Wonder pills promise nerve strength and cheer
An ad claims Dr Halbieks Wonderful Electric Pills cure nervous fatigue and sleeplessness from overwork and worry. It touts improved nerves, rosy cheeks, and restored ambition sold in boxes direct from the laboratory, with a note on certificates and direct purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Halbiek
Leverty
Gadmaka Rew
Rich
Kfopdiese Fuer
Upie-petti Bohl
Kasia Avenue
Peter
Patronize Home Industry Vinegar Promo
In a promotional note from Topeka Vinegar and Preserving Works, the firm urges customers to order Silver Leaf Brand Vinegar, claiming high quality and excellence. The message seeks increased patronage and cooperation to boost sales of their vinegar products.
Arthur Bunce Buried in Topeka Cemetery
Remaine of St Louis victim interred in Topeka Cemetery. Fragmentary text notes funeral details and distant connections, with scattered references to witnesses and locations. Exact names and events are unclear due to garbled OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Louis
Topeka
Brubee
Tawi Sunday Society
Geyer
Sunnie Fee
Jean Letmies
Ellen Tug
TopUta
Tie Vistgi
Woodward Wins Topeka Handicap in Golf Meet
In a tight Topeka Handicap event, Woodward secured victory ahead of Tek and Pik Prize. The field featured notable players, with the final standings highlighting Woodward's strong finish and steady opening rounds.
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Tekvs
Cheetor
Plague Persists as San Francisco Reports Health Strife
In San Francisco on June 4 health officers and authorities report a continuing plague amid unclear cause. Documents detail a body autopsy and suspected infection linked to quarantine measures as officials seek to identify the source and contain spread.
Unclear OCR fragment on wireless stations and harbors
Fragmentary OCR text mentions wireless stations near San Francisco harbor and in Puerto Rico. No clear person, date, or event identified.
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Esses
New Tork
Jung
Meath
Cetera Graily
Aleral uMteen
Sala
Harbor
Sancisco
Party Rico
New Rock Island Engines Show Breakneck Speed
June 4 reports from Chirag that two Baldwin built passenger locomotives delivered to Rock Island, numbered 1201 and 1208, achieve 75 miles per hour and are capable of faster times on prime tracks. Officials claim they could haul ten heavy cars at 72 mph on good grades, with four cylinder compound engines and eight driving wheels.
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Chirag
Rock Island
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Chicago
Omahe
Meige
Kansas City
Tie Miakers
Pooling Debate Spreads Across Interstate Lines
A sprawling, error‑riddled report discusses proposed pooling in transportation and tribunal actions involving Chicago, St Paul, and other cities. It mentions influential figures like Mike and Marlin, with reference to the federal Interstate Commerce Commission and potential court actions.
U P Hospital Funds Refund for Omaha Employees
Refunds of hospital fund money to employees began today in Omaha Nebraska. The process will occur through existing organizations with amounts ranging from 4 cents to 15 dollars for current and former workers.
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Omaha
Financial scandal exposes hospital fund misuses
A sequence of investigations reveals embezzlement from hospital funds used to pay medical attendance for sick workers. Federal probes in Denver and Omaha charged mismanagement by trustees. Courts ordered sale of hospitals and the fund being wound up as receivers seek dissolution.
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Denver
Opaen
Feailway Taber- Piers
Breas
Sasier Tn
H Petiuios
Kansas City Southern Builds $500000 Bridge Over Red River
The Kansas City Southern railway announces a major $500,000 bridge project over Red River. The upgrade improves rail safety by replacing and repairing worn structures and rails. As a result, more trains run faster between Kansas City and Fort Smith, with freight capacity rising and roadbed strengthened for long-term reliability.
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Kansas City Southern
Red River
Kansas City Southern Railway
Us Kateus Cue, Pialnre & Cult
Kanes City
Aes
Gus
Stesicu
Phares
Todd Annie Thane
Trom
mAhnies
Ruitvcin
Mr Clark S Foes Strike Death and Labor Turmoil
A garbled 19th century letter portrays Mr Clark’s death and a major strike by Enon Pacific workers. It recalls union pressure, wage warnings, telegraph messages, and the Western division walkout that emptied yards from Cheyenne to Omaha, with directors in Boston ordering reductions and men quitting en masse.
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Omaha
Enon Pacific
EL Ciysk
Clark
Harry
Airectirs
Bostop
Chado
Chey
Cheyenne
Willet
Mr. Clark
Moor
Boston
Heston
Directurs
Wolk Het Bletil
Historic U P Engines Sent to Scrap File
Six historic Union Pacific locomotives long in service are being removed and sent to the scrap file at the Omaha shops. The engines Nus. std 565 and 565 begun work thirty two years ago, with Nos 477 and 492 also dating from earlier in service.
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Omaha
Union
Old locomotives sold for reuse as scrap amid rising iron prices
After long main line service, the engines moved to branch lines and provided a decade of work on eastern roads like the Pennsylvania. With sixteen slated to arrive this month, scrap iron costs boost reclamation of older locomotives as more valuable assets.
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Pennevitania
Santa Fe Fireman Injury Reported After Fall
Fireman W. T. Williamson of Lawrence suffered a serious accident at Chuge City on Saturday when he slipped and fell from the tender while taking coal and water. He was rushed to the hospital with head injuries and may be unable to pilot the engine for a couple of weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tk. Williamson
W. T. Williamson
Lawrence
Chuge Citu
Mr. Willamson
Wellman Returns From Milwaukee Brotherhood Meeting
Engineer J Wellman returns from Milwaukee where the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers held meetings. The next general session is planned for May in Norfolk Valinez. The Milwaukee gathering drew engineers from across the annex, with important business discussed and pleasant proceedings noted.
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J. Wellman
Milwaukee
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engines
Wellman Sitll
Norfolk
Val Inez
Stillwell Begins Grading Near Augusta Kansas
A telegram from Augusta reports that the Kansas City Mexico and Orient Railway project has started grading south of Harper county Kansas. Stillwell company shows heavy activity with 400 men advertised, labor scarce due to harvest. Residents previously built a grade and offered bonuses for rail lines, now the new grade connects with the Oklahoma line.
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Wichita
Augusta
OWT
Kansas City
Sitwell
Harper County
Oklahoma
Land for Boers Union Pacific Seeks Colorado Colonists
Union Pacific officials in Denver announce plans to offer 24,100,000 acres of prime Colorado land to Boers seeking colonization. Prospective settlers could buy on time. envoys will be consulted to gauge sentiment for a peaceful transfer. The report notes railway extensions and a major shop complex planned for the Topeka Santa Fe system to handle growing work.
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Union Pacific
Colorado
Denver
EH. Wantland
Seanl
Washington
Ani Zalrg
South African Republic
Bilieh
Coly
Fur & Republic
Edo 7
Kiger
Mauwas
Ateblean, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway
Mpans
Vreition Ge Apek
Kas
Boileir
No Sleepless Nights for the Children
No Sleepless Nights for the Children reports relief for families as officials promise steadier routines. Mothers expect calmer evenings while fathers anticipate fewer interruptions as plans take effect.
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Family Remedy
A testimonial touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a pleasant, reliable family remedy. It notes sizes of 10c, 50c, and $1.00 and includes endorsements from parents praising health benefits for their child.
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DR. Caldwell
Esther
Drug stores and addresses listed in Squires directory
R W Squires at 732 Kansas Avenue A O Rosser at corner 0th and Topeka Avenue Swift Holliday Drug Co at 523 Kansas Avenue A S Kane Co Family Drug Store at 832 North Kansas Avenue coordinates and shop names appear in the listing.
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R. W. Squires
Kansas Avenue
A.O. Rosser
Topeka Avenue
Swift & Holliday Drug Co
A.S. Kane & Co
Family Drug
Topeka funds buy site for forge and Doller shop
Citizens of Topeka subscribe funds believed sufficient to purchase the site needed and it is expected that the forge and Doller shop erection will begin within a couple of months. Local notes detail Rock Island shop changes with foremen reassigned and train crew movements including shifts at Wichita and Santa Fe locals. Missouri Pacific orders locomotives and Katy shop reductions leave dozens of workers displaced as several plants reorganize.
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Topeka
Engine accident near Purcell at stockyard gate
Friday morning a rider was knocked off an engine at Purcell near the stockyard gate. He was treated by Dr Reynolds and H. and hopes to return to work this week. Rumors say A J Studer may resign as Assistant Superintendent of Machinery with Master Mechanic John Gill of Treconton set to succeed him in Horton. Lee Morris, a Rock Island brakeman, moved to Horton from Tippeka two years ago. his son works in Horton shops, and he is uncle to Lieut Joe Morris in the Philippines.
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Purcell
Morris Fee
Metiy Ved
Horton
Horton Shops
Mr. Morris
Joe Morris
Philippines
American Park Association Opens Crusade Against Billboards
Chicago June 4 The fourth annual convention of the American Park and Betton Art association opens at Heston Hall with papers and lectures on conserving scenery and public parks. Warren H Manning arrives as secretary. 75 to 100 delegates are expected. Mayor Hatten welcomes attendees. Charles M Loring presides. A keynote paper by Frederick Law Olmsted discusses advertising billboards and related debate.
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Chicago
American Park and
Canada
Jia Rench
Hattson
Charles M. Loring
Minneapolis
Frederick Law Oimated
Brookline
Mass
Bill Boarta
W. W. Fottwell
Pan-American Expositor
Go Laney
Park
Ty J. A. Ridgeway
W. J. Beal
Michigan
Democratic state convention to shape West Virginia politics
Everything at stake as Parkersburg prepares for the June 4 Democratic state convention. Delegates meet amid national interest, with Republicans already nominating and Democrats eyeing the presidency, governorship, and state offices. State party leaders plan campaign strategy and a contested slate for key posts.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Dewi
Charlonten
Katsas Ly
O ‘Gill
Sears
West Virginia Delecatiai
Mie
Man Attempts Suicide After Threatening Wife
Milton Halls of Cedarvale Kansas tried to kill his wife in Little Rock after arriving Friday. He ingested poison but survived. a boarder named Tom Shears stopped him while officers searched for his wife who had separated from him. Local report notes Halls was disarmed and his condition stable. The item also includes railroad fare promotions for Denver and Colorado Springs.
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Little Rock Ark
Milton Halls
Little Rock
Cedarvale
Keus
Autella
Piniol
Tiomhe Shears
Dynamiters to Be Prosecuted Over Wawase Lake Fish Kill
Thousands of dead fish wash ashore at Lake Wawasee in Indiana as dynamite explosions are blamed. Property owners plan prosecutions against alleged perpetrators, while cottagers fear extensive environmental damage and lingering odors.
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Wewaze
Wabash
Ind
Wawase
Kidney Pills Claim Relief From Fort Worth Case
Topeka resident Calvin Brewer, real estate dealer, outlines a claim about severe kidney pain linked to the Texas Pacific R R between Fort Worth and Texarkana. He alleges lasting weakness and seeks remedies from Dunn's Kidney Pills and local druggists. Foster-Buffalo and Rowley & Snow cited as agents.
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Calvin Brewer
Jefferson Steett
Baete Velief
Texas Pacific R
Fort Worth
Texeckana
Dunn
Snow
Corser
Sixth Street
Karas
Triver
Relcher
Rae
Duan
Rowley & Snow
Kam Sak Avenue
Foster- Buffalo, N
U.S
Dokn
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Topeka Vinegar and Preserving Works
Arthur Bunce
Mteden
San Francisco
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Hase
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Llelady
Tvved
Seth
Feil Perespry
Angel iMand
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Kingmim
DR._H.McLEAN MEDICINE CO
Louis, Mo
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Prva
Alton
St.Paul
Unitel
U. P. Hospital Funds
MR. Clare
U. P
Santa FE
Wellman
Locomotive Engineers
D. Fedjer
J. E. Boy
Goodland
A. C. Adams
Trenton
TL. W. Walker
Eldon
M. C. Conma
T. B. Merritt
Mr. Conrad
Shlo
George Henry Wilde
Ashbareh
Newton
Harry Smith
Sione
Wichita Railroad
Wichita Heaven
Kanaas City
Mexico
Ossentine
Ok Eturton
Burtolt
Missouri Pacific
Brooks Locomotive Works
Katy
Denison
Tex
Guy Todd
Smith
St. Jans
Will Carson
Brakeran Herry Mathews
Muezzin
Sultan
Sultan Aghmet
American Park Association
West Virginia
Kans
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Colorado Iron Points
Utah
Missouri
Pacife
Spit Lake
Townsend
GPL
A. St. Lous
P. EB. Nipps
H. L. Larsh & CO
W. Eighth St
LM. Penwell
Demoss & Penwell
Quincy St
Kan
Figi
California
Fia Syrup Co
Great Rock Island
Dr ‘Thomas
Olay Lo Lipyen
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