Torrents Flood Town as Rain Halts Trains and Parade
Wet weather drenches Topeka causing delayed trains and a lengthy wait for the crowd returning from a labor day parade. Governor Bailey speaks on union labor while speakers like Kent and John Dawson deliver brief remarks before showers drive the program to a close.
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Overnor Halley
Kent
Ginstad
Ameren
Belant
Kent John Dawson
Geller
Kansas
John Madden
Emporia
Kent Wis
Rock Island
Topeke
Picric
Day at Vinewood Labor Day Fest Dims in Vinewood Park
The Vinewood Labor Day celebration drew a small union turnout with the Barbers and Journeymen baseball game ending 18 to 4 in favor of the Barbers. Rain shortened the picnic, but Marshall’s band played twice and the dancing pavilion was well attended. a late car incident involved a drunk rider egging passengers, while a private beer party reportedly occurred on the south end. Over 600 men joined Wichita’s Labor Day parade in Riverside Park, marking a strong showing for union activity in the city.
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Winniabert
Brailey
Baltey
Freehat
Cnet
Liener
Eery
Erwal Bey
Witter
Helees
Ober
Opie Mead
Read
Myrolf
Vinewood
Barbers’ Union
Borses
BE. W. Hutchings
J. A Reddick
Journeymen
West
Decker
Wichita
Kas
Riverside Park
School Board Faces Custom and Contracts Questions
Judge Garver challenged long standing practices at the meeting, questioning why clerical and supervisory posts are elected six months before terms begin and whether minutes reflect committee actions and contracts. The panel debated census pay, building height changes, and locating school spaces, while resignations and staffing moves were announced amid budget concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Garver
Board of Education
Jude
Garver
Judge Garver
E. E. Roudebush
Suck Lion
E. FH. Roudebusn
EB. HF. Miller
Lafayette Pchcol
I. T. Gage
Gage
Bosnds
Kutz
Keith
Roudebush
Miller
Jessie Dein
Quincy School
Maud Pattison
Grant School
Davidson
North Topeka
Quincy and Great Schools
Kansas
Wari
J. D. Notion
Labor Day Fest In Parsons Draws Vast Attendance
Parsons Kansas hosts the largest Labor Day celebration in northeastern Kansas with music by nine bands and a four mile parade. Delegations from Iola, Chanute, Fort Scott, Pittsburg, Joplin, Galena, Weir City, Columbus, Cherryvale, Bartlesville, Coffeyville, Vinita join. About 10,000 visitors attend as officials from Kansas and nearby cities address labor questions amid fireworks and festivities. Career, parade, and entertainment features include horse racing and a banquet setting.
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Parsons
Kas
Kansan
Hells
Iola
Chanute
Fort Scott
Pittsburg
Joplin
Galena
Weir City
Columbus
Cherryvale
Bartlesville
Cofeyville
Vinita
Unetin
W. le AL Johnson
Inbor
Kansas
J. A. McLane
Kansas City
J. Sheppard
Port Scott
W. Males
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
C. Pile
Markets Today Weak Corn Belt Prices Cattle Slump
Markets today show weak cattle and lower corn prices with hogs steady. Wheat and corn futures fell on wet weather and light receipts. oats and rye mixed. NY money market steadies while stocks open higher then soften. Chicago and Kansas City grain and livestock quotes reflect cautious trading.
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Kitty Toanys
Chtcare
Hoge
DLA
Gostinsiespotis
Duluth
Curb
Western Union
Texas Pacific
Kanan City
Kansas City
Kanneas City
Anon
West Bisth Streat
Chicago
J.B. Galk
Sremphony Stock Co
Bannan
Gral
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Markham’s Grove
Governor Bailey
Hard Nuy
Markham
Eosin
Tie Geatneti
Anesen
Toveke
Rmi
Rei
Anderson
Calltonide Gracias
Port Simons
Pathe
Basket Crate
Sueummens Tun Wesker Ie
Rokr Ford
New York
Extel Batovis
Binek Bortes
Fianwatt
Topeka
Ieee Pant
Igbeenuee Ees
Oon
Shanghai
Pekin
Sep
Sahtar
Adghelge
Neap Thiluith
Chietko
Kere Mi
Kim
Simgae
Northers Sgesrc
Marc
Saabs Rex
Duke
Jetta Sane
Ana
Liverpool
Sebi
West Immesse
West Sixth Street
Christie Grain and Block Co
Fnae City
St. Louis
Othar Busi Hopman
Forts Foe
Silvier
Harsliver
Nall Street
Atick
Hock Island
Cana
Pacine
Wabash
Apa
Atchison
Reading
Tennessee Coal
Louinville
Lewis
Colton Market
Yorke
Eis Bae Sy
Aero
Marie
Rogers Peet & CO
Stein-Bloch Co
Cahn, Wampole & Co
Majestic
Robinson, Marshall & CO. Inc
Kansas Avenue
Security Building
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