A Wichita Murder Reports Shootings in City
A Wichita murder story describes Bart shooting his wife Thea Simsall in a North Armington street home. A second man Luk Pitts River accused, with Hart and others involved in a late night confrontation. Police found wounds and strange reports as investigators piece details.
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Wichita
Bart
Thea Simsall
Hart
North Armin
Luk Pitts
Pitts
Saruz
Pitta
Ana
Vincent Atay
Serac
Wwe
Oteary
Prince Lief Story Emerges From Odd Racing Tale
A fragmented report recounts Prince Lief's surprising racing debut. It mentions a two year old, a mare named McCiellar, and a filly running four furlongs. The text is garbled with misread words but hints at a hall, a winger, and new entries in the event.
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Ale Sone
Prince List
Prince Lief
McCiellar
Tate
Etricht
Armson
Feriong
ICKELHEMMER AT WORK IN YORK MEETING
Fragmentary report from York dated June 4 notes Ickelhemmer at work with unclear details. The piece mentions an engaged shipment valued at 550000 and references Germany and the Ear Trave route. A later June 22 note references a Syria Turks meeting and a Drusey Im event with fatalities, plus a River Convention.
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York
Fleiderbark
Thieaihelee & Co
Germany
Sispatent Reyrout
Syria
Three Sisters. President Cleveland at Gray Galen yacht
President Cleveland arrives at Gray Galten for his summer vacation and visits his newly painted schooner. The vessel bears a name variation seen as Three Sisters, prompting curiosity about the boat’s naming and the reactions of onlookers.
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Washington
Cleveland
Gray Galten
Evelaint
Leadville Strike Maintains Support From Local Businessmen
Leadville miners remain backed by area business leaders as talks with officials continue. State labor officials report limited progress with no firm settlement yet, though optimism grows for an early resolution.
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Leadville Minere
Leadville
Phere
Larivat
Compressed Motors Aim to Transform City Street Cars
Compressed motors will test on Chicago street cars for the first time, promising lower costs than steam power and potential to replace trolley systems if successful. The extensive project includes erecting a compressor near Fort Scott and Bemphis Railroad, with a costly but promising new motor power. A promotional book highlights Egypt’s wonders and other readings, offering views of future urban and rural development, and the sale of these early devices to home seekers and laborers nationwide.
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Chickie
Chieam
Passemiet
Raunds
Fort Scott
Democratic convention plans and travel guidance amid unrest
A garbled note from a local political committee outlines Democratic convention arrangements, travel time, and lodging notes. It mentions a national convention, reservations, and transport details while referencing tense regional tensions and possible safety considerations. The fragmentary text preserves names and places but remains unclear on many specifics.
Food and Drink and a Century of Culinary Progress
A historical column argues for culinary reform and lighter, fruit-based dining to replace heavy meals. It praises modernized cookery and the saffron age, while noting cultural desires for longevity and better living, with scattered notes on a sale listing at Kaw Valley near Serra Lake.
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St.Louis Republic
Thas
Winn
Thy Gaest
Kaw Valley
Dourhesat
Serra Lake
Scott Farm
Gish
Bass
Second Street
Newiem
Topeka Society Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events
In society notes From Topeka and vicinity items recall visits by Mrs W J Black and other locals to Denyse and Vermont. Pratt professors and guests, weddings, retirements, and social teas appear with many names and places including Topeka, Chicago, Denver, Baldwin, and New York.
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W J. Black
Denyse
Prattssor L
Lawrence
Avon
Willienore
Northweld
Vermont
G W. Veale
Suieivale Oy Tin Ranch
Mise Julis Ilubierstis. Mr Mrs. Len Kors Rma Shears Sour of the Taker Kir. Kem
Biter
Clira Goel
Chitaso
Rome
Hartleen Street
Fiendridha
Prand
Enase City
Strick
James Ta
Huiks Suen
Carroll He Mersterm
Atte Marcuyrite
Bradiey
Clarence
Mornam Ute
Mike Pierence
Smith
Cilnraide
Peraain
Willie
Dohn
Smelt
Tran
Archivon Wembesday
Mtarriam
New York
Myre
Merreais
Sadie
Jonathan
Lia Catdus
New Mexico
Weekend social notes mix travel and visits across towns
A long list of local residents and guests mingles through weddings, visits, and church events. People traveled to Connecticut Chicago Arkansas New Mexico and Ontario while relatives and friends gathered at homes and churches for dances, parties, and tastings.
HEAP BALLROAD RATES FOR ROUND TRIPS LISTED
The Talon Messenger announces round trip rates to multiple destinations with travel windows this July through September 1914. Fares include Denver Pueblo Colorado Springs Washington D C Milwaukee Fort Dodge and St Paul with varying return dates and sleeping car options. Contact F A Lewis at 88 Kankoy Avenue for tickets and reservations.
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Denver
Denesi Pueblo
Culorauio Sorines
Ena Retiery
Sa Sepadalo
Chiteco
Washington
D. C
Fidla
Milwaukee
Wis
Omarn
St Paul
Return
Omihs
Neb
Fort Licketa
F A. Lewis
Kankoy Avenue
Santa Fe Route Excre Exions Travel Plans
The Home Road to Chicago July 45 and 6 lists fares for a Democratic convention trip. Milnsutter July 24 shows Baptist Young People's meeting with refund trip fare. San Francisco July 23 includes stopovers and round trip fare. Buffalo duty 4 and 3 covers National Educational Association. Washington Jules 4 and 6 for Christian Endeavor meeting with round trip fare. Sleeper accommodations and return limits noted by agent Gabvey.
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Chicago
Milnsutter
San Francisco
Buffalo
National
Eigucational Association
Washinston
C Jules
Fey Christian Endeavor
Ptr
Kansas City Market News and Wheat Outlook Across Commodities
Kansas City reports show wheat and corn prices steady to weak with No 4 hard and No 2 mixed classes listed. Receipts reach 15,008 cattle and 28,582 hogs with mixed movement while hogs strengthen and cattle vary. notes include Chicago and New York price shifts and anticipated wholesale receipts for tomorrow.
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Cmeago
Suns
Eaves
Kansas City
Hay
Othir
Erodes
Othirs
Horres
Ste
Fite
Gondle
Chicago
Liverpool
New York
Farley
Beriey
Lonjon Tine Reiger
St. Paul
I Traders
Je Sewers Radereroceition Guear
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