Noise and Noise Firecracker Panic on Topeka Park Parade
A chaotic sequence follows a firecracker accident that leads to a pistol and cartridge scare, injuring fingers and eyes from powder. The big celebration centers at Garfield Park with carriages, a Topeka automobile launch by Terry Brafford on Quincy Street, and a packed park program including concerts and a grand tree works display.
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America
China
United States
Topeke
Quincy Street
Terry Brafford
Syed
AM Buartied
Marshalls Tood
Kensas Avenue
Garfield Park
Mambeau Club
Park Molonickers
Howe
Birthday of the republic celebrated with prayers and readings
Across Washington D C and Chicago crowds marked Independence Day with church services, flag ceremonies, and the reading of the Declaration. The absence of the president underscored a muted national mood as offices and theaters faced heat and delays. Seven children died in a fireworks blast in Philadelphia on the Fourth, while warnings spread of stored explosives.
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Washington
Repubile
Yekal
Washington Monument
Frotos
Chicago
University of Chicago
Humbold Park
Ualtet
Volerano
Joseph
Phimpatyeda
Hatian
Thirteen Firms Unite in Crucible Steel Trust
Thirteen companies form the Crucible Steel Trust with authorized capital of 50 000 000 dollars. The plan consolidates LaBelle Steel, Nimick and Co, Howe Brown, Park test, and others into a combined plant supplying about 2 000 tons annually of crucible and open hearth steel. Inventories to be paid in cash. stock options and allocations to be determined, with emphasis on securing financing and completing negotiations.
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Crucibie
Marticata Procesdingls Raphaiy
Ikon
Ines
the _Americas
Posse Steel
United States
Purgesse
Tri Pallett
Snathiec Conatiturnt
Courtiey
Crucifie Steel Company
Atha
Honjamin Pie and
Clinsaworth Company
Sinek
Americans in Evidence at Paris Washington Lafayette Ceremony
A Paris dispatch notes strong American presence at the Washington statue inauguration and a later ceremony with U S and French officials. The Paris press, while commenting on French ignorance of American matters, praises the display of memory and sentiment from a nation famed for practicality and money.
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Paris
New York
Gold Will Return Soon No More Exports of Yellow Metal
New York on July 4 reports foreign exchange experts largely agree that further gold exports from the United States this year are unlikely unless an unforeseen event occurs. Some foresee imports possibly resuming later, with speculation about timing. Analyst Blumenthal notes little probability of exports unless extraordinary circumstances arise and predicts imports could begin in September or November depending on market moves.
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United States
New York
M. Blumenthal
Lesard
Gala
Thas
F M Keys Moves Up Appointed Assistant Superintendent
F M Keys advances to assistant superintendent of construction on the Indian, Tevaral road with base in Chicago and office of Vicw President Barr at Santa Fe. He previously went to Chicago to take a post as clerk in Barr's office. Three boys slated for reform school for vandalism at a central house. one story places the crime in Topeka. Local grocer Gio Wheeden advertises low prices at 2 Rat Sasavetve.
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I. E&i
Koya
Chicago
Postton Am
Vicw Preident Barr
Santa Fa
Sn the Indian
Tuiole & Tewaralroad
Receipts and Expenses of the Federal Government
The annual statement shows the fiscal year ending June with a total revenue of $68,000,000 plus miscellaneous gains and a net surplus of about $81,000. Expenditures include war and navy costs, civil and miscellaneous outlays, pensions, and interest, with notable increases from the prior year.
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Washington
To. Serreeti
War Department
Corran
Navy Department
Navy
Public Debt Statement Shows June 20 1900 Balance Decline
Washington July 4 1900 monthly debt statement reports total debt in cash on hand at 395 7h5 854 with a June 20 balance of 7 11 258 and a monthly decrease of 14 597 552 driven by cash gains and redemption of 2 percent bonds. It lists interest bearing debt 4 02 4 3 800 and other categories totaling 91405 415 912 with offsetting treasury cash of 1 195 496 490 and demand liabilities 77 70 885 leaving the treasury cash rise of 9 922 124 over the prior month.
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Washington
Honda
Wold
Sliver
United States
Picked His Pocket At the Union Station
W S Moore, a Kansas City businessman, had 5 in cash and 760 in checks stolen at the Union Station last night. He and his wife were boarding the fast mail to Kansas City when two men jostled him. Moore alerted police. Oliver C A Smith rode the train to Holliday but the thieves disappeared. No trace found.
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W. S. Moore
Kansas City
Batt Fe
Oliver C. A. Smith
Holliday
Women Voters Lose Right in Iowa Library Fight
A Chicago dispatch reports Judge Frank W. Hichtiberger ruled that constitutionally, women do not have voting rights in the Crum town council decision on accepting Andrew Carnegie’s library gift. The injunction case centered on women voting to accept the $1,000,000 library offer with $11,000 yearly support. The ruling marks a significant setback and appears to be the first such ruling in the state supreme court context.
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Chicago
Guumwa
Iowa
Frank W. Hichtiberger
Crumwa
Andrew Carnegie
Atntuty
Eichelberger
Insolvent Chicago official Lindblom confesses in bankruptcy
Robert T. Lindblom president of the board of Chicago city service commissioners admits insolvency in a United States court filing. Liabilities reach 30000 dollars with assets at 7000. He cites prior judgments from 1887 involving the Manufacturing Paper Company and the Coriatia Pui and Paver Company in which he had interests. Sheldon Hospital sold to Charles Miller on East Alghtt street will be remodeled for residence use. Swan Fountain Pens and Bennett's Book Store listed at 729 Kan. Ave.
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Chicago
Robert T. Lindblom
Board of
Chicero Evil Service Commissioners
Bmckruptcy
United States
Linthiam
Tou Judement
Madutacturing Peper Company
Cmiratia Pui and Paver Company
Sheldon Hospital
Alghtt Street
Charles Miller
Monument to Lafayette Honors Franco American Tribute
A grand Lafayette memorial ceremony in Paris honors the Marquis de Lafayette with President Loubet and General Porter present. Dignitaries, American and French officials, and thousands of guests attended as the statue stood draped in the American flag amid banners, guards, and celebratory fare.
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Paris
Republic
M. Loubet
United States
Horace Porter
Maj de Lafayette
France
Fyd W. Perk
Lafayette Memorial
Loubet
Foretkn
M. Delcesse
Presidant
M. Delcarst
Athoo
America
Gustave Henjocgus
Marquis de Lafayette
Paul Thompson
Mick Voss
Archbishop Ireland
Daniel Manning
la Tuyette
Eifel Tower
Esren
Lafayette Aquare
Tuilleries
Place du Carrousel
Lafayette Square
Lafayette
Louvre
Porter
Diplomatic Corps
Peck
Woodward
Major Brackett
Draper
Bellamy Storer
Madrid
Charlemagne Tower
St. Petersburg
Harris
Vienna
Louvet
M. Porter
Commissioner Peck
Lorens
Ireland
Sousa
Testimony of Demands For Money From Victims Hoboken Disaster
Testimony describes demands for money by tugboat captains during the Hoboken disaster. Officials of North German Lloyd work to identify missing and care for survivors. Third officer Krause and others corroborate claims of coercion as captains deny charges and offer rewards for proof.
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New York
North River
North German
Lloyd Line
Frits
Male
Rosentein
Hoboken
Phoenicia
Sau
Akan
Krause
Radulph Grahn
Phoenici
Christopher Gerkens
Oscar Heuntsehel
Exodus to Kansas City Convention Overloads Rail Lines
The Democratic national convention in Kansas City draws thousands of Kansans causing railroads to mobilize equipment and spread cars across Kansas and neighboring states to handle the immense crowds and crowded schedules.
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Democratic Party
Kansas City
Kansas
Local Grocery Ad Items and Prices in Fragment
Readable fragments show assorted goods and prices from a grocery page. Items include flour 50 lb sacks, coffee aged ten, deviled olives, tea extract per bottle, good rice per pound, potted ham cans, unfermented grape Wes led bottle, maple syrup, soaps, and other household staples with approximate prices.
Crowds Fill Topeka Rails For Democratic Convention Travel
A large Topeka turnout concentrates at the Rock Island and Santa Fe depots ahead of the Democratic presidential convention. Railroads report heavy extra service with thousands traveling from Topeka and nearby areas. Observers note a motley crowd, varied backgrounds and first rail trips, while some incidents at the depot include a German boy's firecrackers and a stern cross‑examination by a father. A harp and zither performance by two colored girls aims to draw tips but yields little success.
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Topeka
Rock Island Railroad
Rock Island
Santa Fe
Union Pacific
Kansas City
Bryan
Mort of Information Bureau
Ofice
Cincinnati to Santa Fe Rail Fare Sale Details
Tickets priced at 20 dollars for Cincinnati to Santa Fe return on sale July 10 21 and 12. Fares valid for travel leaving Cincinnati as late as August 16. Announcement by International Convention Baptist Young People's Union.
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Cincinnati
International Convention Baptist Young People's Union
Trace of Rain Buoys Fourth of July Traditions
Light showers sprinkle the area as winds shift south at about 15 mph. Forecasters expect dry skies to return in time for parades and public celebrations across the region.
DeWitts Salve Sold At All Drug Stores
An advertisement describes DeWitt s Salve offered by a general drug retailer. The copy mentions its use for various skin complaints and promotes a large sale event for the product. The language is old fashioned and contains several misspellings typical of historical OCR text.
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Sale Srene
OTTO KUEHNE & CO Timeless Factory Ad
Fragmentary OCR text promotes a home industry and a factory in the city. Mentions products like vegetables peppers and beams. Confusing phrasing references Paton, power material, and a source Otto Kuehne & Co. Filenames and exact items unclear.
Kansas fairs in 1900 list compiled for state board
A pasted list details Kansas county fairs for 1900 with dates, locations, and organizers. Names include county secretaries and associations such as Sedgwick, Ottawa, Coffey, Morris, and Labette, with events scheduled from spring through late summer and into the state fair season.
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Kausue
State Board
Moyer
Hiawatha
County Palr Association
Alyah Selden
Dorado
Sapien Coffey County
J. Booger
Sepemae OE Garton
A.C. Geiesu
Triubey County Agricultural Poetaty
D. Apenructin
Ottawa
Gange
PetriAurtia
Hurtingaone
Bepeetalet
Smyth
Feneral
Neo ix Seal Mand Psechateat
el. Creary
Ballons
Coinage Statement from Washington Mint Figures
The annual statement from the Washington mint reports production and financial figures for coinage during June and the year. It lists total pieces minted, values, and minor costs, noting 62,052.6468 units produced and substantial sums in circulation and valuation.
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Washington
United Staten Oe
Tie Gmirit
Panos Coun
Valde
Tickets on sale for Colorado trip via Santa Fe line
Denver Pueblo Colorado Springs return fare set at 19 dollars with tickets on sale June 28 July 7 and 18 and August. Special stopovers between Detroit and Denver arranged. Ticket Catcher Fist nh Eing, agent, for particulars.
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Denver
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Santa Fe
Pistia
Fist Nh Eing
Particulira
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Reform School
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Lon Mocre
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Reform School Fur
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Fesdaya
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Sasavetve
Public Debt Statement
Pune
Swan Fountain Pens
Bennett's Book Store
Kan
Topeka Laundry
Jacko St
Wwlate
Gunlus
UF LD American Art Caheoy
Sargrury
E. Montgomery
Prop
J. 5. Sproat
Telephone
East Sixth Street
Otto Kuehne & CO
Castoria
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