Philadelphia politics yield to mayor as reformers move to unseat sheriff
In Philadelphia the state insurance commissioner Israel W. Jurkam and Republican leaders concede to Mayor John Weaver as William S. Vare and his brother George A. Vare pledge support. Durham releases word readers from pledges, aiding Weaver. Branslay faces challenge from reformers, while injunctions loom over council actions. Washington adds postmaster reassignments with modest raises and cuts across several towns.
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Philadelphia
Israel W. Jjurkam
Pennosy
Yanda Hay
John Weaver
William S. Vare
Durham
George A. Vare
Vare
A. Lincoln ‘Acker
Sheldon Potter
Municips Affairs Reform
Parry C. Branslay
Select Council
Russian Fleet Sunk and Captured in Battle Near Vladivostok
Reports from Tokyo and St Petersburg detail heavy Russian losses in the engagement with Japanese forces. Most battleships were sunk or captured, including the Kola and Suvorov, with Admiral Rozhdestvensky wounded or captured. Torpedo boats bore the brunt of the action. many Japanese boats were lost as well.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Rojestvensky
Vladivostok
Bulny
Durova
Council of the Empire
Jemtchug
Russia acknowledges sinking of battleships and ships losses
St Petersburg May 30 the admiralty officially admits the sinking of the battleships Koltaz Souvarof Borodino and Oslabys the repair ship Kamtchatka and the cruiser Orel No statement regarding ships captured was made.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Admiralty
Koltaz Souvarof
Borodino
Oslabys
Kamtchatka
Orel
Russian War Vessels Captured Reach Japanese Ports
A Kobe dispatch reports hundreds of wounded Russians landing at Yamaguchi opposite Corea, with ships in boats or clinging to wreckage. A Tokio report lists captured vessels arriving at Maizuru and Sasebo, including Orel Nicolas Apraxige and Seniavin.
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London
Eng
Kobe
Japan
Yamaguchi
Straits of Corea
Washington, D. C
Legation
Tokio
Orel
Maizuru
Nicolas
Apraxige
Seniavin
Sasebo
Russian transport Corea arrives at Woosung with damages
Conflicting reports from Shanghai May 30 say a Russian cruiser did not reach Woosung. The Corea transport arrived this morning from Corea with a large hole in her side and missing boats. A tug named Swer also reached Woosung from Jibutil, Somaliland, Washington, D. C.
Survivors Reach Port After Russian Naval Losses
Survivors from the Russian armored cruiser Admiral Nakhimoff are brought to Mob. One admiral ship sunk near Tyusland last Saturday by mine or submarine action. Captain Reashinof and others were rescued, many crew killed. Details of destruction remain unclear with reports of mines and submarines.
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Toklo
Reashinof
Nakhimoff
Tyusland
Unofficial reports of Russian ships reach Vladivostok
The unconfirmed word says several fast Russian ships shook off pursuers and reached Vladivostok. The government faces a naval disaster in the Corea Strait weekend and debates how to announce it. A war council at Belo Tsarko urged the emperor to issue a manifesto but no decision has been made. Censorship has clouded what the public may believe about Rozestvensky’s fate.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Vadivostok
Straits of
Corea
Rosestvensky
Russian warships reach Sasebo port after Tokyo cable
Washington May 30 reports the Japanese legation received a Tokyo cablegram saying Russian vessels Orel Nicolas 1 Apraxine Seniavin and Maisuru arrived safely at Sasebo today.
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Washington, D.C
Tokyo
Togo
Lof Sasebo
Orel
Nicolas 1
Apraxine
Seniavin
Maisuru
Togo presses Russian fleet remnants in northward pursuit
Tokyo reports Admiral Togo driving to the north after the Russian fleet remnant. Complete results are delayed with Vladivostok expected by tonight or midweek. Officials warn details will be approximate until the pursuit ends and the fleet reassembles later in the week.
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Tokio
Togo
Vladivostok
Navy Department
Togo’s Victory Sparks Naval Pride as Battle Losses Reported
Reports indicate Togo secured victory with no major loss of battleships or cruisers. Russian casualties are unseen, Japanese rescuing many, captured ships and prisoners arriving at Sasebo, and 300 believed from transport Oval landed on Iwami coast. The political and economic impact spreads, with praise for Togo and possible imperial honors. Foreign observers criticize Russian leadership and fleet missteps.
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Bulshen
Togo
Sasebo
Tsuixiand
Oval
Iwami
Navy Department
Kamimurs
Kataoka
Hojextvansky
Nebogatoi
Whch
Roestvensky
Hig
Vladivostok
Nobogatart
Emperor distressed by Corean straits naval losses report
A Vladivostok dispatch to Taarskea from Selo on May 30 states Rear Admiral Nebogatod s squadron faced torpedo boat attacks in the straits of Corea with heavy losses. Many ships were sunk or captured while Rojestvensky s main squadron met attacks from To ge. Kamimura pressed the fight as ships withdrew and the emperor expressed great distress.
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St. Patersburg
Kola Suvonof
Rojestvensky
Taarskea
Selo
Vladivostok
Straits of
Corea
Nebogatod
Toge
Kamimura
France for Peace Seeks Soviet Aid and War Outlook
Paris officials expect Russia to delay final choice while consulting friendly nations for the best path to peace. Del Casne and Premier Rouvier are aligned in favor of peace, with the Almaz and the hospital ship Orel reported at Vladivostok. A Halifax rumor says the steamer Patria grounded near Moulsborg but all aboard allegedly saved.
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Paris
France
Russia
del Casse
Rouvier
de Casne
Lockout Looms for Drivers in Chicago Wood Firms
In Chicago May 30 thirty five flash bolt and blind manufacturers allied with the Planing Mill Association have decided to lock out the drivers. Pictures at half price at Bough tons.
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Chicago
Hls
Narrow escape after collision at sea reported by Lucia
The Austrian steamer Lucia arrived at New York on May 30 bringing news of a near tragedy. She had collided yesterday with the Fall River schooner Eagle Wing about sixty miles off Sandy Hook lightship. Neither vessel sank, the Eagle Wing's damage being above water line.
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New York
Lucia
Mediterranean
Eagle Wing
Sandy Hook
Roosevelt in New York Memorial Day Address
President Roosevelt led New Yorks memorial day events with a Brooklyn focus. He was to deliver the principal address at the Slo cum statue unveiling parade of veterans and attend a reception at the Young Mens Christian Associations naval branch. A special train brought him from Washington to Jersey City at seven this morning.
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New York
N. Y
Roosevelt
Brooklyn
General Slocum
Serlows
Naval Branch
Young Men's Christian Association
Jersey City
Washington
Harlem Regatta Holds Thirty Ninth Annual Event on Harlem River
New York on May 30 saw the thirty ninth annual regatta of the Harlem Regatta association with 62 entries. Most competitors came from New York city clubs and Columbia University entered several crews in the fours and eights.
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New York
Harlem Regatta Association
iHarlem River
New York City
Columbia University
Skirmishing Drags On With Mud After Rain Stops
Gunshu Pass Manchuria May 27. General skirmishing has continued for a fortnight. Rains have ceased. Arriving troops or leaving trains fed themselves in a sea of mud. The country behind the Russian army is stripped of forage, mirroring ruins from southern fronts.
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Gunshu Pass
Manchuria
Treasury probe opens at Topeka capitol
Gov Hoch orders Dankins and Sells to audit state department books beginning with state treasurer South Menahester. Deputy Marshal Leeke Miller arrests illicit still near Dow, jail after bonds set at 500. German yacht Hamburg, second Kaiser Cup contender, arrives in London after crossing Atlantic.
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Topeka
Hoch
Dankins & Sells
State Capitol
South MenAhester
I. 7
United States
Leeke Miller
Alderson
Dow
Patty Roney
B. F Guthrie
Commins Super McMillen
London
Eng
Hamburg
Jerosatha Atlantic
Sandy Hook
Mrs Ferguson Improves In Oklahoma City Health Update
Oklahoma City May 30 Mrs T B Ferguson wife of Governor Ferguson has been stated as improving after a period of illness marked by serious danger earlier.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
T. B. Ferguson
Ferguson
General Caskey assumes command in Colorado district
Telegraph brief notes General William S. Caskey formally assumes command of the department of Colorado at Denver, succeeding General Frank D. Baldwin who moves to the southwest division. Also mentions New York census coming next Thursday and Greater New York's rise as a world city. Former Panama Canal Commission workers report resignations due to high living costs and health conditions. Mrs. Mary A Anglim, who had a stroke, was moved to a hospital in Kansas City. Drink Trail at Raymonds.
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William S. Caskey
Department of Colorado
Denver
Frank D. Baldwin
Southwest
New York States
Greater
New York
London
Panama Canal Commission
Orizaba
Colon
Isthmus
Mary A. Anglim
Kan[man City
Lyman ™ M. Pomeroy
Sagator Pomeroy
Bascomb
Thomas W. Barber
Ohio
Missouri
George W. Clark
New England
David C. Buttum
Barber
Quattrist
Lawrance
Oak JU
Quantell
Oak
RTL 1
Wiliam. Williamson
Jol Zimmerman
Chester Jay
Samuel Jones
Henry Schwab
Wisconsin
Lawrence
Memorial Day Observance and Grave Dedication in Lawrence
Memorial Day in Lawrence featured a somber observance with cemetery visits and a monument dedication. The day included graves of Civil War soldiers, Emigrants, and local residents, with community groups, schools, and veterans’ organizations participating in the ceremonies and floral tributes.
Episcopal Convention in Topeka Honors Centennial of Bishop Right Key
In Topeka on May 30 over 100 delegates gathered for the Episcopal diocese of Kansas annual convention. Bishop Daniel S. Tuttle of St Louis delivered a sermon marking the tenth anniversary of the consecration of the Right Key. Frank Millspaugh is named bishop of Kansas.
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Topeka
Kans
Episcopal Church Diocese of
Local Social Notes and Rail News Highlight Kansas City Guests
Personal mentions note Miss Pearl Colling of Kansas City as guest of Prof. C B for a recital. Visits from Mr and Mrs Join McNeil of Sthrey and Mr Arthur Covey from Kansas City after relatives' death. Rail firms plan large expenditures. Adriatic, Mediterranean, and Sicilian lines announce locomotive and car purchases. Lawrence high school commencement program open at Woodward's. event at Bowersock opera house Thursday night. Ralph Morrigan visited from Kansas City.
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Pearl Colling
Kansas City
C. BE
Inbaeh
Join McNeil
Sth-rey
Arthur Covey
Patty, Jr
Warry Covey
W. H. Robinson
Hays City
Kansas
Claud Holt
Toprks
Colted Presbyterian Sunday School
Irs
Frank Evans
Park Hetzel
Alfred Gutter
Emporia
Burlingame
T. A. Pollock
W. B. H. Whitney
G. H. Morgan
Lawrence High School
Woodward's
Bowersock Opera House
University views at Boughton's Moth Balls at Raymond's
For sale notice lists a partly Jersey cow and directs inquiries to 1221 Rhode Island street with brief source details.
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Boughton's
Raymond's
Jersey
Rhode Island Street
Markets by Wireb Live Stock and Grain Data
Kansas City and Chicago markets report cattle hogs and grain prices by category. Cattle ranges include native steers and stockers with varying bids, hogs show top prices around 5.20 to 5.50, wheat and corn futures quoted with May June July September series, oats and hay prices listed, and receipts totals noted for wheat.
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Kansas City
Gattle
Chisago
Whea
Cash
Onts
St. Bye
Staady
Chicago
Heesth
Memorial Day Proclamation for Lawrence City
Mayor J A Keeler urges Lawrence citizens to observe Memorial Day on Tuesday May 10 by closing all business from 1 to 5 PM to allow participation in Memorial Day exercises at South Park led by the Grand Army of the Republic. Cleric F D Brooks signs.
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Court House
Post Ofice
Grand Army of the Republic
Patrifolio
Oak 1
Courtney
Washington Post
Oakisle Cemetery
A. Houston
Maple Grove
Guand Army
Sons of Veterans
Ladies Aid Society
Veterans of the
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Buch
Weatherby
Lincoln
Gettysburg
C. W. Watkins
Sam Walker
Buck
Mindec Crids
W. RC
Emma Wall
Lawrance
Chela
I J. Gray
Capt. S. T Criss
America
Kanal
James Lawrence
Old
Mt. Oread
University of Kansas
Ladies of the Grand Army
F.W. Blackmar
Congressman Bowersock
Keeler
C. W. Smith
Porter
Washingon Post
Smith
Orsad
Lewis H. Bascom
Massachusetts
Secomd
New England
Eldridge Hotal
South Park
J. A. Keeler
F.D. Brooks
Funeral of Endaley Jones Held at Home Service Attended
The funeral for Endaley Jones was held yesterday at 4 30 PM from his son Dr Hiram T Jones's home on South Tennemes I street. Rev Crawford of Kansas City led the service and the burial was at On Hill cemetery. Friends and neighbors sent many tributes showing their esteem.
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Endaley Jones
Hiram T. Jones
South Tennemes I Street
Rev. Crawford
Kansas City
On Hill Cemetery
Jones
Bla
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