Jealousy blamed as Oakland couple shot. wife to recover
A nursesman named Hummer from Atter avenue Oakland shot his wife in the head Saturday near Shorey west of North Topeka after a quarrel said to stem from jealousy. The bullet entered the skull and lodged below it. the wife was taken to Salvation Army Hospital and doctors say she will probably recover. Hummer surrendered after being captured and the case hinges on whether the shooting was accidental or intentional. The scene drew witnesses including S. Santa Fe law department employee, Mrs. D. Bkinner, Mrs. John Yost, and Assistant Superintendent Butler.
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Hummer
Atter Avenue
Oakland
Shorey
North Topeka
Meriden
Orth
Topeka
S. Mt
Santa Fe Law Department
Mr. Butler
Egan
Elmont
Aix
Mllee
Elmnernt
Salvation Army Hospital
Thir County
Jas Todey
Tia
Hurmierly
Helebt
Helen
Terie
Michele Sarwe
Hammer
Ricauss
Lucinde
Hemricks
Muhrmers
Celeignd
Hendricks
Santa Fe
Etrades
Pat Plase Saoeredepes
Pitecs
Strauss
Sherif Coun
Garrel
Wanted Man
Kansas
Lucas
Cable to Open as Talks Seek Peace in Philippine Crisis
New York reports cable links with Manila to be reestablished within days. Advancing efforts by Washington and Britain aim to avert further bloodshed and relieve the siege. Admiral Dewey held Manila end of the cable for months awaiting a legal terminus and a strategic telgraphic return.
Roosevelt Home Coming With Rough Riders
New York August 15 rough riders return home with Col Roosevelt and Gen Wheeler aboard the Miami joining battleship fleet at Montauk Point. Rev Thomas Dixon addressed at Grand Opera House praising Roosevelt as a true American soldier and leader, noting his courage and leadership among rough riders and regulars.
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New York
Rooseveld
Jos” Wheeler
Bontauk Point
Miami
Gaies City
St. Louis
Magruder
Thomas Dixon
Grand Opera House
Nou
Theodory Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Prairie
Roncevelt
Rough Riders
Demand Li's Head As China Faces Dismissal Of Li Hung Chang
London dispatch reports the foreign office plans to demand the dismissal of Prince Li Hung Chang for anti British sentiment in China and considers seizing the Taku forts at the mouth of the Pei River if Beijing refuses to comply.
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London
Foreign Office
Li Hung Chang
Tsune Myamen
Bes
Taku
Gulf of Pechin
Pekin River
Tien Tain
Flor de Cuba Bloom Off on Roosevelt Visit
Roosevelt and Wheeler arrive with their command in strong condition after facing illness in Cuba. General Wheeler, his son Lieutenant Wheeler, and Colonel Roosevelt appear gaunt but spirited. Doctors report the Rough Riders in good health overall as the party returns ashore, amid praise from Rev. Thomas Dixon for Roosevelt’s heroism.
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Anel Hoostvett
Dr. Magruder
Wheeler
Woosevelt
General Wheeler
Roosevelt
Buscoe
Rough Riders
No Word From Manila Secretary Alger Says No Change
Washington August 15 Secretary Alger states no dispatches have come from General Merritt and no further contact between United States and Spanish forces at Manila is believed since the fourth. Anxiety in the war department over possible action has subsided as no ships were expected to arrive and the status quo at Manila remains.
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Alger
Washington
Alter Eal
Merritt
United States
Spantah
Manila
HOME ON SICK LEAVE FOR TWO KANSAS TROOPS
Two privates from Company F Twenty fifth Kansas volunteers returned to Larned after three months away in a sickly campaign. Edward Wheeler and Simeon Vabehun arrived home on furlough from Chickamauga. Locals lined the depot to greet the fighters once more, a spirited scene reported by observers.
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Larned
Kan
Edward Wheeler
Simeon Vabehun
Company Fi
Kansas
Chickempeucalant Highton
Eick
RoEn
Russian stance limits further East Asia regulations
The Journal de Saint Petersburg condemns the British press tone and excludes further regulation in the Far East. It states Russia seeks only to preserve its recently gained advantages and does not intend to inflame economic interests of Great Britain any more than those of other powers.
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Semj
Gas for Spelter Works in Pittsburg Kansas
Zinc spelter manufacturers in Pittsburg consider an artificial gas deal to smelt ore. An expert says gas could be supplied cheaply, with better heating and steadier pressure, potentially rivaling natural gas costs. Local coal near Pittsboro supports cheap gas production for smelting needs.
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Pittsburg
Kan
Pitt
Gas Advantage Promotes Local Ore Smelting
Text argues that natural gas supports profitable smelting of ore locally, emphasizing gas cleanliness and the coexistence of coal and zinc deposits. Key entities include natural gas, coal, zinc, and smelting activities, framed as a regional advantage.
President McKinley weighs size of peacetime army
Washington March in a canvass of public sentiment the president discussed military needs in time of peace. Governor Shaw visited the White House to report on the Jews troops in camp and the general state of readiness. No fixed opinion on disbandment or army size had been reached.
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Washington
McKinley
Shaw
White House
Itses Wilson
Eseate
Jim Syence Mitte
Alco
Fernandina
Wimeelf
Jago Held and Wood Released on Insufficient Evidence
In London at Bow Street, Jago, chief of teerer tne White Star the svtgamet Britannic, was held on a charge of being concerned in robbery. Pantel Wood, steward of the Lucania, arrested at Liverpool on embezzlement and larceny, was released on own recognizance after US embassy notes incomplete evidence. The case involves a wartime arrest tied to the Lucania arrival and pending formal charges.
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Wood
Svtgamet
Britannic
Lucania
Imag
London
Bow Street
Pantel Wood
The
Liverpool
United States
enmGsey
Soldiers Going Home From Front Near Santiago
Soldiers who fought before Santiago at San Juan hill El Caney and Guan tanamo pass daily through the city to reach homes for recovery. Today’s list includes Private W L Escher Wakeeney Kansas wounded at San Juan hill Private William Halley Rough Riders Norman Oklahoma wounded at San Juan hill Private J Ms Irbine Twentieth Regular Infantry San Juan City Kansas wounded at San Juan but several volunteer regiment members also passed through from Chickawa on sick leave.
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Santiago
San Juan Hill
el Caney
Guantanamo
W. L. Escher
Regular Infantry
Wakeeney
Kan
William Halley
Rough Riders
Norman
J. Ms. Irbine
Twentieth Regular Infantry
San Juan City
San Juan
Chickwinaw
Dewey Orders on Mantla Occupation Dispatch Sent
Waushiston Aug 15 Officials lack definite word on when orders for the Mantla occupation were sent to Admiral Dewey and General Merritt Consul Wildman Hong Kong reports a private vessel carried the dispatches and orders A Manila to Hong Kong dispatch boat may carry replies by Thursday or Friday Cable may start working any moment The orders to Dewey were more elaborate than those to other commands reciting the president proclamation and protocol sections on American occupation of Manila and its bay
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New York
Weehington
Stanite
Great Britain
Spin
Admiral Dewey
Philippine
Mavila
Hong Kong
Mantin
Cor Manite
Fe i
Manila
Washington
Martin
Malate
Monterey
Wildman
Sagdet
General Agust
Washingt
Wien
Merritt
Manta
Allen
Corbin
Hong
United States
Mantla
Philippines
Cubsanal
Porto
Marita
Aguinaldo
Alcer
Madrid
Alam
Aguinside
Waushiston
Dewey
Meciitt
Bay
Two Admirals Lead Fleet Toward Battleships and Cruisers
Admiral Samp son sails with four battleships and two armored cruisers aboard his fleet. Brooklyn, commanded by Schley, departs Santiago harbor aboard the cruiser Brooklyn as orders release details of operations. The transit occurs before hostile actions are suspended, with ships still moving toward strategic positions off the coast.
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Washington
Aamiral Sampson
Gartts
Mo Clack
Santiag Iiral
Tompaineville
Severe Storms Hit Iowa and Illinois Crops
Special reports from St. Louis describe savage wind, rain, and hail across southeastern Iowa and western Illinois. Crops damaged include corn flattened across four to six inches of rain, peaches ruined, melons and wheat hit hard, and bridges washed out between Keokuk and Port Harrison. Widespread property damage noted with downed wires and flooded cellars.
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St. Louis
Iowa
Iloness
Tour
Keokuk
Port Dtadisan
Hamilton
Carrollton
M Nall for Governor In Kansas City Journal Plot
A Kansas City Populist group allegedly arranged a deal to back M Nall for governor with David Overmyer as US senator. Leedy reportedly approves, Moyle may be sidelined, and the plan centers on boosting McNall’s campaign prominence while shaping state political power.
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Kansas City Journal
Kansas City
Kas
Kansas
Renee
Webb McNall
Bee
Elms
David Overmyer
United States
Overmyer
Leedy Haw
McNall
Valley Falls
Nese
Durkee Coat Company Returns to Management at Durkee Mills
Fort Scott August 16 Durkee Coat company with offices in Kunsan City and minds in Walf City fails in months for about 69000. Durkee, who had charge at the time of failure, begins today as manager. Ww. Swan the federal court receiver resigns and the court appoints Durkee and his former secretary J Gross as joint receivers to continue operation. Creditors holding about a percent oppose the reinstatement citing concerns over future management.
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Fort Scott
Durkee
Kansas City Doctor Sent for Army Duty at Chickamauga
Dr. Will B. Stemen of Kansas City was notified by wire by Surgeon General Sternberg to report at Camp Thomas Chickamauga for duty as soon as possible. He had been a candidate for appointment earlier but did not accept then. He left for Chickamauga last night.
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Kansas City
Will B. Stemen
Kas
Sternberg
Cam Thomas
Chickamausa
Stemen
Kansas
Chickamauga
COMMANDS A BRIGADE AT CAMP MILLER IN WESTERN THEATER
Fragmented OCR reports General King's forces at Camp Miller under Cal Funston and Colnhel Litthe Ivks. Mention of General Merriam and moves toward Meutia Aceona, with notes on Tampa era and Philippine theater. Weather forecast for Chicago August 15 and 16 predicts fair tonight.
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King’s
Cal Funston
Miller Camp Miller
Ann Cole Prenewick
Eerie
King
Coymens
Kite Leawiwe
Merriam
Nig Binns
Manila
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Wul Hummer
Debus
Servation Army Hospital
Gen. Wheeler
British Foreign Office
Holes
Uncle Sam
Cuba
Dr. Wharton
Yates Center
Wharton
Thenector
Rozets
Pice Wharton
Rogers
Tompkinsville
Saqguranca
Dayton News
Dayton
Ohto
James M Cox
Paul J. Sore
Vente News Company
Puneral
Alexander Heingarten
Ohio
Catina
Taly
Interior
C. Nichels
Amaka
Register of Land Office
Nulato
Alaska
Illinois
Ft. Madison
M’nall
Moyle
Leady
McNeil
Goal Company
W. E. Stemen
Chicago
Kacaus
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