Spelling reforms spark harbor of city names and ships
A report describes a broad spelling reform by the United States Board of Geographic Names aiming to simplify toponyms. It cites changes dropping words like city and town, removing apostrophes in names, and replacing forms such as Habana with Havana, amid notes on foreign names and wartime terms.
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United States Board of Geographic Names
Habana
Nebraske
Tennemeoe
Teartewe
Pirin
Iube
Ferry
Baltin
Gardiner
Cartagena
Argentina
BNO
Matawan
Dooley hears the news from a chaotic paper talk
A reader fragment highlights chaotic newspaper chatter about naval battles, Spanish fleet movements, and various civic notices. Names such as McKinney and Russell A. Aleer appear alongside scattered references to Cervera, Schley, and Admiral Sampson. The piece blends spoof dialogue with street scenes and ads for local services.
Painful Ulcers Purifying the Blood with Hood's Sarsaparilla
Patient testimonial from Winfield Kansas describes ten year ankle ulcers improving after two to four bottles of Hood's Sarsaparilla. Claim declares Hood's Blood Purifier cures impure blood and relieves pain enabling normal work and sleep.
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Hood
Sregard Hood
May A. Wallmann
Winfield
Kansas
Commodore Schley Ate Green Apples in Leavenworth Tale
In Leavenworth during a Civil War era visit, Commodore Winfield Scott Schley allegedly strolled with old settlers, eating green apples at his brothers Fifth Street grocery. The tale ties to his youthful days, reshaping memory of the Schley family merchants and later Kansas City travels.
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Leavenworth
Weyser
Kipling
Commodore Schiey
Will
Leavenwirth
Green
Henry
Wiliam Schley
Fifth Street
Louis Mayo
Meanoy Ienera
McCommick
Maethen Henry
Kansas City
Faith
Williass Schley
Karke City
Cherry Street
J. W. Mertil
Sebles
Conuniore Wintleid
Santt
Sehley
Santini
Leuvenworth
Rita
Army SerVice
Klep
Man
Mika Langdon
Virginia Taniiles
Street Meeting Disorder Ends With Arrests in Oswers
During a July street meeting by Holler workers, Baker announced his ill mother and urged the crowd to move. They refused, claiming divine protection. Officers used force to disperse them. Sadie Milter, Mrs. A. M. Videct, and L. Welton were arrested for disturbing the peace and will plead not guilty. Weldon escorted the group to the alien court, citing divine guidance as a reason to stay. Sheriff Edwards served an insanity order on Miss Milter to transfer her to the state court.
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Oswers
Baker
Ming Sadie Milter
Mra U A. M.videct
L. Welton
Mr. Weldon
Frisco
Holy Ghost
Miss Milter
Edwards
Boise
Fight Over A Child In Coffeyville
July scene in Coffeyville where Nichola and her daughter Myr te sought to reclaim a child from the Minkle family who had adopted it after Nichola abandoned her other children at Santa Pe stock yards. A fight broke out. Myron Mew Niehoin and others faced costs and jail time while Od lidy Nichols avoided immediate arrest but faced a warrant awaiting her recovery.
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Chicago Journal
Hennesey
Hie
Hinds
Macoupin County Hayelether
Deer Mules
Cienge
Christyan
Mr. Toney
Sadaowr
Manuel
Shimpaon
Alvin
Adel
Schley
Sampson
Tada
Prerpont Morcan
Heim Corremem al
Aria Lendle
Daclat Fk
Boanieh Rerpedis Bewce
Cervera Reric Wen
McKinney
William McKinney
Russell
Shensd
Daines Wiliam
Agricultire
Iarnee Wilsien
Tibet
Hinkle
Ssrtie Michelin
Od Lidy Nichols
Ones
Coun
Relief Society organized by Chanute Kansas women
The Army Relief Society of Kansas has been organized by Chanute women. Members include Mesdames J. A. Harper Anna Courtney Adam Hardesty Emma Elliott Flora M Ward J. F Cox J. C Penny Geo Miller Robt Stewart Kathrine Hedess D. H. Fisher J. E. Dickey Si er M Henry Jy Farrelly H. P. Farrelly C. G. Wood Geo H Brown Will Sint MT. Jones J. 2 Vickett I. O. F Caxtes and Misses Minnie Bridtf ord Allie Bewey Leborah Farrelly Jessie Eaton Emma Cave. Officers named president Mrs J. & FL Cute vice president Mrs Flora M Wood secretary Mrs Farrelly treasurer Mrs Hardesty.
Galena Printer Joins Roosevelt’s Rough Riders
A Galena printer named Joe Kilne, a known member of the printing fraternity and relative of Maud Kine and Mrs Li Loftis, joined Roosevelt's Rough Riders. Recent reports indicate he was shot in the hip during a charge on the Fifth Troupe’s unit near 850, with word reaching Joplin and Lone relatives.
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Galena
Joe Kilne
Tislena
Mise Maud Kine
Mra L. Li. Loftis
Roosevelt
Rough Riders
Hand Car Accident Injures Fort Stott Boys
An early July incident on a hand car left two Fort Stott youths seriously injured after a velocipede mishap. Reports indicate the accident occurred Thursday evening with potential injuries to several boys.
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Fort Stott
Wullead Velocipede
Children injured as handcar collision near Marmaton River
Ted Gilbert and Harry Cooper with a young colored boy rode a velovipode to place switch lamps. Returning west of Marmaton River bridge, a Hedlon gang on a handcar struck their vehicle. The Cooper boy was thrown under the wheels and badly hurt with deep gashes and possible internal injuries. One rider suffered a minor leg injury while the other was severely injured. Ed Gilbert, son of Agent Gilbert of the Katy road, witnessed the incident.
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Cooper
Ed Gilbert
Gilbert
Katy Road
Garde
Marmaton River Bridge
Hghter
Cir
Gil- Dert
Am Aide
Half Million Gain Reported in Saline County Property Values
Batina July 1 report shows Saline County total property assessment rising to 2,595,015 for 1897 with a net gain to 1,161,629 in personal property and 1,166,159 in other assets for 1888, reflecting substantial farmer improvements that boosted values.
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Batina
Saline
PORT SCOTT WOMAN SHOT IN Fort Scott
Port Scott woman shot through a window. Mrs James May wounded fatally or seriously as police investigate. Crime marks second such incident in Fort Scott. crop reports show wheat prospects failing in county and state.
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Fort Scott
Jy 5
James May
Kansan Seeks Hawaii Investment After Ship Crew Turnover
A Kansas resident pursues a Hawaii venture after Capt. H Hinghes invested 7,900 in the islands before return to the United States. The captain, once half owner of a 7,000 California stock, fell ill and in hospital his partner sold out, leaving the island venture.
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Hawaii
Port Stott
H. Hinghes
Hawaiian Islands
United States
California
Te Wat
Islanda
Fast train leaves Topeka for Omaha at noon stop
Omaha Exposition fast train departs Topeka via Santa Fe at 4 55 a m and arrives in Omaha at noon. Watsons delivers the best care to heroes and buggies in the vicinity.
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Omaha
Baby Sores and Scales Promoted Cure in Ad Claim
An ad recounts a mother’s four month old with severe skin sores said to be cured by Cetocera and Calolorea products. The letter claims rapid clearing after weeks of use, noting the child’s skin became “beautiful” and free of pimples. Dated 1598, signed by Mary Sanders of Camden New Jersey.
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Worne
Abe
Hans Wareao
Ikmard
Cerca
Sistier
Mary Sanders
Saring
Camden
N. J
Swept Away by a Waterspout in Cuba Missouri
A Cuban Missouri town devastated by a waterspout flooding Yadkin creek and sweeping away homes. Thirteen bodies recovered with many feared dead, including Mrs Lou Tucker and Babb and several Steeleville residents. Relief parties depart as the town lies in ruins with communication down.
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St. Louis
Cuba
Steeleville
Crawford County
Lou Tucker
Babb
Charles Abrahame
John Swoods
James Tapf
Mel
William Lelough
Luther Slough
Séatoberé
Yadkin Creek
Dutte
Salem
Friens
How Relief Came to A Jefferson Man After Grippe
Freeman H. Eveles of Jefferson Missouri credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring his health after a long grippe illness and related heart and breathing issues. He describes initial doctors failing to help until the pill regimen produced rapid improvements and renewed business energy. An affidavit before a notary is offered for inquiries and replies.
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Freeman H. Eveles
Main Street
Jefferson, Mo
Goppe
Seles
Levas
Ey Rea
Grippe
Leon
Eveler
Adam Poulstong
Possible Indictment Over La Bourgogne Disaster
New York July 9 reports discuss potential indictments of La Bourgogne sailors for murder or other crimes following the collision and sinking. Assistant District Attorney Unger cites common law agency liability. French and U.S. jurisdictions are debated. The French consul general says a coastal inquiry will collect evidence for the French maritime court. jurisdiction hinges on where acts occurred and the flag of the vessel.
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New York
Timea Printa
le Bourogne
Anususd Fhorgughhesa
Thtereat
Unger
Umse
la Burgonne
Hloimes
Willan Brown
Nova Scotia
Holmes
United States Supreme Court
la Bourgogne
United States
Jurisdietics
Francis Edmond Browaerts
Ratte
New Yorkerhe
la Bourgesne
Stlil
Peries
France
Abduction Charges In Milwaukee Woman Alleges Kidnap
Miss Harriett Chandler of Milwaukee tells West Side Court she was abducted April 20 from a Fifth Avenue hotel and confined in the St. Savior sanitarium until June 20. She cites her brother Samuel J. Chandler as the alleged kidnapper and requests a warrant to detain him. attorneys to file briefs. She says letters to her mother were redirected to him and that she was denied contact with others. Santa Fe Route dining cars are equipped with electric fans.
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Miss Chandler
New York
Harriett. Chandler
Milwaukee
West Side Court
Samuel J. Chandler
Fifth Avenue
St. Savior Institution
Defended Their Flag in Guipara Skirmish
American prospectors rout seven Spaniards at Gulipara Sonora on the Fourth of July. In a brief fight in the mining village two Spaniards are killed and several wounded. Fred Goebel of New Orleans badly wounded but returns fire with his pistol. The clash ends as locals drive the Spaniards from town.
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el Paso
Tex
Guipara
Sonics
Guilpara
PH. Pied
Chicago
Harry Love
East St. Louis
Tee
Fred Goebel
Jolce
Califirnte
Goebel
Expert Accountants Approved for Treasury Posts
Washington July 3 the treasury department announced the marking of papers for expert accountants salary 3000 with new vacancies on July 1 Nineteen candidates sat the exam and the two successful were I H Hartshorn and N M Ambrose both clerks with high averages The process mirrors promotions in clerical ranks and wider agency opportunities abound The notice also advertisesDr Sings New Discovery for consumption and related ailments with a free trial bottle at local druggists.
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Sartshorn
N. M. Ambrose
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury Department
Summer Tourist Tickets to Colorado and Return Sale
Summer tourist tickets to Colorado and return priced at 24 dollars, on sale daily through September 25 by Santa Fe Route. John Beving, editor of the Prose Anthon Jows, endorses Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for family use over years and notes its broad availability at all druggists.
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Colorado
Santa Fe
John Beving
Anthon, Jows
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Kansas News
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Relief Society
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Saline County
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Mra. Plander
Laura Reed
Transurar
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Hell
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Quilty
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Weienc
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H. L. Larsh & CO
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Ripans Chbotitral Co
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