Is He Eligible for Congress Bar Debate Intense
The piece reports attorneys disagree on Judge W. J. Hiewart of Troy and the eligibility for Congress in the First district. Some argue a state constitutional proviso bars holding another office, while others contend the constitution or statutes do not preclude federal candidacy. The debate references Judge Peters and prior cases, noting conflicts between state and federal office restrictions and potential implications for a Peters election.
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W. J. Hiewart
Troy
Curtis
Congress
Judas
Thierx
Newton van Deer
Beth
Omnes
Alo
Johnston
Pallock Tran Belng
Supreme Fond
Petif
Constituran
Teds
Erica
Peters
Novel Honey Mystery at Polluted Court Scene
In a blurred court transcript Judge Hamiltton struggles to unravel a convoluted case involving a novel money scheme. The proceedings reveal confusion over accounts, parties named Abbott and Jones, and a suspect tied to Crane Street.
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Pollen Court
Hamiltton
Hutte
Gownwich
Lanving
Dutton
Crane Street
Enplivist
Milwaukee Bride Marries in California Trip
Miss Bertha Merkie of Milwaukee marries in a whirlwind sequence from Chicago to San Francisco to Los Angeles, with a six dollar fare noted. The wedding occurs with Merkie family ties to George Merkle Manufacturing, as relatives learn of the nuptials from an extended trip planned to the Pertih court.
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Bertha Merkie
Milwaukee
Milvathen Ave
Hertha
Merkie
Rerinakd
Erlay
Lon Ane Weles
San Franciseo
Lon Angeles
Mise Markie
George Bierkte
Merkle Manufacturiter
Mis
Meinnhis
Tenee Merkle
Pertih Court
Ten Singa
Mr. Tarlow
Barlow
Baltimore Belle to Marry in Maryland Aug 15
Baltimore Belle announces an engagement with plans for a wedding in middle Maryland. Details include the couple's forthcoming nuptials and families preparing for the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Areltihors, Md
Noted hotel thief with changing appearance suspected
A long profile describes Abel A. Borit or similar alias, a master thief famed for hotel room busts across cities. It details his history a butcher by trade, his ability to change facial hair and wear disguises, his pattern of stealing jewelry and cash from guests, and his extensive run of crimes over decades with multiple statutory sentences.
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Charles Hylefainous
Heyl
Hed Heyl
Union
Abel A. Borit
Red
Chicago
Asia
Hytebert
Leroy
New Yorke City
Jobo Willame
United States
Washington
Baltimore
New Orleans
Catcego
Milwaukee
New York
FY Phils
Renounce King Victor Eminent Emigrant Band in Etlery Alliance
About sixty members of Etlery Royal attrian band renounced allegiance to King Victor Emmanuel and filed naturalization papers to pursue American citizenship. Manager Ediery says the band, ununionized, has secured several engagements including around a dozen shows in Denver despite the policy change.
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Dayenos
Etlery’ Royal Attrian
Victor Emmanuel
Mabitine Tnt A
Ediery
Denver
Kingman County Poised for Great Wheat Harvest
Kingman county shows robust prospects with over 2,000,000 bushels of wheat expected. Local official Albay Hte praises the area’s peak condition amid August rains, noting strong corn and feed crops, and compares favorably to Pratt and adjoining counties in multi-crop yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingman County
Tiker Tineioner
Albay
Kingmias
Pratt
Sarsaparilla Ad Claims Kidney Benefits in Confusing Text
A garbled passage promotes Sarsaparilla as beneficial for the kidneys, claiming direct effects and containing cleansing substances. The wording is unclear and seems aimed at medical relief, mentioning nervousness and sleeplessness in a jumbled way.
Shawnee County Rep Faces Travel Costs Dispute
The Shawnee county representative declined to attend at his own expense. The Commercial Club appointed Major Anderson to travel, with county commissioners expected to reimburse. The Trans-M Mississippi Commercial Congress includes leaders west of the Mississippi and pushed for congressional support to fund sea walls and river protection plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawnee County
Commercial Club
Bolnmr
Anderson
Bolmar
United Bates
Mitcalesippi
Liz
Congress
Galyeaton Harbor
Kanna
Hill
Commercial Congress
Washington
Somaliland Difficulties Grapple British Forces in Desert War
The piece outlines British entanglements in Somaliland including Aden operations and supply challenges. It argues Somaliland remains undesirable, yet Britain is committed to costly campaigning, facing tribal resistance and a powerful Mullah leading attacks on communities. The narrative critiques policy, logistics, and the misreadings of African Muslim fighters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somaliland
Aden
Schall
Lat
Military missteps and empire limits in Somal campaign
London in Spectator notes a pattern of costly colonial forays, arguing force fails against adaptable adversaries. It cites misused transport, dispersed strength, and reliance on science and discipline, while Britain’s endless supply contract invites bigger expeditions and scarce gains.
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Nise
Aten
Brita
Stey
London
Spectator
Waited 29 Years Before Divorce Petition in Cleveland
Jeremies Doree sought a divorce from Amelia Doree after 29 years of separation begun in Ottawa and carried to Cleveland. He alleges willful absence and claims she deserted him two years after marriage. No children were born. he aims to bar dower rights and leave property to nieces and nephews.
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Cleveland
Jeremies Doree
Amelia Doree
Ottawa
Canada
Detroit Street
Local events and a warrant report mix with a marriage claim
Local mentions note Miss Jatsee and Miss Myrtle Howard leaving for Denver and attendance at church services. A United States warrant is issued for William Trisco of Horton on selling liquor to the Kickapoo Indians. Abilene residents Clar ence Herr and Louella Hilty are reported to have traveled to Abilene for a marriage license. Ferguson waives preliminary in a Topeka larceny case with a $50 bond, claimed as the theft of a valise containing a revolver and valuables in Wabaunsee County.
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Jatsee Et
Pels Scott
Et Re
Hervant
Armstrong
Rene Royal
Ohio Association
Mons
J. H. Foucht Iyioe
First Baptist Church
Nelite Jane
Myrtle Howard
Denver
Bice Howard
United States
William Trisco
Horton
Uguer
Abilene
Clarence Herr
Topeka
Minx
Louella Hilty
Enterprise
Abliene
Herne Radbert
Squire Davidson
F. Ferguson
Topeit
Ferguson
Thomas Allen
Wabaunses County
Review of the Mayflower Fleet Parade Details
The article notes a fleet review for auxiliary cruiser Mayflower and vessels including Hatters Uy pia Yankee Prairie Topexa Panther and others. General Robert Shaw Oliver arrived to confer with the president on new duties amid the review plans.
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Mayflower
Adtaial Dewey
Adi Roe
Brownsen
Snel’ Bcharmaaat
Oliver Detits
Armen
Duncan
Woodbury Kans
Celeb
Texas
Panther
Indiana
Robert Shaw Oliver
Pocettay Ated
Old Miss Howard of New Orleans Circus Fame Dies
In New Orleans the one time queen of the circus Elizabeth Howard has died. Forty years ago she shared top honors with Dan Rice and drew crowds with daring acts. In later life she performed on street corners for small pay, walking at 2 a.m. to greet newspaper readers with a table and six dogs as companions. Known as Old Miss Howard, she remained a famed daredevil and vocal performer, respected for her bold feats and enduring presence in the circus world.
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New Orleans
Elizabeth Howard
Dan Rice
Miss Howard
Evon
Custom House
Royal Streets
Lesa
Miss. Howard
Easiy
Carmenella
Mins Howard
Circus
Lotta
Minor Appointments in Railway Mail Clerks and Officials
Washington announces several railway mail clerks named John H. Brock man H M Sisson both of St Louis Alva Vincent Norman and William P Camp Enid Oklahoma. Walter A Smith Lawrence named tagger in the bureau of animal industry at South St Joseph Missouri. Nell a fand te quite at to date In her conversation isn t Belle War shess masters of the Engiish tslanguage.
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Washington
John H. Brockman
H. M. Sisson
St. Louis
Alva Vincent
Norman
William P. Camp
Enid
Oxia
Walter A. Smith
Lawrence
Bureau of Animal Industry
South St. Joseph
Nell
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W. J. Stuart
Ollice
Peters Wan
Heet
Newark Clube
King Victor
Sizzy Musiciace
Bezeme Matoraiinis
Kingman
President Roosevelt
Cece Tetl Ani
Detroit
Pennsylvania
Chiiraco
Kansas
Eerie & Erare
Sun
Wade
X- Clark
Thutier
W. Nifittia Sacra Ebeeeane
Taugua
P. N. Whitney
Syackeon County
Hol
Stemersan Tan
A. Patterson
Oskaloosa
Jewell County
Pricultural Association
HL Regeney
Seaphats
Bepe Frankfort Fair Association
Marshall County
Gregg
Frankort
Bepe
Slarmwall
Fale Tion
Peers
Vineysville
Maio County Agricultural and V Scadinoteal Puir
Paola
Ure
County Agricultural Association
Phelps
Seult
Morrie County Exposition Co
M. F. Amine
Cornell Grove
Nemaba
Pyi Aeemee Cee RK
Secre
Hutchin
Saline Ager of
Wallach
Salina
Wichita State Pair Association
Sedewick Countys-Il
G. Pree
Bealta
Smith County
Es. Oe
Smith Center
Milvane Agricultural Association
Sumner
Newton Shoup
Kanes City
Rock Island
Eta Scandinavian Independent Club
Topeka & A. m
Kave Kansan City
Chesterfield Hotel
Kun- Bas Avenue
Portland
Sage
Coghlan
Coes
Ritleny Dustedes
Vortland
Chaffee
Barker
Lackawanna
Observatoi
George A. Cullen
Adams Street
America
Missouri
Arkansas
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississippi
Florida
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
James Dondas
Kansas City
DeMoss
LM. Peenwal
Demoss & Penwell
BU Quincy St. Beth 'Phanes
Topeka, Kansas
Bali
A. W. Horxhas
W. M. Horna
Hopkins & Son
Merchant Police
East 8Th St
Sali
Thomas Logen Harmilton
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