Debated Liquor Ordinance Sparks City Council Clash
The council’s executive session over a proposed liquor ordinance grew heated as seven members voted to refer it to committee and nine debated provisions. Mayor Drew urged passage for law enforcement use despite opposition from Morgan Burgess Nets and Nettels amid rush to decide a verdict next Monday.
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Hewis
Burgess
Mr Nettels
Courcillman
Mereun
Mergao
Uume
Drew
Netters
Coun
Morgan
Wesin
Counel
Nettele
Amd
Couucilman Burgess
Fritieman
Nettels
Burgest
Mr.Morgan
City Council Passes Ordinance After Debate
The council adopted the ordinance by a seven to two vote after extended discussion. Councilman Hughes, initially opposed, changed to support citing ward approval. Mayor Drew defended the police force’s efficiency amid tensions during the session.
Social and Personal Notes From a Busy Week
The younger crowd hosts many parties this week with charming events led by Miss Allabelle Troutman for Miss Helen Gardenhire and Mr Fred Gardenhire of New York. A lawn party features uinal cards with four seed clover and telegrams of ten words starting with M. Treasure hunts, fancy decor, and a late telegram prize add playful vigor to a social season.
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Mies Allabelle Troutman
Mine Helen
Fred Gardénhire
New York City
Was
Will Wick
Gusate
Mias Berenice Fuller
Mine Nettie Ware
Mise Bessie Bates
Mies Louise Kellum
Ide Tinker
Mina Nannie Veale
Milas Addie Skinner
Miva
Mary Daniels
Mies
Agnead Gunther
Alice Lakin
Misa
Grace ‘Atwood
Jessie Jone
Ns Newton
Ming Kitt Harrizon
Helen Gardenhire
Fred Gardenhire
Mer. Nesbit Smith
Bernard Crosby
Dana Davin
Local residents and visitors noted in Monroes street notes
Miss Mayberry and Mr. Harry Miss Rana Prescott are at her home on Monroe street. Miss Lindsay of Marion visits Miss Grace Church and will return home later this week. Mr. Kennedy traveled to Ibmination City. Miss Mabel Bradshaw of Kansas City visits her aunt Mrs Pred Bro Bliss Belle Welch plans a Colorado Springs Manitou outing next Wednesday. Miss Jennie Biminone to Atehi for two weeks. WW. Carr joined a camping party from Carbondale at Wakarusa. Mr. Care joins Saturday. Ada Smythe to Atchison for a week. W. J. Matthews of St. Louis back from the northern lakes for a few days in Bisse Sample’s company. Mrs. TE Bt Phillipa in Olathe today. Judge W. A. Johnston to Minneapolis Kansas for a week with his niece. Miles Brown in Tobuka two weeks. Nellie Travis of Kansas City visiting Mr. B. B. Allan Borie enjoying two weeks’ outing in Old Mexico. Mrs. J B eee in Reems. Peas Bre in Emporia with Mrs. Verlinic parcoig. Jura Melkenna and Mrs. Ddnebrake of Columbus visit Mrs. P. Hondbrake. She returns from the National Teachers’ association in Los Angeles.
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Harry
Rana Prescott
Monroe Street
Lindsay
Marion
Misa Grace Church
T. G. Kennedy
Thor
Mabel Bradshaw
Kansas City
Iyarene
Atehia
Acs
Carr
Wakarusa
Carbondale
Mr. Care
Ada Smythe
Atchison
W. 3. Matthews
St. Louis
J.B
Emporia
Verlinic
Boy Saves Trains Lives in S. D. Canyon Rescue
A 14 year old Maniey Beaver flagged an excursion train near Spearfish Canyon, preventing a wreck after a horse blocked a trestle. Ninety lives were saved and Beaver received a $10 reward and a course of study at the state normal school in Madison. The incident drew praise from the State Teachers association president.
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Times-Herald
Deadwood
S. C
Maniey Beaver
Madison
Hot Springs
Spearfish Canyon
Young Beaver
President Brown
State Teachers Association
Minod
Endurraus
Daniis
Cuban census set for Cuba by Jan. 7 under Gen Sanger
Washington reports the war department orders a Cuba census to be completed by January 7 with General Joseph Sanger in charge from Havana. Questions cover name age sex race occupation literacy language, sanitation, property, land use, and school attendance. Conferences refine the scope as work begins.
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Washington
Secretary of War
Cuba
Joseph Sanger
Inspector General's Department
Havana
War Department
Fire destroys Guild building and nearby structures at Dellas
A morning blaze in Dellas Texas gutted the Guild building housing the Darragh Forfiliture and Storage company. The Clifton hotel and Garlington Produce building suffered partial collapse from flames and falling walls. Rescue efforts saved several families as firefighters battled the blaze. Ex Judge Palmer Dies After Injuries From Car Step Incident at St Johns New Brunswick Aug 11. Palmer, formerly a judge of the supreme court, died last night from injuries sustained when stepping from a car earlier.
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Aig
Guild
Darragh Forfilture and Storege Company
Ffth
Familie
Freuen
Clifton Hotel
Garlington Produce Company
Walla
St. Johns
N. B
al Palmer
Ude
Supreme Court of New
Dewey Letter of 1873 Aims at Manus War Task
Washington report notes an 1873 Dewey letter request to take command at Manus during potential war with Spain following the Virginius incident. Navy officials say the file examination found no official communication, but those on duty in the Narragansett recall the time and doubt the letter’s authenticity. Admiral Dewey’s arrival is expected to clarify the matter.
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Washington
Navy Department
Dewey
Manus
Spain
Virginius
Narragansett
Admiral Dewey
Giants Game at Polo Grounds Thrown Out for Replay
New York Giants game at the Polo Grounds on Decoration Day afternoon was ruled to be replayed after the National League president informed Cincinnati official Frank Bancroft. Cincinnati protested alleging the umpire allowed Gleason to score five runs, affecting the outcome.
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New York
National Baseballeague
Frank Bancroft
Cincinnati
Giants
Polo Grout
Gleason
Threats of Boer War Rise From Johannesburg Dispatches
London reports a Johannesburg dispatch warning Britain of war with the Boers. It claims mines will be wrecked and shareholders ruined by blowing up machinery, foretelling the fall of Johannesburg as a mining center. A second dispatch suggests further delays in a joint inquiry and urges Transvaal defense against outside intervention. Ammunition supplies for the Transvaal arrive aboard the Reichstag with 400 cases of cartridges.
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Standard and Diggers
Johannesburg
Great Britain
England
Tona
Naya
Transvaal
Lorenzo
Marquesé
Delagon Bay
Reichstag Bee
Hamburg
Naples
Mombasa
Cured by Cuticura for Eczema in Three Children
Mrs Annie Ring reports her three children suffered eczema from seven months to two years old. After trial of doctors with little relief, four weeks of Cuticura treatment including Soap and Ointment resulted in complete cure. The family notes severe suffering and loss of sleep prior to treatment.
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Ubher
Annie Ring
Fire damages home on Tyler Street from electrical fault
Firemen faced heavy smoke at 210 Tyler Street owner A A Robinson estimated the blaze began in wiring near a switch heart. The fire spread through partitions and doors, with flooring removed and a chemical extinguisher used. Chief Wilmarth warned smoke posed the greater danger though all occupants likely escaped.
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A A. Robinson
Tyler Street
Wilmarth
Commissioners Adopt Charities and Correction Aid Resolutions
The county commissioners unanimously adopt resolutions urging charity and correction aid support by public officers. They note invitation from Hon. C Faulkner of Minneapolis to a national conference and plan to send a representative to join in efforts for reform and social improvement. An unrelated item mentions a milkman finding quarts in a yard, likely a transcription error.
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Asi Vnereas
C. Faulkner
Minneapoli Minn
Eac Ant
Faulkner A
Harmony Restored At War Department After Policy Change
In Washington the war department shows harmony after Secretary Root mediated a peacemaker role. General Miles secures a victory over Alger while the Breckinridge and Corbin factions express relief as orders regarding the statue’s stance are modified to satisfy all concerned.
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New York
Ave
Herald
Washington
War Department
Fch
See Felarus
General Milan
Een Breckinridge
Corbin
Himselt
Breckinridge
Mites
Scala
Miles
Alger
Root
Astor Denounces Brother William in Rhinebeck Interview
John Jacob Astor speaks at his Rhinebeck country home disapproving of William Waldorf Astor’s actions becoming a Queen Victoria subject. He affirms Armstrong lineage and Americans, notes possible Philippines duty if invited, and shows deep interest in war events.
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Poughkeepsie
Rhinebeck
John Jacob Astor
Hom
Mr. Astor
William Waldorf Astor
Queen Victoria
Henry B. Armstrong
Armstrong
Astor
Philippines
War Department
Uprising in Santo Domingo Approaches End in Fifteen Days
Governor Pepin moves 200 infantry and cavalry toward Monte Christi as Cordero and Alvares land from an armed steamer and depart for Santiago de Caballeros. Government says foreign money may circulate freely and bank notes retire starting August 17, with an estimated fifteen day resolution.
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Puerto Pista
Pepin
Monte Christi
Santo Domingo
Ister Cordero
Senor Cordero
Senor Alvares
Santiago de Caballeros
New York Delegates Named by Gov Roosevelt for Trust Conference
Governor Roosevelt names delegates Chai M Beeves and Henry White to the Chicago trust conference beginning in September. The Maset committee adjourns until September 12 after an executive session, due to absence of the other Democratic member. The Banta Fe Route advertises an Aug 15 excursion with one way fare plus $2 round trip to Arkansas Arizona Indian Territory Louisiana New Mexico and Texas.
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Gov. Roosevelt
Albany
Roosevelt
Chicago
Chai M. Beeves
Henry White
Mazet
Maset Committee of Investigation
Bomeseekers
Arkaness
Arizona
Indian Territory
Louisiana
New Mexico
Texas
Banta Fe
Pension Roll Decreases Report by Commissioner Evans
Commissioner Evans releases the fiscal year report ending June 20 noting total pension disbursements of 128,555,82 and a treasury balance of 1,857,188. The pension roll declined to 42,186 with 14,445 deaths and other causes among those dropped. Original and widow claims numbered 6,134 and 4,348 allowed. Spain war claims reached 16,286 with only 26 approved.
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Evans
Washington
Pensions
Treasury
Spain
Lost M kinley’s Money Petition in Bankruptcy Filed
Robert L Walker of Poland Maine files a voluntary bankruptcy petition in Cleveland noting liabilities around 100000 and claiming no assets. The Chicago Tribune dispatch from Aug 11 reports that Walker signed notes for the late M kinley funds and admits unable to meet obligations.
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Chicago
Tha ‘Tribune
Cleveland
Saps
Hobert L.r Walker
Poland
Meboning County
Walker
Ian
Mettnie
Rim Mang Ae
Wi Walker
Asneta
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