Rohrer Outlines City Gas Franchise Aims
Rohrer and Burge explain aims to pipe natural gas to Topeka with lower rates and city aid. They discuss cash forfeiture, bond needs, and incentives to attract capital while seeking public support and minimal municipal funding.
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Rohrer
Burge
Topeka
Natual Gas
Beeauer
Wwe
Tomek
Ves
Oder
Toec
Anis City
Ohio
Izidiana
Ierder
Eoomanry
Arler
Ura Srovielont
Topeke
M& Singe
Eas
Topeka Water Supply Disrupted By Main Break
Water service in Topeka was halted as the Topeka Water Company cut and repaired a nineteen and eighteen inch main near the nexus of the hit. Pumps stopped by six o'clock, forcing a cut of the ten inch main to reconnect the eighteen inch line. By afternoon crews planned to restore service and resume normal pressure.
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Topeka
Topeka Water Company
Neutucn
Santi Fe Dumplig Statieg
Galeria
Fatecwt
Weer
Walter Company
Hottest Night Record Amid Turbulent Weather
Government thermometer showed a dramatic drop after a record hot night with near tropical heat at midnight. By morning, temperatures edged down to the 60s as a thunderstorm passed, bringing scattered rain to parts of the state. Rain totals were light overall with only pockets recording measurable amounts in the 28 hour period. Forecast calls for continued unsettled weather with localized thunderstorms northeast.
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Jenbinky
cPhereas
Oak AG
Toeloek
Tepeka
Beker
Concordia
Manhatten
Mel
Follty
Kansan
Thermoemeter
Eelock
Otetork
Charities association aids destitute in North Topeka
The Charities association headquarters at 91 Kansas Avenue has operated for two weeks aiding 200 to 390 people. About 425 dollars were spent on food and clothing, with 200 dollars paid out to date and more purchases for shoes and undergarments underway. The operation is easing as supplies deplete and the need shifts to summer items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charities Association
North Topeka
Ted Wil
Sid Ave
Chiritier Association
Kansas Avenue
Russian government denies any external explanation offered
The Rueston government states it has never provided an official explanation to the United States or any other power regarding internal affairs. It rejects any petitions or communications from foreign governments through embassies or ambassadors on Kishinert matters and declares it refuses all such representations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Washington
Associates Press
Rueston
St. Peter
Change of Sabbath Debate Sinks Into Conference Plan
Detroit July 1 Rabbi J Yourhesaogur of San Feupela chaired a Sabbath committee discussing moving from Sabbath to Sunday. The panel found no jurisdiction to legislate Jewish religious law and urged a future authority to decide. The group proposed a conference of rabbis and laymen to handle discipline and unify bodies. The report was referred for further study and to report Friday.
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Detroit
Mich
Auestian
Messian
J. Yourhesaogur
San Feupelabo
Conference of
Phillpson
Gov Now Weds Trip RT topeka writ of habeas corpus
The text reports that Governnow applied to the supreme court for a writ of habeas corpus to release a man named Lee held for contempt and testifying in a Texas dispute. The case details involve Judge Hagen, Judge Hazen, attorney F H Foster, and a summons by W S McClintock. The habeas petition argues lack of authority and improper proceedings in Texas. The timeline references a June 6 appearance and a potential July 8 return with bearing delayed until October. The piece mixes legal action withGovernor Bailey’s travel notices and related public business.
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Topeka
Supreme Court
Lee
Lucan
McClintock
Hagen
Jndge Hazen
Lew
F. H. Foster
John HL Brooks
Ramajes Agaleet
Ty County
Texan
Batley
Texas
Aod
Cam
Aters Bailey
Halley
Carroll
Bailey
Enjoin Davis Delays New York Team in Chicago
Chicago July 1 George E L Davis shortstop of the New York section league team was enjoined from playing in Chicago by Palliam's order. An injunction obtained by Sem Megher and Whitney allegedly represents Charles Combekry and other Chicago American era officials. The case concerns a holiday information notice and a two game series scheduled for July 4 and 5, stirring anxiety among Ameyteds league players while legal observers deem the action lawful.
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Chicago
George EL Davia
New York Secion League
Palliam
Am Injunestan Weg
Sem
Megher
Whitney
Chertes Combekry
New York
Pleasants Kansas Holds Bond Vote for New School House
A special school election in Pleasants Kansas Tuesday approved bonds totaling $7,000 to fund a new school building. The measure passed 145 to 31 amid light voter turnout.
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Pleasants
Kan
Women in the fields as farmers' daughters join harvest effort
In Concordia Kansas, farmers report a shortage of male labor during harvest. Daughters of farmers step into fields and will meet Monday to discuss flood relief, cooperation with Kaw Valley committees, and forming a joint effort to aid those affected. A circular will seek child labor and state-wide support, with the Commercial Club executive committee likely to meet representatives of relief networks.
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Concordia
Kan
Kaw Valley
Salina
Keene City
Gommedeiah Eidis
Separe
Sry Individue Relief Committee
Commercial
Warione
Anlem
Svetitoet
Explosion at Union Pacific No 1 mine leaves 235 dead
Report from Hanna Wyoming details a catastrophic blast at Union Pacific Coal company No 1 mine killing 235 of 282 miners and trapping many more. Rescue teams describe dire scenes as remaining workers fight gas and flames while attempts to reach lower levels continue.
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Hanns
Wyo
Union Pacific Coal Company
Freale
Alany
Wwer
Alfred Rapp
Omaha
Union Pacific
Hanna
Fianna
Tia
Mark Hanna
U.P. Coal Company
Worley
Murder case grips The Commentty with indecent tale
Wright, a county murderer, is held for safekeeping as eye witnesses describe a cold blooded killing. A. Ballabeck, father of the victim, contends the act was unprovoked. The community is indignant, talk of lynching surfaces, and the accused defends himself claiming the other man drew first.
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Wright
Kailsharh
Toth
Talishach
Taiishach
Fred
Mre
Moreen
Weieht
Rallsbach
Robbed of 16000 on Chicago to Milwaukee trip
Mrs Adam Tobaccs reports to police she was handbagged and robbed of 16000 cash and a deposit certificate on an evening train en route to Milwaukee from Chicago. Detectives follow lead after the assailant struck her in the car toilet and fled.
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Milwaukee
Mre FF
Sit
Dongla Sullivan
Steemer
Grain Stopper Fire Destroys Ocoya Elevator and Depot
A July 1 fire in Ocoya along the Chicago and Alton line destroyed a grain elevator and a companion elevator owned by the same firm, the railroad depot, the Fixk Brothers general store, and caused about 35,000 dollars in losses. Bloomington fire department helped battle the blaze and traffic was detoured as grain covered the tracks blocking service for the day.
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Bloomington
Ocoya
Chicago & Alton
Daynot to Boston for Education Meeting and Jamaica Trip
State Supt. S. A. Daynot and his wife head to Boston for the National Educational Association convention Then they will visit Jamaica for four weeks and return to Kassis in mid August The couple are long time friends of Dyer and Dayar and other local residents
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S. A
Daynot
Jeff
Boston
Jamaica
Kassis
Dayhut
Dyer
Dayar
Mr Cole Named Western Manager Of Minors Life
George Cote, active in control of Kansas Mutual Life under receivership, is selected by Minors Life Insurance as western manager and head of the Kansas agency from the old Mutual building. WE Arnold remains temporarily in charge, with Cole to oversee salary and duties. Weather notes forecast generally fair with showers possible in northeast Kansas.
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George 25 Cote
Kansas Mutual Life
Miners Life Insurance Company
Kansas Agency
Kansas Mutual
Jackson
Minox Life
WE. Arnold
Cole
Chicago
Kansas
Present for Roosevelt from Kansas Beaded Blanket
A rich Black velvet saddle blanket with bead work from two Kew beaders, tied to President Roosevelt after the Ponca sun dance. The blanket features a bead portrayed portrait of the president and was sent to Washington from Arkansan City on July 1.
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Kansas
Arkansan City
Kan
Roosevelt
Washington
Pardoned prisoner George H. Thomas amid Garnett opposition
Dispatch from Lansing Kansas reports George H. Thomas, imprisoned for criminal assault, has been pardoned after a year of an IRVT sentence. The June 27 pardon, opposed by Garnett residents, follows prior failed efforts under Governor Staggley. A 16-year-old victim, Jude Baird, was linked to the crime, with a written statement allegedly aiding the case, not admitted at trial. Local politicians and senators pressed for release.
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Lansing
Kaw
George H. Thomas
Bailey
Thomas
Garnett
Stagley
Jude Baird
Mire
Augusta Baird
Johnston
Reno County
Stanley
Vincent
J. R. Burton
Santa Fe ends flood freight unloading at Emporia
Emporia Kansas July 1 Santa Fe finished unloading flood freight, with 212 carloads billed to Emporia and 150 awaiting. Workers labored long shifts, many tired, one quit due to sickness as Florence was chosen for future unloading for efficiency with three tracks and mixed flat cars and food cars.
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Emporia
Kan
Santa Fe
Tve
Mailroad
Florence
Henley
Yone
Debs Addresses Emporia Chautauqua on Cooperation
Eugene V. Debs spoke three hours at Emporia Chautauqua arguing competition causes labor and capital troubles. He urged cooperation as a remedy, criticized capitalists for widening wealth gaps, and claimed American workers are paid less than Chinese workers. He supported trusts that curb competition and criticized imperial ventures for greed.
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Emporia
Kan
Eugene V. Debs
Emporia Chautauguwa
Debs
Debe
South Africa
America
Mle
Philippines
Quarrel Over Coulter In Official Encampment Report
A dispute between Commander A W Smith of the G A H and ex commander Loomis over who should prepare the May encampment report. Loomis wants to handle it or delegate to W Coulter. Smith insists Loomis has no role with the records and the publication pay should go to him. The matter lacks formal hearings as of July 1 while Smith is away. Barrett becomes United States minister to Argentina replacing W P Lord.
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Smith
A.W. Smith
Mien
JL. Casey
Btn
War Department
Louie Terminal
Han
Hre
Tohn Barrett
Washington
John Barrett
Asia
Australasia
United States
Argentina
W. P. Lord
Perkine
Iowa
Tare
Minneapolis
Srese
Npeccs Ks
Conditios
Republican Party
Jt Pril
Without a Hitch Present Officers to Be Renominated
School board officials plan to renominate current officers while excluding the superintendent from the list. The meeting outlines terms, duties, and committee assignments as part of the upcoming agenda.
Iowa Republicans Converge for State Convention at Des Moines
Des Moines hosts a Republican state convention with over a thousand delegates. Major actions include platform drafting led by Senator Alileon and a full state ticket nomination for governor A. B. Cummins, lieutenant governor John Herriott, and others. Three candidates seek state superintendent, with incumbent Barrett aiming for a fourth term amid steering committee battles between stand-patters and revisionists.
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Des Moines
Alileon
A. B. Cummins
Polk
John Herriott
Adair
Charles A. Bishop
D. J. Palmer
Washington
H. <. Barrett
Osage
H. L. Adams
West Union
J. F. Rigga
Sigourney
Barrett
Gremlin Sorvieres
J. W. Blythe
Des
Joe R. Lane
Scott
Merry
Delaware
Agarth
Floyd
J. H. Trewin
Lynn
J. W!_Robinson
Jasper
Edmund Nichols
Sealent
My Towner
W. L Smith
Pottawatomie
Xien
George D. Perkins
Sioux City
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Bittner
Mercury
R. J. Lee Appeals
Davis
Hanna Mine
Stafford
Lew Wright
Burning Elevators
Dayhoff
John MacDonald
MR. Cole
Miinels Life
Philadelphia
Cincimatt
St. Louis
George H.thomas
Homes
Will
Coulter
Allison
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