Otis Questioned as Manila Command Draws Scrutiny
Washington reports a growing belief among officials that Gen. Otis is misplaced in command at Manila. The Hong Kong dispatch and stalled ground gains push calls for reconsidering leadership, with talk that Merritt or Otis homecoming in 1899 might have altered outcomes. The piece notes censorship concerns and President McKinley’s push for full Philippine information to reach Washington. Also mentioned is the Burlington Route adding a new night train and California excursions with details for travelers.
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Washington
Hong Kong
Santiago
War Department
Otis
Manila
Philippine
West
Luzon
Merritt
Terrifle Wreck in a Fog Near Haverhill
A fog shrouded collision on the Norwalk & Western railway near Haverhill in Portsmouth Ohio killed three trainmen and injured several others. Passengers escaped harm as two engines, 20 freight cars, and baggage and express cars were wrecked on a short curve west of Haverhill. Cause not yet determined.
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Portsmouth
Norwalk & Western Railway
Haverhill
Commission dispatch notes new municipal governments in Philippines
A Philippine Commission dispatch to Washington states that cooperation with military forces has established municipal governments in seven major towns in Manila and Cavite. The system will soon expand to other towns seeking it, indicating progress in local administration.
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Commission
Washington
Philippine Commission
Manila
Cavite
Biggest Steel Contract Ever Awarded
Pittsburgh July 19 The Pressed Steel Car company contracted with Carnegie Steel for 39000 tons of steel plates monthly for ten years. This is the largest steel contract awarded to one firm and totals about 1000600.6 dollars.
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Pittsburgh
Pressed Steel Car Company
Carnegie Steel Company
Bryan Loyalists Dominate Likely National Committee Split
Chicago reports 51 members in the Democratic national committee with a potential 33 Bryan men if all attend the Thursday meeting. The tally signals a strong Bryan influence amid expected defections and party realignment.
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Bryan
Chicago
Democratic National Committee
Col. Rs
Horses and wagons shipped to Manila under war department order
Chattanooga Tennessee reports a rapid shipment for Manila as 200 horses and mules and 50 escort wagons were sent from Chickamauga quartermaster's department to San Francisco by special train for immediate forwarding.
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Nerses
Manila
Chattanooga
Tenn
War Department
Chickamauga Quartermaster’s Department
San Francisco
Kansas City to Portland Tourist Car Route Advertised
A Kansas City to Portland service runs weekly on Thursdays at 6 40 PM and reaches Portland in 72 hours with no train changes for many passengers. The car emphasizes comfort and low cost, notes service for ladies and children, and mentions berths for travelers to San Francisco or Los Angeles with only a mid journey car switch. Ticket offices listed at 1000 Main Street 1038 Union Avenue and Union Station plus telephone 1109.
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Kansas City
Union Pacific Railroad
Portland
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Main Street
Union Avenue
Union Station
Summer Tours Via Sioux City Route To Resorts
Reduced rate tickets available daily for travel to Northern Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin and Michigan peninsulas and to the Great Lakes region. Stops through Omaha with stop over privileges both ways for Greater American Exposition visitors. For details contact A L Fisher Tray Pass Agent 23 Main Street Kansas City.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Great Lakes
Omaha
L Fisher
Main Street
Kansas City
The Trip Economical
A Chicago couple sought to travel and, despite financial concerns, went on a journey. Will B. Hunter of the Times-Herald recounts their experience in a compact book. Readers may obtain a copy by writing F. Byron, general western agent of the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Co, Chicago.
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Chicago
Will B. Hunter
F. Byron
General Western
The
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Co
Great Rock Island Route Denver Round Trip Offer
The Great Rock Island Route sells round trip tickets to Denver for 19 dollars from points east of the Missouri river for the Cumberland Presbyterian annual meeting. Tickets go on sale May 15 and 16, return valid until June 15. Fast Colorado Express departs Kansas City at 10 56 am. the Colorado Flyer departs at 6 30 pm arriving Denver next morning. For information contact A H Moffet G S W P A Kansas City U S G Hough.
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Denver
Great Rock Island
Cumberlan Presbyterian Annual Meeting
Missouri River
Kansas City
Colorado Springs
A. H. Moffet
U. S
G. Hough
Jury Finds Paul Marquis Best Value Meal in Town
The jury verdict notes all unanimity on the first ballot that Paul Marquis offers the best meal in town for the least money.
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Paul Marquis
Dentist Geof Shepard Offers Quick Pain Free Nerve Removal
An advertisement by Geof Shepard, a dentist in the Hoffman Building, promises immediate and painless nerve removal from teeth, highlighting a new and valuable service.
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Geof Shepard
Hoffman Building
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Caligraph
United Typewrite
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M. T. Slane
West Third Street
Sedalia, Mo
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M'Rinley
Burlington
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Morse & OO
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H. Bothwell
Prest
WM. Courtney
General Service
R. Blair, Casnier
Sedalia National Bank
Directores
E. F. Yancey
W. H. Evans
H W. Menschke
Charles E. Musick
Z. Bothwell
Martin
D. F. Brown
Henry Ace E. B Bia
J. W. Murphy
A. Lower
Third National Bank
John N. Dalby
A. P. Morey
BR. H. Moses Cashier
W. A. Latimer
Ass’t
J.N. Dalby
R. H. Moses
Henry W. Harris
D. H. Smith
J H Mertz
N.H Gertry
Chas. H. McAninch
Samuel C. Gold
Morris Harter
Jas T.montgomery
Landmann Bros
Sedalie, Mo
A. P. Hoffman
Spot Cash Grocer
West Main
Missouri Trust GO
Q. A. Crandall
F. A. Sampson
G. L. Faulhaber
F. F. Hoffman
C. C. Evans
Ohio and
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Sedalia
Hotel LeGrand
St. Louis
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Isaac P. Lusk
Fleischmann’s Pharmacy
Crescent Hotel
Eureka Springs
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