Bible Not Taught Sparks School Attendance Battle in Kansas
Kansas news reports a dispute over Bible instruction in schools. One family refuses to send children, citing religious lines. authorities plan warrants to compel attendance. The Coffey and Cridson families oppose schooling, while officials insist on compulsory education and provision of books.
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Cerconiia
McCall
Thom
Coffey
Camey
Board of Education
Uhal
Kriedson
Bre
Kaiwlson
Childers
Hetool
Warrente
Beth
Death of Luther Severy Pioneer of Emporia
Luther Severy, 77, longtime Emporia resident, died at home after long illness. He owned land and farms across Osage and Lyon counties, including Greenwood and Eureka areas. Severy helped found the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe railroad line from Emporia to Howard and was an owner in the Whitley Opera House and Brady stock. He was a prominent cattleman and early city benefactor in Emporia and Bevery, with ties to local businesses and civic life.
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Kan- Empora
Emi Norns Dee
Luther Sevey
Hame
Farm i Osage
Lyon
Digres
Greenwood
Omar Eureka
Atchison
Topeka
Emporia Firet
Kanoa
Temple Bar
Badin Oskley
Eddie
Temple
Yals
Bishop Street
Fire Losses In Detail From Worthestey Conflagration
Kis, Dec. 1 Further investigation into the Worthestey fire shows the blaze started around 3 o clock in the marting by hand tools. The Jose to Lie Yoat elevator suffered $85 00 in damage while an estimated $80 000 in insurance was in force. Jewelry store and harness shop losses were reported with tens of thousands in damaged goods, including stove barn items and other property credits.
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Hays City
Kis
Nanda
Jose
Onner Lomsen
Deme
Goren Sentry
Ott Jon Jewelry Store
Madden Stove
Explosion at Witro-Qiycarine site claims boater
A Witro-Qiycarine explosion severely injures Oecar Font of Wrote Terpaca while aboard a vessel during a FEOTRNE cram Leristoy event. He suffers a badly lacerated face and body, with debris and tin fragments injuring the crew. the blast disrupts the hull and causes chaotic, dangerous conditions.
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Oecar Font
Terpaca
Leristoy
Sla
Light Erie
Bey Tickine
Miles Nervine and Remedial Claims From a Period Anecdote
A fragmentary testimonial describes Miles Nervine and other remedies as cures for nervous and bodily complaints. The narrator recalls a journey through Thakersford and warnings about smothering spells while endorsing household remedies and a Dr Miles advertisement.
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Thakersford
Cox
Miles
Post Office Sees Record Daily Receipts on Friday
The Wichita office reports an 800 day record with $800 in daily receipts, as business surges beyond prior records. The rapid growth continues, with receipts for the month increasing and surpassing previous totals at the postal office.
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Wishits
Wiehita
McCoy
Mwultinivine
Wichita
Cummins to Speak at Kansas Bar Association Meeting
Gov A B Cummins of Iowa, famed for political wins, will deliver the annual address before the Kansas Bar Association at a January gathering in the west, with Fremont’s team presenting and student speakers from the State University also on the program.
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Chris Speqger
Kansas
A. B. Cummins
Iowa
Hin Kivocary
Whicis
Ie Kannan Jar Association
Adea
Fremiont
Dg Slomecker
B. Cummins
Unl
Record of November bank receipts and legal notes
The report notes daily receipts averaging around five hundred dollars with peaks near seven hundred in November. It mentions prospects for the Wichita post office, large yearly totals, and references various county bars and legal figures such as G. Gratian, M. Gand, and W Higgins. It also cites legal interpretations and statutes related to limitations.
Amusing Afsir in Connection With a Lot Sale at Iola
A Kansas report describes a town lot auction in Iola with four bidders, including Fitzpatrick of Elm Townsline and Montfort east of Iola. The event notes snow, the winner receiving a prize for a 10 yard dash, and mentions county official Jack Jackson. Separate items cover an Atchison legislature road improvement appropriation for Soldier's Orphans home area with city bid requirements.
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Inii
Kan
Lota
Brank Judean
Neosho
Vatley
Fitzpatrick
Prk
Jackson
Ren
We & Fle
Aoerearald
Twa Piloe Town Tnt Jacksor
Une Wey
Wren Alesis
Atchinon
Claeine
Atchison
Tows
Lam
Ee Aid
Widow Claims Jacoba Estate in Emporia Stir
In Emporia Kansas a Oswego Louisiana woman appeared claiming to be the widow of Mossy B Jacoba and the rightful heir to his estate after his sudden death two weeks earlier. Relatives dispute her claim while authorities note the matter could involve a Washington state connection and pending asset checks.
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Emporia
Kar
Somes Jacoba
Oswego
Mosca Jacobs
Alide
Bilelds
Labetta
Washington
Brudehaker
Atchison
Pioneer Memorial Obscure Legend of Old Abilene
An Abilene feature recalls a granite grave marker planned for Thorke Brith, its first marshal and peacekeeper, with Inscription to honor his era and Thomas Smith who tamed early cowboys. The account mentions Wiki Bin Hickok as successor, wheat thefts near Portland and rail yard misadventures, and a chaotic period of cattle days with crews involved in thefts and delayed trains.
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Abilene
Stan
Dec
Thorke Brith
Thomas Smith
Ita
Wiki
Hickok
Portland
Elies
Arkansee Chytery
Prank Krebs
Welington
Fire Destroys Osawatomie Supply House Record Office
Fire at Osawatomie Kansas destroyed part of the Missouri Pacific supply house and office records. Firefighters contained the blaze by early Wednesday. Deer and other wildlife were later reported near Geary County as authorities investigated causes and nearby debris.
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Osawatomia
Osiwatomie
Kan
Mssouri Pacific
Boxing Bout Could Shape Up in Chicago Next Monday
Chicago December 2 Henny Yanger is near to meeting Jimmy Briggs in a Walta club bout next Monday in Chicago. A weight dispute may be settled as Briggs seeks 180 pounds ringside while Yanger prefers lighter limits and the Philadelphia bridge has yet to reply.
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Chicago
Henny ‘Yanger
Jimmy Briggs
New England
Walta Club
Yunger
Eddie Hatton
San Francisco
Briggs
Young Corbett
Terry DicGovern
Boston
Hughey’ Murphy
Yanger
Griggs
Walta
Sa'elock
Bridge St Philadelphia
Brigge
Bridge
Wisconsin to play Minnesota and three big games next season
Wisconsin football players voted to include Minnesota in the schedule and to feature three big games. Northwestern will be dropped. Michigan remains in Madison, Minnesota in Minneapolis, and Chicago at Camp Randall on Thanksgiving. The rest of November will include open dates and minor games.
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Wisconsin
Madison
Wis
Minnesota
Gophers
Gnally
Northwestern
Michigan
Chicago
Minneapolis
Marshall Feld
Curtis
Cornell
Warner
Ithaca
Glen S. Warner
The
Indians
McGovern Mowatt bout lined up in Chicago
Chicago reports Terry McGovern and Tom Mowatt matched for a future fight in Chicago. McGovern telegraphed from New Orleans to Paddy Carroll, confirming the bill within two weeks as both fighters are in good condition.
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Chicago
Terry McGovern
Tom Mowatt
Paddy Carroll
McGovern
New Orleans
toFa
Young Corbett to Train On in San Francisco
The report notes Young Corbett plans ongoing training in San Francisco with remarks referencing yesterday and a continuation of the training program.
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Young Corbett
San Francisco
Michigan game boosts surplus after banquet plan
A draft report notes a 23,000 deficit turning into a 9,000 surplus. Gross receipts from the Michigan game reached 330,000. A banquet and entertainment for football players is planned for next Saturday at the Masonic Temple. A Pacific coast trip has been abandoned.
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Michigan
Pacific Coast
Prac- Healy
Basketball at Lawrence Topeka Men Try for Team
Lawrence Kas Dec 2 The first regular Kansas university basketball practice for 1908 was held in the gym. Last year’s players and football men joined. Harry B Allen was elected captain. Football men Hicks Pooler Michelson Chappelle Grigan Fleishman Ackerman will try for the team. Schedule not yet completed.
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Lawrence
Kas
Kansas University
Harry B. Allen
Kansas
Hicks
Pooler
Michelson
Chappelle
Grigan
Fleishman
Ackermat
Topeka High School Tem
Grigge
Fight talk and horse sales fill San Francisco day
San Francisco reports surprise over Tommy Ryan and Jack OBrien possible bout at Hayes Valley club with negotiations but no firm date. Also Fa-sign Tipton sales list high prices for Lissack and Corrigan progeny, plus Fort Erie purse for Ryan O’Brien bout and Indianapolis horse sales topping $10,000.
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San Francisco
Tommy Ryan
Jack Obrien
Hayes Valley Club
Obrien
Ryan
O'rien
Fort Erie
Buffalo
N. C
Jack Herman
International Athletic Club of
O'Brien
Track at the Fair Grounds in Fair Condition After Racing
The track at the fair grounds remains in fair condition after improvements since last winter. Four favorites won: Morning Star, Raimand, Big Bend, and Bob Hilliard. Patrice's action in the sixth race suggested drug use on the filly. entry ordered refused pending stewards' investigation. Weather clear.
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Fair Grounds
Morning Star
Raimand
Big Bend
Bob Hilliard
Patrice
Weathar Clear
Racing at Oakland track in San Francisco features strong card
A large Oakland crowd witnessed fine sport led by the mile handicap. Beau Ormonde led early but Fos sil took command at the half, then won easily with Divina second and Claude third, Claude nipped to beat for the place.
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Oakland
San Francisco
Tige
Beau Ormonde
Ted
Fossil
Claude
Divina
Bezenah and Kelly Bout Ten Rounds at Columbian Club
Bezenah the clever Cincinnati bantamweight draws Cooney Kelly of Streator Il for a ten round bout at 115 pounds at the Columbian Athletic club next Sunday in St. Louis. Kelly is noted for cleverness while Bezenah is the favored handler in the weights.
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Bezenah
St. Louis
Gus Bezenah
Cincinnati
Cooney Kelly
Streator
Tattle
Columbian Athletic Club
Kelly
County rejects railway rock bid for Sixth Avenue road
The county declined a city railway offer to deliver crushed rock for the West Sixth Avenue macadam, proposing to crush rock locally at 79 cents per yard. Bids showed a 316% per cubic yard delivery price, with about 1,080 cubic yards needed and a rotary crusher contemplated if the old crusher could be reused.
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City Railway
Sixth Avenue
Sixth Avenue Road
Ambiguous medical device claims prompt unclear notice
The text appears to describe a dubious medical solution aimed at stomach kidneys and bowels with vague chemistry. It mentions a saline mixture and a dubious benefit labeled by obscure terms and place names. No clear entities or verifiable facts are present.
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Luther Severy
Dr. Miles
Cummins
Gratian
McPherson County
Vic
George A. Vandeveer
Reno County
Morrix
Wyamdatte
M. B. Gand
Caffeyty
Higgins
Ab.cummins
Kannan
Jacobs
Geary
Seva
Man
Sporting News
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Mwgovern
Peter the Great
New York
M'Govern
Young Mowatt
Eddie Oakley
Ok Amr
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Peter Quiyea
Lexington
Imiryea
Deryea
Dean
Bright
Topeka State Journal
Cenva
Ron
Ham
Sasialo
Bie Neeve
F.C. Robbins
Hancock Street
Rowley & Snow
Sixth and
Kansas Avenue
Frisco
Seag
Fasig-Tipton
Whitney
Lissack
Alert
Henry Martin
Phenpia
Corrigan
Passan
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Hamburg
W. C. Whiteney
Milton Young
B.C. Eye
Horoes
Indianapolis
Ind
Dee
Reardon
Colonel Wallace
Alice Brooks
Sherman
Durchassi
Benninga
W. R. inMay
Bennings
Castalian
Grocem
Mike ‘Tiernan
New Forks
Har Jem
Otto Kruger
Pilcsurgs
Jack Davie
Nana
New York Nationals
Beckendorf
Hudson River League
Toledo Ist Stromans
Carleton
Ned Hantiote
New York Americanz
Charley Comiskey Ay
Stelder Jones
White
Collins
Nove
American Association
T. J. Hickey
Neste Sores
Connie Mack
Pittsburg
Rube
California
Tonewi
Opel
Santa
Hackster Tiumph
Y.M.C. A
Y. M. CA
8Th St
Nee Ae
Moor Smeg
Tourtet
Gereston
Hew Fork Guy
Tedtall Polis
Colarea
T. Calaban
Wissour & Kansas
Phoas
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Hayden
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