Electric Linger from Baxter Springs Discusses Rail Line
Baxter Springs mayor Wil lam Vincent promoting an electric railway from Joplin to Kansas City. The plan envisions a double track line across southeast Kansas via Colbus Weir City Scemmon and Crasford to Fast Beott then Kansas City. If approved trains may run Joplin Port Boalt to Kansas City by May and June with freight and passenger service.
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Baxter Springs
Dmayor Willam Vincent
United States Guaranty Loan
Ked Trust Company
New York Sife Insurance Company
Harbers
Haxter Springs
Kansas
Jeptin
Knateng Clix
Kinsan City
Pun
Colibis Weir City
Scemmon
Whir
Girasd
Porlegtes
Crasford
Beott
Kaveas City
Joplin
Port Boalt
Were Probably Scouts at Fort Leavenworth Camp Mystery
A fragment indicates two bodies found near Port Riley Kansas may be scouts from Camp Buy ply. A letter to the Fort Leavenworth commander suggests the missing men died in a raid by raiding Comanches during a late 19th century frontier period.
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Port Riley
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Abe
Work to clear debris and rebuild at Kansas City plant site
Sept. 16 Hutchinson reports the work of ordinances committee orders clearing debris from the wrecked Barton salt works plant and prep work for rebuilding. Crews will tow aside wreckage and begin signaling plans for restart. a prior contractor in Anaconda Montana is mentioned as involved. Frank Bush faces legal trouble linked to a Utopian plot. Ottawa Kas sees the second murder trial of Otto Timap, tied to a farm murder of G. Fackwon and prior reform school history.
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Kua
Barton Salt Works
Asuconda
Mont
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Anuconda
Alee
Missouri Pacific
Beally
Barten
Frank Bush
Trey
Bush
Rens
TMN
Best
Brownell
Toman
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Kas
Otto Timap
Wie G. Fackwon
Dia Briof
Leerie
Inman
Indians Reform School
Trial Readiness Declared Amid Court Delays
Court sessions adjourned twice. both sides announce they will be ready for trial. In other news Mrs. Young, injured from a fall at home while a lamp burned, suffered facial cuts and a shoulder bruise. Reno County Fair opened with cattle, swine, and poultry exhibits and a 2:24 3:40 trot winner.
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BL Seaoe
Paola Spirit
Opel Ing H. J. Dilate Ese
Ottawa Herald
Minte
Reno County Fair
Hemeline
Ashiose
Mary Ann
Joe D
H. B. Aflen
Kannan
Wellington railroad scarim killer Christy found guilty
In Wellington on July sixth Christy a drunken railroad workman was found guilty by a district court jury of murdering D I Pierce a Peck livery man and hotel keeper. Christy planned to kill his wife and others. Pierce refused to drive him to the house and was slain. Prosecutor argued insanity. jury did not credit that defense. Also notes: Bannn ORU and Clay Center game results with Blisworth victorious.
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Wellington
Christy
D. I. Pierce
Peck
West Mulvane
Bite
Chrints
Inventor of a Mother's Help Punished After Mishap
Anoka Minh reports a farm incident at Cedar Point where inventor Miller, creator of a spanking machinery linked to a nursemaid device, faces severe punishment after attempting to test the machine. The scene, filled with onlookers, ends with authorities detaining Miller and the device reportedly destroyed.
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Minh
Harvey
J. E. Reynolds
Cedar Pont
Here
Miller
Rovert
Ama
Weweetie Motor
Ainer
Ted
Wes Seach
Murhter
Fureiliar
Tim Sore
Sens
Win
Biliter
Devery Defeated in New York Primaries
New York Democrats and Heylstern ward off earlier doubts as Willem Devery defeats Frank J. Goodwin in the Ninth district by 404 votes. Daylong voting runs smoothly with under fifty arrests, all handled by city magistrates and most cases dismissed as errors by complainants.
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Devery
New York
Democrat
Heylstern
Willem 3
Devery Acathet
Frank J. Goodwin
Plague Reported in Manila Amid Urban Outbreak
Sept 1 Manila reports one hundred cases of hobenle phage with eighty dead. Authorities note cholera-like symptoms widespread across the city’s urban districts. Twelve children, with fatal conditions, are among the confirmed cases in Valeay in the Virayas region, signaling a severe public health crisis.
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Manila
Chil Service Commission
Yale Football Schedule Forms Open Season With Strong Opponents
Yale athletics officers outline the 1919 football schedule with Trinity as the opener and Princeton, Harvard, and West Point among key games. Capt. Rafferty and Manager Miller supervise preparations as coaches are lined up and training staff reorganized for the season.
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Conn
Orban
Yale
C.D. Rafferty
Miller
George B. Chadwick
Rafferty
Mike Murphy
Shepe
Aller
Gamick
Stapen
Trinity College
Tule
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Nevi—Marvard
Carmbridge
Tnore
Mirhe
Inst Sisson
No. Senne
Judetne
Oun
Ceptats Rafferty
Eason
Howard Knapp
Ray Tevetel
Chin Tel
Glass
Saeara
Bodew
Gard ner to clash with Simmons in Fort Jays arena
Iffy report notes a planned meeting between George Gardner and Sam Simmons at Fort Jay Boston. Officials expect a promotion bout in a new light heavyweight class if both men weigh fittingly. The contest would hinge on weight and form, with both camps optimistic.
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New York
George Gardner
Asimmons
Fort Jays
Boston
Lowell
Sam
A Reliable Remedy Proved by Thousands
A Reliable Remedy, proven by thousands of sufferers, is described as unequaled for dispelling stomach and liver disorders. The claim emphasizes broad effectiveness and husbandry of health, reflecting period advertising language. The piece touts this remedy as superior to others in treating digestive and hepatic ailments.
Gardner and Fitzsimmons Set for a Tough Bout
The article weighs Gardner as a rising challenger and Fitzsimmons as an aging great. It notes Gardner’s consistent success toward a championship, downplays showy skill, and predicts a severe test to see if the Irishman defeats him. It frames the bout as a crucial proving ground with no guarantees.
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Gardner
Ais
Hiim
Fitzsimmons &S
Expensive Luxury of Baseball Not a Wealth Source
Pittsburg leader President Barney Dreyfond says a winning team costs far more than it earns. He notes the club must draw about 560,000 paying fans to clear 125,000, arguing the sport is a costly obsession rather than a sure profit.
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Pittsburg
Barney Dreyfond
Champions
Pirates
Pitts Nationale
Boston Americans
Wakner
le D
Dobney
Plans Of Terry McGovern After Loss To Corbett
Chicago report outlines Terry McGovern's post defeat plans with Sammy Smith in Philadelphia and a later bout with Celinor. McGovern centers on a brief, intense training period and improved health before facing Smith and then Ckleher in late September.
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Chicago
Terry McGovern
Sammy Smith
Philadelphia
Young Corbett
San Francisco
McGovern
Smith
Arbitration Splits Detroit Star and Toledo Case Tesla
Detroit officials report President Angus of the American League Mateball disputes over a player declared as Toledo property by an arbitration committee. A Detroit attorney discussed appeals as fans question the ruling.
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Detroit
Mich
Angus
American League Mateball
Toledo
Minute Man Sets Track Record at Five and Two Half Furlongs
Stretching to the lead, the favorite Minute Man equaled the track record for five and two half furlongs with a time of 1 06 2 5. Clear and cool conditions left the track fast as the winner drew away by one length.
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Minute Man
Readville Marathon Meets Racer Tragedy and Records Fall
Readville September racing ended amid a late accident when Driver George Starr fell from Double Z after an obtruding rail struck his sulky. Starr survived with no broken bones after a long hold period. Despite the crash, pace and trotting records in the 3 year old and other events improved, with Detter, Farris Easter, Wid Wind, Tim Barnum, and Khaidl posting faster marks. In a separate note Major Damir intends to challenge Lovet’s Cincinnati pace record. also Martin Duffy KO’d Tommy Ryan in Kansas City boxing.
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Readville
Maes
George Starr
Starr
Farris
Easter
Wid Wind
Bigk
Tim Barnum
Khaidl
Hoyald Sheldon
D Major Damir
Lovet
Cincinnati
American Association and American League Baseball Snippets
Historic clippings recount mixed baseball action. Louisville beat Toledo as pitchers kept the visitors in check, with Ahern and White behind the plate for Toledo. Columbus toppled Annapolis in a tense barnburner, while Washington defeated Philadelphia with strong early offense and sharp fielding. Western and American League standings show Milwaukee, Colorado, and Kansas City near top, with sporadic attendance figures noted.
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Weereene
Louisville
Toledo
Ahern
White
Cristal
Coughlin
Kivinow
Pittsburg Surprises In Tight Missouri Valley League Game
In a well played Missouri Valley League match Pittsburg overcame a late surge to win amid tense moments including a bench altercation and key hits. Fort Scott also edged to an exciting finish as weather discomfort and wild pitching affected both sides. Baseball gossip notes discuss White Sox Cleveland Boston Senators and Toronto and Detroit prospects with trades and lineup shifts upcoming.
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Fort Scott
Cheek
Davis
White Sox
Clevelands
Gators
Boston Americans
Senators
McCormick
Stio
Ators
Rube Waddell
Seoryn Carey
Nts
Toronto Tena
Detroit
Shartst
Tajor Mage
Pees
Sennett
Smoke Klauer's Gold Bug and Local League Notes
Fragmented OCR notes reference Smoke Klauer and a gold bug mystery, with scattered mentions of baseball teams, schedules, and players. The garbled text cites the Benaters, Cleveland, and Marlboro, Mass, along with clubs in New England and East Coast leagues. Summary conveys confusion and partial names without coherent events.
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Faptuatists
Marlboro
Mass
Lannon Rinses
Rastorm League
Nto
Eagiube
Hotel Empire Advertises Grand City Amenities
The Hotel Empire offers a fine library of metaphysical literature for guests, a renowned restaurant, and excellent service. Located near Broadway and the railway, it boasts easy access to trains, carriages, and bath street routes, with theaters and shops nearby. Proprietor Johnson Quinn.
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Empire Lee Ferry
Exapire
Premail Perrien
Bath” Street
Johnson Quinn
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