Atchison Echoes on Cuba Manila War and Local Figures
The piece surveys reactions to the Cuban and Manila conflicts, noting editors question Cervera’s hiding, warn against misusing war bonds, and critique Democratic populist splits. It highlights Babe Waggener’s rise from a poor boy to a renowned Kansas lawyer and his rare library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J Sheridan
Paola
Babe Waggener
S.cog
Kansas
South Dakota
Atchison
Waggener
Missouri River
Booss
Emma Hetherington
Populists in Kansas clash over water, police law and Manila war
A long, unsigned Kansan column rails at populist shifts on public water wagons and the metropolitan police law. It praises Governor Leedy for action, notes post office salaries, and recalls public opinion on Spain and the Philippines amid war talk and political maneuvering.
Builders of Strictly High Grade Pleasure Vehicles
A chaotic mix of mining, Cuban resources, and industrial notes outlines Cuban ore deposits near Santiago and a Pennsylvanian steel interest. It references railways, ships, and colonial policy, then shifts to medical ads and crime reports including poison plots and local druggists. The piece blends industrial history with health cures and a courtroom obituary of sorts, anchored by mentions of Sampson, Morro Castle, and the Pennsylvanla Bethlehem works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sampson
Morro Castle
Juragua
Pennsylvania Steel Co
Hethlehem Works
San Gavo
Bessemer Steel
Madrid
Sastiage
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Pennsylvania
Bethlehem
Spain
Cuba
Religious gatherings and services listed for multiple churcheshares
Exposition at Zion Mission on 1011 Massachusetts Street at 11:30 with Mark 12 exposition and 3 p m sermon on Jonah and the Whale. Various churches schedule services, Sunday schools, and youth meetings with multiple pastors and park meetings, rain contingency to Congregational church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Peoples Christian Union
Methodist Episcopal Church
Epworth
Presbyterian Chure
Y. P.S.C.E
Plymouth Church
Jindeaver Society
Union
McQuisten
Ohio
Congregational Church
Unitarian Church
Travis
F. Ball
Court House
Philosphy
South Park
Warren Street Baptist Church
Good
Letter from Tampa Port describes World War I troop buildup
J E Elwell in Tampa writes his mother from Port Tampa describing invasion preparations. He notes transports leaving, hundreds of troops and supplies, blocked railroads, and Port Tampa as a war hub with Gen Miles headquarters. He mentions possible deployment to Cuba or Puerto Rico and Red Cross work.
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Port ‘Tampa
Floridis
E. Elwell
Tampa
Florida
Lawrence
Key West
Port Tampa
Jake
Ort Tampa
Titaus
Miles
Barton
Washington
Samiaga de Cuba
Porto Rico
Havana
Red Cross
Gen. Miles
Republican County Convention Set for Lawrence Kansas
Republicans plan a county convention at the Lawrence courthouse on August six to nominate candidates for probate judge county attorney clerk of the district court and county superintendent. Delegates and alternates are apportioned by ward precinct and vote totals with supervisors listed for each ward and a separate arrangement for legislative district nominations.
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Court House
Lawrence
Crawford County
City of
Gid
E. W. Wood
W. Read
BR. J Perry
Sam Houston
Grant
W. R. Green
Clinton
L. H. Petetish
Willow Springs
Henry Bailey
Kanwaka
John Civilbliss
Vinland
T. C. Baker
Black Jack
Chas
C. Waters
Baldwin
Wm. Bristow
Eudora
O. G. Richards
Waharusa
C. W. Roberts
Big Springs
John Bonce
Marion
WC. Edwards
3Th Ward
6Th Ward
Lecompton
Wakarusa
Republican County Central Committee
Albert L Cox
Gen. A. Frory
Thirteenth Legislative District
Legislatuve
Thirteenth
S. H. Canméax
LE. B. Setiare
Fourteenth Legislative District
Fourteenth Legislative
W. AL Marsun Ola
Cole
Miles Arrives in Washington After Cuba Invasion Plans
Major General Miles, with Cols Maus Davis and Greenleaf, arrives in Washington after directing the first invasion fleet to Cuba. He reviews supply issues with Secretary Alger and Gen. Luddington, praises the troops, and outlines plans for uniform arms and equipment. An official criticizes quartermasters for delays and calls for reform and better transport coordination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Maus
Davis
Greenleaf
Washington
Cuba
Alger
Luddington
Tam Glui
Onddiian
CIA
Ialliin Nyepl Bates Ee
Hye
Lam Glail
Shafter
A. Carcaca
Tampa
United States
Spanish steamer Concepcion reaches Manzanillo to aid Cuban troops
Dine patel from Manzanillo Jamaica reports the Spanish steamer Concepcion arrives bearing food for Spanish forces and reportedly carries $100,000 in gold. Kingston to Manzanillo indicates the ship sailed Thursday morning, with no clear rail link or blockade nearby. In a separate case, a Nickel Plate railroad verdict awards Frank Schaefer $5,000 after alleging he was blacklisted during the 1870s railway strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bpantab
Bladen
Manzanille
KanesTon
Jamaica
Manzanillo
Frank Schaefer
Nickel Plate Railroad
Annexation mood and bills in senate session
The Senate reported favorably the Newlands resolution for the annexation of the Hawaiian Islands. Debate to begin after adjournment. Kansas seeks an additional district judge. A bill to incorporate the International American Bank passes 26 to 23. A resolution praising Lieut. Hobson is introduced. House action covers Missouri Kansas & Texas Railway channel work. Treasury notes see strong demand with potential over subscription. Military calls detail regiments and formations for the second draft. A shooting incident in Kansas City and zinc discovery in Kansas are noted.
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Wasnixaton
Dime
Davis
Senate
Newlands
Hawaiian Islands
Baker
Kansas
Judicial District
Foster
International American Bank
Pan- American Congress
Hobson
Morgan
TUE House
Washeton
Underwood
Alabama
Naval Constructor
Mobson
Congress
Naval Chairs Committee For Action
Secretary of the Navy
Curtis
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Company
Indian Territory
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Wasixerox
Adil
Corbin Due
Meximira
Adjt. Ben. Corbin
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Lawrence Daily Journal
Fates’ Os Ede
Venes
Ramses
Lawrence Jearnel Ge
Publishers
Bates
Cutalie
Aévanos
the Journal
Lawrence, Kan
Charley’ Lobdell
John W. Leady
Atchison Globe
Dierinen
Cervera
Santiago
Manila
Outcher
Iiperia Republican
Rermark
Cy Leland
Major Hood
Thiel
Wantuny
Uncle Sam
Leo
Wall Street
Kansas City Star
Barney Sheridan
Democratic Party
Dravehe
Charley Scott
The
Kansas City Tribune
Scott
Democratic Party of
Justice of the Peace
Philippines
J. E. Riggs
Masters
Pop
Charley Fellows
Topeka
Capitol
Kaosas
England
Fourxas
Kansas City
Cought
Leedy
Columbus
Hamlin
Hull
Tee F. J. Cheney
Toledo
Hal
Collins &Tory
Atteupe
Eva Meade
Kansas City Times
Collins
Ed. Miller
Dick Bros . Drug Store
Jesse Starper
White
D. R. Rothrock
New Berlin
Chamberlain
Barber Bros
Fle
J. S. Collins
Muller
Ed Miller
Miller
Opera House
Jesse Harper
Com
Harper
Jim
Walter Carpenter
Carpenter
How Theta Pi Fraternity
Billy
Balland
Uarber Bros
Tabler
Dr. King
Luther Lutz
W.C. Hammick & la
Shelby
N.C
Barber Bros’ Drug Store
Uniontown
D. B. Patton
Fayette City
Sanu F
Santa Fe
Ballard
Asc
Hood
D. L
Wea
Kannis
Church Services
J. M. Jones
Steinway
Henshaw
Mass. Street
Rick Elwell
KODAK
Music Hall
Milas Greissinger
Jin
Genevieve Sterling
Fort Scott
Memphis
R. R.co
Missouri
South Missouri
Portage
J. E. Lovewood
Kanear City
Santa Fe Depot
Froitas Llortux
Ilood
Messrs. Kerr & Sons
Mars
Wasumneros
Representaeive Davidson
Wisconsin
Rey. Vickering
New York
Claremore
Marshal Trail
Mack Smith
William Marshall
Mound Ridge
Ken
Fabius Becker
Elain
Tate
Wiebla
Kan
Lifayette
Bucelen
Plymouth
Wien
Boston
A. Bom
Dr. Miies
Volleeryr
Ain Co
Bortia
Thad
Sller
Pista
Addi DE
All
Ehahart, Ludgists
Iaetacamers Department
Carieada of
Bravintown
Dupri
Ber
Hobson —Bonde
Aqnareet Ver
Meanie Bataliy
Rassag City
Alex Sehwah
Thirtydifne Street
Roanoke Howhvard
Westport
Ellwood Helingsworth
Bing
Kanes
Neoviswa
Neakesha
St. Lewis
Santa Fe Route
Derk Frant
Avery Brieny
Sele
Jack Frost
CBAC
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Wes
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