Barnato Dies After Jump From Scot Bound for London
London June 16 A special dispatch reports Barney Barnato the South African diamond magnate leaped from the deck of the steamer Scot bound for Southampton from Cape Town and was found dead in the sea His death follows ill health and financial reverses as the ship neared port The death casts no immediate effect on markets but recalls his prominent role in Transvaal mining and London finance and the Jameson Raid era confirmations note his fortune and influence.
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London
Tran Funebal
Islami
Madeira
Motoora
Seolthich
Cap Town
Southampton
Barney Barnuto
Union Steamshinehingiary
Hontsampien
Barney Barnate
Bundreds
Cager Squirers
Sis
Hurt
Bar- Tht
Harney
T He Govan
Johannedruce
Mima Alioe Hultackt
Hotel Vendome
Mint Holbrook
Molton
Barnato
Ives
Cape Colony
Madeire
South Afric
Barnate
Efolirenck
Aibrook
SticiupEe
Madeirt
Barney Barnaite
Cape Town
Date
DE Brent
Syke
Taraato
Mra
Transvaal
South Africa
Hairis
England
Paris
Ber UN
al i
Batisto
Littie
Tte
Tie War
Rigitekmen
Persone Eegelistr
Kimberly
Dlamania
Bean
Cecil Rhodes
Issu
Ies
Mir
Matthuts
Tarnate
Cape
Withiss
Ceol Rhodes
Spencer
Healy
Rarnato
Sruger
Bariato
Meric
Barnato Rivalry With Rhodes In South Africa
London June 15 Barney Barnato, famed as a remarkable English financier, rivaled Cecil Rhodes in South Africa. His world wide reputation grew from speculative ventures and mining finance. The article notes his daring methods and extraordinary wealth, comparing his career to Rhodes and others of the era.
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Barnato
Cecil Rhodes
South Africa
London
Barney Daptete
South Afeica
Burnitt
South Afria
Blackman Claim To Barnato Fortune Triggers London Move
Cleveland woman Mrs Blackman of 405 Perry Street and her husband announce plans to travel to London to claim part of Barnato fortune. She alleges to be Barnato's daughter by his first wife Annie Esther Packman and says she and her husband lived in London for years before moving to Poland and back. She vows to pursue legal action if needed.
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Cleveland
London
Poland
Are Packman
Johanicenbilis
Life Too Short to Stay on Auditorium Board
Major Tom Anderson resigns from the Auditorium association board citing age and lack of progress on building plans. His letter to Chas Ekes notes long service and the need to live to see the work completed. Beatrice Chautauqua Special via the Rock Island Route mentions a Sunday round trip. Francia Walker to give a recital at Palsy church on Wednesday evening.
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Tom Anderson
Audiorim Association
Chasek
Beatrice Chautauqua
Rock Island
Francia Walker
Palsy Church
Baker's slate faces indignant old soldiers revolt
Senator Baker lists candidates for Kansas federal posts in Washington. Old soldiers loyal to Anderson accuse Baker of breaking his word and being under Leland influence. Anderson vows to run for state senate while Baker’s selections stir intra party tensions and rival factions clash over land office appointments.
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Haker
Kansas
Lst
Senate
Baker
Washington, D. C
State of
Kentlemen
W. Sutten
Dodge City
United States District Attorney
E. Lambert
Emporia
Sterne
Topeka
Cyrus Leland
Troy
Colby
Willewckson
Oakley
Mike Sutton
Jay
Leland-Bertenman
Tom Skates
Liberal
Sutton
Leland
W. J. Fitzgerald
Burton
Hake
Lit Crum
W. HE. Sterne
Crum
Abe Steinberg
Tom Watson
Land Office
Helue Brier
Lambert
Fulton
Amd Pends
Marshal Neely
Cleveland
Morris,Atchieon
Geo. W. Glick
Atchison
W. C. Perry
Fort Scott
S. F. Neely
Leavenworth
Tom Anderson
State Senate
Billy Sterne
Anderson
Tim
Lecter
Kid Wagon Toad
Washington
Major Anderson
Senator Baker
Kansas City
Political maneuvering over pension agent appointment
A fragmented interview reveals Major Anderson and allies debating loyalty, party alignment, and the fate of a pension agent post. Discontent with Leland’s influence surfaces as factions negotiate endorsements, potential office allocations, and ongoing Republican realignments amid expected backlash from anti-Leland forces.
Leland Appointed Pension Agent Sparks Old Soldier Outcry
In Topeka GAR members denounce Cy Leland appointment as pension agent. Capt A M Fuller and other post leaders say the choice wounds Republican support, fearing loss in Shawnee County. Delegates note endorsements by old soldiers and warn the party may be harmed and divisions deepen.
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GAR
Topeka
Cy Leland Ua
A. M. Fuller
Kanenin
Enid
Taker
Kans
Konbas
Anderson
Sennfely
Shawnee County
Republican Party
Leland
A. K. Rodgers
Baler
Leavenworth
Major Anderson
Baker
Kanna
O. H Coulter
A.J. Kane
W.C. Whitney
EC Moore
Kansas
Lelands
James Booth
John L. Guy
Campaign split over alleged deal with Leland
Two years ago in the state campaign Sterne and Leland made a deal by which certain things were to be done by Leland but he violated his promise to Sterne. Then trouble began and Sterne has been pressing Leland for accounting ever since. Continued on Seventh Page.
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Sterne
Leland
Letter to Santa Fe General Manager Frey on Silver Anniversary
The Committee of Fifteen sent a formal letter to General Manager Frey of the Santa Fe Railway proposing a September festival to mark the silver anniversary of the railway’s completion in Kansas. W. Kouns is named to work with the committee, seeking official sanction and financial support to make the celebration a major event, with plans to start machinery along the line and organize nationwide advertising.
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Frey
Santa Fe
Fellows
Afr. C
T&s. B. Ry. Co
Sire
Kansas
O. K. Swayze
Informal reception honors Governor Leedy in Topeka
A German community event at Otto Kuehne’s North Topeka home honored Governor John W. Leedy with a planned speech. Leedy’s late business engagements prevented attendance, but state officers and board members attended, sharing refreshments and toasts until about 2 a.m. Frank Gutsch spoke in Leedy’s stead. Major Shreve led a traditional dance after the talk.
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John W. Leedy
North Tepoke
Leedy
King
Otto Kuehne
Eltiven
Topeka
AW Worka
Etaite
Hewer
de Utile
Kucine
State Board of Chirithes
Waridur
Kuehne
Frank Gutsch
Gutsch
Major Shreve
Htenland
Chicago Swelters On Hottest Day Of Season
Chicago reports the hottest day of the season with a noon thermometer at 9 degrees, up 13 degrees since 4 am. Forecasters warn of continuing heat with a few possible thunderstorms later. no relief in sight as heat extends across the west to the Alleghenies. No cases ofpropration reported by noon.
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Chicago
Atevet
Weather Bureau
Allegheny Mountains
Weather and Bryan News From June 15 1900s St Paul
In St Paul Minnesota on June 15 the heat persists with a high around 74 and a pay scale noted at 2 dollars. Reports from Winnipes Huron Bismarck and Moorehead indicate similar warmth while La Crosse records 76 and Marquette 68. Bryan plans rest in Culpepper Virginia for three to four days after leaving Charlottesville, citing travel strain yet good health.
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Winnipes
Huron
Bismarck
Moorehead
Teelock
Daluth
la Crosse
Marquette
Culpepper
Washington
Bryan
Charlottesville
Mr. Bryan
Debs Big Exodus Aims Socialist Co op Western Colony
Chicago reports a Handel hall gathering of 450 delegates to merge the American Railway union into a cooperative society. Eugene V Debs outlines a western state settlement with mass employment, shared kitchens, six hour workdays, common stores, and a funded land and factory system to lift unemployed millions.
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Chicago
United States
Handel Hall
American Railway Union
Eugene V. Debs
Uve Sission
Edward Bellamy
Parsons
Fyston Law University
A. Edwards
Tunkin Co-operative Colony
Victor Edwards
Milwaukee Vorwaerts
Itev
Myron Reed
Denver
Henry U. Lisyd
Lermond
Maine
Debs
America
Alaq Y Capitallata
Fitzgerald Dead in Kansas City Political Figure
A Kansas City report says Judge FW Fitzgerald died after a brief illness. He was a long time proponent of Kansas Democratic state politics and a former Cincinnati judge who fought gamblers there. The notice also records heavy rainfall in St Marys and brief weather data. Presidential appointments list names Caldwell W. Tuttle John E. Crane and others.
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St. Marys
Kan
FW. Fitzgerald
Kansas
Democratic Stat Politico
Ohio
Cindynuti
Washington
Tirady
Abiska
Jomers
Histeln
Als
Caldwell W. Tuttle
Tidiané
John E. Crane
Milinois
Tariff to wait as annexation moves ahead
Hawaiian annexation proceeds with no delay as a treaty will be sent to the Senate tomorrow for approval. The tariff issue is postponed while the territorial move is advanced in Washington.
Treaty on Hawaiian annexation and reciprocity stirred in Senate
Washington June 1 The Hawaiian annexation treaty will be sent to the Senate by President McKinley with changes to the tariff reciprocity provision promised by officials. The pact omits a payment for ex-Queen Liliuokalani and preserves pensions for the former royal line. The lands question and emigration restrictions are noted amid broader immigration provisions affecting Chinese laborers.
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Washington
United States
Senate
McKinley
Tlome
Fuster
Kaiutant
Royal
Hawaiian Islands
Scramble for Colonies in British Papers on Hawaii Annexation
London dispatches and New York commentary discuss McKinley era plans for Hawaii and the American push for Pacific trade. The Times and Daily News frame annexation as epoch making, with expected political and diplomatic shifts and potential domestic tensions. Hawaiian Reciprocity passed in Washington, Senate approval noted.
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London
the Times
Smakey
New York
McKinley
Avery
Westintor
Hick
Daily News
England
Hawaii
America
Cheney Buys San Diego Land and Town Company Assets
Receiver sale transfers 26 000 acres including 4000 acres of lemon groves and the Sweetwater water system to B P Cheney under court order. The property valued at about 35 million dollars includes the railroad, water works, and town holdings, with Boston headquarters and J W Gleed as a director-elect in the reorganized Santa Fe venture.
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Bigana
California — Co
Directon Sen Hd
Satiego Land and Tows
N.C
United States
Ryurt
C. 1
Tanal Mz
the Land and Town Company
Boston
F P. Cheney
Banton
Santa Fe
San Diego
Mer
Gleed
Cheney
Glerd
Card of Thacks to Neighbors and Friends
Card of thanks from George A Rye at 135 Chandler Street for sympathy and support after the death of Willy Crom the Kayiver. Expresses deep gratitude and prays for blessings on all who attended or offered kindness.
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Mur
George
Chandler Street
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