Permanent Home and War Talk Across Globe Demands
Fragmentary text notes London office contact and telephones, possible references to Frank Richardson, General Mtrs, and a Santiago city event. Mentions Cuba, Spain, Hawaii, and American war tax attitudes, with scattered observations from Globe-Democrat and Chicago News proverbs and local jokes.
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Terple Court
Frank Richardson
Mate
London
Lice
Fleet Street
Ben
A City Without Newspapers in Chicago Famine
A distorted excerpt laments a Chicago news famine, describing citizens' loss of talk and direction as papers vanish. It recalls prefire city life, the mayor, aldermen, trains, and people reading at streetcar tops while a prior era’s comfort feels gone.
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Chicago
Journal
4S Forluwe
Carter Harrison
Alice
Chifigvan
Telan
Italy
Cilrago
Notable Personalities and Honors Across Nations
A collage of brief notes on public figures and leaders. M Fiouard Drumont and other European figures are highlighted for influence, translation of nobility, and cultural impact. American figures include Rev. T. T. Monger urging a Yale statue and bank president clerical leaders.
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T. T. Monger
New Mawen
Nathan Hale
Yale
Thiat
Connecticut
Oldest Santa Fe Brakeman Killed in Kansas
A string of deadly railroad accidents hits Kansas as Charles Russell dies from a crushed head at McPherson and Eli Mattocks collapses from heart and kidney illness worsened by heavy work. The aged Santa Fe brakeman, among the oldest in the county, died after a frightful Topeka line incident. He left a widow and six children.
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Eli Mattocke
Hhuste
Atchison
Ane
Santa Fe
Watt
Vampans
Swirchman
Watchmwn
Ueceuord Ieeves
Freight rate war grips Denver merchants in July
After a tense stalemate among carriers, Denver shippers face a rate war lasting until Friday with Burlington and Rock Island offering 40 cents per hundred for cattle and parcels to Denver. Other classes of freight follow suit as lines undercut to win contracts from Baltimore and New York. Merchants plan costly campaigns to pressure rivals into further cuts.
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Denver
Wensuire
Uberalineas
Vie
Orler
Incu Tde Whiite Leung
Burlington
Nike
Schours
Mie
Baltimore
New York
Rites
Spiers
Knowlnesher
Rock Island
Tate
Beers Hidden Behind a German Post in Odd Tale
The narrator recalls a surreal scene in which a elf like guide uses magic to reveal two bottles of beer in a small shed off a roundabout path. The tale mentions strict laws on beer and intoxicants in old Germany and ends with a vivid image of laughter and odd drinks behind a counter.
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Tadley
Wausau
Christo
Miia
Perrmany
Erie
Sanita Fe engine pooling plans spark mixed opinions
A fragmented report notes some engineers admit potential benefits from pooling engines on the Sanita Fe while others warn the company may gain more from money invested. The discussion centers on longer runs to increase mileage and reduce roundhouse costs, risking longer crew shifts and less rest between duties.
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Fouth
Sanita Fe
Reform Plan Aims at Smoother Engine Work Power
A revised system outlines pooling duties for engineers and inspectors, with assigned foremen, to reduce accidents and balance workload. Extra staff will cover layoffs, while locomotive crews see clearer responsibilities, improving reliability and safety for travelers.
Man Killed by Handcar Near Lawrence
Lawrence reports B Kibbe was thrown from a handcar returning from work on the Santa Fe line Saturday evening and sustained fatal injuries. This marks the second fatal accident of a similar nature in the area within two weeks.
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Lawrence
B. Kibbe
Santa Fe
Head Crushed Charles Russell Killed by Cars Near WePherson
Early report states Charles Russell was fatally struck by a car near WePherson Kansas. He was 11 years old, married, and had worked as a timberman for seven years. The accident left his body beneath the vehicle, with witnesses noting the head injury. He was widely known and mourned locally.
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Charles Russall
WePherson
McPhernn
Kan
Inert
SeigAry
Tits Tome
Helmnetis
SANTA FE PICNIC PLANS FOR SATURDAY IN OTTAWA
Ottawa July 11 A Santa Fe picnic is being organized with extensive preparations by shopmen and superintendents. Excursions will come from Albuquerque and a tie category is noted. Traffic and car service topics are discussed for Texas divisions with a meeting in Galveston.
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Ottawa
Rorest Pari
Texas Car Service Association
Texas
Galveston
Texis
Discovery of Morrow's Kidneyids Outshines Original Claim
Locally famed chemist Jobs Morrow of Springheia Oslo is credited with a yellow tablet remedy named Morrow's Kidneyids. An Ohio patient, Sarah Menane of 343 East Street Springfield, credits dramatic recovery from long term kidney disease and dropsy after using the pills. Sold at Athlers with price 50 cents a box, or three boxes for 75 cents, via Jann Morrow & Co.
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Morryw
Walentiets
Jobs Morrow
Springheia
Oslo
Morrow
Atre Sarah Menane
Enat Street
Springfield
Ohio
Athlers
Jann Morrow & Co
Bushne
Springield
Kansas Troops in San Francisco Camp Face Hardship and Critique
Special reporter from the State Journal notes Kansas volunteers endure bleak wet camps at Merritt San Francisco July 6 1808. The six days of July bring cold wind mist and rough conditions while troops march in a Fourth of July parade and face sickness from cold and damp bedding. Critics accuse the Southern Pacific of poor accommodations and biased treatment favoring other states with better facilities and streetcar access. Colonel Little contemplates Manila deployment but remains ill in camp.
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State Journal
San Francisco
Merritt
Kansas
Frisco
Old Town
Burgec Taffer
Presidio
Sunthern Paeble
San Francieno
Tan
Rask
Karen
Perhipy
Washington
Nebraska
John Mr. Thurston
Arizona
Kansas City
Marty
Little
Philippines
Manila
de Ford
Foley
Mae
My. Ee
Topeka Aid Sought for Twentieth Kansas Regimental Tent
In Topeka community drive Chaplain J G Schielmans seeks $200 to fund a regimental tent for services and a reading room for Twentieth Kansas soldiers. Col Funston backs the plan as Confederate threat news from Manila lists shipments between July 1 and 20. Soldiers long for home, one man longing for Fort Scott and a warm bed.
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Mejor Metcalf
Cervera
Chepinin
Soblejmann
Col Funston
Topeka
Twentieth Kansas
J. G. Schielmans
Twentieth Kunson
Eatahs
Manila
Fort Scott
Ellis
Klondikers In Trees Driven There By Yukon Flood
Twenty Yukon miners arrived by the schooner Hattie Phillips from St Michael sharing tales of a river flood that washed away camps near Manook Circle City and Dawaun. Output from Dawson expected to top 325 million. Circle City to add significant output. One passenger, Ernest Claxton, reported a governor's state wreck and witnesses stranded in trees for days. fatalities included Muldling and Madanot in the treacherous Yukon flood.
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San Freneteco
Yukon
Manook
Cirele City
Dawaun
Hattier Phillips
St. Michael
Ooo
Alaska
J. M Bills
Chicago
F. E. Haller
Detroit
W. F. Pinkhan
Boston
Joseph Bird
Baltimore
P. Herdie
Williamsport
Dawson S
Dawson
Circle City
Mandok
Iren Mimnouk
Ernest Claxton
San Francisco
Simnouk
Stiumes
Stillman
Kuskequem
Pasengers
Wes
Ruth Linke
Hattie I. Phillips
Mick
Phillips
Wigsur EL Maiuaal
Lew Cirk
United States Cokent
Annmburs
Saxony
Cleveland
Muldling
Porte
Unalaklik
Weettae
Yerand
Munontt
St. M. Morgan
Eevern Dase
Madanot
Rayersibitt
Mutias
Betarme Snow
Wwee
fuKil
Moran
Goo
Clark
Glasgow
Scotland
B.C
Springfield Defense Shifts as Army Favors New Weapons
Springfield reports indicate army ordnance officials reevaluating tactics amid debated use of new arms. Generals from New York request three former regiments to test modern arms and smoke devices, while expert opinion notes potential advantages of smokeless and pneumatic weaponry over black powder.
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Washington
Cite Lemenin
United States Army
Bernal
Bebuyier
New York
Bien Dehille
Sbrinchoul
Ufien Serepa
Topeka and Wichita Baseball Series Opens on Road Trip
Baseball news notes Topeka travels to Wichita after winning three in a row from AlcMont. The first game of the Wichita series went to Wichita while Topeka lost the other marked by defeats in a three game set. Salina defeats and other results are noted.
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Salina
Ing ix Phixing
Atenaie Taliare
Ceare
Spanish Eyes Wear Us Out in Two or Three Years
Havana reports focus on Santiago operations as Cervera’s defeat is followed by a day of mourning. Editorials claim Spain can endure a costly but short war with Cuba, while battles around Santiago intensify, prisoners are exchanged, and civic support rises for relief efforts and a mortgage bank proposal.
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Havana
Santiago
la Lucha
Ite
Estume Saya
Spain
Cuba
Campaigo
Admirel Cervera
Manuel Gustunent
Jose Caballero
Havel
Huymon Nisarte
Saintheges
Almirante Gavlenin
Infante Maria Teresa
William
Juan Hill
Canty
Santiego
Vera del Res
Géners Vert del Rea
Caney
Blanco
Curo Piedra
Matanans
Gulra Molen
Carvern
Senukee
Torel
Santiago de Cuba
Genena Calixto Garcia
Santaco
Calnel Ordones
Ae Suntec
Escurius
Mentefier
Mayganio
Union de Reyes
Monzis
Senor
Romer Giron
Ecroiser D'Getaing
Fort de France
Coland
Martinhalle
Muriel Harbor
Tred Cross
Kitchane
Pages
Bianco
Jordan
Gibura
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Topeka State Journal
Frank P. Maclennan
Crry
Datty
Geliverca & Carrier
Hetite
Mitrs
Santiaga
Hawaii
Thomas
AU Adcent
Camara
United States
San Ango
McKintey
Madea
America
Syriaa
Europe
Seach
Charleston
Globe-Democrat
Uke Gratean
Lowe
General Federation of ‘Wruiin's Clubs
Chicago News
Blayele Puta
Aee Ee
Trimstone
Joe
Walex
Alphonse
Globe Lights
Prom
Atchison Globe
Tricia
Wonmaen
M. Fiouard Drumont
Kreneh
von Zenker
Ghsit R.venthy
Oregon
John Lilith Griffin
Vermont
Grogon
Indiana
Canterbury
Church of Scotland
J. OC. Masou Rint
Third Cavalry
Don Carlos
Bo Is
Euys
Prince Henry
Prussia
Atbian W. Knight
Atlanta
Belns
St. Philip
Alanta
National Bank of Florida
Jacksonville
Fin — Mra
Clara Bench Colby
Geneen Colby
Woman's Tribune
Workington
University of Wisconsin
Burne-Jones
Hawarden
Mts
Glavetone
Leon Hoard
Abe Eit
Feminante Bocetni
Milan
Antwerp
Lyons
Sealy
Tualy
William Herre
Railroad News
Eli Mattocks
Charles Russell
McPherson
Eoce Island
Indian Territory
Hook Island
Dirugeport
Jacksboro
Auseet Sk Je Mwing
WH. Diurhy
Katy
Mixsours
Waneas
Watast
Hannibal
Parsons
Geo. W. Ftupafield
Kan Ave
Minlera Pharmacy
Cor
Topeka Ave
John Mortow
Thes. P.R.R
Col. Little Will
Yukon River
Ordnance
Baseball News
Sadas
Ginaici
Ain
Cote
A Be
Louis
P.u.of A
Buffalo
Topeke
Santa Fe Depot
Alfonso XII
Bufkle
Sante de Station
W. C. Garvey
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