DIED TOGETHER IN MURDER SUICIDE AT GLEEK GROVE
Two 16 year olds Arthur Jones of Kimporia and Mary Beitiman of Scranton were found dead side by side in the grand stand at Sollun s Grove south of Emporia. A 2 caliber pistol lay between them with three empty chambers. Coroner reports wounds non graphic. Authorities say it was murder and suicide.
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Munporis
Gleek
Boylan
Sollun’s Grove
Tavestication
Arthur Jones
Kimporia
Mary Beitiman
Scranton
Kum Ehe
Jones
Musan
Xeon Towethar
Emirder
Iriani
Aha
No Attack on Manila Reported by Hope Kone
British correspondent Hay reports Manila escaped attack on July 4 with no enemy ships sighted. She notes Japanese warships were at Manila when she arrived, and time of invasion remained unclear.
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Hope Kone
Hay
Manila
Red Horn
Elliott Disappears in Ottawa mystery
A man named Elliott vanished in Ottawa on a carefree afternoon without buying a ticket or leaving clues. Relatives sent friends to search the city while witnesses note he was last seen near a Crttase house. Authorities consider the chance he boarded a Gatun out of town as the only plausible lead tonight.
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Ottawa
Eliott
Jon
Gatin
Sten
Heavy batteries ordered to Tampa for transport to Santiago
Washington July 7 orders were issued to send four heavy artillery batteries to Tampa for transport to Santiago. The batteries are K of the Seventh at Willetts Point New York D of the Fourth at Fort Henry Maryland and 2B of the Second at Fort Adams Rhode Island. Each battery was ordered to depart soon with expectations to start today.
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Washington
Shafter
Tampa
Tor Tampa
Spain unrest over Cervera squadron dispatch and blamed leadership
Spain ungrateful dispatch from Madrid describes fear for Havana and San Juan garrisons after the Cervera squadron report. It blames Admiral Bermejo and Sagasta ministers for indecision and mismanagement, noting coal shortages and untrained gun pens as factors shaping the fleet's departure from the Canaries.
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Leondia
Madrid
Daily News
Havana
San Juan de Porto
Cervera
Genor Segasti
Amnon
Gerine
Adtiral Bermejo
Enurine
Canaries
Atlantic
Admiral Cervera
Augen
Barmejo
Gen. Blancos
Senor
Sagasta Biento
Sesmejo
Bombardment Rumor Reaches Madrid Over Cuba Fight
A July 7 report from Madrid says rumors claim bombardment of Buntingo de Cuba has begun with Spanish batteries replying vigorously. The claim centers on ongoing hostilities between Spain and Cuban forces, with no independent confirmation available.
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Madrid
Buntingo de Cuba
Desertion alarms U S observers from Spanish forces
Advices report General Shafter learns many Spanish officers desert across the lines into the American camp at Santayny. The move signals potential early surge in hostilities as reports from Washington describe fading loyalties among high Spanish officers and rising concern over the situation.
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Washington
Shafter
Bantiagy
Split on Fusion Rocks Missouri Populist Rally
St Louis July 7 The Populist party of Missouri splits as a state convention gathers to nominate a ticket and select state committee members in two halls at the Olympic theater. The Rudhie of-the-roaders were barred without tickets. Roselle led the faction opposing admission. Chair Owen Miller opened the meeting with about 100 delegates, denouncing ex committeeman Long and attacking middle-of-the-roaders aligned with the Republicans. A second parallel meeting organized by A Rider of Springfield also convened with similar delegates and officers.
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St Louis
Populst Party
Missouri
Long
State Committee
Republican Party
Niddie
Roaders
Urge Spain to Yield Amid European Peace Efforts
London reports widespread European press urging Spain to yield for peace talks. Cabinet changes loom as Senor Sigasta’s government nears replacement while the army pressures on a navy setback and prospects of new diplomacy unfold.
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London
Europe
Spain
Dende
Senor Sigasta
Banks All Closed In Chile Amid Financial Panic
A dispatch from Valparaiso reports Chilean banks closed as money withdraws and exports deplete liquidity. The government will assess issuing paper money while the issue is examined, amid a broader financial panic and possible action by authorities.
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New York
Valparaiso
Vie Gal- Wonton
Chili
Dreyfus Case Highlighted in French Chamber Debate
In Paris the chamber of deputies heard minister of war Cavaignac present a detailed statement asserting Dreyfus guilt beyond doubt, supported by official documents read aloud. The chamber approved the minister’s evidence by a 62 to 4 vote and ordered the remarks printed and posted across France. Also at Kingston a steamer reached Cuba via Port au Prince with news of wounded.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Count de Castellane
Alfred Dreyfus
Deyi
Death of Lieut Ord at San Juan Hill Amid Turmoil
Report from Kingston dated July 7 recounts the death of Lieut. Ord son of the late Gen. I O C Ord on the San Juan Hill front. He served on General Hawkins staff and urged troops forward during the assault. He was in the front rank as the Sixth, Thirteenth, Twenty-fourth and Sixteenth charged. He commanded care for a Spaniard who signaled to him and, in the act, was killed, triggering fury among the Sixth Infantry as they toppled the enemy.
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Associated Press
Fie
Santiago
Kingston
Tamales
Lieut. Ord
I O. C. Ord
Hawkins
San Juan Hill
Sixth Infantry
Lieut Ord
Gallant General Lawton Report on Forts and Assaults
General Lawton's report describes the action against fortified positions at high stone buildings and walls, detailing gallant American troops, entrenched defenses, and decisive efforts to capture El Can Dy division amid heavy resistance. It notes the fierce fighting near Shere, with casualties and a stubborn defense by the enemy and the ongoing pursuit by U S forces.
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Lawton
Coppetichy
Associated Press
Port Antonie
Kingston
Hausen
Shere
Swprain Vomerskoghe
Myn
Aimetican
Canyy
Alustrailen
Abcessuil
Font Soljer
Loss of French steam La Bourgogne prompts survivor voyage notes
A telegraph from New York reports survivors of the La Bourgogne tragedy expect to reach Boston Friday morning and then travel to New York. The wreckage suggests many passengers and crew were lost at sea with lifesaving boats scuttled and authorities uncertain about precise counts.
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Ec la Bourgogas
New York
Fronon Line
la Hoursogne
Boston
Tooivek
Uu Paguet
Halifax
St. Pastet
Cunard & Co
Bourgwine
Paguet
la Bourges
Rain Expected Tonight In Topeka Vicinity
Observer Jennings predicts rain may arrive tonight in Topeka and nearby areas with cooler conditions tomorrow. Government forecast calls for 10 cal rains and a shift to fair weather. The day is noted as oppressive due to humidity. Parker Pillsbury, associate of Garrison and Phillips, dies at 89 in Concord New Hampshire.
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Jennings
Topeka
Good Times Offer For Weekly Vena Paper And Quarterly Fiction
Indulgent readers can order both a weekly vena paper and a quarterly fiction magazine. Subscriptions include Tales From Town Topics and a quarterly magazine of fiction with original novels by top writers. Club price for both is three dollars per year. regular price per item is fifty cents. Mail orders to 208 Fifth Avenue New York with payment and a list of selected novels.
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Vanever Trary
Atpeen
Dee Eermaer
New York Exchange
Manila fleet arrives in Honolulu with troops and honors
The steamship China leads the Manila transport fleet into Honolulu on June 23, to load coal and clear the wharf as crowds greet the ships. Brigadier General Greens sends compliments to Consul Haywood and President Dole. Soldiers are welcomed, bathed, and feasted on executive grounds. Two other ships Zealandia and Senator follow late, with arrivals celebrated by residents. Sergeant George Geddes, 64, Nebraska infantry, dies of cerebrospinal meningitis and is buried at sea. The Monterey and Brutus arrive from San Diego, the Brutus tows the Monterey, tow line parts and is later reattached, both vessels head to Manila. Queen Kapiolani files suit against nephews over deeded property, while Queen Liliuokalani plans her return, and U.S. regiments prepare to quarter along the harbor as transports arrive.
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Honolulu
San Francisco
China
Manila
Zemandia
Colum
Senator
Greens
United States
Haywood
Dole
Walkiki
Zealandia
Colon
Honoluly
George Geddes
Fisit Nebraska Infantry
Cerebro Spinel Meningiti
Geddes
Almus
Beatrice
Darente
C.H. Fiske
San Diego
Monterey
Brutus
Yeeseln
Humber
Hawa-ians
Man
T. R. Wall
Portland
Ore
Dowarer Kapiolani
David Kakananskoa
Jonah Ralanjarinale
Liltnokalani
Honolult
Belgio
Alameda
Pay of Officers Governed by Nominal Grade
Washington 7 Gen Miles reports the attorney general ruling on the April 26 act. Officers serving with troops and given command above their grade may receive the higher pay only when a written order by the commanding general or the secretary of war authorizes the assignment. The ruling limits this to units actively engaged against the enemy, excluding peacetime frontier service and garrison duties.
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Hawke
Washington
Miles
United States
Spain
Troops Move Through Charleston Under General Wilson Command
General J F P Wilson and his staff arrived in Charleston at 2 PM and set up headquarters at the Charleston hotel. A detachment of the Third Wisconsin regiment and twelve car loads of the Sixth Massachusetts reached the waterfront, remaining in coaches overnight. Ten more troop trains are expected to arrive, with Third and Secund tomorrow.
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Charleston
D. C
J. FP. Wilson
Welock
War Department
Wisconsin
Derk
Massachusetts
Wounded Heroes Report From Camp Siboney
Dispatch from Port Antonio dated July 7 describes American troops recovering near Santiago de Cuba with excellent health overall and only two deaths among over 1100 wounded. It notes shortages in hospital staff, ongoing care for 200 more wounded, brutal bullet wounds, and dangers from Spanish sharpshooters targeting ambulances and Red Cross aid.
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Associated Press
Camp Siboney
Associated Preen
Port Antonio
United States
Santiago de Cuba
John Myers
Sixth Infantry
James F. McCartney
Fed Cross Society
Refugees Flee From Santiago After Bombardment
Fifteen thousand refugees fled along roads from Santiago to El Caney Bernate San Vicent and San Louis as Gen Ros urged departures between five and nine this morning. Heat, lack of water and blocked transport left many stranded and many sick placed on bare ground with scarce shade and aid.
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Associated Press
el Caney
Santiago de Cuba
Port Antonio
Kingston
Jamaicca
Santiago
Bernate
San Vicent
San Louis
Ros
Eee
Xin
Ife
Santiagy
Dewey Cable Reports Cavite Troops Landed and Surged
The Navy Department received Admiral Dewey's cablegram from Cavite dated July 4 via Hong Kong noting troops have landed and are comfortably housed there while insurgents remain active. Cuinalde proclaimed himself president of the revolutionary republic on July 1.
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Washington
Navy Department
Admiral Dewey
Cavite
Hong Kong
T. S
Cuinalde
The
Revolutionary Republic
PACIFIC WARFARE AND AUSTRIAN REFUGEES REPORTED
Reports from Paris Vienna and St Petersburg detail Captain De Loncle contrasting American and Spanish naval performance amid Pacific warfare debates in Paris. An Austrian cruiser Maria Teresa ferries 77 refugees from Santiago de Cuba while Russian papers urge US Spain to end hostilities and mediation may come from Britain. In Key West doctors say Cuban war wounded are improving and likely to recover.
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la Bourgeons
Paris
M. DeLoncle
Chamber of Deputies
de Loncle
la Ourgosae
Washington
Vienna
Maria’ Terass
Kingdom Jamaled
Santiago de Cube
Yeest
Gervers
Fipper
Pson
Prompuy
Reding
St. Petersburg
United States
Spain
Novad
Great Britain
Daparune
Mckinley
Key West
Joly T
Cuba
Second Collision In Fog In Atlantic Court Drops Blame
Mr A S Holme of Topeka records a prior collision between the steamer Ailsa and the Bourgogne after the Ailsa sailed from New York February 29 in fog. Both ships denied fault and the court ruled neither was to blame, concluding no party bore responsibility for the incident.
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A. S Holme
Topeka
New York Harbor
Bourgogne
Alisa
25 000 Colored Troops Bill Urges Immediate Passage
Washington July 7 The president told senators and representatives that adjournment before passage of the 25 000 colored troops bill would be unwise He called it absolutely indispensable to enact the measure at once Chairman Hull of the military affairs committee said he believed the bill would pass The War Department had recommended the troops for Cuban climate and wartime needs.
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Washington
Congress
Hull
Military Affairs Committee
Secretary of War
Gridley's Ashes Arrive On Rio De Janeiro Vessel
The Rio de Janeiro arrived from Hong Kong and Yokohama with Captain C V Gridley's ashes aboard. The ship will be unloaded and turned over to the government forest for transport service. The urn and effects of Captain Gridley will be delivered to Mrs Gridley. New Marine Observatory discussed as agriculture secretary seeks Farallon cable funding.
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Rio de Janeiro
Hong Kong
Yokohama
Government Forest
Allie
C. V. Gridley
U.S
New Marine Observatory
Chamber of Commerce
William
Farallon Islands
Congress
Wheat Market Report Reflects Mixed Demand and Wall Street Caution
July market notes show wheat futures slipping after a weak start with limited large counters. Chicago prices held steady amid light trading as corn and oats fell, while reports of better crop prospects spurred cautious buying and a subdued tone across the grain market.
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Laverpiplore
Haas
Chicago
Northwestern
Zeerese
Eelloetg
Irmotey
Official Notice from State Insurance Department
State to Insurance Department, To whom it may concern, a notice is hereby given that on this day the superintendent of Insurance within and for the state of Kansas has the authority to appoint and examine the Fire Insurance. The notice outlines requirements for the company to appear for an examination and specifies the costs and rules. Interested parties are asked to observe the setting and date proclaimed.
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Webb
Thaurance Wittin
Kanami
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Zuvers
Duis, A.D. Ism
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