First Ward Mayoral Skirmish Over Deputy Street Commissioner
In a contested move, Mayor Fellows faces opposition from Councilmen Skinner and Pultisos over appointing a deputy street commissioner. Disputes center on North Topeka connections and the choice between candidates Stoker, Van Vechtin, and Newcomb, with mayoral authority looming. Conflicting claims from Skinner and Falttison echo the ward split as the mayor weighs removing VanVechten and naming Stoker. Reports suggest business leaders and Santa Fe employees favored Stoker, while Skinner and Faulthison pressed for their preferred appointees.
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Fellows Ws
Corneilnin Skinner
North Topeka
VarUechies
Tle
Skinner
Bickel
Pultisos
Newcomb
George Staker
Mary Gut
Stoker
Sisker
Vetlows
VanVecheen
Noah ‘Tuprua
Home on the Pike Sparks Abandonment at Mount St Marys
A well dressed woman and a man visited Mount St Marys orphan asylum in Leavenworth, taking a two month old baby. The mother claimed she left the child with a man who tried to hand it over at the Maple Leaf railroad crossing saloon. The woman later said she would keep the child. The mother said she was from Topeka.
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Leavenworth
Younr
Mount St Mary’s Orphan Asylum
Ste
Saloon
Maple Leaf Railroad
Xate Fleming
Whitechapel
Topaka
The Highest Building in New York Project
Architect George Saget drafts plans for a 59 key office and studio building in midtown Manhattan. Estimated cost ranges from 12.4 million to 15 million dollars as backers tout a world class structure. The 300 foot square tower will feature eight elevators racing through its center and a unique water system with pumping from the basement to upper floors.
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New York
George Saget
Ory
Eas
Worship Under a Hose by Chicago Salvationists
Cold water drenched members of the Oakland corps Salvation Army as a night watchman doused them near Cottage Grove avenue and Thirty-ninth Street. Despite being soaked, the soldiers pressed on with programs and marching drums drawing a large crowd.
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Chicago
Chirag
Oakland Corps
Salvation Army
Cottace Grove Avenue
Thirty-ninth Street
Borts
Trum
Drexel
Poison Strip in Washington Kills Many Sheep
Hundreds of sheep die along a five mile wide poison strip stretching from the Umber Pine area to Mt Spokane and Cheney. Sheepmen report losses of two to ten sheep per hundred when driven across the unknown poison zone, with a prior incident killing seven hundred of 1500 sheep.
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Washington
Spokane
Steverin Coune
Crukettis
Genne
Cheney
Spangler
Standard Oil Abroad Describes European Export Plans
Standard Oil details its Europe export department plans aboard the Steiner Hovel. It notes 45 steamers, a Chesapeake capacity of 14000 callers, and shipments of about 40,000 barrels per voyage. Load times vary 9 hours to load, 12–14 hours to discharge, with distribution across harbors and compartments.
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New York
Ar Bute
Standard Oil Company
Europe
Steiner Hovel
Chesapeake
Tavorne
Hunter's Point
Continent
Peach Day Festival Plans Revealed at Grand Junction Meet
At a meeting of the Peach Day executive committee in Grand Junction on June 12, plans for reviving the festival were disclosed. The committee discussed raising funds to cover expenses for entertainment fixtures and offering prizes for bicycle races and hose tournaments. It favors Grand Junction residents or representatives joining the prize events to attract top cyclists.
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Grind Junction
Colc
Pemaeh Day Executive Committee
Cosnmliter
Hi Grand Junction
Crickose Lemme
Three Cent Fare Law Upheld by Indiana Supreme Court
The Indiana Supreme Court declared the three cent street car fare constitutional amid disputes with federal rulings. Indianapolis reporters note the state will pursue enforcement unless a pending appeal to the federal court alters the decision. The Chautauqua Assembly at Forest Park, Ottawa Kan, opens June 48 with round trips to Santa Fe priced at 3 99.
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Supreme Court of Indians
Indianapolis
Supreme Court of Indiana
Indianapols
Jast
Shiwaiter
Senites
Supreme Federal Court
Chautauqua Assembly
Forest Park
Ottawa
Kan
Shawnee Fire Insurance Firm Praised by Commissioner Webb McNall
Commissioner Webb McNall endorses Shawnee Fire Insurance of Topeka as a safe, home-grown company. He notes it led Kansas in 1806 business with nearly $105,000 gross premiums and highlights its strong capital, stable management, and ability to meet policy obligations.
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Webb McNall
Shiw- Hee Fire Insurance Company
Topeka
Journal
McNall
Shawnee Fire Insurance Company
Kansas
Eingland
Comepany
George T. Anthony
Shawnee Mire Insurance Kompany
Ar Inquirer
Topehas
Dave
Shayne Fire Insurance Company
Karsan
St& May
Geo T. Anthony
J. &. Barnes
Hive Mound
Bank of
TEMPLE FIRE IN CHINA KILLS HUNDREDS IN TOKYO REPORT
A Chinese temple in Tianjin burned killing over a hundred people mostly women and children as a crowd rushed to escape. Reports say fighting occurred earlier near Tai Peh with Japanese forces clashing with rebels and capturing the rebel chief Sey Sin.
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Chere
Lwo
Sey Sin
Imprisoned Ice Trap Halibut Fleet Near Newfoundland
Advices from Newfoundland tell of the schooner Corcerd of Gloucester with about 25 other vessels beset in ice off New Foundland near Tay Dollawed St John. The ice field and terrain create a practical barricade as crews endure the freezing conditions in the eastern waters. Nearby, Ottawa transit notes promote the Chautauqua Assembly and a revival of local travel with a Crescent Bicycles sales push and round trip fares.
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Gloucester
Mass
New Foundland
Corcerd
Tiphoesiey
Belitbut Patonert
Redfishers
Teland
Tay
St John
Feild
Tee
What Is Your Trade Has A Special Disease Study
An article claims different trades carry specific weaknesses and cites a testimonial from A. F. Calhoun of Circleville W. W. praising Pyramid Pills for piles. It argues outdoor work benefits some occupations and promotes Pyramid Cure with testimonials and pricing details.
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Yieumdtiam
A. FP. Calhoun
Notary Public
Circleville
W. Wr
Kurt Aitrlo Heneft
Pyramid Co
Albion, Ltd
World crops report shows mixed wheat gains and declines
Agricultural expert Robinson reports on June first crop acreage and conditions across the United States and Europe. Winter wheat planted area rose 309 percent from 1896 with Michigan Kansas and California among states showing various percentages. spring wheat area up about 10 percent nationally, total wheat area around 134 million acres with 39.6 percent national condition. Frost injures crops in central and western Europe while reports from Canada and eastern Ontario note favorable conditions and earlier harvests.
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Washington
Robinson
Agricultural Department
Michigan
Rio US
Indiana
Missour
Kansas
California
Wisconsin
Town
Nebraska
South Dakote
North Dakota
St. Wasiinion
Oregon
United States
Manicobe
Ontario
Winnnipegg Coasular
Quebec
Argentina
Europe
Spain
Italy
Muncary
Roumania
Russia
Poland
France
Turkey Evacuate Thessaly Aims Point After Conference
Constantinople correspondent reports a police conference postponement with Turkey ready to evacuate Thessaly except for a northern belt including Turnison Milouia Pass and other key points. The note mentions cholera and diarrhea remedies and various local ads, reflecting mixed public notices and medical claims.
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Turkey
Daily News of
Constantinople
Thessaly
Penins
Turnison
Milouia Pass
Chamberlain's Collee
A. HW. Potter
KC Atkins & Co
Tndianapolia
Ind
Drusrats
West Sth
Biecham
Promoters Plan Big New Library in Bryant Park Site
New York, June 12 Promoters outline steps to secure a vast Fifth Avenue building plan for the New York Lenox Astor Tilden Warwry to rise on Bryant Park reservoir land between Fortieth and Forty-second streets. The 482 by 455 foot edifice will cost about 1.7 million dollars for heating and apparatus. Two competitions will invite Greater New York architects with $400 prizes for the first round and $800 to cover preparation expenses for six finalists. Three trustees, a director, and three architects will pare entries to select a final design pending city board approval.
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New York
Bryant Park Reservoir
Fifth Avenue
Fortieth
Forty-second Streets
Greater
City Board of Estimates
DIS
Theater war prospect hits Indianapolis as houses lease
Chicago theater man John Hopkins of Chiesco reportedly leases the Grand Opera House in Indianapolis to launch a fall Vaudeville run. Buffaloan John E Sackett is said to lease the Cyclorama building for a similar venture with Mexico-based owners to be reached. The move signals a lively winter theater war amid syndicate control and competition among local houses.
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Tohn P. Hopkins
Chicago
Indianapolis
Ind
John Hopkins
Chiesco
Grand Opera House
Grand
John E. Sackett
Buffalo
Mexico
Elm- Bire
James Fennessey
Cincinnati
Westarh
Carolina Faces State Borrowing To Meet Expenses
Columbia June 12 The dispensary revenue promised by the board of control failed to reach the treasury. Treasurer Timmerman warned that by month’s end the state must borrow about 1000000 at five percent to cover operating costs as legislative supply funds remained unpaid.
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Columbia
8. C
Tressurer ‘Timmerman
Disspensary Board of Control
General Assembly
Treasury Fund
Timmerman
Gay
Deepen the Delaware Channel Plan Moves Before Legislature
Philadelphia June 32 A special joint committee appointed to secure state and national appropriations for deepening and widening the Delaware river channel will appear before the House appropriations committee in Harrisburg to seek 900000 for improvements. The aim is a thirty foot channel along the river with hoped state and national support to finance further depth next year.
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Philadelphia
Anindle
Delaware River
Schuyl Killyer
Harrisburg
Appropriations
House of Representatives
Barbier
Excelsior Steam Schooner Sails From San Francisco to Alaska
The Excelsior cleared Hare Harrison street wharf for St Michaels Alaska with about sixty aboard including missionaries. Among the passengers was Mrs George Bounds who aimed to join her husband in Alaska. J E Cantea accompanied the missionary. The vessel, owned by Alaska Commercial, will run three trips this summer under a government mail contract from Sitka to St Chavis and connect with river boats at St Michaels for Circle City and Fort Mile.
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San Francisco
Harerison Street
St. Michaels
Alaska
George Bounds
Excelsior
Jainine
Almeka
Mdy
Acc
J. E. Cantea
Sitka
Chavis
Boys Junior Republic Colony Begins In New York City
A 240 acre farm hosts a new colony by the Boys' Junior Republic of New York City. Fred Waters, age 1, elected supervisor as street Arab arrivals from New York are expected to fill the space. The plan envisions a county government with officers and a jail, plus a local mint paid in vegetables produced on the farm. Distinguished philanthropists back the venture as the movement unfolds in Gardiner.
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New York
Intex
Munle
Imperial Music Company of Canada
Canadian Provinces
United States
Colony Association of
New York City
Fred Waters
Peer Steam Laundry
Wath St. Gardiner
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ROYAL
Iike Powder Co
Thouble
Fellows
Topska
Womas
Repaias Creecent
Western Wheel Works
DeMoss
L. M. Peonel
Old Fellows’ Building
Quincy Street
Undertakers
Pentvel
Quincy ST
Grier
Alleghany
Pittshurm
Allegheny
Grier Anid
Pennsylvania
Ping
Standard Oil
Gustav Heye
Grand Junction Festival
Brent
THE
Shawnee Company
Heaven's Queen
Uy Ottaw
Foret Park
Crescent Bicycles
Kitobell & Marburg
Avoos
Brazil
Willis
Fol
Puebla
Mekie
Bete
Gotham
Theater War
Carolina
Frisco
Industrial Colony Association of
W. L. Douglas
Tuersea
Wy Deeass
San
W.L. Nauglas
Brockton, Mae
Topeka Cash Dry Goods Co
Kansae Ave
Tires Rootbeer
O'Mara & Go
Ofc Baveny Book Pree
Burlington
Keneas City
Missur
Gary
Haviland China
Mt Bilmsari
Mies
Bramaale
KP. A
Joseph
LW Wareuey
Si Ting
Peerless
Stearm Laundry
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