Porto Rico Climate Suited for Summer Campaign Plan
A July dispatch argues Porto Rico offers favorable summer weather for military operations. It outlines using hill forts above Santiago de Cuba, establishing a U.S. military governor, and stationing troops for sanitation and fever prevention. The piece favors rapid U.S. possession and hints at aiding ongoing Cuba campaigns and refugee movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Santiago de Cuba
Port Antonio
Jamaice
Santiago
Spanies
Privencra
Spain
Chie
Fru
Cuba
Porte O. Get
Pampalea
Soliers
Porto Hico
Porthleo
Jamaion Biel
Bintinga
Cumpalke
Santland
Troop Movements From Camp Merritt Reach West Coast
The article reports new troops sailing from Camp Merritt to San Francisco and the Presidio, with Brigadier Prat and Colonel Stever leading several battalions from South Dakota and Minnesota. The New York troops bound for Honolulu may proceed to the Centennial Humboldt. the Red Cross plans to inspect the hospital ship at Manila. Private Yeb Stafford dies of typhoid, and Burrett of the Twentieth Kansas is buried at the Presidio National Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merritt Kansas
San Prencince
Pennsylvania
Montana
Mandi
Prat
South Dakota
Stever
Presidio
Yeb Stafford
First Tennessee Volunteers
Wate Burrett
Twentieth Kansas Regiment
National Cemetery
Tours in the Rocky Mountains by the Denver Rio Grande
The Denver Rio Grande Railroad offers 40 tours in Colorado with distinct routes through the Rocky Mountains. Promotional material highlights scenic gaps and resort connections, including a direct line to Cripple Creek and tourist cars between major stops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountains
Denver
Colorado
Wind
Sitchoust
Cripple Creek
Sergion
Ivaver
Gan Branksees Gast Ting
Utah
Idate
Rontana
Oreendan
Weite SK Hoo TA
Colorada
Tye Damplleta
Ladies Urged to Attend Floral Feature at Fair Festival
Notice to ladies serving in the executive committees of one hundred and Giwiat to assist with the floral feature of the Fair Festival. Leave their themes with the secretary of the Commercial club at 2 Kansas avenue, due by Friday evening, July 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hhundredard Giwiat
Kansas
Social and Personal Notes From Topeka and Vicinity
Topeka social column notes recent events including a Vinewood dance at Mr and Mrs Bin Tom Bing with many local residents and visitors. The piece lists numerous names, picnics and gatherings, and mentions upcoming dances and church events, reflecting vibrant social life in Topeka and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Summer travels and social notices fill small town pages
Local residents plan trips to New York Chicago Denver and Colorado Springs. Mrs Butterly heads to New York for a month. Miss Augusta Flintom visits Lawrence friends. Miss Cora Huff travels from Garnett to Kansas City then Chicago. The Pleasant Hour club meets weekly through summer with monthly men’s entertainment. Family visitors and camping near Mil Creek are also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MarLennan
Gunnicon Tail
Myrthe Davica
Jeri
W. M. Evarts
Topela
Mins
Katewets
Frank Be
Wolff Ha
Cripple ‘Creek
J_ PB. Butterly
New York
Augusta Flintom
Lawrence
Charles Kitchell
Janety
Norman Wear
Chicago
Hortense Reed
Baldwin
Bess
Leura
Grace
W. W. Gillespie
Wil Stills
Mil Creek
Pleasant Hour Club
Frank Barlow
Lincorn Street
J. A. Redmond
Larned
Lee Ee, Lewis
Tee Way
Laawren
Suc Emith
Sand Aie
Colorado Springe
Denver
Cora Huff
Garnett
Gertrude Willett
Kansas City
American take possession of San Jose and seal off lines
Washington reports Captain General Blanco will be cut off from Madrid with all communications by censorship once the American army takes San Jose. General Shafter will require telegraph control in the city and supervise what is transmitted to avoid content harmful to U S interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Blanco
Marans
Madrid
San J
Assignments Changed for Pacific Expedition
San Francisco reports Brigadier General G. Ole Bas opting for faster ships. The Rio de Janeiro and Pennsylvania will be ready first, not the St Paul, which may join at Honolulu. The Sixth California regiment will sail with Morrison’s force, not the First New York, to the Philippines upon a new expedition, per Colonel Barber’s request for field experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
G. Ole Bas
St. Pat
Rio de Janeiro
Penisylvania
St. Paul
Honolulu
Magsddo
Military Ciretos
California
Morrison
New York
Philippines
Barber
Letter from Mrs Porter on Red Cross aid near Santiago
Mrs Porter describes Red Cross relief at Siboney and nearby Santiago during the Santiago campaign. She notes refugees, mainly women and children, facing starvation without aid and praises Red Cross ships delivering supplies to the afflicted across classes and nations. She condemns Spanish actions in attacking ambulances as among the most dastardly in warfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John Addison Porter
Santiago
Red Cross
Porter
Siboney
Appointment list and a medical testimonial excerpt
The notice lists officials destined for land allotment and receivership roles in Devils Lake and surrounding districts with names such as Harper of Alena and Baird of Devils Lake. It includes a narrative by Tim about a patient treated with Joy leading to recovery amid a debate on patient outcomes. A report from the Orphans' Home mentions fourteen children placed with happy families after statewide home visits, noting one unsettled case in the western part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ura
Harper
Alena
Owe Guifin
Kansas City
Howell 2
Myton
Elkhart
Init
Davie Lake
H — Baird
Devils Lake
Ma E. Baird
Devile Lake
Hope
Rock
Shy
Yes Kel
Bast
Medicies
Jno
Boothe
D. D
Pastor Sap
Chas
B. Lave
Det
Culbert
Catarrh
Soave
Insoe Burrell
Cincinnati
Solo
Jackson
Indianapolis
Ind
Commonwealth club meeting ends early amid supper break
Mrs Annie L Diggs leads Commonwealth club in Topeka despite obstacles. They elect officers and outline a platform on industrial emancipation education and citizenship while planning future meetings at earlier hours. An address to Kansas women invites study of economic questions tied to national industry changes with lessons from Bellamy and a Topeka education institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie L. Diggs
Commonwealth Club
Ldies
Senate Chamber
Representative Hall
Digs
H.W. Roby
George Harri
A. Wardat
W. G. Todd
Diggs
Kansas
Chile
Commonwealth
Edward Bellamy
Jeanlets
State Commonwealth Club
Topeka
George D. Herron
Myron Reed
Henry
Lloyd
Populists Preparing Observe Early Efforts
Fragmented OCR text appears as a garbled note about populists, a plan to alert or mobilize workers, and a first two-day period for a purpose. Names, places, dates, and clear events are unreadable.
Commission Named for Peninal Relations With Canada
The president appointed a commission to meet a British Canadian panel to discuss penal relations with Canada. Members include Senator Charles W. Fairbanks of Indiana, Senator George Gray of Delaware, Representative Nelson Dingley of Maine, Joby A. Kassah of Iowa, and John W. Poster of the District of Columbia. They will align with a corresponding Canadian and British commission on the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Great Britain
Canada
United States
Canadta
Charles W. Fairbanks
Indiana
George Gray
Delaware
Nelson Dingley
Maine
Joby A. Kassah
Iowa
John W. Poster
District of Col
SNAP SHOTS AT HOME NEWS IN PUNNEIL VISITORS AND EVENTS
A jumble of hometown notes lists visitors, assignments, and upcoming engagements. Royle plans a vacation to recover. Deputy Wert heads to Leavenworth. local church sermons are announced. Sousa and his band are booked for an engagement. general war-era civic items mix with society notices and a dog’s journey home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ce Punneil
Wamego
H- Cone
Lawrences
Waketuart
Ireland
Royle
United States
Prescott Wert
Leavenworth
Riddle
Chattanooga
Topeka
Ye Girives
Joowvel
Webb McNall
Mnisur
Robert Anderson
Leon
Adame
Hearns
State House
San Am
George Stone
D. T. Royle
Gavillon
Tintin and
Chandler
Bell
TB. Blennistes
Union Bacineel Company
Great American Tea Company
Indianapolle
Charles J. Rangraves
Bunty Pa
Washinston
Daughters of the American Revolution
Harrison
Werterh Avenue
Concoria
Gorei Baptist
Stogte
Thester
Maine Officer Dead After Explosion Shock
Lieut. John J. Blanvtin, executive officer of the Maine, died today from the shock to his nervous system caused by the disaster in Havana harbor. His death follows the mental and physical strain endured after the explosion.
Sues Collins Estate Over Rent Funds In District Court
J Emory Balt sues D W Nellis as administrator of the late J S Collins estate to recover 298 dollars. Balt alleges rents collected by Cotlink and Flair were not turned over to Collins estate and mixed with Collins funds, leaving 627 77 dollars in the account at death and Balt seeks 602 93 of the sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
J. Emory Balt
D. W. Nellis
J. S. Collins
Mair
Cotlink
Flair
Coline
JS. Collins
Beene
Palr
Collins
S. Collins
Ball
Baptist Young People union session awards and officers
Buffalo July 16 The Baptist Young People's union awarded courses to read the Sacred Literature to South Corners Wisconsin junior missionary to Sailwater Sinn, junior Bible readers to Union City Pan, senior Christian culture to Wolcott Indiana, junior Christian culture to Union City Fa The nominations elected officers unanimously with John Wf Cha re-elected president Virginia Ho Rowton second vice president 0 Wells third vice president H A Heed Wisconsin treasurer Frank Moody Wisconsin W H R Underwood D D New York gave the address on Fellowship In Worship Rev J C Rust Nashville Tennessee spoke on The Local Church the Point of Fellowship in Work The convention cheered McKinley’s name during the talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Baptist Young People's Union
South Corners
Wis
Sailwater
Sinn
Union City
Pans
Wolcott
Ind
John Wf. Cha
Virginia HO
Rowton
Nebraska
Wells
Nova Scotia
H. A. Heed
McKinley
Requisition Seeks Return of Frank Weakley from Nebraska
A governor’s office requisition seeks funds for the return of Frank Weakley, in Nebraska prison, as his July 23 sentence ends. A Kansas pen official will receive him upon transfer, noting Weakley’s prior escape and cross‑state serving time. Also mentions a Kansas convict Weassley Wan sent from Rice County in 18% for one year, who escaped near the end of his term. Swimming records are noted with a San Francisco July date detailing a 1-yard world record and amateur mile effort by Brewer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leven
Frank Weakley
Nebraska
Kansas State Penitentiary
Weassley Wan
Kansas
Rice County
San Francisco
H. A Widemann
Eworld
B.F. Brewer
Brewer
Coal Carrier Sets Alaska Route Record
An overview notes a coal ship named Abaces reported for Alaska service, carrying a private cargo from Australia to Santa Fe Route. Electric fans and seaconeable accessories enhance the already unmatched service aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Feta
Australia
Dr Nicholas Senn Leads Yellow Fever Effort in Santiago
Reports describe Dr Nicholas Senn, in charge of yellow fever outbreak management at Santiago, as a prominent American surgeon with military service, extensive clinical experience, and strong support from local physicians. The piece highlights his Chicago training, Wisconsin and Illinois ties, and anticipated contributions to troop health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Senn
Santiago
Chicago
Cuba
Senn
Courke
Europe
Thin Murvey
Echegh
Wisconsin
Tunner de Senn
Sonn
Popcriuon
Eorena
Chicas
American Medical Association
Ilinois Bint
North Topeka social notes and obituaries
North Topeka column items list residents traveling relatives and church events at the city’s churches. Entries note travel from New Philadelphia Chicago Boulder Salina Manhattan Holton and other towns, plus a funeral service at the Church of the Assumption and various visits with local families.
New Great Waterway Project Survey Underway
Government business and surveyors have acted at Champlais Clinton county for the preliminary survey of a proposed route via the St Lawrence river and Lake Champlain. Appropriations have been made to Congress, and engineers reports are expected favorable to this route over Erie or Oswego. Breaks again in the Hudsoe, Cols area. Paris notes Emil Zole attacking in open letter to premiers at Aurore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platteburs
Champlais
Clinton Canoty
St. Y
Osweno
Lake Champlain
Champlin
Paris
Emil Zole
M. Hriasou
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Montarba
Anyahinie
A. Topeka
Porto Rico
Social and Personal
Eve
Amny Ioul
Vinewood
bin Tom Bing
Dean Low
Frank Wear
Harry Robinson
Leon ‘Tuttle
Sutton
Susie Gay
Edpe McClintock
Myrtle Davis
Ivah Davis
Edna Crane
Mary Moon
Jiliian Writeick
Suza Jewell
Mixes Pearinde Prescott
Very Low
Lillian Tort
Marcia Spivey
Martha Gradshaw
Ailss
Ruth McClintock
Winifred Waener
Myrtle Mitchell
Minxy
Mabel Beker
Jake Mobler
Austin Brady
H. H. Huey
Lani
Charles Barnes
Lawrence Chamberlain
de White
W. W. Webb
Falls
Pred Gillett
Dean Fm
Tom King
Reform
Gar= Nett
Mies
Agnes Granger
Emily Alien
Misa Nellin Alter
Air
Howard Hues
Chaos Hoss
Clarence Meils
Otis Allen
Delbert Streker- Thurstlay Hven
Will Martin
Harry Martin
Will Gunther
Emmett Rigby
Garfield Tickved
Clyde Hornaday
Maudball
Mie May Downing
Elizabeth Lee
Harry Small
Roy Stanfard
Cras ‘Lawrence
C. W. Snyder
Petoskey
L. W. Turner
Quincy
Avery Turner
Vern Low
First Methodist Church
Waldenar von Dubien
B. Cully
Son Art
C. 5
France
Cheries N. Daniele
Albert H. Brown
W. F Roehr
Emeniels
Frank
Ditto
Greencastle
Florence West Hays
Terre Haute
Washburn
Couftis
Evenine
Mes. W. Edwards
Sheldon
Copeland
M. M. Miller
A. T
J.D. McFarland
McFarland
Ada Moms
St. Marys
Maxele Mitchell
Awg, Merick
Galveston
Texas
John Oliver
Philadelphia
Tim
Mont Grenafal
Big Holiday
Flambeau Club
Sues Collins Estate
Weinley
Baptist Young People Patriotic
North Topeka
Rulley
New Philadelphia
Union Pacific
Frank Aishure
Rhiulmai
Ler Campbell
Boulder
Col. Brann
Stenggraex
Frank Teot
viny_ county
Ralph Wilson
Geri Shepherd
Thompsonville
Milas Belle
Custiey & Post
Kan
Boss Corrie Lower
Salina
Mark Puttar
J. S. Glendenning
Second Presbyterian Dlamed
Lomornin
Siven
Fred. Alexander
Holton
Guendine
Manhattan
Ais W. C. Steele
Kansas Avenue
Church of the Assumption
Group
Asia
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