Mixed European Arcana and Social Gossips
A collage of notes mentions Grangemouth as a Mos cow editor and Waldorf Astor courting an American heiress. It cites a clergyman warning bridge whist dulls men, Senator Pettus as poor and fond of poker, and a tremor toward poetry invading prose with spring. Edward in Paris, czar rights in Petersburg, gloves with garters, and Japan’s pullout from Manchuria are touched. Uruguay’s revolution and Boni’s chances with Anna Gould close the round, with Pittsfield queries about eye color.
Queen Maud of Norway Struggles With Health and Fear
The article notes Queen Maud of Norway losing health due to fear her husband may be killed. It comments on royal duties being difficult and contrasts public perceptions of success magazines praising Pittsburg millionaires as youth role models.
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Maud
Norway
Pittsburg
Land
Readable fragments from an old Boston Globe style note
A collection of stray lines mention a Boston convention of doctors next summer and a log of the dry dock Dewey. It cites a Minnesota man claiming a discovery about the aurora borealis and raises questions about coal prices. It notes surprising additions to reading nines by some phenomenal ball players.
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Boston
Boston Globe
Dressmakers National President Foresees Cheaper Women’s Fashion
The president of the Dressmakers National Association states that women's dresses will be less expensive this year than ever before, promising relief for shoppers amid rising costs.
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National. Protective ‘Association
Short legs did not stop Japan in late war says statesman
A wartime era remark argues that Japan’s leadership believed physical prowess and resilience mattered. the quote notes even with short legs the nation advanced in the late conflict.
Notable Fragments From A Distant Era
Extracted lines reveal fragmented quotations about Portia, scandal, locusts, suffrage, and a premier in a vast empire. The garbled text touches on social commentary and political imagery, hinting at public scandals, locust plagues, and figures of authority amid a shifting society.
Wiley the government chemist crafts whiskey in minutes
A fragmentary note credits a government chemist, Wiley, with rapidly producing whiskey using Scottish barley and charcoal in five minutes, highlighting a claim of wealth or status. The readable text is garbled but suggests a sensational result or demonstration.
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Wiley
Scotland
S Ijonaire
Missouri Trust Ouster Fight Advances in Court
Missouri seeks ouster of Standard Oil and Waters-Pierce and Republic Oil. Admissions by Henry Rogers show ownership tied to Standard Oil Co of New Jersey. Alfred Eddy confirms Waters-Pierce stock held by H M Van Buren for New Jersey trust. Judge Priest records the admissions as key to legal case. Next, H Clay Pierce may be examined before commissioner Anthony reports to the Missouri Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Missouri
Standard ‘Oil Co
Waters-Pierce Oil” Co
Republic Oil Co
Henry H. Rogers
Standard
Standard Oil Co
New Jersey
Alfred Eddy
Trust
Priest
St. Louis
Waters-Pierce
H. M. van Buren
Hadley
Lawcon
Thomas W
Law
Bostom
Rogers
Gorsippé
Lawson
H. Clay Pierce
Robert B. Anthony
Supreme Court of Missouri
Packers Saved by Court Decision in Immunity Case
Chicago judge in the beef trust immunity ruling discharges 16 individual packers and holds five corporations to trial on conspiracy charges from the 1905 grand jury indictment. The ruling limits penalties to fines up to 5 000 per company per count, and may prompt a writ of error to the Supreme Court.
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Chicago
Humphrey
Armour Packing Co
Armour & Co
Cudahy Packing Co
Fairbanks
Bogus Buffalo Ten Dollar Bills Flood Fort Worth
Fort Worth reports a flood of counterfeit ten dollar bills described as Buffalo type. The notes resemble genuine currency but are thicker and heavier with noticeable thinning at the center and heaviness at the ends. Stamp and engraving quality are poor and no silk security feature appears present.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Witte Breaks Down in London Report
St. Petersburg correspondent says Premier Witte has broken down. His nerves are shattered and he is indisposed. His home is closed and he may take a long rest.
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London
The
Blake
St. ‘Petersburg
Premier Witte
Indians Accused of Forgery in South McAlester Jail
Bonaparte and Simpson, two full blood Choctaw Indians, were jailed in South McAlester charged with forging bank checks. Officials described the case as unprecedented for an Indian to be found guilty of forgery.
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South Mcalester
U T
M. N
Simpson
Bonaparte
Northwestern board bars football for five years
The Northwestern University board of trustees decided to abolish football for five years, a move reflecting a major change in the university athletic program. The action affects the football program and its supporters amid ongoing discussions about athletics funding and safety.
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Chicago
Northwestern Aniversity. ‘Board -of- Trustees
Fire consumes gas well near Independence Kas
A Caney gas well fire burned fiercely for a week after a failed extinguishing attempt. Night crews labored in vain, dawn found flames stronger. A new hood and crane boom are planned, with a revised design to improve odds. It may take about a week before further extinguishing efforts resume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
Kas
2-Cent Rail Fare Drive and Drummers Organize in Topeka
President Rosenthal of the National Commercial Travellers' League plans to organize a Topeka branch of traveling men to rally support for a 2-cent railroad fare and a law guaranteeing 250 pounds of baggage free. In Manhattan Kansas Edwin of the Agriculture Department seeks four dairy students for government service, to be elected by Prof Erf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosenthal
Topeka
National Commercial Travelers’ League
Gaerenmene
Hattan
Kas
Edwin
United States Department In Agriculure
Prof
Erf
Dairy Department
Governor Hoch Denounces Winfield Jail Conditions
Topeka reports Governor Hoch criticizes Winfield jail as in horrible condition after inspection. He says labor leader Ireland, jailed for six months for striking an AT&SF detective, faces potential pardon requests amid widespread prisoner mistreatment concerns.
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Winfield
Ireland
Topeka
Hoch
A. EB
Atchinson
Charles F. Scott Wins Republican Nomination in Kansas Second District
Congressman Charles F. Scott of Iola defeats Henry J. Allen for the Republican nomination in Kansas Second District by a margin around 1400 to 1500. With two counties counted and four incomplete, Scott’s lead stays near 1400 and final results won’t alter the outcome.
Cattlemen Say Freight Rates Not High for Cattle
A leading cattleman states that cattle freight rates are not excessively high. He handles 2,000 to 3,000 head yearly and notes cattle rates are very low compared with other rates though cattlemen would welcome a lower price if possible.
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Topeka
Carl W. Taylor
Independence A. O. U. W. Debt Free Jubilee
Independence Kansas lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen celebrated debt freedom with a grand jubilee and a mortgage burning at the lodge home. The Independence lodge is the fourth largest in Kansas by members.
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Independence
Kas
The
Kansas
Winter term ends at State Agricultural College Manhattan
The winter term will close Friday at the State Agricultural College in Manhattan Kansas. Total enrollment this term is 1,452 and annual enrollment exceeds 1,500. With spring entrants, the yearly figure will surpass 1,600 students.
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Manhattan
Kas
State Agricultural College
Actors Their Own Scene Shifters Strike at Crawford's
Topeka reports stage hands at Crawford's striking for higher pay after earning 50 cents per shift. They work from 6 p.m. to after midnight and demand one dollar. With walkers on strike, the theatrical troops must shift their own scenery.
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Topeka
Crawford's
Agbell Convicted in Labette Quarantine Violation
In Labette county B F Agbell was found guilty of violating quarantine laws by moving Southern cattle across the line without inspection. He was fined 500 dollars plus costs and appealed the case to the supreme court challenging the verdict.
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Topeka
B. F
Agbell
Labette County
Supreme Court
Hoch Declines Call for Extra Session in Topeka
Governor Hoch announced he will not convene an extra legislative session amid a state petition drive. He says the state would gain nothing and the origin of the petition remains unclear.
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Topeka
Hoch
Railroads Fail To Report Topeka Board. Fines Possible
The Missouri Kansas and Texas, Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe, and Western Union Telegraph Co have not filed their annual reports with the state board of railroad assessors as required by law. A $1,000 fine is prescribed for noncompliance, though penalties may not be applied unless the firms show no intention to comply.
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Topeka
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Atchison, Topeka, & Santa Fe
Western Union Telegraph Company
State ‘Board of Railroad Assessors
Railroad rate case pushed for earlier docket date
Carr W. Taylor attorney for the railroad board asked that the implement raise rate case be advanced on the docket. The board had continued the proceedings until May 8 at the railroads' request and Taylor urged a trial before that date.
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Topeka
Carr W
Taylor
Railroad Board
Truant officer orders firms to dismiss boys under 15
Topeka Winfield Eaton, truant officer, has served notice on all concerns employing boys under 15 during the school period. Telegraph and messenger companies and some factories using underage labor must discharge these youths.
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Topeka
Winfield Eaton
Kansas Politics Canty Years
Daniel J Tangy nephew of Daniel OConnell dies after long Democratic political career. He sustained injuries three years ago in a burglary at his home and died here Saturday.
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Kansas
Wichita
Kas
Daniel J- Tangy
Daniel O'Connell
Smallpox Reports in Wichita
Forty cases of smallpox have been reported to the board of health in Wichita Kansas. The epidemic began about five weeks ago and was not seen as serious until the last week. No deaths have occurred so far. Strict quarantine regulations are being enforced.
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Wichita
Kas
Board of Health
Lawrence Man Near Death After Stroke in City
Lawrence resident J B Watkins, a sanitarian in New York, has suffered a severe stroke and his life is described as despaired according to a report from Lawrence.
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Lawrence Man
Lawrench
J -B. Watkins
Lawrence
a_saniserie
New York
Liquor Destroyed at Topeka Police Station
Liquor valued in the hundreds of dollars was destroyed at the Topeka police station after recent joint raids.
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Topeka
Prospects Good for State Fruit Crop Says Horticultural Society
Reports to the State Horticultural Society indicate prospects are good for the fruit crop across the state. The peach crop may suffer slight damage but overall fruit yields look favorable for the season.
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Topeka
State Horticultural ‘Society
Caldwell murder case testimony continues in Salina
In Salina the Caldwell murder case is hearing testimony from the same witnesses as the prior trial. The state plans to rest its case likely by Saturday night as the testimony shows little variation from earlier statements.
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Salina
Caldwell
Southwest Kansas Conference Sessions Attendance Report
More than 400 people attended the Southwest Kansas Conference sessions. The meetings will conclude Monday with assignments to be announced.
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Hutchinson
Kas
Kansas” M
Caldwell Jury Secured in Salina Kansas
A Salina Kansas report notes Caldwell jury has been secured. Testimony will begin once attorneys finish statements and both sides prepare for trial proceedings.
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Caldwell
Salina
Kas
Stomachs to Digest Food and End Pain Says Penicillin Era Ad
An early 20th century advertisement explains that indigestion causes gas, headaches, and nervous distress by failing to digest food. It touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure, citing Ipswich resident Miss Minerva Todd who claims relief within weeks. It urges reading What to Eat and How to Eat and requesting a free copy from Dr Williams Medicine Co.
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Miss Minerva
Todd
Ipswich
Mass
Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady, N. Y
Beef Trust Interview Reveals Opened Books Puck
A sketched dialogue shows a Beef Trust official pressuring Tarfield to reveal incriminating evidence while promising leniency. The exchange questions prosecution threats and possible amicable settlement as investigators consider which records to inspect first.
Emperor Appoints Prof Ernest von Bergmann to Upper House
Emperor William names Prof. Ernest von Bergmann as life member of the upper house marking the first time a medical professional has received the honor.
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William
Ernest von Bergmann
Railroad man credits Grape-Nuts for relief from indigestion
A railroad worker describes years of stomach pain and fatigue from irregular meals and fatty foods. After switching to Grape-Nuts, he reports no burning distress and improved mental clarity, crediting Postum Co. and the ad promoting The Road to Wellville.
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R.R
Postum. Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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