Schley’s Fleet Battle Report Factual Look at Shell Hits
Reports from Santiago de Cuba detail how Commodore Schley's ships and Cervera's squadron clashed. Data from charts shows the 4 inch and 5 inch shells landed in varying counts on ships like Infanta Teresa and Almirante Oquendo, with the Brooklyn and Texas among battering vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago de Cubs
Arion
Cervera
Infante
Teresa
Almirante Oquende
Viscayo
Infanta Beta Bias
Viscayés
Almirante Oghende
Chutubal Colon
Fred
Brooklyn
Town
Oregon
Indiana
Towa
Texas
Schles
Chatale
Lowe
Almirante Oquendo
Brockion
War Department report on Cuban action and Spanish capture
Washington July 23 The War Department releases a note from Santiago dated July 11. Adjutant General Corbin states two troops of cavalry were sent to Toral and Palma. They had not heard of Cervera's loss and Toral's surrender. Officers and men visited, returned satisfied. Signed Shafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Santiago
Corbin
Sputh- Ban Lule
Palma
Toral
Shafter
Hance for Kansas Yet Troops for Next Masila Expedition Not Yet Selected
Fragmented report discusses unknown expedition preparations with mentions of a trance party and various names. It references transfers, quartermasters, and potential personnel for transportation and supply without clear dates or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Salmon fishers drown amid wrecked vessel near Frn
News reports a deadly incident at Frn in which several salmon fishers drowned after their vessel wrecked. The chaotic scene left many missing and additional crew fearing exposure. Authorities in San Francisco and Temard discussed salvage and safety actions while awaiting further instructions from Major Weller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Major Weller
Farestaceae
Sean Piste Beiheay
Snapshot Page Highlights From At Home News
A jumble of notes from Topeka and nearby towns reports on local events. Mentions include Auburndale, Bethany college, Garfield Park, and Washburn College.
Davis Case Reopened in U S Court Probate Drama
Judge De Hayes in federal court reopened the Andrew J. Davis estate dispute. He notes rival claims from Erwin Devin and others over a large share of the estate and potential misapplication of a prior will. The ruling preserves ongoing scrutiny of the willy distribution and beneficiary rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
de Hayes
United States
Andrew J
Ierie
Willy
Persia
Tsrwi
Davis
Wadge
Hemeriin
Erwin Davis
Freed By Death Alameda Cal July 2% Mystery
In Alameda California on July 2% a person named Alphonss Shaef fer was freed by death. The report mentions custody and a court witness for the prosecution related to a fatal incident near Forto Rico. The narrative references a ship at sea near St Nichowa and unclear aviation or explosive events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alameda
Cal
Alphonss Shaeffer
Flattery
Pobufy
White
Stel. Joes
Forto Rico
St. Nichowa
Port Flea
Sunday Church Services Across Topeka Area
A digest of church events lists services at United Brethren, Cathedral, Third Presbyterian, Winona, W C A Gospel Meeting, Gospel and Bible readings, and notices at German Methodist, North Topeka Baptist, Church of the Spirit, First Presbyterian, English Lutheran, and other congregations. It notes Sunday schools, sermons, choirs, and special gatherings with pastors and locations including Kanens Avenue, Fourth Street, 438, 610 Kansas Avenue, and Topeka meeting halls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
Art Weld
Ladies' Library
Kanens Avenue
Eleventh
Twelfth
Bop
Coblents
Aire
M. J. Bywater
Pittsburg
V. Ol
Welock
Kansas Avenue
Geneva
Irene Tris
Daisy Starr
Fiske
Starr
Fighteouth and
Harrison Streets
Joseph Cog
Jesus
Joseph
Epworth
Junior Leasons
H. & Lawrence
Chas
Heenke
Martin SM
C. B. Dalton
D. Ste Moore
Christian Spiritualist
Topeka Post Hall
Hanson Avenue
Sandayuig
Fourth and
Jackson
German Methodist Episcopal Church
Burner Tyler
Fifth Streets
G. J. Jalser
North Topeka
Church of the Spirit
Kansas Siave Spiritualist Society
Divine Bewnca Hall
Jackpom Streets
W. Hi. Sinickler
Piret Presbyterian Church Servicws
J. D. Cuunterming
D D
Exitor
Gagvel
Censorship Orders Shield News Of Spanish Leaders
A Madrid dispatch reports Spain’s government ordered censorship to suppress declarations by generals and civil officials, aiming to shield actions by Weyler Polavie, Lat Chambre, Lopes, Domingues, and Gurija. Admiral Cervera and Gen. Toral face criticism for not leveraging forces effectively, as resistance continues and enemy positions risk worsening near Surtiazu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Madrid
Cen Anes
Trentine Seve Prem
Weyler Polavieju
Lat Chambre
Lopes
Domingues
Gurija
Cervera
Greatey
Surtiazu
A Day Without Deaths Yellow Fever Held Down
Washington July Adjutant General Corbin retires a dispatch from Gen Shafter announcing no deaths yesterday. Corbin, who accompanied Shafter to Cuba, is in hospital with yellow fever. He has been ill for several days but initial reports show no confirmed spread.
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Washington
Corbin Hae
Gen. Shafter
Corbin
Gen Shafter
Nat Fie Sen
Sheter
Cuba
Real Estate Transfers Reported In Local Registry Office
Transfers recorded yesterday list Geo Elrich to A Neal for 1700 on lot 354 Madison Street Hitchie's Minas J Devlin and ML Heery transfer to Wmn FH Kerlew for 478 80 Van Buren Street J Thomas and wife to Margaret Maze for 3600 on Quincy Street Paramore's sub division Mattie B Green to A Copley for 3200 on lots in Wartin's Place Brigham & Mr A B note Waverty Place Electric fans offered as new features of Santa Fe Route dining cars.
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Regislat
Ue Education So LM
Ciline
N. Kansarave
Geo
Elrich
Tte
A Neal
Madison Street
Hitchie
Minas
J. Devlin
ML Heery
Wmn
Kerlew
van Buren Street
Huntoon
Ada J. Thomas
Margaret
Maze
Quincy Street
Paramore
Mattie B Green
Copley
de. Wartin
Brigham & Mr A. Bee Iim
Wwich Waverty Place
Candidate for County Attorney Post at Shawnee County
A candidate announces pursuit of the county attorney office at Shawnee counts. The statement notes intention to seek the role and references participation in the county convention procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puis Primates
Curtia
Tam
Shawnee
fTaly Ae
Multiple Classified Help Wanted Notices From Old Advertisements
A collage of old classified ads shows varied positions. Wages and requirements range widely from laborers and smiths to salesmen and representatives. Several listings request experience, references, or specific skills and locations across cities like Chicago and New York.
Wanted Agents to distribute circulars and diatribe notes
Help wanted ad scattered in old Topeka Kansas classifieds seeks two men for door to door sales in adjoining states to solicit men’s wear and salts with earnings from $4.54 to $15 weekly plus commissions. Company offers samples and supplies, application blanks, and addresses Topeka based American Woolen Co Takors for the Trade Chicago.
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Agen Lek Min
Viet
Misusinex
Are Co
Racine
Wis
Tepe
American Woolen O
Chicago
Proposals for paving with Shawnee Vitrified Brick
Proposals will be received by the City of Topeka Kansas until 4 o clock p m August 1 for furnishing all material and performing work to pave with Shawnee county vitrified brick on sand foundation Madison Street from Fifth to Sixth Avenue and Isan Street from 90th Street to Sixth Avenue. Bids must include certified check ten percent. bidders must provide names and residences. bids may be rejected. work to be supervised by city engineer and approved by city council. no extension for crosswalks or wood leaders. samples required.
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Kimball Upright Plana
Gayment
Eli Guid
East Fourth St Alexander
Helfer
Hume St
Potwin
B. Guild
Kansas Ave
Grand Ave
Lowman Hill
Lght Columbus Phaeton
Puchanan
Buchanan St
Twelfth Street
A. B.C. Cate Journal
SAUH
IR McGee
Kansas City
Kansas Farm
T. EB Bowman & CO
Irugelsts
St. Joe
Exchange
Ith
Quincy
Hoxse
Nusiter
Jersey
Orui
James Dwyer
Lawrence
Prebate Court
Shawnee County
Kansas
Sixth
Topeka
W. H. Gunther
Hon
Kaneas Ave
Mabel Martin
Plano
Woodiaern
Madison Street
Fifth Street
Sixth Avenue
Topekae
Clotk Pr
Tor
Fie
Why Clerk
Jawitz
Pi0th Street
Evhey
Topi
Poupomale
Dipar
Tayor
Bundy
Wanted Ads and Misc Classified Bits
A garbled collection of Want Ads seeks services and items including carpet weaving, renting a horse, buying a lady's bicycle, two bourgers, furnished rooms, and a walnut seared set with dining table. Various addresses and lines indicate ad blotches and misprints across streets and stores.
Proposal for Topeka State Charitable Institutions bids
Board of trustees invites sealed proposals in Topeka for plumbing and drainage work at the state charitable institutions. Bids due August 8, 186, at W. W. Bose office in Kansas City. Payment includes five percent bid security. contracts require faithful performance and a public posting of forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Hite Board of Trustees
Cheritaliten
Ifgelock Toon
Updiene
Santini
Board of Tranters
Clea Cita
W. W. Bose
Kansas City
Indane
Topeks
Kansas
Tos Ma
Hansun
Wheeler
Gist
Topeka State
Oo Eit
Public bidding notice for state charity work contract
Bidding procedure announced by the board of trustees of the state charitable health facility for a construction project. Proposals must be sealed and addressed to G Jumper, President, Topeka state chamber of commerce, with eight hour workday rules and a required performance bond. Bid opening details, terms, and conditions specify payment to the treasurer and adherence to regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roronnis
Atute
Uni
Rosa
Ausart
Teathis- Nous Guiler
Nesalon
Sig
Roe
Uas
I. Wotan
Iansar
Sumagen Ental
Gyeduya
Spd
Isn
Sendiolawa
Tronnees
Chisrumbly
Kansan
Borhea
Sarre
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Ataine Fuliion
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Frazer River
Aswt
Rey Lwerey-Tve
Tuae
Jared Creme
Aubarndale
Thompson
Wakarusa
Ity Beerman
Yislin
Bethany College
Garfield Park
Bally Gt
Bell Grounds
al- Saye
M Holliday, Jr
Columbian
John Peterson
Erovate
Tde
Muiice TA
Strauss
Daly Carritse
Washburn College
Washinton
Crook Wright
Polive Court
Ity
Truvty
Huta
Wowrites
Fie Seenia
Trey. A. GE. Wagner
Mantuy
Dixon
Uieuls
Advcntion
Lutheran Church
Ward Bimorth
North
Jefferenn Street
Court House
George Borghart
Johnny
J. & Ferry
Flavelio
Anroite
Cave
Fewman Mandap
Thorpe
Taieast
Liem
Vaughn
Harry Croft
Eojevite
Wathern
Fue Park
Wamego Times
C. Motler
Dann
MecVicar
Harry Noble
Herbert Armstrong
Decree Stocker
Wilient Maclay Lyon
Lew Brennon
Adrian Shevnac
Wi Eber
Frank E. Sheiden
I Macbeed
Ed Motrin
Enellah Lutheran
A. E.aener
Mise Boltz
Om. Hedeavor
Daltarian Society
Young Peoples Society
Chofe
Reverenier
J .T. Barkley
John's A. MS . Church
Ehristhir Inheritance
ENTS
Yamin
Cure Journal
Toulsu Beusk
Housels
Adaress
Care Journal
Pt Sow
Albertig Ted Haan
Snail
West
Mn Ave
Bing. Co
Jewell Blowes
Gira Et Caton
Tater Gate Teachers” Agency
Washington A
Monroe
Western Ave
Ab Cate Journal
Rod Pay
II West Sixth
Eimp
Comer Sith
M. Mining Co
Carney
Mich
Black Smith
Jean
Carl Burkpaan Frotet
Ufacturer
John St
W. F. Main Co
Iowa City
Iowa
W. L. Kline Co
St. Louis
Pert
Sram
Particul
Jouston
Tex
Lane St
Meilink
Sos Madkon Sr
Ti West Statist
Madison
Burkanon
Third
Tyler
A. Zane
Chey St
Mt Jackson Street
Jackson Street
la Kansas Ave
Viavi Co
Columbian Huilding
Littens
Minera Water
Boon Mineral Well
Gil Fillmore
Douthitt Place
Hal Bogene
Wemle & Horner
East Seventh St
Kansas Medical College
Uudebush
Morrison
Parkdale
Yarguin
Seta
Houdetosh
Cea County
Esty
Algo
Ranier
Tas New & Room House
Crane and Chandler
Ke A. Rodgers
West Sixth
Sach
Bah
Hale
B.C Moore
Ave
Cattine
Eseb
Haven
Haea
Manana
California
G.duye
G. Howard & Co
Chandler St
Taylor St
Topeky Ave
Kanena
Polke
Polk St
Gunedict & Co
Kaness Ave
Western Age
Feih
Moma Ais
Buchanan
Edwards Tract
Stodern House
Broom Howe
van Buren ‘St
Smi
Seal
Satta
Liver
Madison Sts
Shorey
J. W. Ferguson
DS Hornest
Powwin
Jew- Cien
Mccormick
Ais Aan, Ave
Baird
Plime
W. Ltd
Bek Aes
Investors
W. M Forbes
Lis
Éth Ave
Scott & CO
L. Biscau
Neaha
Canton
E Howman & CO
Milo Norton
West Sixth Ave
Topeka Storage _and Warehouse Co
Topeka Storage Co
Has
C.D. Skinner
Uncle Sara
L. A Ryder
Poftice
Conner Gordon St
Pad
Central Ave
Natt
Asra
Brinkerhot
Hacala
Renoves Arceration
Sheldon
Kan. Ave
IDAC
Barnes, MD
Thirteenth
Clay
Rand
Nes Oral
Petty
Paros
West Etrhth St
Care Jaw
Asstess “Care Journal
Tnering
Megigt Te Mall
Thie
Sul’ Chen Ue
Wurnrees
Axmingt
Stevens Srs
Phang Sin Hui Stores
Hepatr Co
Wood Ave
Barwin
Wilties Ara
Topeda
Xis
J. C. Darling CO
Kan
Topeka Cycle CO
Popeka Printing
East Seweneh Et
Tames B. Hay
Someier
Psd
van Slyck
Estera Sil Dye & Cleaning Works
East Seventh Burwet
Bastar
Rom
CP. Rodiger
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