Flames Engulf North Topeka District Blaze Victims
A major fire swept two blocks north of Union Pacific limits on Kankua Avenue in Topeka. Homes and business structures burned and rescuers worked heroically as water mains failed and power wires leaked across flooded streets. Several residents were rescued by boat. one man reportedly tried to plug a gap with his mouth as neighbors shouted warnings. Fire crews from North Topeka and nearby districts fought the blaze through the night, with efforts hampered by rising water and damaged infrastructure.
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Welierarpo
Nath
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Weide
Syller
Uni
A. M. Stitt
Childine
Mra J. Metrer
Stenet
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Sean
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Greartty
Aten Bane
Western Avenue
Mrw
McGriew
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Rae Bee
Morris Phrat
aEtham
Beech
Tonio
Nanywarker
Tom
Mar Robinson
Bradford
Tees
Relief efforts urged for flood victims across regions
Fragmented notice outlines appeals for aid to flood sufferers. It calls churches and communities to organize shelters and solicit funds and witnesses for relief campaigns. The item specifies coordinators and local committees, urging prompt demonstrations of support and distribution of necessities.
Missing families report amid flood wreck in town
A longtime flood disaster left a wife and several children missing while reports say the river rose rapidly cutting homes off. Residents describe searching by riverbank and trees as neighbors try to locate six missing kin and rescue others stranded in ruined houses.
Ebelouhes Raid Shrouded In Gambled Text
A fragmented account describes a raid by a party connected to a past group deemed reckless by locals. The narrative mentions a pantry robbery aboard a vessel and unnamed figures fleeing toward the east with disrupted supplies and memories of earlier events.
Rice Plant Phionge Gore Swept by River
A disrupted OCR item reports a person or entity named Rice Plant Phionge Gore swept away by the River of Woon today. Details are fragmented but indicate a river incident and nearby conditions or actions.
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SRICE
Gore
Woon
Sixty Mile Ride To Wyoming President Roosevelt Visit
President Theodore Roosevelt travelled by horse to Cheyenne with a morning ride over a railroad town route and addressed citizens, students, and officials at the University of Wyoming. He thanked the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers for a memento and spoke on citizenship and unity before departing with a brief incident as he mounted.
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Ty Lareumie
University of Wyoming
Stort
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Inj
Alto
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United States
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Tivarie
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Heswell
RS van Tassalt
Porter A.W. Barber
W. J. Park
Seni Warren
En’ Dehale
Tie Deluais
Ne Rheyerne
Uied
Ultm A Besutteul Ane
Bridte
ALL UNDER WATER Marsjieiltown May 26 flood disaster at Iowa Central line
The May 26 flood submerged Meath and surrounding towns. Trains on the Iowa Central were annulled as waters rose. Damage extended to tracks near Grimmett Den Moinet and Winterset with boats used to rescue delayed service. Local lines reported multiple wrecks and significant disruption to travel and commerce.
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Meath
Titinge
Oly Twine
Ilies
Ladtor Destroset
Iowa Central
Lyom
Burlington
Pugilists With Fortunes Seek Their Quiet Day
The article surveys wealth among boxing greats and their spending habits. It highlights names like Charlie Mitchell, Jeffries, Tom Sharkey, and Corbett, noting real estate, theater investments, and stock holdings. Figures claim mixed fortunes, from substantial estates to cautious savings, with discussions of earnings from prizefights and postboxing ventures.
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Rule Ark
Trogaly Co
Roe
Dora Ming
weAndler
Mitchell
Deraline
Buryain
Champlin
Jetries
Enid
Jeffries
Toe Angeles
Beaides
Payleg Grecks
Tom Sharbey
Navy
Elmaskey
Brooklyn
Sam Haris
Sullivan Brewers
Spike
Dave
Elver
Gghlins
Fran
Wubank
Fiteimmons
Ipoth
Corbett
Wall Street
Joe de
World sports figure faces uncertain future amid money woes
The report centers on Dixon facing financial hardship with over $20,000 reportedly owed, amid claims of faded glory and speculation about a comeback. It notes chatter about a famed athlete's decline, public interest in Saratoga, and lingering questions about wealth and status following recent events.
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Hla
Dixon
Batty Beach
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Jordon
Jona
Ik Ceria
Pugitliea
Barney Anton
Billy
Edsante Hen Sears
Forhanies
Hatie
Destructive Floods Hit Abilene and Surrounding Towns
May 3 reports describe widespread flooding across Abilene Kansas area and nearby towns. Water and flood damage rise as crops ruined and business areas flooded, with rail depots and bridges disrupted and trains halted. In Lawrence, river levels surge, mincingry facilities flooded, trains limited, and property damaged. Atchison also suffers major floods with bridges washed out and roads submerged, halting transport.
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Kin
Thie
Periehen
Chapman Soloman
Herington
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Ski
Atchtsgn
Archizan
Memorial Day Observance In New York Marks Parade
New York held a Memorial Day ceremony including a parade led by Major General Chase and reviewed by Governor Odell. Archibald Farley presented the statue to the city, with War Secretary Root delivering the oration and Bishop Potter closing the event in tribute to General Sherman’s veterans.
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Massi
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Willian Z. Sheemure
Thie Plaza
Cti
Fifty-ninth Street Air Fire Avenue
Chaser
Odell Shuretory
Wither
Matar Williega
Sterinan Tusckars
Sherman
Gerviess
Cortifilan
N. Ellis
Commites
Sarc Losy
War Root
Bishop Putter
100 Doses For One Dollar Economy in Medicine
Economy in medicine must be measured by cost and effect, not by either alone. It is greatest in medicines that do the most for the money, delivering radical and permanent relief at the least expense.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises to Purify and Enrich Blood
An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure all for pimples eczema and general debility. It claims to purify the blood, increase appetite, and revitalize tired feelings, insisting the tonic delivers on its promises.
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Hood
Sunday church meetings and sermons in Topeka area
The notice lists multiple churches with May and June events. St John A. MB church and First Congregational plan evening services led by visiting and local pastors. Rev. Dewey delivers the anniversary Emerson talk. Grace Cathedral and Calvary chapel hold morning prayers and Sunday schools. various congregations schedule sermons, readings, and hymn programs through early June.
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Lowman Chapel
Chitarck
Morrix
C. W. Bowman
St John A. MB
Isabella BH Far Fon
Calvary Chapel
Lake Street
Betwern Fifth and
Sixth Avenue
Calvary
EJ. Collar
Sunday services and CE notices at several churches
A listing of church events including Sunday sermons and Christian Endeavor gatherings at First Unitarian First Christian First Presbyterian and other nearby congregations. Times range from afternoon to evening with topics such as Patriotism and Success. junior C E, Bible school, and adult noon activities noted at multiple locations.
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First Congregational
Thurch
Harrison and
Seventh Streets
Francia L. Hayes
Avocstio Ae
Subject
Pasiog
Peter of
Lone
Chrisian Endeavor
First Church of Christ
Hunton
Polk Streets
Thoom
Caure
Central National Hank
First Unitarian Church
First
Christian Church
Topeka Avenue
Aries A- Flor
First Presbyterian Church
Harrison Street
Capitol
Comaboreus D. D
de Wenster
Plot to kill king alleged in Marseille arrest
A Patrie dispatch from Marseilles reports three anarchists were arrested in Mentone on suspicion of plotting to kill King Victor Emanuel during his upcoming visit to Fiveatticr sitepseth. Authorities found incriminating papers on the detainees.
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Patrie
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Victor Eyamsmud
Bethany College musicians postpone concert at Christinia Church
A music event by Bethany College is postponed to Monday at the same hour and place at Christinia Church. The piece mentions Washburn College contest results with corrections changing second place, and decor notes from Decoration Day. Also references sports scores and a book offer from Topeka.
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Coliewe Eae
Chrintius Church
Towne
Washburn College
Ned Cariates
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Eie
Markham
Chicago Fisid Meet Chicaeo Intercollegiate Conferenc
A fragmentary report describes a cold Intercollegiate Conference meet with twelve participating colleges and universities. The text notes Marshall Field and the event’s mild weather and rain. Names and details are garbled, but reference to a major Western meet remains.
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la Wending
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Staying Power Wins The Race Of Life In Digestive Fortitude
The piece extols staying power as the key to success in life and in physical strength. It links endurance to digestion and nutrient absorption, praising how well food is eaten, digested, and utilized for stamina. It mentions medical discoveries and various tonics and laxatives as aids to digestion and strength.
Attention Farmers: North End Market Hints and Costs
Farmers are urged to consider production costs and market prices as they plan crops. The note stresses cost of production drives profitability and claims cheaper output from the state, noting dangers of contamination and appeals to contact an agricultural group in Louisville for guidance.
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North End
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