David Cahill and Charley Herr rise in harness racing
Lexington report on David Cahill owner of Charley Herr a top trotting stallion challenging Crescens for supremacy. Cahill, a dairyman, bent on sales tactics and unusual bidding, explains Charley Herr’s record beating rivals, earnings around $12,300 in stakes, and his consistent performance as a premier harness horse. The piece also notes Cahill’s framing of future sale plans and public auction dates.
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Lexington
David Cahill
Charley Tanke
Hong Ming
David Cabtil
Cresccus
Cahill
Pepper Company
Cantil
Davy
Bessie Bontington
Alfred G
Charley Herr
Uncle Dery
Cehill
Charney Herr
Watt
Charley Mert
Charley Err
Readwilly
Crescens
Crescend Tas
Reconta Crencous
Herr
Pest
Prince of Wales Cancels Jockey Sloan Contract
London reports the Prince of Wales has cancelled the contract with jockey Sloan for next season. The Sportsman wire notes the announcement caused widespread papers to express approval of the move amid agitation led by Lord Durham.
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Bie
Hes
Jockay Sloan
London
Sportsman
Prince of Wales
Sloan
Colleen
Princes of Wales
Edly
Durham
Snap for Washburn in rough football play
Snap for Washburn notes a key drive in the first half with a rushing play and a touchdown. The Washburn team shows early momentum as two goals are kicked and a punt leads to a fumble in the second half. The focal line holds near a touchdown as Washburn presses the defense.
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Pate Washburn
Walpht
Bereree Tosteall
Beore
Washburn
Untitled college football game report from old clipping
Two more touchdowns were scored and two extra points kicked as a college team prevailed. Harisie scored for the home squad in the second half, with Menis and Epi contributing, while conditions were described as very disagreeable due to a sloppy field. J H Hardywell of the Denver Wheel club refereed the contest with Moody of the School of Mines umpiring. A large crowd attended despite the weight disadvantage of the home team and the heavier visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guain
Beore
A. Eee
Harisie
Menis Fucble
J. H. Hardywell
Denver Wheel Club
EG “Moody
School of Mines
Fear Texas Fever in quarantine at Fort Scott
A herd of Texas cattle arrives in Coffeyville region and is quarantined after showing fever. Officers report the fever status and locals comply with the quarantine rules as October dates shift. Shooters compete at Larned with weather delaying events. a $50 gold medal prize awaits the champion. Boxers McGovern Gans match plans progress for Chicago December 1. Parker defeats Kane in Denver, Parker stopping Kane in the fifth round as crowd watches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wusrantine
Fort Scott
Texas
Kommanton
Tass McCunningham
Coffeyville
Ara Te Orderyl
Awitre
McGovern
Indianapolis
Tod
Eat Houseman
The
Tatterman
Kid” Broad
Eddy Santry Fielt
Tattersalls
Hae McGovern
Jie Gans
Chicago
Titsight
Harfork Gans
Harris
Gans Welsh
Humbert Leads Shawnee Law and Order Campaign
Humbert, former Kansas Nationalist party chairman, now chairs the Shawnee County Law and Order bureau. He predicts a small vote in the county as old Nationals and Prohibitionists rally to defeat Stanley while backing Mar tin and Clark.Campaign activity spans multiple counties with law enforcement supporters active for Revidenthal. Literature distribution reaches Valencia and rural routes as farmers are targeted for the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humbert
Prohibition Vetera B_ 1
Kansas Nationalist Party
Bentley
Southgate
Shawnee County
Law and Order Bureau
No External Symptoms Describe Blood Purifier Claims
The ad asserts blood may be unhealthy with no outward signs and links this to appetite loss, poor digestion, weakness, and nervousness. It promotes S. S. as a pure vegetable blood purifier that builds up blood, restoring strength and appetite, and offers free information from The Swift Specific Co. Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SS. S
SWIFT
Atlanta
Sells Five Carriages on Peculiar Terms in Kansas
Frank Eastman, implement dealer in Winked, sold five buggies under a bet on the election. If McKinley wins buyers pay nothing. if Bryan wins, they pay double the sale price. Hastman reportedly still had many carriages left. Columbus reports a large Republican rally drawing up to 10,000 despite rain, with speeches by Governor Stanley and RG Walsh, plus pyrotechnics and a Wheatley congressional speech.
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Frank Eastman
McKinley
Bryan
Hastman
Columbus
Oct
Hne
Wiswarn
Hun- Greda
Stanley
Walsh
Nambeau
Kansas
George W. Wheatley
Congress
Wheatley
Kansas Gas and Oil Company drills strong wells in county
Independence Kansas October report notes Kansas Gas and Oil Company newly entering the gas belt. Within a week two major wells were drilled this year, one near Jefferson and another near Liberty, both described as strong. The firm plans several more wells in the county within six months.
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New Kansas Company
Independence
Kas
Kansas Gas and Oil Company
Kansas Gas Belt
Penteid Yarm
Jefferson
Liberty
Rats Eat Money Hidden By Rodents In Nest
Cedarrule Kansas man John Stevens had saved 31000 in currency secreted in an old trunk upstrtre. Rats gnawed through the first floor, revealing a large nest of paper money and an intact pistol hidden among the shredded bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedarrule
Kan
John Stevens
Tle Neuse
Moor
Grisham's Father Dead Casts Shadow On Campaign News
Frmporla and Graton districts report grief as John Grisham of Bunceton, Missouri receives sad news of his father’s death. Services planned at Tar national cemetery reflect military ties, while a local harvest of condolences follows. Baker notes, campus updates from Baldwin, and university athletics announce upcoming events and student debates.
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Frmporla
Al—Thomas Hi
Graton
Vale Wan Mith
East
Roo
Fathe
John Grisham
Ak Bunceton
Ato
Jemerson City
Baker
Baldwin
Kas. Oene
K. U
Martin
W. Steward
Commercial Department
University Athletica
Indy
Borris
G. F. Baird
G. Nickerson
H W. Stanley
C. Teater
Athenian Society
United
Champ Clark
Dolliver
J. Geyer
H Hoch
Fragmented OCR tale of a church fundraiser and a watch prize
A garbled report mixes a candle accident and a church fundraiser at St Louis college hall with profits from a raffle for a gold watch. Vague references name Miss Alice Malone of Exchange National Bank, Ada Jones, and Tyelle Brawpert, with vote totals and a prize outcome.
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Father Willams
Fale Elven
St. Louis College Hall
Church of the Sacred Hem
A & Wly
Alice Malone
Exchange National Bank
Ada Jones
Tyelle Brawpert
The River Tragedy Near Burlington Reported
Burlington reports a river tragedy as George Schenck, a farmer six miles below the Seouho river, disappeared after his horse-drawn wagon overturned. No one is reported missing yet, the river is high and fords are impassable, leaving the case a mystery. Nortonville Republicans heard an eloquent address by Chas. F. Scott, candidate for at large.
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Burlington
George Schenck
Seouho
F Scott Beard
Nortonville
Chas
F. Scott
Senator Baker stirs Oct rally with West address
In a North-branch report Senator Baker spoke at an Oct rally that drew a large crowd including members of the Sembeng gun club and young ladies marching. Music came from a cornet fund and glee club led by Pugh Shafer Trombin and Cannon. A, large delegation from Cawker attended. streets were rendered difficult for foot passage.
Registration figures and incident reports from Ottawa and Wellington
Ottawa shows ward by ward registration totals with Third ward slightly higher than Second as of Oct 1. Wellington logs ten registered voters by Oct 30. First to Fourth wards totals listed. Arkansas City reports a fatality on the river bridge after a freight strike. identity unknown. Free delivery announced for Abilene area starting December 1 with carrier changes. Breidenthal spoke to a crowd in Marysville lampooning banker borrower ties. Koester presiding. Loyal Legion meeting in Leavenworth cited as political context in November.
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Ottawa
Kas
Wellington
Arkansas City
Banta Fe
Arkansas River
Breidenthal
Marysville
Maryeville
Kan
Loyal Legion
Teavenworth
Spaniers
Padi Ei
McKinity
Legion
Enthusiastic converts praise Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
Mrs Tra Knowlton of Butte Montana reports lifelong digestive troubles eased by Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets after trying the advertised remedy on recommendation from a relative. She notes relief from gas heart pressure and cramps, and says the tablets are pleasant to take and effective for herself family and others with stomach upset.
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Tra Knowlton
Butte
Montana
Stuart
Eiuter Kvnsburg
Eprini
Appett
B. H. Davis
Hampton
Pepsia
United States
Canada
Great Britain
Washburn to Meet D A C in Topeka in November clash
The article outlines a proposed November football date for the Denver Athletic Club visiting Topeka to face Washburn, with K U playing in Topeka on November 19 and Washburn's Thanksgiving game on November 29 against Ottawa. It praises Washburn’s team spirit and cites Denver Times remarks on a recent Washburn win, noting strong fan interest and expected large crowds for the return match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver Athletic Club
Healto
Colorado
Washburn
Topeka
KK. U
Ottawa
K. U
Waanburn
D. AC
D. A.C
West
Thorne
Denver
Denver Times
Kansas
Denver Post recounts a disputed DAC win over Weekburs
In a Denver Fest reporting, DAC star Gallagher is hailed for a pivotal three yard error free steal that preserved a late lead against Weekburs. The play involved Gallagher securing the ball near the goal and a controversial claim by Boone and Cavanaugh about who touched the ball last as the crowd reacts to the tense finish.
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Denver Post
Washburn
Denver
DAC
Ieddy
Gallagher
Vail
Boone
Cavanaugh
Tien Ee
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Roy Aluaworth
Byron Heatly
Ted
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Bear Huge
Barry Dittman
Charles Selmoes
Joseph Williams
McCracker
Arnold
Logan
Ainsworth
Heaton
Huge
Warner
Vanhorn
Rhea
Willams
Parker
Kane
Cal
Kansas News
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Winfield
McHinley
Grisham's
Pasion
Sagan
Vince Robb
Atchison
Theoelote
Cherryvale
Po-Lce
Gr, Thompson
Lee Harmon Stacy
T A. McDonald
M. W. It
Stewart Hunter
Abilene
Washington
CyOrt
Adriene
Topeka People
Bright
Doan
Sixth St
Ave. J
Agra
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Wadd
Algher
Oourton
DA. C
Ber
Mets
Ernest Hughes
Clark
Myron White
Denver-Northwest
Billings
Denver Northwest
Alliance
Nok
Helena
Spokane
Butte-Helena
Paget Sound
Tor
Topeka Water Co
Telernone
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