Flood repair drive dominates Topeka restoration efforts
A flood wreckage update from Topeka details a multistreet repair push led by Street Commissioner Snyder. The work, including rebuilding Morrison street and the Shonkwiler area, costs are projected near 25 000 dollars with 50 workers and 100 teams deployed daily. The effort aims to restore North Topeka streets damaged by the river flood and grimly notes areas likely never as before.
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Great Gulch
Wiilch
Anwilf
Honkwiler
Harricon
Gang of Ely
Bert
North Topeka
Lave Polevaiae
Morrison Street
Tier Street
Davin
Gare
Dusineks
Grant and
Jackson
Sinling In
Cornee
Nwih
Toneka
Tokowihe
Tupeks
Thororgl
Snyder
Clowe
Warren
Gond
Omefeld Park
Reconstruction Hurts North Topela as Town Rebuilds
The town of North Topela faces widespread damage with collapsed streets and missing sidewalks. Many dwellings are repurposed into business spaces, carpenters and laborers are in high demand, and an economic shift raises hope of winter work for residents.
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Seni Gamage
Gordon Street
Wal Mt
White Town
North Topela
Lnck
Will Play Ball Games Between Two Teams Planned
Boston news reports a series of games now announced between two teams, amid earlier denials and new proposals. The manager and team owner, in talks with the business manager, discuss terms not fully released but said to be favorable to players. Preparations will start soon for the series.
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Boston
Bustos
Truant Notice Issued After Child Missing School
Salina Kor September report shows A J Burd Salina county truant officer visiting MintHet No 27 to locate a child missing from class. After notification the pupil was urged to attend school or face a sworn warrant and disciplinary action per local truancy policies.
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Salina
Kor
A. J. Burd
MintHet No
Dres
Achool
Patroiman Fitzgerald Beaten and Shot by Suspects
Patrolman Dennis Fitzgerald of Chicago was knocked down and assaulted with his own club and then shot twice with his revolver by assailants. A suspect named Pilsen confessed and implicated Johnson after arrest. Johnson allegedly fought with a colored man Motty at Twenty Seventh and State streets before police recovered a revolver matching the officer’s. Johnson was later shot through the law by Motty. New Chinese Financial Agents to Inspect Funds Transfer in Shanghai. Washington officials to study methods of receiving and exchanging funds paid to Shanghai representatives, per state department instructions.
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Fitzgerald
Chicago
Dennis Pitzgerald
Dow
Pilsen
Johnson
Twenty Seventh
Stats Streets
Motty
Metty
New Chineos
Washington
Mc McCoy
Treasury Department
J.P Armstrong
State Department
Shanghai
China
Understanding Morocco Talks and Local Reunion Notice
The French foreign office says negotiations with Britain on Morocco aim only at a good understanding and deny plans for protectorate or conquest. An Old Bettiers reunion is planned for October 15 with W. Hoch of Marion speaking, a baby show offering $25 in prizes, and a camp fire, music, business meeting, and dinner included for attendees.
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Paris
Great Britain
Morocco
Offciain
France
Jones
Egypt
Wessalt
Old Bettiers
W. Hoch
Marion
Alan He
Nis
Les
Oia
Battleship Maine Sets Sail From League Island
The Maine today moved down the Delaware toward Culebra for a long voyage to the West Indies. Recently repaired at Cramp’s shipyard, the vessel will undergo tests on arrival at Culebra to determine next steps.
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Maine
Philadelahia
Delaware River
League
Quiet at Beirut Washington Amid Pending Oaths and Notices
Beir ut dispatch notes quiet conditions in Beirut with mentions of Admiral Cotten commanding European squadron and a pending oath of the American vice consul. A separate brief for a boy ages 16 to learn printing appears as an employment ad along with unrelated health and product notes.
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Washington
Cotten
Navy Department
Beirut
Breas
Pone Aus
Tamy
Ake Bast
Remarkable case of a woman cured by Pink Pills for Pale People
Mrs C Weber of Columbus Ohio details chronic illness collapsing weight and strength until she used Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. After months of pain and invalid status her condition improved, appetite and digestion returned, and weight rose from 102 to 135 pounds. She endorses the medicine and notes others have benefited. pills sold 10 cents a box or six for 250 by mail from Williams Medicine Schenectady NY.
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C. Weber
South Front
Columbus
Ohio
Perkaye
Dr. Williams
Great Gold Shipment Reaches Seattle From North
Seattle officials report a large gold shipment from the north totaling 4,450,000 dollars landed aboard steamers Dida Senator and Dolphin. The Dolphin carried the Klondike shipment valued at 600,000 dollars. Palmer Robertson oversaw the voyage from Dawson, with a massive gold nugget valued at 33,2890 dollars.
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Seattle
Wash
Senator
Dolphin
Brattle Apany
Canadian Tank of Commerce of Thwetty
Dawson
Institution
Palmer Robertson
Anvil Creek
Mayor Is Arrested in Mattoon Extortion Case
Mattoon executive Mayor Menke of Mattoon Michigan indicted by the grand jury on 29 counts charging malfeasance in office. He was arrested with bond set at 5004 and later reduced. His bond remains in effect for next week. Attorney Voight plans to conduct vigorous prosecution. The indictment cites contracting with mining interests and other irregularities amid a months long state of affairs. Two local papers campaigned for action and editors exchanged replies with denouncing editorials.
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Mattoon
Jansvis M. Menke
Grand
Menke
Ernies
Voight
Menkela
Sone Monthe
Focal
Tiest
Petion
Favor Reciprocity Aids Havana Business Leaders
A Havana trade meeting of ten business representatives and Punters' Association delegates discussed backing commercial reciprocity with the United States. They propose a literary campaign in the United States to pressure commercial bodies and Congress to support a reciprocity treaty through Planters’ League and related groups.
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Havana
New York
Havans
Cubs
United States
Unitedtates
Congress
Premier Balfour Goes Home From Palmetal
Premier Balfour and Lord Esher deputy governor of Windsor Castle left Palmetal today. Balfour travels to his Whitinghame estate, Preston, and is not expected back in London until the Rheffeld meeting on October 1.
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Mr. Balfour
Lonton
Balfour
Lord Esher
Windsor Castle
Whitinghame
Preston
London
World's Fair Washington Texas Pledges and Port Clatsop Replica
World’s Fair reports from St Louis note Elmer B Johnston returning to oversee the Washington building with L A Farmer handling construction. Oregon plans a Port Clatsop replica. Texas building contracted at 4002 dollars, shaped as a five point star. A 17 member Texan day group will manage decor and socials. An invoice from Toronto lists Queen Victoria presents valued at 50 000 with free entry due to King Edward’s order.
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St Louis
Elmer. B Johnston
State of Washington
L. A. Farmer
Washington
Texas
A. Wasen
Commission
Wilcome
Tate
Queen Victoria
England
Toronto
Canada
Edward
Big Building Strike Threatens New York Construction
In New York a possible general strike could halt all building work, affecting over 100000 workers as journeymen refuse to sign arbitration terms or join a new firm under the employers' association. Masters consult the board. a lockout could cast many idle and sailors are substituting on major projects.
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New York
Sept
Bunding Trades Employers’ Association
New Insane
Hive
Master Builders’ Board of Governors
Usec
Wollncoly
Orctabie
Sallora
Build Trade Union To Forge A Million Laborer Alliance
New York reports a plan to form a vast labor trust uniting about a million workers across painting, bricklaying, lime and masonry, plumbing, carpentry and bridge and structural work. A Indianapolis conference gathered top officials from several national unions to discuss a national federation, a process expected to take considerable time.
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New York
Exya the Herald
Indianapolis
Neveral National Labor Uniors
Brotherhood of Painters
Journeymen Bricklayers’ and Masony International Union
United Associaton of Phimbers
Gux Fitters, Seam
Steam
Hod Carriers and Buildings Laborers International Union
United Brotherhood of Carpenters
National
Building ‘Trades Counsell
National Federation of Building Trades
Miners Arrested for Threats Against Militia in Cripple Creek
Cripple Creek Colorado September 26 troops under Lieutenant McClelland searched Independence and Altman for men accused of making threats against the national guard and its offices. Joe Lynch Independence marshal was found cloaked in a tent and disarmed then held with other prisoners. Guarded by cavalry, officers planned charges against all detainees. G. J. Kennison of District Union No. refused orders and was placed in a tent after a sentry used his rifle to force him in.
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Cripple Creek
Colo
McClelland
Independence
Altman
National Guard
Ite
Joe Lynch
Dodsworth
G. J. Kennison
Junion No
Telephone lines extend toward Indian Territory from Wichita
Wellington Sept 26. The Miss Couri and Kanens Telephone company is stringing twenty new lines southwest from Wichita through Mulvane to this place to handle their new business in the Indian Territory.
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Wellington
Kas
Miss Couri and
Kanens
Wichita
Mulvane
Tnew
Indian Territory
Society Mixes Honor Guests at Second Card Party
Society notes reveal Harriet Jones and Miss Kate Freisiman as honor guests at a second card party hosted by many young women. Mrs. Margaret Hill McCarter to speak on organizing work and future meetings planned, with updates on neighbors traveling, births, visits, and upcoming dances and club activities across Topeka.
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Mixes Harriet Jones
Kate Freisiman
Katherine Méreland
Fay Quinton
Helen Quinton
Minx Jetta Updegrat
Miss Spivey
Mi Rivitn Millspaugh
Miss Nettipuush
Misa Mar ™ Payne
Mies Parkhurst
Mian Sharitt
Miss Otis
Mise Gulbot
Bile Lavetts Snyder
New Orleans Judge Wylie Dies Aboard Steamer St Louis
William Gillespie Wylie 72 a justice of the Louisiana supreme court died of pneumonia aboard the steamship St Louis en route from Southampton. He boarded ill and the vessel reported no panic despite early engine trouble and wireless rumors. He passed away around midnight as the ship neared New York.
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New York
William Gillespie Wylie
New Orleans
Supreme Court of Louisiana
St. Louis
Judge Wylie
Southampton
Robbed Summer Boarder Wardrobe Linked to Julia Hug gins
Hazel Lamont’s wardrobe followed Julia Huggins, a colored woman arrested by Sheriff Lucas in Topeka. Huggins, recently from Michigan, confessed to thefts including a lace hat and two of three dresses. Her husband Pat Huggins was fined for jaw injury in a police court.
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Mra
Hazel Lamont
Julia Huggins
Julia Hugging
Lucas
Sherif Joseph Willt
Houghton
Mich
Topeka
Haze Lamont
Pat Huggins
Une Court House
Michigan
Ichigan
Engineer Foils Hold Up Attempt On Passenger Train
Engineer George W. Boss spotted a novice’s swing of a lantern and opened a throttle to clear a danger signal. The Brattleboro to Providence boat train carried four cars full of passengers safely to shore at Plummer's Ledge. Barnum to Return from Markets. visits St Louis on return to his daughter. Ben Barnum departs for Davenport Chicago to arrange for barn work in the country.
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Woonsocket, Ill
George W. Boss
Plummer’s Ledge
NS. H & EL
Ieee
Mr. Barnum
Mr. & Barnum
St Loui
Selina Cohn
Ben Barnum
Davimport
Chicago
Balm Promises Quick Relief for Bruises and Burns
Pallable remedy Reckdent and for slight injuries and ailments. A ointment fast becoming popular as a cure for bruises and burns and supports rapid healing. Chamberlain's Fain Balm marketed to ease pain and speed recovery with claims of safety for delicate skin. Available at drug stores for cents.
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Chamberlain
Czar Names His Man for Venezuela Arbitration
The czar has named M. DeMartens, a professor at the University of St. Petersburg, as an arbitrator in the Venezuela claims dispute. He joins M. Meoure, Russia’s minister of justice, and Prof. Lammasch of Austria. DeMartens previously helped in the Pivs fand clal case and received a Nobel prize in 1889.
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M. DeMartens
Russia
the Hague
University of St. Petersburg
Poveses Agiinet Venrenols
Wwe Hinees
Prat DeMartent
Four Out of It on Board in County Commission Race
A contested county commission race sees changes in city council seats with W. F. Weber and others eliminated. A third member of the board will be read Monday morning by Commissioners Hayne and the County Clerk. Also reported are a weekly bank statement from York, a local amateur detective note, a fatality in Laurette Ky, and a Topeka coal demand advisory urging early purchase for winter supply.
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Cownt
Riate
W. F. Weber
Wolf
Ge Holt
Win
Say Joe
Courity
Hayne
County Clark New
Topeka
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Saline County
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Mayor
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Fottery Mi
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Smith Center
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