Kansans Going to Santiago as Fitch Starts Today
Col Thomas G Fitch begins travel to Santiago while the First Army Corps plans onward movement from Chickamauga Park. The Twenty first Kansas and Second Missouri regiments are packing baggage for shipment home and rapid redeployment to the hive region. Charles Root of Hays City dies. his body shipped home after spinal meningo in tis condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chickamauga * Park
First Army
Kanean
Missouri
Pee Hive
Kansas Packers Industry Output and Labor Report
Meares from the forthcoming report of the Inbar commissioner on Kansas meat packing shows six Dorking houses processed 95,406,107 dollars worth of product ready for market and 1,019,249,854 pounds produced. Labor cost was 3,914 dollars with 7,540 employees including 53 men and 83 women and girls. average earnings were 541 for men and 209 for workers. Skilled labor paid 1.60 for men and 0.08 for women per day. above average pay was 1.60 for men and 0.08 for women. Only one plant reported wage increases, 5 percent. Four companies accounted for half the total product and represented an investment of 15,117,202 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inbar
Kansas
Kaneas
Jabrera
Caskilled
Debate on Army Chaplains by Colored Recruits
Judge Murti reports overheard conversation of two colored recruits on Empire steps. They oppose chaplains, arguing a chaplain would soften hearts and hinder bayonet actions against Spaniards. claim colored battalions lack enough troops to form a regiment, a prerequisite for chaplains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Murti
Supreme Court
Topeka Beats St Joe's With 7 to 2 Victory
Topeka's baseball team defeated St Joe's by seven to two as Kyler struggled with four hits allowed while Ash delivered key plays in a game played at Athistic park. The report also notes scattered results from other games and distant scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
St. Joe's
Kyler
Ash
Kansas City Sebrasiae
Athistic Park
Topeka Snap Shots Of Home News Items
Local notes report park repairs, Garfield park pavilion material arrival, Washburn baseball at Beranton, and Gov. Leedy set to speak in Wichita. Mentions Marshall’s band concert turnout, Topeka minister’s Sunday prayer, and various civic updates including topeka officials, a shotgun incident, and Navy bulletin interests amid a busy local scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parks
Shawnee County Normal Institute
Topeka
Garfield Park
Washburn College
Beranton
Marshall
Leedy
Wichita
Harry Howe
United States
Washington
A Hot June Records Weather Summary
Weather data for June show mean temperature 76 degrees and total rainfall 2.60 inches, well below the 5.53 inch normal. Ten year rainfall averages cited, with excess or deficiency figures, plus counts of rainy days, sky conditions, wind direction south, and historical max min means noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Jennings
Seeranmnee
Wolf in the Fold: minister sought for statutory rape case
Deputy sheriff J A Korth of War repetiirg Missouri secured a requisition for Rev Robert Howell of Wartensburg wanted for sleeping with Ja Henderson wife of William B Henderson a wealthy stockman near Warrensboro Howell a Christie church minister was in revival when Henderson and his wife helped lead church work. Howell and Mrs Henderson disappeared ten days ago and were later found heading toward Carthage Missouri where officers pursued them to Kansas. Henderson then sought Howell with a six shooter, vowing to kill Howell on sight and hurry to Oswego before Henderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Korth
Warrepetiirg
Topeka
Robert Howell
Wartensburs
Ja Henderson
Wilam B. Henderson
Warrensboro
Howell
Christie
Henderson
Koch
Oswego
SOD FROM IRELAND Patches of Grass En Route to San Francisco
An International Navigation steamer has arrived with sod from Ireland. The Waisland trod carried a large shipment bound for the Irish fair in San Francisco, after stopping at Queenstown and Liverpool. The soil will be forwarded to the Pacific via Pennsylvania’s Fair road. San Francisco delegates from various Irish societies will receive the soil there. The cargo was well cared for and is in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
San Francisco
Philadelphia
Internatonal Navigation Company
Doverpost
Queenstown
Liverpool
Pacific
San Prenciace
Waisland
Germany Denies Aid Accord Amid War Refund Talks
Berlin reports a denial from the Webt News bureau of any understanding between Germany France and Russia on Philippine refunds. The denial was published in the Frankenfurter Zeitung and references an international congress after the Spanish American war, seen as similar to the Berlin congress of 1876.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Webt
Germany
France
Ruseiq
Frankenfucher Zeitung
Safe Blown Open at W L Miler Lumber, Dinah Street
A professional safe blower wrecked the W L Miler Lumber Co at 215 Sixth Street last night. The four by five foot safe was drilled and blown open, with dynamite and cannon cracker noise masking the blast. No large sum remained. bookkeeper J B Heck reported little money inside before he deposited Friday morning. Police and sheriff investigated. two chisels and a crowbar were found in the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L Miler Lumber Company
Bnet Sixth Street
J. B. Heck
Ahernf
Heck
Milter
Revolutionthrives as Montevideo erupts in firing
A revolt erupts in Montevideo with the Fourth Regiment of Heavy Artillery led by General Estevan mutinying. Firing erupts near the city early morning as the government declares a state of siege and mobilizes the personal guards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montevideo
Uruguay
Heht
Estevan
Council of War in Washington Over Santiago Situation
Secretary Alger, Secretary Long, Assistant Secretary Molklejohn and General Miles confer with the president on the Santiago situation amid naval and military crisis talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alger
Long
Molklejohn
Miles
Santiago
Lieut Orin Meyer Wounded in Santiago Battle
Cleveland July 4 Lieut Orin B Meyer son of Gen Meyer was wounded in the hip in the battle of Santiago Priday. A war department telegram said he was to report to Washington to arrange his return. Meyer was a West Point graduate in 1690 Gen Meyer a retired U S army officer who served with honor in the Civil War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
United States
Santiago
Priday
Orin B. Meyer
Meyer
War Department
Washington
West Point
U.S
Regent Queen Sends Sympathy Over Santiago de Cuba Fighting
London dispatches report deep concern over the Santiago de Cuba fighting. The queen regent requests all dispatches on General Linares, amid anxiety and anger at insufficient reinforcements, as Senora Linares and General Linares prepare in Madrid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Standard
Santiago de Cuba
Senora Linares
Linares
Madrid
Malvern Hill Barnass Shot at Santiago 36 Years After Father
Malvern Hill Barnass, adjutant of the Tenth U S Cavalry, wounded in the attack on fortifications before Santiago de Cuba last Friday. He is a son of General Henry K Barnum of Malvern Hill. The report notes he is a West Point graduate and mentions a related arrest and travel plans.
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Santiago
Syracuse
Malvern Bill Barna
Tenth United States Cavalry
Santiago de Cuba
Henry K Barnum
Minivern
Sandineo
Farpiem
New York
Barro
Niive
Uae
West Point
State Plans Electric Plant At Capitol for Lighting
The state executive council decided to install an electric plant in the state house to light the building. Secretary of State Bush, who has studied the issue, says the plant will save costs within a year and require little ongoing expense. Plans are not final but aim to have it running by the legislative session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Executive Council
State House
Bush
Any &Xirs
Waterbury in Line backs Leedy fusion nominees
Waterbury of Emporia, once a leading anti Leedy worker, endorses Governor Leedy and supports H. G Martin, fusion nominee for Congress in the Fourth district. He has been among Martin's chief opponents in the Populist ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
Emporia
Leedy
H. G Martin
Congrese
Martin
Colored Recruits to Topeka Camp With 115 Volunteers
Major A P Shrove reports Major Boyd will arrive in Topeka from Kansas City at noon with 115 colored volunteers. State officials remain confident two quotas for colored workers will be filled without trouble. A Topeka colored man says colored people are being placed as foremen on the rail line, a long-sought gain. Colored leaders expect 60 troops in camp by tomorrow evening.
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W. J. Davis
Webb McNall
Topeka
J. Z. Stiver
College Aeanue
Topeka Auditorium Association
Elvek and Will Contine
Kansas
Marshall
Olympia
Dallas
Ble
MacLeod
The
Hock Island
College Hill
S. & Heyman
Club Clothing
Oklahoma City
Marshal Strauss
Shreve
Haker
Harria
United States Army
Crook Wright
Colored Four Hundred
Smoky Row
Lucinda
Pleasant Valley
Wil
Countermine
Rence
Statesmanstip
Sorr Soraptinen
Peneae
Fellows
EL. Thorpe
Firat Methollint Churshe
A. P. Shrove
Boyd
Kansas City
Ledy
Great Britain Joins America in Fourth of July Celebrations
The Daily Mail notes broad celebrations across Britain on July 4 marking a new Anglo-Saxon ties milestone with America. Editors say the event signals growing unity, sharing in the independence holiday despite differing national histories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
America
London
The
Daily Mail
Wounded Soldiers Helped as Barton Dispatches Aid
New York reports Daly 4 Chairman Stephen E Barton receives cables via War Department from Clara Barton. Describes wounded soldiers, ciąntral aide, and supply efforts reaching Playa del Hsie and Costa Rica, with medicine, food, and munitions readied for delivery tonight.
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Mias Barton
New York
Daly
Stephen E Barton
The
Cross Society
Clara Barton
War Department
Playa del Hsie
Lesser
Nisig
Binetta
Ticas
Delegation Heads to National Teachers Meeting in Washington
A large Topeka delegation leaves today for the National Teachers Association in Washington D C. The group is entirely Kate people and will tour various sites during the summer trip. Names listed include Mr and Mrs Poster, Mr and Mrs Catley and son, Dr and Mrs Weeks, Miss Worcester, Miss Nellie Lacher, and many others. Also noted are local social events and visits, with several families planning gatherings at Dolman Farm and nearby farms.
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Topeka
National Teachers’ Association
Washington, D. C
Stise Ee
Teude Higeselli
Worcester
Bone
Nellie Lacher
Willam Davidsanes
John Peeke
John Abrahams
AC Gietherwett
Albert Purcy
Jonn
Helen Wilson
Mies Louise Simith
Emily King
Mud Huta
Ald Siey
First Methodist Church
Nonth
A. L. Davie Hue
Hot Springs
Sue Gehring
Lawrence
Emma Whitee
William Jury
FE. Dietrich
YW. A
Greece Mountain
Col
Chicago
Youane
Y Ranney
Arkansas City
Air
Mex
J. A. Hungate
Capron
Atest Men
Biles Hattie Lovely
Ropeks
Rwety
Vanes
Karnes
Prosiols
Fanpus
Mae Rae Sande
Stella
Thesley Tor
A. Hy Vighton
Mises Horton
Albert Boroth
Sypris
Gurvetaon
Lena Greaury
Snaekane
Local Notes From Kiowa Kansas And Nearby
A Kiowa home sale to Harler Woodard is noted along with Ai. Bosworth sending to Kansas City for a few ways and a CA. Felows and children. Mr. Paley of Taylor Texas is visiting Mrs Hugo on Senson Street. Sure Colla Fordyce returns from Junction City visit. Mr. and Mrs. P. Bacon plan a month long trip.
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Oer
Kiowa
Kan
Harler Woodard
Rs. Ai. Bosworth
Kansas Ciyy
Felows
Aim mIneeo
Aira
Paley
Taylor
Tex
Adt Hugo
Senson Streat
Colla Fordyce
Wisit
Junction City
PP. Bacon
Colorado Celebrates Pageant of States in Pueblo
Colorado's July Fourth festivities center on the Pageant of States and Nations in Pueblo with a midnight signal and cannons after news of Spanish ship destruction. Tens of thousands gather for a long parade, tomorrow's industrial procession, and a busy open-air celebration in Boulder and other events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Boulder
Henry Watterson
Kentucky
Colorado
Pueblo
Santag
Committee plans fundraising for volunteers at Camp Leeds
A committee including C P Climb tule Fred Roundtree C jong Jae A Page Nath Sawyer A of Thomas and J Li Harrison met at Chiles hotel to devise ways to secure reading matter for Camp Leeds volunteers. They were authorized to solicit money and literature. helpers may leave papers at the Colored Citimen office over Wilt taker's fruit stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P.climbtule
Fred Roundtree
C Jong
Jae. A. Page
Nath Sawyer
A. of. Thomas
J. Li
Harrison
Chiles’ Hotel
Leeds
Colored Citimen
Wilttaker
International convention rate offer for Topaks to Nashville
An advertisement announces a travel rate from Topaks to Nashville with a return option for the International convention. It lists validity dates from July 3 to July 25 1398 with an extension to August 1 1808 and directs readers to Santa Pe agent for details. Also promotes Nu Bao tonic and a medical cure booklet from Andrews Sterling Remedy Co Chicago or New York.
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Topaks
Nashville
Sante Pe Heute
Wonder Worker
Tas
Andrens Sterling Hemedy Co
Chicago
New York
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General Shafter
Thomas G. Fitch
Tampa
Charles Root
Hays City
Kansas Packers
Yeaterday
Yate
Yale
Harim
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Chiesa
Ft: Lo
Omaha
Kaneng City
Hamburg
Daily Mall
Kemen
Syndicate
Eame
Cate
Propellers
Horse Armor T
SVIZC
Aes
Viscaya
W. Va
Sintecone
Buffalo
Wolf IN the
News Bureau
Ofice
Miller Lumber Co
Council OF War
Lieu. C. B. Meyer
Spain
Malvern Hill
Barnass
Foll
Fike
Toledo
Jo Sept
Tewiston
Tauha
Guy Graham Shit
Ens
Katy Funk
Bob Fredericks
Robert A Fredericks
California
Tos Peta
Jallormnes
Alaska
Studebaker and Buckeye Buggies
Studebaker
Shawnee Co
Cromwell
Jeffers
Kansas Avenue
Anglo-Saxon Union
OUT OF Medicine
Society News
eIpie
Dolman's
Allen Jedith
Feptie
Hilger Mike Sousphine
van Amberg
Dctavin Greenwood
Wall Mos
Huby Foark
Allee Tou Dell Meatters
Mame Iuird
Bernice Or
Rogue van Howls
Harry Beard
Malcats Gaere
Paul Palmer
Ir. Bararr
Will Davis
Aurel Ridings
Ten Eyck
Boston
Charles River
Edward H. Ten
Woresatar
Pann
Ban Braueisen
Howard Brewer
Haw
Blum
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