West Indies Education Policy Under Discussion in Washington
A dispatch from Washington notes ongoing debate on Cuba and Porto Rico education. It compares the southern freedmen schools and U S government aid, questioning how public and private benevolence should fund schooling in the Caribbean islands and whether reconstruction hinges on common schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
York
Tribune
Cuba
Porto Rico
United States
Freedmen's School
Mth
Wessel
Islands
Peck Suggested For Peace Commission Role In Chicago
Friends in Chicago pressed for George R Peck to join the peace commission as a pro progressive figure. The move aims to influence the commission without public embarrassment, and the matter will be placed before President McKinley. Luther Lailin Mills denied any consideration when questioned after Washington reports.
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Chicago
Ciicarn
George cm
Comanifes
Peck
McKinley Tedus
Washington
Luther Lailin Mills
Mills
Howers
Washington Dispatches
Spain
Passenger differential fares to be abolished in New York
Commissioner Warmer of the Trunk Line association says word from general passenger heads indicates abolition of passenger differential fares is being considered. Major lines discussed the matter at a city meeting, but no definite action was announced. The change would force weaker lines to charge the same fare as the larger railroads.
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New York
Warmer
Trunk Line Association
Local Board of Survey Examines Transports for Return
A local board of survey, appointed August 27 in San Francisco, will inspect transports about to be turned over to their owners and determine repairs needed to restore vessels to good condition as when pressed into U S service.
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Board of Survey
An Francisco
United States
Professor A A J Marks Dead Author of Holy Land
Prof Marks, noted author of Holy Land and A Bird's Eye View of Palestine, and lecturer, has died. He was born in 2 eeses St. Lawrence County.
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Marks
Chicas
Asc
A A. J. Marks
Holy Land
Palestine
Iead
Eeeses St. Lawrence County
Rescue Saga Stuns Readers After Mysterious Medical Trial
A chaotic report recounts a woman treated for months with experimental medicines linked to a medical trial. Reports mention bottles, horses, and a Santa Fe route to Cincinnati via a special member, with a final price of 1615 dollars. The fragmentary text references a notable poisoning or medical incident and vague remedies, leaving many names and details unclear.
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Cincinnati
Santa Fe
Erie
Cary
Aunt Jane's Honey and Topeka Street Welfare Years
Topeka welfare tale of Aunt Jane a former slave born in Tennessee who raised a foundling baby after arrest for selling beer. Police Matron Thorpe aided the mother and cared for the infant while another abandoned child arrived. Aunt Jane, a colored woman, shows tenderness toward the homeless, while society details highlight sorrow, crime, and attempts at care within the city’s reform efforts.
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Thorpe Omee
Jane
Tholisn
Strauss
Bhey
Walt Wan Am
Thorpe
Topeka
Ringe
Sirs
Poljos
Mrs Thorpe aids three homeless boys in care crisis
Mrs Thorpe, a patient police matron, cared for three homeless boys after their mother’s death and their father’s abandonment. Aunt June Davin and Aust Innne aided, with the nine year old, the two younger siblings, and a three week old baby awaiting admission to a children’s home or society care.
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Imi
Ehceina
Toby
June
Lite Uy
Orphans Home
Jane
June Davin
Lego
Anadis
Sid" Some
Nearly all of Jordan clan held in county jail
Old Ben Jordan the journalist is serving a long sentence. George Buckner, his son in law, works stone for disturbing the peace. Ella Buckner, Ben’s daughter, was arrested for drunkenness and racket. Jester nabbed Jimmie Son for disturbing the peace and shootings. Mrs Mattie McMillan was grazed by a stray shot. Old Ben’s wife faced charges of selling liquor in city jail.
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Jordan
Old Ben Jordan
George Buckner
Ella Buckner
Old Ben
Marzini Beece
Jimmie
Mattie McMillan
North Topeka
K. K. Meeting Plans Minstrels Parade in Atchison
The K K meeting set for tonight at the Commercial club rooms to transact business. A communication was sent to Captain John Seaton of Atchison to arrange a K K minstrels appearance at the Corn carnival on September 0th with a grand free street parade led by a band if plans succeed.
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John Seaton
Atchison
K. K
Wooing Princess Chimay Seeks Romanian Hand in Marriage
London reports Princess de Chimay Clara Ward, Detroit native, alive and the center of a Romanian princely marriage proposal. The letter pledges devotion, promises to remove her entourage, and invites her to Roumania for happiness and restoration, with Clara denying public tragedy and continuing her singing in San Remo.
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Chimay
London
Princess de Chimay
Clara Ward
Detroit
Paris
Mise Ward
Clara
Ieletta
Tince
France
Roumania
Princh Aghica
San Remo
Memorial to Eugene Field Monument Fund Status
Kansas City August 87 The fund for a memorial to Eugene Field Missouri post and writer grows slowly but surely. The committee limits spending to not more than 2000 for a monument on the University of Missouri campus at Columbia. Funds come from Missouri school children and efforts will extend to boards of trade and state newspapers to solicit more. Members present included Walter Williams J West Goodwin Rom White and Gardiner Leathrop with Leathrop in St Louis.
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Missouri
Kansas City
Eugene Field
Missouri Post
Columbia
Association Pisierany
Walter Williams
J. West Goodwin
Sedalis
Ro M_ White
Mexico
WL. Jewett
Rhetbina
Gardiner Leathrop
Association
St. Louis
Colorado Summer Rates on Santa Fe Route Offer
Summer rates begin June 1 for Santa Fe route travels to Colorado. Round trip tickets with stopovers priced at 24 dollars, valid through October 31. Sale applies to trips via the Santa Fe route with stopovers and inclusive August summer timetable.
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Colorado
Santa Fe
Sconis
New Mexico
Aupstratus
Las Vegas
Camara At Ferrol Aids Troop Landing In Vigo System
New York dispatch reports Admiral Camara’s squadron reached Vigo after stopping at Cadiz, Vigo, and Corunna. He plans disembarkation of Santiago troops at Vigo and Santander, with bluejackets to assist land operations if Carlists respond. Carlos V machinery being repaired by French machinists, torpedo boats Barcelo Habana Ejercito Retamoss in harbor, Don Alvaro de Bose and Moline and Marques under construction.
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New York
Perro
Admiral Camara
Pelayo
Carlos V
Santander
Forges Et Chantiers Campagne
Havre
Barcelo
Habana
Ejercito
Retamoss
Don Alvaro de Bose Mi de Moline
Marques
ALL KISS SCHLEY Washington Visit Stirs Navy Dept
Admiral Schley drew a huge crowd at the Navy Department in Washington as clerks and military officers pressed to greet him after a early arrival and call on Acting Secretary Allin. He mingled, kissed by many, then slipped into Captain Crowninshield's office. He plans to depart this afternoon for Porto Rico with the Military commission next week.
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Washington
Schley
Navy Department
Allin
Secretary’s Office
Santiago
Navy
State
War Departments
Army
Vesuvius Arrives with Admiral Sampsons Squadron in Harbor
The Vesuvius, a dynamite cruiser, arrives from Guantanamo to join Admiral Sampsons squadron off New York. Excited excursionists greet the ship as it anchors at Thompkinsville. Officers praise its action at Santiago, noting twenty six shots fired at the harbor batteries and claiming a hit killed over 100 Spanish soldiers.
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New York
Sampson
Guantanamo
Cuba
Department
Pillsbury
Thompkinsville
Santiago
John B. Pillsbury
Santiago Harbor
Cervera
Cancas
Gasoline Near Miss for Major Anderson’s Young Daughter
A two year old, Elfen Anderson, swallowed gasoline from a tin cup carried upstairs by Mrs. Anderson. The child suffered convulsions for an hour but survived, with doctors stating she will fully recover.
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Major Anderson
Elfen
T. J. Anderson
Mra. Anderson
Roosevelt 1504 Club Formed in Chicago for 1904 Campaign
Chicago leaders organize The Roosevelt 1504 Club at the Union League to rally support for Theodore Roosevelt in 1904. They vow to advance an independent patriotic Republican spirit reflecting his political and military career. A Garfield Park band concert is slated for tomorrow.
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Chicago
Theodore Roosevelt
Union League Club
Col. Roosevelt
Ener Ean
E Caney
Garfield Park
Declining Wages and Military Talks Amid Port Tensions
The report notes salary cuts and shifting labor interests as merchants and harbor operations face pressure. A high level interview between General Cantilo and General Lawton discusses Cuban army demands while port duties and provincial politics loom. News cites a steamer voyage to Ponce and a hospital corps arrival as medical conditions worsen amid sanitation gains. An earthquake tremor is recorded around dawn.
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Santiago
Avi
Archbieh Oy Ieeens
Cantilo
Gemaral Lawton
Casillin
Garthis
Chinabs
Ponce
Eugene Ward
Maring Hospital ‘Corps
Sudreitt Serim Petats
Rumors of Jamaican annexation plots cited by Times correspondent
The London Times Madrid correspondent reports rumors of a Jamaican movement seeking annexation to the United States. He says Spanish papers predict the American intrigue could reach Canada and spark similar Cuba intrigues, seen as a Nemesis to punish Britain for supporting imperialism.
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London
Madrid
The
Times
United States
Jamaica
Canada
Cuba
Great Britain
Those Coming Home Twenty Second Regiment Mustered Out
Topeka men of the Twenty second regiment are ordered mustered out at Leavenworth. Listed are Company Hi College company members John J. Henderson Frank R. Ritchie Chris Clark Richard M. Coulson Bronst E. Cooper Harry L. Finley Otio B. Ireien Fred T. Lyman Burge McFall Ralph Skisner Clarence W. Stahl Myron White Company T E. C. Streeter Jack A. Mercer Jesse A. Dyer Dred W. Erb J. A. Good Elmer L. Hill Bert Nelson Guy Martin Cecil Franklin Richard Goodwin Adolph Gougut Company L Roland Medlicott Horace Swayze Reuben Spivey Louis Wiksdal Company S J M Van De Vort Banfora Trapp William B. Helter Company Menry F L Schule Edward Lex DeMas Chris Boyer Alex W. F Lehie Ernest Frets Adrian Hatfield Lee Gambier Albert VandereVer Merral Winchester Chan Xazeli Edward J. roung
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Topeka
Twenty-second Regiment
Leavenworth
College Company
John J. Henderson
Frank R. Ritchie
Chis
C. Clark
Righard M. Coulson
Bronst E. Cooper
Harry L. Finley
Otio B. Ireien
Fred T. Lyman
Burge McFall
Ralph &. Skisner
Clarence W. Stahl
Myron White
T-E. C. Streeter
Edward Lex DeMas
Chis, Boyer
Alex W. Flelie
Ernest Frets
Adrain Hatfield
Lee Gambier
Albert van dereVer
Merral Winchester
Chan
Xazeli
Edward J. Roung
Omaha Exposition ad promises grand event and travel deals
An early Omaha Exposition advertisement touts the largest fair in the United States outside a World's Fair, with through tickets from Omaha and reduced rates via the Burlington Route. It highlights through cars to Cincinnati, Pullman sleepers, souvenir buttons, and mentions vendors like Beggs' German Salve and Ger Burghart.
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United States
Missouri
Mississippi
Omaha
Burlington
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Goodyear
Goodyear Bhow Mae. Co
Boston
Camara
Ferrol
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Crespo
Topeka Boys
Omaha Exposition
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Pullman Palace
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Ger Burghart
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