Kansas Notes Runoff Mix of Local Quips and News
A collage of Kansas items covers people such as Charles Hurrah and John Simpson in Pomona, Topeka politics, revival converts in Winfield, a Wamego shoe store growth, and court, post office, and public notices. Included are minor anecdotes on Miss Morrison, Prince Henry’s Kansas visit, Chautauqua tents, weatherless humor, and local oddities from Ottawa to Lindsborg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hurrah
John Simpson
Pomona
Hurrah
veHeves
Topeka
Sunos
JO Duost
Winfield
Mr. Stock
McCracken
Parker
Wopeka
Supreme Court
G. C. Clemens
Hook
Marshal Crum
Prince Henry
St. Louis
Ottawa
Anna Lines
Abilene
Billy Morgan
Smith
McPherson County
Kickapoo
Kansas
Emporia
Lawrence
Hutchinson
Lindsborg
Atchison
Globe
George
R. Peck
Peck
Potsdam
Kaiser
Charley Arger
Joseph L
Bristow
Sansne School of
Leavenworth
Lakin
Maanglers’ Union
Starchers’ ‘Council
Fort Scott
James Kida
McPherson
Lindsberg
Willows and Fury in Mrs Mason House Outburst
Irene Harrison a cook employed by Mrs Jasine caused a violent disturbance at Mrs Mason’s house. She smashed furniture in the drawing room and attacked Mrs Madoh’s niece. Mrs Mason used a willow chair to subdue Irene, who was badly hurt and taken to the station by ambulance.
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Irene
Neptune Described as Distant Faint Planet in 1846
The article notes Neptune as the farthest known planet beyond the solar system, invisible to the naked eye and appearing as an eighth magnitude star through a telescope. It states a sun-centered orbit distance of about 2.79 billion miles, a year of 165 Earth years, diameter around 37,000 miles, volume about 100 times Earth's, and density just below water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neptune
Solar System
Defiance Starch Packs 16 Ounces for Same Price
A claim asserts Defiance Starch is superior and sold in 16 ounce packages at the same price as 12 ounce rivals. The statement emphasizes value and quality compared with other starch brands.
Soldiers Reach Mont Blanc Summit In Historic Ascent
Alpine Chassourg led a fully equipped company to the summit of Mont Blanc for the first time and fired the usual salute at Chamonix, marking a notable alpine milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mont Blanc
Alpine Chassourg
Chamonix
Ball Blue Package Ad Teases Low Price
An old classified style note promotes Red Cross Ball Blue with a bold price of five cents for a large 07 package. The ad implies a bargain for laundry blueing.
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Red Cross
Little Guying Moderates Strength of a Weak Man
A concise aphorism notes that prudent administration in small matters can transform a weak man into a stronger one through steady, careful guidance. The quote reflects a belief in gradual discipline and measured control.
Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery touted for consumption cure
A historical testimonial claims consumption cannot be inherited and that Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery cures chronic coughs and lung disease. The speaker, Cora L. Su Tat of Maryland, credits the product with restoring strength, reducing pain, and enabling return to daily work after a long illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Renee Taki
Cora L. Su Tat
Chaneyville, Calvert Co
Dr. Pierce
Common Sense
R.V. Pierce
Plattsmouth Youth Dies in Windmill Accident
Moses H. Smith of Loup City Neb died instantly when he fell from a twenty foot windmill tower on his farm while inspecting repairs. His head struck a pump gear and his neck was broken. He was 70, formerly a Burlington machinist, and leaves a wife and five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses H.smith
Loup
City
Neb
Burlington
Plattsmouth
Boston Strike Movement Shows Improving Outlook
Governor Crane reports a more encouraging situation in Boston amid labor unrest. Railroads agree to reinstate many workers and steamship lines have largely resumed, with employers reluctant to discharge hires made during the strike. discussion on loading and unloading was minimal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Allied Freight Transportation Council
R. & Brine Transportation Company
Crane
Fall from train leaves Wallace Paramore severely injured
Wallace Paramore of Madison Florida was found on Union Pacific tracks at Shelton Nebraska with a skull fractured in three places and unconscious. He is believed to have fallen while stealing a ride. He was transported to Grand Island hospital and his Florida mother was notified requesting the best care.
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Wallace Paramore
Madison
Fla
Union Pacific
Shelton
Neb
Grand Island
Florida
Traveling salesman ends life in Springfield boarding house
A Diamond Medicine salesman from Kansas City identified as N B Dawson by alias George West was found dead in a Springfield boarding house room. He attached a rubber tube to a gas jet under the bed, leaving a note for his wife Mrs H L Dawson care of J L Laughlin New York. He cited poor business as the probable cause.
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Diamond Medicine Company
Kansas City
George West
N. B. Dawson
Springfield
H. L. Dawson
West Fifteenth Street
J. L. Laughlin
New York
Veteran politician Charles Michaelis dies by self-inflicted gunshot
Charles Michaelis of St. Joseph Missouri a retired merchant and Civil War veteran and noted G A R circles leader died at home by shooting himself through the right temple authorities say depression after wife’s death contributed to the act Michaelis was 68 and prominent in local public and veteran affairs
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Charles Michaelis
St. Joseph
Michaelis
A. BR
Passenger Train Wreck Near Knox Ind Involving Open Switch
A westbound Nickel Plate passenger train ran into an open switch at Knox Indiana, causing a disastrous wreck. The high speed collision with stationary freight cars left the baggage coach torn apart and the engine with six freight cars piled and destroyed by fire.
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Knox
Ind
Peruna praised by officers amid harsh weather claims
Officer A C Swanson of Council Bluffs and Lt Michael O Halloran of Summerdale Police Chicago report Peruna as highly effective against cold and related ailments after exposure to rain and bad weather. They urge readers to seek Dr Hartman for free advice if results are not prompt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael O’halloran
Summerdale
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
Olt Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Plattsmouth Youth Fatally Shoots Self While Hunting
Frank, son of the councilman, a Plattsmouth man, accidentally shot himself in the hip while sitting on a log this afternoon. The gun discharged as he reached behind for it, and doctors say recovery is hopeless.
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Frank
New
Plattsmouth, Neb
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Irene, “the Cook
Governor Crane
John
A. Salze
Crosse
Wis
Lafe Yenkey
Flint
Doderidge ‘ County
Liberal Commission
Lincoln, Neb
Kimball
Hansa City
H. H. Creew
Atlante
A. C. Swanson
Harrison Street
Council Bluffs, In
Peruna
Michael ‘O’halleran
John E.ptacek
Chicago, Ill
John E. Ptacek
Police
Chicago, IL
John EB. Ptacek
Boy
Earth
Peabody Medical Inatiente
Peabody
Medical Institute
Bostoh, Herald
Alma
Morris
Niwestington
de O
Oklahoma
Homestead
T. Morgan
el Reno
Ulee
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