Mauger Insane Editor Arrested in Galena Over Worthless Checks
John G. Mauger editor of the Galena Sunbeam was arrested and taken to Columbus for examination after a string of bad checks. He claimed funds at a St Louis bank and telegraphed for transport, while authorities described him as demented but not violent. A water cooler theft and a rambling 400 word telegram were noted, along with a found K G order ritual. He faced mental health scrutiny and possible cure.
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John G. Mauger
Galena Sunbeam
Columbus
Mauger
Ptople
Constitutional National Bank of St. Louis
Galena National Bank, Due & Second
Windie
Vercy Melver
Chicago
Manger
Continental National Bank
Dupoait
St. Louis
Tegular
Monett
Salvation Army
Joint raids target local joints. several proprietors arrested
City Marshal L A Strauss and assistants raided several Topeka joints on Saturday evening surprising proprietors. Al Havilk, Julius Antoine, Nick Cave and others faced charges of maintaining a nuisance and keeping a gambling home. Fixtures and goods were seized, with bonds set at 500 dollars for several owners. Police, including assistants Ovrom Bonovan and Teenard, led the operation at multiple Kansis avenue locations.
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L A. Strauss
Topeke
Fellows
al Haystip
Lon Townsend
Nick Chiles
Qwax
Royal Billard Hall
Kansis
al Havéllp
Blackman
Julius Antoine
Hauermann
Kansix Avenue
Adolas
John Greif
Hatermann
John Zimmerman
Mayslip
Strance
Miss
Jake Ovrom
Aspen Wee
Tim Bonovan
Iola Teenard
Jester
McElroy
Parcel
Dandy
Boy Saw It First Signal That Cervera's Fleet Left
A Newark based signal boy Joseph T. Gaskin recalls in a letter to his sister that he spotted smoke near Santiago harbor and signaled the approaching Spanish ships. He says he raised the 2-5-0 code at 1am and alerted the crew, aiding the emergency response as the large ship entered the harbor.
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Cervera
New York
Joseph T. Gaskin
Santiago Harbor
Gaskin
Newark
N. J
J. Smith
Nomination battle at 27th district GOP convention
In Hiawatha Kansas on July 13 the Republican judicial convention for the Twenty-seventh district met after 1800 ballots with no change. Doniphan County delegates led by Cy Leland push to renominate Stuart, while Buckies of Brown and Judge Emery loom as alternatives. The Doniphan faction remains active, visiting other counties, and awaits a breakthrough as the tempo suggests no candidate will be named yet.
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Moville
Hiawatha
Kon
Republican Judicial Convention
Doniphan County
Cy Leland
Buckies of Brown
Jidse Emery
Wales
Stuart
War tax dispute narrows who pays stamp duty in express deliveries
The Kansas City Star reports a court battle over who bears the one cent war revenue stamp on express shipments. Richards & Conover Hardware of Topeka argued the Pacific Express should cover the tax, court injunctions forcing delivery and stamp payment were issued, with potential broader impact if a permanent ruling mandates express firms to pay. Judge Gates granted a restraining order as arguments continued, affecting Topeka hardware owner W A L Thompson awaiting delivery and payment.
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Kansas City Star
Guten
Crown Court
Richards & Conover Hardware Company
Pacific Express Company
W. A. L. Thompson
Topeka
Werther
Richards & Conover Company
Mr. Thompson
Express Company
Express
Otter Express
Thompson
Tonka
Warner, Dean, Gibsin & McLeod
Pacific Foxpress Company
Richards & Conover
Senator Cullom to Lead Hawaii Commission Tour
Washington July 18 Senator Cullom chairs the Hawaii commission and leaves Washington with his family for Chicago then Hawaii for a brief state tour. The staff is mostly Senate and House employees to cut costs. The party sails from San Francisco around August 10 and will stay in Hawaii until Congress convenes. Death of Lieut Kemp in Arizona is reported, with naval reports noting his fatal fall from a vehicle. Oklahoma reports state force strength and Fort Reno activity. Zola and Pereaux Paris sentences: both sentenced to a year in prison or costs.
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Cullom
Hawiaiian Commission
Chicago
Hawaii
Senate
House of Representatives
San Francisco
Congreta
Cubans Return Home as Independence Near
Cuban refugees in New York Florida and other eastern cities prepare to return home as independence for Cuba nears. Delegates in Key West and Tampa urge transport to Cuba for those with business interests while others seek to aid the new Cuban government. Prominent Cuban leaders discuss plans for independence and investment prospects in Cuban industries.
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Cuba
New York
Florida
Spain
Son
Koon Os
United States
Key West
Tampa
Santiago de Cuba
Royal Cubahn
Striess
United
C. Pigutrido
West
Theas
Figuirine
Tomas Estrada Palima
Senor Moreno de la Torre
Boza
Gomez
Augusto Arino
Diax
Mendista
Caliztg Garcia
Fragmentary note on government support for island relations
A fragmented line notes that leaders act without self-interest and are appreciated by government representatives both domestically and on the island, with efforts to foster such a condition. The text suggests constructive aims in public policy and diplomatic encouragement.
Miller Popular as Senior Navy Officer for Hawaii
Washington notes Rear Admiral Joseph Nelson Miller becomes senior officer of the U S Navy after Admiral Kirkland retires on July 4. Miller, to serve until his retirement November 22, will be followed by Bunce and then Dewey, shaping a rare six month stretch of senior leaders. Miller has notable Honolulu service and broad esteem for tact, discretion, and diplomatic conduct during the Dole era.
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Hawaii
Washington
Kirkland
Joseph Nelson Miller
United States Navy
Bunce
Dewey
Miller
San Francisco
Philadelphia
Honolulu
Havenil
Meom
Little Republic
Dole
Ansieur
Courteaux
Hawalt
Barber Uses A Pistol In Mascoutah Feud
Emil Julius, barber, fired a revolver at Andrew Meyer in Mascoutah Illinois after a long standing feud over Julius paying attention to Meyer's daughter. Julius held off authorities for two hours before Marshal Miller captured him with a shotgun. The report notes electric fans in Santa Fe Route dining cars as desirable accessories.
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Til
Emil Julius
Andrew Meyer
Barber Meyer
Barber Julius
Meyer
Julius
Miller
Santa Fe
Italian shoemaker claims Mafia pursuit triggers suicide hope
Belleville Illinois July 18 Italian shoemaker Giuseppe Verno says the Mafia forced him into exile from New York and St. Louis, driving him to attempt suicide. He fears assassination and reports seeing ominous gestures by two men in St. Louis. Police to investigate Mafia presence in the city.
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Guiseppe Verno
Belleville
Ill
New York
St. Louis
Mafia
New Orleans
His First Battle Respects Dignity Amid UI S Controversy
Sid Moore, a Black sergeant in Company C of the Immunes regiment, was jeered on Holmes Street. He faced a shove from a shabby man, a brief conflict ensued, Moore asserted his allegiance to the president, and a police judge ordered the assailant returned to his unit.
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Kansas City
Sid Moore
Regiment of
Immunes
Holmes Street
Fifteenth Street
Moore
United States
Prisner
Deadlock at Pana halts Penwell mine plan
July 18 reports show Penwell attempt to resume with non union miners failed as no workers appeared. Deputies guarded mine streets and arrests occurred while crowds of union miners and families gathered. A second operation planned for tomorrow with non union raiders anticipated. Also noted were the death of Mrs W W Rockhill wife of the US minister to Greece from typhoid fever.
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Pann
Til
Penwell Company
Hilsboro
Penwell
Aloreto
Rockhill
Athens
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