Brooke Returns and Mobilization Near Porto Rico
Reading from Chattanooga on July 1, Brooke plans immediate start for Porto Rico once headquarters at Camp Thomas are back. Reports describe Grigsby’s Cowboys in good shape as rail and supply movements gear up, with Major Nye coordinating subsistence and trains ready.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Bridor Quaeril Brooke
Thomas
Fegiridhis
Porto
Maln Thtereet
Hreche Fer Waabingtitk
Thad
Merny
Nye
Prveia Mestly Mint
Stgar
Fair
Camurrow
Mane Nye
Viniaee Wecvsith
Jenirral Brooke
Colin Rockwallen
Colonal
Ala Browning Weil
Ener
Varias Anda
New York
Eveunny
Potey
Pcm
Company i
Lleutennys Kugey Aid Co
Wilhelm
Rompany
Lickarnane
Henry Walsh_ Tesla
California Volunteers Headed for Manila From Camp Merced
Troops from First Mountain regiment and First California volunteers broke camp and marched to port for shipment aboard the Pennsylvania toward Manila via Honululu. Crowds cheered the marching soldiers along Market Street while long waits at the dock tested their endurance in the heat. The Pennsylvania will sail soon with embarked units, some destined for future expeditions and likely Eastward reinforcements, amid watchful crowds and hopeful expectations.
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Sen Francen
Sulgix
Merfit
Muntand
California
Treinieport
Pennsylvania
Manila
Hunulutu
Ilice
Pennavivania
Reedig
Arte
Calfornia
Expeditionary force prepares voyage to Manila from New York
The Bio is expected to leave Thursday or Friday, with rapid progress in preparations. Medical supplies and two months' provisions are being loaded aboard the vessel to Manila, including 50 bed hospital units. Major W. E. Corbusier hopes to sail with the St Paul, while Scen dis will follow next week. The First South Dakota regiment and two battalions of the Eighteenth Infantry are set to embark on transports, with Colorado and Minnesota recruits, and a detachment from the signal corps, sailing for Manila on the St Paul and Flo Janeire next week.
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Orca
Neallas
Manila
Manus
W. E. Corbushir
Meneapor Eyur
St Pat
Rhwdds
Page
Surfson
U.S A
Gait
Rio
St. Paul
Ano
South Dakota
de Wevial
Flo Janeire
Eighteenth Infantry
South Triketa
Colorado
Minnesota
Ana
Signal Corps
Masaila
AMERICAN FORCES MOVE TO SURRENDER GUANTANAMO TROOPS
A dispatch from Camp McCatta reports a launch delivering formal surrender terms to the Spanish commander at Santiago. About 3,000 troops are at Guantanamo and Caimanera, with yellow fever affecting many. tomorrow a formal surrender and prisoner removals are expected, under strict quarantine.
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Associated Press
Amitican
Aika
Sandoval
Caimanera
Guantanamo
Mm Spanink
Catanerito
Yosemite Leaves Coal Pl rnoman July 3 1898
Army auxiliary cruiser Yosemite sailed today for Key West. The ship Sunthund, seized as a captured vessel before the war declaration between Spain and the United States, faces questions over neutrality laws and seizure legitimacy. The Dust Ha government refused to allow its tow from the harbor.
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Ube Siéamer Sunthund
Spain
Sailed For the Philippines Vet Service Scene
A fragmented note recalls soldiers sailing for the Philippines aboard the Pennsylvania with the First Montana regiment and a unit named for California veterans. The text hints at a transport voyage in July involving the Lia crite unit and en route to the Philippines.
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Philippines
Sen Frascheep
Transbirt Ateamer
Pennsylvania
Montana Regiment
Lia Crite
California Vetanetye
Thie Touelling
Heat Wave Hits City As Thermometers Sizzle
Mercury topped 100 at noon with readings around 90s to 100s in the Bun area. Citizens endures scorching pavement and hot winds as thermometers mark extreme heat. local estimates note near record temperatures and widespread discomfort.
Patriotic Lawn Entertainment Planned by Topeka Groups
Preparations are complete for a patriotic entertainment on the lawns of Col FW Harriton and A E Bates at Funtoon and Western avenue. Speeches will be given by Congress man Chas Curtis Mayor Chas A Fellows Eugene F Ware Capt Joseph Waters Tom Merven and David Over Myer. Topeka singers will perform and Wood's orchestra will play. A retreat was served on the lawn and a promenade dance is planned for attendees. The event benefits the brothers of the Revolution and aims to aid Kanvar soldiers in the regimental hospital.
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Col FW. Harriton
A. E. Bates
Funtoon
Western Avenue
Chas, Curtis
Chas A Fellows
Eugene F. Ware
Joseph Waters
Tom Merven
David Over Myer
Iyven
Tanehters
Temporal receivers dispute savings firm collapse
The temporary receivers argue that the detachment or treasurer’s misfeasance impacted the venture tied to the Finexettee Sanary. Weather notes show cooler nights and brisk winds in July. Train schedules include the Santa Fe line bound for Omaha with a 4:55 am arrival.
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Omaha
Topeka
Banta Fe Houte
Blacon
Newest Fish Story Told by Topeka Anglers on River Trip
A Topeka fishing party led by Capt. Phillips and Mr Bird fished four miles toward Iowa on a Chase County stream. The group boasted a four pound crappie and a fish box misadventure that left the catch weighing about 18 pounds. The men joked they must keep quiet to avoid a stenographer’s report leaking the tale.
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Topeka
H. A
H. M. Phillips
Allan Phillips
C At Phillips
Phillips
Lown
Mr. Bird
Nohamile
Wade Phillips
Bird
Ben Criswell
Col. Hughes
Falvios
Col
Hughes
Criswell
Rint and
Avelr
Camer a sighted off Tunis amid Spanish fleet damage
Marseilles reports a steamer sighting off the Tunis coast on July 16 of a Spanish fleet under Admiral Camara. The Pelayo was passed by a column of smoke, and a cruiser towed the Pebeye, suggesting Spain's mightiest warship has been damaged.
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Marseilles
Tunis
Admiral Camara
Pelayo
Pebeye
Spain
Transportation firms may face penalties for ilegally importing diseased aliens
Washington July 19 The Treasury routed a copy of section 6 of the immigration act to the Attorney General for opinion on whether repeated efforts by transportation companies to bring aliens afflicted with loathsome or contagious diseases into the United States fall under penalties. Attorney General Griggs concludes such actions are within section 4 of the act of March 1801, making firms liable to fines or imprisonment and fines for aliens landed.
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Washington
Treasury Department
United States
Grigke
Big wheat receipts boost Kansas City market prospects
Kansas City opens the wheat movement with a hopeful note as receipts reach 296 cars, 113 fewer than last year, while St Louis 90, Chicago 98, Minneapolis 35, and Duluth share a total of 261 cars. Northwest markets see scraps of old crop as new spring wheat not yet cut. Copper River reports 200 starving Klondikers in Alaska, with Captain Abercrombie noting growing famine among stranded miners awaiting transport compensation.
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Kansas City
St Louis
Chicago
Minneapolia
Duluth
Chicnee
St. Louis
Selther Fly
Karsoe City
Seattle
Abercrombie
Copper Hiver
Alasia
Abrcrombie
Abercromble
Hanna's Man Wins Washington July 19
It is understood the president will appoint Mr. Wimberly collector at the port of New Orleans and L J Souer as collector of internal revenue for the district of Latine. W Boothly will be superintendent of the tint at New Orleans. Only 1 20 to Chicago tomorrow. tickets at Santa Fe depot. It costs 38 20 to St Louis via Santa Fe Route.
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Hanna
Washington
Mr. Wimberly
New Orleans
L. J. Souer
Tlatintani
W. Boothly
Chicago
Santa Fe
St. Louis
War Department to speed regiments to Santiago
Secretary Alger announced the War Department will hasten deployment of larmines regiments to Santiago and nearby to reduce fever risks amid outbreaks. He said up to 25 000 Spanish soldiers may be transported to Spain, and noted Santiago’s military governor election remains unsettled. The army seized ten million rounds of ammunition at Santiago, easing future supply needs. The Porto Rican expedition was expected to start its mission today.
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Washigton
Sugax
Shafter
War Department
Larmines
Santiago City
Santiago
Alger
Spain
Shatter
Bantiago
Regiments Ordered to Newport News for Porto Rico
Washington July 19 regiments comprising Haines brigade are ordered to Newport News for embarkation to Porto Rico. Third Timels Fourth Pennsylvania and Fourth Ohio totaling 3800 to 4000 men plus four batteries of artillery 70 men hospital corps 200 and slender corps 2000 are slated to move. Final selections await Gen Brooke guidance with First and Third Kentucky and First Tullnels among probable choices beyond those already sailed with Gen Miles.
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Washington
Haines
Newport News
Porto Rico
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Brooke
I7 Corps
Miles
Fatal blast at California fuse works kills six deputies
Oakland California July 19 a murderous Chinese assailant blew up the California fuse works during a morning arrest attempt. Six deputy sheriffs were killed including Deputy Shere Charles White and others named George Woods DD Cameron Constable Gus Koch Henry Cramer and Jesse Laert. The suspect fortified himself in the malazine and detonated the blast.
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Oakland
Cal
California
Shere Charles White
Sherry White
George Woods
Cameron
Gus Koch
Herry Cramer
Ds Laert
Sarah Adams Mes Dead in Topeka Mrs Fox Passes Away
Mrs Saran Agama mother of Chas S Agama of Milly Adame Co died last night at 900 West Eighth Street Topeka home of her daughter Mrs Fox aged over years. Funeral at residence 2 pm tomorrow conducted by Rev Boyie and M C Harlan of Christian church. Interment Topeka Cemetery. Mon Aiime came to Topeka from St Joe and long resident. highly esteemed by many in Topeka.
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Saran Agama
Chas. S. Agama
Milly-Adame Co
West Eighth Street
Heart
Allure
Althoug
Afernoon
D. DB. Boyie
M. OC. Harlan
The
Christian Church
Topeka
Mon Aiime
St. Joe
Prisoner Roster Tallies 22 729 in War Dispatch
Washington July 1 The War Department received a dispatch from General Shafter noting a roster handed in by General Toral listing 22 729 prisoners. The figures mark the total detainees reported yesterday afternoon.
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Washington
War Department
Shafter Mnaying
Toral
Corbett McCoy World Heavyweight Clash Planned
An agreement signed by representatives of Corbett and McCoy sets September arrangements for a heavyweight title bout. The document notes Hawthorne Athletic Club and local venues, with trainers and promoters present. Pending weather postponements, the fight is aimed for a date in September, with training under way at Ashney Park.
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Fed
Curuett
Ata
Gow
Hawthorne
Truftala
N. Yi
Belember
Sen
Werd McGray
George Boneidive
Uehall
Corbett
Theuen Briewald
Fitaelgemons
Sharkey
Carbett
Ashney Park
McCoy
Guuirinns
Dispatches Outline Spanish Surrender and Armament Losses
Washington reports a plan to send officers and troops to receive the surrender of about 2,000 Spanish soldiers in the interior. Additional forces are to pursue capitulations at Rochon Guantasamo Skeun and Pancinia. Santiago yields 10,000 stands of arms seized. Road travel notes mention Santa Fe tickets to Chicago and St Louis at reduced rates and comfortable dining on the rail line.
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Washington
Rats
War Department
Rochon
Guantasamo
Skeun
Pancinia
Santiago
Whaling Crews Safe After Relief Mission
The Call reports whaling crews at Point Warren were never in famine danger as relief by the revenue cutter Bear reached Point Barrows. Lieutenants Jarvis and Berthalf and Dr. Call arrived by hos trains. W. T. Lopp drove 400 reindeer 550 miles to Point Barrows. Lopp reached Point Barrows on March 30 and found provisions ample for imprisoned whalers. Charles Brower of Liebes Trading Company helped by sending a herd of 700 reindeer to feed them.
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San Francisco
Point Warren
Jarvis
Berthalf
Call
Charles Brower
Polot Barrows
Te Liebes
Coal Operators at Pana Ey Import Negroes
Pana July 19. An effort to resume work at the Pen Well coal mine failed as armed deputies stood by while operators abandoned plans to move nonunion miners by carriage. Most nonunion workers have joined the union, and operators reportedly consider importing Black workers to operate the mines.
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Pana
Pen- Well
Penton
Judge Fosters Vacation Heads to Michigan
Judge G. Foster of the United States court will depart tomorrow with his family for a Michigan summer resort. His health has been poor for months and he has only rarely attended the office recently. He plans to stay until September, suspending nearly all court business. pending petitions will require another federal judge.
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G. Foster
United States Court
Michigan
Foster
No Word From Dewey On Germany Attitude Says Official Lines
Washington July 1 The navy department has received dispatches from Dewey concerning reports about relations with Germany but officials feel little concern over Germany’s Brestade and believe direct assurances have been received from Germany that would not impede war measures.
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Germany
Washington
Navy Department
Dewey
Brestade
Mere le Foot
Geenany
Major Hays Dies at Home Aged Editor and War Veteran
Major John Hays of the Tribune editorial staff died today at his sister’s home from Bright’s disease. Born in 1809, he was the eldest son of pioneer editor Col J Hays and veteran of the late war. He served on the staff of Col James B Steadman. funeral planned for Thursday.
Go Up Tonight Balloon Event at Garfield Park
Pref. Kinnebrew announces an illuminated balloon ascension at Garfield park if wind conditions improve. The event faces delays in strong wind as several thousand yards of canvas are used. In Pratt, Fred Moore, 19, drowned while swimming near Elohetbereer lake north of town after getting beyond his depth.
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Kinnebrew
Garfield Park
Fred Moore
Pratt
Fred
BF. Moors
Elohetbereer Lake
Burglary at Pratt Drug Store Leaves Few Clues
July 18 thieves entered Dr F Penk’s drug store taking valuables and small change from the money drawer. At Hopper Hardware they opened a safe and secured over $0. No clues to the perpetrators. Benjamin Andrews, president of Brown University, accepts superintendent post in Chicago schools. Troops under General Coppinger to Fernandina due to Tampa malaria. Union Pacific offers direct line to Denver, Salt Lake City, Portland with various sleeper cars. Farm laundry and short-order farm work advertised.
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Pratt Pratt
Dr. F. Penk
Jeves
Hadeen
Hopper Hardware Co
Chicago
Senjamin Andrews
Brown University
Harris
Board of Education
Wul
Fernandina Washington
Coppinger
Rico
Fernandina
Tampa
Denver
Salt Lake
Wheat and Corn Market Moves From Dry Weather
Today’s Market Report notes July wheat and corn futures rising on ongoing dry conditions. Traders, led by long positions, pushed prices higher while nearby contracts showed limited gains and occasional weakness amid market uncertainty.
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Attendion Talay
Longs
Major General Brooke to Command Porto Rico Invasion
Major General John R. Brooke, a long-serving Civil War veteran from Pottsville Pennsylvania, likely to be assigned to lead a U S Army force in the Porto Rico invasion. Brooke rose from a three months regiment to brigadier general, famed for service at the Wilderness Spottsylvania Gettysburg and later posts, including command of the Department of the Missouri.
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John R. Brooke
Porto
Geis Shem
Pottsville
Lincoln
Wiscoll
Brooke
Pennsylvania
the Wilderness
Spottsylvania Court House
Gettysburg
Thirty-seventh Infantry
Department of the Platte
Miles
Chicago
CATTLE Receipts and Market Report From Kansas City
KC market notes show cattle receipts and higher market tone. Prices for Texan steers and stockers hint at firmer demand, with wheat and mercantile paper rates listed alongside foreign exchange and metallic assets.
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Hogar
Tiss Ocelia
Arket
Salon
Tania
Local notices and ads from Shawnee Kansas era
Fragmented OCR yields a mix of notices and ads. References include requests to locate a missing person, auctions, employment wants, and lodging or service offers. Names like Shawnee county officials appear amid scattered dates and addresses, reflecting a period classified-ad style page with varied imperatives.
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Warners Peculations Azaoute
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Immunes
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Mes
Sarah Adams
Charlies & Adams
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Pana Ey
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New York Tribune
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A. Eare
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Kansas
Thormighly
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Hock
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Pia
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Aready
Hoonnes
Sapia
Enit
Prime Mercantile
Sterling Exchange
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Dankaty
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Fitch Street
Togetes
An. Pais
Jormi
PSF
Wickham Commission Co
Wel Street
Popes
A. Daly
Donovan Com. CO
Columbian
Quatilions Daly
P.V. King
Shawnee County
Kineax
W. H. Gunther
Kan
Nickolas
Jhetee
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