Lieut Col Little's Bridge Charge Described in War Letter
A World War I era New York Times letter from Lt Col B C Little details a near bridge crossing during the Twenty Kansas regiment advance on Maloox. The account notes enemy forces, a dangerous approach over railroad ties, and Little’s reflections on courage and fear. It discusses credit timing for command and the misdated orders, ending with a note on a ledger of officers and location clues.
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New York Times
Majolos
Maloox
Décutenant Coronel B.C. Little
Butlier
Berry
Crosy
Phut
Livtie
Mescrosalne
Volumns
Offa
Little
Punston
Wrigads
Theoder
Ime
Metcalf
Littte
Regi
Surprises Spark Dykington Tennis Day in Kansas City
On Dykington courts in Kansas City August 31, O W Vernon of Emporia fell to Carroll of Lawrence in two straight sets. Kane of Dykington lost to Lauder of Orinda in a hard fought match. Results included Carroll over Vernon 5 6 2, Wilder over McCreery 1 6 6 4, Griggs over Green 4 6 4, Sheldon over Hall 6 2 6 0, Dryden over Dwelle 6 3 6 0, Kane over Shararq 4 6 4, Wilder over Gam 4 6 2, Lauder over Kane 9 0 6 4 6 4, Carroll over Phirce 6 4 8 5, Pax and Lauder over Dwelle and Vernon 1 4 6 8 6, Dryden and Graves over Hall and Kane 3 6 6 4.
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Kane
Lander
Hander
Carroll
Vernon
W. Wilder
McCreery
Griggs
Green
Sheldon
Hall
Dryden
Dwelle
Sharrarq
Gam
Lauder
Phirce
Pax
Graves
Hudson to head traffic for Mexican Central rail
Mr Charles R Hudson resigns as assistant general freight agent of the Santa Fe to become general freight and passenger agent of the Mexican Central on October 1. He will lead all traffic matters and work with A A Hobinson and H F Nickerson, replacing Adam Hoffman who is ill in New York. Hudson will receive a handsome salary from the Mexican Central.
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Charles R. Hudson
Santa Fe
Mexican Central
Hudson
Adam Hoffman
New York
Smith County Corn Yield Outlook From Topeka Visit
Webb M McNail former superintendent of insurance spoke in Topeka on Wednesday about corn. He expects about 1,500 bushels from 300 acres on his farm and forecasts Smith County totaling the largest crop in history. He notes some fields may fail while others excel and suggests insurers may view his stance as judgment for past actions.
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Keneas
Smith
Webb M McNail
McNail
Topeka
Mr McNair
Topeka News Briefs Highlight Local Life and Plans
A scan of Topeka notices shows ongoing home front activity. Workers repair streetcar lines, clothing firms expand, and vendors advertise services while public meetings, elections, and club gatherings populate the week. Community figures, unions, and officials move toward upcoming events and municipal concerns.
Divorce and civic notes mix in Topeka paper
The Topeka fragment covers Elizabeth M Powers seeking a divorce from Wiltints Pin fra, plus local civic talks on a joint project at Opera Post hall. It mentions injuries from a fall near a street railway, a nurse presence on Kansas avenue, and a hospital network claim.
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Ty C. Pitan
Elizabeth M. Powers
Ek Ie Amerenanton
Ft Fiambean Club
Opera Post
Seventh Street
Lakin
Poe Strassborn
Jadee
Topeka
Tonetea
Pune
Kansas Avenue
Frank Ribelin
Ribelin
J. E. Heck
W. J. Miller Lumber Sona
Quincy Street
Thetreet Railway
Fourth
Ene Sars
Guan
Gheanacious
Cuban widow sues convent for custody of daughter
Adelina Prieta widow of Jose Prieto seeks custody of her daughter Maricia Prieta in New Orleans civil district court. Prieta says the Cuban girl, raised in a convent since 1890s unrest, should return with her mother to Cuba despite Maricia’s attachment to the convent and Catholic faith. Trial set before Judge Sta Sister Superior Paglomena.
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New Orleans
Mra
Adelina Prieta
Jose J. Prieto
Cienfuegos
Culm
Maricia Prieta
St. Alphonus
Marcy
Clonfuckes
Prieta
Mara
United States
Fanwy
Lind
Marin
Goswil
Olympia Chinese crewmen barred from landfall in New York
A Washington dispatch reports under the Chinese exclusion law the Chinese sailors from the Olympia cannot land in New York while the ship stays in harbor. The treasury secretary says the law cannot be waived, and customs officers must prevent Chinese crew from leaving the vessel.
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New York
Herald
Washington
Olymp Wi
Manila Bay
Dewey
Navy Department
Dooble
Treasury Department
United States
Bidwell
Olympia
New York Harbor
San Francisco
Treasury
Making for Peace The Hague arbitration scheme report
The international arbitration committee report to the law conference adopts the July 18 1889 executive council scheme from the London 1895 conference. It commends publication as a contribution to elucidating the question and highlights five main features including a competent arbitral body a tribunal selection a permanent administrative council and a permanent bureau. It urges ratification of The Hague convention and expansion of arbitration through treaties among states.
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Buffalo
International Arbitration
International Law Conference
Executive Council
London
Court of International Arbitration
Hague
Brussels
Court of the Hague
Netherlands Ener of Foreign Affairs
Tne
Count Af
Association
Betiow
Aes
Eee
Ee Ee Asareniiee Camisittan
Ben Hendricks in A Genuine Gentleman at Topeka
Ben Hendricks returned to Topeka Wednesday night with his new play A Genuine Gentleman. The small audience appreciated the humorous Swede character while noting room for improvement in the piece and in the supporting cast. The performance featured Irish songs and dances by Mise Le Clair and a coon song by Aix Conway, and benefited from good scenic equipment.
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Ben Hendricks
Topeka
Mr. Hendrick
Ole Glioni
Yon Yonkon
Sven Hansen
Gus Heege
Hendricks
Mise le Clair
Aix Conway
Progressive Preacher Holds German M E Church In Prosperous Condition
Rev G J Jaiser nears second year as pastor of the German Methodist church in Prosper. He raised funds in year one to clear debts and improve finances. This year the building was renovated and parsonage enlarged at about 600 dollars. The last quarterly meeting occurs next Sunday before he attends the annual conference at Enterprise. Aims to advance church growth and stability.
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Topeka
Wim Hayes
Kilied
Democratic State Central Committee
Kansas City
State University
Lawrence
Topeha
Shimbel Kunlawa
Kancad City
Rontarcuce
Enterprise
John Seaton
jAtchman
Fapeteania Sugrmee
Charis Phillips
Rey Smith
Enckelund
Xuauine
Wear Wudef
Colorado
Democratic Wiamibead Lab
Vertton
Golakg
Aehe Bey
Andy Stalth
Feanaite
Sunest State
Saya
Thie
Sia
Tate
Bew Ladies
West
Si Bene
Ock
G. J. Jaiser
G. J. Javier
Jalser
Manila Times report on McVeigh court martial and death sentence
A Manila Times copy aboard the Empress of China notes Private McVeigh of G Company faces a death sentence after a court martial for striking and menacing his captain Captain Wright er in the Philippines. The deserter and drinker, once dishonorably discharged, has a history of discipline issues and is described as a “bad man” by his comrades.
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Victoria
B.C
Manila Times
Wyoming Infantry Battalion
McVelsh
G Company
Wright
McVeigh
Wrighter
McVeteh
Healy
Whetter
MecVeigh
Praise for Whinley Ends in Imperial Policy Endorsement
London Times editorial backs McKinley speech on American imperialist policy. It cites a Fueasian critic in Die North American Review warning against imperialism. The Times asserts the United States will face the Philippines issue with patience and resolve.
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London Times
London
the Times
McKinley
Pittsburg
United States
Prince Ookhtomaky
America
Race goes to Kingmond in Dubuque pacing event
Ritgemond owned by Frank Jones of Portsmouth New Hampshire captured the five thousand dollar purse for the pace at Notwood Park. Stable mate Tolotita won the Horse Review Futurity yesterday and the field included Samneie Belletpele Daints Paro and Testaibar Joamth. Kingmond raced well but settled for second after a hard finish.
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Idolit
Dubuque
Ritgemond
Frank Jones
Portsmouth
N. H
Tolotita
Tock
Samneie
Manny
Daints Paro
Testaibar
Hands Dow
Ee Cocnelia Tele
Kingmond
Una An
Big Electric Contract Secures $500,000 Order
A Cincinnati firm wins a major contract with a French company for shotirin railway generators worth 500 thousand dollars. The order covers delivery to markets in France, China and South Africa, with shipments scheduled promptly.
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Cincinnati
Aug. IL
Shi
France
China
South Africa
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Pathe de Eben
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Report of International Arbitration Committee At Buffalo
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