Electric currents and trolley peril at New York power lines
A report to the New York Electric Institute warns that underground and overhead trolley currents threaten city safety. A. A. Koudaen presents tests showing currents escape from trolley lines into water pipes and underground conduits, potentially endangering residents and infrastructure. The talk urges rapid regulatory measures, better trolley wiring, and preventive tests to prevent future accidents and protect the power system.
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New York
Oct
A. Koudaen
Inet
American Institute of Electric
Cnet
Koodsen
Evertead
Raviten Fai
Euestinier
Greenwich Siretta
Buelne
Kent
England
Drowned While Fishing Near Bowles Lake
A report from Denver notes the drowning of Edward W. Boyett and E. Gerard while ice fishing at Bowles Lake, ten miles south of town. The incident involved members of the Standirt Shootine club and their overturned boat found by other fishermen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Cole
Eawart W. Boyett
The Wave Complimented and Public Notice Summary
The Wave a San Francisco Cal publication devoted pages to a verite profile of apes and a Pall Notice. The Scandinavian Independent club will meet tomorrow evening December 28 at Hidden Avenue.
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San Francisco
Cal
Hag
Aind Apen
Pall
Det
Hidden Ave
Oue
Anderson
Govaldent
Peanut Stand Inferno at State House Corner Fire
A blaze consumed the southwest corner of Eighth and Jackson, destroying the long standing peanut stand. Firefighters, led by Chief Winmarth, battled amid strafing streams as a crowd watched a dramatic rescue attempt. The incident caused thousands in losses with no insurance, ending the peanut stand’s presence.
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Btate House Square
Eighth and
Jackson Street
William Gilchrist
State Horse Yard
Docn
Avast
Winmarth
Dafferion Street
Tom Peliceman
Fiehth Street
Benjamin Hur
Strane
State House
Armour's Gale of Fine Cattle on Sale at Kansas City
Armour's public sale of Hereford cattle at the Kansas City stock yards yielded 13 head. Prices ranged up to 11025, with averages around 3809 per head. Names include Lady Laurel, Salitook, Evarchneht, Tienda, and Symmetry among imported and local cattle consignors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prom
Armour
Kansas City
Kuna City
K- Be Armour
Gaye
Cale
Queen Victoria
Lady Laurel
Wihillim Humphrey
Ashley
Salitook
Sparks
Indiana
IMS
Matador Land and Cattle Company
Triniad
Tienda
CS. Gross
Emporia
Kanshi
W. H. Prentice
Hamilton
WW. H. Prentice
Mystic Cure Proclaimed To Cure Rheumatism In Four Days
Indianapolis doctor Dr. BB Hetuiger endorses a tonic named Mystic Cure claiming it cured chronic rheumatism in four days after months of pain. The ad lists Swift Hallider druggists on St Kenes avenue in Topeka as sellers and urges others to try the remedy.
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BB. Hetuiger
Indianapolis
Ind
Swift & Hallider
Grugetsts
St Keneas Avenue
Topeka
Philadelphia in Bad Shape Out of Service for Repairs
The cruiser Philadelphia will not sail for several months. It will be towed to the navy yard for thorough overhaul and to stop several wakes causing trouble. The ship will have her coat and ballast removed and be placed on the dry dock.
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Philadelphia
San Francisco
Umvy
Wedding Bells and Club Social Happenings
Social and personal notes recount a pleasant Wednesday for The Bachelor Girls club with Miss Susie Gay hosting. Myrtle Davia won a handkerchief in high five. guests included Jeannette Lord Emily King and June Dilley. A wedding of Miss Souther to Mr Louie Rams hurgar was performed by Dr. Embree. Mrs Mary Way Souther hosted at 523 Lincoln street with Maud Bourhes as bridesmaid. Additional society items cover engagements, a fifteenth birthday surprise for Blanche Clark, and visits among Topeka residents with plans for upcoming Imperial Club events.
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Bachelor Girls’ Club
Susie Gay
Myrtle Davia
Jeannette Lord
Emily King
June Dilley
Edina McCuntock
Souther
Louie Ramshurgar
Mary Way Souther
Lincoln Street
Drendelssonn
Aiard
Mies Maud Bourhes
A. Embree Ae
Sisloak
Dal
Font Area
Palma
Valenciennes
Ramet
Crosby Brothers
Ramalsigar
C. W. Kiddar
Park Avenue
Kansas City
Phuradey
Maude May
George McClelland
Topeka
Mias Fanma Thomas
Cohen+ dauffer
E. 5
Guild’s
Grou
Mr. McClelland
Hyod
Chay Street
Blanche Clark
Mire
Clark
Cansie Howard
Mary Coulson
Rose Campbell Iesaly Campbell
Lorens Hanby
Mabat Aldridge
Louies McNeal
Stella Clark
Creetie Ghooke
Arvilla Cowen
Helen Assell
Marera
Guy Pl
Agnes Granger
Lawsee Neenst
Nellie Gowid
Abielene
A. A. Or ‘Mise
Edith Coles
Mize
Lillian Hebert
Omaha
Pay Wartar
Valley
Wiliam WW. Kinna
Chicago
Mra Pel Stewart
Valley Falls
Samme
Frank Lagerstrom
Stine Daisy Starr
Bnt
Lawrence
A. L. Williame
Garaha
George Dick
Bix Giclock
Charles Dick
Losses
Suse Carrie Needham
Macy "McKeone
J. Leech
Pueraay
Simmer
W. Pen Dee Carruthers
Chi
Santa Fa
Secretary Long Opposes Excessive Navy and Army Growt
Secretary of the Navy Long spoke at the Republican Club dinner in Boston to a large New England delegation. He urged a careful, not extravagant, increase in naval and military forces, stressing fiscal restraint and the need to avoid taxation rises. Governors Wolcott and Lynde, among others, attended and spoke.
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Boston
Long
New England
Music Hall
Republican Club of
Maasachunette
Bopur
Wolcott
Wolcott Fenster Lodee
Cougtessmay Dineley
Spain
McKinley
Lydge
Kansas Grain Dealers to Check Weights at City Elevators
A Kansas City board of trade joint committee appointed five grain checkmen to monitor grain shipments from Kansas and verify weights at city elevators. Led by HL Strong, the team aims to fix disputes over short weights and ensure accountability, with pay funded by a two cent carload levy.
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Kansas City
Hisete
Wills
Ken
EB. J. Simifiey
Concordia
Kan
L. Curtelyou
Muscotah
Strong
Cortesville
Kansas Grath Dealers’ Association
B. C. Christopher
Kansas City Board of Trade
Board of Trade
Kansas
Rural Board of Trade
Ite
Kinene
HL. Strong
J. D. Cartner
Real Estate Transfers Filed With the Register of Deeds
A list of real estate transfers appears to be filed with the register of deeds. It mentions multiple grantors and grantees with scattered lot descriptions and street references though the text is fragmented and some names and places are unreadable. The item reads like an archival notice of transfers rather than a cohesive single transaction.
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Prins A. Heckstrom
Wm. Mowwer
Tsui AM
Receiver appointed in Wool Concern case in New York
Justice Cohen in the supreme court appointed Frederick W. Dey of Elizabeth and Edwin W. Sanborn as ancillary receivers for capital stock of 31,000,000 on the application of the firm. The bond of the receivers was fixed at 54,000.
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E Wool
New York
Justice Cohen
Supreme Court
Frederick W. Dey
Elizabeth
Edwin W. Sanborn
Patriot Women in Omaha Promote Loyal Suffrage and Flag Tribute
National Woman's council meeting in Omaha highlighted patriotism with the audience singing the national anthem led by Mrs. J Ellen Foster. Susan B. Anthony urged equal suffrage while speakers from Canada and Utah discussed loyalty, education, and veteran relief.
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Omaha
National Woman's Council
Matania
J. Ellen Foster
Woman's Republican Association
Mary Ty
Toronto
Countess of Aberdeen
National Council of Canada
International Council
Susan BH. Anthony
J. Ellen Forster
Flo Jamison Miller
Monticello
G.A.R
J. C. Manchester
Providence
Nagional Association of Legal Women of
Erty
Ameline B. Wells
Utah
National Woman's Helle? Society
Elien A. Hichamivon
Winthrop
Mass
George Washington Memorial Association
Washington
National University
Fir Jamison Miller
Susan F. Anthony
Mia J. Elen Foster
Anna H. Shaw
Retaliation Proposed Against Germany Over U S Pork
A Washington report to the Chicago Tribune states that during winter the administration plans steps against Germany for discriminating against American pork. Prof Wiley of the agricultural department travels to New York to obtain German wine samples for scrutiny. Data gathered may support excluding impure or adulterated German products, with a possible Congress and presidential action to press Germany to change its policies.
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Chicago
the Tribune
Washington
Germany
I H
American
Mente
America
Wiley
Congress
North Tupeka notes and obits from local lives
North Tupeka column records arrivals and departures from Omaha and St Louis. Residents return home Forster and family visits Then reports on Miss Mabel Proudfit and Miss Cora Bickel hosting events Funeral for C A Halt held at Nangweradepal church with pallbearers named and burial in Rochester cemetery.
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Tiema
Harry Small
Brother Arthur
Omaha
Guy Houghtellin
St. Lous
Finch
Monroe Street
Mizcourt
Mabel Proudfit
Jows
Gold in Ohio Excitement as Malvern miners near operation
Excitement runs high in Malvern Ohio over a gold mine. A large crusher is nearly ready for operation. Geologists report samples of the gold bearing rock containing gold in paying quantities. Estimated returns range from 14 to 40 dollars per ton of rock. Locals and prospectors have arrived, chasing the promising discovery.
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Malvern
Clara Barton Seeks Government Relief Policy for Cuba
Clara Barton of the Red Cross writes President McKinley asking whether the government will take charge of Cuban relief after hostilities end. She notes ports open to relief and questions if Red Cross should retire or continue distributions, seeking government wishes and handling of transport cargo.
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Clara Barton
New York
Tetfer
Red Cross
McKinnee Reesee
Matansas
Tree of Duty
Concentrados
Cuba
United States
Spain
Culia
Alea
Vermel
Havana
Dt 45
Lettef
Giready
Connecticut Monitor Names Stand Despite Protests
Secretary Long refused to replace Connecticut as the name of a new monitor. He said an 1884 act requires first class battleships and monitors to bear state names, not cities or persons, and the names Florida Wyoming Arkansas Connecticut were chosen accordingly. Reassigning Connecticut would slight other states and contradict the law.
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Connecticut
New York
Herald
Washington
Long
Topeka Election Registration Slower Than Expected
Voters in Topeka show slow registration as the final tally nears. Officials report 7,085 certificates by noon and forecast a total not exceeding 7,500, far below last county election levels. Second ward Santa Fe shop workers exhibit notable apathy, with at least 150 unregistered Leedy supporters ride within the count.
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Topeka
Republican Central
Yount
Santa Fe
Out of Politics Tully Scott in Topeka for First Time in a Year
Oberlin figure Tully Scott visits Topeka marking a public withdrawal from politics. He says he is out of politics and describes the congressional race as a toss up with no clear odds, noting Leedy faces difficulty in securing support similar to other districts.
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Tully Scott
Oberlin
Topeka
Mr. Scott
Ucket
Leedy
Hunters pursue Old Bug in Minnesota to capture renegade Indian
Deputy Marshal Morrison will start in the morning to round up renegade Indians. Deputies Talman and Warren will join in a day or two to hunt Old Bus and adherents. Hug has been seen by many Indians, suggesting he is still alive. His home is empty and furniture gone.
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Old Bug Walker
Minn
Marshal Morrison
Talman
Warren i
Old Bus
Hug
Deaths and Funerals: Mrs. Wheeler Dies at Home
Mrs. Charles F. Wheeler died this morning at 716 Monroe Street of paralysis. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon from the family residence. Yesterday C. A Ryder’s funeral was held at the Congregation Church in North Topeka.
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Bite Agnes
Mine David
Holler
Agteses
Pace
Vaen
Charles
Charles F. Wheeler
Monroe Street
C. A Ryder
Congregation Church
North Topeka
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Anna Williams
Polk Street
Oo. PB
Whitmer
Edna Millie
Lulu Steahan
Lula McMahan
Aenea Sieneted Aien Erma Whitmer
Ethelyn Hrfiebower
Julian Whitmer
Mies Lettie Snyder
Mise Calla Witt
Mtr
Jon
Ralph Clauper
Frank Bevelle
Bert Harris
Roy Milice
Hitmen
Air
McDermant
Pred Hale
Charles Decker
Kidder-McVlelland
Patriotic Women
North
Tupeka
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M’kinley
Bimack
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