Defect in Topeka Waterworks Exposed By Review
A Kansas Fire Prevention group report finds insufficient pumping capacity at Topeka’s waterworks. It urges buy of 250 horsepower units, a 100000 gallon tank, and two new sump pumps, plus a city emergency steam pump plan. The critique analyzes pump pressure, boiler reliability, and the system’s ability to deliver fire streams citywide.
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Jon G. Hubbell
Willer
Perry
Lustimiske Ram
Kansas Fire Prevention Association
Toprke Waterworks
Detclens de Aires
Geller Power
Bnot
Kansas Avenue
Chee K Hardy
Knixes Fire Prevention
Aseria
Anil
Murrkem
Kutiens Avenue
Hartisen
A. T. & &, F Railway
Fire Pressure and Water Supply Upgrades Urged for City
A detailed report argues for increased fire protection through two extra boilers and a larger 500,000 gallon pump, plus new supply mains and river intake protections. It warns current pumps cannot meet demand and outlines emergency hydrant and street connections improvements to ensure domestic and fire service reliability.
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Ppaumps
Pressu
Otre
Fionys
Teen
Tonka
Barrison
Water Company
Willis
Olant Fopeks
Erie
Brealstown
Lewis and Clark Exposition Committee Returns to Salem
The Lewis and Clark Exposition company led by MH. W. Scott has returned to the capital city after two months in Washington. The committee aims to oppose efforts in the House to cut the Senate bill’s appropriation and maintain the funding level.
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Lewis and Clark
Retures
Portland
Ore
Lewis and Clark Exposition Company
MH. W. Scott
Washington
Capat
House
Senate
Rail fares to states via Rock Island system
Fares listed for California Oregon Washington Montana and Utah with Rock Island system service. Tickets on sale March 1 to April 20 good in tourist sleepers and reclining chair cars. Liberal stopover privileges. For full information contact nearest Rock Island agent or write to A. M. Fuller BP. & To A. Roth Topeka Kansas.
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Oregon
Washington
Montana
Utah
Rock Island System
Rock Islind
A.M. Fuller
A. Roth
Topeka
Kai
Rock Island
Calleb
Les
Kan
Santa Fe
Tourtat
Fronrchase
Ture
Anaress
Best Line to Florida From Kansas City Offers New Features
There is a Sleeper running daily from Kansas City over the Cristo System and Southern Railway to Jacksonville Florida. This is the old established line with many new and attractive features in Florida tours this winter. Full information will be given on application in Kansas City at the Board of Trade building.
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Florida
Kansas City
Risto
Southern Railway
Jacksonville
Fla
Florigs
Wat
Board of Trade Buildinng
White Ribbon Remedy claimed to cure all drink craving
An advertisement touts White Ribbon Remedy as a permanent cure for various drinkers from confirmed inebriates to social drinkers. It promises nerve healing and stronger willpower, with claims of nationwide druggist availability and refunds if not effective. Packaged with endorsements and a Kansas Avenue druggist contact.
Five Indicted in Iroquois Theater Case in Chicago
Five people were indicted by a special grand jury in Chicago over the Iroquois Theater disaster. Indictments allege manslaughter against theater officials and palpable omission of duty by city officials. Names include Will d. Davis and Thomas J. Noonan among others. trials await drafting of the indictments and arrest warrants.
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Chicsco
Harrison
Musham
Chytraus
Will d. Davis
Iroquois ‘Theater Company
Thomas J. Noonan
Janes
Cummings
George Williams
Edwand Laughan
Troquois Center
Thunder
William S. Sailers
William Sto Mullen
Rene
Hite
Wilams
Chicago
Fred C. Bender
Edward Ehrhorn
Edward Lahift
J. F. McCarthy
Wiliams
Harrision
Commisiene Wesraans Oe Tahi
Bender
Ehrhorn Kient
Gettysburg Controversy Over Longstreet’s Role in Lee’s Defeat
The article revisits claims that Gen. James Longstreet bore main responsibility for Lee’s defeat at Gettysburg. It notes Gordon’s charges against Longstreet, Longstreet’s planned rebuttal after his death, and argues history won’t sustain posthumous condemnations. It stresses battlefield conditions, exhaustion of A P Hill, and that Longstreet’s corps fought valiantly despite delays.
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Gettysburg
James Longstreet
Longstreet
Lee
John B. Gordon
Lea
Gen. Longstreet
Witc
Gen. Gordon
Gettysboro
Gordon
A. BP. Hill
Ewell
A.P. Hlirs
Lone Street
Reveanis
Saceen Es Denen
Isin Bate
Armen
Stlcheon
Sind
RED AND BLACK Five Cents Day Telephone Call Campaign
A brief civic notice urges readers to call those listed with the Five Cents Day Telephone to be persuaded of the service's merits. The wording emphasizes calling up numbers marked in red and black to discuss advantages and encourage adoption.
Absent Text: Gettysburg Critics Defend Confederate Leadership
In the report, Saults at Gettysburg and Chickamauga closely matched Jackson in fire and force, while no Lee-era critic accused him. Future southern writers may judge him more impartially as a commander under the Confederate flag. The piece notes New York Tribun's line and sideline travel ads for Rock Island system tickets to California, Montana, and Utah with sleeper cars.
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New York
Tribun
Death of J Wilkin in Maple City prompts tributes
Arkansas City Kan Feb 22 18 J Wilkin a prominent old soldier and Republican politician died at his Maple City home of pneumonia He was 60 years old and had lived in Cowley county for 20 years He served three terms as county treasurer and owned a large ranch with race horses.
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Itera
T. Ll. King, Co. P
T. A. Topeka
J. Wilkin
Arkansas City
Kan
Wilkin
Maple City
Cowley County
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