Shot Through Head Ends Life of Santa Fe Shop Worker
William B. Gordon a Santa Fe shop mechanic in Fairview Pennsylvania died from a self inflicted gunshot wound to the head. The fatal shot occurred shortly after 4 pm Tuesday in his home and his body was found about a half hour later. A verdict of suicide was returned by the coroner's jury. Gordon, 64, had been in poor health and recently felt stronger before his death. He left a widow Mrs J Dyke of Lebanon Kansas and three children Robert A Gordon Santa Fe agent Colorado Springs and Walter Gordon Santa Fe shops employee. Funeral plans said to be in the Mason era Thursday afternoon from his residence.
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William B. Gordon
Tepela
Dimesh
Asecus
Gordon
Ranta Fe
Bilwin
Gardon
Gurdut
Santa Fe
Fairview
Topeka
Pent- Sylvania Phoroy
Elimires
J. Dyke
Lebanon
Kan
Robert A Gordon
Colorado Sprites
Walter Gordon
Masons
Drunken Robbery Case Near Shunganunga Creek
Officer Bundy found four men lying by the Shunganunga Creek tank area with rifled Bio pockets. George A. Studdleston of Oakahoora identified. rings and $10 in jewelry reported. Suspects described, including a man named F Love arrested later, as police probe the robbery and identify Huddleston and Klann as key figures.
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Bundy
Shunganunga Creek
Gould
Misi
Bugey
George A. Stud-dleston
Oakahoora
Ormck
Chirtes Frobinson
Amu
Wuddleton
Trohineon
Huddleston
George Klann
Middletown Football Player Dies After Injury
Middletown high school cancels remaining football games following the death of Thomas Kelly, a member of the Meriden game team who died at Meriden Hospital from injuries sustained in a game. Meriden High School also may suspend activities.
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Mildietown
Conn
Middletown
Hiess
Thomasx Kelly
Meriden Hospital
Interiee
Meriden High School
Meriden Bligh School
Amateur Cycling Record At 4 AVE Sept S7 C
Report on amateur cycling record attempt at 4 AVE on Sept S7 C. Hotnell reportedly rode a third of a mile in 1925 seconds, a claim supported by three riders and three timekeepers. Mr Hbizet plans to contest the world sprint record before the A, W, committee.
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Hotnell
Rodees
Pers
Mr. Hbizet
Grape Nuts debated as a nourishing breakfast claim
A boy recalls his grandmother’s brown slices of Breed fed to brothers, while a critic asserts Grape-Nuts is wheated grain processed by hawking and heating to create a digestible sugar. The discussion notes digestion, starch conversion, and claims that Grape-Nuts offers a wholesome, nourishing food.
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Aman
Hia
Samme Wits
But & Rentleman
Werty
Wiwar
Burney
Develo
Fragmented Snapshots of Local Life From a September Page
A garbled set of notes from Topeka and nearby towns references Emporia politics, court cases, and architectural courses in Paris. It mentions William Bennett of Columbus, St John of Olathe, and veterans groups, with stray lines about visitors in straw hats and felt hats. The Philadelphia Bulletin quote appears at the end.
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S.C. Nichols
Chines
Ity
Dawes Et Leavenworth
Emporia
Aweon Jetsiore
Fair Grounds
Sante Ie
Morton Albanen
Ciry
Topeka Wipters
Santana
Paris
Stephen Foster
Prams Chicas
Iegne Guage
A. W. Damsicher
Coca Club
Tohek
Rome
Bey
William
Ee i
Te Nett Siumant mTmany
Ae Dean
John Pesimend
Editer
Wurnisten Seflervorlan Wis Rate Venterias Vlettine
Lokrine
St John of
Olathe
Tt Bennett
Calumbis
Thor
Ty James
Euler Ak
Emma
Cole Steerst
Porter Says Britain Can Hold Its Own In World Market
London dispatch reports Robert P. Porter telling Daily News Britain still holds its own despite declines in some goods. He contrasts England and Germany, favors free trade for Britain, warns protected United States policies. Porter cites stability and automation as advantages and says Americans won’t be drawn into Asia policy or alliance with Britain or Russia.
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London
The
Daily News
Robert P. Porter
England
Germany
Porter
Japan
China
America
Great Britain
Busbia
Young temperance group opens first annual convention
In Chicago on Sept 1 the national temperance organization pledges 2,000 and plans 1,000,000 to support temperance efforts and enforcement. Delegates from multiple states will attend the Young People's Christian Temperance Union meeting. Speakers include Miss Mary Novle of Philadelphia on Rum and Missions and Miss Kyatt Shots of Chicago on God Gives Wart.
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Wizard Bar
Young Peoples Christian Temperance Uniay
Tinnels
Lowe
Gresun
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Micktens
Indisia Ohin
New York
Musancinootta
New Mexico
Washingto
Mary Novle
Philadelphia
Rum and Missions
Ies Maton
A Horse for HR Root Purchases Heavily Guarded Sale
A Lexington dispatch says Secretary of War Root has purchased army horses through Majors G Aleshire. A 1-year-old saddle gelding, 15 hands, 1085 pounds, shipped with fifteen cavalry horses to Fort Myer. The Kentucky prize winner was bought for Root at a large price.
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Chicago
Lexington
Fithu’ Toot
G. Aleshire
Fort Myer
Washington
Van Wyck Consents To Invite Dewey To Chicago
Mayor Van Wyck in New York granted consent to forward an invitation to Admiral Dewey. Chicago officials, led by Mayor Harrison’s representative Brainerd, prepared to greet the Admiral and extend a Chicago visit offer. A meeting with Dewey at the Waldorf Astoria was tentatively set for Sunday.
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New York
van Wyck
Chicago
Admiral Dewey
Admiral Dewey Hert
Hin
Chicizo
Cartar
Harrison
Ad-mira Dewey
Elfl Brainerd
VanWyek
Harrson
Waldorf-Astoria
Brainerd
Aregor Harrison
India’s Great Storm Triggers Destruction Across Regions
Reports from Calcutta Bay to Darjeeling describe a devastating cyclone that struck Sunday, causing land slips and heavy rain. Casualties and missing residents swell as authorities assess damage near Dinapimur, Jalpaiguri, and Darjeeling with relief efforts ongoing.
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Cateutia
Mapiay
Bay of Calcutta
Essentia
Dinaimin
Fangpur
Jal
Paleuel
Darjeling
Simultahenity
Plithen
Ur Tal
Leiterratjee
Iaatsetiane
Peraons
Darfaline
Senate
Salina Fair Firemen Contest and Manila Battle Attract Crowds
The Salina street fair draws large crowds with weather favorable and various entertainments. Highlights include the Second and Third divisions, contests from Concordia to Abilene, and a noted event titled The Battle of Manila. Attendance and prizes are listed, with plans for safety and police presence.
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Manila
Saling
Rac
Salina
Martins
Toutes
Chaus
Bentestanes Ria
Villi
Concordia
Teton Pea de
Korky
Body found on island may be Paul Jones victim
New Orleans dispatch reports on a body found on a mulberry island near the Timbaurer Islands. Believed to be one of the crew from the Paul Jones wreck, with names like Dag Talp Yokum Miss Taggart and Atlee Woodland among those feared lost.
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Paul Jones
New Orleans
Mimbarer Islands
Atlee Woodland
Chicae
Miss Yokum
St. Paul
St. Louis
Florida
Dagtalp Yokum
Taggart
Damehter
Tagart
Idiampoux
Wooodland
Oakwood Boulevard
Chicago
Holiday for Virginia spellings and local ceremonies
A garbled report preserves fragments about holiday events in Virginia with mentions of courts, a warship, and local initiatives. References to Siecle, Thanpron, and nearby points hint at planned excursions and organized receptions by business groups and organizations.
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Siecle
Thanpron
Bre
Fae Day
Ran
Semen
Business Mets
New York Central Lease Eyed in Albany Meeting
New York Central executives including Chauncey Depew travel to Albany for a special stockholders meeting to ratify the Boston and Albany lease. Opponents aim to defer action and possibly withdraw from the plan amid Vanderbilt estate succession speculations.
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Boston & Albany
Vanderbilts
New York
Times
Chauncey M Depew
S. Z. Galloway
H. Meir
Twambiey
New York Central Railroad
Albany
Bos Jatt & Albany
New York Central
Wm. K Vanderbilt
Cornelius Vanderbilt
W. K. Vanderbilt
Vanderiit
Trolley Accident Near Ninth Street and Camp Funstod Line
A trolley car carrying score or more riders between Ninth and Tenth streets on Kunaus avenue narrowly avoided serious injuries when the trailer struck an iron pole after the front wheels jumped the truck. Passengers, including J. Q. Cramain of Waverly Kansas, were jostled and pedestrians reported minor injuries. The car continued with limited damage as the pole stanchion was partially dislodged. The incident occurred about 1 o clock this morning and the speed was described as good.
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Rathway
Ninth Street
Kunaus Avenue
Gondaeten
J. Q. Cramain
Waverly
Kans Winishers
A Natural Fly Trap Described From Carolina Bogs
The Philadelphia Press describes a remarkable plant Nepenthes-like trap in the Carolina bogs. The Dionaea-like leaf features a two-part trap with a fringed margin and sensitive触 bristles that snap shut swiftly to capture insects.
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Philadelphia
Animal Kingdom
Cuilonis
Dionea
Carolina
Fragmentary description of brain injury progression and healing
The text outlines the stages of brain injury response as swelling rises and subsides. It notes irritation of brain tissues leading to temporary closure and reopening cycles, with fatigue and slowed recovery after repeated intermittent pressure.
Bankers Unite Form New Money Order Group in Des Moines
New bank money order association with $200000 capital promoted by B A Gandall plans to operate across major cities including Chicago St Louis Milwaukee and Dallas. Officers include W Dewey Castano Wick and A E Goodall with a large slate of directors from prominent banks and finance firms. News notes wartime armor shipments and a Norfolk to Hong Kong style update amid broader banking consolidation efforts.
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Dow
Exprasa
New York
Burthers Mynes Fer Association
New Dormiey Wir
B. A. Gandall
Lin Bankers’ Maritiad Casusatty Company
Des Moines
Ww. Dewey
Castano
Muse
Eheser
Atraghout
Moeischutium
United States
Esa
St Louis
Milwaukee
Eee Tijex
Bank of North America
Ex-Consul Black Dead in Budapest Ties
Ex consul to Budapest Joseph B hadt dies at year aged. Death attributed to Brichts disome complications suffered since Saturday. Former consul to Budapest during Cleveland era served four years and held prominent posts. Local notes reference letters and quotes about health, diet, and distant connections.
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Black
Joseph B
Budapest
Cleveland
Imanihiens
le Deal
Brichts Disome
Blark Wes
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New Temperance Organization
Root
Secretary of War
Dewey
India
Salina Fair
Holiday
Virginia
NEW York Central Lease
Bankers Unite
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Maine
Tribune
Norfolk
Ware
Eal Sim
Larry
Chirage
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