Iola Man Sues City for Mob Attack Damages
T Birnbaum files district court suit asking 2600 dollars from Iola city claiming a mob of ten or more youths stoned him and shot at him on April 12 1902 injuring his ear causing deafness and mental anguish He lists medical costs six weeks lost time and damages for permanent injury and pain in a case arising from liquor trouble incidents on the main street and Jefferson avenue near C C McCarty’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iola
Kan
Register
T. Birnbaum
Dill
J. F. McCready
Jefferson Avenue
C. C. McCarty
Birnbaum
Pareenal
Rain Delays Congressman's Speech at Pittaburg Reunion
Rain kept Cheitec L Long Congressmen from the Seventh district from speaking on the second day of the Pittaburg reunion. Attendees stayed despite torrents and the afternoon program was abandoned. Twentieth Kansas Day drew large turnout as veterans and Democratic speakers gathered. flag day and Republican day events planned with prominent state figures attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittaburg
Ian
Saly
Cheitec L Long
Seventh Congressions
Clov
Casad
Kansas
W. H. Braddock
Kansas City
Rae
Farmer Near Eakridge Ends Life Under Wed Morning
In Eakridge Kansas on Tuesday farmer Robert Pee a young tar neer shot himself after sending workers to his barn He died on the bedroom floor beside a large butcher knife The inquest found no motive yet given He was described as prosperous and highly respected in the community Beyond this a Kansas pension list is published with multiple names and amounts for original and increased pensions and widows benefits from towns including Wichita Ottawa Kansas City and Leavenworth
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eakridge
Kan
Robert Pee
Tar-nee Ming
Ean
Trivet
Washington
John Gould
Opesus
Andrew Kimrey
Waverly
Wm. Mott
Gardiner
Hii
Bil Wilhite
Wrohite
Arkansas City
Jacob Felter
Kansas City
David Montgomery
National Home
Leavenworth
Wm. Lee
Wichita
Wm. ‘Thole
Philetus Wales
Ottawa
Albert Whittaker
Thayer
Reuben Davin
Olcott
Albert Reardon
McLouth
Alexander McCann
Mutchinton
Samuel Willams
Bedan
John Harker
Barn Senion
Bern
Albert Chetopa
Elisabeth Movinia
Ansas City
Martha Dunne
Tole
Gilbert Vann
Mourd City
Gordon
Ery
Poe
New
Philippines
Annie Robbins
Manila
Putas
Claudia 2
Epworth League Assembly Closes in July Notes
The Keneas Epworth Chuvisuqua assembly and convention of the Epworth League concluded last evening with a lecture by W Haneh and John B. The event featured speeches and a formal close ceremony, reflecting the period’s religious youth gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belt
Ken
Keneas Epworth
Chautauqua Highlights Excursions and Local News
July reports from Leavenworth and Parsons cover a big L K W excursion planned for August 17 with stops at Baston Winchester Valley Falls and Holton plus a post visit. Also noted are Kansas patents, a new city addition, a defeated Prairie Gas bond issue and local weddings and obituaries.
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Leavenworth
E. B. Jones
Holton
Jones
Onaga
Baston
Winchester
Valley Falls
Larkin
Circleville
Soldiers
Hevensville
Post
Lansing
Hepburn Believes Roosevelt Endorsed. Henderson Re-Elected
Representative W P Hepburn of Iowa, visiting Oyster Bay, says he expects endorsement of President Roosevelt by the next state convention and that Henderson will be chosen again as speaker. He notes being out of touch with Republican plans but backs Roosevelt and Henderson.
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Hepburn
Roosevelt
Henderson
Wew Fork
W .P. Hepburn
Iowa
Oyster Bay
Plang
Hoosevelt
Littlefield
Herder and Flock Slain Near Rock Springs Wyoming
A message to Mrs. Leon Sedewieck reports a herder murdered at her husband’s sheep ranch near Rock Springs Wyoming and about 7000 sheep killed by the same party. The incident reflects intense cattle versus sheepmen jealousy, with ongoing killings of livestock in roaming ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Leon Sedewieck
Rock Springs
Wyo
Sedgewick
Special Chautauqua Excursion by Lake Shore Route
Advertises a Chautauqua excursion via Lake Shore and Michigan Southern railway with a new Westfield line. Fare listed as fourteen dollars with return limit. Bookings through F. R Lacy in Iowa City or C. F. Daly in Chicago during travel agent hours.
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Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway
Westfield
Dul Bith
F. R Lacy
Boston Building
Ian City
C. F. Daly
Chicago
City Ticket Office Union Pacific BR R 825 Hannes
Women love a clear healthy complex ion Pure blood makes if Burdock Blood Bitters makes pure blood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific BR. R
Hannes
Fragmented medical notice skims illness and swelling
A garbled report notes a blister or sore followed by swelling and a sequence of unclear medical observations. The fragment hints at a ten year span and possible case references but contains insufficient detail to determine exact context or outcome.
Peace Still Far Away in Baseball War Rumors Pulse
The piece argues that the baseball war between the American and National leagues intensifies, with McGraw and Wolverton cases signaling deep disaffection. It notes players reassessing loyalties, potential tampering, and managers defending team unity amid looming signings and dispersals across Baltimore and St Louis.
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Boston
Amer Fcan
National League
Hart
Chicago
Bseball
McGraw
Baltimore
Harry Wolverton
Washington
John Bowers
Wolverton
Loftus
Senators
Collins
Cross
Bradley
Orioles
Bowers
Boxing and racing notes from London and New York column
The report covers steeplechase results with Northern ahead near the stretch, a close finish by Numeral, and four finishers among eight starters. Inspector Stevens wins easily in the flat while several horses stumble. It also recounts boxing gossip on Sharkey Ryan and Gorman, with London sports officials backing athletes and detailing trip logistics and prize money from NSC engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern
Wi Wai
Inspector Stevens
Jess
Victor
Lime Jules
Telia
Sar
Elas Gorman
Sharkey
GueRuh- UN
Sam
Amniln
Sharkey Ing
Clipperfelds
Bom
Rublin
Sharkey Donbe
Rubin
Hhe
Tommy Ryan
London
National Sporting Club
Bam
Norb
England
Ameriourts
In Ring at 9 30 A M Boxing Contest Preview
San Francisco July reports readiness for the Searles Fitzsimmons boxing match with Jeffries and others shaping prep. Warnings about a ring defect and crowd odds noted while sparring plans and seconds for Fitzsimmons, Jeffries, and rivals are outlined amid training remarks and event timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Searles Fitzsimmons
Jeffries
Fitzsim
Betas
Fitzsimmons
Spectrators
Brevall
Tom Wilson
Firesimmons
Habk Griffin
Gffers
Port Montes
Dancon
Griffin
Jack Jeffries
Joe Kennedy
Billy Delaney
Gregeainn
Chicago
Fragmented Baseball Action Across Leagues
A garbled summary of National and American baseball games details wild pitches, hits, and attendance. Mentions Chicago at least once, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Omaha, Denver, Des Moines, and Kansas City with scattered player names and vague outcomes.
Raferes Fight In Augusta Report Delivers Fragmented Clues
An incomplete OCR fragment from Augusta hints at a report about a Raferes fight. The text is garbled and provides little clear context or names, making exact identities and outcomes uncertain. The item resembles a brief publicized note rather than a full story.
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Kansas News
Tola
Parsons
Parson
Prairie Gas Company
Busby
James M. Longan
Empire City
Wi.h.pauch
Frederick W. Relch
Maris Stanley
Marie Stanley
Booth
Rockford
Wash
Stanley
Ore
J. R. Boardman
Mark McPherson
Pitty
Salins
Rey Richardson
Island
Atlanta
Sporting News
Rip van Winkle
Rogers
Hedges
Heidrick
Wallace
Nationals
Hedger
St. Louis
Heldrick
Amie
St Louis
Donahue
Maloney
McAleer
Kuhoe
Af Sugden
St Lowe
Cleveland
Fred
Wedgewood
Dahl
Sinaya
Wall
Dan R
Geers Dandy Chimes
Fature Tack
Geers
Jack
Hae
St. Louis St. Louis
Tickful
Josie F
Delmer
Aros Wee
New York
Perry Belmont
Asseral
Ton Beach
Sombrero
Gharbery
Fits
Jeff
Barney Schreiber
Little Them
Thol
Tackton
Donovan
Fou Angeles
Cary Oui
Lauierilie
Record Dee
Pon Beaty Se
Wralate A
Reprola
McFedden
Joseph
Fes Fidaen
Ess
Peete
Imar Eee
Boca
Florodora Cigars
Cubanola
CREMO
GEO. W. Childs
Jackson Square
J.T
Betta RE
Clark
Wagner
Picusbut
Foundman Lever
Budhow
Kahon
Ena Lajos
Thielman
St, Loui
Pitesburg
Oanetien
Bau
Ryan
Philipps O'Conner
Vans
York Club
Seins
Goriba
Cariel
Fraser
Detroit
Reaia
Senate
Omaha
Des Moines
Peek
Gogserge
Wilson
Colorado Strinas
American Association
Kanhas Citt
Eat
Seteliverete
Brooklyn Borton & Oe
Phil Asi
Cleveland Fealens
E Moines Atau
Ottice
N. E
Klauer
EA EE
Ons
Raferes
Castonta
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