Mills Adams Co Kansas Boys All Right
Private Wagstaff of the Twentieth Kansas returns from a two week leave to attend to home business in St Marys Kansas. He says orders direct ship departure between the 4th and 27th of July. He praises the treatment from Uncle Sam and the California Red Cross. daily fruit distribution accompanies his unit.
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Wagstat
Kansas
San Francisco
St. Marys
Kas
Evewly
Maalk
Kaness
Uncle Sam
Red Cross Society of California
Imental
Woman Seeks Legal Action Over Abduction Claim
Guthrie Oklahoma July 1 William Fox tail Cheyenne Lidian living in D county applies to an attorney to sue for recovery of his wife. He alleges she was taken years ago after the Arapaho chief Fol Tall’s daughter was involved, with a sequence of claims about a forced union and gifts. The report notes the ongoing dispute and family pressures as the case proceeds.
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Guthrie
William Foxtail
Cheyenne Lidian
D County
Erie
Willian
House of Bull
Grain-O Ad Claims Nourishing Drink for Health
The advertisement promotes Grain-O as a nourishing food drink for children and adults, claiming it tastes like coffee but is free from harmful effects. It is described as strengthening nerves, a health builder, and a stimulant, offered in 18 and 25 cent sizes through agents in Washington.
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Etta
Washington
Ullaan Palace
Popeku
Canta Denduieman Say
Maney O
Copy Hinersry
Topeka Starts with U S Cruiser After Overhaul
New York July 1 The U S cruiser Topeka leaves New York for Key West after a thorough overhaul at a navy yard The ship built in Germany ten years ago for Brazil was never delivered and later restructured on the Thames before being purchased for the United States Navy amid the Spanish American War Also included youths burglaries and local notices from Topeka on police cases and a soldier benefit event in Hamilton Hall with admission 25 cents
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New York
U. S
Topeka
Navy Yard
Germany
Diggenss
Thames River
Spain
Key ‘West
The New System Authorizing the Mayor to Organize the New Police System
A formal notice outlines authorizing the mayor to organize a new police system. It specifies the legal framework, scope, and required steps for implementation, aiming to modernize law enforcement administration and public safety.
City Council Adopts Police Plan After Delay
At Thursday’s meeting Mayor Felinws was to name new police. Councilman Drew motioned to empower the mayor to organize the force soon, passing the police salary ordinance with no opposition. The measure cuts the marshal’s pay to 1000 and the police judge to 0, while others remain. John Drake and 42 others petitioned to open Brunner street from Fourth to Sixth.
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Felinws
Warner
John Drake
Brunner Street
Fourth Street
Sixth Street
Griggs
Mail Clerk Narrowly Escapes Fall From Moving Train
Newton July 1 RFP Bass a mail clerk on No 405 at West Broadway fell from the car door at Putnam while tossing out mail. The train was about twenty miles an hour when a lurch threw him from the opened door. He suffered a severe bruise to the right shoulder and facial injuries but saved himself from a fatal fall by clutching the mail bag momentarily.
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Bass
Newton
West Broadway
Healty
Putman
Paes
Himeut
Putnam
Buss
Ts Ral
Wass’ Tall
Wichita
North Topeka Street Opening and Sewer Plans Move Forward
The council urged favorable action on opening a street to ease church access and reduce long detours for residents and children. A sewer project for North Topeka advanced with committee support and an ordinance prepared by the city attorney. An appropriation list included multiple funds, and a bond for a house mover was approved. Actions on sidewalks and street removals were referred to streets and walks committees. The Great Rock Island Route added four daily trains to Omaha. A passenger’s ankle injury on a train led to a Wichita hospital visit and return to the city.
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Ettivens
Priestnut Street
Chereh
Committee On
North ‘Topeka
W. S. Bergenthal
J. F. Buck
LA. Ryder
North Topeka
Karr
A. Booth
Euclid Avenue
Santa Fe
Sieaguil Pacific
Fillmore Street
Ease Street
W. Fareworth
Seventh Street
Great Rock Island
Omaha
Topeka
Salina Dining Room Girl Charged With Bank Theft
A dining room girl at the Wittman House in Abilene reportedly stole $1,500 from Isles's bank, claiming the money from seven years of domestic work. She recently returned to Autene and faces deposit-related proceedings, with details sparse and unclear in the damaged text.
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Salina
Auss Uy Ouilivan
Wittman
Isles
Abilene
Tuersay
Ete
Attornay Stamskagh
Abie Ushe
Autene
Whitman House
Attack At City Union Meeting Hurled Finnegan. Weber Injured
Chicago newsroom report describes John F. Finnegan president of the American Federation of Sten Enginists struck and hurled down stairs amid a clash with men believed to be Stone Cutters. His associate John Weber also assaulted. both are recovering at home as tensions rise between unions over a grievance in the stone yard trade.
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Chicago
Amy
John F. Finnegan
American Federation of Sten Enginists
Stone Cutters
Finnesan Wee
Johnt A. Weber
Finnesane Association
Whien Nes
Iss Washiton Street
Finnegan
Weber
A Promise Given by Aguinaldo Representative in London
An Aguinaldo aide in London says the Filipino leader pledged Admiral Dewey not to enter Manila before American troops arrive. The source also claims a new republic proclaimed under US protection and Britain and Japan, plus a German aim to preserve existing tariff terms for the Philippines.
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Aguinaldo
Manila
London
Amulnaldo
Hong Kong
Dewey
Chinte
United States
Great Britain
Japan
Philiper
Foreln
Germany
Faliippine Islands
Hospital Steward Limits Set by Recent Act
Washington July 1 A new act fixes hospital stewards in the army at 200. Major General Miles notes only ten stewards per army corps can serve due to the law. Engineers may appoint noncommissioned officers as needed. Sick soldiers in division hospitals must be marked on muster and pay rolls as present. Embroidering colors for volunteer units is impracticable. colors to be inscribed in gold or painted to imitate embroidery.
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Washington
Congress
Miles
Army Corpu
Regular Engineers
Vessels Impressed for the Next Manila Expedition
The San Francisco Examiner reports a new Manila expedition fleet including the Peru City of Puculla Acapulco Unatilla and Perimeylvania. Acapulco expected from Panama will be impressed on arrival. Umuitila due today from Puget Sound ports will be taken on arrival. Pennsylvania due daily from Philadelphia. Rio de Janeiro from China and Japan on July may be too late for the next expedition.
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San Francisco
Philippines
Peru
Pucuia
Acapulco
Unatilla
Perimeylvania
Panama
Puget Sound
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
China
Japan
Gresham case tied to neutrality laws in canal dispute
In a Montreal dispatch the government seeks to hold actions at the Torelen office over a demanded inquiry. The United States and Spain are cited in a case concerning the seizure of the Gresham vessel on the St Lawrence Canal route. The issue centers on neutrality law breaches and maritime controls.
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Montreal
United
Fourth Manila expedition sails next month speculated
San Francisco in June suggests the next transport fleet to the Philippines will include the steamers Peru City of Pueblo Pennsylvania Walla Walla and Acapulco Major General Otis will accompany the expedition under Brigadier General Marcus P Miller the likely departure mid month
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San Francisco
Philippines
Peru
City of Pueblo
Pennsylvania
Walla Walls
Acapulco
Otis
Marcus P. Miller
Chicago's Commander Named for War Vessel Assignment
The Naval Academy Superintendent has assigned Captain PF HL Cooper to oversee a Washington war vessel. Details indicate a formal designation dated June 20, placing Cooper in command duties at the academy level and aligning with ongoing naval operations.
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Naval Academy
Washington
PF HL ‘Cooper
Naval
Academy selects commander for cruiser Chicago
Academy has selected a commander for the cruiser Chicago, one of the pione ers in the pen navy and head of the white squadron that visited Europe years ago. The ship has undergone extensive alterations and now compares favorably with other ships of her class. Other officers assigned include Lieut Colahen and Engineer Dixon. The Chicago will enter commissioned service in about a month.
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Chicago
Hurope
Qeestia
Colahen
Dixon
Snapshot of Topeka Home News Items Include Bands And Maps
Snapshots of home news recount various local happenings from Topeka. Mentions Marshall's band at Garfield Park, a gospel meeting on July 4, and plans for Kansas day exercises with the Kansas commission. Also notes a new Kansas map exhibit at 22 Kansas Avenue, teacher travelers to Chicago, and changes in Santa Fe and local post office operations.
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H. C Stevens
Taylor Street
Jackson
Miliary
Camp Leeds
Eugens Ware
Tom McNeal
Frey
The
Santa Fe
Marshall
Garfield Park
Volunteers of America
Westeyan Free Methodists
Eugene Ware
Kansas Commission
Omaha
Topeka
Atchison
Athletic Park
Ripley
Chicsco
Western Lines
Harold Whittelsey
Santa Fe Division
Chanute
General
N. E. Partholomew Bes
Kansas
Ralimads
Cea
Srain
Kansas Avenue
Bartholomew
Chicane
University of Chicago
Kansas Colony
Anna, Montieth
Fletcher Dlelms
Ledge & Colvin
North Topeka
Tussee McClintock
Hels
Cook
Catholic Chaplains Discuss Army Roles with President
Cardinal Gibbons reports cordial talk with President McKinley in Washington on appointing more Catholic chaplains for the army and navy. He praises the reception and notes many Catholic young men serve, while promising no details on exact numbers or assignments.
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Baltimore
Cardinal Gibbons
Washington
McKidley
Carhelc
Laura Madsen to sail for St Michaels delayed in San Francisco
The schooner Laura Madsen, bound for St Michaels for Mutual Mining Trading and Transportation of Boston, is still tied up in San Francisco as local authorities deny its voyage. The company has spent over $70,000 on its proposed operations in Aldaks.
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San Francisco
Laura Madsen
Mutual Mining, Trading & Transportation Company of
Boston
St Michaels
Sitamo
Aldaks
Death of A A Newman Veteran Populist Leader
A A Newman died yesterday in Clay County from heart disease. He represented Clay County in the 1885 legislature and served as penitentiary director appointed by Governor Leedy. A longtime Kansas political figure, he attended the recent Populist convention in Topeka and was a prominent reform supporter. Interment will be in Clay Center.
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A. A. Newman
Clay Counter
Mrr
Newman
Ciey County
P Board
Gay
Smor
Mr. Newnan
Clay Center
Kansas
George Cortellou Named Assistant Secretary to the President
Washington reports President McKinley appoints George Bruce Cortellou of New York as assistant secretary to the president for nearly three years. Cortellou, a longtime executive clerk, has held key posts in the president’s office and Post Office Department, with a background in law and journalism.
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Washington
Bmc Kintey
George Bruce Cortellou
New York
Cortellom
Ihe
Hempstead ON
State Normal School
Wentfield
Mass
New England
United States
Jamie K Munson
Munson
Himd
Sram Sss
Churgy
Athe Bone
Maxwell
Clark
Ian
Law
Georgetown
Columbiag
New York Press Club
Porter
Critellon
Ang
Farre
McKinley
Spain
Great Rock Island Route adds trains to Omaha from Topeka
Weather Indications. Chicago July 1 Passenger notes show showers likely tonight in the upper Midwest with a chance of cooler air. Saturday forecast calls for varied winds and eased conditions as weather shifts.
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Chicago
Por Kanens
Stern
Peter
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