Santa Fe Celebration Plans and Backers in State
Edward Wilder W J Black and B T Lewis back a Santa Fe celebration scheme to boost the completion of the Santa Fe house project. Wilder pitches a statewide effort with industry support, while Black offers personal help. The group hopes to mobilize county by county action, fund construction, and attract visitors, amid committee debates and resignations.
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Echerrky- Edisonmivetnabesy
Lee Amar Ak
Casa
de Sante Fe
Stryte
MG HouseHpariis
Jelene Wal
Pete Tewilen
Pirenitentn
Yio
Dlimetors
Vietveraty
Piditaes
Cedeotien
Visiere
Ube
Rinck
Paneemer Ager
Rhs
T. Lewis
Greiter
Pete
Arion Singing Society Offers Help to Festival Committee
The Arion Singing Society proposes services for the Fat Festival, pledging to assist with planning and performances. Eliwhart represents the group saying they will cooperate to ensure a successful festival, including music and candies, while noting past shortcomings and aiming for improved arrangements next fall.
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Arion Singing Society
Ofer
Coimmittes
Cau Telites
Eliwhart
Sheard
Bheard
Topeka Fall Festival Foes Urge Committee to Act
Local business leaders and citizens voice strong support for the Fall Festival in Topeka, urging the Fifteen Committee to act decisively. Entrepreneurs like Crosby of Crusty Bros, W. Chaffee, and Thompson of Thempges pressers stress the festival’s vital impact on the city’s welfare and urge unity to ensure the event’s success.
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Committee OF Fitiven
Havik
Topeka
Ing
Reme
Topeke
Ely
Br. Crosby
Crusty Bros
Hopita
Chaffee Wala
Thompson
Thempges Irew
Topelrh
Telieve
Pererhulis
Turelia
Falkies
Cuban Relief Delayed Amid Senate Signing Hold Up
A disjointed report notes no signature on a Cuban relief resolution yesterday as signatures are needed. The House and Senate adjourned to Monday with action postponed three more days, delaying aid for starving Americans.
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Washington
View
Howre
Senate
Cork Leg Wonder Becomes Public Interest In Chicago
J T Raymond of East Kinzie Street displayed a cork leg crafted after a coal wagon accident left a woman injured. The device, covered with white hair and chamois skin, fits with webbing and allows full movement. Theosophists report 40 acres added near San Diego for a temple costing $250000 with $120000 more for improvements. Mrs Sophia Bergman of Quincy Street dies at 45 after a long illness. Her funeral Sunday will be attended by the Topeka Thre Verdis and the Arion sacks.
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Chicase
J. T. Raymond
Nili
Theosophists
San Diego
Cal
Polit Toma
Ware
Mt Iea
Sophia Bergman
Sophia Bereman
St. Bereman
Quincy Street
Ship Florida sinks after collision on Lake Huron
At Port Huron Michigan on May 21 the Stelter Florida of the Lackawanna line bound from Chicago to Buffalo sank in Lake Huron after a collision with the steamer Roby between Middle Island and Presque Isle. All crew rescued by the Roby. cargo valued around 60,000 and 16,000 bushels of wheat. The Roby, damaged in bow, abandoned the Florida’s crew to safety.
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Port Hurono Mich
Lackawannaine
Chicago
Buffalo
Lake Huron
Crorse W. Roby
Middle Island
Presque
Huby
Iune
Wm. Smith
Nates
Heirst
Lnzy
Flovida
Roby
Florida
Mrn
Catine
Dulkis Lad
Tinane
Lake Supertor
Echoouer Becker
Hecker
Boria
Kidertuuse
Duffalo
Dadawanna
Su CO
Go Watton
Ion
Lake Michigan
Lake Susperson
Depew Passes on Slumber Robe Buyout Tale
New York March 21 Dr Chauncey M Depew was linked to a plan to purchase a “slumber robe” but declined. A veteran widow offered the robe as a bridal gift claim to be worn by her, describing velvet satin silk trim and blue lining. The railroad chief counsel asked if the robe symbolized a shortcut or a rolling stock matter. Depew gave no affirmation or denial and remained uninterested.
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New York
Chauncey M. Depew
New York Central
Hudson River Railroad
Attompr
Brent Railroad
Mr. Depew
Manager Arrested Over Orchestra Seating Dispute
Hollis E Cope sy, manager of the Star theater, was arraigned in Jefferson Market police court under the Maltby civil rights law after two women, Mrs Lottie Asker and Gertrude French, said they were refused orchestra seats they bought and were told to sit in the balcony. Cooley was held for a further hearing after an examination request.
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Causs
New York
Hollis E Coplesy
Star Theater
Jefferson Market
Lottie Asker
Sixth Avenue
Gertrude French
Mere
Asken
Wvoman
Cooley
Greenbacks Piling Up May 1 In Treasury Debate
Washington on May 1 reports show continued hoarding of greenbacks. Nominee Frank Vanderlip, slated as assistant secretary of the treasury in charge of finance, says gold exports will likely persist, with limited impact on currency. Officials debate whether exchange and gold movements will contract circulation, noting a treasury deficit and rising gold reserves and currency in circulation.
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Vanderlip
Washington
Frank
Treasury
Worthington O. Ford
Treasury Bureau of Statistics
Senator Morrill Dieing Ill in Washington Residence
Senator Morrill of Vermont, chairman of the finance committee, lies seriously ill at his Washington, D C residence after a long illness. Public statements indicate his condition is grave and hospital care is being sought.
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Washington, D. C
Senator Morrill
Vermont
Fined to His Bed Saturday From a Severe Cold
Ailing elder statesman Miss Morrill remains bedridden after a severe cold and fatigue. Family members cling to hope as he nears his twilight years, while health concerns loom for companions and household.
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Simeo
Passports for Dogs Rule Enters Britain This Year
New York May 21 The British board of agriculture issues a license requirement for dogs entering Great Britain. Officials fear hydrophobia from American dogs. American Kennel Club objects and forms committees to gather rabies statistics. Law requires dogs to enter with a certificate of identification owner name and address, destination, and travel route.
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Kingdom of Great Britain
New York
Kingdom of
Great Britain
British Board of Agriculture
American Kernel Club
Bomb in a Box Sent to Uruguayan President
A New York Herald special from Montevideo reports a failed assassination attempt on President Horda of Uruguay. Earlier, a boy tried to shoot him, and now a bomb in a box addressed to him was sent from La Plata in Argentina. The box exploded harmlessly and was seized by police.
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Uruguay
New York
Herald
Montevideo
Cays
Horda
Ursnay
la Plata
Bridges Washed Out as Cloudburst Ravages Asotin Valley
May 21 Spokane report from Asotin Wisconsin describes a cloudburst flooding Asotin Creek valley. Bridges five in rating washed out, stock drowned, houses wrecked, orchards and gardens destroyed. Loss estimated at 100000. few lives reported, town park ruined. Subscribe for The Spokane Spokesman-Review.
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Spokane
Asotin
Asotin Creek
Rubt
Campbell
John Dit
Ervel
NO POOLING BILL REPORTED BY INTERSTATE COMMISSION
Washington May 21 The Interstate Commerce Commission criticized pooling proposals in Senate Bill No 1497 urging that rate schedules receive commission approval before any pooling contracts. The letter notes pending Supreme Court cases may shape law, warns against rushed legislation, and stresses that pooling must be bound by guaranteed terms and commission oversight. It also discusses rate notices, anti trust considerations, and witnesses’ testimony provisions.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Cullom
Mminals
Shelby M. Cullom
U.S. Senate
Senate
United States Supreme Court
Supreme
Congress
Genini
Uusimaa
Social Circle
Supreme Court
Bureau of Investigation
Public debate on interstate rates and enforcement law
A discussion highlights the need for a binding federal directive on railroad rate orders and enforcement. Advocates urge amendments to section 16, seek uniform classification, and call for decisive authority to compel carriers to follow commission orders. Opponents caution against hasty pooling bills without proper powers. Also reported is a Boston shipment of 240,000 Sorrento oranges aboard the Emilia with strong quality and careful storage described.
Aged Couple Send Telegram for Tickets to St Joseph
An elderly New York couple, traveling through Hoboken, used a telegraph window to request two railroad tickets to St Joseph Missouri or Washington. They declined police aid when offered assistance and were later found camped near River Street and Second Street.
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New York
St Joe
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
Hoboken Iate
Weston
Hanson
Haw
Miver Street
Second
Squatters Ordered Off Missouri Banks in KC Suit
The West Missouri Land Co wins a jury verdict against squatter William Thompson for huts on company land along the Missouri River. The ruling aims to remove all yard huts along the riverbanks. Also noted is a call for a Western Transportation Convention to be held in Omaha in September with delegates from Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas.
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Missouri
Kansas City
West Missouri
William Thompson
Thompson
Guthrie
C. T
General Reeixiative Transportation Committee
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Omaha
Mississippi
Bear Garden melee breaks out in state house fight
In Springfield on May 21 the afternoon session spiraled into a stormy brawl around the speaker’s stand. Novak and six others wrestled, one member wielded a mallet, and chairs and waste baskets flew as Democrats and Republicans clashed. Order was restored with few injuries.
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Springfield
Mary
Mtr
Dovak
Nowak
Novak
Tim
Inter
Partinlte
Combatanta
Mountain Tourist Rates Update for Summer Travel
Beginning June 2, a $25 round trip fare from Mo Hiver to Pueblo, Colorado Springs, and Denver applies on all lines. Aimed at Missouri River points, tickets to San Francisco are included, with limited summer validity in July and August. The plan, announced by Western Lines with W J Black representing Santa Fe, targets Christian Endeavor tickets and return trips with a total package of 39 dollars. Summer sale from Denver, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo to Missouri River ports continues through August 1, offering visitors a chance to enjoy transportation savings.
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Mo Hiver
Missouri River
Pueblo
Cotoracto Springs
Denver
St Louis
W. J. Black
Headirky
Colorado
E Endeavor
San Promcisco
Christian Endeavor
Publo
Colorado Springs
Plan to raise 250000 from Rockefeller funds debated
Pittsburg May 21 The question of adopting a plan to raise the 250000 offered by John D Rockefeller is taken up Saturday at the Northern Baptist missionary societies convention in this city. A proposed united agent system may be agreed to, pooling collections into a general levy and dividing pro rata by each society’s debt, reducing collector costs and saving expenses for the year.
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Pittsburg
John D. Rockefeller
Bitten by a Dog Prompts Local Widespread Alarm
A child on Clay Street was bitten by a dog last evening near 100 Clay. The 9 year old victim sustained facial and arm wounds, attracting neighbors and prompting police involvement. The incident follows recurring reports of dog bites in the area amid complaints about enforcement of the dog tax.
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Wabbell
Lee
Bern
Aeronaut falls from trapeze lands on sharp rock
Pittsburg May 21 Murs Lee a River Minto show employee faltered from a trapeze during a performance at McKeeport night event. He landed on a sharp roof and sustained arm leg skull injuries, remaining unconscious but believed not to recover from the blow.
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Pittsburg
Murs Lee
McKeeoport
Trapeer
Jollee
Pickin
National Bank Fails in Nebraska
A Nebraska based First National Bank failure is reported with no statements of assets or liabilities. The Santa Fe route is selling excursion tickets to Nashville, Tennessee, and return, for the exposition.
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Santa Fe Rete
Noxhville
Tenn
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Morrison
Judson C. Clements
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