Kansas soldier fraud case reveals impostor George Murphy
In Leavenworth Kansas an inmate known as George Murphy foiled bunkmates by posing as George W. Murphy a Wisconsin regiment veteran. He claimed matter of pardon for a crime and evaded scrutiny until fellow soldiers and guards uncovered the deception. The real Murphy was located later in Floyd Iowa prison.
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Leavenworth
Kan
George Murphy
Ollas Guage Poillipg
Mater
George W. Murphy
Hue
Murs Gered
Murphy
Phillips
Murpty
Win- Sons
Jacob F
Georse W. Burphy
Taitsing
Lanting
Gover
Bailey
Snembern
Board of
Floyd, Lows
el Comrailes
Peritentiary
G R. Ames
Koidlene
Frias
Ike
Uy Eerlilfere
Heine Hi
Thea
Was
Lansing
George Phinnad
Anny
Cane
Gas at Augusta and fuel issues spark town concerns
Amid reports from Augusta Kansas a gas well drilling project shows decent flow but is choked by water at 1300 feet. The scene notes a target well near the surface and mentions plan changes as authorities seek relief from fever outbreaks and a missing Atchison man. Local figures J W Rife and NM are cited amid the turbulence.
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Kan
Furumentutins
Unclear Fragments Describe Thompson Trial Link
Disjointed OCR text references Thompson, Jack, and wholesale quantities with vague ties to Kansas City headquarters and a pursuit extending into Mexico. The fragmentary lines suggest an investigation or trial context but lack clear facts or names.
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Thompson
Jack
Byting
Bere
Atelison Authoriies
Teobipson
Mexico
Better Than Irrigation A Campbell System Advocate Opinion
A farmer in Kansas champions the Campbell irrigation method as vital for wheat yields and regional agriculture. The article details extensive field trials, soil impact, and projected statewide adoption to boost productivity and military readiness.
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Ermer
Mair
Bir Blaird
John J. Miller
Boone Teave
Undertakers in Kansas City plan to run funeral business during strike
Six months ago the hack drivers in Kansas City were unorganized. Undertakers signed a wage agreement with the union and have since paid union scale. They say they will handle funerals by driving back and using foremen and other staff until striker operations resume.
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Undertaker
Kansas City
Kan
Peh
East City
Avery
Kanaas City
Uliitz
Looted Liquor Findings At Emporia Hotel Raid
Emporia police raided a central hotel on a Saturday night netting a quantity of whisky. Ed Jay, the hotel owner, was arrested while the alleged keeper escaped. A poker game with prominent Emporia men was in progress. no players were arrested. Palace hotel raid yielded nothing incriminating. Troop movements to the World's Fair rumored at Fort Leavenworth.
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Emporia
Ed Jay
Birkeeper
Palace Hotel
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Feb
Sixth Infantry
Engineers
Sixteenth Battery
Field Artillery
St. Louis
Death by own action at Winfield Kansas
Crawford, 24, killed himself in his bedroom in his father’s home at Winfield after returning from Alaska. He shot Rimeche with a 93 caliber weapon, lay partly disrobed, and left two letters to his mother and sweetheart saying health prompted his suicide. He recently worked in real estate after three years in civil engineering with the Army in Alaska.
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Winfield
Kan
Lewis
Crawford
Rimeche
Alaska
Fou
Farm Sells for 18000 Near Abilene
A 30 acre farm south of Abilene sold for 1500 to J W Andrews of Beloit. The farm in Dickinson County drew attention from land buyers statewide. Charles Kuback, Abilene, is general manager of National Fence Machine Co and a stockholder in a big mining concern in Tiphe. The sale is claimed the largest ever in the county.
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Abilene
Charles Kuback
Hia
J. W. Andrews
Beloit
Dicknson County
Kutark
Comany
Reduced Rates to New York by Baltimore & Ohio Railroads
Merchants association announces reduced New York tickets sold from Chicago at reduced fare with return option. Sale dates February 27 to March 1, with travel to New York and return via Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia. For details contact J Burch, T P A, Omaha, Nebraska.
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New York
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Chicago
Gretna
Washington
B.C
Baltimore
Noted Brooklyn Boy Speaks On Corbett Bout
A New York report previews the Young Corbett vs Britt title fight in San Francisco. The columnist cites California interest and boxing experts who favor Corbett or Britt, noting Britt’s power and countering style as paths to a possible upset.
Modicum wins Burns handicap at Ingleside in heavy crowd
Modicum ridden by Hildebrand wins the Burns handicap worth 16000 dollars at Ingleside over sixteen entrants in a mile and a quarter race. Claude finishes second with Nursman third as fans endure poor weather and a large attendance. The Pittsburg baseball team changes hands with J H Block and G O Baldwin purchasing the Missouri Valley club promising a pennant push.
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San Francisco
Modicum
Hildebrand
Ingieside
Claude
Nursmn
Warrin
Stowers
Oarsman
Proper
Onrenan
Coraman
Galing
Daily
White Proper
Medicum
Onramin
Jenning
Arcade
Horton
Fossil
Pulton Bridge
Joe Lesser
Ben MacPhu
Horatuls
Nigrette
Bonle
lArgrezor
Pittsburg
Kas
Missouri Valley
J. Ht. Bchock
GO. H. Baldwin
Pittsburo
Purdue Football Schedule Under Study For Next Season
Purdue athletic director Cutts plans next season's schedule in Lafayette Indiana. Kansas university manager Plank visited to discuss a game and a Missouri match at the Olympian games in St Louis. The Corbett Britt bout is essentially off as Corbett will fight Deve Sullivan, prompting a new match plan.
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Purdue
Lafayette
Ind
Cutts
Plank
Kansas University
University of Missouri
St. Lois
Corbett-Britt
San Francisco
Britt
Corbett
Deve
Fight talk swirls around Britt-Corbett card and Nebraska schedule
Between Frankie Nell and Abe Attell talks surface on a potential date for a big bout if licensing and arrangements align. The piece also covers Nebraska football schedule with dates for games against Cal, Grinnell, Colorado, Creighton, Knox, Minnesota, Hastings, Bellevue, Illinois and more, plus notes on O’Brien seeking fights and a Princeton athlete’s death.
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Frankie Nell
Abe Attell
Britt-Corbett
Corbett
Sullivan
Hayes Valley
Nebraska
Lincoln
Neb
Peta Pues
Mager Buckner
Soenalen
Hawkeyes
Tdncoln
Poe
Colorado University
Denver
Creighton College
Omaha
Area College
Knox College
Minnesota University
Min
Tows University
Haerkell Indians
Kansas
Bellevue College
Illinois University At
B Street Baptist Church declares unity despite Rev White exit
At a February 5 meeting the B Street Baptist church condemned Rev H W White and his followers who aligned with the Central Baptist church organized by Rev Thomas of Salina. The statement accuses White of unlawful rulings and vows unity under Pastor George W Hart while warning members against joining or supporting White’s faction. The Northwest Baptist association will address the situation as members return to harmony.
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Street Baptist Church
B Street Baptist Church
Central Baptist Church
White
Baptist Church
M.D. Jones
Wallace Smith
E Owens
Thomas
Salina
Mice
Northwest Baptist Association
H.W. White
Tire
George W. Hart
Parse
Raneas
Hart
A. B. Stoner
Seal
T. Turner
California Train Tickets On Sale Through March And April
Santa Fe announces ticket sales in March and April for travel via intermediate points. The fare includes use of tourist cars and chair cars with liberal stopover information and free itineraries offered by King PF TA Topeka.
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Santa Fe
PF & TA
Toveka
East Line to Florida Sleeper Service Featured
A note from the Kansas City Board of Trade announces a through sleeper train running daily from Kanews City over the Frisco System and Southern Railway to Florida. The item mentions Seapets Stew and Attractive features this winter, with full information to be provided by the National organization.
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Florida
Kanews City
Frisco
Southern Railway
Fis
Four killed in Coal Creek mining town clash
In Coal Creek Tennessee a deadly confrontation between union and non union labor left four dead and three wounded. Three miners died at hands of Coal Creek Coal Company guards and a deputy sheriff was killed by a guard during an arrest attempt. Wounded include a merchant and an engineer. The strike followed a signed wage scale and the company resisted, leading to arrests and house evictions of miners families.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Coal Creek
Coal Creek Coal Company
Monroe Black
Teaver
W.W. Taylor
Jacob Sharp
Robert 8. Harmon
Cal Burton
Brieeville
Alt
A. R. Watts
Babe
Jeff Hosking
Southern Railway
United Mine Workers of America
Coal Creek Company
Fraterville
Thistle
Jud Reeder
No Man Or Woman Can Have Dyspepsia And Still Be Popular
Dyspepsia hinders appeal in business and social life, a cure is claimed. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are described as a natural, certain cure, aiding digestion and restoring a cheerful disposition. Sold by druggists, 5 cents a box, with emphasis on universal recognition and easy availability.
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Stuart
Nature
Tbany
Guards Attack Nonunion Men at Mine Arrival
Guards from the mines confronted arriving nonunion workers as a train pulled in. Shots were fired after clashes with boys taunting the crowd. Deputy Sheriff Hermon and Guard Cal Burton exchanged fire, with Burton fatally shooting Herron.
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Coor Sires
Ises Reeder
Gard
Render
Minit
Arenere
Hermon
Cal Burton
Burton
Harron
Manhattan After Gan Commercial Club Stock Proposal
A committee in Manhattan to consider gas prospecting recommended a $9,000 to $22,000 stock plan and charter details. The report notes a favoring view for pursuing gas exploration and outlines related corporate actions. Nearby notes mention A B Graham of Kursas and transition to Maryland Agricultural College for entomology work.
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Manhattan
GAN
Commercial Club
Maryland Agriouleral College
Prominent Manhattan Citizens Start Library Foundation
In Manhattan Kansas February the Carnegie Library project moves forward as contractors prepare to begin work. On Thursday noon civic leaders will parade the streets with cork faces and shovels, then proceed to the library site to commence excavation for the cellar. All are invited to attend and donate dimes to the library fund.
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Manhattan
Start Library Foundation
Kan
Feb
Carnegie
Ubeary
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Jack” O'Brien
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Philadelphia
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