Jeffries to Sail for Europe in July Departure
James J Jeffries sails from New York to Europe aboard the North German Lloyd Fuerst Biemarck for a series with Charley Mitchell and Jem Smith. He expects to train at Asbury Park after returning mid September and plans a strong fight season aimed at securing big purses.
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Big Fellow
Europe
Fuerst Biemarck
New York
James J. Jeffries
Harops
Bner Fuerst Biemarck
Charley Mitchell
Jem Smith
Jeffries
Asbury Park
Phe Salto
Sharkey
Sue
McCoy
Fen
Lam
Where Is Kelly Washington July The State Department Seeks Commutation
The State Department sought to learn the fate of American prisoner Kelly in Yokohama awaiting commutation to serve the remainder of a seven year term. Japan warned it would release other long term prisoners, complicating efforts to obtain his transfer. A July inquiry noted Kelly had applied for commutation as the case moved toward resolution, with the department unsure of Japan’s actions. Separately a sailing regatta report notes a mid-Atlantic tournament with high winds and rain affecting results and sparse participation.
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Washington
Atate
Kelly
Javencne
Uurt
Yokohama
State Department
Japan
de It
Old Treaty Rents Department
Yenterday
Cepera
United States
Life in Vassar Tells of Miss Abbie Ware and Mr Ware
A Vassar college feature recalls a Topeka wedding pair, Mr Eugene Ware and Mrs Abbie Ware, who attended a college dinner where Mr Ware was unexpectedly asked to speak. Miss Abbie Ware describes campus life as a blend of work and leisure, with social events, clubs, athletics, and the Daisy Chain tradition during commencement week.
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Abbie Ware
Mr. Ware
Eugene F. Ware
Vassar College
Ware
Ving
Topeka
Miss Ware
Aulet
Vassar
Matthew Vassar
Dramatic Club
Washington
Athletic Club
Damatic Club
Tangers
New York
Elms
Learry
Klondike prospectors arrive from British Columbia voyage
The steamer Ametilla docked after transporting about forty Klondike gold seekers from Dawson and other regions. Most carried little gold, and the party traveled via Chilcoot Pass by coast steamers to reach an embarking point for onward passage aboard a ship.
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San Francisco
Ametilla
British Columbia
Puget Sound
Klondike
Mena
Dawson
Chilcootpean
Yseteries
Federation Majority In Victoria Figures Released
Melbourne voters returned a large majority in favor of federation with 64 009 votes supporting and 1 000 votes against the proposition as of 5 30 this afternoon. The nationwide context and travel notes mention a round trip fare of 100 dollars to Be Scott Angist via Pac.
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Federation Melbourne
Victoria
Federation Mad
Sgs
Scott Angist
Strange Pottawatomie Tadlun Rampage in State House Basement
A drunken Pottawatomie Tadlun causes chaos in the state house basement. He chases a mummy exhibit, swigs from shells and shellac, smashes into displays, and escapes erasing his clothes. Spectators report a wild chase under flickering lights as he shouts Great Spirit and yells for squirrel whisky.
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State House
Pottawatomie Tadlun
Iei Sur
Indiana
State Historical Society
Mr. Coburn
Mberty
Dunmore House
Goss Ornithological Collection
Bob Semple
Bob
Semple
Stu
Bush Corporation Law Evaded By Small Bus Lane Firms
Small firms under state charter anxious to dodge Bush Corporation law reports on past year business. Secretary of state burdened with mail seeking relief as company presidents say their business is in poor, earning condition after a year of trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bush Corporation
Hutchinson Dry Goods Firm Seeks Charter
The P. Martin Dry Goods company of Hutchinson applies for a charter. The firm holds goods and property valued at $60,000 with capital stock of $50,000. Directors listed as Patrick Martin, F. H. Cost, and John D. Martin.
Topeka Invites Mexican President Diaz for October Visit
The Topeka city council extended a formal invitation to Porfirio Diaz president of Mexico and his cabinet to visit the United States in October on the Chicago ceremony circuit. The measure cites Chicago planning and the twenty eighth anniversary of the great fire as reasons, with Topeka likely to be a stop on the Diaz route via the Santa Fe.
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Diaz
Mexico
Topeka
United States
Federal
Chicago
Councll
Ding
Winireas
Porfirio Diaz
Republic of
Stexiog
Dias
Charles V. Gordon
Chi- Santi
Santa Fs
A Royal Welcome For Troops at San Francisco
San Francisco July 27 The hospital ship Relief nears, ready to receive the Nebraska regiment arriving on the Hancock. The Presidio camp is prepared as troops parade under Major General Shafter with the Oregon regiment joining. Officials plan royal welcomes for returning troops and restrict further women and children from Manila travel.
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San Francisco
Philippines
Presidio
Hancock
Shafter
Oregon Regiment
Thte
Phelan
Water Front
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Manila
Otto
Cleveland City Council Moves to End Street Car Strike
Cleveland on July 27 reports little change in the street car strike as police and soldiers patrol the tracks. A special city council meeting is planned to try to end the strike, with the same committee expected to act. Motormen and conductors vote to form a union offering moral and financial aid to striking Big Consolidated workers.
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Cleveland
Unees
Billman
Little Consolidated Company
Big Consolidated
Mariposa Estate Reopens After Thirty Five Years Shut
San Francisco July 27 The Maripoan estate once among the nation's largest old mining properties and the first quartz property perceived by Colbornie, is reopened after a nearly thirty five year suspension of operations.
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Mariposa
San Francisco
Maripoan Estate
United States
Colbornie
Sailing of the Sherman with California troops sails
Washington July 27 Gen Otis notifies the war department that the ironclad Sherman has sailed with 1 287 officers and men of the California regiment Trentee 266 discharged. Troops passengers.
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Sherman
Washington
Gen. Otis
War Department
Otis to decide on new volunteer regiment in Philippines
War department states that organizing another Philippine regiment beyond the thirty sixth thirty seventh and a cavalry unit rests with General Otis. Givens in Manila is quoted as the contact. Stocking of Thome Washington is named as assistant postmaster and slated for a higher post in Manila.
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Otis
Washington
War Department
Philippines
Givens
Manila
F. Te Stocking
Thome
Wash
Wes
Silepetan
Vaille
City Park Law Debate Divides Council Over Tax Levy
City Attorney Bird urged action on a tax levy for city park affairs and possible quo warranto proceedings to oust park commissioners. Mayor Drew warned of county clerk trouble if levies were void, while Councilman Nettels favored a friendly quo warranto to speed resolution. The council adjourned after ordering alley pavement work and left the park issue unsettled.
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Bird
Drew
Nettels
Seventh
Harrison Street
Eighth
Topeka Avenues
Scarcity of Labor Raises Iron Trade Tensions
New York July 27 The Iron Age reports labor scarcity as a major stress on industry. Strikes feign disruption, lake ore logistics shift to rail, and demand varies by region. Foundry pig iron sales are strong into next year in the west, while east of the Alleghenies shows caution. Steel demand remains high for guaranteed delivery, with big mills and wire billets accounting for recent activity.
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New York
Lake Superior
Allegheny Mountains
Wiere
Bessemer
England
Continent
Young English Woman Proposes Marriage to Kansas Man
A London bound parcel bearing the name of M Bird Pile was misaddressed to a Kansas man. A two year old unpacked the bundle and a modern twist followed when the girl who sent it offered marriage conditional on wealth. The Kansas man replied by cable that he was worth ten thousand dollars.
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England
Kansas
Frank Fisher
M. Bird Pile
London
Bird
Wellington Journal
Invasion of Grasshoppers Threatens Dakota Regions
Washington July 27 The agricultural department reports a threatened invasion of migratory grasshoppers in North Dakota and Minnesota. The insects breed in the Turtle mountains and may trigger cooperation with state authorities to curb any damage.
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Washington
Agricultural Department
North Dakota
Minnesota
Turtle Mountains
FOREIGNERS PREFERRED IN LABOR CLAIMS HEARD
Testimony before the Industrial Commission discusses foreign labor favored by companies. Slovaks Polaks and Russian Poles allegedly crowded U S jobs in Pennsylvania iron and glass works while Italians face padrone regulation. Officials debate emigration, passport policies, and government roles amid wartime labor shifts.
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New York
William Weihe
Contract Laber Bureau
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
Pennsylvania
Reiond
Mlites
Iron and Glass Works
Weber
Br. Esisto Rosel
Barge Office
Italy
Smythe
Humbert
Spain
Major Parquhar
Roesi
McSweeney
Washington
New Naval Rules Highlights Power Shift at Bureaus
Washington July 27 Secretary Long has ruled on a long standing dispute among naval bureau heads over shipbuilding authority. A new order, Special Order No 84, will unify the system with the board of construction split into majority and minority reports on the chief constructor's powers and bureau proposals.
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Herbert
Ehip
Washington
Long
Naval
Board of Construction
Cryptic Masons Meet Promotes Peak Trip Fare Offer
An August meeting of the Cryptic Masons details a Denver rail round trip from Deoree Colaredy Saruge ana with fare for travel. Excerpts mention Caterie Re excellant appentins for a Rockiem nase outing, with contacts Hooper GP and Donewr Col Thomas Hhoais Cenicchelit O.
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Denver 4 & Grande Railroad
Deoree
Colaredy Saruge
Ana
Caterie
Idee Fed Ke
Special Excursion To Wathena July Route Schedule
Special excursion to Wathena via Hook route leaves Topeka at 7 20 a m and returns at 25 p m. Round trip fare one dollar twenty five cents. Heinz's Cream enacts from pure cream. Phone 997.
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Wathena Cuatiaugi
Juleth
Iss
Topeka
Heinz
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