Cabinet Meeting Discusses War Inquiry Report And Cuban Funds
Washington February eleventh at the cabinet, the President read an entract from the war inquiry commission report and the discussion was informal. A can of roast beef from communal stores was opened and examined. it was deemed in perfect condition. The group briefly considered how to pay insurgent troops with ten thousand dollars, and what money type to send. They noted shipments of saw exchange likely at intervals. An extra session of Congress was discussed, with belief it may be needed if reforms fail. The President urged a U.S. cane for the Pacific and cited a message sent to Congress on the matter.
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Aaa
Asitan
T. Baten
M.D
Topeka
Ponte
Uae
J. A Haran
B.weatbrook
Newton
Coan
Wien
Washington
Fueinbers
Congress
Exch
Senate actions amid July 4 measures and military bills
The record notes discussions in the Washington senate on July 4 including credentials for Senator-elect, a bill to reimburse territorial governors for expenses in aiding volunteer troops, a joint resolution for direct election of U S senators, and a proposal to establish a national military park to commemorate the siege and defense of Viola, with committee reports and tabled motions.
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Washington
Mnortn
Senate Psterars
Mc. Platt
Pere
Spain
Warren Caer
Committee of Military
Re. Allen
Neh
United States
Alan
Senate
Beuhon
Vr. Allen
Chandler
Nationad Military Park
Viola
Moneylisa
Senate conference on Indian appropriation bill named conferees
The Senate agreed to a conference on the Indian appropriation bill after the house request. Senators Allison, Perking and Cockrell were named as the conferees, with debate on the Philippines policy and related votes following.
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Pirates
Mir. McFaners
Unan
Philippines
Mallory
Fla
Senate
House
Allison, Perking
Cockrell
Signall Corps to Add Company for Philippine Reinforcements
Washington Feb 11 The War department plans to strengthen the forces in the Philippines by recruiting one additional company of sixty men from volunteer regiments. The unit will be formed from volunteers already serving in nearby posts and distributed to bolster the island garrisons. The move follows ongoing redeployments and the need to increase ground strength amid renewed hostilities.
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Washington
Philippines
War Department
Amione
Bamtaca
Rico
Executive Mansion Fire Damages Kentucky Governor's Residence
In Frankfort Kentucky the governor's mansion was totally destroyed by fire yesterday. An early fire was extinguished but rekindled as intense cold froze pipes cutting water supply. Much of Governor Bradley's valuable personal property was saved.
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Frankfort
Dors
Bradley
Death of Dr Stewart Found With Dogs In Room
Shippensburg February 1 Dr Roben Stewart was found dead in his room this morning. Authorities believe he suffocated last night by a turned on gas feed pipe valve. Two dogs in the room were also killed. Dr Stewart was a brother of Judie John Stewart of Chambersburg a Republican candidate for United States senator.
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Shippenshore
Roben
Stewart
Judie John Stewart
Chambersburg
United States
Swift's Specific: the only blood remedy for rheumatism
An advertisement extols Swift's Specific as a non mercury blood medicine that reaches the disease at its source. It claims to cure rheumatism and a host of blood diseases, with testimonials from a Georgia resident and assurances of safety and vegetable composition.
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Swift
Old Manila Dispatch From Twentieth Kansas Volunteers
Walter Swartz writes from Manila to Ohler Wilmarth about voyage from Honolulu, arrival, barracks life, locals, and early guard duties. He notes Spanish era scenery, native trades, cigarette factories, and daily routines, with pride in the Twentieth Kansas reputation and readiness for duty.
Letter From Frank A Huling Homebound From Manila 1898
Frank A Huling writes from Manila to his father dated December 25, 1898. He describes the city’s stone buildings and mahogany interiors, the walled Manila, guard lines, life in trenches on Christmas Eve, and exchanges with Spanish prisoners and locals. He notes travel from San Francisco to Manila, geography of the bay and Cavite, the presence of Dewey’s fleet, and the cost of watches and revolvers. He mentions guarding duties, a fixed block house, daily drills, and a Christmas dinner sample.
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Frank A. Huling
Kansas
Manilla
A.B. Huling
Manlin
Army Ife
Rune
Manila
Insurgenta
San Francisco
Cavite
Dewey
Duke
Sam
Filirht
Warlike Manila Letter From Burd Describes Manila Arrival
Charles A. Burd of Company L, Twentieth Kansas Volunteers, writes December 4 from Manila. He notes the Twentieth’s favorable ocean crossing, good provisions and water, and a night landing under Admiral Dewey’s searchlight. The party included thirteen Indians, a rooster, a black cat, and three children aboard. They were sent ashore by skiffs and dined on hardtack and salmon in their bunks, with several transports present nearby.
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Charles A. Burd
Twentieth Kansas Volunteers
Manila
Twentieth
Deweyer
Col. Funston
Postum Food Coffee Endorsed For Health and Habit
F W Bland of Collinsville Avenue St Louis asserts he and many friends have switched from coffee to Postum Food Coffee. He claims health benefits, three daily cups, and urges others to abandon coffee in favor of Postum.
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F. W. Bland
Collinsville Ave
EL St. Youls
Prisoners to Spain and heavy gunboat support
Dispatch describes Dewey at Cavite and plans to deploy to trenches. Soldiers face a four day march with sixty to eighty pounds of gear, including 160 rounds of ammunition per man, knapsack, canteen, mess outfit, two days rations, clothing, shelter tent, and other items. Drill lasts two hours daily amid extreme heat and restricted barracks.
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Spain
Dewey
Cavite
Ace
ONC
Open Door idea ties China trade to global balance
Lord Charles Beresford arrives aboard the America Maru in San Francisco to discuss an open door policy in the Orient. He argues free and equal commercial relations among England, America, Germany and Japan, with reform of the Chinese army and unified tariffs to develop China’s resources and revenue, warning against spheres of influence.
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China
Russia
France
Germany
Americans
Strater
Great Britain
England
America
Chicago
New York
Washington
Boards of Train and Chambers of Mmence
Lord Beresford
Chamber
Commerce
Tarenet
Phelan
San
Santa Fe Earning Records May Beat All Time High
The January earnings of the Santa Fe road are reported to exceed 1898 by about $500,000, with speculation it may surpass all prior records. If confirmed, seven months could yield enough to buy the year’s entire common stock and still leave five months for preferred dividends. Operating expenses are expected to show a notable drop, noted as a potential future trend.
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Chicico
Santa Fe
TNS
Rysushy
Rysushy Mhonyy
Ss Boris
Enlisted at Topeka Kansas Soldier Pratt Killed Manila
Charles L. Pratt of Company M Twentieth Kansas Volunteer Infantry was killed in the Manila battle. A native of Topeka and Cambria, he lived with Mr and Mrs Donmyer in Cambria while farming. Pratt served in Knights of Golden Eagle and Sons of Veterans circles. He was known as steadfast, generous, music loving, and quick to enlist.
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New Cambria
Kan
Charles L. Pratt
Twentieth Kansas Volunteer Infantry
Manila
Donmyer
Anv
Cambria Castle
Knights of Golden Eagle
Kansas Hero
Clay Center
Idaho
Nereus Baldwin & Son
Sons of Veterans Camp
Younes Pratt
Topeka
Wichita
Pratt
Don Carlos Says Stop in Spain Urges End to War
London date February 11 Home correspondent of the Daily Chronicle reports Don Carlos urges Spain to press for an end to the war urging government action and restraint amid tensions.
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Don Carlos
London
The
Daily Chronicle
Spain
Egil
Mrs Potts Dr Potts lectures praised by leaders abroad
A long endorsement trail for Mrs. Dr. Potts Potts features credentials from New York papers London and American figures including Mrs Harrison Mrs Hendricks and Hon Palmer. Registrations in 27 states verify medical practice. Peer notices praise her lectures as witty scholarly and widely known in Europe.
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T. Palmer
United States
Topeka
Chas. M. Sheldon
Dno
W. Henry
Kansas City
J. H. Sinver
SM. Neel
Pingre
Atchigen
William C. Masbury
Devolt
Henry P. Ford
Pittsburg
Chas F. Warwick
Philaamphia
Wm. H. McCammond
Belfast
Ngeoree Pranklin
Shereld Windsor
Clamorean
Charles Eyre
Glancow
Silas K. Hocking
Christian World
London
Edward TR. Russell
Institute of Journalists
England
Ansey Calne
Greeba Castie
Isle of An
Henry Irving
Lyceum Theater
J. Moorehouse
Manchester
Hubert Gibson
Ens. Havelock
K. C
A. M
Potts
M. D
Henry Hopkins
Thos
Bome Press
Lyon
Fae
Ankas City
Kaul
Drr. Potts
Kansas City Times
Dr. Potts
Kansas City Journal
New York
FW. Palmer
Detroit
Dr. Potta
John T. High
Michigan
Eatstures
Queen
Mes
Poles
Flaamell A. Almer
Potte
Herollettes
Tribune
Palmer is Pensioned in House Night Session
In Washington on February 11 the House approved thirty-one private pension bills. Notable actions include pensioning Letitia Tyler Semple, daughter of President Tyler, and ex-Senator John M. Palmer of Illinois at $59 monthly. Mrs. Semple’s pension was cut from $50 to $20. The Palmer discussion revealed he is nearly blind and without meat.
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Washington
Fen
House
Senate
Palmer
Bruce
Dem
Mich
Palmer in Favor of Sound Money Drives Demo Debate
In a heated session Gen Palmnead Buen, nominee of the Gold Democrats, argued for sound money as a key issue. The bill was pulled within a month amid procedural moves by Mr Talbert while Mr Connolly chaired, leaving Palmer’s stance as a central point in the proceedings.
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Palmnead Buen
Gold Democrate
Yak Fribhe
Talbert
Dem N
Palmer
Connolly Chtep, IV
Turner Society Celebrates Thirtieth Third Anniversary
The Topeka Turner society held a Turner hall celebration marking its 33rd anniversary. Delegations from the legislature attended, Ex-Governor Leedy among guests, with athletic and artistic displays by youths. Weather hindered crowds but civic leaders and many citizens joined the event. Probate proceedings were opened in Sabetha for Tate B. Mites of Fall City, with J. H. Mites as administrator. estate value estimated at 200,000.
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Topeka
Turner Society
Turner Hal
Tornfeste
Omemle
Civcena
Leedy
Sabetha
Tate
B. Mites
Falla City
Hee
J. H. Mites
Myr
Mites
Samaare
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Philippine Islands
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PROM
20Th Kansas
State Journal
Charles Pratt
NEW Crawford Theater
Heason
Blanche Walsh
Melbourne Macdowell
Fanny Davenport
Hamnou
Fay
Marshall
B. Hollenbeck
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Howley & Snow's
Lewis Lindsay
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