Siege and Threats at Kansas Revival Meeting
A revival in a Kansas Methobaptist church led to a mobbing scare as protesters accused evangelist Martin Crem of maligning locals. A town meeting demanded his withdrawal by evening. he refused, preached at 7, and faced threats of beaming from the pulpit as a crowd gathered.
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Tienes
Methotion
Feeniadine
Enex
Naa
Directine
Florence
Martin
Cellecon
Wiget
Isorning
Tim Beinc
Chidiewe Gretoh
Teller
Dinmites
Christ
Miceting
Smardis
Marin
Oelock
Evangelist Martin Leads Vanished Hope Amid Night Fray
A prayerful preacher faced threats as townspeople gathered near the church. Guards were deployed to protect the movement. Martin and his supporters departed after a loud farewell. The evangelist withdrew as crowd threats rose, about 100 people escorting him to the railway station without incident.
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M. Martin
Martin
Taubie
Sintius
Tim
Grain men protest Galveston rate rise from Wichita
Grain men of Newton and Wichita prepare to protest changes in grain rates between Wichita and Galveston. The Dec 6 shift raised the Wichita to Galveston rate from 6 to 9 cents per hundred, reversing a prior cut to 2 cents and a later rail-averaged 4 cents to Galveston. Shipments last year reportedly exceeded all prior levels under reduced schedules. Officials have not yet announced the final timetable.
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Galveston
Newton
Wichita
Ravies
Kansas City
Kanead City
County Attorney Charles W Skene Arrested Over Prohibition Misconduct
County attorney Charles W Skene, in office less than a year, was arrested by the sheriff from Westmoreland on warrants charging misconduct in office. The case stems from open saloons in Potawatomi County under Skene’s administration and alleged ties to a brewing company for exclusive county beer sales.
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Wamese
Unas
W. Skene
Westmoreland
Justices
the Poulie
Pearson
Fee
George A. Novice
St Maryse
Janucey
Bo Spraghe
Bel
Tracey
J. K. Codaing
Kene
Pottawatomis County
Skene
Siga
Iola Brick Plant Sails Past Million in Output
Iola brick works, shut down after a year and a half of steady run, have sold and delivered over 2,000,000 bricks with about 600,000 on hand. The plant employed around thirty men, most from the local community, and planned to resume soon after machinery repairs. Large shipments reached Hutchinson and other towns statewide.
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Iola
Dec
Inn
Tola
Farm ers' Convention Newton Deeib Annual Institute Held
The Harvey County Pact ure institute held its third annual session in Newton with morning talks led by CE Graning on how Shaw should maintain the station. Mrs Chariton presided and G Harlan of Pleasant and Fred Meiber of Whitewater participated. Miss Josephine Harper of the Bit e Agricultural College addressed the gathering. The institute will continue through the week. Atlanta, Ga. December 10 Captain Senfon Heil, oldest conductor in service, dies at 72 after 60 years on Western and Atlantic trains. renowned for surviving wrecks and leading the General during the war.
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Josephine Harper
The
Bite Agricultural College
Atlanta
Senfon] Heil
Fall
Peary
Rairoat
Wester & At- Mantle
Murder Trial of Henry Sheessey in Independence
The Henry Sheessey murder trial in Independence continued with heavy press turnout. Thirteen witnesses for the prosecution were examined yesterday as the case centers on the sequence of events surrounding the Dan McTaggart killing and Sheessey's alleged involvement.
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Dan McTaggart Potting
Upa
Henry Sheessey
Farmers oppose powder mill near Turner property
In Kansas City Kansas court, Turner area farmers sue to enjoin Dr McViehie and R Campbell trustees from building a gunpowder and dynamite mill on the oil smelter site. A temporary restraining order will halt work. locals fear explosions threaten schools trains highways and homes.
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Turner
Kaw
Inter Property
Samuel C. Miller
Kansas City
Kan
Schol
Equal Suffragists at Pates Center Convention in Yates Center
Kansas Equal Suffrage association state convention attendees include Mrs Addison state president Rev Edith Hit Booker and Mrs Helen Campbell. Reports from county and district groups read. Dr Sarah Malt spoke on The Woman in Medicine. Miss Eilen Grew presented The Work in urine. Lauta A Greene gave an address. Several new memberships signed.
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Pates Center
Yates Center
Kansas Equal Suffrage Association
Addison
Edith Hit Booker
Helen Campbell
Baptist Church
Sarah Malt
Fir Scott
Henrietta ‘Turner
Eilen
Misa Lauta A. Greee
Young Fair Found Located in Guthrie
Roger Fair aged one son of Senator D. J Fair of Sterling Kansas was found in Guthrie under a physician care. He had disappeared six weeks earlier after quarrelling with his father and was forced by peddlers into begging. His leg was burned with carbolic acid, causing gangrene before rescue. Senator Fair arrived to take him home, amid public attention.
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Sterling
Guthrie
Roger
D. J Fair
Kan
JL. Smith
Ind
Telegraph
Yrane Falr
Young Fair
Senator Fair
Palr
Wil Yer
Kansas
Uncle Tom's Cabin troupe tours Northwest Kansas incident
Cawker City callers report Uncle Tom's Cabin company halted noon show after some actors appeared drunk. Vine Little Eva scene altered with untruths, and audience noted injuries as manager faced arrest. The crippled troupe retreated to their car, guarded by locals, and left town next morning amid tension. Also brief notes announce fourth class postmasters in Kansas and pensions granted, with names and locations.
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Cawker City
Rey
van Ambers
Uncle Tom's Cabin Company
Kansas
Acquittal in Neosho County Murder Case
Robert Fiveceats acquitted of the murder of William Berry after a hard fought Neosho county trial. Jury deliberated 50 minutes before finding him not guilty. Erie Kan Dec 10. Abilene U W Celebration features dedication of new hall with prominent speakers and music. Parsons connects natural gas field. blowout witnessed by thousands as gas service expands. Coffeyville school board to pay December salaries on Dec 20 before Christmas. Fort Scott joint keepers released after failure to pay fines.
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Robert Fiveceats
Erie
Kan
Neosho County
Robert Fiveccets
William Berry
Coffeyville Teschers
Coffeyville
Fort Scott
Fort Rott
Board of County Commissioners
Fragmented note on tax and reform policy stance
A garbled OCR fragment references taxation and reform, noting an element favoring a shift or change in tax policy. The text lacks clear names, places, or dates, but suggests a debate or push toward tax reform and potential government action.
Smallpox Epidemic Prompted San Marcial Inquiry
Acting Governor Wallace ordered a full examination of the smallpox outbreak in the lower Flores Grinde valley near San Marcial. Reports indicate multiple houses affected and three deaths in recent weeks, with territorial health boards urged to vaccinate and enforce strict quarantine in affected villages.
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Col
Republican
Santa Fe
Sive
Wallace
Flo Grinde
San Marcial
Territorial Board of Health
Old San Marcial
Bocurre
Burlington Introduces Observation Vestibuled Trains
A handsome set of wide observation vestibuled trains from the Burlington are now out of the shops. Available for all classes, they run to St Louis from Missouri and feature wide observation vestibules, gas lighting, standard and compartment sleepers. The trains mirror the new ER to Chicago and reflect Burlington management’s credit in Missouri as the first to offer these solid services west to St Louis.
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Burlington
St. Lews
Chicago
Missouri
St. Louis
Clean House With Sapolio Asks For Supreme Court Review
Attorney General Boyle asserts federal power limits in a Kansas case about labor and capital, predicting a path from state courts to the U.S. Supreme Court. He plans to press compliance with the statute and, if needed, pursue measures against companies to enforce obedience. Also noted are Booker T. Washington’s advice to avoid politics and focus on education, with remarks on race relations and potential federal appointments amid broader social tensions.
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Boyle
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court of
Wimitar
Kansas
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