Bank Robbery Sparks Wild Shootout and Exploding Vault
Early Sunday a bank vault was entered by three men who dynamited the safe and escaped with about 2700 in cash and 700 in drafts. Citizens, awakened by explosions, fired into the street as the robbers fled, nearby houses were mistaken for the bank, and a manhunt began. Bank officials and local authorities coordinated alerts while two other suspects rode away in a buggy toward the west. Ebodale Aug 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebodale
Alwne Sli
Monty Wrawer
Robert
Eadin
Ariat Batka
Erineria
Benk
Boston
Sintt Hank Examiner
John Breidenthal
Important suit challenges old books exchange under new text law
Manhattan court action seeks clarity on the old books to be exchanged under the new text book law. District No 7 officers brought in books for exchange to Spitman & Co, agents for the contractors. The contractors’ agents refused payment and blocked further proceedings, prompting court action and service of process on Spitman Co.
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Manhattan
Aue
W. F. Spitman & Co
Trien & Brock
Spilman € Co
Pittsburg
Kingman Fire Rogue Artist Accused of Saloon Burn
A fragmented Kingman dispatch reports a saloon blaze with sensational claims about a so called fake artist. The letter to the editor alleges misinformation and requests correction from the State Journal, noting a burning page and another hiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingman
State Journal
Leonardville Carnival to Feature Ladies Day and Free Entertainment
A fragmentary notice describes a forthcoming event in Leonardville set for Thursday and Friday, September 9 and 19, promising a grand carnival with entertainment for all ages. Highlights include a test game by local teams, a target rifle shoot by Annie Diggs, and a noted perfume of attractions.
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Elven
Fers
Leonardyilie Nelle Five Aetinet Cay
Annie I Diggs
Éaffraxist
Meeis
Missouri
Kansas
Sumner County Wheat Boom and Grading Change
State Senator A Fern of Sumner County praises a banner wheat year with six million bushels expected and farmers profiting. He condemns wheat mixing to raise grades but notes a new grading system will begin September 1 with No 1 Kansas hard wheat and revised No 2 standards to 38 and 356 pounds per bushel.
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Sumner Co
Newton
A. & Fern
Sumner County
Forney
Kansas
Culver
Depopulation Plan Sparks County News and Clash
A factional dispute in Clark County centers on depopulating the area for cattle barons led by Jarbecu Campbell. The fight involves mortgage holders, pastures, and land grabs as nine cattle barons support the association and eleven stocksmen oppose its protective provisions.
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Clark County
Jarbecu
Campbell
Merchants Form Association To Fight Big Stores
In Leavenworth Aug 30 a meeting led to formation of a permanent retail merchants association with C Fritsche as chairman and C M Salinger secretary. Most local merchants attended as plans to oppose department stores emerged, aiming to restrict public access to future meetings and align with Missouri and Illinois actions against large retailers.
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Leaven
Leavenworre
C. Fritsche
C. M. Salinger
Eluewim Mussouri
Tinois
Dis
Mirchartis
Strong Temperance Resolutions Adopted at Kansas Christian Endeavor
Garett Aug 3 The Fourth Christian Endeavor district convention in session at Kansas adopted strong resolutions urging enforcement of prohibition and reviving temperance sentiment. The convention continues its work as delegates discuss plans and actions.
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Christian Endeavor
Garnett
Garett
Fourth Christian Endeavor
Kansas
Fort Scott
Pratts Town Disturbed By Drunken Man Link Sessler
A disjointed report from Pratt notes an intoxicated individual named Link Sessler causing a disturbance. The incident involves alcohol consumption and local concern as authorities address the unruly scene.
Bootleg Whisky Attack and Local Notices Mix
A fragmentary report describes a man who attacked his nephew and displayed erratic behavior, with references to insanity and prior incidents. The text also notes wage agreements for miners, a fugitive bank cashier located in Guadalajara, and various weather and agricultural updates.
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Tre
Calsbouse
Aidtyen
Mexico
Kansas City
Pueter. Jn
Kan
Guadalajara
Old Mexico
W. J. Reed
Porter
Pinkerton
Kaheas City
England will build it and control the Panama Canal
New York reports English capital plans to complete the Panama Canal seizing control of the waterway and its rail line. A British syndicate allegedly acquired the Panama Canal Company rights, extending the Colombian concession, with Farquharson steering terms to favor Britain. The deal includes French stock transfer and a secret agreement barring renewed French concessions.
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New York
Pacifc
New
Panama Canal Company
de Lesseps Corporation
Columbia
Panama Company
Farquharson
Bogota
Suez Canal
Paris
Canal Company
Hogata
Panama
United States
Colon
England
Sioga
Gibraltar
Malta
Seabees
How Ripley Maintains Harmony on Santa Fe Officials
A Santa Fe official credits president E P Ripley with ending internal friction by enforcing harmony across departments. Notable cases include Superintendent Hartman and Master Mechanic John Kirk moving to other lines, and General Manager Frey clashing with Chief Surgeon Hogeboom leading to resignations. Ripley’s approach kept key officials in place while resolving cross department conflicts.
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Santa Fe
E. P. Ripley
Bir
Ripley
G J. Hartman
John Kirk
Hartman
Kirk
J. J. Frey
Geo. W. Hogetowun
Frey
Hogeboom
Yancy
Sedalia
George E Peet
Hogelmom
Dr. Hogelmom
Dodge City Railway All Hands on Base for Depot Opening
Dodge City reports routine crew movements and visits as trains run through. Engineers Williams Husser Shaw Alexander Hood and others travel with families while personnel shifts adjust on the Canon City and Denver branches. Switchmen and conductors transferred amid depot construction and a grand opening anticipated for the passenger service.
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Dodge City
Aus
Ben Oldham
Oldham
Strathmore
Canada
Williams
Husser
Shaw and
Alexander
Engineer Hood
la Junta
Rock Ford
TS. Hurdle
Brooks
Simmons
Hood
Greenway
Shrum
Philip Fadel M. Hoskin
Trans Pasetager
Fon
Norvell
Landis
Van
Canon City
Helton
Denver
O'Day
Hubbard
Reed
Carrier
Tas Animas
Simpson
Shay
ED. Corboy
Stockwell
Eman Chas
Parsons
Thompson
Haiey
Wyoming
Brakeman
Farr
Luster
Joplin
May
Holmes
Emporis
Hay Marshall
Harry White
Inllinois
Sam Paston
New England Road Engine Driver Hits 80 MPH Record
Stratford Aug 30 William Desert, with locomotive No 277, attached the Bay State express on the New York New Haven Hartford line, smashed the record. The 74 mile run from New York to New Haven was completed without a stop at an average 80 miles per hour. No 237 left New York on time. Stamford delay 14 minutes. No 227 did 49 miles in 38 minutes with pauses.
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Stratford
William Desert
Bay State Express
New York
New Haven & Hartford
New Haven
Julia Henry
Stamford
Paul Mortons Trip Through New Mexico Visit
Albuquerque crowds fill the Commercial club for a reception to A G Wells and J W Walker. Paul Morton's private tour with J E Hurley visits Socorro Magdalena Helen and plans further travel to San Marcial Las Cruces Deming and Silver City to learn regional resources and promote Santa Fe railway interests.
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J. M
Albuquerque
Commercial Club
A. G. Wells
J. W. Walker
Society of Friends
Gailey
Paul Morton
Atchison, Topeks & Santa Fe Railway
J.E. Hurley
la Junta
Col
el Paso
Tex
Messrs
Morton
Hurley
Socorro
Magdalena
Helen
San Marcial Les Cruces
Deming
Silver City
Ean
Santa Fe
New Dry Air Fruit Car Aims to Preserve Fresh Produce
Denver August 30 Colonel Clark Ralcom inventor of the dry air fruit car will travel with a car of fruit from Grind Junction to Chicago to report back on the venture. The system relies on fresh air to preserve fruit, using an immense funnel that draws air through the car as the train moves.
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Denver
Clark Ralcom
Grind Junction
Chicago
Colorado
Rock Island Railroad Expands Wheat Shipping Operations
The Rock Island Railroad is increasing its division activity with four sections each containing two full trains and additional freight and extra trains. The line is handling a large wheat shipment and transferring business from the Anthony branch of the Prisco, enhancing overall traffic and capacity.
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Wellington Mail
Rock Island
Anthony Brench
Prisco
Tickets Go Fast for The Tempest in Topeka
Tickets sold quickly at Snow drug store as seats for The Tempest drew wide interest. Dress rehearsal with calcium and electric effects set for tonight. the production features scenery from Lawrence and premieres a Festival Queen March by W F Hoehr, promising Topeka’s best amateur spectacle.
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Snow Drug Store
Wraty Loss
Lawrence
crow@ed house
C. S.sutton
W. F. Hoehr
Topeka
Topeka Fire Alarm Key Street List
Fragmented OCR lists numerous street pairs and fire stations in Topeka including 5 Morse and Jackson Streets 5 Kansas Avenue and Railroad Street 6 Gordon and Taylor Streets lines. mentions of Fire Station numbers 1 2 and 3 with various cross streets. stray phrases discuss low rates hot weather and a Colorado trip.
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Morse and
Jackson Streets
Kansas Avenue
Railroad Street
Gordon and Taylor
Latrent
Harrison Street
Grant Street
Topeka Avenue
Topeka
Fourth Street
Sness Avenue
Second Street
Lake Street
East
Sixth Avenue
Banner
Eocenth
Holliday
Pisath
Madison Streets
Tenth Avenue
Sac
Pax Road
Seventeenth
Jefferson Street
Colorado
Miserable Kansas City Excursion Draws Disgusted Crowd
One hundred car loads of Kansas travelers rode the Santa Fe and Union Pacific to Kansas City yesterday for a cheap excursion. Rain fell most of the day as crowds visited parks and faced muddy, crowded conditions. Passengers returned tired and disheveled, with many seeking shelter on platform or trains.
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Kansas
Kansas City
Uni Pacific
Fay
Trion
Minsuyet
Tammany or Low York City Mayor Election Conference
Tonight’s conference in New York brings Republican leaders and independent groups to decide if Low and Tammany factions will back a candidate. Senator Thomas Pratt shapes talks with Brooklyn’s Jackson Wallace presiding. Citizen’s Union splits on allying with Republicans to defeat the Tammany nominee amid nonpartisanship loyalty debates.
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York
Greater
New York
Thomas Pratt
Brooklyn
Jackson Wallace
Board of
Elderles
Low
Citizen’s Union of New York
Citizen's Own
Tammany
Towering Flames Threaten Towns in Forest Fire Near Anaropda
A large forest fire roars west of Anaropda Mont marching toward Georgetown and Silver Lake. The blaze has consumed over a thousand acres of timber and threatens homes, property, and lives as residents await updates on containment and safety.
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Mont
Here
Thincy
Fie
Georgetown
Silver Lake
Europeans Doubt American Crop Reports In Aug 90
The Mark Lane Express notes wet weather delaying harvests and warns wheat quality may fall. It cites Russian crops below average while American yields seem above average. It claims crop information is withheld and that U S authority appears weaker than European systems. McKenna not ready on Canadian grazing duty clause. decision expected in days.
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Mark Lane Express
Milvices
McKenna
Washington
Attorne
Detter Carriers Convention Announced in Wrehingten
An announcement from the headquarters of the national federation of letter carriers states the annual convention will be held in Beha tr ag ranelectram on September 1. Details on the event and guest speakers are to follow.
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Wrehingten
Aus
Fesioration of
Railroads Acquiesce Cattle Car Rates After Board Ruling
State board of railroad commissioners notes car load rates on cattle rest upon Santa Fe Rock Island and M K and T lines effective 11 last night. Missouri Pacific not heard from. In injunction actions against those companies. Also includes unrelated local items such as humorous quips and a laundry ad.
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Santa Fe
Rock Island
M. K
T- Railroads
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Missouri Pactic
Argentine Wheat Crop Barely Satisfies Home Demand
A Herald dispatch from Buenos Aires reports that the wheat crop in Santa Fe province is about ten thousand tons, barely enough to supply the province for the year. If this level holds for other provinces, little grain will be available for home use beyond immediate needs.
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Burton
New York
Herald
Huros Ayres
Baidta Fe
Santa Fe
A Torrent of Grain at Chicago Port
A flood of grain movement into and out of Chicago in the last 46 hours shows 3,065 cars received, including 3,385 cars of corn. Total shipments reach 2,400,000 bushels of various grain types, with sizeable amounts of corn and other cereals. Remaining traffic comprises rye and barley.
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Chitagro
Atte
Chicaeu
Aes Sant
Sats
Sonny
Bad News From Simla Swat Attacks and Looting Reported
Aug 3 reports describe chinwart and Kai police posts attacked and burned by the enemy on Sunday night in Samana territory. Narinb and surrounding regions looted and set ablaze as clashes escalate amid ongoing operations. Local leaders urged restraint while reports indicate increased gravity of the situation.
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Simla
Chinwart
Kai
Samana Trance
Orakzay
Narinb
Amanm Bagaar
Burnett
Sohal Paw Athiaie
Etitt Tegrat
Imuliah
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Grane Church
William Taylor & Son
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