Outlook Brightens as Labor Tensions and Weather Ease
New York July reports from R G Dun note improving conditions outside labor disputes. Unemployment declines, factory activity and steel demand show strength while foremen brace for fall orders. Weather improves crop prospects and shipping, with cautious optimism across merchandise and crude steel markets.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Coe Weekly Review of Tradeways
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Aser
Sobers
Bessemer
United States
Agetane Chase
Canada
Bradntreet
Politiwest
Senemsbotey
Bergundthal Faces Pressure Over Topeka Liquor Crisis
Three Defenders visit Mayor Bergundthal to urge action on liquor traffic in Topeka. The committee attacks Republican leadership, criticizes cases and arrests, and demands swift, decisive enforcement, including a police chief appointment and local crackdown. The letter warns of political meddling and curb on vice. A second item notes a severe corn-destroying storm near Warsaw, Indiana.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Cures for General Debility
Fragmentary ad claims Hood's Sarsaparilla can cure a wide range of ailments from skin disfigurement to catarrh and general debility. It emphasizes permanent cures and building up strength for both young and old, touting its cleansing and tonic effects.
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Jet
Hood
Saly
Gayden Sentenced Under New Prison Rules
George Gayden, a colored man, pleaded guilty to assault with intent to kill and was bound over from the city court. Under newly enacted rules, the court cannot fix a definite term. the state board of prison control will determine the length, ranging from one year to ten, after the case is filed with the board. This marks the first application of the law in Lansing since it took effect June 1.
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Gayden
Kim
Aew
Judee Hazen
Lansing
Lave
State Board of Prison Control
Board of Prison Control
Hazen
St. Mallory
Doctor Lowry Warns of Malaria Fever Risk This Fall
Dr Charles Lowry, secretary of the state board of health, disputes claims that there is no danger from malaria epidemics. He cites floods, rank vegetation, disturbed soil, and pools of standing water as catalysts for outbreaks, noting swarms of mosquitoes thrive in such conditions. He warns that malaria may follow unusual weather and construction activity.
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Chas. Lowry
State Board “At Health
Dukes
Tielu
State Journal
Farmers Seek Repair of Flooded Hay Scales
North Topeka farmers petition Weighmaster Nash to repair mud ruined hay scales on West Norris street after last month's flood. Scales tipped and covered with debris hinder hay weighing for farmers on Norris street, noted by Food Inspector Farnsworth who will push for restoration and street clearing.
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North Topeka
Nash
West Norris Street
Farnsworth
Norris Street
Vandae
North Toka
Ordinance All Wrong City Attorney Spenser Fights Drug Store Tax
Local notes allege City Attorney Spencer blocked a proposed ordinance regulating drugstore liquor licenses. Councilman Weber and Mayer Hergundthal are quoted on the measure’s doubtful passage and the aim to tax drugstores at 335 per month. The debate centers on legality and impact on business.
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Spencer
Topeka
W. F. Weber
Chaiderabie Pains
Hris
Mayer Hergundthal
Mquer
Young woman Goldie Gleaves ends gum diet after siege
Goldie Gleaves, a young colored woman who tried to kill herself at the city jail, served 16 days for the act and survived on chewing gum and fruit sent by admirers. Last night she asked for soup as her gum supply ran out, while a notice to patrons reports the Teneka Distilled Water Co selling its business to Arthur Whit Lancet.
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Goldie Gleaves
Goldie Cleaves
Fagme
Teneka Distilled Water Co
Arthur Whit
Damaging Storm Hits Southern Wisconsin Edges Cities
Reports from July 17 18 describe heavy rainfall and wind in Milwaukee and nearby towns. Two inches of rain fell in Milwaukee with 2.43 inches in Madison. Crops battered and many fields flooded as sewers failed. Rocks and debris displaced breakwaters and foundations.
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Milwaukee
Gamage
Gillen
Madison
Janesville
Brenthead
Chippewa Falls
Keep Cool In Hot Weather With Simple Hydration
Advice from the Philadelphia Inquirer urges practical heat relief through moderate hydration and light meals. It recommends avoiding alcohol and excessive iced water, favoring fruit, broiled tomatoes, and oatmeal infused drinks, and stresses keeping the mind calm to endure summer heat.
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Mane
AiMeult
Philadelphia Inquirer
Local Church Notices and Civic Updates
Rev J F Sloan will preach in Mayet ta on Sunday. Grace Cathedral hosts solos by Emma Dennis and Oda Classen. Sunday school and 8 15 p m sessions at Belvoir School House. 4 15 sermon with Miss Mary Marshall visiting Iowa. State G A R reports 25 dollars added to relief fund. total 2520. Barber examination set for next Thursday in the city. First church will not hold services as building is being painted. Clerical note on clerk Herbert Latentvone adding royal leave travels. Bridge recovery bids to be opened by county commissioners for Shawnee county on Kew river. Vinewood Open week planned. Dr B L Enochs practicing.
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Mayetta
Emma Dennis
Oda Classen
Grace Cathedral
Belvoir
Mary. Marshall
Supreme Court
Tale
Royal Lake Superior
Shawnee County
Kew River
J. M. Miner
Hunteon Street
Vinewood
B. L. Enochs
Doctoring Scales and Weighing Tricks Exposed at Summer School
James Reynolds warns that cities lacking an efficient bureau of weights and measures defraud the poor. He cites pushcart scales with putty and misweighing, the need for stationary beams, and contrasts private philanthropy with government action.
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Ciances
Bureau of
Mimnh
Frese
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Ralus
London
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Jnnaichal
New York
Charity Organization Society, the Settlements
New York Tribune
Bret Harte and Anton Roman Remembered in Overland Monthly Tale
A reminiscence recalls Bret Harte’s temper and a protective remark by an anonymous editor as a boy and Anton Roman meet years later. The piece threads a long past printing office misadventure to a later meeting that forged a lasting friendship. the tone honors Roman’s gentle life.
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Overland Monthly
Anton A. Roman
North Shore
Keman Wen
Bret Harte
Bacer & Co
Hart
Piper Weekt
San Francisco Literary Society
Platt’s Hall
Mvecelf
Anton Roman
New Santa Fe Grain Bureau to oversee wheat movement
The Santa Fe railroad establishes a Kansas based grain bureau to monitor wheat shipments. J W Glasgow will head the seven man unit under Freight Auditor W J Healy, aiming to track ore and wheat through shipments to elevators. A liquor permit was refused for drug store owner at 115 East Fifth Street. Funeral announced for Chief P Arthur of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, to be held Monday at 7.
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Wing
Vortland
Santa Fe
Laguna
Grand Canyon
Arizona
Williams
Kansas
Pullman Palace
T. L. King
G.P &T.A
Topeka
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Santa Fe Railroad
J. W. Glasgow
W. J Healy
Santa Me
Karr
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Hayden
Conuete
Arthur
Cleveland
P. Arthur
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Brotherhood chief to arrive in Cleveland Sunday
Assistant Grand Chief A. Renn, previously reported ill and hospitalized in Arenaville Pa, is described as slightly better today. He was to arrive in Cleveland Sunday evening, with the Brotherhood awaiting his return.
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Maine
Cleveland
A. Renn
The
Brotherhood
Arenaville
Church Notices and Sunday Schedule at Local Churches
The church section lists events at 1414 Quincy Street at 2:20 PM Sunday and Presbyterian services at Clay and Tenth Streets with Sabbath school at 10 AM and sermon on Different Effects of God’s Discoveries of Sin. Teen activities and notices appear, plus health tips and etiquette for hot weather in the community column.
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Peerenus
Kansas Nue
J. A. Rennick
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Eli McLean Cileman
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Lauke
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