Sheik Abdullah and the poet ballad test in ancient tale
An ancient tale recounts Sheik Abdullah challenging his adviser Enekasi to compose a ballad for the court. The adviser’s verse misleads the Sheik into praising his own poetic talent, while the old leader sleepily concludes the lesson: talent for portraiture is proven, not poetry. The piece threads with broader notes on oak trees, baking powder fame, and livestock inspections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abdullah
Enekel
Enekati
Bie
Onoa
Sheik
Enekasi
T Dever
Enekazi
Smither
Henri Adin
Borkast
South & Wise
Chinage Tribune
Great Britain
A. J. Harrison
Naturalists’ Journal
Cawthorpe
Colthorpe
Eilestone Hall
West Riding
Britain
St. James
Wetherby
Injunction Sought In Choctaw Land Sale Battle
A United States court case in progress involves the Choctaw nation planning confiscation and sale of buildings owned by United States citizens. Owners seek an injunction to restrain the sale amid claims of rental violations under Choctaw law. The suit, affecting hundreds of thousands of dollars and many residents, is highly contested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry McArester
United States
Farmer
Mexico
Charles Lattrell
Rodes
Pana
George Bannon
Frank Burroughs
Bannon
Young Burroughs
Grant
Orc
Charrles Elister
Karl Oskarnoosa
Warrick
Faye
Baseball Gawes. i P. £ 4 .7e/Grand R Tas/ Milwaukes .
Western Association standings and club results from Rockford to Jacksonville and Ottawa show Rockford and Jacksonville among leaders with scores around 8 to 13 and Ottawa University noted in matchups with Kansas University. The fragment lists teams and venues including Rockford Jacksonville Ottawa and Kansas University with partial scores.
Draw Declared In Twenty Five Round Fight Between McCoy And O'Brien
More than two thousand spectators watched a stubborn twenty five round bout at the Suffolk Athletic Club in Boston between Dick O'Brien of Lewiston and Kid McCoy of Boston. Referee William Daly Jr. declared the fight a draw at the end of the final round. O'Brien was favored but McCoy delivered his best performance to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCoy Andryan
Boston
Suffolk Athletic Club
Dick O'Brien
Lewiston
Kid McCoy
William Daly, Jr
Dick O’brien
Bartender shoots ex-convict in saloon brawl at Ninth and Walnut
Emile Henry, bartender at Charles Foster's saloon in St. Ovis, shot and killed Theo dore Dieckmeyer after a drunken altercation with five companions. Dieckmeyer attacked Henry as a hustle to the bar. Henry fired, Dieckmeyer died instantly. Henry and four associates were arrested. Dieckmeyer's body sent to the morgue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Ovis
Emile Henry
Charles Foster
Ninth and
Walnut Streets
Theodore Dieckmeyer
Dieckmeyer
Henry
Dwyer
Kelleher
Heary
Timothy Hochfelder
Central District
Conlin
Arres
Diecknirger
Divorces Sought for Abandonment by Two Women
Emily McPherson seeks a divorce from Joseph G. McPherson after thirty years of alleged abandonment and cruelty following their 1860s Indiana marriage. Cora Broadie also seeks dissolution from Moses Broadie for abandonment and custody of Pearl Broadie amid family strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily McPherson
Cora Brond
Joseph G. McPherson
Indiana
Cora Broadie
Moses Broadie
Little Pearl Broadie
HAVING A BIG TIME Miss Winnie Davis Arrives Tonight
Houston reports opening of the state military encampment at Camp Culberson under Maj. Gen. A. S. Roberts with a light rain delaying parade. Mrs Hayes and Miss Winnie Davis arrive tonight for a grand reception as veterans from confederate and union armies gather in Houston. Gen. Schofield expected tomorrow. Confederate reunion begins tomorrow with a public reception for Mrs. Hayes and Miss Winnie Davis. The Southern Historical Association considers a report for the union confederate convention. Over fifty veteran camps from fourteen states and the Indian Territory are registered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Camp Culberson
A. S. Roberts
United States Army
United States Fifth Cavalry Mounted Band
Southern Historical Association
Stephen D. Lee
Indian Territory
Inpranapolis
Ind
Iron Hall
McMasters
Pennsylvania
Vania
Maryland
Farley
Carlisle Opens Talk On Money In Covington Ky
Secretary of the treasury John G Carlisle spoke in Covington Kentucky on the money question drawing a large crowd in Central Garden. The audience overflowed despite efforts to reserve seats for women and a street demonstration briefly delayed the start. A stray item mentions baking powders with alum as poisonous and a price note for Dr Price's pure baking powder. A Kansas City Kansas report notes teachers planning country institutes face eligibility limits tied to a local protective tariff. A Kentucky drowning accident reports a child Pearl Weaver aged four in Euronia. Beggs German Salve is advertised with a money back guarantee and druggists sell it. Subscribe for the Daily Stars Jonathan
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Covington
Covinetos
United States Treasury
John G. Carlisle
Central Garden
Canset
Kansas
Kanssas City
Ida M. Reece
Oakland
Open Rebellion Proclaimed Over White Primary in Georgia
An all night Tillman Irby executive session convened to respond to Judge Goffs decision against registration laws as delegates to a constitutional convention near. Senator Tillman publicly urged a white primary to nominate delegates warning conservatives would fight in the general election and forecasting a bloody campaign unless Goff limits further. He threatened open rebellion though this was not intended for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillman
Gou
Corvus, & C
Tillman-Irby
Goff
Looge
Georgia
Buckeye House Raided By City Officers
The Buckeye house on Baness avenue, long suspected, was raided at supper time. Proprietor Jobo Pears was booked for keeping a disorderly house. two women and five men found on the premises were charged as inmates. Officers Wilkerson Gardner Ellison Pinkston Gaines led the operation. prisoners taken to the city jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckeye
Lower Baness Avenue
Jobo Pears
Wilkerson
Gardiner
Ellison
Pinkston
Gaines
Red Hair Triggers Revolver Accident at City Prison
Officer Burgess narrowly escaped death when a long red hair on his coat led a fellow officer to brush it off, firing Burgess’s revolver. A loud report echoed as the trigger discharged, tearing a hole in his coat and trousers and scattering powder and debris. The bullet struck the floor, causing chaos as officers rushed in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Officer Burgess
Metropolitan Police Force
Burgess
Burgees
Burgeus
Tanner Brothers Deny Leasing Big Topeka Store Room
Rumor spreads that Tanner brothers leased the double shop occupied by E. B. Guild on Kansas Avenue. A W Tanner dismissed the talk saying they have no plans for Topeka business, will leave the city for summer, and may dispose of farms elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanner Bros
Gome
Kansas Avenue
Tanner
Ruc
E. B. Guild
A.W. Tanner
Topeka
Dr. Price
Talk Himself To Death At Osawatomie Insane Asylum
John N. Reynolds, famed as a 40 time ex convict, is kept on opiates at Osawatomie Insane Asylum to prevent self harm as he launches nonstop speeches. He once lectured twenty seven hours until hunger and exhaustion toppled him. Reynolds weighed 200 pounds at entry and now is down to 124. Congressman Curtis in ill health this summer and postpones trip to Butler county. Union Pacific announces May 21 one fare round trip to multiple western states with minimum $7 rate to Lake Charles and Missouri south of Kansas City. FP A Lewis D City Ticket agent remains in brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osace Cory
Kun
Ed Henry
Peterton
Kan
Quenemo
Pannsons
George M. Beck
Fort Scott
John N. Reynolds
Osuwatomie Insane Asylum
Congressman Curtis
Charles Curtis
Curtis
Butler County
Union Pacific
Kansas
Nebraska
Wyoming
Colorado
Utah
Idaho
Arkansas
Texas
Lake Charles
Missouri
Kansas City
A. Lewis
D City
Leuss
TICKET TAKERS TO MEET IN ATLANTA ORDER CONDUCTORS
The Order of Railway Conductors holds its annual session in Atlanta on May 14 with about 2,000 delegates and guests. The group, founded in 1868, has grown from a small social body to a union ready to act in interunion disputes. Edgar Eristas Cl is noted as grand chief conductor, born in Lima and long involved in railroad work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Order of
Gate City
South
Edgare. Clarkment
Menduts
Tls
Lnter
Insurance Department
Order
Edgar Eristas Cl
Grandihief
Lima
Jsf
Genesor Wesleyan Seminary
Wife Beating Case Heard in Oakland Court
John H Frye of Oakland faced Justice Furry on a wife beating charge. The case was continued and Frye was jailed in default of a 1200 bond. The complaint was filed by the afflicted wife who bore finger marks and testified of being choked until she was black and blue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Furry
John H. Frye
Jai
Frye
Justice Furry
Also Mentioned on This Page
Phila
SEARS
Kansas Ave
Iua
Wright
Hind
New York
Texes
New Afexico
Geo
C Pritchard
Albuquerqus, N. M
C Freeland
Quanah
U. S
Quy Company
Kansis Crryvy
Metropolitan Company
Kansas City Cable Railway Co
Grand Avenue Railway
Kansas City and Independence
Haines
Chicago Board of Health
Sneas and
Ustile
Halifax
N.S
Pire
Intercolonial Railway
Dominion
Fillings
Mo. Bros
Billings
Ward
Chicago
Central Hotel
Jacksonville
Flo
Lafayette County
Armstrong
Madison
Hilaville
Wees City
Georgia Fray
Dan Veatch
Charles F. Scott
The
Kansas Republican League
Iola Register
Kansa
Hanaya
State Central Committee
Dodge Martin
J. W. Prittirs
Eighth Ave
Puraburgh
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Pia Pittsburgh
Philadetna
Sinoinaathen
Baltimore
Toledo
Indianapolis
Grand Rapids
Detroit
I P
Western Association
Rockford
Lincoln
SoulSacksonville
Mvilie
Jackson
Jacksville
Ottawa
Kansas University
Ottawa University
Kansas Foresters
Grand Court of Kansas
Ancient
Order of Foresters of America
McGeorge’s
Rosedale
Leavenworth
Feil Cotter
Pirrseces
B. H. Noel
Missouri Pacific
Fleming
Noel
Harper
Texas State
Winnie Davis
Gen. Schofield
Missouri Democratic State Central Committee
St. Loouis
Democratic State Central Committee
Zevely
Sound Money
Euronia
Ken
Peari Weaver
J. N. Weaver
Daily Stars
Jovanat
Allcock
Brandreth
Prive
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