Funston honor discussed in Vetere Leland exchange
Inder Vetere replies to Cyrus Leland interview and discusses General Funston. A tongue in cheek critique mentions titles and promises amid hazy declarations while Dr Thomas' Electric Oil is mocked as part of the text.
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Inder Vetere
Cyrus Leland
Sutirien
Bim
Piper
Newton Kansan-Krepublicas
Temo
General Funston
Sudse
Fussyin
Leland
Funstan
Funston
Doctor Summers Shoots Skeleton in Lecture Room
In St Louis on June 20 Dr Thomas Demond Summers, a noted yellow fever expert and professor of anatomy, shot himself in the head while using a crining skeleton to illustrate a lecture. Despondency over government thanks during the Spanish War is given as the cause.
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St. Louis
Thomas Demond Suromers
Sauthueo
Leck
Summerd
Summers
Louis College of Physicians
Artificial coal invention claimed by German workman
Berlin reports Montag of Mannheim has manufactured artificial coal from earth and mineral ingredients. The product allegedly yields great heat, burning a kilogramme producing only a pennyweight of ash. A company has been formed to exploit the invention.
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Berlin
Montag
Mannheim
Mexican Mine Disaster Buries Dozens Perilous Rescue Hopes
Twenty six men trapped at the Santo Domingo mine in Chihuahua, Mexico, after a Friday collapse. Rescue attempts falter as another cavern arises, blamed on premature timbering. Mine owned by Chihuahua Mining Co of New York.
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Chibushes
Mex
Santo Domingo
Chihuahua Mining Company of
New York
Omaha World Herald Calls for Democratic Campaign Fund
The Omaha World-Herald urges a national Democratic fund to support the upcoming campaign. It notes corporate wealth growing and calls for subscriptions payable in installments, outlining plans to solicit and manage funds across the country. It compares Republican access to large sums with Democratic needs.
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Omaha
S World- Herald
World-Herald
Chen
Tomorow
World- Herald
Russian Baron Sues Mexico for Damages
Baron de Loudon of Russia plans a $100,000 damages suit against the Mexican government. He left Tampico for Mexico City to file action over imprisonment in the Port of Tugpam after being arrested for entering a quarantined harbor without authority and fined $500. The Russian minister advised direct proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baron de Loudon
Tampico
Mexico
Gift for Admiral Dewey Volume Preview
New York reporters busy preparing a volume of articles and illustrations commemorating Admiral Dewey. The compilation plans to gather comments from leading newspapers and magazines, tracing from the Milne destruction to Dewey’s return, with all mentions of his name and deeds.
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New York
Admiral Dewey
Milne
Fight Over Negro Cook Sparks Tense St Marys Incident
In St Marys West Virginia a riot nearly erupted when CE Edwards a Philadelphia born restaurant owner kept a negro cook in his kitchen despite neighbors warnings. A masked assailant broke in while Edwards intervened and police kept a crowd of about five hundred from erupting. Edwards supports the cook amid threats and boycotts as the only Black workers in Pleasants County.
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SS Mary's
W. Va
CE Edwards
Philadephia
Pleasants County
Edwards
Patives
St Mary's
Johnsons Island Sold Near Sandusky Bay
Johnsons Island, famed as a Civil War prison for Confederate soldiers, has been sold at auction for 345000. The island lies in Sandusky Bay a few miles from Sandusky, Ohio.
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Puct
Clinton
Johnson
Wretion
Sandusky Bay
Railways Raise Passenger Rates As Southwest Pact Frays
Galverton June 20 railroads with terminals south of Dallas pass a passenger rate to meet Texas Pacific in Mississippi river points. Action aims to lower overall costs but could trigger a rate war in the southwest as railways stick to Southwestern association discipline against Texas and Pacific recanting.
Delaware Democrats Brace for McKinley Victory Wires
Delaware Democratic and Republican leaders clash as J Edward Addicks protests the nomination of William Michel Byrne for U S district attorney. He argues the move harms Republican unity and could push Delaware toward the Democratic ticket in the next presidential election, risking electors and local offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Delaware
J. Edward Addicks
Teader
Unian Republicans
William B. Byrne
Connel Dupont
United States
Addicks
Byrne
Ti. H. Ward
McHkimi
William Michel Byrne
Kent
Sussex
Sister Accuses Brother of Murder in 1571 Case
Mrs Cornelia Street of Shawnee Oklahoma writes Sheriff Simmons asking arrest of her aged brother Alexander Jester for a 1571 killing near Warrensburg Missouri. Jester, 80, allegedly killed a man for his team and clothing, burned body, fled, later used name W H Hull in Shawnee. Sheriff to detain Jester pending Warrensburg authorities.
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Cornelia Street
Shawnee
Alexander Jester
Wichita
Sherif Simmons
Wonas
Simmons
William Gates
Wattensburg
Jester
Valley Center
Kaw
Warrensburg
W. H. Hull
Gates
Alton
Street
Peculiar
Sedgewick County
Kum
Missouri
Tflers
Shawner
W. H.’ Hill
Cornelia
New York Candidate For Speakership Eyeing Committee Posts
The Record reports that D J Henderson of Texas and other leaders met informally in Washington to map the committee lineup for the next Congress. Henderson did not commit on Ways and Means but indicated Serenoi Pasun of New York would head the committee.
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New York
Klengo
D. J. Henterson
Tews
Fowunis W. Babcock
Wisconsin
National Republican Bancreasional Committee
Janes A. ‘Tawney
House
Henderson
Serenoi Pasun
Hawaiian merchant predicts territorial Hawaii and Dole rule
Niam W. Hall returning from Chicago to discuss Hawaii's fate with the U S government. He notes American flag anniversary and favors Leroy Dole as governor under a territorial system. He cites prosperity in sugar rice and coffee and growing American interest in Pacific trade. President McKinley visit to Smith College includes LL D honorary degree.
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Chicago
Niam W. Hall
East
Mr. Hall
Honolulu
David
Hall
Hawaiian Islands
Dele
Connfess
Dole
Hispoll Sewall
Bryan
Honolui
Vilage
Was
United States
MicKinley
L& D
Northampton
Mass
McKinley
Smith College
Smith
Travel offer to Colorado via the Rock Island Route
Denver Culver Springs and Pueblo round trip $24.00 good for return until Oct 31 via the Rock Island Route. Ask A M Fuller for the Colorado Flyer and Palace Sleepers reservations. J W Priddy explains how the Oxysenor aided his bookstore. Davies Nicholson at First and Kansas.
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Pueblo
Tock Island
A. M Fuller
of Colorado Fiyer
J. W. Priddy
Topeka News Snapshots Ride Somewhat Wild
A jumble of notes from Topeka and nearby towns recounts social happenings broadcasts and minor incidents. The Allens plan a Saturday dance while others travel visit or return from trips. Local officials appointments weather park improvements and a Fourth of July push are noted alongside street work, police musings, and small town anecdotes.
Brady and O Rourke Agree on Sharkey Jeffries Fight Date
New York, June 20. Brady and O Rourke signed articles for a world championship bout between Jim Jeffries and Tom Sharkey. The fight is set for October 21, 1899, 21 rounds, Queensbury rules, Lenox or Coney Island venues allowed, catch weights, referee George Siler, and hefty forfeitures for nonperformance with both clubs and principals posting substantial stakes.
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Brady
O'Rourke
New York
William A. Brady
Tom O'Rourke
Jim Jeffries
Tom Sharkey
Marquis of Queensbury
George Siler
A. L. Smith
Matt Clune
Lenox Athletic Club
Coney Island
Enduring Claims for One Minute Cough Cure Mentioned
In Tacoma and nearby areas a claimant from Bryan Pa cites a forty year test of a “One Minute Couss Cure” said to relieve throat and lung troubles instantly. The note lists multiple names and routes with monetary amounts including $24.85 and $28.65 via the Santa Fe Route.
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Gallagher
Bryan
Geo
W. Stansfield
EL Wilgon
Arnold
Ben
Claimed Clairvoyant Help Recovers Lost Watch in Arcola
A Humboldt farmer’s wife traced a stolen family watch to Arcola with help from a local clairvoyant. The watch, taken two weeks earlier by two travelers from Humboldt, was found in a jewelry shop after the clairvoyant described the thief. Ed Miller, who had pawned it in Arcola for $2, aided the recovery when asked by Miller for the clairvoyant’s address. The case drew local interest as a remarkable example of reputed psychic power.
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Citizens’ State Bank Af
Garfield Park
John Dawson
State Treasurer's Office
Brett City
Gordon Street
W. H. Rossington
Lavenworth
Ben Wlythe
Crosby Broa
Dex
Chester, N
D. McKeever
Os~i Joosa
Mittra Diivellat
Party
Ewing Herbert
David Molvane
Topekad Nich Mat
Ux Wall Gs
Mor- Till
Twiner
Topeka
Rack Springs
Wyo
Ohn
C. Pratt
C. A. Levis
Soldier Township
Lindsey
Ted Andrews
Powhattan
A. P. Shreve
G. A. R. Committee
Euesie
Mose Sarbach
Holton Engist
Harry Safford
Elks
Sarbach
JW. J. Hughes
Ottawa Herald
Hughes
Kansas National Guard
Kansas
Ouehl
Illinois
Arcote
Til
Joe Moore
Humboldt
Moore
Charleston
Gloucester Fisherman Sails Solo Toward England Crossing Ocean
Gloucester Massachusetts fisherman Blackburn sails his four ton boat the Great Western alone toward Gloucester England to cross the ocean. He faces perilous voyage after a 1483 wreck left him crippled yet determined to reach the west coast of England.
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Gloucester
Muse
Blackburn
Bisekbuen
Grand Banks
Blackbur
West
England
Beggs Blood Purifier Ad Promises Cure for Various Ailments
Odd advertisement claims Beggs Blood Purifier will cure head or scalp conditions, skin sores, and other diseases. It mentions shipper laundry cleaning lines and a Hazel Salve product for wounds and sores. Generic business notice ends with Kane & Co. and references to broad remedies.
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Peeriens Steam Laundry
Rellet
Ad. Kane & Co
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