delivery by agent. Readiness claims include morning sweeping of dead pests.
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Stearns
Draggista
Elastris Pastefo
Women’s clubs and social notices in Lawrence area
A dense string of social items lists guests and visits around Lawrence including Mrs. E. Baldwin, Mrs. Richardson, and Miss Richardson among others. Activities include dinners, a two week club meeting, a Ladies Aid gathering, a Farmers Union laziness meeting, and mentions of travels to Ragton and Leavenworth along with funeral attendance for Mr. Rie. Cornerstone laid for Washington University buildings in St Louis with Barnes Hospital project costs noted.
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al Rush
Sison
Ney
Richardson
Med
Cart
Carrieard
Kunwaka
Alva Rockshald
Presbyterian
Selioul
Baldwin
Jackson
Clay
Ashby
Kansas City
T. X. Dardon
Haskell
Oklahoma
Robert Oswalt
F. Daas
Newland
John Ruckhold
Homer’Reynolds
Lederer
Cora
Lizzie Uebanan
Alta Heim
Ruby Oswalt
Medlacter and Haas
Thursay
Charlie Gale
Charlie Tohusda
Curtis
Anna
Brubaker
Stafford
Mary Griffith
Francis
Nettie Oshel
M. J. Jarden
George Summers Aid
Azut Arihay
David Griffith
Eva Rockhold
A. M. Jordon
al Williams
Hizthief
Edith Newland
Dara Glexier
Zola Lederer
Adams
Mabel Chardson
Vivian Benson
Attesu
Rie
al E. Smith
I. J. Swans
George Miller
Barrton
R. Miller
James Everett
A. R.colman
Wilfred Day
Frank ‘Topping
Wred’ A. Richardson
Lois Wiley
Paul Richardson
Lawrence
Aid
Fred A. Richardson
W. R
Colman
Leavenworth
Ed. Barher
Tawrence
St. Louis
Barnes Hospital
Fragmented 19th Century Advertisements and Notices
A collage of ad copy and notices from Cadaraie to Tennessee Street features land exchange offers, Kodak promotions, undertaker listings, retail items, and remnant goods. Mentions of T. Nl Castles, Woodward Co, Funk Undertaker, and J Verey appear among sales pitches for rotary gadgets, cosmetics, and household wares.
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T. NL
Jatkeon
Painters Prefer Longer Lasting Red Paints for Exterior Work
Tradesmen claim a paint that lasts three years is good yet Dévoe Lead and Zinc Paint reportedly outperforms, lasting six to twelve years in some cases, with painters noting its durability across multiple applications.
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Dévoe
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Rurales
Madera
Jefferson Medical College of
Philadelphia
Europe
A. Square
Amy
Sevice
H.C. Hopper
M. B
Massachusetts Street
Tawrepee
Kap
Dick ‘Buildi
Biggs Brothers Purchase Grocery
Biggs
Walter Biggs
McCardy
Williamstown
Breader
Ngane Is Brothers
Berry
Mirror
Langley
Madison
Wis
Yo. Barber & Son
Drugolsta
Foley
Barber & Son
Chas. KE
Hay O
Baltimore
Trinity Lutheran
Drexel Howe
Pile Telphia
Howe
America
Hay
Furrope
Trinity Lutheran Church
Selgor
Elirel Tally
Tle
Ellis, Burgéss
Ouneilville
Synuil
Atchison
Bo.om
Bo.om. Church One Block East of the Court hosuoFve Taoin Lindl Court Heise
E. Stauffer
Alfred. Wise
Kansas
Las Ls
Rock Island
Topeka
W. T. Carpenter
Koedak
Kodak
Raymond’s Drug Store
Re S. le
Raymond’s
In & Wan
First Regimental
May
Drs
Funk
Undertaker
Erm Kahner
O'Brien & A
St Mass. St
Mrs. Prentiss
Tennessee
J. Verey
Tabdicke
Aveni
TA Mass
Franc Evans
Shampoding
T. Atimeng
Rilier Eleyttie
Ft vAny
Massachusetts
Ynons
Klein
Mass
Baker
the, Hustler Grocery
W. F. Higgins &Co
S. D. A. Care Journal-World Or Bell
Racine
Douglas ‘ County Motor Car Company
B.stone
Jolson
Law- Irenee
St. Call Or
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