Kansan Derby Attracts Wide Attention In Topeka
In Topeka a big racing event tied to the Kassas Exposition draws drivers from Chicago and St Louis. The Kansas Derby offers a $500 purse for horses three years and older, with Charley Curtis a leading contender and GH Harriman likely starter. Auto races feature two mile trials for Horseless vehicles with safety rules and packed grandstands as spectators eye the new additions and improved facilities. A nearby prairie fire near Marlow, near the Oklahoma border, is reported to rage for a day destroying vegetation.
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Kassas Exposition
Topeka
Fair Grounds
Clnge
Chicago
Bt Louis
Updcraft
Harriman
Sedalia
Lepeth
Torks
Praderick McGregor
William Bradbury
Pergus McGregor
Robert McGregor
RL J. Lee
Frederick McGregor
W. M. Walters
Cedar Rapids
Brice
Charley Curtis
Ele Dutch
Montana
Charl Curtis
Bulte
Mont
Botanic Blood Balm Promises Cure for Blood Poison
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for blood poisoning and skin eruptions. It claims to halt rheumatic pain ulcers and boils, promising relief from persistent pimples and dark spots. The copy references a doctor and testimonials, urging readers to purchase a patent medicine.
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Ted
Dr. Guten
Hay Fire Ravages Crop Fields as Farmers Rally in Wind
A large crowd of farmers and stock men, over a hundred, fought a spreading hay and corn field fire. Despite efforts, about 150 tons of hay and several fields of growing corn were burned. A strong north wind aided the blaze which originated from cigarette stubs.
Tornado Strikes Train Near Meridian Minnesota
A westbound Chicago and Northwestern train was struck by a tornado near Meridian, Waseca County. Two people died and more than twenty were injured as cars were hurled down the embankment and fire broke out from spilled oil while brakeman was lighting lamps. Rescue crews worked to extinguish flames and reach injured passengers.
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Waseca
Minn
Sept. L
Chicago and Northwestern Railway
Meridian
Delmar Peterson
Anna Bucks Turd
Albert Lea
Mise Eva Hichardson
New Im
A. McConnell
Brookings, & Dyburt
Enavold
Congress
Frank Madden
John Scolledes
Edith Sharkle
Winona
John Keegan
James Deen
Sleepy Eye
Mina
Ruth Jones
Worthington
Mini
Margaret Jones
K. Ho Wilde
Milwaukee
Caroline A. McCune
Charles Greene
Owatonna
R. D.mcdougall
Richard Berden
Christian Gregg
Marlon
C. Hilmer
New Ulm
Dota Roseman
Breen
Mary Glasby
Kasson
George Deohne
Austin
E. N_ Stevens
Best Avenue
Cacage
HLF
Wendt
Badger
Wis
Usut Blocked by Madison Ave Car Collision
New York September 1 a crash on Madison Avenue involved an electric car ramming a cross town car at One Hundred and Sixteenth Street. The impact hurled the cross town car from the track, causing many injuries though not mortal. Passengers panicked, ambulances came, but most victims were treated on the spot or at home. no hospitalizations reported.
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New York
Madison Avenue
Improve Home Grounds. Civic Society To Hear Gardener
Landscape gardener A Reinisch will speak on garden planning and planting at the Commercial 8 date and evening program. Other topics cover selection of annuals and perennials, native hardy flowers, and rules for preparing ground for spring planting.
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Civic Improvement Society
A. Reinisch
Weston
Dr. Menninger
Breadstuffs on Hand in Liverpool Stock Report
Liverpool reports the early September breadstuffs and provisions stock. Flour 76,001,009 sacks, Wheat 135100 centals, Corn 215,000 pen- were listed, reflecting supply levels for the period and regional market readiness.
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Liverpool
Kelly’s fall from Republican favor in Miami County
Miami county voters recount years of friction with Kelly a longtime local figure. Residents cite raised prices in school book purchases alleged county clerk overcharges and a pattern of dishonesty. Sources say farmers and Republicans distrust his honesty, with several leaders vowing not to support him and urging fair play over party loyalty.
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Kelly
Poca
Busraees
Jana
Fetmet National Bank
David Hefebower
Tim
Ies
Kelty
Heflebower
E .W. Freeland
Paola
Republican Party
Wichitz
George W. Breen
Miami County
Wife Runaway, Caldwell Farmer Seeks Missing Mrs Goods
Frank H. Goods of Caldwell area arrives in Wichita to search for his wife who vanished with their 2 year old child Tuesday night. He suspects an inciter and plans to pursue leads from Caldwell to Wichita, Newton, and beyond, noting she had little money and is described as handsome with light hair and blue eyes.
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Wichita
Frank H. Goods
Caldwell
Goodsonays
Cadaht
Mr. Goodson
Gooasan
Goodson
Newton
Builders Organize Temporary Officers Elected
At a meeting of tradesmen on building work at 420 Kansas avenue the building trades council was formed with five unions represented: wood workers, building painters, carpenters, plasterers and building laborers. Temporary officers were EB Olmstead president and John Neely secretary. Organizer Cellley says the move promises strong council prospects and plans a meeting next Sunday at 450 Kansas avenue to extend the organization.
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Kansas Avenue
Building Trades Council
Olmstead
Presient
John Neely
Electrical Workers
Cellley
Will Quit the Turf Morris Brothers Quit Turf Handling Racer
New York discusses A H and D H Morris considering retirement from the turf. The Morris stable, originally founded by Francis Morris who died in 188_, includes horses like Hanover’s son and others with a history of stakes success. The article notes age and weariness in the Morris operation and hints at an auction prospect for key runners.
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Will
Morris Brothers
New York
A. H
D.H. Morris
Morris Parke
Francis Morris
Otay
Cent
Son of Hanover
Pane
Friar
Treasury Surplus Defies Expectation in August Figures
Treasury data shows August receipts at 45.0 million with expenditures near 42.6 million, a surprising surplus as customs and internal revenue receipts exceed last year. Analysts cite war tax repeal effects and ongoing high import activity, while year-end balances depend on next ten months of customs gains and Congress decisions. The current treasury surplus stands just over 200 thousand dollars.
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Department
Treasury
Nicartarsne
Orate
Devartenan
Usen
Acre
Congress
Spain
Boston
Panama Canal
Banquet for Taft in Manila outlines Philippines future
Governor Taft told Manila's American chamber of commerce last Saturday night that the United States would keep watch over the islands to educate Filipinos toward self rule or possible independence. He urged fair American capital treatment, warned against long immigration limits, and advocated a gold standard. Luke Wright and Commissioner Weight also spoke on markets and policy amid ongoing political debates.
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Manila
Taft
American Chamber of Commerce of
Philippines
United States
Canada
Australia
Great Britain
Taft Bald
Unite States Commission
Congress
Philippines Islands
Luke E. Wright
Islands
Chamber of Commerce
Weight
Married in a Balloon at Tioga Fair Heights
Thomas Bennett of Pletcher Manufacturing and Miss Wager planned a wedding aloft at Tioga Pa fair. A minister agreed to perform midair ceremony at about one mile up as a large crowd watched. Bennett reported the descent was safe and the experience novel.
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Tioga
Binghamton
Thomas
Bennett
Miss Wager
Tloke
Fair
Bia Fancee
Lightning Strikes Farm Barn Prompting Prank Claim
A Topeka area farmer reports a lightning scare on a Saturday night at the M. Crow farm five miles southeast of Topeka. He found a dry hay filled barn with a fleeing rat and snake, but no fire originated by the lightning and noted the incident as a prank rather than an act of fire.
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MC Crow
Borss
Topeka
Crow
Ube
Mrs De Wolfe's Swim at Newport Ends Rough Landing
Mrs De Wolfe attempted a sea swim at Newport on September 1. She faced heavy surf at the Forty Steps, where waves broke over the landing making it difficult to reach shore. She finally came ashore after about 50 yards with injuries, while a barge watched the scene.
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Newport
D. Dewalt
DeWolfe
Promise Fair At Last Weather Record Note
A garbled weather notice reports August rainfall with a normal of 404 and excess 197 inches. It mentions monthly temperatures including a low of 63 and a maximum of 8, with an hourly chart attributed to a government thermometer. The entry is partially unintelligible but centers on meteorological readings.
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Guvert- Roe
Aurize
Chicago
Heral
Diamond C soap voting contest closes with prize results
The Diamond C soap voting contest closed Saturday night. First prize went to Lesh Boulders with 17 50 votes, second for a Mainland Chins dinner set, third prize confirmed for Mrs. Fannie Harris with 7 499 votes, and a porcelain dinner set as fourth prize. A lamp won sixth prize. Mr. and Mrs. Jamon Shimer of 12 Van Buren Street welcomed a new daughter. Police kept order during Labor Day parade with about a dozen officers along the route. A reception for Mrs. M D chief of honor for the state was planned by the Degree of Honor. Two Indians Hosley and Moxte were fined 10 each in police court for disturbances. Mayor Parker’s return from Colorado followed installation delays at the placer mine and hydraulic works. Engineer James Countruman West attended a municipal conference in Grand Rapids. Mr. McCabe was ill on the trip and confined at home. The convention was otherwise uneventful, per Mr. Wolf Bayes.
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Kelly
Miami County
Miami
Johnson County
Richland Township
Sr. Murphy
Mar County
W. H. Carpenter
Paole City
Womie
Murphy
Mr. Kelly
Georgelips
Paola
China
George
Paole
George R. Heynolds
Paota Township
Charlie Lewis
Lewis
W. T. Johnston
Pavia
Jesus
Ben
State Journal
He Aold
Kelis
Cea
Mr. Johnston
W. D. Greason
A. L. Thomas
Thomas
Noble Kelly
Mtr Thomas
Remington
Neening
Simpeon
Grensin
Slimpeen
Grimen
Grimes
Hem
Dean Meee
Thomas Wan
Sherr
Gochey
Abe
Dewse
Tegan
Ano
Lesh Boulders
Fannie Harris
Porcelaie
Lamp
Corn Stevens
Jamon Shimer
van Buren Street
Kaye
New Daudghter
Barcrany
Arthur Twodell
West Ten Syne Cee
Baradée
Oe AO
T. W
Rae
Otty
M.D
Dougherty Success Club
West Eighth Avenine
Hosley
Moxte
Bosley
Parker
Colorado
Pairplay
James Countruman Gy
West
Grand Rapids
Mich
McCabe
Wolf Baye
Finley Succeeds Balding as Deputy Bank Commissioner
R. H. Balding resigns after two years in charge of building and loan association work. Bank Commissioner Albough appoints Harry Finley to succeed him. Finley is a semi lawyer from Cyrus Leland and was Leland’s private secretary during his term as United States pension agent.
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R. H. Balding
Logr Association
Albough
Harry Finley
Finley
Cyrus Leland
Leland
United Statex
Market Report From Kansas City Cattle and Hogs
Kansas City market report shows cattle receipts around seven thousand head with Texas and Indian steers in evidence. Market steady with varying quotes for steers and cows. hogs and calves also traded with receipts tallied. Regional notes mention shipments, prices for bulls and feeders, and official receipts in line with prior activity.
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Kansas City
Envy
Forkera
Mmuttonn
Burt
Egn
Uae
Texas
Ieee
Syle
National guard honors and ship route noted in a garbled report
A distorted notice hints at a high National Guard honor and mentions a command action tied to a Pacific Mail route. It references Captains, a Sept. 1 date, and a Magellian Strait passage to a port, but many words are unclear and the exact events or names remain distorted.
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National Guard
Pacific Mail
Magelien
Humor of the Day Witty Fragments Across Papers
A collage of quips from Washington Star to Philadelphia Press and beyond. The pieces joke about love, miscommunication, gossip, and social foibles, reflecting light humor and editorial fragments from various papers.
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Kansan
Guthrie
Marlow
Oklahoma
Mrs. DE Wolfe
Boresu
Angus
Balding
Today's Market Report
Kansas City Livestock
Wool Marke
Ae Tog Sa
Jobn M
Oxeillery At
Ee Ar Eee
Wigenet
Washington Star
Tankers
Indianapolis News
ATIA
Philadelphia
Bomtan
Baltimore News
Parpinbalong
Butte
Pia Ie Nate
Jude
Atlante
Bridget
Phiadelphia
TFA
Yonkers
New
Atlanta Constitution
Weil
May
Hoxie
Demaer
Staten Dias
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