Magnificent Queen Gertrude Dwyer Leaves Waco for Mexico Tour
Queen Gertrude Dwyer and retinue boarded a richly decorated car at Waco for a tour of Mexico. The car bears US and Mexican eagle insignia, banners, and symbols of social and commercial union. Queen Gertrude plans to present President Diaz with colors linked in a love knot and a parchment bearing greetings from the Waco Carnival Club.
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Nebraska's Wild Man Captured Near Chadron
Farmers near Chadron have reported a wild man seen in nearby forests for a year. Authorities captured the man as he slept. He is about six feet tall with long black hair and beard, wearing a worn coat and trousers with nearly sole-less shoes, and a wire wrapped tightly around his body. He claimed to be French and formerly from Vermont, giving the name John Trimble.
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A Weeping Elm Near White House Solves Water Mystery
In Washington on July 7 a black elm at the northeast corner of the White House has been dripping water onto the adjacent pavement. On hot days the dampness appears under the tree as if sprinkled, attracting policemen and onlookers. Explanations so far are not scientific.
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Sun Struck Brick Mason Dies After Day Sleep
Lima Ohio July 7 Yesterday afternoon Robert Owens a brick mason rested behind a tree and died from sun stroke. The sun shifted position and two hours later he was found dead, his face black. The local heat reported 103 degrees.
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Sand kills cattle on Worthing creek meadows
In Worthing creek after a receding high water period cattle fed on sand and fed on sand for a short time then many died. Stomachs perforated by sand noted on examination. Also notes butter imports to Sydney and Cascarats products as a medical ad within the same column.
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System of Demerit Marks for Railroad Violations
The Santa Fe adopts a demerit mark system replacing suspensions for rule violations in train and engine service starting August 1. Demerits accrue by offense with discharge after reaching limits. three years of service without demerits wipes past marks. Investigations continue as before.
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Santa Fe Copper Line to Grand Canon Route
A Phoenix dispatch details a proposed Santa Fe line to the Grand Canon. The 63 mile northward route would branch east or west to reach Hance trail and the rimsbore Cataract area. The copper rich district along a 15 mile stretch promises major ore, with tax exemptions pressed by the legislature.
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Paper Telegraph Poles Show Durable Paper Innovation
New York reports paper telegraph and telephone poles may replace wood for durability and weather resistance. Pecker birds threaten cedar poles by storing nuts or boring through, prompting inventor to plan a paper conduit for wires, addressing temporary-use concerns.
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Increased shop hours at Santa Fe locomotive department
The Santa Fe shops in Santa Fe increase locomotive department working time by 16 hours weekly due to expectations of heavy wheat movement. Yesterday the shop week rose from 40 to 56 hours, with workers starting at 7 o'clock, mirroring the car department schedule.
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Railroad Changes at Newton and Santa Fe Compromise
In Newton changes at the station and offices are planned with divisions rearranged and spaces reassigned. Parker moves to a west adjoining room, Saunders takes the east room, and Johnson shifts across the hall. A battery room will expand, using space formerly occupied by the pacer master. In Wichita a settlement with Mrs. Denton and the Santa Fe Railway awards her $1,000 plus costs. Wellington notes W L Davis leaves for Arkansas City as cashier, with Thad Van Horn succeeding him in the freight department.
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Arkansas City
Thad van Horn
Crowded Civic Scene Snippets From Topeka News
A chaotic mix of notices from Topeka reports include court action, bridge safety, political maneuvering, and upcoming events. Local figures such as M R Mitchell, J Harvey Frith, and Paul Torrington appear amid divorce filings, racing board movements, and railway leadership. Clergy illness, a small street fire, and a planned sale of public property round out the day’s scattershot snapshots.
Clark Wins U S All Around Title at Bergen Point
E H Clark of the Boston Athletic Association dominates the Bergen Point all around championship winning six events and placing in two others. He tops a field of nine entrants with top marks in shot put discus hammer and more, while Cossgrave, Houss, White and Winship follow in the standings. Cincinnati Baltimore and other league results and regional scores are also noted.
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Cottonwood blows past Emporia in high scoring game
Was made by afcNee of Cottonwood who shot 24 of 5. He was closely followed by Bennett of Emporia with 23. Seven men on each team, Emporia 14 to Cottonwoods 115. The Manitou steamer voyage to Mackinac Island is described as a first class water hotel of steel construction with round trips from Chicago. Berths meals and fares are detailed with Harbor Springs stop and daily on board paper.
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Government to Build Public Structures by Design Competition
The Treasury issues rules under the Tarsney act allowing five U S architects to submit plans for federal buildings. A commission will judge merits and the winner gains a 5 percent fee up to 500000 dollars, then 3.5 and 2.5 percent on higher sums. Camden New Jersey and Norfolk Virginia named for initial projects.
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Secretary of the Treasury
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Topeka Forecast Warns of Fever Epidemic
A Topeka physician warns that alternating heavy rains and heat could trigger a malaria and typhoid fever epidemic, possibly worse than in recent years. Several malaria and typhoid cases are already reported, mainly in Walnut Grove, Parkdale, and Metsker's Addition near Shunganunga Creek, where floods have saturated cellars and yards, promoting decay and unsanitary conditions.
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First Electric Road in Mexico Moves Toward Jalapa
The steel rails have arrived from Pittsburg for the Jalapa to Cordoba electric railway. It will be Mexico’s first electric line, carrying freight and passengers over 50 miles. About 25 miles of grade are finished as construction is pushed vigorously.
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Deputies Approve Faure Visit Fund Against Socialists
In Paris on July 7 deputies voted 446 to 29 to approve the credit for President Faure's visit to St. Petersburg. The opposition, comprised of socialists, favored using the funds to relieve distress instead of glorifying the emperor.
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GageSuggests Sugar Tax On Imported Stock
Secretary Gage writes to Senator Allison urging a tax of one cent per pound on refined sugar made from stock imported before the pending bill. Treasury officials estimate billions in revenue and note the burden would fall on those most able to pay.
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Oregon's Silver Gift to Battleship Oregon
The citizens of Oregon present a silver service to the battleship Oregon to honor its naming after the state. Governor W P Lord delivered the presentation speech and Captain A S Barbour accepted the service on behalf of the ship. Webb buys and sells tickets. 09 Kan Ave.
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Tacoma Crowned Miss Rose at Second annual Carnival
Tacoma hosted its second rose carnival with a large city turnout. Governor Rogers and Brigadier General McIntyre received visiting militia, a 25,500 crowd watched Miss Anna Griggs crowned Queen of Roses, and 200 voice choir performed The Rose Maiden at Tacoma Theater followed by a water pageant and future aquatic events. The event drew thousands to Tacoma with festive sports and pyrotechnics planned.
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Leland Goes Fishing and Burns Skin at Sea
Washington reports T. N. Sedgewick of Kansas colony says he arrived late for the Virginia Beach trip and is glad. The long sea bath in the hot sun caused severe sunburn as Ike Lambert’s hands showed. Pete Foley of Parsons is buying all the cold cream in town. Cy Leland had
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The Worst Experience of All on the Night’s Catch
Leland recalls a perilous night as the boat cut out and men struggled to finish the haul. The crew sailed miles, waited hours, while the sun beat down and the deck creaked. The harsh ordeal shapes his memory of the market gamble ahead.
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Street Car Wreck at Pittsburg Kills Four Injures Many
Pittsburg July 7 Four people fatally injured and eighteen to twenty more hurt in a street car wreck on the Soho Wilk hill near Eckerley Park during fireworks crowds. Motorman Michael Doyle severely injured, others listed as W A Manly, Miss Smith, C C Rogers, Mrs Mary H Wilson. A derailed car and a following open car collided as trains piled into the wreck. Also reports of balloonists Weston and Cott dying after a spill in Eureka California.
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