Four Years Ago Poor and Now Fails for Millions in Kansas
Grant C. Gillett of Woodbine faces an attachment suit for forty thousand dollars as creditors swarm. He controls thousands of cattle across Kansas, Colorado, Indian Territory and Texas and rode to wealth with a famed cowboy band. Gillett recently moved assets and took large life and accident insurance totaling over four hundred thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene
Kan
Southwest
Grant C. Gillett
Woogahine
Gillespie Commission Company
Kansas City
Gillett
D. W. Naill
Texas
Woodbine
Ranchi
Astern
Leave Dec 3 for MOS as was MOS
A fragment notes leave date December 3 for MOS as previously planned. It mentions MOS but lacks full context or names.
Furnaces Offered Free Installation With Gas Later Payment
The undersigned offers to install gas furnaces in 12 to 25 houses in one locality at no cost to owners for the first year. Gas cost will not exceed a 25 percent increase over coal furnace costs, with supervision by a qualified installer during year one. After a year, if satisfactory, price to be set by agreement and owners may revert to coal furnaces at no charge. Applications for furnaces and details to be made to the undersigned.
Shaeter Denounces Campaign Critics at New York Banquet
President Shaeter speaks at a New York banquet during a rainy season event. He defends policy positions, rejects negative framing, and admits one mistake while addressing attendees and critics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General
Banquet attendees recall Cervera fleet clash at Delmonico's
In New York a Sons of the Revolution gathering at Delmonico's marks the 115th anniversary of New York City's evacuation. Major General William R. Shafter and other dignitaries attend as toasts are given and Admiral Schley offers new details of the July 3 actions from his flagship, contrasting with official fleet reports.
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New York
Fifth Avenue
General Shafter
General Calixto Garcia
Santiago
Sons of the Revolution
Delmonico’s
William R. Shafter
Frederick S. Tallmadge
New York State
The
Society
Warner Miller
Henry van Dyke
Charlton T. Lewis
Brockholst Morgan
Charles M. Roe
Franklin Bartlett
Gardiner
J. W. Miller
Naval Reserve
Sanford
Schley
Brooklyn
United States
Spain
Cervera
Schler
Sampson
Rioting in Anniston Leaves One Dead and Many Hurt
A late night clash in Anniston Alabama results in one dead and multiple wounded including Corporal Capeton and Private Gildart. Two negro civilians were shot and may die. Black white tensions escalate as guards tighten lines and passes are restricted.
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Atlanta
Constitution
Anniston
Ala
James Capeton
Alabama
Smith
Gildart
Arkansas
Echols
Frank Dodson
Tennessee
J. E. Graham
Frank
Death of Charles B. Swain Believed Suicide in Fall River
Description received here indicates the man found in Fall River is Charles B. Swain of this city who has been missing since November 10. Swain worked at the Pacifico mills and left a note with disposal instructions for his effects. Relatives reside in Bradford England. the body will be brought here for burial.
Cockrell Opposes Expansion After Missouri Campaign
Senator Francis M Cockrell arrived in Washington after a long Missouri campaign that assures his return to the Senate for a fifth term. He voiced opposition to taking the Philippines and to annexation, arguing the policy is unclear, distant island annexation raises grave questions, and is unnecessary.
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Washington
Francis M. Cockrell
Missouri
Senate
Philippines
Troops Move from Huntsville to Savannah for Cuba Voyage
The Fifteenth Infantry consisting of 13,840 men and 211 animals boarded the Southern Railway tonight for Savannah to join the transport Chester bound for Nuevitas Cuba. Two pack trains accompanied the regiment.
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Huntsville
Ala
Fifteenth Infantry
Southern Railway
Savannah
Chester
Nhevitas
Cuba
Lawrence man falls from Lewis wharf rescued by officer
John Conlon aged 26 of Lawrence fell from Lewis wharf at 9 pm while intoxicated and was rescued from drowning by Special Officer Murphy of T wharf. He was taken to Station 2 where Dr. Dunn revived him and later jailed as a drunk.
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John Conlon
Lawrence
Lewis Wharf
Murphy
T Wharf
Conlon
Station 2
Dunn
US Second Regiment Engineers Arrive in Havana
Four companies of the Second Regiment, Volunteer Engineers, landed at Marianao and formed for march to camp two miles away under General Greene’s review. Most men are fit for duty. only five seasick. Cuban workers cleared the site. tents going up for Havana’s first American camp. Passports issued for Spain voyage. resignations of Havana and Pinar del Rio civil governors accepted. two sick from Florida voyage.
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Havana
Volunteer Engineers
Marianao Beach
United States
Florida
Marianao Wharf
General Menocal
Blanco
Spain
Juan Forgas
Dee
Marshal Blaglio
General Solano
Senor Fernandez de Castro
Greene
Cardenas
Senor Gavin
Pinar del Rio
Senor Page
Cuba
Mal de Mer
Patrick Toohig
Thomas Leonard
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Busier
Aboys
Boston
Whitney
Bernard M.wolf
Massachusetts Clothing Co
Hanover and
Portland Streets
Optia Hae
PENN
Mos
Marianao
New Jersey Regiment
Mariel
Pennsylvania
New York Boys
Guanajay
And
New Jersey
BRAVA
Jsan Pedro
Muriel
Baldwin Hotel
San Francisco
Louis Meyers
Bernard, Stahl & Go
Chicago
Alaska
Skagway
Juneau
Boston Gas Appliance Exchange
D. T. Cortis
West St
Ana
New England
Montana
Belteher's
Tiffany's
Boston Diamond CO
Washington &T
Adams
Harris & CO
Washington Street
Water Street
Dr. Beaman
106 Hunt's
Shafter
Garcia
Rosenbaum Bros Custom Tailors
Tremont Row
Sterling Ale
Rueter & Company
Highland Spring
Shaeter
van Dyke
Schiley
Depew
Tracey
Upmann
Virginia
North Carolina
Richmond
Nottoway County
Tennessee Line
Franklinsville
N. C
Winston
N C
Nay
Russia
U.S
Berlin
St. Petersburg
Berliner Tageblatt
America
Paris
Bell
HH. White & CO
Boylston St
Scollay
Haymarket Sq
S. Vorenberg & Co
Washington and
Ors Streets
C.H. Swain
Fall River
Guba
Washburn Credit Co
Washington St
Jordan, Maren
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