Two Schools In County Closed By Disease Epidemic
Health officers report widespread illness in Leavenworth County as an influenza like outbreak forces the temporary closure of two schools. About one hundred cases are noted in Leavenworth city while prisons and federal facilities see transfers and a few infections. County superintendent Gilman says districts may close next. No county deaths attributed to the illness yet.
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Hun- Gilman
Wehentt
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Shepmere
Fragmentary note hints at Harber county land deeds and meetings
A garbled OCR fragment references Harber County deeds and a meeting of local authorities. It mentions Ohio City, Henry, and a person named Herr, with hints of payment conditions and inquiries about land lots near a quarter mile from a reference point.
Local Prospecting Talk Sparks Oil Land Debates
Barber County Undex reports chatter in Medicine Lodge about oil and gas prospecting. A landowner leases land at 32 per acre while a prospective company,organized 14 Medicine Lodge, weighs costs of 7 000 dollars or more to drill. A Ghio gentleman aims to lead the venture soon, hoping for a rich strike amid caution over leasing terms.
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Medicine Lodge
Barber County
Summer Lectures Planned at University of Keneasite
The University of Keneasite announces a summer session with two renowned scholars invited for lectures. Nathanial Butler of the University of Chicago will speak on Education, and Henry A Beers of Yale on English Drama and related topics. Additional lectures by other national figures are sought, and early signs indicate strong attendance for 1904.
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University of Kanaus
Convention Opens At Newton Kansas Mate Y Algal Gathering
Newton Kansas hosts the Mate Y Algal convention in the Auditorium with Frank Strong of the State university delivering the opening address. About two hundred young men from colleges, railroad and city organizations attend, and more are expected. Newton officials provide free entertainment as the convention runs through Monday. Local ministers and workers host outside speakers from New York Chicago Kansas City Ottawa and other areas.
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Kan
Frank Strong
State University
Mate Y. Algal
Waenoeton
Cfficens
Moniay
J. H. Hill
Ottawa
Rev
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Kansas
Humane Society to prosecute horse neglect in Winfield
The Humane Society for Winfield Kansas formed in response to cruel treatment of horses in the city. Authorities will present the issue to the city council as they pursue legal action against offenders. Two young men, Launders and Cleo Bradfield, were each fined 18 dollars and 70 cents by Justice Newton for nuisance related offenses in Moritana area.
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Winfeld
Winfield
Kan
Humane Society
Fecus anti-Mersenlier Association
Nuisance
Launders
Cleo Bradfield
Moritana
Justice Newton
Court action for disturbing the peace at school
Two youths faced court yesterday over causing a disturbance in a schoolhouse garret during school hours. Teacher Miss Hithel Brock filed the complaint as Parsons Sun notes the pair planned to pay.
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Brock
Parsons Sun
GOODLANDER ESTATE WINS. Fort Scott Jury Decision
Fort Scott jury returns verdict for the Goodlander estate in the case against Mrs. HLT Haines involving a claimed $26 000 note said to have been secretive ly executed by Goodlander in his lifetime The defense contends the claim is a fraud attempt Separately in Kan 29 H M Verghith a young stockman shipped cattle to St Joseph on January 7 and has not been heard from since though he had about two hundred dollars when he left town authorities fear foul play in his disappearance and he was foreman on J C Morrows ranch at Verghiths place
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Haccam
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Altough
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J.C. Morrow
Gans
Mount Clemens
Mich
Joe Gans
Mike Ward
Detroit
Herford
Young Corbett
Baltimore
Kansas Woman Fights Ambulance For Money Tubular Theft
At Union Station in Louisville Kansas a woman named Marta Uitts from Independency was found with 3000 dollars in currency and papers tied in a cotton bag. She resisted hospitalization and police had to intervene as she weakened from illness.
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Kan
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Union Sation
Uitte
Crums Status Reveals Controversy Over Charleston Port Collector
Washington reports Senator Tillmans resolution seeks the record of William S Crum as collector of the port of Charleston South Carolina. The Treasury confirms Crum served from March 26 1961 to March 34 1963 with a $50000 bond and a 1903 appointment, while questions remain about legal authority and de facto status. Crum is described as de facto collector with disputed pay under law and executive versus judicial jurisdiction.
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Crum
Wilam D
Charleston
Girl Tries to Enlist at Fort Sheridan Misses Muster
May Rondel a two year old girl from Terre Haute Indiana dressed in her brother’s suit and went to the Fort Sheridan recruiting sergeant to be mustered into the Twentieth regiment in the pines. During examination she broke down when discovering her sex and pleaded to accompany Private Cal Private to share his danger, saying she wished to enlist a man to go with him.
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Terre Haute
India
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Vanderbilt Defeated In Automobile Championship
In Ormond Florida on July 29 Berner Glifield won the automobile championship of America defeating William K. Vanderbilt by three seconds amid windless waves and a deep haze. Oldfelds time 46 3-5 and Paris Augirs noted in the heat.
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Berner Glifield Hee
Wiliam K. Vanderbilt
Oldfelds
Paris
Kid Herman Wins Decision Over McClelland in Close Bout
Kansas City report of the Missouri Athletic Club clash says Bil Herman of Chicago won the decision in a hard twenty round fight with Jack McClelland of Pittsboro. McClelland showed late strength while Herman controlled early rounds and absorbed fewer marks, with the crowd split on the verdict.
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Missomd Athletic Club
Bil” Herman
Chicago
Jack McClelland
Pittsboro
McClelland
James Mason
Weclston
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Porteous
Oklahoma City to Host Southwest League Contests in March
The Oklahoma City basewall season opens with a Sunday in March matchup against the St. Louis Browns and a further plan to train here before facing the Cincinnati Heils. Ted Sullivan resigns from the Texas league and seeks a managerial post in the Southwestern league, likely with the Guthrie team. Cy Mulkey is mentioned in connection with these moves.
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St. Louis Browns
Cincinnati
Ted Sullivan
Flaherty and Rogers
Accept My Help and Get Well Without the Risk of a Penny
A fragmented 19th century style promotional notice offers Dr Shoop's Restorative with a money back risk claim. It promises cures for ailments from nerves to heart and teaches sending a postal card for a book list and bottles of remedy, citing thousands tested and high success, urging immediate action.
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Dr. Shoop
Serman
Mulkey tied to Paris team and league moves
Mulkey managed the Paris Texas team last year and won the pennant in the sas league. He applied for a place in the Southwestern league and is said to handle baseball teams as well as his brother the evangelist Alan Mulkey handles the gospel. The final meeting to arrange the Southwestern League schedule will be held at Guthrie around February 10.
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Alan Mulkey
Guthrie
Stern League Matters
George Tebeau of Louisville has ownership of both the Denver and Kansas City clubs in the Western league. Western league officers were re elected and the circuit set for a 10 game schedule with Pueblo and Lincoln joining to maintain an eight club league. Peoria and Lincoln expected as active members next season with Denver ownership now tied to Tebeau and Burke.
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George Tebeau
Louisville
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Kansas City
M.H. Sexton
H. Myriel
Des Moines
W. A. Tourke
Geo, Tebeau
T. F Burns
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Lincoln
National Association
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W. H. Ne- Yon
Milwaukee
Conn
Neb
Gea Pebea
H.R. Burke
D. C. Packard
Burke
Clark to Coach Harvard Track Team
Boston on January 23 Telery BH reports Clark, round amateur champion of the United States, has been selected head coach of the Harvard Mott Haven track team. John Graham remains trainer. Clark and Graham are old friends and harmony now exists.
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Harvard
Boston
Tellery BH
United States
Harvard Mott Haven
John Graham
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Harmony
Races at New Orleans feature favorites and disqualification
Racing at New Orleans on January 24 saw favorites Clanger St Tammany and Ostrich leading. Beluics was disqualified for fouling St Tammany in the fourth race and Cochran, the jockey, was fined. Algonquin ran up to $1,000 and was bought in as weather remained cloudy and the track heavy.
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Ostrich
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Finiel
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Algonquin
Ocean Dream Wins Free Hand T mp at Ascot
Racing at Los Angeles on Jan 2 Ocean Dream, the Wyman mare, captured the free hand trophy at Ascot, shaving three quarters of a second from the one mile track record. A crowd of 5000 attended as form players beat the books in fine weather and good track conditions. Race Mare Sly is Dead in San Francisco, the 10 year old horse trained by Hackney Sly started racing recently and previously set a world record at Harlem for a mile and a half furlongs. Double Six five and a belt furlongs race noted in San Francisco on Jan 23.
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Ascot
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San Francisco
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Hacine
Tines
Harlem
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Prisco
Double Six Triumphs Over Sad Sam In Fast Track Race
Sad Sam faded in the final furlong after opening a gap as a 7 to 10 favorite. Double Six finished strong to overtake him with St Winifrede in third. Jockey Club was the only favorite to win as weather stayed clear and track fast.
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Madden Buys Plantdes to Stand at Stud at Hambure
John E Madden owner of Hambure Place Lexington announces purchase of the seven year old English Stallion Plantdes from Ed Corrigan for a private price to replace the late Mirthful. Plantdes by St Simon Lone ly out of Lonely dam of Oaks winner. Plantdes to retire to stud following fire loss at Hamburg place. Planudes notable for Molyeau stakes wins and his Derby era record, dam Lonely Oaks winner.
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Six Round Gostat Fight Ends in Decision
Jon St Joseph Missouri January 29 Tommy Smith of Chicago defeats Mickey Riley of Alllwanke after six rounds in a fast mill. the scheduled twenty rounds ended early due to fouls and a post fight mixup. Both boxers fought at 135 pounds. Kid Vance of Oraha and John Stout of Denver fought a six round draw.
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Brown Abandons Frisco Trip In Derby Contingency
New Orleans reports Captain Brown arrived after abandoning a Denver to California run. He said if Derby day track is fast he will start Auditor, else muddy conditions may send Proceeds to the big race. Also noted are boxing and track updates, with several named athletes and upcoming events.
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New Orleans
Captain
California
Denver
Captain Brown
Tigers to face Seniors on the sixth gridiron clash
Reports from New York winter circuits note Metropolitan trainers wintering there as Rivis the racers sternly and reedar work. Edward Cochems named next fall as coach at Wheconein. Carter Henaieen stakes event at Aqueduct to award 57,000, while Pennsylvania and Wisconsin colleges engage in prep for spring festivities. Jockey Milton Fi 4 may reconsider act at next meeting. Cure notes warn of cold remedies and syrups.
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