Inspecting Day at Camp Richmond Brings News and Gossip
Early dawn at Camp Richmond sees volunteers and Kansas regiment men in inspection formation on the plateau. Generals Merritt and Hughes review troops, with chaplain Schhvieanen noting peacetime calling and new uniforms in progress. Reports include recruiting in Kansas, a poll showing Republican edge, and local scenes of Kodak girls and camp life amid mixed weather and disciplined drill.
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State Journal
San Francisco
Richmond
Kansas
Hughes
Merritt
Thorugh
Schhvieanen
Gomera Minh
Goverase Lerdy
Genral Merritt
Brisuitier
I. K. Hudson
Rim
Manila
Hudson
Sam
Regulstion
Captain Craig
Prisco
Kodak
Pied Buchan
Gormis
Chaplain Woodward Writes of the Twenty-First Kansas
From Chickamauga Park Georgia on June 10 the correspondent details camp life for the Twenty-first Kansas. He notes letters arriving daily, relic hunting on Lookout Mountain, and morale through religious services, music, and hospital aid. He praises local editors for letters and reports health, with no deaths yet and few illnesses.
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Chaplain Woodward
State Journal
Chickamauga Park
Kansas
George C. Gregory
Company M
McPherson
Bene
Mage County
Crtain Chmpenes
Down Re
Flere
South Carolina
Twenty
Quartermaster J.C. Lyttle
W. T. Brown
Lookout Mountain
Odd Fellows Grand
Mahomet
Christies
Faust
EB. Beard
A. Galloway
J. L Masu
J. T. Stopes
WH. McDaniel
Chattanooga Red Cross Society
Sorgeon F. W Turter
E_ WOODWARD
Twenty-first
Emperor Prorogues the Reichsrath in Vienna
Vienna June 12 Prorogation decreed by imperial order announced to leaders of both houses by Prime Minister Colint Von Thun Hohenstein. Union Pacific advertises fast western service via Denver Salt Lake City San Francisco and Portland with Pullman and dining cars. Omaha Exposition line via Santa Fe departs Tepika at 4 58 m arrives Omaha at noon Agent contacts listed for timetable and fares.
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Reichsrath
Vienna
Colint von Thun- Hohenstein
Denver
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Portland
Union Pacific
Western Paints
F A Lewis
J.C. Pultom
Omahka Exposition
Santa Fe
Tepika
Omaha
W. C. Garvey
Innes
Time to Act The Discovery of John Morrow And Kidney Health
The text extols John Morrow and the discovery of a kidney remedy called Morrow's Kidnectt. It claims the yellow tablets restore kidney function, relieve pain, and revitalize health. A Springfield Ohio testimonial praises instant relief after two boxes. Available via mail order from the Herb Medicine Co in Springfield.
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Row
John Morrin
Erecer
Springfeld
Fox Lewis
Lewin
Merrow
Small
Merruw
Morrow
Herb Medicine Co
Ohio
Kansas CE Convention Elects Rev M E Harlan President
The Kansas Christian Endeavor held its seventh annual convention, electing Rev. M. E. Harlan of Topeka as president. J H Faieel of Wichita was first vice president, Otto Newby of Wichita as second vice president, Arthur Wood of Lawrence as secretary, and Mingeapatts as treasurer. EF. Junction City named junior superintendent. Committee recommended Wichita as the conference site. Resolutions urged progress in the union’s work and the date set for gatherings in Wichita. Denominational rallies filled city churches with hours of services.
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Kansas
Lisi
L. Gorges
Newton
Wichita
Uealm
First Presbyterian Chorem Satureh
Premium Stamp Scheme Sparks Topeka Merchants Meeting
Topeka merchants demand abolition of the premium stamp scheme. Abe Steinberg cites merchants and customers harmed by the system, with small dealers giving profits to stamp men. Women save for stamps and receive little value. Council considers a heavy tax. Councilman Roundtree notes broad merchant opposition.
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Merchants’ Federation
Abe Steinberg
Topeka
Roundtree
Naven Ses
Public reception for Mr Stanley in Wichita event details
A Wichita gathering is planned with a reception for Mr Stanley featuring Republican state leaders and prominent speakers from across the state. Ex Senator Ingalls and several judges and officers will attend. The event runs Friday evening with music and speeches, followed by further activities in the evening.
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Wichita
Wichta
Jane
Spo
Ingalls
J. Ry Burter
Beekeran
Horton
Bogs
Debe Seaton
Hear
Cobre
Bive
Orker
Vicah Rian
Defends Kansas as Jerry Simpson Visits Twentysecond
Captain Farrell recalls Jerry Simpson dining with the Twentysecond Kansas camped near Parsons. A New York sergeant, inquiring about their camp, is told to stay over there. The congressman balks at the challenge, urging action to fight.
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Jack Farrell
Twenty- Second Kansas
Parsons
Jerry Simpson
Twenty-second
Jerry
New York
Twenty-second Kansas
Juris
GETTMAN'S PLUCK Catches Narrow Fence Save
Osusan made a remarkable grab at Washington Saturday, his arm threaded between barb wires guarding the right field fence. He held the ball and released his undershirt sleeve with one hand, narrowly avoiding injury as the bar cut through the garment. The catch is hailed as one of the greatest for nerve and accuracy.
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Osusan
Hoy
Washington
Fulton Mill Sells Out After Dissolution
Fulton June 12 The Fulton Company propels the big Shade onan in Fulton has dissolved and the owners Sip have retired. The mill’s partnership consisted of S, TAne and Mel Taylor of Fulton. The partnership term expired and business conditions led to sale. The owners are well to do and retire from the trade.
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Fulton
Fulton Ar
Sip
Gt S
Tane
Mel Taylor
Pulte
Peats
Abi
Ignios
Ts Spre
Prince of Wales Levee Attended by Dignitaries At Blenheim
London June 12 The Prince of Wales held a levee today with a strong international presence. United States ambassador Col Joan Hay and secretary Memry White attended alongside J R Carter Chauncey DePee and guests from Washington New York Brooklyn Chicago and other cities.
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London
Prince of Wales
United States
Col
Joan Hay
Memry White
J. R. Carter
Chauncey M. de Pee
Blenheim
Duke and Duchess of
United States agricultural exports hit record high in fiscal year
The United States is expected to post a fiscal year ending in May with agricultural exports surpassing 550 million dollars, driven by wheat and corn gains. Exports of breadstuffs approach 1 million dollars per business day, with corn shipments eclipsing 200 million bushels for the year. Beef and dairy products rise, while salted beef and canned beef decline.
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United Es
Bieh
Bureau of Statistics
Lkely
Santa Fe Gains Access to Des Moines Rail Route
Des Moines June 13 Paul Morton first vice president of the Santa Fe arrived to finalize plans for an office and announce Santa Fe seizure of control of the Fort Stainson Des Moines and North Western railroad. Santa Fe will enter Des Moines via the Wabash line. Wabash route repairs and abandonment of a segment between Ottumwa and Des Moines are noted. A joint effort with Wabash is planned for a convergence in Des Moines with reconstruction underway.
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Des Moines
Paul Morton
Santa Fe
Jin Des Moines
Fort Stainson
Des Moines & Northwestern
Fort Madiun
Ottumwa
Ottumws
Des Moles
Athin
Moulton
Pumineere
Wabash
der Molinos
Excursionist Meetings At Reduced Western Lines Fare
Excursionist fares apply to a string of meetings across multiple states and cities. The list includes Des Moles In June 14 to 16. Bernia in Athols Town Milasotri and South Dakota. Cleveland Ohio June 10 to 3. Cincinnati Ohio June 27 to July 1. Maine City te July 6 to 5. Colorado Springs July to August 5. Kaukauna Wisconsin July 20 to 21. Wisconsin points Columbus July 23 to August 3. and triennial convention Ameri can Instructors of the deaf.
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Des Moles
Tows State Bar Association
Pointe
Colorado Springs
Colo
Institute of Indian Schools
Kaukauna
Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Association
Points
Wisconsin
Columbus
Hospital Aid Drive From El Dorado Readers Urge Prompt Giving
Mrs F C Armstrong writes from El Dorado praising the draft relief and urging prompt support. She notes hospitals have received the first funds and hopes for a permanent fund sourced from every recruiting town, with a committee to oversee fair distribution and careful handling of donated money.
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el Dorado
F.C. Armstro
Sutmeon -Armstrons
Chickamauga
Biss
Alice Vaught
Fnre
Commencement Week Events At Eradvatine Academy
President Gen M Herrick delivered the Dacralan test sermon to the Eradvatine class consisting of tag young men and 160 young women at the chapel. Prof Graham Taylor of Chicsto gave the address to religious societies. Evening exercises include academy extreters at the chapel and a tomorrow recital by musical graduates. A health note suggests Herbine as a liver medicine.
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Gen M. Herrick
Graham ‘Taylor
Chicsto
Colles
Reid
Change of Firm in Topeka Promises Loyal Patronage
To the Public W W Manspeaker Merc Co sells stock of dise and good will to The Robins Mercantile Co for whom they seek continued patronage. Robins vows to uphold reputation, offer prompt service and courteous treatment. Robins wields twenty years grocery experience and will buy in best markets for cash to serve customers well.
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Topeka
Kansas
Coptha and
W. W. Manspeaker
Bebove
Grocey
THE
Robins Mercantile Co
W. A. Robins
Who Will Lead: Albaugh or Mulvane for State Chair
In Kansas politics the fight over the Republican State central committee chair centers on Mort Albaugh and Dave Mulvane. Mulvane backers push to replace Albaugh, arguing unity for Shawnee county, while Albaugh signals willingness to lead if chosen, with Stanley urged to back Mulvane by Mulvane loyalists. J R Burton mobilizes to aid Mulvane in Shawnee county.
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Mort Albaugh
Republican State Central Committee
Dave Mulvane
Mr. Mulvane
State Central Committee
Shawnee County
John Seaton
Stanley
Muulvane
Mr. Stanley
Mr. Mulvance
Albaugh
Mulvane
Apon
Mert Albauzh
J. R. Burton
Mr. Mulvanes
Bre
Cruiser San Francisco Runs Aground Near Highland Light
The United States cruiser San Francisco ran ashore in fog near High Head life saving station about a half mile west. The ship rests in an easy position and is expected to refloat at high water with no jury.
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San Francisco
Highland Light
Mass
United States
High Head
Tom Breese Killed in Lawrence County After Row
Lawrence Kan June 11 Tom Breese a notable local figure was killed yesterday afternoon by W F Carmies a Willamstown horse trader on the Leavenworth road near Six Corners five miles northeast of Lawrence. Carmies drank and after an altercation drew a six shooter and shot Breese who died instantly. Breese long served as state university supervisor and was active in politics. He had aliases and a troubled history including a past assault on a student at a football game. He leaves several children and was a familiar community character. Ballard's Snow Liniment advertised.
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Lawrence
Kan
Tom Breese
Six Corners
Leavenworth
W. F Carmies
Willamstown
Carmel
Freese
Breso
Petattass Cluverisa
Parsons
State University
Erouniia
Breese
Doueius
The Dial of Fortune and Dozens of Esoteric Guides
An advertisement invites readers to send to John Woombury for a “Key to Wealth” and a guide to self diagnosis and fortune telling. It promotes occult and vibrational theories, offering astrology based advice, life guidance, and warnings about planetary influences, with promises of entertainment and self improvement through a portable diagram and illustrated plans.
GEO Haisch Killed In Limon Yard Accident
George Haisch a bridge carpenter for the Rock Island company died after being struck by a switch engine in the Hock Island yards near Limon Colorado. He was among eight workers on a handoff when the accident occurred. His brother John Haisch of Topeka and other relatives mourn his loss.
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John Haisch
Topeka
Limon
George Haisch
Joseph
Charles Halech
Hock Island
Halech
Ree
Rise Beather
North Topak
Hajsch
Rock Island Company
Simon On
Halsch
Hasseh
Tramp Killed by Freight Train Near Topeka
An unknown man believed to be a tramp was killed and Joe Patterson a Rock Island watchman was seriously injured when westbound freight No 5 struck them while they slept beside the rails nine miles west of Topeka shortly after 4 AM. The tramp’s body lies at De Mess Penwell. Patterson at Santa P hospital. The engineer did not stop due to orders to meet eastbound No 4 at Willard. The dead man appeared educated. Patterson recalls dialogue about the war before they dozed off.
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Rock Island
Topeka
Joe Patterson
Willard
de Mess & Penwell
Patterson
Santa P
Wwe
Petterson
Unknown man found with scalp wounds and bruises
The injured man was found with cone shaped scalp wounds and numerous bruises across the body. He had no identification on him, leaving his identity a mystery.
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Patterson
Smelter Explosion Wrecks Plant Injuring Eleven Men
A deadly blast at the Texas and Arkansas 85 Mining Company smelting plant in Mena Arkansas injures eleven workers. Officials say a defective water jacket allowed water into the ore pot causing the explosion tearing off the vessel top and bottom and wrecking the plant. Eight men are seriously hurt with several near death. Names of the gravely wounded include John Hanby John Fitegerald Daniel Ryriet Bob Burn William Cook Charles Faulkner Alex Martin Frank Martin. The blast occurred soon after shift start and was heard for miles as residents reached the site to find a ruined smelter and all employees wounded.
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Mena
Ark
Texas and Arikan #85 Mining Company
Mase
Hatfel
John Hanby
John Fitegerald
Daniel Ryriet
Bob Burn
William Cook
Charles Faulkner
Alex Martin
Frank Martin
Guinkts
Possible bishop appointment in Leavenworth diocese
June 13 Leavenworth reports Rt Rev J P Cunningham accepts the bishopric of Converdin freeing up the position of vicar general. List of candidates includes Downer of Sacred Heart parish Father Kinsella at Soldiers Home, Rev Mather Kahle with Bishop Fink at Kansas City, and others. No definite selection yet, may wait until a cathedral return.
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Leavenworth
JP. Cunningham
Converdin
Pariel
the Sacred Heart
Kinsella
Soldiers’ Home
Mather Kahle
Fink
Kansasity
Kan
Pink
Si Ee
Father Hayden
Cheap Rates Offer Meeting Details For Federal Association
An annual meeting notice from the federal association in Denver announces cheap round trip fares from Kansas points, tickets on sale June, and return travel arrangements. The message includes agent contact in Topeka and prompts for soldiers’ support. The Christian and Sanitary Commission plans a Wednesday meeting at the United Church and urges officers and recruits to report for camp hospital mail.
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Federal Association
Denver
Pactic
Kansas
Bene Tor Fey
Eeforeas Estaes
Peras Louis
Ay St. Re
Topeka
Christian and Sanitary Commission
Eighth
Taj
Uils
T Rey
Poeler Street
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John Morrow
Gettman
Fulton Mill
Westiny
Wales
Prince
Pais Spee Iee
Chickamauga Hospital
Washburn College
Geo
W. Stansfield
Kan. Ave
Miller's Pharmacy
Cor
Topeka Ave
Robbins Mercantile Company
Mort Albanch
King of
Ballard
Geo. W. Stansfield
Kansas Avenue
Sixth and
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John WH. Woombury
Gokence
Egypt
Cosium
Zodutal
Carl Tion
Saturn
Mercury
Woodbury's
Adyer
John H. Woodbury
D. 1
West 42d Street
New York City
Geo. Haisch
Father Wayden
Diocese of Leavenworth
Missoury
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