Annexation plans gain support in Cuba talks
McKinley presses a plan to submit Cuba independence or annexation to the Cuban people with forecasts of a four to one pro annexation vote in Santiago. Gov Gen Brooke reports discord among provincial rulers and a shift toward a territorial government under the republic. Wood backs annexation policy and a possible administration change in western Cuba looms. Alaska boundary talks in London show cautious hope for a settlement.
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Kansas floods subsiding across southern Kansas
Verdigris river near Independence and Elk river north of town are falling as floods recede slowly across southern Kansas. Many cattle perished in Indian country while calves and herds were scattered by rising waters. Wheat losses hit farmers especially in bottom land. In Topeka, a report claimed a stock company bought the Topeka Capital for 2000 but owner C W Mulvane denied the sale.
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Retail Clerks Seek Early Closings and Child Labor Reform
The Retail Clerks National Protective Association meets in Kansas City with sixty delegates. The morning session covers welcomes and reports as focus turns to closing laws and child labor, plus wage equity for women doing the same work as men. The group aims to push a measure to Congress and lift wages debates while outlining mass legislative work ahead.
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Condolence Message From President On Prince George Death
Washington July 12 The president sent a message of condolence on the death of Prince George of Russia to Emperor Nicholas II The message expressed sincere condolences on the affliction and death of the Grand Duke George. Kansas City July 12 An effort to oust Dr H S Lowry from the Missouri State Dental Association is planned Dr James A Price of Savannah is the instigator citing a breach of promise case involving Miss Martha Smith. Lebo Kansas July 12 A man named J W McClain abducted five year old Violet Penqua from near Lebo A reward is offered and sheriffs from Coffey and Lyon counties pursue him east. Los Angeles July 12 The National Educational Association opened with welcomes by Gov Gage and Mayor Eaton responses by several education leaders Toronto July 13 Copper ore of great richness found in Parry Sound district near Toronto American mining expert Forbes credited. Chicago July 1 Bonds forfeited in cases of Dan Goughtin and Ham Armerson for bribery. neither man appeared at court and a local depot was robbed after a guard left.
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White House reshuffle sparks war cabinet strain
Washington July 12 The row over Secretary Alger continues as Meiklejohn acts while Alger is away. The president and cabinet members show signals favoring resignation while criticism mounts amid tensions with Adjutant Gen Carlin. Missouri commissions sought by Joy Akins and a delegation head to the president for new volunteer army appointees.
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Tenement House Fire Kills Five In New York
A fire in a five story Monroe street tenement caused five deaths and left eight others overcome by smoke. Victims include 12 year old Tillie Silver and six year old Rosie Silver, plus Sam London. Fire started on the fourth floor where Max Vrees and Jacob Kaplan lived. cause undetermined.
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Portia Wrecked After Striking Shoal Near Mall Fox
Halifax report says the steamer Portia struck a shoal near Mall Fox and rank after hitting Big Fish Shoal. Only life lost is noted, with details continuing from July 11. The incident occurs near Halifax, Nova Scotia, and involves sea danger and missing information about casualties.
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Pension committee to probe pension bureau operations
The Grand Army of the Republic pension committee, led by Col. R. Brown, visited the pension office in Washington and will study the system for possible reforms. Secretary Palmed of New York said the inquiry will cover the whole pension setup, with recommendations if changes are needed. The panel will stay in the area for several days. The cabinet meeting covered miscellaneous matters including duty-free cattle imports to Cuba and rations for the drought relief effort. Secretary Alger noted Gen Otis said cavalry horses are not needed.
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Chicago Sanitary District to memorialize Congress on canal
Trustees of the Chicago sanitary district plan to memorialize Congress after the drainage canal is completed to secure federal and state support for making the Illinois navigable. A debate on removing government dams near Kampeville and La Grange brings the deep waterway plan into focus for the drainage board.
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