Heroism in Perilous Rescue Along Topeka Flood
In Topeka Kansas on May 31 rescuers faced a night of peril amid a devastating flood. F L Baty and F M Alexander helped reach burning lumber yards saving women and children while others escaped rising waters by boat and cable. Police Chief Goff remains missing as survivors recount harrowing hours on roofs trees and abandoned cars.
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Topaka
Kan
Batyan
Séciety
EL. Cowdry
North Topeka
NGSI
Ding
Henry
Goff
Mu&t
Enenek
B Street Baptist Church
Sardou Avenue
Morse Street
J. D. Lang
Charles Walden
Santa Fe
W. N. Keppard
Bothy
Harvey Parsons
Parsons
Joseph
Melan Bridge
Galveston aid flood sufferers urged by Topeka report
Topeka reports widespread flood damage across the city and surrounding areas. Galveston Tribune offered aid as Kansas towns coordinated relief funds while rail lines suffer deterioration and stores stay open to serve flood victims. Rescue work continues along Melan Bridge as dozens of homes flood.
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Topeka
Galveston Tribune
Kansas
Commission
Associated Press
Melan Arch
Second Street
Mélan Bridge
Kansas City-Topeka
Mudge
Santa Fe
Olathe
Kansas City
Frisco
Rosedale
Union Pacific
River Falls Des Moines Flood Crisis Deepens May 31
Des Moines faces food and fuel famine as flood refugees hover in tents and shelters. With levee breaks, water and power strained, few trains operate and markets warn of dwindling stock while thieves plunder stores in the disaster zone.
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Des Moines
Northwestern
Roch Island
Milwaukee
Great Western
Wabash
Burlington
Ottumwa
Relief Association
Water Company
Twenty-Seven Drowned on Kansas River Bridge
A message from Kansas City Kansas reports twenty seven men were on the Union Pacific Bridge over the Kansas River when it collapsed at 2 am and all were drowned. Witnesses say many saw the men drown.
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Union Pacific
Kansas City
The
Times
Kan
Leavenworth
Kansas River
Flood Strikes Muskogee and Arkansas River Bridges
In Muskogee Indian Territory on May 31 the Arkansas River overflows its banks as heavy rains continue, flooding lowlands and threatening railroad lines. No relief is seen tonight as authorities monitor rising waters and track conditions along the Missouri Kansas Texas bridge.
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Indian Territory
Muskogee
I. T
Arkansas River
Missouri, Kansas
Texas
Chicago Strike Looms as Workers Demand Higher Wages
May 31 Chicago police report signs of a pending restaurant employee strike. The Waiters Union seeks a wage increase of 25 percent and a ten hour day, to be demanded at weak restaurants tomorrow morning. If refused, a citywide strike and potential lock-out of union members would close principal Chicago restaurants. Owners deem the demands undue and threaten arbitration refusal.
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Chicago
Waiters’ Union
Restaurant Keepers’ Association
Federation of Unions Planned by Railway Men
Indianapolis representatives of railroad employees unions plan an interstate meeting on July 19 to form a federation of unions. The aim is to counter the National Association of Manufacturers led by D. M. Parry and to consider his antagonism to the labor movement at the July gathering.
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Commercial Tribune
Indianapolis
Association of Manufacturers
D. M. Party
National Association of Manufacturers
Indianapolis Railroad
Federation
Parry
Textile workers in Philadelphia strike over shorter week
May 31 Philadelphia reports a general textile workers strike will cut hours from sixty to fifty five per week. Leaders claim about 100000 workers will refuse to work until demands are met. The executive committee cites 36 trades totaling 90000 workers seeking a shorter week with wage reductions, and three trades about 10000 seeking same pay or small increases. Women and children are described as chiefly affected by long mill hours.
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Philadelphia
Textile Workers of
Fifly
Capital and Labor May Be Reconciled
The American Equity League announces its purpose to reconcile capital and labor. Thomas H. Cochrane is president. Charles M. Schwab and General Benjamin F. Tracy participate in conferences to shape the league’s lines. J P Morgan & Co aided its organization and Samuel Gompers and John Mitchell expressed support.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
American Equity League
Thomas H. Cochrane
Charles M. Schwab
American Steel Cration
Benjamin F. Tracy
Tracy
League
J. P. Morgan & Co
Samuel Gompers
Cleveland
Jobhn Mitchell
Labor Terms Clash With Unions Over Living Costs
A statement argues that labor terms should be voluntary and fair to workers, while condemning unions that push excessive demands driving up citizens’ living costs. The piece emphasizes moderation in wage talks and cautions against anti business sentiment.
Large Fire Ravages Racine Manufacturing District
A major fire in Racine Wisconsin swept the manufacturing district causing estimated damages of 300000. The blaze damaged the Racine Boat and Manufacturing Company factory the J J Case thrashing machine shops and the Standard Oil Company tanks along with several residences and small factories.
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Racine
Wis
Jor Cine
Racine Boat, Manufacturing Company
Nerr J. J. Case
Standard Oil Company
Fire Destroyed Ganton Plant With $100,000 Loss
A fire at the John Donner Company bookcase and office specialty manufacturing plant in Ganton caused about 100000 dollars in damage this afternoon. Insurance coverage is estimated at 40000 dollars. The plant will be rebuilt at once.
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Ganton
John Donner Company
Clnding & Loss
Packer’s Son Reported Missing Returns Safe
The young son of George Rupp, a prominent packer, was reported missing but has returned. He had been seen at Oxford farm earlier in the day, and the search concluded without incident.
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North Topeka
Hstes
Sawyer
Lfe-Savers
R. F. Hayden
Shawnee County
Auburndale
Circle Street
Joseph J. Fields
State Insane Asylum
Garden
Fields
Bobbitt Chemical Co
Cameron
N. C. Genterser
HF. P. M’pherson
Commercial Tribune
Hamilton, C
George Rupp
Packer
Oxford Farm
Spring Help Boosts Vitality with Cod Liver Oil Cordial
Advertisement urges use of Hagee's Cordial of Cod Liver Oil as a remedy for g ene debility nervousness coughs colds and lung troubles. Claims it restores vitality repairs waste and builds stronger flesh without grease. Calberete Las Co Peace.
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Hagee
Calberete Las Co
Shaw and Sons Markets Flooded Furniture Sale
Reported flood of cheap furniture in the market described as a large sale. The note mentions Elm and Canal Streets and the dealer Shaw & Sons as involved in the commerce following the event.
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Nace
H Shaw & Sons
Elm and Canal Sts
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Rock Island
A. N. Pearson
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B. le Wise
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Peek Wee
Archie Noble
Union Pacific Railroad
Rock Island “Y
Street Church
Casey's
At & O
Karl Rupp
Rupp
Orville Rupp
E. H. Garnett
At & Conservative
Galveston
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Kaw Valley
Aozen
Kansas Avenue
Manhattan
Topéka
Wamega
Benny
Charles Hates
Mile Sawyer
Monroe Street
W. F. Rightmire
Charles Parr
Fred Parr
J. M. Parr
Joe Lester
J. Fetchley
Baker
Insane Asylum
O. Carlson
P. Moore
William Phillips
Winter Street
A. A. Licht
Byron Gillett
Lincoln Post Hall
Salvation Army
Christ Hospital
L. M. Power
L. Kiene
Skinner House
Hanley
Jackson and
Gordon Streets
Oakland
G. A. R. Hall
Post No. 71
West Sixth Street
Woman's Relief
Jana Ag
Abilene
Léeshman
Telegraph
William R. Hearst
New York American and Journal
Bergundthal
American and Journal
George Bernhard
St. Louis
Aencn
Commercial Club
John E. Frost
Bunch
Cincinnati
Baltimore, Md
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