Congregational Church and Bank Plans Rise in Downs
In Downs Kansas Congregationalists begin building a five thousand dollar church with space for a new Union State Bank. J W Pugh sells brick building to Al Dougherty for remodeling into a bank, with IV H Haskell and others backing the venture. Catholic church also planned, city promotes brick manufacture and new residences as the town grows. Helen Gould donates five hundred volumes to the local library as the city booms with prospects of a modern civic center.
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Union State Bank
John Schoen
Farewer
Oak Creek
Downs
IV. H. Haskell
Gaylord
Pitteburs
Tote
Bulldine
Lowenaitin Bastanee
Deepectig
Eo Gould
Wideawake
Blew Down Circus Tent Injures Many At Anthony
A wind storm at Anthony injures several in the crowd when a circus tent collapses. Over 400 people are hurt or require medical attention. about fifty receive care. Weather worsened conditions as the main tent fell and cages toppled in the chaos.
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Anthony
Kas
Alxty
le Hort
Joyner & Curmer
Lawrence Kan. farmer Gilmore shot. Zimourman held for further inquiry
In Harvey County, Lawrence area, farmers testified to saccharine levels while a farmer Gilmore was shot after a confrontation. Jury verdict finds Zimmerman partly implicated though evidence remains circumstantial as authorities pursue further examination. Rain in Newton dampened pastures at night.
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Asa Lawrence
Kan
Glmérman
Martin Gilmore
Tie Farmer
Tke
Haars Lore
Cnroners
Young Gilmore
EO Tarsou
Zimmurman
Zimfourman
Adar
Ae Aseahiont
Gilmore
Harvey County
Newton
Uncertain Campanile Project at St Mark's In Venice
Excavation near St Mark's Campanile reveals base foundations showing age worn plaster and mud, with earlier doge era stones uncovered. Work halted as researchers note dangerous instability and discuss historical wall remains, canal bank remnants, and potential watchtower origins in Doge Orseolo era.
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Sherer Strams
Sangoving
Mbrare & Lof Foundation
Ntones
Doge
Orseolo
Objecta
Calculating Ship Launch Center of Gravity in Early Vessels
A historic note describes determining the center of gravity before launching a ship. It details accounting for ballast, temporary weights, anchor gear, and construction materials to predict stresses during entry into the water and the launch sequence.
Bite of Wood Tick Kills Montanan BasKerville
J R Baskerville a well known Associated Press operator died last night in Missoula Montana from spotted fever contracted after a wood tick bite. Baskerville home was in Washington State and he had just returned from the mountains.
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Missoula
Mont
J. R. Baskerville
Washington
Accident Forces Doble to Leap From Sulky at Sheepshead Bay
Large crowd at Charter Oak track watched a dramatic 2:10 trot heat spill when Budd Doble's horse The Roman failed after a loose knee boot tripped it. Doble leaped clear as Dr. Strong and McKinley battled to the finish, with The Roman distanced and the final heat postponed. Radke Me won the Futurity, while King Direct and Sagwa scored in other events.
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Hartford
Conn
Budd Doble
Charter Oak Trace
Doble
Benin
Dr. Strong
McKinley
Hartford Futurity
Radke Me
King Direct
Sagwa
Smathers' McChesney Wins Twin City Handicap at Sheepshead Bay
New York report notes Smathers' McChesney, “the pride of the west,” captures the Twin City handicap at Sheepshead Bay on Monday. He ties Water Hoy's track record for 1 1/4 miles in 2:04 2-5, with Hermits in second and His Eminence third. Smathers’ purse exceeds $40,000 from a modest $2,500 stake race, drawing a large crowd despite a brief post delay.
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New York
Smathers
McChesney
Sheenehead Hay
Waterhoy
Thomas
Hermits
Payline
Willie
Muay
Twin City
McCheaney
Hermis
Odom
Ean Lerenie
Injunction
Paln Hermin
Hig Mac
Mermis
Fuller
Hermit
Hermie
Smathern
Chicago
J. B. Respers
Six Shooter
Harlem
Cook
Nose
Ed Corrigan
Hargis
Claude
Judge Himes
Stade
Heinullant
Knight
Heart Beat Heart Medicine Promises Cure and Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Miles Heart Cure as a tonic that removes the cause of heart disease. It claims relief from breathlessness, palpitations, and fainting spells, improves blood flow, strengthens heart action, and enriches the blood, with testimonials from a relieved user in Washington state.
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Dr. Miles
Jeffries Cashes Check After Dispute With Backers
In San Francisco tensions rise as a Yosemite club dispute leads to Jeffries being forced from a position. He later confronts Jim Coffroth over a suspect check, which Coffroth acknowledges as his fault. Coffroth then writes a $1500 check on Crocker-Woolworth and Jeffries cashes it without issue.
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Jim Jeffries
San Francisco
Rey
Yosemite Club
Jeffries
Jeff
Jimmy Coffreth
Cort
Caffroth
Hank Cheeks
Crocker-Woolworth
Coffroth
Lipton Plans New Challenger Design for America's Cup
New York figures discuss forming a committee of top yacht designers to address shipbuilding, wind, tide, and water conditions on the Sandy Hook course. The plan seeks a single design and plans to crown a new challenger while Captain Barr receives a $2,000 yearly pension for his services with Rellance.
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Barr
New York
Thomas Lapeton
Ion
Butuis
Sandy Hook
At Ee Fi
Astern
Synaiscate
Rellance
Kent County Cricketers to Meet Philadelphia Team
English players from Kent County will travel to Philadelphia for a set of matches this month. The Philadelphia Colts under 13 will also participate, marking another international-style contest. Also noted are results from Chicago harness racing and speed events including Six Shooter and Dan Patch, with captures of records and track conditions.
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Kent County
Philadelphia
New York
England
Rd Sss
Missouri Valley League Highlights and Scores
The Weir City team beat Humboldt in a Sept game with Linder, Warner, and Johnson driving the battery. Springfield and Joplin split games in a tight series as Kane, Schmidt, and Cheek starred for the locals. Fort Scott, Sedalia, and others posted varied results with pitching and errors shaping outcomes across the Missouri Valley League.
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Kane
Detroit
Springfield
Harry Kane
Cleveland
Weir City
Kas
Humboldt Rime
Rene
Lindley Warner
Humbold
Johnson and Bowe
Ghlengo
Killian
Fishers
Covent
Fort Scott
Lemmon
Schmidt
Holiday
Cheek
Joplin
REE
Sedalia
Powell
Ehle
Curtis
Schrant
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Congregational Church
Helen Gould
Matheny
J. C Fitewery
Munchwtler
C. T
Bare
Alecharis of
Atu
Onagsa XA
Wollaville
Lyon County
Hondie
Rocky Ford
Reet
Paul Revere
Goraham
Gorham
Roxporia Miette
ST. Mark’s Campanile
Venice
Port Arthur
Tex
City of
Everett
Sporting News
Charter Oak Track
Sheepshead Bay
M'Chesney
Lipton
McLean
Revere
Mass
Hugh McLeannn
Walthour
Nat Rotler
Pennie Munroe
Boston
Tate
Charles River Track
Albert
George Leander
Jimmy Moran
Leander
Ibert
Anton Bicyete
Mae
Dan Patch
Lima
Worid
Lima Ain Patil
Mc— Henry
Brooklyn
St Louis
St. Louia
Sept
Eva G
Ghee
Delmar’s
Ordas
Helen Print
Jabes White
Britt
Jimmy Britt
Yosemite Athletic Club
Wall City
Humboldt
Missouri Valley League
Pittsburg
Tola
Redmond
Armstrong
Root
Tong Nite
Harizel
Western League
Colorado
Claus
Geeerena
Springs
Woripae Fey
Newmever Wae
Sox
Azee
McNee Eco
Darkmss
Inn Rat Getoundo Springs
Aiseticu
Seay Wilkeman
Doran
American Association
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Seat Pirst
Haviapolis
Loulaville
Willis
Ana
Watt
Vila
Moran
Sparks
Hart
Eurith
Ieee Bate Sa
Itingee
Diguto
Eas Wickes
Cincinnat
Sven
Foote
Dahlen
Vistors
Sheckard
Ndanes
Jarvin
Jones
Foinegue
Peoria
Milon
Iosizooiew and
Messitt
Howey
Capitol Building and Loan Association
Kansas Avenue
Jolakog
Browne
Ogeers Tellowe
Benes
Alam
Isard Killian
Hicol
Eeay In & Tauohine
Racine
Donovan
Han
Boston Nationals
Barney Dreyfuss
Birmingham
Frank Smith
Louie Bruce
Potanto
Wheeling
New Tork
Louis
Rublin
Kid Carter
LaBelle
Save the Bands
Demoss
LM. Penwell
Demoss & Penwell
St. Quincy St
Topeka
Kansas
WM. Flanmelly
T. Poa
Weard
Trad
Ams City
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