All Lost On Board Jessie Foundered In Kus kowin River
Eighteen aboard the Jessie perished in a June disaster on the Kus kowin River Alaska after a strong storm. A loaded barge and a haft drift ashore. The party, from Kentucky and Tennessee, sailed from Seattle May 3 aboard the Jessie and the barge Minerva. There were no marine men in the group. Indians later reported the shipfoundered before reaching St. Michaels. Captain Chilcott funded the expedition and held out hope the passengers might yet be found.
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Seattle
Wickner Jvasie
Columbia
Miropeny
Kuskewda River
Alaska
Ell Wyre
Jessts
Minerva
Alaska Contmiercial Company
Trollans
Reigadore
Bowtine Green
Robert P. Pvt Mallatin
Wr Payton
Emrilitiousn
Laulaville
Bil Knutson
Harry C. Haareen
Rent
Arizod
Satie
Don Ajien
Kentucky
Sienary
Gdit le Neta
Woatewiner
Win Ailvankes
D Railroad Documiotive
Tienink Schowner Lakme
Jesse
Jane
Lark
Steiner
Chilcott
Festival Subscriptions and Paroles Highlight Rush of Notices
Fragmented OCR shows festival notices, pardons, and travel ads. Governor grants clemency to William Hunter for burglary after a 3 1/2 year sentence. two accomplices reportedly uncontactable. Carnival plans, railroad tourism promotions, and varied commercial notices fill the page alongside laundry and barber ads.
Wade's Men Grows Amid Training at Chickamauga Park
At Chickamauga Park Tennessee on August 10 disappointment remained among seven formations that were to join General Wade for Porto Rico service. Despite hopes for peace, regiments keep up rigorous drills and practice marches are planned next week. Paymasters move to settle accounts as brigadier generals oversee troop health and staffing adjustments at Camp Thomas.
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Chickamauza Park
Tenn
Wade
Porto Rico
York
Jastice
Moyer
First Army Corps
Sanger, Roe and
Mattox
Peabody
Highth Massachusetts
Skaguay in Flames and Gold Dust Fire Report
The Faralion arrived from Skaguay with Dawson passengers and a large quantity of gold dust. estimated value around 100,000 dollars. Captains and officials discuss the fire that swept Skaguay, with witnesses describing flames and destruction to the town as the blaze spread.
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Vancouver
Roc
Faralion
Skaguay
Aloha
Passeniert
Dawson
Roberts
A. Parker
St. Pau
Neuren
Trains Introduce New Time Card On Finch Island
A new time card takes effect next Sunday affecting three trains. The Colorado Hirer will arrive at 8 30 p m and depart at 4 00 p m for connections from St Joseph. Train A now 2 05 p m will depart 2 00 p m next Sunday. The Rocky Mountain Limited between Chicago and Denver via Omaha will be discontinued as trains change.
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Finch Island
Colorado
Wlcenve
Hawkins City
St Joseph
Topeka
Chicago
Denver
Omaha
Bellevue
Kansas
Firelight Tragedy In Oak Street Kitchen
Lisle Ridley, an eighteen year old girl living with her parents on Oak Street, attempted to light a stove with a quart of gasoline and a match. The explosion scorched her face and arms, set her clothing aflame, and she ran from the house as others doused the flames. Doctors fear severe injury including possible loss of sight.
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Lisle Ridley
Lisale Tiley
Athos
Deaths and Funerals and Local Weather Note
Mary E Mucker aged 8 dies this morning from a seizure at Santa Fe stops. Funeral tomorrow at 9 at St Elijah. Robt Kinear burial at Topel cemetery. Albert Rail Gere funeral Thursday at 2 at 1717 Lane Street. Pleasant day with fair weather and light north wind. Temperatures noon 87, 1 PM 9, 2 PM 9. One fare plus 2 for round trip Santa Fe rate August 16 to date of sale. For particulars apply North Tepele office phone 364 Lepat.
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Mary E. Mucker
Sante Fe
St O'Elocc
Tim Farnily
Kirahan
Thaka
Albert Rail- Gere
Evernoon
Lane Street
Wale
Ge Santa Fe Furate
North Te- Pele
Indianapolis Return Voyage Under Santa Fe Route
Round trip tickets from Indianapolis to Santa Fe offered at 16.05 with departure windows late August to early September 1598. Tickets available at depot. inquiries directed to Swift and Topeka offices. Free souvenir button with Uint brand cigar purchase. 5 cent cigars advertised. bargain prices noted at Payne’s.
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Indianapolis
Topeka
Geo. Burghart
Spain backs down in peace talks amid U S negotiations
Washington reports show the United States pressuring Spain to accept terms with no reserve while the peace negotiations proceed. Officials suggest a swift end to hostilities and an extra Senate session to ratify a treaty, with the White House denying a call for a House gathering.
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Washington
Xone
White House
Cambon
Spain
United States
McKinley
Congress
House
Senate
Baye
Goth
Lincoln Assembly Nominees Clash in Republican Convention
In Lincoln Nebraska on August 10 aspirants clashed at the Republican convention as debates stretched. delegates named Conklin temporary chairman and Thurston permanent chair after committees. Julie Hayward was nominated for governor with Judge Hayward and Baker supporting the ticket. a recess followed amid tumultuous applause and references to McKinley.
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Lincoln
Neb
Tietore
Tolay
Marklesonn
Hayward
Baker
State Central Committee
Merced
Prescot WC
Benktor Thurston
McKinley
Rand
Juden M
Otow County
B.S. Baker
Dots
Tiss
Julie Hayward
Fips
Train Slid Off Embankment After Landslide Near Penningive Gap
Middlostero Ky Aug 10 A northbound passenger train from Norton Va struck a landslide near Penningive Gap and 60 feet of embankment, collapsing three coaches. About 20 aboard with multiple injuries include J W Logsdon rib and bruising, Charles F Persin head injuries, W W Tinsley and son severely hurt with possible fatal outcome for the latter. Several women also injured.
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Middlostero
Norton
Penningive Gap
Wham
J. W. Logsdon
Cumberland Valley Division
Loulaville & Nashville Roadroad
Charles FP. Persin
Watts Steel and Iron Syndroste
W. W. Tinsley
Knox County
Little Son
Tinsley
Cent a mile rate plan eyed for mutual tolls
Dee Moines Tyne Agg argues for a one cent rate likely to be determined. The agreement would provide for uniform tolls of 4 to 19 cents per commission across counties, aiming to equalize tolls. Leading mutual insurance companies are represented in the discussion.
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Dee Moines
Tyne
Dees Stettien
Tula Burstelore
Eustte Paneles For Tach Commis: Through, ‘the Mite Banis
Choucis
Ee Ine
McKinley’s Uncle in Canton Hit by Car Accident
Aug 19 Canton Ohio report states Joseph Sax, relative of McKinley’s wife, wounded in accident. His injuries are not considered seriously fatal.
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Canton, Ohie
Joseph Sax
Fom
Funeral for Albert Badders Set Tomorrow Afternoon
The funeral services for Albert Badders will be held tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock from the residence at 117 Late Street. A separate item notes Wichlea will play baseball with Topeka this week at Athletic Park on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. An ad for Bucklea's Arnica Salve promotes cures for sores ulcers and eruptions with a money back guarantee.
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Albert Badders
Awichlea
Topeka
Athletic Park
Insurance Commissioner Demands Change to Union Policy
McNall, after Union Casualty of St Louis, urges insurer to strike the clause that denies settlement without employer consent. He argues the rule is heartless and unconscionable, harming injured workers and allowing insurers to block claims or hire attorneys to defeat suits. A department ruling supports reform, affecting all similar state policies.
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Union Casualty and Surety Company Direct
EEE McNall
Supe
Troops Sail for Manila From San Francisco
Washington reports 2000 troops departed from San Francisco today bound for Manila. Additional soldiers remain in San Francisco awaiting transport. General Merritt has negotiated two ships for transports but seeks better terms as the fleet returns to pick up the remaining forces.
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Washington
War Department
Dleputch
San Francisco
Manila
Bourdary Alger
Mec
Ritt
Philippines
Munila
High Grade Tennis at State Tournament in Topeka
The Kansas Laws Tennis Association state championship matches began this morning at the Topeka Tennis Club. Preliminary results show Wilder of Topeka over R. Taylor 6-4 6-4, Carroll of Lawrence over J. C. Mohier 6-1 6-1, Noble of Topeka over Ed McBride 6-2 6-1, Vernon of Emporia over Str. Blackwilder 3-4 6-2, Griese of Lawrence over Lawrences 6-4 6-4, Scott of Emporia over Dwelle 6-2 6-4, Brunson of Topeka over Eberhardt 4-4 12-10 6-4. Shelden of Topeka beat MacVicar 6-1 6-? in another morning match. The morning highlight was Bronson vs Mherhardt with 22 games needed for one set. A Kaneas Low Tennis Association meeting is set for 3 20 o'clock at Lawrence Studio.
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Kansas Laws ‘Tennis Association
Topeka
Tenth and
Fillmore Streets
Wilder
R. Taylor
Lyons
Ed Carroll
Lawrence
J. Cc. Mohier
Emporia
L. C. Brunson
FF. L. Eberhardt
Salina
Fe: Shelden
D.C. MacVicar
Get
L. C. Bronson
Ff. Mherhardt
Kaneas Lowt
HLS. Lawrence
Topeka Avenue
Kidney Disease Cured by Morrow’s Kidneoids
Mrs Eliza Woodruff of 3020 Jackson St reports sudden back pain near the kidneys and subsequent kidney trouble. After failing to find relief with medicines and doctors she used Morrow's Kidneoids from Swift & Holliday Drug Co and states all old symptoms disappeared. She notes her father died of kidney disease and claims the remedy would have helped him too. Druggists 58 cents. Cured by John Morrow & Co Chemists Springfield Ohio.
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Eliza Woodruff
Jackson St
Agera
Nate
Morrow
Swift & Holliday
John Morrow & Co
Springfield
Ohio
Two Divorce Suits Filed in District Court
Two divorce actions were filed in the district court, one by Wim. H. Winters against Elizabeth Winters alleging abandonment after their Topeka marriage on October 8, 1895, and the other by Nevil Naylor against John E. Naylor seeking an absolute divorce and Neva Ed ay as a new name, with details of abandonment and prior business ties noted.
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District Court
Wim
H. Winters
Elizabeth
Winters
Topeka
Nevil Neylor
John E
H. Foueht
Geo. W. Jackson
Fight on Expansion in Missouri Democratic Convention
The Missouri Democratic gathering faces a clash over expansion policy led by Bland supporters who push for a foreign expansion plank. Delegates from eight districts favored Bland’s stance, while Stone’s policy faces opposition in convention and committee. Bland urged adherence to the free nation and warned against entangling foreign alliances, suggesting Cuba, Porto Rico, and the Philippines should enter only by voluntary agreement and within Democratic principles. The convention planned to adopt the expansion plank despite opposition as crowded Baldwin's theater heard Chairman B. Cook call noon.
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Eenebela
Hoy
Bland
Stone
Whawn
Baldwin
B. Cook
State Committee
Richard P. Bland
Chicago
Congress
Democratic Party
Seedan
Cuba
Porto Bion
Philippines
Porsa Roo
Philippine Islands
Asume
Thomas JoRerson
Duestiin Uit Hess
Princ
Band
Tihor
A Narrow Escape Thankful Words From Hart Of Groton
Mrs Adam Hart of Groton S D writes of a dangerous illness and a life saved by Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. She took eight bottles and healed now a well woman Trials free at Swit and Voliguy s cure. Guaranteed or price refunded.
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Cole
Aged 117, Margaret Fallon Buried in Cayuna County NY
Margaret Fallon aged 117, said to be the oldest resident, was buried yesterday at Kings Perry Cayuna County. She left nine children eighteen grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Records show she was born in 1781. Two of her sons served in the Civil War, one for the Union and one for the Confederacy.
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Tihaca
N.Y
Margaret Fallon
Kings Perry
Cay
Una County
Isil
Tasmuth Parish
Kings County
Ireland
Inne Peckarine
Market Report Mixed as Bears Gain Ground on Government Report
The market shows cautious trading with light demand and a choppy tone. Wheat and corn receipts weighed on prices while hogs and cattle hold modest gains. traders await the government supply report due this afternoon amid favorable weather.
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Nolan
Sinlngge
St Louie Tolle
Permet
Tao
Rations list with mixed items and brand notes
An itemized ration notice lists various goods with grades and categories such as No 2 red and No 2 white flours, rye, and other staples. The fragment mentions distribution points or regions and indicates quality descriptors and quantities, though some words are garbled.
Market Goastp Furnished by the Witham Commission Co
A fragmented market page from the New York market section lists bonds and commodities with scattered items. Includes references to government bonds, sale notices for gas stoves, and various local listings or advertisements, reflecting a chaotic OCR of early 20th century financial notices.
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Witham Commission Co
East
Topeka, Et
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