Major J K Hudson named Kansas brigadier general in war rush
Kansas Governor Leedy proposes Major J K Hudson Brigadier General of Kansas volunteers amid plans to mobilize forces for the Spanish American War. The governor seeks war department approval while detailing recruiting, transport, and finance arrangements and naming Col Fred Funston to command a Kansas regiment.
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Leedy
State University
State Normal School
State Agricultural College
Fred Funston
Fred Firxsron
Kansas
Territorial Governor proposes three regiments drill at fair grounds
The governor discussed arranging three regiments under Major Anderson, Major Hutts on, and Captain Fuller to drill at Topeka fair grounds. He plans to leave a colonel position vacant and have Lieutenant Governor Harvey appoint after the resignation.
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Harvey
Leedy
T. J. Anderson
J. K. Huttison
A. M. Fuller
Fair Grounds
Leedy defends militia policy amid war prep turmoil
Governor Leedy insists his plan for handling militia duty in Cuba remains and denies backing down amid protests from mothers and militiamen. He defends a method to allow nonvolunteers to avoid front duty while giving willing guardsmen priority enlistment and contemplates reorganization of the National Guard if needed.
Track is Cleared for Troops From Denver Over the KPS
Two Ninth cavalry troops from Fort Wa shakle arrived in Denver after a wagon breakdown delayed them in Wyoming. They departed for the east over the Kansas Pacific railroad, with Washington orders to rush them to Chickamauga. The two special trains have right of way over other trains.
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Fors
Denver
KPS
Cole
Ninth Cavalry
Fort Washakle
Wyoming
Kansas Pacific
Washington
Chickamauga
Rebellion Over Guards Stripped of Guns and Uniforms
National Guards units face a directive from Adjutant General Allen ordering stripping of arms and uniforms sparking a notable rebellion within the force. The action prompts questions about authority and discipline as troops resist changes. Local officials weigh impact on security and readiness amid the dispute.
Kansas National Guard Disrupted by Orders and Rebuke
A rebellion breaks out as Kansas orders strip shoulder straps uniforms and guns to Topeka. The move demoralizes and disbands the guard amid war, with politics blamed for appointments and the urgent need to mobilize troops.
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Kansas National Guard
Topeka
National Guard of
Kansas
Union
Lindsey Named Topeka Man Appointed Major
H C Lindsey of Topeka is appointed a major by Governor Leedy becoming the first major named. Dr T C Biddle of Emporia is appointed an assistant surgeon by Guy Leedy.
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H.C. Lindsey
Topeka
Leedy
T. C. Biddle
Emporia
Guy. Leedy
Coast Guard Reports Distress From Light Ship Off Little Island
Cape Henry April 28 The keeper of the life saving station at Little Island reports a United States light ship off that station flying signals of distress.
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Cape Henry
Ife
Little Island
Spain's Cash The Steamer Guido Taken By Monitor Terror
The U S monitor Terror captured the Spanish steamer Guido off Cardenas after a desperate chase. Guido bound from Corunna to Havana carried 4600 tons of provisions and money for the Spanish army. Prize crew placed aboard. iron safe containing money unreported.
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Key West
Fla
Terror
N. Ludiow
Guido
Corunna
Spain
Havana
Cardenas
Machias
Armarechia
The
Navigation Company of
Bilbao
Belfast
Liverpool
Qualto
Funston Proposes Split Enlistment for Kansas Guards
Funston urged the Kansas National Guard be reorganized by enlisting by companies or consolidating into one regiment. He proposed placing one third of the 20 companies in each regiment and filling the rest with volunteers. Major J K Hudson argued for a single regiment with current officers and trained troops.
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Funston
Kansas National Guard
Punston
J. K. Hudson
Militia in Fort Scott Returns Arms After Governor’s Order
Fort Scott Wort Scott April 13. A local militia company shipped all supplies and gear to the adjutant general at Topeka after a war department order. Citizens fear the governor’s order to recall arms amounts to disbanding the militia and that men may not join front regiments. Indignation grows as men worry about repurchasing uniforms and equipment if refitting occurs.
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State War Department
Governor Leedy declares only strong men will serve in Kansas regiments
Governor Leedy told appointed surgeons he would not accept weak or sick recruits. He pledged to bury more men from fever in Cuba than Spain would lose and urged selection of the hardiest volunteers. If 100 men are available and only 20 needed the surgeons should pick the 29 best qualified. He said thousands want to go and he wants the strongest specimens in rank and command.
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Teed
Lesdy
Kansas Volunteers
Secretary of War
J. K. Hadson
Leedy
Kansas
Ont
Major Hudson
Kovertion
J. K. Hudson
Alger
Sec
Cuba
South
US Cruiser Minneapolis Ancho r Harbor Visit Reported
Eastport Maine April 2 United States cruiser Minneapolis rests at anchor in the harbor as officers expect a voyage today no destination information given. Numerous enlistment applications have been made but refused in Boston while the US Steamer Columbia remains anchored below the Boston Light in the morning.
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Minneapolis
Columbia
New England
Eastport
United States
Boston
Business Men Protest Over Leedy Action in Oklahoma
Newton, April 28. Papers circulated and signed by local business men protest Governor Leedy ignoring the K N G. Citizens were angered when the guard was ignored and now that equipment was ordered shipped to Topeka, frustration grows. The adjutant general is blamed by many for the decision. Company D of Newton had prepared for a call and the town has shown loyalty and pride in their preparations.
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Ethereaay
Kansas City
Topeka
Wichita
Pittsburg
Lawrence
Atchison
Hutchinson
Fort Scott
Parsons
Concordia
Abilene
Kingman
Smith Center
Columbus
LeRoy
Blue Rapids
Salina
Norton
Independence
Qeuatomie
Emporia
Seneca
Winfield
Beloit
Wellington
Hays City
el Dorado
Leavenworth
Osage City
Dolge City
Larned
Holton
Garden City
Great Bend
Clay Center
Marion
Leedy
Kansas
Dodge City
Edgwards
Hodgeman
Pawpee
Ford County
Finney, Kearney
Hamilton
Newton
Manif
Fremont captain challenges Carranza to duel in place of Lee
Fremont Ohio April 28 Captain H G Stahl formerly of the Third Ohio cavalry and an expert swordsman has sent a challenge to Lieutenant Carranza of the ex Spanish legation to fight a duel in place of Fitzhugh Lee and Captain Slesbee who have been challenged by Carranza.
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Fremont
Lee
Ohio
H. G. Stahl
Third Ohio Cavalry
Carranza
Legation
Fitzhugh Lee
Slesbee
Spanish squadron to sail from Cape Verde soon
Newslbrief notes the Spanish squadron at St Vincent Cabo Verde remains anchored on April 2 but is expected to set sail tomorrow as crews finish accounts.
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St. Vincent
Cape Verde Islands
Not to Fight Dewey Spanish squadron sails from Manila
A Madrid dispatch reports a nine ship Spanish squadron departed Manila on Monday with orders to capture American merchant vessels. The warning comes amid tensions with the United States following the Dewey action in the Pacific.
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London
Madrid
Manila
First Blood on Prize Ship Guide in Spanish Capture
Eight Spaniards wounded as the Spanish steamer Guide is captured after a chase by the monster Terror. A six pound shot tears the pilot house and a second hits the compass and steering gear. The Guide surrenders with red and yellow ensign lowered, brought to Key West by Lieut. Edward F. Qualtrough and Ensign Wily ard. The prize now flies the Stars and Stripes.
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New York
Terror
Alegin
Te World
Key Weet
Edward F.qualtrough
Enafen Wilyard
Shota
Tila
Theca
Woman Traitor Letter Warns of San Francisco Forts
A letter mailed to Premier Sagasta in Spain, routed via Santa Cruz, described fortifications at San Francisco and coastal landing points. It named possible guides to attack the city and seize railroad trains. The file will go to the War Department for action and may prompt further inquiry into unfriendly individuals.
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Washington
Postaftfics
Sante Crux
Cal
Sagasta
Spain
Aourney
Tyner
San Pramcisco
Work of spies near Dover explodes noxious powders
Faston Pennsylvania April 2暴 A major explosion rocked the Avante Powder plant near Dover New Jersey. Two workers died and suspicions pointed to Spanish agents seen nearby in the days leading up to the blast. In unrelated dispatches a Port Eads suspect, claiming the name Jane Walsh from New Orleans, faced arrest as investigators pursue military authorities.
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Faston
Avante Powder Company
Dover
N. J
United States
New Orleans
Port Eade
Jane Walsh
Port Eads
No Games Rain-Forced Baseball Schedule Altered
Baltimore on April 28 reports the Brooklye game postponed due to rain and Philadelphia Avrilee Beston game also affected by rain in the same round of play.
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Baltimore
Philadelphia
Avrilee Beston
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Thugsell A. Alger
J. K. Tudson
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H. Corbin
Associated Press
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Adjt
H. N. Bord
Adjutant General
Black
Santa Fe
Fort Scott & Memphis
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Missouri Pacific
Arent Townsend
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L. T. Yount
Thomas H. Belp
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