Word with Bill and the Wild West Show
A fragmented critique of a traveling show mixing British Regulars and U S Cavalry acts with Native performers. It notes poor animal handling, messy staging, and audience fatigue, praising standout acts like Sitsie Jim Cumey while lamenting horses and oxen trained for melodrama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veshola
Bill
Texas
Otter
United States Cavalry
Muttre
Jack
William
Lockhart
New England
Jim Haskins
Wild Joe Leach
Stanley
Tie Tig
Picbing Jon
Fie Jini
Turky Jim
Indiana
Pottawatombes
Cowboy show draws crowds amid scattered disorder
Reports describe a traveling cowboy exhibition with clumsy narration and rough rodeo acts. Police watched the crowds in an orderly fashion, while gösteris attendees faced a few complaints. The event drew large afternoon and evening audiences and featured riders, rope work, and trick performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena
Willancarny
Tasiwitte Gan
Mra T
Darrel
Outawa
Bath
Donovan
Public viewings at Westminster Abbey draw crowds in new pricing
London crowds flocked to Westminster Abbey as admission fees dropped from 1.25 to 60 cents and then to 12 cents. By noon the line stretched westward with 5509 people per hour passing through turnstiles, thousands turned away, and police kept order as the event grew into the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Prilice
William A White heads to Thunder Mountain fields
William Alien White, of Emporia Kansas, departs for Thunder Mountain gold fields to work on the Saturday Evening Post assignment. He planned the trip months ago but delayed until roads were passable. He expects a two week stay for the research and reporting trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emporia
Kes
William Alien White
Thunder Mountain
Post
White
Snap Judgment Sparks U S Critique Of Gayner Greene Ruling
Montreal report quotes leading U S counsel McMaster blasting Judge Caron’s Gayner Greene judgment as a snap judgment unhearing counsel. He cites extradition warrant issues, argues date immaterial, and says authorities offered no real consideration. Malta Vita demonstrations advertise Maltavita breakfast foods at local stores with free lunch offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
McMaster
Tam
United States
Andrews
Malta Vita
Tofeka Cash Dry Se
Warner
Maud Hamiet
Malta
Sisters Seek New Home in United States
Rome August entry reports exiled French sisters request Vatican permission to settle in the United States. Vatican replies noting no vacancies, language barriers, and suggesting Canada where French is common. Applicants resist and persist in seeking U S settlement despite this.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
France
Vatican
United States
Canada
Dominion
Colored pugilist killed in street quarrel at Custer City
Roy Streeter a local colored lightweight boxer was shot and killed on a street after a renewed quarrel with fellow pugilist John Gorman known as Kid Hagen. The incident follows a prior feud and ends in fatal violence. A separate note mentions the torpedo boat destroyer Chauncey returning to Neafie Levy yard after a successful voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custer City
Roy Streeter
John Gorman
Kid Hagen
Philadeliia
Chauncey
Neafie & Levy Shipbuilding Company
Max
Chauncey Destroyer Posts Strong Trial Speeds
The Chauncey, built by President Sed dinger’s shipbuilding company, attained an average of 28.64 knots on four trial runs and 26.80 knots during a one hour endurance test, nearly one knot above the required speed. The speedy vessel will be turned over to the government shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imum
Seddinger
the Shipbuilding Company
Chauncey
Whitney to Send Horses South for Winter Quarters
New York Aug 15 William C Whitney, at Saratoga, announces he will abandon Westbury L I as winter quarters for his racing stable. Several valuable horses were stricken with influenza last winter at Westbury, and Whitney plans to ship his string to Aiken South Carolina, where he has established quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitney
Macers
New York
William C. Whitney
Saratoga
Westbury
L. 1
Aiken
S. C
Colorado Researchers Measure Arkansas River Flow
Colorado Agricultural College Professor Carpenter and two assistants visit Arkansas City Kansas to measure the Arkansas river. Data will support a Kansas Colorado water dispute suit. They left Lamar after a flood, noting flows of about 700 cfs at Arkansas City and about 30 000 cfs upstream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Arkansas City
Kan
Carpenter
Agricultural College of Colorado
Arkansas River
Kansas
Lamar
Cole
Inland Lakes Yacht Challenge Cited For 1958 Race
Aug 15 notice from Edward IF secretary of Inland Lakes Yachting Association invites Moral Canadian Yacht Club of Toronto to race the Sea-Waubke Cup in 1958. Inland Lakes club includes two fleets with Minnesota and Wisconsin members. aims to contest Chicago and New York connections in a prominent regional sailing event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yacht Club Challenge
Chicago
Edward IF
Inland Lakes Yachting Association
Canadian Yacht Club
Toronto
Inland Lakes
Nesris Afl Tie
Minneaosy
Wis Haas
Syed Wad
Topeka News Roundup Torchlight of Local Happenings
Topeka residents faced a hot night with a busy agenda of community events. Governors, reunions, and university openings are noted alongside sports, transportation, and public notices. Local figures like J D Bowersock and W J Healy appear, with Washburn plans and varied civic activities across Topeka and nearby towns.
Last Day of Reunion in Council Bluffs
Last day of replies to the National Society of the U of Philippines agendas a short business meeting followed by veterans excursions and sightseeing. Items sold for 2 38 by The Pal Co Eastern buyer bought this list of aboes and is regarded as the best shoe offered. Kansas City and Return 1 25 Excursion Sunday August 17 Special train leaves Santa Fe depot at 5 30 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Charles Curtis
P. P. Campbell
Oswego
Topeka
W. J. Healy
Santa’ Fe
California
Stanley
T. A. McNealy
Jewell City
Old Settlers
M.L. Finntom
Christ Hospital
Garfield Park
J. D. Bowersock
W. H. Craddock
Noah L. Bowman
Armotrdale
Washburn
Fort Scott
Chanute
Jas. F. McCabe
Grand Rapids
League of American Municipalities
Percy Hemus
Morland, Kas
State Journal
Morlandie
Turner Ours
Council Bluff
Te National Society of the U of Pilippines
Pal Co
Aboes
Kansas City
Santa Fe
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Daring Cowboys
U. S
Sitsie
Jim Cumey
Missouri
Lite
Jin
Texan Paar
Mr. Cane
Ania
Dave Elnch
Little Jim
W. A. White
Thunder Mountain Gold Mines
Donald McMaster
Gaynor
Palace
Cassi
Sonia Ae
Whelesales
J. Hl. White & CO
Boston
All Boys
OIC
Tocono LO
Norfolls
Norfolk
Auerbach &Guettel
Kansas Avenue
W. Douglas
Douglas
Gusran
Stetson
BURG
E. Zeis
Roosevelt
Topeka Athl
G. AR
Armourdale
J.D. Bowersock
Haker University
Central Trades and Labor -Councat Trades' Assembly
Sansas Avenue
Washburn College
J. D. Hanley
P. W. Crannell
First Baptist Church
Laverne
Minn
Tincoln
Neb
St. Paul's Mlfe
New Baptist Church of
Norman Plass
Piass
Whitin Ball
Chinaman
Leavenworth
Star Grocery
the Star's
Walruf
Oliver Sua
Uneeda
Parior Broome
Jajiat Teafer
AMD
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