Railroad News and Marys Death in Walnut
Railroad workers head to Omaha on September 17 as cars stay within the system. Joseph Modlin of Walnut dies tragically. Bizarre garbled text references Santa Fe shipments and La Junta, Rocky Ford, and Argentine routes amid a larger debate on freight and cooling systems.
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Bundie
Ehipenent
Rocky Ford
Chichen
St. Louis
S- Louis
Aiready
Laters
la Junta
Sue
Elen
la Sanita
Amd
Argentine
Santa Pr
Transportation safeguards delay free movement in Santa Pa
Officials reiterate that cars must stay home to prevent line disruptions. A transport agency notes shipments and consignment movements require no changes to scheduled routes, aiming to secure return of all company trucks and minimize delays.
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Santa Pa
Berontier
Feuvo
Wharthdide
Qinia
Celebrate Omaha Faturday Event Plans and Rail Tour
A fragmented notice outlines a September 17 celebration in Omaha with a rail excursion plan. It mentions Superintendents Brabouck and department officials, a conference, and potential trips to Bana City St Tauia and Chirugy. Railroad officials are invited to participate and draft arrangements for representatives.
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Vxporitigh
Msc Tailcodt
Bo Jae
Ornate
Rothe
Snd
Bana City
St. Tauia
Tragic Walnut Train Death Involves Local Resident
A man named Joseph Medlin of Walnut was killed when dragged by a train near Walnut. The body was found northeast of Walnut and identified by clothing as Medlin. Investigators report a fall from the depot area and a collision with the moving train, with dated local notices and a separate job report for a Santa Fe project referenced in Atchison.
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Joseph Medlin
Walnut
Pittsburg
Juip
Jorit Medlin
MF Et
Jelaretite de
Moran Cane
Josh
Teeribie
Dewey
The
Sunes
Record of a Stunted Santa Fe Track Project
Work will continue on the hillside Santa Fe side tracks despite inadequate progress to meet the demands of increased traffic and planning years.
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Santa Fe
Forfeit Charter Case Aims at Texas Court Action
Texas authorities pursue a charter forfeiture linked to Pittsburg and Gulf Art General My oe Crane of Texan fay fed into the Glagripe court. The case names the Church of thy canna of Bie Turks Son and seeks remedies including damages, with hearings set to address liability and next steps in Bowe county.
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Crane
Bowe
Union Pacific Prospects for Box Cars and Cars for Ten Tons
Union Pacific projects include orders to car makers for 1 000 box cars and 30 35 ton cars with capacity around 9000 pounds. The company aims to expand its freight car fleet while maintaining market demand for multiple car types.
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Caton Pacific
Jet
Te Mace Ica Car Company
Syir
Pullman
Bes Inkurs
Union
Siete Iy
Four Girls Drowned Floating on a Plank in Utah
A Payson Utah special reports four girls aged 12 to 30 years drowned in Utah Lake yesterday afternoon while floating on a plank. One fell in and drowned, others perished while attempting rescue. Bodies not recovered at press time.
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Utah
Balt Lake
the Tribune
Payson
Utah Lake
Lucy Keel
Emma Bet Susie Reet
Sterner Hauer
Taxes We Pay and Shawnee County Valuation Disparities
Topeka Commercial representatives urged the state board of equalization to adjust Shawnee county property valuations viewed as unfair compared with counties with better markets. The club's prepared paper and Br. Bonebrake’s remarks were reviewed, noting Shawnee city’s higher assessment than Wyandotte with similar growth. Secretary Bush said the board cannot resolve this, and Major Anderson was asked to seek legislative power to adjust valuations when evident disparities exist. The board has not ruled on Shawnee county’s assessment.
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T. J. Anderson
P. Bonebrake
E. H. Crosby
M.C. Holman
Topeks Commercial
Knil
Board of County Commissioners
State Board of Equalization
Shawnee County
Br. Bollebrake
Commercial Club
Board of Equalization
Court martial prospects after Santiago surrender
Madrid dispatch reports cabinet discussions on the July capitulation of Santiago de Cuba and the possible court martial of General Worl. Ministers doubt Spain can accept terms and foresee continued war to recover territory, while some papers anticipate a cabinet reshuffle.
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Madrid
Parii
Camci
Santiago de Cuba
Duralad
Worl
Spain
Santings
KE Inspeareciul
Way Open to Wats No Likelihood of Any European Intervention
London dispatch notes the Vienna Times correspondent’s view that the United States will honor international duties and act decisively. Britain would back the United States, and major powers likely avoid provoking Anglo American alignment by coercion or interference. Spain’s policy woes grow, with renewed belief that only peace can avert fresh disasters and surprising odds at Santiago favoring Spain.
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London
Vienna
Times
Commodore Watson
America
Great Britain
United States
Spain
Bantiaga
Smoker Captain Jokran Dead at Temple Residence
Opkoland Cal July last night a prominent ship owner Captain Jokran died from smoking related causes. He was 62 and owned numerous vessels and deep water ships, plus notable agricultural lands and other interests. The Omaha Exposition fast train schedule and a dental ad are also noted in the clipping.
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Opkoland
Cal
Stames
Plans Flawed as States Slow to Meet Volunteer Quotas
Washington July 20 Good progress reported in recruiting 75 000 volunteers for the president's second call Yet many states lag behind quotas Indiana Minnesota Missouri New Jersey Rhode Island West Virginia Wisconsin exceed their quotas while North Carolina Colorado Louisiana Nebraska Tennessee Virginia Georgia Mississippi Oregon and Texas fall far short Complaints of poor material and medical rejections rise The combined strength of regular and volunteer forces stands at about 227 000 with 17 000 vacancies in the volunteer force A medical officers board will review disqualifications and authorize discharges where disability existed before enlistment.
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Washington
War Department
Indiana
Minnesota
Missouri
New Jersey
Rhode Island
West Iernia
Wisconsin
North Carolina
Colorado
Louisiana
Nebraska
Tennessee
Virginia
Pach of
Witch
Jace
Georgia
Mississippi
Oregon
Texas
Wen
Adjutant General
Fees and alleged overpayments in web mcnair case
The piece notes large fees paid to David Overmeyer, Judge Martin, and others for defending Insurance Commissioner Webb McNair against insurance company assaults. It questions payouts to Judge A H Horton and other experts, contrasting them with the $25 daily rate claimed for McNair’s examiners and accusing insurers of evasive conduct and potential graft.
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David Martin
David Overmyer
Webb McNair
David Overmeyer
Mutual Life
Metropolitan Life
Travelers
Judge Martin
New York Life
A. H. Horton
Horton
Webb McNall
Leset
Oerliin
Philippines Movement Signals Transports Sailing to Presidio
San Francisco reports the fourth expedition transports Wil sail City of Madeira Janeiro and St Paul while Rio departs next Friday Under General Otis two South Dakota battalions accompany him St Paul likely sails Monday Camp Merritt to be abandoned gradually with detachments as transport needs prevent a full move to the Presidio Commonplace military deployment details from the morning briefing
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San Francisco
J. S
Gamp Merritt
Presidio
Mode Janeiro
St. Paul
Rio
Otis
South Dakota
Hoandia
Merritt
Colored Troops Ready for Movement After Muster
The two battalions of colored troops have been mustered into service and notified to move. Government position unclear on timing, with initial reports of possible rejection contradicted by Adjutant General Allen. Soldiers nearly all formed, but only two companies have tents and officers await uniforms.
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United States
Iroopa Bat
Allen Siys
Union Pacific Western Route Promises Superior Service
The Direct Line to Denver Salt Lake City San Francisco and Portland is via the Union Pacific. The service of the Union Pacific to all principal western points is unequaled by any other line and consists of Pullman Palace Sleepers Pullman Tourist Sleepers Chair Cars Dining Car and a la carte deals. For timetable and full information call FP A Lewis City Ticket Agent 2 Fulton Depot Agent.
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Denver
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Portland
Union Pacific
A. Lewis
Fulton
Topeka Snapshots of Local News and Events
A collage of brief items from Topeka including weather notes on Kansas Avenue, repairs on a streetcar at Jackson streets, and residents returning after a brief absence. Reports mention entertainment at the Grand Opera House, a storm damaging telegraph lines, and various civic activities. The Swedish Independent club meeting, district parades, and state house gardeners are noted along with police records and local battles against chickens at large. Civic events at the state park, theater and church notices, and marching bands are described with dates and places.
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Tm 4
Boeth Jackson Streets
Gleed
GarHela
Auburni
Saturny Stumoca
Dennis Chub
Sue
Grand Opera House
Kansas Avenue
Frey
New Mexico
Louis Gragert
Raatmann
Sons of the American Revolution
State House
Topeka
College Hill
Spain
Colored Company
Kansas City
Walker
Ang Bs
Harry HE. Kelley
Amd
Coathcan
Ovenine
Ff W. Harrison
A. H. Tater
Rnn
Court House
Minc
Lincoln
Hull
Finn
John Marshallweema
BL. Copeland
A. Ficharty
Tate
Festacis
Kansas
Dackeyn
Garfield
St. Joseph
Wil
Stanley Frai
Washburn Collers
Roosevelts Rough Riders
First Presbyterian Church
Topeka Nowspaper
Annail
Shawnee County
MB. Ohen
State Temperance Union
Myumbere
North Topeka Row Ends in Assault and Arrest
W. J. Warren from Topeka visited a South side girl Sunday night and was attacked by North Topeka youths as he left. He sustained severe bruises and escaped the mob. Robert Rigdon of North Topeka is arrested on a warrant charging assault and battery, with Warren as the complaining witness. The case is expected to be fought in court.
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North Topeka
Tme
W. J. Warren
Topeka
Kaw River
North Topek
Warren
Particulac
Robert Rigdon
North Toyoka
Justice Chesney
Real Estate Transfers Recorded In City Ledger
Real estate transfers were recorded yesterday in the city register’s ledgers. Names include Fillmore atrest, Goddard and wife to George I and others in townships and sections. several parcels and boundaries noted with assorted heirs and buyers. Weather notes: Kansas cooler tonight and Thursday, warmer Thursday in the west. Mineral Water location referenced. newspaper advertisement from Puielis, 12 West Eighth St.
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Mayer
Chicago
Kansas
East Tron
Boyle to file injunction suits against Kansas coal mine operators
Attorney General Boyle plans a series of injunction suits to enforce a new screen law and a mining wage provision. He met county attorneys in Cherokee and other counties to prepare actions in district courts, aiming to compel compliance and seek further appellate rulings on script payments and related mining regulations.
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Testj
Boyle
Kansas
Boyte
Girard
Hoyle
Widby
Cherokee County
Bart
Topeka
Battle of Manila event plans at Fifteen Committee meeting
Final arrangements for the Battle of Manila production and the Pull festival were set with admission at 25 cents for adults 10 cents for children under 12 and 2 cents for grand stand. Advance tickets include grand stand access at 35 cents. Tent costs cited as 110 dollars per renter with 500 tents needed possibly increasing costs if rented in Kansas City.
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John FP. McManus
Kansas City
Anderson
Manila
Heath
L. M. Penwell
Western Star Struck by Tide Blown Ashore
Captain Thoms of the Russian steamer Kodiak reports the Western Star was blown ashore near Kelmol bay on July 5 and total loss. Seventeen crewmen were rescued by boats from the nearby South Coast. The stern wheel craft, flat bottom, built for Yukon river service, had recently been acquired by Morgan Co. of Seattle bound for St Michael on June 1.
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San Francisco
Thoms
Kodiak
Western Star
Kelmol Bay
South Coast
Yukon
Yes Morgan Company
Seatte
St Michael
Dewey's Sword Receives Elaborate Naval Tribute
The Navy Department receives a lavish proposal for presenting a sword to Admiral Dewey. A bas-relief sword features a handle mounted with diamonds and rubies, crafted with many brilliant stones, described as more bastly than most swords.
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Washington
Navy Department
Dewey
Asistant
Allen
Will Survey Japan and Circus Misses Topeka News
Yokohama reports new commercial codes in force from July 1 and civil code from July 16. U.S. minister Alten and Cerein minister agree on expert survey to aid roads, bridges, and water works. Circus Misses Topeka Selis and Porepaugh show travels via Santa Fe, plans Kansas fall return after three trains.
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Yokohama
United States
Ceres
H. N. Alten
Seoul
Cerein
Topeka
Selis
Porepaugh
Lawrences Yesterdy
Santa Fe
Southwest
Kansas
Camp at Miami Fears Replaced with Healthy Conditions
Maj. Gen. Keifer asserts the Miami camp health standards are excellent after interviews with officers. He notes water supply improved from driven wells to city water. Large tanks provide chilled water for each regiment, with water circulated through pipes and ice for cooling.
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Miami
Fis
Keifer
United States
Offices Lapse In Volunteer Service By Promotion Discharge
Washington July 20 A secretary of war ruling holds that officers in militia volunteer groups who were not in regular army and who held commissions only while in service lose their volunteer offices upon promotion discharge resignation or death of those officers. The order notes that expended small arms ammunition shells after training will be packed and shipped to the Frankfort Arsenal.
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Washington
Secretary of Fur
Regular Army
Volunteer Army
Secretary of War
Frankfort
Deserter Caught in Denver After Desertion From Arizona Unit
George Lare, who enlisted in the Seventh Cavalry, was stationed in this city two months ago and deserted from Port Grant, Ariz. He was brought to Fort Logan and tried by court martial. Desertion in time of war is typically punishable by death, though no verdict has yet been announced.
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Denver
George Lare
Port Grant
Ariz
Fort Logan
Jine
Swiss protest over trade advantages with United States
Bern July 20 federal council protests the unequal advantages given to France under the reciprocity treaty with the United States. it urges that Swiss goods receive the same treatment under the most favored nation clause. the report also notes Santa Fe Route dining cars using electric fans for comfort.
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Switzerland
Bern
Federal Council
France
United States
County and State Fairs Officials List and Meeting Notice
A dense list of county agricultural fair associations and secretaries across Kansas, with August through September event months noted for Brown, Clay, Graham, and other counties. A public notice announces a meeting to plan the Second annual plenary of the Retail Grocers and Butchers association at Weber's hall, inviting attendance from allied groups. proceeds go to the auditorium fund.
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Viele Dagen
Jocatn
Boeretuey Catnin
Alien County Agneulutra Sactity
Wheaton
Totus Semiember Anderon County
Insncietan
Oo Kicn
Garnett
Coutier Brown County Fair Association
Jotn
Hiawatha
Clay County Fair
Clay Center
Gorey County Fair
Worgford
Burlington
W. BL Im
Pechueaty
Bacherer Flimey
Minis
Barden
Sevtea Renin County Agricuturat Snciety
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Rivdew
Ottaway Pet Ver Dewy Gremey County Fair Association
I Qewman
Tribune
Detabar Sachsen “County Agrcultural and
Baiehsachton
S. J. Morrew
Eroretary
Holeton
Biptenbar
Duifergon County Agricultural and Mechanica
Moric Geunty Exposition Company
J. Dull
Council Grory
Iwneste
Falr
Eeabeintianests
Eeraeeget Segivander Puro
Aurenliiten Aasieieitr
Jae
Aurenstene
Slider
Ness Cy
Oeage
Aumovkitii
W. 2
Davis
Bussingame
Count
Fate
Association Mpi
Stockin
Syplaavee Vichita Stata Felr Association
Toler
Wichita
Septemburie
Inne Socata
and Butchers’ Association
Weber's Hall
Trades Labor Union
Federation of Business Men
Commercial Club
Beret
Eiditorium
Thomas Hanley
Pres
WM. Dransfield
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