Jester Talks At Last In Jail Refuting Gates Murder Link
Prisoner William Alexander Hill formerly known as Alexander Jester asserts he never killed Gilbert Gates and claims long history as a preacher and church builder across Kansas Texas Oklahoma. He says a sister may have spread the accusation and that he has faced public suspicion while awaiting legal resolution in Missouri.
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Mexico
Ted
Albert Gates
Mourie County
Trent
Alexander Jester
William Alexander HO
Gilbert Gates
North Carolina
Henry County
Indiana
Manoud
Hichmond
Ind
New Light Christian Church
Hill
Wicken
Wwe
Gates
Missouri
Tam Ores
Tam
Amy
Monroe County
Pekar
Will Have No Rest Slot Machines Reach City Revenue Plan
Bailey the city license collector supports partial victory for slot machine operators. Machines are again illegal under pay for every number plan, but Judge Slazen rules they are not gambling devices. An old ordinance imposes a $19 annual license per machine, not enforced. now legalized, Colester Baltey estimates 10 machines will pay about $1,000 yearly to the city treasury.
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Bailey
Slazen Alds
Colester Baltey Hl
Baller
Deaths in Hospitals and Frontline Actions in War Report
The weekly War Department casualty list from Washington dated July 5 reports deaths from typhoid fever and combat actions. Names, units, and dates include Typhoid fever cases from June 28 in Minnesota and Iowa units, plus June 25 to June 29 frontline deaths such as Harvey Lowe, William Lapp, Alfred Koch, James Armstrong, and Thomas Wardle among others, with multiple infantry, artillery and admiralty entries.
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Washington
Nas
Gus
Manila
Fritesog
23Th
Minnesota
Tune
Paul J. Rhode
Arthur Tro- Goll
Ninth Infantry
Herbers Strear
13Th
Fred Prsykulls
Uly
Paul Push
Stat Lowa
Harvey J. Lowe
Lapp
12Th
Alfred NH. Koch
James Armstrome
Dereulouis
Thomas
Molanian
Hussey
Wardle
James Allen
Third Artillery
Otis
Wheat crop short across Indiana in shock harvest
Indiana reports a severely reduced wheat season with yields between 18 and 20 million bushels versus 53 million last year. Only Pusey County reports a full crop while Hoosier fields show light to no cuttings. Reports also note fires and building losses totaling about 872000 alongside a disrupted water supply caused by fireworks.
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Indiana
Indianapetis
Ind
Pusey Elanty
Hoop-Polo
Sharps Ville
Rushville
Richmond
Mianapolis
Delicious New Food Delights Grocers Nationwide
The Pastur Co of Battle Creek introduces Nuts a tasty new item labeled Btrengte GgooD Foop. Marketed as a tempting snack, it claims quick digestion and broad appeal. The product aims to attract shoppers at local grocers with its bold flavors and novelty presentation.
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Pastur Co
Battle Creek
Baneet
Banquet recalls Dudley’s early building plan in El Dorado
Bent Murdock recalls Forty two years ago near the hotel corner the concrete building went up with Dudley and the writer mixing mortar. Yesterday Dudley hosted an agricultural dinner for forty friends in formal dress with a steer roast from his own herd. Attendees included professors farmers cattle breeders and grain buyers who discussed advanced agriculture into the late hours.
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Cuilford Dudley
Fifth Avenue
Quincy Street
Dadiey
Dudley
Beating a Sorceress Ends in Arrest and Accusations
M J Roberts is jailed after claiming Mrs Kate Rothenberg, a longtime local spiritualist, used witchcraft and spirits to harm him and finance a occult crime. He alleges she drew on the grave of CY Munich and summoned spirits during midnight rites. He says he lost thirty dollars and nearly lost his sight.
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Kate Rothenberg
M. J. Roberts
Bin
Topeka Woolen Mills Win Penitentiary Cloth Contract
In Kansas cloth convicts will be clothed in Topeka woolen mill product. Kansas concrete will be clothed in Kansas cloth. The Topeka woolen mills secured the contract to furnish the penitentiary with 1,500 yards of cloth for prison uniforms and 1,000 yards of flannel for striping. Contracts awarded Saturday.
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Nvicts
Topeka
Sansas Concrete
Kansas
Topeka Woolen Mills
Cray
Fourth of July Celebrated in San Juan Porto Rico
The Fourth was celebrated here yesterday with great enthusiasm featuring military and civic events, a barbecue, athletic sports, fireworks and speeches. Governor General Davis hosted a reception attended by prominent residents. The Republican party in convention adopted a platform and pushed a resolution.
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San Juan de Porto Rico
Minilltary
Elvics
Davis
Republican Party of
Porto Itico
Island convention backs measures to Americanize
The convention endorsed the work on behalf of. Drs. Henna and Zeng now in New York. Independence Day celebration and the convention’s molding brought 44,000 visitors to the city, with outside towns showing.
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Iso
Drs
Henna and
Zeng
New York
Reform School Inmates Dwindling Yet Escape Attempts Rise
The reform school population fell from 220 to 165 over a year as escapes increased, with weekly incidents and reports of incendiary fires. Superintendent Hancock noted no escapes on a fire day, but later confirmed at least one attempted escape, and two boys were restrained with a chain during the past week.
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Reform School
Hancock
Show Of These Own
Major Brackett, secretary of the US commission to the Purle Exposition, said no great display of German space in the agricultural department beverages exhibit. California wine rowers would be represented in the government exhibit. distribution to foreign buyers pending. Steamer on the Kansas river near Ford's Ferry obstructing channel. towboats Alice Brown at Smoke City aground. boats may remain all summer.
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New York
Maljor Brackett
United States Commission
California
Thas
Evancv
Ona Ie Shanidna
State
Kansas
Alice Brown
Smoke City
Ford
Cuticura Resolve claims to ease skin irritation and relief
The ad-like text touts Cuticura Resolve as a remedy for various skin conditions and symptoms, including itching and burning sensations. It references cosmetic benefits and claims about skin care, presenting a promotional tone with scattered product names and periphery details.
Fourth of July in Topeka Sparks Big Weekend
Reading across Topeka notes from Snap Shots at Home News reveals July Fourth observations, rain impacts, local events, races, bicycle talks, and a mix of city life. Mentions include Topeka parks, public meetings, authorship, and a Phoenix telephone rate telegram.
Morrow's Kid Neolds Promoted By Topeka Readers
A Topeka audience backs Morrow's Kid ne- olds with claims they cure backache nervousness sleeplessness and general debility. Dr J H Goodwin dentist testifies he used Kid ne- oids and lumbago improved after one dose with no recurrence. The ad cites Morrow's Liverlax and Kid ne- oidia tablets sold by Swift Holliday drug store for fifty and twenty five cents respectively, manufactured by John Morrow Co Chemists Springfield Ohio.
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Morrow
Topeka
J. H. Goodwin
Kansas Avenue
Goodwin
Mornote
Swift & Holliday
John Morrow & Co
Chemiets
Springfield
Ohio
Corner Stone Laid for Montana State Capitol
A large crowd attended the July 5 ceremony in Helena as the state Capitol corner stone was laid. Special trains brought thousands. an immense four division parade formed for the grounds. Governor Smith spoke, Joseph J. Toole gave an oration, and Masons conducted rituals. The building will be Tonic style, built of native handstone, costing about 300000 dollars.
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Helens, Monk, Sage
State Capitol
Capitol Grounds
C. F. Englich
Ling
Twenty-fourth Regular Infantry
Grand Army of the Republic Post
Sons of Veterans
Sons of the American Revolution
Montana Pioneers' Society
Helena
Montana
Chee W. Pomeroy
George Washington
Mount Vernon
W. F. Sanders
Prize corn exposer names Weaver in local race
Fragmented OCR notes describe J H Weaver claiming corn yields near Topan, with references to political contests. The text mentions a Republican gubernatorial nomination, a well known lawyer, his wife, and a Pythias group, all tied to regional political activity amid unclear details.
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Pingree
Niles
Mid
Condinees
Prnor
Hivis
Ard Fiat & Wife Acquatainnre
Tie
Wal Stae
Rilettta Oe
Pythias Organisation
Alma Kansas Stone Church Project Bid Announcement
The undersigned invites sealed bids for mason and plasterer work on a stone church to be built at Alma Kansas. Four months to complete from date of tract. Bond required. Details and plan view in Topeka offices. Bidder prefers local contractors.
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Jules Jon
Alma
Kansas
Pric
Ineywasun
Je. Siancon
Ofiles
Ofnee Jock
Topeka
Kan
Alms
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