Kansas and rail mileage lead shifts across states
The Interstate Commerce Commission report shows Illinois at 10,659 miles, Pennsylvania 9,834, and Kansas fourth with 8,847 miles. Rhode Island remains the lowest with 221 miles. Local notes mention divorces, newspaper monopolies, recruiting plans, court rulings, and civic chatter across Kansas towns.
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Kansas
Texas
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Iowa
New York
Michigan
Union
Tilleage
Rhode Island
J. A. Jones
Winfield
Jones
H. G. Mayser
Clark County
Ashland Clipper
United States Court of Appeals
Rock Island
Linswood
Kansas Sons of Veterans
Wlebits
Euit
Sedgwick County
Tressurer
G Gillett
Dickinson County
Grant Shaw
M. E. Bryant
Willa FE. Moulec
Atchison
Calvin Township
Jewell County
Tiggo
Altamont
Spain
Atchison Globe
Ego
Yates Center
Topeka
McPherson
John Andrews
Phillips County
Yessie Lewelling
Chicago
Aml * Emporia
Dubso
Wichita
Nestler
Neosho
Nevion and
Halstead Mills
Queen Regent to Deliver War Stance in Cortes Speech
A Spanish court report says Queen Regent Christina will deliver a speech from the throne in the Cortes, favoring war against the United States. Don Alfonso XII will stand beside her as the queen reshapes the cabinet draft to energize patriotism.
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Maris Theresa
Cail
Alfonso XII
Maria Therész
Weyler
Woodford
Senor Polo
Washington
Don Alfonso
United States
Congress
McKinley
Europe
Spain baiting US as war drums echo in Europe
The article argues Spain may lure the United States into European waters by leaving Havana harbor guarded by a weak ship, pressing Cuba to be relinquished and pushing a broader conflict. It warns of shifting war to European shores and the high cost of extended fleets, stressing Britain’s coal stance as crucial.
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Cuba
Wacuulon
Spain
Mavana
Magghant
Great Britain
Fort Leavenworth Sliver Coin and Soldier Train Plot
A fragment from Fort Leavenworth notes a silver coin in currency twenty seven years and describes troops marching to the Missouri Pacific station awaiting a train at 11:28 am to depart for southern posts en route to Cuba. The blurred text references quarters, a marching assembly, and infantry movements as part of a field operation.
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Fort Leavenworth
Kani
Experly
Emrath
Missouri- Pacific
Fort Leaverworth
Cuba
Spanish Colonias Plan Colonial Departures
Acting under instructions from the Spanish minister, Spanish consuls in various regions are arranging the departure of the Spanish colonies from Wasme. The plan, dated April 20, outlines orderly withdrawal and administrative steps despite unsettled conditions.
Death of Judge Webb in Kan., April report
Judge WY D Webb died at noon today in Webb city Kansas after a long illness. He had compiled the state statutes and was widely known for his legal work. Doctors reportedly gave up hope of recovery yesterday.
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Webb Torgka
Kan
WY. D. Webb
Wy. Ball of Twine
Cuban resolutions move to sign by president
The Cuban resolutions passed through the House and Senate with signatures from Vice President and Speaker Reed, reaching the White House as plans for a simultaneous ultimatum to Spain formed. Debate over timing and the length given to Spain to respond continued as officials weighed a decisive military posture.
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Houke
Tager
Boaaker Reed
Senate
House
White House
Executive Mansion
Spain
Cave
Wis
Mike
Madrid
Cobart
Spenskee
Hager
Iowa
Overstreet
Indiana
Porter
McKinley
Fleets Balanced as War Looms at Sea
Sir Charles Duke, MP, says two opposing fleets are evenly matched and decisive action will be at sea. He warns Spain’s victory would start a long struggle ending in Spain’s downfall, criticizes shelling cities, and urges open access to British coaling stations. He backs US interference in Cuba and laments Spain’s crumbling empire. Navy Dept approves seven yachts for auxiliary navy from New York and Boston vessels.
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Raya Bir Chaviee Dike
Oritwh
Parliemenc
Loxnox
Charles Duke
Charley
Spain
Sir Charles
Charles
United States
Cuba
War Loans and Contracts Amid War Preparations
War revenue measures near House action with a probable 100 million popular subscription. Secretary of the Treasury may be authorized to solicit funds. Neosho timber firm McLeod & Co. lands a 59,000 black walnut contract for the Springfield government armory. Joyce murder case verdict continued after lengthy deliberation. jury retired at 60 to Palgeke.
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Maye Ackadin
Waspington
Secretary of the Treasury
Mistosrl
Forsiah Gupatocks
Neosso
McLeod & Co
Neosho
Springfield
Mags
Dace
Joyce
Acquittat
Mianville
Hay
Bonra
Palgeke
Spanish Fleet En Route From Cape Verde Islands
Massed Spanish ships restlessly prepare for action at Cape Verde Islands as cruisers Vizcaya Almirante Oquendo Infanta Teresa and others arrive Porto Rico bound for potential engagement. Torpedo boat destroyers Furor Terror Pintor and others join a powerful force capable of rapid movement, with crews awaiting a possible declaration of war and distant threats to the fleet.
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Espe Pog
Teweewens Br
Vancenr
Cape Verde Islands
Vizcaya
Almirante Oquantio
Porto Rico
Feln
Ghrig
Tobal Colon
Infante Mariga Teresa
Furor
Terror
Piuten
Artete
Bayor
Mnd
Azor
Spain
Cape Verde
Almirante Oquendo
Infanta Maris Teresa Sra
Gristobal Colon
Pintot
Cuban War Resolution Passed by Congress in 1898
An 1898 report details Congress approving a Cuban intervention resolution. It includes language asserting Cuba’s right to freedom, Spain’s removal of troops, and US committal to aid necessary for independence, followed by postvote notes on Senate and House actions and a nearby Spanish mobilization update. Also mentions a mortgage closure of BETA Clark’s large Oklahoma store.
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Reyloved
America
Langres
Cuba
United States
Spain
Cuban
House
Senate
Turpie
Gkinghome
Dallare
Goran, Oklao
BETA
Clark
Schittel
Halsell-Frazier Wholesale Grocery Company
Volunteers Called for 60 000 to 70 000 Men for War
Yeoviding reports to Representative Hall of Iowa that a military affairs bill authorizes the President to issue a call for volunteers totaling 60,001 to 70,000 men. The measure is to be considered by the committee and should take effect upon the President's approval. General Cushing to retire and a successor expected from Colonel William A. Midelleth of New York as assistant commissary general.
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Spahlogte
Washnotos
Bumunt
Cushing
Oir Tagaes
Pointmensi
William'a. Midelleth
New, York
Sasistant
Turning Point in Monetary Policy and Sovereign Money
The article argues for a fixed government issued money system over private banks, censures the 1824 37 change in coinage ratio, and warns against monetizing through private corporations. It emphasizes lessons from past monetary policy, condemns elastic money, and calls for restoring silver as full value money while preserving the sovereign right to coin.
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Congress
Europe
Ita
England
Thomas
Carlyle
British Islands
Ventura
Jevons
Meteod
Fe National
Yale
Ito
United States
Feudal Lord and Teuton Serf Parable on Authority
Bolton Hall in Twentieth Century offers a parable where a Teuton serf seeks relief from oppression through licenses, prohibition, taxes, and welfare, but each policy worsens his misery. The landowner replies with ever broader control, urging universal suffrage, currency reform, and state ownership as the cure, culminating in war and tyranny.
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Sotiety
Teuton
Land
Bolton Hall
Cans Tury
An Inevitable Transfer of Wealth in Markets
The text discusses the gradual shift of wealth from active producers to those who avoid risk, noting gold value rises alongside prices fall. It argues wealth creation by labor or capital shifts to those who stand back from action, highlighting ongoing economic transfer and speculative dynamics.
Lave of Country and Patriotism in Early American Rhetoric
Fragmentary OCR mentions Patrick Henry and themes of patriotism and treachery. The garbled text hints at debates over loyalty to country and the idea of educating children toward patriotism, with references to Philadelphia and traitor concepts. The reader should note the historical tension between loyal patriotism and dissent.
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Patrick’ Henry
Philadelphia
Unclear evidence hints at scrutiny when women buy fruit
A fragment notes that people gauge suspicion by watching a woman purchase strawberries, reflecting social judgment and behavioral ambience rather than a clear event or outcome.
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Texenitre
Canary Islands
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Island Battery
MOST
Hood
Sareaparilly
C. I. Hood & Co
Lowell
Mass
Edward W. Walker Carriage Co
Goshen
Ind
Eir
Alaska
Gobs
Nebraska
Cubs
Havana
Ana ‘Bay
Maine
Mal Buckstamt Bros. Mtg. Co
Luvota
Syfurtlicg
Hal
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