Mis O14 Play in Topeka Receives Mixed Reviews
Critics in Topeka discuss Hal Smits portrayed as "Noah Vale" in A Poor Relatins while comparing Frederick Bummerfield and Richard Mans. Summerfield's performance is praised for depth but not a perfect Hassell imitation. Tim Murphy is noted as a close rival in nuance. Supporting cast Burge McKisy Lite Wailmn and Fannie Sprague as Joules Faye gain approval. Maud Vaughan and Menrietta deliver mixed performances.
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Topeka
Hal Smits
Nowh Vale
Frederick Bummerfield
Hunsell
Mr. Hussell
Wright
Fussell
Summerfield
Richard
Noah Vale
Hassell
Tim Murphy
Sumamerfith
Burge
McKisiy
Wailmn
Fannie B Sprague
Joules Faye
Maud Vaughan
Dolly Faye
Menrietta
Alice ‘Arriner
Kansas Academy of Science to debate gold in shale
Scientists gather in Lola for annual Kansas Academy of Science meeting to discuss if Kansas shale contains gold. Prof Haworth argues against gold. Prof Ernest James supports extraction prospects. T Lovewell longtime shale researcher moderates debate as other state experts attend.
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Kansas
Lola
Haworth
Archyenemy
Rapelle
Peenerss
Helene
Kansas University
Inja
T. Lovewell
Chia Aa
Kaneas
Lovewell
Ernest James
Tein
Is & Proteis
Third Club Plan Looms in Boston Baseball War
New York reports indicate Boston owners fear the national conflict may spawn a third Boston club aligned with Chicago, Brooklyn, and Philadelphia. Spalding faction aims to push a new league venture while brushing aside Brush and current NL ownership. Plans include inviting John T Brush to negotiate, to shift ownership and possibly transfer the Boston franchise to a new company.
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New York
Cincinnati
John T. Brush
Boston
Chicago
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Siac
Stone Ce
Rea
Cuba
Spalding
pFerty
Benton
Mullarkey
Sucory
Albany
Daffy
John T. Hrush
Ferris
Brush
Fosal
Damage suits demand lifting of Octagon suspension
Cleveland December 20 The American Trotting Association faces three lawsuits citing a suspension of the horse Octagon in 18% from the association’s track list H M Baldwin previously owned the horse and seeks removal of the suspension from the books. A separate suit requests a receiver for the trotting association while another suit by James Sprankle and Walter Ons seeks damages and accountability over track control.
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Cleveland
American ‘Trotting Association
Common Pleas Rt
H. M. Baldwin
Teltet
Naka
Haltwin
James Sprankle
Walter Ons
Decommon Bras
Baldwin
American Trotting Association
Newborn to retire from cycling race after February
Aunts Cocling Forever reports Michael will retire permanently from cycle racing in February. He will donate his wheels and racing suit, travel to France to pursue becoming a jockey. He cites potential earnings, noting a friend earns yearly expenses and a percentage of horse winnings.
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Michael
France
Fitzsimmons Declares Retirement From Boxing Forever
New York Dec 28 Bob Fitzsimmons has announced he will never fight again and will not agree to a match with champion Jim Jeffries. Friends had discussed a possible bout, but Fitzsimmons insists he is retired from the ring for good and refuses further consideration of any comeback.
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Anky Bob
New York
Bob Witesimmons
Jim Jeffries
Fitzsimmons
Aslé
Jeffries
Gardner Root
Alex Gregeaius
San Francisco
Sharkey and Choynski Meet in Boxing Warmup
New York October 30 reports a hot bout at Woods' gym where Tom Sharkey and Peter Maer sparred while training for their upcoming clash. Choynski, long the clever standout, finally faced Sharkey in a brief exchange after weeks of practice.
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New York
Tom Sharkey
Woods
Hhis
Peter Maer
Fotnt
Jon Choynski
Arron Bur
TEBEAU STILL TALKING, Now Seeks Kansas City Franchise Sale
Kansas City owner George Tebeau plans to sell his American Association franchise, stating price disagreements keep negotiations alive. He says sale does not reflect a hatred for baseball, and Dale Gear may assume sole management with potential stock purchase. Tebeau cites ongoing talks with a city businessman and a visit to St. Joseph for a meeting with President Hickey.
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Tebeau
Kansas City
George A Beau
Kansas City American Association
Peirae
Pubert
Dale Gear
St. Joseph
Hickey
Thirteen Thousand Sparrows Slain in Findlay Hunt
Thirteen thousand sparrows weighing nearly two tons were killed during a six week contest ending today. The winning side, captained by Lew Bricknan, killed most birds and held a banquet at McComb's by the losing side captained by Laine Culp. Also noted are boxing bout rumors and horse auction news including Madden buying Jonas Well Stock Farm near Arlington for 45,000 with options on half and brood mares.
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Findlay
Lew Brick
Nan
McComb’s
Laine Culp
Lexingwn. Ny
Whntt
EL Madden
Jonas Well
M. H.tichenor
M. J. Newgas
Chicago
Imp
Governors' Caucus in Butte to Discuss Rail Consolidation
A Helena dispatch says Montana Governor Toole will host a conference of northwestern governors in Helena to explore a plan for uniting the Great Northern Northern Pacific and Burlington railroads. Attendees may include Idaho Governor Hunt Washington Attorney General Stratton and others with attendance dependent on funerals and travel. Governor Van Sant sends word Minnesota North and South Dakota governors are expected. Fern Spe and other noted parties show disinterest.
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Butte
Mont
Helena
Toole
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Burlington
United Faction
Northwestern
Omih Bederstood
Frank Hunt
Idaho
van Sant
North
South Dakota
W. T. Geer
Kansas News Guide to Work the Old Trick
The article presents a fresh guide to a familiar ruse, detailing methods used to exploit routines and deceive targets. Readers are warned about common patterns, indicators, and how to recognize a long-standing trick in public life.
Fraudulent lightning rod salesman swindles farmers in Kansas
In Phillipsburg Kansas on December 30 authorities report several farmers were targeted by a traveling insurance agent posing as a lightning rod seller. Victims J Cournon of Dayton John Labore and John Catch of Prairie View township fell for the ruse by listing notes for policies and paying for rods. The agents claimed the policies would arrive in two to three days and pretended affiliations with a lightning rod company. Names used by the men included a supposed resident of Phillipsburg and another of Norton, both false.
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Kas
J. Cournon
Dayton
John Labore
John Catch
Prairie View Township
Jett
Pegborn & Heath
Norton
Creameries Prosper in Central Kansas Creations
Dry weather and fall feed shortages barely affect central Kansas creameries. November milk prices hovered around 23 to 24 cents per pound of butter fat, near last year, with cheddar and skim milk returning to farmers as feed value. Officials foresee a strong 1908 outlook, noting $390,000 in county milk revenue and plans to expand facilities despite winter challenges.
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Abitone
Kan
Wee
Kansds
E. H H. Forney
Bede Springs Company
Milich
Calvenchy
Kaneas
Holton Girl Weds Ashbrook After Delayed Plan
Miss Emma Hayden of Holton Kansas married E A Ashbrook a Sedalia Kansas City worker after a delayed wedding night plan caused by missed travel and miscommunication. The ceremony occurred last night in Sedalia with clergy and guests present before the couple traveled afterward to their home.
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Sedalia
Emma Hayden
Holton
Kan
E. A. Ashbrook
Armour Packing Company
Kansas City
Tiayaen
Miss Hayden
Young Ashbrook
Eeonomy Steam Heat Company
Ates
Jessie Morrisons Lawyer To Be Tried on Charge of Tampering
In El Dorado on December 30 the district court heard testimony by committees investigating alleged misconduct of T A Kramer testing the case for possible disbarment. Kramer waived notice and requested a venue change. Judge A W Dennison and Ira S Lloyd will represent him when the matter resumes Friday January 3 to decide on venue or other action.
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Jessie Morrisons
el Dorado
T.A. Kramer
Tie Ae Fenac
Morelaon Ported
Sir Kramer
Kramer
A. W. Dennison
This Edity
Ira S Lloyd
Ullsworth
Lodge of Colored Men Adopts Night School Plan in State
TO ALD THE NEGRO, A Lodge of Colored Men Will Secure Homes For Their Brethren adjourned and set a statewide night school plan. Sixteen branches exist with eleven new lodges to be formed soon in Hutchinson Arkansas City Fort. New schools target colored Negro communities with expansion in the coming weeks Locally the movement aims to educate and provide housing through a growing network of lodge chapters.
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Hutchinson
Arkansas City
Fort
Debts and seizures trail Bullivant in Kansas land case
Scott, Scott, Pacaare, Strong City and Osage. L. Bullivant owes about $160,000 amid unsecured notes and secured chattel mortgages. Elon Colonel for Charles N. Converse and the Waverly firm attached Bullivant property in Comanche County. Converse claims $3,011.30 and the war debt $1,266.20. Deputy Sheriff Grennen seized land, cattle, horses, and household goods valued at $27,739. J L Senior and J B Anderson named as appraisers.
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L. Bullivant
Cattie
Burtington
Kan
Jefersonian
Waverly
Cullivant
Comey
Converse
M. J. Hays
Grennen
Pursuit of Coffelt in Montgomery Murder Case
Santa Fe detectives press the Coffelt case from Del Rio Texas as the potential killer of Detective Montgomery. The report traces a bootmaker link, a whisky joint, a unique buggy, and a Arkansas City theft to build a chain of evidence likely to shape the trial. Coffelt, about 20, reared near Caldwell, is alleged as the assassin, with high confidence by investigators.
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Montgomery
Wichita
C. W. Coffelt
del Rio
Texas
Santa Fe
Winfield
Bills
Avery
Arkansas City
Coffelt
Secret Service
Crine
Caldwell
Tax reform urged with commission report to guide action
A Topeka trip by Senator Morrow spurs calls to fix taxation and surrender proposal changes to the commission. He favors the general plan but seeks limited amendments after commission review. He argues the bill should pass as written or be rejected, warning broad changes will follow if all legislators tweak it.
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Commission
Morrow
Washington County
Topeka
Senate
Epublica
Night School of Y M C A Business Course Offered Free
The Business course is free to all members of the Association. Studies include Arithmetic and Practical Grammar and Letter Writing among others. Professors E. S and C. B. Van Horn are engaged and bring long business-college experience. Students receive personal attention and those completing the course earn an International certificate. Call the Association office on East Ninth Street for information.
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E. 21
Flouderush
C. B. van Horn
Eal
East Bigthh Street
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