Waterworks Labor Row Sparks Quick Pay Debate in Newton
In Newton on June 26 workers on waterworks trenching faced a wage clash. Contractors pressured sixty men to accept 75 cents daily instead of 31.30, while reports claim Italian laborers may arrive to fill positions at a higher rate. The Republican suggests full wages and notes a register for willing Newton laborers at 150 per day, underscoring tensions over imported labor and local work terms.
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Republican
Warryorks
C. M. Beck
Chicasy
Hirkner
Newton
Harvey County
Miberer
Chicago
Merily
Tike
Mormon Missionaries Visit Salina In June
June 25 Salina reports two Mormon missionaries, Jamies W Anderson and Rod Hardie, arriving to offer meetings and park talks. They say they aim to spread the Book of Mormon and discuss beliefs including the nature of God, tripling church visits, street meetings, and public preaching. They traveled among communities, presenting their faith and inviting interest.
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Salina
Jamies W. Anderson
Rod Hardie
Moorman Ellers
Chareh
Todd Street
Doetiss
Gaumbue
Phele Hanes
St. John
Referendum Worth Looking Into in Waehttigten and Beyond
A jumble of 19th century notices mentions a referendum and investigations under a sub-committee, naming Senator Ruther and related legal aims. It previews travel deals by Union Pacific and the Overland Limited to California, plus a city ticket agent promotion and an upcoming reception in Rome with Gen. William F. Dra per.
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United States
Ruther
Overland Limited
California
Union Pacife
San Francisco
U. Pi
Christan Endeayre
Hher
Union Pavitic
AML
Soonoiiy
Union Pacific
Thrush Pullman
Throush Pullman
Hepler
FA Lewis
Lo Lomax
Omaha
Neb
Funeral rites for David Lave held at Second Dotted Presbyterian
The funeral of David Lave was held this afternoon at the Second Dotted Presbyterian church at Polk and Hun ton streets. Rev R A Evans conducted the services. Lave died suddenly Thursday morning at his home 12 Polk street after a long illness. cause listed as choking due to a camber pressing the larynx. Other deaths noted include Mrs Hacket McClure age 72 at 22 North Harrison, with funeral at Kansas Avenue M E church. Lacy Rhodes of Wichita died at his son-in-law’s home at Western Avenue. Hermline Lee of Clay and Raltree streets died yesterday of consumption. Tuners held today at Asbury church in North Topeka.
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David Lave
Hacket McClure
North Harrison Sireet
Kansas Avenue
Lacy Rhodes
Wichita
Med
Gen Coo
Western Avenue
Sor
HL Rhydles
Sante Fe Elvil
Hmeline Lee
Clay
Raltreed
Asbury Church
North Topeka
Postoifles
Custley
D& Post
Nurtty
M. J. Clark
Costley & Pass
Ed Thomas
Silver Lake
Thomas
C.D. Myers
Kangas Avenue
Hattie McClury
Monroe Street
Mint McCtur
S.A. Mayer
West Gordon Street
Lyndon
Kansan
John Knowles
Osford
Kans
Quincy Street
Murka
Lefayette
Loute
Baptist Church
Tew
WB. Hutchinson
Ae ‘M. Kistler
JM. Givens
Isle
Kanth Pe Hospital
UNCLE DAVE IN ANGER OVER PACIFIC EXPRESS WRECK
A Pacific Express wagon driver caused a wrecked petunia bed during a ceremonial drive this morning. The team, hitched by a strap to a weight, crashed into the grounds crushing beds as onlookers and State Treasurer Heffebyner watched in anger. A driver’s shouting and a passerby’s cry filled the air.
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Pacific Express Comipans
Heftebyner
Damage estimates soar after storm hits Santa Fe hospital
Inspectors Te B Ives and engineer W O Hamilton of the Santa Fe hospital association examined the building and found far more extensive damage than first thought. The hall storms have cracked a wide area, affecting about one quarter of the state, with total damages estimated at 1200 dollars.
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Santa Fe Hospital
B Ives
W.O H. Hamilton
Board of Tridices
Santa Fe
Cleveland Club Will Stay If They Can Play Sunday
Milwaukee reports claim Cleveland would move to Milwaukee but owner M. B. Robinson in Cleveland denies any transfer. He says the club will not leave Ohio unless swept Sunday. Creiger and Blake trade talks arise as Jones sold to Cleveland and Blake to Milwaukee with no Creiger deal.
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Cleveland
Milwaukee
Jane
M. BE. Robinson
Ohio City
Cutcher Creiger
Blake
Jane Jones
Creiger
Weather and local notes mix across Topeka region
It rains every night. Thunderstar and 18a snowers promise Topeka and vicinity warmer weather tonight and Sunday. Temperature readings show a hot night ahead with 62 degrees at 2 15 p m on the Columbian building and street thermometers from 55 to 66 degrees. Estate board fights court bid over Witomef adjudications, Quintard of Kirwin seeks 3080 plus freight from Missis Pactic after frozen fruit. Rumor says Dave Malvane seeks Republican state chair post. Annexation has friends as building trades council backs Hawaiian treaty.
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Thunderstar
Topeka
Weather Bureau
Welock
Estate Board of Railroad
Witomef
Atliwers Qeulnst
FS Quintard
Kirwin
Quintard
St. Dive
Cornell Wins Intercollegiate Boat Race and Rival News
Sporting updates note Cornell triumph in the intercollegiate boat race as ships pass. Topeka and Abilene slated to play here next week. Boxing plans unfold with John Sullivan and Fitzsimmons set for Ambrose Park on July 6, rain or shine, potential title implications and gate receipts discussed.
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Topeka
Abilene
New York
Martin Julian
Ih Fitzsimmons
Frank Dunn
Boston
John TL Sullivan
John 2 Sullivan
Fitzsimmons
Ambrose Park
Brooklyn
Sullivan
Mr. Dunn
Thor
Julian Head
Cornell Wins Intercollegiate Boat Race at Poughkeepsie
The Intercollegiate Boat race at Poughkeepsie sees Cornell win with a time of 20 31 Yale second 20 44 Harvard third 21 00. Stroke crews list Cornell 32 Yale 2 Harvard drifting, crowd praises American grit and training against English methods. Cornell has not met Yale since.
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Poughkeepsie
Cornell
Yale
Jeneshs
Harvard
Voith
Henley
Cornell University
Yale Wins Narrowly in Brisk College Rowing Duel
Yale edged Harvard in a dramatic two mile race as Cornell surged late to claim the win. Harvard faded after a fierce stretch with Yale pushing ahead then Cornell finishing strong amid cheers to Courtney.
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Harvard
Yale
Gottur
Cornell
Tuat
Elia
Charles E Courtney
Rock Island Excursion to Beatrice on Sunday
Rock Island train departs Topeka at 7:45 a m and returns 10 35 p m for a round trip of 1 20 Exposition tickets to Nashville Town on sale via Santa Fe Route Excursion details and times listed Also Marshall's Band to give open air concert at Gamela Park tomorrow afternoon Deges' Diarmea Balsam a vegetable remedy available at druggists.
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Beatrice
Neb
Topeka
Santa Fe Houte
Nashville
Marshall
Gamela Park
Dean Bodley Likely to Resign Amid Topeka Cathedral Turmoil
In Topeka the wealthiest Episcopal congregation faces deep splits over canonical law and church politics. Dean Bodley, recently from New York, may resign after a clash with conservative members over conducting a funeral for a Presbyterian family member. He refused to participate in the house service, offering only graveside rites, fueling discontent and signaling imminent departure.
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Marry J. Hadley
Dean Doodiey
Grace Cathedral
Dean Bodley
Yoorks
Mt Vernon
Millepaugh
Sime
Badley
Topeka
Tita Betoreen
Tonn
New York
Episcopal Church
Countermine
First Presbyterian Church
Desa Bodley
Epiacapal Church
Dean Hodley
Dean Bodiey
Dean Sedley
Althotrh i
Dean Hadley
Marrick
Milapanente
Europe
Trix
Millspaugh
Epincopalian Society
United States
St Vernon
North Topeka shops offer special sale events
Local North Topeka notices announce special prices at Costley and Pass and Comey and Post for shoes and millinery. Reports of residents visiting relatives, church programs, and community updates follow, including medical issues, social visits, and a fatality at Home on Monroe Street.
Substitutes for Coffee Fail to Match Postum Claims
A historic text argues substitutes for coffee lack the healthful gains of Postum Cereal Coffee. It defends Postum as a distinct beverage born from grain, healthier for the nervous system, and cautions buyers to seek the genuine article over imitations.
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Vielinous Deversge
Amy
Alecler
Druker
Vila Davur
Man
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Young Women’s Christian Association
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Church of the Assumption
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