Surrender and Suffering Among Spanish Troops at Santiago
Reports from Santiago de Cuba claim 6,000 Spanish troops at Guantanamo will surrender after a capitulation with Gen Taras Amener Ui. Many are starving. relief is organized. American forces push to restore order as news of capitulation spreads, with burials and logistics for the dead and wounded underway.
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Santiago de Cubs
Angel Rogili
Puireja
Sant Lais
Santiago
Hets
Jer Mey
Sani
Skater
New York
Santiecy
Jupurkents
Dew York
Wood
Asta
el Caney
Ameriaa
Apain
Dendlag
Thurr
Ready for Troops San Frandees July 2
The trank Pore St Paul has left the dry dock and is now prepared to receive troops. Sailing by year end, the Arizona and Scandia will accompany for the voyage to Manila. Modifications are underway on the steamer Mwhtennkl as it awaits government acceptance. William Drum of the University of California has enlisted as a private in Company 1, Second United States Engineers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Frandees
St Paul
Iran
Shy
Arizona
Scandia
Manila
Theovernment
Wiliam Drum
University of California
Second United Statens Engineerims Ebrpu
Caprons Command Visitor Recalls Indian Territory Battle
First Lieutenant John Thomas of Indian Territory, wounded in the Cabuan fight, was warmly received at the White House with his wife. He, still pale, walked on crutches to the president's room, where he gave a detailed account of the 61st bloody engagement with the Spaniards in Cabun. Judge Thetis accompanied his son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jily
Tuc
White House
John Thomas
Indian Territory
Cagtada Capron
Capron
Thomas
Judge Thetis
Tony
MOVE FROM CAMP MERRITT DETERMINES TROOPS TO REMAIN
A fragmented wartime notice states generals plan to move only troops assigned to Me to new stations while others remain at Camp Merritt. It notes men intended for transfer will be moved, and those destined to stay will be kept at the camp for some period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aden
France
STN
Our Brothers Keepers Sermons on War and World Role
Chicago preachers on July 25 discuss changed U S relations after Spain war and territorial empire. Bishops Fallows Percival Agnew address duty of the United States to protect liberty, liberty, and Christian principles with comments on Anglo American alliance and a missionary protectorate outlook for new lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
Spain
St Paul's Reformed Episcopal Church
Samper Fallows
Pine
Smith
Cain Christian Church
England
Armerica
United
Tates
Landa
H. Atwood Percival
Nerina Park
Churah
de Huward Agnew Johnston
Forty-fiest
Les Cone
Manila
Santiago
Europe
Paul
Luther
Protects Married Men in Garnishment Ruling
In Leavenworth the district court reversed Judge Myers ruling on indiscriminate wage garnishment. The case involved James C. Cox a grocer and Bartlahem Whitman creditor, with Cox’s wages ordered to be applied to debt. The court set aside the prior judgment and ordered release of funds withheld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myers
Leavenworth
W. B. Townsend
Peice
Tyney
HM Whitman
James C. Cox
Bood
Core
Judie Myers
Mmoney
Cox
Easte
Navy recruitment tour yields expected benefits for west coast
Commander Hawieyanthief Engineer Harry Webster and board members have returned to the navy department after a successful west coast recruitment tour. They expect the trip to blend western blood into the service and aid the broader mobilization of naval forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy
Une
West
Comander Hawieyanthief
Harry Webster
Navy Department
Seven Men Guard Springside Shaft Amid Tense Coal Dispute
In Puna July 22 a renewal of duties between coal operators and miners led to a tense scene near the Springside shaft just outside the city limits. Sheriff Cobucn and a small force stood by as seven men resident on Springside property guarded the shaft day and night while miners and their wives gathered on nearby roads and streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puna
Cobucn
Springside Company
Violence Flare Over Election Board Selections
In the east precinct of Recond ward on Saturday a heated Republican primary produced blows as William allegedly seized the ballot pocket certificate and claimed control of the boxes from the county central committee. A. Conny contested, carrying a city clerk certificate and clashing with William and others reported before Willams declared the board unengaged. The confrontation grew, women involved, ending with Willem's election by a narrow vote.
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Recond
Williame
A. Conny
Everwde
Wilms
Goard
Str
Coney
Willem
Farmer Gored by Bull in Parson’s Tory Injury
A farmer was gored by a bull near Parsons and severely injured. A companion or rescuer Tim was also hurt but not seriously. Authorities report the incident occurred in a rural area of the living south of chy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bull Parsons
Tory
J. R. Thompson
Chy
Tim
Admire Kansans Now Col Fitch Regt at Front of Parade
Camp Thomas Ga July Twenty first Kansas has transformed from undisciplined initial camp to leading its division in rifle practice. The regiments drill and outpost duty show improved discipline. Major Brown hosts a dinner for Col Fitch and staff after finding fine Shiner. Pension notices cause enlistment confusion for several pensioners. Private Grant Jeffreys of Company C becomes brigade orderly. Officers ordered to secure surplus camp plunder.
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Col Fitch
Camp Thomas
Kansas
Park
Col. Fitch
Wheeler
Larned Run
Weir Son
Brown
Newton
J. & Grinstead
Des Moinés
United States
Jeffreys
Company C
Sud
Lytic
Fought in a Barn Ends in Fatal Police Shootout
In Chicago on July 2 a tense encounter at 712 Watlington Boulevard between police and burglars led to Furman Colley being shot and killed. Three Colley brothers fled as police pursued them. one brother Jurd Colley was jailed, another remained at large. A wounded detective was reported and the victim died after emergency care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John Chie
Garner
Furman
Colley
Dis Bean
Detroit
Michael Kilcrane
Betwen
Colley Wrothers
Bern
Woatington Boulevard
Jurd Colley
Dixon Doubts It General Shatter Great Victory Sermon
New York July 2 Hey Thomas Dixon Jr. challenged sensational Cuban war prophecies in his Grand Opera House sermon. He contrasted medieval and modern Spain, praised U S policy to aid Cuba, and urged that truth will guide a nation at war for liberty. The talk cited naval wins and troop losses while defending American resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thomas Dixon, Jr
Spain
Dison
Hacky
United Stated
Cuba
Ikid
United Stats
America
Local youths face charges and probate court actions
Witland Hobbson a colored boy arrested for bicycle theft in Topeka. Cal Mitchell a colored man charged with obtaining a watch, bond posted, to be tried in police court tomorrow afternoon. John Peterson declared insane by a probate court jury. brothers Tom Peterson and John Berry held after wandering near Silver Lake. Frederick D Puller, Topeka attorney, signs civic federation call for a national conference in Saratoga August 19 and 20. Service for Private John H Bartlett of company F Twentieth Kan mar volunteers held in Monmouth with many friends attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witland Hobbson
Mere Pears
Nec
Cal Mitchell
North Topeka
Frany
John Peterson
Tom Peterson
Topekan
Silver
Frederick D. Puller
Topeka
Civic Federation of Cilangh
Sarataca
United States
Monmouth
John H. Bartlett
Kanmar
Dein Sykes
Grace Cathodeni
Bish- Thomas
The Rock Island Flyer Best Train to Kansas City
The Rock Island Flyer departs Topeka at 7 20 a m and arrives in Kansas City at 9 18 a m returning from Kansas City at 7 10 pm arriving in Topeka at 8 50 pm.
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Kansas City
Topeka
Corpse awakens during coroner’s inquest in Kansas
In Emporia Kansas July 25 a man feigning death was viewed by Coroner Boylan and attendees as he suddenly sat up and demanded what they were doing. The crowd jeered the coroner and the man fled to his office, reportedly in hiding thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emporia
Kan
Bromene
Boylan Ea Surday Ee
Fremont
Aatearnesly
Rate War Ends On Western Railroads
Chicago July 25 Freight rates returned to normal on western roads ending a long destructive rate war. The conflict saw millions wasted as demoralized rate structures spread from St. Paul to the Pacific and from Chicago to the far west. Had earnings not been distorted stockholders might have seen higher dividends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
St. Paul
Pacific
A Fool and His Money In Chicago Mounts Odd Tale
Samuel Dunno a Miles City cattle dealer arrived at Harrikon street station in Chicago asking to be sent home with no money. He reported losing four $500 bills to a doorway robbery and later $2.00 and $147 similarly. He had been to Canada twice, lost a trunk, and returned with only $5 before parting from that amount today.
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Chicago
Samuel Dunno
Miles City
Mont
Harrikon Street
Dunno
Polk Street
Canada
Weies
Dunne
Gearn
Colice Lion
Montana
Wounded Lieutenant Myer Returns Home With Twin Babies
First Lieutenant Oren B. Myer of the Third Cavalry arrives in Leavenworth after being wounded near Santiago on July 1. He and his wife R. E. Thomas welcomed twin babies a few days ago. Myer recounts the day’s action as Gen. Carnall led the Sixth Cavalry brigade in the fire fight. He was wounded near Kim as he stood with the general, who also sustained injuries minutes earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Kan
Oren B. Myer
Cavals
Santiago
R. E. Thomas
Henry Carrull Heutenant Culates
Sumner
A Hand Me Down Dock Arrives For Navy Use
Chief Endicott reports arming the government with a floating dry dock capable of handling vessels up to 220 tons displacement. In one piece, towable and non sectional, the dock will first head to Key West for testing and naval use.
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Washington
Endicott
Breau of
Fards and Docks
Navy Department
New York
Sampson
To Save the Colon Returns to New York Harbor Area
Lieutenant Richmond Hobson arrives in New York after a second Washington trip and discusses preservation plans for the Cristobal Colon with Secretary Long. He then visits Merritt Chapman Wreeaine and Derrick to finalize departure arrangements for salvaging the ship.
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New York
McCoskey Assigns Chicago Dry Goods House in Trouble
David McConkey, a leading New York dry goods merchant, assigns his Chicago branch to EW Cogian who has long managed the Chicago operations. A state board of maltreatment commissioners will travel by rail to inspect the Lincoln branch of the Union Pacific to assess grounds for a passenger train proposal. The tour will include Salina, Tessott, Beverly, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Luray, Lucas, Waldo, Paradise, Plainville, Bogue, Hill City and Hasle. Low Saratoga return rates advertised for July August travel. A East Santa Fe depot agent explains steps. Messrs Shiver Overholt Shaver and Moore will sing at a Highland Park lawn fete hosted by Mrs F C Popence.
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Chicago
Chics
David McConkey
New York City
Ew, Cogian
Chitaro
Lincoln
Tinidn Pacific
Usard
Salina
Tescott
Beverly
Sylvian Grove
Luray
Lucas
Waldo, ‘Paradise
Plaineville
Bogue
Hill City
Hasle
Messrs
Shiver, Overholt
Shaver
Moore
F. C. Popence
Highland Park
State G A R Reunion Organizes Weekend Plans
Old soldiers form a state G A R reunion committee with a full set of subcommittees. Executive reception assignment ground music parade and other panels appointed to manage week long events. Notable names include T J Ander J B Buck H Radford Leroy Courier A M Fuller W E Brubaker and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
T. J. Ander
J. B. Buck
0.H. Coulter
Wesley Woodard
MF. McKirahan
N. Tobias
J.T. McLaughlin
D. P. Lamb
Ross Reed
Dr. Iserman
W. E. Stein
D. Warren
Mcittrick
R. Delay
Alien Brown
A. Green
McCombs
L. W. Holmes
George W. Weed
J. J. Stewart
Fred J. Clowes
M. Ware
Shipman
M. J. Burdick
A.M. Callahan
Gray
W. W. Read
Leroy Courier
L. D. Eversole
Poh Coney
J. W. Day
William Swain
J. W. “Cytes
FM. Kimball
W.G. Brooks
G. Parkhurst
W. E. Brubaker
Shott
James Wilccox
John Kempton
FH. Triver
West
George Cruce
George Carpenter
John Ready
S. Langston
George RB. Langton
J. F. Berkley
Dr DeObert
J. M. Domenil
A. K. Rodgers
C. W. Fox
Prayer Meeting Held by Latentay Prisoner
Robert Rosson was found intoxicated by Patrolman Henry Benard and taken to the police station. He, a 19 year old man, led a prayer meeting in a room with about forty speigoners, delivered a red sermon on sin, prayed for divine aid for prisoners and police, and asked for reporters to tell the truth. He recalled being struck by lightning at age 27 and a sunstroke while working on a high school building three years earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Rosson
Henry Benard
Supdayte
Yestentus
Teghiest
Romeon
Regiments and batteries ordered to Porto Rico
The war board has ordered First Florida Second Georgia and Fifth Maryland regiments to Porto Rico. The Fifth U S cavalry also to Porto Rico. Batteries A and B of Pennsylvania, from Newport News, ordered to join General Miles for the attack on Porto Rico's defenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Board
Florida
Georgia
Maryland
Hearing Set For August 15 In Revenue Stamp Case
Express agents Traver C W Traver and W A Wills and a third city employee face a preliminary hearing before United States Commissioner Clark for allegedly forcing shippers to buy stamps under the new revenue law. The hearing began at 2 pm with United States Attorney Lambert for the government and Quinton & Quinton and N H Loomis for the defendants. If bound over, they move to the next district court term. Osage County Attorney and officials discuss potential actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CL. ‘Traver
C. W. ‘Traver
W. A. Wills
Express Company
United States Corpmissioner
Clark
United States
le, Lambert
Quinton & Quinton
N. H. Loomis
District Court
Receiver for the Schiller theater amid lender action
The German Opera Mouse company, owner of the Schiller theater in Chicago, confessed judgment to Garden City Trust Company on a note. Judgment entered. sheriff levy on the theater building. Garden City Trust attorneys later filed for a receiver for the German Opera House company. Bryant’s Headquarters notes Panama Park base near Jacksonville.
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Schiller
Chicago
German Opera Mouse Company
Schiller Theater
Garden City Trast
Garden City Trust Company
Saratoga Meeting Travelers Offer 1815 Fare
Young People's Christian Union at Saratoga Kansas invites travel from Topeka to Saratoga and return for 1815 by the Santa Fe Route. Agent will explain procedures. Peerless Steam Laundry provides colored shirts and waists, with guaranteed workmanship. Santa Fe Route dining cars feature electric fans.
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Saratoga
Young Peor
Christian Union
Topeka
Santa Fe
Suu
Colra
Spelter Combine Quits and Leased Works Return to Owners
Galena July 25 The Cherokes Lan yon Spelter company known as the spelter combine dissolves. Leased works to revert to owners while the company retains its own smelters. Market impact expected with possible migration to gas fields. prices to adjust after dissolution. Court House sale reports mortgage foreclosure on 249 lots in Topeka. W. T. Fagan buys for $1,190 acting for Enterprise Land, Loan and Investment Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Galena
Cherokes-Lanyon Spelter Company
The
Spelter Combine
Robert Lanyon
Nevada, Mo
Pittelarg
Weir City
Combine
Court House
Hanna
Fagan
Topeka
Washburn College
Enterprise Land, Loan and Investment Company
Eau Claire
Wisconsin
TheCarthy
W. 2. Fagan
Enterprise Land, Lawn and Investment Company
Todays Market Report for Wheat and Corn Prices
Market report shows wheat declined then rose on favorable weather and new crop movement while corn weakened early then climbed. Chicago prices 221, September and December futures shifts noted. Cattle and hog receipts, prices mixed. oats, rye, flax and hay also cited with regional market activity in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cmengo
Northwest Airs
SGC
WI Tone
Bie
Chose
Kansas
Livero
SeGtbe
2oMatec
Yarde
Sh Mica
Orly
Harley
Ber Oetber
See
Timothy
Texas Livestock Prices and Receipts Report
Market receipts show higher and firm tones across cattle hogs and sheep. Texas steers and native cows and heifers lead with stockers and feeders selling around 1004 dollars, hogs trading 3.00 to 3.06, lambs and muttons firm at 60 to 80 dollars, with representative lots listing native Texas steers and purebred cattle alongside mixed lots and stockers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeves
Texas
Texico
Yorkork
Money Market Report From New York July 5
Money on call nominally 1.2 million dollars in prime mercantile pager. Other 4 percent sterling exchange rates. Bond market steady with government bonds, silver certificates, and Mexican dollars noted. Pacific rates shown at 99 with registered and coupon details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sterling Exchange
Sofeal Busi
Doumand
Ar Mme Sry
Market Gossip Amid Turbulent Wheat and Hog Receipts
Market gossip from Topeka and Chicago notes lower wheat and corn bids, higher hog and cattle receipts, and a bullish tilt in trade. Packers expect higher provision prices while bulls gain footing as speculative pressure rises, with futures hints for September options and cooler regional forecasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Chicago
Tex
Kansas City
Omaha
Minneapolis
Corm
Wanted Notices From A Busy Classifieds Column
Fragmented late OCR text shows multiple wants and job ads. References include dining room work, grain trades, and a resident seeking help at 603 West Norris Street with several unreadable names and items. The readable portion lists dining room work and general assistance requests.
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Tata Wat
Mileham
ANE Bowens Corn Saad Quincey Eer
Weat
Norris St
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Rock Island Flyer
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STATE
G. A. R. Reunion
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Hoyle
Osige County
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Wolf
Boyle
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Bryan
Jacksonville
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State Journal
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Donovan Com. CO
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