Linwood Townsite Move Sparks Post Office Fight
Linwood residents clash over relocating the townsite after flood damage. Some fear high water, want homes moved. others oppose disruption for non flood casualties. City leaders moved business to new district hoping for safety above the river. Weather and harvest prospects mix with ongoing disputes as community debates the future layout.
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Kar
Linwood
Hay
Reunnon
Bustoens
Fayer
Wovernt
Counclimen
Bustnean
Arcane
Atchison Tennis Tourney Opens First City Event
The Atchison Tennis Tournament, first open event hosted by the Minepurd Valley association, draws interest from several states. Officials Guthrie, Areninon, Mt ura, and Chick oversee arrangements as players from Illinois California and Nebraska show strong turnout for the nationwide effort.
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Minepurd Valley
Atchison
Kansas City
A &T
Tho
Kanean
Newport
Cl Daliion
Waiase City
Illinois
California
Nebrask
Attair
Minot
Guthie
Areninon
G. Mtura
O m Chick
I Guthrie, Jr
O ‘Orlock
May Pardon Jessie Morrison Rumor in Leavenworth
Rumors persist in Leavenworth that Governor Bailey will pardon Jessie Morrison after a prior gun incident and a prisoner sent to the penitentiary. Officials deny discussing Morrison’s case while signaling possible action toward clemency. local observers hope a decision soon amid interest in the pardon. Also note Wathena Chautauqua features Lieutenant Habarn as chief attraction with hundreds of tents and eager crowds.
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Bailey
Jessie Morrison
Morrison
Murely
Fept
Ie c
Hobeen
Wathena Chautauqua
Habarn
Wathene Chactauqua
Hale le Faveratie
Nuctem
Euporis's Football Eisvox and the Iron Practice
Fragments describe Euporis's football context with mentions of machinery, training, and a coming season. The text references a marshal resigning and various unclear actions, including iron and heat effects on players and equipment as a preparation for a football year.
Football prospects outlined for upcoming season at prep school
The report notes players shifting positions and key kickers shaping the squad. It mentions Lee as a former halfback likely to stay at his old role while focusing on kicking. Breckens and Merks, two sturdy linemen, are training hard along with Custer and Friday as promising starters in practice.
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Ales Breckens
Merks
Custer
Friday
Arrest A Councilman in Leavenworth Theft Case
Barry Hannon of Leavenworth is accused of stealing horseshoes. A warrant sworn by US Commissioner Bond cites abetting and feloniously holding government property. The case follows discovery of multiple horsehoes taken from the quartermaster’s shop and traced to Hannon’s shop. A soldier witness aided the officer in the inquiry.
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Barry Hannon
Leavenworth
United States
Bond
W. J. Simpson
Vert Leavenworth
Harry Hannon
Hennon
Simpeon
Hannon
Tesmiter
Negro tailor Williams to face preliminary hearing
Aug -R B Williams, a Black tailor who shot and killed Clyde Langton, a young white man, was moved from Hutchinson to this county jail amid little crowd unrest. Coronor’s inquest found Langdon had visited the tailor shop multiple times that day to retrieve clothes, culminating in a pistol exchange when he demanded his money back. Williams seized a pistol from his worktable and fired. He will have a preliminary hearing today.
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Williams
Clyde Langton
Hutchinson
Langdon
Kansas University scientists extend summer expeditions
University of Kansas scholars pursue field research this summer. Dr FH Spay conducts entomological expeditions in southwest Kansas and Arizona areas. Prof Haworth leads a geological survey while Instructor Blackman travels in Bermuda for zoological work. Burber visits Huntsville America for diving studies. Martit heads to South America for paleontological work. McClung and Hyde study along the Atlantic coast.
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University Geological Survey
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Bermudas
Woturtes
America
Ust. Martit
South America
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Atlantic
Grand Trunk trains to New York from Chicago and Philadelphia links
The notice outlines train departures from Chicago to New York via Grand Trunk and Lehigh Valley routes with arrival points at Cortlandt Street or Brooklyn Annex. It mentions daily morning and afternoon departures, a 4:39 p.m. and 12:10 p.m. schedule, and direct connections to Philadelphia and Atlantic City resorts. Advertising department contact details are provided for further information.
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Fulton
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Indian Bender Impresses as Star Rookie for Athletics
Philadelphia reports Connie Mack signed Charles Albertus Bender of Carlisle to head the Athletics young Indian pitcher. At 20s, Bender flashes a cannon straight ball and sharp curves with calm control. He has proved swift and effective in early games in Boston and New York, drawing praise for his poise and pure pitching style. Herrera manager Bishop bets $1000 to challenge Young Corbett for a title bout in San Francisco, with Corbett due on the coast soon.
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Connie Mack
Bender
Champon Athletica
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Carlisle
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Nee
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Ana
Braine
Ain
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Render
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Corbett
New York
Aurelio Herrera
San Francisco
Champlion Seta
San Frandteco
Boxing talk settles nothing as plans hover in shadows
The article notes ongoing chatter over Herrera facing Corbett and Bernstein with a potential bout in Baltimore. Eddie Hanlon is reportedly refused, while young Corbett agrees to fight Herrera or take a bout anywhere for a bet, keeping the plans in flux.
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Bishan
Sparaceatt
Herrera
Water Boy Wins Saratoga Handicap in Close Finish
At Saratoga on November 4 the $12,000 Saratoga Handicap headline a fall meeting opener. Water Boy, trained by J. R. Haggin, won in 2:05½ over Goldsmith and Gunfire as Hunter Raine placed for show. The day also featured the Ballston Cup steeplechase and the $12,000 3-year-olds race, with notable mishaps including Hermis and Mara in the steeple.
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Saratoga
Sarstowa Association
Ciiefy
J. R. Haggin
Whitney
Goldsmith
Gunfire
Alexander Shields
Hunter Raine
Hermis
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Hunter Reine
Caughnawaga
Heno
Trimble
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Tippecanoe
W. F. Scots
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Pepper Stables
Crown Prince
Alleged Foot Race Fraud Ties to Montana Scheme
Grand hotel registers list Medicine Lodge and El Paso names tied to a suspected fuelled race fixing plot. George Decker turns out to be Geo Kemp, with others from Gunnell and Decker implicated in promises of up to 40,000 dollars in Montana profits. No letters seen, efforts to fix the race fail as rain reshapes Harlem race day and Dick Welles finishes sixth while Jack Ratlin soars in betting.
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George Decker
Il Paso
Tex
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Webb City
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Jaewa Wins Easily After Long Drive In Final Stretch
Jaewa pulled away from Ahola by a length and a half after a long drive from the head of the stretch to the final sixteenth, the fly weakening at the end. She then won the second race by almost four lengths over Orfeo. The sixth race was declared off due to numerous scratches.
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Jaewa
Ahola
Orfeo
Boxers in good condition for August championship bout
Jeffries and Corbett continue training in California as August 14 looms. Reports from Harbin Springs say champion Terries did little work Sunday, then trained in the gym and sparred for wind with vigor, leaving him fresh. Corbett returns to Alameda in strong form after a light week, dismissing defeat as a possibility while awaiting the big clash.
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Charles Tha
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Fort Scott tops doubleheader in fast Missouri Valley clash
Fort Scott swept a two game set at Fort Scott in a rare fast doubleheader pace. Highlights include strong work by Hedman, Redman, Cheek, Redmond and solid pitching. Attendance reached 2455 as the Fort Scott squad earned victories in a high speed, well played affair.
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Nee
Hedmana
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Cleveland
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Miss Mae Day Wins Delmar Handicap Feature at St Louis
At St Louis on August 4 Miss Mae Day ridden by Jockry A. W. Booker captured the feature handicap for all ages at a mile. Bai D Or started 1 to 2 favorite but Miss Day broke well from the barrier and led early, holding on to win.
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Miss Mae Day
Jockry A. W. Booker
Delmar
Bai D'Or
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