Spaniards complain of bad treatment while held prisoners
A dispatch from New York reports Spanish prisoners aboard the Hesperia faced harsh conditions in Tampa. They claim they were poorly fed and kept in small rooms with inadequate clothing and money. They describe being housed on the streets in sheds and denied proper quarters and care, in contrast to better treatment in New York and during arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
New York
Fran Cibrattar
Anit Ann
Barnaventura
Camiina Guide
Mill Jover
Hesperia End
Aimeene
Tumpu
Oerracks
Armeri
Can
Aigvritad
Heste Ohtein
Garcia Relents and Miles Expedition Letter
In a desultory dispatch from Santiago de Cuba a general relents and reports on a request by General Miles for a Portu Siva expedition. Garcia says Miles would be late, yet offers fifty transport ships if ordered. The exchange centers on a potential reassembly of forces and timing.
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New York
Ave
Santiago de Cubs
Marve
Segarnet
PeiRtiine
Enid Bates Aris
Withureshia Loupe
Wenerel Shafter
Gibar
Rennin
Miles
Portu
Siva
Gunnel Garcia Desail
Cu- Bane
Gaccia
Girewiy
Sie
Grand Lodge endorses closer bonds amid war stance
Aug 12 closer bonds report from Sprinwirlahk notes the grand lodge of Be Gerace recruiting English speakers and voicing support for united aims with the United States. It cites a pledge to strengthen ties between Englihist citizens and the Drilleh ee and the U S. Also reports Belleville elevator fire destroying ten thousand bushels of wheat.
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Sprinwirlahk
Grand Ledge
Orraurot
Be Gerace
Citizuné
Engliehbist
Spain
Drillehee
United States
Amer
Belleville
Belleville Ace. T
Davis-Stesle
One Month Furlough Granted to Sick Soldiers
Washington Aug 12 a general order issued by the adjutant general grants one month furlough to sick and wounded soldiers and transportation to their homes. At expiration they must return to their nearest post for transfer to their regiment. They need not report to the adjutant general forwarding furloughs with a certificate of recovery. travel costs and ration commutations are not charged to others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Adjutant General
Thosy
Dury
Army
Weil
Wil Ge
Defies the Law in Tammany Pressure on Governor
New York dispatch reports Tammany Hall refuses to heed the governor as the party fights over appointments and levy to influence state politics. The controversy centers on tax policy and control of commissions in the city, with party leaders asserting independence despite public scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tammany
New York
Tammany Wat
Bea
Tammany Bill
Ruth Feet
Fuente Turkee
July Exports Far Below the Average, Estimates Say
Trade statistics from Washington report July exports of trnadetams and main- PAL ail from the principal customs districts of the United States at two million dollars above the average for previous years. Details note cattle, cotton, and mineral oils among the main items. figures reflect changes since spring and indicate shifts in commodity flows.
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Washington
Aus
Priecipel
United States
Mallee
Alnce Spratio
Mayor Archer Reveals Orr Affair Tangle in Clarendon
Caldwell Ohio August 12 Mayor Arthur O Archer discloses a sensational episode involving a fictitious French heiress from a correspondence bureau. He details how the ruse drew in men in his office and how letters were secured in the name of Weaver, with allegations of a planned scandal and deceit affecting his associates.
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Caldwell
Arthur O. Archer
Orr
Clarendon
Leclus
Weaver
Jane
Loria
Ter
Amy Wrari
Archer
Camp Wikoft Named In Honor Of Colonel Wikor
Aug 12 Adjutant General Corbin orders Camp Montauk Point renamed Camp Wikoft to honor Col. Charles A. Wikor of the Twenty second United States Infantry who fell while leading his brigade on July 1 at Bantligo. The designation reflects tribute from military command.
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Wiko
Wrahington
Corbin
Montauk
Wikoft
Charles A. Wikor
United States Infantry
Bantligo
Diego de Vivo Pioneer Immigrant Opera Manger Dead
New York aug 7 Sneep de Vivo a renowned impresario in opera management died at home in New York City after a heart ailment. Born in Burne Italy he came to the United States decades ago and became a leading figure guiding performers such as Salvin Watched and Raimo Care iota Path. He also worked in Australia and helped Aurora White of Philadelphia rise to prominence. He leaves a son and a daughter, Sine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
de Vivo
Ue City
Telly
Anoher
Ble Munkeemerit
Pyrope Reena
Salvin
Amon
Afferent Himes
Rintor
Australia
Aurora White
Phiadelphis
Alva
Parising China and the great power game
The Paris press treats the Chinese question as a global crisis. The Matin, Solr, and Journal des Debates debate French intervention, possible Anglo Russian war, and a European role on the Yangtze. France may back Russia and seek terms in the south, threatening uneasy balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Ave
Chim
Solr
England
Russia
Journal Des Debates
Keita
Hussin Rengaing
Yangtee
China
France
Germany
Japan
Fragmented notices mix coercion, travel, and naval updates
An unreadable blend mentions coercion, a roundup tied to the Kelshts of Psthins, and a August 22 encampment in Indianapolis. It also reports Rear Admiral Kirkland’s improving condition in Vallejo, California, and a naval command change. Additional items reference a one cent per mile rate for the Western Passenger Association encampment and a Santa Fe Route sleeper reserve.
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Indianapolis
Tellanipolis
Western Passenger Association
Topeka Defeats Wichita in Weather Sparse Crowd
In a low energy game under heavy heat, Topeka, led by Batley and Thiel homers, beat Wichita 9 to 5 after a 5 run seventh inning, with Callahan pitching for Wichita and several players delivering late pushes. Attendance was quiet as public support disappointed Topeka’s managers and players.
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McClusky
Kid Pear
Callahan
Wichita
Han
Batley
Thiel
Fiveworks
Topeka
Harmine
Nea Wichita
Ottawa Defeats Emporia in 17 to 3 Baseball Showdown
Ottawa overwhelmed Emporia 17 to 3 as Harvie Myers Davis and Sharp sparked the offense. The game followed yesterday at the former site with Ottawa bats thriving against Emporia pitchers, while Cincinnati and Kansas City vie for pennant race in the National and Western leagues. The clubs continue the series with games today and tomorrow.
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Ottawa
Emporia
Fimporia
Harvie
Myers
Davis
Sharp
Cincinnati
Kansas City
National League scores mix in rain delayed games
Chicago beat Brooklyn 3 to 2 in fourteen innings while Indianapolis edged Milwaukee 2 to 1 and St Panlarena City defeated Minneapolla 6 to 1. St. Joe’s 5-8 and Columbus-Detroit games were postponed due to rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Brooklyn
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
St Panlarena City
Minneapolla
St. Joe
Columbus
Cervera Officers Praise Americans in Annapolis Interview
Admiral Cervera and several officers, prisoners at the Naval Academy, spoke at Annapolis railroad station. They praised American treatment and dismissed a rumored telegram to Madrid. Cervera said he did his duty to the end and fears of Spain’s court of public opinion are unfounded.
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New York
Presa
Washington
Admiral Cervera
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Annapolle
Aqniral Cervera
Blanco
Cervera
Huanceta
Madrid
Blenco
Spain
Snapshot News From Camp Lecay and State Events
Disjointed notes describe Camp Lecay activities and campus rallies near the Bate house dome. References include Karnivel Knights performances, Garfield park events, and a statehouse dome chandelier tied to Chris Statin Mis. The piece mentions a Republican county caucus in September, state house wall work, pardons, and calls for experts on haunted houses. It details a new Topeka Poultry and Pet stock association formation, Christmas week exhibits, and tour tickets to Colorado via the Santa Fe Route, with various local figures and prize notices.
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Camp Lecay
Bate House
Chris Statin
State House
Hattie Jordan
Aston
Hikspees Tou
Mintek
Karnivel Knights
Garfield Park
Republican County
Aspen
Une
Glisunle Asphalt Company
Bouse Walle Aid Grivas
Lens
Tay
Howser
Hut Durhaps
George Bhatiit
Naateane
Janice Cwiety
Eptember
Nile Poillice
Tke
Cempalen
North Topeka News Briefs and Local Notes
Local items report bakery orders at Magnet and Gem Bakery and oysters served by Magnet. Announcements include Blind Boone’s fall visit to North Topeka, Meriden friends gatherings, and relatives visiting in Auburn. Death of Mrs. Batchelder aged 76 noted with Atchison guests visiting Ryder family. Several residents headed to Ohio and California for visits or relocation, and police thwart an attempted burglary on J H Foucht store. Multiple families mentioned with travels, guests, and upcoming events in Baldwin, Decatur, Lawrence, Minneap olis, and other nearby towns.
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Tha Magnet
Blind Boone
North Topeka
Colla England
Ethel
Meriden
Bre
Nellie LaPave
Silver Lake
Misa Laura Heber
Falls
van Buren Street
Ohio
Batchelder
Shorey
I. A. Ryder
Charles
Atchison
Atchison the Guest of Mrs. Ryders Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charlen Wolcout
Fred Carson
Needle
Monrose Street
J. B. Betts
Freda
Lawrence
Betts
Tom
Willem Gushard
Decatur
Gushard
Delle Perking
Clifford Welch
Wizard
California
Welch
Walker
Baldwin
W. J. Byers
Congregational Church
Keokuk
Tawa
First Congregational Church
Minneapolis
Minn Div
Harick
Theodore Forbes
Nerta
Maude
Elmer
James Anderson
East Gordon Street
George Anderson
Madison Street
Mr. Dorne
Madison and
Gordon Streets
Plans Shift for Troop Moves at Chickamauga Park
Aug plans show paymasters finished at Camp Thomas and moved south. Two divisions likely to stay ten days longer, then move by rail to new camps after inspections. Reserve hospital enlarging from 80 to 1,000 beds, to be completed soon, with subsistence and quartermaster teams coordinating transfers.
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Chickamauga Chickamauga Park
Tenn
Camp Thomas
Nye
McDowell
Chattanooga
Chickamauga
Whu
Taken for a Burglar at G Illca Residence
A violent burglary incident at G. J. Gillca's Waterilia home on Wednesday night left James Murphy, a Missourian about twenty, fatally wounded after being warned off by Frank Hunt. Giles reportedly warned Hunt he would kill him if he found him near the house. Murphy’s shooting followed when he encountered Hunt. The victim, shot as he wandered the property, is expected to die.
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Seeker
G. J. Gllca
Waterilia
James Murphy
Afissour
Mr. Giles
Frank Hunt
Giles
Murphy
Hunt
James B Hayden Jewelers Ad Offers Watches and Silverware
Lost and found notice appears with garbled text claiming jewelry-related items and eyewear. mentions North Topeka and Topeka area, but details are unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Hayden
Striker clash erupts at Pittsburg brick works
In Pittsburg Kansas on August 12 strike drivers attacked brick haulers from the Pittsburg Wheeled Brick and Pole company. John Nesch and Will Daly were pelted with stones as Daly fired a pistol at assailants on return. The confrontation ended for the day with threats of further action from strikers.
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Pittsburg
Kan
Teameters
Pittshure
Puyloe Company
John Nesch
Will Daly
Scaby
Daly
Dentists Record Holds Teeth Pulled at 1 Million
New York mourns dentist Colton aged 84 famed for pulling over one million teeth after a three month Europe trip. Report notes world record claim of around 1,090,000 teeth removed. Woman's Relief Corps plans trip to Cincinnati via Santa Fe Route on September 8, round trip $16.10.
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New York
Aux
Preetime
de Ganiier
Quincy Colton
Clive
Europe
Rotterdam
Colton
Woman's Relief Corps
Cincinnati
Sante Fels
Cara
Pullman Palace
Cincinnatii
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Shafter
Garcia
Ezginad
America
Order of St George
Michigan Military Academy
Orchard Lake
Michigsa
J Suulber Rogere Su
Steam Dyes Cleaning Works
Sear
Quincy
Bia i
Diego DE Vivo
Kirkland
Vallejo
Cal
J. J. Brice
Lst
Birkland
Santa Fe
Ura
Ebuet
Western League
Colorado
Sani Fe
Kimball Pig. Co
Waterville
J. Giles
Care Journal
Howkewark
Elf Ema Ferences
Sith Board
Smath Jay
Audress Farm
Farid Sare Journal
M.N
Cire Journal
Orn ix
American Woolen Mile Co
Enterprise Huilding
St Louis
Crosby Bros
Stee
Wes
Cs W. Biehth
Harrison Street
Santa We
M. G
al- Cove
Furnitre
Jefferacin
Vester
Emir
Owen
McVirwrave
Washburn College
Pechange
West
Laurent Street
Bale
Furnicuieen
Torutar
Prescott & Cos
New
North van Buren
Jackson St
Journal of
Ioe
Custern Kansmortengea
T. EB. Bowman & CO
Aumunt & Pensian Pepera
Bika Meg Pentuckus Itetuea
Wrenitie
Lois the Great
Svassmanle
Serwey
James Dwyer
Lawtones
Weisle & Horner
Steen
An Fillmore
Douthitt
Dogene Sale
Ft Kansas
Te Probe
Shawnee County
Kanes
Ueda
Bearsale
Fyhiays Ss
Gunther Topeks
Rai
Quincy Free
POR Sale—Reail Estate
Buren
Terottth
Mary
Thas Ee
Toure
Givens
Holiday
Kansas Ave
Linia
Booth
Bam
Mabel Martin
Plano
Woodliwnave, Porwin
Neus, Campbell
Um Sane
Crumerine
L. Bleooe
Gaeanane
Jon Inca
Soiraas & CO
Columbiia
Milo Norton
Weat
Sixth Ave
Miluke Turks
Topeka Star, and Warehouse Co
Topeks Stor Sh
Kas
C.D. Skinner
Massey
M. Boat
T A. Ryder
Central Ave
Loneka
Tlebury
Sheldon
Rug
TY Kansas Ve
TY Kansas Ve. Residence ‘Thin Spin and Clay. Chicy Howrn
the J. & Darling Coth
Triopeles
Bundsiens
Vicveles
Mad Pele
Fuel and Feed
Ious
TIN
Baird
Curnacen
Pumas
Mrs. J
Plortet
Miccennet
Pope Et
Dr. Colton
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