Biguiicant Speech of Senator Davis of Minnesota
In St Paul on January 5 Alexander H. Hamcey laid the corner stone of Minnesota’s capitol building with Gov. Cushman K. Davis delivering the principal oration. The speech urged naval expansion and a strong Atlantic defense while urging caution in foreign entanglements.
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Senator Davis
Minnesota
St Paul
Minn
Alexander Hamecy
Territorial
Chae Wiibert
St. Paul
St Cloud
Georgia
Acrohotsbo Ireland
United States
Europe
China
Chima
Pacific
Spain
Manila
Mexico
Yukon
Asiatic
Japan
Davis
Storm destroys 30000 acres across South Dakota
A large storm blasted 30000 acres in Clark Grint and surrounding counties last night. Farmers report widespread damage with harvest halted and yield expected to fall by about a million bushels, as crops near ready for cutting were ruined.
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South Dakota
Watertown
D. D
Cudington
Clark
Grint
Seneca Case Settled After Sternberg Findings
Surgeon General Sternberg returned to Washington from New York where he inspected the hospital ship Reiter and Seneca. He found some ground for allegations but said conditions were exaggerated, noting overcrowding from pest carriers and a policy to move patients to free hospital space during a great battle. The physician in charge was competent and no further inquiry will be pursued.
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Sternberg
Washington
New York
Reiter
Streton
Sastias
Siboney Weekes
Multspie
Gan. Sternbers
Hiei
Great Loss of Stock in Sierra Foothills Weather
In Fresno California a prolonged dry season has driven 175000 sheep and cattle from forest lands after U S cavalry withdrawal. Deputy marshals ordered owners to remove stock from reserves leaving little grass or water. An estimated 160000 sheep may perish from starvation.
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Fresno
Cann
Sierra Foothills
Sheen
United States Cavalry
Affordable Cholera Medicine Ad Belies Health Advice
A garbled ad fragment touts La Grippe cure and remedies with promises of refunds and low prices. It cites cheap 2 cent and 6 cent items, urges keeping Chamberlain's remedies, warns of doctor costs, and notes neighbors growing richer while others stay poor. The text reflects early 20th century fake health ads and price framing for medicines.
Weather Indications for Chicsso and Kangast Frayed
Weather signs show variable and fair conditions with possible Friday improvement. Indications point to continued unsettled patterns with periods of light winds and brief showers. no major storms expected through the week.
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Chicsso
Kangast
Fifth Illinois Mutiny Breaks At Chickamauga Camp
At Chickamauga Georgia on July 28 the Fifth Illinois regiment mutinied after being ordered back to camp from going to the front. Many men deserted, a captain’s gun was smashed, and charges against Colonel Culver circulated as officers and soldiers blamed him for reporting the unit unfit for field duty. The Third Kentucky and others moved toward Porto Rico route, while strains of morale and discipline erupted.
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Chickamauga
Kentucky
Titinota
Pennsylvania
Park
Porto Riso
Fush
Alger
Eamrun
106Th Indiana
Coionel Culver
Eee
Aerigade
Chickamawas Park
Couv
Colon Culver
Calimel Culver
McKinley
Porto Rito
Coll Wer
Dad Uy Zeabon
Culver
Rossville
Newport News
Spain to protest possible attack on Porto Rico
Spanish sources warn Washington cabinet has delayed reply to allow a Spanish proposal. Sagasta states Spain remains resolved for peace and ready to formally protest U S actions. Porto Rico dispatch details American advance toward Yauco and night engagement with seven hundred Spanish forces. Berlin commentary says US haste may be militarily expedient for favorable peace terms and compensation.
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London
Daily Mall
Spain
Porto Rico
Washington
United States
Porto Fue
Senor Sagasta
Yauco
Berlin
America
Porto Riev
Scovel Sult Vut War Department Revokes Licenses For Correspondent
Washington July 235 The War Department revokes Sylvester Sewyel's license as a correspondent from the New York World. He is barred from facing any part of the army in the field under order by the secretary of war. Sewyel attempted to modify in the campaign before Santiago. General Shafter ordered to keep hands off and he was arrested.
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Washington, D. C
Near Department
Sylvester Sewyel
New York World
Corbin
Seovel
Santiago
Abuind Gen Shafter
Ardister
Colonel of Immunes Appointment in 10th Volunteer Infantry
Washington July report of Captain Thaddeus We promoted to colonel of the Tench volunteer Infantry immune unit formed from men recruited from the earth in a total force checked for speed during service in the West Indies. Captain JM Lee of the Ninth Infantry was appointed colonel but declined to join his old regiment.
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Washington
Thaddeus
Tench Volunteer Infantry
Imaronet
Cinet
Cantain Jones
Colpel
Weert Indies
Gantiagy
Pario Hipp
JM Lee
Ninth Infantry
County Attorney Wolf Resigns in Orage County
The resignation of Georga M. Wolf, county attorney of Orage county, has been accepted by District Judge Thompcorn. Attorney General Boyle save Wolf until Wedseminy to resign and bia resignation was on file at that time. Ha to the man who tried to hold up jointists for mauler to dmsure them against prosecution.
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Wolf
Georga M. Wolf
Orage County
Thompcorn
Boyle
Wedseminy
Bia
Mauler
Aid for the Soldiers Abilene July Fund Raised
The W E C and others held a civic at Abilene and raised about $40 to aid Kansas soldiers in hospitals in San Francisco and at Cain Alger along the Santa Fe Route dining cars are equipped with electric lights.
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Abilene
W. E.C
Kansas
San Franciaco
Cain Alger
Santa Fe
Hope For The Armyit Will Become Acclimated
Washington July report by Gen Shafter on Cuba sick rates shows 38 camps have fever cases. Sternberg says yellow fever spreads rapidly, typhoid common in new armies, caused by climate, diet, and lax self care. Camp conditions and food contributed to illness. as soldiers acclimate, sickness should decline.
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Washington
Shafter
Cuba
Sin Cape
Sternberg
United States
Clover Leaf Fire Threatens East St Louis Property
A Clover Leaf yarns fire in East St Louis grows dangerous endangering substantial property. St Louis fire department is prepared to cross the river if needed for assistance.
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St Louis
Supposed Criminal Proves Worry for Police in City Escape
Porca Chars D Wilson, a suspected criminal arrested yesterday, escaped this morning from jail. He fled north across a yard, cleared a high fence, and vanished. Police pursued toward High Island Bridge as officers reported the fugitive nervous and insubordinate. The man claimed prior employment with the U S Secret Service.
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Porca Chars D. Wilson
Wilson
Startin
Otf
Jean
Heo
High Island Bridge
Bankruptcy Talk Highlight at Commercial Law League Meeting
Members of the Commercial Law League of America gathered for a detailed address on bankruptcy by Leyt Ty Griffin of Detroit. The talk spanned hours and followed a formal reception with officers elected for the coming year, amid minor disputes and lively discussion on provisions of the law.
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Commercial Law League
Putin-Hay
Crnumtrela Law League
Amerie
Java
Leyt Ty Griffin
Detroit
William 4
Pittabey
Tivel i. Pyirance
Greepies
Promlinot
Chaves Fe Siler
Wilson
Linco
Hornaday
Ellet
Rex
Truabalbers
Summermen Nowe
Ork
Cpererpord
Martin Liveke
Dew
Not Afraid of Mines Sparks Horrified Shore Crowd
New York spectators along the shore watched as mines exploded off Willett’s point. A young woman in a boat that set out from Milles was injured when a mine struck. A man rowed out to assist and found a bold message reading Erally WarreeChicago. The note described a brunette girl about five years old.
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New York
Willett
AEM
Wil Dancer Waser
Younz
Bioy
Erally Warree
Chicago
Roman
RLDPATH DECLINES FOR CONGRESS IN INDIANA
Samuel R. Tiamavi refused a congressional candidacy in Terre Haute Indiana at a Democratic Fifth Illinois district convention. a letter from John Clark Hidpath editor of the Arena was read stating the first candidate declined to have his name proclaimed. election details and local reactions noted.
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Congress
Indiana
Terre Hautp
Ind
Camuel R' Tiamavi
Fifth Italiana
John Clark Hidpath
Arena
Ennictate
Camneten
Bi Hame
Mathews
Spain’s Peace Proposal Unveiled by Spanish Envoy
Washington reports quote Spain’s formal peace proposition as under Madrid review for five days with Britain and France aware. France leads mediation as Sir Drummond Wolff and Sir Julian Pauncefote shift to Madrid move. the aim is to open negotiations for peace without terms set by Spain.
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Washington
Spain
State Department
France
Bonin
Austria
Italy
Htupsia
Britain
Madrid
Dewmmond Wolff
M. Patencre
Great Britain
United States
Drummond Wolff
Julian Puuncefote
Whelmecon
McKinley
Spein
Noaither
Pasce
Madeid
M Cumbon
Almodovar Fe Rio
Jordain
Maria Crisnet
Marii
Weds Twice In A Month And Now The Husband Is Dead
In St Louis police search for a killer of Charles A Brant after his Monday death. The marriage between Mary Amy and Charles Brant occurred twice with a prior secret ceremony in Holken New Jersey on September 25 1895. George Harding the murdered man’s former brother in law was arrested later released as no evidence tied him to the crime. An inquest into Brant’s death opened today as investigators seek clues.
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Mayer Faean
Hoboken
Martha A. Schroeder
Robert ‘Vv. Curry
Brant Beeen
Mines Continue Idle at Pana and Penwell Mines
Miners return to work at Springside Park company mines under heavy deputy sheriffs amid a coal strike. No coal is being hoisted as repairs and propping up rooms proceed in preparation for a settlement.
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Pana
Penwell Ceal
Canme Tinue
al Parkpany
Winchesters
Devoured by Animals Near Plum City and Penin
A fragmentary report describes berrypickers separating Wools between Plum City and Penin. One person is said to have been carried away and devoured by animals after returning from a berry gathering. The scene is described with violent, ellipsed wording and unclear details about the victims.
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Pita
Plum City
Penin
Ike Woods
Soldier Jantar in Two Battles Amid Yellow Fever Camp News
Faward Jordan of Edicon Topeka anxiously awaits word from the Yellow Fever Camp at Sant Jordans Drother Witt Jadart of Telith United States Infantry reports Jantan, once with Cooley's full team in Topeka, was in two battles and escaped unhurt, per a recent postal card.
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Faward Jordan
Edicon Company
Topeka
Sant Jordans
Drother
Witt Jadart
Telith United States Infantry
Wit Jantan
Cooley
Powder Mil Disaster at Troy Pa Shocks Town
July report from Pintra New York describes a powder mill disaster at ET Johnson’s mill in Troy Pennsylvania. A teller at the Pamexy Mitchell bank was billed as part of the incident.
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Pintra
ET. Johnson
Troy
Pamexy Mitchell Bank
Logan's Luck: Missouri Pacific Auditor Becomes Army Paymaster
Glen H. Logan, longtime Missouri Pacific traveling auditor based in Kansas City and Warrensburg resident, is appointed paymaster with major rank in the volunteer army. He departs for Washington to receive commission and head to the Philippines. His father and President McKinley served together in a Civil War company from the same town.
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Missouri Pacific
Kansas City
Glen H. Logan
Warrensburg
Haz
Philippines
Washington
Logan
White House
Amy
Mutor
Stand From Under Inquiries Over Tennessee State Funds
Webb McNail spends time in the estate auditors office reviewing the books to reveal how Governor Morrill handled contingent funds. Republican agitation over attorney fees paid by Governor Leedy leads McNail to uncover a $600 voucher to Milt Brown for defending George Clark against Mary E. Lease’s challenge to his state board of charities post. McNail expects more disclosures.
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Webb McNail
Gov. Morrill
McNail
Leedy
Milt Brown
State Renant
George Clark
Mary E. Lease
State Board of Charities
MacNall
Topeka Hearing Probes Kansas Cattle Inspection
Clem Futrehila or Kingman visited Topeka on private business and hinted at possible legal moves challenging the appointment of cattle inspectors. Texas fever fears across southern Kansas sparked sharp criticism of the sanitary board and inspector pay, with claims inspectors were reappointed by new leaders despite past efforts to remove them under Morrill governance.
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Clem Futrehila
Kingman
Topeka Tuay
Uyon
Kansas
Mr. Fairchild
Teman
Prisoners Letters to Spain Restricted at Annapolis
The Post Office Department prohibits all postal communication with Spain for Spanish prisoners at Annapolis. Letters deposited by the prisoners were sent to the dead letter office. Navy officials requested submission for censorship and an order directs transfer to the Bureau of Navigation for action. Further steps remain undecided.
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Post Office Department
Annapolis
Spain
Annapolia
Navy Department
Bureau of Navigation
Texas Populists Split Over Confederate Soldier Policy
Austin July 4. The Texas Populists met to nominate a ticket but split over a plan to permit Confederate soldiers to remain in the home state. They endorsed opposing federal bonds, supported war-time rents, and condemned the Democratic party and state railroads while pledging to fight wrongs of suffering people.
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Austin
Tex
Popufists
Democratic Party
St Louis Man First in Surprised Turnfest Event
A St Louis man won the competition with oak leaves distributed to 128 victors. A torchlight procession drew about 4,000 bearers and large crowds showed great enthusiasm. Wilhelm Lange of St Louis placed second in three events and another St Louis gymnast won the obstacle race.
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Wilhelm Lange
St. Louis
St.Louis
Shawnee County Populist Primary Set for August 6
The Shawnee county Populist party calls a primary on August 6 with a convention to follow on August 13 in Topeka at 11 am. Delegates will be chosen for county offices including County Governor probate Judge clerk of the district court county superintendent and state senator. Primaries and conventions will be supervised by local committees and conducted by allotment with records kept.
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Shawnee County
People's Party
Shaw- Hon
Topeka
Baterday
Lorthy
Peices
Coun
Giterner
API
Phicus
Shawnee County People's Party selects delegates and wards
The Shawnee County People's Party central committee announces precinct based delegate elections and the assembly of a county convention in Topeka. Delegates elected from wards will organize and nominate for county representatives and commissioners at an August 1 meeting prior to adjournment.
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Wi Lang Park
Roseville
Mencken Silver Lake
Tecumseh Sr
Ein Bad
Topeka
People’s Party Central Committee
Shawnee Fee Ik
Geo. W. Cla
Geo
Wagne
North Tupera Community Notes and Social Roundup
Local column from North Tupera lists chores, visits, and social events. Mrs. Glendenning improves after illness while various residents, including Miss Nora Richards and Miss Nellie Wilson, are visiting family and friends in Topeka, Manhattan, and nearby towns. Ice cream socials are reported at several farms and a guard injury update notes Mr Courtney burning his hand lighting a lamp.
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Gem Bakery
Glendenning
Runnel
Council Bliff's
Faua
G. W. Searles
A.J. Kane
Nora Richards
Ethel
Phebe Hayes
Manhattan
Mamie Baird
Margaret Hanley
Morris
Jackson County
Acron Sheetz
Besale
Chartle
Beaver
Atrs. Sheetz
John Bradley
Wallin
Ruth
Clinton,Kan
J. M. Morrow
van Buren Street
Harrett
Trail G. Raub
A. A. Raub
Nellie Wilson
Logan Etreet
J. N. Tracy
Richmond
Ind
Samuel Tracy
Tracy
First Presbyterian Church
Topeka
Indianola
Ald Society
Second Presbyterian Church
Ward Farm
Reform School
Courtney
Market Report Shows Wheat Strength Amid Drought
Today’s market report notes improved cash demand and higher futures for wheat with 190 cars received locally and light Northwestern receipts. Weather and drought persist in Nebraska, Kansas, and beyond, keeping corn irregular and prices fluctuating. Provisions show lower prices with July pork and related items moving in tandem amid uncertain demand.
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Scaap
Demvd Peon
Tee
Ettuaese
Drcumber
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Great Gamage
Tns
Arweiee
Chicago Livestock Market Report Turbulent Trade
Hogs receipts estimated at 5000 with market slow and prices around 5.00 to 5.50 per unit. Cattle receipts about 5100 with market steady and notable figures for cows, steers, and stockers. Sheep receipts near 1100 with steady demand and price levels around 80 to 85 per head. Yesterday’s official totals show hogs 25635, cattle 16300, and sheep 11109 with varied shipments.
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Nadiver
New York Money Market Update From the Era
Fragmented note on money market terms, prices, and bond statements. Mentions sterling, mercantile paper, expected demand, and government securities references. Scattered figures imply rates and issues, with cryptic listings of bonds and currencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prima Mercantile
Fpcieres
Market Gossip and Wheat Outlook from Topeka Ledger
Furnished by Wickham Commtesses Co Topeka Kansas market notes show steady wheat and corn prospects for September with cautious optimism for next week. Commentary discusses European gold movements and potential peace talks influencing grain prices alongside exports reported to London.
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Wickham Commtesses Co
East Patth Trust
Topeka
Kan
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