The Big Fair Opens With Record Horse Exhibits
Local preparations surge as Kansas Derby crownlog feature draws crowds. Exhibitors bring pine stock, horse show, and bandos roso, with new attractions added by Mr. Samson. Secretary Charles Gar offers optimistic forecasts of a premier exposition, noting over 300 free horses on grounds and extensive cattle displays. World champion harness and draft horses slated to appear, including Casino with multiple medals, while Hereford herd from McCook competes amid lively track and horse show events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Benth
Lesson
Fair Grounds
Casino
St. Louis
Topeka Fair
i J_M Rodgers
McCook, Neb
Apparent misreadings of a horse stable event noted
Fragmentary OCR hints at a county fair or race context with horses, vehicles and stalls. Mentions feeding a stable, counts of horses, and a commission or notice, plus a reference to a person named Glass and a Conchmsen. Details are incomplete and unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conchmsen
Wheat futures surge on Chicago board with May near 1.15
Wheat prices climbed on the Chicago board of trade as May futures opened in a scramble for delivery. May notes moved from 111% to 142, with bids above Saturday’s close and strong gains by day’s end. September and December also finished higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Board of Trade
Washington
United States
Indian players feud over Haskell and Washburn football transfer
dispute centers on three Indian youths Hmil Bauter Pete Hauser and Geo Fallis who wish to move to Washburn but face authority claims by Haskell and Washburn officials Superintendent Peaks warns enforcement by U S marshal while Washburn supporters claim the boys should choose their own path and see Peaks as bluffing, with past ties to Washburn and shared school loyalties influencing the standoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskell
Washburn
Hmil Bauter
Pete Hauser
Geo. Fallis
Beals
Law Te Hauser
Peakrs
Pealrs
Frank Leach
Peatre Hanes
Rallis
Lawrence
Renation
John Sens
Outland
Coal finds high quality in Atchison mines
Mr Haworth the state geologist from the state university tested the coal in Atchison and reported 38 inches in the throat area with excellent coking properties. He stated the coal compares with Pennsylvanian vein coal for its use. A crowd gathered as Mr Ente Waggener and Barta Hone arrived to take the coal this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchiem
Dent
Mr. Haworth
State University
Barta Hone
Aichison
Ente Waggener
Bullet in head ends life of post office official
Washington, Sept 12. David P. Leichardt, superintendent of the deceased letter office, was found dead last night by a watchman. He appeared to have shot himself, with a bullet in the right temple and a lay body nearby. Friends include Mrs Leichardt, Charles Rat, and Major Henry Fren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
David P. Leichardt
Leichhardt
Charles Rat
Henry Fren
Fall of war theatre continues. Russians, Japanese clash
In Manchuria reports describe large Russian cavalry at Pitsiten near Mukden and Japanese operations around Liao Yang. Otama confirms Russian movement in touch with Japanese lines while both sides push reinforcements. Tsunami of details paints a grim, unsettled front with dum-dum bullet controversy and food shortages amid heavy fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Petersburg
Europatkin
Mukden
Belig
Hain
Tokio
Lian Yang
Japan
Russia
Oyama
Pintsiten
Yer
Sul
Lise Yang
Shio Yang
Manchuria
Liao River
Yang
Marquis Oyama
Pline
Liao Yang
Liao Yang Fens
Washington
Lim Yung
Unclear Front Developments In Russo Japanese War
News from St Petersburg reports General Kuropatkin withdrawing most of his army north of Mukden as Oyama's three armies move north of the Taiges river. Orloff is wounded and Orloff’s staff chief’s horse bolted delaying action. Stakelbere’s forces checked a Japanese flank near Miloff as Kuropatkin’s attack faltered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuroki
St. Petersborg
Kuropatkin
Mukden
Oyama
Taites
Europatkin
Mukeden
War Office
Iim
Saya Kuropatkin
Orloff
Talre
Japan
Stakelbere
Miloff
Yentai
Kuropetkin
Baltic Fleet Sails for Far East Via St Petersburg Route
The St. Petersburg dispatch reports the Malthe fleet departure for the far east with Admiral Birtlet aboard to Libau. The squadron will be joined by collier ships and torpedo boat destroyers, with the route possibly via the Cape or the Strait, per admiralty plans and awaiting orders. Admiral Rozvensky may stay briefly at Libau and then proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Far
Cape
Admiralty
Maine Votes in Rough Weather for Gubernatorial Contest
Maine voters faced unfavorable weather as polls opened in most towns for the gubernatorial race and other state and county offices. Republicans, led by Cobb of Rockland, aimed for a large plurality while Democrats and others urged turnout. forecasts suggested variable results amid weather and political turnout factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Maine
Wm. T. Cobb
Rockland
Cyrus W. Davie
Oscar
Ham
Noor
Romaine a fake linked to Independence mine blast
La Junta Colorado September 1 reports Robert Romaine also known as I C White and J O White tied to dynamite outrages in Cripple Creek and Independence. He denied being in La Junta on June 6 while confirming a prior stay under an alias and described his troubled history including prison, marriage, and work at the Santa Fe shops. His wife supported him, and Romaine begged protection as Colorado authorities weigh extradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Junta
Colo
Robert Romaine
Independence
Romilne
I. C. White
Pueblo
Park House
Smithland Avenue
Conrad Bluhm
Presbyterian Church
Homaine
Ganon City
Mr. Bluhm
Bluhm
Romaine
White
Nelehbor
J. O. White
I. O. White
Cripple Creek
En Junta
Topeka State Journal
B. F. Slagel
Robert B. Romaine
Florence & Cripple Creek
Santa Fe
Topeka
Latunta
Romaine Sui
Colorado Penitentiary
11Th and
Kansas Avenue
Jefferson Street
Sherif Lucas
Denncy
Shearer
Colorado
Elin
Peret
Kansas
Roosevelt letter endorsing Republican nomination opens attack on opponents
The letter from President Roosevelt to Speaker Cannon defends Republican principles and government efficiency, contending opponents hide their aims by changing stances. It cites past victories, Panama, Cuba, and the Isthmian Canal as proof of consistent policy and accuses rivals of insincerity and misrepresentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osmter Bor. L
Presi
Dent Roosevelt
Cannon
J. G. Cannon
Bir
Rtn
Atte
Republican Party
Bae
Chie
Polla
Spain
Washington
Panama
Also Mentioned on This Page
Banda Rosse
Mr. Samson
Expositios
Charles Garfor
Maeeple
Mundie
Cattle Department
Wil Abe Ee
ML Gifford
Melford
Ang Fine
Te J. Kiwale
Agricul Ia
Cp Rhodes
Taenday Niet
Anoot
Eadai
Atsida
Chicago Board of Trade
Peairs
Atchison Coal
Piensea
Hughey McGovern
Hughey
Beery
Piutaltzu
Tine Vang
Crater Bay
Roosevelt
Tate Department Cabiegram
Utbr Minster Griscom
Far East
Baltic
Nssia
Axiay
I. 0. White
Daren
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!