Irrigation Promise via Gasoline Pump in Kansas Territory
A report from Byracier on a gasoline engine driven irrigation pump near Mex Dr. W. J. Martindale demonstrates a practical method to irrigate about ten acres daily. The unit, built by H. C. Price and brother, uses a nine horsepower engine and pumps water at high capacity, potentially cutting costs compared to ditch irrigation.
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Byracier
LC Guy
W. J. Martindale
H.C. Price
Price
Spring Creek Train Company
Ash Prine Wold
Dodge City
A Martinddade
Beatden
Barton Gals Plant Destroyed in Early Afternoon Fire
The Barton gunplant near eastern town suffered a major blaze, destroying the facility and threatening a nearby Hartford plant. Fire crews could not save the Barton plant, with losses estimated at around 55,000 to 640,000 in property, including rail cars and equipment. Several cars burned, one Missouri Pacific locomotive derailed, and injuries were reported as workers attempted to evacuate. The fire started from a faulty unit, and the spreading flames damaged adjacent lumber and facilities.
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Berton
Harton
Missouri Pacitu
Elty
Wax
Gilbert Urges End to City and Metropolitan Dispute
Kansas City leaders report Mayor T. E. Gilbert opposes continued talks with the Metropolitan Street Railway over Seventh Street stock yards corridor. The dispute affects proposed street improvements and potential city negotiations, with officials signaling continued resistance to formal negotiations.
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Kansas
Kanone City
Kan
T. E. Gilbert
Kanes City
Metropeltreet Raliteny Company
Seventh Street
Mayer Cae Persee
Moetropolitan
Asthma Cure Claims Victory Over Long Suffering Patient
Testimonial from Mr J F Homan of Chicago asserts drastic relief and cure after using Dr Schiffmanns Asthma Cure. He states ten years of misery ended after first trial and notes nine years free of asthma. Sold by all fats at 50c and $1.00 in Sebile Series.
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J. F. Homan
Adams St
Chicago
Schiffmann
All
Fats
Soc
Unclear OCR Route Note Cites City Streets and Bridges
Fragmentary text describes travel routes crossing Janene Street and Kaw, Treth Street detour to Kanaan arenas and Konkan Avenue bridge. Mentions seventh circuit viaduct as formal direct route. No clear event or dates.
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Belzye
Janene Street
Treth Street
Kanaan Arenas
Konkan Avenue Bridge
No Mares Upon Him Man Struck in Leavenworth Saloon Row
Leavenworth Kan Aug 18 Thomas Birch of Kansas City Mo was killed by William Downs of Hollywood Kan after a quarrel at Melhenny's saloon on North Severth street. Birch died soon after. Downs arrested and held. Birch, 30, worked for John Mahoney and had two whisky bottles on him. Down from Holyrood had five children. Autopsy found no external injuries or fractures. heart sound. Downg from liquor habit noted.
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Leavenworth
Farl
Kan
Thomas 2
Birch
Burch
Kans City
William Downs
Hollywood
Melhenny
Sion
North Severth Street
Downs
Kyork Birch
Hitch
Karu Cll
John Mahoney
Mort Liaven
Birettias
Kansas
City
The Moving of a Town in Linwood Vexed by Flood
Linwood residents seek an injunction to stop Mayor Wetzel and two councilmen from relocating the town after a June Kaw flood. Controversy over removing Linwood, a former third class town, pits Wetzel and supporters against opponents who favor rebuilding near or at the old site. The move would shift post offices and taxes, with no cleanup effort yet to clear the flooded area.
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Linwood
Leavenworth
Kas
Miteens
Lhd
Uing
W. A
George Wetael
P Myer
Old Settlers Meet in Lyon County Emporia Kansas
Aug 17 in Emporia Lyon County old settlers gathered at the new courthouse for the annual meet. Col W F Cloud spoke, veteran of Civil War and Mexican War, among early Porta settlers. A paper by Emporia women and a grand Army band reception followed with songs by Belle C Harris and other readings.
Married at 72 in Emporia reunion after years apart
In Emporia at the probate office on Saturday an elderly couple aged 72 and the woman aged 70 were reconciled after seven years apart. The reunion came through the efforts of relatives and friends and the ceremony was intended to quiet passions and restore affection. The couple, smiling, accepted blessings and wished each other well as Evans offered a farewell blessing.
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Emporia
Non
United
Evans
Goderpeed
Al Chncottie Field of Grasshoppers Bites Farmers
South site farmer Al Donathan introduces a green medicine mixed with bran and sown broadcast to combat grasshoppers. After spreading, sixty dead grasshoppers were counted in a four by four yard area, with many more dying near water and others fleeing the scene. The report notes possible remedies to curb grasshoppers and mentions a farmer investing twenty bushels of insects as part of the hopper machine effort.
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al Donathan
Donnathan
Lakly
County Drops Case Over 36000 Back Taxes In Four Year Dispute
The board of bounty commissioners dismissed the suit against CH Harbison Inc for 36000 in back taxes after ruling Attorney EL Cory failed to fulfill contract terms. The matter had traversed the district and Supreme Courts, with Cory set to appeal again. In Osage City Woodmen held a county gathering in the city park with delegates, a parade, and a successful convention. A new Missouri Pacific passenger train timetable shows Topeka 0 45 and connections to several cities, including Independence and Wichita.
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Fort Scott
Auk
Board of Bounty Commissioners
CH Harbison, & Inc Capitalist
EL Cory
Supreme Court
Cory Wa
Cory
Osage City
Lajote Leads AL Batting as Dougherty and Daly Hit Fast
New York August 27 The latest American League averages show Lajote still leading, with Dougherty and Daly of Boston close behind. Detroit tops team batting while Boston excels in fielding. Magoon drops to near bottom after a midseason slump.
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Parent
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Society of the Tu
Cincinnati
Mag* Magoon
Dylan
Daly
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August Herre Taunn
Mag” Ko
Magoo
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Cetroit
Cleveland
St. Louis
Washington
Feserridgs
Boston Nationals
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Maren
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Andernos
Wilama
Hughes
Detroit
Boston St
Pultx
Pe Ney
Mark Fete
Bave Cunnoe
Ereetanty
Henry
Bail Adelphia
Albeck
Waddell
Hole
TERRIBLE TERRY'S IDEA. Ex-Feather-Weight Champion Talks on the Fight
Ex feather weight champion Terry McGovern recaps a bout between Corbett and Jeffries at Coney Island. He notes Corbett led early rounds with fast work and strong lefts but Jeffries fought back, targeting the body and wearing Corbett down despite Corbett’s aggressiveness.
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New York
Terry McGovern
Corbett
Necea Ding
Chamson
Coney Island
Hunt
Jeffries
Corbett Dover
Club Seeks Equality Ends With Disbandment After Strikes
The narrative recalls women members taking turns, a weekly payment plan, and a month of orderly operation before the cook quit. Colonel Little attempted to persuade her, but failed. Waiters went on strike, substitutes were scarce, and after a week of struggle the club dissolved.
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Cne
Eetienata
Little
Dissection of the Solar Plexus Punch by Fivesimmons
In San Francisco on August 17 Robert Fitzsimmons declared Jim Jeffries would keep the heavyweight crown longer than any predecessor if he stays healthy. Jeffries showed improved technique and power in defeating Corbett, delivering a solar plexus knockout. the fight thrilled observers.
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San Francisco
Cal
Robert Fitzsimmons
Jim Jeffries
Jeffries
Corbett
Kansas City
Aue
Oh. K
Secretary Cortelyou Sets Rules for Steamboat Inspectors
Washington August 17. Secretary Cortelyou directs supervising inspector general of the steamboat inspection service to instruct all district inspectors from Bath Maine to Philadelphia in enforcing regulations for the patrol of the international yacht races. Promulgated rules govern patrol and enforcement during the event.
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Cortelyou
Washington
Steamboat Inabection Service
Bath
Philadelphia
Creaceus to Trot at Wichita fair contract sealed
Horse owner Cresceun to run against time at Wiel fair on Thursday October 1. Multiple regional notes include Milwaukee club sale to Cincinnati Reds and motor paced racing results with Cham pion defeating Walthour in a 20 mile event. Local scores show Marion varsity beat Emporia 4 0 and 7 2.
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Wichita
Kanpe
Falr
Carnival
Anunciation
George M. Ketcham
Cresceun
Wiel Fair
Iketenna
Kansas
Okanothe
Bobby Walthour
Revere
Make
Albert Champion
Ohe Ind
Kansas Ball Games at Humboldt Maroons Beat Moran Reds 8 to 2
Humboldt Maroons defeated Moran Reds 8 to 2 with Morton's pitching and strong fielding guiding the win in rainy conditions. The Leavenworth game report shows Armchar tour and Port Leay Lenworth rein involved in recent Kansas baseball action.
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Humboldt
Humboldt Maroons
Moran Reds
Morton
Ton
Boo
Sorin
al Allen
Leavenworth
Ike
Port Leay- Lenworth
Fort Leavenworth shuts out rival in league clash
In a rugged baseball card, Fort Leavenworth blanked its league foe at League Park while Marysville edged St. Joseph Rex in a tight, newsworthy battle. The day featured varied results across American and National League games with pitching highlights and late rallies noted.
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Fort Leavenworth
Marysville
St. Joseph
Rex
Joseph Oo
Marysvile
Schab
Hun
Rahman
Lafrance
Detter Demands Fee For Remapped Package
Report says suspect attempted a test with officers and used altered packaging. Description notes fake content and counterfeit fees, with mention of multiple fruit flavors used to mislead receivers. Investigation ongoing and details released by local authorities.
Batteriie-Lampke Milton and Mesnitt doubleheader note
Contagious jumble of names and events describes doubleheaders and league notes. Mentions Milton Mesnitt Kyler Baseball Gonsip and Eastern Pete. references to exhibitions, sales, and fair dates September 14 to 18. Several odd spellings and garbled phrases obscure specifics but imply a baseball season context with commissions and scheduling.
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Ipai
Denver
Milton
Mes
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