Flood Devastates Kansas Towns Amid Deepening Crisis
Topeka and nearby communities reel as floods from the Kansas River and tributaries flood streets, rail lines, and the Union Pacific station. Tens of thousands homeless, hundreds of cattle drowned, bridges washed out, and widespread panic follow record rainfall across central Kansas.
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Silver Lake
Kellevuend St. George
Willard
Topeka
Manhattan
Ansas
Ory
Rivers Rising Across Kansas City Area Amid Record High Water
Kansas City reports alarming river rises with both the Kansas and Missouri rivers breaking prior records. Property in lowlands and the west bottom district faces flooding as rains continue. Residents in Mariem are rescued from flooded homes. embankments and rail lines strain under the surge. The Missouri and Kansas rivers force evacuations and threaten thousands of acres of crops nearby.
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W. I. T. U. elects officers. Frances Willard portrait given
The W I T U held its state convention with officers elected for the year. Officers include President Mrs A S Benjamin and other leaders. A portrait of Frances E Willard was presented to the Adrian public library as flood relief struggles continue in Lincoln with heavy rainfall forcing families to seek shelter in public buildings.
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Enjamin
Jennie Voorheis
Julia R. Parish
Margaret J. Bilz
Stella B. Roben
Frances E. Willard
Adrian Public Library
Incident Involving Neighbor Finds Man Unconscious
A neighbor found a man unconscious and unresponsive for hours. When he partially recovered six men had to restrain him in bed to prevent further danger.
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Governor and ex governor heated Capitol meeting in Lincoln
In Lincoln on May 30 Governor Mickey and ex Governor Eza T Savage held a tense private conference at the state capitol over bribery allegations. Mickey denied implicating Savage while Savage demanded a public retraction and warned of further action.
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Mickey
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Eza T. Savage
Savage
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Resolutions urge Reed Smoot expulsion from U.S. Senate
The Presbyterian general assembly in Los Angeles May 50 unanimously urged U S citizens to press for the expulsion of Apostle Reed Smoot from the Senate. They accuse the Mormon church of polygamy and say Smoot sides with it, noting the Utah legislature elected him despite pledges to stay out of state affairs. The assembly ended its session sine die.
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Presbyterian General Assembly
United States
Reed Smoot
National Senate
Smoot
Utah
Hes
United States Senate
Apostle Reed Smoot
Corbus to Retire Asylum Superintendent in July
Springfield plans discussed by the state board of charities include improvements at institutions funded by the recent assembly. Su perintendent Corbus at the Kakakee asylum is expected to retire July 1, with Dr J A Glenn likely to replace him. Dr W L Athon is expected to take over the Anna asylum succeeding Dr J F Bennett on July 1.
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Yates
Corbus
J. A. Glenn
Cass County
W. L. Athon
Clark County
Anna
J. F. Bennett
Body found in pond near Arcadia Wisconsin
The elderly widower James Campbell was found dead in a pond near his Arcadia area home. Evidence of foul play appeared with a blood stained spade on the bank and bird shot in his back and neck. Neighbors say Campbell was last seen Sunday by two section hands and dogs, with a local belief that tramps killed him. Campbell's horses were found starving in the barn, suggesting hardship since Sunday.
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Whitehall
Wis
James Campbell
Arcadia
Campbell
Fisherman Struck by Lightning Near Decatur
Decatur Indiana May 30 Hugh Dull 27 was struck by lightning during a severe storm while fishing east of the city and appears dead as his body was.
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Decatur
Ind
Hugh Dull
Cumberland Telephone Sues Evansville Over Pole Removal
Cumberland Telephone seeks an injunction against Evansville to stop removing its poles and wires, claiming the franchise expired. Depositions in Judge Anderson's court reveal councilmen testified that Councilman Coulbertson offered each $1,000 not to vote for repeal. all voted for it.
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Ind
Cumberland Telephone Company
Anderson
United States Circuit Court
John McCulehan
John Iglehart
FLW
Cleveland
Hlowa d Schmidt
Coulbertson
Cumberland
Merritt Responds to Tulloch Charges in Post Office Scandal
Postmaster Merritt of Washington counters ex-Cashier W. Tulloch’s allegations, arguing the 1808 transaction involved a false voucher, receipts on pay rolls were blank, and no Tulloch complaints were filed during his tenure. He contends irregularities predate his term and were corrected after comptroller inquiry.
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Washington
Payne
Merritt
Tulloch
W.tulloch
Washington Post Office
Postmaster General completes salary roll review
The investigation covered all first and second class post offices. Fourteen assistant postmasters were paid more than allowed and several clerks received excess pay while seventeen offices had unlawful designations. Relief measures include salary reductions and corrections. total annual savings amount to 2500 dollars.
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Payne
Catro, Jr
Clarinda
East St. Louis
Flushing
Fredonia
Geneva
N. Y
Freehold
Warren
Stamford
Memorial Day Observances in Chicago Parade and Naval Veterans Event
Memorial Day in Chicago featured two public events led by the Grand Army of the Republic parade and Naval Veterans Association memorial exercises. Nearly 1,000 veteran sailors joined the lakefront parade with flower strewing and nautical emblems, while cemetery visits and flower offerings marked the day.
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Chicago
Naval Veterans’ Association
Herotec
Lake Front
van Buren Street
Peter P. Leveson
Company 15
Association
Parade Draws 100 Groups Across 1000 in Line
More than 100 military and other organizations plan to take part with over 1000 marchers led by Colonel William P Rend. Units include Grand Army of the Republic veterans United States troops and Spanish American Philippine War veterans. The reviewing stand sits north of Van Turen Street with Major General John C. Kates C S A Carter Carlton and Colonel William P. Reed to review.
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Ehief Ma Hel
Chierme Fusileers
Flu Department
van Turen Street
John C. Kates
A. Carter
Carlten
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Weather and wage disputes hit trade in May issues
The Weekly Review of Trade notes improved weather for crops like amples but drought caused losses in garden products and minor farm goods. Labour conflicts slow distribution and building trades strikes widen impact while railway earnings rise 12.8 percent this May year over year.
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New York
J. G. Dun & Cols Weekly
Miss Roosevelt Halts Red Devil Auto as Fire Wagons Pass
Miss Alice Roosevelt traveling to Albany as bridesmaid nearly collides with a rushing fire apparatus on Pennsylvania Avenue. She stops the car to avoid a crash as fire engines and ladder trucks surge by toward a fire in Washington.
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Alice Roosevelt
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N. Y
Ruth Pruyn
Pennsylvania Avenue
Miss Roosevelt
Flooding Continues in Southwest Town as Waters Rise
Council Bluffs Iowa May 29 The lowlands along rivers and streams in the southwest town remain flooded with rising waters threatening railroad property and areas along the railroad. Damage cannot be estimated at this time.
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Council Bluffs
Nervous Women Told to Use Favorite Prescription
Advertisement describes nerve-weakness symptoms in women and promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a tonic. It cites a Tennessee testimonial about severe fatigue and nervous spells, claiming the remedy stabilizes nerves, improves appetite, and aids sleep.
Mandate Debate Pressures Britain on Chamberlain Trade Plan
London observers parse Colonial Secretary Chamberlain's protectionist scheme seeking reciprocal trade with colonies and a possible general election. The press notes heated debate on preferential trade and pensions with timing after Parliament and potential public backing shaping the policy's fate.
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Chamberlain
British Political Struggle Shifts Toward Protection Debate
The article outlines a looming protracted campaign between protectionists and free traders in Britain, with Chamberlain and Balfour aligned against free trade. It notes US impact, a sugar convention bill moving through Parliament, and looming shifts in public sentiment as taxation and food prices strain the poorer classes. It also reports Yale declining Cambridge’s athletic challenge and Dr. Francis Tumblety’s death with a $100,000 will estate.
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Chamberlain
Talfour
Antonista
United States
House of Commons
Inland Revenue
Tragic suicide in Tomah at home on stove incident
Michael Hiser aged 74 in Tomah Wisconsin died by his own hand at his residence. He bound himself to a hot kitchen stove and slashed his throat with a dull jack knife. The death was reported May 30.
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Michael Hiser
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