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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-01
VICTORY FOE SAO0T.
Mormon Senator Still Boss of the
Utah Republicans.
Gov. Wells, Who Fought Cburchs
Influence In Politics, Defeated
for Rem nomination After Ex-
citing Contest.

Salt lake City. Aug. 26.-After bit
ter all-day fight John c. Cutler, OF Salt
Lake lily. was nominated for governor
by the republican state convention on
the second ballot The fight for the
governorship was three-coinered one
between Gov. Heber M. Wells, now
serving his second term In that ONCE;
James H. Hammond. present secretary
of state, and John C. Cutler, a promi-
nent merchant of Salt Lake City. and
absorbed the attention Of the delegates
to the exclusion of the rest OF the
ticket. Mr.. Hammond withdrew after
the first ballot. The second ballot
stood: Cutler, 239; Wells. 221.
Charges that church influence was
being used in behalf of Mr.. Cutler were
freely made by the adherents Of Gov.
Wells and Mr.. Hammond. Indirectly
the fight for the United States senator
ship in the Utah legislature next win
ter was brought in the contest, Sena-
tor SmDot, who is one Of the IL apos-
ties OF the Mormon church, being an
open and active supporter of Mr.. Cut
Ter, while Gov. Wells was helped In
his campaign by Senator Kearns. Dur
ing the balloting. the feeling between
the Wells and Cutler adherents broke
forth several times, but charges OF
church influence, which were expected
to he made in the convention hall, did
not materjalize.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-01
KANSAS VITAL STATISTICS.
The First Publication Of MaYsiagesb
Births and Deaths In the state
During the Past Year.

Topeka, Kan, Aug. 29.-Under the
provisions Of q law enacted recently
the state board Of health now collects
vital statistics for Kansas. The first
OF these statistics were tabulated TO-
day by DR.. 8. ]. Crumbine, secretary
OF the board of health. The figures
used are those collected by the coun-
ty assessors. The deaths in the state
number only one-third of the births.
The number OF deaths last year was
7,47O and the number Of births was
q, 1853. The total number Of marriages
in the state during the year was 8,3S9.
OF these, 8,222 were Of whites and only
167 of negroes. Only 26 counties report
negro marriages, while negro deaths
are reported from 81 and and negro
births from 70 counties.
The table showing the number OF
marriages, deaths and births in each
county follows:
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-01
PASS IT UP TO UTAH.
Delegates TO Mining Congress Think
Mormon Question Will he Solved
by People Of That State.

Portland. Ore, Aug. 26.-Great bit
terness was aroused at the session OF
the American Mining congress by the
injection OF the Mormon question into
the discussion anent the selection oil
permanent headquarters for the con-
gress. The sentiment that Utah will
soye the Mormon problem in her own
way and that it will be settled to the
satisfaction of the country was hearth
ly indorsed, judging by the applause
of the largest assembly that has at
tended the sessions Of the congress.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-01
ST. PETERSBURG "REGRETs.n
Another Retreat Has Disappointed
the Troops As Well Az the
Strategists.

Lao Yang, Aug. 29.-The rapid ad-
vance of the Japanese has forced their
fighting line tc within about ten miles
Of Lao Yang, east and south. and
guns are now heard north and east
on the Taitse river.
The Russians retired from Anshan-
shan August 26 and continued In des-
ultory manner all day and night.
Arrangements for a battle had been
completed by night time, when the or
der to retire was given on account OF
the situation In the east. The order
was received with disappointment by
the troops. The retirement was made
in an orderly manner. The plain be-
tween Anshanshan and Haichen wac
covered with Japanese troops who
burned the bridge and shelled the rail-
way station after the Russian retire.
ment. The Russian losses amount to
300. The Japanese are advancing with
great rapidity.
disappointment mt st. Petersburg.
st. Petersburg, Aug. 29.-Generai
disappointment is expressed by the
newspaper correspondents at the with
drawals now in progress. The state
inent that the reserves were not called
up to hold some of the positions which
were abandoned seems to show that
there is a strong force at Lao Yang
which is not vet being utilized. At the
same time from private messages re-
ceived from Lao Yang It might be
inferred that q heavy movement north
ward has been progressing for some
days.
The Russian losses to date are stated
to be about $500. The Russian bat
teries inflicted heavy losses on the
Japanese.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-01
COST COLORADO A MILLION.
Grand Jury mt Denver Arraigns Al
legged Extravaganza Of Gov. Pea
bOdy's Late Insurrection.

Denver, COL, Aug. ga special
committee Of the grand jury reported
to District Judge Carpenter criticising
certain expenses of the military dur
ing the campaign in Cripple Creek and
Telluride as "extravagant." With re-
gard to the appearance Of troops on
the streets of Denver on election day
comment as to whether a soldier
should perform partisan services under
the guise OF citizenship and render q
bill to the state therefor" is withheld.
The report shows total Indebtedness
on account of instructions Of 1921, 239.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-01
TRIED TO SMASH RECORDS.
Major Delmar md Prince Alert
Made Great Races mt Read
willie, Mass.

Readvil.e, Mass, Aug. 27.-In the
concluding races Of the Grand Circuit
meeting here Major Delmar and Prince
Alert were sent against the worlds
records at their respective gaits, but
were unsuccessful, owing to a strong
wind. Major Delmar went after the,
2:02A mark. the best made by trot-
ter without a pacemaker in front.
With all the disadvantages against him
he circled the track in exactly the
time he set out to beat. Prince Alert
was trying for the pacing record OF
1894 without pacemaker in front.
His time: Quarter, 29A; half. 81;
,three-quarters. 1:2SA; mile, 1:59%.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-01
TO BURN THE DEAD
Japs Have Methodically Prepared
for Attack on Lao Yang.
Ten Thousand Wooden Boxes Will
No Used In Cremating Bodies
ON the Battleheld-Activs
Land Operations.

Lao Yang, Aug. g7.-According to
the best information obtainable the
Japanese are prepared for desperate
attack on Lao Yang, in which. the
Chinese say, they are confident OF sue
cess. Siege guns have been sent from
Yinkow to Tatchegiao. intended for
use against Gen. Kuropatkin's posi-
ton.
A curious indication Of the methodi-
cal preparation for a big battle Is the
fact that 10000 wooden boxes. in which
1t Is intended to place the ashes OF the
killed, who are to be cremated on the
battlefield, have been delivered in the
neighborhood of Lao Yang and that
800 Chinese have been engaged to burn
the bodies Of those who may be killed.
The present disposition Of the Japa-
nese forces is as follows: Gen. Ku-
roki, with 100000 men, is between
Khoyan and Gutziatzy; Gen. Nodzu,
with $4,000, is on the line between
Simoucheng and Kahlin, and Gen. Oku.
whose force has beeu greatly depleted
by Withdrawals for the Port Arthur
siege, is at Haicheng. The weather Is
improving greatly and becoming IA
yorable for active operations.
Japs I'm Fine Trim.
With Kuroki's Army, Aug. T.-The
second Japanese army is resting few
miles from the Russian outposts. A
great battle in the vicinity Of Lao
Yang is expected daily. The Russian
position there is strongly fortified and
.entrenched. The japanese army Is In
excellent condition, Notwithstanding
the terrific work OF the last three
months.
Advancing Along the Entire Lac.
Kantzertun, Aug. 27.-Contrary to
the expectation Of the Russians, the
Japanese are beginning to advance
along the whole line OF the Russian
eastern front.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-01
WILL NOT HARASS PANAMA.
Secretary of State Hay Tells the
Isthmians That Port Dinerences
Are 20 he Adjusted.

Washington, Aug. 27.-It is learned
that the American minister to Pan
anna, John Barrett, acting under In
structions from the state department.
has assured the Panama government
that the United States will do nothing
in its Interpretation Of the treaty re-
garding the troublesome port question
which is in any way inconsistent with
the honor and the true interests OF
both countries and that 1t will not
adopt any permanent policy as to the
main issue involved In the port matter
without fully comforting with the Pan
anna authorities.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-01
win Soon Pipe Kansas Gas.

Joplin, Mo-, Aug. 29.-The Kansas
Natural Gas company is getting ready
to pipe gas out of the state into Mis-
souri,. The plan to take the gas to
Kansas City is being held in allegiance
for time, but arrangements are being
perfected to take the pipe line through
southeastern Kansas to Joplin and the
mining district.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-01
want, the FIliplnos Free.

Buffalo. N. Y, Aug. 26.-John @.
Milburn has received a letter from
Judge A. B. Parker in further elucida-
ton of his attitude toward the Fill
pinos. He declares that we should
treat the Filipinos exactly rs we did
the Cubans.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-01

strenuous Campaign for Fairbanks.
indianapolis. Ind, Aug. 27.-Charles
Warren Fairbanks will make his first
campaign speech at whitewater. VT.
in the county where his father was
born. After speaking at Whitewater.
Fairbanks will go to Marion. Kan,
where he will speak on September /.
He will next speak at Kansas City.
September 2. whence he will go to
Bath, Me. He will speak in Maine.
Connecticut. New Jersey and prob
ably Delaware before returning to In
diana about September Is.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-01
Th,, Road Cost s1S.oo0. 900.

Kansas City, NO.. Aug. %.-The
Rock Island to-day began running its
trains over the Kansas City-St. Louis
line, abandoning the dctour from Kan
sas City to Windsor. It has taken
practically two years to build the new
line and its cost has been upwards of
$4,000, 900.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-01
New Gold District In Colorado.

Salida, Col, Aug. ga mineral
discovery in Chapeta mountain, in the
Monarch district, has started a rush Of
prospectors to that locality. James
Bond, an old-time miner, said that he
helped to measure the ore body on
Chapeta and that there are IS feet OF
ore running 40 per cent copper and SIS
In gold per ton.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-01
A Mile in 2,O3 81.

Galesburg, ILL.,, Aug. 27.-Five thou
Sand people witnessed the closing races
of the Great Western circuit meet run
on a track lightning fast. In The first
heat of the free-for-all pace Harold
H. made the mile in 2:O3%, lowering
the track record of 2:O5A nude by
Sir AL Cantara three years agj.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-01
MADE A SORRY SPECTACLE.
Jack Munroe Lasted Only Two
Rounds In His PIgilistic Effort
Against Jeffries.

San Francisco. Aug. 27.-Like the
veriest amateur in the prize ring Jack
Munroe, Of Butte, Mont, went down
and out before Champion James ].
Jeffries in the second round. The man
from the mining district made such an
extremely sorry showing that the
great throng in Mechanics pavilion
roundly hooted him as he protested to
Referee Graney against the decision
that had been given in favor Of JEFF
fries.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-01
Texa. Cattieman Arr ested.

Kansas City. Mo-, Aug. at. E. Pc
tiers. a cattleman of Ell Paso. Tex. was
arrested last night at Tenth street and
Broadway on complaint of Thomas F.
Mcdonald, of the Carlin-McDonald
Live Stock commission company, who
refuses to give the nature Of the
charges.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-01
$4,000 Horse 10 Dead.

Sacramento. Cal, Aug. 2s.-Darebin,
one Of the leading stations at ]. B.
Higgins Rancho Del Paso stud, ia
dead. The great horse was put to
death to put him out Of his misery.
Darebin had reached the age OF q
years. He was imported from Aus
tralia by Mr.. Haggin. The price paid
for him, 1t is said, was 100000.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-01
ued mt the Inside Inn.

st. Louis, Aug. 26.-Rev. Henry
Baas, 70 years old. Of London, Eng,
died suddenly at the Inside Inn,
shortly after his return from a walk
through the exposition grounds with
his daughter who had accompanied
him from England.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-01
Called wife to witness Tragedy

Eldora, Ia. Aug. 26.-Calling his
wife into the back yard and bidding
her witness his act. NJ. S. Body, q
prominent speculator and stockman,
placed a pistol to his head and in the
presence of the half-fainting woman
pulled the trigger, sending a bullet
crashing into his brain. He died al
most instantly.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-01

GAINESVILLE, Wis, Aug. 27.-Eddie
Fay, charged with robbing the Supe-
rior post Office of $4,000, escaped
from Jail during the night Fay was
assisted by outsiders, who climbed to
the second story outside Of his cell
and sawed through heavy iron bar,
enabling the prisoner to escape.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-01
ENGLAND TO RUssIA's AID.
King Edwards ships VIII Overtaks
the smolensk and Petersburg
and stop Pirating at Sea.

London, Aug. 26.-Premier Balfoui
has announced that the British gov.
eminent had ordered two cruisers from
the squadron a, the Cape of Good Hope
to locate the Russian volunteer feet
steamers Smolensk and Petersburg and
convey to them the orders of the Rus.
sian government that they must not
further interfere with neutral ship
ping. The premier stated that this &C.
ton was taken at the request Of the
Russian government.
News has reached England that the
Russian auxiliary cruiser Ural stopped
and examined the British collier Pen.
calenick on August IL. The Pencalen-
ick was bound from Cardiff for Malta
with coal for the British navy.
American Diplomacy Again.
Shanghai. Aug. 26.-The Russian
cruiser Askoll and the torpedo boat de-
stroyer Grozovoi have gone out Of COM
mission, but the work Of repairing
them is being continued. The Shang-
hal newspapers unanimously regard
the outcome Of the recent situation az
due in no small measure to the diplo-
macy and tact of Goodnow, the Ameri-
can consul general here.
No Winter Quarters for Japs.
London, Aug. 26.-According to q
correspondent with Gen. Kuroki's
army the japanese are not likely to re-
tire into winter quarters. Rather than
to thus give the Russians breathing
space they will prosecute a vigorous
winter campaign. The correspondent
says that the Japanese are accumulate
ing immense stores of ammunition and
guns at Hal Cheng.
Boys Carry Russian Guns.
Chefoo, Aug. ga junk which left
Port Arthur August % reports that the
Russian wounded at that date num-
bered 5000 and that the Japanese occu-
pied the heights near Chaochanke. II
Is further reported that boys are fight
inc In the Russian ranks now
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-01
Prize-WInning Cow Dcad.

Abel. Ia. Aug. 29.-Vala, considered
the most valuable Aberdeen-Angus
COW in the country and valued at 3d.
900, died here Sunday. She was owned
by w. B. Seeley, of Mount Pleasant,
Ia, who was shipping her from the
Iowa state fair at Des Moines to the
Minnesota state fair.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-01
VIII Miss Mickey Use Champagne

Lincoln. Neb., Aug. 27.-The. battle
ship Nebraska will be launched at Sc
attic, WASH, October 8. Miss Marie
Mickey, the governors daughter, will
act as sponsor. Despite Gov. Mickey's
radical temperance views. 1t Is prob
able he will acquiesce in the plan OF
having his daughter break a gaily-
decorated bottle of champagne against
the brow of the vessel.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-01

Crowley, La, Aug. T.-The biggest
fire in the history of the oil fields here
began Thursday. Morse well No. 3
came in" Thursday. II was gusher.
A spark emanating from friction set
fire TO the oil. The fire spread to
other wells. Four oil tanks. each OF
which had a capacity Of 1900 barrels,
burned.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-01
r,x. cov.rpor. VIII Participate.

Rock Island. ILL.,. Aug. 26.-Maj. c.
W. Halves. grand secretary of the
Modern Woodmen Of America, has re-
ceived acceptances from five governors
10 the invitations to participate in the
woodmen's day exercises at the
worlds fair, September 8.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-01
Mormon Is Very Considerable.

Salt Lake City, Aug. T.-David H.
Cannon, who was nominated for presi-
Dental elector at the republican state
convention, has declined the nomina-
ton on the ground that his being q
polygamist might prejudice the
chances of success of the ticket. Can
non is the keeper Of the Mormon tenn
pie at st. George and is brother OF
the late George @. Cannon, first coun-
cillor to Brigham Young.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-01
r,,,p,no Native. Buried Alive.

Manila, Aug. ga detail Of con-
stabulary has been ambushed on the
island of Leyte by a superior force OF
bandits. Capt. H. Barrett, Of the con-
stabulary, was killed in the fighting.
Three Chinese stores were burned.
Four natives we're murdered, and
three OF them buried alive.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-01
a.u,h,,c.r n,Ilv for E.opur.

New York, Aug. 29.-Esopus has
asked the republican state committee
to furnish speakers for a republican
mass meeting and banner raising Sat-
urday night. A Roosevelt and Fair
banks banner will be raised in Judge
Par ker's town amid fireworks. martial
music and oratory.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-01
Four Children Drowned.

Cleburne, Tex. Aug. 26.-Four chill
dren were drowned by the capsizing OF
a boat in the Brazos river near Acton
Hood county. There were six boys and
girls in the boat. In going down
stream one of the oars struck snag
and the vessel turned over. Two boys
swan ashore.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-01
Assassin sentenced 70 Death.

st. Petersburg, Aug. 27.-It is re-
ported that Samsonof, the assassin
of NJ. Won Plevhe, has been sentenced
TO death and that the sentence Is now
before the emperor. The reports which
have been circulated about Samsonon
having escaped and also that he was
dead are declared to be false.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-01

Alto Pass. ILL.,, Aug. 2S.-Ed Folens,
q resident of Zach bottoms, southeast
of this city, found nest Of snake egsa
the other day and carried them homa
in his pocket Next morning he pus
his hand in his pocket and found .
dozen healthy young snakes.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-01
s1n.ooo opera House.

Columbus, Kan, Aug. 2s.-W. 3. Mo
GeEie, for many years manage OF the
opera house here, has closed con-
tract for q modern. up-to-date $4,000
opera house. 1t Is to be completed ~
November l.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-01
p,nv.r WIN BE Headquarters.

Portland, Ore, Aug. T.-Denver won
the permanent headquarters OF the
American Mining congress by major
ity Of "A. Judge o. w. Powers. OF Salt
Lake, in a graceful address moved that
the selection of Denver be made unan-
imous choice of the congress.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-01
Seven Horlmen PerIshed.

London, Aug 27.-A dispatch to q
news agency from Antwerp says that
seven workmen persisted in the oil fire
at Hoboken and that only two out OF
40 tanks escaped. The loss Is estimated
nj 81. $50. 900.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-01
soclnl sy.tem Threatened.

Winona Lake, Ind, Aug. 26.-At the
Bible conference President Patton. OF
Princeton university. in an address up
ON Mormonism and plural marriages
said II polygamy was permitted the So
cial system Of the country would be
speedily disintegrated.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-01
Women urca Axcn.

Kewanee, Ill. Aug. 26.-Women
armed with axes and crowbars demol-
iahsd two stock yards fences and sheds
at osca, northwest Of here The build
lngs had long been undesirable.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-01
Is This Order from Roosevelt.

Washington, Aug. g.-Federal Office
holders need not help defray the ex-
penses of the campaign Of either party.
The civil service commission has issued
strict rules on this subject and they
emanate direct from the president, 1t
Is said.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-01
Miner. May Operate stores.

Pittsburg, Kan. Aug. 27.-The con-
vention of district No. IA, United Mine
Workers of America, voted to open
o system of cooperative stores, to be
maintained by a benefit assessment.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-01
Urge Massacre of "Foreign DEVILS"

London, Aug. 27.-The Tien Tsin
correspondent Of the Standard says
that placards have been discovered at
Tsinanfu Tin the province Of Shan
tung) urging the massacre Of foreign
devils after the seventh moon" and
that the native Christians are fleeing.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-01
w,,.r svnm.Fre. the desert.

Reno New. Aug. 26-on the Tono-
nah road at Walker lake the tack is
under three feet of water for dve mileA
Great rlissms have been wished IN the
desert and trafac is In . state Of
chaos.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-01
pouuli.t Ticket In Colorado.

Colorado Springs, COL. Aug. T.-For
the first time since 1896 the populists
of Colorado have nominated COM
plete state and electoral ticket headed
by Frank Owens, of Lake county, for
governor.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-01
roIl, 20 Ana Nebra.l.a Fu.Ion.

Omaha, Neb.. Aug. 2s.-Joseph w.
Folk, OF Missouri. win assist the fu-
sion forces OF Nebraska during the
coming campaign. He has promised to
speak at omam and lincoln In 0cto-
her.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-01
Ex-consre..man Accused.

Salt Lake City. Aug. 29.-Lafe Pence,
former congressman from Colorado and
now a resident Of Lewiston. Ida. Is
charged with obtaining money under
false pretenses in q complaint filed
here.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-01
peputy Postmaster Incinerated.

Ventura; Cal, Aug. 27.-The post Of
fee at Piru City was totally destroyed
by fire and Deputy Postmaster Burn
ham was caught in the flames and
burned to death.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-01
nam Pntch Pncea at ne. MoInes.

Des Moines, Ia. Aug. 26.-By pacing
mile in 2:06 at the Iowa state fair
grounds Dan Patch broke the Iowa
state record for PAGERS on a half mile
track in Iowa. The trial was witnessed
BY a crowd of over 10000 people.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-01
Small Fire mt Worlds Fair.

St. Louis, Aug. 27.-A fire caused by
the leaking of an engine broke out In
the manufacturers building at the
worlds fair grounds at two o'clock
Saturday morning, causing loss esti-
mated at $500.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-01
I,r,.. Leave. Northwestern.

Chicago, Aug. 27.-Edmund James
president Of Northwestern university,
has DECIDED to accept the presidency
of the University Of Illinois. to which
be was elected several days ago