Inspector Farnsworth Tackles Short Ice Weights in Topeka
Topeka readers learned city Food Inspector Farnsworth has received multiple complaints about ice deliveries under weighing. He urges housewives to report shortages, promising action and urging timely weighing. Councilman Nichola leads a push against the ice company as talks of reform spread and public support grows.
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Pee- Die’s Tee Company Was Formed.” O A Keene
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Ice plant plan spurs public debate and stock speculation
Councilman Nichols pushes a municipal ice plant and coupon book scheme amid worries over credit, assets, and delivery reliability. The People’s Ice Company defends low prices and the coupon system while facing concerns about stock, ownership, and fair weights.
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Heatwave Deaths and Heat Relief Across Cities
A sweeping July heatwave causes dozens of deaths in New York and Boston while temperatures surge across Kansas City Indianapolis and St Louis. Rain helps ease some swelter with relief expected, as officials warn no permanent break yet in the extreme spell.
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Hottest Spot in United States Record Shatters Heat Day
Kansas City July 2 reports show Leavenworth and Hutchinson tied at 104 degrees as the nation endures a blistering heat wave. The temperature rose through the afternoon with the mercury still climbing.
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Freight Handlers Strike Grips St Louis Railyards
St Louis sees 1305 railroad workers out in a freight handlers strike for higher wages. About 1165 freight handlers, 260 drivers, and 200 clerks walk out. Receivers guard Vandalia property as deputies patrol yards. warehouses closed except Chicago and Alton and Big Four. Switch engines keep some trains moving while most operations halt amid widespread idle freight and delayed shipments.
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White promoted to miditord of all freight receipts
J W White former chief slork in the Auditor of Debenture office has been named Miditord of freight receipts and disbursements for the state west of Albuquerque. He is praised as the best accountant in Santa Fe employ and will return to Los Angeles after a Chicago stopover. He will be joined by his family and stay with his brother-in-law D A Burson in Potwin.
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Fought to a draw in Grand Forks boxing match
Grand Forks BC July 21 the round glove contest between Bill Hawking of San Francisco and Martin Denny of Canada ended in a draw. Neither fighter was seriously injured after the bout.
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Shamrocks Race at Rothesay Halfway Finish
In a 48 mile trial off Rothesay on July 2 3 the Shamrocks led by a minute early and again in the finish. Yeats and reporters aboard Erin witnessed the start from Garrock Head while the breeze favored a brisk open sea course racing past the coast.
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Merchant Rates and Schedule Confusion Across City
A garbled notice outlines diverse rates for merchants and a scheduling window from August 21 to 28 with multiple dates and locations, including August 2, September 21 and 28. It mentions payments and roundups in several cities, with unclear details on who sets prices or deadlines.
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Kirby murder trial yields second degree verdict in history
In Oskaloosa July 3 a jury found Kirby guilty of second degree murder in the Foley case. Sentencing is suspended pending a new-trial motion. The trial, costly and drawn out, centers on Kirby accusing Foley of betraying his daughter Clara Belle Kirby.
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Record heat hits early July plus scattered storms
The report notes a new heat record with readings near 100 across multiple cities including Hays City 104 Fort Scott 198 Pher sot 10 and Dresden 103 while a southwest breeze of 26 mph tempers the heat. Forecast calls for generally fair weather tonight and Thursday with possible thunderstorms in the northeast portion. Morning and afternoon readings show low temperatures around 14 with little recent rainfall and slight chances of more rain in northern Kansas.
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Insane From Heat Affects Local Father of Ex Sheriff
Mr J. S. Burge father of ex sheriff David Burdge was driven insane by the heat this morning. He is 60 years old and feeble, living near Van Buren and Grant streets. He acted queerly about noon, police were summoned, and he was taken to the station for medical care. Authorities fear mental derangement may precede a serious illness. Forecast for Kai: general fair tonight with possible thunderstorms later.
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Embree Charged With Exerting Undue Influence
Dr. A. Embree faces charges of exerting undue influence in a case tied to a contentious will. Authorities allege improper pressure affected the decedent's testament, with prosecutors pursuing legal action and potential court hearings set to determine guilt or innocence.
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Executor Named At 82 500 Year In Will Contests
The district court hears actions to invalidate a property transfer and contest a will in the Chrismans estate dispute. Executor A. Embree explains defense plans as relatives and heirs, including Eliza Chrismas and Warren & Byars, pursue claims over $150 000 value and a yearly $82 500 salary while litigation continues into the sixth page.
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