Emporia Elks Host Informal Ninth State Federation Meeting
The Emporia Elks lodge opened with a colonial style reception for the ninth annual state federation meeting. Local officers and federation leaders welcomed attendees, with many prominent figures from Leavenworth Wichita Hutchinson and Cottonwood Falls arriving by train as anticipation grew for a successful gathering.
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Emporia
The
Elks
Eminaria
Amporia
Widjee
Ensporia
EB Forlet
Margie
Sire
AL Holdeman
Eo i. Nichola
Arilir Murdock
Wichita
Badie Perat
Cottonwood
Ticineries
Hog Purchase Records Show Big Hog Trade Collapse
The Winfield Courier reports a massive 2500 hog deal tied to J. E. Mitchell and Hodges, with Hodges bankrupt and the hogs bought at $3. The venture collapsed as buyers arrived late, forcing a chaotic sale sequence and financial ruin for Hodges and associates in Winfield.
Farm Sale Near Bs Sells for 513000 in Southeast
Soi Mis Farm of 250 acres, located a few miles southeast of the Bs, was sold the first of the week to Hertutch for 513000. The note hints at Mr. Cramm moving to Bushtoy, with reflections on farming life and harvests, mentioning dried apples pies, gooseberries, and sorghum as part of rural routines. The passage blends local naming and agricultural details with era-typical dialect.
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Soi
Geo Gramm
Hertutchie
Mr. Cramm
Bushtoy
Devastating Soloman Fire Hits El Dorado Area Buildings
A major blaze in Solomon and nearby El Dorado areas destroyed up to ten buildings including a harness shop and restaurant after starting around two o clock Tuesday morning. Losses reach about 5000 dollars with significant damage to telephone lines. Separate reports note a well drillers abandoning a hole near Emporia due to equipment snag. Weather updates from Wichita and western Kansas describe continued rain and saturated ground.
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Solomon, Kan
Buto
Ins
C. Weddel
Harnest
Henry Whiley & Ben
Kuhn
Wedder's Harness Shop
T. R. ‘Carby's
Bell Ani
Wichita
Kansas
Kansas Knights of Columbus elect state officials
Knights of Columbus of Kansas held their annual convention at Emporia. State officers elected include State deputy T J Coughlin Topeka state secretary M M Monstian Topeka state treasurer W H Kafter Salina state warden T J Christman Wichita state advocate Edward Honey Severance. Delegates to the national convention are Jodee Hayden and T J Coughlin Of Topeka. Sixteen councils were represented with a banquet and forty new members initiated.
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Knights of Columbus
Emporia
Emper
Knights of Columbus of
Kansas
Lea
T J. Coughlin
Topela
M. M. Monstian
Topeka
W. Hkafter
Salvia
T. J. Christman
Wichita
Edward Honey
Severance
Jodee Hayden
T. J. Coughlin
Portrait shipped from Shanghai for St Louis exhibit
The dowager empress portrait painted by Kate Carl, an American artist, was shipped from Shanghai aboard the Pacific Mall team Chiny Sibert Judge Seth Is Here. Judge Clarke A. Smith of Ciker City attends the supreme court session and plans to begin his term after the state canvassing is completed in late November.
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James W. Monitor
Fredonia Kas
Jamen W. Moulton
Moulton
Psi Au
Shanghai
Kate Carl
Chiny Sibert
Seth
Clarke A. Smith
Ciker City
Supreme Justice
Atkinson
Supreme Court
Uute
Smith
Metropolitan Handicap at Morris Park Draws Wide Field
New York May 4 The Metropolitan handicap at Morris Park promises a $19,000 purse with 15 to 20 starters. Damon is singled as a strong pick while Beldame is seen by some as the main rival. Top weights include Rostand and Hermis with other likely contenders listed with weights and jockeys.
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New York
Morris Park
Old Jerome Park
H. V. Snedeker
Morvia Park
W. C. Whitney
Metropolitan
Zhoninal Ep Henn
E. Smathers
McChesney
H. & Duryen
Bish Lad
Hermis
Burns
Maj
Daingerfield and
Harebourne
Eugenia Burch Rosetint
Red Knight
Rostand
Orthodox
Danton
Lord Badge
Dasmon
Newton Hennington
Beldame
Carter
Tuck
Bennington
Thaunts Heldame
Bob Eroeb
Highball
Hamburg
Redfern
Irish Lad
Shaw
Tduingerfield
Bullman
Mamte Worth
Hicks
Dazzling
Odom
Agenia Burch
de Sousa
Lyx Canta
Wonderly
Hennessey
Rosetint
Puller
Cormack
City Bank
Roe Aeupreers
Damon
Hildebrand
Ise
Callahan
Onci
Race Ring
Chigenne
Ostrick
Robertson
Mocking Bird Sale Ends In Farce At St Patrick's
In a prank report from Newark a man named George Edward Waddell paid six dollars for a supposedly trained mocking bird that could sing Wearing of the Green. The bird’s whistle mimicked a peanut roaster and produced only noise, while the vendor’s fruit shop owner kept steam going to power the roaster. The buyer plans to demand a diploma for the failed bird as he contends with the public scandal.
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George Howarld Waddell
St. Patrick's Day
Magnotia Street
George Edward
Sonester
Waddell
Rube
State Shotgun Championship Opens In Windy City Junction
May 4 opening of the eleventh annual tournament of the State Shotgunners' Association in Junction City Kan marks a windy day with top scores led by Fred Gilbert Spirit Lake Ia hitting the highest score across eleven events. Kent Ks and Powers Decatur Ti and Crosby Sr Herington Kan among top shooters. Great Bend and other city teams compete. prize money divided among top finishers as the state championship event unfolds.
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Tostion City Junction
Kan
Shoriamen’s Association
Fred Gilbert
Spirit Lake
Kent
Termeed
Decatur
FE Crosby
Herington
Concontin
Meyers
Wetzer
Johnson
Ben
Old
Hose
Great Bend
Paxton
Geno
Lewis
Sunerion City
York
Weixis
Dutcher
Maud 5S sulky in next trial against Lou Dillon
The Maud 5S sulky, once heavy in Cleveland record, may be used again by Low Dillon in a forthcoming race against Lou Dillon. Owner K Billings lobbies for the high wheel sulky to match 1885 patterns and weight, while Bonners criticize Dillon’s training as progress shifts away from Maud S. Ablione, Kan. May 4 marks the start of the State Sportsmen’s Association tournament at Junction City with live bird events and state championships, under expert supervision from Fred Wiliney and Winchester Arms.
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Low Dillon
Robert EB
Frederick Bonner
K. Billings
Lou Dion
Baus
Lexington
Cleveland
Bonners
Dillon
Meight
Pal
Maud
Mr. Billings
Lou Dillon
Tony
Robert Bonner
Ablione
Kan
Sportsmen of
Kansas
State
Junction City
Winchester Arms Company
Fred Wiliney
Bashler
Britt May Box McGovern In May 4 Bout
Britt and McGovern slated for a Thursday bout in Louisville to decide who is the top light heavyweight alongside managers Britt Bell and Jarrin. A Boston arrival and potential master clash with McGovern were noted amid racing and boxing snippets from Louisville New York and Chicago reporting on events May 4.
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Sam Harris
Brookiza
New York
Wle Britt
Jimmy Bell
Amn Jarrin
Terry Motovern
Britt
McGovern
Joe Humphreyn
Orsw
York
Thoreday
Tiake
Masrin de Giaren
Megvern
Horse runoff and odds amid a crowded racing scene
In a dramatic finish at the track Lady Ames led Jacquin to a runoff after a close call. Davy Johnson bet $2,000 on his horse, and Jacana won by a clear length as Wes Reid’s odds drifted to 5 to 2. In Chicago the National League saw heavy hitting, with Boston and New York clashing and attendance around 3,000. Western and American Association standings and games across Detroit, Philadelphia, and Columbus were noted amid scattered box-style reports and stockman organization news.Getty
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Lady Ames
Jacquin
Davy Johnson
Jacana Wes Reid
Aisslats
Jecquits
Bank suit against Montrés Bank ends with partial recovery
Preferred Credifors of the Phillips company sued Bank of Montres to recover 2,000,000 dollars deposited before the 1892 collapse. Judge Sisman ruled the bank was not in a position to share with other creditors, limiting payouts to small creditors and leaving the bank largely unmoved.
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Chicago
Truntes Vere George Fi ‘Thulips Company
Bank of Montres
United States
Sisman
Arg
Beamon
Penets
Terie
Phillip’ Company
15 CAUGHT Is whurTa
Police say a man captured in the On naman case is among 15 suspects tied to the assault. Several witnesses identify him as the attacker in the reported incident.
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Jases
Captey
Onnaman
Wabast to St. Louie Train Route Advertisement
Advertisement for a rail route from Kansas City to St. Louis with five daily trains. Mentions careful routing to Worle's fair entrance and requests agents to provide tickets. Credits McCLELLAN from Kansas City and SHIELDS.
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Wabast
ST. Louie
Worle’s Fair
Kansas City
Ghorteat
Mcclellan
Ween
Drought Report Highlights Varying Conditions Across Regions
The Weather Bureau weekly summary notes favorable warmth in the north Rocky Mountain region and upper Midwest while drought grows severer in the south Atlantic and east Gulf areas and western Texas. California Oregon show cool weather with early frosts. Wheat yields are mixed, peaches affected, and overall crop prospects vary by region.
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Weather Bureau
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Mimsour Valley
Atlantee
East Galt
Back Mountain
Texas
California
Oregon
Oreer
Pacific
Pation
Appice Ana
Enett
Missouri Pacific Ry Daily Trains From Kansas City
Fragmentary OCR item describes Missouri Pacific Railway routes with seven daily trains from Kansas City to St Louis and times around six to one in the afternoon. The garbled text lacks clear dates or further specifics beyond train frequency and approximate schedule.
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Kanens
Erty
St. Lowis
Kanwan City
Kanmia City
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