Old Time Feather Champion Makes Bold Claim Alive Yet
The era’s talks center on Murphy’s claim he can still beat top rivals like McGovern and Glover while aging fighters in Sioux City show mixed form. Local observers debate his prime while plotting future bouts and evaluating Sig Hart’s wins and losses in recent showdowns.
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Harry Givanon
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Sur Murphy
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Sony
Avern Dixon
Dreyfuss
Dreyfuss resignation talks shadow Gruber staff
Reported tensions among writers loyal to Gruber surface as Dreyfuss apologizes after a heated exchange. Sporadic mentions of sporting events, jockeys, and a rattled betting scene accompany notes on Philadelphie and New York figures amid a chaotic sports and political blend.
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Short Change Men Arrested After Store Visit
Two men identified as Gilbert Cusser and C. W. Hooker were arrested Thursday evening after approaching Warren M. Croby’s store and attempting to pass a $24 bill. The cashier reported one bill was suspected and another was paid, with Hooker held as a suspect.
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Ant Acer
Duel ends in death near Tuscan Arizona
Two prominent Mexican American duelists Antonio Sosa and Jose Vacques fought over a cutting brand in San Valley. Both were killed. authorities fear serious trouble as tensions rise in the area.
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Ariz
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Untitled obscure notice from a historic page
Fragmentary OCR text shows a nonsensical mix of phrases including references to a place or person, without clear event, date, or identifiable organizations. The readable parts do not yield a coherent news item or specific facts suitable for a substantive summary.
Natural Reservoir Idea Near Drum Creek to Aid Cherryvale
Beloit area farmers fear wheat losses from fires while Cherryvale seeks water. A study team inspected Drum Creek sites with Sycamore deck potential, proposing a 300 foot dam creating a reservoir about 500 by 2,000 feet, average seven feet deep, yielding roughly 220.9 million gallons and a $50 daily value, with evaporation adjustments if rainfall fails.
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Cherryvale
Big Wheat Farmers The Miller Brothers Reach Record Returns
The Miller Brothers operate a ranch near Ponca with 6,000 acres and a family team of six. They report $100,000 profit in four years from wheat and stock, plan to invest $50,000 this season, and project $1,000,000 in five years from 40,000 acres, using careful farming methods.
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Wheat Burns Up Near Beloit in Threshing Fire
Beloit July 6 Sparks from an engine set fire to a stack of wheat on William Tweel’s farm destroying about 2000 bushels. Nearby farmers Zack Huffman Tryin Jones and William Peden lost over 1500 bushels in stock plus cut wheat. Also damaged were three wagons and two header boxes. A thrilling blaze was witnessed by onlookers. Pension notices from Washington follow with several names and amounts listed for Original and Additional pensions and a special act payment.
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Injured in a Runaway at Clay Center Fourth of July
A farmer near Clay Center reports a runaway incident during the Fourth of July celebration. A young man and his sister, daughter of William Rundle, attempted to subdue a runaway horse when the bit broke. The youth leaped clear, the horse turned a corner, and the girl jumped afterward, breaking her leg. Physicians were summoned and amputation was feared.
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Faughter
William Rundle
Now a Democrat in Kansas City July 6 Web ster Darin speech
A Democratic convention in Kansas City features Webster Darin signaling his shift to support William Jennings Bryan. He declares loyalty to the party while condemning past criticisms and emphasizes American ideals, ending amid strong applause and political fervor.
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Webster Darin
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Aterman
Mary
Liberty and Bryan Support Echoes in Political Rally
Amid rousing applause a speaker urges liberty and anti imperialism, praising Britain’s history and urging voters to back William Jennings Bryan in November. He argues the Spanish American War was for conquest, not liberty, and calls for American principles to endure across generations.
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Bryan Approved Platform and Nomination Remarks
Lincoln July reports Bryan's nomination news met with calm scenes as he rested with family. Talbott announced support, and Bryan issued a statement praising the platform, clarifying the silver plank, and urging trust in the people and patriotism. He warned Republicans to avoid misinterpretation and pledged continued action against trusts and imperialism. Best prescription malaria line closes the clipping.
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Young People's U Sale Cincinnati Return July 10 11 3
A Santa Fe sale offers travel to Cincinnati and return for twenty dollars. The event lists July dates and emphasizes affordable round trips for youth groups. Proceeds support the Young People's Union activities and outreach.
Railroad News: General Committee Returns After Wage Adjustments
Members of the General Committee of the Order of Railway Telegraphers return home after settling disputes with Santa Fe officials. A new rules and wages schedule was agreed upon, with some salaries increased and others reduced. The talks, which began in Topeka after initial demands, eased tensions and likely end long standing differences for now.
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Ottawa Men At Work Here In Topeka
Word from Topeka says 15 Ottawa car repairers laid off can take jobs in Topeka shops next week. Several Ottawa men have already moved to Topeka for work paying about $2.26 daily, while Ottawa shops pay around $2.25 per day.
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Wives of Railroad Men Veer Toward Stage Life
The New York Mirror last week announced Mrs. AS Greig wife of the El Paso and Northeastern general manager would perform at Keith's vaudeville in El Paso. Her husband auditor H A Conner and Mrs. Conner formerly Marguerite Binford of the city were both on the stage. Binford once played Carrie Plage in Hoyt's A Milk White Flag in New York and gained wide notice. She quit to marry but would resume if her husband permitted.
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Reds Beat Valley Falls In 11 to 8 Game
The Reds defeated Valley Falls by 11 to 8 with a battery from Atchison to boost the visitors. Gep hart of Washburn featured the offense while Haine started strong and umpiring drew criticism for biased calls. Players Sullivan Larkins phart Amick and others traveled to Hennessey after the game.
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Kansas City convention prompts staff changes among railroad crew
Engineer Coane and fireman Ex Connelly leave to attend the Kansas City convention. Wiper George Britenall was sent out as foreman yesterday due to staffing shortages. Engineer Tom Jones reported for work. Fireman Sam Ash represents two men during July. the note ends mid sentence with incomplete details.
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Fragments Describe Factory Staff and Holiday Week Notes
Readable fragments mention Willem Robinson recently returned from a trip and facing hardship. Snyder of the machine shop sketches McKinley and Bryan on walls of the railroad MC AL reading room. J. Taylor and others in car shop and coach department noted in holiday activity. new foreman Rendall don spent the Fourth in Et. Madison.
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Noble Prentis remembered as a Kansas editor paralyzed
A special dispatch from Labarp reports Noble Prentis of the Kansas City Star struck with paralysis while visiting his sister in Burlington Iowa and not expected to recover. An intimate tribute by D. W. Wilder chronicles Prentis as a lifelong Kansas journalist who edited multiple papers and wrote extensively about Kansas.
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Guts No Ige David W Mulyane Predicts GOP Majority
David W Mulyane, Kansas Republican youth leader, predicts the national ticket will win Kansas next November by a larger margin than two years ago. He criticizes Democrats for Kansas City discussions on the platform and silver policy, noting party unity and platform clarity.
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Stanley Speaks on Sweden Pride and American Unity
Stanley outlines his aim to represent all people beyond party lines at a Scandinaviane club meeting. He praises Swedish heritage, cites Gustavus and Charles XII, lauds migrant citizenship, and asserts the United States as a rising world power defending Liberty.
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Towne Seen to Bolster Kansas Ticket in 1904 Race
Kansas political observers discuss the 1904 campaign noting that Charles A. Towne could strengthen the ticket in Kansas, though not as a pure 16 to 2 representative. The Populist and Silver Republican presence may shift votes, with Roosevelt and Leeman figures shaping late strategy for a national Republican push.
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Mrs Castle Will Die After Razor Attack in Kansas
Eldoredo Castle, a man who survived a razor attack by Jessie Morrison, lies critically ill in Ei Dorada Kansas. Doctors say the throat wound was severe and her condition fluctuated between life and death as relatives and friends gathered last night.
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