Body of Great Northern superintendent found in Montana mountains
Spokane reports the body of Benjamin F. Egan, superintendent of the Kalispell division, was found near Lake Five after he disappeared last November during a deer hunt. Despite searches, harsh conditions delayed recovery. earlier plans had aimed to meet at Belton and hunt across the region.
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Spokane
Wash
Benjamin F. Egan
Great Northern Railroad
Egan
Kalispell Division
Belton
Mont
Lake Five
H. E. Houston
Roddy Houston
Kalispell
Essex
Great Northern
Topeka Stricken: Thirty Four Dead As Flood Worsens
Relief efforts expand in North Topeka where waterlogged homes shelter evacuees. Diphtheria and scarlet fever appear among refugees as measles flood the city, prompting an emergency health board and state county help as doctors race to avert an epidemic.
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North Topeka
Topeka Losses Estimated Over One Million Dollars
Estimates show North Topeka residence losses at 500000 dollars and rail lines totaling 350000 dollars. Street railway damage sits at 150000 dollars, with business district losses likely exceeding 1000000 dollars. Total potential losses surpass 1.0 million dollars.
Trains Aid Topeka Flood Victims From Rock Island and Santa Fe
Rock Island relief trains reach North Topeka bringing 60 boats two steam launches and a long line of passenger cars to aid flood refugees. Police and boatmen evacuate victims with trains heading to higher ground while Santa Fe provides shops pumping apparatus and water mains and relief officials distribute clothing and meals.
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Topeka
Kan
North Topeka
Santa Fe Railroad
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Union Pacific Railways
Topeka Street Railway Company
Rock Island
Reform School
St. Joseph
W. ©. Neville
Chicago
South Side
PAZO OINTMENT Promise Refund If It Fails
An advertisement claims PAZO OINTMENT will cure ringworm tetter old ulcers and sores pimples and blackheads on the face or any skin disease. It offers a money back guarantee if the product does not work.
Marksmen Make Some Good Scores
Fifteen shooters from the Rifle and Revolver club held the first practice at the west side range. Sam French led at 20 yards with 22 of 28, followed by Whiten Adrian and Jones with 21. At the 50 yard range the same group posted the day’s high score of 2.
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Keat
Kansas City Rail Lines Shuttered After Floods
Several railroad companies paused Westward service as Kansas City faced flood damage. Santa Fe reports Sibley bridge approaches collapsed leaving only one intact crossing. Wabash, Union Pacific halted westbound traffic. Chicago, Burlington & Quincy and Chicago Great Western show limited or no westbound runs.
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Santa Fe
Sibley
Here
The
Wabash
Union Pacific
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Chicago
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Rock Island
Chicago Great Western
Chicago & Alton
Independence
Kansas City
Manhattan Reports Very Heavy Losses Flood Wrecks Kaw Valley
Manhattan Kansas June 1 The Kaw valley flood wreaked massive damage across a 200 mile stretch from Brookville to Kansas City. Water 1 to 10 feet deep trapped residents as boats and wagons ferried people to higher ground. About 1 500 sought refuge in the Kansas Agricultural College building.
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Manhattan
Kan
Galveston
Kaw Valley
Kansas
Brookville
Kansas City
Kansas River
Kansas Agricultural College
Night Flood Strikes Ship and Towns
Rescue crews report extensive flooding after a night of heavy rain with water depths reaching up to ten feet in business districts. Passengers and residents are being assisted, while railroads coordinate shelters and transport.
Food Shortage Grows Across Kansas City
Kansas City experiences a rapidly deepening food crisis as a flood closes wholesale supply and retail markets. Stores cannot restock for days, and butchers report scarce fresh meat. A steamboat may be sent up to the Milwaukee bridge to bring fresh meat once water routes reopen.
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Kansas City
Milwaukee Bridge
Hutchinson Flood Devastation Reaches Millions
Hutchinson Kansas reports property losses estimated at 2 million dollars as floodwaters submerge the city and valley. The Missouri River overflow and Cow Creek flood the town with hundreds of homes, the business district, rail lines, and key facilities submerged. Rescue boats operate as the morgue is flooded and officials relocate corpses.
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Hutchinson
Kan
Cow Creek
Midland
Bank
Carnegie Library
Bee
Hautchinson
Hackett Reports Wacks Incident In Chicago Interview
A. K. Hackett of Fort Wayne, arriving from Ottumwa, spoke in Chicago about an event last night at seven involving the Wacks. He did not provide further details in the interview.
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Chicago
A. K. Hackett
Fort Wayne
Ottumwa
Wacks
LA PERLA COFFEE OFFER TO PUBLIC AT BUTTE
An ad-like fragment promotes LA PERLA COFFEE by Chicago & Mexico Coffee & Fruit Co. It claims to offer a pure fresh wholesome product and invites the public to inspect stock and preparation methods at S27 Front Street in Butte. The piece criticizes other brews and references coffee dangers and remedies.
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Chicago & Mexico Coffee & Fruit Co
Front St
Butte
Flood Devastates City as Citizens Rally Aid and Transit Fails
At the station flooded, thousands are homeless and city hall and other buildings serve as aid centers. River levels rise causing train service to halt west of Ottumwa and water shutoffs. No deaths reported yet.
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Burlington
Ottumwa
Philadelphia Mayor Sends Sympathy to Topeka Over Flood
Philadelphia Mayor John Weaver telegraphed Mayor Burgenthal of Topeka offering sincere sympathy for flood victims and pledging help if needed in what the city notes as a gesture of support.
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Philadelphia
Weaver
Burgenthal
Topeka
Kani
John Weaver
Des Moines Flood Relief As City Sees Falling Waters
Des Moines reports the river dropping eight feet in 12 hours and 5000 homeless residents cared for by local committees. Aid pours in with provisions and clothing. no lives lost but pneumonia fears rise as doctors work nonstop. Bottomlands remain flooded up to ten miles upriver. hospital cutoffs eased as water recedes.
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Des Moines
Boone
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Gane & Klein
N. Main
Tack
Ubdy
Great Stack
B. F. Egan
Epore
Scotland
Ireland
Siegel
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