Congress to Probe Labor Capital Conflicts and McNamara Ties
A Senate lobby committee moves to investigate labor and management clashes of the past decade. Samuel Gompers will testify on July 25, with subpoenas issued for John Mitchell and other industry figures. The inquiry aims to uncover links behind strikes and the McNamara case, with further hearings on wool and sugar activities and Mulhall’s testimony anticipated.
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Washington
Juiz
Congress
Sanuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
John Mitchell
Federation
United Mines Workers
George Pope
J.P. Bird
The
Nations Association of Manufacturers
McNamara
Martin Mulhall
National Association of Manufacturers
Maldial
Ternoon
House
Sneviidl Investigation Committee
Nan Garret
Vesterans
Auto over embankment injures Downs occupants
Osbourne, Kany July 1b W J Kens proprietor of Lipton at Downs to wel car accident injuring all occupants. Car ascended a hill north of Towns engine failed brakes could not hold vehicle back over twelve foot embankment. Owens man arm broken, Mrs Owens skull fractured with internal injuries, Maude Howell shoulder injuries, Mrs Mollett Howell minor injuries and infant child arm broken. Doctors expect recovery.
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Osborne
Kany
W. J. Kens
Lipton
Downs
Towns
Wild axeman sighted near McPherson County farm
Sheriff L. Lackson responded to Kim Strom farm eight miles northeast of McPherson where a wild looking man with a large axe approached a wagoner asking if he wished to file. The assailant, described as dark faced and in rough dress, fled toward a road as officers arrived. Earlier a man was seen walking across fields near the Strom residence. In a separate incident, Gutzmah was killed when a line speeders collide with a Missouri Pacific passenger train between Paw and Tul. Neb. cities on the Omaha division. bridge carpenter B. McNamee, with him, escaped injury. Chitaman, aged, survived by wife and three children. This marks the third similar fatality on Missouri Pacific lines in the territory within days, as five were killed and seven injured by a motor-driven track car struck by a freight near Brork, Neb.
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McPherson County
McCherson
Kandaby
L. Lackson
Kim Strom
An Haui
Lange
Judd
Strom
Atehisun
Kansaly
Plas
Gutzmah
Missouri Pavifie
Parpenter
Paw
Tul- Neb
Omatir
B. McNamee
Bridgen
Gautaman
Chitaman
Missouri Pacific
Brork
Neh
Crunbine Plan Fails On Electric Floor Heating Device
A plan by Dean Crunbine to place an electric fan on the floor to purify the air backfired. The device overheated and damaged a stenographer’s dress as she approached the cooling instrument. the fan was left with noticeable wear after the incident.
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Crunbine
Dean Crunbines
Skyscrapers May Have Reached Their Limit On Fifth Avenue
Merchants with storefronts on Fifth Avenue lead an organized push amid guesses on future heights. The note suggests confidence that current high rises may have hit the limit, reflecting cautious views from business owners in New York.
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New York
Fifth Avenue
Pravtieslly Ali
Swamp Root testimonial from a Georgia planter
A Georgia planter describes long sleep interruptions due to kidney pain and relief after using Kilmer’s Swamp Root. He reports a night with steady rest after starting a fifty cent bottle, then a one dollar bottle, and endorses the remedy. Notary confirms the affidavit authenticity.
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Haussery
HoWersville
Asgery
TH. McLane
Kilmer & C
Binghamton
X.Y
New York Considers Building Height Limits on Fifth Avenue
The Fifth Avenue Association plans a study on building height restrictions and urges a citywide approach. Aimed at limiting heights to about 120 to 123 feet, the group questions the constitutionality of a Fifth Avenue only rule and notes many foreign cities cap heights below 100 feet.
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New York
Fifth Avene
Fifth Avenue
Goats Help Keep West Kansas Costs Low, Keech Says
Archie Keech of Ford County reports Angora goats ease living costs in western Kansas. Starting with a few pets five years ago he now runs a herd of nine. He cites milk meat robes and hair for warmth as key benefits and notes rapid births, with seven born yesterday.
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Kansas
Archie Keechs
Westersport
Ford County
Keech
Casmot
Fires on Mount Tamalpais Subdued After Four Days
After four days and nights of fighting, the forest fires on Mount Tamalpais are out. Linger only a few embers on some shoulders. Mill Valley, Tarkspur, Cortendera and Muir Woods are beyond danger. No loss of life, property loss slight.
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Mount Tamalpais
Cal
Dis
Mill Valley
Tarkspur
Cortendera
Muir Woods
Tithhue
University floors exceed Topeka state house grounds in Topeka
Office records from secretary Edw E Brown show University buildings total ten and nine tenths acres, one acre more than Topeka state house grounds. Mount Oread floors total about 1 1/2 million square feet? Fraser Hall accounts for 50010 square feet, while the Simmons building and the athletic plant add large portions. The campus uses 25,014 square feet for classrooms and labs with 244 340 square feet unfinished or other uses.
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State House
Topeks Kieures
Edw.e. Brown
Topeka
Ital
Mount Oread
Fraser Hall
Baildang Wn Tté
Sein
Fower
Disputed Point in Criminal Law Sets a Legal Precedent
A federal appeals court opinion clarifies that a defendant need not face a double sentence if the charged offenses arose from one criminal motive and were committed simultaneously. The Kansas district court decision was reversed, ordering release from Leavenworth for Charles lrisils, who had been convicted of stealing a pouch of registered bail from Kansas City, Missouri. One count carried five years. another count of embezzling $12.50 was joined in the same sentence.
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St. Paul
Jay U
Sanborn
Virenit Court of Appeals
Decisi Gem UK
District Court of Kansas
Leavenworth
Stevens
Kansas ‘City
Indictment Names Former Warden Kennedy Over Sing Sing Misconduct
A hundred page indictment charging negligence and various abuses at Sing Sing Prison was filed against John S. Kennedy, former warden removed by Sulzer. The document alleges failure to investigate complaints and neglect of duties, including unsafe medical care, dirty bedding, unwashed clothes, and inmate mistreatment. Kennedy surrendered and was jailed following grand jury actions in White Plains.
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Sing Sing
White Plains
X.Y
Sine Sing
John
Kennedy
Sulzer Enthy
Chester Coliaey Grand
Secret tablets praised as daily growing wonder
Fragmentary ad copy touts tablets by trade dealers with claims of splendid work and curing liver and stomach troubles. It markets the product as widely known and available through all dealers. The garbled text indicates a sensational medicinal promotion.
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Chamberlain
Ally
Widow's Death After Strange Outburst At Home
In Topeka, Judy P Phere reports that a widower, 57, found dead at the foot of a stairway with a throat wound after a morning incident. The father allegedly shouted about a pitcher and buy his throat before the fall. Medical efforts failed to ease his stomach troubles over two years. The last of his wheat had been sold the day prior.
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Topeka
Judy P
Beef Roll A New Way of Using Left Overs
Beef Roll recipe from the Boston Cooking School Magazine offers a KC style bake roll using cooked beef or ham. It details dough with KC baking powder salt and milk, a savory paste filling, and a jelly roll technique baked about forty minutes. Also notes variations with chicken and omits mustard or Orion.
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Faned McKenzie Hill
Boston
Magaziny
Meath
Simous Cooking Authority
Janet McKenzie
Incomplete notes from a local meeting report
Fragmented OCR recounts a religious gathering, noting attendees and speakers at a Methodist event. It mentions a female speaker, a first report, and various names, though many terms are garbled. The piece lacks clear events, dates, or outcomes beyond attendance and a referenced visit.
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Simary Boelery
Lo Benile
Abe Wes
Crane
Dtelea
Referendum on Wooldmen Rate Proceeds in County
The article reports a proposed Wooldmen rate referendum with details on vote timing and the process for ballots. It notes members urging careful consideration of the measure and outlines how the results will influence credit decisions and county finances.
Armament Debate Mirrors Seaborne Conflict at Hoeland
Fragmentary report describes a meeting agenda and anticipated guidance on a vend cammp action, with references to retiree outcomes and uncertain rates. It notes tense public reaction and a Wilmetian order affecting races, while mentioning referenda and a potential withdrawal amid political pressure.
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Hoeland
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Tate
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McNama
Tor Laave Waahing
Gery
Malhall
Mulha
Mulhall
State Committee
Whitin
National Association of Woot
Thomas Margin
Marvin
Washton
Ways and Means
A. i
Reed
Whitman
I. D. North
Dineley
North
Wool Association
Senate
Knox Lancheons
Tei
Jetly
Charles B. Keck CO
Ishnatows
Dr. Kilier & Co
Bingharakon, N.Y
H. C
Phere
I Fraser
Beara the
J. Har
H. M
Prillinars
Toether
Kneust
Wilius
J. M. Neville
Peoples State Bank
Bell
Watkins National Bank
the National Banks of the
United States
Dr. Watkins
A. Hhs
Venie Tucker
Hazen
Jacob House
Ss. D. Bishop
Willis Bolle
Neal
Herilly
Dodd, Mead & CO
Fourth Avenue
Hoda Mead & T the New
Sonal
Rewsk Oy
Stese
Towa
Wilder Bros. Shirt Factory
Oklahoma
Wilder
Metcalf
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