Oil and Gas Field Described as Vast Developments Rise
A massive oil and gas field stretching about fifteen miles along the river, from a mile above Humboldt to Austin and three miles below Chanute, is described as paying quantities. About a dozen companies operate twenty plus steam drills with 111 oil wells and 31 gas wells already developed.
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Humboldt
Austin
Chanute
Standard Oil Company
Mr. Knapp
Uskanens Goeth Enming
Mall
Novato Valley Company
South Western Com Ta Barker Oil Company
Ami
O'Neil
Jearnest
State Normal Bulletin praises Emporia school and state role
The bulletin notes 2034 pupils last year and a fall term start in September. It highlights students from Neosho Wilson Allen and Woodson counties. The State Normal school at Emporia is praised as a leading Kansas and world institution with strong moral tone and excellent instructors, offering solid foundations for higher education.
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State Normal Bulletin
Neosho County
Wilson
Allen
Woodson
State Normal School
United States
Kansas
Emporia
Demand for Normal Training for Teachers Grows
The article urges requiring teaching certificates through state normal schools. It notes rising teacher wages in the state but constant calls for better service and qualifications. It encourages young people to enroll in the State Normal School, highlighting the financial and educational benefits of a normal course plus planning to start in September.
Tracy the Oregon convict kills eight men then shoots self
After a four hundred mile pursuit by armed men Tracy, the Oregon convict, was wounded by a citizen posse and crept into a wheat field where he shot himself. The reward on his head was five thousand six hundred dollars. He was killed in western Washington.
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Tracy
Oregon
Washington
Calderhead launches bid for United States Senate seat
Congressman Calderhead, current representative of the Fifth district, announces candidacy to succeed Senator Harris. The move signals a high profile campaign by a prominent political figure.
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Calderhead
United States Senate
Harris
Journey Home from Philippines to Ann Arbor Politicals
David Carson writes from Townsend Montana Aug 4 1902 recounting resignation from the Philippine Insular Government Dept of Education voyage to the United States via Nagasaki Japan quarantine aboard ship in Manila bay 1600 souls aboard depiction of Nagasaki cargoing and coal loading sight of Kentucky battleship and a Japanese cruiser July 1 departure to San Francisco 40 days voyage arrival July 20 plans to attend law school at Ann Arbor and support P B Campbell Seth Wells vote while noting Kansas influence in Waktoe county high school election and local politics
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Matayalez
Astore
Har‘bor
Nagasaki
Ricksha
United States
Kentucky
Fay
Japan
San Francisco
Pacific
Hoyte
Ann Arbor
Aids
P. BP. Campbell
Seth Wells
Cronk
Kansas
Kaesang
Kansas School Board Meeting Revises Courses and Staffing
The regular meeting covered routine business. Miss Liddle kept her position with the same 37.50 salary. Mr Hottinston elected janitor in the Fourth ward, FR Longshore fills a Second ward vacancy. District valuation reported at 572481 with levies of 15 mills for teachers, 4 for bond interest, 24 for sinking fund. Census lists 1619 school age residents across wards. Laboratory discussion referred to Mr Moyster for investigation and study course revision.
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Liddle
Hottinston
Longshore
Ft. Scott
Ledward
Lively Baseball Doubleheader Ends With Uproar
Friday's twin games thrilled fans by the Nevada club scoring 8 to 1 in game one while Chanute led 6 to 1 in game two. A Nevada batter charged the umpire after repeated warnings, prompting a brawl that ended play. Chanute awarded 10 to 6. Umpire Collins stood firm, and crowd sympathy favored him.
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Nevada
Ocire
Chanute
Collins
Favorite Prescription Promotes Health of Womanhood
An article extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for female illnesses. It links general woman health to facial vitality, claims the medicine restores regularity, stops draining discharges, heals inflammation, and cures male weakness.
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Womin
Pierce
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Bordenkircher
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