Ottawa Festival Week Highlighted by Bryan Day Program
Ottawa unfolds a busy festival schedule with Bryan Day on June 26 led by Leedy, G A R Day on June 19, labor talks on June 17, and a June 22 children event. The Forest Park exhibit features art and fireworks from public collections, and Governor Leedy will preside over Bryan Day with Rev. Thos. Dixon delivering sermons.
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Ottawa
Bay
Hegel
Otunga Chautanne
Frank Briefel
Boater
F Washiteten
Arthur GW. Duin
J i Burtbar
Smechinwek
Wil le Bryan Day
Leedy Adil Presnie
Thoscas Dixon
New York
Darant
Rehor Aias
Perance Cay
Joel Mack murderers proved by confessions in Winsted tale
Howard Hobbs and Johe Oxford confessed to murdering Joel Mack near Nip Mure. The men described taking the body across the Federia river after staging the scene, burying the corpse, and later returning to move the remains. Authorities linked them to Mack's horses and the suspected motive in this grisly case.
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Howard Hobbs
Mack
Mike Hebb
Hater
Turing
Dave
Federia
Naieata
Prison Break In El Dorado Skeleton Key Heist
A group including Belle Harnes Mary Weld and Pett Wydick forced entry at a shop in El Dorado on May 17. They used a skeleton key from a broom handle to burglarize a place, stealing items and triggering a deputy sheriff to respond as the suspects fled. Joby Wel et, involved in the scheme, returned later.
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Belle Harnes
Mary Weld
Pett Wydick
Winfield Man Undergoes Major Vertebra Removal
A Winfield patient underwent a high risk spinal operation to remove a three inch section of the vertebra. Surgeons from Ree Hl Thure- Yop jlerfattied a whilstuL surdied oper Bioce and Aa Taraalioe assisted at Rose Bui Salle. The patient is reported resting easily after the extensive procedure.
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Winfield
Will Winfield
Dee Fisereon
Ja- Ve
Pickess
Erity
Seteily
Malveie
Taraalioe
Rose Bui
Lee
Two Well Known Cottonwood Falls Lovers Marry in Emporia
May 17 wedding of SMrfie King and Bixee Xertle Cartier, prominent Cottonwood Falls residents, performed by Rev Father James. Bride is daughter of De WH Carter of Cottonwood Falls. groom leads a local enterprise. After ceremony they depart for Las Vegas New Mexico for a honeymoon. The report also notes local club meetings and events listed for late September and May.
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Cottonwood Falls
Feopls
Emporia
Smrfie King
Bixee Xertle Cartier
Cottundtond Falls
Sutudey
Pather James
Tae Catholic
WH. Carter
Cotheewoods
Kins & Borie
Chase County
Las Verne
Governor Leedy Visit and Grand Lodge Events
OttawaMay 17 The eighth annual convention of the Second District Christian churches will be held May 24 25 and 26 at the Christian church. Nine counties participate with 42 churches expected to be represented. Rev Mo Harlin state work superintendent and Rev Geo Comte of Kansas will attend among others. Other events include a 20 mile bicycle race between AD Musderman and John Griot at 3 p m Wednesday and a welcome for Knights at the Wichita club rooms corner Piret street and Topeka avenue. The meeting began today and Governor Leedy will visit for one day.
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Leedy
Grand Lodge
Wichita Club
Piret Street
Topeka Avenue
AD Musderman
John Griot
Fair Grounds
Ottawa
Mo. Harlin
Geo. Comte
Kansante
Mix
Gertrude Falley
Peoria
W. T. K. Club
Amoon
Mins T. H. Davis
Ada Hranncout
Grantville
Eleanor Holliday
Wichita
Magee L. MacCrea
Winchester
J. A. Fuller
Quincey Street
I.H. Marple
Major Jenkins
Currier
Onikiren
Dorita
George
Hughes’ Banjo Club
Gumbert
Bins Wilms Mills
Laines’ Sewing Society
Kansas Avenue Church
Eaftern
Warner
Monroe Street
Vincent
St. Paul
Kansas Avenue
Mabel King
Wephord
Dalek
Minin
Micely
Coburn
Tuyon
Stimsuurl
Lyon
New York
Baptist Church
Suma
Lean Tittle
T. L. Ewan
Byrd Watkins
Wanego
Leon Tuttle
Wambigo
Concurnia
Bmrs
Rathrine Crale
Epworth League
Kansas Avenue Moe
Diagen
Jens HW E Vincent
Charles Curisor
Santa Pe
Ste Curisow
Ames Beeler
Santa Feen
Santa
Amos
Fo OM. Kimball
Aetna Tan Company
G. P. Kimball
North Topeka
Kimiball
America
England
Henry
Richard
Smaskachusetts Culony
Williams Laud
Canterbury
Charles
John Hampden
John Pym
Oliver Cromwell
Kansas
Georg
Formans
Porson
Wichite
Manhattan
To- Pek
Daniel Webster
A W. Greely
Cyrus Leland
Ts Tue Saving Service
Topk
Ang
Herald
Colliese
London
Soldiers Go Marching Four Day Practice From Fort Leavenworth
Leavenworth Brig 11 reports infantry starting a four day march from Fort Leavenworth in two battalions. One battalion moves south under Col. Wheaton with Companies B F E and Gil Wert Into camp near Lancing. The west bound battalion under Capt Reginan with Companies A C and Bend Hikas aims for Easton. Six cavalry troops under Col Carroll will begin a separate four day march on May 21.
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Easton
Sixth Cavalry
Cal. Carroll
Fort Scott hosts U I T officers session in 1898
Lenvenorth May 17 Fort Scott hosted the annual U I T officers session with dignitaries including Grand Counsellor Richard Wogstett of Lawrence Grand Junior Counsellor W C Brady of Oliaherte City Grand Secretary E S Russell of Hutchinson and others. The event names executive committee members B Potter Evijera CSA Dey Atchison and F C Raseer Fort. Emporia’s new church dedication details follow with funds and construction notes.
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Fort Scott
Lenvenorth
Villiers
Richard Wogstett
Lawrence
W. C Brady
Oliaherte
E. S. Russell
Huntchinson
F. ©. Mull
Lamdurter
S. T. Alien
F.C Raseer
Fort Grand Sentisiel
Lott
T. Rees
Laysnworth
B. Potter
Evijera
Csa Dey
Atchison, Emporia
New Church
From Kansas Towns General and Personal News Summary
Kansas brief notes from FT Scott to WICHITA and ATCHISON. Mormon elders visit FT Scott while Lutherans and other denominations attend. Wichita consolidates utilities, selling plants to a single Light and Power company for ten years. Atchison plans a new mill by Bank Milling at expense of 700 to 900, near nearby factories. Parson's post forms with 5 members, two posts now in Parsons. Wichita district court convicts man of murder for killing J J White. evidence cites prior unseemly conduct. G A R leaders in Wichita plan to erect a stone pavilion at Maplewood Cemetery with a cornerstone ceremony. Selle Springs company pays patrons amid price drop. local creameries to follow. Congressman Kelley recovering from illness. Governor Leedy visits. Chamberlains Pain Balm advertised for rheumatic pains.
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Pureuns
Yale Crew to Train at Lake Saltonstall
New Haven May 17 Captain Bulley reports Yale will host University of Wisconsin eight for training at Lake Saltonstall. Wisconsin arrives Thursday and may row an exhibition mile during Yale freshman regatta, as part of a triangular training plan with Yale crews.
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New Haven
Conn
Bulley
Yale
University of Wisconsin
Lake Saltonstall
Badgers
Yale Creshman
Yale “Waratey University of Wisconsin
Washburn Defeats Haskell Amateur Team in Brisk Victory
Washburn beat Haskell 7 to 5 on Saturday afternoon on the Washburn grounds in a game praised for brilliant team play. Stricklett pitched for Washburn with Topeka club manager Katt in attendance, who aims to sign Stricklett for Topeka Augusts. It marked Haskell’s first loss to an amateur team this season. umpire Charlie McCabe presided.
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Washburn
Haskell In
Alo
Haskell
Charlie McCabe
Indians
Augusta
Horumatt
Saas
Sumpic
Bastinon
Er aeEemam
Washbir
Iva
Pinky
Sttickiet
Gephatt
Slahl
Strickiere
Pasaudt Ubus
Stah
Kesler
Sid
Strisklett
Auarustea
Moantleht
Strick Ait
Steickient
Ausettsta i
Washburn Hickell
Washburn Hankel
Charles Atchabe Tiny
Zoo plans wide pheasant stocking program in Ohio
Cincinnati May 1 report: the zoo superintendent and staff completed a four time pheasant catching drive, securing 82 birds from 65 age classes and planning a pioneering experiment to stock public game preserves with golden pheasants for shooting and consumption, aiming to extend the program across Ohio.
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Sardéus
Zoe
Ohio
Yankees in Korea Build Rail Line Under US Influence
Seoul reports that an American firm led by T Coleman of New York has secured the contract to build a 45 mile railway in Korea, with plans to extend to 500 miles over five years from Fusan to Enchhen and toward Phyune-an-Do, provoking Japanese disfavor while the United States stays aligned with Korea. The Korean cabinet advised caution to avoid entanglements with Japan or continental powers.
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Japan
New York
Herald
Seoul
Korea
Toro
Charles Legendre
Great Way
wWes
Lund
Kingdom
T. Coleman
Enver
Fusan
Enchhen
Phyune-an-Do
United States
China
North Topeka notes and Kimball family lore
North Topeka notices list visits, arrivals, and events around town including Dr O Briett and Miss Parkhurst, church anniversaries, club meetings, and a report on the Kimball family history with a 1200 page volume. Mentions of Kansas Avenue church groups, Santa Fe railroad figures, and local social rounds with multiple named residents and destinations.
Washburn Students Celebrate Victory Over Haskell Indians
Washburn college students rejoice after defeating the Haskell Indians. A bonfire lit the campus as the old bell rang and celebrants danced. A flag and Maypole were burned amid the revelry, sparking Freshmen anger and threats to continue into commencement. May 28 and 19 return via Santa Fe route at half rate.
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Washburn College
Haskell
Whiting Mall
Santa Fe
Immigrant Bridget Sullivan among Steerage Fire Victims
New York May 1 A Irish emigrant girl Bridget Sullivan counted among 33 Steerage fire victims aboard the Leona was en route to Texas to join her brother who awaited in Galveston. Relatives seek others through the Holy Rosary mission at 7 State Street as Father Henry helps locate missing women and find work.
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New York
Bridget Sullivan
Leona
Ireland
Texas
Old Land
Galveston
Mission of the Holy Rosary
State Street
United States
Father Henry
Ugly poles ruin upper Kansas avenue streetscape
Western Union Telegraph installs tall poles along the east side of Kansas avenue from Ninth street north to create a direct line to the Santa Fe depot. The new route bypasses the current circuit via Fourth street and the railroad. Edward Parker of Denver oversees the project, expected to finish in a few days, upsetting residents who call the display hideous.
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Magnificent Avenue
Kansas Avenue
Ninth Street
Western Union Telegraph Company
Sixth
Seventh Streets
Fourth Street
Ninth
Faure
Chatee
Edward Parker
Denver
Calvary Cemetery Improvements and Local Political Plans
Extensive improvements are planned at Calvary Catholic cemetery west of the city. Seven acres are nearly full, prompting talk of purchasing adjacent land, though not needed for a year or two. The Republican county committee will set a date for the primary and decide on trade or county convention nominations. A new Detective and Protective association is being organized by He Policeman Pickens to aid officers, with volunteers ready to help and cooperate to deter crime. In Uruguay, Montevideo reports a six hour battle with insurgents under Lamas and Sarvia, government forces winning and the revolt fading due to desertions and lack of ammunition.
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Calvary Catholic Cemetery
Repuoucan Counsy Ceptual
Pickens
Mc. Wickens
Montevideo
Lamas and
Sarvia
Goviament
Victabious
Offeisl
Greatly Reduced Rates to San Francisco via Rock Island Route
Greatly reduced fares offered to San Francisco via the Rock Island Route with tickets on sale June 29 to July 3. One way fare listed at $22.50 and round trip at $45.00, inclusive. Stopovers permitted as part of the travel option.
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San Francisco
Rock Island
Market Report May 17 Wheat Opens Down Amid No Encouragement
The Associated Press market report notes wheat opened down with little buyer interest. Weather improves in the northeast and forecasts are favorable. Prices fluctuate as traders weigh weekly figures and visible supply against war-related demand.
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Chicago
Prret Livers
Sin— Heapons
Duluth
Durie Sralnst
Ti Aguin
Saturdie
Special sale catalog item list with assorted hardware
An OCR noisy list promotes numerous sale items including Tin Cups Garden Hoes Garden Rakes M tooth patent Lawn Rakes Shovels Garden Trowels Lemon Squeevers Clothes Wringers Belts Barbou Fish Potes Fish Hooks Fish Lines Croquet Sets Chickens Mitts Rats and Base Halle League Balls and more with varied prices and quantities. The fragmentary text blends products and prices in a generic catalog style.
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Eish
Market Summary From Kansas City and Chicago Grain and Livestock
Readable sections show mixed grain and livestock activity with July corn and wheat futures weak, oats quiet, and hog receipts rising. Cattle and sheep demand uneven with limited price strength, while Kansas City notes softer cattle, hogs lower, and receipts up. Weather and harvest news hint at shifting supply prospects across major markets.
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SAAC
Regen Ana
Jule Park
Suds
Santee
Serge
Tila Y Sagl
roNeh
Texas
Gactle Omics
Kansas City
Cary, Mae
Orkers
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Bryan Day
G. A. R. Day
P.M. Arthur
Jane
Joel Mack
EL Dorado
Bis
Ocarter
Modocsa
Parsons
Parmine Ofteputers
C. Rockhold
This
Ity
Tom Anderson
Topeka
Mgrved
Alend
Modoc Club
Huulghis
Pythiss
Christian Churches
Leavenworth Infantry
U. IT
Fathmal
Dourd
ME &T. Parsons
Kay
Portland
FT. Scott
EL Tireen
Ogden
Las Lvecton
Salt Lake
Ugit
Wichita Electric Hullwasted Light Company
Wichite Gas
Thee Light and Power Company
Art Ingtuhesy
District Court
J. J. White
White
Scott
S.G Foster
Win Hardee
J. 3. Rodgers
Toledo
C. Oveners
Inia
Iat
Garfield Hellet Corps
W. BR. G
Cireeta Muglewood
W. KE Stanler
Amilene
Selle Springs
Burlington
Barrifin Kelley
Gov
Edwards & Parker
Merchants of Plans Ga
Chamberlains Pain Bolm
Sporting News
Wisconsin
Manning
K. C. Blues
Merrill Springs
Tudians
Yankees
Kimball Printing Co
M.S. Evans
Versailles
Dr._O'Briett
Belvit
Union Pacific
Biss
Fay Wise
Sanford J.anderson
Erie
Penn
G Chapman Will
Lincoln
Misa Edne Parkhurst
Beverides
Oskaloosa
Clara Bureen
Burlingame
Snd
Carl Burgen
Stewart Henry
Axminster
Body Brussels
Tapestry Brussels
Ingram Carpets
Fernald, Martin & Co
Kansas Ax Ave
Calvary Cemetery
Today’s Market Report
Associated Press
State Journal
Ailade
Mt Ie
Parle
Tateel
Rene
Sie
I Teen
Kansas Ave
Chicago Livestock Market
pEanusas City
Bower
WGN
Timothy Rowchotee
W. A. Michsel Conemission Co
T Grain
West Sixth Ave
Liverpool
Hinreapolis
Thas
Venegat
Balchtas
Barcom
Bisbgin
Tim Hare
Berrettm
Switz
Rome
Michael Carn
Stoulks
Michael Rom
West Sith
Deland
Pacific
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