Three Year Track Franchises Move Through City Council
City council debates a street franchise granting S Company the right to lay tracks for 30 years with a temporary bridge plan and a toll to cover relocation costs. Negotiations include a temporary track, bridge connections, and provisions to route streetcar traffic while approving police powers and city authority over future rail access.
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Iat
Wabmeus
Grienting
Ray Cotsaliy
Topeka County
New Home
Howe
Ofiminor
Reno
L. Myers
Campany
Ely
Acroas
Fe- Beka
Aureus
Tiyen
Bergundtnal
Conall Man Kutz
Thpekin
Myers
Mnilesu
Rssorda
Inn Nisyor
Wind
Wreplienaton
Cheine Bats Timethiin Company
SMF
Golline
Othey
Mall Casraves
Eutiert Ae Wien
Tks
Myon
Fragmentary street scene hints at amid unclear events
The readable fragments sketch a busy street environment with scattered names and places, mentioning suspects and provisions and a sense of movement or investigation. No coherent narrative or clear outcomes emerge, leaving the precise event and actors ambiguous in the garbled text.
New Ice Trust Seeks Bid to Supply Gesimmaer’s
A new ice company seeks a contract for a Gesimmaer supply. A member bids are opened. Mutual company submits a low bid. Second bids are reviewed, pending renewal and reassessment of costs and site price. Some bidders are questioned over competition and pricing.
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de Tully Itine
Nemennn
Erpanish Anorbar Grutail
Troika
Ae Cite
Odenbk
Dural
Catum
Reinel
Pounell
Washington Nears Daylight in Baghdad Railway Plan
A Washington report notes the state department highlights a commercial alliance against insurgent forces. The Baghdad railway project aims to connect Alspho to Persian routes, potentially tapping rich lands and opening new trade corridors.
Lynching of a Black Man Reported by Mob in Public View
June 5 report from Givens Mise describes a mob scene in which a Black man, detained at a prison, is hustled to the railway station and hanged after a failed escape attempt. Women are noted among the crowd, with the account focusing on the public nature of the lynching and the mob’s actions.
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Givens
John den Full
Cissy
Grison
Tlephane
Ames Lawmakers Battle Over Preventive Measures
Sums of the Republicame in the house of representatives debate measures to sort themselves, aiming to prevent actions by the president. The lower house strains to organize as a veto looms over a proceeding tied to the national agenda.
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Cubs
Vavan
Suman
Tayar
Berty
Tnt
Pating
Feud Escalates in St Francis Ranch War in Kansas
Reports from St Francis Kansas describe a deadly ranch dispute between the Dewey faction led by Chauncey Dewey and the Berry family over land and water rights. A confrontation near a water tank ended with gunfire, several ranch hands injured, horses killed, and a rift deepening between the Dewey and Berry communities as sheriffs investigate and await arrests.
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St. Francis
Kan
Derry
Chauncey Dewey
Hunty
Cernar Rawlins
Sherman
Thomas
Sonther
Berramire Hua Utes Unetsiaed, Sherrif McCuoch
Atwood
Dewey
Naval Officers Kick Off New Training at Academy
Navy officers gather at the new academy to begin a four year program focusing on early enrollment and discipline. Secretary Stoety outlines plans as officers join the intake, with medical and academic lectures planned by university professors and city officials overseeing opening exercises.
Lost Hogs Slaughtered in Flood Near Windom Port
The Windom portmaster delivered the Wingo and Conway mail barge to lay on the Senta Bay work train. A netting line south of Little Ridge captured seventy head of hogs. A, parecebs had of cows end IT ony mite by the feed-miephereon Re posbhiean.
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Lirgell
Windom
Wingo
Conway
Blame and exile urged for idle Neighbors in city tale
A ragged local letter from J Swank denounces idle Neighbors and calls for action against the “vultureey” who prey on the poor. The writer says responsible men must quit the city or be forced to labor, while warning that charity brainlessness has failed. Last weekends referenced as Ke Wan.
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Ion
Havid
J. Swank
Smoke and Fire Scare Sweeps Mountain County
A smoky fog and persistent odors sweep a region as forest fires rage across mountains and nearby states. Residents report dense smoke drifting from the burned areas, with acrid scents carried into towns and a view of embers in the distance. Authorities urge caution as air quality worsens and emergency services battle the blazes.
Local relief effort details amid damaged text
Incomplete OCR notes describe a relief operation with renovations in a workshop area and preparation of quarters for workers. It mentions a second wing, room cleaning, access by Dax cars, and provisioning of food for families as plans unfold amid reporting confusion.
Fork Suburban Set For Whitney Stable Representation
Whitney stable to be represented by Gauthe and Gaidemith in the new Fork meet. June 5 aff protinwitits this. Rich field with Hormis Colimes Tilt Pentecost Advance Guarden Atxjor Tulligerfieht etc. Goldsmith and Ganttreere in grand form. not familial candidates. Thursday features include Captain Brown and Rogers & Rose. The richest stake, a 2 year old, $10K, to be run Saturday.
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Whitney Stable
Gauthe and
Gaidemith New Fork
Aff
Yice
Fey
Hormis
Colimes Tilt
Pentecost
Advance Guarden
Atxjor Tulligerfieht
Geld Smith
Feardal
Ixhltre
Gunfry
City Rank
Afritanter
Fardarm
Injunction
Gold Smith
William Wiliney
Eb Rogers
Witney
FS. Brown
Rogers & Rose
Stalwart Mercury
Lake View Creek Road Project Near St Marys
New development at Lake View and the Talleeview area is reported by authorities near the Kuriean river by St Marys. The Kansew river fund is allocated with a plan to build a decked Bow within blocks of St Marys city limits, with meetings planned to discuss the mile west of St Marys.
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St. Marys
Kansew
Nua
Cannes
FEA
St Mary's
Ehatae
River Cuts New Channel Through Greenwood Farm
The river has cut a channel across a bend creating a two mile long island and a neck filled with water near Lakeview. RoW riverfront laps Greenwood at the west and reenters near Swinnes farm, with no current in places. Damage from the change is unknown and a nearby house sits on the edge of the new channel at risk of washing away.
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Greenwood Farm
Weat
Swinnes Farm
Water Shortage Threatens North Topeka Fire Protection
Dr McGuire and Dr Stewart urged city officials to lay a temporary water main across the Melan bridge to reach North Topeka. The water plant is underwater, pipes may be damaged, and the town faces drought and fire risk without a supply. Officials debated options, including using fire hose to bridge the river temporarily.
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North
Toreke
Topeka
SG. Stewart
Suntrany Board
Waetors
Aime
Couneil
Meian
North Bart
McGuire
Water c Company
A- Hom
Paris Charm of Loti's Oriental Abode Captured in Pageantry
A vivid account recalls Gusta Love's Paris visit and the magnificence of Pierra Loti's residence with mentions of Empress likeness and a grand reception. The scene features Chinese attire, mandarins, dragons banners, and musicians, all amid a lavish royal procession and reception in Letty Chinese drawing room.
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Pierra Loti
Paris
Taree
Rochefort
Ubek
Weis
Jan Ube
Tak Plac
Aench Jebourris
Buddhes
Mosiciane
China
Kaiser Furious Over 44 Army Generals Resignations
Article notes the retirement of 44 German Army generals within 63 days due to incompetence. It cites fear of a military blacklist and widespread blunders in event maneuvers. Also includes travel and advertisement notices for Boston trips, Nickel Plate railroad tickets, and various industrial suppliers.
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Herlin
Jane
Ob Aga
Sim Yarnavick
Mutuma
Moanda
Boston
National Educational Association
Nickel Plate Road
Mudd
Keth
Superior
Aloa Ta Carte
John
Calahan
Agarat
Chicago
North Topeka orders unsafe buildings condemned at night
An emergency city council ordinance allows the city to condemn unsafe North Topeka buildings and place demolition costs on the property owner within three days. The measure shifts tear-down costs from the city to owners, aiming to clear dangerous structures on the North side and enable safer housing.
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Talad
Kuspendon
Cove
Chit Witeworth
Lynchcher Gets Ten Years For Mob Lynching In Missouri
Samuel Sellehett white man sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary for feeding the mob that lynched Thomas Gilyard a Black man at Joplin. Report notes other suspects in the burning of buildings and the mob actions surrounding the crime. An advertisement for Dean's Ointment appears at the end.
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Carthage
Jane
Samuel Sellehett
Thomas Gilyard
Joplin
Gillard
Eilied
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Bagdad
Curtiermers
National Biscuit Company
Berry and
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Aiwood
Therman
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Sawyer
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Uretani
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Neve
Balnir
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Bert
Bate Journal
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Ferat
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Tore ‘Hou
Yorke
Errauhg
Heemeens
Amity
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Adhoem Mouintains
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Toneka
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Wyull
Charles E. Mires CO
Mater
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FLW
Atellrite
Indianapolis
Indiana Supreme Court
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Speman
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Mile
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Gilbert Mai
Smttea
Bea Lina
Bearin
Dows
5’ Medical CO
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Ted
Indiana
North Topeka
Kaiser
Smein
Jewer
Gillette & Nicholson
R. L Depot
Muskegon
Grand Haven
the People’s Ice Co
W. Second St
Kansas Avenue
Dean
Klayer
Missouri & Kansas Tels Co
Long
Clyde Funchess
Ee Beni
Basonen
Ieee
Rowene
Pechabe
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