M Keever Safe As Rumor Swirls On Barker Appointment
Rumor and internal lobbying swirl around the appointment of United States district attorney. Barton advisers split on Barker, Mulvane, Grimes, Tracy, and MeKeever as top choice. Burton’s confidants push MeKeever while others favor Findlay or Lambert. appointment expected in July amid political jockeying.
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George J. Barker
United States
Utarie
Barker
D. McKeever
Topeke
Mer
McBeever
Kiere
Ptbe
Tracy Jones
Hurton
Ward
MeKetver
Stites
Steven
Burton
Camesa
Exadicates
Sami Hasse
Chey Sill
Lambert
Ken Sax
I. Ww
Mulvue
le National
Cuba's President Nomination Reported for Palma
Cuban politics center on General Palma's potential nomination for president. Havana officials and supporters weigh his popularity and leadership record as Cubans hear reports from New York and Philadelphia. The Cuban revolutionary government and local figures discuss possible paths toward an agreed candidate and future inauguration. Weather and external updates follow, with Chicago forecasts rounding out the page.
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Pairsa
New York
Juteik
Horatin St
Auberie
Habana
Rubens
Gra Palma
Lido
Hr Palma Zide
Weitis
Cuba
Still at Large Prince Edwards Captured Rumor Stuns Shreveport
Reports claimed Prince Edwards was captured near Janesville and Scottsville. The search for John Gray Furter continues across northeast Texas with little hope for immediate relief. Authorities and observers remain astounded by the rumor amid ongoing efforts to locate him.
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Prince Edwards
Shreveport
Lal Stine
Prines Rowards
John Gray Furter
Texas
Eli
Janesville
Pingree Crisis Stalled by Unclear Remedies
Fragmented report notes Pingree’s condition worsening with dysentery and anxiety mounting. The piece mentions a girl and stimulants as alleged aids but provides no clear outcomes or reliable details about his health or hospitalization.
Miss Barbara Tauer Seeks 15000 From Estate in Probate Court
Miss Barbara Tauer sues the estate of the late Sarah Ann Sells for 15000 alleging services as companion, housekeeper, secretary and business representative for ten years. She claims no money was paid and that she supplied sewing and other needs to support herself while acting as maid and secretary for Mrs Sells. The case was examined by a jury of 12 in probate court this morning.
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Barbara Tauer
Sarah Ann Sells
Sells
Miss Taner
Eugene Hagan
Chas
Blood Smith
Selly Estate
Abram Bergen
A.W. Dana
Willan Sells
Miss Tauer
P. J. Bonebroke
Aijes Tauer
Selle
Mystrom
Fagan
A. T. Rice
Rice
Hugene Hagen
Ti O
Binpie
Magan
Mine Tauer
Selisa
Pottawatomie County
Milas Tater
Thien
Miss Tut
Retorn
Miss Teaver
Yano
Tok
Sen
Mraz Sette
Mr. Sylis
Greenapasi
Mr. Greenspan
Quincey Street
Setia
Ken
Ex-Governor Pingree case promotes medical battle and notes
London and Detroit dispatches report ex governor Pingree's struggle as doctors deem recovery unlikely. Updates cite partial consciousness, declining strength, and statements from surgeons about the impossibility of cure while family ties and legal affairs surrounding Miss Taner and Mrs Sells unfold in court proceedings.
Express Co robbery leads to three arrests in New York
Three men, Robert Pentecost C M Been and Thomas McCarthy, were arrested in New York on charges of stealing jewelry valued at 32,000 from the Adams Express Company branch. They were arraigned in police court after the manager reported tampering with two packages and the theft of twelve treks of jewelry. Investigation continues to locate missing items and confirm details.
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New York
Robert Pentecost
C M Been
Thomas McCarthy
Adams Express Company
Topeka Trial Reveals Barbara Teaver Supporter Amid Estate Fight
Testimony shows Barbara Teaver lived with Mrs. Selis at the Chesterfield hotel and served as nurse, secretary, and housekeeper while handling shopping and care duties. Greenspan’s violent behavior and Mrs. Selis’s rheumatism are noted as key hardships during the 1890s estate dispute.
Railroad to Cape Nome Opens Alaskan Highway Plan
Seattle readers learn that preliminary surveys for an 800 mile trans Alaskan railroad from Iliamma bey on the southern Alaskan peninsula to Nome Teller City and Bertnge stfaits have just been completed. Norman R. Smith led the final survey with eastern capitalists backing the project after two years of quiet work. The route would pass through the Alaskan gold belt, aiming to connect key mining regions and ports.
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Seattle
Wash
Iilamma Bey
Nome
Teller City
Bertnge
Norman R. Smith
Alaskan
Fire Wipes Much of Greenville South Carolina
Reports from Atlanta dated June 18 indicate a large portion of Greenville South Carolina has been swept away by fire. Telegraph office personnel said fire burned on both sides of him and the office would be destroyed, cutting communications. Later reports from Charlotte note a large portion of Greenville’s business district destroyed and the Western Union telegraph office destroyed, with no notices of loss of life.
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Atlanta
Greenville
Atlanta Barty
Charlotte
N. C
S.C
Western Union
Southern Railway
Klusmire’s Hearing Sets Stage for Trial
William H. Klusmire, accused wife murderer, wa s brought to Holton for a preliminary hearing before Justice George H. Berker. Hearing waived, he was committed for trial at the next court term and returned to Shawnee county jail. The case centers on a postmortem ex amination of Mrs Klusmire and Klusmire’s restrained behavior since confinement.
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Willian H. Klusmire
Holton
Sheri Perkins
Jackson County
Klusmire
Justice of the
George H. Berker
Perkins
Shawnee County
Chesterfield
Graham
Reckless Driving Fatal Crash In Sandusky
In Sandusky on June 11 two young men driving cars attempting to pass the Letbachers’ vehicle caused a collision. A 1-year-old child died, the mother was seriously injured, and three other children suffered lesser injuries. Arthur Hartzell of Fort Wayne and Peter Dannen were arrested on manslaughter charges. Hartzell injured.
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Sandusky
Ohio
George Letbacher
Arthur Hartzell
Fort Wayne
Peter Dannen
Letbachers
Leibacher
Hartzell
Dead on Her Doorstep in Mount Carmel Wedding Tragedy
Daniel Richards aged 20 of Ridge was found dead on the porch of Eliabeth Walters in Mount Carmel on the morning of his wedding day. A bullet hole appeared in his temple. He had planned to marry Walters daughter, and no shots were heard. The weapon is missing and authorities suspect foul play.
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Shamokin
Daniel Richards
Mount Carmel
Young Richards
Mise Eliabetht Walters
Harry Walters
O’dioe
Green Hides
Folloe
Richards
State Spanish War Veterans organize first camp at Lincoln Port Hall
ORGANIZE 8. A. W. Y. State Society of Spanish War Soldiers Hes Beginning Hers Frank C Armstrong Camp No 1 is formed by ex soldiers of the war with Spain in Lincoln Port hall Monday night. It starts a state series with five camps needed to perfect the organization. Expected camps include Lawrence Ottawa Kansas City Coffeyville Wichita and others. The Topeka camp honors a young soldier from the Twentieth Kansas. There are fifty four charter members. Officers elected Commander A M Harvey Senior Vice Commander O B Irelan Junior Vice Commander J K McKinney Captain J Stodd Adjutant Hanks Quartermaster Harry W Brent Officer of the Day William Reynolds Officer of the Guard A D Stump.
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State Society of
Hes
Frank C. Armstrong
Spain
Lincoln Port Hall
Lawrence
Ottawa
Kansas City
Coffeyville
Wichita
Topeke
Kansas
Philippines
Armatrong
A. M Harvey
O. B Irelan
J. K. McKinney
Chaptain
J. Stodd
Hanks
Harry W. Brent
William Reynolds
A.D. Stump
Sage Sued Over Put and Call Deal in Panic Day Action
In New York State Supreme Court Russell Sage faces a $25,000 suit. Robert C. Vroom, long engaged in buying puts and calls, alleges a conspiracy over a May 9 deal on the panic day. The action arises from a disputed transaction and names Sage in the complaint.
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New York
Supreme Court
Russell Sage
Robert C. Vroom
Diz
Mad Mullah Cut Off In Somaliland Fighting
A Somaliland dispatch reports heavy May clashes as Meriwether’s mounted column attacked Mullab supply camps, seizing 500 cattle and killing one chief while another was captured. Swillas’s Brutus moved toward Kitab Suse, MacNeill left with 300 at Searibe. Mullah attacked Seariba with 3,000, driven off at Seariba. British casualties cited with 10 killed and 7 wounded.
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Meriwether
Swillas
Kitab
Suse 2
MacNeill
Searibe
MacNeil Swith
Moanen
Bia
Ieumient
Sutton to Stay Revenue Collector in Dec Says Rumor
Rumor says Sutton will remain as revenue collector until December. Senator Burton and Congressman Curtis debate with President McKinley. Pension commission discussions touch on Evans plans and possible return of Sutton to Rowe duties by July end.
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Burton
Congresaman Curtis
MacKinley
Atip
Cammissioner
Evans
MONS
Pel
Washington
F. Sutton
Congress
Decemer
Sutton
Senator Burton
Baker
Jnst
Tn Hin Peement Weice
Curtis
Aeid
Peters
Evens
Stronger Case in Deathbed Testimony in Morrison Trial
In Kanans City the defense pressed the dying declarations of Mrs. Castle tied to Miss Morrison noting she could only write. Emma Wharton, daughter of a Meshodhet minister, testified Mrs. Castle affirmed the statement after reading it. In Berkeley a dentist, Dr. J G Jessup, was shot by Rev. Charlier Adam after intervening to stop Adams from whipping Adam’s daughter. Adams is dying.
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Kanans City
Dorade
Ptate
Jessie Morrison
Tive
Morrison
Emma Wharton
Meshodhet
Mira Caste
Berkeley
Cal
J. G. Jessup
Charlier Adam
Adams
Jessup
Adams House
Hiz
Birth of a Daughter Named Anamtaali in St Petersburg
June 18 report states the cousin bore a daughter in St Petersburg. The child is named Anamtaali. The article lists other royal offspring: Grand Duchess Olea born November 16, 1895. Grand Duchess Tatiana born May 10. Grand Duchess Marie born June.
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St. Petersburg
Anamtaali
Exar
Grand Duchess
Olea
Noember
Cone Aszieh
Tatiana
Marie
Swarms of Scorpions Beset Crown Point Vessel
A pirate tale recounting a ship named Crown Point overhauled by a steamer. The crew suffered scurvy with the chief officer dead and the captain dying before reaching port. Details note a May 14 incident and a rescue to Queenstown as searchers and medical aid arrived.
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Senin York
Craw Point
Philadelphia
London
Acuirgy
Operators Strike Shuts Down Lackawanna Railroad Lines
In New York and Lackawanna region relief of telegraphers union members led by a national labor group halted operations for nine days. The strike followed disputes over promotions and supervisory practices at the railroad, with reports of a new commission formulating grievances and tensions escalating after the superintendent’s refusal to address them.
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New York
Juan
Lackawannis Sailroad
Tunieh
Boranton
Ascot Heath Racing Meet Opens With Cold Weather
At Ascot Heath England reporters note a premium royal attendance despite clear winds and light crowds. Winners include Fox Tallens Bay in Ascot Stakes with 2 sovereigns and Mackie Tosh taking a notable prize. Edward and Maniucher among top finishers in various events.
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Einsgland
Ascot Heath
England
Juan
Haneat Heath
Thy Rieal
Ne Edward
Weil
Adit Ty Peete
Maniicher
Betts Trial Underway In Arkansas City Proceedings
Betts testified in his own defense on Monday in Arkansas City. He described his actions from the time he left home until retirement, aligning his account with the evidence presented. The defense faced witnesses as the trial progressed, aiming to bolster his partly guilty stance.
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Arkansas City
Kassyne
Betts
Seth
Buried in Snow Miner Body Found Preserved
A Colorado miner missing since January was recovered in snow near Ouray, cal. The body of John Campbell, reportedly carried away near Camp Bird, was found after months in harsh conditions. Authorities describe the preservation as notable given the cold, with recovery confirming fatal exposure.
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Colorado
Jenneaty Pound
Ouray
Cal
Bel
John Capbell
Big City
Wruseryalos
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Law and
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Grimes
Tracy
Philedetonia
Baltecare
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Jowis
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Pingree
Michigan
Mra
Loudon
Montny
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Pisgree
Detroit
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June
Fron
Pitsree
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Pinkree
Joe Cables
Newn
Tr. Mills
Jone
Sie Thomis Tarlow
William Broadbentain
Sr. Phigres
Chefi
Tretines
Sisaling
Boston
Cape Nome
8. C
Russia
Washington Dispatch
The
Journal of Commerce
Department of State
Treasury Department
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Sian
State Department
Ange Agiainae Ie
Mullah
Foreign Office
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Lackawanna
Testifi
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