Mexico’s Vast Potential for Investment Rural, Rail, and Loans
A Kansas reader relays a Gazette piece by A. Elsworth detailing Mexico’s wide landscapes from El Paso to Mexico City. It notes cattle ranching growth in Chihuahua, rising rubber and coffee ventures, cotton plans, and expanding rail and mining interests, with strong demand for lending on real estate and personal property.
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Ismperia
Kan
D. A. Elsworth
Mexico
the Gazette
Vestern
Mississippi Valley
el Paso
Anahusa
Sal
Chihuahua
Alf Swenson
Ismparia
Cation
Plana of
Beaumont of Bett
Resid
Cooper Ars
Americina
Trotal
Colima
Eouth
Oaxaca
Alout
Mazico
Havness
Farm sale and local farming trends in Kansas
A half section farm near Abilene sold for $14,000 as farmers across northeastern Kansas push high prices, buying more acreage and paying rent. The note highlights rapid farm purchases by Kansan farmers and rising land values amid statewide interest. In Wichita a Jan 7 report states a teamster died from a Carbolic acid ingestion. The article also mentions stock movement and farm labor observations across southern Kansas.
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Abilene
Kas
Durcrasea
FEM
Kansan
Measles Epidemic Strikes Emporia and Surrounding Areas
Reports show a measles outbreak in Emporia with 202 cases and high school absences. The city notes rising sickness among children, with several families and a physician noting widespread illness and school closures as the epidemic spreads across the county.
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Emporia
Hea
Jan
Mesa
William Bacon
Here
Sharkey Munroe bout looming as near certain clash
The boxing world eyes a likely Sharkey versus Munroe match with bets and opinions divided. Munroe, bigger and perhaps more knowledgeable, could counter Sharkey’s power, while Sharkey’s proven courage and long reach of punches keep the bout in doubt.
Cherokee County Bar toInvestigate Grand Jury Charges
Galena Kansas January 7 the Cherokee County Bar will follow up on grand jury work after two current members faced charges. The jury submitted written statements to the court and the case falls under juries jurisdiction. Charles Stevens ex county attorney and C A McNeill board of charities member are accused of working for a liquor association for allegedly improper funds. Judge Grasse named E M Tracewell T Walker and W A Sapp to conduct the investigation.
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Cherokee County
Galena
Kan
Chernker County
Charles Stevens
C. A. McNeill
State Board of Charities
Grasse
E. M. Tracewell
T. Walker
W. A. Sapp
Fire in Crawford Opera House Sparks Near Miss
A fire scare in Crawford Wichita caused by two defective insulation wires nearly sparked a blaze during a senior class event. Firefighters quickly contained it. management announced no further student entertainments in the opera house.
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Wichita, Kangan
Crawford Opera House
Lee Schenk
Farmers Buy Navarre Store To Run It Themselves
Farmers around Navarre eighteen miles south of Abilene have united to purchase the general merchandise store there. They form a cooperative company and will operate the business themselves beginning March 1.
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Abilene
Navarre
Here
Miner Killed in Mine Near Galena Kansas
A miner was killed in a Galena area mine on January 7 as family members mourn the loss. One brother remained at the scene while others gathered, with investigators reviewing the accident circumstances.
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Galena
Kan
Do Ae Ugied
Fee
Wena
Rowan’s Regiment to Panama in mix of names and places
Captain Rowan Poelmerit of the Nineteenth unit, now in Vancouver Washington, is ordered to Panama. The message mentions Atohisonm Kans and Kansas Rural Carriers with Derby as a carrier endpoint, listing several unclear names and phrases.
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Rowan
Panama
Atohisonm Kans
Rowan Poelmerit
Vancouver
Barra
Yanh
Kansas
Derby
Dr Miles Antipain Pills Cured Family Ills
A family testimony extols Dr Miles Anti-Pain Pills for quick headache relief and stomach trouble cure. The speaker claims the remedy prevented worsening stomach issues and endorses continued use for preventive relief. They state long-time trust in Miles medicines and recommend the product to others.
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Sethe
Coteke
Faneaing
Miles
de Miles
Sisexses
Walla Alta
Mil
Britt and Corbett Bout Discussed For February Fight
A conference at Harry Corbett's described a planned 120 pound lightweight bout between Jimmy Britt and Young Corbett. They aim to stage the match in February, with costs and purse to be arranged. The date hinges on new supervisors granting permits for fights and the Hayes Valley club bidding to promote.
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Harry
Board of Supervisors
Costrath
Hayes Valley Athletic Club
Fencers Ready For Meeting Intercollegiate Fencing Association
At Philadelphia on January 7 representatives of West Point Annapolis Columbia Harvard Yale Cornell and the University of Pennsylvania gather for the second annual meeting of the Intercollegiate Fencing Association. They plan an intercollegiate tournament at the St Louis exposition with Yale and Columbia backing the idea. The meeting will also set plans for the late championship and a date near March 29 likely at the New York Athletic Club.
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Piana
Philadelphia
Intercollegiate
West Point
Annapolis
Columbia
Harvard
Yale
Cornell
University of Pennsylvania
St. Louis Exposition
St Louis
New York Athletic Club
Calhoun Names Tippecanoe for Brooklyn Handicap
Frederick G Calhoun announces eastern owners plan with the colt Tippecanoe as his Brooklyn Handicap dependent. He has bought two yearling fillies and aims to nominate them in major 2 year old events. Cornelius Fellowes Jr will be associated while the horses race under Calhoun’s name.
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Frederick Valhoun
Tippecanoe
Brooklyn
New York
Frederick G. Calhon
Washington
Hemlnes
Calhoun
Cornelius Fellowes, Jr
Calhon
Highball Trainer May Declines Jockey Contract in New Orleans
Bob May, training Highball for W Sobefield, returns to Montgomery Park without securing a contract for jockey Waller or evan splicing. He says Archie Zhamer’s offer was not accepted and notes Zimener turned down a big offer with plans involving Tuller and a trunk full of gold amid a flurry of race track money. May, fresh from a metropolitan campaign, showcases wealth rumors at the Phoenix hotel in Louisville and discusses purses in England with Jack O’Brien. Cornell athletics news notes Dr Edward Hitchock Jr.’s staff changes as Young brothers’ influence fades. Our Bessie shocks Oakland by winning the mile and a sixteenth handicap.
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New York
Jan. T
Tom Sharkey
Jack Munroe
Munroe
Sharkey
Peter Maher
al Tieberick
Thorn
Fitzsimmons
Kublin
Jeffries
Ite
Huhtin
Kid” McCoy
Bentleman
Sabor
Flr
Resa
Vitis
Joseph Sea
Sherkay
Tar Graves
Corol
Montana
Wichita
Kus
David Rady
Pip
Butler
Tom West
Mt Toound
Maker
Thomas Davis
Limerick
I Munroe
Paestromans
Sallory
National Sporting Eluh
London
Hablin
Hublin
Highball
New Orleans
Bob May
Elatteen
W. Sobefieldes
Montgomery Park
Waller
Evan Splicing
Archie Zhamer
May Baran
Eit Fulsey
Emi Ployer
Lexington
Jan
Memphis
W. M. Scheftel
Phoenix Hotel
May
Mindaninol
Girls Build Chapel by Rosemary Hall Students
Stamford January 7 With their town hands the girls of Rosemary hall a seminary for daughters of wealthy families began to erect a stone chapel. They vow no man’s labor will be used and lander jr a Carnegie relative supplied the stone. Girls haul materials on a cart and soon will dig trenches and lay the foundation as part of a holiday study in building operations.
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Stamford
Rosemary Hall
A Lander, Jr
An- Ainn Carnegie
Tander
Rosem
Thoroughbred racing notes from New Orleans and Los Angeles
A brisk race day report notes Our Besele winning a sprint amid a tight finish with Hockaway close behind Military Man. In a third race, Chorus Boy stumbled and Otis suffered a skull fracture. Knowledge Nellie Witchell and Bard of Avon underperform. Tod Sloan plans to train with a dozen horses in London.
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Our Besele
Hockaway
Military Man
Chorus Boy
Otis
New Orleans
Knowledge
Nellie Witchell
Bard of Avon
Crescent City
Los Angeles
Ascot
Ono
Nnck
Tod Sloan
London
Rorses
Water scandal in Chicago details forged salaries scheme
A scrambled Chicago report claims forged salary assignments linked to multiple individuals in a dispute over inflated pay. Officials say the scheme involved an employer and several center roles, with differing people named as participants.
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Chicago
Pupestendene Tunas
Ryan
Electric Light Drink Saved a Dying Fireman
A Burlington fireman, C. Wm Bellamy, describes a near fatal episode when illness left him weak and unable to eat. He credits a bottle of Electric Hitters for reviving him, restoring appetite and strength despite severe exhaustion.
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C. Ww. Bellamy
Hurlington
Heath Subpoena Trial Delays at District Supreme Court
Washington anxiously awaits word on the success of efforts to subpoena Perry Heath, assistant postmaster general, as his testimony is sought in the conspiracy case tied to mail box fastener procurement. Heath’s availability could influence proceedings in the August W. Machen matter before Justice Pritchard.
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Washington
Post Ofice Department
Perry
Heath
August W. Chen
Stansay
Justice Pritchard
Criminal Court No. 1
District Supreme Court
Saltshake City
United States
Machen
Groff
Reila
Bristaw
Benntor
Pete Niente
Tab
Ben Cing
Nm 9
Georae Ver
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