Army Relief Fund Appeals for Churches Donations in Topeka
The Army Relief society reports church calls for funds and supplies in Topeka. Lists include clothes, linens, towels, blankets, and hospital supplies to be shipped to the hospital, with gifts from Mrs J W Heinecks and Carbondale. Secretary Mary L Gaylord notes readiness for shipment.
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Army Tretlef Society
Chacchos
First Presbyterian Burth
Topeie Pacpa Bet
Grace Cathedral
Iitiat
North Toyela Curldiian
Lovaman Hill
North Topeka
J. G
Tywentivth Bayi
Tion
Abo
J. W. Heinecks
Topeka
Carbondale
Mary L Gaylord
Destructive Storm Hits Minneapolis Area
A severe storm struck Minneapolis on July 22 causing extensive damage. It demolished 17 buildings, injured many, and claimed a life. The county hospital was destroyed and inmates were affected. A heavy bell storm followed, causing further damage across fields and structures. The storm reportedly razed 70,000 acres.
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Minneapolis
Bit
Gehl
Agi Ca
Dourdal
Ratter of freight rates and court actions amid city disputes
The report outlines ongoing legal and regulatory frictions involving multiple firms and authorities in Fredunta and Withita as a general rate dispute unfolds. It notes no progress on a settlement with Oxage City and mentions a rate cut in Kredunia from $1.10 to 44 cents per ton and Wichita from $1.60 to $1.44 per ton, with a laundry advert promising colored shirts and waists and a cobra guarantee.
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Cosi Ratas
Fredunta
Withita
Kredunia
Wichita
Camp Thomas to Porto Rico Brigade Sets Out
The Fourth Ohio and Fourth Pennsylvania units form a Seognol brigade under General Haines depart Camp Thomas for Newport News heading toward Porto Rico. Other regiments follow in formation with Major General Brooke’s expedition, amid orders to clear Midway and prepare for possible deployment overseas. Budding reports indicate Governor Bucke may accompany the force, and Major General Grant could be assigned to command the detachment.
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Porto Rico
Chickamanza Park
Uty
Ohio
Gov. Buoke
Ieee
Nubers
Culver
Illinois
Firat Allvigion
Fred Grant
Hooske
Uttverse
Lytlete
Ger Brooks
Chiskambpen
Gen
Growke
Lytle
Trvoke
Provert
Dicknees
Epi
Edie
Norwegien
Campy Thomas
Gen. Brooke
On Board for Manila Rio Janeiro Sets Sail from Camp Merritt
The Rio Janeiro departed Camp Merritt with ten vessels cargo for Manila. Eleven officers and a convoy of troops led by General Ous are aboard, heading through city streets en route to the dock. The expedition includes two battalions of the Infantry South Dakota men and a Missouri artillery detachment.
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Ban Pracrives
Jity
Manila
Janairo
Camp
Merritt
Amd
Oregon Wheat Crop Seeks Export Through Portland
Porshed Ore July 22 The conservative figures on the season surplus wheat crop in the Columbia River basin and Willamette valleys estimate 2,050.00 as the basis from last year. Crops show improved condition with ridge harvest. It is estimated that 22,000,000 bushels of wheat will seek export through Portland this year.
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Oregon
Columbia Fiver
Willamette Valles
Portland
Controler calls national banks for condition report
Washington July 22 The controller of the currency issued a call to national banks for a statement of their condition as of the close of business Thursday July 1 seeking updated balance sheet data and asset details.
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Cail
National
Topeka Social Notes Highlight Grand Residence and Events
In Topeka a prominent home of P. O. Pope is described as one of the handsomest in the area, a red sandstone and wood structure in Highland Park with a broad porch, massive stone piers, and an interior of mahogany, old English oak, and green paper walls. A porch party for Miss Helen Hathaway of Cincinnati hosted by Mr and Mrs Walter Welthouse featured music and readings, followed by games and refreshments. Additional items include a camping party for Martin MM participants and notes on local residents traveling or visiting relatives, with various social visits and journeys noted.
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Topeiae
P.O. Popenoe
Hudson
Highland Park
Merchjak
Wil
Walter Welthouse
Helen Hathaway
Cincinnati
Everett Hawley
A. Holctmb
Mex Wurtman
Weed
Elizabeth Whetler
Sprigefieht
Bernice Pisscomb
Effie, Daley
Lara Nell
Virgie Millspaugh
Lulu Hardin
Calle Wellhouse
Julia Wellhouse
Sfl Downs
William Wellhouse
Evening Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Travel
Mrs Armin A Wets Mirch and family plan Texas trip for rest of summer. Mr and Mrs Frank Wn and baby visit Walley Falls today. Mrs Ida Horton hosts dinner with friends as George Cayman travels from Albuquerque New Mexico. Helen Hatheway of Cincinnati visits cousin Mrs Walter Wellhouse. plans Leavenworth trip after Yuet. Conway Springs principal MePhermin noted. J Le Sheldyn, plane runner, appears under PO Box 42 City.
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Gietme
Armin A. Wets
Tanbel
Texas
Beth
Ana Jeasie Stewart
Enrealfid
Rvasaein
le Rockhola
Carthage
Anneny
Frank
George Cowan
Gatesbore
Tharedy
Qing
H Morton
Helen Hatheway
Cincinnath
Walter Wellhouke
Leavenworth Satunday
Mtv
Alva
Mayberry
Conway
Cy Schonte
J. le. Sheldyn
City
Cuban Junta Talks on General Garcia and Santiago Ceremonies
In New York a Cuban junta official says Garcia may attend ceremonies only after direct word from Garcia or an official report from Shafter. Gomez pledged Cuban cooperation with U S forces. An interpreter notes American troops mistook Cuban soldiers for Cubans, fueling distrust. Cuban hospitals show hundreds of wounded.
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New York
Newstrvet
Horatio Rubens
Garcia
Santiago
Junta
Shafter
Gomez
Cuba
Senor Genoyar
San USA
St. Augustine
Honolulu Garrison Formed for United States Troops
Washington reports war department moves to establish a uniformed garrison at Honolulu. A battalion from the Second Regiment of Volunteers, with the First Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry under Col Barber, will join the newly annexed territory. The Second Regiment, commanded by Col Willard Young, sails from the Pacific coast to Ant port in a few days.
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Washington
War Department
Honolulu
Voluintesr Enemenrs
Hineluta
New York Volunter Infantry
Col. Barber
United States
San Frareteco
Willard Young
Honilutu
Ttia
Antport
Cabinet Rejoices Over Gen Miles Departure In Porto Rico Tale
Washington July 1 The cabinet session lasted an hour and a half focusing on the Porto Rico expedition and related actions with an immense island chart examined afterward No discussion touched Gullock or Aguinaldo actions General Miles departure drew congratulations and prep for further steps Dallas Brann's Tabloid Beloved by Mrs Carle Brann Sold to E T Marple Fort Worth for 31 Whether sale settles debts unclear Publisher may move the paper from Waco to Fort Worth
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Washington
Horta
Aguinaldo
Philippines
Miles
Dallas
Tex
Brann
Carle Beann
Ww. C. Brann
T. Marple
Fort Worth
Texas
Waco
Direct Line to Western Points by Union Pacific
The Union Pacific provides direct service to Denver Salt Lake City San Francisco and Portland with Pullman Palace Sleepers Tour Sleepers Chase Cars Dining Cars and Greois a la carte. For timetable and full information contact F A Lewis City Ticket Agent or C Fulton Depot Agent. Cool dining cars on Santa Fe Route feature electric fans.
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Denver
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Portland
Union Pacific
F. A. Lewis
C. Fulton
Trade With Puerto Rico Report Shows Long Term Trends
Washington July 22 The agriculture department bulletin outlines U S trade with Puerto Rico for fiscal year 1897 totaling 4 169 912 in value the highest since the civil war except 1885. Agricultural products dominate imports and exports forming over 80 percent of commerce with sugar coffee and fruits leading the lists. Non agricultural imports include perfumes chemicals and dyes while breadstuffs and meat products constitute about 95 percent of exports.
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Washington
United States
Puerto Rico
Secretary of Agriculture
Frank H. Hitchcock
Puerto Fen
Fuerto Rico
Lamport
Censorship and Spanish War News From Madrid to Cadiz
A Madrid dispatch reports censorship drives newspapers to fill gaps with serial stories while authorities tighten control on English and American travelers. Admiral Camara’s squadron reportedly at Cartagena, with Barcelona’s north side heavily defended and republic sentiment rising elsewhere. Cuban insurgency narrows except San Juan de Puerto Rico and San Miguel de Cuba. Spanish efforts shift to weathering the rainy season and conserving resources. El Imparcial notes Spanish eagerness for Cuba’s expiation and American unworthiness, with other papers echoing similar views and praising Spanish prisoners’ impact on peace prospects.
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London
Madrid
Admiral Camara
Cartcena
Spain
Barcelona
Marines de Camipis
San Sebastian
Santiago
Havana
San Juan de Porto Rico
Blaney
Cuba
San Hiugo de Cuba
Puerto Principe
Eclihor
August
el Imparcial
Bayonet Charge on a Citizen in San Francisco
Private John Lynch of Company A Thirteenth Minnesota volunteers, reportedly intoxicated, assaulted E D Eaton an insurance man with a bayonet last night. Lynch was arrested and charged with assault with a deadly weapon. Queen Liliuokalani leaves Washington for Honolulu with physician Dr English aboard the Gaelic.
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San Francisco
John Lynch
Company A
Minnesota
E. D. Eaton
Queen Lil
Queen Lilliokalani
English
Washington
Helelueke
Honolulu
Hawaiian Islands
North Topeka social notes and events of the week
The North Topeka column lists visitors and residents: Mex Cook of Hiawatha stays with Mrs. WH Forties, John Dolman travels from St Joseph, Theodore Pringle of Indiana visits, Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Winer plan trips to Albuquerque and Las Vegas, Meriden guests include the Lacey families, Mrs. AM Petro and son Kelsey return from California, John Olinger visits his mother, the Ladies' Aid meets at Mrs. Kate F. King, Bari Starbird competes in Emporia bicycle races, George Freeman returns from business trip, the Brooks will speak at Asbury chapel on law and the Leedy administration, Dula Jones and Olney Nelson wed at 1216 Van Huren, the ora settlers picnic at J.G. Reeder’s farm with many attendees, and other local updates.
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Gem Bakery
Cook
Hiawatha
John Dolman
St Joseph
Theodore T. Pringle
Broomfeld
Tndii
D. A. Winer
Albuquerque
Las Vegaz
Jared Lacey
WH Lacey
Meriden
Northside
AM. Petro
Kelsey
California
John Olinger
Great Bend
Laurent and
van Buren Streets
Ladies' Ald Society
Second Presbyterian Church
Affternoon
Kate F. King
East Gordon Street
Bari Starbird
Emporia
Yester- Gay
Belmg
George Freeman
van Huren Street
MoKinley
Holiness Church
Jones
Water Gang
Rock Island
U. P. Tea Company
Ora
J.G. Reeder
Reform School
Rain
John Buliott
E. Marple
A. Polley
Frank A. Hoot
S.T. Coleman
W. W. Phillips
D. W. Boutwell
Roswell Ruse
Z. Button
Willam Owen
Why Toral Gave Up Capturing Santiago
In a tepid surrender attributed to dwindling victuals Blanco claims Toral gave up after three months of stubborn defense. The capitulation, dated July 16, is described as forced under honorable terms with the Spanish garrison nearly exhausted and lacking reinforcements. The article stresses American advances and Spain’s fate hinging on the wider conflict.
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Ravana
Cigtain
Blanc
Santiago
Santhiso de Coha
Honoratie
Wil
Tanger
Tod
Sundazo
Spain
Eure
Heat Wave Forecast Bakes Chicago This Week
Weather bureau warns Chicago to brace for a hot spell with gradual temperature rise after today. No rain seen in Chicago or central United States as heat builds and conditions remain dry.
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Chicago
Weather Bureau
Wella
Middle United States
Rock Island Flyer trains Kansas City trip schedule
The Rock Island Flyer is declared the best train for Kansas City travel. It departs Topeka at 7:30 AM, arrives in Kansas City at 9:15 AM, and returns from Kansas City at 7:10 PM, arriving back in Topeka at 8:00 PM.
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Kansas City
Topeks
Topeka
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