Rain Drenches Topeka Area With Wider Wet Spell
Weather reports describe a steady two hour rainfall in Topeka with scattered showers west of the city. Towns including Valencia Rossville Maple Hill and St Marys saw rain while Dover and Keene reported none. rainfall totals and timing indicate a broad southeastern Kansas wet spell with mixed intensities and limited western reach.
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Togeka
Alma
Eskridee
Dover
Willard
Valencia
Keeny
Paxico
Sumeville
Breporta
Santa Fe
Suite Fe «Ast
Emaporte
Purcell
Okla
Rock Island
Union Pact
Wil
Topeka
Nerrow
St. Marya
Ttin
Rocksland
Ste- Farland
Kansas City
Lawrence
Valleyalia
Hoyt Leocompion
Sliver Lake
Rossville
St Marys
Wareka
Hichien
Charge County
Bite Porte
Santa Ve
Avchison
Atlock
Dendale
Uru
Meyerton
Oskalowed
Leromptos
Hortenang
Velera
Radnfan Sa
Ar Mtn Wien
Big Rain in Eastern Kansas and Weather Updates
The Topeka journal notes the first rain of any consequence since mid April with conditions likely to continue. Eastern Kansas reports heavy showers. Coffey County records rain with 1 to 1.5 inches in towns like Coffey, Burlington, Waverly, and Leroy.
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Fremtern
Missouri
Kanssa City
Coffey
Burlington
Waverly
Leroy
Coffey County
Irregular Meteorology Report Signals Cold Trend
Tolaya readings show temperatures far below the usual for the preceding run. Telmuium marks 70, with south wind around 15 miles per hour. A low barometer loop extends from the mountains eastward into Kansas, suggesting the current conditions may persist. Forecasts hint at cooler days ahead with variable gusts.
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Tolaya
Kansan
Siriday
Jennies
Evry
Morgan Meeting Prompted By Amal Assoc Officials
In New York on July 27 President Staffer and Secretary Williams of the Amal connected association plan to meet with J P Morgan. Morgan has commented that the conference is likely to occur today.
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New York
Willams
Amal Xemated
J. PF. Morgan
No word from Schley as pages enter court proceedings
Washington July 27 Secretary Lene received no word today from Rear Admirals Schley Kimberly or Benham regarding the court of inquiry. It was expected they would hear, though it seems unlikely Schley will act. The article notes potential absence of decisive weight to overrule opposition.
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Washington
Lene
Schley
Kimberly
Benham
Tnpales
Bardie
Schiey
Hector
Strike fears grip McKeesport as union vigils hold
Pittsburg July 27 An ugly mood surrounds the National Tube Company plants in McKeesport as strikers and non union workers brace for tense hours. Union leaders deny a mass walkout though welders edge toward signing five year contracts while guards deter strangers from entry. Local officials back Mayor Black against importing non union labor amid plans for a city hall meeting and possible injunctions.
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Pittinburg
National Rolling
Boston Iron and Steel Works
National Tube Company
McKeesport
Holloway
Amalgamated Association
Dewees Wood
George J. Holloway
Enterprise Lodge
Black
Demier Tin Works
National Tube Works
Welleville
St Neon
St Neon Todsey and Will Resume S Opers Mone At 2 Oeoch Mowdey Mornine
Brookwan Eye
Lison
Tige
Pressden Shar
Str
Bishop
New York
Pauce
CM. Schwab
United Stes
Pittsburg
A. le Well
Bheet Steel Company
American ‘Tin Plate Company
Cleveland
Mr Well
Kiwgers
Troth
Myc
Senate of Labor
Kaid
Shaffer
Flynn
American Fedrration of Labor
Reed Tr
Basils
American Tin Plate Company
Ameritas Sheet Steel Company
American Steel Hop Company
Republic Short Steel
Sheipe Neese Cap
Rofler
Scottdale
Steel strike adds to mill troubles and new Tin Plate plant
The article reports heightened tensions from a steel and textile labor strike affecting several mills. Montssen of the Tin Finte company remains open while others shut down. a new Martin's Ferry plant aims to open soon with 5,000 to 6,000 workers required. Leaders predict a settlement by month end as Morgan and Schwab discuss the situation. Motormen on the Wellsville to Liverpool line refuse to halt service for workers, prompting conflict with management and union conduct.
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Follée
Birmingham
Pillebyre
Montssen
Tin Finte Company
Mesatte
Ite
Martin's Ferry
Pittaburg
Ament Tin Works
New Yorkc
Schwab
United States Steel Corporation
Feli
J.P. Morgan & Cos
Mr. Morgan
Mr. Schwab
Wntess
Liverpool
Wellaville Street
Brookman
Healey
Maine Battleship Launched At Cramp Yard In Philadelphia
The battleship Maine was launched at 10 41 today at William Cramp Ship and Engine Building Co Philadelphia Observers from Kensington filled the yard and public areas The ceremony featured Miss Ming Mery Preble Anderson of Portland christening the vessel with a bottle The Maine was 36 percent finished with keel laid in April 1899 and expected completion in 18 months to two years Officials including Governor Hill and naval officers attended events delayed by limited invitations due to unable to attend
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Maine
Wiliam Cramp Ship and Engine Building Company
Kensington
Hill
Staf
Washington
Bradford
Melville
Walker
Bailey
Leary
Guam
Navy Department
McKinier
Navy
Long
Dewey
Liesbes
Ming Mery Preble Anderson
Portland
Preble
Miss Anderson
Robbery Stuns Santa Cruz Paymaster Safe
A $20,000 theft from the guard house during troop pay at Santa Cruz is blamed on soldiers. Major Conts bury paced the Lagune district troops. Chief of Manila detectives Gei Chater Hay heads the Santa Cruz inquiry. A paymaster’s box reportedly valued at 700 is reportedly missing.
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Maule
Santa Cruz
Contsbury
Lagune
Gei Chater Haya
Manila
Santa Grin
Missouri Pacific amends charter to raise capital by 45 million
Judge AH Berton, counsel for the Missouri Pacific railroad, filed an amendment to the charter increasing the company’s capital stock by 45 million dollars. The filing seeks to use the amendment to the Kansas charter and to collect a state fee of 99 200 28. Weather note: Chicago July 1 forecast. Cain fair tonight and sea breeze, temperature.
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AH. Berton
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Missouri Pacific Company
Warrant Shortage Sparks State Budget Warning
State officials warn warrants unpaid for want of funds will be stamped as unpaid for the next two years. The board of equalization projects a levy not to exceed two million for 1902 and 1903 to cover about 4.25 million in last session appropriations. State Auditor Cole and others prepare a financial statement while studying remedies as banks may take up the large unpaid warrants at high interest. Major appropriations include state buildings, asylums, reform schools, and the state university, totaling millions for various institutions.
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Franses
Board of Equalization
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Sportory
George A. Clark
Frank Grimes
Shire
Lnst
Parsons Asylum
Winfield
Reform School
Topeka
Industrial School
Betolt
Quindare College
Osawatonite Asylum
Tlind Asylum
Kansue City
Agriculture College
Manhattan
Leavenworth
State Normal
Emporia
State Soldiers' Home
Dodge City
State University
Wiliam Thompson
Odher-Wabsunsie-Pottewatenmis Jodhlal
Papreme Court
Thompson
Jude Thormpson
Umum
Huis
Gadis
Gardner
Thamiyny
Walllac
Robert Hetarrle
Thamyeon
Genstor J
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Aherifee
Farma
Anil
Walt
Ube
Anther
Eiectinn
Terry
Deine
Fane Nilee
Wichita Ice Famine Strikes City in July Heat
Wichita Kansas experiences a citywide ice famine as local suppliers fail to deliver. Many stores and residents along Douglas Avenue and East area lack ice for cooling and preserving perishables. Reports say southern towns buy more ice from distant plants, provoking supply concerns and a hinted past ice trust. Local history recalls a prior attempt to manipulate prices by routing to Winfield for cheaper ice.
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Douglas Avenue
Eteat
el Reno
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Winfield
General Wood Embarks Aboard Morro Castle
Havana July 27 Geneval Wood boarded the steamer Morro Castle today after expressing he felt well and wished to walk ashore. Doctors insisted he travel in a portable chair. The Morro Castle is due at New York next Tuesday.
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New York
Havana
Geneval Wood
Washington Confirms Amplier Intrigue Near Pekin Treaty
Washington reports further details on intramural moves tied to the Pekin settlement and routes between Peking and other strategic points. Officials expect a major development within two weeks as allied forces prepare to implement protocol and safeguard the corridor under the new agreement.
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Washington
Gein
Mary Withiirescal
China
Altor
Leo Yaar
Pu. Kin
Burglars Fire Bomb Bank Door Escape With Stolen Horses
Marion July 17 burglars started a fire of waste before the Deposit Bank of Caledonia ten miles away then used a railroad iron to break open the door. The night watchman fired wounding or deterring them they escaped on stolen horses and vanished into the night.
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Marion
Bolih
Deposit Bank of
Caledonia
Shamrock II Sets Sail From Gourock Amid Enthusiastic Sendoff
Gourick July 27 report describes Shamrock II departing at 10:20 AM for New York with Sir Thomas Lipton and designer Mr. Watson aboard. Crowds along Gourock shore cheered heartily as the challenger’s crew stood to, the yacht under canvas with light easterly winds guiding tugs. Lipton wished the crew Godspeed and praised their effort before departing on the voyage across the Atlantic.
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Shambocks
Finn
New York
Scgamore
Thomas Lipton
Mr. Watson
Atlantic
Gourock
Thomas
Tech Group
Challenger
Rain in Missouri Brings Widespread Showers Across Counties
At Louis on July 2 the thermometer rose to 90 after a hot day, then cools with showers forecast. Heavy dawn rains fell across several counties including Barton, Buchanan, Macon, Pulaski, Greene, Polk, Cedar, Benton, and Wright, aiding stock and crops though some threats of storms were noted but subsided.
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Mhouens
Barton
Buchanan
Macon
Pulaski
Marin
Cole
Turrisoy
Newton
Berry
Polk
Cedar
Greene
Et Clair
Lafayette
Wright
Walt
Caw
Bowell
Benton
Phetpe
Aoe
Troops to Leave and Pekin Talks Move Forward
New York reports that England accepts the modified plan on payment of the Chinese indemnity. A Pekin agreement near, enabling return of the Chinese court to the capital and averting renewed uprisings. Included are scattered weather and city temperature notes from Chicago and nearby cities.
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New York
Rimein
England
Pekin
St. Petersburg
Herald
Candidates for Sheriff In Afireshaken Election Urgency
The article outlines a chaotic fight over the sheriff race and governor appointing power. Judge William Thompson faces a contested renomination and possible appointment or election, with party factions pressing for the biennial law, and a slate of candidates including J. Re Coddins Feedy and others debated.
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