Alarm in Porto Rico Report on Typhoid and Relief Efforts
A lengthy dispatch notes increasing illness including typhoid among U S troops in Porto Rico and calls for immediate barracks and transport to relieve the Army of Occupation. It details medical shortages, a surge in sick lists, and praise for relief supplies and volunteers led by General Miles and the national relief commission.
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Phindeinkia
Avg
May
Itis City
Purse Rico
Newport News
Italy
William Potter
Wiliam van Renneslavr
Louis C. van Axem
G. G. Graft
Porto Rico
van Renasauer
Poro
Forte Rico
Greenswat
Arity de Wheeld
Geeerleat
Purw
Ricco
Wlthout
Lee
Elco
Borty
Hico
War Department
Miles
Nestal
Lye United States Arts
Porto
Enerican
Porta Hiera Bioney
Benetts
John W. Chyus
USSA
John Tigdie
Wilson
Harry Alvan Hall
Rifteenth Panheplwaniea
EM. Poulton
WhcHaon
Commu
James Wolcott Wadsworth
Ith
New York
Clayton Parkhill
Eblet
Pirat
Mick
Jatin Wourkizer
29Th
United States Infantry
Morte Rico
Commission
Carnegie’s Bright Idea Trade Panipploes to Jamaica
A letter from Andrew Carnegie advocates exchanging the Philippines for the British West Indies. He argues entailed by mutual consent of both populations, noting England and the United States would be involved. The Times mentions concerts by Mahon and a Garisla Park event on September 2 and 3 with Modocs and Marshall’s band.
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Carnegie
England
Jamaica
Ana Aue
The
Times Pub- Mahon
Andrew Carnenio
Immediate furloughs for troops to be mustered out
The Adjutant General Corbin issues general orders on muster out and furloughs for volunteers. Officers and men who served beyond the United States receive leave and furloughs. those who did not may get thirty days. The directives cover eligibility, duration, reporting, property, pay adjustments, and muster out procedures.
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Washington
Corbin
United States
Ajutant General's Office
Oerals
Asta
Anders
Guy
Geta
Wil Chazge
Ehtet
Military Department
Alume
H.C. Corbin
View of Ozer Peace Propositions by Genstor Davis
Chicago August 30 Senator Cushman of Minnesota, a Paris peace commission member, in city en route to St Paul. He weighs chances of a disarmament conference and says obstacles remain but progress could occur. He notes benefits and cautions, cites Russia and England motives, and discusses eastern questions and guarantees. Also mentions Gartela park Gilbert and Santa Fe Route schedules and GAR meeting details.
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Genstor Davis
Ozer
Chicago
Cushman KF. Devise
Minnesota
Paris
St. Pawl
Commission Salle
Euro Wien
Cam
Arsien
Hile Koeda
Cnars
England
International Court of Arbitration
Army Orders Discharges and Assignments Issued
New York Aug 3 A dispatch from Washington lists army orders discharging Major Sprague Winchester surgeon United States Volunteer Infantry and detailing leaves of absence for many officers. Major Nathan R Jarvis assigned as attending surgeon and recruiter examiner in New York City. Several officers sent to Camp Wikoff Montauk Point Huntaville Ala Chitamauga Park and other duty locations. Resignations and retirements noted including Second Lieutenant Charles R Hickox Jr and First Lieutenant Hugh Bancroft.
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Rick
New York
The
Tribune
Washington
Sprague Winchester
Thie Cecinabt
Booth
Charlies H. Noble
Sixwenth Tatanvey
Herbert ZL. Hartid
U.S. A
Catop Wikem
Montauk
Homulus Walton
Twentieth Infantry
Guy M. Palwer
Sixteenth Infantry
John J. Crittenden
Creux
J. Hype Dee
John J. O'Connell
Flest Infantry
William Paulding
Tenth Infantry
William N. Hughes
Thirteenth Infantry
Charles R. Hickox, Jr
Nathan KR. Jarvis
United States Volunteers
New York City
Allen Glensworth
Babee
United States
John S. Harding
Justith
Pennsylvania
Thomas FR. Hidale
Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Hugh Bancroft
Juant Firth
Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry
Anthony ¥.Machold
Third
Pennesylvania Volunteer Infantry
of Funk
Ohio Volunteer
Earrand MM. Parker
United States Army
Camp Wikoff
Montauk Point
Donald McLean Jr
Meade
Middletown
Bureson W
Feta
Huntaville
Ala
Rikhth Onl Volunteer Infantry
East Liverpool
Ohio
George G. Arthur
Haritiage
Lenton
Mon- Guy
Charles H. Clark
Ordnance
Frank E. Nye
Huntsville
Nye
Democratic state convention to nominate Milwaukee leader
The Democratic state convention meets in Milwaukee at the Lyceum Theater to nominate a governorship candidate. Timothy B Ryan of Waukesha and Hiram W Sawyke of Hartford lead aspirants, with Peck and others mentioned. convention roles and platform shaping as delegates drift toward a candidate.
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Milwaukes
Wie
Lyceum
Hiram
W. Sawyke
Hartford
Timothy B. Ryan Waukesha
Delewater
Ryan
Delegaton
Milwaukee County
Sawyer
George W. Peck
Deck
Chaice
Theaw
State Central Committee
Vorney Gones O'Connor
Milwaukee
Sick Soldier Describes Hard Voyage From Santiago to Montauk
On the way to Topeka a sick soldier recounts the voyage from Santiago to Camp Montauk aboard the Yule. He mentions many ill troops, limited care, and Sisters of Charity tending them aboard. Andersen predicts another four days to reach Topeka and notes fever and scarce medical aid ashore.
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Santiago
Andersen
Haggin Plans Auction of Horses at Garfield Park
San Francisco reports J B Haggin plans a horse sale at Garfield Park with auctions scheduled August 31 and September 4 and 3. The sale will feature the troupe "Pinafore" on Saturday.
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Garfield Park
Mail Trolley Cars Begin Mail Transfer System Topeka
A new mail transfer system starts today on the Ute Topeka City railway Between the Topeka post office and station A in North Topeka Mails depart for station A at set times daily and return intervals from station A to Topeka posted For Sundays and holidays a different schedule applies Two new carriers will join the post office corps September 1 extending delivery east and west with extra service on Kansas Avenue
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Ute Topeka City
Topeka
North Topeka
Poatmaster
Guthrie
Sahedwie
Station SA
Weaasleburn College
Kansas Avenue
Sunstroke Sours Santa Fe Show Man at City Corner
Willam Maxwell a Santa Fe show man suffered a sunstroke this morning at ten near Fourth and Kansas. He quit work yesterday at noon due to illness. He collapsed at the corner, was placed in an ambulance to the police station, treated by the city physician, and taken to Santa Fe hospital where his condition was listed as serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam Maxwell
Santa Fe
Fourth
Kansas Avenue
Po- Hce
Santa Fe Hospital
Populists and Democrats clash over funds and control of campaign money
In Topeka a joint meeting of the Ways and Means and executive committees failed to settle financing questions. Chairman Taylor Kiddie said funds are short and a likely majority of 27,000 to 27,000 may be achievable. The plan dictates Democrats pay their own bills, while Populists handle assessments and funding with scrutiny on appointees. Two years ago Democrats funded most of the campaign. this year Populists aim to reciprocate within limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Ways and Means
Essiun
Topeka
Taylor Kiddie
Wwe
Democratic Committee
Owens
Hiddie
Depositions Delayed in Connecticut Fire Insurance Case
Arrangements had been made to take depositions before Justice of the Peace McClintock in the case of Connecticut Fire Insurance company against McNair. Witneses D Cray and F W Tatman were to be examined but both are out of the city and the taking of depositions was indefinitely postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of the Peace
McClintock
Connecticut Fire Insurance Company
McNair
Witncases
D. ©. Mc Cray
F W. Tatman
Annual encampment travel details for GAB in Cincinnati
Cincinnati, September encampment of the GAB announced with Union Pacific offering a greatly reduced round trip fare of 16.10 from Topeka. Tickets via Union Pacific. contact F A Lewis city ticket agent or J Fulton depot agent for timetables and information. Electric fans in Santa Fe Route dining cars described as desirable and reasonable accessories to an unsurpassed service.
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A.B
Cincinnati
GAB
Union Pacific
Topeka
F. A. Lewis
J. ©. Fulton
Santa Fe
No Cooler Weather Expected Tomorrow
No change in forecast with heat near yesterday's level and light breeze. The record shows temperatures across Kansas reaching 86 at 9 am, 95 at 11 am, and 100 degrees by 2 pm, indicating just today’s heat without a cool front.
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Kansas
Merritt Heads Home as Peace Talks Loom in Manila
In Manila Aug 30 United States transport China carries Major General Merritt and staff toward Paris for the Spanish American peace conference. Also en route are Generals Greene and Babcock bound for Washington while Aguinaldo era leaders and Insurgent figures plan cables and delegations to Paris.
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Manus
Philippine Islands
United States
China
Merritt
Paris
Ous
Manila
Greene
Babcock
Washington
Opacitie
Hong Kong
Aguinaldo
Agonillo
Aguinaloo
Bakor
Dewey
General Rios
Vizcaya
Bpuin
Iolo
Sues in Chicago Oklahoma Woman Seeks Divorce
An Oklahoma woman sues for divorce in Chicago circuit court against Rufus Saints a hotel keeper and lawyer of some repute in that territory. Grace Saints claims her husband circulated false reports about her character among friends and acquaintances. Greene to Be Mustered Out in Washington August 30 war department orders direct major general Grome to San Francisco mustered out Nebcock to return to duty in California adjutant general's office in Washington.
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Oklahoma
Chicago
Rufus Saints
South McAlister
Gil
Grace Saints
Greene
Washington
War Department
Mantle
Gromne
San Francisco
Nebcock
San
Jane Cleo
Department of California
Stator Pimpson Sepoct
Adjutant Genersl
Topeka Commonwealth Notes Local Meetings and Arrests
The Topeka Commonwealth reports a meeting of the local club at the Superintendent of Instruction Stryker’s office tomorrow afternoon. Walter Roberts, colored, is arrested on bicycle theft charges and his case is set for this afternoon before Judge Ferry. Damon and Pythiss will be presented by a local home talent group at the Grand Opera House next week with proceeds benefiting the city K P ledger. Governor Leedy appoints Charles Lindsey of Topeka as quartermaster of the Twenty second regiment, replacing the late HA Lamb. Lindsey is brother to H C Lindsey, former police chief. B F Bennett, a former soldier, died at the Salvation Army hospital aged 73, after illness since his wife’s death last winter. funeral at Walnut Grove M E Church Wednesday at 9 o’clock.
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Topeka Commonwealth Club
Walter Roberts
Judge Ferry
HA Lamb
Charles Lindsey
H. C. Lindsey
Topeka
B. F. Bennett
Harrison Street
Salvation Army Hospital
Walnut Grove M. E. Church
Rocky Mountain Tours by West Line to Scenic Travel
The Stenic Line of the World through the Rocky Mountains, Denver & Rio Grande offers to tourists in Colorado and New Mexico the choicest resorts and grandest scenery. Through tickets via the direct Cripple Creek route with Putte sleeper and tourist cars between Denver and San Francisco. The Ogden Gate line serves Utah, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. Pamphlets by K Hooper, Denver.
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Rocky Mountains
Denver & Rio Grande
Colorado
New Mexico
Elth
Cripple Creek
Denver
San Francisco
Utah
Idaho
Montana
Oregon
Washington
Ogden Gate
K. Hooper
Suit Over A Child: Two Seek Anita Theda Klincksieck
In Topeka a habeas corpus petition jackets a fight for Anita Theda Klincksieck. M Klincksieck, a New York adrugeist, seeks possession of his seven and a half year old daughter through probate court. Mrs Laurent and Clarisse Laurent are cited to produce the child in court Wednesday at 2 pm.
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Anita Theda Klincksieck
M. Klincksieck
New York City
Sheriff Cook
Kinicksleck
Lved
Topeka
Louise C. Laurent
North Topeka
Lves
Clay Street
Klincksleck
Kilncksleck
Laurent
Clarissé Laurent
Anita Theda Kilneksieck
J. B. Bullard
Dolman
Sherif
Laurie C. Laurent
Clarisse Laurent
Anita Theda Kincksieck
Roanoke Brings Klondike Gold to Seattle. Yukon Cargo Highlight
Chicago dispatch reports the steamer Roanoke arrived in Seattle carrying 4 million dollars in Klondike gold dust. The vessel also listed a full passenger roster, signaling a busy voyage from the Yukon and highlighting the North American Transportation Company's cargo milestone.
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Chicago
North American Transportation Company
Seattle
Yukon
Klondike
Lieutenant Colonel Little Not to Face Court Martial
Aug 20 Cape Merriam California report says Lieutenant Colonel Little of the Twentieth Kansas will not be court martialed for recommending promotions to his governor. General Miller states the alleged violation does not apply to volunteers. A high official in a U S regular body, a personal friend of Miller, corroborates the ruling and notes Miller commands all forces here.
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Cape Merriam
San Francisco
Cal
Little
Twentieth
Kansas
Miller
United States
49 SICK KANSANS IN PRESIDIO QUARTERS REPORT
San Francisco notes state only 49 sick in the Twentieth Kansas regiment now, down from 261 on July 16 at Camp Morrit. General Miller cites low death rate, about 25 natural deaths out of 16,000 in August. Red Grass home for convalescents to open soon. Oakland Red Cross Hospital opened at Piedmont. Republican Flambeau Club meets to discuss campaign opening at Lawrence.
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San Francisco
Ave
J. A. Rafter
Camp Murrit
Kansas
Tennessee
Presidio
Miller
Red Grass
Mixx
Laura Mokingtry
Oakland Tied Croms Society
Piedmont
Bay
Market report notes wheat gains amid late buying
The report outlines mixed activity in wheat with initial weakness easing as demand from the seaboard and Toronto steady buying extended into September. Corn rallies on strong Nebraska crop news and favorable weather while oats stay steady. Ribs and lard rise early but retreat, with settlement day caution among traders.
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Liverpool
Ureon
St. Tenis
Thal
Rome
Ganses
Chicago Livestock Market Report and Financial Highlights
Market receipts show cattle weak to lower while feeders steady. native steers mixed, heavies around 1592 dollars per head. Commodity notes include money market details with mercantile paper prices and government bond listings. wheat and corn receipts noted with mixed prices, while provisions in Chicago rise with futures, reflecting overall market activity.
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Kansas City
Tee Life
Wative Ateera
Saga MO
Syong
Mane
Stead
Saul Arket
Lambe
Mattons
Buew
Wanted Adarenr Ant Ponaihis Paws and Gasterweld Hotel
Fragmentary classified notice reads as a late 19th or early 20th century ad seek man for unspecified duties. Mentions Gasterweld hotel and a capitalized phrase inviting candidates with a tone of urgency. surrounding garbled text obscures details and location.
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Adarenr
Fenra
H. Pansed
Fopeka Diumneus Conege
Parsote
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