Wreck on Murtherton Road Halt Causes Fireman Death
Fireman Welty killed and about twenty passengers hurt when a washout washed 200 feet of track near Waltron Mo. An express train bound for Omaha derailed after the culvert washout. Injured ranged from slight to serious among traveling salesmen and excursionists. Fire department and Kansas City rescue teams assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Charlen Welly
St. Joseph
Murtherton Road
Fran Waltron
Twain
Davis
Pitlediphis
Sulelerk
Omaha Exposition
Kansaw
Physi Clube
Cera
Sevesitien
Welty
Kanesity
A_ J. Davis
Philadelphia Chemical Home
Richmond Diary Warns of Famine as Flood Strikes
Richmond Texas reports severe flood disruption with widespread rail shutdowns and rising water. Trains halted except on one line, supplies dwindling, and fears of starvation grow as drownings and property losses mount.
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Richmond
Tex
Pyebic
Dutch Harbor Port Update and Pacific Shipping Notes
From Dutch Harbor Seattle reports first news on reelecting Reason Ero Dutch Farber Alaska as a key port. Commodore Weaver notes risk of delays with outside vessels while Luau arrives and heads to Bal for Allen’s Commercial Cepping. Albion sails from San Francisco toward Shoorian coast. Alaska Commercial Shipping and actions at St Michael Cape Notte refocus. Weather and traffic indicate stormy seas and shifting tide as fleets prepare for Cape Notres and the Siberian coast route.
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Seattle
Wash
Micaul
Pepe
Port Be
Orb
St. Michael and
Cape
Trateporation and Steamshiy
Weaver
Ded Norte
Bal
Ainsles
Cape Notte
Uwtalnnkea
Turtiand Piscenta North Tower
Albion
San Francisco
Roaran Uied
Siberian
Garcnimbans
St. Michaud
San Pranciece
Bouriy
The King of Tramps Port Dodge Ta Inty 7 H
Ta, the king of ramps, gained state wide notoriety for a wager with a Minneapolis man. The bet: 300 miles walked, $500, and marriage within four years. After romantic exploits, he wed a Cedar Rapids woman who later divorced in Dakota. He plans cross continent travel and to publish a memoir of his exploits.
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Port Dodge
Tae
Minneapolis
Lee
Inet
Hue Lee
Wan
Attempt on King Milan by an alleged enemy
July 7 in Belgrade a would‑be assassin fired four shots at former King Milan, hitting Adjutant Lakitch in the back and grazing Milan, who escaped to his palace. King Alexander toured Michael Street to public acclaim as authorities report the attacker was hired by an enemy.
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Bigrads
Milan
Firmun
Homeward Bound Transports On Seas Bearing Volunteers
In San Prancised on July 7 the U S transports Newport and Obie depart Manila twenty three days out with the Second Oregon volunteers aboard. Expected to reach next Wednesday or Thursday. Governor Markham to meet the arriving ships. Government transport plans include sending the Gregginsing Borie and support vessels as rest of fleet follows with units from Utah California Nebraska and others aboard various gunboats and hospitals.
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Newport
Fallowe
Indlang
Morgan Ch
Revator
Penneyitania
Hancock
Utah
Nebraska
Warrett White First Colrade
Sherman
California
Brewery Men Strike for Higher Wages and Shorter Hours
Fort Worth reports a three-man delegation from the Texan Village brewers union announcing a strike for higher wages and shorter hours. The group seeks reduced shifts and better compensation, demanding immediate action from brewery management. The dispute mirrors broader labor tensions across the city with both sides preparing statements for public release.
Bad outlook as Alaska boundary talks near deadlock
July dispatch from Washington reports almost no progress on the Alaskan boundary issue. Officials in the foreign office fear a grave situation as representatives of the United States and Britain clash over the Drevinsy line proposal. Messages confirm a tense stalemate and concern over the current status of negotiations.
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Foretn
Associated Preas
Washington
Foreign Office
Ratie Bellary
Unitedtates
Chouty
Weahington
Senate Debates Currency Reform Plan and Gold Standard
A Senate subcommittee convened to discuss currency reform and the gold standard. Senator Allison warns against errors and stresses building party consensus before action while weighing a move away from a single standard and potential silver measures, with debates on redeeming securities for cash or silver certificates.
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Senate
Pagmmett Pier
Finance
Allison
The
Treasury
Bout Tome
Gage
Missteps in U S Court Appeal Case Stir Wichita Courtroom
Lawyers recount a chaotic federal court hearing in Kansas where attorney Myatt Coliciter misinterpreted jurisdiction. Judges wrestled with whether a state court ruling could be appealed to the federal system, provoking laughter and mortifying exchanges among Topeka lawyers and spectators.
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Stanley
J. Myatt Coliciter
Court of Visitation
Wichita
Myate
Western Union
Leavenworth
Myatt
Lince
Hook
Circuit Court of the United Statue
District of Kansas
Supreme Court of the
Sigie
Supremé Court of
Circuit Court of the United States
Jonge Hook
Supreme Court of
W. A. Johneay
Federal
Postiethwait
Byatt
Topeks
Journal
Tris
State of
Kansas
State of Kansas
Kaneas
United States
Court of visitation described as a court in name
In a period piece wording, the text outlines a court of visitation with powers of investigation, determination, decision and execution. It recounts a political angle about telegraph regulation and a jail inmate offering evidence from Crawford County. The narrative hints at claims of innocence for Wille Sell and a murdered family case with Oscar W. Bane seeking pardon to reveal more.
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Oscer W. Bane
Crawford Cmnity
Wille Sell
Crawford
Hane
Bane
Bane Manifesta
Sell
Paroled prisoner Dick Chipman fails to report in Topeka
Dick Chipman of Topeka, paroled from the penitentiary by Governor Svmler, has not reported as required. The pardon included a condition to explain his activities and conduct to the governor. Chipman has been out several weeks and a letter requesting the report has been sent.
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Dick Chipman
Topeka
Svmler
Chipman
Wanthiy
Stanley
Fe Pan
No Recognition In Budget Worded Protest At State
Dr. H Gill presented a voucher to State Auditor Cole for buying a Topeka directory. The auditor refused 10 issue and warrant claiming Er OM is not Secretary of The board and lacks authority to spend state funds for a directory. The state printing board denied printing thousands of letterheads and envelopes with his name as Bureauary.
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Dr. H. Gill
Cole
Topeka
Er. OM
Board of the Aid
State Printing Board
Luna's Slayers Trial Nears End in Cabanatuan
Manila reports the Cabanatuan trial of Gen Luna slayers as acquittal due to self defense. Evidence suggested a conspiracy by Luna and others to kill Aguinaldo and crown Luna dictator. Luna's death appears to have strengthened Aguinaldo, with supporters rallying loyally.
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Manila
Cabanatuan
Luna
Aguinaldo
Aguiniio
Aguinalde
New York Central and Pennsylvania Plan Consolidation Denied
The Times reports a compact between New York Central and Pennsylvania railroads, led by Vanderbilt, but officials deny any consolidation or merger. An official says the two lines remain separate with pleasant relations yet competitive, while Cassatt and Vanderbilt are not active in a tie to unite the roads.
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New York
the Times
New York Central
Pennsylvania Railroad
W. K. Walnerbilt
Homer
New Maven Anit Hartiont
J. Mongar
Pic
Tapketeter Bold
Sai Vandertill
Boston
Shige
Preadent Athat Company
New Haven
View Prealent
Tmser
Bentral
Deaneylvania
Fitesburg
Vanderbirts
Philadelphia
A. J. Cussate
Pennsylvania
Widay
Associated Preas
Vaz- Sorbie
Pennsylvania Road
Western
Cassatt
New York Central System
S. Calloway
New York Central Railroad
Weathering Rain at Tent Endeavor Quiet Hour
Rain drenched the Christian Endeavor tents as hymns rang out in the Quiet Hour. Delegates indoors and outdoors sheltered under umbrellas while the crowd endured damp conditions, with banners sagging and banners drenched as Rev. Chapman and H. G. Smythe led prayers and songs before a business session in Detroit July 7.
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Detrott
de. J. B. Chapman
H. G
Duwrpur
Txtrott
United Society of Christian Endeavor
Cadillac
Telegonea
de Centenniad
Christian Endeavor Society Agalent
Righam H. Roberts
Uriah
London
England
Baer
Baxe
Willam J2. Sweet
Denver
W. H. Ball
Philadelphia
W. C. Perkins
Baltimore
E. Leo Pieck
Dayton
John A.carey
Haltimer
Hr. Lathrop
Boston
H. EH
Grotshoudss
Dallas
Tex
S.J. Duncan
J. Ho, Smith
Chicago
Death from Yellow Jack Washi July dispatch from war dept
July 7 dispatch from the war department reports Major Heatwole chief commissary died yesterday at 7 PM of yellow fever. Heatwole, assistant surgeon, was a resident of Tadlang and brother of Representative Joel B. Heatwole of Minnesota's Third District.
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Washi
War Department
Santiiga de Cuba
Washington
Heatwole
Shimer
Joseph Heatwole
Tadlang
Joel B. Heatwole
Minnesota
Cross Bank Affair In Emporia Court Amid Feud
In Emporia Gazette coverage of a February 25 federal equity case the Fourth National Bank of St Louis sues Martindale Cross and others over debts totaling about 69 000 with mortgages tied to Sundry Side docks. Depositors and banks clash as Martindale seeks to shield assets while depositors and administrators push for swift testimony and trial dates.
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Emporia Gazette
Gazette
Lut
Cult Court
United States
District of Kansas
Fourth National Bank of St. Louis
Morton Azhaigh
Revelver
First National Bank of Jurporia
F.C. Newman
Martinthio
First National Bank of New York
Union National Bank of Kansas City
Ford Harvey
Martindall
Cross
Martingale
Sundy Sidpe
Newman
Newaman
Crass
Idee Cunrdnghdhmn
Graves and
Keljoeg
Martindale
J E Lambert
Buck
John Madden
Albaugh
Cunningham
S. Nation
C. V. Exbrides
Thomas Evans
H. C. Whitley
J. Newman
EH. Clark
J. MM. Guhrison
C. & Jobes
John Henry
George Flumb
Charles Johnson
Martindale & ‘Cross
Thrush
Messrs. Cunningham
Wittens
Colorado
Mfartindale
Martindate
Meotda
Emporia
Allerness
Graves
Kallomg
Martinduls
Comunitte
Sid John Johnson
Giese
Lambert
Sfartindale
Wong
Newman and
Heys
Millions Afloat Bound For St Michael With Dust In Alaska
Prosperous miners from the Klondike report vast gold shipments by steamer bound for St Michael. Aboard the Topeka, several men drowned at Five Finger Rapids while others carried about 49 pounds of gold dust. The Copper River district reports many deaths from scurvy and exposure as relief and travel to the Yukon continue.
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Beatie
Wash
Dawsun
Robert Kerr Jott
St. Michael
Alaska
Chy
Krondikers
Copper River
Neve Fork
Jean Aker
Pinger
Green
Seattle
H. Mohlin
Whidby Island
Dingley
Victoria
William Hoffman
Dawson
Copper River Playerigers
Fourtenn
Abercromble
Tnteller
Abercrombie
Capper Valley
Yukon
Sunes
Klondikers
Topeka
A. Kenyon
W. W. Maywood
Judre
Fotrarcy
Tha
Canter
Andrew Hotter
Dorchester
Wisallied
A.B. Vines
Roselyn
Sam W. Byker
San Pranciaco
Shaw
Is Funston miffed Washington July
The war department cannot explain Gen. Funston’s desire to return to Kansas after promotion. Despite offers to remain, he declined, preferring home duty and mustering out. The public wish for quick return is not seen as discontent by the department, which will assist transport as possible.
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Washington
War Department
Funston
Kansas
Gen. Funston
Philppine
Otte
Noreuard
Pune Ston
Bervick
Trassport
Tennessee Copper Lands Auction Snafu sparks regional buzz
Fragmentary OCR from a Tennessee copper lands report mentions Chattanooga, Knoxville, and surrounding towns. References a lease deal, a planned erection, and new developments affecting Great Bucktown and nearby areas. Names and places are garbled but indicate a regional land sale and prep for operations.
Girl Heroine Spares Boy, Recalls Struck Snake Incident
A 16 year old girl from New Rochelle described waking to a dangerous scene in a cellar at 16 Inlet Park. She found a giant enemy snake and with a lucky strike from a stake managed to pin the creature, saving a boy nearby. bystanders reported the event as a remarkable act of bravery.
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Rand
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King OF Tramps
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