Kansas Volunteers Shine in San Francisco Drill Show
The San Francisco Chronicle lauds the Twentyeth Kansas volunteer regiment for three hours of advanced military drill, praising their elasticity and precision. Captains Bulllwood and Thirwood, with Major Whitman, showcased special exhibitions to roaring applause, followed by general reviews by Brigadier General Marcus P. Miller and Major General.
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San Francisco Chronicle
Kansas Soltier Bays
Bansis
San Fran
Army and Navy Christian Commission
Minnesota
Texi- Desree
California
Iowa
Kansae
Uthe
Owith
Kansas
Bultwood
Whitman
Thirwood
Ny M
Marcus P. Miller
Geam
Miller
Curtis Leavenworth Visit Aids Kansas Colored Troops
Colored volunteers engage Congressman Curtin in Leavenworth as Charles Fortis arrives to advance interests in the city. Curtis plans to brief Kansas troops, then return next week to kick off a campaign at a designated point.
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Curtin
Lafayette Day Plan to Raise 250000 for Statue in Paris and Chicago
Lafayette Day proposed across all US schools to raise 250000 toward a monument for Lafayette in Paris and Chicago. President McKinley backs United States Day at the 1900 Paris Exposition with a July 4 dedication and a nationwide school program overseen by state governors and superintendents. Funds to be collected from pennies and dimes in schools, with Treasury Secretary Gage asked to be custodian and support pledged for the national effort.
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Chicago
Lafayette
Pat Hutic
America
McKinley
Ferdinand W. Peck
Commisidhet Generals Office
McKinsey
United States
Cornwallia
Yorktown
Secretary of the Treasury
Gage
Burning the Dead in Spanish Camp at Santiago de Cuba
Reports from Santiago de Cuba describe the departure of Isla de Jaron and Isla de Pane with Spanish soldiers aboard. Mortality in the Spanish camp is high amid rampant disease, and bodies are cremated in open fires on funeral pyres amid ongoing prisoner embarkations. The transport Breakwater carries the Twelfth infantry, while City of Macon and Leon depart with additional units and medical supplies arrives from Tampa.
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Santiago de Cuba
Spain
Isla de Pane
Montevideo
Maon
Leon
Michigan
Priest Suing Archbishop Over Excommunication Edict
Chicago Aug 16 The Rev Anthony Koslowe priest of All Saints Polish Catholic church seeks 1002 damages in U S circuit court against Archbishop Feehan and Cardinal for injuries from an excommunication edict promulgated June 2 The suit marks a first in the United States reporting on religious dispute and legal action against church officials
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Chicago
Anthony, Koztorwski
All Saints
Feehan
Spanish Alarm in Madrid Over Anglo Russian War Threat
Madrid reports rising Spanish fear of a possible Great Britain Russia clash. Libers advocates readying defense of inland towns and eastern strongpoints. warns three years of defending colonies may be tested again.
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Madrid
Great Britain
Russie
Bhain
Angaisk Temakaya
A Gang of Scamps in Queen's Bench Division
In the fifteenth court at justice today Justice Wright heard the motion to preserve evidence in the Hooley case a bankrupt company accused of falsifying evidence. The judge noted 25,000 pounds paid to Broadley Hockey's agent and another sum via De La Warr's note. Healey disclosed further details casting doubt on the payments and their origins.
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Queen's
Alice
Bankrupt Repeats Claim of Gift in Earl's Presence
The bankrupt testified that Mr. Brandley of the Brunswick hotel offered him money in the Earl’s presence and that a correction of statements Hari De La Warr wished him to make was drafted there, with Mr Hooley deposing in the Earl’s presence.
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Brandley
Brunswick Potel
Hari de la Warr
Hooley
Moret Sees Spain's Man for Paris Peace Commission
Madrid dispatch notes Senor Sesiamunds Moret as a top candidate for the Paris peace commission. Once colonial minister, he outlines autonomy plans for Cuba and Puerto Rico, debates conditions for Philippines talks, and predicts weeks of negotiations with key issues including Cuban debt and Puerto Rico. He warns on opposition and Cortes timing while stressing Spain’s need for favorable terms.
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Madrid
Senor Sesiamunds Moret
Spain
Paris
United States
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Portustanos
Cubs
Lkely
Auguett
Manila
Primo de Rivera
Mini
Premien Sagasta
Alphonso XIII
Senor Sagasta
Drowned in Tennessee Cloudburst Leaves 32 Dead
Knoxville reports detail a devastating cloudburst in Hawkins County with an official toll of 32 deaths. Names of victims are listed among destroyed farms, crops damaged, and flood heights rising over twenty feet. Travel notices and railroad promotions follow within the same item.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Hawkins Comnty
Hove
Win
Figah
Thomas Figin
We. Tunnel
James Coil
Patience
Vance Morelock
John Arnot
Samus Henry
Fagan
Fipan Bimer
Remirt
Une
Bench Creek
Reducing the Fleet Big Ocean Steamers Return to Owners
Washington reports that many chartered auxiliaries will be returned to owners once ships can be restored after peace. Vessels like the St Paul St Louis Harvard Yale Yankee Prairie Dixia Yosemite Panther Badger and former Mor gen One and others will be retained or reassigned as needed. Naval officers debate long term use of yachts and the need for tug boats coal supplies and collier ships, with emphasis on maintaining essential support vessels for Atlantic and Pacific operations.
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Washington
St. Paul
St. Louis
Harvard
New York
Yale
Paris
Yankee
el Sol
el Rio
Sud
Venesuela
Cuba
Porto
Hampton Roads
Key West
United States
Solace
Porto Hico
Guananamo
Omnes
Manila
Atlantic
Refs Trloe
St. Thomas
Jamaica
West Indies
Commodore Bradford
Lambert Point
Schley
Atlante
Aborenda
Alexandria
Caesar
Harnibal
Justin
Lebanon
Leonidas
Niagara
Pompey
Cassius
Saturn
Scindy
Southery
Sterling
Hector
Marcellus
Intter
Merrimus
Pacific
Nero
Zafilro
Admiral Dewey
Hong Kong
Navy Department
Monterey
Bradford
Asiatic
Honolulu
Samos
Guam
Philippines
Pacific Ocean
Congress
Puerto Rico Department Adapts War Efforts in Puerto Rico
Washington Aug 168 Arrangements for a new military department in Puerto Rico echo the recent setups in Cuba. General WHE ded Soli Brooke and C.B. Tym oversee the move, with plans to strengthen defense and administration in the island. Local facilities offer dental work at reasonable prices.
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Washington
Pew Military Department
Parto Rica
Baniaso de Cuba
Lovers quarrel clears facts of Hummer case near Shores
The couple associated as Mr and Mrs Hummer were not married. Hummer, who shot Lucinds Hendricks, had a prior marriage. A mock ceremony occurred, police seek the party who performed it. Hummer faces assault with intent to kill. if Hendricks dies, charge becomes murder. Hendricks hospital condition described as improving. Parents stay at bedside. attorney engaged, no further comment.
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Will
Lucinds Hendricks
Shores
Shorey
Hummer Hus
Miners Clash as Armed Deputies Guard Four Mines
Aug 14 Pana Illinois a large force of armed deputy sheriffs and special police guarded four mines as union miners gathered on highways. Some miners carried rifles and shotguns but leaders urged return to work below the scale. Operators seek to bring in black labor to fill housing shortages. violence flared with a residence attacked and Snyder driven from home. Extra police remained on hand but suspects not identified.
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Pana
Tib
Sn Eees
Cutter
George Shider
Springside Mins
Snyder
Sending Second Volunteer Immune Regiment From Santiago
General Shafter orders the Second Volunteer Immune Regiment to leave Santiago and camp outside after reports of arms in town and lawless acts by some soldiers. The Eight Illinois Colored Volunteer Regiment is to replace them, trusted for strict discipline and order enforcement.
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Santiago de Cuba
Shafter
Shifter
Eicith Illinois Volunteer Regiment of Colored Troops
Express Company Cases Delay as Toncke Agents Face New Hearing
The Toncke express case hearings are continued to September 26 in a second delay, cited by attorney absence but believed to hinge on final law interpretations. Hetty Green’s Skye terrier arrives in Bellows Falls Vermont weighing three pounds as villagers speculate on why the billionaire’s companion is now among their sights.
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Casas
Toncke
Express
Eugene Quinton
Farzo
Te Snade
Hetty Green
New York
Hettie Green
Armerics
Bellows Falls
Mrs. Green
Hetty
Bellows
Gnander
Laduke Convicted By Court Martial For Killing Stafford
Washington reports Private Laduke of Company 1 Second Wisconsin volunteers was convicted by court martial of murdering Private Thomas Stafford of the Thirteenth Infantry. He is sentenced to life imprisonment at Leavenworth, with transport to Leavenworth under guard. The crime occurred after a quarrel in a wine shop near Mariette, Wisconsin.
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War de Parimest
Ponce
Porto Mico
Laduke
Cport
Stafford
Leavenworth
Gilmore
Alex Laduke
Copepany 1
Second
Wisconsin Volunteers
Mertietie
Thomas Stafford
Thirteenth Infantry
Regular Army
Tenes
Mariette
Wit
Loduke
BOWLERS COMING WEST
New York bowlers plan a westward tour next season under the Greater New York Bowling club names. After Chicago games they will play in Milwaukee Minneapolis St. Paul St. Joseph Omaha and Denver then north to Le Salle and Portland returning via Texas Arkansas Kentucky Ohio Maryland and Pennsylvania. They expect to depart around November 15 and return April 15.
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New York
Greater
le Sale
Portland
Texas
Arkansas
Kentucky
Ohio
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Plasy’ers
Total Rapid Transit Electric Light Company Charter Filed
A Kansas railroad and electric line venture named the Total Rapid Transit Electric Light Company filed its charter today in Allen county. The plan covers building railway lines from Tota to Moran through Rumboldt with electric grit plants and franchise rights. Capital stock is 16000 dollars with directors W. Hendricks, G. A. Berolus, W. J. Evans, J. B. Chastain, L. S. Northrup, A. W. Beck and S. S. Taylor.
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Tota
Rumboldt
Moran
Allen County
Secretary of State
Total Rapid Transit Electric Light Company
W. & Hendricks
G. A. Berolus
W. J. Evans
J.B. Chastain
Northrup
A. W. Beck
Taylor
Mrs Diggs to Dallas for Populist camp meeting
Mrs Annis L Digs state librarian will leave today for Dallas Texas to address a large Populist camp meeting in progress near the city. The trip is part of the party’s campaign methods as supporters attend religious style gatherings to spread political views.
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Diggs
Texas
Annis L. Digs
Dallas
Tex
Loving Cup for Admiral Dewey Shown in Cincinnati
Picca Geille club in Cincinnati presents a valuable loving cup made at Fock Wood works for Admiral Dewey and Colonel Mark Briet. Club members have informed the admiral about the cup, described as the finest article of its kind manufactured in the city.
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Dewey
Cincinnati
Picca- Geille Club
Fock- Wood Works
Mark Briet
Heat Wave Reaches Peak on Kansas Avenue
The hot spell intensifies with little relief expected in the next day. Readings show 76 degrees at 6 am, 85 at 10 am, 92 at noon, 96 at 1 pm, and 100 degrees by 2 pm as recorded on Kansas Avenue.
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Kansas Avenue
Market Report Notes Mixed Wheat Prospects and Northwest Rise
In a volatile session heavy rains across the west slow harvests while wheat prices show slight firmness. Minneapolis yield concerns buoyed sentiment after upticks in the northwest as traders weigh supply, with selling pressure easing but futures murky amid transport and elevator activity.
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Thrusheu
Liverpool
Pricu
Minneapolis
Sree
Tee Bieneree
Sia
Kansas City Produce Market Report Placeholder
Kansas City produce market notes list assorted items with uncertain crop counts and assorted lot numbers. The fragment mentions butter, pink meat, oats, sheep, and receipts, but lacks coherent specifics or dates. The text reads as a damaged list of produce terms, measurements, and prices with many garbled names.
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Kansas City
Prine
New York Money Market and Wheat Outlook Summary
Market gossip from Wickham Commissian Co reports fluctuating prices for wheat, corn, oats and hogs with Chicago exchanges showing varied receipts. Northwestern routes note mixed car counts. prices move as reports of falls and gains emerge amid unsettled weather forecasts for city and Kansas region.
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Joigetpool
Omer
Chicago
Gana
Oman
LDH
Liverpool
Menneapolia
Duluth
Nisi
Kansas
Lost item alert near Kansas Avenue and Madison
Fragmented local notice reports a lost item near Kansas Avenue and North Madison with a missing person or object linked to a malice charge. A reward is offered for the return to 14 Quincy Street, with details partly legible in the damaged text.
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Kansas
Sorih
Pega Concaininge
Milter
Pinkie
Ileane
Madison
Topesa
Quincy
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