Congressm Madison Dead at Home in Dodge City Kansas
Kansas congressman Edmon H Madison representative of the seventh district died at his Dodge City home after a breakfast attack. He suffered heart disease and died in his wife’s arms while his two younger daughters remained in Washington. Madison had served in Congress since 1909 and was known as a leading insurgent.
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Dodge City
Kansas
Edmon H. Madison
Congress
Representative Madison
Madison
Washington
Hunnewell Commercial Club Telegram Denied
Topeka reports dispute over a Hunnewell telegram asking Gov. Stubbs to halt advertising to Hunnewell amid Mayor Ella Wilson’s claim of bootlegger and thief activity. Wilson denies a commercial club exists and says ten city council members sent the message. The governor plans a deeper probe to identify members and motives.
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Topeka
Kansas
Indictments Filed Against United Shoe Machinery Officers
Boston officials of United Shoe Machinery faced grand jury indictments for restraining trade. President Sidney W. Winslow and five directors including Edward P. Hurd James J. Storrow and Elmer P Howe were named along with the company. The charges allege individual liability under the Sherman act through company actions.
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Boston
Mass
United Shoe Machinery Company
United States Grand Jury
Sidney W. Winslow
Edward P. Hurd
George W. Brown
James J. Storrow
William Barbour
Elmer P. Howe
Pacific Freight From Coast Reaches St Louis
The first Pacific coast shipment by Panama and New Orleans route is headed to St. Louis. The 1500 tons include canned goods dried fruits and wines delivered up the Mississippi River to Missouri's gateway city.
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Ocean
St. Louis
Missouri
Pacific Coast
Panama
New Orleans
Mississippi River
Trains Crash Near Kansas City injures engineer and passengers
Incoming trains on the Santa Fe and Missouri Pacific collided in the Missouri Pacific yards about ten miles from Kansas City. One engineer was killed and a number of passengers injured.
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Crossing
Kansas City
Santa Fe
Missouri Pacific
Judge Grosscup Resigns from Chicago Circuit Bench
Judge Peter S. Grossup of the United States circuit announces retirement from the bench in the first week of October. He has served on the bench for nineteen years in Chicago Illinois.
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Grosscup
Chicago
Illinois
Peter S. Grosseup
United States Circuit
Gypsies Raid Farm Near Narka in Daylight Heist
Bold daytime robbery at the V. Fiser farm near Narka. A band of gypsies approached the house, were refused entry by Mrs. Fiser, and then took chickens and eggs from the coop. The men then loaded three sacks of oats before escaping.
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Narka
V. Fiser
Mr. Fiser
Bugs Stop Trolley Cars In Wichita Night Swarms
Millions of green night bugs swarmed Wichita streets around electric lights delaying street cars and disrupting newspaper presses. The insects clogged tracks and lighted areas creating a lantern like glow in a snowy storm.
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Wichita
Tables Were Turned In Lincoln Melon Patch Incident
Dave Hendrickson a farmer near Lincoln caught a group of boys in his melon patch and demanded ten dollars from each for immunity from arrest. Two boys paid and later reported to a justice of the peace who fined Hendrickson five dollars plus costs amounting to forty dollars total.
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Dave Hendrickson
Lincoln
Justice of the Peace
Hendrickson
Eight Year Old Loree Stone Killed by Street Car
Loree Stone eight years old son of Mr and Mrs T J Stone was killed in Wichita when run over by a street car as he went to meet his father a Missouri Pacific train conductor The boy’s body was caught in a car fender and rolled under the trucks
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Loree Stone
T. J. Stone
Wichita
Missouri Pacific
Mr. Stone
Heavy Rain Causes Severe Soil Erosion in Atchison County
Reports describe unprecedented damage from recent rain with farmers noting extensive soil loss. Plowed wheat ground and rolling fields were washed and land damage is described as the worst in county history.
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Atchison
Waggener Faces State Senate Bid Not Yet Confirmed
B P Waggener of Atchison has not consented to run for state senator but a letter says he has not retired from politics. Petitions asking him to run are signed widely, leading to belief he will not refuse.
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Waggener
B. P. Waggener
Atchison
Child Kidnapping Incident Near Winfield
Frank Walck abducted his three year old child from his divorced wife in Winfield. Mrs Walck located them in a lawyer’s office and recovered the child, taking him back home.
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Frank Walck
Winfield
Willie Wise’s Fatal Shooting Remains Under Investigation
Willie Wise, a 14 year old returned from reform school to Fredonia, killed Mrs. Nancy Odam, 29, with a .22 rifle. Wise says he did not know the gun was loaded as authorities review the case.
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Willie Wise
Fredonia
Reform School
Nancy Odam
Emergency remedy for skin ailments promotes Resinol
An advertisement touts Resinol Ointment as instant relief for pimples, cuts, eczema, and more, sold in screw-top opal containers for fifty cents to one dollar. Resinol Soap is praised as a soothing cleanser preventing many skin troubles and suitable for infant skin. samples offered on request from Resinol Chemical Co., Baltimore.
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Resinol Chemical Co
Baltimore
Marion’s onion ordeal ends in defiant prayer
Marion, living with an aunt who fed disliked fare, refused to say grace after being forced to eat onions. The aunt ordered, You must sit at the table until you are ready to say it. Marion finally capitulated, offering a humorous prayer of thanks while doubting divine help.
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Marion
Grace
Twenty Four Carloads of Tobacco Bought for Peoria Factory
Frank P. Lewis of Peoria purchases what is described as the largest lot of fancy grade tobacco for Lewis Single Binder Cigars. The loft totals twenty four carloads sourced from a premier crop, enough to stock the factory for over two years, with the price noted as premium.
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Lewis
United States
Frank P. Lewis
Peoria
L.st
Okers
Peoria Star
Trial of a horse thief and vigilante justice tale
The exchange recalls a trial by vigilantes led by Piute Pete for a horse thief. It describes a harsh punishment and a desire to apply severe consequences, reflecting frontier justice and storied justice practices.
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Piute Pete
Beautiful Post Cards Free Sample Offer
Beautiful Gold Embossed Birthday Flower and Motto Post Cards offered by Art Post Card Club at 71 Jackson St, Topeka Kansas. Receive five samples with a free fiend price of 20 stamps. Colorful designs and high quality artistry advertised.
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Art Post Card Club
Jackson &T
Opeka
Kansas
How About It It May Also Be True Phrase
The saying hints that modest chance exists in uncertain events and recalls old proverbs. It suggests doubt or irony about certainty while inviting reflection on fate and practical optimism.
Faithful in a Little Found a Big Place Waiting
A concise reflection on the idea that steadfastness in small duties leads to a larger reward or role. The message emphasizes diligence and integrity as stepping stones to greater opportunity and recognition.
Leniency Granted in Atchison Delinquent Parent Case
Peter Scott was found guilty of deserting his wife and children under the new delinquent parent act. The statute allows a penitentiary sentence but permits the court to grant the husband up to two years to provide support. The leniency was extended in court.
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Atchison
Peter Scott
No Action on Lansing Road by State Board of Newal Institutions
The state board of renewal institutions met at the state prison in Lansing and adjourned without approving work on the Kansas City Lansing rock road to be built in Leavenworth county using convict labor.
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Lansing Road
State Board of Newal Institutions
Lansing
Kansas City
Lansing Rock Road
Leavenworth County
Baby Drowns In Open Water Tank Near Beloit
An 18 month old girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs F H Pearson of southeast Beloit, drowned in an open water tank after her mother left to milk at the corral. The mother found the body upon returning to the windmill area.
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Kansas
F. 8. Pearson
Beloit
Corral
Headache and Toothache Relief Ad Promotes Wizard Oil
An upbeat ad copy promotes Hamlins Wizard Oil as the best household remedy for headache toothache and earache. It also includes a brief jab about public office viewed as a private trust.
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Hamlins
Proper Treatment Colloquy and Teething Syrup Ad
A man complains of a terrible cold and blocked head while a woman asks about a vacuum cleaner. Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for Children teething softens gums reduces inflammation relieves pain cures wind colic priced 25c a bottle. Words can reflect thought or fail to do so.
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