Public Road Report Urges Macadam On Sixth Street
A committee report from Shawnee County inspectors favors adopting Kansas City macadam road methods. It endorses macadam on Sixth Street not less than 25 feet wide, detailing construction depth, material layering, and water drainage, and notes city roads show satisfactory wear with proper grading and rolling.
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Sansa City Eyes Macadam Roads For West Sixth Avenue
Sansa City considers improving West Sixth avenue with macadam pavement to handle heavy brick loads. George H. Whitcomb cites Kansas City as a model, noting durable roadcraft, rock material, grading, rolling, and final screenings to produce a smooth surface. County commissioners support permanent road improvements.
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Coal Shortage Forecast Strains Chicago Heat Use
Chicago faces dwindling anthracite supplies as miners strike lingers. Dealers warn households may switch to bituminous coal before winter with a price jump expected by September. About six thousand tons reportedly in Chicago, but all available to retailers soon, risking scarce fuel for cold weather.
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NO WHITES IN MINDANAO DISCLOSED BY STONE REPORT
G G Stone reports after touring Mindanao with Captain Baldwin that claims of a white race in the interior are unfounded. He studied dialects of several tribes and found lighter hued individuals descended from Castilians long settled there. None retained their former faith, all followers of Mohammed.
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Leavenworth Labor Day Parade to Feature Seven Bands
Af Wumer, chairman of the committee for Labor Day events in Topeka, announced that Leavenworth union workmen will travel to Topeka to join the parade with the Fifteenth Regiment band. Mo. Palmer stated plans for seven different bands in the procession, aiming to surpass past celebrations.
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Chicago Negro Fair Opens First Exposition
Creswent Roosevelt will press a button in Oyster Bay to open the Middle States and Mississippi Valley exposition at the Pratt regiment armory, running August 14 to September 14. The event showcases negro progress since emancipation with addresses by Lieutenant Governor Northcott Mayor Blarris and Rev John W E Boiven of Gammon Theological Seminary, with representation from over twenty states and territories.
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Poker game for women at English hotel taints city
At Infisnapolis on August 14 authorities intensified efforts to shut down gambling rooms. A poker game reportedly attracted well known men and married women who were summoned by telephone. The game used a 31 point limit and word spread of wagers rising with excitement. Manager Cunningham did not deny poker was played by women across the hotel and offered no further comment.
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Special Race for Cranceus and Colimbus at Cresceus Day
Directors of the Columbus Devine Park ascent group met to arrange a special day race on Cresceus day July 4. Cranceus and Colimbus are slated to race with Cresceus as the likely contender in a bid to beat Lseceas.
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Buckskin Bill wild west show opens amid controversy
Buckskin Bill's Wild West show arrives with 40 Indians, 20 cowboys, 5 Mexicans, 6 Cossacks and 2 star acts. Promoters claim more wild west features than Buffalo Bill while Ottawa and Atchison papers accuse the act of grafters and rough handling. Chief Donovan warns of strict policing. doors open at 8 p m with elaborate arena tents, stages, and parade.
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Alfonse Copes With Cold Amid Royal Duties
Orteso dispatch reports King Alfonse of Alightis Indie showing a mild cold but continuing royal duties. Madria August 4 records his health update as officials say he remains steadfast while awaiting Leganes works completion.
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Hats on sale at Santo Hats for police matron Friday
Announcement invites customers to Bow Uiey on Friday at 10 o'clock a.m. to view hats for the police matron and the fire department, with details pointing to Morrison and the National Bank as part of the message.
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Crossed Burning Bridge on Coffeyville Line
Jim Tull, Missouri Pacific engineer, faced a burning bridge near Yates Center while piloting a Coffeyville to Quawatomie train. He throttled the engine to speed across, narrowly escaping catastrophe as the bridge failed seconds later, plunging into the stream.
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Gold Buried Forty Years Found by Ohio Miner in Vinmas County
J H Merryman, once buried 200 ounces of gold beneath his Vinmas county mining cabin in California, finally unearthed the stash after decades of misfortune. He recently left California to catch a train to San Francisco, planning to return eastward later.
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Ruined church dwelling case joins unusual New York court input
Mrs Nellie Mc Pherson testified in a special session that for five and a half months she and her two children lived on the second floor of an old ruined church with a graveyard below and a basement turned into a stable in Lansing. She fled with her children to Batavia. County commissioners Phillips Watts Bishop Brown Cannon Berdel pleaded not guilty in a separate malfeasance case over alleged excessive prices for printing and stationery, with over 40000 dollars claimed defrauded in the past year.
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July Baker Convicted in Second Degree Murder Trial
The second trial of July Baker for saving murdered Upside Valle on October 9 last ended with a murder in the second degree verdict. Baker, employed on Valle’s ranch, beat Valle to death with a chil. Mrs Valle faces an indictment as an accessory amid allegations of an affair with Baker.
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Dog Swallows Diamond in Greenwich
In Greenwich Connecticut on August 4, the bulldog Sport owned by Mrs. McMagier Mills, wife of the president of the Plaza Bank of New York, supposedly gained value by swallowing three diamond rings from his mistress. The incident occurred while she was out driving and the dog remained in her room.
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Record catch off Oakvale landing exceeds all time
John Wilson and Joseph Muniock tagged a record haul near Oakvale landing, netting 144 tons of weakfish and half a ton of bitefish about a half mile offshore. Their crew signalled for more sloops to assist as the catch was hauled to shore. Citizens hailed it as the largest seen in those waters.
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Emporia Ball Player Risa Poised for Big South rise
The player from Emporia, listed as Risa, with position Wl Bas, has made a fine regional record and is expected to perform well with Sew ras, signaling potential future success in the circuit.
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Market Report Highlights Grain and Livestock Prices
Chicago Aug 14 Wheat fell early on bear influence from weak outside markets and good crop reports. News of higher grain yields offset by a strong cash demand for oats and wheat and a modest rally later. Cattle and hog markets showed steady to higher moves amid steady receipts and buying support. Cotton and dairy trends noted with mixed changes across commodities and livestock sectors.
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Tragedy at Grain Elevator Ends in Rescue
Ernest Haran a year old boy fell into a grain elevator chute while coworkers opened chutes to file wagon with oats. He sank beneath the grain, was buried up to twenty inches, and rescued after workers freed the chute. Dr Waring restored consciousness after a protracted effort.
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Fielder Stans to Boston for next season
A garbled report notes a left fielder from the Cisse Watery Taanne and Bes Rate linked to the Boston American League club for next season. The text references parity, preparation, and incentives but remains unclear and fragmented.
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