Anarchy Threats Prompt drastic measures urged
The Intelligencer blasts anarchists as red-handed murderers and urges swift, extralegal action to protect property and lives. It condemns foreign agitators, calls for expulsion of their supporters, and warns of severe penalties to preserve American order. The Dover Tribune backs merging three district schools into one, arguing it cuts costs while improving education at home.
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Kansas City
J. M. Cramer
America
Goldman
McKinley
Dover Tribune
Dover
Cox
Garr
Land Dispute Over 10000 Acres Sparks Controversy in Lafayette county
The Kansas City Times reports a long civil case between Mrs. Letitia R. Shelby and the estate of William Shelby over land near Carrollton. Deeds to Thomas Shelby and Robert Barnett allegedly shielded debts, with counterclaims that William sought to avoid confiscation during the Civil War. Testimony portrays Thomas Shelby as loyal and generous, while the Shelby family history is debated. Joan E. Borpex protests the article’s implications and defends Thomas Shelby’s integrity.
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Letitia BR. Shelby
William Shelby
Thomas Shelby
Lafayatte County
Robert A. Barnett
Saline
Lafayette
DeKalb
Carroll, Nodaway
Holt and
Bates
State of Kansas
Said Barnett
Letitia R. Shelby
Jose
Sabe
Thos
Shelby
A. D
Barnett
the Times
Times
Letitia St. Shelby
William
Joan E. Borpex
Life of Rev W M Leftwich Mentioned in Nashville Column
The Nashville (Teen.) American published a column on the life of Rev W M Leftwich who died suddenly at his Los Angeles home on the 21st of last month. He was a Lafayette county figure, respected and well known, and brother-in-law to Ford Smith of near Lexington. Through Smith, a Methodist church was built at Wellington years ago. His death brings regret to many in the county.
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California
Nashville
W. M. Leftwich
Los Angeles
Cal
Leftwich
Lafayette County
Ford Smith
Lexington
Wellington
Plain talk in the kitchen echoes daily lives
A new cook says the payple Oi lived wid before are plain, and a lady replies that plainness can show differently. The exchange reveals how residents judge appearances versus behavior in their daily living. The dialogue underscores ordinary neighborly interactions.
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Richard Field
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Marks
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Pres
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Les J, Slusher
Lezington
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Marshall
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Sinners County
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