Mokt Snake Dance to Be Held Next Month
Railroad news notes a bizarre Pagan ceremony titled Mokt Snake Dance planned for next month. The event is described as a survival ritual amid American folklore and draws curiosity from readers.
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1901
Page
3
Prayer for Rain and Rain-Flight Snake Dance Details
The article describes the Mpkl snake dance as a long surviving ritual of ancient peoples in the American continent. It notes the dance occurs biennially around a rain prayer, with performances in Misnon etnorl and Walpl, and outlines ceremonial timings, participants, and the spiritual purpose of invoking rain. It also mentions tourism interest and the elaborate public observance surrounding the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Arizona Sunshine
Hauling Began For Hewling Coals To New City
The Chicago Great Western at Chicago, Athivunkes section St Paul roads yesterday contracted for the Star boner tee and oats from Cat waes to aneas City. Other roads made similar commitments to supply acute needs. Within the next few weeks, efforts will furnish tor om.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weil
Kansas City
Lyne
Kansee City
Banta Fe
Rock Island
Mimouri Pacific
Alo AL Western
Keneax
Chicago
St.Louis
Kanes City
Chlodati
St Paul
Catwaes
Aneas
Rail executives meet to discuss Mountain rail policy
A Denver bound meeting called by JC Stabiea general teleic d eiect of Harrimas railway syndicate gathers Colorado Utah pool participants. A Parker of the Union depot city chair presides with strong union interest. Stubbs holds vast rail authority, routing influence across western lines. Oil as engine fuel discussed, with men wary of changes to brakeman jobs and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hhnes
Fridis
Hocky Mountain News
Denver
Br JC
Stabiea General Teelic
Harrimas
Colorado- Uiteh
A. Parker
Santa Fe
Stubbs
Brabhe
Timanta
Work on Right of Way Near Moon Creek Begins
July 2 report from Kas notes Orient contractors start digging along the right of way west of Ohio near Moon Creek. Workers battle hard ground dust and heat, with teams pulling a heavy grader and foreman directing tasks as horses struggle on the hard soil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huporla
Kas
Orient
Ohi
Moon Creek
Missouri Pacific Plans Fast Train From Topeka to Fort Scott
An August timetable change, Missouri Pacific aims to run a fast through train from Topeka to Fort Scott via Pittsburg with a connection at Joplin. Superintendent H. Canitl states the link between Bin Proud and the Southern is complete and the new line will shorten travel across central Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Pacific
Topeka
Fort Scott Pittsburg
H. i
Joplin
Mtr
Ike Ito
Huevike
Ube
Fanens City
Missouri
Pelesen
Carthage
Nevada
Rien EM
Tramp Tanked Up on Train Ride Claim
A fragmented report from the Ar Kanass City Traveler hints at a tramp involved in a questionable train incident on No 405. The story questions who tanked up and mentions a frenzied scene aboard the carriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ar Kanass
Fireman Rescues Man From Tank Manhole Incident
A fireman released a spout and pulled it to place. A man appeared in the tank manhole and nearly drowned. He crawled to the tank in Whitein with only a small body in the water and his head above. After the tank filled, he struggled for air and will likely avoid riding in the tank again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichiteen
Railroads Face Rates and Service Complaints Before Board
The railroad commission heard Caney and Topeka complaints about differential rates favoring Kansas City and about Santa Fe service on grain moves. The Santa Fe argues contract limits prevent better service. a decision set for Saturday. The meeting also noted numerous local worker updates, illnesses, and shop changes across Reno and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topske
Board of Railroad
Cat Beard
Sale Pendeyelss
Topeka Mill AL Urd
Kansas City
Haneas City
Kanses Sels
Topeka
Santa Fe
Oklahoma
Kansas
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Delphos
Souray
Supreme Court
Railroad Commission
Oath of Office and Philippine Constitution Ongoing Debate
AP reports two incidents in Manila regarding the oath of office for Philippine judges and how the U S constitution applies. Taft argues the oath should follow the law as set by the constitution and United States laws, while the Philippines faces questions about whether the U S constitution follows the flag and governs local officials. debates hinge on whether duties and laws reflect U S authority or local context and limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Cerca
Charley Wiler
Hott
George Hall
William Bernstis
Byuciters
Kaede
Reno
Dama Tia Pha
Fo le Terenas
John Anderson
Reardon'a Enk
Etwant Heer
Tency
Hag Te
Hugh MecCivern
Roeday
Aicknem
Edward Lockwood
Michian
Huauon
Dalat
Trowider Hockwell
Storshowen
Anon
Joseph Cramer
Et Bere
Uisekamith
Faportea
Ackard
M. Sprow
Mra
Ges Counter
Hock
Cezar Wilson
The
Paler
William Heuatie
Tin
John Clapper
Dade
Young Abe
Geonge
Withrow
Lyndon
Ned
Bolidines
el Reno
Eis Eich
Jemigh Cochran
Kenerat Eee
Associated Press
Manila
Jose T2
Philippines
Tati
United States
Supreme Authority of the
Juan Ide
United Staten Ofcale
Senor Paterpo
Aguinside
Taft
Philippine Islands
United ‘States
Supreme Court
Green Corn Dance Planned at Nadeau July 27 4 Days
The Pottawatomie Indians on the reservation will hold the annual green corn dance starting Saturday July 27 and lasting four days. Visitors from Sac and Fox, Kickapoos, and Winnebagos will attend and be welcomed. The event promises a big tune and draws interest as dances like this fade in the past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nadeau
Pottawatomie Reservation
Fort Scott Water Fight Over City Supply In Court
Fort Scott confronts its water company over contamination from farms and animals. The Kansas Supreme Court may decide the case as officials push for immediate purification or withhold hydrant rentals. The dispute centers on whether the city must buy farm privileges to obtain pure water or if the company must ensure clean supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Scott
Kansas Supreme Court
Rural Delivery Pause Hits Abilene Constituency
Congressman Calderbead receives notice that Abilene and surrounding areas in the Fifth district must await rural delivery expansion. Washington reports emphasize that the department aims to equalize service, prioritizing under served communities while maintaining established routes. Local superintendent notes that the district has many vital routes, more than most in Kansas, and promises further review and a formal visit by a district operator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caiderbead
Abilens
Abilene
Calderbead
Doc
Washington
Walt
Kanes
Stuiessaiening & Opera
Ottawa Building Boom Amid Crop Failures
Ottawa business men push growth as bids are issued for a new college building with a chapel and classrooms. A $20,000 Main Street building contract was let, and a $100,000 warehouse is planned at First and Walnut Streets for the Ottawa Wholesale Grocery Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bittaco
Pritei
Seana Sere & Son
Pritchard
Sen City
Kansas City
Santa Fe
Baems
Benpetia
A. Saylor
Wien
William Puett
Agou
Wood
G. M. Webster
Hotlueala
Fen
Wick County
Webdele
Carditana
Fouad
Sines Bowes
Oliaws
Kasty
Ollaws
Drewth
Ottawa
Ottawa University
Allege
Trim
Ing
Main Street
C. J. Becker
The
Gist
Underwood & Underwood
First
Walnut Streets
Ottawa Wholesale Grotery Company
Muscotah Gold Excitement Sparks Rock Ore Find
At Muscotah the digging of a public well yielded rock containing iron pyrite ore. The ore has been sent for assaying and a three foot vein was found at a depth of twenty feet with a 35 degree inclination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atehinon
Muscotah
Man Killed by Train Near Forta
James Durham a young man was run over by a train here Tuesday and died within a few hours from the injuries suffered. The accident occurred in Forta Kas and is under local inquiry by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forta
Kas
James Durham
Moscow to Saint Petersburg train accident injures thirteen
On the Moscow St Petersburg express near Okoulovka the wheel of a sleeping car broke at 2 o clock yesterday causing the car to topple. Thirteen people were injured including Mrs Baard of Boston and Mrs Hamin of San Francisco. A physician arrived at once and the injured were taken to Moscow for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Petersburg
Moscow
Table and Kitchen Dietary Guide for Hot Weather
A rustic cooking primer by Lida Ames Willis and Mar queite Sullding offers hot weather food guidance. It stresses natural eating, lighter fats, and avoiding overripe produce while detailing recipes such as green pea soup broiled Spanish mackerel lemon sauce boiled corned beef with spinach puree and carrot with fine herbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rice
Iqalid
Chen
Fragments of a Recipe Digest From a 19th Century Page
A jumbled column of culinary directions appears, detailing steps for potato lyonnaise and French fried potatoes, with references to ingredients like potatos, parsley, currant juice, and sugar factory byproducts. Text mixes cooking advice, measurements, and stray notes, reflecting an OCR’d scan of a scanned kitchen notice.
General MacArthur's Last List From the Philippines
A wartime casualty roll lists soldiers reported dead and wounded in the Philippines. The document names Corporal Harry Rubisab, Thomas, and others from infantry units, including Mill, Cutofas, Menser, and Lino, with several private and corporal ranks. It notes dates and locations such as Leyte and Angustion and mentions hospital details and cavalry units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacArthur
Philippines
Washington
Puter
Ee Tage
General Macarthy
Bhatia
Harry Rublisab
Ts Phlitpa
Bae i
Thomas
Infantry
Wim. A. Mill
Incanery
Frank Cutofas
Jona J. Menser
Wadantey Chambers
Eneporal
Fee
Penny Gacar L. Lino
Lente Infante
Waller J. Grime
Crimie
Passaca
John Tagen
Atiyeit
Finngat
Ian Angusticn
Leyte
Cromett Willan
Hy ‘Wn Cchvalry
Side
Luton
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