Delayed by Typhoons Stymie Early Transportation Plans
Dispatches report widespread delays caused by typhoons hamper start of home transport by volunteer soldiers. California moves to mobilize today, Colorado slated for tomorrow, with North Dakota and Wyoming set to sail next week as the wire service notes substantial transportation difficulties and coal supply issues.
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Mushington
Washington
Trents
Meera
Cor Twee
California
Wurren
Idahes
North Dakota
Wyoming
Regents Dispute Over Chemistry Building Contract
J G Baskett and the state university board of regents clash with State Auditor Gearer Te Clie over a $1200 voucher for a chemistry bulletin. The contract, approved by Chancellor and university officials, faces scrutiny as questions arise about work authorization and contractor fees.
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J.G. Baskett
State University Board of Regents
M& Ere Treveras
Gearer Te Clie
Haskell
Conflicting Claims Over State University Funds Spark Debate
A letter exchange reveals disputes over a 1200 appropriation tied to a statue, with calls for a warrant and more definite information. Officials including an auditor and attorney general clash over payment, bonds, and compliance with state law as the board of res earch withholding approval until proper certificates are attached to the will.
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Coin
Haskell
Niitirr
Col
Dodge J
Mise
Muskell
Static
Board of
Resehue
Mir
Colt
Death of exarowitz Eppesir on a Sensibe motor
In Petersburg on July 20 at 9 am the exarowitz Eppesir died after riding a Sensibe motor from Abbas Tintin. A peasant witnessed the accident as the machine faltered and the prince showed minor signs before death. The body was taken to the palace and the place of death was enclosed by a ritual.
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Petersburg
Exarowitz Eppesir
Abbas Tintin
Marsons wireless system to link islands in Lo sroup
Victoria BC report notes Marsons plan to apply a wireless communication system between the islands of Lo sroup. The project faces organization and capital hurdles as funds are reported subscribed yet material for the system remains in question.
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Chicago
Victoria
Marsons
Carmithianan Actus Eisele
Vessel wreck near Beleisle shocks Dolio coast
Reports say a vessel named The Vissel suffered a catastrophic wreckeay off Beleisle near Dolio. Bull and marrow are said to have escaped, with rain and rattle hindering rescue efforts as wreckage washed ashore and survivors sought shelter from the storm.
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Tudiy
Principals in the Swan Gill Imbroglio
A garbled report describes a cut of a De. GH photo by Bi. B. Sayth in a basement corridor of the state house. It questions whether Dr. GIN is secretary of the state board of health and notes W. B. Swan’s election to a town post amid a damp hallway scene near the secretary’s office.
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Bi. B. Sayth
State House
Dr. Gin
State Board of Bealtt
W. B Swan
Dows
Board of Health
Branch Banks Debate Taxation at New York Bankers Meeting
W L Whitham of Atlanta addressed the New York State Bankers Association in Alexandria Bay on July 14 regarding the Pennsylvania taxation system for state purposes. Judge McPherson of the U S court argued for Pennsylvanian practices and tax exemptions on capital, while W S Withall of Avonia urged Georgia style branch banks as independent units with no stock tax, noting deposits rise and rural cash access improves.
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Alexandria Bay
Frank M. Eastman
Harrisburg
New York State
Bankers
Pennsylvania
Speckil Teferenc
Suse Jona Te. McPherson
United States Court
Eastern District of Pennsylvania
McPherads
New York
Withall
Avania
Hawke
Georgia
Institut Moneau
Dix
Convict Killed in Lansing Run Incident
A fatal assault occurred this morning as a guard reported a prisoner from division 14 attacked Walter Miten eil near the station shed. The assailant seized an iron stirring bar, struck a man named “Bum” Reynolds during the melee, and fled to the cell house. All parties are charged and enmity noted. the case heads to grand jury with Monday death notified.
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Lansing
Division 14
Walter Miteneil
Wreundett
Fir Ourslary
Reynolds
Labett
Present for Caldwell General Passenger Association Cup
D Caldwell traffic manager of the Lackawanna railroad received a splendid loving cup at a Western Passenger Association meeting. Thirty two members of the General Passengin er Association, former colleagues of Caldwell as head of the Western Passenger Association, donated the gold and silver cup engraved with loving remembrance from his many friends.
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General Passenger Association
New York
D. Caldwell
Lacka- Wanna
Western Payaeneer Association
General Passinier Associatian
Mr. Caldwell
Chalognan
Western Passenger Agsociation
Chicago
B.D. Caldwell
Obelraraen
Svestern
Destitute family camps in city park amid illness
Police Matron Thorpe reports a destitute family of John Barnes and his wife with child living in a park. They lack shelter and money, exposed to rain and cold, with sickness and hunger as a week from nourishment. The father has sold a few fowls for bread, while the child remains poorly clothed.
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Thorpe
John Barnes
Peary Expedition Steamer Diana Sails To Sydney
The Peary expedition steamer Diana left St Johns Newfoundland at 1 am carrying supplies for two years and a crew of eighteen Arctic veterans. Professors McClure Ortman Sylvester and Walter Wycker join the party. The Shamrock sailed in Southampton waters for a spin, showing lively speed near Calshot Castle.
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Princeton
Sydney
Cape Breton
St. Johns NF
Suty i
Diana
McClure
Ortman Sylvester
Walter Wycker
Shamrock
Sounhampton
Southampton Waters
Calvhot Castle
Isle of Wieht
West Channel
Valentine Surrenders in Perth Amboy Bank Run
George M Valentine, cashier of the Middlesex County Bank of Perth Amboy New Jersey, has surrendered amid a cash shortage estimated up to 15000. A bank run followed the closure and panic gripped Perth Amboy as depositors converged on the savings bank shown to be connected to the failed institution. Police maintained order while officials sought to cover a possible larger deficit, with investigators tracing discrepancies between stubs and cash and noting a broader pattern of depleted reserves over months.
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New York
George M. Valentine
Middlesex County Bank of
Perth Amboy
N. J
Middlesex County Bank
Oflers
Perth Sundoy Savings
A. 1
Watson
Perth Amboy Savines
Savisies Institution
Savings Bank
Savings Institution
Tolows
Hank Chosen
Wataon
Dat Xorhoney
Robert N. Vatenting
Chevlene
Comensalan
Banking Johnson
Valentine
Ocean Grove
Park National of New York
Middlesex
Robert Valentine
Park Nattral
Hang Ang
Perth Ambay
Burton
New Yor City
Wootbridge
Edward Savage
Haanway
Middleeox County
Park National Bank of New York
Middisex County Bank
End of kingship in Samoa signals wider shift in governance
Washington reports indicate a move to abolish the Samoan kingship beyond the provisional arrangement. Three governments are said to have acquiesced to eliminating the feature as part of the government system, with a likely unanimous Samoan commission report and a forthcoming treaty formality. Tol, July 8. Tolac Cement Factory receives orders from Mr Jenn T Holmes and French for thirty tons of tard tetons to Mr Jacob Goodner. The price paid is 37.58 cash, reflecting new inventory and ownership of cement ore.
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Washington
Samoa
Samoan Commission
Tole
Tol
Jaty B—Acuae En
Jenn 'T. Holmes
Cement ‘Company
French
Joe
Conmany
Jacob Goodner
Esceros
Mikes
Untidy Note Mentions Quinton and Slonday Harvest
A garbled fragment mentions Quinton and a gold field in Slonday and a shipment to Crpene involving Florence Brerebods. The text is damaged, with unclear names and actions.
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Quinton
Topeka
Ite
Slonday
Irving
Florence Brerebods
Broderick Quits and Possible Move for Congress
Broderick may run for congressman at large with support from Leeland's followers. Ewing Herbert deserts Curtis and aligns with Bailey. Brown County tilts toward Bailey’s camp as surrounding counties weigh candidate plans for senator and judge positions.
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Charles Custis
Kiret
Con‘Sreseman Hrederick
Curtis
Ewing Herbert
Hiawatha
Bailey
Brown County
Trate
Ben
Leland
Journal
Brown
Doniphun County
W- J. Stuart
Nenadu County
Broderick
Topeka
Mr. Curtis
Lette
Lelagnt
Herbert
Brown Coun
Letter to Governor Stanley Warns of Prohibition Rebellion
A Kansas correspondent writes to Governor Stanley announcing a plan to raid the state, hang liquor dealers, and destroy property to stop the liquor trade. The governor treats the letter as a crank missive and does not take it seriously.
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Stanley
Serias
Kansas
John Brown
Kansan
No Exchange Privilege Over School Textbooks
Attorney General Genara states the 7 relating to uniformity of school books does not grant an exchange privilege. No provision compels text book firms to trade new for old, forcing schools to abandon current high school and primary books if students cannot sell them. The ruling implies old books would be discarded under universal adoption rules.
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Genara Nots
Jaat
State
Text Book Commission
Kansas
Young Democrats Plan Reorganization Efforts In Kansas
A Hutchinson meeting of younger Democrats formed plans to reorganize the Young Men's Democratic League of Kansas with E. Brown of Parsons leading John H. Atwood for governor. Bryan may be invited to speak though initial mediation advice urged caution to avoid discord and vote loss next year. The group emphasizes unity as strength in Kansas politics.
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Hutchinson
Plebt
Young Men's
Democratic League of Kansas
E. Brown
Parsons
John H. Atwood
Bryan
Atwood
Kansas
Leainst
Young Democrats
Brown
Young Men's Democratic League of Kansas Call
A 1899 Hutchinson notice announces the call for a conference of Kansas voters who support the Chicago platform and oppose trusts and imperialism. The meeting on September 1 aims to discuss organizing local political clubs under the Young Men's Democratic League of Kansas with signatories Brown Baker Morrison Hettinger and others.
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Young Democracy
Kansas
Ree
Democrates
Hutchinson
Kan
State of Kansas
Chicago
Hutchinsos
Young Men's Democratic League of Kansas
Bett
O'Elock Ma
Ef. Brown
Republican State Committee To Maintain Organization
The Republican state committee with open headquarters of Copeland September 1 and county campaign officers will renew activity in the fall to improve local conditions for the next year’s elections.
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Republican State Committee
Kansas Values Show Personal Property and Railroads Totals
State auditor reports detailed figures for personal property valuations including horses cattle sheep and gold and silver watches with specific counts and values. The overall personal property assessed value totals 349,011,218 and railroad telegraph and telephone property add 46,105,000, with real estate at 223,. town lots 828,485. The combined assessed value for all property in Kansas exceeds 520 million dollars, up from 1368. Shawnee equity tops county listings with 15,339,086 in taxable property.
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Kansas
Shawnee Equity
Judge Horton Elected President of Foster Humane Society
At a morning meeting of the Foster Humane Society officers and members, Judge Albert H. Horton was unanimously elected president succeeding the late Judge Cassius G. Foster. The gathering honored Judge Foster with a tribute noting his impartiality, humanity, and lifelong service to the society and its causes. A resolution lauding his memory was adopted and officers thanked local volunteers for their support.
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Bines of Allmnetars
Foster Mumiane Society
Peta Fide
Vevtetars
Juge
Albert H. Horton
Cassius G. Foster
Gers
Olte Ton
Mra. CG
Foster
Mra G
Surietyard
Albert Av Toamiter
Tin Society
Ji ‘Asailie G. Foater
Iis
Surrey
Weid
Sam Fradigee
Poster Humane Society
Daly Prraen
HIG SILVER MEETING FOR LABOR DAY RALLY IN NEW YORK
New York duty as the Chicago platform Democrats voted last night for a big silver meeting to be held in the city or at a nearby summer resort on Labor Day. Speakers include William Jennings Bryan ex Governor John P Altgeld George Wilkins and Judes Tarvin of Kentucky. Williams has announced willingness to attend and efforts will be made to secure other speakers.
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New York
Chicago
Democrats
William Jennings Bryan
John P. Alteeid
George Wilkuns
Judes Tarvin
Kentucky
Williams
Mmn
Shot in His Gell On Charge of Murder
A man is slain amid a public confrontation as local citizens form a posse to subdue the suspect. The charged party faces murder allegations as officials investigate the deadly incident with witnesses consulted.
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Poase
Trickled the Sheriff at Door with Fake Officials
Gainesville Ga July 14 Sheriff Munday woke by a stranger claiming to be a law officer and none others. A mob bound a man at the sheriff’s door and forced entry to seize him at night. A man named Smith lay dead in a cage after being shot six times during the incident.
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Gainesville
St Sealth
Habernham County
Wmn
Bell
Munday
Foll
Gilmer
Baidie
Ams
Teader
Smith
Pingree status blocks streetcar ordinance vote
Detroit reports indicate Pingree’s allies fail to secure alderman support for a new streetcar fare ordinance. Several members oppose funding the project from fare receipts, fearing unsafe financial risk. Johnson departed for New York to urge transit fare policy changes.
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Detroit
Mich
Pingret-Johnson
Hayes
CFE
Tata 1
Johnson
New York
Injunction Sought Over Railroad Rates To Delay Crop Transport
New Orleans July 15 A railroad and steamboat companies dispute seeks injunctions to curb proposed rate changes by the railroad commission. The southern party threatens disruption to the current crop movement unless existing conditions are restored, with Captain 3 B Woods of the St Louis and red Grien line asserting steamboats will not operate under new terms.
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New Orleans
Steambell
Railroad Commission
Coutitrs
Baipmone
Amea
B. Woods
St. Louis
Ted Grieans
Ottawa talks stall as joint Canadian commission faces delay
In Washington on July 1 Secretary Jet Fouter sought word on prospects for renewing the joint Canadian commission. Secretary Foster’s efforts failed to secure a firm decision. Ministers plan to stay in Washington while a conferring group meets next week to frame formal notes to the British government and await a Canadian counter proposal seeking postponement.
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Shington
Jet Fouter
Washington
Menu
Canadian Commission of Epich Te
Eee
Foster
Dnatteam
Wakeington
Fairbanks Eth
Fritish
Ottawa
Weathered fragments hint at wartime muster prompts
Washington on July 15 reports a chaotic, unclear tally of regiments and numbers. The text mentions Fort Thomas Kentucky and units such as Seltus regiment and Bell’s Twenty-something, but details are garbled and a coherent event is not clear.
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Washington
Ashistona
Cunt Seltus
Fort Thomas
Bell
Plattebune
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H. Z. Gilt
W. B. Swan
Alexandria Bay, N. Y
W. 8. Whitham
Atlanta
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New York State Bankers’ Association
Caldwell
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Congressman Curtis
Daspite
W. J. Bryan
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Humane Socie
HIG
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