Drowning of George L Montgomery Shocks Goodland Town
George L Montgomery, long a prominent Goodland resident and son of A B Montgomery, died by accidental drowning near Mason City while living away from town. He was connected with the Piano Harvesting company in Iowa and was respected as a young attorney. The Montgomery family, tied to Sherman County mining and local industry, were well known in Goodland for generations. The tragedy recalls a life intertwined with law, business ventures, and ranching heritage.
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I. Montgomery
Goodland
Kan
George L Montgomery
Mason City
Laws
Witch Place
Bettyr Feteral
Iowa
Good+land
A. B. Montgormeryee
Wifo
Sherman County
Montxoséry
Gowtland
Prengnt
Geo. Montgomery
Goutland
Mise Hachael Walker
Willams Walker
A. RK Mont
Snd
Villagers and Servants Await Croker Return
New York dispatch reports chaotic election commentary and political intrigue surrounding Tammany Hall. The London correspondent notes a cautious mood as Croker’s influence is questioned while rumors of reforms and police actions surface. readers await his return amid a shifting political landscape.
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New York
London
Tribune
Tammany
Croker
Isis
Rome
Ieee Kre
Litvorbe
T Ys
Mervanta
Tages Ars
Duel Over Cards Ends In Fatal Street Gunfight
In Tonia on November 7 a pistol duel in the principal street left Mann Holman mortally wounded and Junior Meredith not expected to live. Fest Dienisch from Murlen, with revolvers, fought over a Ten nome. the other gambler died. Bator thems taking eft effects.
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Tonia
Murlen
Saya
Mann Holman
Meredith
Holman
Mereaita
Hoth
Gambiern
Bator
Football. The Great Game of the Season-E Haskell Indians
Football note details a Haskell Indians game with Lawrence, mentions return trip and reduced rates. Readers advised to depart Topeka Prym and return at 6:40 PM.
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Lawrence
Topeka Prym
Vis
Haskell
Indiana
Santa Fe
Sheldon’s Essays Read At Central C B A Social
NR Sheldon’s essays read at a social in Tennessee Town Library fundraiser. A dock social supported by the church, donations included 133 books and 3 pictures in good condition. Program featured a solo, college writings read by Rev Charles M Sheldon, and a Sheldon song. A reception followed with reports on society work.
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C. B
Tennemestown
Een Church
Tennessretown
Abe
Noor
Charles
Sheldon
Russia Holds Aloof on French Actions in the East
The Vienna and New York Times dispatches report that informed circles in Australia are cautiously optimistic about a French naval demonstration against Turkey. Russia reportedly was not consulted on the French weapon action and may not fully approve. French ambassador Constant did not permit consideration of Russian interests ahead of France. The correspondent notes Franco-Russian ties could regain influence in the East through France's independent efforts.
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New York
Nav
Vienna
London Times
New York Times
Turkey
France
St Petersburg
M. Constant
Porte
Franco Gn
Prance
Abyssinian diplomacy and economic shift reported
Major Cloepadloin, Abyssinia official, says Emperor Menilik seeks balance among nations to preserve peace. Abysinians resume agricultural pursuits, improve facilities, and expand rail work. Abyssinian market viewed as promising for European enterprise as silver dollars circulate and currency remains salt bars. Rome report notes Britain Italy Sudan Eritrea frontier tensions.
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New York
Cloepdteoin
Abyssinia
Rome
London Times
Toman
Menilik
Traker Menilik
Clocadiola
Meneliie
Ievathe
Great Britain
Italy
Soudan- Eritres
Shawnee and Polk Play Tied 6-6 In Wednesday Grid Clash
Shawnee tied Polk 6 to 6 in a Wednesday football game. Polk players outweighed Shawnee by about 12 pounds per man, with Shawnee set to host a lighter squad averaging 85 pounds or less. For more details contact Harry Dries at 217 HurriVon Street after 4.
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Polk
Linsivine
Harry Driest
Hurrivon Street
Newsman Pennant Retires from Goodland News
E F Pennant, longtime publisher of the Goodland News in Goodland Kansas since May 1594, retires due to failing eyesight. Brown, cashier at Goodland City Bank, will continue paper operations with Pennant’s relinquishment. Pennant has spent 16 years in western Kansas journalism, moving east of Belleville prior to retirement, and plans to relocate near Baileville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodland
Kan
E. F. Tennant
BF. Brown
Goodland City Bank
M Republican
Pennant
Kuneta
Literature for English Troops In New York Nov 7
Cape Town correspondent reports excellent systems for distributing comforts and literature to British soldiers in the fleet. Local committees and military authorities coordinate at the base to ensure equal distribution of materials. A separate item notes Japan has an inning with a mysterious baton match between Batons and other figures slated for November events.
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New York
Cape Town
London
Public health notice on cough remedy and claimed cures
A reader letter discusses a cough remedy sold as a cure. The writer claims severe symptoms improved after a second dose, noting chest symptoms subsided and urging public awareness. The text resembles a testimonial toward a patent medicine.
Protests Upheld in Tariff Case on Cotton Jute Cloth
New York November 7 The classification board of United States rail appraisers upheld the 45 percent ad valorem duty on importations of crash cloth made of cotton and jute noting cotton as the chief component. The case involved 4500 yards of crash with 70 percent jute and 30 percent cotton where protests argued for cotton cloth rates. The board affirmed the collector and ruled the merchandise as manufactures of cotton at 45 percent ad valorem.
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Classification Board
York
Classification Board of
United States
Ral
Wche
Wilson 4K
Wakem & McLaughlin
Chicago
Rice-Stix Dry Goods Company
St. Louis
Reform in New York Emerges From Editorials
New York reform is lauded as a challenging task for Mr. Low to prove that purity and efficiency can govern. London dispatches cite his practical ability, while editors doubt Tammany’s defeat. Roosevelt collaboration is urged to attract capable Americans into administration.
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New York
Low
Tle
London
The
Tribune
Daily News
Tammany
Mr. Low
Jerome
Roosevelt
Last of Rathbone's Asseta in Riley Block Case
Judge Thomps on renders decision in Mrs. Kate C Minor vs Major Estes G Rathbone case canceling mortgages tied to Kate Minor purchase of Rathbone interest in the Riley block. The ruling resolves a decade old Morgage dispute stemming from Rathbone’s assets.
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Rathbone
Asseta
Hamilton
Thompsson
Kate C. Minor
Estes G. Rathbone
Cuban Ponte
Minor
Riley
Thie City
Denver Wheel Club and Washburn Clash Ends in Field Withdrawal
A Denver Wheel Club game against Washburn of Kansas ended when Washburn players withdrew after a dispute over a Denver tackle Brandenburg nearly injuring Captain Gil. Umpire Connoly refused to eject Brandenburg, leading to a five minute stoppage and Washburn forfeiture. Gate receipts ran short, forcing Wheel Club to cover the deficit. Washburn departed for Topeka afterward.
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Denver Republican
Wednesday Sage
Broadway Park
Kansas
Denver Wheel Club
Randenburs
D. W
Gil
Washburn
Gill
Connoly
Brandenburs
Brangenburg
Walker
Brandenburg
Wheel Club
Denver
Athletic Club
D. A.C
Washburn Eleven
W. C
Topeka
Increase in German Orders for American Coal Reported
The Journal of Commerce notes a marked rise in foreign orders for American coal, especially from Germany, due to labor troubles in Wales and France reducing supplies. High ocean freights and light grain exports have helped U S anthracite dealers profit. German buyers touring Pennsylvania coal fields placed large orders, some filled and others shipping soon.
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New York
Navy
Germany
Journal of Commerce
Wales
France
Berlin
Baron Hoecke
Gustav Schuler
P. A. Hanckow
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania and Reading Coal and Tron Company
Pavement plans stir south end Kansas avenue residents
Residents on the south end of Kansas avenue push for a 9 foot brick pavement from Tenth to Thirteenth and a 50 foot pavement to 150 feet south of Fourteenth. The council may take up the matter next meeting, with a possible extension to Fifteenth street. D N Cornelius objects as he owns a large east frontage but may swap land with Orchard Place to help distribute pavement taxes. Public sale notice also lists a lien on a Western Foundry & Machine Works automobile in Topeka.
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Kansas Avenue
Tenth
Thirteenth
Fourteenth
Fifteenth Street
D. N. Cornelius
Cornelius
Alma
Kan
Western Foundry & Machine Works
KR. L. Cofran
Wna
Western Foundry& Machine Works
Jefferson Streets
Topeks
Shawnee County
Kansas
Nau
Lene
Mahind Wort
Copran
Wanted Help and Room Rentals Advertisements Mix
A jumble of 1900s classified items listing WANTED help for housework and sewing, maids, and caretakers plus numerous FOR RENT notices for furnished and unfurnished rooms, a carpet and curtain cleaning request, and a college football game listing The Great Game of the Season U vs Haskell with schedule and train details.
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Dr. Lyon
Demoss
L & Faswebh
Demoss & Penwell
Quincy St. Topeka
Kam
Burlington
California
Kansas City
St. Josph
Bourlington
Scenic Colorado
Salt Lake City
Great Northwest
Burlington-Northern
Billings
Mont
Upper Northwest
Puget Sound
Port Tani
Bend
Burlington-Northern Pacific Express
Oraha
St Paul
San Francisco
Butte
Helena
Union News CO
Kansas Ave
Wantage
Haskell Indians
Russia
Goodland News
B. F. Brown
City Bank
Bailevilla
Belleville
Kaneas
Njon Pacific Amd
Newnie
CubbUy
Wwe
Japan
Yokohan
Corea
Chapokbo
Reform
American Coal
Gustav Schulze
Leslie
Judge Co
Washington
Say
Cate
Wiate Journal
Free Sneternker
Nares
Gregca
Ectces
Care Dournal
Ad Dees
Journal
Dee
A. M
Care Journal
Howl
Toils Rivon
Flurtinous
Bay
C. H
Ikea
Mercantile
New York City
Corres
Pital
Particulrs
Spier'n Bacher College
Larner
Cal
Ese Bartell Bouse
Jie Gon City
Buchanan
Searhal
Iri Fc
Bos Inclone
Woman's Western Employment Bureau
Quincy
Downework Faylor
Mr. i. Care Journal
Castle T Winter
W. T. Dunaon
Topeka, Ian
Fercare Journ
Wan Iin Mbods
Samchine
Mae Shine, Care
Aira
tSry
Bien
Joent
Womn
Topeka Ave
Folk St
Rae
W. Lith St
Fea
Wall, Wibsrt
Nonten Taquire Ul Himmnett Wt
Clay
Hitler
Gli
Hansus
Salis
Went St
Monroe St
Torere
Uae
Duke
Kannan Ag
Gn Insige
JUND
Adaresa KB Her Binh
Irs
van Vieck
Florists
MARTF
Washburys
prSceeraraele
Dees
Omne
J.C. Darling CO
Transfer & Stor. Co., Dacks, Ma Wounchota Gots
Rel Ue
Giarenen Skinner
Albert Memry
Physicians and Surgeons Ida
Barnes, MD
Harp NG
Herasopathiat
James B Nayden
Chatmieed
Chatfield
Golan
Marti Euenenee
Gos Coy Wean
Bis
U.S. Ghakara
Rocket
Quran
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