Quicksand Traps Man Near Wells Kills Ira Cole
The Russell Journal reports a fatal accident near Galena Kansas where quicksand collapsed around Ira Cole as he attempted to free a curb from a well. Carter, a nearby resident, was covered by sand up to his shoulders but survived with injuries. A second well 436 feet away is being dug as authorities race to complete safety measures.
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Russel
Fauit
Toursiay
Hele Carter
Sviathien
Hessel
Carter G&a
York
Sitwe
Mr. Carter
Sie Hedy
Fifty New Deputies in Revenue Regime Nationwide
The article reports on the appointment of fifty deputy collectors of internal revenue tasked with enforcing the new wartime tax law. It notes changes to stamp duties, liquor taxes, tobacco manufacturing levies, and the annual special tax for factories with emphasis on verification systems, with outlines of locations, figures, and implementation timelines.
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Tae Sm
Pega
Brecon
Betard Afannus
Tubianco
Sy Odners
Airenay
Rene
Acock
Two Toes Wolf Killed Near Kiowa County
In Comanche County, Aakie M. J. Lane found wolves menacing cattle at his ranch. With Jack Middleton Prutt Bantos and Hiram Smith they chased and shot the wolf duo known as Two Toes. The captured wolves measured over six feet and sparked local stockman interest and a forthcoming reward.
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Kiowa County
Kinta
M. J. Lane
Comanche
Heatever
Jack Middleton
Prutt Bantos
Hiram Smith
Jack
Jack Middieton
Miles
Alwose
Strip
Kansax
Ramiser
Kiowa
Revolver misadventure in Galena ends in tragedy
In Galena on Saturday a man known as Tri Cule was fatally shot when his own revolver discharged in his pocket collapsing him. The incident occurred near Sixth and Main, with the weapon striking the groin and firing upward. He left a wife and two children and was buried at his mother’s home in Galena. Henry Faulkner from Atchison escaped death in a separate incident reported June 11.
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Galena
Tri Cule
Cole
Monte Cristard
Gallena
Wolock
Sand Quicksand Traps Car and Horse on Winth Street Creek
A motorist and a horse were pulled into quicksand at White Clay creek near Winth street Monday. The vehicle sank to the hubs while the horse legged stuck. Faulkner managed to extricate himself and the horse from the spongy bank.
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Winth Street
Faulkner
PULLED GUN AFTER Hint Burlington
Chariie Wagner a 15 year old farmer boy living with his father near Burlington was injured Sunday afternoon when a gun fired while he was handling it. The bullet struck his hip, fractured the bone and grazed the bowels, embedding splinters in the back. Doctors treated him and although the bullet could not be located he was resting and expected to recover if no infection or complications arise.
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Burlington
Chariie Wagner
Collision kills horse in Wellington on Washington avenue
June 15 a peculiar accident struck Ralph Allen when his horse ran onto Washington avenue at nine after a rain. The horse was struck by a wagon driven by Mrs. S A McDonald and owned by CoC Pentwell. The shaft pierced the horse's chest and hip region, breaking off inside, and the horse died instantly.
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Wellington
Ralph Allen
Allen
Ricimar
Washington Avenue
S.A. McDonald
Wens
Art Innes
Coc Pentwell
Ba Bedy
Flight of a Jointist. Fort Scott Hotel Arrest in City
Fort Scott Kansas June 15 G W Harmon proprietor of the Huntington house Second arrest hotel in this city fort town some thine last night and local creditors believing he had fed fromm warrants issued for his arrest on the counts for selling Naver brought suit against him and attached his property which is now beiur held by officers Harmon was recently from Tilinvi His son is managing the hotel The est ate but loose enough to have emibar rassed him but Bs arrest might have resulted seriously.
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Fort Scott
Kan
G. W. Harmon
Huntington House
Fort Town
Harmon
Tilinvi
McKeever Named Chanute High School Principal
At a meeting of the Chanute Board of Education on Saturday Professor W. A. McKeever of Lawrence was selected principal for the next year. McKeever formerly served as principal at Holton and holds a Master of Arts from Campbell University and from Kansas State University. The Chanute High School has an enrollment exceeding 100.
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eKeever
Chanute Chanute
Kan
Uhv
W. A. McKeever
Lawrence
Chanute Het School
McKeever
Holtem
Campbell University
Kansas State Universty
Wich School
Festival plan proposed for McPherson county fair
The Commercial Club in McPherson on June 15 discussed holding a fall festival this year with the site to be named later. The aim is to entertain every citizen of the county for three successive days with free events and attractions.
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McPherson
Climate and Crop Report for Kansas Past Week
U S Weather Bureau bulletin covers Kansas weekly climate and crops. Eastern division notes corn progress and rain effects on alfalfa and wheat, apples, cherries, and oats. midwest reports wet fields slowing cultivation. western division wheat heading and alfalfa damage. Also mentions Democratic caucus in Washington opposing Hawaiian annexation as against U S policy.
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U. S. Weather Bureau
Kansas
U.S
Weather Observer
Ti. Jennings
Pert
Coors
Mies
Baron Windsor of Nova Scotia Gazetted in London
Sir Arthur Haliburton once permanent Undersecretary for war is gazetted Baron Windsor of Nova Scotia. Lieutenant General Lord Willam Frederick Menest Sey uar, uncle of the Marquis of Hertford, is named commander of British troops in Canada succeeding Lieutenant General Montgomery.
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Nova Scotia
London
Arthur Tlavrene Haliburton
Elevators on wheels as Winfield round house work starts
Kansas City, June 15. The Santa Fe began work on Winfield's new round house and the Kansas City teliet fund planned to keep paying merchants' fares both ways for Kansas City buyers. The meeting weighed railroad concessions to Chicago and St Louis and how monthly fare deals from August to November affect local jobbers and country merchants. Kansas City offers free transportation to buyers, shifting costs to local jobbers.
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Kansas City
Teliet Fund
The
Transportation Bureau
Kanesat City
Chiesco
Chicago
St. Louis
Elevator on wheels moves Wellington building in Rock Island
In Wellington on June 15 a tall Rock Island elevator that stood idle for years was loaded onto flat cars and moved to Riverdale. The three structures and adjoining office were cleared of obstacles and transported slowly to avoid toppling, with Trainmasters Hessart and McNeale guiding the maneuver amid minor train delays.
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Rock Island
Wellington
Lnie
Railrer
Offlee
Secles
Okber
Riverdale
WP Hessart
J. McNeale
Amite
Ty Transit
Jaren Wulldine
New Round House Contracts Let at Winfield
June 15 contracts for erecting four pewSenta Fe round houses at this place have been let to Cherryvale Construction Company. Excavation began yesterday and construction will proceed at once. A later note mentions the Southern Kansas Aenos yard and Geo. Lockwood as a presentable figure, with local boys and Mrs. Lockwood cited in a brief community remark.
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Winfield
Cherryvale Construction Company
Beran
Kansas
Mim
Geo. Lockwood
Lckswood
Possible Hamilton Hall sale eyed for auditorium remodel
Judge A H Horton cites Hamilton Hall sale slated for June and considers converting the building into an auditorium. City officials weigh purchasing with ready cash as appraised value appears reachable by paying down debt. A committee led by Edward Willer and others was appointed to study the matter and report back to the council.
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A. H. Horton
Hamilton Hall
Dorten
Rae Mesalt
SUSON
Slane
Trackembawre
Judee Totton
Bdward Willer
Med
P Davis
Philos
Seefend
EPROP
Ube AG Johomm Essorlirt
New Suggestion Mentioned for Navy Gift
A report from Secretary Annr San Onn MEW describes a visit to the cruiser Topeka and a proposal to present a memorial gift funded by about $0. The motion went to the citizens committee for action and a fund for the gift was discussed.
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Annr San Onn
Ios—Ington
New York Navy
Topeka
Cowles
Efaw
Local Suit Sale Ad with Discounted Men’s Wear
A vintage advertisement lists discounted men’s suits with varying prices and styles. It advertises Chevoit and pistol themed suits, several color patterns, and notes former higher prices with steep reductions. The fragment references a sale format and assorted price points from $1.00 to $15.00, with a note “The Newest and Best Style Suits.”
Topeka Snap Shots Record Local Happenings
In Topeka this week Jock Kim appears as a candidate and a public figure while James R. Wiele acts as stenographer in a Collins hearing. Local residents include Dr. J. P. Lewis visiting Colorado, H. X. Devendorf in town, and Mrs. Sarah M. Garvey ill at home. Catholic schools close for the year, a Y M C A camp is planned at Wakarasa, and a Knights and Ladies of Security excursion travels to St Joe. The Astor artillery on its way to Manila stops via Ottawa. local prizes and dues changes at the Topeka Athletic Association, Washburn College trustees elected, and criminal cases from Topeka and North Topeka noted.
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Puliceman
Jock Kim
Huckster
James R. Wiele
Collins
J. P. Lewis
Colorado
H. X. Devendorf
Alexico
Sarah M. Garvey
Me. H. O. Garvey
Fair Grounde
Fred Funston
Lawrence
San Francisco
Topeka
Col
Lindsey
E.P. Ware
West Sixth Street
Lloyd Garretacs
N. P. Garretson
J. Reglitz
Hutte A. Seuna
Topea
Sen J. Gunn
Ian
Wis Why
Atchison
Washburn College
Jacasley
Tintin St. Joe
Santa Fe
Knights and Ladies of Security
John Hodge
Master Car Builders Association
Saratoz
N.Y
Herbert White
Inosrahier
Engineerisg
Wells
California
Jhamle Robinson
Hoy
Hutchinson
Ells Harrison
Fourtenth
Kansas Avenue
Astor Battery
Mulungire Astor
Kansas
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Ottawa
Jennie May Curtiss
Industrial School For Girls
Beloit
Supreme Court
Topeka Athletic Association
Chil Hamilton
Stee Ed Little
E. W, Bilis
J. A. Smith
Lute Wikidal
Inivitelions
Commercial Club
Momber
Throop
Anderson
Kansas Volunteers
Deuthitt
Board of Trustees
Peter McVicar
B.D
Richard Cordley
James G. Dougherty
Kansas City
Kans
Dodge
David J. Brewer
Washinton
D. C
Alice B. Whiting
J. H. Greenwood
E. W. Congdon
Mexico
Priso
Harrison
Chicago Takes Two In Baseball Action And Other Notes
Baseball results from Washington and Chicago dominate this update with Anderson's home runs delivering two wins for Washington over Baltimore as crowds reach unprecedented levels. The Orphans of Chicago claim victories over St Louis, while Louisville, Cleveland, Brooklyn, Philadelphia and Boston post scores and attendance figures amid a packed schedule. Mercury-era ads and astrology pitches fill remaining space alongside scattered minor results and weathered local notices.
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Washington
Anderson
Orioles
Rwe
Baltimore
Evans
Swalm
McGuire
Hughes and
Kins
Nozacargs
Rough Rider Frank Frantz as Wellington lieutenant
Frank Frantz of Wellington is noted as a rough rider lieutenant, once catcher for the Wellington baseball team, a well known Kansas figure. The report also mentions Canadian expulsion notices, Spanish officials discussing peace and Manila defense, and troop movements from Camp Chickamauga to Porto Rico, with details on regiments and equipment.
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Frank Frantz
Wellington
Frank Wrants
Rach Riders
Frantz
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Kansas News
Russell County
Ira Cole
Sutton
Irn Cole of
Galens
Barrow
Henry Faulkner
Cowley County
Rysolutuna
United States
Watson's Livery
7Th and
van Buren
Railroad News
Missouri
EL Rossington
Denver
Salt Lake City
Portland
Union Pact Ic
Union Pacific
F. A. Lewis
J. Fulton
Omahea Exposition
Omaha
W. C. Garvey
ChilDren’s Suits
Ieee Aaa
Pummer
H. C. Lindsey
Theme
Hazen
A. J. Stane
North Topeka
Albert Johnson
Grimes
Gar- Held Park
Baseball News
Boston
Dick Cooley
Hanan
Mul
Cincinast
Durmmuann
Wood
Lauleville
Ichret
Mages
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Hadven
Pittsmt
Harkett
Hnterles Siaveland
Wilson
O ° Connor
Pitteburg
Rhines and Bowerman
Brooklyn
New York
New
Berton
Bstons
Orth
Pla
Mes
Willis
AL Fendance
EL Philadelphia
Failoses Phundetgh
Ohihe Stad
Philadelphia
Farlind
Wils Klevedans
Yeager
Milwaukee
Vaiodo
Reedy and Spear
Gear and Wilson
Minneapolis
St. Joseph-Rock Island
Schmelzers
Atenon
Perry
Taylor
Atengor
Mattertes
Tones and Warner
Schimalzers
Starrup
Kitne
Ballard
Geo. W. Stansfield
Kan. Ave
Miller's Pharmacy
Topeka Avenue
John H. Woodbury
Rouen
Neptune
Dhrester
D.L
West 42d St
New York City
Cincinnati
Sk St
Neptuns
Lopites
Otto Kuehne & Co
Tu Bose
Canada
Almodovar de Rin
Men Today
Santiago de Cuba
Correa
Augusti
Senor DuBose
Carrannn
Cars Ranza
Masana
Porto Rico
Chickam Chickamallea Park
Looke
Porto Hive
Brooke
Rockwell
Bunce Department
Euffichent
Fuchio
Colorado Springs
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