Rush on Homeseekers Packed Into Hotels in El Reno
Trainloads of homeseekers arrive, with extra coaches and crowded platforms. Opera house and churches opened for registration work as Governor Richards arrival signals rapid preparations. Clerks, tents, and blank forms arriving from Washington. chaos and crowding marked by excitement and regional mobilization.
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Cleo
Keno
Opera House
Mehod House
Richart
Interior
de Perlinent
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Tancex
Richards
Seronda
Guthria
Evers
Oklahoma
Beni
Clalias
Ialion
Eastie Lin
Local suit filed over a six dollar debt in Wichita
Fragmented OCR note from Wichita dated July 10 reports Admiral srry and individuals Byshener Davidson and Mr. Davidsor, involving a profession of six and unpaid taxes. The sheriff was involved and Mrs. Haren joined later, with Gates mentioned in a contested title matter.
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Wichita
Mas
Admiral Srry
ADH Ming Mildred
Toauy Byshener J
Davidson
Fir
Davidsor
Haren
Up & Gates
Snkar
Shamrocks Race and Murder Charge Shock Rural Creek
Reports from Seieee in Benaly Parish describe a Shamrocks race gone awry with wind shifts and a later murder arrest in Rueseiville County. Hans Joby 12-hos Chap in was detained for murder, while authorities state a suspect claimed Chapesante planned to shoot William Smith in Loess County during Christmas mooring.
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Ensreke
Hans Joby
Chapin
Rueseiville
Virgil
Thie
Yesterjiar
Jobriot
Iodred
Iis County
Erenid
Chapesante
Wiliam Smith
Loess
Farmer in Donlyhien County Dies in Heat Incident
A farmer aged about 60 died on July 1 in Donlyhien County due to heat exposure. He left a widow and two children. A public library project and a local apiary building project are noted in town records as ongoing community efforts.
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Heath
Chartes
Donlyhien
Counha
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Dr Marvin Dead Former Chancellor of Lawrence University
Lawrence Kansas July reports the death of Dr Marvin a former chancellor of the University and later Indian school at 3 30 pm He was born January 17 1846 in Plattsburg New York and spent early years on a farm He studied at Allegheny College and taught mathematics before leading Radcliffe University and later the University of Kansas educational work He served as superintendent at Parkell Institute and as pastor in Lawrence before returning to public life and remained esteemed by his community
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Trathematica
Radttas University
Ists
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Phew
Maows Ts Fraser Hall
Fortis
University of Kansas
Sizwson
Farkell Institute
University
Has- Keil Institute
First Methodist Church
Lawrence
Frnlow Ciizens
Closing Day At International Christian Endeavor Meeting
The final day of the International Christian Endeavor convention in Cincinnati crowds events from sunrise to sunset. Speakers from multiple states address themes including education and consecration as delegates prepare to share aims for extending Christian Endeavor this coming year.
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Auditorum Ghio
Proen
John Widear Ball
Ilsage
A.B Curry
Birmingham
Alu
Uye
Jalnape
Bertine
Ned T. McEwan
Amsterdam
Willa Baer
Christan Endeavor
Bern
Ieee
George B. Siwwart
Aubucn
N.Y. USA
G. Butler
Washington, D.C
Weil
Aod
Roll
100 Places For Peeresses
London July 20 The trial of Bari Russell pictures the Dices of lands July TK on the charge of blesky h es Cr Death of Ex Congressmans Stone New York July 16 William Stone former congressman from Alisequin diet of Astory Park N J today e ged T1 years Me Stone had Benn at As Park inot June 20 Denie Hi From the utter eitudy of an attack of pneumonias.
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Bari Russell Bicture
Dices of Lands
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Hes Cr
New York
Willam Stone
Alisequin
Astory Park
N. J
Stone
Benn
As Park
Denie Hi
Godard's Opinion on County Officials Terms and Appointments
Justice Godard outlines opinions on security officers retaining office, re election rules for sheriffs and county treasurers, and the eligibility for second terms. He notes vacancies cannot be filled except by appointment in certain cases and discusses which offices are affected by the act and which are not.
Tracy Resigns as Attorney General to Become US District Attorney
Assistant Attorney General B. H. Tracy ends his term today after resigning to accept the post of United States district attorney, to be appointed by Senator Burton. He reports to the district attorney’s office tomorrow to train, with the new chief taking over on the thirtieth.
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B. H. ‘Tracy
United States District Attorney
Senator Burton
Tracy
FE Lambert
Attorner
Godard
Fellows Gets Contract For New Physics Chemistry Building
Charles A Fellows of Toprks wins state agricultural college Manhattan contract for a stone building rising to a planned height with modern equipment. The Board of Regents awarded the job Tuesday amid bids from several firms as the project receives a 70,000 appropriation for erection and furnishings.
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Charles A. Fellows
Toprks
State Agricultural College
Manhattinh
Tunidky
Doard
Mxents
Snavion
Manhattan
Fellows
Railroads Move To Prevent Field Fires From Sparks
Railroads act to prevent fires in wheat fields by clearing right of way and moving stacks back from tracks. Section crews work along the lines during dry weather to reduce spark risk and protect grain yields, directing crews to patrol and remove hazards.
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Volon Pacific
Renney
Polley
Kansas University faculty appointments fill most posts
Lawrence Kan July 10 All the appointments to the new positions at Kansas University have been made with the exception of an assistant professor of history. Evans of the medical college has been appointed to the chair of anatomy while Van Breer of Clarke's university has been elected to the position of assistant tone, of a position of instructor in zoology to take a fellowship at Columbia University. Bilao of Lawrence will fill vacated chairs in botany and entomology. Owing to the absence of Professor Hep King for the year, a portion of assistant professor of Hinglish has been established and the event in the east test schools if the appointments on Suscracy had the intent of three of these teachers.
Of Interest to Kansans Washington July 10 Indian office opens bids
Bids opened for construction of two frame barns at Haske Institute Lawrence Kansas. Only EH P Schneider of Lawrence submitted a bid totaling $3600. Rural free delivery routes planned for Formosa in Jewell County with two carriers. Sunflower Sunflower rural service discontinued to be supplied by R F D. Various garbled lines mention Cane and local names.
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Haske Institute
Lawerence
Kas
EH. P. Schneider
Lawrence
Formosa
Jewell County
Kar
Ics
Carters
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Axtell
Pelee
Sunflower
Mitchell County
Kan
Divided Honors in Political Debate Amid Corruption Allegations
Fragmentary 19th century style text discusses party strife in the United States, criticizing the Democratic Party for alleged corruption and advocating reform. Mentions of the Republican Party, votes, and calls to purge officials are noted in disjointed lines. Names and precise events are unclear due to OCR damage.
Ten Horses Burned In Corbett Barn Fire
A fire last night destroyed a tire barn owned by William Corbett, nine miles southwest of town. Ten horses housed there died, along with a large cranberry and bin fraxoun, bundles, and delicate stored inside. Hot dry weather aided the blaze, which spread beyond the reach of the fire department. Corbett, over 60, arrived in the area in the early days and became a prominent farmer.
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William Corbett
Here
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Corbett
The Josseys Please at Crawford Summer Theater
An enlivened audience witnessed The Streets of New York by the Jossey stock company at Crawford summer theater. Josey as Badger pledged the crowd with an enthusiastic reception. Miss Howard as Gauchter gave clever, dependable work, though the play lacked its usual supportive advantages, the audience showed they felt it worth the price.
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New York
Jossey Stock Company
Crawford
Josey
Miss Howard
Congressman Joy Heads to 50 Day Philippine Trip
Washington July 10 Congressman Charles F Joy of St Laws leaves for New York to join the transport McClellan for a fifty day voyage to the Philippine Islands. He travels with several fellow congressmen and will share adjoining state rooms with Congressman De Armond of Missouri. Judge and Mrs Franklin Ferriss of St Louis are guests of Joy and plan to join the summer home at Bedford Pool Maine through the heated period.
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Washington
Charles F Joy
St. Laws
New York City
Philippine Islands
McClellan
Congress
Boers Recruits in Cape Colony Report
London dispatch in Official Gazette summarizes Gen Kitchen er Dealing With events between March 3 and May The report details Gen Dewet's invasion of Cape Colony and states Boer raiders received recruits food pay supplies and timely information from colonial Dutch but the raiders are losing heart. Also notes a meeting of the Young exayias Good Citizenship Federation executive committee Friday evening to select officers at MG A rooms.
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London
Official Gazette
Kitchener
Dewet
Cape Colony
Good Citizens
Young
Exayias Good Citizenship Federation
Saartanslag
Unclear wires and quotes mix in midweek report
A fragmented OCR snippet presents scattered items including sports pacing, a note about the New York court of appeals delaying a Moline murder decision until October, and unrelated lines about shipping and individuals. The text also references a funeral date adjustment and a Boston Transcript quote, with no coherent single story.
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Jane
Boston Transcript
Water overflow floods state offices damaging frescoes
Water from a faulty lavatory overflow flooded the Live Stock Sanitary Commission suite in the state house. The incident soaked ceilings and walls, damaged frescoing in Mrs Diggs state librarian office, and endangered rooms used by State Superintendent Frank Nelson. Damage near $1,000. no major injuries reported as janitorial and state officials respond. The governor and executive council debate potential action against the commission.
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Annie Diggs
Frank Nelson
Wallin
Celing
State Library
Nelson
Disus
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Eira
Adair
Amarillo
Hove
Surmlé¢r
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Witch
Hye Stock Commission
Carnegie wealth to aid public benefactions in future
New York reports Andrew Carnegie still possesses seventy five million pounds for public benefactions though undecided on exact use. He hinted at libraries, art galleries, science museums, and similar civic projects, seeking optimal impact. Detroit coverage notes the National Educational Association session on elementary education with Bishop offering opening prayer.
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New York
the Herald
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
Skibo Castle
New York Chamber of Commerce
Oil discovery at Granite sparks hope for gusher
In Granite, C T Guthrie reports oil found at 16 feet and surfacing, with deeper drilling planned to reach a potential gusher, as excitement builds among residents. Also notes Union Pacific tourist sleeper specials July 6 to 13 and August round trip fares via Denver connections.
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Granite
C. T Guthrie
Yild
Gil
All Us
San Francisco
Epworth
Union Pacific
Topeks Srendieny
Tate
Denver
Eno Peoples
Real estate and market notes from Almira Herrington to HL
Real estate transfers include Almira Herrington and husband to Harry Weestls in Lincoln Street Throop addition and May Harder to Mal Cope Street. J F Snyder to B Johnston for 400 dollars on Main Street. Also W Vaught and others to A G Beleagh on 16 Syver Street Maple Grove. administrator Ela to Gap Reed for 1200 dollars on Kanras Avenue First Ward. and Walter Wallace to Thine D. Wallace for 1000 dollars on Kansas Avenue. Today’s market report covers wheat futures, corn, oats, and live cattle on various exchanges with receipts and price movements across Chicago and Kansas City.
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Almira Herrington
Harry Weestls
Thanh
South Uit
Lincoln Stret Throop Swond
May Harder
Muvband
Mal Cope Street
Tees
M. Devin
Cavar Binehoft
W. Vaught
A. G. Beleagh
Syer Street
Maple Grove
J. F. Snyder
B Johnston
Main Street
Rabi
Anna Wier
D. Wallace
Kansas Avenue
First Ward
J. BD. Ela
Gap
Wreed
Kanras Avons
Summer Outing Rates Open to Rocky Mountain Regions
Advertisement notes summer excursion rates via Union Pacific from Missouri River region, single round trip fare 32.40, valid June to September with specific travel windows July to August, details and agents listed for scheduling. Includes broader market notices on commodities, shipping, and local fare information.
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Truss Pacific
Curt Fairy
Missouri
Union Pacific
Theheta
Tolnaire
Sulator
Wilnourh
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