Strickrott and Wilson Fall Ill With Typhoid in Oklahoma Trip
John F Strickrott was seriously ill at Colormio Springs with typhoid fever after a trip to Pawnee Oklahoma to take mountain photographs and gather data. His companion Harmony D Wilson also contracted typhoid fever at home in Topiks after their journey. Both men reportedly drank contaminated water during the venture through rough country en route.
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Colormio Springs
Strickrott
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Wilson
Pawnee
Oklahoma
New Santa Fe
Topiks
Reliance Beats Shamrock In Cup Race At New York
In a tense America’s Cup trial at New York, Reliance overtakes Shamrock after a fog of shifting winds and slow starts. The contest ends with Reliance holding a steady windward lead, Shamrock struggling to gain, as crews brace for possible postponement due to gusty conditions and a potential long pursuit.
Stormy start limits first leg of Sandy Hook race
Winds shift northernly and rough seas threaten Shamrock and Reliance as they maneuver at the hook. A stout sea and heavy wash hinder progress while the Unique and safety boat John Scully monitor for accidents. The Erin sails from New York with no race today as start plans unfold.
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Etl
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Mivtory
Heereshett
Shamrock
Wringe
Unique
John Scully
Sandy Hook
Sir Thomas
Erin
New York
Tax Levy Debate Roils Kansas Campaign Coverage
In Topeka officials clash over state finances with Chairman Albaugh accusing State Treasurer Kelly of inflated tax figures to fund bigger appropriations. Kelly defends by citing session laws and budget ledgers, arguing proper levies and appropriations show the legal tax base. The dispute touches 1902 to 1904 laws, actual balances, and county valuations, with Riley county noted for high concern. Minnesota State Fair opens in St Paul as Dan Patch yields strong showings.
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Tuore Chan
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Leedy
Turkish minister Chekib Bey Holds Interview With Secretary Hay
Chekib Bey, Turkish minister head, conducted a lone interview with Secretary Hay. He refused to discuss beyond what appeared in yesterday’s Associated Press dispatches. The exchange touched on war vessels and related trials but yielded no new substantive statements.
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Chekim Bey
Hay
Associated Press
Idaho praise and mining trek update from Emporia trip
Emporia Kansas Aug L S L w A White returns from Thunder Mountain trip praising Idaho as a thriving mining region. He notes trail conditions improved since last year and avoids harsh odors this time while reporting steady progress and optimism about the gold country.
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Kas
Aug
W. A. White
Thunder Mountain
Idaho
Turkish Naval Affairs and Beiruta Dispatches
Secretary Hay discusses European squadron status with the Turkish minister and seeks latest orders for ships. Reports indicate Turkish claims of no wrongdoing while the Dawes commission controversy is referenced and Beirut arrival details are debated.
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Washington
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Ray
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Selectman
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Keen
Cenen
Beirut
Countess Ubaldini Arrest Sparks Roman Scandal
New York reports a Rome dispatch on the arrest of Countess Ubaldini amid a Roman Octacy scandal. She allegedly arranged her sister Ellie’s murder in a 15,000 dollar scheme three years ago, with payments traced and a claimed death later faked by a patient.
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Rome
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Wilin
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Rossville Woodmen Plan Big September Event
Rossville Kansas August 21 Woodmen announce an annual gathering on September X with D C Tillotson as orator. A balloon ascension two bands exile drill evergreen camp 1511 will sponsor a gun shoot field events foot races sack races rooster chase pie eating contests and a grand ball at the opera house to close the day.
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D. C. Tillotson
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Carnegie Is Coming Sail for New York Friday
Carnegie and Mrs Andrew Carnegie will ride the White Star liner Celtic from Liverpool to New York this Friday. The voyage follows their earlier plan to travel aboard the steamer Celtic.
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London
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White Star Line
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Nighttime holdup at Chicago City Railway barns leaves four dead
In a Sunday early hour strike, three robbers killed two workers and wounded two more at the Chicago City Railway barns at Sixty-fifth and State. They stole about $3,000 after breaking into the cashier's office with a sledge hammer. Four men were arrested within hours on suspicion. identities not yet confirmed.
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Chicago City Railway Company
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Belng
Cool September Weather Across Kansas and Missouri
Readings show chilly early morning lows from 34 to 55 across Kansas and Missouri towns including Concordia Dresden Fort Scott Wichita and Manhattan. Forecast calls for generally cloudy western counties and clearer eastern areas with light southeast winds. highs around 70s and 80s across the region with a chance of local showers later Tuesday as warmer air moves east.
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Reforce
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Kateau
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Scott i Hays _Té
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Hi Me
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Ong
Bryan Explains Postponed Ohio Speaking Tour
William J. Bryan announced that the postponement of his speaking tour in Ohio with Mayor Tom L. Johnson is due to business. Three dates will be filled this week and three postponed until October, with the earlier dates to begin tomorrow night and three more in October.
FREIGHT CARS DERAILED AT LENAPE KANSAS
Lenape Kansas August 21 Union Pacific and Rack Inland railroads report a derailment of freight cars on the Skinney west of Kansas City. The accident was small and traffic will reopen before night. Troops depart for Macedonia Belgrade Servia as two hundred armed volunteers mobilize. Produce exchange news mentions a close date of September 6.
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Kan
Skinmey
Kansas City
Osage County Coal Operators Boost Price Amid Antitrust Debate
Osage county coal operators met at Mount Carmel Coal office on Ninth Street and agreed to a 28 cent per ton price rise for Gange county coal effective September 1. The move pushes retail coal to 4.75, with August at 4.40, and was reportedly supported by all operators present. Critics say the act violates Kansas antitrust law, citing penalties for price fixing and restraint of trade. The gathering remained secret, and the attorney general’s department was urged to pursue enforcement. Page Si continuation referenced.
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Ninth Street
Gange County Coal
Osage County Operature
Osage County
Attorney General's Department
Kansas
Themeelver
Coleman
Lnw
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