Judge J P Anderson New GVA Department Commander
The 30th Annual Escampment of the Grand Army of Kansas closed its three day session with officers installed at the Auditorium. Delegates elected A. W. Smith as pension agent candidate and chose department officers including Anderson as Department Commander. A final camp fire honored veterans and highlighted petitions for a Topeka pension agent and broader veterans’ causes.
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Grand Army of Kansas
Wichita
Coffeyville
Pittsbirg
Woffesville
T. J. Bloderson
Department Downy
Imam Her
Themis Grisham
Lis
Anderson
Gvistatar
Offic Department
Cemmimder
Kansas City
Viobhté
Dodge i
Mungthdler
We Regert
Lawrence
Dodge Cry ! Medical
Tr. Robb
Tor
Delpcates
Breaup- Theat
Ikawes
YE Gadstam
Contatien
J.add- Alferantes
EL Boulienkes
Tetergo
Jacob Longfellow
Bonner Sprinway
Freeland
Ballwin
G. “B. Boutsford
Norton
J. Felt
Tetia
A. Han- Saratnisi
Eh J. Feilden
Vendersoy
Ot Toln
Mlins
McWilliams Pate
Meleisen
Alter Altea
Cape
Haremeggins
Schott Eliott
Lbyador
Zé Witth Distriet
Manni
Aledikes
Prirke
Peeler
Levi
Hospital Hostess Becomes Royal Figure at Grand Min
A fragmented report describes a hospital hostesses in attendance at a grand event, highlighting ceremonial duties, committee roles, and recognitions. The narrative references an audience of dignitaries, ceremonial fabrications, and a notable display by a nurse named Haar. The piece presents a tumultuous, era-specific social scene with implied prestige.
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Lawrence
Min
Tallewin Rectila Liang
Ipp Vian
Ois
Amd Lee
Ceeiestans
Haar
State Wide Reunion Plans for September in Kansas District
The article outlines a state wide reunion with leaders and veterans set to gather to lay a cornerstone and mark a historic meeting in the region. It notes names, dates, and local district soldiers and sailors associations and discusses how the event may be the largest of its kind. Opposing arguments about management and future control of funds are mentioned along with a pension agent confirmation for Ak W. Smith addressing Kansas legislators in Washington.
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Aisebet
Kuntar
Smith
Republic
Kansas
Washington
Madero Heralds Peace as Diaz Resigns and Mexico City Looms
Reports from Juarez Mexico on May 18 claim peace in Mexico will be signed by Saturday as Madero's advisers express confidence that the end of strife is in sight The article notes Madero preparing to travel to Mexico City to meet with Minister De La Barra and outlines expectations for Diaz’s resignation set for June 1 The piece highlights Madero’s intent to support American investments and the formation of a provisional cabinet while discussing army reorganization and acceptance of De La Barra as presidential arbiter in the transition
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Juarez
Mex
Mexico
Madero
Petit
Portirio
Mexico City
Wis. Juarez
Madera, Jr
Regar
Ding
Madera
Meixten Cire
la Barra
Diaz
Jane Giret
Midero
de la- Barra
Korein
Moxie
Vizereus
Anil
Erantias
Mexicos
Vasces Gomez
Sener Madero
Madere
Muxico
de la Bierra
Intry
VVC
FT Pas
Tex
Cardajal
Charge Carbajal
Delwerapl
Tiberatey
Porlitin di
Telle
Prancisco
Mesive
Blaze Devours Kansas City Stock Yards Sheep Loss
Fire erupts at the Kansas City stock yards on May 18 destroying entire sheds and more than 1000 sheep perishing. Ward school on nearby Liberty Street is dismissed as flames threaten horses and other property. firemen battle the blaze amid chaotic crowds with extensive damage reported.
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Ranais
Te Stas Yards
Ward School Junase
Liberty Street
Mexican Armistice Arranged Amid Mexican Crisis
Diaz to resign before June 1 and De La Barra to assume interim presidency with Madero named adviser. A five day general armistice is declared across Mexico, with joint regency proposals and a new presidential election to be called within six months. Provisional President Madero announces terms and urges restraint as revolts wind down.
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Corral
Mesien City
de la Barra
Francisco
Madero
Mestro Ciny
Hinel
Foreign Alte
Ding
Wing
de Faa Barra
Enaralee
Diaz
Carnegie Hails Arbitration Move By Government
In New York May 18 Andrew Carnegie and peace workers Barton De Constant welcomed the submission of the general arbitration treaty by the state department to Britain and France. The act was met with enthusiasm by the two advocates of peace.
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New York
State Department
Andrew Carnegie
Barton de Constant
Peace Workers
Border officer sent to San Antonio for 14 days travel
Capt. ALTL Krause received notice of assignment to travel to San Antonio for a 14 day period. The three officers named were Capt. Bermuse Capt. Hoigington and Seth Lumaill of Topeka.
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Altl Krause
San Antonio
Bermuse
Hoigington
Seth Lumaill
Topeka
Veterans Parade: A solemn march on Massachusetts Street
A Civil War veteran parade along Massachusetts Street drew cheers and sadness as aging soldiers, once young and vigorous, returned in solemn procession. The crowd reflected on the cost of liberty and the heritage bought with blood, urging gratitude and vigilance for the future.
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Massachusetts Street
Vaoday
Onan
Snl
Aldane
Bowlit
TWO WEEKS BATTLE NEAR SOUTHEAST COAST MOUNTAINS
Rebels threaten Culiacan area as a 12 day clash in the mountains southeast of the town ends with federal forces surrendering their lines. Government troops and government-aligned residents suffer and a federal commander Henry Chavron is killed in what reports call a brutal confrontation.
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Culteau
Samalda
Coreala
Populuien Et
Tada
Gard
Pitty
el Titan
Dederal Eliminianter
Tie
Culiacan
Raueles
Igda
Culiaedis Lanoon
Sind San Lavenan
Amilus Weet
Rhodes
Congress Aims to Control Things Power Gathering Kansas City
New York May 18 reports a large assembly of commercial bodies forming a national organization. John P. Truesdell of the New York Produce Exchange chairs a committee of eleven. The event seeks to unify affiliates and influence legislative action. Continued on page 8.
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Kansas City
New York
Avions Cutis
United States
John P. Truesdell
Lawrence set for invitation athletics meet with Missouri visitors
A special Kansas City bound train carrying 200 Missouri high school athletes arrives in Lawrence for an invitation track meet against Kansas champions this Saturday. Westport Manual Central KC, Wentworth, St Joe and others compete. 109 athletes entered. Medals and silver caps awarded. event includes sprints hurdles jumps and relays with top finishers earning prizes. The program features elite Kansas and Missouri high school stars including Tupper Woodard Palmer Saunders Coleman Ordman Metcalf and Navis.
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Lawrence
Missouri - Birk
Kansas
McCock
Westpot
Manual
Kansas City
Kans
Wentworth Military Academy
St. Joe
Lawrence High
U.P
Jevelock
Marvin Park
McCook
Central Westport
Central
Lincoln
Kansas Ulich Schoul
da—Tupper
Woodard
Tupper
Ross
Wandards
Davis
Coleman
Waal
Metcalf
Ordeman
Navis
Palmer
Saunders
Smile
Sterling
Preyer
Cere
Davalmer
Tup
Lawrence Military Band Seeks Reorganization Aid
The Lawrence Military Band hopes to replace Hiawatha with the Second Regimental Band of Kanes and secure state aid for a 30 piece unit. Under Tirretor Brown a effort is underway to reorganize the band, with a $300 annual state contribution and uniforms, while the THawatha regiment shows disorganization after nine years.
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Lawrence
Hiawatha Theawrence
Kanes
Militat
Fone
I Nnder
Tirretor Brown
Fort Riley
Thawatha
Chirry Piers
Weather and conflict notes from early dispatches
The bulletin cites generally fair weather tonight and Friday across Kansas with scattered notes from Nozales and Sonora. It mentions a brief interruption in a combat between Nusules and Hermosillo and nearby armistice chatter. Several battles are anticipated in Senora and Sinaloy as fighting nears the southern front.
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Nozales
Sonora
Alex
Nusules
Hermosillo
Senora
Sinaloy
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J. P. Anderson
NEW Gva
Wh Dickerson
Ladies OF
Shane
First Kansas
Taft
Rochester
Womans Relief Corps
Anine View
Eae
Tispeetur
Acues Michinoatis
Nick Creen
Nova Onsean
Wwe Clara Cpartment
Henulifil
The
Dickerson
Ida Dickerson
Af Parsons
Dlocidd
Watt -Charehill
al Et We
Mba
Dickenson
Parsons
Lee
Talib
Lawrones
Mira
Ganther
National
Ovtica
Helen J Moen
A. Qurden
Lina
G. A. RT
Kansas Seliien
Mwa
Mohan
Grand Army of
Repulia
Cis
Naliv
Iin Exsuldigi UK
Aid
Coniyale
A. W. Smith
A. Smith
Senate
Kansis
A. W. Stith
Tul
A.W. Smith
Chedattenas
Wong
Sistler
Topight
Eldridge
Uris
Belle Starris
We Ok
Edicoy
the Nation ‘Tribune
Gilmere
Cnipiauil Ordineebiet
Lilverbirits
Caldwell
Hearteatelien, Ackelerins Vietar Iim
Glen
Cat Noth
Gelmare
Bestei
Tortner
Ur Barak
Senville
Hee
Nathanial GA
Dela Carra
Carnegie
Congress
Lawrence Organization
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