Resignation at Deaf and Dumb School Over Ice Cream Fight
Mrs Hillyer, matron at the deaf and dumb school in Olathe, resigned after a rift with Superintendent Stewart over an ice cream party for a child’s birthday. Trustees appointed Miss McCullough to take her place, but she has not yet replied. A Johnson County Populist source cites quarrel over requisitions and expenses as the cause of the sudden quit.
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Mra Hillyer
Deaf and Dumb School
Uiliver
Topeka
Olathe
Johnson County
Stewart
Childern
Mra
Hillyer
Stéwert
Hill
World Prion COT peer GPa scare gate dose headline
A fragmented world news item references a Prion COT peer and a GPa scare related to a gate dose on a date in an awards context. The readable fragments hint at health risk concerns and regulatory responses but lack clear details or names.
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Prion
Marion county sees Republican drift in Populist ranks
Marion county reports a wave of party switches as James Ray reportedly leaves the Populist party for the Republicans. The county convention nominated James Bay for county superintendent, while Taylor Riddle and Judes Frank Doster led the Populist faction. Hoch notes the shift amid campaign fervor, highlighting broader Republican gains within the Populist base.
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Marion County
Marion
Taylor Riddle
Judes Frank Doster
Popwtier
Jamoa Bay
Superintendent Bay
Hoch
Marion Stecord
James Ray
T. M. Wiliam
Kay
Republican Party
Topeka Sails Amid War End Hopes and Port Moves
Washington dispatch notes mixed signals as naval activity shifts with signs of hostilities ending. Vessels depart or arrive at key ports including Havana and Key West while crews adjust to new duties and routes.
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Washington
Agus
Hich
Hulleun
Cubs
Montauk
Cilla
Lo Havana
Kay West Polona
Lamberts Point
Playa
Miles reports protocol signed. fleets, moves await peace talks
Aug 15 dispatch from Porto Rico notes General Miles notifying General Mucias at San Juan by cable of the protocol signing and receiving Mackie’s acknowledgment. Nimler sent under a flag of truce to Albonite, while Mankc, Senware, Brooke, Henry, and Schwan maneuver regional positions as four army columns hold until negotiations are settled. General Miles may leave his post, but troops stay put during the peace process.
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Porto Rico
Miles
Mucias
San Juan
Mackie
Nimler
Albonite
Whsen Ware
Brooke
Henry
Arecibo
Schwan
Mayagues
Mile
Teay
Dray Run Hurts Party as Ice Runs Brake Fails
In Troluth Ming August 15 a dray carrying twenty five picnickers slid down a steep hill when ice forced a brake failure. August Tida was killed and Willan Clement is dying. Others suffered injuries from the wreck including brake wires and related harm.
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Troluth
Ming
Fourth Avenue
August Tida
Willan Clement
Sailed for St Michael by Fulton with government supplies
Sesttie Washington Aug. 15 The Fulton sailed last night for St Michael carrying a large amount of government supplies. The schooner also took six tons of mail. Twelve men from St Louis, led by Otto Heppenheimer, accompanied the voyage. They will ascend the Yukon in a river pressman.
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Fulton
St Michiel
Abe Wulton
St. Louie
Otto Heppenheimer
Yukon
Escape of US troops from Florida to Mountuk Camp
Six troops of the United States army arrived at derecy City from Florida today en route to Camp Wyckoff at Mountain. Major Ham Wallace commanded the detachment. The march included fires and drills as they proceeded toward their destination amid halted movements and dispersing groups.
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Camp Wyckoff
Florida
New York
Beatmt
United States
Derecy City
Camp
Wyckoff
Munteuk
Ham Wallace
Benarres Fort
Gaten
It Must Stop The Negro Mob at City Jail Now
A drunken mob of colored soldiers rallied in Topeka last night near Van Buren and 42 Van Buren streets. Patrolmen arrested Ben Hickey after he fired on a passerby, sparking a chaotic battle as about 200 to 300 combatants, many soldiers, surrounded the jail. Hickey fought off officers, was restrained, then taken to camp after wounds were dressed. Chief Strauss and provost guards aided, but renewed disorder continued in nearby areas. Calls to stop the unrest and possible disbanding of the command followed as officials sought to restore order.
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Poller
van Buren
Ben Hickey
Yen Muren Street
Hickey
Kia
Kansas Avenue
Close
Chas
Price
Burt
Pollen Stition
Strauss
Owen
al Howkins
Mendelson
Police
Green
Peresant
Daller Grubbs
Pravost
Henderson
Colonel Beck
Col
Beck
Arden
Tennessee
Second and
North Topeka
Redmondville
Crane and
Jefferson
Fifteenth and
Quincy
Strausfeld
Topeka
Secretary of War
Underground Trolley Favored Over Pneumatic Tubes
Chicago postal committee continues second class mailing review and in the afternoon hears a proposal by Postmaster Gordon. He recommends an underground trolley system connecting the post office with railway stations, arguing it would surpass pneumatic tubes in speed and efficiency. The suggestion is included in her annual report to Washington authorities.
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Chicago
Gordon
Washington
Peace Jubilee Off In Chicago Delayed To Next Spring
The Chicago executive committee at Union League club voted to postpone the peace jubilee until next spring. The plan now aims to launch a national celebration likely in June with a permanent 15 member committee, sub committees, and a guaranteed fund to cover preparations. The event is intended as a grand, costly celebration honoring the army and navy and reflecting national pride.
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Chicago
Union League Club
Committee of 15
Comrariines
Monty
Wary mood on Hay returning as ambassador to U S
Afternoon pipe line of comments shows regret at Ambassador Hay possibly returning to the United States to head the State Department and replace Thor. Phrases express hope he will decline the appointment to avoid interrupting a potential career with future promise while the Western inter Gazette notes he could foster better Anglian American sentiment and a loss to our relations if he leaves.
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Hay
United States
Thor
State Department
Westratinter Gazette
Catone Hay
Troop Movements From Chickamauga To Lexington Delayed Hospitals Improve
At Calkamagga Park Tennessee on August 15 the Third division First army corps is expected to depart for Lexington Kentucky Thursday or Friday under Brigadier General Sanger who is preparing the men for travel The Second division First corps departure is unsettled due to Knoxville camping grounds While hospital conditions improve at Camp Thomas new tents cots and lumber relieve crowding The Third division hospital remains crowded typhoid fever patients number about 426 and Red Cross nurses are urged to assist to ease the burden
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Calkamagga Park
Tenn
First Army Corps
Chickambuga
Lexington
Sanger
Knoxville
McKee
East Tennesse
Camp ‘Thomas
Breckenridge
Red Cross
A Wild Man and a Grain-O Pitch Amid Rail Ads
A report describes a wild man exhibit and a jailer’s handling, then advertises Grain-O a nourishing coffee substitute touted to aid digestion and health. The piece lists travel fares of $16.05 to Indianapolis via Santa Fe Route with tickets on sale August 18, 20 and 22.
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Tndianapolis
Santa Fe
Mastodon Mosquitoes Invade Hoboken N J
Reports from New York dated August 16 describe an outbreak of mastodon mosquitoes in Hoboken New Jersey. One specimen captured alive measures about 1.25 inches with similarly long mandibles. Citizens report several injuries as pests pierce leather and even metal caps while attacking food and carts. many residents have begun wearing winter clothing to deter the bites.
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New York
Hoboken
N. J
Will Fight Sugar Trust Hawaii Company to Enter Refining Field
Hawaiian Commercial Company plans to refine sugar in competition with the American sugar trust. It will increase capital stock by 40 percent to 19 million dollars and fund Hawaiian refinery improvements including a Spreckelsville plant. Output to rise from 32 000 to 35 000 tons annually with new pumping and cultivation projects.
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Hawaiian Commercial Company
San Francisco
Cal
American Sugar Trust
Spreckhayille
United States
Trust
M. A. Heebt
Exchange
Colonel Hecht
Hawaii
Toda the Queen of the Gypsies Refuses a Sale
In Chicago on August 1 divorce actions and suits for damages swirl around the gypsy camp at Fortyseventh Street and Western Avenue. Toda, famed as queen of the camp, was purchased by John Stawonieh and given to his son for a wife. After tumultuous relations she fled to Indiana and returned to live with the George family. One son favored Toda, the father-in-law sold her, and now Toda refuses to marry the son while Mrs George seeks repayment of the purchase money.
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Toda
Chicago
Forty— Seventh Street
Western Avenue
Half & Dover
Affalfa
John Stawonieh
Hi Son
Tide
Indiana
George
RESENT PASTOR'S CONDUCT Birmingham August
Rev Robert D Wear former chaplain of the Fifth Alabama United States volunteers faced renewed pressure after quitting his unit before Santiago as a grave with headstone and entablature appeared before his home on Eighteenth Street. His Cumberland Presbyterian church supports him, calling the act an error of judgment not fear driven.
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Birmingham
Robert D. Wear
Fifth
Alabama United States Volunteer Immunes
Santiago
Dr. Wear
Eighteenth Street
Wears
Pay Templeton Wins Legacy From Howell Osborn
New York August 15 Fay Templeton is free to enjoy a $100000 legacy left by Howell Osborn after an appellate ruling reversed an attachment. The case involved a contract dispute with manager E E Rice over alleged losses of $22772.26 and a claim tied to process server defection. The court held loss of profit could be a cause of action, impacting actor and manager relations.
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Howell Osborn
New York
Fay Templeton
E. E. Rice
My. Rice
Edward A. McAlpin
Edward K. Taskell
Templeton
Acress
Cohen
Hower Court
Tanger
Mide
Fusion plan set by Milwaukee Democrats and Populists
Democrats and Populists agree on a fusion ticket for city and county offices. Populists will hold the register of deeds post, Democrats nominate the county clerk candidate Sutley J. Henderson of North Greenfield. Also notes a fast Omaha Exposition train from Topeka via Santa Fe at 4:55 a.m. arriving Omaha noon.
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Milwaukee
Miwaukee
Win
Register of Deeds
Sutley J. Henderson
North Greenfield
Omaha Exposition
Topeke
Omaha
Economy as a lure to shoppers at the grocers
In a promotional pitch the grocer claims savings of up to ten percent on groceries and invites customers to compare prices. A list details items with bulk and bottle sizes from cereals to soaps and tobaccos, urging readers to switch suppliers if they can find lower prices.
Jiminez Still in Jail As Breach of Enlistment Case Proceeds
Nassau N P Aug 15 The trial of Benor Juan Jimines a New York merchant and others charged with breach of the foreign enlistment act ended July 6 with a hung jury The chief justice Sir Ormond D Malcolm ordered a second trial for August 6 a new special jury being selected The defendant allegedly attempted a revolution at Monte Christi Santo Domingo around June 2 landing from the steamer Fanita He is said to have procured his pilot at Inagua.
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New York
Nassau
N. P
Benor Juan
Jimines
Ormond D. Malcolm
Senor Jiminex
Monte Christi
Santo Domingo
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