Kansan Storms Cause Floods and Dams. Boys Drown at Leavenworth
A severe hail storm and heavy rain sweep western Kansas causing crop damage and high water in rivers. In Leavenworth four boys under eleven died seeking shelter in a culvert as floodwaters swept through the street ravine near Fourth and Ling. Officials report extensive property damage and warn of continued risk from rising Missouri River levels.
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Merchant Proposes Stamp Dollar as Inexpensive Souvenir
A Texas merchant toured the southwest and learned Mexican silver dollars could be bought for 46 cents. He planned to stamp each dollar with his name and offer it as a $1 souvenir with every $5 purchase. He sought legal guidance on whether this would violate currency mutilation or counterfeit laws. County and district attorneys consulted the attorney general. the issue had not been raised before.
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Japan's Cheap Wages Report Sting From Porter Visit
Robert Porter, superintendent of the Institute, returns from Japan aboard the Peru. He studied industrial conditions across Japan visiting over 200 factories. He notes textiles as the key sector with about 1,000,000 weavers, mostly women, and cites daily wages for young female workers and export weavers.
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Railroad project to connect Missouri and Arkansas reaches stage
The Bt. Lous, Siam & Southern railroad plans a $840 mortgage on the Me pranssut Laimis 8tran road bed, with president D. Mackay promoting a two year completion through Pomona Siloam Springs Harrison to Fort Smith. A tragedy in Mount Vernon ends with Arthur Clervin, 21, shot by a rejected suitor, dying before speaking.
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Coliseum Ready for National Democratic Convention
The Coliseum in Missouri is prepared for the July national Democratic convention. Seating totals 1,000 in the central delegates section, with large spectator areas and 80 entrances to prevent crowding. The eastern central area will house the officers, national committee, and press. A related Missouri gubernatorial candidate effort targets Judge Gantt with petitions circulating in southern counties.
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New Deficiency Bill Moves Through House and Senate
A sweeping deficiency bill faces passage as it moves from the House to the Senate amid heated debate. Members revoke leaves of absence to achieve quorum and advance minor measures while conference on related bills continues.
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Silver question splits Democrats and Republicans in 1900 race
A Chicago wires summary recounts Sen. Dubois proposing a walkout if the currency plank fails. It notes plans to nominate Teller as an independent silver candidate, with Democrats likely to gain, possibly forcing Teller’s return in the House. Reports from Texas Democrats back free silver and a Frankfort alumni banquet poisoning incident.
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Wild Wheat Market Surges Then Dips Amid Turbulence
The June wheat market shows extreme volatility with rapid one cent jumps, a brief surge to higher prices, a sharp drop as bulls push for gains, and a noon recovery near opening levels. Brokers and traders report heavy activity and nervous trading conditions.
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Abyssinia and the Semitic World Drawn in a Curious Frame
A scattered historical note surveys Abyssinia as an emerging power, comparing its strategy to Europe and hinting at future Nile influence. It retells a legend of King Menelek, the Ark story, and speculates on railway and tourism potential amid descriptions of Abyssinian religious traits and comparisons to Danish traits.
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