Promoter Aims Interurban Route From McPherson To Dalton
Plans call for early work on an interurban line stretching from McPherson through Sedgwick to Geyard and Wichita, with Cherry as attorney for the company. Officials expect grading and construction to begin within days, pending permits and county approvals, and aim to connect Newton and Hutchinson with branches toward Anthony and Dalton despite financing and regulatory hurdles.
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Sedewick
Cevoly
Out Valley Center
Sedgewick
Geyarid
Tonmberow
Svt
Sill
Ceyes
St. Louis
White Kent
Str
Cherry
Ents
Mc Bierman
Thease
Wichita
Enkoweh
Streaton
Urea
Miles Tong
Newton
Hutchinson
Dalton
Anthony
Muir
Caves
Coven
Ian Treteatt
Bediwick County
Union Electric Rat
Rene
Oeyen
Stiomnes
Coun
Weary of Klondike Leavenworth Club Seeks District Sweep
A muddled wartime era style piece shows Leavenworth Commercial Club aiming to wipe out a district influence. The text mentions land parcels and unrest among soldiers and veterans, with accusations of betrayal and impropriety, and hints at a governor’s involvement and political tension amid a push for action.
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Leavenworth Commercial Club
Lokvenwirsti
Kite
Eomerth Commercial Ehsly
Terefty
Saldiere Renor
Og Saiiers
Mati
Khine
Leavenworth Man Relates Cow Butchering Tale
A Leavenworth man recounts buying a deer cow for slaughter through a city butcher. He says the cow was hauled to the shop and then refused meat claiming the price was higher than quoted. The incident touches on pricing disputes and cattle handling.
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Leavenworth
Travenworth
Noy
Jurseay
No clear title from garbled OCR text
Cow ownership dispute after slaughter led to allegations a cow tied on Cherokee Street was sold or butchered. Incomplete details mention a purchaser offering $30 for a lot, and talk of arrest or salvage to recover the cow.
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Leach
Cherokee Street
Laeae
A Rich Man's Will Divides Big Estate in Lyon County
The will of J W Osborn who died November 3 near Hartford was filed in Lyon county probate. Osborn, a noted farmer, left seven grown children and two minor children. Each grown child received roughly a half section of land. The wife keeps the home farm of 22 acres with implements and personal property. A large bank account and substantial personal property are left. Charley Johnson was named executor with a $15 bond. Property distribution covered Wheatland and Jackson townships in Lyon and Jackson counties.
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Lyon County
Emporis
Ihmandsers
Jacksen
Murder charge in Brauner case shocks Fort Scott crowd
Fort Scott Kansas witnesses testified at a coroner inquest into the death of umpire Frank Bruner killed by Charles Parmenter. The man charged with murder in the first degree faced damaging evidence about a cold blooded shooting after Bruner pleaded for mercy. The two men had grown up together and shared a long history before the fatal confrontation.
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Kas
Prank Bruner
Hero
Charles Parmenter
Deini
Bruner
Kansas
Parmenter Hai
KILLED IN FREIGHT WRECK AT SANTA FE
Section foreman and two unknown men crushed to death in a freight wreck. The report describes derailed cars and wreckage with efforts to recover bodies and mentions a second incident involving a truck collision near the same time. Limited legible details reference location and possible dates.
Arkansas City Attorney Charged With Attempt to Bribe
Arkansas City Kansas November 1 C T Audion a prominent attorney was arrested Wednesday on a charge of attempted bribery. The complaint by merchant Harned alleges Atkinson sought false testimony from two witnesses in a case involving Mrs Agki kon. Atkinson is under bond of 200 for his appearance Monday.
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Arkansas City
Kas
C. T. Audion
LT Flarned
Kinnon
Mike Conley Sees Corbett In Peak Form For Jeffries Bout
Jim Corbett and former sparring partner Mike Conley met in the Columbia theater dreaming room. Conley praised Corbett’s muscle growth and fitness, noting back and arm development and that Corbett could barely pull off a shirt. They discussed a future spring clash with Jeffries and Corbett expressed readiness to fight when the time comes.
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the Enquirer Maya
Jim Corbett
Mike Conley
Ithaca
Columbia Theater
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Corbett
Ne Wite
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Conley
Truit
Onlay
Amir Dows
Wood
Jeffries
Waringarhett
Cincinnati
Corbert
Ganley
Pormerty Corbett
Tom Starker
Missing Man Still Unsound From Salina Search
Salina man Kas Nowe Laura Alt named Missing. Authorities report 18 days since disappearance with five days of searches yielding no trace. Officials describe ongoing effort and lack of new leads as case remains unsolved.
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Kas, Nowe
Laura Alt
Salina
Stepped Against a Hot Stove Incident Report
A child of Mrs. George T. Keneon received severe burns after stepping toward a hot stove while a bath was prepared. In panic, the mother stored away a bottle of Chamblain’s Pali Malm, then sought a remedy. A Kellar, Virginia resident notes the liniment’s value for burns, cuts, bruises, and sprains, available from local druggists.
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Bin
Chambestain
Fesioan Uy
Kellar
Blood Poison Blood Cure Claims Across Cancer Sagas
An advertisement touts a botanic cure named Blood Poison Blood Cure claiming to heal blood diseases, cancers, eruptions, and ulcers. It promises rapid effect, units sold by mail, and a special circular on cancer with testimonials and guarantees. The copy warns of severe symptoms if untreated and stresses prepay and express shipment.
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Cura
Hivad
Crete
Arent Operdanet
Dru Storta
Express
Tigers 22 Oklahoma 5 by Missouri in 1912 game
Columbia Mo Nov 12 Missouri hands Oklahoma a 22 to 5 defeat in a hard fought game Ardinger stars for Missouri scoring three touchdowns. Oklahoma showed early promise with a 20 yard run but Missouri backs carried the ball effectively and held Oklahoma on defense on key goal line stands. Smith and Annumas played stout defense while Ardinger provided long gains and consistent rushing as Coach O Dell praised their best effort of the season.
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Columbia
Misenuni
Oklahoma
Okahoma
M.S. J
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McCoy
Oklahomity
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Mireur
Smith
Anumams
Petts
Mie
Washington
Bor
Kanana City
Washer
O'Dell
Bays
Oklahom
Bogle
Reed
Tribbey
Wishard and debuts in American Derby and Futurity races
Racing notes report Wishart after two year olds at Leaington and other hopeful contenders like Lem Reed. John Spit and Prot A. Saadbrook observed the scene as bids and form circulated. Bennings draws a large crowd with Carrier Pigeon and Adelaide Prince winning in a day of track records. Monk's Exhibition Mile at Empire City saw The Monk set a distance record. Tommy Petts wins bantamweight title in Baltimore over Jimmy Davine as Huton Athletic duty noted.
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Wishard
Leaington
Hope
Hanes
Wishart
Lem Reed
Reaiber
John Spit
Saadbrook
St Bennings
Washington
Bennings
Carrier Pigeon
Adelaide Prince
Cameron
Cartier Adelaide Prince
Demurrer
Iron
Fights and matches headline from San Francisco bout chatter
Reports from New York and San Francisco discuss a planned McGovern vs Young Corbett bout around December 26. Mixed boxing notes include Feltz knocking down Philadelphia fighter, potential Latonia racing disruption, and Latonia steeplechase injuries at Latonia with Don Calrencio and Buck O'Dowd.
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Latonia
Cincinnati
Don Calrencio
Manon
Gatbreath
Buck O'Dowd
Wiko
Doped horse barred at Lakeside race in Chicago
Racing at Chicago Lake side produced tame results as stewards barred Arab from further Lakeside entries for doping. The horse, tipped at 10 to 1, failed to place. Also notes six day bicycle race preparations in New York with European bets and American contenders heating up Madison Square Garden.
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Chicago
Lakeside
W York
Madison Savane Garden
Clyde defeats Jamestown in 6 0 in Clyde Kansas
Clyde Kansas defeats Jamestown 6 to 0 in a well contested game as locals celebrate the shutout. The home team has not been scored against in years, while Jenkins is set to wrestle Carroll. New York Navy U Articles signed for a wrestling match on November 35 for world championship between Thomas Jenkins.
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Clyde
Jamestown
Kas
Joseph Carroll
England
Ireland
White Ribbon Remedy Seeks Secret Alcohol Cure Trial
A dubious remedy called White Ribbon Remedy is promoted as a covert cure for alcoholism. Claims state it can be given in water tea or coffee without the patient’s knowledge and will curb or destroy appetites for stimulants. Testimonies from a women’s temperance official in California praise secret use and economical treatment, with messages that druggists or mail orders offer trial packages.
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W. Ctl Mra Moore
Press Sorve
Woman Chylsdun Temperance Union
Verwr California
Usigz
Two Boxing Promoters Face Disorderly Charge
Tom Sharkey and partner Hernard Reach acquitted of maintaining a disorderly house in New York. Arrested in February, they sought postponement to travel to Europe. Separate note: Young Corbett set to meet Magnant on November 26 after watching Smith vs. Mice in Philadelphia. Odds favor Michigan over Chicago in Ann Arbor football bet around 100 to 360.
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Young Corbett
Bettie
Fortetts
California
Huon
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Louis
McGovern
Raturda
Corbett
Calasa
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National
London
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No. MA East Fourteenth Street
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Austin Mice
Philadelphia
Dilly Masnard
Joe Macias
Penn Art A
Magnant
Chicago
Ann Arbor
Mich
Michigan Bunch
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Eame
State Street
Ehan
Michigan
New Pitcher for the Reds joins staff
Cincinnati November 12 President Herman has received the signed contract of James A. Wilks a winning lefthander with the Helena team in the Pacific Northwest League The acquisition of Harry Allemaina by West Virginia safe blowers reduces Joe Kelly s pitching staff to ten.
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Reds
Cincinnati
Herman
James A. Wilks
Helena
Harry Allemaina
West Virgina
Joe Kelly
Homing Pigeon Found Near Montezuma Indiana
Jeweler H D Ov lerman reports finding the right foot of a homing pigeon near Montezuma. The bird was killed by a hawk days earlier, found on a log with a metal band stamped 21. W, 1801.
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Montezuma
Ind
H—D. E. Ovlerman
Gridiron Gossip and Princeton Practice Notes Split
A garbled football chat mentions Illinois, Wilson, and coaching tweaks at Princeton ahead of practice. Roosevelt involvement and Army Navy game date surface amid scattered college gridiron chatter with references to Harvard Pennsylvanis, Clemson and Michigan players and referees at Lafayette.
College football clash stirs long regional rivalries and coaching debates
Amid erratic play and defensive struggles, a Wisconsin game fuels tensions as fans recall past frictions between Minnesota and Wisconsin. Players from Yale and Harvard era teams feature in scattered mentions while coaches face pressure over tactics and discipline.
Mystic Cure Rescues Woman in Lebanon Case
A Lebanon resident, Merton I. Hui, claims a wife’s severe inflammatory rheumatism and swollen body parts were swiftly relieved by a so-called Mystic Cure named Mowe Cure. He notes immediate relief after using the remedy at a local address on Sixth and Kansas avenues, asserting physicians offered little help before the cure worked.
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Lebanon
Roesena
Rene Bie
Speave
Ine & Bnow
Sravewintay
Kensus Avn
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