North Topeka Floods Turn City Into Water World
Topeka Kansas faces severe flooding as North Topeka is underwater with residents evacuated by boats and patrol wagons. Shunganunga Creek floods multiple districts, sinking homes and surrounding the Santa Fe depot. Neosho and Cottonwood rivers rise with Nebraska and Missouri rainfall, threatening rail lines and further disruption.
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Kansas City
Topeka
Kan
Santa Fe
Meridian — Street
Walnut Grove
12Th Street
Flood Outlook Darkens for Kansas City Tomorrow
Kansas City faces gloomy flood prospects as forecasts warn of worsening conditions ahead of Friday after Thursday’s crest appeared to have been reached. The latest bulletin cites extremely heavy rainfall and rising river levels threatening continued overflow and property damage downtown and surrounding districts.
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Kansas
Missouri
Kaw
Kan
Kansas City
Pocatello Idaho School District Plans Bond Election
The independ ent school district No. 1 of Pocatello Bannock county Idaho calls a bond election for June 20 at the West side school building 1 to 5 pm to authorize fifteen thousand dollars in negotiable bonds to fund a new heating plant and associated alterations. The plan spreads repayment over twenty years with sinking funds, aiming to lower next year’s tax levy by about three mills if approved.
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Board of Trustees
Independent School District No. 1
Pocatello
Bannock County
Idaho
West Side
Pocatello Team to Meet Soda Springs Tomorrow Afternoon
The Pocatello league team faces Soda Springs in town tomorrow at 3 30 in the afternoon. Brezee will pitch and Atkinson catch. The Hagle band will lead the event with Higson umpiring.
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Pocatello
Soda Springs
Brezee
Atkinson
Hagle Band
Eclat
Higson
Church Services Schedule In Pocatello
Services in Pocatello churches will be held at usual hours tomorrow. Congregational church hosts a Children’s Day program with solo by Mrs. Weeter. Trinity Episcopal conducts holy communion at 11 a m with Rev Smith presiding. Virginia Theological seminary student J E Williams fills in morning and evening. Christian Science sermon titled God the Preserver of Man. Presbyterian church holds special children’s services by Rev Mullen.
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Pocatello
Congregational Church
Hunt
Weeter
Trinity Episcopal Church
Smith
J. E. Williams
Virginia Theological Seminary
Man
The
Presbyterian Church
Mr. Mullen
Arsenal Unearthed in East Side District Find
Depot Officer Edgley discovered a shotgun a rifle and several pistols hidden beneath the Rash warehouse in the east side wholesale district. The firearms appeared rusty and had obviously been there for some time.
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Oficer Edgley
Rash
East Side
C E Leader Plans Idaho Endeavor Convention Visit
J M Ellis president of the Christian Endeavor union of Idihe is en route from Goldfield to Boise and will meet local Endeavor workers in Pocatello tonight to promote the state convention at Mountain Home June 22 to 24. Ellis was Idaho's delegate to the world Endeavor convention in Switzerland. He will next travel to Idaho Falls then Boise. Mrs F T Cates of Boise, TREASURER of the C BE Union of Idaho, is in the city with her husband en route to Grand Rapids Michigan, their old home.
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J. M. Ellis
Christian Endeavor Union of
Idihe
Lis
Pocatello
Boise
Goldfield
Christian Endeavor
C. E
Mountainhome
Ellis
Idaho
Switzerland
Idaho Falls
City
F. T. Cates
C,be, Union of Idaho
Grand Rapids
Mich
Married at Boise Couples wed in city ceremony last Saturday
Caldwell June 13 T R Jenkins of Ferguson and Jenkins drug firm at McCammon and Miss Louise Jenkins of Asheville N C were married at The Saratoga in Boise Saturday evening by Rev P Murphy of Payette. Bridesmaid Miss Gertrude Doss of Pocatello attended. The couple are traveling in Portland and other coast cities on a wedding journey.
Trains Pas Through Pocatello in Forenoon Runs
Three Northern Pacific freight trains headed westbound passed through Pocatello this forenoon, signaling a busy schedule on the line.
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Northern Pacific
Pocatello
Holmes & Co Offers Merry Widow Sundae Deal
The shop advertises a merry widow sundae for twenty cents, promising five stories high and a block across as part of a playful sales pitch.
Boise U S District Attorney Ruick Dismissed
Boise reports that United States District Attorney N M Ruick was removed from office by Alford W Cooley assistant attorney general of the United States arriving from Washington. The government cites unsatisfactory attitude toward departmental matters and personal debt nonpayment. No successor named. rumors speak of another federal removal soon.
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Boise
United States
N. M. Ruick
Alford W. Cooley
Washington
Ruick
Powers and Hayes pardon by Governor Willson in Kentucky
Caleb Powers and Jim Howard, tied to Governor Goebel’s assassination, were pardoned by Governor Willson. Powers, tried four times with two death verdicts, won a final retrial that ended the case. Howard had been sentenced to life. Powers left jail for a Georgetown hotel after release.
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Frankfort
Caleb Powers
Jim Howard
William Goebel
Wilson
Powers
Howard
Willson
Goebel
United States
Bogus Check Man Nabbed in Idaho City
Walter Stevens, sought in Twin Falls for passing counterfeit checks, was arrested in Pocatello at noon today on telegraphic advice from the Magic City. He allegedly passed worthless bank checks on Twin Falls merchants and possessed a $449 First National Bank of Twin Falls check endorsed by Walter Service. An officer will arrive tonight from Twin Falls.
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Walter Stevens
Twin Falls
Pocatello
Magic City
Stevens
First National Bank of
W. H. Peterson
Walter Service
Short Line backs Lost River dam project
Supervising Engineer John P. Congdon of the Short Line returns from Mackay where he studied the Narrows reservoir site used by the Lost River irrigation project. He says rumors of a suit to halt construction are false and the company will support development while ensuring no risk to Short Line property.
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John P. Congdon
Mackay
Lost River Irrigation Project Company
Narrows
Mackay Miner
Short Line
Congdon
Licensed to Wed Aiken Kohl Marriage License Issued
A marriage license was granted late this afternoon to Clyde Aiken a popular clerk in the railway mail service and Miss Matilda Kohl of this city one of the charming daughters of Mrs Dora Kobi
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Clyde Aiken
Matilda Kohl
Mes
Dora Kobi
Remember the baseball game to morow afternoon at 3 30
The note reminds readers of a baseball game scheduled for tomorrow afternoon at 3 30. It offers no teams or location and lacks further details.
U S Marshal Rounds Removed From Idaho Post
Washington reports United States Marshal Ruel Rounds of Idaho has until today to resign or be removed. Charges allege unsatisfactory administration similar to those that led to the removal of District Attorney Ruick the day before.
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Washington
Demented Woman Kills Husband and Five Children in Cadilac
In Cadilac Michigan on June 13 Mrs Daniel Cooper fatally shot her husband and five of their six children before killing herself. A sixth child was fatally wounded. Mrs Cooper reportedly suffered spells of dementia. her mother found the bodies and a revolver beside Mrs Cooper.
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Cadilac
Mich
Daniel Cooper
Demurrer in U S vs Oregon Short Line Overruled
Judge F O Dietrich in the U S district court overruled the demurrer in United States versus Oregon Short Line Railroad Co a suit to recover penalties under the safety appliance act Seven causes of action are pleaded with the defense arguing the act is penal but not requiring proof of intent The court held penalties can be civil and that the complaint meets pleading requirements Defects cited include defective couplings missing grab irons and related equipment issues with penalties up to 1000 per action mentioned but the text notes 100 per action
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The
Boise Statesman
F. O. Dietrich
United States District Court
United States
Oregon Short Line Railroad Company
D. Worth Clark
P. L. Williams
Short Line
Department of Justice
Amended water proposal placed with Pocatello mayor
The amended proposition from James A. Murray owner of the Pocatello Water company to increase and extend the system was delivered to Mayor Loux last Wednesday at noon.
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James A. Murray
Pocatello Water Company
Loux
Dainties: The Merry Widow Sundae Debuts at Holmes & Co
A new seasonal dessert, The Merry Widow Sundae, is advertised at Holmes & Co for 20 cents. The treat is promoted as the dish of the season in a brief consumer notice.
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Holmes & Co
Convention Fight for Second Place On the Ticket
Chicago June 13 Delegations arrive from New York Pennsylvania and Ohio with banners and loud enthusiasm as the race for the vice presidential spot heats up The Ohio group leads in optimism that the first ballot nomination is assured while New York influence is seen as pivotal Delegates plan to meet Monday and the convention opens Tuesday noon with Harry S New presiding A move to vote openly to decide the second place candidate gains traction among supporters
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Chicago
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Hughes
Sherman
Harry S. New
Federal Building Site Debate Roils Pocatello
Pocatello debates the location of a proposed federal building as east and west sides push for preferred sites. officials estimate costs from 160000 to 175000 for a two story fireproof structure with 10400 square feet and multiple federal offices including district court post office weather bureau stock inspection and forestry service.
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Second Avenue
West Side
West Center
North Garfield Avenue
West Lewis
South Arhhur Avenue
West Clark
North Arthur Avenue
North Main Street
North Main
West Lander Street
South Main Street
Treasury Department
Heyburn
Pocatello
Db. Reynolds
Department of the Treasury
Senate Committee On
Reynolds
Federal Service
United States District Court For
United States Postottiee
United States Weather Bureau
United States Stock Inspection Bureau
United States Forestry Ser Ice
United States District Court Room
Ridge
Forest Service
Stock Inspection Bureau
Weather Burea
Automobile Trip From Denver to Chehalis In Big City Car
A large, stylish six cylinder Franklin motorcar carried Chehalis Washington residents from Denver to Chehalis, stopping in Pocatello after a lengthy hot day journey. Owner Frank Everett and his family traveled with camping gear, praising improving weather and road conditions ahead.
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Pocatello
Chehalis
Wash
Denver
Frank Everett
Chehalis Furniture Manufacturing Company
Katherine Everett
Henrietta Fesenfeld
Everett
West
Franklin
McCammon
Burglar Arrested After Warehouse Break-In in Poca
William Walsh, a stranger in Poca tello, was captured by Depot Officer Poley during a 2 am burglary in the Scowcrolt district. He confessed after interrogation by Chief Ellis and admitted trying to steal two cases of smoked meats, potatoes, and assorted vegetables. He faces arraignment Monday.
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Scowcrolt
East Side
William Walsh
Pocatello
Delleto
Poley
Ellis
Try a Merry Widow Sundae at Five Stones High
A fragment notes a dessert offer described as a merry widow sundae priced at 20 cents, served in a location described as five stones high and a block across. The text is incomplete but signals a vintage soda fountain style promotion.
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Holmes & Co
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