Kansas City Flood Crisis Sinks Rail Service
Widespread flooding cuts rail lines and floods water plants across Kansas City area. Ten thousand residents seek shelter as river rises above flood stage, with Santa Fe shops and depots partially submerged and electric plants failing. Submerged districts extend toward Topeka and Lawrence. emergency crews operate boats to reach stranded people.
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Brothers Long Parted Headed for Grand Reunion
Californian hotel owner David Cochrane and his wife depart New York for Europe aboard the Campania to reunite with two brothers after nearly 30 years. Brother William, a retired ship captain once commanding the Spain, lives in Liverpool. Edward, a South Africa veteran allied with Baden-Powell and Rhodes, resides in Bulawayo and plans to join in Liverpool.
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Liverpool
England
David Cochrane
Riverside
Cal
Roosevelt
William
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Spain
Edward
South Africa
Baden-Powell
Mafeking
Cecil Rhodes
Bilawayo
Bryan declines possible chairmanship of party committee
Personal friends in Lincoln Nebraska on May 30 report William Jennings Bryan would refuse the Democratic National Committee chair if offered after Jones resigns. Bryan declines to discuss the matter saying it would be in bad taste at the time.
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Lincoln
Neb
Bryan
Democratic National Committee
Jones
Big Celebration Plans For Fourth Of July
The Progress Club outlines a large Fourth of July program with reduced railroad rates from nearby towns. T G Hailey to marshal, committees form for finance transport music and printing 10000 programs. Officials invite surrounding towns and pledge more funding Monday to finalize the schedule and prizes.
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T. G. Hailey
Progress Club
Messren
Cohen and Teutsch
T. G. Halley
Cty
Eee
Memorial Day Remembrance for Old Soldiers and Their Kin
Veterans gather at Hendricks Hall and Genchery to decorate graves with flowers. Memorial services at the court room honor those who fell in the Civil War and later conflicts, emphasizing reconciliation, progress, and shared patriotism across blue and gray.
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Philippines
Hendricks Hall
Solliers
Cleicourt
Court’ House
Jcot
M. A. Rader
America
Jonathan Edwars
Peter West
Lincoln
Gettysburg
J. R. N. Bell
Baker City
Bell
Menyeny
John A. Logan
Grand Army
Republic
Petersburg
Eurrow
Panic Along North River Fire Flares At Barges
A Jersey Central pier fire on North River caused a water panic as a large dredger bounced, trapping eight men who escaped through windows in night clothing. Barges with children aboard battled flames while a small tug pulled vessels clear. The new pier burned briefly but was fought to extinction with limited damage.
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Jersey Central Pier
North River
New
Roosevelt Rides Horseback Through Wyoming Trail
May 30. President Roosevelt arrived at a state university landing spoke from a platform then mounted a horse to ride along trails to Cheyenne about 200 miles distant. He traveled with Dr. Rixey Senator Warren of Wyoming Sheriff Cook and six officers. Five relays of horses will be key on the ride.
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Laramie Wye
State University
Cheyenne
Rixey
Warren
Wyoming
Sheriff Cook
Portage Road Board to Confer With Engineers
Salem May 30 The board of commissioners for the construction of The Dallew Cetlio portage road organized with Governor Chamberlain as chairman and Secretary Dyntar as secretary The treasurer Moore The clerk was instructed to invite civil engineer Hammond to meet with the board on June Plans for the work will be formulated after the board confers with engineers
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Dallew-Cetlio Portage
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Wo ON
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Wan
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Hammond
Woill
More Troops Called For in Lexington Feud Case
A cipher message from Major Allen in Jackson urges more men or a full company to the field as orders go to Louisville. A crowd watched a meditional tour in Lexington while word spread that old French Eversole feud parties would arrive to challenge White and Jett before trial or transfer.
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Lexington
Allen
Jaccknon
Louisville
Alben
Abe
Jackson
Locke
Oury Dent
Last Trial Race at Glen Cove May Day
The Constitution arrived for the final Glen Cove racing day with a holiday crowd and a strong yacht squadron from New York. A hard jolt at the start sent boats jolting as Whillecap moved with notable velocity, showcasing a brisk showdown on the water.
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Glen Cove
May
Constitution
Johnor
Yeehtin
New York
Cemetery Boycott Shuts Cypress Lawn Trades Join Strike
San Francisco labor council imposes a boycott against Cypress Lawn Cemetery as undertakers hackmen and street car men join the strike amid a citywide labor dispute. The action follows complaints of costs and service delays affecting funeral arrangements. Local agencies warn of continued disruption until demands are addressed.
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San Francisco
Labor Council
Cypress Lawn Cemetery
San Praneitea
Sixteen Negroes Drowned in Memphis River Disaster
A special report from Memphis states that a group of sixteen black men drowned when their riverboat overturned while attempting to crow the river. The incident occurred May 27 above the city, leaving one survivor and prompting an inventory indicating Francis Tumblaty, age 62, died in St. Louis hospital. Tumblaty reportedly left an estate valued at about $100,000.
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Memphis
Francis Tumblaty
St. John Hoapital
St. Louis
Almit
Pendleton Academy Commencement Entertains Presby Church
A large Pendleton Academy audience enjoyed a refined program at the Presbyterian Church highlighting literary, musical, and social achievements. Students and speakers, including Miss Anderson, Miss Belts, and Mr Kennedy, presented varied pieces and reflections on art, literature, and economics as diplomas were awarded by Professor Forlew.
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Pendleton Academy
Presbyterian Church
Chase
Mise Anderson
Mien Mable Mefpill
J. A. Kennedy
Nellie Whitemore
Cmh
Met
Timm
Ming Mor Walkers
Minn Grayce Crockett
de McNabb
Sentinel
Forlew
Cyclone in Texas devastates Haskell area
Fort Worth dispatch reports a cyclone sweeping Western Texas near Haskell, causing extensive damage to ranches and small towns. Several people are injured and oil field workers killed as the isolated region hinders accurate casualty reports.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Haskell
Stockmen arrest in Bowan valley clash near Hannack Idaho
May 30 reports say twenty prominent Bowan valley stockmen have surrounded newcomer Robert Smith and ordered him to move his cattle from the range. When he refused they reportedly drove a watch party over a bluff, injuring several people.
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Hannack
Idaho
Bowan Valley
Robert Smith
Press Censor Murdered in Johannesburg During Boer War
Johannesburg reports the murder of Sir Edward Hale the press censor of the Boer war era. He was found dead with multiple bullet wounds and there is no clue to the killer. Hale was a long standing Conservative member of parliament for 1 year.
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Edward Hale
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