Hack drivers protest city fare ordinance in Topeka
The Topeka hack drivers, led by Charles Robertson, rally against a city ordinance capping fares at 35 cents within district bounds and 50 cents outside. They demand a rate per hour and threaten a legal challenge up to the supreme court, arguing the current rule is unjust and unconstitutional.
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Cumel
Charles Robertson
Sixth and
Kansas Avenue
Robertson
Topeka
Paul
Chas
Robert Bon
Ctty
Supreme Court
Mae
Ridaso
Topeke
Iiversmien
Yank
H. Het Tindaag
Aartheenum
Harnese
Coffelt Testimony in Whadelé Kansas July 2
Kansas witnesses continue rebuttal in Coffelt case as the state adds another testimony in Whadelé. The proceedings proceed with the jury awaiting final statements and verdict.
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Coffelt
Whadelé
Kan
Case Proceeding Delayed as Lawyers Prepare Arguments
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate Judee Lawrence and counsel will argue the case. Jury deliberations are expected to begin Friday after wages discussions and legal questioning.
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Finuit
Judee Lawrence
Philippine Question Settled by New Government Act
Chairman Cooper of the insular affairs committee outlines steps to transfer authority from military to civil officials in the Philippines, except in Mindanao where disorder lingers. Census reform aims for local execution by Filipinos and a yearlong process, with Taft’s push to reduce military strength and independence from Washington. President Schurman praises the bill as constructive statesmanship.
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Cooper
Hieps
Philippines
Marre
Rome
Daly
Taft
Manila
Washington
Mr. Cooper
Porto Rico
Drummers Back World’s Fair Building Fund Drive
St Louis July 2 S G Morse secretary of the United Commercial Travelers lodge reports to C Hatfield that headquarters in the Fraternal Building will be sought with a voluntary 50 cent per member contribution. The Junior Order of United American Mechanics endorses the World’s Fair and Temple of Fraternity funding. Reeves plans talks with West Virginia Virginia officials and Charleston on fair participation.
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St. Louis
S. G. Morse
United Commercial Travelers
Supireme Council
Order
Columbus
C. ¥. Hatfield
Word's Fair Fraternal Bullding Association
Gould
Supreme Executive Committee
Hatfield
Samuel D. Hodedon
Missouri
Order of United American Mechanics
Milwaukee
Temple of Fraternity Movement
B. 5
Caruthers
Iowa
Charles M. Reeves
Reeves
West Virginia
Virginia
Charleston
Governor Sangineso Kills Convict in Ensenada Prison
In Ensenada Baja California Governor Sangineso shot and killed a convict after the inmate resisted confinement and struck a jailer. The 40-year-old former soldier Luciano Cabera reportedly attacked the jailer with a club, prompting the governor to intervene with a firearm.
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Ensenada
Cal
Sangineso
California
Luciano Cabera
Lasero Valencia
Cabera
Grape-Nuts Recommends Nourishing Aid After Pneumonia
A Oskiend wife recalls her husband’s battle after pneumonia left him weak and confined to bed. She credits Grape-Nuts as the strongest nourishing food that helped him regain strength to work and support a large family despite lingering risk of consumption.
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Faa
Rival rich men to build city’s finest house
Charles M Schwab broadens New York estate ambitions as plans emerge for a waterfront Upper West Side residence to rival Carnegie’s famed Fifth Avenue mansion. The projected four story home on Riverside Drive Seventy third to Seventy fourth streets will cost about 2.5 million dollars with river frontage and a target completion around next Christmas season.
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New York
Andrew Carnegie
Upper Fifth Avenue
Riverside Drive
West End Avenue
Seventy -Third
Seventy — Fourth Streets
Charles M. Schwab
United States Steel Corporation
Schwab
Rivers Side Drive
Hudson
Tmas
Palma's Scheme Aims to Boost Cuban Livestock Industry
President Palma sends to congress a plan to promote cattle breeding in Cuba. It calls for duty free admission of Jersey, Devon, Hereford, Costa Rican, Argentine, Dutch and Guernsey cows and bulls for breeding. Stallions over 1.5 meters tall free of duty. Mule asses and cattle from Florida over 550 pounds taxed at 2.50 dollars. Venezuela and Colombia cattle over 400 pounds taxed at 62 per head. Mexico cattle over 700 pounds taxed at 7. The proposal argues current stock valued at nine million dollars are confined in Cuba and hides worth 500,000. It aims to expand breeding and end restrictions on imports.
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Havana
Palma
Congress
Cuba
Jersey
Devon
Guernsey
Asnes
Battle
Florida
Venezuela
Colombia
Mexico
Sareee Emelio Terry
Cates Loses Lightweight Fight in London Bout
London July 3 A large crowd watched coronation week boxing at the National Sporting Club. Harvard Yale students and English amateurs met. Cates of the University of Kansas, about 20 pounds lighter than his opponent A Warner of the High Gate Harriers, fought gamely but was halted by the referee before the second round after taking heavy blows.
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Kansas
A. Warner
High Gate Harriers
Cates
Tommy
West
Death of Dr Hibbard in Kansas City
Dr Harry B Hibbard a prominent young physician died at his home 3325 Michigan Avenue after a weeks illness due to gangrene from a clotting artery He came to Kansas City in 1898 from Emporia and was married in February 1878 to Rose M of Emporia He leaves a child and several brothers and a sister Funeral services set for Thursday at 12 30 with Rev Dr Alllee of Clyde Congregational officiating and interment at an as yet undecided location
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Kansas City
Harry B. Hibbard
City
Michigan Avenue
Fork
Iimba
Hibbard
Emporia
Kansas
Pa Hibbard
Rose M.es
This City
Hilbbard
Sulimon Unsitaee
Ber Islandn
J. Philip B
Yitbard
Leaner
Mra ‘T. Neleon
Ne Kan
Hibbard Seae
Allee
Clyde Con
Stole a launch at South Hoy in Puget Sound
Reports from Olympia say Tracy the escaped Oregon convict stole an ERS cline launch at South Hoy on Puget Sound. The vessel carries 390 gallons of gasoline, enough to propel a long journey, as Tracy fled toward the sound amid uncertain motive and fading resolve.
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Beattie
Wash
Olympia
Tracy
Oregon
South Hoy
Puget Sound
Merrill
Ehel
Ceeeeeater Reveals Identity to Group
A fragmentary report notes an individual disclosed their identity to a group of men. The text is incomplete but indicates a significant personal disclosure during an afternoon encounter.
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Tunner
Wade
Kansas Army Orders Note Transfers to Fort Riley and Manila
Army orders detail privates Clagas C. Fs, Edward A. lente Set Test nal, and John Curran from Fort Riley hospital to Fort MeDowell California and Manila. Second Lieutenant Brest He Seonty Sixteenth Treantey awaits San Francisco leave before assignment with Sixth Infantry at Fort Leavenworth for promotion and duties.
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Clagas C
Brest
Seonty-sinth Treantey
San Francisco
Rata
Leavenworth
Kansas
Sixth Infantry
Interior Department Report on Buffalo Populations
Washington July 3 The Interior Department reports total buffalo or bison in the United States at 1143 including full and mixed bloods. Pure blood count 398 and mixed 173. Canada 669 with 600 pure. Outside North America 128 buffalo or bi sons believed in captivity. Demand buffalo appears to be increasing.
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Interior Department
Washington
United States
Congress
Heal Park
Canada
North America
Last Days of Pompuli Open Air Show Fatal Bomb Incident
In Louisville Kentucky a crowd of about five thousand watched the open air act Last Days of Pompuli near Churchill Downs. The stuntman known as the human bomb was hurled into the air with a bomb that failed to explode at height and then exploded near ground level. He fell and suffered a broken back, injuries likely to end his life.
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Louisville
Churchill Downs
Dull
Swingle Slated as Assistant State Superintendent Candidate
Riley County man C. G. Swingle of Manhattan is rumored to be named assistant state superintendent. Dayham appears set to win the Republican nomination for superintendent, with Swingle seen as a potential running mate or assistant if Dayhoff is chosen and elected. Swingle has held Riley county superintendent posts for five terms.
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Riley County
C. G. Swingle
Manhattan
LL. Dayham
Swinete
Educat
Ional
Dayhoff
Wichita
Elwood brickmason’s sudden breakdown at work ends in church plea
James McGuire a 45 year old brickmason from Elwood Indiana abruptly went berserk at a high building sighting a calling to be an evangelist. He slid down a rope and sought absolution from Father Biegel at the Catholic church while claiming he was ordained to convert the world. The report lists July Fourth events such as balloon ascension vaudeville a ball game and a Garfield park high dive with admission noted as one cent.
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Elwood
Ind
James McGuire
Catholic Church
Father Biegel
McGuire
Garfield Park
State Auditor Calls for Cost Controls Across Departments
State Auditor George Z. Calahan addresses department heads urging strict expenditure limits to align with monthly pro rata appropriations for the six months starting July 1 1902. He cites previous overspending by the Populist administration ending June 30 1899 and praises saving by prudence and economy as departments turn funds back to the treasury. He insists successors face action if spending exceeds allotments.
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George Z. Cale Han
Cron
IMG
Jyne
Sp Bik
II Lows
Culesa
Eugene Ware's Italian misadventure and retirement news
The article recounts Eugene Ware's European travels with his wife and a humorous restaurant mishap over ordering in Italian. It notes Gen Loyd Wheaton's planned retirement at the age limit and mentions the Atlas liner ashore near Kingston Jamaica with a call for assistance.
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Atlas
Kingston
Jam
Allan Line
Altas
Port Limon
Eineston
July 1 Market Report From Chleade And Chicago Livestock
Market notes from Chleade July 1 mention steady prices with limited changes across commodities. Chicago Livestock Market receipts and prices show mixed bids with bids for cattle and hogs at varying levels, noting light demand and steady to firm tendencies in parts of the market.
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Chleade
Sentero Matentane
Bepverber Pengro
Spe
TF Noahs
Northers
Hanass City
Kansas City
Chicago
Kansas City Livestock and Wheat Market Highlights
Excursion news aside, Kansas City Livestock and Wheat markets show mixed activity with notes of cattle, hogs, and vegetables. Cotton futures and cotton prices also referenced amid broader market movement surrounding New York Money Market and Wall Street updates.
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