Missouri Pacific Depot Plan Brings Local Opposition
City officials and a citizen committee opposed a Missouri Pacific proposal to build a new depot at Fifth and Adams Streets and to introduce a switch starting 150 feet south of Seventh Street. Property owners near the tracks warned the switch would make their ground a yard for freight trains and harm local property values.
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Jo Lani
Disputed Rail Yard Site Sparks Topeka Council Debate
Sudee Horton says Arther acres in South Topeka will be used for yards and trains, but the council delays action until a civil engineer arrives. Councilmen discuss purchase and damages for property affected, while Judge Horton notes damages will be paid per court allowances.
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Rise of Chinese Patriotic Society Aims to Defend Empire
Shanghai reports a new nationwide patriotic organization forming branches across cities to defend the empire. It blends progressive aims with anti foreign sentiment, traces its roots to a Pekin assembly, and prescribes scriptures to unite literati under a state preservation banner.
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Associated Press
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Empire
Ottawa Chautauqua Train Schedule Notes
Trains on Missouri Pacific will stop at Forest Park and Topeka service is mentioned. A new agent is listed at Topeka with contact details. Rent by the hour or for a single or double delivery is offered at Watson's Seventh and Van Buren.
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War Forecast by Hobson in 1894 magazine article
Washington June 13 Naval Constructor Richmond P Hobson’s analysis foresees a six-nation European war with dual and triple alliances. He argues Britain must strike first while sea power favors England, and that France Russia form a bloc while Italy may shift. The piece stresses rising armament and global strategic shifts.
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Widespread war fears reshape Europe's balance of power
A lengthy analysis warns that imminent war will involve all six great European nations and Russia. It argues Franco German and Franco Russian rivalries could redraw continents, with Britain’s role pivotal. Population trends, colonization ambitions, and naval power influence the looming conflict and its possible outcomes for global power.
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Rusia
Troy
Austria
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Great Britain
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Songer
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Italy
Betta
Silk department sale offers wide silk varieties
Silk-Crin forms in greens and bright shades in 214s inch widths. Prices cut in half from 65c to 50c in New York. Courtauld fabrics drop to 2.00 and 1.75 from higher tags. 27-in black brocaded silk Indias at 50c. Large stock of Crepons, Mohairs, serges, and checks reduced. Suits and waists heavily marked down for a brisk Tuesday sale.
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Art Linen Dept Floral Crepe Paper Designs in Shades
Art Linen Dept offers floral crepe paper designs for lamp shades in autumn leaves violets pansies pond lily and white rose at 35c reduced to 29c. Colored spachtel work in pink blue yellow at $1.90 a pair for $2.50 shams and $1.60 for $2.25 shams. Dresser scarfs center pieces covers shams and other trim with varied per unit prices. Ribbons belts neckwear lines and neckwear from silk pique Madras at nominal prices.
Reductions Sweep Carpet and Curtain Department Deals
The store advertises deep discounts across carpet and curtain items. Ingram Carpet offered at 39c per yard, Smyrna and Atlas rugs on sale from 25c to $2.00, curtains from Nottingham to Brussels nets heavily reduced, and various accessories like screens, hassocks, mosquito canopies, and curtain-related fabrics offered at bargain prices.
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Artist Thrashed in Hot Train Altercation in Larkspur
In Larkspur California on June 13 artist Raseebe, known for chasing a star named Worn in San Francisco, was fined previously and on a Saturday evening train suffered facial bruises after a dispute over window opening. Frank Hyams and wife were on board. Hyams punched Raseebe when Raseebe objected to the window. The incident occurred in intense heat as passengers reacted with applause and the artist fled to a forward car. Dr Minney elected. note mentions Watson's Livery and Van Buren location.
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