Widow of Jesse James Embraces Religion at Ocean Grove Camp Meeting
Mrs. Denies widow of the Missouri bandit Jesse James drew attention as a fervent religious participant at Ocean Grove evangelistic camp, where an evangelist collapsed dead while she led prayer before about 2000 attendees. The era of the infamous outlaw’s kin being publicly identified as deeply devout was revealed in New York.
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New York
Denies
Ocean Grove
M Todd
Jesse James
Will Rush Foreign Mail For Faster US Delivery
An order by Postmaster General Hitcheork directs ocean liner clerks at New York to separate all foreign mail destined for interior points from that labeled New York City. Two transfer tenders will meet each incoming mail steamship at quarantine to expedite routing.
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Washington, D.C
Ostwaster General Hitcheork
New York
New York City
Jersey City
Work for Consumptives
New York reports Dr H M Biggs plans a vigorous treatment for city consumptives after inspecting Switzer land and England reforms. Patients will work to aid cure, including heavy manual tasks and carpentry at Otisville and Chisville facilities. Women may perform plowing if able.
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New York
Switzerland
England
H. M. Biggs
Department of Health
Otisville
Chisville
Classified notices mix for sale and rental items
A garbled newspaper classifieds snippet lists for sale and wanted items including an oak table, a Green Mouse, and private money loans. Also notes rentals for a modern house near Chiver Siy, a modern furnished residence for young lady students, and a lost D A R pin with a $2 reward. Further lines mention a 350000 loan demand and various contact hints.
Unusual gathering planned for Veterans of 56 meeting
The Victoria of 1856 veterans announce annual reunion at Old Fellows hall opposite City hall via Lawrence Tuesday in September. Dinner service requires baskets by 6 30 PM and dues are twenty five cents per member. Residents before Sept 1 1856 eligible. executive meeting set for Aug 1 to plan 1909 social program led by secretary Brooks L. Awards.
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City Hall
Lawrenceuesday
Ateluck P.m
Deekas
Uanitte
Ex- Brooks
L. Eawards
Taylor at Louisville Ex Governor Pardoned Visits Kentucky
Lexington, Ky Sept 1 Former Governor Will Taylor, pardoned nine years ago, visits Kentucky amid lingering controversy over alleged involvement in a murder. He travels from Wisconsin in fragile health and says he will not return to live in Kentucky, where sorrow followed him after his wife’s death. He plans to visit Whitley County mountains before heading to Lidar polis.
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Lexington
Nile
Will
Will- Taylor
Inwis
Wilsemad
Ines Ant
Iulor
Ken
Guebul
Lis Old Ne
Whitley County
Lidiar Polix
Boarding House Fire Threatens Guests and Lives
Nineteen occupants narrowly escaped death as a boarding house burned on September first. Guests jumped from windows while flames trapped others inside. Simmel Elarress of Wothke Texas and his one year old son leaped from the second story amid burns. his wife suffered minor injuries. The blaze destroyed the building and nearby store.
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Simmel Elarress
Histerep Uuinaer
Texas Oib Company
Gssi
Found Dead Henry Scheetram at North Lawrence Home
Henry Scheetram, age about 15, was found dead yesterday morning at 310 Walnut St. City marshal investigates. He was well known in the town and had lived there many years. The body was found leaning against a cooking stove in the kitchen.
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Henry Scheetram
Walnut St
North Lawrence
Teory Scheetram
Sony Investigaetion
Corouur
Scheetrim
Avars
Readiness for Hopp Mail Exchange System Demonstration
Report from Kansas City notes progress on the Hopp rapid mail exchange system with department inspection imminent. Equipment nearing completion under engineer supervision. station preparations advancing. demonstration time under department review and funding considerations.
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Hornaday
Kansas City
Hupp
Hhonta
Peer
Las Breaehy
Mupp
Happ
Scott
Portland Woman Alleges Marriage to Orville Wright
A Portland woman under the name Mrs J B Carson claims she married Orville Wright in October 1897. She says she lived in Portland with her 1 year old son and later moved to Central City Nebraska then Vancouver Washington. She asserts Wright abandoned her and their son and is now in Wyoming.
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Portland
Orville ‘Wright
Mathind
Ore
Orville Wright
J. 2
Carson
Lola Millee
Central City
Neh
Deville
Lester
Oyeville
Vancouvers Wash
Wyoming
Auto Racing Crowd Reveals Tragic Crash and Bail Set
In New York on September date a crowded speed event ended suddenly as a Knex car driven by Shaw crashed and wrecked, injuring drivers and technicians. Barney Cheng, a mechanic, died in the incident while officials reported other casualties and noted subsequent bail for William Hobbe in an unrelated matter.
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Misschee
Meritine
Cat T
Knex
Shaw
Heath
Barneyeheng
Othe Dias
New York
William
Hobbe Auteur Hobbey
Miss Lena Breeh Entertainment in Los Angeles Society
A fragmented society note describes Miss Lena Breeh hosting in Los Angeles. The jittery text hints at visitors, remarks on attire, and social chatter about prominent figures and a Kansas connection. The piece preserves a local gossip tone despite garbled OCR.
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Lena Breeh
Ie Angeles
Steamer wreck near Cape Race leaves passengers in peril
A damaged OCR fragment reports a steamer wreck near Cape Race with passengers missing or endangered. It mentions a very large ship broken in two, saves crews, and signals distress while notes of a voyage to Glasgow and urgent rescue efforts surface amid unclear details.
Proposals and a perilous cave search mark Arizona news
A cluster of dated and garbled notes mentions marriage proposals, a party lost in the Lake Mary ice caves near Flagstaff, and a group of visitors including George Meuse of Leavenworth. The report notes a ten mile search and ongoing exploration while referencing local arrivals and civic names.
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Nat Idea Pevere
Star
Ariz
Newark
Amd J
Flagstaff
Areateur
Lake Mary
Myrrs and Fans Home At Try A Journal Want Ad
Local readers and fans respond to a Try A Journal Want Ad as a community notices page highlights items for sale and services. The short item invites inquiries and bids by readers seeking transactions and connections.
Must Fight Mrs Barclay Over Immunity With Baby Case
Kansas City prepares for a court fight as Mrs. Barclay accused of political maneuvering seeks immunity in a case involving Kansas officers. Lawyers claim delays and liens, while plans to dismiss emerge amid heated allegations of coercion and political influence.
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John Ate Kinsus
Sonido Dvanand
M Kansas Cine
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Lobe Sehetek
Ravel
Pune
Barre Taey
Bristow Reports Public Sentiment on Tariff Questions
Senator Bristow discusses public opinion in the state on tariff issues. He predicts amendments in the next session, aims to empower the Interstate Commerce Commission without weakening it, and opposes moves that would dilute the commission’s authority.
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Nenarol
Abe Sa
Ion
Special Court
Interecommacree Commission
Commissies
Mystery Death in Kansas Seemingly Unsolved
A Kansas man’s death remains unexplained as investigators seek the identity of the killer. Witnesses report hearing a voice and a possible female presence near the scene, while police pursue leads to identify the perpetrator amid scarce clues.
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Kansas
Toremiau
Powell
Iairri
Labor Day Observed In Kansas City And Nearby
Labor Day observances extended to Kansas City and other places, with activities suspended as planned. The report notes widespread participation and the impact on local labor events, reflecting the holiday’s reach across communities.
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Kansas City
City
Ut Labbor
United St
Rumors Surrounded Harriman Relapse Warily Debated
Fragmentary text suggests rumors of Harriman’s relapse and worsening condition, with unclear references to a hip injury and public statements by others. The passage also touches on political propaganda, suffrage debates, and a priest editor’s role, but specifics are obscured by garbled OCR.
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Harriman
Lanel Tea
Mir
Harrie teaAteas
Local notices and community updates in brief
Fragmentary item details a local scene with scattered phrases about a creek, a person of unknown age, and a mention of McCulloch's Drug Store. It notes Judge R. L. King and his family moving to 329 Indiana Street in Mariey Kansas, with unclear context and several garbled words.
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R. L. King
Mariey, Ka
Indiana Street
Peary and Cook Claim Polar Feats as Explorer Dispatches Surface
New York dispatches report Peary claiming, via telegram from Indian Harbor, that he and his team have reached the North Pole and planted the American flag. The Associated Press notes other explorers like Cook offer competing accounts, detailing the polar quest, dangers, and reception upon return.
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Eded
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Alter Ey
U. S
New -York
Indian Harbor
Cape Bay
N. P
Associated Press
New York
Stars and Stripes
North Pole
Peary
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