Local 19th Century Business Directory Fragment
A fragmented advertisement page lists multiple firms and services including general bracu and diseases of women practitioners, livery stables, real estate and insurance agents, abstract and mortgage services, and several business names with contact numbers. It mentions Morrison-Mork Bros, Donnelly Bros Livery Stables, WM. T. Sinclair Real Estate, and George A. Banks Abstracts of Fire Insurance with an office in the Fraternal Aid Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Banks
Arkansas State Election Shows Democratic Victory by 50000
In Little Rock on September 15, Democratic candidate Doneghey wins the governor race by about 50000 votes amid a statewide split with anti prohibitionists carrying 27 counties and seventeen new wet counties. The full ticket appears elected with Guy B. Tucker chairing the national ticket.
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Little Rock
Ark
Elee- Vios
Doneghey
Senate
Guy
Tucker
Bryan Is Waem Retorts To Taft Statement In Train Letter
Philadelphia Sept 1 A lengthy letter aboard a train to Baltimore and Philadelphia shows William Jennings Bryan delivering a sharp retort to Taft. He accuses Taft of judging unfairly and claims Taft knows little about Bryan's record or the public questions he weighs. Lamar Sept 15 A 15yearold girl, daughter of Michael Newell, woke from a sleep following a nosebleed. She described sleep as trance like, hearing events but speaking inarticulate and unable to move or see. Her headache grew worse, and doctors say the condition is critical though recovery is possible with care.
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Taft
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Bryan
Lamar
Kans
Michael Newell
Death in Zinc Mine Blaze Claims Two Miners in Galena
Galena Kansas September 15 a premature explosion of forty sticks of nitre killed zinc miners James Mitchell and William Murphy instantly while a Lansing Trusty escaped. Leavenworth Kansas September 35 a convict trusty named David Hughes fled from the penitentiary road with unclear motive and a possible sentence.
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Galena
Kans
James Mitchell
William Murphy
Lansing
Leavenworth
Kang
David Hughes
Kansas
Hughes
Otibena
Toratenling
Mare
Texan
Maine Prohibition Debate Shapes Tight Presidential Vote
The Maine election yielded a narrow Republican plurality amid strong anti prohibition sentiment, with Democrats gaining in many counties. Republicans won all four national House seats but the governor race favored Gardner, while the overall result marked the smallest presidential-year Republican lead in decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
He- Miblieitas
Maine
Ernec
Ferns Ai
Me. Gandar
Mert M. Mernard
Portland
Obediah Gardner
Auckland
Charles DP. Hateh
Augusta
Gardner
Grange
Muisayy
Allen Burleigh
John $. Swasey
Frank FE. Guernsey
Heranld
Wiantoe
Cobb
Davis
Not Disturbing Gubernatorial Race Sparks Quiet at Sagamore Hill
Oyster Bay reports a flurry over Saratoga naming David Jayne Hill as a possible Republican gubernatorial candidate but Sagamore Hill finds no serious misgivings. Secretary Loeb after a long talk with Congressman Cocks called the situation entirely satisfactory. Roosevelt’s renomination strategy hints by insiders say Hughes remains the president’s only choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
Saratoga
David Jayne
Hill
Sagamore Hill
Loeb
New York State
Roosevelt
Mighes
Hughes
Loch
N. Y
David Wayne Hill
Rochester
United States
Germany
Nishes
John J. Stewart
Amsterdam
A. J. Page
New York City
Bryan Arrives in Philadelphia Heads to Bryan League HQ
Philadelphia Sept 15 Bryan arrived from Baltimore and was taken to the Dooners hotel, headquarters of the Bryan league Pennsylvania Inc His reception at the fountain was escorted to the Philadelphia Record where he said Taft promised prosperity and Roosevelt endorsed Pike to give prosperity, while Roosevelt already had a plan.
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Philadelphia
Bryan
Baltimore
Dooners
Bryan League Pennsylvania. Inc
Boon Ryan
Taft
Roossvelt
Pike
Velt
Stewart
Los Angeles
Cal
Fort Huachua
William F. Stewart
Fort Grant
War Department
Thomas
Denver
Charlie Scott for Congress Second District Support Urged
A local endorsement urges supporters of Charles F. Scott to boost turnout to protect his eight year tenure in Congress. The piece notes his two terms in the second district, chairmanship of a key committee, and calls for active friends to ensure his majority is not reduced. It frames Scott as having performed well and deserving renewed public backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Scott
Scott
Congress
Congrave
Charlie
Charlie Scott
Kansas Missouri Annuel Football Games Set for Association Park
A contract was signed establishing the annual Kansas Missouri football games to be played at Association Park in Kansas City. The arrangement confirms the venue and the continuity of a historic rivalry, with both sides agreeing to terms for the upcoming contest.
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Kansas-Missouri
Association Park
Kansas City
Kansas Missouri contract signals five year park deal
Kansas and Missouri agreed to a five year football series at Association Park with Tebea u receiving 17½ percent of gross receipts for park rental. Last year the game moved to St Joseph as holders held 25 percent. Capacity reaches 10 000 with bleachers planned.
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Kansas Ciy
Kansas
Missouimg
Association Park
Tebenn
Tebeau
Omer
St. Joseph
Missouri Alumi
Teleau
Democrats Meet in New York Rally as Bryan Name Echoes
Rochester N Y Sept 14 The Democratic state convention began with a delay for talks among Mack Conners Murphy and McCarren Judge Morgan J O'Brien opened as temporary chairman praising unity and harmony The crowd greeted O Briens reference to Bryan The Great Commoner with long demonstrations and echoed tributes to Grover Cleveland The first session ran 12 50 p m to 1 43 p m and covered opening address and routine business deliberations
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New York
Bryan
Rochester
N. Y
Conners
Mack
Charles F. Murphy
Senitor McCarren
Morgan J. O’brien
Copeland Hotel Changes Hands in Topeka History
Topeka Sept 15 The Copeland hotel long tied to Kansas political history changes ownership. James Chappelle sells to James C Gordon with George Lawrence assisting. Chappelle to Kansas City for insurance work. Hotel to be remodeled and kept open during work. Gordon built it 23 years ago and Lawrence ran the Hamilton in Wichita.
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Topeka
Copeland Hotel
Kandas
James Chappelle
Jesse
James C. Gordon
Will Anover
Kansas City
George Law
Rence
Col. Gordon
Chappelle
Great Western Life Insurance Company
Copeland
Gordon
Lawrence
Hamilton
Wichita
Kansas
Salina
Kans
George Muir
Scary Muir
Named Receiver for Choctaw Gas Company in Missouri Court
Marcus Summerfield formerly of Lawrence named as defendant in a federal case. A receiver for Choctaw Gas Light and Heating Co. Missouri corporation based in South McAlester Oklahoma appointed by Judge Dyer after petition alleging former vice president William G. Weimer misappropriated 14900. Randall, Tiles, Summerfield and Lawrence B Lewis named co-defendants. Byron F. Babbott of St. Louis assigned to take charge.
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Marcus Summerfeld
Lawrence
St. Louis
Mio
Choctaw Gas, Light and Heating Company
Missouri Corporation
South McAlester
Okla
Dyer
United States
William H. Sterrett
Chicago
William G. Weimer
Randall & Tiles
Marcus Summerfield
Lawrence B. Lewis
Idirettors
Weimer
Byron F. Babbott
Attorney General Takes 2 Hand in Kinites Mo Bept 15
The brief entry notes charges concerning W Trickett serving as general of Kan involving Kinites at Kinites, Missouri, with a focus on legal action and authority. Details are sparse in the fragment, but the report centers on official actions by the attorney general and the state’s legal proceedings.
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Kinites
Tgrnet GC
W. Trickett
Rey
Kan
Dynamite Explosion Harms Eighteen In Windsor Missouri
Reports from Windsor Missouri describe a dynamite car blast at the Missouri Kansas Texas depot, injuring many and causing fatalities including railway agent Fred Yakes and depot workers. Rescue efforts limited by confusion as officials confirm several deaths and numerous serious injuries, with a later update revising totals.
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Kansas City
God Drum
Windsor
Ofelock
Frederick Yakes
Dupet
M. Key& T. Railway
Dee Uall
Unkaawa
Faborer
Missouri, Mas & Texas Railway
Fred Yake
Southbourd
Dec Mall
Earnest Igo
Glenstead
Howard Kern
Charles Walker
John Fos
A. Alalone
Hall
Dee Hall
Robert John
Rolla Pierce
John West
Clif Sands
A. J. Reynolds
Sam Willis
A Trump
Why the Stump Audiences Cannot Come to Taft He Must Go
New York, Sept 1 notes that campaigning must reorganize under new conditions. Taft cannot rely on front porch style as free railroad passes ended. McKinley relied on delegation visits from Canton for widespread speeches, aided by Hanna. The era of mass pilgrimages and on porch talks fades, requiring Taft to seek audiences instead.
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Taft
New York
McKinley
Canton
Hanna
Lanna
Lincoln
Cincinnati
Hoch angry with Cannon over liquor bill in Washington
Governor Hoch recalls rude reception by Speaker Cannon in Washington last May. Hoch chaired a church committee pressing passage of the Littlefield liquor bill and faced dismissal of the audience. Cannon plans a Topeka visit while the committee seeks funds. Hoch would not disclose reasons for his refusal to contribute.
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Topeka
Hoch
Cannon
Washington
Udist Church
Littlefield
State House
New Career For Young Men Foresters Appointed
Thirty-nine graduates from nine American Forest Schools have been appointed as Forest Assistants in the Forest Service for the current field season. Appointees come from Yale Baltimore Minnesota Michigan Michigan Agricultural College Harvard Cornell Iowa and Nebraska. Selection followed Civil Service examination. fifteen more candidates passed. Twenty-two start on National Forests with administration duties and seventeen engage in silviculture studies. Positions are junior, with pay of $1,000 a year at start.
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Uncle Sam
Forest Service
Yale
Baltimore
University of Minnesota
University of Michigan
Michigan Agricultural College
Harvard
Cornell
University of Towa
University of Nebraska
Veterans of 36 Meet in Odd Fellows Hall
The annual gathering of the veterans of 1836 drew about 200 attendees at Odd Fellows Hall. S. W. Simpson and others delivered a strong program with music, reminiscences, and talks by Col. O. B. Learnard and Mrs. Robingo. Officers were reelected and notes from members highlighted centenary births and historical anniversaries.
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Veterans of I
Odd Fellows Hall
Winner
Lawrence
United States
Leewmpton
Douglas County
Kansas
Apneriva
Nedente Layl
Urooks
Trank AL Faxon
Robingo
Miusie
Miss Ayntond
High Cameron
J ‘Yn Leamer
Robert Morrow
Ely Moore
Learnard
Mr. Simpson
Weasel
Dread
Workers of the Catty
PL Jt. Brooks
F. Savage
C. le Kurned
W. Crutchfield
Mrs
Jenkins
Brooks
Jeter
Sam Smith
Manine
Post Cards and Farewell Visit Mentioned in Local Note
Lt. Mrs. Starry Groff leaves this afternoon for Fairbury Nebraska en route to San Francisco after visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Coffman for three months. Also listed is a for rent seven room house with two lots, good cellar, large barn, cistern and well, inquire 1019 Mass.
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Mass
The Last Stand in New York Politics
A summary of political turmoil as New York defies the primary election law and Governor Hughes leads a national wave toward reform. The piece hailed the people taking control and declares Hughes' win a pivotal, century defining moment, urging Pennsylvania to follow suit. It contrasts entrenched machine politics with a rising public mandate.
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New York
Hughes
Pennsylvania
Haghea
Presidential Election Osuna Business Stagnation
A group near the post office debates how a presidential election depresses business. A pompous man argues the election halts spending as bets remove money from circulation, while others question the certainty and note bets totaling over a hundred dollars. The item shifts to local ads for school books, supplies, and art needlework at Byers Art Shop.
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Osuna
Stringer
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Newphe EU Mess
Alberta
Mann National Bank
G. W. Jones
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M. D. Witice
Woodfard & Cus
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Oliver
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Wormer New Manpstize
Winthropsis
Lawrence, King
WM. T. Sinclair
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Arkansas
Bryan Is
Waem
Tebean
Lansdon Tales
W. C. Lansdon
Athletecs
Aekel
Kansaski
Mr. Lansdon
Selvel
Columbia
Whstt
Republican Site
Albany
Kings County
Gar
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Cannan
Joseph
Bristow
Toneh Babe Pa
Walter
Camon
Veterans OF
S. W. Simpson
Mendelssohn
Chopin
Darwin
Natal
Joseph Johnston
Raphael Semmes
World of Letters
Edgard Allen Poe
Oliver Wendell Hulmes
Edward Fitzgerald
Tennyson
Abraham Lincoln
Great Britain
Gladstone
America
Europe
Loy Synseresonng
Virginia
Poe
Farringford
Isle of Wright
AlAwearth Barroy
National Forests
Aon Beal
Ashton
Ohio
Chas, Swisher
Saling
Kens
Bes
Bryan Insnes
John George Beal
Taftter
Duiging
Inter- Tees
Biryka
Ron
Boughton’s
Parker
Boughton
Peseee
Cuba
Havana
Union Espanola
United States Army
Magoon
National Bank of North America
Whitman
Hornsby
Warren Street
Alfred Whitman
Watkins, National Bank
J. B. Watkins
B. Watkins
Savings Department
State Bank
Hromeilz Ee Tree Sain
Jonea
Butte
Merchants National
Baylen
Pree Lasmoes
Byers
Ot Eidion
Lawrence Bottling
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