SEVEN DEAD AS WRECK KILLS FIVE CLERKS IN TRAIN CRASH
Survivor accounts place Conductor Copeland among the injured while Topeka broker Hi P Dillon reports victims shipped from St Louis to Missouri. The Minnted Watuah wreck near Clay county Saturday night killed seven and injured many more, with several passengers trapped beneath wreckage and a search underway.
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Kansas
St Lonmin
Missouri
Watuah
Copeland
Cinduetier
Couple Grief Over Baggage Loss In Train Wreck
Mr and Mrs Dillon faced distress after a wreck halted their journey to New York. Their robes and six trunks were stored in the baggage car and later recovered at Missouri City for inspection. They traveled with only their Kend baggage and planned to continue to New York after delays.
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Dilion
New York
Trek
Dillon
Missouri City
Stiesquii City
Fall Festival Tournament Plans Include Joust and Armor Contests
The Pitteen committee discusses a multi event program for the fall festival including sword contests joust and armor displays. They plan three hours of entertainments with paid admission and emphasize illumination and parade features to enhance the city’s festive appearance.
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Pitteen
Dudley
Josign
Tom
Diere
Ollerran
Charney
Atewich
de Kuehne
Alleman
Ihassas Avenue
Hainsa
Disturbance Near a Joint Sparks Topeka Riots
A clash in an alley between Seventh and Kansas Avenue near Jackson Street ends with Will Crawford jailed for drunkenness after police intervene. The mob disperses, rumors spread, and nearby saloon activity is blamed for the disturbance. Citizens urge closing the saloon quarter as more fights arise late evening.
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Topeka
Wait Richards
Kunsas Avenue
Jackson Street
Orlock
Avitur Massey
Ed Bennett
Agmnus Hewtett
AeLtughlan Stue
Wil Crawford
Highth
Walt Richards
Foint
Painful Accident At Rigbys Candy Factory
Jacob Freedman, the new candy maker at M. P. Highs confectioners stura, suffered severe hand injuries when his left hand was caught in cog wheels Saturday night. The incident occurred while adjusting machinery in motion, leaving his ring finger at two joints and the middle finger at one joint severely damaged. Freedman, known for window dressing in displays, had only recently joined the firm.
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Rigby
Jacob Freedman
M. P
Stura
Freedman
Igly
Looks Black as Tin and Glass Factories Prepare Wage Readjustment
A major district report notes nationwide tin plate and window glass plants plan Thursday shutdowns under wage readjustment talks. Conferences between manufacturers and unions begin in Pittsburgh after a June 23 meeting. Union workers will forego vacations to challenge nonunion plants. About 15,000 window makers and 2,900 flat glass workers face idle periods amid disputes between blowers and gatherers and cutters and flatteners.
Change at Topeka: Vandegrin to Kansas City Star editor
Vandegrin leaves Topeka after six years as the Topeka correspondent to manage Kansas City Star Kansas department. W A Evans named successor rumored. Windegrift to begin morning edition duties tomorrow at 4 the afternoon edition closes at departure. Colleagues regret his move praising him as one of Kansas's ablest newspaper men.
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FL. Vandegrin
Topeka
Kansas City
Kansas
Kansas City Star
Toeka
Star
Kandas
The
Vandeeritt
W. A. Evans
State Journal
Wll
Windegrift
Wahdeerift
No Prize Fight Pictures Cancelled for Fourth of July
Promoters cancel the Verascope show at the fairgrounds after discovering the upcoming Topeka engagement would not feature the Corbett Fitzsimmons fight. The celebration will include an evening celestial display instead. Crawford plans to bring the real Dan Stuart Verascope prize fight pictures to town next roll.
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Aretna
Corbett-Fitzstoimens
Fairgrounds
Topeka
Corbett Estaalomens
Celes Brailin
Fair Grounds
Crawford
Dan Stuart
Robbed Of $250 Police Mum On Theft
Wi Brust reports his room at 406 Antonron Street held valuables last week. A purse with 20 dollars disappeared during his absence. Police heard of the theft three days ago but have not acted, urged by the public to stop the thief. Public sentiment notes police indifference.
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Brust
Atonron Street
Lincoln's Job Elevates to President Pro Tem at Chicago Firm
Chicago Telephone directors elect Hobert T Lincoln to serve as president pro tem with full powers from July 1 following the resignation of H. K. Stone. W. A. Jackson chosen as president and general manager of Central Union Telephone, also effective July 1, after stepping down from vice president and GM roles.
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Hoe
Telephone Company
Chicago
Chicago Telephone Company
Hive
Hobert T Lincoln
Central Union Telephone Company
W. A. Jackson
Gvnetol
Jackson
H. K Stone
Mene
Nde
Hail stone basket wins local photo fame after storm
A photo of a basket filled with hail stones, taken by Will Whitton, circulates as one of the best images from the recent storm. Locals compare the hail to snow balls, while wind and air storms last week shocked residents and disrupted the Osawatore Insane asylum laundry and nearby structures.
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Will Whitton
Osawatore
Topeka
Railroad Board Letter Guides Kansas Earnings Reporting
The Kansas Railroad Board has issued a directive to rail carriers detailing how earnings should be reported. It outlines rules for shipments wholly within Kansas, interstate shipments with or without state division, and the use of mileage as a basis when earnings division is unclear.
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State Board of Railroad Commissioners
General Auditors
The
Kansas Haés
Kansan
Kansas
Kansian
Grasslyu
Tate
Gettal
Old Hoss Immersed In Stage Memories At Home
Obituary-like feature portrays actor Old Hoss living in the past as his mind fades to memories of Charley Evans and Jack Haverly. Family watches over him at Mount Clemens Michigan home where paresis and disorientation key the deteriorating condition.
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Hose
Ender
Toiny
Hlm
Haverly
Jack Haverly
Fioss
Charley
Charley Evans
Hoss
Mount Clemens
Mich
Bil
Heron
Chapman
Kgcy
Shooting affray over imagined burglars in Lakewsed
June 23 a remarkable shooting incident occurred when Mrs Mary Obermiller blew a horn to warn of burglars. Neighbors Ratcliffe and Beneke fired their guns in alarm. Ratcliffe was hit by sixteen buckshot but will live. Burglars were imagined. town alarm rang.
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Cleveland
Rateliffe
Beneke
Drowning During Sunday Bay Outing After Boat Capsize
An oper reporter drowned while boating in Tranacaualt Bay yesterday as Clancy and three companions capsized when the boat was swamped. Three companions were rescued by bystanders from the shore. the fate of the fourth person is unclear. Rock Island Special Hotton Races.
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Oper
Tranacaualt Bay
Clancy
Ohio Democrats in Columbus Attend State Convention
Ohio Democrats converge in Columbus for the state convention to nominate governor and other officials. McLean's strong delegate support ends opposition to him, while Silver remains a central issue with a proposed mixed platform. Delegates discuss endorsements for U S Senate and Cuban resolution stances as the race shapes the party's unity.
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Columbus
Tomorow
Rekel
Legistlature
Ars
Censte
John R. McLean
Clavinnati Enquirer
Stanma
Toledo
McLean
Sage
McKinley
Usey
Board of Public Works
Robert P. Hoveh
Paul J. Sore
John Co. Welty
D. P. Dennyan
R.A. Smajley
LM VanMeter
Mr. Hunter
A. W. Patrick
Horace I. Chapman
Tis
Banna
Topeka Actress Mrs Vilion Pater To Visit In State
Topeka newspapers note actress Mrs Vilion Pater of the Merry World cast will spend part of the summer in Topeka visiting her former home and friends. She is currently with her parents in Lawrence and plans a Topeka visit to see Mrs A M Sperry wife of the Mexican Central railway superintendent.
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Vilion Pater
Topeka
Pates
Lawrence
A. M. Sperry
Telegraph
J. M. Miler
Pates Formelly
Pa- Deka
Cli Mt. Phree
Wee
Inchmree
Tnade & Suerte
Ten Little Girls Wanted for Fall Festival Parade
Mrs C S Sutton calls for ten girl flower girls aged five to seven to join the Fall Festival floral procession. Mothers should visit the Curry building area next Thursday morning between nine and ten to register and speed the arrangements.
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Mrs. C
Sutton
CS. Sutton
Willie
Curry Building
Judge Grants Life Insurance To Widow Gillette
United States District Judge Foster orders $10,000 life insurance policy payable to Mrs. Almerin Gillette after her husband, a former Kataas railroad commissioner member, dies. The American National Bank’s claim against Gillette’s estate is set aside and the funds are turned over to Mrs. Gillette. A separate note mentions Europe bound travel plans for Dr. A S Embree, C P Adams, and Frank Shellabarger, with Quebec and Montreal stops and a two month stay, returning via New York.
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United States
Foster
Almerin Gilette
Kataas Board of Railroad Commissioners
Gillette
American National Bank of Kansas City
Pala
Foster Decided That the Money Could Not Be Taken For Mr. Gillette
Europe
A. S. Embree
C. P. Adams
Montreal
Frank Shellabarger
Dr. Embree
Mr. Adams
Quebec
New York
Adams
Elk horns to crown emperor gift from German consul
In Colorado Springs 30 feet of elk horns were prepared by Prof. Gus Staniaky and mounted for shipment to Berlin as a gift to Emperor William. The pair measures 12 feet across and 67 to 87 inches beam length with 12 prongs, totaling nearly 20 feet. The elk was killed in western Colorado by hunter Mandean.
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Colorado Springs, Syne
Willam
Germany
Hans Leiden
Netherlands
Zoological Gardens of
Cologne
Gus Staniaky
Berlin
English Museum
London
Wiliam
White River Country
Colorado
Mandean
Tragedy at Pleasant Valley Church Door
A sensational shooting at the Methodist-Horo church in Pleasant Valley Dallas County near Dallas leaves August Garrison and Frank Jones dead and Thomas Jones gravely wounded. The men, neighbors and plantation owners, clashed after a long feud sparked by a betrayal allegation involving Garrison’s daughter.
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Pleasant Valley
Dallas County
August Garrison
Frank Jones
Thomas Jones
Garrison
Jones
Texme
Lote
Jones Brothers
Gushiton
Thomas Jones Wan
Frank
Thomas
Frank Garrison
Thomas Fones
Punishment for Theft and Youth Crime in Hayti
Judge Hazen sentences Hayti Weatherly to three years in the penitentiary for stealing three sacks of corn, calling the youth a moral monstrosity and rejecting reform school. Deputy prosecutor Nichols led the case as county attorney was absent. Weatherly, under 16, faces hard labor despite pleas for reform.
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Hazen
Haytt Weatherly
Weatherly
New Lal
SOS
Weathery
Geleh Nichols
Harti
Ines
Ife
Beluge
Boyle to See the Books Demands in Stockyards Case
Judge Foster orders the Kansas City Stockyards Company to produce records after attempts to bar examination by Attorney General Boyle and an expert accountant. The state’s lawyer heads to Kansas City with a federal order to access books and weathers, seeking critical information for the case. Attorney General Boyle is in Omaha as Judge Caldwell’s court convenes.
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Foster
Kansas City
Boston
Boyle
Omaha
United States Court
Jodee Henry Caldwell
Outlaw Them Almost As Much As John Sherman Did
Secretary of State John Sherman, arriving in New York, criticizes trusts as a major issue of the day. He argues combinations harm competition, trigger price control, and weaken the Sherman law. He calls for stronger legislation and notes currency questions amid a debate over standard versus metallic money.
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New York
John Sherman
Aganying
Senate
Supreme Core
Itn
Transcontinental excursion fares announced for 7th annual Christian Endeavor
Chicago agents note reduced round trip and one way rates for western destinations tied to the seventh annual Christian Endeavor convention in Los Francieta July 7 to 12. Estimates suggest 15 000 to 25 000 excursion travelers from major gateways to Chicago San Francisco and beyond with fares from 2 cents per mile to 19 dollars to various points.
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Chicago
Mornitas
Chirco
San Francines
Young People’s Society of Chrristian
Reid
Nica
Climcinnatt
St. Logie
St. Twat
Stiinvapre
Orleans
Indispapolis
Kunt
Gals Francisco
Denver
San Prinelace
Gan Francisco
Minsonel River
Colorado
Deiver
Puputa Colrado Springs
Italy
Eyene
Christian Endeavor
Wabash wreck ties to Groves family in Topeka case
Miss Lilien Groves, principal in Atchison, injured in Wabash wreck near Missouri City. Te J Groves of Topha florist summoned after a telegraph inquiry. Report claims Charles Beak forged trades and Mose Groves caused harm in Topeka. charted meeting noted in Neve Yor context.
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Te J. Groves
Ranees City
Lilien Groves
Missouri City
Mist Groves
Atchison
Chartwagis Agiimer Schant
Neve
Neve Yor
Teterrim
Lndturies
Mose Groves
Py Topeka
Queen Victoria’s Final Jubilee Appearance in London
London June 28 Queen Victoria made a final Jubilee appearance in the metropolis before the close of the Jubilee. She will refrain from public appearances after Thursday next and limit her royal duties to Windsor Balmoral or Osborne, marking the end of an era in public life.
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London
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Cincinnati Enquirer
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