Fire Commissioner Scannell Accepts Lawson Match Terms
Fire Commissioner John Scannell announced in New York on March that he agreed to Thomas Lawson of Boston's terms for a seven heat series. The purse may reach 50000 with a 25000 base, and the match format requires four wins to clinch the event while disputes about objections were eased by a certified check for 10000.
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New York
John Scannell
Thomas Lawson
Boston
Yiet
Benenn
Abbott
Boruhims
Bounsell
Bovelma
Clay Center to Host Dates April 8 to 13
Clay Center prepares meetings and dog racing events for April 8 to 13 with purses and entries expected from across the region. The club president is Dudley and the secretary is Myere. Strong weather has affected earlier sessions but organizers remain optimistic about turnout and competition.
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Friend
Nebraska
Cieb
Srerty
California
O&tn
Coolordde
Scudls Dakota
Nebs
Ersted
Uie Srest
Dudley
Myere
Many Horses Breezed at Memphis Training Park
Over three hundred thoroughbreds trained at a Memphis park. The article mentions Petey and Wider Cutter being led by Emma Tennmneaker and references a race or training events, with notes on a Sweety rat and Connaught’s full brother among the entries.
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Ees Park
Memphis
Emma Tenmneaker
Westers
Connaught
Beale of Memphis and Contested Rites in March
A garbled report from Memphis references Beale and a March 3 deadline, with mentions of Ber Rite Tin and Van Meters Division, plus a note on a boxing match involving Joe Walcott of New York and Charlie McKeever of Philadelphia. It also notes Harvard hiring Feld as football coach, and various sports scheduling changes including a Minneapolis shoot postponed to March 27 1908.
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Garry Hermann
Rite Tin
Satua Eemnenon
Prsteh
Uealette
Tucker
Jae
Giddia
Qoren
Swent
Gale
Joe Walcott
New York
Charlie McKeever
Philadelphia
Walcott
McKeever
Fatal ax attack leaves three children dead
In a rural incident near Marr a farmer named Marr fatally injured his three children Alice M 13 Mitwin 9 and Helen 7 after rising from supper. The eldest daughter Wak was at the sink when the attack occurred as Marr confronted the family. The scene and sequence described show a tragic family violence event with responses by relatives.
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Ciiatan
Jacob Dearborn Marr
Alice M
Mitwin
Helen
Marr
Gine
Mire Marr
Samuel Marr
Body of Stay Comstock Found on Chicago Beach
Chicago date March 22 the body of Stay Comstock, believed to have died by self harm, was found buried in sand near the Fifty-ninth Street pier after being seen jumping into the lake off Sixty-third Street. A patrolman reported spotting cloth fragments in the sand about ten feet from the water.
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Chicago
Stay ‘Comstock
Sixty-third Street
Fifty-ninth Street Pier
Big Mill to Start in Blue Rapids for Gypsum Fertilizer
Kansas readers learn of a new gypsum plaster mill planned near Blue Rapids. The piece recounts local gypsum history from ancient uses to 19th century mills, noting prior operations by Blue Rapids Gypsum Company and plans for a new plant on the Yarrick farm amid nearby bluffs rich in gypsum.
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Blue Rapids
Kas
March
Mont
Colleses
Tivee
Minera
Thas
Frank Bfarshad
Howe
Marysville
St Joseph
Denver
Maryuville
Kanes
Kansas
Blue Rapida
J. W. Coom
Blue Replis Pinster Company
Grand Rapids
Auch
A. E. Winter
Creee
Baltt
Yarrick
Othr God Bluffs
Parsons asylum case heard in district court
In Clay Center Kansas on March 22 the Parsons asylum matter was before the district court with motions and alleged plans to transfer proceedings. The plaintiff faced the state over site selection and proposed demolition linked to the Parsons project as part of a broader effort surrounding the new insane asylum and related public notices.
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Clay Center
Kan
Parfoam Ang Tina
Ats Sompatian
Parsons
He Smate
Coleman
Three Salina youths return from service in the Philippines
Soldiers home again as three Salina boys are welcomed back after long service in the Philippines. The report notes their assignment with the Eleventh Cavalry and marks their reintegration following duty overseas.
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Salina
Philippines
Reconviniingy
Ranaut
Sien
Neuen
Fort Scott Extortion Attempt Targets Broker Family
A man tried to extort 2.40 from the family of D. F. Coon, a wealthy broker on the St. Louis board, in a trap laid last night. The assailant threatened bodily harm, but details are unclear in the report.
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Fort Scott
Port Scott
Kaa
D. F. Coon
St. Tals
Relier
Remy i
Blackmailer Threat Alarm Sparks Deputy Capture Attempt
Mr Cor and his family faced alarm as officers guarded the night scene. A deputy sheriff escorted to a designated punt and urged waiting for the blackmailer, but no meeting occurred. The original fetter was sent to Bir Goon at the Wet End Hotel.
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Cor
Famns
Punt
Fetter
Wet End
Ramsbey's Life Sentence for Murder of Mother
Seneca man Thomas J. Rammy, convicted of murdering his mother at Sabetts in this county, was sentenced to life imprisonment. The jury returned a verdict of murder in the second degree after defense argued, with R. M. Emery as attorney. Ramsey receives confinement for life at Kent Isbor State Penitentiary. He maintained innocence.
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Senton
Kas
Thomas J. Rammy
Sabetts
Tennery
Peices Ae
R. M. Emery
Ramsey
Kent Isbor
Clay Center Republicans Nominate Straight Ticket Plan
Clay Center Republicans nominate a straight-ticket slate for mayor and council seats led by Albert Winstre and W. F. Peckhiut with Revitor Allen and others. They oppose opposition efforts and a rival ticket may form with ex-State Senator Geo. W. Hanna for mayor.
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Clay Center
Clay Canter Rie
Albert Winstre
Twasher
W. FL. Peckhiut
Revitan Allen
Te Pesos
PB Pernutt
Sam Bangworthy
Sam Bangworthy and Cond Washes Counelimen
C. Maag
Theo
Perp
Ucket
Geo. W. Hanna
Io Clay
Fortunate marriage out of odd bargain in Atchison
Daily Bilderback of Mount Peasant in Atchison county sacrificed $75 000 to marry George Woods. The pair wed last week after Bilderback preferred a cherished map over a wealth estate, the bride being niece and heir of Mrs Sarah Wilkins. Wilkins opposed the match but consented through a family arrangement involving adoption of a ward from the Soldiers Orphans home. The story notes a large number of farms involved.
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Daily Bilderback
George Woods
Atchison, Kes
Mount Peasant
Atchison County
Aos
Wise
Bit
George W
Sarah Wilkins
Selon
Atekdabiy
Seine
Open Bonham Hotel Clay Center
Bonham hotel established 1861 will be rebuilt around May by B J Dawson former conductor on the Belleville branch of the Union Pacific road and late proprietor of the Teer hotel in Halton The Banhrs block in Clay Center will be rebuilt at a cost about 186 dollars and Dawson will run a strictly up to date house.
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Clay Center
Bonham Hotel
B. J. Dawnon
Belleville
Union Pacific Road
Prietor
Teer
Halton
Banhars
Booth
Ciay Center
Dawson
Clay Center Bank Formed With Local Leaders Named
Clay Center reports a new bank formation with McKeer as president and ex-State Senator George W Honea as cashier. Prominent stakeholders include Gen W Dev Hi B Harner GA Southwick De Janon HH Swenson J Jk Sneil Dr Reynolds and other noted farmers and businessmen from Clay and surrounding counties.
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Clay Centers
Whee Unloe Petite
Fat UD Co
Maoste Solid Business
Clay
McKeer
Lenlsinears
Clay County
George W. Honea
W. Dev Hi. B. Harner
GA. Southwick
de Janon
HH. Swenson
J. Jk. Sneil
Dr. Reynolds
Sloan in Grand American Handicap
Appeals for physicians have been made to adjoining counties. Garden City Kansas reports a large fire destroying a public school building and forcing replacement costs. In Ottawa Kansas three local boys returning from mission with Captain Galkwood of the Twentieth Kansas were discharged in San Francisco.
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Hemg
Handlcag
Sikner Anyi Gan
Eutelen
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Nimbar
Philippines
Ottawa
Kan
Galkwood
Kansas
Sasret
San Francisco
Abou
Ereerape Ward
Prame Garkill
Say Eeslow
Carnegie Plans Highlight Highlands Visit Amid Canal Debate
A fragmented editorial discusses Carnegie and the Highlands trip as a backdrop to U.S. canal policy. It questions the Nicaragua debate, suggests partnering with Colombia to advance a canal, and weighs implications for American funding and regional plans.
Fragmentary Readable Text From Unknown Page
The readable bits mention a location about 15 Kane Avenue and a phrase urging not to be a chump. It references smoke Churchill Havasa Cigars and a generic warning tone without clear events, dates, people, or places. The fragment lacks cohesive facts suitable for a full news item.
Woman Kills Six Children Then Tries Suicide at Home
March 31 report from Cold Brook details Mrs Linse Nasamore driven by insanity to murder her six children with an axe and club, then attempt self harm. Neighbors and husband recall the grisly scene as doctors hope she will recover. two children died in one room and four in another, ages ranging from ten years to ten months.
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Mawk
Mra Linse Nasamore
Naramors
Noah An.maploye
Naramore
Funk
Abe
Ethel
Walter
Chartie
Chester
Besale
Ran
Nett
Socialisctien
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