Memory of Topeka celebrates glorious Fourth
The Topeka Citizen recalls a radiant Fourth of July with fireworks lighting up the night sky over Topeka. It notes many injuries from celebrations but highlights broad civic joy and widespread observance across cities including Washington Philadelphia Atlanta and Chicago with parades, speeches, and fireworks marking U S victory in Santiago.
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Exiam
Gregory
Perapira
Terra Firma
Topeka
A. D. Bord
Lawrtce Strest
Jose
Yang Son
HS Volk Street
Ohn J. Davis
Ibn
Ateerhcker
Santa Fe
Toy Tannon
Mt Hile
East Fourth Street
Ingury Levery
Balarel
Johann Dupree
Crane
Monroe Gire
Smoky Rew
John Waters
Toseph G. Waters
Ten Waters
Sebien
Boon
W. G. Boon
Fillmore Street
Faree
Washington
Santiago
McKinter
Society of the Sons of the Revolution
The
Sons of the American Revolution
Weshington Monument
Destolsht Burnside
G. A. Ro
Capitol
Mobile
Stowe
Flen— Ville Square
America
Resignations Target Twentieth Kantian Officers at Camp Merritt
Rumors at Camp Merritt indicate major staff changes. Lt Col Little likely to resign with Maj Whitman to succeed, Metcalf to senior major, Buchan to major. captains Boltwood Towers may resign before the expedition sails. adjutant duties to Buchan. Manila expedition anticipated. Vitascope war scenes at Opera House tonight with 20 cent admission and free for ladies with paid ticket.
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Camp Merritt
San Peinoeisco
Biwant C Like
Whitman
Little
Metcalf
Fuaior
Fred E Buchan
Boltwood
Towers
Ranlring
Clark
Buchan
Littie
Kaneas
Manila
Saurahing
Opera House
Vitascope
Ladies Tree
Halt Called Countermanded Owing to Altered Conditions
Chickamauga Park Tenn June 1 troops held back as plans changed after reduced Spanish fleet threat. Six regiments expected for Porto Rico now delayed while paymasters continue work, with estimates around 325000 per regiment.
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Chickamauza Park
Tenn
Chickamsuga
War Department
Eral
Wilson
Quartermaster's Department
Cervera
Santiago
Wasconin
M. T. Moore
Wisconsin
Cl. Born
Shereenth
Pennsylvania
Wille J. Hulings
Tillnots
Fred Gennit
Ohio
A. Be Colt
Penteylvania
D. BH. Case
Corpe
Porto Mico
Shafter
Indicationa
Chasing Theories In Collins Murder Case
Reporters note ongoing speculation as Horst and Hayden pursue new angles in the Collins murder inquiry. Defense attorney Godard downplays fresh leads while Hurst seeks outside evidence, including a possible witness named Joe Johnson. John Collins shows quiet, private conduct in custody as changes of venue loom, with potential transfer to nearby counties.
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Collins
Horst
Kapuis City
John Collins
Topeka
Atttorney Hayden
Hurst
Tim Donovan
Donovan
Murcie
Finn
Joe Johnson
Johnson
John Coline
Samson Jordan
Haw Teen
Grace
Emporia Secures First Class Baseball Team
Emporia arrangements transfer Manager McKloskey's Dallas team to Emporia. Dallas moved to Joplin after Texas league. Giants expected tonight. Tickets sent yesterday. New club named the Emporia Maroons will play three games weekly with Salina.
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Emporia
McKloskey
Dallas
Joplin
Giants
Cub
The
Emporia Maroons
Salina
Topeka Snapshots of a Busy Fourth
Fragmented notes describe Thompson building progress and local property changes in Topeka. references to public events include shotguns on streets, a balloon ascent at Garfield park, a large Fourth of July gathering in Dover, and remarks on police activity and municipal orders.
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Cratanooga
Tenn
Swy
Fred J. Grant
Grant
Govan
Maine
Santiago
Iudienos
Camp Thomas
Brooke
Nashville
Atste House
Exposition Park
Omaha
Sane
He State House
Avianon
Dent Ana Loediene
Pittsbore
Fort Madison
Topeka
Tom Doran
Atchison Wonder
Parkdale
Wueh Cameron
Lawrence
Leedy
Mauck
Chicago
Louisville
National Teigue
Garfield Park
Tiscoin Post
G. Alr
IRA
Ald
Fellows
Dover
Aaron Jetmoure
Tom McNeal
Wife Seeks Absolute Divorce Amid Allege Cruelty
Tacy Cowan petitions the district court for divorce from George W. Cowan alleging years of cruelty since their June 22, 1892 marriage in Wichita. She claims he choked and struck her, dragged her from a friend’s house, threatened with a razor, and cut off her hair, asking for attorney fees and costs.
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Tacy Cowan
District Court
George W. Cowan
Wichita
Metropolitan Police Abolished and Taxed Salaries End
The Populist state central committee votes to abolish the metropolitan police and imposes a two percent levy on salaries for all political appointees and state workers. Police officers, city patrolmen, and asylum attendants face assessments, with many resisting payment as the committee pushes collection.
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Thiele
Central Committee
Metropatien Solive
Wichita
Pula
Kannag
Atelison
Ange
Ane
Eldane Boy
Offmcan
State Central Leminites
Metropolitan Police
Riddle
Ech Pas
Many weddings hinge on probate judge license rushes
Probate Judge Dolman issued several marriage licenses amid a holiday buildup. Licenses list T J Lewis of Iowa aged 60 and Magic Jones of Topeka aged 60, plus others including Noah Boyd and Sally Anderson, Ruth E Lyons and Scare, Leonard D Rockey and Hessie Freeborn, Oliver McCormick and Myrtle Cheaney, and C S Gordon and Jennie Starr. Additional licenses were issued June 20 to July 1 for J A Stephens to Sulla Adair and Oscar Derlow to Elia Helmig, all Topeka or nearby residents.
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Dolman
T. J. Lewis
Iowa
Magic ¥ Jones
Topeka
Ea F
Grote
B. Ate
Donald Munn
Eee Aeseen
Noah Boyd
Sally ‘Anderson
Scare
Ruth E. Lyons
Ucenses
Leonard D. Rockey
Ville
Hessie Freeborn
Florence
Oliver McCormick
Myrtle, Cheaney
Frankfort
Kes
M. J. Ownns
Gertrude Merritt
Gordon
Potwin
Jennie Starr
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