Topeka negress healer draws city’s prominent visitors
Strange but authenticated healing cases in Topeka center on Mrs. Thompson, a colored woman called the seventh daughter of the seventh son. Visitors from the best families seek cures at her Pleasant Valley shanty, where medicine, magnetism, and rumored spirits combine. Her husband touts her power to diagnose by charms and to heal, drawing physicians and officials alike into curiosity and commerce.
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Topeka
Pleasant Valley
Jopuica
Sainte Fe
Vine de Sebenth
Ondike
Thi
Jong
Phinis
Lynlore
Ciy
Ives
Mra
Seabrook
Misty Seabrook
Weil
Towne
Frey
Santa Pe Pitol
Jetmore
Judge Hazen
Snattinger
West Tenth Street
Andy
Avery Washburn
Frank
Tal
Mrs. Thompson
Schlatter
Magnetic healer Mrs Thompson draws patients with claims of cure
A report describes Mrs Thompson and her husband promoting magnetic and massage treatments as cures. Patients like Mrs Hazen and others praise relief, while doctors and officials weigh the power of magnetism, phials, and supposed supernatural insight. The piece notes public fascination and professional caution about such healers.
Broadmoor Burns Tragedy Destroys Casino At Broadmoor
Fire at Colorado Springs Broadmoor destroys the Simatmeer Casino with four hours burning the complex. Soldiers assist, saving the Hotel Limited and adjoining structures. Loss estimated at 40,000 to Broadmoor Land & Improvement Co and Kappler & Miller of Denver. insurance scarce. resort unlikely to reopen.
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Colorado Springs
Timates
Froaimear
United States
Broadmoor
Broadmoor Land & Improvement Company
Kappler & Miller
Denver
Wesees
Cinderella Tickets Go On Sale In Topeka
Cinderella tickets were placed on sale at twelve Topeka stores today with high demand and long lines. About a thousand inquiries and many applications were received, with tickets printed in large quantities at 10 cents each. Tickets are on sale at Swift Holling Rowley Snow Geo Stansfield and others across North and East Topeka for tomorrow and remaining fair nights.
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Topeka
Tate
Swift & Holling
Rowley & Snow
Geo. Stansfield
Los
Woolverton
Sim Drug
Companyy
Matt Weightman
J. K. Jones
AW. Laney
North Topeka
W. J. Wilson
East Fourth Street
Dr. Karr
East Firth Street
Geo, Burghart
Andree’s Balloon Flight Under Harsh Winds Reported
The Lokelenzeiger notes Herr Andree’s balloon launch from Tromsoe Island with wind so strong he reportedly issued commands via a speaking trumpet. Observers marveled at the start amid perilous weather and risk of smashing against a rock in Smeerenburg Sound.
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Bern
Lokelenzeiger
Andre
Tromcoe
Andres
Smeerenburg
Cinderella Extravaganza at Topeka Fairgrounds
Topeka prepares a large scale open air Cinderella production at the fairgrounds for tomorrow night. A 3,000 seat amphitheater with a 2,000 capacity rear area will host music, calciament effects, and tableaux. About 10,000 to 15,000 are expected to attend to fund floral parade efforts.
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Topeka
Fale Grounds
Grand Opera House
United States
Saratora
N. C
Kansas City
Noral
Hardilton Hall
Extravasraneo Bs Us
Steinvers
Fair
R. J. Baker
Mit Hinker
King's Palace
Trant
B. Meredith
Ste
T. M. Crawford
Fatal Runaway Crushed Skull In Des Moines Accident
J R Bratten of 23 Western avenue suffered a crushed skull when his runaway team collided with a telegraph pole at Sixth and Buchanan. He was taken to Stormont hospital where Dr L Grubbs performed an operation but survival seems unlikely. Bratten, who has a family, recently sold his stable near Western avenue.
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J. R. Bratten
Western Avenue
Stormont Hospital
L. ¥. Grubbs
Sixth
Buchanan
Minnie Wolff
Mr.Bratten
Piltmore
Mr. Bratten
D. D. Krux
Grubbs
William Crawford
Mr. Grubbs
Come Out Tonight Festival Committee Urgently Meets
Members of the Fall Festival Carnival Committee are urgently requested to meet tonight at the Commercial Club rooms at o clock. Business of very great importance is to be transacted. Each listed member is personally requested to be present including Paul Turington A W Dans Frank Crine C K Swayze Paul Lovewell Frank Bennett John Schiver Ed Curry Mertiam Walter Noble L Copeland E P Edson D McCabe Pick Smith H A Weaver CK Holliday Jr Geo Hayden Jno Waters C S Downing W A Adams Morris Behlegel T W Bean Galen Nickuls W C F Reichen luich Inc F L McMatious H Leseher B B Blythe Tom King H F Bird F C Popenoe Geo P Ashton W I Burgess Robt Pierce P B Chase P H Collier Willard Scott Edw Hender 805 J H Doneyson FE Nipps.
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Paul Turington
A. W. Dans
Frank Crine
C. K. Swayze
Paul Lovewell
Frank Bennett
John Schiver
Ed Curry
Mertiam
Walter Noble
L. Copeland
E. P. Edson
D. McCabe
F. C. Popenoe
Geo. P. Ashton
W. I Burgess
Robt. Pierce
PB. Chase
P. H. Collier
Willard Scott
Hender
J. H. Doneyson
FE. Nipps
Cinderella opening night to enjoy fair weather says Jennings
Weather observer Jennings forecasts improving conditions after tonight’s likely storm in Topeka. He predicts fair weather for the other two nights of Cinderella, with cooler temperatures as a low pressure system moves east. Temperatures listed show warm afternoon readings and a light shower last evening.
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Cinderella
Jennings
Topeka
Jennings Lday
Kansas Avenue
Columbian
Columbine
Stained glass window work secured for local churches
J G Turner of Campbell Glass Co Kansas City Mo is in the city taking orders for replacing stained glass windows broken in the storm. He has the contract to replace glass in the Methodist and Catholic churches. Communicate through AB Whiting Co. of this city.
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J. G. Turner
Campbell Glass Co
Main Steest
Kansas
AB. Whiting Co
Klondyke Treasure Tales Spur Alaska Gold Rush Hype
Reportage from Seattle and San Diego traces vast treasure from Klondyke to Portland estimates near two million dollars, notes miners concealing gold in blankets and luggage. Dawson City aims to incorporate and ban gambling, while expeditions move toward Forty Mile and American Creek camps with pay streaks and shifting fortunes. Captain Kidson and local officials assess totals as Alaska trade and mining push forward with new travel and supply movements.
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Seattle
Wesh
Klondyke District
Portland
North American Trading and Transportation Company
Clarince J. Berry
William Kidson
Kidson
Dawson City
Diggings
Juneau
Forty-mile
Minute Creek
American Creek
Forty-mile Camp
Alaskan Gold Fever Draws Hundreds to Klondyke Craze
The city shows strong interest in the Klondike gold rush with over 1,200 applicants responding to a call for Alaska expedition investors and volunteers. About 22 men have enlisted to head to the Klondyke within three weeks, working as company employees with possible advances if promising strikes occur. The trend suggests a large New York–led colony forming near the gold region.
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Klondyke
Union
Pacific
Alaska
Kionmdyke
First Steamer Al Ki Sails for Klondyke Gold Regions
Seattle July 19 One hundred men sail on the steamer Al Ki for the Klondyke overland route. From Juneau the party will travel 100 miles by water to Dyes pass the mountains to Lakes Linden and Bennett and on to the Yukon river to new discoveries. The crowd at the dock cheered as the ship left and every inch of passenger and cargo space was filled.
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San Diego
Cal
Excelsior
Alpaka
J. F. Higgins
Bonanza
Klondyke
Yukon
Port Townsend
Wash
Queen
Alaska
Juneau
Sitka
el Dorado
Dawson City
Alki
Dyea
Sunnlt
Yukon Valley
Washington
Fannee
Seattle
Lindenman
Bennett
Yulon
Northwest
Alpi
Government to Reinforce Alaska Civil Authority
A Washington special reports growing calls to extend federal governance over Alaska and Klondyke areas. Officials seek a fully equipped land office at Juneau Circle City governance and possible post-session Alaska commissions, though Congress may resist due to sparse population and perceived need. Representative Lacey notes prior land bills stalled by competing agenda. Major Lacey may visit Alaska after adjournment to assess land policy and potential legislation.
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New York
the Tribune
Washington
Yukon
Klondyke
British Columbia
Alaska
Washingington
Circle C1
United States
Congress
Bliss
Interior Department
Heir~mann
General Land Office
Pace Iaw
Circle Ty
Lacey
Committee Upon Public Lands
Committee On Territories
Committee On
Jueau
House
Senate
Juneau
Tf United States
Major Lacey
ITS EFFECT ON COINAGE
Washington debate follows Alaska gold discoveries with officials split over impact on monetary values. Senator Allison notes huge, unprecedented yields would be needed to alter gold and silver prices, others say only immense, sustained finds could shift the monetary supply. Continued on Sixth page.
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Washington
Allison
Alaska
Conference Committee Reaches Tariff Agreement Report
The Conference Committee on the Tariff Bill reports back to Congress with a sugar schedule that tightens duties and adds a proviso on hides. The Senate backs down on several points while the House retains key tariff changes and includes new sections on materials, tobacco, coal, and taxes.
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Congress
Washington
Dingley
Secretary of the Treasury
Ruby
Senate
Howse Cates “Tobacco and Manufactures
House
Amendmient G
Sénate
Senate May Defeat Tariff Conference Report
Washington observers note senators discussed defeating the conference tariff report during an executive session. A narrow margin could hinge on appointing a Tennessee vote to secure sufficient support, with several members recusing or voting against the bill affecting the outcome.
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Washington
Senate
Barnes
Ee Enery
Ian
Stewart
Nevada
Mantle
Republicans Plan Swift Vote Before Adjournment Tonight
The report notes Republicans aim for a quick vote before adjournment as the house recesses late due to debate. Voters are urged to monitor the proceedings and deadlines for the Washington session occurring in July 39.
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Washinton
House
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