Great encampment to rise in FairmountPark with vast tent city
Philadelphia hosts a major Grand Army of the Republic encampment in early September. A 26 acre plateau by the Schuylkill River will hold 100 tent sets with cot space for four men each, plus free city quarters for 30,000 veterans. Notable figures including Secretary Hay and President McKinley are expected, with a week of parades, receptions, naval reviews, and ceremonial events at the Academy of Music and Academy of Arts.
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Philadelphia
Fair Mount Park
Schuyl- Rin
Giunee
Arguht
Committee On Public Comfort
Hayail
McKinley
Himeott
Hany
Grand Army of the Republic
Academy of Music
Woman's Relief Corpe
Rovertior
Pennsylvania
Philidelptia
Rhetia
A. Ko
Waten
Ihe
Academy of Audie
Thien
Thureday
Delaware River
Town Convicts to Be Gradually Freed from Chewing Habit
Des Moines reports the board of control will cut tobacco allowances in state penitentiaries to fund butter for prison meals. The reform starts immediately with some inmates losing tobacco access, while others keep small rations. Butter purchases will replace tobacco, claimed as a public health gain and a cost-saving measure.
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Des Moines
Jolly I
Acute Board of Control
Itu
Uni
Ball Gelat
Larrabee
Th Board
Man Arrests Over Wheel on Sidewalk Dispute
The report recounts a North Topeka clash where a cyclist argues over sidewalk conduct and obligations, claiming a neighbor’s complaint led to trouble. Authorities and a jailer question the rider while the man defends his actions and contends a puncture forced him onto the walk.
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Suru
North Topeka
the Saller
Cmera
Pathe
Bianch
Penthman
Jatler
Philosophy for Chicks and Candy Craving
A quirky fragment describes a child stating Mumma gives Grape-Nuts when wanting candy. The scene notes grocers selling Grape-Nuts and a playful remark about beige feet and herding. The odd, whimsical passage captures a domestic vignette with product mention.
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Mumma
Fourth of July plans and travel notes in Topeka
Topeka items report El McBride spending the Fourth in Iowa and George Bible visiting Hock Island. The dispatch describes travelers and events around Topeka, including public notices, ministers, and community happenings with local addresses and itineraries.
Woman Leads Crusade to Civil Reform in New York
A female evangelist plans a bold campaign to reform the city by challenging police and civic systems. She aims to evangelize at police stations, distribute anti crime messages, and establish institutions for mental and physical education, rallying followers in a large Broadway area outreach.
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Chris
New York
Prxiticin
Belde
Christiaan
Onties
Broadway
Mies Kendall
Three Mormon Girls Leave Utah for Vaudeville in New York
New York July 3. Maria Conchita ran away from her Mormon home to avoid being the third or fourth wife of an elder. She arrived in New York and is now a full fledged actress.
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New York
Maria Conchita
Three Belles Plan New York Theatre Debut
Vera Gordon, a school chum who feared forced into a polygamous marriage, and another girl pursued stage dreams after amateur theatricals. They met Eitan May and Balt Take City girl on the vaudeville scene and drafted a music sketch titled “Three Momimon Belles.” A former newspaper man and actor wrote it as they prepared to debut in a New York theater.
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Vera Gordon
Eitan May
Balt
New York
TOPEKA TALENT CLUB PREPARES SEASON OF PLAYS
The Topeka Dramatic club of young men and women rehearses a season opening with Prisoner of Zenda staged by Georgie Brown of Lawrence. Officers include Dean Low president and manager Vir Ville Mulvaine stage director and Lit Han Tenitt secretary treasurer. Members listed include Mittle Davis Harriet Jones Catey Sherman Nina Thomas Mary Moon Laura Weidling Joseph Moran Adrian Sherman Galen Nichols Julius Welding and Fratheter. The club has drawn praise from Cross natives and others request repeat engagements in other towns.
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Topeka Iyramatic Cub
Zenda
Mise Georgle Brown
Lawrence
Dean Low
Misa Vir
Ville Mulvaine
Han Tenitt
Air
Paul Torrington
Marc Rothhing
Mittle Davis
Harriet Jones
Catey Sherman
Siise Nina Thomas
Mary Moon
Laura Weidling
Joseph Moraan
Adrian Sherman
Galen Nichols
Julius Welding
Fratheter
Rogard
Joe Wheeler to Go War Time Assignment Report
Fragmentary dispatch from Chicago reports General Whosier and General Wroe involved in strategic moves. The war department weighs team Central Ous plans as Algeruald Jo ee and Nyashdanton sources suggest changes to leadership and timing affecting military operations.
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Chicago
Joe
Nyashdanton
Whosier
War Department
Team Central Ous
Ry Algeruald Joee
Tosa
Wroefer
Tomer
Alger An Inventor at Fort Washington Parapet Test
Alger and secretary Alger with Get Wilson and engineers tested a steel rail and concrete parapet at Fort Washington. The fortification board members and other officials watched as the advanced parapet was exposed to a heavy caliber gun to compare its performance against a standard earthwork parapet.
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Washington
Alger
Fort Washingtus
Mid
Get Wileson
Fortifications Board
Topeka Bids For State University Building Revealed
Low bid from Stubby & On of Lawrence leads a list of contractors for a new state university chemical building. Other bids include Beary Bennet 46 444, Cuthbert & Bars 48 950, M Heerysis & Swanson 43 492, Sullivan & Sono 5 540, and Clark 40 513.
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Topexa Congraviers
Brent Haines Sent to Southern Kansas Recruiting
Brent Haines, in charge of the recruiting station, is ordered to visit Winfield and Cherryvale. He travels to Cherryvale tomorrow and stays until the sixth, then proceeds to Winfield on the eighteenth. The southern Kansas towns are expected to provide a large supply of recruits for service in the Philippines.
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Livut
Haines
Winfield
Cherryvale
Mr. Haines
Windeld Welil
Kansas
Philippines
Japan Premier Margalé Sho Predicts China Power Shift
Eurasian observers report former Japanese prime minister Margalé Sho stating that China’s rise among European powers is only a matter of time and Japan must strengthen its defenses to maintain progress. The address urges steps to balance power as global dynamics evolve.
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Washington
Margalé Sho
Japan
China
Europe
Baby Illness Leads to Home Remedies Across Home
A six week old baby suffered a severe rash spreading from the hand to the head and body. After doctors and four more medical trials, a home remedy, Cerium remedies and a local herbalist are cited as aiding the child’s recovery.
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Mr. Bargey
Jastaind
Napa
Ceeriuma
W. M. Michell
Hour Sales Offer Early Morning Bargains
Tomorrow morning sale hours run from 1:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. 2000 yards of Standard Prints at 3 cents with a 10 yard limit. 2000 yards of White India Linens at 7.3 cents per yard with a 10 yard limit. 1000 yards of White Valenciennes Lace per dozen at 15 cents with a 5 dozen limit. 50 dozen Ladies White Hemmed Handkerchiefs two for six cents with a six item limit.
Ex-General James H Sovereign stirs Knights of Labor
New York July 1 Ex General Master Workman James H Sovereign visited the Central Federated Union and stirred delegates with claims about Gen Merriam and mining troubles in the Cotur Alene District. He blamed John J Rockett Durkee EEL company and mine managers for firing workers while prices rose and touted a dramatic dynamite incident as a union provoked display. He warned of national stakes and possible inter-union feuds as miners faced dismissal and unrest.
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New York
Master Warkman
James H. Sovereign
Knights of Labor
Central Federated Union
Merriam
Cotur Alene
Rocky Mountain
Severesen
John J. Rockett der
Durkee Eel Company
Union
Mmiong Arades
Grande Mere Fire Destroys Village and Pulp Mills
From Three Rivers reports say the village of Grande Mere and the large pulp mills owned by General Russell A. Alger were completely destroyed by fire. Telegraph communications are interrupted.
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Montreal
Grande Mere
Russell A. Alger
Loss of Cotton Menace Reported in Texas River Levels
Captain Geo Smith, a top cotton man, notes a potential fold in the Frazes Cellum cotter vren named Me Wle graphed to New York this evening. He cites jets from Wapee to the east and notes the Navaxcta river rising to seven feet above previous records. At Madisonville the river is three miles wide and communications with interior counties remain possible until streams fall.
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Bryan
Tex
Geo. Smith
Cotter Vren
Frazes Cellum
New York
Wapee
Eacoe
Madisonville
First U S attempt to collect mail by automobile
Buffalo July 3 The first attempt in the United States to collect mail by automobile succeeded. Forty boxes over a six mile area were gathered in under half a day. The test will continue and may lead to regular automobile mail routes in this and other cities. Steam Laundry contact at 112 and 714 West Th St.
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Buffalo
United States
WAS
Peertess
Ended Dane County Divorces in North Dakota Law
The final cur all was rank seen on the North Dakota divorce law today. All cases in st stuted in the future will require a dence of one year. Prior to the Tusath day of March there was a rush of eastern people Into the stite to the advantage of the ninety day tit. All who arrived before HAL date Were able to Institute their salts today and their residence is now complete. There have been no arrivals mines. For the last two weeks the clerk Whevurt im the different divorce centers have been kept busy Sime the final Papers, generally the else than the title of the sult to make the case a mat ter of record.
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N. D
North Dakota
Alleged Against Samoan Commission by Mataafa
London dispatch reports Mataafa accusing the international commission of failing to evacuate Mulinu and the kingship issue, with differences among commissioners over measures. Malietoa Tanumafili to Figu and Mulinu evacuated at once following a decision.
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Mataafa
London
Rimes
Ape
Samoan Islands
Ujalou
Savali
Falefa
Mataufa
Mulinsy
Apia
Qorreepon
Tald
Mulinu
Arrest of Dannie McMillan and Stephan EOl over fireworks thefts
In South Topeka two youths, Dannie McMillan and Stephan EOl, were arrested after stealing fireworks from a Fitzgerald burglarized home. Patrolman Gott traced the loot, recovering one box hidden in a cellar after the pair allegedly avoided returning.
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Dannie McMillan
Stephan Eol
Jatt
Santiago
Gott
South Topeka
Uthesr
Outbreak in Negros Affects California Regiment Troops
Reports from Negros describe an outbreak on the island near a California regiment post. A party of Natives attacked a detachment, killing one and wounding another, driving the survivors to retreat. The Sherman transport will bring California troops to Manila. Grant will embark for Colorado regiment duties.
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Island of
Sherman
California
Manila
Grant
Rteeiaioel
Colorado
Hunger and Survival Ties in Kotzebue Sound Diary
A survivor recounts cannibalism and starvation among a stranded party in the Kotzebue region. Four men remain alive as they seek relief, noting bodies and a tent graveyard seen days earlier. Captain Svensey says relief is futile. Martin plans to mail a plea. A July Rock Island excursion offer appears amid the dire tale.
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Jorgensen
Martin
Svensey
Djorgensen
Kotzebues
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