Congressman Chester Long Arrives in Topeka Quietly
Congressman Chester L Long returns from Washington to spend summer in Kansas and plans no formal senatorial announcement. He will stay in Topeka tonight then head home to Medicine Lodge. W J Bailey arrives to discuss corn prospects and campaign strategy as the state gears toward reciprocity issues and upcoming speeches.
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Chester L Long
Kansas
Washington
Topeka
Medicine Lodge
W. J. Bailey
Hutchinson
de Seite ‘Long
Oxethier
Long
Burton
Mr. Lang
Orews Chautauqua Assembly
Hough
Roosevelt
Cuba
Congress
Oklahoma
Eagle
Mr. Bailey
Ely
Bal
Ferm
Nemabr County
Umeé
Fe Ne
Bur- Ton
Bulley
Senator Burton
Bailey
Craddock
Topeka Plambeau Club
Hurcan
Curtis
United States
Curt
Curt’ Mewn
Cuptie
Cogrene
Cibu
Senate
House
Benate
Bennier
Fourth Without Rain Weather Forecast Report
The Fourth of July passed without raid as forecast by the government. General rain tonight and Sunday, cooler tonight. South winds at 20 mph. Record shows hourly temperatures with morning low around four and fluctuating readings through the day.
Eleven Killed In Mountain Lake Railway Wreck
Gloversville, July. A Mountain Lake resort excursion wreck last night killed eleven people and injured many more. The combination baggage and passenger car derailed on a sharp curve, plunging down the mountainside. Motormen and conductors were named, with Emily Perkins and James Cameron among survivors. the scene described as horrifying with many bodies crushed and mangled.
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Gloversville
N.Y
Mountain Lake
Arthur Perkins
James Cameron
William Dotge
Ofes
Edward 5. Baird
Elects Baird
Margaret Main
Ornan Eustmas
Edward Davis
Edward L.trevett
Joseph Satoy
Isadore Rothberg
Feed Cronin
Maria Annabel
Northyite
Frank Wood
Wilmarth
Pilit Herbert Alaxson
Heacock
James Heacock
Lucy Heacock
Robert Butler
Ruby Hines
Louise Chapman
Hebert Maxson
Ben Rice
Orrin Eastman
Pdvathan Johnson
Noth Ings
George Fisher
Jam Dodge
William Brown
Kingsboro
Robert Saley
Edward Schell
Roosevelt Jr Hurt in Tet Fighting Near Oyster Bay
The Tet incident left Roosevelt Jr with a forehead wound after a deep gush of blood. Bystanders rushed to aid him as he walked to his mother at the scene, then resumed his activities despite the injury.
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Teadore Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Papionion
Beedin
Mes
Head blown off at Santa Fe depot in frazil incident
A fragmentary report from Unige City Kas describes a fatal accident at the Santa Fe freight depot where a worker named Bill Clark suffered a grievous head injury. Witnesses mention a pipe and a blow, with authorities beginning a probe into the strange event.
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Unige City
Kas
N. Hanna
Bill Clark
Sante Fe
Roosevelt Speech in Pittsburgh Highlights Civic Unity
President Roosevelt spoke at a July Fourth dinner in Pittsburgh hosted by Attorney General Knox for 200 prominent businessmen. He urged Americans to unite beyond party lines, stressing shared citizenship and the value of bringing people together to bridge local and occupational divides.
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Roosevelt
Pittsborg
Pittsburg
H. ©. Frick
Frick
Hchenley
Po. Knox
Knox
Theodore
United
Blake
Themen
Tom
Twvo
Aot
President's farewell in Shadyelde parade crowds
A fragmented report describes the president concluding his address before a banquet and departure by train at Shadyelde station. Police and crowd control details are unspecified as an estimated coalition crowd lines the parade route with about 100 within hearing range of the president.
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Shadyelde
Sgheale
Tully
United States
Brakes Fail On Boulder Tram Car Wreck Sends 20 Injured
A runaway car on a Chautauqua hill in Boulder Colorado last night caused a deadly wreck. Brakes failed on the trailers causing the train to rush down the grade at high velocity and overturn four cars. Of about 200 passengers, many were badly injured and one fatally. Names of the injured include Jennie Richards Theodore Stanh A Hunter M Miller Nannie Gummeson S J Gardner Earl Dillinger Katherine Gummeson and others.
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Boulder
Colo. Fury
Isengy
Jennie Hichards
Aken
Fea Biscay
Bau
A. Hunter
Miller
Ryan
Nannie ‘Gummeson
S.J. Gardner
Salita
Earl Dillinger
Loveland
Misa Sweets
Central City
Indored
A. Atciennsid
Katherine
Firework Trade Booms At Fourth Of July Celebrations
Topekans spent over five thousand dollars on combustibles and explosives as Independence Day festivities peaked. Dealers report record demand for small crackers canes and rockets with a shift toward high quality pyrotechnics. A reform school display used a hundred dollars worth of goods, and picnics bought rockets candles and torches. Factories in the United States now supply most demand with two major plants, while foreign imports decline.
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America
Cuba
Law
Reform School
China
Sweden
United States
St. Louis
Jennings Gets Help For Weather Bureau Office
Observer reports increased force at the Topeka Weather Bureau office with John A. Boren of North Topeka named messenger. A morning trial began as weather service improvements were promised including daily weather maps for Kansas. Roosevelt speech and London papers note warm reception and mood in Britain and Paris.
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Jennings
Topeka
Weather Bureau
John A. Boren
North Topeka
Tua Soreea
Surenutan
Kansas
Roosevelt
London
Paris
Berlin
Great Britain
Half a Million Dine at King Edward’s Expense
London crowds across four halls and parks attend royal charity dinners as King Edward’s health improves. Lipton and London officials read bulletins, with 190 performances and 418 entertainers aiding the event. Princes and dukes join meals amid cheering crowds, while a Fulham dinner serves 4400 poor guests organized by Sir Ornston and volunteers.
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Edward
London
Mayer
Birdonephor
Sir Joseph Dimedine
Buckbichas Palace
Xour Tordshir
Hiie
Pripos
Wales
Arhur Foley Tigran
Thomas Lipton
Prince
Princess of Wales
Duke
Uchess
Connaight
Duchess of Fife
Charles
Densnath
Arayl
Princesa Execs
Christian
Schlowwiz-Holstein
Albany
Fulham
Sir Ornston
Timothy L. Woodruff
New York
Ras
New York Yacht Club
Ocean of
Weles
Taro Brett
King
Primorss
Prince of
Chinese Government Appeals US to Evacuate Ten Tien
Washington July 5 The Chinese government asked the United States to use its good offices to press allied powers to withdraw their soldiers from Ten Tain in line with the Pekin accord ending Boxer troubles Minister Wu relayed a cable from Viceroy Yuan Shih-Kai and provided a long verbal explanation noting no stipulation limits on Chi fa stationed at Tien and urging action by foreign powers and military officers.
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Washington
United States
Pekin
Hay
Yoon Shih-Kal
Nook
Cobony
Yuan Shih-Kat
Chi Ll
Zuly
Tien
Foreign officials urged to press U S on Boxer era restoration
In a tense dispatch the author appeals to the U S government to consult with other governments and direct military officers to heed recommendations of foreign subunits to speed restoration. Yuan Shikai and Hung Chang are cited. Hay and Conger expected to address Pekin officials as tensions rise over the Pekin treaty and foreign influence amid the Boxer uprising. The State Department views Ten Tein and Te- Tein as unreasonable in stance, urging compliance with the Pekin agreement.
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United States
Maccassiene
Nore
Peri
Shan Tung
Doren
Hay
Varius
Conger
Pekin
Ten Tein
Atlas
State Department
Call on Redden. He Gave Old Excuse About Not Closing Joints
Redden faced questions over his refusal to close joints citing a familiar old excuse. The exchange drew protests and calls for accountability from community members and officials.
An Elaborate Addrean Presented to Officer on Fourth of July
Women allied with a preacher group visited Judge A L Redden seeking enforcement of prohibitory law after an earlier attack on Governor Stanley. Miss Boles described the interview and contrasted Redden’s readiness to act with excuses about needing evidence. The page recounts a moral duty stance, citing the Kansas supreme court and U S Supreme Court notes on prohibitions and public morals, and urges officers to enforce liquor laws.
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Stanley
A. L. Redden
Redden
Sedden
Wirt
Bojes
Ter
Mike Fon
Mr. Redden
Hedmes
Mra. Howard
Dune
United States
Ikabiske
People of
Kanes
Supreme Court of Theme
Weis
Wny
Walt
Barstong
Supeene Court
Unis
Roosevelt Passes Through Trenton and Harrisburg Fanfare
President Roosevelt traveled by special train from Pittsburgh to Oyster Bay, drawing large crowds in Trenton and Harrisburg. He greeted supporters, shook hands with engineers, and declined a public speech citing fatigue, while Secret Service guarded him and his party aboard the journey east.
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Harrisburg
Roosevelt
Pittsburg
Harrisburg St
Oyster Bay
Morse
Valleonda
Secret Service
Mr. Knox
Washington
Batisbury
Altoona
Hurriaburs
Setanta City
Dews
Ayia
Handa
F. M. Johnston
Piceman
Conklin
Harriahura
Harriaborie
Phiiadelphia
Teddy
Lancaster
Keap
Ale Deen
Cote Peters
Topin
Expres
Kiffian
Snow Falls Across Colorado Mountains and Plains
Snow was reported across Colorado with accumulations from one to three inches in mountain towns. Denver and Ampes noted snowfall and record low temperatures persisted statewide, with several areas recording higher falls than others.
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Mountains
Denver
Colo
Colorado
Ampes
Kew Kind of Beggar Proves Eccentric Charade
An unnamed young man in Topeka impersonates a beggar asking for money to buy a tombstone for his wife. He appears well dressed and clever, claiming his wife is dead, while offering odd excuses and stories to elicit sympathy from passersby. The incident unfolds with cautious responses from onlookers.
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Curia
Tame Y Ea
Jay
North Topeka
Fem
Ind
Neance
Curtis
Firat
Zee
Slanecker
Tombstone
Jef Topeka
Young
Soy Reeans
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Laking
Barlow
Uncle Sam
Ching
Tien Tsin
Women of Praying Band
Bound
Trenton
Phuadaphienly
Roonevelt
Pennsylvania
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Kew
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