Wheat Special to Boost Kansas Wheat Growers
A state wide wheat promotion train will tour Kansas August 13 to 18 under the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line. Lecturers from the State Agricultural College will address stops on improving wheat quality and quantity. Also reported, Eleventh Battery artillery arrived at Leavenworth with 6 inch guns, ammunition, and horses en route from Newport Rhode Island for field fortification use.
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Atchison, Topeka, & Santa Fe
Santa Fe
Miller
Miller, Willard
Ten Hycke, Brown and Shoesmith
State Agricultural College
Leavenworth
Newport
R. I
Armour Palace
Water- Het
Fort Hampton R. L
Clay Center Seeks Lower Rates to Save Factories
At the mayor and council’s urging the railroad commissioners moved the hearing on Clay Center’s demand for jobbers’ rates from September 4 to August 21. Officials fear losing the broom factory and other plants unless lower rates are granted. They seek to prevent other local rivals from obtaining the lower rates unless identical privileges are extended.
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Clay~Center
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Board
Clay Center
Locked Buildings Rise as Padlock Shortage Narrows Iola
A county effort tightens control as padlock supplies hold out. Jailer Kingsley, by order of County Attorney Clifford, secured three more buildings. Clifford plans receivers for all properties and any law violations since injunctions will incur fines and costs on property owners.
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Allei County
Iola
Kingsley
Clifford
KU bug hunters return from Mexico with 15000 specimens
Dr. F. H. Snow and his party from the University of Kansas returned from Mexico with 15 000 specimens for the museums. Among the insects were rare beetle species the doctor had hoped to capture. He was bitten by a Gila monster but suffered no ill effects and brought the reptile home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Snow
University of Kansas
Mexico
Hundredth Anniversary of Flag Unfurling Observed Schoolwide
State officials announce the one hundredth anniversary of the flag unfurling will be celebrated by school children on September 28, with the observance moved to the following Monday because September 26 falls on a Saturday. Superintendent Dayhoff issued a circular to county and city superintendents detailing the plan.
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Dayhoff
Woman Bootlegger Arrested on Katy Train Return
United States marshals arrested a woman for bootlegging whisky at Moran on the Katy excursion to Kansas City. She was removed from the train and will be taken to Fort Scott for federal court trial.
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Katy
Kansas City
Moran
United States
Fort Scott
Wellington Couple Sail Arkansas River to New Orleans
A Wellington man and his wife plan a river journey from Wichita down the Arkansas to the Mississippi and on to New Orleans. They will cover expenses with proceeds from descriptive articles written for newspapers and magazines.
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Wellington
Wichita
Arkansas ‘River
Mississippi
New Orleans
Young Prisoner George Brown Sentenced to Hang
An 18 year old named George Brown was sentenced to death for the murder of Addie Pitkin at 318 Minnesota Avenue Kansas City. He was taken to the state penitentiary with other prisoners from Kansas City Kansas and is described as the youngest inmate to be sentenced to hang.
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Young
George Brown
Kansas City
Kan
Brown
Addie Pitkin
Minnesota
V Avenue
Local Teacher Robbed in Leavenworth Streets
Miss Nellie Stanton, a public school teacher in Leavenworth, was robbed by an unknown Negro while walking along the street. A purse containing 325 and a gold watch were taken. The crime occurred as she traveled through the city.
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Leavenworth
Nellie ‘Stanton
University oil tests advance on Kansas crude and distillates
A long series of tests on heating values of Kansas crude oil and distillates is underway at the state university. Samples from many sections are being analyzed with Parr's calorimeter to ensure reliability for oil producers and users. Some results will appear in the next state geological survey report.
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Kansas
State University
Parr
University State Geological Survey
North Central Kansas Editorial Association Holds Beloit Session
The North Central Kansas Editorial Association met for a two day session at Chautauqua park in Beloit. Epworth Chautauqua Association hosted editors with a luncheon at Chautauqua headquarters. New officers elected include Grace L. Snyder president, Tom Charles vice president, A B Kimball secretary treasurer, Henry R Honey F C, and M L Bishop on the executive committee. The annual excursion is planned for November and the next meeting date will be set by the executive board.
Suit filed in Topeka federal court under new employee liability law
Alonzo P. Warrington sues Union Pacific in the federal court at Topeka seeking $15,000 in damages for injuries to an employee caused by the railway under the new statute holding corporations liable for employee injuries even if the employee contributed to the injury by negligence. The suit follows the act’s signing by the president and is among the first filed under the law.
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Topeka
Alonzo P. Warrington
Union Pacific
Railroad Men Inherit Millions From Hidden Estate
Lou Seppleman of Missouri Pacific shops Fort Scott is told he inherits 1 500 000. His brother, a Missouri Pacific engineer in Fort Scott, will receive a like sum. The estate, valued at 13 million, lies in New York City and will be equally divided. Both men have worked long hours on modest salaries. Neither will retain his current position.
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Lou Seppleman
Missouri Pacific
Fort Scott
New York City
Apple Crop Flourishes Across Leavenworth Area
The apple crop is very large this year in Leavenworth with orchards returning fruit after years of poor yields. Trees that had not borne fruit in five years are loaded and the fruit is described as very fine. packing will continue through October.
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Leavenworth
Gas Company Seeks Charter for Kansas City Suburbs
J. W. Dana attorney for the Wyan Wotte Suburban Gas company filed with the secretary of state for a charter. The firm intends to supply natural gas to the suburbs of Kansas City Kansas.
Rear Admiral Train Dead in Chefoo China
Rear Admiral Charles J. Train commander in chief of the United States Asiatic fleet died at 9 16 a.m. Saturday in Washington D C at age 61. He helped maintain neutrality in Philippine waters during the Russo Japanese War and commanded the Prairie during the Spanish American War. He had been a rear admiral since 1904 and served nearly two decades at sea.
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Chefoo
China
Charles J. Train
United States Asiatic Fleet
Washington, D. C
Philippine
Train
Prairie
North Atlantic
Where Some Money Goes
U S citizens spent big on tobacco and alcohol in the year ended June 30. Cigar usage topped 7.0 billion, cigarettes reached 3.78 billion, whisky consumption neared 7.0 million gallons, snuff up nearly 2 million pounds, and beer up 169 million gallons, about two gallons per person.
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Washington, D. G C
United States
Roosevelt Donates One Dollar to Republican Fund
President Roosevelt contributes one dollar to the Republican National Congressional Committee’s campaign fund in response to a general appeal. The letter, dated July 25 1906 from Oyster Bay New York, thanks Chairman Sherman and praises the movement.
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New York
Roosevelt
Republican National Congressional Committee
Sherman
Congressional Committee
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Serman
Theodore .Roosevelt
Negro Miners Shot Down in Kentucky
Two Black coal miners traveling from Providence were halted near Rock Springs by two men with Winchesters. One miner escaped to Sturgis wounded, while Harvey Springer died en route to Morganfield. Bob Hall and another man, active union members, were arrested and jailed.
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Sturgis
Kentucky
Providence
Rock Springs
Harvey Springer
Bob Hall
Miners’ Union
Morganfield
Special Agent Will Investigate in Topeka
Mr. E Franklin a special agent of the interior department will investigate the condition of government land in western Kansas where cattlemen are said not to have removed fences from public land He left Topeka Thursday and will be away about six weeks
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Topeka
Kansas
E. Franklin
Interior Department
Registration on Shoshone lands ends with 10 583 names
Cheyenne Wyoming reports 10 583 people registered for lands in the Shoshone reservation as of Tuesday evening. Registration was smaller than anticipated and most registrants are bona fide homeseekers, with relatively few speculators registering.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Insurance Money Flows From San Francisco Firms
Large sums are being distributed this week by sound insurance companies which have settled most individual losses and are rapidly adjusting policies assigned to committees across San Francisco.
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San Francisco
Calif
The
Sound
Boy's Terrible Eczema Healed by Cuticura Products
A six month old boy suffered widespread eczema with crusts and sores. after three doctors failed the family tried Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent. Within ten weeks the skin cleared, becoming smooth and white. The testimonial is from F Hohrath president of C L Hohrath Company in South Bethlehem PA, June 5 1905.
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Europe
F. Hohrath
C. L
Uncle Tom's Cabin Operetta Shown in Lynn 1886
The operetta Uncle Tom's Cabin was performed at Music Hall in Lynn Massachusetts on October 6 1886, marking an early musical stage adaptation of the novel and noting its public presentation in that city.
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Music Hall
Lynn
Mass
Allen’s Foot-Ease Promises Comfort for Varied Foot Ailments
An advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder as a cure for painful smarting feet and growing nails, easing new shoe fit, and sweating feet. It claims to be the greatest comfort discovery and offers a free trial package by mailing A. Olmsted of Le Roy, New York, a 25 cent retail product.
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Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Sargents Rare Pictures Auction Highlights
Sargent’s three artworks auctioned recently include a head of a girl in a red shawl selling for 750 at Christie’s. A portrait of Elon Terry fetched 6000 and later 15000, and a halflength portrait of a lady sold in 1903 for 685 pounds.
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Sargent
John
Christie's
Elon Terry
Meaning of Moles and Their fortunes in Pennsylvanian lore
The article outlines a Pennsylvanian Dutch belief that moles predict fate for both sexes. It links mole location to outcomes such as wealth, fame, marriage, imprisonment, and longevity, noting a science or pseudo science behind these prognostications.
Postum Solves Longstanding Coffee Indigestion Claim
A medical testimonial from a lifelong coffee drinker credits Postum with ending lifelong indigestion and hungry spells. The speaker describes misery from coffee and nerves, notes immediate improvement after switching to Postum, and mentions reading The Road to Wellville booklet from Postum.
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Postum
Battle’ Creek
Mich
Japanese Police Aid San Francisco After Earthquake Fire
On behalf of the Association of Police of Japan president Ouraku sent 500 yen to the San Francisco police chief to aid officers affected by the earthquake and fire.
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Washington, D. G
Association of Police of Japan
K. ‘Ouraku
Chief of Police of
San Francisco
Meyer Family Arrives in Paris From Saint Petersburg
Mrs Meyer wife of the American ambassador. her daughter travel with the Meyers and are welcomed in Paris. The arrival coordinates with the ambassadorial posting and marks a social step in diplomatic circles.
Irregularities Probe in Philippines Under Major General Wood
An investigation into alleged irregularities in the Philippines is now being conducted by Major General Leonard Wood. The move follows scrutiny of military affairs and staffing in the region as authorities seek to determine facts and enforce discipline.
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Philippines
Leonard Wood
Cynical Bachelor Quotes on Marriage and Self Image
A fragmented ad style passage features quips on marriage and self, calling out self consciousness and social rivalry. It includes references to Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething, a Lewis' Single Binder cigar from Peoria Illinois, and a line about charity money.
Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised by Women
A letter from Mrs. Sara Wilson of Cincinnati endorses Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a reliable remedy for female troubles. The testimonial mentions relief from painful periods, nervous symptoms, and general weakness after using the product, claiming it makes periods regular and reduces discomfort.
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Lydia I
Pinkham
Africa
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. Pinkham
Sara Wilson
East 3d Street
Cincinnati
Ohio
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Dr. Snow
Rear Admiral
Eczema
Cuticura
Police, of
Japan
Lewis
Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
Ill
Lydia
J. Food Products
Libby
McNeill & Libby
Chicago
Good Health
Good Health ‘Publishing CO
Battle Creek, Mich
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