Topeka Typhoid Inquiry Finds Contaminated Well Water
Dr. Chak Lowry led a health board investigation in Topeka into typhoid fever. About 360 cases surfaced in two months, with wells and hydrants examined for hygiene. The report links drinking water and unsafe wells to most cases, urging widespread water safety measures. The board urged tightening water cleanliness and public precautions.
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K U In Hard Practice By Warlike Warriors
Coach Woesks trains the football eleven in a hard Friday session at Lawrence. Punting, tackling, and defensive work are emphasized as key players Grigg, McCauley, and McBaughton show effort. Expected returns and lineup shifts are noted with tests likely before the next practice.
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Grieg
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Frat Squad Puts In Hard Training Session
A fragment describes a three hour drill session for a squad and hints at further intense practice the next day with the frat group slated for additional workouts and pickup.
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Death Under Wheels at Wilmette Train
Taylor, a Chicago Board of Trade member and a Wright & Taylor grain firm leader, died after being struck by a train at Wilmette. He reportedly jumped from his seat as the train pulled away. the body was found on the tracks minutes later. He was 36, survived by a widow and eight children.
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City Railway seeks test permit for Thirteenth Street track
Engineer James McCabe refused a permit to excavate Thirteenth Street from Jackson to Buchanan for a new double track. City officials hold a special council meeting to review the route amid strong local opposition from homeowners. Legal action and injunctions loom as the company presses a one-street trial and considers proceeding with other segments only if this test succeeds.
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State Journal
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Major Delmar Trots Mile in Two Minutes at New York
Major Delmar trotted a mile in two minutes, equaling the world record set by Lou Dillon. The event drew about 3,000 spectators despite a strong wind. Trainer McDonald urged the gelding as he finished in record time, with owners Smathers and the team’s connections aiming for the Gold Cup at Memphis.
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Smathers
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Christie
Chickttie
Uberenfon
Christi Anid
Memphin
Gene Vntemen
The $40,000 Gelding Hoofbeats in Record Pace
A damaged OCR fragment describes a champion trotting horse, McChesney, owned by Mathers and associated with Forme Parks. It notes an auction purchase for $2100 and hints at record-breaking tempos and Empire racing. The passage conveys reminiscence of a famed horse and its high value.
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Boiling Water and Germ Theory from a Prompting Essay
A satirical savant argues against boiling water as a universal cure for disease. He mocks doctors and promotes boiling everything and everyone to prevent microbes, urging readers to wash, bathe, and even boil themselves and the surrounding air, while praising a misapplied germ theory and citing scriptural justification. The piece lampoons pseudoscience and emphasizes practical hygiene and skepticism of grand medical claims.
San Francisco Chronicle Owner Escapes Theatre Fire
San Francisco proprietor H De Young narrowly escaped a theatre roof fire caused by worn wires. Nearby engine company quickly contained the blaze preventing larger damage. An Oriental rug valued around £20000 and much bric a brac were ruined while celebrated paintings were saved. Chief Con TN and Fireman Moran were injured. the lecture hall structure built by De Young for the midwinter fair era was affected.
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Vanderboom Rejoins Wisconsin Football Squad
Vanderboom returns to Wisconsin football amid a Stir over exams and renewed support from fans and university figures including Marty Richarde, dean of the law school, after a season of contention and selective reinstatement following academic issues. London reports a tense mood as French protectorate matters and international tensions unfold in Morocco and the region.
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Wisconsin
Madison
Wir
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Erek Fullbeck
Tnet
Morocco
London
Tin Panik
Coal Sale Ad Urges Topeka Family Purchase Now
Fragmented ad copy urges Topeka families to buy coal for winter heating. Mentions coal supply concerns, rough weather, and a regional fuel company, Southwestern Fuel, with a cryptic contact line and local listings.
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Topeka
Cval
Petese
Markets Today: Wheat Corn and Livestock Trade Report
Chicago scenes show firm wheat with gains and mixed corn. hogs steady to strong. Cattle mostly unchanged with feeders and calves in the mix. U.S. markets tone steady, with price variation across cereals and livestock in early September trading.
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Deaths and Funerals in the City
Mrs Elizabeth C Limeburner died at 628 Kansas avenue after a stroke two years ago leaving husband and daughter Mrs WT Brown Interment will be at Meriden The time of Silas Talns funeral moved to 2:30 Sunday Unity church Viewings Sunday morning 10 to 12 LS Van Buren Street George McCarter killed by a train funeral Sunday 10 at J Read McCarters home Dr G A Dearborns funeral Monday at Highland Park Mrs Martha Golden died Friday at 106 Crane street funeral from St Johns A M E Church at 2:30 Sunday Mrs CH Courtin formerly of Topeka died in San Diego Cal will be held in Colorado Springs October 3 Cavalry Leaves Frisco for Houston First Cavalry squadron left Presidio en route to Fort Sam Houston Texas joining third squadron from Manila in May Second squadron to follow upon arrival
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Meriden
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East Fifth Street
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Santa Fe
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Wuckanjan Street
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Reat Dence
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New York Car Wheel Combine Talks At Atlantic City
Fragmented report notes a meeting of car wheel manufacturers in Atlantic City to finalize details of a proposed national combine to be capitalized in Sanlitian dollars. Headquarters planned for New York with ninth taking place soon amid industry speculation.
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