Record Heat Widespread Across Missouri and Nebraska
Mercury reached 114 degrees in De Soto Missouri while St Louis saw 101. Nebraska hot spells set records with Omaha and St Joseph hitting 100 degrees before noon. Kansas City endured a brutal day with temperatures around 100 and a heat index rising. many residents slept on lawns or porches. Thunderstorms and scattered rain appeared later in various locations, offering brief relief in some areas.
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Chicago
Ry Aimee
Plesean
Kansas City
Herve Sassus City
Cork
Urerewa
Kansas State
Lawrence
Thunder
Cain
J. W. Reveer
Kania City
Arkancee
Kae
Tctutmaseers
Greece
Kas
Liverock
Weather Forecast and Snow Flakes Report from Trenton
Snow flakes fall briefly on Fork July 12 as a heavy fall is noted. Weather indications from Chicago forecast generally tall and continued rain tonight and Sunday with southerly winds across Kan pan.
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Trenton N. J
Ely
Chicago
Kanpan
Traveling Man Killed on UP Train
The report notes a fatal railroad incident labeled Traveling Man Killed on UP Train. It indicates a Philadelphia-style mass transit tragedy on an unnamed date, with scarce details. The piece sits among a broader Topeka newspaper page mix of local and national briefs.
Corn Slump and Market Turbulence in New York Trade
July weather signals cooler southern prices as corn slips from 54 to a lower level amid protracted bull speculation. Wheat and oats also fall with rain forecasts influencing traders. In New York, panic and rumor spurred a late-day sell-off as corn and wheat futures dipped, while Kansas and Ohio weather reports offered only tentative relief. The Chicago market mirrored the downturn with September futures sliding amid heavy selling.
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New York
New Turk
Nebrasika
Chicago
Washington
Ohio
Kaieas
Heat Causes Sharp Rise in City Death Rate
New York City reports a death rate of 4032 for last week, nearly double the usual summer level. Excessive heat drove the increase, with 2 major heat events noted. comparisons show 1696 deaths for the same week in 1900. Officials warn the heat wave may persist and strain resources.
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New York
New York City
Political Gossip on Big Four Political Machine in Kansas
The piece outlines factions within Kansas politics, naming H E Richter and a “Big Four” slate pursuing federal appointments to fix the state slate. It discusses Burton, Curtis, Findlay and others, with mentions of replacements for clerkships, secretary of state, attorney general and treasurer. It hints at shifts around Leland Albaugh and the Seventh district, aiming to shape the state convention and Senate lineup.
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Drouth
Burton
Warrington
M. Simpson
TNA
George Finnch
Hhis Promine
Railroad Commission
Indian Territory
Del
Hurton
J. B. Stnpeon
Findlay
Low
Grimes
Case
Kansas
Cy Lrland
Parton
Comelder
Albaugh
Cru
Rams
Brown
Ihey Heyyser
Clark
Leland- Albaugh
Isme Mast
Reeder
Tim
Saye Tom Kelly
Ott Atherton
Hin
Wa Keeney
MtcCulloch
J. Sweet
Am. A. Law
Curtis Burton
Curtis
Senate
Ueten
Coffeyville
Ar Moses
Leland
Albaush
Curtis Sill
Hughes Talks Gas Price Limit in Topeka
The report records Hughes urging Topeka to cap gas prices at one dollar. Fragmented text references legal actions and a company dispute, with unclear details and stray names, suggesting a city or state debate on price control and possible court involvement.
Weather notes and inconsistent forecast in Wyoming region
A fragmentary weather report describes record heat and light wind in the area with temperatures near 87 at night and 7 earlier. storms and cooler weather were forecast for Wyoming, Colorado, and Utah. Observers noted distant sky activity but rain remained uncertain as forecasts emphasized continued warmth.
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Government Weather Office
Wyoming
Colorado
Utah
Jennings
Washington
Raneas
Explosion at Susquehanna River Wharf Kills and Injures Several
Report from Sanbury Pennsylvania on July 1 describes a blast at a wharf along Market Street near the Susquehanna river. The explosion killed one person and two fatally injured others, with missing persons feared dead.
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Sanbury
Susquehanna
Market Street
Allen
Artie Fetzer
Bi Ac
Chari
Ching
Setae
Milien
Boller
Murder on a Union Pacific Train Shocks West
Ned Hartley Copeland shot and killed traveling salesman A. P. Rogers aboard Union Pacific train No 6 near Wamsutter Wyoming. Copeland claimed a hypnotic spell compelled him and that he acted to save his life. Rogers worked for Swift Packing Co transporting poultry from Atchison to San Francisco. Copeland, former Omaha bank teller tied to a $10,000 bank shortage, fled earlier and was captured after the shooting.
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Rawlins
Wyo
Rogers
Ned Hartley Copeland
Union Pacific
Copeland
Stockton
Cal
Connell Hiatts
Fens
Wamsutter
Cipeana
Sweet Water County
Green River
St. Joseph
A. P. Rogers
N. H. Copeland
Union Pacife
Wamsutte
Swift & Co
Athosaph
San Francisco
Ie” Ae 2
Pric
Omaha
Neb
Hee
Cheyenne
Mays
Wainsetta
South St. Joseph
Chicago
Swift Pack- Inc Company
Schamp
Somahe
Nea Flartisy Ieb
Nebraska National Bank
Bent
Burlington & Missouri Railroad
Burlington
Wis
Pacific Coast
Hughes Sign Call Sparks Coal Dealers Clash
Topeka mayor Hughes opposes the coal combine and threats to ruin his coal business. The Mid-State Coal Dealers Association of about 150 members spans Kansas Nebraska Missouri Iowa Arkansas with Hughes once seeking a leadership role but being rejected, fueling his opposition to the group.
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Topeka
Hughes
Coal
Fred Webster
Coal Due
Jer
anyRt
Mid-State
Coal Dealers’ Association
Kansas
Nebraska
Missouri
Iews
Arkansas
Col. Hughes
Gore
Colonel Hughes
University of Pennsylvania Crew Dominates Killarney Race
The University of Pennsylvania crew easily beat Trinity College Dubin on Killarney Lake from Glenn Bay to Castle Lough Bey. The water was smooth with no wind as Pennsylvanians plan dinners with Lord Chief of Ireland Sir Peter O'Brien and the Leander crew, then sail to New York from Antwerp on July 20 after visiting London. A separate report notes a fatal shooting near Destborn following a stall aid dispute, with Joba and Fares identified as assailants.
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Killarney
University of Pennsylvania
Trinity College of Dub- UN
Killarney Lake
Glenn Bay
Castle Lough Bey
Peter O'Brien
London
New York
Antwerp
Prospects For Settlement Of Steel Controversy Bright
Pittshitte Pa May 13 The steel conference resumed at the Hotel Lincoln at 10 this morning with representatives from the Steel Combination and the Amalgamated Association of Iron Steel and Tin Workers. After an hour and a half of talks the conference adjourned for lunch. The conference reconvened after 2 o clock with Amalgamated officials entering cheerfully. Proposals for a settlement appeared to be within reach at any time since negotiations began.
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Pittshitte
Taly
Steel Combination
Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
Sis
Lincoln
Amalgamated
Hanna seeks custody as wife flees to Europe
In New York a habeas corpus writ compels Mary Harrington Hanna to produce three Hanna children in court. Dan Hanna, Cleveland attorney and ex-senator’s son, alleges custody restraint by Mrs Hanna. Mrs Hanna evades officers, reportedly boarding the steamer to Europe with the children while a baroness friend is aboard. The case draws a Cleveland courtroom fight over custody and travel.
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New York
Dan B. Hanna
Cleveland
McAdan
Mary Harrington Hanna
Hanna
Savoy
Hanna Encompassed
Ann
Menomines
Londom
Hotel
Hann
Compania
Hanns
O. Fury
Dan H.hanna
Senator Hanna
Cissette
Mas
Barrington Hanna
Bear
Nis
Sagad
Mark A. Curl H
Dan R Hanna
Gigarte
Europe
Sho
Mev
Run on a bank in Peru Ind unsettles Miami County loan body
Depositors formed lines at the Miami County Loan and Savings association with withdrawals rising. Secretary and treasurer Ea L Mitter wired Chicago for 320000 while the American Trust Company reports a small local trouble but expects no ground for alarm and a favorable outcome.
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Peru
Ind
Miami County Loan and Savings Association
Ea.l. Mitter
Chago
Ohi
American Trust Company
Feministion
Strikers Enjoined In Lackawanna Strike Action
Judge Kelly of Lackawanna County restrains striking workers in Scranton on the Delaware Lackawanna Western builders union order. The injunction bars interference with any company property or work and covers officers and committeemen amid the ongoing strike.
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Scranton
Kelly
Lackawanna County Court
Delaware, Lackawanna Western Wear Builders’ Union
Tang Raw
Hese “Soen
I Ou
Parma
Governor Allen Sails From Porto Rico on Mayflower
Governor Allen and his wife left San Juan aboard the Mayflower with their household effects for New York. A crowd gathered at the wharf to bid farewell. It was stated he may return to Porto Rico and officials indicated he will enter the diplomatic service.
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San Juan
Allen
New York
Farewall
Porto Rico
Mob Threatens Lynch Negro Suspects in Kansas City
A July 4 mob chased and assaulted three Black men, Fras Holland Joe Roberts and Gomes, in Kansas City delaying lawful process. Police and county officials sought to protect the suspects while arrests and court action proceeded amid threats of further violence.
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Kansas City
Fras Holland
Joe Robertes
W.newrenr
Gomes
Negrome
Uday Bines
Pavia
Troowit Park
Newton
Davie
Privet
Wetheal
Roberts
Hotland
Maxwell Nasr
Maupin
Timr
Bas Ammalianes
Roberta
Tinilend
Negraam
Mika Davis
Muapin
Nodn
Marehal Maxwell
Ringling's Coming Arrives in Topeka for Giant Show
Ringling's famous circus arrives in Topeka today to present an expanded attraction in the big hippodrome pavilion. The parade and performances are billed as unlike anything previously seen in the country.
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Sean Presen
Strike Called Off By Workers After Company Bargain
Workers at the Hetle1 teale company vote to end a strike and resume work after discussions led by the vice president. The article notes that the action followed negotiations and the workers’ approval.
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Tina
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George Findlay
J. M. Simpson
Jim Lawrence
W. T. McBride
Burner County
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