Yukon River High Water Strands Boats Reaching Dawson
Vancouver reports from July describe extreme Yukon flood conditions delaying river craft. Tug New Ireland and steamers like Margaret and St Michael endure high water, with many vessels aground near Dawson and Fort Yukon. Illness and deaths rise in Dawson as crews await relief trains and ferries.
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Vancouver
St Michael
Dawson
New Ireland
Nassimo
Seattle
Yuki
Denis
Klondike
Great Wold River
Yukon
Seattie
St. Michael
St. Michel
St. Michant
New England
Rt. Michael
Belie
Lavehich
Jkin
Mt Dawson
Tawana
Bieber
LA Walla
Dawa
Tesla
Fort Vukan
Margaret
Bel
Ware
Victoria
Cirete Ciy
Senttir
City
Fort Yukon
May West
Comox
Eight Dead From Surf City Foundering Disaster
The sinking of the excursion steamer Burt City in a squall last evening leaves eight known dead. Victims include Ara Samuel Emerson of North Beverly. Mine Catherine Webber of Beverly. John Kenny junior aged three of Beverly. Welle Cressey, a Beverly schoolteacher. Joseph H. Cressey of Beverly. Listie Irene Conant, sixteen, of Danvers. Herbert Raymond Conant and Grace Ewell of North Beverly and Danvers. and Mana Bet Faxon. The incident follows the prior fatalities tied to the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bee
Daugher
Joseph H. Cressey
Beverly
Listie Irene Conant
Danvers
Herbert Raymond Conant
Herbert Conant
Grace Ewell
Nucth Baverly
Mana Bet Faxon
Roosevelt A Hero In Cuban Heights Battle Report
A New York Journal dispatch describes Roosevelt leading the Rough Riders and Tenth Cavalry in the assault on San Juan hill near Caney, the blockhouse capture, heavy Spanish fire, and close combat. The daring advance, Roosevelt’s fall from a horse, and the troops’ steady progress mark a pivotal, costly but securing action for American forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Journal
Shafter
Caney
San Juan
Lawton
Theworth
Wheeler
UN Wheeler
Beder
5Ait
Datfield
Michigan Volunteers
Roosevelt
Hetter
Housevelt
Tenth Cavalry
Aimericann
Partrhisen
Promotions in Kansas Volunteer Regiment Reach San Francisco
Clad Hamilton of Topeka is appointed second lieutenant of company M, Twentieth Kansas volunteers, now stationed in San Francisco. Several promotions follow due to resignations and reassignments including Walter P. Hull to regimental quartermaster and others advancing from first lieutenant to higher posts. The staffing changes reflect wartime needs and the region’s military leadership in Topeka and San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clad Hamilton
Topeka
Twentieth
Kansas Volunteers
San Francisco
Mr. Hamilton
Tafe C Smith
Walter P. Hull
Che
Agnew
Mtr
Flamiston
Topeke
Glee
Ware
Ani
Prediuchan
Cal. Punston
Cot Little
Burene F. Ware
J. G. Waat
Hamilton
Local Mention Highlights Fire Incidents and Notable Arrests
The report notes arrests on the Fourth and yesterday afternoon including a drunk, a beggar, plus a probate matter for Elizabeth T Hunt. It mentions city yard cleanup by Gruluts, planned cricket grounds, and several fire incidents: a stage fire on Arion Hill with $50 loss, an awning fire on Katinas Avenue, and a mansion fire on Pocket Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth T Hunt
Jacob Hunt
Bine
Arion Hill
Katinas Avenon
Texas Fever Spread From Texas to Kansas Livestock Route
A fragment reports Texas fever in cattle moving from Childers Texas to Butler County Kansas. The herd, covered with fever ticks, prompted concerns over disease spread along the cattle route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Livestock Sanitare
Childers
Texas
Butler County
Kansas
Letter from Camprena to Governor Leedy
A reader named Meg Armstrong forwards thanks and notes that money is urgently needed for the Twenty- Geat volunteers and general relief. The letter requests funds be expended for relief efforts and is dated today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leedy
Camprena
Meg F.C. Armstrong
Madrid in the Dark on Cervera Run From Santiago
Reports from Madrid cite Captain General Blanco and Spanish ministers praising Admiral Cervera's squadron for breaking through and leaving Santiago de Cuba. Public belief holds the Americans were surprised, while officials question American losses and anticipate bombardment news with heavy casualties.
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Madrid
Etill
Cervera
Santiago de Cuba
Blanco
Carvera
Senor Amen
Santiago
Pando
Havana
Smnilago de Cuba
Pareja
Recario
Nario
Cuba
Santineo de Cubs
Manus
Sfanile
Philipipine Islands
Hong Kong
Maiie
Dewey
Camera
Sues Canal
Lohich
Uoon
Camere
Manila
Possibie
Suez Canal
Aguinaldo’s forces press Manila defense as refugees seek ships
The article reports thousands of foreigners seeking refuge on neutral harbor ships amid heavy bombardment. Aguinaldo’s forces continue relentless attacks on Spanish outposts, claiming to have tightened the cordon around Manila and captured a Spanish magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aguinaldo
Manila
Moret
Queena
American Governor Appointed for the Ladrone Islands
A special dispatch reports the appointment of an American provisional governor for the Ladrone Islands amid a chaotic capture scene. It notes the gunboat Leyte and 180 officers, plus the Baltimore cruiser, arriving near Cape Exgano as reinforcements prepare at Cavite and Manila Bay facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Daily Mail
Hong Kong
Ladrone Islands
Charleston
Gunban
The
Towe
Ladrores
Leyte
Pampencas
Pampangas
Manila Harbor
Cavite
Navy
First New York Provisional Regiment Transportation Change
A telegram from Adjutant General Corbin cancels an order to move the First New York provisional regiment from harbor forts to the Col. Paul. The last New York regiment will sail as planned from Sunrancier on Thursday. The Olio regiment is en route from Camp Alger to the city by the Pennsylvania road and will board the St. Paul upon arrival. The Quartermaster department arranged supplies for the Es Youte aboard to sail tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowe York
Kieball
Army
Corbin
Washington
New York Provisional Regiment
Harbor Forts
Coulser
T. Paul
New York
Sun Rancier
Guacermanters Department
Guacermanters Department. Ly Wn Route Rum Camp Alger
Thin City
Pennsylvania Road
St. Paul
Quartermasters Department
Kansas Volunteers Face Frontline Delays in Civil War Echoes
Brigaded repeatedly, Kansas regiments, including the Twentieth, Twenty-first, and Twenty-second Kansas, fail to reach front lines while others proceed. Soldiers observe inefficiency, funding questions, and accusations that Kansas National Guard officers lack competence and equipment, delaying deployment and sparking debate on appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Twentieth Kansas
San Francisco
Towa
Philippines
Idaho
Idaho Regiment
Bur
Karena
Chickamauga
Massachusetts
New York
Tamme
Antas
Masseachusetta
Tampa
Camp Alger
Falls Church
Michigan
Kansas National Guard
Colt J. W. F. Hughes
National Guard
Kansas Guard
Thanked Schley: Berry Introduces Joint Resolution in House
Representative Berry of Kentucky introduced in the House a joint resolution tendering Congresss thanks to Commodore Schley and the officers and men under his command for the destruction of the Spanish fleet. The measure seeks formal praise for Schley and his squadron following the naval victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Representative Berry
Kentucky
Congress
Commodore Schley
Nottingham Races Second Day At July Meeting
London July 5 At the second day of the Nottingham July meeting Dougine Bairds bay colt Orviopany won the Patford plate of 100 sovereigns Koos of the Lerillard-stables was second The St Albans handicap for How sovereigns was won by the Lortilardt event stables 8 year old bay colt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nottingham
London
Dougine Baird
Orviopanv
Lerillard
Topeka Lawn Party Hosts Many Local Guests
Miss Marjorie Wheeler entertained guests at a Monday lawn party at her West Tenth Street home. Red white and blue decorations and lanterns lit the scene as refreshments flowed on porch and lawn. Guests included Louise Smith Helen Sath Jeanette Lord Hazel Foseler Helen Wilson Mildred Scott Bosale Hayden Loita Ming Emily King Hila Hinckley Gertrude Devereux Susie Gay Harriet Jones Louise Kellam Lottie Parkhurst Helen Thompson De Nickerson Florence Rossington Ollie Withers Sedalia Mo Grace Harley Michigan Albert Patten Jack Dillon Tom Frost David Sibley Everett Dallas Hall Grey Burts Ballain Terrence Norton Wil Trapp Ben Johnson Leelie Guild Joe Wilson Rey Ranney Past Palmer David Lakin Joe Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Wheeler
West Tenth Street
Louise Smith
Helen Sath
Jeannette Lord
Hazel Foseler
Helen Wilson
Mildred Scott
Jnck Dillon
Tom Frost
David Sibley
Everett Dallas
Hail Erey
Me, Hall
Burts Ballain
Terrence E Norton
Wil Trapp
Will Wikin
Ben Johnson
Leelie Guild
Joe Wilson
Rey Ranney
Past Palmer
David Lakin
Joe Morgan
Modern Literature Club Picnic At Reform School Grounds
The Modern Literature club and their young men friends enjoyed a Monday picnic at the reform school, leaving about four o clock and returning by moonlight. The party included Judge and Mrs J B Furry, several couples, and a long list of attendees. A separate lawn party hosted by Miss Kris Crane featured a lanterned lawn and fireworks, with many young guests and escorts present. A large turnout celebrated the Fourth with picnics in the country, including groups at Spencer and Sim's grave with numerous attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modern Literature Club
Reform School
J. B. Furry
Harrison Marsan
Lotta Ranney
Attex Maude Ranney
Milzabeth Wheeler
Springtieta
Mary Thompson
Buss Alice Prescott
Mabel Cilla Alexander
Tom King
Julius Welling
Warren Akern
Willard Charlee Barner
Halph Moore
John Waters
Ba Mette
Spencer
Nellie Wetherholt
Styrtie Fordyce
Ele King
Edith Metenlt
A. Alvord
Chariie MaMnchast
Andrew Bunten
Barry Small
Sim's
J. P. Wahie
John Sargent
Local residents attend gatherings and visits across towns
Recap of social calls and trips by Topeka residents and visitors. Mr R M Spivey heads to Omaha and Lincoln for two weeks. Miss Minnie Pier visits her brother in Herington. Worden leaves for Los Angeles for the summer. Wallace Ryersons plan a Kansas City trip to establish a future home. The Wolf couple travel to Omaha then Chicago. Miss Maud Chase visits Kansas City. Mrs T H Simmons arrives from Cedar Rapids to visit Mr and Mrs C S Sutton, with her daughters to join next week. Roach Hogeboom and Dent Hogeboom visit Topeka. Lindsay Pogues return from Coultis farm outing. Earl Cause joins camping party at Thompsonville. Beale Welles visits Topeka. Little Heonle hosts picnic with Neal, Lora Neal, Helen Stevenson, Mary MacLennan, Carl Trapp. Nellie Clough spends weekend at Leavenworth, Ernest Medicott visits Horton, Reila Updegraft heads to Kansas City for a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Spivey
Omaha
Lincoln
Chicago
Maud Chase
Kansas City
T. H. Simmons
Thorsday
Cedar Rapids
Sutton
Misa Simmons
Misa Althea Simmons
Roach Hogeboom
Fort Madison
Towa
Dent Hogeboom
Pittsburg
Kan
Leavenworth
Ernest Medicott
Horton
Topeka
Reila Updegraft
Kansue City
Ante Fourth Accidents Involving Burns and Eye Loss
Frank Helm lost an eye after a premature cannon discharge at 818 Polk. He suffered severe facial burns. the right eye was badly burned and the left eye slightly injured. James Mechure, son of A L McClore, was burned in the face by a powder explosion on Taylor Street. Young Heim is expected to lose his right eye though the left may be saved. Ty Beal’s youngest son sustained facial and eye burns but no serious injuries. Dr. J P Lewis and Dr W S Lingeau attended the injured and found several powder burns with varying severity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Helm
J. P. Lewis
Polk
Powier
Heim Wil Joes
Mines Still Closed At Pana Despite Police Protection
A special to the Post Dispatch from Pans Tilseve reports that four Pana mines remained shut as operators planned to employ non union workers today. Police protection was offered but no outside workers attempted to report for duty, with union men surrounding the mines and vowing to block outsiders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bt. Louis
Pans
Tilseve
Wellman Off Archangel Sails to Frans Josef Land
Arctic expedition led by Walter Wellman sails from Tromsoe after leaving for Frans Josef Land. Narrative mentions three Siberian dogs aboard and a voyage starting June 26. A separate testimonial extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for a prolonged illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Archangel
Walter Wellman
Tromsoe
Norway
Folembola
Frans Josef Land
Ting
Gate
Claremors
Mary A. Beard
Balloon and parade notes color Topeka items
Local notes report a balloon ascent, parachute descents by Prof Kinney and Dewey, and a crowd enjoying the event. The column covers attendees at a teachers convention in Washington and upcoming travels of business agents, with a notice of reduced Nashville-bound rates for the International Christian Endeavor Convention in July 1888.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Uales Pacific
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Wyoming
Union Pacific
Ap Ryce Lewis
el Ge
Fulton
Depot
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Cuticura
Curicona
Valentine Pgner
Sam
Lee
Fisher
Tig
Compton Ave
Ato
Sin Sarva
Glad Hamilton
F. Ware
J. G Waters
Camp Rhene
Ich
Schley
Congressman Berry
Com Schley
Severiptous
Socal Altalee
Kris Crane
Pigrrigon Street
Mixa Myrtle Davis
Tvahavin
Gertrude Cernn
Susie Gay
Mian Grace Weiss
Grace Foulks
Lillian Whitelock
Florence Horne
Mary Moon
Misa Vera Low
Edna McClintock
Mises
Mabel Knowles
Winifred Wagner
Lillian Tertt
Ed Curry
Archie Williams
Charlie Lagerstrom
Fred Giffin
Lon Davis
Frank Davis
Adrian Sherman
George Bater Jey
Dean Low
Galen Nichols
Matt Wiksdal
Burr Lakin
Albert Patton
Tom Clemen
Harry Seabrook
A’lare
Frank Shelden
Waggone
Jo Scott
James Hes- de
Bisctrle
Santa Fe
North Topeka
Courtney
Binnsan
Sen
Monroe
Manitou
T. BR. Reynolds
Obib
Ren
Blinche
Bey
Wiley
Sun Hotniay
Luther
Watoor
C. Nicholson
Si Soto
Win Puller
Cromwell & Jeffers
Chaples
Loch Manuaducini Company
Bt Louis
Br. Puller
Kanak City
St. Louis
Tarlield ‘Hark
Prof
Kinnevrew
Tle Dog Dewey
Ellman
Kinny Wan
Wil Maser
Binte
Tee
Mabel d Fe Hanes
Berita
Ana Inten
Harry Roehe
Clack
Phil Dulles
Harves
James Bonham
Mecle Kis
Sonesville
Teaves
Almlastra
Omahas Exposition
A. Fe
Omi
W. C. Garvey
Great Jones
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