Kansas City Flood Toll Mounts Amid Citywide Deluge
June 2 Kansas City Missouri reports show no relief from the flood as fires are out and water supply fails. Business halted, factories on high ground close, trains halted, and fears for Kansas City Kansas rise. Rescue efforts concentrate on bridges and ferries while looting is fought with patrols. Telegraph lines down and river levels rising amid a broad regional flood threat.
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Paine's Celery Compound Promises Quick Health Rest
A testimonial from H. Tripp of West Kennebunk describes relief from indigestion liver trouble and kidney disease after using Paine's Celery Compound. He reports improved appetite, better sleep, and renewed strength, claiming the remedy resolved chronic symptoms and enabled him to work again.
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Textile strike grips Philadelphia area workers
A textile strike roils Philadelphia as about 70,000 operatives protest wage cuts and longer hours. Dyers and carpet weavers halt work, 39 branches affected, $100,000 invested in the industry at risk, with major mills facing a yearlong stoppage and a potential shift in production.
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Philadelphia
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Dnion
Howe
Herkabire Milla
Aty
Joby
Janox Dobson
Mannufacturers
Ceamaltton
Railroads Settle Strike With Wages Agreement
Railroads avert a strike as Cilengo and Dig railroads reach a contract similar to Lake Shore terms. The accord offers a slight wage increase for freight shed workers, with both sides agreeing to concessions and acceptance by the concerned unions.
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Fume
Chledge
Freigh
Lake Shore Railroad
Aly Shewish Anderstoot
Expedition to survey Babaton islands under Geographical Society
An expedition sailed from Mahan Baliwon on June 2 aboard the schooner William H. Van Name, chartered for a scientific survey of the Babaton islands. Led by Captain B. Mowers, with Dr George To Shattuck as expedition director, the voyage aimed to study geology, patatis, and machinery relevant to the project.
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George To Shattuck
Yanna Revolt Spreads Across Yunnan Province
Reported disturbances tethered to Indo China border areas as Yunnan province rebels widen reach. Two hundred Preych subjects surround Yurnonty while Mongtze railroad works face disruption amid harsh conditions described by Governor Lean. Refugee case from Manila noted. police report cites an arrest in Seattle for embezzlement involving $60,000.
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Flood Devastates North Topeka Australia? No.
About 200 people are held as bold pris oners at North Topeka after a flood. Fourteen died, and the territory endures seven feet of water. Property losses reach about 1,000,000 dollars. Water is scarce and rescue works target building foundations to prevent further loss of life.
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Nori Topeka
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No interruption to Chichens service despite water blocks
The structure remains standing with no danger of collapse and water levels should not block tracks. Officials expect the line to keep operating normally, continuing service to Chichen without interruption.
Twenty Dead At Topeka Destruction Revised Downward
Early reports overstated flood deaths in Topeka Kansas with initial figures ranging up to 175 to 250. By June 2 officials revised the total lives lost to about twenty. Fires caused no fatalities and most building losses were overstated as the river fell and visibility improved.
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Kansas
Veritable Vortex of Flood Waters Devastates Manhattan Kansas
In Manhattan Kansas a severe flood center floods the city with waters from the Republican, Solomon, Saline and additional streams. A moving vortex overwhelms the area as rivers meet, destroying property, wrecking cattle fences and crops, with numerous deaths and many missing. Strong bridges hold, but infrastructure is badly damaged.
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City Aquatic Disaster Leaves Residents Housed at College
Rock Tskind reports city submerged by flood waters. most inhabitants seek refuge at Kensis Agricultural College Watldiage. Telegraph lines down and power out as water rose rapidly. over 1,500 people housed in college buildings. Four fires, one infant drowned in engine room. businesses flooded to depths up to ten feet. Railways aiding evacuation and care.
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Kensis Agricultural College
Government to Help Flood Sufferers With Army Aid
Washington June 2 the War Department extends its authority to aid food sufferers in the west. Acting Secretary Senger announces the department may move to provide tents and rations from military posts, with careful limits to avoid waste. General Gillespie directs use of river boats and pontoons to aid flooding areas as needed. Des Moines reports the river falling rapidly and conditions improving with 5000 homeless and provisions arriving. No lives lost and no tires reported as waters recede.
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Return of witnesses from Waterbury mob attack case
Four youths accused in the Waterville trolley car beating case have returned to testify. They were captured near Otia Massachusetts and later served writs while sleeping on a lakeshore. The trial will hear their statements as to the events surrounding the assault. Meanwhile Moroccan forces dispatch artillery to a border uprising scene after Governor General Jonart authorizes reprisals, with no Moorish occupation planned.
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John Barrett Exposition Chief Circles Globe For St Louis
John Barrett, commissioner general at the St Louis exposition, has traveled about 45000 miles arranging global participation. He says negotiations include Japan, China, Korea, eastern Siberia, the Philippines, Java, Ceylon, India, and French and British colonies. Estimated expenditures include 400000 for China, 900000 for Japan, 100000 for Shim, and 40000 for the Philippines, with Prince Pulong to head the Imperial Chinese commission representing China at St Louis.
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Grateful For Aid From America Across The Ocean
June 2 report notes grateful reactions in Kishinev over American subscriptions to relief for wallet carriers and the U S role in moral sympathy. The article quotes Jewish leaders praising relief and contrasting American compassion with European indifference, urging continued support and unity.
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Potorbirs
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United States
Jbl
Europe
Hearts
Woman on Trial for Murder in Rochester New York
A woman identified as Mrs Young faces murder charges in Rochester as the trial proceeds. The case centers on the death of Moronce McFarlane, with testimony touching on alleged threat and intensity that led to the fatal incident.
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N.Y
Miller Youngs
Jonve Davy Docuset
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