Free Again Mrs Atkinson Defeats Accusers in Second Forgery Trial
In Wherling West Virginia Mrs. George W Atkinson wife of Governor Atkinson is freed on a demurrer in her second trial for forging her former husband’s signature on legal documents. Jury previously returned a partial verdict and Owens remains charged. Trial of Owens continues as defense appeals.
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Wherling
W. Va
George W. Atkinson
Atkinson
J. P. Owens
Judes Bilesard
Owens
Canal tragedy near Duluth claims tug crew
A tug and its crew were lost in the ship canal before midnight. The missing include Peplain John Bhckler Elmer Cook and George Mex. The incident follows the sinking of the Resord, a Triman class vessel, as a Maine Populists scene appears in Bangor and a Peneles party state convention nominates Robert Gerry for governor by proclamation.
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Duluth
Minn
Ship Canal
Peplain John Bhckler
Elmer Cook
Cheboygan
George Mex
Maine
Bangor
Jones
Peneles Party
Omahe
St. Lous
Robert Gerry
Elleworth
Alte
Earthquake Felt Across Montreal and Quebec Region
A minor earthquake was recorded in Montreal and Quebec areas with tremors felt last night lasting about 45 seconds. Observers reported shaking moving from Rust to Mint, with no duration or damage data available.
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Montreal
Mint
Quebec
Gutaci
Recovery From Consumption Brings Man Back To Work
In Indiana at Ilacsspy on W Pearl St Mr Joseph James once near death from gut consumption was kept in stupor by opium. A friend gave Brazilian Balm to ease his cough. The remedy reportedly astonished the doctor and James soon recovered, returning to work in February with sound lungs and greater weight. His case is described as a near miracle.
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Joseph James
Pearl St. Ilacsspyis
Ind
James
Brazilian Balm Promises Cure For Lung Ailments
An 19th century advertisement touts Brazilian Balm as a safe tonic that contains no opium and claims to stimulate nerves and destroy the lung bacillus. It asserts the remedy restores damaged lungs to a sound healthy state, far surpassing other treatments.
The Deficiency Bill for War Needs and Emergency Funds
The document outlines urgent war estimates from Secretary of the Navy and others. It includes a 1,000,000 dollar emergency naval appropriation and various army items such as 164,000 for expeditionary Cuba, 950,000 for equipment, 5,000,000 for subsistence, 11,000,000 for emergency medical and other departments, plus 150,000 for torpedo defense and 10,000,000 for an emergency fund. Funds remain available until December 21 next.
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House
Peo
Philippines
Philippine Islands
Cuba
Ue Army
skVal
Manta Turbor
Bureau of Supplies and Accounts
Miners Strike Disrupts Yale Western Coal Works
Report from Pittsburg states miners at Yale Western Coal and Mining Company halted pay and threatened a mine run stoppage. Officials cite preexisting contract terms and ongoing negotiations with representatives and the county attorney, amid broader tensions in the coal region.
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Pittsburg
Western Coal and Mining Campans
Yale
Balsa
SNEA
Tterview Couinly Arivenyy Winby
Vytereen Law
Westers Coal and Mitine Company
Crave
Ditmek
Spain
Wheat caution urged by state agriculture official
D Coburn, secretary of the state board of agriculture, warns western farmers against overreliance on wheat. He advises diversification into forage crops and livestock, noting Logan and other Kansas counties should avoid selling all crops in one basket and promoting meat production to strengthen local farming communities. He cites last fall’s fair wheat prices but emphasizes smart, varied farming for long term prosperity.
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D. Coburn
Sececiss
Une State Board of Wericulture
Tegan County
Logan County
Aviery Oiher
Kansas
Chad
Secretary of
Executive Council
Eny
Exurutive Com Meat
Sta
Fotis Tay ‘An
Wwe
Tabite AG
H.W. Parnsworth
Liverymen Rebel Over Hay Weighing Scam in Topeka
A dispute between Topeka liverymen and local farmers over hay weighed at city scales leads to warnings of short weight schemes. Farmers allegedly used two-load tickets to inflate hay totals, driving extra loads to markets to conceal thefts until guards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Onotath
Jwome View
Guthrie Printers Strike Rages Over Union Dispute
Guthrie Oklahoma June 1 A clash with the Typographical union halts press work at local newspapers for a day as proprietors and editors take over type setting and printing. The Typographical union launches a counter daily while the Capital and Leader threaten disruption of their offices in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
Typographical Union
Kansas Volunteers Ban Canteens at Camp
A letter from Maro W. L. Brown of the Twenty first Kansas reports that officers at McLean Dungare Park have decided to permit no canteens at their camp. The Kansas State Temperance Union commends the stand and urges other regiments to follow suit, praising the Twenty first Kansas for loyalty to state law. The message is signed by J. W. Gleed, T. B. Stepemens, officers of the Kansas Temperance Union.
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Maro W.L. Brown
Twenty-first Kansas
Stat Journal
Sveatstat Kansas Volunteers
Mclean Dungre Park
State Temperante Union
Topeks
Kan
W. L. Brown
Kansas
Camp Thomas
Chickamauga Park
Kansas State Temperance Union
Twenty-first
United States
Kansas Boys
Oficers
Kansas Temperance Union
J. W. Gleed
T. B. Stepmens
Kansas Regiment Receives Uniforms and Provisions Amid Camp Turmoil
The San Francisco Bulleting reports Kansas soldiers in camp receive new uniforms and rations as they adjust to army life. Recruits gain fresh food, bacon, and garrison gear while memorial services honor fallen comrades and leave is granted for some men.
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San Francisco
Kansas
Walforna Aerived
Army
Bansis
Married on Platform at Waridge Depot Wedding
A guest account from Camp Richmond describes a platform ceremony at Waridge depot as a crowd gathered near the water tank. The Rev G. Scheitann conducted the wedding witnessed by an A company member and a Walligo lady, with Topeka friends visiting including Mr and Mrs Liveeland and Mr and Mrs Morgan.
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Popaaln
Gwentierh
Kansas
Richmond
Sar Prancisen
Waridge
Wits
Sehie
Oy Company
Walligo
Sid Topeka
Armani
Liveeland
Morgan
George Huthburs
Seymore Watkins
Statement on Army Doctors Refuted by New York Times Review
A June report recalls a May 41 statement about army doctors claiming harmful effects. The NYT review says the quoted physicians’ conclusions were misleading and lacked factual basis. The piece cites no supporting results from the doctors and indicates the claim was false.
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New York
New York Times
Ehn Medinal
Fusion Efforts Reported in Nebraska Political Fray
In Omaha a Democratic and Republican state committee meeting agreed to hold conventions after a conference with a Populist committee. The plan aims to fuse on a common slate, with June 14 set as a potential date. Meanwhile in Washington, 124,000 volunteers have been mustered for the war effort, with Kentucky and Iowa troops officially moved to duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Bioroc Ooene Democratic
Fred Silver
Terecast
Willian Jfennings
Brian
Megsian
Washington
Corbin
Towa
Kentucky
Spanish Prisoners Return to New York on Clyde Line
Jose thirty nine Spanish prisoners captured on the Spanish steamboat Rita arrived today in New York aboard the Clyde line steamship Seminole. They were turned over to the Austrian consul for shipment back to Spain. One fare excursion on June 7 via Santa Fe route offered for travel to Arkansas Arizona Indian Territory Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma. apply to Santa Fe route agent for details.
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New York
Jose
Spain
Siomeseekers
Santa Fe
Uckets
Arkansas
Arizona
Louisiana
New Mexico
Wichita Chicken Pickers Strike Over Piece Rate
The chicken pickers at J. B. Jean & Sone in Wichita walked off the job after a dispute over pay. They demand one cent per chicken while the firm offers hourly pay, and since Monday noon no work has been done in the department. Other pickers are due to arrive next week at the higher standard.
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Wichita
J. B. Jean & Sone
North Fourth Avenue
Bryan
Bryant Seys
Kite dynamite plan hailed by Col Dunlap in early experiments
Col H L Dunlap claims the fork Mercantile store first to publish a method using kites to drop dynamite in warfare. He describes sending paper messengers along the kite string to raise pounds of explosive to aloft for release. Dunlap, a Cuban partisan, notes U S government experiments echo his ideas and that insurgents held the concept months earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
H. L. Dunlap
Fork Mercantile Store
United States
Col. Dunlap
Dunlap Pinsé
Tomas Estrada Palma
Toneka
Mrs Grant Joins War Relief Group At Windsor Hotel
New York readers report Mrs Julia D Grant has joined the Women s National War Relief association. A letter from Mrs Grant confirms support as the fund reaches 2082 with a Promenade concert planned at the Windsor to aid soldiers families. Committees are formed to review aid cases and a bazaar plus reception is set for June 16 17 and 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Windsor Hotel
Leland
Women’s National War Relief Association
Ubysses S. Grant
Eugene E. McLean
Julia D. Grant
Relief Society
U S Buys The Pedro Prize Vessel For Collier
A World Telegraph report from Key West states the U S marshal has sold the prize steamer Perrin to the U S government for 400000 dollars. The treasury secretary will credit the navy and the Pedro will be turned over to the government to serve as a collier for fuel transport and support.
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New York
Key West
United States
Perrin
Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of the Navy
Pedro
Three Deaths From Pneumonia Among Volunteers at Chickamauga
Three volunteers die of pneumonia in camp hospitals at Chickamauga Park. Corporal Clarence H. Stewart of Eighth Massachusetts, John A. Hiley of First District of Columbia, and W. Spofferd of First Vermont are the deceased. Brigadier General Frederick D. Grant assumes provisional command of the First Division, Third Army Corps. A new bakery at Lyt tle, with a dozen ovens, three shifts, and about 60 workers, will produce 49,000 loaves daily at full capacity. Delays in shipping equipment to Tampa noted as gun carriages and artillery gear arrive at the park.
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Chickamauga
Chickamauga Park
Clarence H. Stewart
Massachusetts
John A. Hiley
Unese
Rockwell
Ordinarice Department
Tampa
Park
Heart Rending Sight From Florida Expedition
Colonel J K Dorst recounts the Florida expedition landing arms and provisions at Point Baines Cuba where hundreds of Pacificas scarce clothing and nearly naked children suffer extreme privations. Crew of the Florida and Oscoola provide aid as best they can amid distress.
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Florida
Tampa
J.K Dorst
Pitllle
Kledmer
Point Baines
Cuba
Dorst
Scarcty
Oscoola
Hawaii Our Ally in the Spanish American War
Washington reports Hawaii now allies with the United States in the war with Spain. The Charleston has arrived at Honolulu to coal and head toward the Philippines, with Hawaii’s government funding protection and risking neutrality by aiding U S operations against Spain.
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Washington
Naval of Scials
Hawaii
United States
Spain
Navy Department
Charleston
Honolulu
Philippine Islands
Gen
Haywood
Manila
Fourteen Federal Prisoners Escape From Leavenworth
A group of fourteen escapees from Leavenworth federal prison remains at large after guards Wheeler and Duffin engaged them near Salt Creek valley. Wheeler was shot in the thigh by a guard mistaken for a convict on a stolen horse, and is recovering at home. John Eehols, a lieutenant, was captured and returned to the prison. others are believed hiding in brush north east of the prison. Warden French expects hunger to drive the rest out for capture.
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Wheeler
Leavenworth
Gvards
John Eehols
Atnsgrove
Paul's Valley
John Wheeler
Mort Duffin
Salt Creek Valley
French
Oskaloosa
War Iden
For Rent Housing Details and Storage Notice
For rent rooms at 15 Quincy inquire one door south and 4 Kansas avenue furnished rooms with gas hot and cold water bath ensuite all conveniences. The Topeka Storage and Warehouse Co formerly Fovela Storage Co. will move June 1 to new fireproof building at 57 and Hillss Ave. C D Skinner, Prop.
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Quincy
Kansas Avenue
Topeka
Ami Warehouse
Fovela Sorage
Kas
Hocee
Reig Goiter
Bullaing
Hilss Ave
Kansas Ave
Santa Fe
Shorey
Heery
17Th Avenue
Ralston
Harrison
Eugene Wolfe
Kansas
Probate Court
Shawnee County
Weible
Horner
Viavisiete Vitck
Medical College
Tyler
Parior
Stork
WANTED MISCELLANEOUS and Rentals Notice
A classified page item advertises readers respond in writing to Care Journal via mail postpaid or at the office. It lists gas stoves to clean and replaceable parts, and notes stoves and ovens available. Rental notices announce a large furnished room near the state house at 126 Van Buren Street and another pleasant furnished room at 41 Quincy Street.
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Care Journal
Wei
Dr. Hull Stoves Repair Co
Listh
State House
van Buren St
Quincy St
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West Va
Boll
Let
New York Exchange
Torch
Charles Seshen Ahayag
Coburn
Guthrie Printers
CLOUD
Fusion
Billy Pepperell
Pamcoeyts
Jone
County
Turner
Gwen Dap
D. Zimmerman
Fe ‘Prins Patterson
Anne Sentient
State Temperance Union
Nebraska
Castoria
Signa
Col. H. L. Dunlap
Mrs. Grant
War Relief Association
U. S
Collier
Watson's Livery
7Th and
van Buren
American Employment Co
Room & Jewell Block
Adenition
Timmins Oil & Greise Co
Cleveland
W. L. Kilne Co
St. Louis
Mir
Winiams
Sampe
Leuse Soap Co
Cincinnati
O. Agere
Latter & Con
St Lauin
Huletead
Carbon
Thomas
West Sixth
Young Caif
College Ave
Dillon
Cabha
Hants
Topeka Ave
POND
Gertrude Wiltert
Funrth St
Ponds School
Enipien
North Mardivey
Watt
Harriss St
Pond's School
Protate Court
Kansils
Sarah
Kanes
A.W. Lacey
Iss
Colville & Beri SF
J C. Darling CO
Western Ave
Fuel and Feed
Nour
van Slyck
W. Ioth
Tqeeka Cycle CO. Ua
Siawnee Teulldin
A Campbell
Sas Ave
Bansar
W. i
Forbes
L. Biscoe
Milo Norton
West
Sisth Ave
M. Baird
Iolan
F Menninger
M.D
Blocldon
Ana Glaensen Rivers Hospital
Ind 15
Bam
MES
J. R Hague
Fiort
Groves A
Kanav
W. C. Groves
R. J. Grover Hoses
James B. Hayden
Oo Telan
Giamonds
Crawford
Merrie Bell
Ada Palmer
Lottie Paate
Stace Gordon
Ed Seamans
Horwood
Far Barre
Topeka Transfer CO
P. Bacon
Great Western Steam Dye and Cleaning Works
East Seventh Street
G F. Rodiger
Prop
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