Labor and church notices mix in Kansas news
Kansas labor data show railroad and bakery workers among the best paid, with skilled and unskilled averages around 2.55 and 1.00 per day. Emporia reports a sect called the Children of the Church of God pursuing strict practices. State officers’ photos will hang in the capitol, while a missing ex-secretary from 1866 to 1963 remains unlocated. A Kansas girl asked about soldiers in Santiago learns their names aren’t on the killed list, a bankruptcy act report jokes about costs, and further notes cover embalmers training, a paymaster appointment, and Army doctors accompanying Miles in Porto Rico.
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Kansas
Curman
Emporia
Children of the Church of God
Secret Society
Andi
Kanissé
State
A. Barker
Barker
Bonebake
Chicago
Bonebrake
Santiago
Secretary of War
A& Topelet
Who Undertakers Association
Theodore Sternberg
Ellsworth
Sternberg
United States Army
McKinsey
Eugene Hopkine
Miles
Kansas Army
Porto Rico
Peace terms set by United States to Spain in note
Cabinet sessions note no major actions except to publicize U S peace terms. The United States demands Spain relinquish sovereignty over Cuba and immediate evacuation of Puerto Rico and other West Indies islands, cession of an island in the Ladrones, and U S control of Manila Bay pending treaty. If accepted, commissioners will negotiate a peace treaty. McKinley calls it an ultimatum.
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Waanmgrox
Spain
United States
United, States
Cuba
Puerto Rico
West Indies
Ladronues
Mavila
Aboys
McKinley
Havana
Blanco
Senate
Philippines
Not Forgiven in Death Bismarck Funeral Prolonged
Emperor will attend Friedrichsruhe funeral at 5:50 PM. Coffin closed in presence of the chancellor. Berlin plans grand obsequies on Reichstag square. Prince Bismarck to be buried in Sechs enwald with epitaph noting him a faithful German servant of the Emperor.
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Frerorrensrtin
Mismarck
Bertin
Prince von Hohenlohe
Count’ von Sehornber
Herbert
Prince “Bismarck
Sechsenwald
Biamerel
William
Camp Alger Condemned Troops To Be Relocated
Army Surgeon General Sternberg recommended to Secretary Alger that troops at Camp Alger in Virginia be moved soon to a healthier site due to rising fevers and overcrowded conditions. The report cites overheated cages and infectious risk as key factors driving the relocation suggestion.
British schooner arrives at Provincetown after San Juan blockade report
The British schooner Bravo from Lunenburg Nova Scotia arrived at Provincetown with details on San Juan Porto Rico defenses. Captain Emeno warned that San Juan is strongly fortified and a mine network could wipe out an American force if entered. He described the city defenses, earthworks, rifle pits, and a plan to blow the city if Americans advance. The voyage noted the blockade and a Yosemite chase, with a Spanish steamer obstructing entry. Nearly fifty wealthy Spanish residents sought passage to Spain via St Thomas.
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Cap ‘Ain
Fab Nap
Elt
San Juan
Yosemite
Spain
Aray
St. Thomas
Miles Clever Game and San Juan Occupation Notes
Dispatch from Ponce to the New York Herald under date of July 31 reports American occupation of San Juan proceeding with order and limited friction. General Miles aims to impress locals as a military government brings value. concerns over Ponce as capital and the fate of the flag question arise amid occupation. Also notes transport plans for Spanish troops from San Santiago aboard the Alicante with 1800 soldiers to Spain and the opening of the customs house in the city.
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San Juan
Renee
New York
Agga
Ponce
Richard Harding Davis
New York Herald
United States
Guly
General Stone
Telegraph
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Miles
Porto Rican
Guanica
Houlage
Transpore
New-York
J._M. Cobillos
San Hago
Spain
Santiago
Alicante
Martinique
Merritt Poised to Attack Manila Plans Matured
Letters from Cavite dated July 79 report General Merritt completing preparations to attack Manila with no other actions. A Separate item notes the steamer Discovery arriving from Alaska with sixty Klondikers and about $500000 in gold, seized by highwaymen.
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Manilla
Hong Kong
Cavite
Merritt
Sattle
Wash
Discovery
Alaska
Poynter Sees Nebraska Forces Dominant in Boone County Race
Early this morning the fusion forces of Nebraska dominated the Boone County gubernatorial contest, with Terarm and Ayres on the ticket, supporting Ayres against Hon. W. A. Poynter. The scene centered around Boone County where incount-Nen tensions rose as supporters rallied.
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Terarm
Torces
Extra Session Called To Spare Peace Terms
President McKinley plans an extra session of both houses of Congress once Spain accepts the peace terms. The move stems from the need to sustain a large volunteer army and to authorize a larger postwar force for Cuba, the Philippines, and Puerto Rico. Congress must pass laws for garrison duties and new governance in the territories.
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Congres
Congress
Eivil
Cuba
Philippines
Porto Rico
Isa
Administration to Assume Amerigan Claims Against Spain
The administration plans to assume liability for American claims against Spain for property damage in Cuba. It may include losses caused by Cuban insurgents if chargeable. Prior wars set similar tribunals. claims totaled about 15 million dollars at the Maine destruction, later estimated higher, with many more likely to exist. Some claims’ sources are uncertain between Spanish troops and insurgents.
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Ingurgenta
Wasursetox
Aug
Spain
Cuba
Cubs
United States
Florida
Maine
Miles Army Advances Toward San Juan From Ponce
American troops reached Coamo sixteen miles northeast of Ponce on the road to San Juan with no resistance reported. In Porto Rico, July 11, US consul Hanna cites a Spanish dispatch claiming resistance is impossible as volunteers refuse to march and ammunition is lacking.
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Coamo
United States
San Juan
Dixie Defied El Morro Bar and Castle Bombardment
United States auxiliary cruiser Dixie sailed from Porto Rico toward Ponce and engaged an English bark and four transports near San Juan. The incident followed reports of a 6 pounder shot striking Morro Castle as German and American officials exchanged messages of condolence.
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Castle
Prince Bismarck Dies After Prolonged Illness
Aug 1 report from Brain notes Prince Otto Eduard Leopold von Hismarek Schonhausen died Saturday night at his Friedrichsstulia home. Wills, papers, and multiple papers failed to carry the news. the Nachrichten offers fuller last days details. The last words to his daughter Countess von Rantzat were, Thank you, my child.
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Otto Eduard Leopold von
Hismarek-Schonhausen
Fredrichstulia
Tijstaens
William and
Herbert
the Post
Vorwaerts
Deutsche Zeitung
Kreuz Zeitung
Lokal Anzeiger
Friedrichsruhe
Sehweninger
Nachriehten
Bismarck
Schweninger
Prince Bismaret
Countess von Rantzat
Boom in Ponce Boosts Merchants as Americans Arrive
From Ponce Puerto Rico July 29 merchants praise the American arrival with a boom in trade and premium on gold. Prices surge from 23 centavos for breakfast to 1 peso today while provisions run scarce except five items. The piece notes natives expect lavish spending by Americans and outlines sharp price shifts.
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Ponce
Porto Rico
Hotel
Prancais
The Late Prince Bismarck and His Career
Otto Edward Leopold, Prince von Memarck, born 1815, son of Karl Wilhelm von Bismarck, rose from Prussian noble lineage to dominate politics. From Landtag member to chancellor, he steered Prussia through wars with Austria and France, shaping the German Empire and guiding Europe’s balance of power for decades.
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Otto Edward Leopold, Prince von Memarck
Karl Wilhelm von Bismarck
Pomersty
Branfenburg
Coulda
Wilhelmine von Meuken
Hismarck
Schenhausen
Plymann Academy
Berlie
Frederick William Gymng
Parliamecs
Waleh Ha Donounvda
Delates
Bismarck
Hiae
St. Patersburg
Hinselt
Paris
Hirst
Landtag
Bistabele
Austria
Germany
Napoleon
Belgiaus
Khloe
Tila
Prussia
Neutry
Hawtney
Prussla
Dewseinl
Worthern
Lionel Cokes
Bismtarck
Sudows
Koeniggratz Hismarek
Whitum
Napoles
Atti
Molybuite
Prague
Prossiis
Aveorar
Scenleswig-Holstein
Hesse
Snyonyere
Prossia
Lft Blamarck
France
Berlin
Lyomt—ful
Bedon
Versailles
Rue de Provence
Brépeh
Baynorlantthalr
William
Alemarck
Jules Favre
Burlatsn
M. Tilers
Alsace
German Lorraine
Proukfort
Magdeburg
Count von Moltke
von Roan
Emperor Wiliam
Pritre Bilgmard
Europe
Opin
Miiboni Pobarbet
Ira Bod
Wilttorn
Prikduipharnhe
Transmississts Exposition Days in Omaha and Texas Day
The document lists many days and events for the Trans-Mississippi Exposition in Omaha including Texas Day August 1 0 with Governor Culberson leading Texans to the fair. It notes Wheelmen Day August 15 Colored Americans Day August 19 and Indian Congress August events, plus reduced railroad rates from Texas and other southern points. It also mentions rival notices and historical curiosities from tombstone spelling and a political note about Stewart L Woodford.
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Tennessee
St. Joseph
Texas
Des Moines
Missouri
Port Arthur
Fraternal Union of America
Colorado
Rocky Ford
New
Pete
Denver
Gorgeony
Grand Court
The
Republic
Congress of White and Colored Americans
National Personal Liberty League
Omaha
Kansas City
Aouthern
Culberson
Lone Star
Exposition
L.A. W
Indian Congress
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Étate Board of Equalization
Crawford
Norton
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Lyon
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Ad Pen Norton
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Ge Pr
Cowley
Sai Qosborne
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Sks
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Dickinson
Vetenor Philips
Dou
Repul Ellswort
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Rush
Frank Gea Mates
Russell
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Gove
Sairne
Graham Af
Sedgwick
Way
Gresley
Shawnee
Greenwood
Sheridan
Shermar
Trarper
Smith
Harvey A
Haskell
Stanton
Haagen
Jackson
Sumner
Jefferson
Thomas
Trey
Keortey
Wilisco
Washington
Wyamdotee Je
Incom
Iran
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Hay Qnd
Amolicn
Bdrust Glyo
Guba
Ponto
Stquipcet
Camp Alger
Bita
Amerigan
DIXIE
Hatser
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State Department
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Ripis
Tossaxyn
Andrew Warge
Warge
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Waah
Ang
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Marge Ead
Tron- Ron
Wig
Pringd Bismarck
Byasas
Madrid
Times
Manila
Bantiago
Danriago
Prince Bismarck
Transmississtpps Exposition
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