Metas the Slayer of Orn Hoss at Plessanton
Mound City April 2 Howard Hain charged with the December 16 murder of Ora Bowen in Paola. Hale, an Osawatomie asylum employee, allegedly plotted the crime with motive jealousy involving Mrs. Hoytwood and the dead man’s wife. Trial proceedings await a verdict with a life sentence anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mound City
Howard Hain
Ora Bowen
Sulty
Fur Munner
Hite
Hale
Tate Neylum
Osuwatomle
Ivery
Paola
Bam
Tatas
Fez
Mille
Tmnti
Spade
Hate
Ed Wood
Peasee
Ross
Halo
Fragmentary notice hints at a rural project and disputed plans
The readable text references routes near Clyde, varying opinions on how far a rill must be cleared, and the involvement of local farmers in a hoped for enterprise. Promoters are described as prominent in the region, with expectations of benefit and investment, though details remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde
Morganville Band Plans Glorious Fourth Show
Morganville’s corset band of twenty pieces led by J. Houck plans a grand Fourth of July in Morganville Kansas. The troupe boasts treasury funds, new green salt uniforms with black and gold trim, and promises more bands, a parade, midway, fireworks, and liberal prize payments to attract amusements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ganville
J. 3. Houck
Axent
Morganville
Kes
Ander
Btoneback
Kansas
Independence Seeks Local Refinery to Serve Oil Boom
In Independence Kansas producers consider forming an association to build a refinery to serve the growing oil field. Surplus wells, rapid drilling, and tanker activity strain Standard Oil facilities as tank builders rush the Neodesha refinery. Locals anticipate a 6 000 barrel facility and pipeline link, with strong community support expected.
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Kan
Apri
Neodesha
Independence
Marsenville Forms Local Telephone Company
Marsenville Kansas April 2 a tele phone company received a charter with capital stock officers elected P I Swenson president Henry Schneider vice president F L Fletcher secretary J W Silver treasurer more than thirty phones have been taken and work will begin on poles and wiring to connect depots elevators and mills
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsenville
Kas
Tele- Ste
P. I. Swenson
Henry Schneider
F. L. Fletcher
J. W. Silver
Jet
Union Pacific
Rock Island
Leavesworthan
Northwestern Kaneas Teachers’ Association
W. J Joes
Oska Worn
George Whitecroft
Holton
Mies Lona Miller
Lawrence
T. Stanley
Topeka
Lt. Morgan
Troy
G. E Rose
Kansas City
A. H. Spear
Atchison
Frank Dixon
New York
Clyde to Bore the Earth Promoters Drill for Oil and Gas
The Kingman County Pioneer Despatch reports a development company near Clee pursuing oil gas or minerals with active drilling in a valley. Officers were elected including J Turexes and E J Weine. plans include a 1,000 foot test with a parade at Port Leavenworth and an emphasis on extracting oil or gas from the streams and wells. Also noted is the death of Ed Basse, a Kingman County pioneer, and John Taylor of Hutchinson passing from pneumonia after a week of illness. Taylor belonged to Knights of Pythias and Woodmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devadopment Company
Ee Ee
J. Turexes
E. J. Weine
G. Goodwin
Directerneres
G. le Gregg
Che
1. C
Ganson
Leavenwerth
Kan
Onne
Port Leavenworth
Fuguthier
Hutchinson
Concordia
John Taylor
Wudster
Kansas Grain Company
Ann Uilness
Taylor
Knights” of Pythlus
The
Woodmen
Sergeant J Carroll Dies After Parade Ground Accident
The Eur teenth battery Sergeant J Carroll was on parade when the bugle sounded Forward. Horses rushed forward and Carroll was thrown beneath a wagon wheel. The twelve ton Suns wheel passed over his face and cheek. He died minutes later at hospital.
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J Carroll
Carroll
Pital
Unusual March Weather Report From Lawrence
Lawrence professor reports March year weather was unusually variable with eight warm days, average temperature high at 87 and low at 14 on the third, total rainfall 2.96 inches. Snow fell on eight days including four inches on the thirteenth, cloudiness dense with two exceptionally cloudy periods, and wind velocity reaching 60 mph on the ninth. An unprecedented number of barometric observations were recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
F. H. Snow
University of Kansas
Sample farm well belches oil at Verdegris OU site near Toronto
A new well on the Sample farm west of Toronto, Kansas, fourth for Verdegris Oil and Gas Co, pumps 20 feet of sand daily from 1112 feet depth and is estimated to yield 150 to 200 barrels per day. Plans include seventeen rigs this summer, with a pipeline and pumping plant soon, as eight rigs already operate in the area.
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Toronto
Kanaprui
Sampie
Verdegris OU and Gas Company
Tully
Record Breaking Attendance Marks Easter Pageant
A Wehoat at Bebett event drew a record crowd Friday with Governor candidates among speakers. Professors Thors tenberg Lindberg Lofgren Orsen Malley and singers Jonas Jones and Misa Sundstrom performed, with Easter Sunday concluding the renditions and Salina McPherson leading delegations aided by special trains from Kansas City.
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Thorstenberg
Lindberg
Lofgren
Prot
Orsen
Prof Malley
Mits Jones
Mira Wetterstrom
Misa Sundstrom
Salina
McPherson
Kansas City
Fear They Will Lose Beer Old Soldiers Protest Ban
Leavenworth residents veterans oppose abolition of the canteen arguing it keeps peace and prevents bars and exinsions from filling a demand. The article notes the canteen’s beer sale policy, that chips limit pours, and the canteen funds help a local opera house and weekly games.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Akbasuit
Stock Yards Favorite Training Hard for Corbett
Stock Yards favorite Tommy Mowatt trains hard for his ring bout with Young Corbett at the Waverly club, weight near 127 pounds. Corbett, resting to near weight, avoids sparring and plans to counter Mowatt’s aggressive tactics. Betting favors Corbett at 2 to 1 as fans expect a brisk six round battle.
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Chicago
Tommy Moowatt
Stock Yards
Young Corbett
Waverly Club
Seul
Fae
Mater Club
Mowatt
Bonent
Corbett
Diamond Dick
Denverile
Willie
Strnck Yards
Norfolk Club Seeks 72000 from New York Nations Club
In Brooklyn Supreme Court the Norfolk Baseball Club of the Southern League again seeks 72,000 from the New York Nations Club over a pitcher deal involving Christy Mathewson. Ex-player John M Ward testified for Norfolk. Cornelio Sullivan for New York argued the contract was not engaged. Justice Keogh denied the motion.
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Brooklyn
Norfol Baseball Club
Southern League
Supreme Court of Brooklyn
New York Nations Tevere Club
Virginians
Mathewson
John M. Ward
Norfolk
Witle Cornelion J. Sullivan
New York
Ward
Juath Krogh
Sullivan
Keogh
Prize Ring Gossip and League Schedule Shifts
Reports of John L Sullivan meeting with Fitzsimmons and talk of a benefit. Baseball and boxing schedules altered to reduce conflicts across Philadelphia New York Chicago and St Louis with appointed umpires including Sherman Deever and Connolly amid league adjustments.
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Eee Aoe
Shue
Total
Lergies Preaide
Phinda
Xan
Zoe Soni Enh
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Antecham
Chicago
Boston
St Louis
Johnson
St Louie
Fitz Accepts Challenge in Local Middleweight Bout
Boston April 2 report that Fitz verbally accepted Kid McCoy challenge for a middleweight bout at 158 Poumls. McCoy trains in Albany while Plecks prepares in Yonkers. Both fighters declare readiness with confidence.
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Boston
Bob Kvesimmons
Kid MecCoy
Poumls
Fitz
George Comstline
al Amith
Lecoy
McCoy
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Kansas News
Howard Hale
Metas
Orn Hoss
Plessanton
Osawatomie
Kingman County
Des. Kingman
Kay
Ed Basse
Galens
Wiliam Alford
J. H. Alford
Ben
Missouri, Kansas & Texan
Young Alford
Oakwood
Linn County
Ida Curry
Paddock
Renga Offerle
Edwards Arenes Ares K Miler
A. G. Leed
Yates Center
J. W. Conn
Mr. Con
Wichita
Kun
Sheri Schad
Grace Johnson
the Johnson Girl
Hostetter
Rostelters
Bernard
Bay City
Mich
Bebett
Messiae
Lakin
J. H. Holloway
Isaac Cale
Eile
Henry Woon
Nina Ee
Paerear
Ja A Eth
Wincons
E. T. Gard
Wichita, Kan
March Sareesa Ewing
Acme Harvester Company
Oklahoma
Abilene
Abilene, Kan
Fok
Bedelde
Walla
Erin
Philadelphia Telegraph
Frisco
San Francisco
Kid McCoy
Jack O Brien
O'Brien
Jacob Schaeffer
Billardiet
Lawley Cure
Paris
Amas Lumber Co
West
Patna
Kanens Avenue
U. Pr Pourey
Juni
Sporting News
Denver Lad
NEW York Club
Worlol
Picher Matthewser
Chilecee
Winfield
Chiteces
Chin
Sane
Southwest College
Ghilocoa
Oklahome
Donovan
Modest Ciein
Clachanat
Patsy"Donovan
St Louis Naeiub
Allcock
Shellabarger & Son
West Fifth ST
Pres Ambulance
Ee. & Publishing CO
E.ath Street
Uae
Kauses Avenue
Telephons
Cially
St. Louie Club
Alme
Clares
Ted
St. Lavin Club
Joby L
John Te Boull
Bob Fitesinmone
Toni
Tran
Sulivan
James J. Corben
John L
Wyeast Mons
Netther
John 1
Bob
Sunny
Fitzsimmons
Pivesimmons
Will
Placke
Albany
J. Thomas Limber Co
Stadheid Regulator Co
Atlanta
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