Idle Lake Vessels Hit By Poor Season Says Chiengy
Small lake craft owners report a lean season with few ships sailing due to weak sales, low cargo demand, and high costs. Many vessels stay idle in harbor, with only a minority making one or two trips. Lumber trade remains the main cargo but is unprofitable on the return leg. Sailors seek enlistment as navy needs grow amid dwindling local shipping activity.
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Chiengy
Matline Weesel
Gulf Times
Momline
Consul A Malice Victim In Paris War Soured Ride
Letters from Jack Gowdy, consul in Paris, reveal uneasy impressions of the war. He notes Spanish sympathizers affecting actions, mentions a visiting tour across Europe with Jane Cavebier, Fishy Meculle, and disturbances in Vienna. Horses maimed during demonstrations prompt pride in resilience amidst conflicting loyalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemitt
Fatally Stung By Bees In Wisconsin Village
Miacing Wisconsin July 30 a one year old son of Mr and Mrs Willan Morown died after a beehive attack as bees swarmed and caused a fatal fall The child was attended by physicians and remains unconscious Though another infant was badly attacked by bees authorities report the family hopes for recovery while indicating the pastor’s division on the Santa Pe has seen material improvements and local railroad work continues with maintenance crews repairing tracks and machinery near Tecuuse and Leowmpton
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Miacing
Wis
Willan Morown
Apa
Alo
Bea
Santa Pe
Tecuuse
Leowmpton
Grain-Caids Grain Drink for Children and Adults
A grain-based beverage marketed as a nourishing alternative to coffee. Claims to strengthen nerves and provide health benefits for both children and adults. Sold widely through grocers, priced about the same as coffee.
The Hour and Flyer Best Train for Kansas City
The Hour and Flyer advertises a rail service from Topeka to Kansas City with departures at 7:90 AM and 7:10 AM returning, arriving 5:55 PM. Price listed as $515, with emphasis on punctual schedules and reliability for travelers between Topeka and Kansas City.
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Kansas City
Topeke
Topeks
Empress of Inde reports damage from Japan to British towns
July 2 Victorian dispatches note Great damages in Japan June 55 with no loss of life. Gardens at Kube waty damaged to about $10,000. Reports from Shanehal mention Dolgtans offering work contracts to Congo laborers and training for colonial forces. Chinese unrest and Japanese opinions on alliances reflect growing regional tension amid Russo British fears. Chinese pirates suspected in Indo China steamer thefts. arms found in searched passengers.
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Victorian
Japan
Hillyer & Cocs Ten Gardens
Kube Waty
Uy Tre
Teie
Shanehal
Dolgtans
Congo
Inex
Chinke
Quang
China
Tour Pointe Amt
Tanger
United States
Canton
American Missions School
Aisteat
Kiejne
Great Britain
Russia
Pekin
Lu Han
Fokin
Han Kau
Felginn
Hintich
Russilane Amt
Cersalon
Mau Fao
Aguinaldo Fights Duel Wounding Spanish Captain Near Manila
A report from Hone Eye via the steamer Empress of India says Aguinaldo led a force against a Spanish regiment near Manila. The duel ended with the Spanish captain mortally wounded and the Spanish governor at Tule Strait ready for hurried defense. American invasion fears rise as calls for volunteers grow and rebellion threats challenge the governor.
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Victoria
TL C
Manila
Aguinaldo
Tule Straits
Amel Gunbent
Phe Ogtany
Attecc
German bluster and promise to spare ports in Manila
Nictoria B C July 22 The steamer Empress of India from Hong Kong arrives with passengers Captain DE Hodgeson who commanded the revenue cutter Mc Culloch at Manila On the voyage Hedgeaon heads to San Francisco The Hone tone papers report Admiral Diedrichs commander of the German Navy at Manila pledges to prevent Admiral Dewey from bombarding Manila for any port
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Diedrichs
Nictoria
B.C
Hong Kong
DE Hodgeson
McCulloch
Manila
Hedgeaon
San Francisco
Mmiminder
Revi
Dewey
Olden Church Trouble Moves to Court for Restraining Order
Court action filed in district court seeks temporary and then permanent restraining orders against Rufus Frazer Jefferson Davia John Bradshaw Clem Holland John Thomas and Nathan Willems to stop molesting and damaging church property of Rev G D Olden’s Second Baptist church at Third and Quincy. Trustees W E Stewart swore to the petition. Legal counsel retained are Tienhart Alexander and Overmoyer Mulvane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Baptist Church
Hosen
Rufus Frazer
Jefferson Davia
John Bradshaw
Clem Holland
John ‘Thomas
Nathan Willems
W. E. Stewart
GO. D. Olden
Third and
Quincy Tres
G. D. Olden
Becord Baptist Church
Tienhart & Alexander
Overtmoyer & Mulvane
Zola Goes to Lucerne to Avoid Arrest
Paris July 2 Emile Zola and M Perreux have been sentenced to one year in prison and a fine of 3000 francs on charges from the Ester-Hazy court martial. They fled to Lucerne Switzerland to evade arrest.
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Paris
M. Emile Zola
M. Perreux
The
Autore
Hbel
Ester- Hazy
Lucerne
Bwitnerland
Remington Paper Sues Ex Governor Morrill in Topeka Court
The Remington Paper Company of Walters, N. D., files a petition in district court seeking Morrill to pay his share on a stock subscription and a previously secured judgment against Topeka Capital Company. The petition also names RT Thaw, J. K. Hudson, and Arthur Cape as defendants in the suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Remington Paper, Company
Topeka
N. Morrill
Quinton & Quinton
Nenington Paper Company
Waterton
N. Mucrll
West EN. Biarritt
Wiycle
Topeka Capital Company
Beiminston Paper Company
Topeka Capital
Antnpany
Morrill
Big Rock
Remington Paper cam + tins
RT Thawam
J. K. Hudson
Arthur Cape
Topeka Capital Corp. Ay Ad & Corporation
Long fight ends with federal patronage appointments
The president announces the appointment of collectors of customs in several districts including St Augustine Florida Fernandina St Marks New Orleans and Pearl River Mississippi plus a mint position at New Orleans forts and other posts. The move wraps a long dispute over patronage and federal control.
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Charles W
Hattny
New
Fontaintin
Judge Wellhouse Sees Poor Apple Crop Prospects
Judge PF Wellhouse of Kansas who owns 1600 acres of apple orchards cautions a bleak outlook as cold wet weather during bloom hindered fertilization. He notes no apples on older trees and fruit mainly on young trees. overall Kansas crop expected at most a fourth to a half of potential.
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PF Wellhouse
Kansas State Horiicultural Secrets
Kansas
Inquest Shadows at Trial of Bankster Figure
Fragmentary OCR notes show an inquiry into a financial case involving embezzlement and an eminent bank figure, with references to judges, examinations, and interviews. The document mentions a Mr. Minsall and the Hon von Albeuch in the context of a court proceeding and the Cannicellent Company matter amid a tense public scrutiny.
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Milena
Atrraineah
Horton
Web McNalley
Eaarminatiina
Incurnoer
Utthentyn
Sochee Afilitarlia Fem
Gimpamive Condering Waaimee
von Albeuch
Kansas Receives Record Agricultural College Grant
The state treasurer received a check for 324000 from the treasurer of the United States as Kansas share of a congressional appropriation for agricultural colleges. This is the largest grant Kansas has ever received and will be placed in the Manhattan College program.
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Manhattan College
United States
Kansas
Congress
Bansas
Agricultural College
Salvation Army Hospital Narrowing Charity Role
The Salvation Army Hospital in Topeka no longer operates as a charity hospital with ample charity cots. Only four charity beds remain, while most of the 48 patients are paying, despite ongoing fundraising. Officials say it is harder to place patients and the hospital’s charitable mission has changed.
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Salvation Army Hospital
den Hagk
Selvation Army
Topeka
Salvation Army
Soldier's Family in Need After Santiago Death
A Leavenworth family suffers after Private Langley of Dumke's troop died at Santiago from a Mauser bullet. Sergeant Dumke informs his wife and the family, including Mrs Taylor, of the loss, triggering distress and a relief effort organized by locals and the relief committee. The widow, mother, and young child endure shock and fainting while awaitingaid. The community forms a committee to raise funds and secure rent for the destitute family.
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Santiago
Leavenworth
Sereeant Dumke
Seventh Cavalry
Langley
Tess
Taylor
Maee Tadas
Rewri
Laine
O. E. Teylir Derreie Ryn
Revert Bally
NOT ENOUGH BRICK WALKS SUIT AGAINST CITY
Mrs Minnie Lewin of North Topeka sues Popexa City for injuries from a broken sidewalk on Norris Street near Barrinon and Aoulner. She claims April 1897 fall caused torn limb, strain and medical bills, seeks $1,080 in damages from the district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Lewis
Pellani
Minnie Lewin
North Topeka
Popexa
District Court
Abe
Nerris Street
Barrinon
Aoulner
Larned Men Serve in Army and Navy at Santiago
Larned Kansas sends two representatives to the battles near Santiago. Nelson Bartog, private in Company A, participated in the first land battle at Juragua and the Caney capture, reporting Spaniards never touched him. William H. Smith, a high school graduate, serves on the auxiliary gunboat Resolute and witnessed the destruction of Cervera's fleet.
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Larned
Kan
Fanting
Nelson Bartog
J. K Barton
Roosevelt
Juragua
Iso
Caney
Willam H. Smith
W. B. Smith
Resolute
Cervera
Expect Soon to Leave Lieut Jilleon Reads Kansas Ports
Lieut Jilleon of company E Twenty-second Kansas volunteers, stationed at Falls Church, Va, passes through Topeka en route to Emporis for a 20 day leave. He hopes to join the Porto Rico expedition and may return early. Gen Mace from South Dakota notes the regiment is in good shape and the Twenty-seventh Kansas is the best unit. He wears a tufted campaign dress with light blue faced sleeves and blue shoulder knots.
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Jilleon
Falls Church
Kansans
Porto Rica
C. A. Jifteen
Karshe
Palla Church
Topeka
Emporis
Lient
Dilison
South Dakota
Kansas
Juleon
Improper Treatment Complaint From San Francisco Soldier
A letter from Private P. A. Powell of Company M, 20th Kansas, from San Francisco dated July 7 reports severe neglect in medical care for soldiers. He describes lung fever, lack of medicine, chalk cures, a death from spinal meningitis, and says troops will be moved to new barracks, urging publication of soldiers’ grievances.
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Powell
Salina
Geo. Powell
San Francisco
Perth
Cal
P. A. Powell
Company M
20Th Kansas
No Fever Report Fails to Find Tampa Warning
Jacksonville July 19 1905 yellow fever report from Tampa was circulated in Jacksonville and replies from W B Henderson state there is no foundation for the report no fever in the city or camps Peerless Steam Laundry ad claims quality service and cheap prices
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Tampa
Jacksonville
Fla
W. B. Henderson
State Board of Health
Abolish Conventions Orchestrates Populist Reform Plan
The Populist movement in Missouri considers abolishing national conventions and using initiative and referendum to nominate candidates. Sheridan Webster leads a plan for state and local party clubs governed by per capita taxes to fund operations, with voting restricted to those who pay. The proposal seeks to bypass conventions to prevent manipulation by convention delegates.
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St .Ous
Sheridan Webster
MisoXnel
Webster
C. J. Anderson
Congressional District
Unt
Teket
Clus
Mick
Plin Am
Anderson
Aliens at Pullman Work for Palace Car Co
In Chicago and Port Huron reports, fifteen French Canadian mechanics smuggled into the United States are to be employed by Pullman’s Palace Car Company at Pullman. The workers, housed in the model town, arrived amid unease among local laborers and officials who deny importing labor. Local officials and company reps declined further comment.
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Chicago
United States
Port Huron
Mich
Pullman's Palace Car Company
Pollman
Sarnin
Varique
Grand Trunk
St. Clair River
Chicazo
Pullman Works
Chieve
Ubertin
Harvey
Pullman
Canada
Todd Tag
Omelata
Pullman Company
Local accident claims two boys from Birmingham area
In Pranville a severe storm followed a lightning strike as Mallard Goodson and two white youths stood near a wood split. an ax and a lumber saw were destroyed by the strike. Kimeel and Tormmit Rawlinson were killed in the ensuing incident near Bearside.
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Birmingham
Als
Pranvillé
Mallard Goodson
Kimeel
Tormmit Rawlinson
Daring at Santiago Officers Seized Perilous Opportunities
New York dispatch recounts praise for officers at Santiago July 1 2 including Lt Parker and Lt Harmon for gallantry under fire. It notes Caplain Pryme and Chaffee with French aides, Wheeler’s cavalry role, and Shatter’s disputed credit to a brigadier over Wheeler, with Roosevelt and Sumner present at the top.
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Santiago
New York
Richard Harting Davis
Bantings
The
Herald
Gynette Chaffee
Hawkide
Cuimpel Ostrelt
Mite
Spane
Sinter
Cammanders
Lieitenant Parker
Caplan
Brisent
Shatter
Ives
Joseph Wheeler
Wheeler
Ner
Gurera
Sumner
Kear
Hawkins
Roosevelt
Jener Bummer
Wire
General Wheeler
False Teeth In Stomach Fatal Accident To Abraham Glazier
A peculiar accident leads to the death of Abraham Glazier after his false teeth allegedly caused a stomach obstruction. He collapsed during church services, revived with cold water, then fell ill days later with severe stomach pains and hemorrhages, dying en route to the county hospital.
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Abraham Glazier
Cuiesgo
Optical delusion beer glasses sweep saloon trade
War era shifts fuel clever makers to produce optical delusion glassware for beer. Anderson notes mass manufacturers pivot to Tobie Arinker era, shipping to Chicago and other markets. Glasses designed with thin rims and deceptive shapes fool the eye while adding no apparent weight, aiding saloon profits despite wartime conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses
Goelet to wed Astor widow in society bloom
New York July rumors confirm Mrs. Goelet, widow of Ogden Goelet, will marry William Waldorf Astor of Cliveden. Astor’s wealth, status, and long residence in England set the stage as New York and Newport society discuss the match, with details on fortunes and connections among prominent families.
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New York
Newport Society
Handeuene
Oilen Govier
William Waldorf Astor
Wangland
Ogders Goelet
Enash
Goelet
Wagland
Greet Park
Cliveden
Aston
Ind
Mir
Bath Ticheaky
Worman
William Wattinr
Astorie Tours
Goetet
Clveden
Gontet
Sry
Ritchie Pele
Orme Henry Nert
Eralendrh
Wilson
Sirs Wer
Sadaat See
Avior
Gorter
Michard Wileon
Gostothom
Acuihwent
Secorae Rheueree
Consuelo van- Aeruilt
Mturiboroush
Indians to Move to Mexico for Territorial Treaty Talks
The article reports Perry Oklahoma details of Native tribes planning travel to Mexico for talks on territorial relations and potential changes to their tribal laws and sovereignty. It notes concerns about abandoning United States citizenship and lasting impacts on tribal communities and governance.
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Perry
O. T
Asia
Eriben
Mexico
Pitis Saat
Bereuke
Chrtis
Iit
Swat
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Ehister
Edward Waatten
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Cincinnati
BF. Jackson & CO
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Switzerland
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Pres Dent McKinley
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