Mill Gone and Flood Wrecks Bowersock Plant
The pre noon flood carried away the Bowersock mill from its foundations and flooded North Side Bridge Street. Homes and stores were inundated, with townsfolk urged to move as water rises. Power, telegraph, and transport services were disrupted. destruction spans across the river with extensive property losses and widespread hardship reported.
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Lawrence City Struggles as Flood Wreaks Havoc Across River
English text describes Lawrence and surrounding areas facing severe flooding from rising river levels. Bridges swept away or damaged, tracks submerged, homes and wheat stored on north side at risk, power disrupted, gas shut off, and aid being organized by officials. Residents evacuate, with many moving to safer spots as river rises and water advances toward the Santa Fe depot and other key sites.
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Floods Worsen Across Kansas River Region
Kansas River floods worsen with rising water near Lecompton and Eudora and higher levels at Abilene and Topaka. Reports say four inches hourly near the river, bridges at Eudora and Wakarusa swept away, numerous rescues as towns like John Gilmore’s and Dare face inundation. Livestock losses and crop damage feared as residents signal distress amid swift currents.
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Fall Leal
Lecompton Flood Report Distress and Rising Water
Lecompton May 39 via Special to the Journal Lecompton news describes a severe flood with water up to a banister end and doors removed. Homes of Garney Smith Sol Matvay and Kinkle flooded. water twelve feet deep along the depot bank. Oakley Bridge four feet under water. several vehicles stranded and limited supplies.
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Sol Matvay
Kinkle
Oakly Bridge
Bethsels
Psreon
Topeka Flood Devastates North Side and Bridges Fall
May 52 Topeka reports North Topeka isolated by flood. Water mains fail as gas, water, and electric services drop. Main river front wholesale buildings flooded. pontoon bridge built to Rock Island dopa. several bridges destroyed. Rescue crews assist, casualties include drownings and fires. hundreds seek shelter. city hall and G A R hall open for relief.
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Uniom Pacific Ofice
Fire destroys block in Topeka after live wire sparks blaze
A fire started by an exposed live wire in Topeka's Gooded district spreads through three blocks of buildings between Morris and Gordon. Firefighters race to contain flames as water outages hinder efforts. rescue attempts save a woman from an upper story while two daughters of Kimball await rescue with a $850 reward offered for aid.
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Weathering floods and rail disruption hit Abilene area
In Abilene Kansas on May 30 floodwaters and heavy rain caused damage. Homes and buildings were threatened while residents assisted in evacuations. The Smoky Hal river rose, roads remained dangerous and crops in the valley faced destruction. rail service was halted for days and multiple towns reported flooding and water in low-lying areas.
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Kansas City Flood Worsens Across Missouri and Kaw Rivers
Flood waters along the Missouri and Kaw rivers surge past Memphis and Armourdale as relief crews rescue families. City streets become lakes, homes are abandoned, and stockyards, basements, and rail lines flood, with heavy property losses reported and more rises expected after renewed rains.
Missouri River Flood Reaches Near 1981 High at Lexington
The Missouri River at Lexington Missouri stands within four feet of the 1981 record as thousands of acres flood. Residents are being evacuated by boat while crops are ruined and ferries operate to move people from flooded areas.
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Des Moines Flood Swamps East District Halting Commerce
In Des Moines Iowa on May 33 heavy rains left four feet of water over much of the east side flooding the city. Thousands became homeless with many lacking shelter as rapid rainfall and rising rivers disrupted daily life. Four men drowned this afternoon as rescue efforts began amid widespread damage and business interruption.
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Figaro Accuses Minister of Marine of Accepting Bribes
The Figaro cites a letter from Parayte former Hambist steward alleging W Peiletan accepted money from the Hamberts. It recalls a September appeal for aid and a December 23 1889 speech by the current Minister in the Chamber of Deputies supporting a motion to invalidate a Deputy’s election. The minister denies the bribe claims amid House cheers.
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Actresses Divorced and Noted Names Across Reports
London reports Geraldine Ulmer wins divorce from Ivan Caryll while Micaie Ellis Certrady Jetlereya is granted separation from Hon Frederick Graham Tourzon. Other items mention Bell denying airship plans, Mars projection observations, and various local notices.
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Markets by Wire Kansas City Live Stock May 30
Cattle receipts 1,030 steady native steers 3. cows and heifers 2,9004.65 stocker feeders 4,00054.09 bala 2.00 390 calves 3,00156.50. Hogs receipts 4,000 steady to 5 higher top 6.02 bulk 1.30 6.00.
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New German Battleship Features Highlighted in Journal
The Newport Eventing Journal notes the Kaiser type battleship grows to about 13 000 tons displacement with up to 2 000 tons more than earlier ships. It bears a 16 000 bore power and eight knot speed, three propellers, coal and oil fuel capacity, and extensive 11 inch and 6 three quarter inch batteries with revolving turrets and armor upgrades.
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Newport Eventing Journal
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New British Embassy Project on Washington Estate
The British government buys Oak Lawn on Connecticut and Florida avenues for about $900,000 and acquires adjoining Lansburgh property, totaling about eleven acres. A handsome embassy building with ample land for entertaining and offices will replace the present site, preserving old oak trees and offering a country estate appearance. Negotiations previously failed when owners demanded $2,000,000 after rejecting a $1,000,000 offer.
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