Cowboys Raid on Ellsworth Ends in Jails and Fines
In Ellsworth a raid by cowboys from Las Animas ends with arrests after a street altercation. A red headed rider strikes a man, a posse corners him, and a jail break ends with a court fine of five dollars for carrying concealed weapons while the town recalls the Matkins ranch cowboys for years.
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Bine
Tie
Oshayriatha
Tiasta
Ford
Eleurette
Nim
Ramie
Uyan
Sarrender
Pancher
Nirsty
Drake
Elloworth
Kit
Eleworth Veil
Matkine
Court Referee Ruling Set Aside in Kansas Case
Fort Scott news reports Judge Hoole voided the ruling of C K Cary referee in bankruptcy in the Matthews on-Snyder case exonerating Matthewson of perjury. The discharge is granted. the wealthiest local figure had $334000 liabilities. creditors and lawyers urged discharge. A later hearing will divide estate assets from the Matthews on firm.
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Fort Scott
Tedieval Court Hia
Andar
C.K Cary
Asigeal-Mint
Thesson
Mfr
Mat Thewer
Tsierpart ii
Matthewson
Visit cut short Port Scott Hoy arrested during visit
Port Scott Hoy is seized during a visit to his mother after a Denver warrant is served. Sheriff Fours at Denver and Chief of Polls Conway arrive as Dan V Forrest, wanted on perjury charges, is identified. Local officials describe the scene as odd while noting Forrest has been absent for about ten years.
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Port Scott Hoy
Port Gentt
Denver
Conway
Koleck
Dan V) Forrest
Fort Scott
Perdur
Should Try Hostetter's Stomach Hitters Now
An advertisement urges readers to use Hostetter's Stomach Hitters to aid digestion and nerves, claim better liver function and blood health, and promote a stronger digestion. It promises relief from worms and fatigue, with a private revenue stamp on the bottle, discouraging substitutes.
Fort Scott man visits then returns to Denver for Utah
A Fort Scott resident, long familiar in town, toured the city during a visit and spoke with several old friends. He has funds and, with police chief approval, is being guarded at his mother's home instead of jail while here.
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Denver
Uta
Toute Forrest
Fort Scott
W. K. Hunters Drug Store
Alge Otter
Woman horse thief held in Chanute jail
Deputy Sheriff Manatt arrested Mrs Gusa Berger a young woman and two others Thursday evening near Iola. They were brought back to Chanute for trial on horse stealing charges after fleeing with a horse and wagon toward Total. The得ir was found involved in the theft and the party were caught in Urena on the return to Chanute.
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Chanute
Gusa Berger
AB Young Wonmin
Sheri Manatt
Iola
Tota
Inglés
Gobe
Urena
Mrs. Bingress
Wegen
Twelfth Kansas Infantry Reunion Planned for October
Paola Sept 4 The anti reunion of the survivors of the Twelfth Kansas infantry will be held this year in October at this plot date to be announced later Captain J W Gilges president of the association says of 7200 listed men 4m are new living Many have died since the war attended by few survivors from Bourbon county and a small number from Hee Lot mia will attend the reunion.
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Paola
Twelfth
Kansas Infantry
J. W. Gilges
Leavenworth
Bourbon County
Re Union
German Methodists hold twenty first West German conference in Enterprise
The West German conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church opens its twenty first annual session in Enterprise next Wednesday under Bishop Merrill D. Th. D. LL. D. The program spans morning and evening sessions with routine business and committee work. Delegates from several western states are expected and local homes will host visiting ministers and guests.
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Enterprise
The
Methodise Iopiscopal Church
SM. Merrill
D. Th. LL. D
Meir Entertainment
Mrs Sarah W Hunt Dead in Kannis City
Obituary records the death of Mrs Lars W Hunt at her home in Kannis City from heart trouble. A pioneer settler who arrived with her husband from Virginia in 1800, she died after a long illness. Funeral arrangements noted with local attendees and family present. Also: Atchison poultry show officials named for the January event.
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Cottanwood
Cottanwood Falls
Lars W. Bunt
National League game at St Louis misread
In a garbled report from a National League game in St Louis the names and events are unreadable. The fragment mentions Robinson Beal Hatem Durmorney and Zimmer and Weyb Roach and Washington Batteries but no clear actions, scores, or outcomes can be determined.
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ST. Louis
Robinson and Beal
Ihaegs
Add Zimmer
Weyb
Washington
Piiling
Roach
Brooklyn
Ruvelnat
Meato
Dunn Cleveland
Sage
Breoklyn Peeisthbetanasd
Tysar Naktzendre
Nutwood Races Draw Media Attention in Quiet Meet
At Nutwood Driving Park a small crowd witnessed rapid trots and pacing. Rita E. won the 1-year-old trot for $3,000, while William Me captured the 2:10 pace in three straight heats. Edwin Bud took the 2:28 trot and Katharine Colbert battled for second in the final heat. The meeting closes today with several notable finishes and lingering intrigue over upcoming heats.
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Dubuque, Te
Nutwood Driving Park
Hite E
HW. Arewe
Saft Lake Ity
Tie Geld
J. E
JE. C
Ina Electrite
Heath
Rita
Colbert
Willams
William Moin
Eyelet
Bysset
William
Elgelet
Edwin Bud
Pilot Lambert
Granite
Phrase
Tilta FE
J_ EL
Billy Abshire
Mary E. Imm Jeotrite
Merrick
Gracie
Willam Me
MG. Colbert
Ryeiet
I Boy
Warren D
Indurcel
Barney McCoy
Kitty R
Ethel A
You Beraise
Eadwin
Granite Ainu
KI An
Hartford Races at Charwr Oak Park Cite Narrow Card
Hartford racing card at Charwr Oak Park featured two main events with long heats. Hal B. led the 2 pace in a tight finish. Exploit and Helena Duplex split heats while Helena Duplex faded late in the fifth heat. Fleetwood broke a sulky wheel in the 2:22 trot, allowing Highland to win with Paul Pry second and Princess third.
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Hartford
Conn
Charwr Oak Gark
Hal B
Helena Duplex
Hai B
Aneed
Fleetwood
Princess
Hichland
Paul Pry
Maid
Helens Duplex
Ate
Moth Miller
Topeka Cyclers Night Races At Garfield Park Highlights
Two mid afternoon bicycle races produced crashes and fast finishes. Arnie Allen led early, Thompson chased the tape, while Fred Faun fought a rear tire problem to place fourth. Wadleigh and Starbird paired against Pune and Cook in a half wheel verdict, with Wadleigh taking the cup race ahead of Allen.
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Garfield Park
Wall
Knowl
Starbird
Arnie Allen
I. Thompson
Golme
Thompson
Mie Handlean
Fred Faun
Hhe Machling
Tut Faus
Wadleigh
Ate Armiance
Pune
Cook
Weain
HS. Aled
Alm
Wadigh
Allen
Bua. Fowler
H.A. Breen
N. Bo Thompson
Funn
Adleigh
George Aye. Ames
Joe Ganz Wins Pro Boxing Fight at New Fries List
A chaotic boxing bout unfolds with Joe Ganz securing victory by knockout in the final rounds. The match features exchanges of blows, with Beano, Gore, and Hannan among noted contenders. Time of last round is two minutes five seconds as Ganz dominates, finishing with decisive punches.
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Gore
Besaiah
Rot
Instanteya
Gana
Hannan
Beenond
Gitex
Pittsburg Phil Quits Stables in Auction Sale
The racing stable of C Fleischmann & Sons and George E Smith known as Pittsburg Phil was sold at Easton sale paddocks at Sheepshead. Fleischmanns seek new stock of two year olds next season while Pittsburg Phil retires from racing. Key lots included Roosevelt and Lothario with prices ranging from 1,400 to 12,000 dollars as bidders showed strong interest among horsemen.
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New York
C. Fleischmann & Sons
Geo. E. Smith
Pittsburg
Phil
Roosevelt
Loth~ Are
Morris Park
Star Ruby
Pulse Alarm
P. Duxon
Mischevens
Bir. F
Sir Dixon
Merry Maiden
Lewis Bell
Somerset
Tom— Mies Ryan
Levin Gell
Midsummer
Lady Middieton
Louis Ben
Millstone
D. c
Journal
Nell F. Brown
Walburat
LL Hammedin
George E. Smith
Lothario
Longstreet
Briinette
W. C. Daisy
Atom
Roseville
Syndrue Paget
Corone
Peatt Thorn
W. Midgley
Harris and Barry Fight Ends In Draw At Dearborn Club
Chicago reports a scientific bantamweight bout between Harry Harris and Jimmy Barry at the Dearborn club ends in a draw after fast exchanges from start to finish. Barry led early with solid rights, Harris answered with sharp jabs and a right, both fighters trading until the final bell. Preliminary: Frank Noel KO'd Dave OConnor in one round. Tommy Ryan vs. Joe Choynski scheduled for October.
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Chicago
Fr Dearborn
Harry Harris
Jimmy Barry
Harris
Barry
Heartis
Fead
Frank Noel
St. Lowia
Dave O'Connor
Pittsburg
Tommy Ryan
Syracuse
Jor Choynski
Fight Set for September 23 Heavyweight Title Fight
New York promoters announced a September 23 bout pitting California contenders against top challengers for the world heavyweight crown. Only two bids reached the organizers, with the Ninth House name among bidders. A certified check and official documents accompanied the proposal, but the details remain uncertain pending final approval.
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New York
Bet
Jim Tegees
California
Eoy
Dhandial
Sheldon and Carroll duel at Kansas City tennis event
Kansas City hosts a tennis meet where Sheldon and Carroll engage in singles. Webb Wilder defeats Hak, Guiges beats Pierres, and Sheldon prevails in a sequence of matches. The card notes other racers and a stand of honor pageant, with references to riders and horses.
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Kansas
Kansas City
Iteank Shrlden
Exchanin
Runeas
Carrol
Lawrence Forth
Mixewurt
Val
Carroll
Webb Wilders
Anti
Rargi Hak
Ce Aoa Guiges
Pieres
Sheldon
Pak Oh Oma
Ania
Ana
Dryden
Sisen
Larenends
Mali
Dwelic
Rock Island creates car tracer post for O A Berry
Rock Island railway establishes a permanent car tracer office with O A Berry named to oversee continuous car movement. Berry will operate from Chicago but travel the system to locate idle or lost cars and ensure they are placed into service during the current traffic rush.
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Rock Island Road
O. A. Berry
Ume
Rock Island
Berry
Chicaco
Chicago
Santa Fe Routs Expands Car Fleet to Meet Boom in Travel
The Santa Fe railway reports an enormous rise in both passenger and freight traffic with no idle cars. Shops are running ten hours, building 250 extra sized box cars, 100 flat cars, and 300 more box cars while passenger cars are being repaired and new coaches rushed for service amid overcrowded trains and extra daily runs.
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Santa Fe
Borce
Narrow escape as worker rolls under freight cars
Rube Randlett, 2 carpenter in the water service department, narrowly escaped a fatal accident Friday afternoon while crossing tracks with a plank. A freight train car struck the plank, throwing him to the ground. a low brake beam then caught him and rolled him twenty feet before ejecting him. He suffered severe bruising but was not seriously hurt.
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Rube Randlett
Water Service Department
Geigoldt Promoted to General Foreman in Pueblo Shops
Henry Geigoldt, formerly of Denver, will become general foreman at the Puetlo Pueblo shops. The vacancy arose after Jinks resigned to join Topeka, where he now serves as foreman in the machine shops. Engine 677 returns to duty. Engine 377 sent to Argentia for flight serins under Engineer Ed Whitcomb and Fireman Walt Williams. A wreck at Weaver damaged five cars when train Nogi opened an switch. Engine 17 undergoes overhauling with a steel cab and other improvements. tandem compound engines progress in the boiler shop with plans to move to the machine shop for final work.
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Henry Gergolat
Round Home
Denver
Puetlo
Jinks
Topeka
Aregentine
Sereins
Ed Whitcomb
Walt Wiliams
Weaver
Builinss
Ors
Mack
Railroad Notes Highlight Team Moves and Board Visit
John F. Bateman relocates with family to Albuquerque to take a boiler shop post. Clyde McCann returns from Colorado trip to resume duties at the Storehouse. A C Collingwood travels to Chicago for vacation. Erastus Morris A C Hutchins Fred Johnson and others from the middle division travel to Topeka to appear before an examining board on railway operations data.
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John F. Bateman
Albuquerque
Clyde McCann
Colorado
A. ¢. Collingwood
Chicago
Erastus Morris
A. C Hutchins
Fred Johnsan
Larry Cain
W. A. Hawn
Oxcar S. Scott
Arkansas
Topeka
Fall engineering hopes rise as trains resume service
Engine No 53 returns to the Fast Mail after a thorough ropetr shops overhaul. Engine No 30 has hauled the Past Mail while No 6 rested and will likely serve the Tepelus and Kansaw City route. Senta Fe No 1 first section carried 10 cars, all filled. H Horry began as engineer on engine No 73 for service in Willington. Willis Detay rode as fireman after promotion. Henry Stidlman and Lem Ash moved engine No 2408 to Gulf Colorado & Santa Fe for service. Engine No 706 broke yesterday and No 701 to be broken in today by Beeler. Fireman Alva You returned from vacation in Michigan.
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Ropetr
Tepelus
Kansaw City
Senta Fe
H. Horry
Weillington
Willis Detay
Erry
Beeler
Alva You
Point
Michigan
Local Rail Crew Movements in Topeka and Nearby Towns
A disrupted telegraph of duties shows Conductor Bath returning to Topeka after duty near Eorporia. Fireman Talbot transfers to a different division. Rendall travels to Strong City for a few days as sickness affects operations. Division 230, Co meets next at Lee Grr.
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Bath
Eorporia
Topeka Keine
Talbot
Rendall
Strong City
West End
Volice
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