Leavenworth native revisits hometown after decades
John A Grund, who claims to be Leavenworth's first white child, returns after a long absence to reconnect with old friends and scenes. He recalls the 1860s era, the old Lawrence Avenue brewery, Salt Creek valley roads, and the vanished Tautheran school. Grund, now in Pueblo, Nebraska, plans to continue to Suerte before returning to his wife in Winds.
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Leavenworth
John A. Grund
Leaven- Worth
Thesday
Mr. Grand
Winds
Ey Brush
Jon A Grund
Salt Creek Valley
J.C. Grund
Une Pong
Chickering Ball
Tawrence Avenus
Spruce Street
Grund
Kansas
Pueblo
Cole
Avery
Times
Taavenworth
James Allen
A. T. Kyle
Lansing
Clara Cass
Tom Cass
Kyle
Gori
Allen
Misa Cass
Russell
Shawnee Street
Lawrence Avenwe
Three Mile Creek
Latta
Broadway
Kerokee Street
Suerte
Kansans Stand Pat Against Colorado Immigration Schemes
The Denver Times reports immigration agents are pressuring Nebraska and Kansas farmers to move to Colorado, buy irrigated lands, and grow fruit. Agents say many farmers will not leave this fall, preferring to store corn for higher prices and feed beef cattle for Omaha and Chicago markets.
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Colorado
Denver Times
Nebraska
Kansas
Niko
Omaha
Chicago
Eastern
Deserter Captured With Team and Woman at Bonner Springs
A deserter from the Leavenworth military post was tracked to Bonner Springs Kansas last Monday where he was found with a team and a woman. Local authorities and soldiers detained him for further questioning as part of the chase to recapture the runaway service member.
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Bonner Springs
Kas
Leavenworth Military Post
Missing horse theft case leads to arrest near Wolcott
Oscar Hypert liveryman reported a horse abandoned near Delivery fixble in OUT. A man hired a seat and buggy with a woman acquaintance at Olathe and fled south. They were overtaken four miles from town. the pair hid in a cornfield and were captured by Sheriff Jones and deputies. The prisoner claimed name L. Chapman and that he did not intend to steal the horses. He admitted deserting from Leavenworth. The woman refused to provide her name.
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Oscar Hypert
Johnson County
Olathe
In & Cornfeld
Sheri? Jones
Sheri? Jones and Deputies. Theprions
L. Chapman
Leavenworth
A Plea for Clyde Clyde Kas
A letter from ex engineer J. D. Beachthl argues Clyde Kansas should host the Missouri Pacific division and repair shops. He claims Clyde’s dry, high ground and strong drainage make it superior to nearby towns, promising major annual savings and river safety. He invites officials to visit his Clyde store to discuss supporting the relocation.
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Clyde
Kas
Itar
The
State Journal
Baring
Missouri Pacific
Fly
Alfiifa Geld
J. D. Beachthl
Young Corbett training with 100 pound bag in Hartford
Hartford Aug 15 Young Corbett received a 100 pound punching bag from Chicago and practiced body blows today. McGovern and Corbett camps show confidence with Corbett superior in many areas. Terry McGovern plans lighter work and an outing to Nutmeg Park for recreation as fans press for the bout.
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Hartford
Conn
Vyoung Corbet
Chicago
Corbett
Littee
McGovern
Aulinirer
Johnnie Corbett
Terry
Moiovern
Bme- Govern
Larry ‘Tuthill
Nenith
Crowley
New London
Middletown
Bridgeport
Terry McGovern
Stratford
Nutmeg Park
Kenner stakes winner Canara dominates Saratoga card at 2:05
Canara won the Kenner stakes by a length and four lengths lead over the 6 to 6 favorite Gold Cure at Saratoga. Track time 2:05 2-5 for one quarter mile equaled the course record. Chuc tanunda captured the seven furlongs handicap in 1:25 2-8, shaving 0.1 seconds off the record. Jockey Ertismen fell in the sixth furlong, suffering serious injuries. Also noted is the American League meeting in Cleveland with board members present to discuss league plans and season progress.
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Canara
Chuctanunda
Hughes Kdds
Ertismen
American League
Cleveland
The
American Teague
Benl
Holtenden
Ron Johnson
Bsp. Bhibe
Philadelphia
TF. Kitities
Boston
Charles
Breadwinner Brand Overalls and Underwear Sale
Union Made Breadwinner overalls and jackets offered with a weekend sale. Prices include 19 cents for 25 cent underwear, 39 cents for 50 cent underwear, 39 cents for 50 cent four-in-hands, and 9 to 19 cents on handkerchiefs and shirts. Neckwear and other garments highlighted with assorted low prices.
Baseball Scores and Standings From Across Cities
A lengthy recap lists scores, attendances, and box details from games in Philadelphia Boston Chicago Cleveland and other cities. Highlights include Murphy pitching for Philadelphia, Hickman impressing for Cleveland, and varied performances across minor and major leagues with several attendances reported.
One Minute Cough Gate and Farm Accidents Reported
Fragmented OCR notes describe a rustic scene with faint references to a city ticket office, railroad details, and distressing farm accidents. Mentions keep to brief phrases about coughing, relief, sleep, and a Thomas Melectrle pain note, all set within a rural context and a handwritten style.
Kansas Fairs in 1902 Reported by State Agriculture
A summary of county agricultural societies and fair events for 1902 with dates and secretaries listed. Entries include Allen, Barton, Cowley, Butler, Chautauqua, Clay, Marshall, Neosho, and other counties, noting locations such as Great Bend, Marysville, and Newton, and months September through October.
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State OF Agriculture
Gopur
Allen County
Seins Nociety
Wheaton
Lola
Ember
Barton County
Siren
James W. Clarke
Great Bend
Septem
Psrown
Pile
Grast W. Tisteinaton
Curttary
Iilawuthas Katsus
Butler” County
Bakr Association
Pele
Til Dorado
Otobers
E. To Mire
Maryayille
Cater County Iiturat
Burling
Ecannte
Cowley County
Cageles Toad
Low Round Trip Summer Rates Ad Overlaps Midwest Travel
Travel advert announces reduced round trip prices via Western route to St. Paul and Minneapolis. Mentions Cannonie ley line and tickets available, with October departures and unclear destination cities.
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St. Paul
Minneapolis
Cannonie Ley
Dale
Westingen
Chicago
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Chidren Like
Sara FD. Reynolds
Maneteia
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Thomas Melectrle
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Union Pacific RR
Kansas Ave
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Wranktart Fajruswacka
Bepteininer Sera
Fair Gemortatien
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