War Problem for a New Branch of the Military Service
General Brooke's annual report urges a Department of Mines and Mining to train expert electricians for harbor mining. It calls for a dedicated artillery school of mines, a permanent or volunteer cadre of electrical engineers, and rapid mobilization to plant naval mine defenses within a week of war. It also notes inadequate barracks and the need for improved canteens at posts in Puerto Rico and other areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Brook
J. & Lyot
Huston
New York
Colatel J.P. Story
Artllery Corje
Deale
Count Artilery
Auick
Les
United States
Lary
Spain
Col. Storey
Fort Monros
United Iman
Jemen A. Buchanan
Porte Saya
Congress
Porto Rico
Church Attendance Report on Western Population
The Federation of Churches reports socio religious conditions for about half the population in the West side and is extending work to the East side. It says 20,000 families have been moved into church care, with Protestants leading in attendance while Catholics and Hebrews trail.
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New York
Federation of Churches and Christian Organizations
West
East Side
Onder i
Fragmentary Religious Denomination Percentages Cited
A garbled OCR fragment lists percentages for various denominations including Catholics likely at fifty five percent Hebrews around forty percent and Presbyterians at seventy percent. The text is incomplete and lacks clear context or dates.ับ
Beresford Arrives Amid Comedy Onway To Crawfords Today
Jerry Beresford, star of The Wrong Mr Wright, rolled into town with a running gag about a misdelivered package. He claimed huge road success with packed houses, boasting of records set at Lawrence and crowds drawn from Kansas City.
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Jerry Beresford
Mr. Wright
Beresford
Emma Dunn
Woodward Stock Company
Kansas City
Crawford
Weil
Mir Wright
Berseford
Chas. Fuory Smith
Lawrence
Stork
Omaha Chief Refuses Crowe Reward Surrender Offer
Omaha Chief Donahue reports Patrick Crowe offered to surrender and face trial if rewards for his capture are withdrawn. The chief declined, but would waive the reward himself, noting Crowe is tired of being hunted yet fears manufactured testimony if rewards stay. Crowe remains at large in Omaha, away from relatives.
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Omaha
Donahue
Patrick Crowe
Elsc
Crowe
Man slays intruder in home invasion case
An unidentified man, believed to be James Rourke, escaped a detention hospital and entered John Herman’s home in Mattoon on October 12. He attacked the family during a meal, killing Herman instantly in a delirious frenzy.
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Mattoon
James Rourke
John Herman
Strike at High School Girls to Attend Football Game Alone
A labor dispute at the high school led to a girl driven protest where sixteen students prepared to attend the afternoon football game without male drivers. The group planned to ride in their own conveyance, decorating their wagon as they headed to the event.
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Cirils
Baya
Feee
Auena
Eee
Proved He Could Shoot Boy Wounds Three Companions
In Silver Creek Nebraska a boy named Jake Struman, about 15, shoots to prove his marksmanship, wounding Andrew Nowiski, Gustave Gonsier, and Thomas Bandur. Bandur is shot in the head and not expected to live. the other two are seriously wounded. The incident arose from a quarrel over shooting ability.
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Silver Creek
Neb
Thomas Bandur
Andrew Nowiski
Gustave Gonsier
Jake Struman
Duntan
Struman
Hander
White on Burton and Tracy in Kansas politics
The Emporia Gazette editor, upon returning after four and a half months away, defends Senator Burton of Kansas regarding the Tracy appointment affair. He asserts the attorney general’s views and Roosevelt’s stance, emphasizes Burton’s standing, and argues Kansas Republicans should rely on Burton to advance their political interests.
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William Allen White
Nittwell
United States
Burton
Emporia Ganette
Tétire
White
Politi~cal
BM White
Exaporia
Ne-osho
Kansas
Tracy
Rooservelt
Tracy Justne
Burton Haw
Chilcott
Gaezette
Roosevelt
Kanean
Washington
Senator Burton
Tracy Mutt R
No new developments in Montgomery Truner case
Oct 12 Winfield Kansas no progress in the Montgomery Truner case as Cowley County sheriff hands the matter to Pinkerton agents hired by Santa Fe. Theories focus on the Arkansas City murder of Telegraph Operator Coates eight months prior and a nearby reporter hinting at a forthcoming reveal. Pinkertons reportedly hold additional information linking related figures.
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Montgonery
Arkansas City
Coates
Montgomery
Damages Awarded to Mrs Loewe Against Santa Fe Rail
Hutchinson Kan Oct 12 A jury ruled for Mrs Loewe against the Santa Fe Railroad for damages totaling 55 05 and costs. She says she was injured trying to alight from a train at Partridge when the train did not stop long enough and in the attempt she fell and one foot was cut.
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Santa Fe
Hutchinson
Kan
Johanom Loewe
Santa Fe Railroad Company
Mra. Loewe
Mra Loewe
Partridge
Ths County
Masonic Temple Dedicated in Sterling Kansas
The new Masonic temple in Sterling Kansas was dedicated with imposing ceremony yesterday. The two story brick building, valued at over ten thousand dollars, was under erection since last spring and featured a banquet in the Tangier room and a ball in Fair’s hall to close the day’s exercises. Grand Master Hostsington led the ceremonies with Judge AR Clark and Prof. 3 W Conway among local participants.
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Masonic Temple
Sterling
Kan
Bma
Ceremioni
Tangier
New Temple
Fair
Hotsington
Tax Bill Outlines Kansas Revenue Overhaul
The tax commission finished drafting a proposed measure to revise Kansas assessment and taxation methods. It details 100 page bill, 250 sections, county assessor four year term, new board structure, and taxation of railroads banks and corporations. Inheritance tax set at 5 percent. Commission reports long sessions, travel, and expected savings for taxpayers.
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Tax Commission
Kansas
State Tax Commission
A&kemset
Msyeten
Parole Hearing Schedules for Emmett Dalton Case
Governor Stanley will hear the parole application for Emmett Dalton, the Coffeyville raid participant serving life, on November 15. The case cites Dalton’s youth, lack of direct involvement in violence, and steady prison conduct, with supportive letters from relatives, local officials, and citizens across southern Kansas.
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Stanley
E.G. Edestein
Emmett Dalton
Coffeyville
Dalton
Kingfisher
Tic
Ini
Jenkins
Wm. N. Jenkins
Kylar
Jackson County
W. R. Kelley
Kingsaler County
Oklahoma
Fair Oklahoma
F. J. Pritch
Independence
Jakie Mclur
McCue
Hancock
Topeka Reform School
Hramett
FF. Callahan
Coffey County
John Callahan
Abolishment of Railroad Passes Defeated in Chicago Meeting
Chicago readers report that efforts to abolish railroad passes failed at a recent executive meeting. The plan would have let officers, employees, and their families pay regular travel rates. A vote showed large roads favored keeping passes, while smaller roads opposed the change.
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Chicago
Wheat and corn prices slide in early Chicago market
Chicago market report notes wheat futures opening lower with December slipping toward 1 cent, corn starting dull then firming as wheat declines. Oats show slight weakness while provisions rise on firmer demand. Cash markets for No 3 red and other grain grades listed amid mixed activity. Chicago live stock figures indicate cattle and hogs receipts and price ranges with steady to higher tone in hogs.
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Chicago
Gee
SMM
Chris
Wisina
Cmtervice
Aino
Ettairings
Eiger
Bhetag
Dee
Sli
Ho Bend
Valioet
Bowme
Burhein
Liverpool
Spee
Kansas City Livestock Market Report
Kansas City produce market notes various cattle and calf receipts, dairy and stocker activity. Prices and lots for calves, heifers, stockers listed with limited readable figures. mixed volume of beef cattle and dairy items reported.
Market Gossip. New York Stocks and Wheat Notes
Market gossip reports a volatile session on Wall Street with railroad stocks pressured and some gains erased after a brief rally. Union Pacific traded near par after 1,000 shares sold, while Mexican National and St Paul saw buying interest before a late reversal. Wheat and corn figures, cokey shares, and weekly receipts are listed, noting declines in copper and General Electric amid poor shorts coverage.
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New York
Waill Street
Union Pactive
Southern Pacific
Radial Pacific
St. Paul
Atchison
Moatara
Syuaer
Emenee Wise Ag
Union Pacific
Vanderbilt
Thider Sucine
Missonel Pacific
Krlee
New York Central
Metropolitan Street Railway
General Electric
Pointe Covecine
Market Summary from New York and London Notes
New York and London markets show mixed activity with high level involvement from professional operators. Statements point to anticipated gains on favorable bank data, Northwest rail deals, and strong London participation supporting early advance, while some U.S. stocks, including Mexican Central, face cautious trading and potential pullbacks.
Death of Prof Greenough in Boston October
Deaths reported in Boston on October 12 note Prof Greenough, Latin professor at Harners, long prominent in classical and co education movements. Impacts from recent paralysis hindered his regular work for two years before his passing.
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Greenough
Boston
Tames
Bradutrest Greenough
Harners
Wes & Vanes
Fem
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Pat Crowe
Kansas Avenue
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Winfield
Gov. Stanley
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Initiins
Joos
Dula
Ras
Jet
Goolwin
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Tollay Sbi
Iiss Sa Ieee Ae Cara
Earn
Bethe Bosh
Deeeeen- Bereta
Curb
J. E. Gali
We Grain and Bock
Jy St
Couilououn
Harrisnan
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Margus Company
Matter
London
Nortwestern
Bt Paul
Canada
Norfonl
U.S. Stuel
J. Arthur Joseph
Topeka Maficats
Topeka
Feifer
Catengo
Topeka Unis
Jaane Baren
TALIA
Monty i Tall Stoney
Siete
Galveston
Oct
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Btate
Ore
Cole
East Zuenth At
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Bemale
Oye
Wes
Seark Dept
Ideal Con
Chitonga
Ariel
Harrison
Whitgort Warter Warren
Um Weilling
City
National
Clay
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Lerge Hoube
Thin City
Bee
New Haven
Conn
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Hennedy
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Itteck Seed
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Glia
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A. G. Goodwin
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Bay
Gray
Pondent
Christia
Pacitio
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