War Center reports Boer favorability and British gains
Telegraph dispatches from London and Pretoria describe mixed fortunes in the Orange Free State. Boer forces retreating from Leeuw Kop suffer ammunition losses while British units press along the ridge and claim advances at several positions.
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London
Orange Free State
Leeuw Kop
Warwickshire
Welah
Bera
Dickson
Slong
Pole- Carew
Sper
Lis
Vagtward
Irenoh
Pretoria
Lourensa
Times
Perth
Free State
Lorenzo ‘Marques
Dallyntl
Dr. McNemarz
Chionas Ambu
Destructive Forest Fires Threaten Minnesota Timber
Reports from Minneapolis describe raging fires in the Cass region threatening standing timber and old cuttings. Lumber interests warn losses could reach millions as fire remains confined to stumps and recent winter cuttings while residents rush to protect towns.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Cass Jake
M. J. Scanlon
Scanlon- Gibson Lumber Company
Sagufon Raya
Biel
Quay Defeated In Senate Seat Vote After Fire Loss
Washington reports indicate Quay failed to gain seat in a Senate vote 23 to 39. A separate Leavenworth fire at Atlas Mercantile Company destroyed dry goods clothing and notions. Loss estimated at 15000 with insurance at 10000. An explosion at discovery time is believed to have been caused by celluloid goods.
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Washington
Quey
Senate
Leavenworth
Atlas Mercantile Company
Turkey
Nemans Constantinayle
Wrlurput
Tl Roberta College
Combatantinaple
Jim
Matt Durrett
Waterloo
Battle Creek
Mich
Aged missionary J G Prats dies at Piper Kansas
Rev J G Prats aged 46 dies at Piper near Leavenworth Kansas after long service as an Indian missionary and agent. He came to Kansas in 1937 and served in Jobeoga County before Piper. Widow survives 87.
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Pitty
Weare
Kansas
Leavenworth
Knc
J. G. Prats
Piper
Kangag
Jobogoa County
Bryan Arrives Amid Sunflower League Meeting Crowds
W J Bryan is greeted by 5 000 cheering followers at Wichita depot as Sunflower League delegates join a brief rally at Garfield hall. He addresses the crowd then tours the hotel before a 4 30 pm banquet invitation and plans to travel to Clay Center for congressional conventions.
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Seniswor League
Malden
Seonlen Teear
Sansas Ctty
Wichita
Kan
Sunflower League
W. J. Bryan
Rock Inland
W. F. Sapp
League
Garfield Hall
Sapp
J.G. Johnson
Bryan
E. E. Murphy
Marton Watson
J. .P Batchelor
John B. Beal
John Sapp
J Mack Love
D J Kackley
U M Sawyer
M H Shielde
E T Hackney
J G Johnson
T T McCne
FE Sapp
B L Strother
O W Brandenburg
Adojourn
Carey
Gsrfield Hall
Dban
Bryso
Clay Center
Indianapolla
Republic
John L. Griffth
Houston
Tex
Griveton
Strange Toledo Case Reveals Hidden Family Ties in 1800s
A Toledo report details a complex tale where a man learns he has a daughter and a wife may be alive or dead as investigators track a stranger claim. The case involves alleged photographs, missing relatives, and questions of identity amid a long, tangled history.
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Toledo
Tiabee
Albany
Adi Cardi
Topolote
Harrison County
Woah Bay
Gharkesten
Tim Heojies
Mighty World War Era Gun Aims For Record Scale
Washington reports a monumental gun still under development, weighing 126 tons without carriage and boasting a 16 inch bore. The projectile would travel 20.76 miles with 3 600 feet per second muzzle velocity, penetrating wrought iron to 6.6 inches. Cost per discharge estimated at 803 dollars, with 1 060 pounds of powder and 2 370 pound projectiles.
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Washington
Flood Relief Delays Persist Amid Rail Disruptions
Across Louisiana Mississippi and Alabama conditions improve slightly but freight and mail service remain disrupted. Interior towns face shortages as supplies stayed cut off for over a week and potential rail resumption may occur by Thursday.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Miestseippi
Alabama
Levee Breach Floods First Ward and Town
A government levee broke four miles below the city flooding the entire lower First ward and threatening the Milwaukee road tracks. Water rose over 11 feet, submerging plank roads to Portage and forcing many residents to evacuate. United States Engineer Mann directed a special train from Water Town to repair the levee with a hundred men. Repairs expected today but further rises could flood large portions of the city between Wisconsin and Langford.
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Flav
Pacific
Wik
First Ward
Milwaukee Road
Portage
Pueille
Government Rock
Apa
Watertown
United States
Mann
Wiscogala
la Nnt
Fire in North Eight Street Tenement Burns Family
A two story brick home at 1109 North Eighth Street in St Louis awoke yesterday to flames from a gasoline spill near the stove. Mrs Ely Forman suffered burns on arms and face while others, including Mr Forman and three children Becky 19 Sam 18 Ida 11, sustained minor injuries. An ambulance carried Mrs Forman to City Hospital as neighbors helped extinguish the blaze.
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Eli Forman
Husband
Caildren
Baraca
St! Louis
North Eight Street
Ely Forman
Forman
Becky
Sam
Ida
C. H.rote
del Carr Sireet
Topeka firm elects Holliday successor at Excelator Coke
A chaotic brief lists Charles K Holliday named president of the Excelator Coke and Gas Co Topeka following the death of Cal C 8 Holliday. It notes other corporate changes and a string of damaged items including taxation and embezzlement cases across Atlanta and Dayton with various local figures.
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Charles K. Holliday
Excelator Coke Wnd Gas Company
Topeka
Cal. C
Holiday
Ely
Wien
Ninicufimtincen
Anil Nivel Luni
Desirable Building Lots on Ohio and Vermont Streets
Good lots on Ohio street in the choicest town location. South Lawrence plots cheaper than acre property with easy access to University and transportation. Vermont street lots are close in with prime setting for residence or business use.
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Ohio Street
South Lawrence
University
Vermont Street
Markets by Wire From Caneas City Grain and Livestock Prices
O E Learnard reports on grain and livestock futures with July and May contracts listed. Prices cover corn oats and timothy hay along with cattle receipts and hog quotes, noting steady or varied movements in grains and livestock values.
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Caneas
Cartas Ory
Sorewe—Ureamoary
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First National Bank Building
Mase Etree
Jocus AL Ofice
L. H. Perkins
Attorney-At-Law
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Belsicians
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Dice Moura
Maxachusetta
B. H. Leslie
Pehtsician
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Massachusetta
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Rye
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Teruat
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Hankilenen
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Kenty
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M’clelland
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Red Brooks
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Pavel
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Chiral Volubestad
Hia Ahurch Servic
Suntral Kanane Ware
Premont
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Admiral Dey
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Moroney
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Spiece
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Philippines
Kao
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Russia
Warrenton
Wingtom
Messia
Hood
Albaugh
Jones and Lambert
Albsugh and
Lambert
Emporia
Harrisburg
Friends of Quay
Fairmount
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McCullough
Fru
Howe
Mlorm
Tun Dayu
Adlon
Kank
Chinapo
Agalh
Troubie
Chicago Post
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Building Contractors’ Council
Rman-Union Carpenters
Shamion Helpera
Unione
Coroetia Tile
Bay Apell
Weil Bay
G. Felele Coke Company
Emnpeeziemer
Atlanta, Ga
Thomas J. Hunter
A4 & Society
Club
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Superior Court
Col
Albert Howell
Union
Atlanta’ Depot
Dayton
Albert J. Deady
Albert Deady
National Cash Register
Deady
War Chase
Branley
War Department
Atate
Armour
Philip K.armour
Panadena
Cal
Lumlon
Inna
Lord Curzon
Mich Fries
Coach Horse
American Horse Exchange
William L. Elkins
Shiladelphia
Red Cloud
Thomas Lawson
Bow 108
Aee
Dinridt
Cork
Sheri
County
Miers
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Honers
National
United States Depository
Dank
Ofeers
Sotely
B.L. Moore
J. D. BowsRsocu
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W. L. Bown
Cashis
H. E Busvos
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Tucker
Caubier
HID
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I Caubier
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J. Hous
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Muohe
Marchants National Bank
Monroe
Wr Gusher
M. Newmare
Vreadeny
Capital
Snrplex
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M. Newg
Uravenb
Donee Mamar
Henbald
M. Ee
R. S. Boyd
Jedetaction Guarant
Deal & Gooding
Hyedlal Atiannon
Bawrnion Home
Wm. T. Sinclair
Atilkasonahle
O. E. Learnard
Guldaago Gkain
Cmts
Daigago LIV
Ted Oters
Beory
Mateed Sible
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