Highest Point Reached in Des Moines Flood
Des Moines faces record flood levels with the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers rising dramatically. Levees are breaking in North and South Des Moines, factory districts flood, water works may fail, and hundreds flee as trains resume and rescue efforts continue.
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Des Moines
Dessoik
Raccoon River
Rvon
Keith Murnace
McCormack Manufacuring
Freukuk & Western
Ubee
Dee Minnot
Phic
South Tes Moines
South Des Moines
At & Selock
Ade
Fort Dodge
Rock Island Railroad
Northwestern
Tts Marine
Milwaukee and Great Western
Great Western
Rock Island Changes in Freight Promotions
The Rock Island announces several promotions: T. Jennings becomes division freight agent at Chicago replacing White as assistant general freight agent. Ellsworth moves from Choctaw Gulf to freight agent at Kansas City. C. Banks named freight claim agent at Chicago. Tewksbury as assistant freight agent. Sennings promoted from traveling agent at Kansas City to lead freight role in the Town division. Ellsworth succeeds Jennings and arrives after prior service with Choctaw and Chicago Great Western.
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Rock Island
Jennings
Kansas City
Chicago
White
Banks
Foud
Es. Tewksbury
Sennings
Des Moines
Rock Island Nn Freight Sc
Bash
Chicago Great Western
Murg Ellsworth
Jen- Simon
Choctaw
Mene An
Soldiers' Home Buildings Leavenworth Kew July 10
Forces at Leavenworth prepare for a double event as orders set the date July 10 for critical works. Major details outline structural changes and scheduled inspections. Local officials urge caution and report timelines for workers and residents nearby.
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Leavenworth, Kew
Plans for barracks and headquarters buildings approved
Plans for two new buildings are described with 340000 allocated for a barracks and 51700 for a headquarters. The barracks likely occupy the northeast end of the line while the headquarters may rise on the west side of the main parade near the theater and store room.
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Kiera’ Home Managers
Republicans Call to Oust T. J. Kelly From Kansas Ticket
A Kansas Republican paper denounces Thomas J. Kelly's nomination for state treasurer and urges a statewide petition drive to remove him. It argues the charges against Kelly are true or should be proven, and vows not to support him if he remains on the ticket. The editorial seeks precinct by precinct action among Republicans to reclaim honesty in office.
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Paola Spirit
T. T. Kelly
Marysville Repubican
Republican
Mr. Kelly
Kelly
Republican Party of
Kansas
Thomas 7. Kelly
Rink and File
Republic
Tom Nated
Hummels
Strema
Paols Spirit
State of
Baker May Get In He Would Start in the Receptive Class
A Leavenworth dispatch reports ex-senator Lucien Baker may enter the senatorial race as a receptive candidate to hinder Charles Curtis. Allies hope Baker’s entry could shift votes in Leavenworth county and weaken Curtis’ support, with many favoring a later open candidacy if worthwhile. A Colorado trip by Republican senators looms as they caucus on the race.
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Leavenworth
United States
Lucien Baker
Baker
Leavenworth County
Beir
Curtis
Long
Stanley
State Senate
Colorado
Colorado Springs
Benator Wulfekuhler
Dumont Smith
Edwards County
J EK. Cubbison
Wyandore
E. F. Porter
Crawford
James Allen
Doniphan
J. K. Kennedy
Coffey
Dismissals Planned in City Quorum Cases
City Attorney Spencer plans to dismiss 38 of 45 district court quorum cases before term end. Four more may be dismissed pending Judge Hazen, with two remaining cases Chesney and Reid differing among records. Hover cases heard by Police Judge Lindsey face dismissal costs and fault attribution to Lindsey. King Edward's condition remains satisfactory per Buckingham Palace bulletin.
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District Court
Spencer
Hazen
Zen
Chesney
Reid
Lindsey
Costa
Flood Sweeps Colorado Valley Deluges Florence
Reports tonight describe a cloudburst tolling the Wet mountain valley and Grape Creek region in Fremont county. Water reached four feet in parts of Florence while the Santa Fe line suffered two iron bridge losses and 1500 feet of track damaged.
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Florence
Col. Pueblo
Colo
Grape Creek
Fremont County
Santa Fe
Rock Island keeps Choctaw policy intact says official
An official of the Choctaw road states that Rock Island has settled policy regarding Choctaw by retaining General Manager Clarke and Traffic Manager Holden. He asserts the Choctaw Oklahoma & Gulf will be run as part of Rock Island with Chicago reports. The quoted Choctaw official is likely mistaken in at least one deduction amid a Rock Island circular.
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Rock Island Island
Rock Island
Folci
Chicago
Pacific
Oklahoma
Gulf
Rock Nct
St Louis Republic
Choctaw Road
Clarke
Holden
Choctaw, Oklahoma & Gulf Railroad
Philadelphia
Rock Inland Off
Outings and Food Tips From Vacation Era Text
A fragmented travel and dining note discusses picnic and camping meals featuring cereal brands like Grape-Nuts and breakfast options. It promotes heat and timing in food preparation, nutrition for energy, and the idea of cooling the body with prepared foods.
Who Is Miss Simmons in Kansas City Suit
A Kansas City mystery surrounds Miss Simmons, the plaintiff in a breach of promise suit filed in the United States Circuit Court. The case targets Ernest Broquet of Norton, Canada, for damages claimed from a broken engagement. Attorneys refuse to reveal her exact whereabouts or address despite reporting efforts.
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Brnmiona
United States
Mergettle
Kansas City
Missouri
Ernest Bro~quet
Norton
Canada
Miss Simmons
Oane
L. A. Laughlin
Missowel
Topeka
Tamwinwilline
Lberty
Mr. Lasghiln
Mise Simmons
Kannaa City
Norton County
Kannaa
Minsouri
Kansaa City
Panama Title Investigation Moves to Atlantic City
Washington July 10 Charles WwW Russell special attorney of the United States for the Panama project left for Atlantic City to meet Attorney General Knox for a final title examination in Paris. The departure date for the attorney general joining Russell in Paris is not definite but likely in early August. Chicago July 10 James Lanners freight handler killed amid strike unrest. He planned to return to work. later found in a hallway with throat cut. Daniel Grogan arrested as a suspect in the murder.
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Panama
Washington
Charles Www. Russell
Atlantic City
Knox
Russel
France
Russell
Paris
Chicago
James Lanners
Landers
Wioo
Daniel Grogan
Kansas Commission in St Louis World Fair Mission
A Kansas delegation led by Francis D and others from New York prepare for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. They work with President and Works Director Tester on site mansions while field representatives in St Louis coordinate with national officials. Wireless telegraphy tests in Cherbourg show underwater messages on the submarine Triton.
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Kansas Commission
St. Louis
Charles Kolsaat
New York
Francis D
Louisiana Purchase
Ots E Cridler
Tmindagoo Kansas
Francs
O—Bmarins
Cherbourg
Fournier
Paris
Herald
Vatican replies to Taft on Philippine friars arbitration
Cablegram from Gov Taft transmits the Vatican response to U S proposals for resolving the Philippines land and friar question. The Vatican allows gradual clerical substitution but rejects recall of friars within a fixed period citing treaty and force majeure. Arbitration setup includes land purchases, tribunals, and indemnities with emphasis on nonpolitical church influence.
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Washington
War Department
Gov. Taft
Vatican
U. S
Hoot
Taft
Holy See
Paris
Spain
United States
Philippines
Pat
Manila
Mas Hayes
Vatiean
Artige
BF Seren Pee Tea Nga
Philippine Islands
Marriage of Conger's Niece in Des Moines
Des Moines July 1 Lieutenant Herold Hammond U S Navy and Miss Mary Pierce niece of Edwin A Conger minister to China wed at the bride’s aunt Miss Ida Crae home. Hammond to West Point as instructor after a honeymoon. Pierce served at the American legation during sieges. Hammond was among American resistance forces.
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Conger
Des Moines
Herold Hammond
U. S
Mise Mary Pierce
Edwin A Conger
China
Ida Cr Ae
A. Ll. Frickle
Anes Congregational Scharen
Hammond
Hustle
Tviail
West Point
National “Military ”Academy
Mise Pierce
Ten Year Old Ed Owens Claims Father Beat Him
Fragments describe Ed Owens Jr alleging his father assaulted him with a whip after a claimed refusal to finish work. The boy mentions wanting to go to Abilene and cites his mother and others in the house at 26 East Grant Street.
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Ed Owens
Boate
Lin
Ives
East
Grant Street
Ed Owens, Jr
Bisa
Pan Sipter
Abilene
Market Report From A Fragmented Page
A garbled market report notes variable futures with mention of cars, prices, and receipts. It references cash prices, grain terms, and several unclear entities, including period trades and a few brands or stock identifiers. The text is largely unreadable with many broken phrases and inconsistent data.
Kansas City Livestock Market Report July 10
Kansas City and Saint Louis markets show cattle receipts around 7 000 head with steady to higher tone for hogs and cattle. Cattle include native steers from Texas and Indian steers around 8.00 with calves and heifers, while hogs trend up with heavier weights at roughly 8.00 to 8.5 per hundredweight and lambs steady to firm. officials note receipts and shipments continuing into tomorrow.
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Kansas City
Biswassa
Texas
Chicago Livestock Markeeo
Et Sieher Ateady
UBM
Jett
Louis
Chicago Produce and Market News Highlights
Market notes from Chicago and New York cover produce such as potatoes and poultry with steady price tones. The report lists goods, regional trading centers, and currency exchange quotations, with references to Farm/City markets and government bonds.
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New York
York
Hankern
Lara
Ae Evernment
Wall Street Stock Weather Dashes Amid Heat Wave
New York trading opened with mixed stocks as prices swung and leaders posted gains while a brutal heat wave hit the East. Reported profits fell for several issues as traders sought relief. weather disrupted activity with fatalities and prostrations noted. Marshal's Band set for Garfield Park tomorrow in a weather-altered schedule.
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Marysville
John H. Atwood
Leavensworth
Atwood Wonia
Agressman Curtis
Lincoln Park
Chauamaua Assembly
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Champ Clark
Lamls
Indiana
Bailey
Craddock
Her
Cole
Congress
James ¥. Legate
Repubiican
Tims Karisna
Tegate
Siguor
London
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Buckingham Palace
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Rock ‘Island
Sulit
City Ticket Office
Union Public R. R
Kansas Ave
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American Congress
Church of Rome
Mallee
Today's Market Report
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Eure
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Osh
Tia Sara
Gee
Terie
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Bangs
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Wade
Canis
Aot
Karas City
Wheat — Co
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Ofa
Pat Corfre
New Orleans
Topeka Wrod
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Wall Street
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Eitheas
Cotas
Lee
Narite
Terre Haute
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