Topeka City Hall Vote Moves Forward Despite Opposition
Topeka council approves calling a special election to borrow funds for a new city hall. Eight present vote unanimously with two absentees. The measure, backed by City Attorney Bird and allies, aims to issue bonds up to 60 000 for a public building and set terms and notice procedures.
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Coupelimini
Cotueft
Blossom Wit Hetts
Hughes Wend Alan
Bird
Allorneys Garer
Troutman
Cornell
Heer
Firth
Mick Rane
Topeka
Bhawsre
Kansas
Maid City
Apld City
Counciman Netters
Mayier Drew
Mre
Councimen Bitete
Mir. Nettles
Tudke Morton
Chane Targean
Ecendhin
Supreme Court
Meady
Counet
Callinss
Interids
Hese Hunde
Mierean
Nettete
Election date moved for city bonds vote
It is reported that the special election to vote bonds for city buildings cannot be held as planned. The date is postponed to about August 23, with Mayor Drew planning to issue a proclamation for Saturday August 20 pending official notice and board sessions.
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Drew
Commissiones of Elections
Commissioner of Elections
Board of Election Supervisors
Board
Bound of Election
Drew Will Lesiie
Natives Seek Annexation of Kusaie Island to United States
A petition from 72 leaders on Kusaie Island in the Carolines asks President to annex the island to the United States. They request inclusion under the U S flag and deny any Spaniard or German involvement. News notes Germany’s recent purchase of the group and potential conflict with native Rusalees.
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San Francisco
Cali
Kusaie
Carolines
Dich Ehlers
Barkentine Ruth
Abe
Germany
Spain
Calamba Taken by American Troops in Philippines
Brigadier General RH Hatt with 1000 men captures Calamba on Laguna de Bay. Four Americans killed and twelve wounded. Town in Laguna province, 27 miles from Santa Cruz, population 11,476. Attack cited as minor strategic value, part of harassment plan against insurgents. Reports say insurgents received saltpetre and lead from Japan, hindering powder production. Friars accused of bearing messages to Hong Kong junta. Madrid authorization sought to fund prisoner release efforts. A Spanish commission may carry supplies and negotiate captor releases. rumor of 3 million Mexican dollars offered for Spaniards’ freedom.
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Manila
RH. Hatt
Calamba
Laguna de Bay
Washington
Calemba
Santa Crus
Japan
Hong Kong
Madrid
Jarno
Seuuss Forel
Dalumilla
Italy Will Be Paid for Lynching Case, State Dept Says
A Washington dispatch reports the state department will pursue a formal inquiry into the lynching of three of five Harlanw in Talinish Louisiana. It will establish principles on naturalization and citizenship, with diplomatic notes exchanged between the United States and Italy to explain the events and identify those responsible.
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New York
Herald
Washington
Italy
Talinish
State Department
Ae Alina
United States
Hue
Sffistais
Atreetian
Kansas National Banks Prosperity Shown in June 30 Report
Washington July 27 The abstract of the condition of the national banks of Kansas at the close of business on June 20 shows the average reserves at 37 percent, towns and discounts rising from 21,595,811 to 21,826,087, stocks and securities from 541,440 to 487, etc. Cash and specie totals rise from 1,? to 1,150,821, money reserve increasing to 2,443,? Individuated deloubles from 0 to 23,805,204.
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Washington
National Banks of
Kansas
Aehinat
Elsiase
Brickmakers Strike in Chicago Hurts Local Yards
Chicago July 97 two thousand brick makers struck delaying about forty brick yards in the area. The action aims to aid union workers in north side wards facing employer tensions. If the strike grows it could hamper building supplies in Chicago and vicinity as few yards can meet demand.
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Chicago
North Side
Mattox in Shackles Before Oklahoman Trial
Sheriff Pierce arrived in Los Angeles to retrieve Clyde Mattox, who is to stand trial for murder. Mattox will be shackled and given no chance to escape. A separate note reports that more tailors quit in New York after a secret conference between the United Brotherhood of Tailors and independent unions, signaling intensified labor actions.
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Wey
Oklshome
Los Angeles
Cala
Sheria W. Pierce
Kirkwood
K County
Clyde Mattox
Mattox
New York
United Brotherhood of Tailors
Sankere
Weather Indications for Chicago on July 2
The forecast calls for fair conditions in Chicago with showers and thunderstorms later. Expect warm temperatures in the extreme northeast and variable winds as the day progresses from afternoon into night.
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Chicago
Telegraph Messenger Boys Strike in Philadelphia
The strike in Philadelphia draws nearly 200 of 500 telegraph messenger workers to demand higher wages and full payment for all messages. Central office at Tenth and Chestnut and other city offices see recruits from Postal and Reading firms. Officials report no delivery disruptions as replacement workers handle messages.
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Philadelphia
Western Union
New three story business block planned at Seventh and Jackson
Arrangements are under way for a three story building at the northeast corner of Seventh and Jackson roads. The 30 by 325 foot structure will front both streets with lower floors for business tenants and upper floors as offices. The property, formerly owned by John D. Ranx, has been absorbed by mortgages and held by an eastern investor. Frank J. Brown, agent for the eastern owner, says the new building will likely be completed before winter at a cost about 19000.
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Seventh and
Jackson Streets
Jackson
Seventh Street
Businews
THA
John D. Ranx
Vik
Frank J. Brown
Spaniards in Cuba urged to accept conditions
Viayana July 27 The Cardenas Herald urges Spaniards to live and die on the island and become an integral part of the new society. It notes Havana town health due to cleanliness and disinfection and supports the old plan for a Punta to Vedado promenade but urges improving streets sewers and water pressure first. Field day at Camp Columbia brought fine weather and large attendance with eleven events. Knights of Pythias meeting last night aimed to organize a lodge. Havana hosts many Knights of Pythias.
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Cuba
Viayana
Cardenas Herald
Herald
Diare de la Marina
Punta
Vedado
Balfour Sees Limited Transvaal Peace Options
In a conservative lunchtime speech older British statesman A. J. Balfour warned patience may fail diplomacy over the Transvaal crisis. He said quelling matters without force could be impossible and urged readiness to take decisive steps if diplomacy proves ineffectual, while conceding some issues remain unresolved.
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Lenton
A. A. Balfour
Ford
Treasury
House of Commons
Transvaal
Mallour
Diet Gaulle
American Travelers' Defense Association Organized
New York July 1 The American Travelers' Defense Association has been organized to secure repeal of the Dingley tariff on personal checks and values paid abroad by returning U S residents It plans to form local chapters and petition at its next session for repeal arguing the duty harms travel and imposes unnecessary burdens on American travelers and residents.
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American Travelers’ Defense Associaton
New York
American Travelers’ Defense Association
United States
State Examinations Set for August Across Kansas
Examinations for state certification will be held the last week of August in Topeka Lawrence Manhattan Emporia Heston and Beloit. Similar exams will be offered in towns with at least six applicants. Requests must come from the county superintendent who will oversee the process. Frank Neeleon, state superintendent, is preparing questions and plans to omit administrative sections.
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Topeka
Lawrence
Manhattan
Emporia
Heston
Beloit
Diaces
Frank Neéleon
Assassination of Heureaux Shocks Santo Domingo
The Dominican president Ulises Heureaux was assassinated at Moea while about to depart for Santiago de las Caballeras. Assassin Ramon Caceres fled as palace guards fired back. Vice President Wenceslao Picqueroom assumed control. Washington confirms the death and U.S. officials consider naval protection if unrest grows.
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Ft. de France
Martiniane
Ulises Heurtaux
Dominicema
Moea
Sante Dormings
Ramon Cacerse
Wencesio Piquereom
Republic
Heureaux
Santo Domings
Washington
State Department
Santa Thamings
United States
Puerto Plati
Santo Domingo
Hay
Long
United States Navy
Santo Comites
Cape Haytien
Detwile
Haureaux
Susta Domingo
Santiago de Las Caballeros
Ramon Gaveros
Moca
Juan Teldoro Simines
Maximo Gomes
Santo Downinga
Caceres
Sasassin
M'Kinley
Heuredux
Lake Champlain
Verasing de Figueroa
Dominican Republic
Santo
Fort de France
Herreaux
Santiago de Las Caberallas
Rue Colon
Caveros
Caceros
Ft Moca
Funeral for Col Ingersoll at French Pond Crematory
The body of Col Ingersoll was moved from Dobbs Ferry to the Pond Crematory for incineration in a plain coffin topped with roses. The funeral party included Mrs Ingersoll and two daughters as well as several named attendees. The cremation began shortly after noon and would take six to eight hours with only the funeral party admitted.
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Col. Ingersoll
Pond, LE
New York
Hutert G. Ingersoll
Dobbs’ Ferry
Pond
Clark
Ingersoll
Clinton
Pai Walston H. Brown
C. J. Britth
Mrs. Smith
Frederick Peaneld
French Pond
Luetcert's End in Joliet Cell Death Shocks State
Adolph Luetert, the wealthy Chicago sausage maker serving a life term for wife murder, was found dead in his Joliet penitentiary cell. An inquest will decide if suicide or heart disease caused the death, ending a sensational case that once involved a basement murder, a factory vat cremation, and a near-hinged conviction.
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Joliet
Adolph L. Luetgett
Chicago
Luetwert
Tavetgert
Drowned in Wakarusa Creek Girl in Picnic Party Tragedy
Frances Goll an 11 year old daughter of W L Goll of 114 Quincy street drowned Wednesday afternoon in the Wakarusa creek during a picnic at Cobergley’s grave site. Frances Henderson, another girl, with companions, aided but could not save her. Body recovered about an hour later. funeral set for Friday at 2 from the family home conducted by Dr A S Embree.
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Frances Goll
Wakarusa
Live
W. L. Goll
Quincey Street
Coberley's
Shelix
Frances Henderson
Tully
Dr. Acams
Topeka
Quincy Street
A. S. Embree
McKinley Arrives at Bluff Point in N Y Visit
President and Mrs McKinley arrived at Bluff Point station at 8 45 this morning and were driven to Hotel Champlain The flag was hoisted atop the flagpole to signal the stay Mrs McKinley stood in the crowd as the president walked by the hotel He said he had no plans for the visit except to get a rest as he possibly could
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Prattsburg
McKinley
Bluff Point Station
Hotel Champlain
Mekhintoy
Pate
Governor Report on Vicksburg Killing Cites Naturalized Citizens
Washington July 27 Governor Foster reports a preliminary inquiry into the Vicksburg killing. He says three of the men were naturalized Americans, contrary to Italian consular notices. Madison County sheriff pledges a full inquiry and to present facts to the governor via the district attorney, with the matter shared with Count Vinet and the Italian foreign office.
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Washington
Uster
Louisiana
Vicksburg
State Department
Italan
New Orleans
Foster
Madison County
Count Vinet
Ofice
Death reports from Havana and Philippines recruit total
Gen Brooke in Havana cables two yellow fever death reports Robert H Cots civilian and Private John McChristol company F First Infantry both died July 24. An officer notes over 6 000 recruits now enlisted for the Philippines with daily totals reported.
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Washington
Brooke
Havana
War Department
Santiago
Robert H. Cots
Pinger de Rio
Privat John McChristol
Company F. First Infantry
Philippines
Battle for the Crawford in bank bankruptcy case
In Topeka, central and unsecured creditors contest the Crawford bankruptcy petition. Bank of Topeka claims a second mortgage on the Crawford Opera House, while Central National Bank seeks to prove its secured stake. J. W. Lee and other attorneys scrutinize Crawford’s finances, the opera houses, and the failed Missouri Kansas Nebraska Opera House venture.
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TL. M. Crawford
United States District Court
Beefore J. G. Flonecker
Federal Building
Alan
Crawford
Cenitral National Bank
Bank of Tupeks Ox
Crawford Opera House
J. W. Alee
Central National
Cobbencesys Cai Bie
Buxene Quiton
Kendall
Denver
Mr. Crawford
Interstar & Campbell
J.B. Larimer
E Gault
Hennett H. Wheeler
Frank J Bemsnett
Die Central Ational
Cravefort
Bank of Hus
Ux Crawford Aport
Missouri, Kansas & Nob
Opera
Epting
Wichita
Graha
Kinsad de Nebraska
Honda
Bank of Topeka
Collaters
M St Jameps Venture
John B. Milyane
Bank of Toption
Deficit in Sight Reports Tax Revenue Shortfall
A Treasury report notes a deficit in the general revenue fund totaling about 297,730.09 dollars with taxes expected to cover expenses by October. Treasurer Geil will stamp unpaid warrants as funds run out and may issue more warrants than in June. Warrants previously presented amount to about 208,000 dollars. Last year’s tax levy was insufficient and this year is expected to fall short again, with a money levy deficit ranging from 450,000 to 340,000 dollars.
Newsboys Parade Planned Tonight in New York
In New York a parade by striking newsboys is to be held tonight after a delay last night. Officials say Chief Duverey granted the hour’s notice under the law, and the event is expected to draw thousands, with mayors and local leaders in attendance and a strong turnout anticipated.
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New York
Saatporedt
Rensin Siga Cohen
Duvery
Pat Eubend
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