Noted British promoter Howley declares bankruptcy
A London lender’s petition leads to the bankruptcy of Mr Howley a famed promoter once believed to have amassed millions. The case centers on a web of promoted ventures including Britannia and other vessels, with creditors seeking recovery while Howley’s large holdings and overseas interests face dissolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tlenton
Inenes Aenineterpest
Yerah Howley
Howley
Buntoy Tire
Phat Geal Atone
Britannia
Prince of Wales
John Lawson Johnstone
West
Healey
London
Bambini
Mfr
Haley
Chinewe Fom
St. Paul
Towton
Fussey Hall
Nar Deriy
Hepworth Hall
Cambridgeshire
Joviey
Coungel
Honsey
Courtel
Howey
Tarsy
Ir. Hooley
Hootey
Amor
Aie
Houley
Ronceria
Portland Election Totals From Statewide Results
Portland totals show Republican gains with Geers in governor’s race and Tongue leading in First District. Veatch and Moody also prominent as Fusionist and Republican candidates edge toward plurality. Legislature results split along party lines with Republican majorities in both houses and opposition margins cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Abe
Eovernor
Ievr
Republican
King
Flishenint
Geers
Radlty
Congresenan
Pustonist
Toogue
Monty
Thepublican
Donaldson
Deri
Moody
Cavernor
Comphi Meirns
Ite
Reputiicans
wise—Republicans
Junt Dallos
Populists Nominate McCormick in Sixth Kansas District
Fragmentary report from Smith Center June notes the Sixth Kansas Populist convention nominating Congressman N. McCormick. A separate item mentions twelve stores burned at Wiltingon and a sheriff or official report from Mount Grove with unclear details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Smith
Kansan
Hell
N. 4
Cunnick
Wiltington
Eines
J. D. Sauitherland
Hutch
Simithy
CH. Price
Price Her Bros
Study Mission Sent to Observe the War
Among survivors from the Orient are Count Mate the new Japanese consul at the city and Dr. B Twneteurl, commissioned by their governments to study the war between Spain and the United States. They will proceed to the seat of authority to report findings and participate in further inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fon Fravcleoo
Surivase
Orient
Count Mate
Twneteurl
Nary
Spain
United One
Arenes Ate Eee
Fashineton
Start for Cuba invasion plans unfold with troop movement
The article details movement and strategy for a Cuban invasion, noting possible joining of Major General Lee's party, and conjecture on the Puerto Rico operations to precede actions against Havana. It discusses war department precautions, sailings from Tampa, the Sampson dispatch, and the route to Santiago de Cuba with ships to depart Key West for San Diego de Cuba.
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Santiago
Minjor
Lee
Havana
War Department
Puerto Rico
Ater
Cuba
Prac
United States
Hlaveo
Spain
Not Much for Merrits in the Philippine Theater
Washington June reports from the Philippines describe fierce fighting between insurgents and Spaniards. Officials see the Dewey regime facing administrative difficulties. Merritt is expected to arrive and assume limited military governor duties as Aguinaldo leads nominally in the insurgent theater with proclamations of dictatorial power amid unclear arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Philippines
Admiral Dewey
Dewey
Merritt
Aguin
Spanish Guns Fire Throughout Santiago de Cuba Bombardment
Spanish dispatches claim the American bombardment near Santiago de Cuba failed to halt as batteries continued firing. Col Ordones and Gen Linaren are hailed as heroes for directing the defense while a Spanish land force officer and five officers were wounded and a soldier killed in the engagement on Monday.
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Madrid
Dinputches
Hawaii
Santiago de Cu
Col
Ordonex
Mercedes
Ordones
Gen
Linaren
Santiago de Cuba
Diplomatic Dispatches and Pacific Shipping Notes
Official reports recount casualties among mand of the Réuna Mercedes five soldiers and twenty nine marines killed. an officer and eleven sailors wounded. Wounded include Col. Grdanez who may attend to duties. News from Manila mentions the Spanish steamer Benita docking at Manzanilla and arrival at Jamaica. Senator Perkins urges California protest against Pacific sailing of armored ships Monterey and Mupadnock. Dewey’s moves create new economic outlets for California amid broader naval developments.
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Mand
Réuna Mercedes
Grdanez
Manzaniila
Jamaica
San Francisco
Perkins
Washington
Crnle
Chamber of Commerce
Bilows
California
Monterey
Crate
Amrit
Dewey
Colonistax Sotare
Government chartered troop ship eyes swift departure
San Francisco June 5 The steamer Morgan City has been chartered as a transport by the government with sleeping space for nearly 800. It will be inspected by the Medical Surveyor and could be ready for sea by week’s end. The charter rate is 660 a day. Other vessels including City of Para Teclary and Lectare may join as transports as the expedition readies to sail within days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alger
Sax
United States
Tampa
Cubs
Santiago
Sem
de Parment
Bantingo
Iast
Admiral Sampron
Coime
Aiday
Sampains
Merrimac
Havite
San Francisco
Morgan City
Para
Panami
China
Toorrow
Pinkerton Agency Ties With Washington Debunked
In Washington June reports deny Pinkerton, Chicago, was called to confer with war and treasury officials. Treasury asserts Pinkerton received no sick call. He visited Washington mainly to assure officials his agency was not aiding Spain. Investigations into prewar expeditions and prior ties with Spanish representatives fueled rumor he remained in Spain’s employ after hostilities began. Officials state Pinkerton’s agency is not contracted for such work and that a legal bar exists.
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Washington
Wm A. Pinkerton
Chicago
Davy
Treasury Department
Pinkerton
Wastfostun
Spain
Pinkesrtons
Wilkie
Journal Sits An Edition At Five For Hutchinson News
The Journal announces a five o clock edition delivering Hutchinson updates and war news. The paper has a direct wire connection to the convention auditorium for latest information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Jotcuck
Hutchinson
Callit Highway Robbery Trial of Luther McNeal Started
Luther McNeal faces district court for highway robbery after a December incident near Topeka in which Albert Cropp and Arden Miller say a well dressed 22 year old man halted them and robbed them of a pocketbook a penknife and a shotgun. The preliminary hearing sent him to district court where witnesses identified him in court. A separate ad offers trap rental at Watson's livery Seventh and Van Buren.
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Luther McNeal
Istrict
Ameme
Albert Cropp
Arden Miller
Neeth
Topeka
Stresn
Justice Court
District Court
Hazer_ MrcNealla
Crete
Miller
McNeel
McCormick Renominated by Sixth District Populists at Smith Center
In Smith Center the Sixth district Populist convention nominated N. B. McCormick on the first ballot for Congress after opposition from L. Ubi of Smith county and Harry Gray of Osborne county. The vote totals showed McCormick prevailing as delegates praised harmony and welcomed visitors. Smith Center hosted diplomats and journalists, then the party members departed with cordial memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith Center
N. B. McCormick
Smith County
Mitchell County
Osborne County
Harry Gray
Gray
Whi
McCormick
MrCormick
Webby McNair
M.D. Ross
Jewell County
Land Chas
MH. Nicholas
Osborne Jenuily
J. 8. McDowell
Iitelecity
Congress
Mel Cormick
Washington
Shah
Jin Colby
Tutle
Wits
Baker
Glen Elder Sentinel
John 3. Parks
Reloit
Cal Ee
Fred Lutz
J. D van Hook
D. Sorien
Uber
Showers Expected In Topeka And Vicinity
Fragmentary weather note reports showers May he expected in Topeka area with totals around 0.9 inch for the day. First shower measured near 9 o'clock at a tenth to two tenths inch. second shower around 2 PM added modest rainfall. Sennings notes skewers may appear in Topeka tonight and tomorrow. high that day reached 78 degrees with cooler readings later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sennings
Topeka
Doclock
High School Alumni Association Hosts 1898 Reception
The high school alumni association holds a reception at the school building in the evening. Reminiscences planned by Mary Larimer, Harry Valentine, and Troutman. Arthur Calphahem delivers welcome. Max Wardell speaks for the class.
Fragmentary Navy Delivery Note Records Readout
Fragmentary OCR shows a naval delivery note with garbled phrases about quantities and schedules. It references gallons and orders aboard and a recent arrival, but the exact figures and dates are unreadable.
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St. Paul
Ieraon
Cue Smith Escapes Severe Farm Accident Near Topeka
The 17 year old Cue Smith son of A Ws Smith a farmer two miles south of Topeka had a narrow escape when his cultivator team bolted dragging him between the team heels and cultivator shovels for about a quarter mile. He was unconscious for hours and his condition was uncertain with internal injuries feared.
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Cue’ Smith
A. Ws. Smith
Topeks
Dra
Smith
Catherine J Rickman petitions for divorce in Walara
Catherine J Rickman of Walara files a divorce petition in district court against her husband R T Rickman. She alleges extreme cruelty, indecent language, seven months of absence, and non support despite his $30 monthly wage as a Rock Island section hand. She seeks custody of two daughters Rosa May 18 and Mary Lula 4, the homestead, furniture, and costs. The banquet of the Topeka Commercial club is set for Wednesday June 22 at Hotel Throop with arrangements by the entertain ment committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine J. Rickman
Walara
District Court
R. T Rickman
Delaware
Ohio
Irs
Rosa May
Mary Lula
Throop
Grain-O Drink for Children Replaces Coffee
A promotional note extols Grain-O as a delirious nourishing beverage for children and adults. It tastes like the finest coffee yet has no injurious properties, aiding digestion, strengthening nerves, and serving as a health builder. Priced about 15 and 23 cents per unit.
Union Pacific Lines Provide Fast Western Service
The Union Pacific offers service to Denver Salt Lake City San Francisco and Portland with Pullman Palace and Tourist Sleepers Chair Cars Dining Cars and a la carte meals. For timetable call F A Lewis City Ticket Agent or J C Falton Depot Agent. Also a health tip urges preparedness and keeping Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy at home to avoid costly doctor bills.
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Denver
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Portland
Union Pacific
F. A. Lewis
J. C. Falton
Beauty Is Blood Deep in Early Patent Medicine Ad
A vintage advertisement touts Casearets and Cunny Crthartie as beauty and health aids claiming to purify blood and cure skin blemishes. It promotes White's Cream Vermifuge for worms and urges bowel education with Casearets Cunny Crthartie and bodily health claims. Located at 622 Kan Ave and Miller's Pharmacy at 6th and Topeka Ave.
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Beatty
White
Geo. W. Stansfield
Kan. Ave
Miller's Pharmacy
Cor
Topeka Ave
Kansas Avenue
Miller’s Pharmacy
Sixth and
Topeka Avenue
Oat Kan
Assault Near Smoked Smoky Row Ends In Arrests
Patrolman Hendricks confronted a crowd of Smoky Row toughs after a woman fell at 100 Kansas avenue. Ticklin Harper fought the officer and was fined 100 dollars after being jailed. Three others charged with interfering with an officer face trial this afternoon.
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Kansas Avenue
Ticklin
Harper
Hendricks
Dall
Coll
Priso Harper
Kansas City meeting aims at harvest hand travel rates
Western railroad representatives meet in Kansas City to set a reduced harvest hand transport rate into Kansas and Oklahoma. W J Black of Santa Fe and E E Macleod of Rock Island attend. A two cent per mile rule will apply and assume a rate near one and a half cents. History notes no harvest hand discounts since 2002 when a half-rate was used. Demand for harvest workers grows in southern and southwestern Kansas with wartime recruiting driving the need. Railroads plan to source labor from eastern states after securing men.
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Western Lines
Kansas City
Kansas
Oklahoma
W. J. Black
Santa Fe
E. E. Macleod
Rock Island
Cheap fares offered for American Medical Association meeting
Kansas travelers can buy round trip tickets at one fare plus $2 from all Kansas points to Denver for the American Medical Association annual meeting in June. Tickets go on sale June 5 and return by July 6. details at local agents, with side trips Denver to Colorado points. Addresses: H C Townsend GP and T A St Louis Missouri, F E Nipps agent Topeka Kansas. Also medical ads for White's Cream Vermifuge and Terbine liver remedy with local suppliers listed.
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American Medical Association
Denver
Missouri
Kansas
Colorado
H.C. Townsend
T. A
Market Report Notes Wheat Prices Amid Rain Delays
The today's market report shows wheat futures in Liverpool and nearby markets with July and September figures rising, while winter wheat harvests face delays from heavy rains. Prices and volumes reflect mixed demand as storms affect production expectations.
Garvey Agency and 5.F Ry Agreement Noted
An entry records WwW C Garvey as agent at the 5.F Ry firm, noting a formal association or authorization. The brief item centers on the agent’s role and the railroad’s involvement without additional context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Garvey
F. Ry
Market notes and cattle receipts amid steady wheat demand
The report details mixed market activity with lower opening prices in wheat and steady cattle receipts. It notes heavy hogs and beef demand, livestock shipments, and futures sentiment, plus New York money market stability and occasional price shifts in Chicago and other grain hubs.
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Tiverpool
Td Higher
Reptember
Tia Meher
Clodine Calleed
Regiemiber
Atlases
Duluth
Innespolis
Chica
Katte Ie
Omaha
Chksag
Omatin
New York
United States
Chicago
You can buy of MOM anything deat in on the varicut wee of the country through a
A garbled OCR item notes broad claims about purchasing items labeled MOM across the country. The readable fragments lack clear event, date, or organized facts, preventing a coherent summary with named entities or concrete details.
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Callit Highway Robbery
van Buren
U. S
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EC. Walthall
Mississippi
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Congressman McCormick
Chamberlain
Missouri Pacific
Todays Market Report
Associated Press
State Journal
Liverpool
Hushels Bay
J. Atiake
Murpe
Swealy
Avi Cohrn
Mit
Chautauqua Assembly
Winfield, Kas
Chicago Livestock Market
Texas
Slenirs
Bankers Iitin
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S:sevte
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Rochope
Jahr
Jas
Jay
Palm & Coyne
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