War Dept outlines process for discharge requests
The War Department explains how soldiers may request discharge by writing to the adjutant general and following chain of command. Public policy currently bars consideration of discharges from the Philippines, Honolulu, Cuba, or Puerto Rico. Military channels must be used for all applications to save time and ensure proper routing.
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Mahington
War Department
Congress
Army
Menia
Philippine Islands
Honolulu
Cuba
Porto Rico
Transpor i
Kansas Bank Statistics Show Deposits Peak at Last Call
Kansas Bank Commissioner Breidenthal releases a tabulation of deposits and reserves for all state and private banks since 1891. The first call in October 1891 recorded 414 banks with deposits of 15.97 million and a 34 percent reserve. By the last call in July this year there were 364 banks, deposits totaling 22.39 million, and reserves of 10.84 million, a 48.34 percent ratio.
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Topeka
Kan
Breidenthal
Banking Department
Kansas
Balloons Used by Shafter Army Reaching Exposition Grounds
Captive balloons employed by Shafter in the advance on Santiago have arrived at the exposition grounds. Signal corps officers prepare them for daily ascensions. Balloons rise to 2000 feet and enable telephonic contact with the station below. President McKinley is said to plan an ascent during his exposition visit.
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Ballo
Shafter
Omaha
Seb
Santiago
Exposition Grounds
United States Signal Corps
McKinley
Attempted poisoning of Aguinaldo shocks Manila
The Republica Filipina reports an alleged plot to poison Aguinaldo. A steward claims a Spanish prisoner was freed to tamper with a soup bowl meant for Aguinaldo, and a bystander tasted the soup and died. Eleven Franciscan friars are said to be involved.
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Aguinaldo
Manila
Republica Filipina
Williams Wife Injured by Whitecaps Team
Whitecaps whip a woman at Galena Kansas where John Williams, a prosperous farmer, lives one mile south. The incident occurred three weeks after the wife of Williams was assaulted by a group associated with the team.
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Galena
Kan
John Williams
Courts to Decide Ownership of Missing Child
In St Louis a custody case seeks the possession of a child claimed by Laura Nation of Elwood Kansas and by Mrs. Charles Henry Beard of St Joseph Missouri. Each woman testifies while the other side presents witnesses as Chief Campbell weighs who is the rightful guardian. The child known as Grace is in police custody awaiting the decision.
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St. Louis
Laura Nation
St. Joseph
Campbell
Canada Vote on Liquor Ban Could End Prohibition
Toronto September 20 indicates Canada will vote September 29 on suppressing liquor traffic with strong indications of carrying. The historic referendum marks a potential end to liquor restrictions across the dominion.
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Dominion
Orders Issued to Move First Ten Thousand for Cuba Garrison
Washington dispatch states the War Department ordered four regiments from San Francisco to Manila and outlines a broader plan to establish a 40 000 strong garrison in Cuba with 12 500 for Puerto Rico and 60 000 for Cuba. The first 10 000 are to sail by October 10 and overall 49 000 will be deployed.
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Cuba
Washington
War Department
San Francisco
Manila
Iowa
Kansas
Tennessee
Oregon
Philippines
Porto Rico
Honolulu
United States Cavalry
Miller
Lawton
United States
Admin
Canada to vote on nationwide prohibition plebiscite
The article reports that on September 29 Canadians from coast to coast will vote on prohibiting the manufacture of all malt and spirituous liquors. Most provinces have held plebiscites favoring suppression, with Quebec and British Columbia remaining in doubt though not part of the general pro prohibition claim.
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Canada
Nova Scotia
British Columbia
Dominion
Quebec
Seven Buildings Burned in Elmwood Fire Killing Two Guests
Syracuse report says seven Elmwood buildings burned to the ground in the early blaze. Two guests of the Sheppard hotel, Frank Harvey and George Straus, were found dead in the aftermath.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Elmwood
Frank Harvey
George Straus
Sheppard Hotel
Railways Must Pay War Tax
Treasury officials say railroad companies fail to affix two cent revenue stamps to rebate checks given to passengers. The internal revenue commissioner orders evidence gathered to pursue legal action for the violation.
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Washington
Sept
Treasury Department
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Troops Relieved From California Duty Sail To Manila
The Adjutant General announces the Fifty first Iowa Twentieth Kansas First Tennessee First Washington and a Second Oregon detachment are relieved from California duty and ordered to Manila with transport and supplies arranged. War department adds 1161 privates and 36 officers to reinforce the Philippines expedition.
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San Francisco
Adjutant General’s Office
Department of California
Fifty-first
Iowa
Kansas
Tennessee
Washington
Second
Oregon Volunteer Infantry
Manila
Philippine Islands
United States
Quartermaster’s Department
Miles. H. C. Corsry
War Department
Philippines
Twenty-third Infantry
Pennsylvania
Nebraska
Colorado
King
Arizona
Department
Presidio
California
California Heavy Artillery
Prohibition Ticket Adopted by Michigan Conference
The Michigan Methodist Episcopal conference adopted resolutions pledging brethren to prohibition after a lively debate. Prohibitionists held a majority and censured ministers who previously voted against the prohibition ticket, directing future votes. A widow near Norton Kansas, Clara Oliver, was found murdered near her home. L C Veeder named postmaster at Cherryvale Kansas.
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Lansky. Inch
Michigan Methodist Episcopal Conference
Clara Oliver
Norton
Kan
Education Report Highlights Growth in Schools and Colleges
Washington reports an 1896-97 increase of 257,896 elementary pupils, with total enrollment reaching 16,255,095 including colleges and high schools. Growth in higher education, stricter freshman prerequisites, and expanding professional and post graduate studies are noted along with Alaska day schools and whaling relief efforts. A Havana dispatch describes Cuban unrest, noting fatalistic calm and insurgent plundering amid possible pronunciamento.
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Washington
Commissioner of Education
Bliss
United States
Alaska
London
the Times
Havana
Cuba
National League Baseball Scores and Standings
In recent games Boston defeated Louisville 7 to 1 and Brooklyn beat Pittsburgh 11 to 6 while New York edged St Louis 2 to 1 and Baltimore topped Cleveland 12 to 6. Philadelphia beat Cincinnati 9 to 0 and Washington defeated Chicago 8 to 5. Standings show Boston at 85–44, Baltimore 81–46, Brooklyn 72–60, St Louis 34–94, New York 70–60.
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Boston
Louisville
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
New York
St. Louis
Baltimore
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Ww. Lp.c
LPC
Chicago
Washington
Western League Results and Standings
Kansas City tied Indianapolis 6 to 6 in Kansas City. Milwaukee and St Paul split 13 to 0 at St Joseph IL. Detroit routed St Paul 13 0. Minneapolis edged Columbus 8 to 6. Standings show Kansas City 88 51 .633. Indianapolis 84 49 .632. Columbus 73 60 .549. Milwaukee 82 57 .590. St Paul 58 358.583. St Joseph 41 93 .305.
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Milwaukee
St. Joseph IL
St. Paul
Detroit
Minneapolis
Columbus
W. I P.G. Ww
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Milwaukkee
Leavenworth Ruling Upheld on Sunday Closing Law
The appellate court in Leavenworth Kansas confirms the Sunday closing law as constitutional in a case against barber John Nesbet, a decision urged by the Leavenworth labor unions. The ruling will affect Sunday baseball games and theaters and underscores enforcement across the city.
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Leavenworth
Kan
John Nesbet
Lowe
Santa Fe Mail Train Wreck Injures Conductor In Kansas City
Santa Fe mail train leaving Kansas City at 2 30 A M crashed into a string of empty box cars at Twelfth and Santa Fe streets in Kansas City Missouri. The engine and baggage car were badly demolished and several freight cars were damaged. Engineer and fireman were injured storey a badly injured and may die.
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Santa Fe
Kansas City
Santa Fe Mail
Twelfth
Iaw
Pudi
Cewton Storey
Hitt May Be Ambassador to Great Britain
Washington reports the president will appoint Congressman Robert R. Hitt of Illinois as ambassador to Great Britain to replace Col. John Hay who returns to become secretary of state. Hitt brings wealth and experience including service as first secretary of legation in Paris and former assistant secretary of state.
Market snapshot from Kansas City St Louis and Chicago livestOCK data
Telegraph markets report cattle hogs and sheep receipts across Kansas City St Louis and Chicago with price ranges. Cattle steady to mixed. hogs firm to higher. sheep steady to slightly lower in varied regional results.
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Kansas City
St. Louis
Chicago
Texas
Extradition Bid Triggered by Mandamus Plea
San Francisco officials plan to seek a writ of mandamus to compel Gov Budd to extradite Mrs Botkin. Chief of Police Lees will pursue the action as part of a preliminary effort in the case.
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San Francisco
Lees
Budd
Kansas City Wheat and Market Receipts Report
Kansas City market data show wheat arrivals at 303 cars, with year-ago 421. varied prices by grade. Corn and oats receipts listed, plus hay and dairy product quotes. vegetable and fruit prices include potatoes, lettuce, onions, cucumbers, and apples. Chicago futures follow with specific bid ranges for wheat, corn, oats, park, lard, and short ribs for September to December contracts.
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Kansas City
Timothy
Chicago
The National Drink Soda Water Featured
The article extols soda water as the popular cooling beverage and claims enormous consumption here. It praises pure fruit syrups and flavors and invites patrons to buy drugs, toilet articles, or have prescriptions filled while enjoying a glass of S.K. bracer.
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S.K
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