Long in Service George the Veteran Fire Nurse of Topeka
George the veteran horse of the Topeka Fire Department nears retirement after fifteen years of faithful service. The sorrel gelding, praised by Chief Wilmarth for his gentleness and intelligence, has worked with the chemical engine at headquarters, responding promptly to alarms in all weather.
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Old George the veteran fire horse honored at Topeka station
A topeka fire department story details Old George a 23 year old veteran horse with three years service. Chief Witmarth praises the gelding as the oldest in service and notes his steady behavior and record. He was bought in November and assigned to station No. 3 on Jefferson Street, later moving to another post. Firemen and officials discuss plans to replace him with a horse that can meet mission demands, while acknowledging George’s loyal service.
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Chanute Opposes Topeka Gas Pipeline Expansion
Chanute residents and local papers unite against plans by Continental and partner promoters to condemn Neosho County land for piping gas to Topeka. The Sun and Tribune denounce the project as a threat to local wealth, urging vigorous resistance and legal action if needed.
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Burning Old Bonds in Santa Fe Storehouse Destruction
The Treasury Department of the Santa Fe Railroad is destroying O A & SF bonds issued before the reorganization. About 120 large wooden cases hold roughly 2500 bonds each, stored in a flood-damaged forehouse cellar. The process, started June 2, will take weeks as bonds and coupons burn in shop furnaces to issue destruction certificates. Bonds include $500 and $1 denominations totaling millions.
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Largest Benevolent and Protective Order grand lodge meeting ends
Baltimore July 21 report says the BPOE grand lodge gathering was the largest and most successful in its history with 608 members at the sessions. Ritual changes were postponed for a full report, a confetti note was adopted, officers were installed, and Grand Exalted Ruler Joseph T. Fanning of Indianapolis adjourned sine die to meet in Cincinnati next year.
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London Baron de Tush Dies After Train Incident
Baron de Tush fell before a passing train near Mouth Ampton while en route to Scotland. He died shortly after, accompanied by his companion Miss Teuline Joram, an American prima.
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Unions Triumph Over Bees in Washburn Field Triumph
The Topeka Unions defeated A B Williams Bees 10 to 5 on Washburn field Thursday in a game praised as one of the season’s best. Key moments featured Kot in at third, impressive hitting by Hicks, and fast baserunning by Rutkey as both teams exchanged fierce plays amid lively crowd banter.
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Bees and Unions Stir Backing Amidrow Attitudes
A jagged report notes Sear 2 and the Bees as long standing players within the movement. Unions backers show wild support and detent murmurs ripple through the scene as tensions rise locally.
MRS LEASH HEARD FROM AT REV IRA COURlis FUNERAL
New York July 2 Mrs Elizabeth Lease Kansas suffragist spoke at the funeral service for Rev Ira Moore Courlis pastor of the Church of the Fraternity of Soul Communion Brooklyn. She praised his belief in Spiritualism and immortality and urged comfort in death as a deliverer.
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Challenger Defeated as Shamrock I Loses Narrow Race
Atlantic Highlands July 4 news reports Shamrock I loses to the challenger after drifting about nine miles off Sandy Hook. Wind shifts and a brief sail enabled the older boat to claim its first victory over the new leap challenger in a sparsely detailed, dramatic sailing contest.
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Sailing duel shifts wind to lift Shamrock I
The race saw T's sails fill with wind for twenty minutes allowing her sister racer to fall behind. Shamrock I gained five minutes due to luck and finished one minute ahead. St Séounds finished strong, beating the challenger by two minutes and fifty seconds.
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Midwinter Exposition Not Abandoned Says Brigham
Manager Brigham denies reports that the Midwinter Exposition at the Auditorium is abandoned. He states no decision has been made to drop the winter show and notes a manufacturers exhibit linked to the state fair could coexist, aiming to please merchants and producers without harming the exposition’s business.
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American to move Old Curiosity Shop from Dickens locale
New York reports an American has bought the Portugal street Lincoln Inn Fields building said to be the original Old Curiosity Shop. He plans to dismantle it and rebuild in the United States, with thousands paying for the privilege to see the famed house.
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Low Hates West Rail Sale to Seattle and Work
The Chicago Great Western Railway will from August 1 to 4 offer tickets to Seattle and Work at greatly reduced rates. For full information contact Geo W Linesin at 7 Weak ith St Kansas City Mo.
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