Food for Captives in Santiago Siege Faces Food Proposals
Washington July 8 A long conference among Secretary Alger Quartermaster General Ludington and Commissary General Fagan ended with plans to feed Santiago residents and Cuban allies after Shafter's troops capture the city. Officials discussed post conquest conditions and sending more provisions to avoid subsistence shortages.
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Santiago
Washington
Iones
United States
Shafter
Alger
Ludington
Fagan
Porto Rico
Schmiolatrauo
Surgeon to Lee Army Seeks Immediate Dispatch
Dr George Ryer son Fowler, chief surgeon in the New York Polyclinic, appointed chief surgeon in the US volunteer army with major rank. He reports to Major General Pitzhach Lee and heads to Jacksonville to comply with General Coburns order. Fowler had requested a commission previously and waited for orders since returning the signed documents.
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New York
George Ryerson Fowler
Patriot Justice Praises Cervera Feat in Denver
Justice David J. Wf of the supreme court praises Cervera's feat, calling him a distinguished jurist and an American symbol. He reflects on faith in the nation's physical, mental, and spiritual supremacy and notes encounters with new evidence of American strength.
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David J. Wf
Supreme Court of Ttepe
Denver
Cervera
Reed
Kun
A Vision of Duty and Destiny in War Speech
A speaker rails against faction and hails volunteer service in the Spanish American War. He argues the nation bears heavy responsibilities, notes lessons from history, and praises American unity shaping a brighter future. The talk frames national destiny, progress, and pride in wartime resolve.
Peculiar carriage fire injures Mrs Thompson and daughter
In a Washington Fifteenth street carriage incident Mrs J Ford Thompson and her daughter Mrs Thomas G McArdle suffered burns when a dress and flames ignited. A driver called to halt and helped tear away burning clothing while a bystander extinguished the blaze with a blanket. The skirt, sleeve, and hair were singed and the bystander sustained burns to his hands.
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Washington
J. Ford Thompson
Thomas G. McArdie
Fifteenth Street
Risgs Bank
Afra Thompson
Annie
Cartiacs
Thompson
Boh
McArdle
McArdie
Tom Bowie
California Fruit Company
Ms. Thompson
Mr. Thompson
Mia
Distress of the Poor in London and Cuba Clash Reports
London Times correspondent notes continued distress among the poor due to work shortages and high food prices. He disputes sensational war scares, citing Havana’s calm, no massacre signs, and a desire for American landings to test Spain troops, with no imminent peace agitation.
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London
United States
San Hiugo de Cuba
Madrid
Times Today
Knight
Havana
Cuba
Fanine
Sful Bir
Elgl
Tair
Clara Barton Cables Heroic War Relief Actions
Clara Barton reports from the New York Red Cross front lines describing aid to refugees at Siboney and Biboney. She notes shortages of food clothing blankets and shelter for wounded soldiers and refugees, and mentions efforts to mend boats and deliver supplies despite rough seas and limited transport. She praises Shafter and nurses for brave work and signals return to the front.
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America
New York
Stephen Barton
Clara Hatton
Sthoney
Shafter
Texas
Port Antonio
Siboney
Dhumanely
Dolne
Clara Barton
Seventeenth International YPSCE Convention Opens in Detroit 1899
Nashville delegates gathered in Detroit for the Seventeenth International convention of the Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor. Governor Taylor delivered addresses of welcome. a telegram from President McKinney was read. Rev Invk spoke for Endeavorers. prayer for peace noted. awards announced with Detroit chosen as the next meeting site.
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Nashville
Tenn
Endeavor
Seventeenth International
Yours People's Society of Christian Erdeayne
Clark
Taylor
McKinney
Invk
McKinley
John W. Bear
Anxgel Rey
United States
Great Britain
Kansas City
Detroit
Wheat in Saline Reflects Mixed Yields Across County
Saline county reports uneven wheat yields with some farmers lamenting soft grain while others show gains. Hard wheat dominates the crop, with beard wheat making up most of the totals. Hay and oats yield well, and corn prospects look hopeful though uncertain.
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Saline
Revenue Receipts June Figures Reported by Collector
Leavenworth records show June revenue receipts totaling 325400.05 drums as reported by Collector Sutton. This item lists the month’s collections and officials involved, noting the fiscal figure appears in the report for the period ending June.
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Sutton
May collections total 27827 87 as war talk rises
The May collections aggregate to 27 827 87 with Chief Clerk Fengans hinting at a stronger showing next month. He states quote wait until next month and then we will show you some Aguri. We expect higher revenue and a wartime context implied by the remark.
Elopement Unites Wichita Pair in Private County-Line Wedding
Miss Jessie Lants of El Dorado and Harry Hill of Wichita wed after months of clandestine correspondence and a late-night ceremony just over the county line. The bride, famed for a strong opera voice, and the groom, a traveling actor, now reside with his mother on North Market Street.
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Wichita
Coursc
Jessie Lants
el Dorado
Harry BU
Wichite
Russ Luntz
Alcantara
Joch
Beamer
Harry Hill
Tusatay
Glens
Missouri Pacific
Sedawick County
North Market
Hayins
Plans for Kansas City Machine Shops Building
Lawrence contractor William Naderhafer, in Kansas City for the project funded by Genres Fowler, orders ironwork after foundations and cement work began. Excavations finished, rock foundation ready, two carloads of cement covered. Changes in the plant will raise costs by tens of thousands, potentially reaching 725,000 or more. Building to be largest of its kind in the western country and ready by December 1.
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Kansas City
Willam Naderhaffer
Lawrences
Genres Fowler
Coat Fen
Fowler
Regents
Nadetholfer
Anonymous Letters Pouring In On City Marshal Over Joints
A flood of anonymous communications reaches City Marshal J A Stravnee regarding alleged joints in operation. He notes many letters from residents, says he cannot review unsourced tips, and promises to address concerns only when identities are provided and verifiable.
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Marshal Streuss
J. A. Stravnee
Murshiot
Arcana
Disorderly Resort Breaks Up In Fairground Arrests
Toller Grubbs Tastevanine and Patrolman Smith arrested two white women living in a tent on the Shunetounga creek south bank about nine o'clock for disorderly conduct. Names Estelle Boyes aged 19 and Magsie Hall aged 36. Runaway boy Runeway Boy arrested by Patrolman Simp som, taken to police station after fleeing Kansas City. He sought to strike out on his own amid home troubles. parents notified and custody to be arranged.
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Toller Grubbs Tastevanine
Smith
Fair Ground
Shunetounga Creek
Roms Coteplaint
Jant Evens
Estelle Boyes
Magsie Hall
Runeway
Chariie Rice
Simpsom
Kansas City
Topeka
Omaha Exposition Plans and Discount Travel Offer
June to October exposition aims to attract visitors across Missouri and Mississippi valleys via Burlington routes through Omaha. Promotion highlights easy gate access, stopovers, and reduced excursion rates. Travel agents L. W. Wareley Howard Elliott H. Townsend mark St Louis offices and Topeka inquiry points.
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Missouri and
Miscissippi Walleye
Hokets
Omaha
Burlington
Prosecutions Planned Over Express Fees Under War Revenue Law
United States District Attorney will file complaints in Leavenworth against C I Traver Frank Lewis and Smith for alleged War revenue law violations by charging patrons a one cent tax on each bill of lading. The action tests whether the express companies or shippers pay the revenue. If filed, arrests and preliminary hearings will follow. cases could go to November or the Supreme Court for early settlement.
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United States
Lambert
United States District Court
C. I Traver
Wells, Fargo Express Company
Frank Lewis
United States and
Pacific Express
Smith
Wells-Fargo
American
Leavenworth
Internal Revenue
Sutton
Mir Lambert
Expres
Auch
Express
Geo. W Clark
Topeka Express
Laimivert
New York
U Were
Itty
Kkat Cmee
United States Supreme Court
Spaniard Aground Near Havana After Chase by Warships
A four mast steamer of about 100 tons with two Tautails was driven aground near Mariel west of Havana following pursuit by the gunboats Hawk Castine and Praise. The wreck’s identity was uncertain but locals believed it to be the Alphonso XII. The action occurred days ago, with no ships from the pursuers yet arrived to confirm details.
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Rey Weal
Joly
Mariel
Havana
Hawk
Castine
Praise
bietKkade
Spos
Alphonso XII
Morroensile
Ant
Emporia Starts Strong in baseball opener against Wichita
Emporia's new base ball team, relocated from Dating Texas, opened the season with a 14 to 7 victory over Wichita. The lineup features Bevis, Hlushes, Bevis, Barton, Dunn, and Hurlburt among others. Also reported: unrest in Canton with Luk Chuan fighting, British gunboats requested. Corning California suffers major fire loss. Lake Shore route touts low rate excursions to Buffalo and Saratoga.
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Emporia
Dating
Cusick J. Bevis
Barton Mintsomery
Dunn
Woodett
Mayer
Rose Hurlburt Eeciter Hohl Johnson
Mende
Donavan
Buffalo
Saratoga
Lake Shore
Michigan Southern Ry
B. P. Humphrey
T. PA
Kansas City
Whiter
A. G. PA
Chicago
A. J. Smith
G. Pa
Cleve
Aaa
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Iudge
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Spain
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Tam
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MUX CO
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Kangas City
Wine Progressive Prize
George Fowler
Omama
Castor
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Casestorta
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McKleakey
Maroons
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Canton
Luk Chuan
Kwangsi
West River
Sacravento
Cal
Corning
Takeo Castursts
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N. K
Moville
Harper's Weekly
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Carlton T.chapman
Frederic Remington
T. de Thurstrup
W.A. Rogers
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D. W. Hunt
Frank D. Miller
John F.bass
O.k.davis
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