War Tax Fight Looms at Capital Lobby Battles Begin
The great trusts led by Standard Oil and major railroads plan to block the war revenue bill. They will lobby Congress and sue if needed to stop new taxes. Officials say many corporations are mobilizing to influence the conference committee and sway support for the measure.
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York
Senate
Standard Oil Company
The
Motor Trust
Pullman Palace Car Company
Wagner Palace Car Company
Great Northern Hailroad Company
Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul Hailroad Company
Boston & Albany Staliroad Company
Congress
Ehosa
Beliwi
Corporasiona
Let the Girl Alone Supreme Court Habeas Corpus Case
The article reports an upcoming writ of habeas corpus in Beloit over Jennie M Curliss a 14 year old girl. Her mother Annie M Curtlar claims mistreatment and improper placement while authorities say proceedings were irregular. Letters to Jennie May Curliss appear from a school context and police involvement is noted with prior abuse and arrests surrounding her family.
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Supreme Court
Heldit
Bress
Pollen Martin Thorpe
Sti
Matrum Thorpe
Jennie M. Curlise
Beesie
W. H. Sweet
Methodist
Halojt
Nowlin
Seth
Mr. Steele
Eeaditer
Tima
Jennie May Curliss
Thorpe
Jamie
Tme
Jamie M. Curfise
Weil
Mant
Jennie Curiae
Ltr
Beloit
Sincie
Menthax Dorn
Curiae Est
Berth Toprka
Annie MM
Rothschild Generosity at Grand Prix Wins Public Aid
Paris reports Baron Rothschild donated the Grand Prix winnings of 8000 francs to the poor after the race won by his horse Leroi Sollit. The ceremony at the Elysee followed old state tradition and drew praise and criticism from racing circles amid Dreyfus Esterhazy fallout.
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Paris
Faure
the Elysee
Baron Rothschild
Leroi Sollit
State Department
Haron
Republic
Edmond Blanc
Monte Cano
Carnot Deye
Esterhazy
Madame Esterhazy
Bryan silver battalion offered to war department
Lincoln Nebraska June reports say the Bryan silver battalion was formally offered to the war department and may be mustered and go south within ten days. Governor Holcomb received the offer via telegram from Senator Allen naming Bryan to command the regiment. Bryan said the unit is ready for service except rifles and field equipment, which will be supplied at the southern rendezvous. He expects to command and notes training in tactics, with possible deployment to Cuba or Puerto Rico.
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Lincoln
Neb
Bryan
War Department
Holcomb
Allen
Bryan Regiment
Cuba
Puerto Rico
Meteors Seen Across Indiana Blur Daylight Skies
Reports from Munele and other counties describe meteors visible in daylight. Superintendent Watson of the county infirmary observed a red fireball in midday action, its fiery tail trailing as it seemed to dim the sun and vanish near the earth. The meteor was described as barrel sized by witnesses.
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Watson
County Infirmary Today
Watsub
Locusts Ravage Illinois Orchard and Farm Areas
Locusts swarm through Alto Pass and southern Illinois, damaging fruit trees and crops. Farmers report constant noise from the swarms and widespread damage to fruit, dye, and poultry. local authorities and residents seek solutions as livestock and produce suffer from the infestation.
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Alto Pass
Minos
Cubans Seek U S Aid To Fly Flag In Cuba
In Key West June, Gen Caslte Gurciic, second in command of the Cuban army, is expected. Cuban vice president T Mondoe Capote plans to visit Washington to urge the U S to supply guns and permit Cuban forces to fly their flag.
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Washington
Key West
Fla
Caliste Gurcilc
T. Mondoe Capote
Cabans
Through Santa Fe Route Pullman Trains to Denver and Colorado Springs
One night service runs via Santa Fe to Denver Colorado Springs and Puerto via Santa Fe with palace sleepers and reclining chair cars. An accommodation train departs Topeka at 7:80 am. The train boasts superior equipment compared with similar services nationwide. Pearless Steam Laundry advertises shirts that won’t fade.
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Denver
Colorado Springs
Puerto
Santa Fe
No Oliver
Hettenves
Peariess Steam Laundry
Health Measures For Soldiers In Cuba Camp
The Fifth Army Corps has a complete set of homegrown health rules issued by Lieut Col Pope for Cuban camp life. They urge natural acclimatization, avoid routine quinine and purgatives, drink boiled water, protect against mosquitoes, bathe regularly, wear dry clothing, and report sickness to medical officers. An expert, Dr John Guiteras, prepared exhaustive instructions for officers on yellow fever prevention.
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Tampa
Fla
Fifth Army Corps
B. F. Pope
Cuba
North
Avalid
Tropics
John Guiteras
Philadelphia
Dare
Halifax Seeks Enlistments With Leinsters Garrisoned
Halifax residents receive notice from Hintland offering voluntary enlistment in Canada’s First Leinsters now in garrison. Rejoin the army at once and finish term with color. Bonus of 100 dollars paid on completion. Ottawa Chautauqua: Missouri Pacific trains to Forest Park station schedule adjustments. Topeka times and local ads follow.
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Halifax
Hintland
Canada
Ottawa
Chautengua
Missouri Pacific
Forest Park
Uttaid
Topeka
Sith
Firmet Sagi Telephone
Watson's
Hawai i resolution sparks House debate and river projects
A House session opens with discussion over a Hawaiian resolution to take precedence over other business, amid motions to refer it to the rules committee. Senate actions follow, including hospital corps pay scales, postoffice and franking provisions, charter bills for DC street railways, and a bridge project on the Missouri river at Quindaro.
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House
Washington
Hawaii
Smith
Rep
Mich
Groevenor
Ohio
Committee of Rules
Henderson
Town
Grosvenor
Johnson
Ind
Senate
Wilmington
Christiana River
Delaware
Ukland
Cal
Sacramento and
Feather Rivers
Me. Wale
Maine
Maeral Astates Mmutes
United States Navy
Spain
Mason
Army
Navy
Platt
Conn
Quay
Committee On Commerce
Penrose
District of Columbia Street
Pedigrew
Secretary of War
Obio
233Th
New York
Southern sailors battle Caribbean man eaters in nets and storms
Soldiers recount shark encounters aboard dispatch boats near Key West and the north coast of Cuba. Sailors describe the powerful North Atlantic predators gliding beneath clear water as ships drift, pilots fish circling, and crewmen using knives, pikes, and even an electric harpoon to deter and destroy sharks terrorizing the fleet.
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Key West
Caribbean Sea
Sams Biveiackrs
Jude
Ana
Sampson
Cuba
Themen
Miler
Hockading
Havana
Bucklen Arnica Salve Promised to Heal Various Ailments
Advertises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best salve for cuts o er sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and eruptions with guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Mentions a price per box and includes promotional phrasing from an old catalog style ad.
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Bucklen
Populists Fight Omaha Plan To Force National Convention
Kansas Populists debate delaying or endorsing a July 4 national convention in Omaha to nominate presidential candidates. Bank Commissioner John Breidenthal warns an endorsement could split the Populist party and derail fusion chances in 1900. He cites Kansas votes at Nashville and shifts of national committee control as key risks. Breidenthal says Omaha action may depose Marion Butler and reshape leadership through the national committee. Breidenthal attends Omaha meeting while skipping the Kansas state convention in Topeka on June 15.
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John Breidenthal
Shawnee County
Topeka
Brenenthal
Omaha
Patria
People's Party
Nashville
Texas
Kansas
Marion Butler
National Committee
Breidenthal
W. D. Vincent
James Alien
Erie
Vincent
Restoracion Visit Sparks Dominican Crisis Narratives
Mystery swirled around the gunboat Restoracion’s port visit last evening with President Heureaux aboard en route to Inagus where Senor Jiminez was last reported. Commodore Jansen met the convoy after dawn to relay the Dominican consul’s claim of an illegal enlistment linked to Monte Crist rebels. The Independencia did not dock with Restoracion, instead heading to Point De Paix to verify Jiminez’s location amid the uprising.
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Sape Hayden
Hayu
President Heureaux
San Domingo
Inagus
Senor Jiminex
Cape Hay
Commodore Jansen
That Pines
Monte Crist
Ttas
Heureaux Imaa
Jiminez
Judge Grinnell Dead in Chicago Crisis Era
Judge Julius F Grinnell died suddenly yesterday at the Davis Trust Savings bank. Grinnell, famed for his fearless public service, served as state's attorney during the Haymarket anarchist era and was noted for prosecutorial resolve in Chicago.
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Haymarket
Chicago
Julius Fpf
Grinnell
Davis Trust & Savings Bank
Grain-O health drink for children and adults
Grain-O promoted as a wholesome nourishment and digestion aid. Described as a health builder not a stimulant, claimed to strengthen the nerves and aid digestion. Marketed to grocers with pricing around coffee, urging wide use for both children and adults.
Changes Among Santa Fe Trainmen Arizona Limited Elided
Railroad news notes shifts in Santa Fe crew assignments after annulling California Limited trains No 3. A middle division conductor and a middle division trekeman move. An eastern division brakeman transfers. Through run conductor Wuertemberger leaves for certain runs. Conductor Simpson moves to 146 26. Purcell departs the last mail to a sideline post. Limited coaches to Topels stored for summer overhaul. Jastmeagan praised for California travel. strong business expected next fall.
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Santa Fe
California
Trekeman
Aivcint
Wuertemberger
Simpson
Purcell
Uemidsediseet
Jastmeagan
Ghent’s Pumpkin Seed Tale Blocks Oklahoma Rail Line
Engineer Byron Ghent recalls pumpkin seeds from New York that grew so vigorously the vines covered a rail track near Oklahoma City. The obstructed line halted a Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe engine as passengers sheltered while the crew cleared the vines and resumed service.
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Kansas
West
Byron Ghent
Topeka
Purcell
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe
Okhiborma City
el Palrchid
Nw York
New York
Breas
Oklahoma City
Glazier
Ed Fairchild
Wetton
Engineers Whistle Sparks Objections to Old Signal
A Topeka engineer known for his long whistle signals used to notify his sweetheart when starting or ending runs. Since his death, colleagues object to reviving the two long two short blasts as it recalls a painful memory for his widow and fellow workers.
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Topeka
Wich
How They Got a Depot Story of a town clock and depot plan
A small town on the Santa Fe Lite River line pursues a new depot. The clock scheme fails as time drifts and the depot shakes. An inspector reports the clocks won’t keep time due to a weak foundation, leading to rebuilding the depot around the clock. The town touts the resulting Capot milestone.
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Lite River
Santa Fe
Keheme
Railroad Wien
Wheat Crop Booms Promising in Kansas Rail Haul
Trainmen report a huge wheat harvest across Kansas and Oklahoma with Topeka to Dodge City noting abundance. Santa Fe Railroad plans expanded car inspections as it accelerates shipments toward Galveston and other outlets amid expectations of record loadings.
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Kansas
Oklahoma
Topeka
Dodge City
Santa Fe
Galveston
Galvest
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