Destructive Heat Widespread Crops Failure Reported
A Denver dispatch claims hot winds devastate Kansas and Nebraska corn crops, with vast fields dried and worthlessness blamed on desert winds. It warns of coal shortages, cattle markets, and fires along rails, while editors label the tale overstated and locally unverified.
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Denver
Cola
Kansas
Nebraska
Campbell
Burlington Road
Pennsylvania
New York
Union Pacific
Hariligien
Rock Island
Missouri
Pacito
Santa Pedra
Shine Tower
Car Winiow
Eutward
Down
Istr
Colorado
Hocky Mountain
Misoy
Ist
Jocesar
Belmonts wild animals arrival stirs speculation in New York
The Meamship Elvain arrived from Gibraltar with a varied menagerie including sacred cows, six bulls, deer, mongooses, Indian partridges, pheasants, cranes, mouse deer, kites, doves, squirrels, jungle fowls, and golden pigeons.Oliver Hazard Belmont is in New York as clerks and associates ponder the intended use of the collection imported from Singapore and other places.
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Millioestes
Miogepore
New Yoas
Oliver Hazard Perry Belmont
Elvain
Gibraltar
Belmont
New York
Singapore
Europe bound exodus swells as thousands seek ship passage
A Cunard official reports a steady flood of Americans joining European travel, led by about thirty thousand monthly departures mainly mechanics. Cabin demand rises with steerage, many seeking work or joining relatives abroad amid high Atlantic fares and uncertain times.
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America
Genecs
Whiting
Cunard Steamship Line
Chicago
New York
Euro
Ac & Cothing
Whatismore
Boston
Ateerage Pasengers
Mechanica
Europe
Burglary Interlude and Meteors Light California Night
North Elie residents Mr and Mrs Burke at Waukegan chased a masked burglar who emptied a budget of pocketed cash. He asked to see the right pocket of a vest, then left with a $10 bill and a $10 watch. A British meteor then dazzled California skies with a bright white streak and a thunder clap.
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Ritenmas
Wien
Actien
Mr. Burke
Txnor
Cal
Sven
Sen. Nepiaso
Atea
Los Axceves
California
Biddle As Watchdog Over Cholera Funds
The state executive council allocated 8,000 to the board of health to improve California state sanitary conditions, but State Treasurer Biddle refused to release funds except for cholera prevention. Secretary AL Dykes said cities neglect sanitary conditions, with stagnant water and unhealthy conditions within city limits. The board will begin prosecutions in Kansas City, Atchison and Leavenworth to compel improvements.
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State Executive Council
State Board of Health
Executive Council
Board of Health
IL A. Dykes
Biddle
AL Dykes
Starx Juvaxan
Drkes
Board of
Heatth
Kansas City
Atchison
Livescan
Mulligan Letter Fame Dies Here at Morning
James Mulligan, famed for the Mulligan letter, died here this morning. Born in Mina Laleville in Ireland, he emigrated at fifteen and later lived in Boston before moving here, where his death occurred.
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James Mulligan
Hiaine
1Mina Laleville
Ireland
Boston
Phillips Fire Tragedy Drowns Twenty In Lake Escape
Macwavenk July 28 reports a forest fire wiping Phillips Wis from the map. About three thousand homeless flee burned town as flames engulf homes and sheds. Insurance losses mount to hundreds of thousands with key mills and lumber firms hardest hit. News from Stevens Point notes ongoing fires threaten marshes north and west while residents rush to save fences and barns.
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Dames
Lusef
Pamilies
Gue Place
Jobo RO Davis Lumber Company
Fayéite Shaw
Mov
Pick
Peck
Pumips
Phillips
Davie Company
John J. Davis Lumber Company
Stevany Point
Wisconsin
Stevens Point
Wis
Tere
Vuperator
Heat Wave Grips State From Topeka To Wichita
Hot and sticky conditions sweep across the state with showers reaching Wichita. Thermometer near 87 degrees and humidity makes the heat nearly unbearable. Government weather station notes Topeka should see little rain for several days, while light showers extended to Wichita earlier.
A R U Too Big Leaders Criticize Strike Effects
General Manager Haye of the Wabash station reports on a tour, criticizing the American Railway Union for an uncalled strike. He says the union is too large to be strong, cannot arbitrate, and lacks individual member voice. Reports from Carcado note packing houses consider moving due to labor unions, risking disruption to Chicago’s livestock trade.
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Starvorteen
Haye
Wabash
Ciity
American Railway Union
Iran Railway Union
Carcado
Chicago
Cadou Block
Swift, Armour
Knights of Labor
West
Shocking Accident Injures Woman On Porch Fall
Mrs. Snow aged 60 mother of Fred Snow of Howley Brothers drug Store living on JT Palk street was working on the rear porch when an old railing broke sending her through an open cellar door onto stone steps. She lay unconscious and is reported gravely injured with internal wounds.
TROOPS STAY AS PULLMAN FAILS TO SET REOPENING DATE
The Pullman company could not announce a reopening date as workers were slow to return. General Counsel Runnells met the mayor and said a firm date would be set after a Monday conference, prompting the mayor to keep troops deployed until then.
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Pullman Company
Runnélls
Runnells
Mr. Runnells
Fireworks at Night and Labor Day Plans Near Garfield Park
The Trades and Labor Assembly executive committee will meet Sunday morning to arrange the Labor Day program. At the semi monthly Trades Assembly meeting last night a big fireworks display at Garfield Park was approved for the evening. The Lulir Day Souvenir is led by P. E. Cook. A gold watch will be awarded to the woman voted the most popular in Kansas. A humorous non sequitur offers a famed “unfailing recipe” for beating the heat by avoiding meat, with a story of hot climate workers in Spain and Italy.
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Trades and Labor Assembly
Trades Assembly
Garfield Park
P. E. Cook
Kansas
Spain
Thaly
Plans to End Tariff War Split Between Bills
The article details a White House and congressional push on tariff policy with two paths: uphold the McKinley Act or accept the Senate bill. President favors modification of the Senate bill, Wilson holds talks, and conferees meet to adjust schedules on wool, tobacco, and kitchenware while aiming to avoid a tariff stalemate.
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Wasnixerox
Wilson
West Virginia
Weasere
Executive Mansion
Capitol
White House
McMillan
Senate
Voorhees
Ilness
Jesa
Jia
House
Montery
Cris
Senatora
House Debates Caled for Conference on Tariff Measure
fragmented report notes House members debating a conference for a tariff bill. mentions Chairman, Democrats, Republicans, and a scheduled meeting to discuss options and potential action, with a GOP stance on the measure and party notices for members.
Ships clash as Japanese fleet aids in a brutal sea battle
Fragmented dispatch from Yokosuka reports Japanese fleet engaging Chinese forces near the coast. Three Japanese warships, including the Allitensiima, Tako, and Hih Yet, pursue a heavy assault as Chinese troops retreat toward China. Reports describe sinking, captures, and heavy casualties amid chaotic combat along the coast.
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Jepsares
Yoxkowsma
Japan
Isaac
Aes
Hound Beluw
Ueto
China
Huwa Tae
Euysuy
Allitensiima
Receiver for Swituils and Defaulted Assets
July 28 report notes a receivership action for Switchmerns Muloe and related assets valued at 70 000. The case involves the supreme court and a bow lien, with Willis cited as executor or officer in the proceeding. A separate July 28 item covers the trial proceeding of the Bane mana and officials concluding Friday.
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Ensstvensy
Switchmrn
Muloe
Asavetation
Ciicado
Ryusarer Willis
Bani
Anne Sratooge
Bane Mana
R Offidala
Enday
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