State fair shows largest attendance and heavy profits
O P Undeerraff returns from Des Moles stating the town fair was the largest and most successful in state history with 45,000 attendees and $23,000 in profits. Prominent herds entered include A Rowland & Son Rose Hill Galloways, M E Moore Cameron Holsteins, J H Crowder Bethany cattle, and McLaughlin Bron Columbus Percheron entries. Races entries close September 1 with purses and derby stakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. P. Undeeraff
Des Moles
Kassel
Updegramt
A. Rowland & Son
Rose Fill
Tuwa
American Galloway Association
Rowland
A. M. Thompson
Nashua
J. H. Crowder de Son
Bethany
M. E. Moore
Cameron
Missouri
Steele Fawthers
Selvoir
Kan
C. A. Stannard
Emporia
Gudgel and Sampson
Mereford
Hunter and Smith
Lingoln
Restrice
McLaughlin Bron
Columbus
Hafner
Nebraska City
Iowa
Nebranka
Minnesota
Kanear Entrica
Hearing on Carnegie stock profits case near end
Chicago hearing closes before Special Commissioner Marshall Summosel on a suit over five million dollars of Carnegie and Hillands Co stock. William J. Hilands alleges broker Morgan & Co profited, sharing with Pittsburgh figures. Vantine says he represented Carnegie shareholders. Separate notes report Brooklyn cruiser Brooklyn awaiting sea trials after upgrades and Fremont county forest fire expanding across 40 miles with land loss in Lander Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Carnegie Company
U. S Steel
Marshall Summosel
U. S. Circuit Court
Car- Hegin Company
Pittsburg
William J. Hillands
Hilands, Cartwide
U. S. Steel
Wmn. H. Vantine
Vantine
Carnegie ‘Company
Pittebure
Rewt
Ducer
Torfa
C. Morgan & Co
Belata Il
Font
Hilands Gay
Rman
Butte
Mont
Sheridan
Wyo
Fremont County
M.D. Campinn
Camplin
Tlinder
Lander Valley
Railroad Case Argues No Existence of Line
New York August 30 hearing before the state railroad commissioner on the New York Canadian Pacific Railroad company motion to issue a mortgage of 25 000 000 to begin construction. Counsel argued the road was not real and was only a consolidation on paper. The hearing was not concluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Canadian Pacific Railroad Company
Deaths and Funerals Maimie Fuller obituary note
Maimie Fuller daughter of Mrs Tyler Street died at age 20 after illness. She leaves a mother and brothers. Funeral services will be held at the house at 4 am on September 1 with Rev Shelton delivering the sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maimie Fuller
Mra
Arenes
Breaks All Records in August Trade Review
Bradstreet's notes August closes with thriving jobbing accounts across the north and strong export demand. Cotton futures rise while southern drought and insect damage temper gains. leather, cotton goods, and hardware shipments recover. Rail and iron markets face coke shortages, transport strains, and rising prices, with widespread manufacturing activity but persistent bottlenecks and bankruptcies down.
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New York
Bradstreet
Texas
Pittsboro
Chicago
Pittsburg
HG. Dun & Co
Altho
Prac- Healy
Connellsville
United States
Canada
Kansans named railway mail clerks in nationwide tally
Aug 30 dispatch lists Kansans Margaret O Heinz Oakley Kas Gms mn la Weath yn Rolling Fork Miss Charlie A McEtrai Fort Scott and Palmer W Coe Pratt as appointed railway mail clerks. London dispatch notes The Monroe Doctrine praised by Spectator for Roosevelt's clear enunciation but warns it cannot rest on air without power.
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Kansans
Washington
Margaret O. Heinz
Oakley
Kas
Gms
Mn la Weathyn
Rolling Fork
Miss
Charlie A. McEtrai
Fort Scott
Palmer W. Coe
Pratt
New York
London Dispatch
the Tribune
Roosevelt
Fragmented note on childhood health effects and symptoms
The text discusses potential slow development during childhood and possible skin eruptions. It references disturbances in early years and other unclear medical ideas, but the passage remains garbled and hard to interpret with confidence.
Unclear Foreign Policy Note Echoes Monroe Doctrine
Fragmentary text cites opposition to policy, hints at Monroe Doctrine relevance, and suggests presidential awareness of power dynamics. Content is incomplete and lacks clear actors or dates but implies international stance and political tension.
Neosho Valley Floods Report from Lagedstrom Visit
Jonn Lagerstrom describes severe floods along the Neosho valley driven by heavy rains. Water covered land up to three miles from the river, with upland areas also affected and farms flooded. A rail bed near Burlington caved, forcing a close call on a Katy line train and prompting boat transfers to connect with trains. Nearby Geneva suffered hail and wind damage to most shingles. many fences and tracks washed out or submerged.
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Jonn Lagerstrom
Neosho
Neodesha
LeRoy
Moody
Geneva
Burlington
Katy
Loss to Contractors From Heavy Rains Hits Topeka Sites
Topeka contractors report extensive losses after heavy rains. Excavations for major buildings remain open, with two wells and large pavement works damaged. Ramsey & Ramsey suffer about 160 feet of open excavation, while Wall Hanley faces heavy pavement losses. Rain washed dirt into pits and removed sand, complicating salvage and increasing costs.
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Loos
Topeka
Ramsey & Ramsey
Hanley
Aces
Settlement In Sight Brazil and Bolivia Reach Amicable Accord
New York reports Dr. Pinilla Bolivian minister and Brazil foreign affairs minister held hours long talks in Rio de Janeiro. They reportedly agreed on a basis for Acre settlement allowing Bolivia to retain financial administration and set a revenue office in Acre or Marinhao, while removing foreign influence. Brazil ready for friendly settlement on remaining issues. Brasilian minister Joaquin Martinho resigns from the French mission.
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Brazil
Bolivia
New York
Pinilla
Rio de Janeiro
Herald
Acre
Marinhao
Senhor Joaquin Martinho
Mrance
Fort Scott brick plant could rise on gas find
Charles Amsey May starts brick pavement project in Fort Scott and contemplates moving to open a vitrified brick factory if natural gas is found. He notes bond votes and investment hurdles, estimating $40,000 to $50,000 to install the plant. Antananarivo reports South African delegates negotiating for land near Lake Itasia with naturalization and language requirements. The mission in Haiti notes a fierce fire near Cape Haytien and evolving unrest impacting American interests.
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Charles Amsey May
Charles Ramsey
Ramsey
Pt. Scott
Antananarivo
Madagascar
Trissard
Gallenl
Lake Itasia
Local notes recap from Milwaukee to Salt Lake and beyond
Judge Guthrie returns from the postmasters convention in Milwaukee and discusses plans to attend the state fair. P Barnes reports a Salt Lake trip while Prof John De Barruel seeks a sale at the Church of the Assumption. J M Meade of Atchison Topeka Santa Fe shows slight recovery after three difficult days. doctors hopeful. Foreman Congdon at noon over silver tea service dispute. A Southerner bound for Fort Madison leaves Sunday. A minor wreck on the Santa Fe line last night. band concert at Garfield Park and Marshall's band scheduled there tomorrow afternoon.
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Guthrie
Milwaulkee
P. Ee
P. Barnes
Salt Lake
John de Barruel
Vic
Sale
Smith
Congdon
Silver
Fort Madison
Josn
Church Notes Highlight Local Sermons and Meetings
A dense list of church activities across denominations in Potwin and nearby areas. It catalogs services, Sunday schools, and prayer meetings at M E, Cumberland Presbyterian, Presbyterian, St John A M E, First Baptist, United Brethren, Second Church of Christ Scientist, First Church of Christ, Epworth League, and Third Christian Church. Includes dates, times, pastors, and venues. notes union vesper services and special sermons such as The Dragon Serpent and Our Church themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eee Presbyterian Church
Clay and Streets
McLean Coleman
Wae
Eighth Avenue
Christian Endeavor
Rermon
First Church United Brethren
Quincy
First United Presbyterian Church
Eorner
Eighth and
Topeka Avenue
Our Church
Jerusalem
W. A. Lewin
First Congregational Church
Seventh
Harrison Steets
Francis L. Hayes
D. D
Aust Dn Rice
Walle Wella
Washington
Union Vesper
Third Presbyterian Church
4Th and
Branner Streets
W. J. Hatfeld
John A. ‘Tracy
First Presbyterian Church
Ironwood
Michigan
Life survives extreme cold in historic science debate
The London Telegraph excerpt discusses temperature’s effect on life with references to space, germ life, and early ideas. It notes Goethe and Jenner Institute experiments freezing bacteria in liquid air and liquid hydrogen, showing life can resume after extreme cold, challenging belief that near absolute zero destroys vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Telegraph
Jenner Institute
Whisky Stands Still Amid Illustrious News Notes
From the London Lancet report on wine and whisky have mixed fates as distillers resist new methods while others press for modernizing. Obituaries note J F P Adams of Arapahoe County died at St Anthony. Secretary Wilson may be retained if he resigns. A nephew of General Porter vanishes near Atlantic City as another grim tale unfolds in Gainesville Florida with a murder and robbery.
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London
Lancet
J. FP. Adama
Arapahoe County
St Anthony
Bryan
Nepenmeni
Porter
New
Clarence Wilson
Thin City
Ismeo
Horace Porter
United States
Atlantic City
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Kansas Exposition
O. P. Undegraif
Morgan
Brooklyn
New York Navy Yard
Wyoming
Hood
Neosho Valley
Hayti
Washingam
Port Au Prince
U.S
Powell
Cape Haytien
Mat Mt
Provisional Army
Jamesu
Revolutioniats
Cincinnati
McLain
Cape Heytion
Garfield Park
Marshall
Garadld Pare
Church Notes
Methodist Arch
Tmabarans
Fiordesboo
Heflale
M. E
Seventh and
Lime Streets
Oy J. Mitchell
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Fifth and West Streets
Potwin
Deaver
C. E
Oliver McReynolds
First Lutheran Church
Corner Fifth
Harrisgy Streets
H. A. Ott
Union
Congression
Somrepetional
Second United Presbyterian Church
Pillmore
Ponte Ands
John P. White
Wam
St. John A. ME Church
Topexa Avenue
Aed Siding
J. W. Braxton
Hansas City
Ranass
W. Ek. Helm
Shiloh
A. M. Ward
First Baptist Church
Sarner
Jackson and
Ninth Streets
P. W. Cran- McNeill
Whitehead Will Bees
Church of Christ
Scene Huntoon
Poli Streets
Subject
E. M
Lth
van Buren Streets
la. m
J. M. Brown
Christ
Epworth League
Third Christian Church
Third and
Lake Streets
Mallory
C.E
Grace Cathedral
E. K. Millapaugh
Deen
Jas.p. de B. Kaye
Irving Todd
Eberhard
Cakiar
Sagres
St. Simons
Tih and
Western Avenue
Elmer
Beas of
Independentia
Sunda
Touretoy
Westevan Methshuren
Thira
Jefferson streste-Guedat
C. P. Carkuff
Ching
PF. Carkuff
Estminster
W. Perks
Lord Rose
Kansas State
Topeka State Fair Grounds
P. Updegraff
Jackson Street
Liberal Party
Lord
Wilson
Old
Towa
Wade
Gainesville
Pin
Britto
VIA
Rock Island
Kansas City
Santa Fe
T. L. King
Topeka, Kan
T. M. James, Jr
North
Kansas A
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