Jones Trotter Wins Three Heats In Detroit Meet
The Jones Trotter dominates the program winning all three heats at Grothe Pointe track in Detroit. Ten thousand fans watch as the mare sets pace with Montee and The Monk close behind in earlier stages. Races feature record bids, large purses, and heated betting, with Nova Sindtnone and Updicen Hyrb among notable contenders.
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Detroit
Bierkmaire
Hemator Jones
New Hampahire
Grothe Tointe
Boraleik Gu
Abe
Elenti
Wienmugh
Oman
Peilettee
Wade
Omara
Thaseld
Captais Merase
Bercy
Borabas Tadder
Game Law Violations Reported at July Hunt Scene
In July 17 records a hunt violation notice urging reporting of any further breaches to the Sab head game warden. July 1 report notes Abe Frank winning the Zatgeowaine pacing event with 2 year old horse at Washington Dark, though the fall caused questions about the colt Abe Seank’s conduct and possible permanent impairment.
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Ettogeie
Kan
Seme Hunter
Merwe
Sab Ead
Chirag
Abe Frank
Bete
Washington
Righ Ceptieg
Abe Seank
Perkage
Notable Athletes and Sports Scores Across Multiple Meets
A jumble of athletic results and mentions spans track cycling and baseball. Noted events include Oxford Cambridge athletes preparing for Montreal with Harvard and Yale, Hope diamond competition results, and various regional track and motor-paced racing notes. Names such as McGow and Toronto universities, plus Hope, Herington, Mailey, and Ashley appear amid scattered scores and placements.
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Oxfard-Cambridge
Montreal
McGol
Toronto
New York
Harvard
Yale
Carlied
Hope
Herington
Kax
Iope
Fietington
Tugsiay LY & Moore
Mailey
Ashley
Farley
Smith
Limpire
Kansas Corn Outlook Sparks State Confidence Amid Misperceptions
A cautious editorial argues Kansas remains resilient despite drought fears and corn losses. Secretary Covurt defends optimistic farm prospects, noting massive wheat, alfalfa, and dairy outputs, and emphasizes the state’s diversified prosperity beyond corn. The piece cautions against panic over weather and market signals.
Noted Farmer as Businessman Guides Seasonal Risk
A fragmentary reflection on farming as a business driven by prudence and diversification. It argues farmers should avoid relying on a single crop, seek balanced methods, and rely on weather as a pivotal factor shaping income. It cites Kansas as a context of resilience and long-standing attachment to land and growth.
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Covurt
State Board of Agricniture
Teanees
Kansas
Mary
Edee
Bunker
Lester
Fenult
Thors
Educating the Indians at Haskell and Kansas farms
Washington dispatch reports progress of Indian education in Kansas. Misa Reel notes Taos boarding schools and Kaw agency students advancing toward self sufficiency. Haskell Institute near Lawrence, opened 1864, houses 60 pupils with stone buildings, electric lighting, steam heating, and modern sanitation. University of Kansas rivalry spurs Indian progress. Farm spans 650 acres with 300 cultivated. last year yields include 2444 bushels corn and 1M bushels oats, plus 5 tons hay, all by the all male farm crew.
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Misa Reel
Kansas
Washington
Mahip Land
Haskell Institute
Lawrence
Kay
Haskell
Bewid
University of Kansas T
Sy Steht
Bors
Watching the Fight in America and Labor Strikes
In New York on July 17 observers note the steel strike attracting attention and stirring old anti slavery sentiment. Financiers on Wall Street keep watch without alarm as trusts are pressed toward state power through organized labor and capital concentration.
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New York
America
Wall Street
Americ
England
Portrait of William C Whitney at race track
A photo feature notes William C Whitney, a prominent sportsman and millionaire, photographed at the race track. It highlights his wealth and public prominence while praising the skill of the studio photographers who captured his image as time seems to stand still.
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William C. Whitney
Kiowa County Ranch Spotlight Shows 14,000 Acre Hereford Breeding Property
Belvidere Kansas July 1 Frank Rockefeller of Cleveland arrived for a summer visit to Soldier Creek Park ranch near Kiowa County. The 14,400 acre operation features a modern frame house heated by steam with water power from a top bluff tank. The ranch includes 2100 cultivated acres with 500 alfalfa, 300 acres of wheat, and significant pasture, plus 72 Hereford cattle, 260 head of short horn and Hereford stock, 33 horses, extensive sheds, and breeding of hairless and horned cattle to improve stock quality.
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Belvidere
Kan
Frank Rockefeller
Cleveland
Bocereiee
Hereford Breeders’ Association
Tate
Rockefeller
Kiowa County
Medicine Creek
Soldier Creek
Rockefeller Ranch
Sollereres
Rocky Mountains
Arizona
Rocke Fells
Darus
Rockefellers
Warna
Sword
Andre Sueliy
Boldler Creek
Boot at Leavenworth Reception for War Secretary
Preparations are completed for a reception of the Secretary of War at Leavenworth. Fourteenth Cavalry under Captain C. Smith will meet the Secretary this morning as part of the arrangements for the event.
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Leavenworth
Has
Boot Antokia
Pertyenbor Atria
Sart
Fourteenth Cavalry
Uder
Capt . C. Smith
Becre
Dean's Kidney Pills Ad From Topeka Notice
Back strain overwork leads to urinary trouble. Mr W M Smith of 816 Lawrence Street Drackemith by trade reports severe back pain and kidney weakness from winter 2588 weariness. After using Dean's Kidney Pills from Howley & Snow's drug, his pain eased and kidney issues subsided. Ice Woents Fontenatit paen Go Buffalo NY sole agency.
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Dean
Sidney Pals
Topeka
W. M Smith
Lawrence Street
Drackemith
Paine
Aavers
Howley & Snow
Gia
Fontenatit
Buffalo
Sole
Secretaries Root Visit to Fort Leavenworth Planned
Secretary Root and party will be escorted to the post at 11 43 and the garrison will honor them with a seventeen gun salute at Fort Leavenworth Col Lee hosts the day with Leavenworth citizens participating After an inspection the secretary moves to Fort Crook Fort Omaha later that evening then Washington
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Tary Root
Wort Leavenworth
Secretary Root
Fort Leavenworth
Farewell Reception for Departing Teachers at Kengal State Normal
A large gathering of faculty, students, and citizens at Albert Taylor ball Friday bid farewell to teachers under contract departing for the Philippines on assignment. The mass meeting included Emphasis from Exmporia and Kus.
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Emporis
Exmporia
Kus
Kengal State Normal School
Albert Taylor
Tueniay
Philippines
Old Settlers' Reunion At Blue Rapids in August
Blue Rapids hosts an Old Settlers' Reunion from August 26 for four days with gambling devices and games prohibited. State speakers and musicians have been secured. weather permitting the event aims to set a record.
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Blue Rapids
Pensions and Local News From Kansans and Kansas City
July 17 reports list pensions for Kansans including Hamilton Seale, Seldon, Kaight, and others with amounts noted. Also brief items describe a fatal train depot incident near Now Hiawatha Church, a church contract in Wiswatha, and a Pittsburg miner killed in an unrelated incident.
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Washington
Origioal
Hamilton seaeNc
Seldon
Ae Kaight
Eric
Ilionsi
Georg
Ies Olin
Winheid
Alva Tee Ae Milleary Rogman
Bunker
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Teupen
Leavenwi
Daniel Agaby
Arkinmag City
Dil
Martin Lyons
Charles Reynolds
Kincaid
Tazors “Blackburn
Mort
Robert Reel
Leavenworth
Jamen
Andrew Walla
Parsons
Baxter Hae Pacis
David Homa
Leavensonn
Mitchell
John Bradbent
Arkarians
Sly
jeeve—Samuel Harshton
Madison
Arkansas City
Hiawatha
Wiswatha
Kam
Sean
July Excursions on the Great Rock Inland Boats
The Rock Island announces July travel options including lake and Ogden trips, a Denver Springs tour with July 4 return, and a Milwaukee and return special via the Santa Fe Route. It lists stopovers, privileges, and details with lodging contacts for the annual lodge meeting in August.
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Great Rock
Rock Island
Wanwoodt
Fuller
Milwaukee
Oer
Lad
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