Conk Jones in Kansas City Poker Trouble
Kansas City reported gambler Conk Jones faces legal action after Robert E Lee, a Rock Island news agent, was robbed of 715 in a Brunswick hotel poker game. A warrant looms as Lee seeks restitution with police and a lawyer from the New York Life Building. Jones has recent Excelsior Springs ties and was in KC yesterday without arrest.
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Conk” Jones
Joirtiat
Topeka
Kansas City
Chicago
Robert E Lee
Rock Island
Lee
New York Life
George Walls
Jones
Excelsior Springs
Brunswick Hotel
West Ninth Street
Uute
Esra Pills Promote Odourless Blood Purifier Substitute
Esra Pills claim a tasteless odourless 60 dose coating as an economical substitute for the celebrated liquid Cuti Cura Resolvent and for all other blood purifiers and humour cures, promoting its use as a modern remedy in place of the liquid version.
Complete Treatment for Skin Ailments Advertised in 19th Century Catalog
An ad describes external and internal treatments for skin crusts, scales, and thickened skin. It lists Conecea Soar 25c for cleansing crusts, Correa Curratert 50c to install soothing and healing, and Curs cums Eesorvant Press Resist 0c to cool and cure itching burning and scaliness from infancy onward. It targets loss of hair and claims broad age range from infancy to old age.
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Correa
Poker ruse ends in loss of $715 in town scam
Lee was lured into a poker game by a man identified as Conk Jones. He wagered all his money after being told to bet big on three kings. The cattleman allegedly won $715 and left, while legal actions against Jones were said to be pursued.
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Lee
Conk Jones
Jones
Hhis Ife
Conk" Jones
Secretary Shaw Plans for Elastic Money Circulation
In New York Secretary Shaw directs Assistant Secretary Aisles to outline steps to add circulating notes if money market strain occurs. Large national banks were invited to prepare extra circulation backed by U S bonds, with aggregate capital around 500 million and current circulation about 358 million. Banks filing orders to back extra notes are being expedited by Treasury, though response is mixed.
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Shaw
Washington
New York
United States
Treasury Service
Negro Masons Elect Officers in Kansas City
The grand lodge of Negro Masons of Kansas elected officers including Sel G. Watkins Topeka grand master Arch M Wilson Fort Scott deputy grand master C E Lett Atchison grand senior warden A A nt Leavenworth grand junior warden F Brady Kansas City grand treasurer H H Curtis Baxter Springs grand secretary A Lodge of Sorrow was held at Metropolitan Baptist church in memory of Masons who died this year A grand lodge picnic is planned at Kerr's Park with a procession at 6 o'clock.
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Kansas City
Grand Lodge of Negro Masons of
Kansas
Sel G. Watkins
Topeka
Arch M Wilson
Fort Scott
C. E. Lett
Atchison
A. A. Ilt
Leavenworth
IF. Brady
Kas
H.H. Curtis
Baxter Springs
Metropolitan Baptist Church
Ninth Street
Washington Avenue
G. W
Grand Lodge
Kerr's Park
Belleville Corn Carnival Event Dates Announced
Belleville hosts a corn carnival with activities slated for September 30 and October 1. Organizers emphasize community celebration and local exhibits, inviting residents to attend and enjoy seasonal offerings and family-friendly entertainment.
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Belleville
Topeka News Snaps From Home Scene and City Affairs
Readable items note a 0T thermometer reading, upcoming district court term, typhoid illness in John Potts, hotel stays in Kansas City, and Fred C. Fagercrans moving a jewelry store. Mentions include Topeka street improvements, Whittemore family trip, canna expert Hershberger, arrest warrant for S. Nelson, Santa Fe ice delivery, and local sports events.
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District Court
John Potts
West Seventeenth Street
D. R. Hite
Bailey
Topeka
Kansas City
Fred C. Fagercrans
Kansas Avenue
Street
South Topeka
J. D. Whittemore
Green Mountain Falls
W. A. Hershberger
Washburn College
S. Nelson
North Topeka
C.& Ramsey
Fort Scott
John Coyne
Clarence Scott
Cremerie
T. B.C
Manhattan Reds
Washburn Grounds
Santa Fe
Atchison
Kansas
Mary Nagle
Wilmarth
State Journal
State House
Ralph Gaw
Salt Lake
A. P. Bishop
Bishop
Washburn
Bishop, Jr
T. BC
Insane Asylum
Asylum Grounds
Pogieberg
Walnut Grove ME
Howard Lawrence
Frank Daniels
Ameer
Roseaths Soothenen
Boston
Bergundthal
Hetel JS Cook
Wilt
Bergunithelon
Embezzler Bound Over After Preliminary Hearing
Independence Kansas treasurer of Cherry Township Montgomery county faces embezzlement charges as about 250 dollars vanished. He appeared without plea and was bound over to district court after bond forfeiture following a prior disappearance. Authorities say he spent years in Missouri, returned to Kansas for a mail contract between Hoxie and Phelps, and was arrested by Sheriff Squires on a recent trip back. Fort Riley camp site news notes railway access expected.
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Kansas City
Aus
Independence
Kan
Cherry Township
Montgomery County
Missouri
Kansas
Hoxie
Phelps
Squires
President Accused of Waving Bony Fist in Incident
A dramatic report alleges the president used a bony fist in a tense confrontation. Witnesses describe the moment as aggressive, with critics calling for restraint and accountability. The incident prompts scrutiny of leadership demeanor and conduct.
King of Italy scene at Brandenburg Gate in Berlin
Witnesses describe a brisk cavalcade to Unter den Linden as Italian King and German Emperor exchange glances. Cavalry lines, crowds in evening dress, and a reception with bouquets mark the royal progress toward the castle, amid a guarded city backdrop.
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Brandenburg Gate
Arrivast
William
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