Biennial Session Opens for Yoder Knights at Indianapolis
The supreme Yoder Knights of Pythias began its Biennial session at the Indiana state capitol. Officials face charges era full discussion as investigators probe alleged misdeeds. The meeting includes remarks by Grand Chancelor Hunt and a large parade drawing thousands, with economy reforms urged and potential expulsions on the table.
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Hypocrisy and reform discussed in lodge proceedings
A fragmented record notes calls for insurance access for members defending country, economic reforms to reduce costly lodge machinery, and reflections on recent changes. It lists subordinate lodge receipts, assets, and relief allocations, with figures and dates embedded in the garbled text.
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Order
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Decent Doe
Scries Roollord
Rellue Byaubard Mint
Mustering 16 000 volunteers for forthcoming order
In Washington Aug 11 2811 reports indicate a muster of 16 000 volunteers is anticipated with likely minor changes before signing. Troop numbers are nearly set though adjustments may occur. The Third corps under General Ware has been ordered from Chippewa to remain at Chickamaugu under General Revncon.
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Washimeton
Carey
Genial Ware
Chiptamaute
Prison sentence handed to Quartermaster in 20th
San Francisco Cal Quartermaster Sergeant James Yoong of the Twentieth Household Unit was tried by court martial and found guilty of embezzlement. He was sentenced to one year at Leavenworth with hard labor. An order approving the sentence was issued.
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Quartermaster Young
Leavenworth
San Francisca
James Yoong
Raw
Fevered field notes from Topeka soldier in Cuban campaign
Robert Bon of Topeka records two fever spells during the siege with the Twentyeth regular colored Infantry. He describes near death from mountain fever, a three day battle up to a fortified city, and praise for American pluck. He forecasts return to the United States once relief arrives as thousands fall to fever and battlefield death.
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Topeka
United States
Gunna
Dewey and Merritt acknowledge presidential congratulations
Washington and Manila messages released from the White House honor President McKinley’s praise for the Manila campaign. Admiral Dewey and General Merritt express gratitude to the president and note their ships will publish the cable tomorrow. Also reported is a $40,000 fire at Stanford, Stafford, with $310,000 insured. Moody Currier, former New Hampshire governor, dies in Manchester.
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Stafford
Moody Currier
Manchester
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New Hampshire
Thse
Tragic Creosote and Laudanum Suicide Ends a Gay Time
Edith Evans, 30, of 128 Kansas Ave and roaming house at 226 and 328 Kansas, died after deliberately ingesting creosote and laudanum following a late night quarrel with husband Robert Evans. Coroner's inquest heard details of the poisoning, pills, and a stomach pump, with testimony from Patrolman Lucas and Dr. S. A. Johnson.
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Kansas
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Robert Evans
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Topeka
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A. Johnson
Tragic Parisian style murder suicide tale in Evans home
In a Parkdale eve quarrel over drink Edith Evans died after taking laudanum following a domestic dispute with husband Robert Evans and crowd including Cora Barnes Flo Douglass Sid Pickens Maud Betts and others. A coroner ruled death by own action, as investigators found no foul play and the couple’s troubled life ended in tragedy.
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Ralph Evans
Will Auter
Ralph Miler
Sidney Pickens
Flo Douglay
Cora Barne
Maud Betts
Evans Place
Parkdale
Hubert Evans
Evans
Edith Evans
Patrolmagi
John Lucas
Iite
Bob
Sixth
Kansas
Jake Owen
Joudty
Lucde
Poleon
A. Jehnson
Cara Barnes
Flo Douglass
Sid Pickens
Will
Ralph Miller
Cora Barnes
Edith
Paison
Kansas City
Litem
Galen Nichols
Wick
Eight Die In Carnegie Tunnel Cave-In At Night
Pittsburg August 23 eight men killed and five injured in a tunnel collapse on the Chartiers division of the Pan Handle railroad near Carnegie. Foreman John Jones and laborer Felix Mills among the identified dead. six unknown foreigners also perished. rescue efforts continued as bodies were recovered and workers sought survivors.
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Chartiers
John Jones
Ashiton
Felix Mills
Glendale
West Pennsylvania
Casher Paris
Columbus
Ohio
Chartiers Valley
Panhiandle
Trafic
West
West Pennsylvania Hospital
Kingston plebiscite seeks annexation to United States
Kingston Jamaica Aug 23 Coincident with the West Indian sugar conference at Barbadoes on Sept 8 Jamaica plans a plebiscite to the British parliament requesting permission to attempt annexation to the United States. Promoters seek inter colonial cooperation but do not rely on it.
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Jamaica
Barbadoes
United States
McLean Rumor Dominates Ohio Democratic Convention
Dayton dispatch reports John R. McLean may succeed Alger as secretary of war, sparking debate among delegates. The Cincinnati Enquirer and McLean allies dismiss the notion as sensational anteconvention noise, while factions argue over implications for free silver and regional power.
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Enquirer
Admiral Samp son meets McKinley on Cuban battle plans
Admiral Samp son called on President McKinley and discussed the Cuban commission’s plans, the July 3 battle, and mine placement in Cuban ports. They met at the White House after touring the Navy Department, with Secretary Alger joining later. The president said written instructions for the commission would come in a few days.
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New York
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Allen
White House
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Sampgon
Santiago
Cuba
Che Tall
Alger
Schley Suffering Illness Dismissed as Nervous Exhaustion
Rear Admiral William S. Schley, ill at his son in law Worley's Saugatuck home in Westport Connecticut, is described by physicians as suffering nervous exhaustion rather than disease. He rests in seclusion but has shown improvement, breakfasted with the family, and may take a carriage drive later.
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Conn
W. 8. Schley
Saugatuck
Admiral Sampson Confers With War Dept On Command Plans
War Department seeks the president's guidance on troop disposition and commissions. Admiral Sampson arrives in plain attire, fatigued but ready to remain in command of the North Atlantic squadron. Admiral Schley expected in Washington tomorrow, while no departure date for the commission is fixed.
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Allen
New Jersey
Guests of France Arrange Paris Welcome for Peace Commissioners
Washington says early Paris meeting of Spanish American peace commission prompts plans for official French hospitality. The commission will stay at the French foreign office salon, famed for its art and furnishings, with private quarters for each commissioner. The U.S. president aims to announce American commissioner names within a week.
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Paris
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Minister Denby Returns After 13 Years in China
Charles Denby, late United States minister to China, returns home after 12 years of service in the Chinese capital. He approves Hawaii annexation but declines to discuss official affairs. Also note no yellow fever cases at Camp Wikart and a Chicago weather outlook for Kansas.
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Charles Denby
United States
China
Hawaii
New York
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Camp
Wikart
Cape Colony elects Rhodes and Onte in northwest districts
Capetown Aug 23 Cecil Rhodes and Mr Onte for the progressive party defeated Afrikander bond candidates allied with President Krouger. They won by overwhelming majorities in Little Namaqualand and the maritime district in the northwest.
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South Africa
Cape Colony
Prorese
Cecil Rhodes
Onte
Procressive Party
Krouger
Little Namaqualan
Spain names military commissioners for Cuba and Puerto Rico
The Spanish government announced appointments of military commissioners for Cuba and Puerto Rico under the peace accord, detailing generals and officers for both islands. Notably Marquis Montejo is named for Cuba, signaling a civil administration influence alongside military concerns and Cuban debt questions.
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