Fourth of July Echoes and Firework Frenzy in Topeka
A lively Topeka July Fourth feature describes banners and bunting on homes, a fireworks crescendo over Kansas Avenue, and a satirical note on patriotic excess. It recounts a comic tale of Little Willie Wille and a rocket mishap, plus a Garfield Park celebration with Marshalls band and vaudeville, ending with Cinderella moving pictures.
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Thepjsce
Hegins
Koopalt
Fune
Kansas Avenue
America
Sud
Asums
Abiall
Topeka
Willie
Papa
Tittle
Garfield Pare Garfeaig
Gard Park
Marshell
Rock Island railroad planning rapid management changes
The Rock Island lines across the Missouri region are undergoing rapid organizational changes. J W Thompson is to seek Kansas City offices for passenger operations, while the Topeka office shifts to Kansas City and Chicago coordination. E W Thompson is tipped to succeed John Sebastian as traffic manager, with staffing moves unsettled and details still unclear.
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Rock Island
Kansas City
Topeka
Aaniatant
J. W. Thompson
Chicago
Missouri River
E. W. Thompson
John Sebastian
Hock Island
Henve
Kansas
Topeke
M. “Shompade Neeray
Leobsie
Paasenett
Hner
South River
Toompean
Roosevelt Welcome Draws Half a Million in Pittsburg
In Pittsburg on July 4 President Roosevelt was greeted by about half a million people from Pittsburg and surrounding towns. He arrived at Wilkinsburg early morning, with a 2000-strong march past Union Station. Governors, attorneys general, and editors rode in carriages as Pennypacker and Pattison joined in a single carriage amid flags and cheering, while bands played and the crowd roared.
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Pittsburg
Roosevelt
Allegheny
Union Xta
Schentey Park
Wilkinsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
George T. Oliver
Union
Abe
Knox
United States
P. G. Knox
George B. Cortelyou
Sheridan
Jobn AL Wylie
Reght
Cyrene
Wylie
Liberty Avenue
Union Station
W. A. Stone
Con Lee Dalxell
Conen Acheson Isck
Graham
Bemuel W
Pennypacker
Robert
I Nom
Philadelphia
Wilag
George T. Olver
Albert J. Burr
Repul- Hons
President Visits Pittsburgh Parade and German Choir Tribute
The scene followed a formal address by Brigadier Hulings with an oration by the U.S. president. German singers performed America as a large crowd joined in the final verse. A German blessing and benediction closed the ceremony before the president's luncheon nearby. Battery B fired a salute as he departed in his carriage.
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Sirring Atraing
Plese
Crmat Nocieties
Aang
United States
America
T. N. Boyle
Pillsburg
H. C. Prick
Homewood Avenue
Pittsburg
Park Battery
National Auto
Tall Hill Top
King Edward's Condition Improves after Operation
London July 4 bulletin from Buckingham Palace at 10 am says the king had a good night and slept better than since the operation. The wound showed less trouble and he can move to bed with greater ease. His majesty's recovery is improved. Treves Baking Barlow.
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London
Edward
Buckingham Palace
Congress Call Sets August Meeting In Saint Paul
Secretary Arthur F. Francis issues call for the next congress meeting at St. Paul Minnesota on August 1 at 10 o clock. Representation accorded states cities counties and organizations. Single round trip rail fare. Topics include irrigation arid roads river and harbor improvements mines pacific cable isthmian canal trade with the Orient and Mexico and western interests.
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Arthur F. Francis
Cramsniscissippi Congress
St. Paul
Minn
Department of Mines
Orient
Mexico
Wrecked by Street Car Injures E Carpenter
E Carpenter was badly hurt after being struck by a north bound street car near Sixth Street and Kansas Avenue at about 1 am. He had a deep scalp wound and was treated at a drug store before being taken to his home on West Sixth Avenue. Doctors later thought there was no skull fracture despite serious injuries.
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Visas Avenue
Kansas Avenue
Sixth Avenue
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Carpenter
Gone Again Passes a Red Letter Day in His Career
A terse obituary notes the death of a notable figure, marking a red letter day in his career and history. It records a lifetime of work and a departure that resonates through peers and the local community.
Converted text fragment reports Tracy murder spree and manhunt
A chaotic July Fourth in Beattie Washington recounts Tracy fatally wounding Policeman Breete and wounding Deputy Sheriff Rawley, with Deputy Sheriff Williams mortally wounded. A large pursuit by sheriffs and militia spans Bethel to Ravenna Park as Tracy evades capture in a gasoline launch ordeal. Governor offers reward. widespread deputized force surrounds suspect.
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Wash
Tracy
Breete
Neil Rawley
Charten Raymond
Snohomish
John Williams
King County
Seattle
Bethel
Raymond
Willams
McBride
Rats
State National Guard
Tracg
Lota
Cudihee
Travy
KR. H. van Horn
Woodland Park
Premont
Breene
Hawley
Ravenna Park
Codinee
Rawley
Cuditee
Ravenna
Capt Clark
McNeill's Island
Teveals
Capitality Oyster Company
N House
Itaire
Train Hold Up by Four Robbers on Rock Island Line
Joliet July 4 Four bold highwaymen last night held up train No 6 moving at forty miles an hour. They climbed the tender and threatened the engineer and fireman with revolvers ordering them to stop. A messenger was shot in the groin while the robbers looted a bag of jewelry and money from the express car. Nessler, an unwitting accomplice, was arrested. detectives pursue the remaining robbers. A special train with bloodhounds was dispatched to aid the search.
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Kane
Olsen
cCharles Wentsler
Tile
Englewood
Dupont
Chicago
Younke
Aherit
Grundy County
Tramp
Charles Neseler
Nessler
Coal City
Niles Center
Sting
Alia Aes
Chicagos
Eng
Dupont Switch
Lindley Park
Englewood Bospital
Casualties Report From Fireworks Accident and Gun Misfire
A garbled report details injuries from a cannon misfire and a cartridge discharge at a Kansas area event. Victims include individuals named Richards and others with burns and eye injuries. The text also alludes to a Democratic convention in Cheyenne with candidate references and weather notes for Kansas.
Peace Declared End of Philippine Insurrection Amnesties Granted
President Roosevelt proclaims complete amnesty and peace in the Philippine archipelago with general pardon for insurrection participants. General Chaffee is relieved of military authority, and amnesty excludes Moro area. The proclamation details eligibility, oath, and limits on the restored civil government.
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Philippine Archipelago
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Root
Dent
United States
Cuba
Kingdom of Spain
United States of America
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Spain
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U “Ghiega
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Manyo Ae Gualy
Aubor
America
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Damien
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