Signed Peace Protocol and Expected Paris Talks
The peace protocol was signed and an immediate truce is anticipated. Madrid reports approval by the Spanish cabinet and instructions to the French ambassador to sign, with negotiations to follow in Paris under M. Cambon and a U.S. commission likely headed by Secretary Day with Senators Allison and Gorman as members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
M. Delensne
M. Camboia
Washington
MeiKing Day
Deslire
Frayed
Duke Almodovar de Rio
Warhington
Associated Press
Xin
Gepede Merritt
San Juan
Been
Mica
Havana
Sintanzas
Cuba
Secretary Way
Commission For Peace
United States
Allison
Iowa
Gorman
Maryland
Commission
Thme
Beeston Uf
Senate
Aux
M. Cambon
Day
White House
Camden
Proses Siepatches
Cabine
Lkely
Protecol
Spain
Mt. Cambon
Roof Garden Planned for Topeka Building by Mr W A Themapsan
West Thompson Hardware founder Mr W A Themapsan proposes a roof garden atop his new Topeka avenue building on Jackson Street between Truth and Sixth. The four story structure claims a 73 foot frame, spans the ground length to the pilaster, and would host a rear summer garden for entertainments. Topeka club members urge completion, hoping the roof garden will be built. Councilman Drew originally initiated the idea as masonry contractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tk Ie
W. A
Thompson Hustware Company
Juékeon Street
Truth
Sixth Aureeen
Topeka Club
Thompson
Topeka Ois
Drew
Local notice on probate sanity trial and floral parade plans
Rudolph Schorer aged 2 appears before Probate Judge Timen to assess sanity after stating he used liquor excessively causing hereditary insanity. Memory gaps and violent incidents noted. Floral parade manufacturing of towers underway. flowers available by Mrs Meredith daily 9 am to 5 pm for committee helpers. Contest for a $5 prize for best Floral boat design open to all. A hazardous situation noted with risk of injury from a lock cumbersome device.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Schorer
Timen
Mercarnt
Meredith
Rooma
Moana
Grave desecration probe tied to Virginia surgeon
In a Virginia case linked to Topeka medical grave robberies, Assistant Surgeon Louis C. Duncan of the Twenty-second Kansas regiment is detained at Camp Alger on allegations of desecrating Major J. T. Duke’s Confederate grave at Bull Run. Reports say Duncan aided looting, with evidence including a shovel in use, while authorities prepare to transfer him for further trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis C. Duncan
Twenty-second Kaunas
Kunwat Medical College
Camp Alger
Bull Run
Twenty-second Kansan
Duncan
J. T. Duke
Gull Rule
Second Army Corps
Thoroughfare Gap
Manassas
Ade
Lurstan Louis Duncan
United States Volunteers
J.T. Duke
Jade Advocate
War Department
Viegile
Toleerat
Washington
Aue
Thotrushfire
Advocate Dilley
United Stated
Danben
Ihanease
Hull Run
Duncwn
Bitnedo Wax
Tarka
Jefferson Connty
Medical College
Johns
Gudent
Janior
Ian
Potaisal Stone Times
Jubnean
de Duncan
Virginia
Train in sand storm leaves passengers shaken at El Paso
Delayed Southern Pacific passengers arriving in El Paso report a fierce sand storm near Gila Bend Arizona yesterday. Empty cars were blown from the tram line, the rail shed wrecked, and the water tower toppled. Passengers describe stones rattling against the windows as the train stopped in the storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Tex
Ave. .T
Cpat
Hayne
Gila Bend
Arty
Paasengers
Cusches
Woes of Muckenfuss in St Louis Baseball Dispute
William A. Kinnerk files motion to set aside receivership and restore club to Chris Von Der Ahe trustee under second deed of trust. Bondholders seek repayment of about 20,400 dollars, while creditor Kinnerk requests removal of Muckenfuss and vacating the order. Also notes upcoming casino opening at Garfield Park with “America” production on August 16 17 and 18, with Santa Fe Route two way fares available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
William A. Kinnerk
Chris von der Ahe
Valley ‘Prust Company
4Ekel Cor & Receiver
Kigner
Mackenfusp
Garfield Park
America
Karnival Knights Red White and Blue Carnival Theme
No note of mourning dominates Karnival Knights planning as Topeka carnival colors switch from black and orange to red white and blue. Patriotism highlighted with caps umbrellas buttons and costumes all in red white and blue honoring Dewey Sampson Schrey and the cruiser USS Topeka. Caps and umbrellas priced at 50 cents each, marshalling duties to be assigned next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karnival
Uss
Topeka
Kerpiyal Knights
Dewey
Sampson
Schrey
Abe J. Augoet
Mixed-casket mix up shocks Cincinnati crowd
Remains of Elizabeth Winkleman from New York and Captain W D Sherman from Washington are involved in a chaotic railway misdelivery at Cincinnati. Four bodies and multiple families face distress as caskets are exchanged or delayed, including Miss Wyer's voyage to a wedding and Mrs J Jones tracking her husband. Officials scramble to verify identities amid a baffling mix of coffins and inscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elzabeth Winkleman
New York
Spring Grove Cemetery
Capurly
W. D. Sherman
Kansas
Santiago
Mra Winkleman
St. Laura
Cincinnati
Winkieman
Captain Sherman
Capteis Sherman
Miss Wyer
St Lous
Elizabeth Winkleman
Ineland
Wy. D. Sherman
Washington
Fantlaso
J. C. Jones
Parsons
St Louis
Hochin
Wordner
Janes Thebine
G. P. Leahy
Madison Street
New York City
Ratirona
Janes
Nck
Ark
Garcia Lays Off Report From Santiago De Cuz
A special dispatch from Santiago de Cuz dated August 11 reports Jack York of Pennsylvania in a situation involving Garcia. The article notes a thirty day furlough period and permission for his men to report back to Bin at period end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Santiago de’ Cuz
Jack York
Pennsylvania
Garcia
Dae Auden
Gold Nugget Attracts Thousands To Kalgoorlie Vicinity
Reports from Kalgoorlie indicate thousands of people rush to the Lake Gwynne Kanowna area after a gold nugget weighing nine pounds was found. The mining excitement is described as intense among the district. In Ardmore Oklahoma Dug Johnson wins the governorship race defeating J Bure by 138 votes. Ward wins attorney general. Cultit Zetex and Pecusubby are elected representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
West Australia
Kalgoorlie
Lake Gwynne
Kanowna
Dug Johnson
Ardmore
Ate
Choctaw Na- Ucn
Dug Johneor
J. BL Bure Ris
W. T. Ward
A. H Cultit
Dave Zetex
Indians Out and Killing Elk in Jackson’s Hole Country
Forty Bannock Indians from Idaho, accused of elk killings near Jackson’s Hole, resisted arrest. Secretary Bliss ordered Fort Washaka authorities to drive them back to their reservation, as Governor Richards relays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Washaka
Cheyenne, Wyo
Richards
Pyle
Idaho
Jackson's Hole
Secretary of the Interior
Elisa
Spain’s Hopes on Protocol Aftermath and Cuba Plans
Madrid debates domestic strategy after sealing protocol on acceptance. Government seeks to manage excitement and shape the narrative that Spain’s surrender is not final. Semi official note proposes preserving sovereignty over the Philippines, orderly Cuban evacuation with protections for interests, and a future treaty of commerce to be discussed by a diplomatist commission led by Benor Caxtilo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Spain
Pilippines
Cuba
Porto Rico
United States
Benor Caxtilo
Kansas still out in Manila troop deployment order
Gen Merriam issued a dispatch detailing next Sunday’s voyage to Manila aboard the transport Arizona. Units listed as expected aboard include Eighteenth Infantry Twentythird Infantry Second Oregon recruits Tenth Pennsylvania recruits Colorado recruits and First Nebraska recruits. Total strength given as 1.6 percent. The Scandia is to be ready next Thursday to take the Seventeenth California and possibly part of the California contingent. The remainder of the Third is ordered for service in Alaska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Merriam
Manila
Arizona
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Colorado
Nebraska
Scandia
California
Crilliery
Alaska
A Woman's Railroad Heads Stockton Tuolumne Bond Issue
An issue of one million dollars in forty year bonds at five percent interest was authorized to fund the Stockton and Tuolumne railroad or wena road. Miss Annie Kilne Rickert leads the venture with directors Mrs Sally Morgan Green Mrs ELT Gonlf Masgie Downing Brainard and Hiamah Lewella Lane. The line will span 80 miles from Stockton to Larmerville Tuolumne county through a mining region with nineteen miles of grading completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Stockton & Tuolumne Railroad
Wena Road
Annie Kilne Rickert
Sally Morgan Green
Elt. Gonlf
Masgie Downing Brainard
Hiamah Lewella Lane
Platt Pushes for Trusy as Navy Secretary Nominee
Washington August 12 Senator Platt of New York urged President McKinley to appoint General Benjamin F Trus ty of New York as secretary of the navy and a member of the peace commission. At Brother Sent Kansas August 12 Representative Goodno Populist faces re election opposition from his brother S F Goodno Bronson both have service in the Twenty second Kansas district legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senator Platt
New York
McKinley
Benjamin F. Trusty
Peace Commission
Kan
Goodno
Kansas
F. Goodno
Bronson
Reagan Seeks Cuba Annexation and Territorial Expansion
Ex Senator John H. Reagan of Texas, in Chicago with his wife for a month's rest, declares support for annexing Cuba and taking Porto Rico while keeping the Philippine Islands. He argues strong garrisons are needed and expanding constitutional government as a defense against imperial overreach, even as he cites the expanded territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reagan
Texas
Chicago
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippine Islands
John H. Reagan
United States
State Railway Commission of
Democratic Party
Navy Board Promotions In North Atlantic Fleet Aug 10 1898
Washington reports ad interim naval promotions for eminent command during the Spanish War. Commodore Sampson advances eight numbers to rear admiral, Schley six to rear admiral, Philip five to commodore, Higginson three to captain, Evans five to captain, and others follow in sequence. Promotions honor battle conduct and await Senate confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Leason Uhe
Navy Department
North Atlantic
Senate
William T. Sampson
Auust
John A. Howell
Winfield S. Schley
William T. Sampzon
John W. Philip
John ©. Watson
Francia J. Higginson
Bartlett J. Cromwell
Stobley D. Evans
Charles &. Catton
Aptain
Henry ‘Taylor
John J. Read
Francis A. Cool
Yates Sterting
Charles 5. Clark
William C. Wire
Frisch
Chadwick
Charles D. Bizsbee
Rauymond P. Rodgers
Charles Cornwall
Seaton Schroder
Durcan Kennedy
Richard Wainwright
James D. J. Kelly
John A. Rodgers
Idwin R. Moore
James Kk. Cagewell
James Selfridge
William P. Potter
Ebenezer S. Prime
G. Harbor
Rathen E.niles
Newton §. Mason
Benjamin J. Huckingham
Alexander Sharp, Jr
William G. Cutler
Harry Huse
R. Bush
Charles McConnell
John E. Low
John J. Hannum
Henry 5. Rous
Alexander B. Bates
Ord
Robert T. Milligan
Alexander Ba Tey
Charles W. Rae
George W
Premeer Warner 3
Madman Terrorizes Passengers on Flying Eastbound Train
On the eastbound MHT Ex foce line from Mount Vernon to Louisville a man named Daniel Haker of Louisville boarded at Mount Vernon and began terrorizing passengers in the smoker area. He attempted to jump from windows as the train sped, waved, and gesticulated before being captured after a chase in the city. In Sydney, N S Aug 12, the American colony via the U S consul cabled Washington urging retention of the Philippine islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Ted
Laruleville & St. Louis
Daniel Haker
Louisvill
Mount Vernon
Philippines
Sydney
United States
Washington
Philippine Islands
A RUSH IN CUBA is Looked For When Noastilities Come to an End
A tense search is under way as hostilities have not ceased in Cuba. Officials expect continued unrest until a broader ceasefire or political settlement is established.
Spaniards the First They Seek US Protection in Cuba
Washington reports note cautious observers urge a US backed plan after Spain withdraws to stabilize Cuba. Spanish Cubans may support US authority to prevent renewed insurgent strife while those loyal to Spain hope to retain homes and property. The administration foresees Puerto Rican style demonstrations and a smoother transition with US flags aiding order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
Span
United States
Porto Mico
Spain
Une Jnland
Cuba
Ponet
Yauco
Congress
Gen
Hlunsa
Porto Rico
Washington reports troop movements from Santiago and Guantanamo
The War Department lists August 12 from Washington. Adjutant General notes St Louis left Morro with the Ninth and Tenth Infantry and two companies of the Seventy first New York during the night of the 11th. Mant should have left Guantanamo yesterday or today with Second Infantry and four Seventy first New York companies. Morteno departs with Twenty fourth Infantry. Sargent’s regiment, the second immunes, arrives with Colonel Sargent on board. SHAFTER.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Santiago
Hayti
St. Louis
New York
Guantanamo
Kent
Morteno
Rio Grande
Sargent
Shafter
Unknown Mas Found Near Oswego On Rail Line
An unknown man about five eight high, age unverified, was found mutilated near Oswego Kansas along a rail line. Paper fragments bearing names Alice Bud fon and Mabel Hodson were found in a pocket, suggesting amateur involvement. Cheyenne reports Captain Clark of the battleship Oregon plans a Cheyenne visit in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oswego
Kan
Miestrl
Rimns
Texas Railroad
Darlie
Alice Bud Fon
Mabel Hodson
Wiehlin
Inn
Clark
Cheyenne
Wyo
Oregon
N. R. Davia
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Will
Paris
Secretary Day
Senator Allison
Washinasgton
London
Aus
The
Daily Mail
Aotel
McKinsey
Senor Sigaste
M. Cambton
Tabbier Council
Day, Allison and
Washington Awe
Cambor
Culm
Rudlorizucon
Thiebaut
State Department
Manils
Havens
West Indies
Havank
Sa Jian
Mamila City
Topeka Clus
W. A . Thompson
Dr. Duncan
Topeka Medical College
Muckenfuss
Tioianayolis
Santa Fe
Australia
Jackson's Hole Country
Bliss
Tracy
Platt
Schley
Joenph
Chienxie, Ave
Mar Street
John
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