Malaria Sickness Hits Kansas Regiment In Philippines
Lieutenant Cot E Little is hospitalized at Waldeck for stomach trouble amid malaria fears. The Twentieth Kansas details two deaths at the Presidio from spinal meningitis and meningitis risks. Private W Terry sustained a bayonet wound in the back after failing to halt for a sentry, with a shallow, non serious injury.
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The
State Journal
San Frantisco
Cot E . Little
Waldeck Hospital
Fred Funston
Col. Little
Funston
Little
Philippines
Capades
Muscaterr
Fen
Clifford K. Greenough
Comany L
Twentieth Kansas
Tehington
Kan
Presidio
USA
W. Terry
Trewood
Terry
Ellis
The Star Grocery Offers Daily Profit Promise
An old advertisement touts Star Grocery Wholesale and Retail Groceries, Fresh Meats, and houseware with a claim of 15 percent daily profit to customers. It features various price notations for lard, butter, and breakfast items, including Armour Butterine and Country Butter, reflecting a cash sale tone and emphasis on value.
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California
Fourth of July Goods and Groceries Listing
A fragmented advertisement lists items and prices for July Fourth goods. Included are 9 packages of full-count fire crackers at 25 cents, fancy sardines in imported olive oil, mustard sardines, potted tongue and chicken, potted turkey, tongue and sausage, ham, large olives, and fruit items like bananas, oranges, lemons at low prices. Also advertised are lemonade supplies including straws, glasses, and squeezers with prices. a general store greeting by Shepard appears.
Mason Fruit Jars Offered At Discounted Price
Local seller advertises Mason fruit jars available for sale at less than wholesale price. Quantity and exact discounts not specified in readable text. Interested buyers urged to contact seller for details and quantities.
Ed Little Remains Behind With Illness For Manila Tour
San Francisco July 1 Lieutenant Colonel Edward Little of the Twelfth Kansas Infantry is seriously ill with neuralgia of the stomach and cannot join the regiment in the Manila voyage. General Otis ordered the Twentieth Kansas to participate in the Fourth of July parade, placing the regiment second in the line after the Seventh California. Departure of the fourth expedition is being hastened and is expected between July 6 and 10. Col Funston confirmed the Twentieth will accompany the expedition.
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San Francisco
Edward
Kansas Infantry
Manila
Otis
Kanaas
California
Funston
Maine Democrats Demand Chicago Platform Support
Maine Democrats at Bangor conventions condemned Prohibition and backed Chicago platform principles. They urged repeal of the constitutional amendment, called for railroad rate reductions to aid business, and pledged support to war measures to finish the conflict. Mayor Samuel L. L. Lord of Saco was nominated for governor by acclamation.
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Bangor
Maine
Samuel L. L. Lord
Saco
Deford Deposed and Regimental Changes Reported
A private Ottawa letter notes changes in the Twentieth regiment roster at Camp Merritt San Francisco Adjutant Deford moves to Company K as first lieutenant First Lieutenant Hall of Company K becomes quartermaster Fred Buchan named acting adjutant Rank and pay align with Deford in his new post
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Ottawa
Camp Merritt
San Francisco
Deford
Leutenant
Hall
Fred Buchan
Hutchinson Joins War on Saloons Raided by Sheriff
Hutchinson reports seven saloons raided by the sheriff with six proprietors arrested. Counts attorney prepared high witness counts, promising a river of whisky cases at September term. Simultaneous San Francisco token suggests a fugitive linked to Pacific Roline Milla company location in St Paul.
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Hutchinson
O Counts
Reho
San Francisco
Claus Teakson
Pacific Roline Milla Company
St. Paul
Miln
Budd
Jett
Vancouver
St Paul
Z. R. B. Closed Suspect Store Seized by Sheriff
The Z. R. B. Dry Goods store, started April last in the Curry and Donnell building, 625 27 Kansas Avenue, was closed last evening by Sheriff Porter. Zeno R. Brown managed it with financier H. Coleman backing. A suit filed by Marshall Field Co. of Chicago claims 3,066.10 remains unpaid after $108,000 of goods sold, with assets reportedly between 34,000 and 50,000. The sheriff now runs the business and an effort to settle the claim and continue operations is underway.
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ZR. B. Dry Goods
Sherif Porter
Cook
Marshall Fiehd & Co
Chicago
Curry & Donnell
Kansas Avenue
Zeno R. Brown
Eens H. Coleman
Indianapolis
Topsken
Brown
Marshall Field & Co
Register of Demis
Zene R. Brown
William H. Coleman
Burnham, Hannah, Munger & Co
GERM ANY STAYS OUT HANDOVER PROPOSAL REJECTED
Berlin reports a Manila sourced dispatch stating the Spanish government sought to hand Manila to a neutral commander through a meeting with Admiral Diedrichs. Diedrichs rejected the plan citing the American blockade.
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Berlin
Hong Kong
Manila
Diedrichs
Far Euet
Diedricks
Jokes On Methodists From Ottawa Excursionists
Ottawa Herald reports a Methodist Sunday school excursion to Ottawa. Two Topeka girls stayed with a friend, slept, and thieves stole most of their money. They sent a telegram to Topeka claiming trouble and needing funds. A Topeka agent arranged tickets, and the girls returned home this morning.
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Ottawa Herald
Ottawa
Topeka
Campbell
Child Burned to Death in West Philadelphia Fire
A fatal blaze at 602 Locust Street West Philadelphia started when Mrs Flannery bathed her arm in coal oil. A child perished and others, including Patrick Flannery, were seriously burned while attempting rescue. Mrs Flannery was found near the house gravely burned, a trolley accident soon after adding to the tragedy.
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Philadelphia
Patrick H. Flannery
Locust Street
West
Where is Dr McDowell at Henley regatta
London July 1 The Henley regatta draws little foreign pressure with several German crews withdrawn at the last moment. American rower Dr W S McDowell and B H Howell along with Dr Schulte of Berlin are listed for the diamond sculls but the secretary of the Henley committee seeks word before midday on the sixth day whether McDowell has arrived.
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London
Henley
W. S. McDowell
B. H. Howell
Schulte
Bertin
Melowell
Chicago
Caoper
Express Companies Decide Shippers Must Pay Tax
At a joint meeting in New York City the express companies discussed war revenue tax on express shipments. A uniform rule was planned requiring shippers to pay the tax at current rates. Also reports a new yellow fever case in Jackson, Missouri, with several suspected cases under treatment at McHenry. A Spanish prize, the Marin Dolores, was captured by a ship.
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Goncersan
New York
Jackson
Mine
McHenry
Reed
Atchison
Waterville
Central Branch
Alisegurt Pacific
Union Pacific Railway Company
James M Ham
Edward
Vaubistm
Wateryie
Santa Fe
Depew Reports European Views After Europe Trip
Chauncey Depew returns from England and discusses attitudes toward the United States in France Germany and England. He notes France resents U S aims while Dewey's victory improves U S standing. European observers question U S preparedness and worry about Anglo American alliance while praising U S naval strength and potential global role.
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Chauncey Depew
Europe
New York
Chauncey BM
Depew
England
United States
France
Germany
Dewey
Admiral Dewey
Faniin
Leutenant Hobson
Santago
Gigland
Philippines
China
Unlers
Feng
Iente
Marshall Wounded at Quasina Battle Receives Update
Washington report confirms Hay ward Marshall, wounded at the Qua-sina battle, is reported better by General Shafter. About 40 men will be sent from Cuba to Key West by first opportunity, with the Olivette held in Cuban waters for emergencies. Marshall’s brother and wife were notified of the latest developments.
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Washington
Hayward
Marshall
New York Journal
Qua- Am
New York
Alger
Shafter
Playa Gel Este
Cuba
Bayt
Siboney
Howard
Key West
War Department
Bivenell
General Shafter
Qua~sina
Olivette
Cuban
Watching for Watson and delays in Manila and Santiago
Madrid dispatch says after a lengthy cabinet meeting the ministry will postpone the crisis and await events in Manila and Santiago. Sobral's squadron will signal the approach of American forces. In Peoria, tax data shows Fifth Illinois revenue rose to 2,621, from 355,250,728 in the prior year.
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Bpain
Manila
Santiago
London
Madrid
Standard
Saya
Sobral
Peoria
Illinoia
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Renee
Marin Dolores
Watson
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Atlantic Coast
Aine
Wahiman Palace
Zouriet Sieeners
Tree Thals
Kanuas
Aermae
Garvey
Topeka, Kansas
T. E. Bowman & CO
J. M. Knight
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Devernight
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Washington, D. C
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