Topeka's Sabbath Day of Death and Disaster
A flood disaster in Topeka leaves hundreds missing or dead as waters rise, wrecks, and fires complicate rescue efforts. Rescue crews face perilous conditions while townsfolk and relief groups mobilize, with Tepeka volunteers contributing up to 100,000 in aid as the river swells and cities like Manhattan and Wamego brace for impact.
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Vison
Vetter
Vince
Lyerty
Tony Howe
Lile Stern
Rock Island
Kansas Avenue
Annie
Galveston
Texas
Topéka
Hood
Manhattan
Wimega
Acts of Bravery in Kas May Rescue at Night
Kas May 31 reports tell of daring Saturday night rescues by town workers who plunged into water up to their breasts to save others. Prominent local men participated, showing courage and teamwork in adverse conditions.
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Montel
Yves Jost
Tpophea
Kas
Baja
Harmony in Democratic ranks sparks talk of unity
A Washington dispatch reports din of harmony within the Democratic Party as debates loom over reuniting factions. Analysts say regulars seek unity, while challengers push reform, with forecasts predicting a consolidated front for the next congressional year and renewed efforts to renominate party leaders.
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Gaeelte
Washington
Tne Democratic Party
Porta
Vergy Witte
Congress
Tia
Opinior
AMD
Ryan
Clevelans
Clay
Elament
Taag
Nll
Graver Chevelnd
Democrate
Rescuers Plunge Into Flooded Streets To Save Russians and Locals
In the flood’s grip, workers and families suffer severe losses with hundreds left destitute. Rescue crews from Santa Fe and local merchants battled currents to save Russians and others from rising water. A woman clung to a tree with her baby for three days as the river surged and houses toppled, while others, including elderly couples, were pulled from peril after long hours without food or shelter.
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Qur Hale
Cosaml Poultry
Henry
Lardwire
Mnyther
Auider
Wilor
Tate
Inia
Monroe Street
Sandow Avenue
Too
Morse Street
B.D. Lang
Charles Waldron
Carly Itetloy
W. J. Kepnard
Cald Ralq
Batis
Ella
Flooded Mississippi Deluges Hannibal and Surrounding Areas
The rising Mississippi floods inundate islands and farms in Hannibal Missouri and across the region. Thousands of crops and livestock are submerged, with dwellings ruined and residents fleeing to higher ground on the Missouri shore. Levee pressures mount as Squatters' Station residents evacuate to higher places while the gauge at Hannibal shows about fourteen feet above the normal mark.
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Hannibal
Mississippi
Islama
Missouri
Smallpox At Police Station Reported
An outbreak of smallpox at the police station prompted isolation measures after a tramp displaying symptoms was identified. Dr. Macbeth diagnosed smallpox and arranged transport to Isolation Hospital while the station and staff were disinfected. The patient, possibly from Cincinnati, showed high fever and extensive rash.
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Muraleic
Mr. Macbeth
Harkencider
Caylan Whitney
Stalra
Tie
Macy ‘Heth
Wallas
Westphal
Dente
Baley
Maebeth
Tr Maeboth
Cincinnati
Train Wreck Near Santa Barbara Claims Lives and Injures Dozens
A Southern Pacific rail passenger train derailed about a mile south of Rincon, causing riverbank collapse and car aquaplaning. Forty people were trapped or injured, with two cars submerged and many seriously hurt. rescuers rushed to the scene as doctors from the city worked through the night. Mrs J Co Smith died, others were severely injured, and a hospital was overwhelmed with victims awaiting care.
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Santa Barbara
Cal
Dor Valle
Mre
J. Co Smith
Hospital
Walt
Law Ameles
Placy
Calamities by Cable Manila
May 11 Ruperto Rios, a fanatical Filipino leader in Tayabas, was convicted of murder and sentenced in Heath after capture. Twenty-seven followers were convicted and given varied prison terms. A detachment of scouts scattered enemy forces on Canigut island, killing seventeen. In London, May reports peg earthquake deaths in Asiatic Turkey at 60,000 with cattle losses immense.
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Manila
Ruperto Rios
Tayabas
Canigut
Te Surgunta
Lontion
Ronvil al Evaro
Adieiu
Turkey
Disturbance Center Located Near Mount Gipnn
A veismig disturbance center was reported in the neighborhood of Mount Gipnn, with authorities noting the center vicinity as the primary area of activity. No injuries or casualties were confirmed, and further assessments are expected.
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Mount Gipnn
Ferris Wheel to Be Sold for Junk in Chicago
A court order directs the dismantling and sale of the famous Ferris wheel once at the North Side site near 24 centerside, moved to Perris Wheel Park. Bids run until the deadline with the Mindy Crust and Savings Company Bank and J. V. Rigo among creditors. wheel value under 160000 while total indebtedness nears 500000. The wheel, built in 1892 by engineer Philip H. Johnson, has long stood as a city landmark.
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Chicago
Center Side
Perris Wheel Park
Dadge Chy
Cor Leday
Mindy ‘Crust and Savings Company
Honk
J. V. Rigo
Mie Wheel
PiTabUr
GOODWIN DENIES DIVORCE REPORTS
A garbled clipping reports Goodwin denying divorce rumors. It mentions his wife Max ine Plinth leaving recently and heading east toward Paris for months. It notes plans for separation or divorce actions after the season and references unrelated names and local figures.
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Wseph
Nat C. Goolwin Dening
Maxine
Paris
Jaider
N.C. Guode
Kansas City Rivers Rise in Historic Flood
Kansas City and Armourdale face record flood levels as the Kansas River and nearby streams surge through the metropolitan area. The disaster leaves thousands homeless across Argentine and adjacent towns, with heavy railroad and industrial losses, numerous rescues, and fears of ongoing devastation for days. Descriptions note multiple bridges swept away, power and water disruptions, and a tote of property damage reaching into the hundreds of thousands.
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Kansas City
Armourdale
Conserva
Kaw
Bol
Kansas
Greflood
Vaay
O'Conner
Weather Bureau
Maiun
Argenilus
Kansas River
Santa Fe
Stollidas
Argentine
Ranerf
Wreckago Lodge
Yoon
Metropal- Han Street Railway Company
Firthallea
Chemical Company
Santa Fo
Washington Postmaster General closes Tulloch charge inquiry
Postmaster General Payne releases former Postmaster General Smith reply to Tulloch allegations about Washington postoffice administration. Documents from Heath and Gowen Bristow notes released. most items open on request. Smith’s prior investigation is recanted, and the Tulloch matter is deemed largely closed.
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Washington
Payne
Tormer
Charle Emory Smith
Charais
Tulloch
Washingto City Postolice
Postal Administration
Me. Smith
Ani Uline Menenirea
Payne Sale
Thay Aire Amis
Pap
Ping
Mr Swish
Postonice
Ly Serview
Wwite Il
Washington Postoffics
Heath
Smith
Twlech
Francis W. Whitney
Hey Glice
Sanit
Investi
Saiith
Smilth
Lin Hia
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