Fire at Spindle Top Beaumont Oil Field With 500 Guards On Scene
A Beaumont dispatch reports One acre of Spindle Top heights in the Beaumont oil field is a mass of flames and smoke. The fire stands at standstill under northeast wind. About 35 to 40 derricks have been razed in the Keith Ward tract. A 37 500 barrel Higgins tank burns while oil is pumped from the bottom. Loss estimates range from 250000 upward. actual machinery destruction is immense. B S Cullinan of Standard Oil commands martial rule with 500 men and 100 steam boilers, as firefighters push to within 160 feet of the burning structures.
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New Orleans
Picayune
Beaumont
Tex
Dam
Keith-Ward
Texas
Woodwell
Higgins AL and Fuel Company
Beck- Sharp Concern
Enlisted in the Navy From Topeka Recruits
United States navy recruiting offices in Topeka report four new enlistees this week with most failing basic physical exams. apprentices will travel to Newport for further training as they pass examinations. names listed include Harve Charton Steer Sireneeema Yan Kom Willie French Arthur Woods Witla Turtayustap Frank Frets Charter Omtminn Cha Murrah John Edwards Brown Sullivan Prank Augustus Harry Lowe Chaves Harvey Haney Elmer Harold Marcy Tarr.
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Topeka
United States
Newport
Harve
Charton Steer
Sireneeema Yan Kom
Wiliie French
Arthur Woods
Witla Turtayustap
Frank’ Frets
Charter Omtminn
Cha Murrah
John Shoes
Sdwerd Brown
Robert Aeley
Sullivan
Prank Augustus Harry Lowe
Chaves Harvey ‘Haney
Elmer Harold
Marcy ‘Tarr
Creagh Sets Off to Pekin for Rail Route Talks
Major General Creagh, British commander, began travel to Pekin to confer with foreign ministers on restoring the Chi Li section of the Pekin New Chwang railroad to Chinese control.
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Creagh
Pekin
Tien Tsin
Genstat Creagh
New Chwang
Died in Dentist's Chair In New York Girl Falls to Gas
Miss Annie Ficharde of New York aged 14 died in a dentist chair in Piste after gas was administered before a tooth extraction. The dispatch from the World reports the tragedy outlining the fatal medical mishap in the chair.
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New York
Annie Ficharde
Richards Family Prep for Annie Richards Wedding Abroad
The Richards family have spent months in Europe to arrange a wedding between Annie Richards and American student Aris. Preparations focus on travel, venue, and formalities for the ceremony and related celebrations in Europe.
Nightdress in court in Indianapolis police case
In Indianapolis on September 13 two women were compelled to try on a night dress during a theft trial. Mrs Mary Lyons and Mrs James Hamilton claimed ownership of the garment from McLean Place flats. The judge ordered Mrs Hamilton fined and jailed after the dress fittings, with Lyons embarrassed but believed to be the rightful owner.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Mary Lyons
McLean Place
James Hamilton
Oran Muir
Mrs. Hamilton
Mrs. Lyons
Grain Corner Rule Questioned by Chicago Court Ruling
In Chicago on September 12 Judge Chytraus held that grain corners in futures trading are effectively impossible to enforce, affecting property rights on margins. Ware, Thorburn & Co. had sought an injunction against a prominent commission house tied to the recent oats corner. The decision centers on whether the Board of Trade can impose margins and cover demands amid disputed property rights, with potential appeal to a higher court.
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Chicago
Chytraus
Ware, Thorburn & Co
Chicago Board of Trade
A Narrow Margin in New York Banking Figures
New York on Sept 13 reports the weekly clearing house banks surplus reserve at 14,828,900 with a circulation of 24,287,500. Specie shows an $800 decrease while overall reserve declines $3,057,000 and net surplus down $3,381,071.
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New York
Clearing House Banks of
Seeae
Jes Purplus
Wise
Epworth League Rally in Topeka Walput Grove Church
A sub district Epworth League rally will be hosted next Monday through Wednesday at Walput Grove Church in Topeka. Rev T. Stavely and Rev O. M. Bow lead the sessions on Bible study and personal Christian work. All ages are invited to attend these services.
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Walput Grove
Epworth
Stavely
M. Bow
M. Bow. Pig Hie Petmaage Toro
Fred Miller
Peka
Sell & & Co
Kan City
Marshal von Brit Beal
WEC. T. U
M. E
Thos. B. Lyon
College Avenue
Bijou Opera
Topeka
Uni
Mr. Wyman
Topeka Choral Society
Topeka Automobilists
Auto-Crets
Ambiguous fragment hints at visit by Mr Hraendiin
Fragment notes a forthcoming appearance by Mr Hraendiin on a date next Wednesday September 17, with PL H Pierce of Mendota involved. Limited readable details.
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Mr. Hraendiin
PL H. Pierce
Mendota, Dik
The M C A bowling alleys rebuild and more in Topeka
Topeka notes show the M C A plans to strengthen educational work as the YMCA bowling alleys are rebuilt. The Standard Shorthand school marks 15 years, theater setbacks occur, and various city events unfold including campaign meetings, new members for the athletic association, and local prizes at the fair.
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M.A
St. Louis
Dave Harvey
Topeka
Topake
Boston Bijou Opera
Hurley
Santa Fe
Iviaton
Kansas City
Kansas Medic
Washburn
Wyandottene
Rnsef
Washburn College
George R. Henderson
Santa F
Cleburne
Texas
Ae Beane E. Ferry
United States
RG. Merrick
W. F. Ryus
Santa Fe General Freight Office
Cedar Point
Mulhall
General T
Banta Fe
Family Cares Over Kidney Pills Cure Claim
A local family note extols Deane Hidney Pills as a quick cure for kidney weakness in children and the relief it brings to mothers. Mrs Fred Dank of West First describes her seven year old boy improving after years of kidney trouble. The fragment emphasizes a happy home and reduced maternal burden.
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Hostetter
Eee
Fred Danck
West
Schley Out of It After Remarkable Recovery
London reports Rear Schley claims retirement ends a life of service and says he feels better. A Mrs Notterman in England returns home cured after Lourdes pilgrims claim divine aid. A London dispatch notes demolition plans for a Bath hotel adjacent to Lourdes structure as new hotel is planned.
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New York
Schley
Mra
Special Dispatch
Jal Schley
London
The
Daily Chronicle
Notterman
Pasy
Lourdes
Bath
London Dispatch
Herald
Marie Charlotte Robb Mead Died in Paris New York
Private cablegram from this city reports the death of Mrs. Charlotte Robb Mead widow of Dr. William H. Pancoast of Philadelphia. Daughter of the late James Robb of the First Nationalist of Louisiana. Native of New England converted to Paris New York city life and time frame unclear.
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Paris
New York
Charlotte
William H. Pancoast
Philadelphia
James Robb
Louisiana
Mead
Wan
New
Leopold Will Come to the Fair
Paris dispatch reports that Leopold will attend the fair, with ongoing coverage of preparations and anticipated crowd interest in a key cultural event. The note indicates strong public curiosity despite a complex social backdrop surrounding the figures involved.
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Leopold
New York
sinGh
Paris
The
New
Volcano Hotel Manager Reports Lake of Fire Rising
The volcano hotel manager notes the lake of fire is rising, with ongoing hard labor described as the most rugged work. A girl and a boy associated with the scene are mentioned for mental and physical development through discipline. Local authorities and scenes around the crater are implied.
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Eed Kilauea
Lulu
Vvia Sen
Franciscac
Volcana
Volcano
Agni School
Week in Stocks Shows Mixed Market Activity
New York reports a week of varied stock performance with prices fluctuating and liquidity tight. Indications point to cautious sentiment as insiders note directors actions at St Paul and Baltimore and Ohio, while sterling exchange remains steady and exports abroad show limited gains amid rumors of European market activity.
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New York
Failere
St Paul
Laltimore& Ohio
Sterling Exchange
Municipal Operation of Trams Moves Toward City Ownership
New York dispatch reports a push toward municipal ownership and operation of tramways. The piece notes towns leasing lines and Manchester moving through a transition toward electrified municipal control, with about 160 miles to be electrified and brought under city management in coming years.
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New York
Shureh
Oldham l
Manchester
Tran Arb Naw
Eas
Unclear OCR leads to damaged ship report fragment
A Herald correspondent notes a vessel arrived at a fair harbor in seemingly undamaged condition. The landing was reported with limited legible details and no injuries confirmed.
The Fight Will Go
Louisville report notes Sept 12 reference to Reverend El. The fragment hints at a planned event or ongoing confrontation but lacks clear details, entities, or an outcome to confirm.
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Louisville
Governee and Seazor Draft Freedom Boxing Accord
In a draft reply the governing committee states the matter will be handled under a free agreement aligned with state boxing law. Officials indicate negotiations proceed to ensure compliance and formalize the accord.
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Ity
The Geisha and Lady Virginia at the theater
A review notes Miss Tirrell and Miss Fairbairn in the current stage billing with Owen Hall at center stage. Ratkeer and Miss Fairbairn receive praise for clever performance while Miss Perry earns applause for a miniature danseuse role. The Geisha is the feature, with social notables in attendance as the engagement continues.
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Owen Hall
Miss Fairbairn
Virginia
Mies Perry
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