Parkhurst-Davis fire devastates Topeka wholesale district
A massive blaze destroyed the Parkhurst Day wholesale building and nearby structures in Topeka, causing extensive damage and government water pressure failures. McCormick Harvester building also burned, with 100 plus feet of ladder work and widespread eyewall damage across several blocks. Parkhurst-Davis and Sells buildings collapsed in places. inspectors blamed inadequate water pressure and debated waterworks control. Firefighters struggled for hours, while merchants anticipated rebuilding and resumed temporary operations.
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Topiks
Mmos
Parkbigest-Linda Winitemsle Mopcamtike
Bubbeke
Paliovenan
Asher
He Bullitos
Fred
Oewier Ail
Pravsure
Chet Wilmurth
Dremen
Wilmarth
Fark- Durat-Devix Butiditus
SUN
Rusume
Parkhurst-Dayis
Wa Tron
Iverd
Kanea
Avenue
Whitturer Hire
Actors
Davin
McCormice Harvester Apency
Te Meek
National Bank
Wlijliie
Ciicago
Parkhyuret-Devie
Joab Malvine
Wirkharst- Davie
Ieee Witte Beil
Che Myenreeld
Allan Helle-Greveean
Schick
Hint Babrook
Kansas
Parkhurst-Davie
Stila
Parkturst-Davie
Belle
Tames
Sells
Kammag Avenue
Kansas Avenue
Rock Island Depot
Parkhurst-Davis
Sted
Chemical Department
W. Hi. Beavis
Secland
Kania Avenue
Wilmnartt Formot
Santa Fe Fire Department
Santa Fe
Utd
Membierabje
Tot Watts Company
Topeka
Shaw
Vincent Kaczynski
Chanelty
Wilnaren
Waber
Weber
Fin Kent
Willmarth
Aoe Water Company
Ncys
Mable
D Tree
William Schick
Te Water Company
Parkhurst~ Davis
V. Kaceynski
W. W. Webb
McOrmicks
Ln Rees
Portanes Harvester Company
Chicago
Fulidinga
Central National Barn
George Goodrich
Pali
Bells
Parkhurst Tavis
Russia Faces Possible Defeat and Japan Threats
A sweeping wartime bulletin notes Russia contemplates defeat by Japan. Germany plans a diversion if needed. Reports claim ships blown up at Port Arthur and mine incidents as vessels work near the harbor. Naval moves, neutrality rulings, and dispatches from St. Petersburg, Berlin, and Tokyo outline broader strategic breathing room for belligerents.
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St Petersbire
Alexieft
Tort Arthur
Stepahnoff
Taltte
Russia Friction Over Hakodate Attack Rumors
A St Petersburg dispatch reports a naval expert doubting Hakodate attack claims and outlines Russian fleet movements toward Japan. It notes Viceroy Alexieff’s cautious reporting, possible losses, and the lingering mood among Russians as confidence slowly returns amid strategic uncertainty.
Togo's Official Report On Port Arthur Fight
Vice Admiral Togo's sea dated report details a Japanese fleet attack on Port Arthur. He notes heavy damage to Russian ships including Poltava and Askold, limited Japanese losses, and morale remains high though full casualty figures are given as six. The dispatch mentions detachments at Chemulpo and notes translation uncertainties.
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Togo
Tolows
Suxebo
Port Arthur
Poltava
Askold
Chemulpo
Uriu
Nave
Silence and Rumors From the Far East
London reports persistent silence in the Far East amid claims of Japanese shelling of Russian ships and the destruction of a Russian torpedo transport. Dispatches note potential new explosives, a Russian bank rate rise, and Port Arthur siege details as crews evacuate refugees to areas near Shanhaikwan.
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London
St. Petersburg
Daily Telegraph
Rosa
Far East
Germany
Aar
Alexie
Ventsel
Daily Mirror
Kokio
Siberian
Daily Mail
Imperial Bank of Russia
Suex
Port Said
Daylicht
Gray
Phenix Ins Co Promises Prompt Loss Coverage In Cash
Baltimore fire expense is borne without hindering Phenix Inn Co. The Phoenix Insurance, a major firm with assets and surplus rising, faced large losses in Chicago 1871 and Bossmull incidents, as A A Rodgers of Topeka handles local affairs. Also mentions Dick Furze bound over on theft charges after waiving preliminary exam in city court. Temperatures reported for several cities and a boxing result in Anaconda Montana with Aurelio Herrera knocked out in the third round.
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Baltimore
Phenix Inn Co
Phenix
Chicaze
Bossmull
A. A. Rodgers
W. Sheth Mtrest
Topeka
Phenix Insurance Company
Hope For Hanna Maintains Oxygen as Fever Rises
Washington reports Senator Hanna remains under oxygen support after a severe fever, with doctors describing his condition as fragile yet improved from last night. Messages from friends and distant organizations express hopes for a speedy recovery as his son Daniel visits.
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Washington
Hanna
Leavis
Dover
Hixey and
Carter
Futchee
Ouabere
H. M
Fianni
Rixey
The
United
Republicans
Missouri
City
Lincoln Club
Litte Rock
Republican Club
Denver
Hague
Republican Clubs
Ohio
Cleveland
Fort Wayne
Ind
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Senator Hittridge
Loeb
Daniel KR. Hann
Hector
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Lee Mercantile Company
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Lee Morcantile Company
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Davie
Purkhurai-Davis
Jos
North Topeka
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Kaw
L. Newnan
Shorey
Ses
Russia
Tien Tein
Ging Wang Teo
Stout
Ten Tsin
Petersburs
Associated Press
Viedivoatnuk
Won Sen
Hakodnie
Aatmost Simultasiorists
Czase
Council of the Empire van
Nicholas
Gail
Hotier
Livonia
Buthonia
Corria
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Cretex
Vladivostock
Usm
Fussian Eet
Tokio
Otani
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Sakats
Japan
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Far Eastern
Kazan
United States
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China
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Hakodate
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Nolla
Vire
Vicero
Iam
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Yalu River
Koreitz
Arthur
State Journal
Parkhurst-Davia
Strickratt
Anaconda
Mont
Aurelio Herrera
Louie Eee
Roux
Senator
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