MePherson Man Killed Near Guthrie in Tenant Dispute
Dane Dudley, a well known McPherson youth and Bethany College former pitcher, was killed near Guthrie in a quarrel over a rented claim. The incident prompted investigations by local authorities as Dudley’s parents mourn his 19 year old death. The article also notes drought and cattle plague updates and a large Western Kansas cattle deal later in the week.
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Meibodley
Elates
Tenane
Dudley
Atantis
Wettt
Ding
Run
Nia Deatt
Ottawa Men Buy a Forest in Missouri Timber Purchase
Ottawa business men unite to buy 10 000 acres of timber land near Campbell Missouri in Denean county. Oak hickory and black gum timber to be cut by large lumber firm next year. Also notes on postmasters for Kansas and a plan for Coffeyville to own electric lights plant.
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Ottawa
Sept. Wi
Campbell
Denean County
Missouri
Larke
Coffeyville
Iotterville
Sept
Six Toed and Six Fingered Man Draws Wide Interest
Chicago September 12 Professor Frederick Starr of the University of Chicago advertised for information on hexadactyly or six fingered people. In ten days 155 replies arrived with varied claims of extra fingers or toes and sightings of six fingered children including a photographed six fingered boy and a letter from a Texarkana mother.
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Chicago
Frederick Starr
University of Chicago
Prefteser
Jeiow
Texarkana
Tex
Starr
Abduction Rumor Rocks Missouri Farm Community
A Missouri county townsfolk report a dramatic abduction case involving Andrew Stilt and his wife Moyenee. Three young men Hil Mokibten and Jecoion allegedly assisted by driving the couple toward their destination before the plan failed. Local farmers doubt the tale while rumors spread of arrest warrants and police pursuit.
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St. Louie
Sept
Post-Dispatch
Wirrensiure
Mosus
Missouri
James Emm
J. x. Mekibber
Smaash
Robers
Wresey Jackson
Henry County
Crise
Ena
Ines
Andrew Stilt
Knob
Elster Roehien
Hil
Mokibten
Jecoion
Stiils Claihes
Gutmunderet
Trutt
It Saves the Crouny Children in Seaview Va
A fragment advertises Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as a lifesaving tonic for children, with Kellam and Gurren promoting its use. It also touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic and a shoe bargain, all framed as a local ad alongside medical product claims aimed at parents.
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Seaview
Chamberlain
New Dyspepsia Remedy Stuart's Dexpensia Tablets Promoted
Advertises Stuart's Dexpensia Tablets as a lasting cure for chronic indigestion and stomach troubles. Claims digestion improves regardless of stomach strength, provides nourishment, and promotes mental and physical vigor. Priced for a full mixed package with free sample offer by mail from Stuart Co. Marshall Michigan.
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Stuart
Beilmp
Stuart Co
Marshall,Mich
Conflicting Testimony at Lang Long Light Inquest
In Emporia coroner's inquest witnesses dispute the Lang wreck light. Two Lang farmers swear the red light was present while others deny it. Conductor and railroad officials describe signals, track rights, and orders as the investigation continues with adjournment to Monday.
Santa Fe to Begin Absolute Block System Sunday
Santa Fe plans to start its Absolute Block operating method Sunday at noon on the line between Holliday and Emporia to Newton. The rule code issued by Assistant Grand Superintendent Avery Turner assigns block station operators responsibility, with trains registered from both directions and letters noting departures and arrivals to the next block station.
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Santa Fe
Tom Holliday
Mporte
Emaporia
Newton
Assoctant
Avery Turner
Ern
San
Bische
Train Block Rules For Opposing Traffic And Dispatcher Authority
Operators will not allow trains to enter a block if another train is approaching from the opposite direction. A permissive card and dispatcher order may authorize exceptions. If a block station cannot communicate with the next, routes are halted and trains proceed only under timetable rules until communication is restored.
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Ander
Entepine
Went
Blok
May Extend Fast Mail to Denver Rumor
Denver Sept 17 The Union Pacific printed circulars claim severance of ties with Oregon Short Line. Through tickets to the Northwest would pass via Colorado lines. Possible Denver merchants gain. last eastern mail could run to Denver then northwest via Colorado Midland and Denver and Rio Grande. Some denials about a Santa Fe built route to Globe. Only two roads show profit. Wheat shipments through Kansas City tallied, with Santa Fe and other lines moving vast quantities worth over four million dollars. Santa Fe freight service reports 44 daily express cars from Kansas City to key Southwest points. local business improving since last peak. Physicians endorse Tablers Buckeye Pill Ointment for piles.
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Denver
Union Pacific
Oregon
Able City
Dlecelar
Northwest
Colorado
Beneft
Dow
Newtrot
Kan
Points West
Colorado Mi
Kankar City
Santa Fe Dae
Srvices
Kansas City
Low Rate Excursions On September 1 For Santa Fe Route
Ticket offer announces a single fare excursion to multiple destinations including Ackangue Arisong Inilan Territory Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma and Texas with liberal limits and sleeper privileges. Garvey is the Topeka agent. Winter Tan Shoes Furmans.
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Ackangue
Arisong
Inilan Territory
Louisiana
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Texas
W. . Garvey
Topeka
London Swindle Involving Captain Cruikshank Attracts Society
London society circles are buzzing over Captain Cruikshank who swindled three experienced women, Lady Handolph Churendil and sisters Mrs. Morton Frewen and Mrs. Jack Leslie, out of 7500 pounds with a promised 400 percent return from a supposed railroad syndicate. He was introduced by Cadogan, a relative of Kurt Cadogan, the Viceroy of Ireland, and the victims concealed the affair until it was too late.
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Handolph Churendil
Morton Frewen
Jack Lesie
Cruikshank
Worl
Bulkshank
Cadogan
Kurt Cadogan
Ireland
Leslie
Morton Foewen
Archduke Franz Ferdinand's secret marriage shocks Berlin
A sensational tale claims Archduke Franz Ferdinand wed in London to a Kobiteh bride, with Vienna courts debating the clandestine match. The report notes public interest, possible denials, and a forthcoming public event at Athletic Park with teams and local officials listed.
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Berlin
Franz Ferdinand
Karl Ludwig
Princese Athinchita
Deroahding 1
Naples
Austria-Hungary
London
Basil
Valdiné Chiks Indy
Kobitiseie Zeiten
Haan
Lokal Angelger
Herr Krupp
Asen
Frans Ferdinand
Algiers
Vienna
Doctor Hale Endorses Chatcot’s Kola Nervine for Nervous Diseases
Edward Everett Hale promotes Dr Chatcot’s Kola Nervine claiming it helps insomnia and all nervous diseases. Tested by physicians and trusted patients, the tonic is backed by confident reports from users. manufactured by La Crosse, Wisconsin firm.
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Exw. E&. Hale
Edward Everett Hale
Phila
Chatcot
Dr Willard Refuses Resign Amid Board Pressure
Dr Willard shows fight declines to resign as requested by the Board of Charities. He is a resident of Manhattan and was elected by the Republican board as physician for the agency with a three year term beginning March. He warned the board he would contest proceedings and hold to his term. Senator John K. Messin of Manhattan attends the meeting.
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Panietant Singerine
Inaue
Asrhum
Mate Beard
Rexten
Wilrd
Kankan
Republican
Tss
Marah
Howe
Wis
Investiente
Gould
Willard Javeyer
John Ki. Messin
Manhatten
Died Far Away Prom Home
Worl has been received in Topeka that Frank Sims, who was for a long time employed in Topeka as mail clerk at the Capitol, died in the City of Mexico of typhoid fever. He was 23 years old and was engaged to Miss Blanche Weal. The funeral will be in Topeka and Mr Sims’s father and brother reside there.
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Topeka
Mexico
Ouhr
Worl
Mexicar
Sime
Mexican Herald
Mier Blanche Weal
Crosby Brow
Binet
Tie Femaina
Buxiew
Miss Halpin Seeks Kansas Teaching Post
Miss Mary Halpin of Chicago writes to State Superintendent about teacher shortages in Kansas. She notes years of teaching and recent study of art, offering to return to teaching if a position opens in western Kansas, while Stryker disputes claims of a statewide teacher shortage.
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Chicago
Mary Halpin
Chieags
Tendem
Stryker
State Journal
Topetca
Kansas
Larned
Kanees
Card of Thanks For Sympathy After Death of Nathan Hollister
I extend heartfelt thanks to friends and the ALO for kindness, aid, and sympathy shown during the death of my husband Nathan Hollister. Mes. Nathan Hollister.
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Nathan Hollister
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