Notes From State Capital Topeka Reports On Kansas Wheat Yields
State officials in Topeka discuss wheat sowing rates and yields from a survey of 120 Kansas winter wheat growers across 56 counties, averaging 4.4 pecks per acre sown and 18.2 bushels per acre. Other items note insect transmitted pelagra quarantine measures, upcoming federal court term changes, school building improvements, and county assessor reforms.
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Topeka
Kansas
F. D. Coburn
Kansas State Board of Agriculture
Coburn
Experiment Station
Agricultural College
United States Circuit Court
Kansas District
Leavenworth
Missouri Express Robbers Captured in New Orleans
Sheriff I H Collier of Neosho Missouri arrived to take Charles Martin and J J Barcliff back for trial on charges of robbing the St Louis and San Francisco railroad and the United States Express Co. Gov Sanders must issue requisition papers. The pair’s nationwide robberies and their arrest are hailed as cleverest swindlings and arrests in similar cases.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
I. H. Collier
Neosho
Charles Martin
J. J. Barcliff
Missouri
St. Louis
Cholera Death Toll Exceeds 30000 in Italy
From the start of the year cholera deaths in Italy surpass 30,000 as fear and superstition fuel outbreaks of violence toward authorities. The government imposes stringent health measures to contain the scourge and maintain order amid public resistance.
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Chiasso
Switzerland
Italy
National Farmers Union Discusses Cotton Pricing
National Farmers Union met in Shawnee Oklahoma to control cotton price and complete organization of U S farmers. The three day session saw hundreds of messages to Secretary A S Davis from unions agreeing to hold cotton until the price is decided by the association.
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Shawnee
Oklahoma
United States
National Farmers’ Union
A. S. Davis
German Fleet Review Shown by Emperor William at Kiel Harbor
Thousands of spectators watched Emperor William review the German naval fleet in Kiel. The display highlighted 99 fighting ships in harbor ready for potential sea action, with many torpedo boats destroyers, mine layers, and submarines also present.
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Kiel
Germany
William
Ozark Commercial Congress Set for Mountain Grove Meeting
Springfield Missouri reports the Ozark Commercial congress organized by southwest Missouri counties. The first gathering occurs October 13 at Mountain Grove with delegates from 80 counties, to plan December’s inaugural exposition in Ozark country.
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Springfield
Missouri
Ozark Commercial Congress
Mountain Grove
Ozark Country
NearLYnched Horse Thief Confessed Under Guard
George Lee, 50, accused of stealing horses from Excelsior Springs farmers, confessed to two horses' locations after being dragged from jail by a group of about 25 men and boys. He was returned to the jail unharmed and handed to jailer John Holder.
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Excelsior Springs
Missouri
George Lee
Lee
John Holder
Kansas City
Gotch Retains World Title In Quick Two Falls
Chicago witnesses an astonishing display as Frank A. Gotch defends his world heavyweight title by defeating George Hackenschmidt in two straight falls. The first fall came in 14 minutes 18 seconds, the second in 4 minutes 31 1 5 seconds, with Gotch using a toe hold and a crotch and half Nelson to secure victory.
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Chicago
Illinois
Frank A. Gotch
George Hackenschmidt
Gotch
Hack
Ranchman Bartlett Richards Dies After Prison Release
Hastings Neb.— Bartlett Richards wealthy ranchman and president of the Nebraska Land and Feeding Company died at a sanitarium after gall stones surgery. He was released from Adams county jail six weeks ago for an operation and returned improved but not fully recovered. An emergency operation followed.
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Hastings
Nebraska
Bartlett Richards
Adams County
Richards
Nebraska Land and Feeding Company
Steamer Tucapel Wreck Near Quiloa Claims 32 Lives
A telegram from the purser reports 32 drowned and 90 saved after the Chilean steamer Tucapel struck uncharted rocks in fog off Quiloa 20 miles south of Lima. The wreck occurred during a heavy fog, leaving a total loss of the vessel.
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Lima
Peru
Quiloa
Des Moines Sells Fresh Milk
Fresh milk will be the newest addition to the Des Moines city market at five cents a quart. A lower rate is promised once trade is established.
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Des Moines
Ilowa
Dead Man Appears Alive in Junction City
A. M. Mc Leod of Junction City, once reported killed in a Des Moines Iowa car crash two months earlier, arrives by train and tells friends he is alive and well.
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Junction City
Kansas
A. M. McLeod
Des Moines
Haul Rowan Rescues Man From Drowning in Long Beach Surf
Haul Rowan, a Los Angeles businessman and club member known in Kansas City, risked his life to rescue an unknown man from drowning in the Long Beach surf.
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Haul Rowan
Los Angeles
California
Kansas City
Long Beach
Greenleaf Harness Shop Fire Causes Big Loss
A blaze starting in the Werner harness shop at Greenleaf Kansas caused about 26500 in damages. The fire spread to three adjoining buildings before being controlled and was insured for 138000.
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Greenleaf
Kansas
Werner
Kansas Young Men to Fly in Junction City
Three of the Kansas youths sent to St. Louis to learn aviation have returned and will demonstrate their flying skills to friends soon, signaling progress in local pilot training.
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Kansas
Junction City
St. Louis
Man Mows Through Tracks on Daily Health Walk
George Persons 81 died after stepping onto railroad tracks during his routine health walk in St Joseph Missouri. He was struck by a train as he attempted the crossing. The incident underscores dangers of distracted crossings and aging residents pursuing regular exercise.
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St. Joseph
Missouri
George Persons
Masons Plan New Temple in Atchison Kansas
The Masons in Atchison announce construction of a temple costing 30000 dollars with plans by an architect. Completion is expected this fall.
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Masons
Atchison
Kansas
Best Bluing Made by Red Cross Ball Blue
Twenty years of experience back of Red Cross Ball Blue guarantees a pure all blue liquid bluing that keeps clothes bright and white. Two sizes available six or ten cents at all grocers.
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RED Cross
Nature's Wise Economy Quote Card
A Toledo Blade quote exhorts nature’s economy by imagining fishes unable to voice grievances. It ponders if fish would cackle over each egg, illustrating a humorous take on natural order and restraint.
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Toledo Blade
Allen's Foot-Ease Antiseptic Powder Notice
Antiseptic powder advertised to shake into shoes relieves corns bunions ingrown nails swelling sweating feet blisters and callous spots. Bold headline promises free sample at address in Olmsted Le Roy New York and warns not to accept substitutes.
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Allen
Reeves
Olmsted
le Roy
N.Y
Eldon Promotes Consistency In Daily Practices
The note urges steady adherence to stated values even when slips occur, reminding readers to maintain conviction and continue preaching by example. It frames ethical consistency as essential to credibility and leadership.
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promotes Health
For 30 years this famous remedy claims to be the standard for female ills. Made exclusively from roots and herbs, it boasts thousands of cures and offers free advice to sick women who write to Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Natick
Mass
Nathan B. Greaton
No. Main St
Natick,Mass
Cornwallsville
N. Y
Lydia E Pinkham
Wm. Boughton
Cornwallville
Greene Co
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State Board of Health
Shawnee County
John F. Eby
Textbook Commission
Samuel H. Haynes
Cherokee County
James A. Titus
Scammon
Missouri Express
United States Express Company
National Farmers’ Union Met
WII
Ss. Eldon
Carter
Ana
Milady
Defiance
Defiance Starch Co
Omaha, Nebraska
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