Wheat prospects brighten as Coburn report cites strong state averages
Secretary Coburn reports wheat condition at a historic high for the state with an average near 103, vastly above last year's 53. Wet weather delays corn but time remains for a big crop. The release notes barley and beans and suggests wheat may exceed last year’s production by millions of bushels.
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Coburn
Tate Bord
Menriy Sey
Pinn
ieTiarson
Vemet
Ousbour
Unclear livestock health and crop reports
Fragmentary OCR notes describe livestock disease fears and unusual crop yields. References to cholera in swine, rank pasture, and an exceptionally heavy hay crop with alfalfa forward. details are garbled and partially unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alrwady
Evans Arrest and Release Shocks Local Officials
George H. Evans was arrested Saturday afternoon by Sheriff Cook on a warrant charging him with criminal conduct tied to a former secretary of state and other officials. Bond was fixed and he was released without ceremony after posting. The case involved alleged exposure of officials and accusations over state house contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Evans
Cook
W. C. E. Wards
B. Dawes
Charles A. Fellows
B. Bf. Cockrell
Hazen
Evans
Rondemno
Tare Af Davit
Fellows
W. E Sterne
Edwards
Dawes
Fellows & Vansant
China plans move of capital from Peking to Sianfu
London June 6 The Globe reports a reliable source says Tsung Li Yamen has decided to make Sianfu the capital of the Chinese empire, replacing Peking. General Tung Fu Ling commands a picked force stationed midway between Peking and Sianfu to protect the emperor and court on the journey, with troops already stationed at intervals along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
the Globe Today
Yemen
Sium Fu
Bhen Si
Pekin
Tung Fu Ling
Sian Fu
Topeka Urges Quick Help For 150 Dollar Quota
A telegram from Col E. C. Little of the Twelfth regiment asks Topeka residents to raise the unit’s 150 dollar quota for equipment and telegraph the funds immediately. The town’s sole contributing company is already with the regiment and Topeka’s citizens are urged to respond promptly in support of the Philippine army effort.
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Uxley
Col E. Co. Little
Twendleth
Col Little
Topeka
Philippine Army
Kentucky shaken earth tremor rattles northern towns
A June 6 report from Cincinnati notes a severe earthquake in northern Kentucky between 2 and 3 am. In Paris people were thrown from beds, Maysville felt two-minute vibrations, Millersburg faced panic and evacuations, Cynthia heard a loud report, and Owingsville witnessed daytime meteor phenomena.
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Millersburg
Post-Dispatch
Cincinnati
Kentucky
Paris
Maysville
Cynthia
Owingsville
Rebel Victories Report From Dewey On Insurgent Wins
The navy department says Dewey reports insurgents have won several victories over Spanish forces in Cavite province and captured officers and 1,300 men as prisoners.
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Washington
Navy Department
Dewey
Cavite
Populist Weather Shapes Oregon Election Day
In Oregon today polling continues as fine weather favors populists and Democrats statewide. The article notes urban and rural districts showing varied support while the election proceeds amid weather conditions.
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Oregon
Portland
Ore
Eboy
Richard Waring Named Postmaster at Abilene Kansas
Postmaster appointment listed for Abilene Kansas with other nominations to Senator Talbert and customs officials in Charleston Beaufort and Waterville. Weather notes for Kansas and schedules mention Hutchinson Republican Convention. Grain-O advertisement and No-To-Blue tobacco promotion appear among notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene
Washington
Jung
John R. Talbert
Charleston
Robert Smarts
Beaufort, Sr
Missistelle Reel
Wyoming
Lucien " Ee
Waterville
Kansas
Richant Waring
Land in Cuba describes shortages and unrest in Havana
The article notes widespread gas shortages and semi dark streets in Havana, with stores rationing prices, and silver payments curbing wages. Volunteers swell, many unemployed, while firms cut pay. Massed battalions form, including negro volunteers, as arms stocks run dry. A British nurse is expelled for harboring American rations.
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Havana
Hur
Masso
Meir
United States
Germany
Veterans of war on Solace ship listed in care
Complete roster of patients aboard the hospital ship Solace who arrived yesterday in New York includes sailors such as Markle, Cook, and Taylor. Dr. Street notes most patients improved during the four day voyage from Key West. several linger with consumption or broken limbs from shipboard accidents and exposure.
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New York
Solace
Nance
Willan Watson
Uller
Lown
Markle
Lows
Ohn Rogie
Karl FL Normann Senmart
Wilmington Tobert Volts
Scariyfi
Nashville
J. F. Kendig
Appenaticm
F. BP. Burkett
Cual Pe Teese M. Cook
Coal Pusser
Gro
Barber
AskenDures
Aimum
Alganqoln Avi Ee Aus Flormaster
Srdc
Penns Suites
Aornet Heney
Henduikkyon
Siaman
Mirbichend
Narine Chads
Manerov Willem Taylor
de Hyney Oy
Marine Babcal
M. W. Astonen
Eure Mmytet
C.tredlara
Passer
O'Connell
Marine
Marine Barn
Traamell
Pr. Marine
Marthe Barr Thaw
Mare
Albert Link
Aaines McLeod
Newnort Bran Davis
Cuetine
Aig
Hello Mechanic
Crgencote
Tyra Sont
Marblehead Homie Dodds
A. Donalds
Ort
Martine Bain
Seamitt
Dolphin
J. Davis
Gunniz
Marblehead
HW. Kuolmeister
Marine Marine
Meles
Osceola Robt
McPellets
Pri
Maring Barn W. Chiles
Cmess
aOemiant
Austerttes
Daniel
Prenier
de Toure Dames
LNG
Masini Arms
Newport
Tks
Qen
Thomas F. Street
Sea Face
Key West
Betting On Cervera A Large Wager In Madrid Rumor
A Barcelona dispatch notes a May 27 sighting of a Spanish squadron northward from Madagascar. Two Lyceum Club members wager 58 000 on Cervers squadron’s destination, Cuba or the Philippines, with funds for a naval Hedloral subscription. A separate Calif dispatch reports the San Agustine arriving Cadiz May 14 after a smooth voyage.
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Madrid
Barcelona
Madagascar
Lyceum Club
Admiral Cervers
Cuban
Enrete
Philippines
Navy
Calif
Muneriz
Santiago de Cuba
Cadiz
Washington officials deny Cuban troop landing reports
Washington naval officers dismissed circulating rumors that troops had landed at Suntiacs. They argued such a move would be impossible by now given transports already moving to Tampa and Mobile, noting the Hastings at St Nicolas Mole was not a troop ship in the strict sense.
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Washington
June
Suntiacs
Tampa
Mobile
Cuba
St. Nicolas Mole
Huyt
Marines on Panther Bring to Key West for Landing Camp
Marines aboard the Panther were landed after weeks in harbor to form a landing force for Admiral Sampson's campaign against Santiago. Lieutenant Colonel Huntiston’s detachment may join General Shafter’s regular army. Cable cutting efforts near Cuba face confusion with a likely mistaken cut. Key West censorship keeps Havana link cables open for commercial messages. Madrid may have learned of Ardilia’s arrival with cattle through a commercial channel.
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Key West
Camp Tampa
Sampson
Santiago
United States
Shatter
Hunt Inston
Tilbe
Shafter
Cuba
Greely
Guantanamo
Hayt
TIS Particilatr
Havana
Madrid
Spatin
Ardilia
Sigsbee Jumped in Naval Ranking The New York Ship Captain Controversy
Washington rumors say Captain Sigsbee has returned to New York to join his ship the SC Paul while controversy swirls over his removal from a rival list. President Wilson recommends advancing Manila battle commanders, provoking supporters who fear Sigsbee’s standing declined by missteps and misread honors.
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Washington
Sigebes Bia
New York
SC Paul
Boyal War Board
Havant Harbor
An Sigsbee
Sigsbee
Hie Jamjora
Manila
Lesber
Invasion of Cuba and Porto Rico Is Imminent
June 6 dispatch from New York reports naval experts believe the Spanish squadron at Santiago is trapped with no escape. They expect Cervera to be forced to surrender or sink ships to avoid capture, while American forces control the harbor and channels.
Navy plans convoy to Porto Rico and Santiago ships
The war department prepares to move several transports with safe escorts from blockading fleets off Havana to Porto Rico and Santiago. Admiral Sampson and Commodore Schley shift plans as channel obstructions complicate any escape by the Spanish fleet. The Merrimac wreck keeps Santiago passages closed, but a heavy squadron remains to deny Cervera any route, with ships to be redeployed to finish fortifications at Porto Rico.
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Porto Rico
Santiago
War Department
Havana
Hobson
Sampson
Schley
Admiral Sampson
Merrimac
Navy Department
Cervera
Martinique
New York
San Ango
United States
Military leaders review Tampa cavalry and volunteer regiments
General Miles with Major Generals Shaffer Greckinridge and inspector general of the army, plus Colonel John Jacob Astor, arrived in Tampa to inspect the cavalry regiments and volunteer troops north of Port Tampa Bay to determine their readiness for service. He also inspected transports at Port Tampa, stating every regiment at Tampa and its port will be reviewed.
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Tampa
Fia
Jones
Nelson A. Miles
Shaffer
J.C. Greckinridge
John Jacob ‘Aster
Port
Port Pampa
Tamapa
Dakota Volunteer Arrested in Burglary Case
San Francisco June 6 Lawrence Reynolds a private in Company D South Dakota volunteers was arrested on a burglary charge. He was found in the kitchen of Charles Hackmier 1520 Ellis Street but escaped to the roof before an officer arrived. Reynolds says he enlisted at Sioux Falls and was intoxicated denying the burglary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Lawrence Reynolds
South Dakota
Charles Hackmier
Ellis Street
Reynolds
Sioux Falls
Exchange of Prisoners To Include Merrimac Crew
Washington reports the War Department has sent Spanish POW lists from Fort McPherson to Admiral Sampson. Cervera will select prisoners to swap for Hobson and the Merrimac crew, likely requiring two weeks to complete the exchange and transport to Key West for shipment to Sanago.
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Merrimac
Washington
War Department
Navy Department
Fort McPherson
Sampson
Cervera
Hobson
Key West
Sanago
Abe
Chased by Spaniards Two corvettes pursue American vessel
Port au Prince Haiti June 6 latest advices from San Francisco de Cuba report three vessels missing for provisions and war munitions. At 6 o clock the Haytien steamer Nouvelle Velde arrived from Cape Haitien stating the United States troop ship Resolute was awaiting instructions under convoy after being pursued by two Spanish corvettes. Admiral Cervera's squadron is not in the Santiago de Cuba port. only Cristobal Col wool cruiser torpedo boat and two auxiliaries are supposed to be there. A government dispatch from Port au Prince notes destitution in Santo Domingo due to bombardment and military measures.
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Associated Press
Port Au Prince
Hayti
Sanisco de Cuba
Ciassidpa
Nowvelie Veldtesne
Cape Haytien
Main St. Nicolas
United States
Cervera
Santiago de Cuba
Cristobal Colwd
Assers
Hastien
Santeago de Cuba
Confusion at Tampa Hamps War Dept Efforts
Washington June 6 The war department moves to fix Tampa conditions with General Miles reporting severe supply delays. Railroad cars blocked ten miles from Tampa hinder embargation of troops for Cuba while railroad officials assist the quartermaster in clearing the confusion. Secretary Alger Sway Lake expresses confidence matters will be straightened out soon.
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Washington
War Department
Heaven and
Tampa
Miles
Department
Tam Pu
Cuba
Reilroad
Quartermaster's Department
Alger Swilay Lake
Praise for Hubson and Merrimac raid shapes turn of war
London editors celebrate Lieut Hubson and the Merrimac voyage at Santiago de Cuba as a bold, well planned act. Pall Mall Gazette and Westminster Gazette argue the raid may end the Spain United States war, influence peace terms, and suggest America should seize Porto Rico and the Philippines.
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London
Lieut Hubson
Merrimac
Santiago de Cuba
Pall Mall Gazette
Cervera
Beneft
Porto Rico
Philippines
America
Westminster Gazette
Merrimic
United
Bates
Col Hay Protests U S envoy cites Spanish base fears
London June 6 Colonel John Hay United States ambassador called at the foreign Office and protested against Spanish officials using Canadian territory as a base for hostile operations. He urged Britain to deny any neutrality breach and drew attention to small shipments of war munitions from Britain.
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London
United States
John Hay
Foreign Office
Canada
Cie Concahes
Unis Yrartier
Great Britain
Holmtel Hai
Pela
Suit filed by Hermad Paper Co. of Watertown against landholder
A district suit against Cyrus Le land alleges Hermad Paper Co. is owed $300. A subsequent suit names Genwru J. Eh. Hudson seeking an amount due on a judgment obtained in Topeka last December against the Tapeka Capital Co. stockholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermead Paper Company
Watertown
Cyrus Leland
United Asa Penston Omens
Kansas
Genwru J. Eh. Hudson
Plains
Tapeka Tapial Caepany
Topeka Capital Company
Spain Not Broke Yet Says Madrid Ledger
The Temps dispatch from Madrid reports Spanish finance minister Paleverver presenting cabinet with a loan plan to be funded without tobacco monopoly aid and without foreign capital. The Bank of Spain may lend in installments as needed, covering army and navy costs, while government resources are said sufficient for several months.
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Paris
Temps Today
Madrid
Senor Paleverver
Bank of Spain
Ships move toward active service as repairs near completion
London reports private dispatches from Cadiz indicating the Spanish cruiser Carlos V Pelayo and the patrol craft Patrioth are close to ready for active service. Vesels await readiness to sail. In Topeka, the funeral for Mrs. Auguste Watts, wife of Ferdinand Watts, was held at Swedish Lutheran church. She died Saturday, with Denver roots and Topeka connections.
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London
Vieni Saye
Cadiz
Carlos VI
Pelayo
Crilord Patrioth
Tuipide
Auguste Watts
Market Report on Wheat and Cables Today
Today the market shows a dip in wheat amid mild weather and lower cables. World meat sales for the week total about 12 bushels, with anticipated arrivals from Asia and India. Oklahoma farmers report harvest progressing several months ahead of last year, with yields around 40,000 bushels. Northwestern figures referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scpresco
Liverpool
Asie
India
Okistemé
Dushela
Chicago Livestock Market Sees Mixed Receipts and Prices
Wooly market notes show cattle and hog receipts mixed with steady to lower prices. Wheat and corn futures drift lower amid cautious trade as US rail and property concerns weigh on market sentiment.
Donovan Company Ad Promotes Commodity Trading Services
Jno. F. Donovan Com Co of Columbia advertises from Room 5 at Hig. with telephone 182, offering grain, provision, and stocks via direct wires. It promises quick service, reasonable margins, and prompt orders by wire, letter, or telephone, citing references at National Bank Commerce RK, Commercial Bank St Louis, and Central National Bank Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno. F. Donovan Com Co
Columbia Hig
Tooski
Kas Hi
Guhrie
National Bank
Commerce RK
Commercial Bank
St Louis
Central National Bank
Topeka
For Rent and Sale Notices from East Wienke Area
Fragmented classifieds list rooms for rent and housekeeping help, with entries referencing GE Bigice moms, WANTED competent houseworker, various addresses on Tepeky, Went Etenth, Westerts, and Vin Ob. Includes for sale of household items, second-hand goods, and a furnished cottage rental notice.
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East Wienke
Lieht
Heap
Irl
Ls Tepeky
Hent—I Bara
Westerts
Sale
Bend Uys bupRe
POR Ar Nn
Vim Buren
Avery Eels
Ove
WAI Conde & Bertrand
Etenth
Vin Ob Sale
Beste
Mt Exchange
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Geo. H. Evans
China
20Th Regiment
Richard Waring
Chicago
Hutchinson
K Island
Washitton
Wort-Rence
Kansas Commission
Witney
Sterling Menedy
New
Mary
Maine
Hevana
War Board
Admiral Carvera
The
Tritone
St Cervera
Saptiace
Union States
Wen
Chet Cérvera
Pnt
Leas Tinin
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Iss
Caban
Choiral
Col. Astor
Ders
Soi
Gen. Miles
Hay
Sues CY Leland
Spain
Today's Market Report
State Journal
Gi Park
Raine Mae
Geckson
Mies
Daly Ark
Chicago Livestock ‘Market
Fui
Steay
Heeves
Ulm
Mia Jen
Chipmente
Cntele
Bripmenis
Lan
Bansan City
Sian
Nathea
Rabat
Ani
Beavien S
Kansas City
City
Sune
Wario
Ghaloe Timothy
Penirie
Gr. Aan
Beaune
S. m. Ullbos
Soha, Fy Commision Co
Toreka, Kun
Lorton
Oltelre
Chiamethy
Ain aLvi
Srehhleen
Bistary
Tipu
Golf
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