Dalton kinship tale draws crowd at Oklahoma opening
Mrs Dalton, mother of the famed Emmett Dalton, seeks pardon as she faces age and hardship while defending her son. The 70 year old, owner of a valuable ranch near Kinistier, Gi, remains hopeful for leniency amid heat and privation. Major Thomas of this town acts as her attorney.
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Taide
Emmett Dalton
Dow
Kannes
Dalton
Marae Mission
Sue
Oklahoma
Thomas
Stile Board
Bardohe
Bridge Contracts Let On Kaw River Work
Two river bridge projects in Kaw County go to the lowest bidders after opening bids. Contractors will build bridges over the Kaw River at two locations and complete the works under city and county oversight.
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Moco
Pont
Sapien
Boers Take a Train From Cape Town Clash Report
London July 24 British war news received from Lord Kitchener recounts a dawn July 2 engagement in the mountains near Cludadack where Boer forces attacked, casualties reported including killed and wounded. The Crabbe unit of hundred men faced assault as fighting followed in the early hours.
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London
Bam
Lord Kitchener
Ciudack
Jeeitzen
Forties
Cash Sloan In A Mob
Renden July 2 Cash Sloan the American jockey who had been riding in Ronela escaped a mob at the W Faces after a controversial finish. Crowds turned against the rider as his mount lost, sparking violent reaction from cheering and furious spectators.
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Renden
Sult Compromised In Colorado Case Over Martindale Estate
Depositors of the defunct Pint No tonal bank in Colorado will receive about 2000 more after a compromise on the Willon Martindale suit. Martindale settled for 2000, claim stating the 4000 note was not part of his assets. Battey, trustee for Martindale, sought relief for depositors with LB Lambert representing him. Depositors active in seeking dismissal of Martindale criminal cases, pledging support and signaling readiness for further action.
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Emporis
Colorado
Notonal Bank
Battey
Martindale
LB Lambert
Emporia
Geyaritors
Aking
Capital Freehold Lend Investment placed in receivers' hands
In Fort Worth Texas on July 2 the Capital Freehold Lend Investment Company known as Capital Syndicate, with property valued between 5.9 and 10 million dollars, was placed in receivers. The petition by minority stockholders Margaret Ann Babcock and Maurice B. Brown of Chicago named J. W. Goode and W. H. Fuqua as receivers, alleging Chicago executives Farwell and Abner Taylor controlled the firm and illegally leased land and cattle to themselves and sold the best watered ranch while siphoning assets.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Capital Freehold Lend @ Investment company
Capital Syndicate Company
Margaret Ann Babcock
Maurice B. Brown
Chicago
Wallace
J. W. Goode
W. H. Fuqua
Amarillo
J. ¥. Farwell
CB Farwell
Abner Taylor
Sutile
Eleventh Annual Baptist Young People Union Convention Opens
The eleventh annual convention of the Baptist Young People Union began in Chicago with over 15 000 delegates and visitors expected from across the United States and Canada. The gathering includes a May reunion and will be formally opened at the Coliseum tomorrow with speakers from Port au Prince, Dallas, and Dallas Texas.
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Convention of Baptist Young People’s Union
Chicago
Gnfen
Thin City
Toxtay
United
Qifermay
Well Digging Accident Leaves Two Men Critically Hurt
On July 26 while digging in a 16 foot well Frank Grigsby was overcome by gas and fainted. Neighbor Rev G Brofen and 12 year old helper G W Thomas assisted and both were overcome. Breden and Grigsby remain in critical condition as rescuers continue efforts.
Topeka Hospitals See Surge of Appendicitis Cases
Hospitals crowded as surgeons rush to treat an unprecedented number of appendicitis cases. Dr. Munn explains historical misdiagnoses and advances in treatment while noting hospitals like Christ and Stormont are operating at high capacity with patients from nearby towns seeking care.
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Topeka
Stormont
Christ Hospital
J. &. McClintork
Carist Hospital
Munn
Durin
Billy
Elks elect officers and officers listed in procession
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks held the first day of a gathering with Grand Exalted Ruler Charles H. Pickett presiding. Other officers named include Grand Esteemed Lecturing Knight J. A. H. Pickens, Grand Secretary-Gen. A. Reynolds, and Grand Treasurer C. Gris, with attendees from Lexington, Saginaw, Denver and Madison.
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Denver
Col
Gen
A. Reynolds
Saginasy
Mok
C. Grris
Mradwille, Pa
Elks Plan Next National Meet Amid City Celebrations
In Saratoga Springs the first executive session focused on officer election and report presentations. Rumors place the next convention in Baltimore or St Louis, with Southern routes wooing the event. The outdoor social featured a civic parade with military aid orders, drawing thousands, followed by the dedication of an Elks fountain in Juneau. About fifty thousand visitors were in town for the gathering.
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Salt Lake Haw
Baltimore
Saratoga Springs
St. Louie
Missouri City
Juneau
Woman Falls Six Stories From Morrison Hotel Window
July Chicago reports a young woman believed to be Mrs EB DMgratt of Lacrosse Wisconsin fell from the sixth floor of the Morrison Hotel and died an hour later at the county hospital. An awning saved her from striking the sidewalk. timing and exact details are unclear due to the damaged text.
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Chicago
EB Dmgratt
Lacrosan
Morrison Hotal
County Howpitar
Injunction Rumors Roil Pittsburg Steel Strike
Reports say leaders of rival sides may meet to end the dispute as injunction proceedings loom. Preston and Warner tied to Amalgamated talks, while Shaffer and Williams deny any conference. Pickets guard nonunion threats at De Wees-Wood in McKeesport and Clark’s mill amid hush dialogs and tense labor unrest.
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Pittsburg
Veryl Preston
American Steel Hoop Company
Std Ioin Wernes Ox Rise
Carkessa Piant Sampany
Amalgamated Ansociation
Amalgamated
McKeesport
Bowser
Vellavill
Painter's, Lindsay & RicCutcheon
Clarks
Painter's
Carnegie’s
Tindsay & McCutcheon
Clark’s Mill
Clark
Carnegie
Clark Mill
Serfor
Wa Keeney Cemeter y Strange Drilling Mystery
Wa Keeney residents report a bizarre tunneling incident near a cemetery where a supposed drill site collapsed into a deep shaft. Two youths, Frank Joslin and Calmer Cattmer, discovered a hollow, air-filled space as a cold breeze and escaping air were observed. Local observers noted a dramatic temperature drop and a vertical drop of drill materials into an underground cavity, prompting further investigation.
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WaKeeney
Thomas Hiskey
Secretary of State
Td Society
Joslin
Cale
Cattmer
Drt
Christopher Glewe
Beaton Goss
Es Gordon
Thurston linked to Southern Pacific staff reorg report
The Call reports railroad insiders say a reorganization of Southern Pacific staff attorneys is planned with former Senator John M. Thurston in New York to handle timetabling interests of the Hartford railway syndicate, and it notes EB P Vining, general manager of Market Street Railway, is to be retired.
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San Francisco
New York
Southern Pacific
United States
Joh M. Thurston
West l
Sweet Wins Tax Case Over Chesney Park Property
Mrs Mim Annie Sweet, wife of TB Sweet, wins a tax recovery suit against the county board over Chesney Park taxes totaling 1,500. Chesney Park lies between Burlinges and Lincoln, south of Eighteenth, originally plotted as a park but later claimed by the Dennis heirs. The city had sought to recover property as a park and won, causing Mrs Sweet to lose the taxes she paid on the block amounting to 2,500. A further suit against the county resulted in a judgment for the same amount in Mrs Sweet’s favor.
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Chesney Park
Mim Annie
Sweet
TB. Sweet
Board of
County Commissioners
Mrs Sweet
Hoxton
Burlignes and
Lincoln Streets
Eighteenth Street
Martin Dennis
le Wns Wold
Early Closing at Horton Stores Prompts Labor Action
Labor Commissioner Johnson returns from Horton where he investigated recent late hours. Stores had stayed open past 9 o'clock while clerks pressed for an early 6 30 closing. Workers unionize local laborers and gain town support as they push for safer hours amid unrest.
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Horton
Johnson
Ww. I
A. Johnson
Cor
Jomnaon
Berer
Mysterious offers to donate skin for grafts in Chicago Alton wreck case
Dr M W Pickard in Kansas City reports six offers to donate skin for grafts to Miss Hayslip and Miss Harry two Epworth League delegates injured in the Chicago and Alton wreck A letter from a young woman seeking secrecy is among the offers A Methodist preacher Norman A Ring also offers himself subject to travel and church constraints
Local Poet Denies Quincey Marriage Rumor
The report claims poet Gery B. Casebier traveled to Poort, Illinois to wed a Chicago official's daughter. Casebier denies the marriage story, saying he never planned marriage and cites a business trip to Quincy, with no corroborating details.
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Gery B. Casebier
Poort
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Rastround
Chgebier
Quincy
Mariner
Four Kansans Named In Regular Army Appointments
The final list of regular army appointments includes D F Craig of Garnett a captain in the Thirty Sixth Infantry and artillery reserve. EH Kerfoot of Kansas City becomes second lieutenant in the Twentieth Kansas after initial service in reserve units. Collin H Ball of Sedan is named second lieutenant in the Twentieth Kansas Infantry. HW Agnew of Minneapolis advances from first lieutenant in the Twentieth to second lieutenant of infantry after serving in the Meventt cavalry.
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D.F. Craig
Garnett
Kansas
Kerfoot
Skansax City
Hestenaut
Collin H. Ball
Sedan
Agnew
Minneapolis
Pest House Location Sought by Board of Health
At a health board meeting City Physician Dr Judd was instructed to find a site for a pest house. The city will build a temporary pest house at the fair grounds until a permanent location is secured. The temporary facility is not ideal for long term medical use and must be replaced soon.
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Board of Health
Board of
Dudd
Fair Grounds
Judd
Runaway Horse Wrecks Carriage Injuring Animal
A runaway horse driven by Eleonr Barnes and Miss Phillipe escaped near Kansas avenue and Tenth, veered into curbs along Topeka and Fett, the carriage struck the curb, the horse stumbled, and the buggy overturned. The horse was badly injured and will have to be killed. Both ladies were unharmed.
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Otr Eleonr Barnes
Western Avenue
Euis Phillipe
Lim
Topeka Millers Disagree With Sante Pe Rate Answer
The Topeka millers contest the railroad commission reply on the Topeka differential rate. A A Hurd argues the Topeka rate remains distinct and linked to an abolished Kansas City site, while J P Griswold counters the Kansas City line’s dissolution ended that rate. The dispute hinges on how tariffs should be applied across regions.
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Topeka
A. A. Hurd
Sdata
Kansas City
J. P. Griswold
Kkawnee Milla
Market Report From Chicago On Corn Prices And Wheat
Chicago July 4 market notes show corn opening mixed with later gains as bears and shorts affect trades. September futures touched higher on supply and weather expectations, with reports of varying demand and market reactions. Wheat moved higher amid active futures trading and shifting interest, while oats and other grains showed broader price moves, ballots and receipts indicating mixed sentiment. Prices remained volatile amid weather forecasts, crop prospects, and speculative activity in Chicago's grain market.
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Chicago
Tvediayo
Cron Yeatering
Siawsdnelat
Peporte
Bae Weather
Rein
Ntrang
Mali
Gat
Lan Sh
Bat
uQara
Wied Bois
Feud and weather woes disrupt region in late July notes
Fragmentary notices describe wide declines and feuding among grangers as markets, weather, and transport woes ripple through towns. Mentions of New York money markets, Topeka, and various local concerns hint at broader economic strain and public unease amid unsettled summer conditions.
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Pandon
Nernummer
Kitchener
Cash Sloan
Kodak
Big Farwell Ranch
Texas
Youngere
Dr. L. MW. Munn
ELKS
Henry W. Mears
Tyter
Jon
Henning
Anderson
Tom Hiskey
Kansana Washington
Toley
Kansansan
Thurston
Tulon
Gerry B. Casebier
U. S
Hurd
Today's Market Report
Chiraea
Cattl
Neous Tees Rats
Texudalors
Fen Shanp
Pete Jarba
Encuns
Tome Bria
Beest Tou Howe
Bowie de Fills
Brad
Saas
New York Grain
New Turk
Wiley
Tislow
Pete
Eriok
Sri
Kate Leath
Norrote
Sverre
Iitiere
Weiss
Cas
Gale Panaee S.aeea
Fe Weber
Taiace
Tie
Sateen Aces
G. Goodwin
Sion 'Aarchant
Ening Cutten
Hutter—Creamery
J.-S
Chrjetie
Goodwin
Cosumie
Warea
Vay Coen
Beni Wa
A. G. Goodwin
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