Atwood Lost In Air Delays Record Flight
Boston aviator Harry N. Atwood wandered for nearly an hour in the Lyons to Auburn corridor seeking Auburn New York before nightfall forced a landing five miles west of Syracuse. The misadventure set back his cross country record attempt as he logged one hour and twenty eight minutes of flight with at least forty miles officially claimed.
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Syracuse
New York
Lyons
N. Y
Auburn
Harry N. Atwood
Boston
St. Louis
Atwood
Helle Island
Earth splits again in Kansas near old volcano site
In Topeka Kansas reports describe a renewed volcanic eruption near Harper county with two foot wide earth cracks appearing north and east of the old volcano. Cracks opened on farms at J M Jorman and Edward White in Reno county area with loud rumbling and dust, though the moment of cracking was not witnessed.
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Topeka
Kansas
Harper County
Reno County
J. M. Jorman
Edward White
Railroad Must Pay For Timber Trespass to Government
Federal Judge R E Lewis orders the Denver and Rio Grande Western to compensate the government for timber trespasses dating to the 19th century. The suit, filed in 1902, targets 1872 grant rights allegedly abused as the railroad built its roadbed. The government valued the timber at ten million dollars and the judge will appoint a master to set the exact amount.
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Denver
Colorado
R. E. Lewis
Denver & Rioose Railroad
Lewis
Army Men Fly To Encampment At Frederick
A U S Army plane from College Park Md with Capt C Dek Chandler and Lieut H H Arnold landed in Frederick Md after a 42 mile flight in 47 minutes. The trip showcased airplane use in army maneuvers for the District of Columbia encampment.
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Frederick
Maryland
United States Army
College Park
C. Dek. Chandler
H. H. Arnold
Army
Washington
District of Columbuia National Board
New Aviation Record At Chicago Meet
Chicago saw a Wright biplane flight establishing a new world duration record with Beatty and a passenger. They stayed aloft from 3:30 to 7:08, totaling 3 hours 38 minutes, surpassing Amerigo’s 1910 Mulhouse record of 3 hours 19 minutes 37 seconds.
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Chicago
Minogis
W. G. Beatty
Beatty
Amerigo
Mulhausen
Germany
Governor Hadley Cancels Speaking Engagements Due to Bronchitis
Missouri Governor Hadley, in Jefferson City, has bronchitis and has cancelled all planned appearances for the week on medical advice. He will resume duties when cleared by his physician.
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Hadley
Jefferson City
Missouri
Daylight Robber Confessed by St. Joseph Waiter
C B Hughes a waiter from Kansas City Kan confessed in St Joseph Missouri that he is the daylight robber who has operated in the area.
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St. Joseph
Missouri
C. B. Hughes
Kansas City
Kan
Summer Paris Fashion Remains White and Soft
Paris enjoys a late season as heat drives social life abroad and costumes embrace white and soft tones. At Maison Laffitte a pale pink satin base with white lace trim created a light white lawn gown with empire waist and tulle scarf, while fringe on taffeta hems and collars remains fashionable.
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Maison Laffitte
Summer Travel Accessories For Tennis Racquets And Bags
The article outlines practical covers for tennis racquets and baggage labels aimed at summer travelers. A racquet cover in brown holland or canvas uses braid edging with a fold-over flap secured by ribbon strings or a button and buttonhole, and leather handles for carrying.
Baggage Label Case Design with Foldable Inside
The article describes a baggage label case with a two sided design. It explains cutting the case from a strap fragment, adding owner initials on the reverse, pockets formed by folding edges, narrow ribbon binding, lining and thin cardboard interlining, and ribbon strings to secure the closed case for attaching adhesive or tie-on labels.
Black and White Frock Trend Captivates Fashion World
The piece notes a global rise of black and white frocks in Paris London and America with one piece linens and cotton dresses for hot weather and finer fabrics for teas gardens and card parties. It traces a trend linked to Edward VII mourning and hints of 1860s style across bodices sleeves and short jackets.
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Paris
London
America
Edward VII
Orient
Stockings Pinning Tip From Harper's Bazar
A tip notes that you can pin soiled stockings together with a small safety pin to prevent rust and avoid mislaying them. The pins do not rust and need not be removed during washing. This keeps stockings together and intact.
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Harper’s Bazar
Pittsburg Officers Suspended Over Drinking Charge
Policemen Ben Nelson and Will Tagins of Pittsburg are suspended after liquor prosecutor C W Trickett filed charges that they were found in a joint drinking. The civil service board and Major A C Graves will investigate. if guilt is proven they face dismissal. Both deny the charges.
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Pittsburg
Ben Nelson
Will Tagins
C. W. Trickett
Stubples
Trickett
Board of Civil Service Commissioners
A. C. Graves
Kansas Militia to View Self-Images in Moving Pictures
New York film company officials have taken about 7 500 feet of footage in Camp Kansas to be developed and rapidly returned to Wichita for screening in numerous Kansas towns. The project promises a moving portrayal of the militiamen viewed from an external perspective.
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Kansas
New York Moving Picture Company
Wichita
New Head for Army School at Fort Riley
Capt. Walter S. Short who runs the mounted service school at Fort Riley asked to be relieved and will be ordered to the Presidio in San Francisco He has led the school since its inception guiding pupils who have represented the army in horse shows and international contests.
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Army School
Walter S. Short
Mounted Service School
Fort Riley
Presidio
San Francisco
Short
Army
Libel Suits Filed Over Sheriff's Allegations Against A G Burr
Under Sheriff Moyer and fifteen other citizens accuse Special Assistant Attorney General T. T. Burr of drunkenness in affidavits. Attorney General Dawson counters with libel suits on Burrs behalf, declaring the charges false.
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Moyer
T. T. Burr
Galena
Dawson
Burr
Quad County Settlers Picnic at Mulvane August 31
Interest grows in Wichita for the Quad county old settlers picnic to be held in Mulvane on August 31. Old settlers from Sedgwick Butler Cowley and Sumner counties will attend.
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Wichita
Mulvane
Sedgwick
Butler, Cowley
Sumner
Bailie Waggener Improves and Leaves Hospital
B. P. Waggener of Atchison has improved enough to leave the hospital. He stays at a Rochester Minnesota hotel and must visit the hospital daily to have the operation wound dressed.
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Bailie Waggener
B. P. Waggener
Atchison
Rochester
Minn
Abilene to Entertain Topeka Visitors With Parade Float
Abilene commercial club will host five Topeka girls in the semi centennial parade. The visitors will be chosen through a voting contest conducted by Topeka, inviting community participation and local festivities.
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Abilene
Topeka
Abilene Commercial Club
Runaway Wagon Fatality Claims Sylvan Grove Drayman
W. D. Bennett a drayman at Sylvan Grove died minutes after being thrown under a wagon while trying to stop his team from running away. The incident ended in his death shortly after the injury.
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W. D. Bennett
Sylvan Grove
Grasshoppers Strikes Yates Center Spark Pioneer Talk
An army of grasshoppers, likely from the south, struck Yates Center causing residents to remark on a great grasshopper year though they were not seen in the main part of town.
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Yates Center
Injury Report From Garnett Sewer Blast Incident
Silas Morris sustained very serious injuries when a dynamite blast prematurely discharged in a new sewer ditch at Garnett. The accident prompted immediate safety checks and an investigation into blasting procedures.
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Garnett
Silas Morris
Wichita’s First Aviator Carl Evans Soars In Airship
Wichita’s Carl Evans an automobile race driver becomes the first local boy known to handle an airship. Evans has made four flights with the latest covering several miles.
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Wichita
Carl Evans
Evans
To Release Girl Prisoner Habeas Corpus Proceeding
Habeas corpus was filed in Ottawa district court seeking release of a young girl jailed for six months by Justice Richards for in corrigibility.
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Ottawa
Richards
Peanut roaster boiler explodes at picnic injures bystander
At the Leloup Modern Woodman picnic a steam peanut roaster boiler exploded. George Walden of Ottawa suffered severe injuries from flying glass and debris.
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Leloup Modern Woodman
Geo. Walden
Ottawa
Fire At Swift Co Storage Plant Wrecks 8500 Chickens
Fire of unknown origin swept a large Swift and Company cold storage plant in Wichita before firefighters arrived. About 8500 chickens were killed in the blaze.
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Swift & Co
Wichita
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Cited by Creston Woman
A Creston Iowa reader Mrs Wu reports long term inflammation pain headaches and nervousness improved after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad claims many testimonials prove its effectiveness and invites letters to Mrs Pinkham for confidential advice from Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Creston
Iowa
Lydia FE. Pinkham
Lydia K. Pinkham
Mrs. Wu. Seals
W. Howard
A Difference in Mrs Jinks Steins Collection
Mrs. Jinks notes a distinction in her husband’s pursuits as he amasses collections of steins and of the contents within them, reflecting a nuanced household hobby.
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Jinks
Remarkable Fish Inexperienced Anglers Meet Patient Farmer
A pair of sportsmen bemoan their luck as Farmer Corn tessel explains the fish around here are seasoned and cautious. They would admire new tackle but not bite, keeping lures pristine rather than risking a nibble.
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Corn Tessel
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