Great Cuban Bonds Plot Aimed at Government Aid
A June 16 report from Washington outlines a proposed scheme by speculators to purchase up to 100 million dollars of Cuban bonds at a discount. The plan would leverage US intervention talks to pressure Spain, seek a US mint official as intermediary, and secure guarantees for a Cuban debt, potentially creating a protectorate scenario. The article warns against bonds bought to fund peace with Spain and urges newspaper vigilance.
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Beyer
Honda
Spain
Cube
United States
New York
Cuba
FIM
Thi
Holden Watt Congress
Madrid
Arhenic
Machinery On The Way For Topeka Canning Plant
Mr Bird Wil will arrive this week to start a canning factory in Topeka. The Rt Tacupl Canning company owner Rin arrives soon to establish the plant of the Topeka Canning company. The machinery, valued at six hundred ten ord HS, will be used with farm supplies from local farmers. Delays in the year push back building prep, with the packing house on Sonrwe Street undergoing underground work. Contractor Bowne handles city details as gardeners are contracted. Full operation expected by Taeke Cannne factory opening.
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Mr. Bird
Air! Rin
Rt. Tacupl Canning Company
Topeke Canine Company
Ota Kansus
Sonrwe
OS HO Bowne
Ainer
Aletime
Taeke Cannne Fortory
Tia
Smuggling at Denver Involving Canada Fur Shipment
Canon Rex Hart, rector of the cathedral, reports a smuggling incident in Denver. A box of furs addressed to his daughter in care of the deanery was sent from Canada without his knowledge. He claims no violation of law and notes duty not yet paid. Also mentions local political lapse as Mayor Rice withdraws candidacy.
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Dean
Chicdiger
Hart
Canada
Robbed on a Pullman in Topeka by Hopper company
Two women posing as cast members of De Wolf Hopper’s company visited JG Waters at Seventh and Beckeson seeking return of a diamond and money believed stolen from a Pullman car. They claimed a porter stole items, demanded $150 to avoid action, and left vowing to sue the Pullman company in Chicago. Captain Waters reported the theft to police and the women left for Chicago with plans to sue.
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JG. Waters
Seventh
Beckes
de Wolf Hopper Company
Pullman Company
Yerma Gueth
Giamond Serring
Horn
Corfer
Cuban Train Horror Sparks Plunder Killings Near Havana
A Cuban passenger train en route to Matanzas was ambushed near Havana by insurgents. An explosion tore through the cars, killing engineers, a fireman, a conductor, seven soldiers, and injuring several passengers and workers. a pursuit repelled the attackers as authorities recovered bodies and battle ensued.
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Havana
Key West
Havens
Matanzas
Sm. Tm
Frain
At & Bend
Allen's Scalp Opinion Shocks State Party Inquiry
Senator Householder says the Davis case decision hurt the party and endangers Allen's renomination. Talks name candidates like John Martin and Judge McKay. Clemens of Topeka also backed. King from Cowley notes split Democrats and Populists, and plans to testify when needed. Governor Leedy’s committee faces pressure as inquiry continues.
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Althoush
Supreme Court
BM. A. Householder
Tom Multtes
Krauseleiter
Householder
Coater
Jun- Hee Allen
Tister
Allen
Po Ble
Bry
Kovernor
L. P. Kine
Cowley County
Leedy
Texas
Oklahoma
United Action
King
Justice Allen
Junge Dostoes
John Martin
Judge McKay
Pratt
Clemens
Topeka
Cawley County
Democrate
Bennington Seeks Delegates Amid Split In Bennington Camp
In Bennington area politics factions clash over who will represent the party at the national Nashville conference. Abe Steinberger and John P. Wills convene at the National hotel to name delegates while Bennington’s delegation moves toward secession. Steinberger rejects Bennington’s influence and claims no part in the expatri conference.
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Bennington
Emperial
Nashville
Abe Steinberger
John P. Wills
National Hotel
Benningston
Steinberger
Central
Delegates canvass votes for Nashville representation
In Bennington and surrounding areas, Kennedy’s proxy from Pt Scott appears at a meeting to cast votes for delegates. Steinberger mentions 47 delegates to be chosen, linked to past support for Trevelling and Otis. Durrant allegedly facing tactical moves as San Quentin reprieve looms with Governor Budd in Yosemite Valley.
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LV. B. Kennedy
Scott
Bennington
Nashville
Steinberger
Trewelling
John G. Otis
Congreesman
Willite
San Francisco
Aiale
San Quentin Prison
Pitegerald
Hale
Fitzgerald
Budd
Yosemite Valley
Sacramento
Florence Nightingale Nearing Death in London
Florence Nightingale, famed nurse of the Crimean War, is gravely ill and not expected to recover. Her life work in organized nursing and the nurses' home project, funded by a public gift of 400000 pounds as a national tribute, stands as a lasting memorial to her contributions.
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Florence Nightingale
London
Maher Sharkey Freed After Court Dismisses Prize Fight Charges
Magistrate Cornell dismissed Peter Maher and Thomas Sharkey after hearing that no clear violation of the Florton law was shown. Inspectors testified of slugging and roughhousing at the Palace Athletic Club fight, but the magistrate said the men conducted themselves within the law and ordered their discharge. The crowd cheered as the pugilists left, with Maher showing a bloodshot eye and Sharkey bearing a minor ear injury.
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York
Peter Maher
Thomas Sharkey
Palace Athletic Club
Cornell
Harlers
Maher
Sharkey
McLansh
Carmell
Mater
Assemblyman
Horton
Rspector
Prige
Cornell Eatd
Third Avenue
Two Kansas U Graduates Marry After Commencement
Two Kansas University graduates were wed yesterday afternoon at the bride’s parents home in Lawrence. Miss Man and Mr. C. E. B. Wallace of Hiawatha planned to depart that afternoon for Brown County, Wallace’s home, after the ceremony.
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Wad. Lawrence
Kansas University
Luerenow
Miss Man
C. EB. Wallace
Hia- Wetha
Mr. Wallace
Brown Counge
Heating Plant Construction Planned at Atchison
Charles R. Bishop in Lockport today arranged with the Atchison Railway Licht and Power company for the Hawley steam heating mains system to be installed in Atchison. The outlined work will cost about 90 pounds.
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Atchison
Lavish Arlington Church Wedding Joins Anderson and Perkins
Mrs Anderson and Miss Isabel Perkins united in a wealth rich ceremony described as among the century’s grandest. The Arlington Street Church event drew society leaders from major cities as Charles Francis Adams Jr served as best man. The breakfast on Commonwealth Avenue followed the ceremony before the couple departed for New York and Europe.
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Toston
Mwe
Lert Anderson
States
Rome
Italy
Isabel Perkins
Hokmo
Wrde
Georg Hamilton Perkins
A. N
Wun. Field
Charles F. Sprague
Congressman Sprague
Massachusetts
Washington
Nicholas Anderson
Marvard
Robert T. Lincoln
United States
London
Wayne MacVeigh
John Jackson
Arlington Street
Argen
Mendelssohn
Elzabethi Anderson
Perekit
Anderton
Charles Francis Adams
Mixs Perkin
Commonwealth Avenue
New York
Europe
Far East
Mivw
Eleanor Gray
Susan Dalton
Theodore Ksitkht
Bessa Seabury
Worth, Doucet & Faxon
Brazil to take 1500 Japanese to Brazil next month
Rumors from the Orient report Pekin and Shanghai claim the Chinese government seeks to remove Japanese garrisons at Wei Hai Wei and may negotiate a new loan to pay the war indemnity. Japanese authorities have word that Brazil approved Kissa immigration to study emigrants and dispatches are planned this month.
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South America
Age Or Ten Express
Japan
Orient
Pekin
Shanghai
Wei Hai Wei
Japanese Foreign Department
Brazil
Kissa Immigration Company
Brasil
Explosion at Indian Head proves grounds wrecks gun and shields
Washington reports a massive 220 pound gun cotton blast at the Indian Head proving grounds Maryland. A 1 inch breech loading rifle and its carriage were blown apart sending debris across the Potomac. Several naval officers and ordnance experts narrowly escaped. spectators sheltered in a bomb proof but a steel piece ripped through armor, leaving a crater and extensive damage.
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Washington
Maryland
Government
Indian Head
Chicago
Potomac
Col. O'Neil
United States Naval
Navy Yard
Anderson
Proving Grounds
New York Cruiser Sails From Boston Under Sealed Orders
Boston June 10 navy yard officials say the cruiser New York will depart the harbor between 3 and 4 PM under sealed orders. A cipher dispatch from Washington read on board this morning, the nature of which was not disclosed, sparking a naval sensation in the afternoon.
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Boston
Navy Yard
Oriork
New York
Atte
Washington
Nobility Attends Astor Reception at Carlton House Terrace
Lenton June 10 Willam Waldorf Astor hosted his second reception with a dinner preceding it. Notables included Prince Alexander of Teck Grand Duke Michael of Russia and many duchesses and diplomats. The renovated mansion showcased striking toilettes and lavish jewels as music by Paderewski Stel and Plancon entertained.
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W. W. Astor
Lenton
Willam Waldorf Astor
Carlton House Terrace
Prince Alexander of
Teck
Bay
Mr.Astor
England
Michael
Russia
Bart Cadogan
Ireland
Ealls
Fauchet Phillips
GFPS
Countess of Essex
Wittim Vernon Harcourt
Mr. Rinaldi
Ayal Biewcity
Changes at Manhattan College Board Names New Chemistry Head
The state agricultural college trustees notified four professors today that their services were no longer desired. Professor J L Beenon of Johns Hopkins University was chosen as head of the chemistry department to succeed Professor GH Fuji Yer.
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John Hopking University
GH Fuji Yer
Gov Tanner blamed by Board of Trade leaders in Chicago
The Chicago board of trade denounces Governor Tanner for refusing Drake’s requisition to seize bucket shops. President Baker and others attack the governor, while Baker calls him the nation’s largest gambler. Robert Lindner cites Tanner’s gambling claims and alleged market dealings through KR W Dunham & Co.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Bucket Shop
Tanner
Drake
Beker
Piiny
Mni
Baker
Monte Carlo
Eeoure
Robert Lindner
Nowdaa
KR. W. Dunham & Co
Steamer California Fire Subdues After Water Flooding
In New Orleans on June 1 the French steamer California finally extinguished a fire that had burned in her hold since Sunday. Steam failed to quell the flames so the vessel was flooded, and cargo is being taken out. Cotton and other cargo likely suffered considerable damage. the ship escaped further damage.
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New Orleans
California
Shoushi
Czarina Delivers Daughter in St. Petersburg
The czarina gave birth to a daughter at Peterhof today at noon. She becomes the second child of their majesties, following Grand Duchess Olga born November 3, 1805.
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Czarina
St. Petersburg
Peterhett
Siso
Olga
Topeka Proposes Queen Pageant For Kansas Fall Festival
Topeka proposes a royal pageant inviting one hundred queens to represent counties in a state festival. Cities and counties would select a queen to attend and parade with attendants, banners, floats, and costumes. Committee of Fifteen and Topeka council would coordinate invitations and judging for Queen of Kansas.
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Kansan
Warner
Kundde
Committee of Fifteen
Topeka
Council of
Kannis
Ceen
United States
Keene
Motives in Alfred Quick Suicide Inquest Cleared
Cincinnati June 16 Inquest into the death of Alfred Quick the suicide of a murder suspect was examined. Motive shown for Quick to end his life stemmed from fear of male violence. The Urbana incident and a failed purchase troubled him before he died.
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Alfred Quick
Cincinnati
Bank Officials Indicted in Washington Bank Scandal
June 1 report states a grand jury returned indictments against President Auchin and directors J. H. Peis and A. Johnson, Clif Fearls of the Washington State Bank. Details of the charges were not disclosed.
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Indictodt Minneapolia
Auchin
Cashine J. H. Peis
Die
AX. Johnson
Clif Fearls
Washington Tate
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