Calhoun Sees Cuba War Devastation and Weyler’s Re Concentration
From New York Mr Calhoun recently returned from Cuba with a grim view of the island. He reports widespread ruin and depopulation, a press hostile to outsiders, and Cuba’s insurgents gaining broad support. He found no pacification and observed brutal methods, famine, and military occupation across the coast as Weyler’s reconcentration order drives suffering and questions the prospect of independence.
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New York
Calhoun
Cubs
Celusr
Matan- Zee
Lureé
Fnrerit
Aivann
Fort Add
Cabin Island
Havana
Pinar del Rio
Ceonnal Lee
Cuba
Neerces
Hayina
Isinday
Red Cross
Spantely
Soverneett
Mtr
Weylar
Matanzas
ST Will poMeiOy
Brery
Wesler
Shouts Wink
Tarantula Juice Musical Festival Tour Details
Detroit hosts a festival with performances by Zurah temple and Medinah temple groups. Attendees from Cincinnati and Chicago support a gathering near Ottawa at a park led by the Dwl fax temple. Special trains run from Topeka via Santa Fe Route on June 11 and 12 at 7:29 am.
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Detroit
Tettroit
Medinah
Chicaro
Minneapolis
Zurah Tomje
Open Saloonists Caught in Alma Arrests
McMahan and Schroeder owners of a saloon in the Jockheck building were arrested after warrants were issued. Deputies found the place deserted. the men were later located in bed. Under Sheriff Lucas transported them to the joint cell in the county jail. Sheriff Kepley questioned warrant accuracy and suspects.
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McMahan
Schroeder
Sherif Tucas
Alma
John McMahan
Louis Schroeder
Sitiwnee
Kepley
Jockheck
Kopley
Ber
Fuor
Kewlee
Range City
Altmi
Temperants Committee
Sheri Kepdey
Topeka
Lucas
Sheil Kepley
McMahon
Almine
Fire Mine
Milwaukee Circus Daredevil Jump Into River
Speedy the diver leaped six stories from a Cream City Heights building into the Milwaukee river amid a cheering crowd. A boat waited nearby as he disappeared beneath the water, then resurfaced moments later to be helped aboard. The stunt drew loud acclaim from onlookers despite the polluted river water.
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X Man
Milwaukee
Shine
S—K. PL
Spemty
Chicago
Speedy
Cream City Hat
Nye
Jesa
Gladstone's Prayer Book Alleged Theft by American
A Hawarden Parish Magazine notice claims Gladstone's prayer book vanished and an American from Chicago is accused. The ad alleges the finder faced no questions and urges proper return, noting no inquiry would be made if the gentleman who took the book returns it promptly.
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Chicago
Gladstone
June Murmer
Hawarden
Grave Robbery Appeals Heard In Shawnee Court
The Court of Appeals hears arguments in the topeka grave robbery cases. Lawyers Ferri and Eran contest insufficiency of evidence and court instructions. County Attorney Jetmore argues to avoid reversal. If overturned, retrials at Alma could incur costs for Shawnee County.
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Topekm
Court of Appeals
Court House
Ferri & Eran
enHey
Jetmore
M. E. Lowe
A. Johnson
Alma
Alfa
Shawnee County
Dispute over Japan Hawaii flashpoint and U S stance
The piece sketches a Japan Hawaii clash with a hawkish tone, noting a looming threat of Japanese armed action and questioning how the United States government will respond as tensions rise. Also reports that silver exports totaled 260000 ounces, with Servia 30000 and Havel 200000 ounces.
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Jougen
Jane
St. James
Japan
Hawai
Hawaii
United States
Philadelphia
America
New York
Clash of Arms at Vera Cruz Aided by Vera Cruz Police
A clash at Vera Cruz involved 20 Spanish marines from the gun boat Nutva Eapina and Texas men Joseph Lang and Charles Holbrook with help from Mexicans. The fight ended when police and soldiers arrived. all parties were arrested but released after consular intervention.
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Neve Fork
Herald
Mexico
Anys
Vera Cruz
Nutva Eapina
Joseph Lang
Charles Holbrook
Texas
Bore & Score
Vera Hus
WRG Bookte Teleperis
Shelas—sistante
Santa Fe Should Act on Blasting Officials Shortfall
Mr W Littlefield of the Santa Fe Je Sal department declined a seat on the Committee of Fifteen for the Santa Fe celebration citing the busy legal department. President Fellows reported to BT Lewin that the road may not meet the proposed celebration timetable. General manager's office indicated the Santa Fe would assist as possible with the Fall Festival, with CW Kyans likely to fill the Santa Fe seat on the committee.
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W. Littlefield
Santa Fe
Laws
Everventue
Lewis
Fellows
Tie
CW. Kyans
Santa Fe Terminal Superintendent Resigns and Starr Named
Jd Z Roraback resigns as superintendent of Santa Fe terminals in Homma City. J W Starr appointed to replace him for two years, after Mudge accepts the resignation. General Manager Frey involved. Kansas City terminal management trouble cited. Mudlay unable to state details.
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Santa Fe
J. W. Starr
Sante Fe
Homma City
Mudke
Tormisla
St. Jon
Starr
Muidge
Roraback
Prey
Kansas City
Frey
Mudlay
National Reserve Entertainment Delights Topeka Hall
A social event by the National Reserve association drew about 500 attendees at the K hall. The Topeka orchestra led the program with Horacek's zither club, Cedunia Mando lin club, and Mrs Shelton and Mrs Morrison performing polo. Professor James played a flute solo, Strauss Bros and Wil Rober presented ventriloquism, with Dr J T Craig and Mrs Craig attending the reception. The evening ended with cake, ice cream, and dancing.
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National Reserve
National Reserve Association
Hall
Topeka Orchestra
Horacek
Cedunia Mandolin Club
2. A. Shelton
Morrison
James
Strauss Bros
Same
Wil Rober
de. J. T. Craig
Grand Medical Examiner
Kansas City
Mré
Craig
Wanamaker Hopeful on Currency Reform Letter
A ledger letter to John Wanamaker from Russell H Griffin of Mexico Missouri urges currency reform. Griffin, a life long Republican, praises Wanamaker for speaking the truth and predicts action from the president soon. Another letter from Russell H Gunn notes agreement on currency concerns and anticipation of government steps.
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Mexico
Erne
Evening Ledger
John Wanamaker
RUSSELL B_ GRIFFIN
Russell H. Gunn
Supreme Lodge Meeting Opens in Milwaukee With Delegates
The U U W Supreme Lodge of Milwaukee Wisconsin opened its twenty-fifth stated meeting today in Milwaukee with all Supreme officers and standing committees present, along with about 169 delegates from the United States and Canada.
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U. U. W. Supreme Lodge
Milwaukee
Wis
Supreme Lodge Ancient Order of United Workgrew
United States
Canada
President McKinley to Tour the South by Special Train
The president and party will depart by special Chesapeake and Ohio train at noon for Nashville and Hot Springs, with stops in Louisville and Shreveport, returning Saturday evening. The list of travelers includes Mrs McKinley, Mrs Saxton, and numerous White House staff and officials.
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South
Washington
Nashville
Chesapeake & Ohio Road
M. HK. Ingaila
Chesapeake , Ohio
Hot Springs
Louleville
Shville
Dan
Bates
Batee
White House
Porter
Sherman
Alger
Gary
Mias Wilson
E. Ciny Evans
Lawless Ohio Mob Reopens Hopkins Street Bridge
A550-strong crowd of about 150 to 160 citizens defied two injunctions and reopened the Hopkins street bridge over the Auglaire river in Findlay, laying planks from midnight to 4 am. Police kept order as guards barred interference, despite a large onlookers’ gathering.
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Ohio
Hopkins Street
Auglaire River
Street Railway Company
Findlay
Silver Republican power aims to derail Bryan in 1896
Denver reports a coordinated plan by Democratic leaders and silver Republicans to boost funds and organize states Colorado Utah Montana Idaho for a strategy to nominate Teller or another acceptable candidate. The group seeks to pressure the Democratic convention using large funds and cross-party support to force Bryan out.
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Denver
Colorado
Montana
Utah
Idaho
Teller
Sipermendigs
Cannon
Dubois
Mantle
Washington
Bryan
Senate
House
Silver Republican
Tke Joe Sibley
Whitney
Hill
Sibley
Vanderbilts
Whitneys
Miss Bowes Delayed in Transit to Topeka
Miss Lottie Howes failed to reach her home city as planned today. She had been visiting relatives at Washington Court House and left there 1641 weeks ago intending to pass through Topeka but was diverted and stopped in Springfield. Her father Silas Bowes remains with her in Springfield as Mrs Bowes reports she has been ill but improving, and is expected to return home later this week.
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Lottie Howes
Miss Bowes
Washington Court
Fontunes
Silas Bowes
Topeka
Kansas Postmasters Death and City News
Washington June list shows postmasters commissioned for Kansas including Brantford Catharine Brown Hissyn Harvey county A Brubaker Lebo Coffey county Stephen Ogden Mound Ridge McPherson county D Krebbiel Onaga Potta watomie county D Brown Pleasant Green Phillips county J Jaconcy Walishire Ittey county A Leameren Whitefield Shawnee county W Henry. Mrs Mary Devlin aged 65 dies of stomach cancer at 405 Jefferson Street. Funeral by Father Hayden at Church of the Assumption tomorrow 9 AM. She was a Santa Fe employee in the city.
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Washington
June
Kansas
Brantford
Washington County
Catherine Brown
Hissyn
Harvey County
A. Brubaker
Mary Devlin
Jefferson Street
Father Hayden
Church of the Assumption
Devin
Santa Fé
Fusion. Towne Speech Promotes Silver Republican Realignment
Charles A Towne opens the provisional committee meeting of the National Silver Republicans in Chicago. Delegates from 30 plus states attend as Towne outlines aims for free coinage of silver alongside gold and urges cross party cooperation to realign American politics toward bimetalism.
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Chicago
National Silver Republican Party
Leland
Alabama
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Itaho
Illinois
Indiana
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Missouri
Mont Nebraska
New Jersey
New York
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Dakota
Utah
Washington
Wisconsin
Wyoming
West Virginia
Iowa
Michigan
Charles A. Towne
Towne
Silver Republican Party
United States
Provisional National
Alog
Silver Democrats and Populists plan political realignment by 1900
The meeting outlines organization steps for a silver reform coalition including silver Republicans and Populists. Dubois of Idaho chairs the organizing plan with state and county committees to enroll silver Republicans precinct by precinct. Senators Pettigrew, Cannon, Mantle, and ex-Senator Dubois named as commissioners to tour Japan and China to report on their financial conditions.
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Towne
Auerritories
Dubois
Idaho
Rettnir
Petticrew
South Dakota
Cannon
Utah
Mantle
Montana
Jerry Simpson Visits Newton Home Briefly
Jerry Simpson passed through Newton and plans a short home stay of three or four days. He faulted Congress for slow action on tariffs and praised Kansas crops, noting elections chatter as John Burns introduced himself as a postmaster candidate and exchanged light remarks before the train pulled away.
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Newton
Jerry Simpson
Mr. Simpson
Washington
Simpson
Kansas
John Burns
Tom Reed
Reed
Jerry
Burns
Mr. Strpnon
Snow in Jersey Falls in June Shocks Town
June snow surprised New Jersey residents as a light flurry covered streets. The beautiful orange town scene drew many observers though the flakes melted on contact with the ground.
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Orange
N. J
Attenton
Dyche on the Coast A Kansas Professor Plans Arctic Quest
Kansas state university Professor L T L Dyche arrives in San Francisco en route to Alaska to organize a polar expedition backed by Chicago and Columbia Museum patrons. He aims to begin next season, cache provisions weekly, and spend three to five years on the project amid cautious museum backing and personal financing.
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Kansas
San Francisco
Chicago
L. T Lyche
Kansas State University
Stanford University
University of Chicago
Columbia Museum
Dyche
Alaska
North Pole
Pole
Duchée
Faw
Directorate of the Fuscum
Prof. Dyche
Wanamaker Urges Action on Labor as Unemployment Grows
In a June interview, John Wanamaker criticizes slow Congress on reform and pleads for immediate work for the unemployed. He warns eloquence cannot feed hungry workers, urges decisive monetary and employment measures, and notes mounting public pressure as thousands seek jobs daily.
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New York
John Wanamaker
Kerrels Howe
Weil
Ikarek
McKinley
Wanamath
Mont
Monetary Commission
United States
Fire near ER Depot destroys Topeka Coal barn
Fire at the Topeka Coal Company barn at First and Jackson streets burned at 10 o clock this morning. Two horses perished, one rescued after being fed, and the smoke forced rescuers from the barn. The shell remains, with observers mistaking it for Rock Island depot. Wri... Wright announces candidacy for county clerk, citing six years in the county clerk's office and strong honesty and ability.
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Topeka
Jackson
Tasie
Uhe
Wiliwarth
John St. Wrieht
Wright
Shawne County
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Dallas Temple of Shriners
Jd. Z. Rorabackeen
Wanamaker
Congress
Lawless
Springfield
Provisional Committee of Silver Republicans
Pats
Democratic Party
Harles
Jersey
GC. Baker
West Sixth Avenue
ER. L. Depot
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