Kansas Notes and Vague Local Quirks Highlight Turbulent Times
A scatter of short items reports a burglary in Topeka stealing a Winchester. Hor ton debates municipal ownership of a sprinkling cart. a Kansas press agent touts a dog show and coinages like zooloped. Other notes mention May zephyrs loosening teeth, a barn fire near Utica, a leaking coal oil tank at Horton, social clubs in Newton, and political shifts after a Southern Kansas tour.
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Newton
Parsons
Pete Foley
Beaumont
Kansas
Arkalon
A. Ranch
Last Legislation Gives Youngers Hope of Parole
The Younger brothers Coleman and James, long imprisoned for life at Stillwater Minnesota, win a first step toward release as a pardon board recommendation moves to the Board of Pardons. Bob Younger died in prison years ago. the remaining two rejoice at renewed hope after a life parole bill passed the Senate but needed unanimous board approval.
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Coleman
James Younger
Stillwater
Minn
Bob
Stillwater Priscot
Friends of the Youngers
Senate
van Sant
Board of Pardons
Board of Prison Managers
Board
Crop Prospects for week ending May 7
The Uni reports a dry start to the week with a strong south wind followed by cool days and heavy rains. Temperatures averaged 10 to 12 degrees above normal. weekly highs 85 to 90 degrees. Eastern counties saw 1 to 2.5 inches rainfall, western areas near normal. Winter wheat in fine condition, oats and spring wheat emerging. corn planting progressing in southern counties. fruit trees blossoming nationwide. Grass portion lags but pasture growth supports stock.
Daughter shoots father then kills herself in St Louis
Gustav Baar a fifty year old bailiff and former school board representative was shot dead at his home by his daughter Ida twenty. She then turned the revolver on herself dying within minutes. A letter found indicates premeditation blaming insults to her mother and claiming she would kill him and die by suicide. Baar was asleep at the time.
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Gustav Baar
St. Louis
Ida
Mr.Baar
Regiment Mustered Out After Honorable Philippine Service
The Thirtyminth regiment, United States volunteers, raised at Fort Crook in 1809, was drawn up for the last time near noon May 6 at the Presidio ramp and mustered out with 708 enlisted men and 27 officers. Nebraska contributed over 15 percent, with Captain Wallace C. Taylor cited for bravery. Taylor, son of Cadet Taylor of Omaha, was twice recommended for brevet rank and once for a Medal of Honor. Nebraska officers promoted include Second Lieutenants Robert B. McConnell of Superior, Walter E. Barrett of Lincoln, and Packwood of Lincoln. Barrett had prior promotion in the First Nebraska. Nebraska deaths included Captain William I. Murphy of Council Bluffs. Lieutenant John E. Waugh died by suicide in the Philippines. Lieutenant Frank M. Polk of Lincoln died of pneumonia at Presidio Hospital.
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United States
Fort Crook
Philippines
Presidio
Islands
Tyon High
Wallace C. Taylor
Taylor
Omaha
Congress
Manila
Nebraska
Robert B. McConnell
Superior
Walter E. Barrett
Lincoln
Packwood
Barrett
William I’. Murphy
Council Bluffs
Nodates
Murphy
John E. Waugh
Frank M. Polk
Presidio Hospital
McKinley Visits El Paso Border Notables Attend
At the El Paso plaza a border greeting featured intertwined American and Mexican flags as President McKinley and his cabinet were welcomed by General Hernandez, the Chihuahua governor, and thousands of Mexicans. A military parade preceded the reception, with Cabinet ladies crossing to Juarez for a breakfast hosted by banker Juan Ochoa. Mrs. McKinley took a brief morning drive.
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el Paso
Tex
McKinley
General Hernandez
Diaz
Chihuahua
United States
Rio Grande
Juarez
Juan Ochoa
Constitution Christened On Launch Day By Mrs Duncan
The cup defender Constitution was launched with her hull decorated and sailors on board. Mrs W Butler Duncan broke a champagne bottle on the bow as the yacht slid into the sea. Her husband stood beside her on a platform as the gong sounded.
Sultan Shoots Doctor in Royal Incident
A London Daily Express report states the sultan fatally shot a physician who was treating him for an ear complaint. The physician massaged the sultan when he was shot, with confusion about the details and the chamberlain present.
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Londor
Ldh
Puskoe Shamnberlain
Reforestation Experiment by Kansas City Line
Twenty years ago the Kansas City Fort Scott and Memphis railway funded a reforestation plan advised by Prof Sargent of Harvard. About 100 acres were planted with catalpa sp COVID? Catalpa sp species singled as strongest grower. Two sections planted with Catalpa speciosa now promise 30 to 40 feet height and sizable diameter within ten years with judicious cutting. Total cost under $100 an acre for land trees planting cultivation interest and attention for fifteen years. Telegraph poles can fetch $3 to $3.50 and fence posts 10 to 15 cents each.
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Kansas City, Fort Scott & Memphis Railway
Sargent
Harvard
Catalpa
Miracle Cure Report From Missouri Sparks Dodd's Kidney Pills Hype
Mrs M A Goss of Bryant Missouri shares a dramatic recovery from sciatica and rheumatism after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. She says a week of use brought improvement, four weeks enabled walking a quarter mile, and after sixteen boxes she is healthy and active again. The account highlights widespread interest and claims the pill's life saving effectiveness.
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Bryant
M. A. Goss
Douglas Courty
Dodd
Mrs. Goss
Missouri
Largest Tree in New Jersey Identified in Gloucester County
The state's largest tree is a white oak located three miles north of Mickelton in Gloucester County. It stands 95 feet tall with a trunk diameter of 7 feet 10 inches and a branch spread of 118 feet, and it predates the colony’s settlement.
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New Jersey
Mickelton
Gloucester County
Grain-O substitutes for coffee in children nutrition
An advertisement extols Grain-O a grain based drink as a nourishing, coffee like substitute for children costing about 1 cent per serving. It promises health benefits from consuming more Grain-O and notes availability from grocers. Several product pitches follow for Dr Le Duc's Regulator and Piso's Cure with endorsement quotes.
Saskatoon District Promises Bright Prospects for American Settlers
A Saskatchewan territory feature extols the Saskatoon district for American settlers highlighting climate, two soil varieties, and their fertility. It notes the South Saskatchewan river, rich loams, alluvial subsoil, suitability for stock raising dairy farming and grain, abundant hay, dry mild winters, and plentiful water and fuel sources.
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United States
Canada
Saskatoon
Saskatchewan
Poe
Saskatchewan Valley
United States Boundary Line
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Gun
Gan
Horton
Helen Gould
B. M. Miller
Utica
J. M. Bennett
Goodlander
Fort Scott
Fort. Scott
Atchison
Salina
Atlantic Ocean
Europe
Colorado
Logan County
Leavenworth
Paris
Clay
Cole
Jim Younger
Friends Wope—Board of Penitentary
Nebraka
Ther
Thirty-ninth _Regiment
Sultan
Doctor
O. Endeley
Vanburen
Ind
Tor
T Hall & Ruckel
New
York
Land of Plenty
Ottawa
W. Bennett
New York
Life Bldg
Neb
P. Brown
Newburgh
N.Y
W.l.douglas
Beniworth
Dougila
Moss
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