Hurricane sweeps Georgia coast floods lowlands and wrecks trains
Reports describe a massive hurricane along the Georgia coast with Savannah hit by gale winds up to 75 mph. Tybee Island communications cut, ships isolated, tracks washed out, and debris filling streets. Damage expected to cotton and rice fields. extensive impact on transport and safety measures amid widespread fear for vessels at sea.
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Saveonsh
Ang
Savannah
Tybee Island
Arty
Aafety
Cotton Bale Auction in Kansas City
A lettered report notes the cotton bale sold in Kansas City for 205 dollars amid trade rounds. The note mentions the Me Eipler tale and broader hoards of trade, with unclear details on allocation of proceeds and the United States’ benefit.
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Kansas
Clir
Bern
Kaas
China in turmoil as empire disintegrates under Western pressure
A Tsone Li Yamen tech member warns that disintegration of the Chinese empire has begun and Russia’s entente has shifted leverage. He says Britain must press Moscow for concessions or risk further collapse while England’s direct approach could avert war. He criticizes Britain for ignorance of Russia and urges closer joint action.
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Pekin
Tsone Li Yamen
Russia
France
China
England
Husshi
Ching
Garcia Relieved of Command in Santiago
A Santiago dispatch reports General Garcia has been relieved by General Gomes amid disapproval of his actions during the Shafter incident. Garcia is deemed persona non grata to the American government and his resignation is not accepted as Rodrigues, under Gomes, will succeed him.
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York
Herald
Santiago
Garcia
Gomes
Seatc
Shafter
Gerla
Hhee Rodrigues
Anarchy at Manila Reported by Telegraph Dispatch
A Telegraphed dispatch from Masila dated August 31 describes Manila in chaos with insurgents hunting and pillaging Spanterts while natives raid villages rob vehicles and steal horses. The report notes widespread fear as order collapses under ongoing unrest.
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London
Teifly
Masila
Daved
Manila
Health bulletin from Lawton on American forces in Santiago
Washington August bulletin reports total sick 313 with fever 7 new fever cases. 1 returned to duty. Private William K Deaton of Company B Sixth Infantry, and Private Joseph Berry of Thirty third were listed with fever. Commanding Lawton notes overall status.
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Washington
Lawston
Santiago
Army
Deaton
Bethel Wm. K. Prinvate
Sixth Infantry
Berry
Joseph
Bicheno
Lawton
Trade union congress urged world workers cooperation
Bristol report says at the congress Mr Duncan and Mr Lloyd urged unity between American and British workers to oppose any nation bringing unfair changes to workers interests. They called for a Parliament of the world's workmen to discuss international industrial questions.
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Bristol
Aug
Trade Union Congress
Duncan
United States
Great Britain
Lloyd
Carry the Sixth Republicans target Teeder in congressional race
The state central committee released a September speaker timetable for the Sixth district campaign. Notable stops include W A Teeder at Osborne and other planned visits by W J Reed and J Burton across towns such as Mankato and Stockton with dates through late September. A Cleveland conference note reports DC officials and Justice White in a White House commission appointment discussion with no final decision yet.
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W. A. Teeder
Congress
Campilen Sod
Folluwire
Halley
Mankato
Phittipavurg
Coodland
Cuilly
Almena
Sid
Smith Center
Fussaell
Edlaworth
Lincoln
Rattey
LG. Lambert
Burlington
Cleveland
Colonel Herrick
Psy
Justice White
WHS
Endowment Fund Board Picks New Officers and Directors
A meeting of the Koiehte of Pythias endowment fund board elected officers and directors. President J.A. Himnsey of Illinois and member WH. Sco fale of Michigan were named. J. W. Bivekwett of Kentucky was elected a director.
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Indinbhoorn
Cantral of Koiehte
Pythias Endowment Fund
J.A. Himnsey
Ilinois
WH. Scofale
Michigan
J. W. Bivekwett
Kentucky
Iressa
Reclamation
Olivette Sinks Off Quarantine Station
Fernandina, Fla. The hospital ship Olivette sank this morning about 7 30 o clock near the quarantine station. On board were 35 hospital corps and 45 crew, all escaped in scanty attire. A schooner nearby sheltered some, others went aboard the Kansas regiment transport. No cause is given for the disaster and orders to move to other ships were repeatedly countermanded.
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Fernandina
Pia
Olivette
Hospital Corps
Labor Day Picnic Parade and Prizes at Garfield Park
W E Stanley and Gov Leedy will ride together to Garfield Park for aLabor Day program with speeches at 8 pm. The day includes a grand street parade, races, cake walks, balloon ascension, and cash and goods prizes, with city officials coordinating security and park arrangements and KKK ministers in the casino program.
Flooding at quarantine station grounds ship mystery
The Olivette sank about thirty feet of water with its main deck submerged at the quarantine station harbor. No cause is known and no investigation has been conducted. Vessels in the harbor may pump her out if possible.
Sergeant Orville S Taylor Returns to Topeka From Frisco
Sergeant Orville S Taylor of the Twentieth Kansas Regiment returns to Topeka after being discharged in San Francisco due to six weeks illness with pneumonia. The report notes tensions between Colonel Funston and Lieutenant Caton Little, praise for comrades Jee Rafter Hurt and Smith, and mentions promotions from the Reg Crone society and Lieutenant Walke to sergeant, with further notes on hospital care for Kleinhans and ongoing camp routine.
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Taylor
Topeka
Pnevamoasta
Orville S. Taylor
Twentieth Kansas Tegiment Hand
San Francisco
Huttman
Funston
Leutenant Catone
Cotenal Tinile
Jamel Funster
Neal Depentimen
Jee Rafter
Smith
Apm
Arsek Klelnhans
LEEDY AND BOYLE III Cancel Dates as Malaria Strikes
Attorney General Leedy returns home sick with malarial fever and plans to flee to Colorado for ten days. He may travel to his brother's camp if able, but illness could delay departure. In Hutchinson Kansas Governor Leedy was reported dead and then sick upon arrival, remaining confined at Midland hotel but improving by night.
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Colorado
Hutchinson
Kan
Leedy
Midland
Fever Outbreaks Reported in Franklin and Turple
The Health Office reports a third yellow fever case at Franklin, with the physician and a nurse both dying. Fever also spreading virulently in Turple, Mexico, affecting about one third of cases. In Washington, Ernest Tosca, longtime Havana envoy, is assigned to Cuba’s military commission departure. William Perrin, a veteran shipboard crew member from the War of Ita, dies at 95 in New York.
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Tex
Daniely
Franklin
Hobson
Sret Perann
Wiso
Daniele
Turple
Mexico
York
William Perrin
Agerteet
Topeka picnic plans and parade details announced
Harry Wells chaired the meeting in President W H Davis absence. Advertising chief A Trapp reported strong local notices ahead of a large out of town crowd. J S Warner said arrangements for Monday’s event are complete though a shoot was canceled for space. Program chief William Cransfield announced 7 009 copies of the official programme, to be distributed locally and nearby. Music chair Guy Morgan promised ample bands. Parade chief Major A P Shreve outlined invitations to city organizations including Dem and Rep Flambeau clubs. Parade forms Monday at nine, marching south to Tenth then Kansas Ave to Gordon St and disbanding. Marshal Shreve to wear red sash, aides in blue, two alternates in white.
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H. P. Miller
Vincent Kaczynski
Grand Street
Eligars
Karnival Knights
Boyd
Otto Kuehne
W. H. Davis
Chas. A. Fellows
W. H. Culp
Mercante
Finat Priae
Case Fancy Seafors
Harry Wells
A.trapp
Topeka
J. 5S. Warner
William Cransfield
Guy Morgan
Restaee Marshall
AP. Shreve
Flambeau Clibs
Quincy
Ninth Streets
Quincy Street
Tenth
Thomas Sbilingiant
W. 5
Bush
Rafter Promoted to Chief Surgeon in Eighth Army Corps
San Francisco August 31 Special Cor respondent reports Surgeon Major John A. Rafter of the Twentieth Kansas named Chief Surgeon of the independent division of the Eighth Army Corps by General Miller. Assistant Surgeons Huffman and Henry D. Smith likely promoted to fill vacancies. The promotion is well deserved and widely approved. Major Batter, previously popular for his care of the sick, continues to earn esteem. The Pacific coast board of highest inspection will be held today with over 6,000 men present. The Twentieth Kansas will be mustered in on Saturday for pay day.
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State Journal
San Francico
John A. Rafter
Twentieth
Kansas
Eighth Army Corps
Miller
Chas
Huffman
Henry D. Smith
Batter
Iim
Theen
Pacific Coast
Theater War Threatens Crawford Theater Fallout in Topeka
In Topeka a theater war looms as garnishment against manager Crawford arises from a $16,000 mortgage judgment. Kendall threatens to attach future receipts, potentially shutting the Crawford theater and shifting control to Grand Opera House interests, with foreclosure set for September 26 and James L. King eyed to manage the venue.
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Crawford
Crawford Theater
Grand Opera House
Manares Crawford
Kale
B. Guild
Quinton & Quinton
LB. Kendall
Kesdal
Htt Hans
Manenes Crawford
L.m.crawford
Kendall
Dubinens
Sette
Topekin
Grand Opera Havas
Kets Dall
Ims Attornorn
James L. King
King
Kale and Guild
Roosevelt Hospital Receives Sixteen Sick Soldiers
New York August 21 Roosevelt hospital took in sixteen sick soldiers from Camp Wikot. The names and units include Edgar A. Ratcliffe of Company E First Infantry John James of Company B Tenth Infantry Charles W Shannon First U S V Cavalry Pred McGinnis Company F Twenty Sixth Infantry James F Hill Company F Y Sixth Infantry Pearcy Hembel Company C First U S V Cavalry George Byers Company ? Ninth Edward Jobson Company F Third Charles Holloway Company B Twenty fifth Infantry Ernest Forte Company D First District of Columbia August Rickert Company B Twelfth Byer Company F Third Infantry Joseph Robertson Company G Twenty seventh Infantry Emil Dringman Company E Seventh Infantry Robert S Boley Company G Twenty Seventh Infantry Jaxon J Jackson Company F L Twenty Fourth Infantry
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George Byers
Ninth Cavalry
Edward Jobson
Charles Holloway
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Ernest Forte
Columbia
August Rickert
Twelfth Infantry
Ul Byer
Joseph Robertson
Kansas Wheat Output Dwarfs Other States Says Kansas Expert
Chicago Aug. U The state of Kansas this year produced one bushel of wheat for every man woman and child in the United States. This does not include Hawaii or Porto Rico said Ball for Frank P Macleonan of the Topeka State Journal This would indicate the one crop of wheat artistic for this year and is illustrative of the general excellent condition in all branches of industry throughout Kansas Mr Maxwllennan added At the time this seed was planted It was Hot anticipated that the western Antilles and Philippines would be to the United States but Kansas will be prepared for them next year with the staff of fe
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Manesas
United States
Hawaii
Porto
Ball
Frank P. Macleonan
Topeka State Journal
Kansas
MaxvLennan
Antilles
Philippines
Kankas
Nnso
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Lawton’s Health Report
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Olivette Sinks
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Richard Bimer ‘Payne
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Copeland Hotel
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W. H Davis
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Kennedy Biscult Company
Chicago
Henry Vesper
Baloon Ascension
Dow
Prof. Kinnebrew
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National Creamery and Butter Makers” Association
Henry Brown
Omaha
Gray
Woodmen of America
Sport Weaver
Leavenworth
Dollar Bil
Tule Rolling
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Royal Casino
Midway Plaisance
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Dave LI
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