How It Was Done Tolling on the North Approach to Bridge
Major Harvey recounts the North Side tolling operation during a bridge emergency. Report details communication across the river, swift cable laying, and rescue efforts of volunteers led by Washburn, Cowles, and local peers. The narrative lists many men aiding, naming key organizers and helpers across two days of tense search and recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ML Harvey
North
Waurtley
Znet
Hayden
Coletet
Cenred Fiorke
Troutman
Amd
Nome
Nome In the Water and Aquiztet
Siclan Bridge
Binte Journal
van Buren
Asd
Avera
Ucn
Cowles
Howl
Colsrad Moke
Hobert Parker
Samsiou
Star Dent
Natebice
Frank Weate
Eversthinie
Thom
Pridge
Washburn Boys
Mint
Tate
Grefed
Lee Heerlen
Tiwe
P Knnruw Arena
J. B
Kansas Avenue
Imate
BL. Overton
Tim Weanesday
Ian
Overton
Byremnnia
Princia
Epveleur
Adi Degnis
Domtsey ' Penton
Keeding
Genie
Smith
Fred AU Burn
Bt Joe
Ottawa
Bodie Tract
Peyersl
Almire
Prat. Town
Frank Hitchie
Fred Ritchie
Hugh McPartand
C. A Steele
Geo Anderson
PL Anterson
Hugh Heed
Conrad Uiork
Bert Stat
Marden WB Taeotman
JH Wilesod
Ray Gress
Ro A Boyrany
Hay GU
Crar Mobi
Aarrantie
Barrai
Uel Petoy
J. Cooper
Wiltfarmn
Mr Hw, Hanks
Henry G'des
de Tice W. Reed, Jr
Luther Nellis
Harvey Parenna Paut
Afines
Chttaed
Cunlieshain
Harry Nicholson
McCanJeranss
Atabl
Ralph Stahl
Frank Stant
Aqbis Smith
K. Weins
Ie Preness
Ca Ziemmerman
Lu Hasek
la Vax
Wee
Unclear medical remedy text with broken phrases
Fragmented OCR text describing a dubious remedy involving various chemicals and an inhaler, with garbled names and unclear events. It mentions a supposed tester, a cure claim, and references to a money error and a treasury figure, but the overall meaning is obscured and no coherent facts emerge.
Roosevelt's Idea On Authority And Popular Will
Fragmented essay reviews Franklin Roosevelt era debates on executive power and popular sovereignty. It debates president's center of authority, the role of Congress, and the danger of centralized control. Points to public approval as core legitimacy while questioning the balance with representative government.
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Mr. Roonevenn Novun
Peter
Baye Dh. Philips
Collier’e
Teereck Minty
Olier
Sainte Jackson
Peonies
Waul Atria
Pery
Sassace
Daretheria Kam Fa
Chtogiem
Annatmtad
Distilled Water Ad Offered by Local Firm
Public notice for distilled water by Topera Distilled Water Co. at 2 North Kansas Avenue. Advertisement lists price five pounds per gallon and mentions delivery to Desheretany and nearby areas. Product described as pure and freshly distilled.
North Topeka Flood Relief Struggles and Aftermath
The North Topeka flood scene left families displaced and streets flooded. Rescue crews ferry residents to higher ground from North Monroe to Curtis Street while relief drives mobilize at the Presbyterian church and the Commercial Club. Officials report damaged sewers, washed bridges, and ongoing work on Santa Fe and Missouri Pacific lines with trains rerouted via St. Louis as crews repair breaches and evacuate the worst hit homes. Local residents tale efforts to salvage belongings, while donations and aid flows toward North Topeka from nearby towns and organizations. The community coordinates shelter, clothing, and food distribution, with promises of continued relief as water recedes and recovery begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Senta Fe
Chicago
Merlies
Rus Worth
Ben Tullett Traced to Manitoba in Extradition Case
Kiowa County authorities sought extradition for Ben Tullett, wanted in Greensburg for assault. He was arrested in Holland Manitoba after being traced to Canada, with governors and state officials involved to secure return. Reports warn of potential danger and public unrest amid the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Tullett
Greenavurs
Canada
Greensburg
Kiowa
Manitoba
Crimioal
Halley
State Department
Washingford
Fen
Tallent
Nnsault
Clonle
Jerat
Tallett
Kiowa County
Uy Ithe
Fewey
Holland
Eeard
Water In Town Cuts Two Channels Through Topeka
Placid noon finds Topeka riverfront flooded with two swift channels near FB Street Baptist church. Flow runs north and west of Gordon street with 15 to 20 feet depth near the Davis elevator and Soldive creek. Repairs by Union Pacific and Rock Island crews halt trains. full river passage unlikely until water recedes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forth Topeka
FB Street Baptist
Union Pacific
Western Avenue
Orden
Rtese
Toxethee
Gorion
Tyler Etreet
Gordon
Updegratts
Tns
Gordon Street
Jenny
Holmag
Aii
Women of the Orient in Cairo Affects Veiled Promenades
The article describes afternoon promenades of veiled Muslim and Christian Egyptian women in Cairo, their restricted education, social roles, and limited freedoms. It contrasts Muslim women with free Christians, notes eunuchs accompanying the groups, and depicts life as monotonous and controlled within a segregated society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Tao of the Orient
Mohammed-All
Catro
cHearty
Bursten
Egypt
Aehion
Abe
Breckiyn
Fitzsimmons Era Guts It Out In Irishman Hickey Bout
The narrative recounts Bob Fitzsimmons famed trickery and violent bouts, including a four round clash with Jack Hickey in Newark a decade ago and a prior Shootinst park encounter. Local promoters and fighters sought to draw crowds by pitting Fitzsimmons against the Irish challenger who boasted middleweight supremacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzsimmons
Milly
Jef 'Thorne
Madison Square Garden
John T. Bulitwen
Newark
Ete
Jack Hickey
Emerald Rein
Hickey
Fitz
Shootinst Park
Rickts
Hanner
Fragmented boxing scene described in old longhand melee
Reportese style capture shows a chaotic ring exchange with rivals Fitz Hickey and an Irish challenger. The crowd erupts as blows land and a fighter nearly loses his balance while others scramble to cover. Dramatic action and shouted phrases fill the scene in a tense moment.
Losses at Tecumseh Township Relief Effort Under Scrutiny
Tecumseh township committees seek relief funds for neighbors in need after homes near Tecumseh station were washed away. Property belonged to John Steines and Mr. Brayaker. both were attached structures. Marshall Watson heads the relief committee, noting rising water and fear of further damage in the Tecumseh area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tecumsen Station
Ely
John Steines
Brayaker
Atrachures
Kidnapper Oers Son Across Missouri Line
Hermes Still is sought in a Missouri child abduction case. Authorities issued a warrant via Governor Hatley. Still and lawyer Sam Arion resist, claiming rights while the missing five year old boy remains with Still's accomplice. The search spanned Herman, Kirksville, and nearby towns as officials pursue custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermes Still
Missouri
Herman
Wickite
Ittle
Mt. Fin Wille
Tim
Hatley
Sam Arion
Aire
Kirksville
Cider Smith Forecasts Continued Fair Weather
From Cider Smith. He promises continuance of fair weather. Smith calls attention to the forecast he announced a week ago that Neewpathat would enhance on June 6. He tasted the following forecast: Lad tee ed Sees. Basano we had rwbat ae.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scider
Indefinite Postponement Delays Local Proceedings
County Auditor Charles D Welch and Launty Commissioner S H Haynes Wert away on horse back Thursday mourning and are to return by boat. In their absence county commissioners hold one office in a standstill. Workers anxious for their pay as they wait for the auditor to pass on claims. The planned Topeka Chapter DAR Flag Day event for June 14 has been indefinitely postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles D. Welch
Launty
S. H. Haynes
Vaiebela
County Commission
D. A BE. Plonle
H.W. McAtee
Topeka
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
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Kansas
Serpe
Manna Menn
Jim Fimtey
Aegber
Gacield Park
Reeherene
Sitter Lake
I F. Janer
Monroe
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Ontner
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Tyelftisten
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Annie Wit
Tsey
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Quinton Hae
Carnot Che
Drst
Tepeta
Curtis Stint
Josiah Bromich
Etmont
Snyder
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Glande
Foster Aan Society
Ty Wyatt
Ndthal
Sturanvant
Onowatainie
B. & Simeral
Grant Street
North Tonks
Simeral
Elmont
St. Josepht
State Journal
Seemen Sre
Tim Ponies
Cenintl Avenue
Seldier Creek
A. Matthews
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Matthews
Tod
Oakland
Leland Pelea
Vera Gea
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Quincy Street
Steve Brooky
Roch
W. Mooney
Branner
WF. Hatfeld
Presbyterian’ Church
Henry Steele
Avex
Teathers
Bertin
HG. Parsons
Stite Journal Force
Stree
Park and
Cen
Rohison. Kan
Santa Fe
Karl Henderson
Commercial Club
Ae Henderson
Gentisix
Dai
Siro
LM. Philips
Com Department of the
Mra Lasla McGuire
Newkirk
Okla
Nother
Edie Dimmers
Twiss Avenue
Mre
Kanees Avenue
Geo
We Nichols
Filmore Street
Keutiee
Issiy
Whittimare
Rev
C. MM
Strikrott
Santa Fe Bridge
Sean
Tas
Segie
Women OF the Orient
Bob Fitzsimmons
Chisig
Ieee
Sania
Tecumseh
Cider” Smith
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