Valley League Players Set For Open Weekend Games
The Valley League opens with Topeka facing Joplin and Sedalia in a three game series. Topeka led attendance with over 4,000 fans as Sedalia disputes calls, Joplin suffers first breakdown, and Stoner of Sedalia hits the first 1904 Missouri Valley homer. Red Craig released by Denver, Topeka racks three double plays in early action.
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Sedalia
Topeka
Pittsburg
Stoner
Missouri Volleyagus
Red Craig
Springield
Denver
Midzets
Det
Fear the Jail Doors in County Gamble Case
Report on four men charged with gambling entering guilty pleas and facing county jail sentences. County commissioners debate offering fines instead of jail while defense argues for full punishment. District Court set for May 9. governor and officials active in related travel and arrangements.
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Mike Thompson
Royal Gambling
Thompson
Ponte
Tobias
Penn
Teatibe County
Hungate
Gambiline
Besin
Pasture Season Shifts Cattle Trade in Kansas County
The article notes a shift in Kansas pasture use as young cattle move from winter feed lots to summer grazing. Pasture land is limited but well suited, with stock feeders paying 2 to 3.25 per head this spring, down from 4 previously. Many feeders exit the market, while some farmers switch to grain selling due to price dynamics between packers and grain buyers.
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Duption Ci
Kansad
Kansas
Manny
Urls
Herbert at a party reveals his awkward late night reflections
The account recalls a long party night with Herbert recounting fatigue embarrassment and self critical remarks about dancing youth and social pressure. He recalls tossing phrases in the moment and comments on the crowd’s reactions and the lingering impact of the evening on his pride.
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Mseelf
Eowink Herbert
Divided views on school plumbing by health board council
The Toreka board of health and council members, including plumbers, debated school plumbing. Dr Menninger and Dr Storrs defended the systems as sanitary and tight. Councilman Shimer praised the closet systems except the high school, noting improvements planned.
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Council
Menninger
RCA
Ant
W. D. Storrs
Fin City Board of Health
Wilson
Board of Health
J.C. Shimer
Front Line Tensions Rise Near Lhasa Frontier
May 4 report from Gayangtes fort describes a British reconnaissance party at the frontier road to Lhasa. Tibetan forces, estimated around 3500, opened fire with rifles after belting the pass and fort walls. No reply except limited shots as the party withdrew to preserve the Dritien line of communication toward Khangmhe amid unsettled northern help expectations. Train of frott jars noted in Coffeyville area.
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London
Sr| & Mounted Infantry
Gayangtes
Lhasa
Yaengtse
Dritien
Khangmhe
Aumban
Youn Husbend
Etass
Fragmented Snapshots of Home News and School Events
A garbled collage reports on local pupils and events at Washburn, mentions Col W H Rossin on business, a reform school case, a circus visit, and theater plans for Macbeth. It references a Topeka baseball team, a party at Fourth and Jackson, and a possible War probability with rail car counts noted.
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W. H. Rossin
Fas Lige Ag
Bay
Washburn
Myeta
David Underwood
Reform School
Esterday
Sewis
Wallaces Circus
Se Weil
Cantal
Kanes City
Wilara W
Rouke
Diplomacy Teaches Arbitration Likely In Nat and Peruvian Tensions
The Nat and Peruvian armies are the subject of diplomatic negotiations and will probably result in arbitration. The public shows no excitement and remains utterly indifferent about the matter.
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Pdak
Kansas City Burdlington & Western lines chartered
A new electric line charter granted to a Kansas City Burdlington and Western company. The line would run from Olathe to Council Grove, linking with the Holmes system and connecting Kansas City to Topeka via Olathe and Lawrence. Incorporators include Hugh A. Holmes and El Hilkey among others.
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Olathe
Council Grove
Holmes
Kansas City
Topeka
Lawrence
Thia
Ithe
Hugh A. Holmes
Detroit
Stichneringie
John Sincehter
Parkhurst At Home After Atchison Musical Festival
Mrs. George W. Parkhurst returned from Atchison where she sang at the opening concert of the Atchison May Musical festival. She said the packed home enjoyed a fine audience and a fully seated hall, with many standing. She thanked Atchison neighbors and urged Topeka people to show appreciation.
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George W. Parkhurst
Atchison
Mra Parkhurst
Teilae
Mane
Pias
Topeka
China Keeps Out as Neutrality Deems Restrictions
Fragmented obituary notes Mrs. Mattie Bair of Sheffield, Illinois, died April 27 1906. Her long life featured resilience after hardship, caring for three children, and a brave, indomitable spirit shown in managing family and adversity. The funeral was held at First Congregational church.
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Mra
Mattie
Isa
Sheffield
Eve
Charitable Tributes Highlight Community Support and Trust
A fragmentary notice reflects on a respected local figure, noting charity efforts and involvement in multiple organizations. It recalls duties held, trust placed by neighbors, and the sorrow of a fallen member whose memory inspires continued generosity and service.
Atchison Board Votes to Retain Women in Office
Fragmentary notes describe a meeting where the Atchison board discusses the role of women and choices about retaining women in positions. The text references a May centh and a focus on public opinion and opposition by women.
Sheriff quiets violent town drama as search continues
In Ark OEE Shoots and Rebbe alias Sprinen, a troubled couple conflict erupts when a husband allegedly seizes a home and a woman pleads for the Master to return. Sheriff Borris leads a posse into surrounding woods as the case unfolds and townsfolk await developments.
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Sprinen
Ark
Wathee
Borris
Posse
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