Spanish American War Reflections on Sampson and Cuba
A political maritime sketch notes Sen Hanna and Speaker Reed amid naval actions against Spanish forces. It cites Sampson’s bombardment effectiveness, stresses Spain’s collapse in the Philippines, and reports on Santiago expedition strength with 14 644 enlisted men and 767 officers. Three thousand more troops prepared for Bahiuago and Cuban posts.
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Spain
Philippines
Santiago
Benepis
New York
Massachusetts
Roosevelt
Rough Riders
Patecurcely Iarzeenowsh
War Department
Bahuiago
Cubs
Shutter
Afro American Rebel and Porto Etico Vision in US Territory Policy
A Kansas Globe-Democrat reader argues that Porto Etfco would follow a Canadian style under British rule if acquired by the United States. The piece cites a San Francisco court ruling that territories are creations of Congress and not subject to constitutional distribution, implying Congress could establish or remove territorial government without consent.
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Globe-Democrat
Seaflower
Kansas
Twaime Aimilar
Canada
Porto Etfco
Congress
United States
San Francisco
Legislative Department
Premier Dupuy Refusal Triggers Cabinet Formation Halt
Sarriem suspends efforts to form a cabinet after former Premier Dupuy declines the foreign office and M De te Refuses becomes finance minister, prompting a temporary cabinet formation pause as Faure is alerted.
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Dupuy
Foreign Office
M de Te
Sarriem
Pay Day and Camp Life in San Francisco June 17
Pay day arrives as two months’ pay is drawn at the paymaster tent amid cheers. Lt Callahan receives an elegant sword from Junction City admirers. Camp life grows less tiresome, though unrest lingers among volunteers awaiting deployment. Obituary honors are paid to Orville Knight with full military rites at the National Cemetery. A funeral processional follows in the camp.
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State Journal
Pecal
San Francisco
Kanens
Col. Funston
Callahan
Junction City
Topeka
Payne and
Willets
Col. Little
Kuness
Kodak
Dor
Gome
Captain Buchan
Ciad Hiamilton
Elder
Orville S. Knight
Natiotel
Presidin
Knight
Schleimann
Fred
Kansan
Kansas Boys Arrive at Camp Merritt for Diphtheria Push
San Francisco reports troop arrivals and mobilization at Camp Merritt as General Merritt hurries to depart for a Pacific voyage. Recruits for the Tennessee regiment and the Twentieth Kansas arrive while ships and hospital setups are prepared for the Philippine expedition.
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Thera
Camp Merritt
San Francisco
Penne
Aet
Merritt
Army
Pacific Mail
Newport
Panama
Tennessee Regiment
Kansas
Ure Harbor
Mare Island
Gypsies Elope In Chicago Romance Rumor
On a solemn Sunday at a gypsy camp near Forty-seventh Street and Western Avenue, two loved youths Newton Palmer and Lottie Smith reappeared after being presumed elsewhere. Relatives believe an elopement occurred, amid romance and whispers of lifelong affection, with no word from Palmer or Lottie since the night before.
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Chicago
Forty-seventh Street
Western Avenue
Newton Palmer
Lottie Smith
Lottie
Newton
Congressman Clark Seeks DC Territorial Government Change
Washington June 22 Representative Champ Clark introduced a bill in the house to abolish the district's current government and create a territorial system with the president appointing the governor.
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Missouri
District of Columbia
Washington
Champ Clark
Aguinaldo seeks American colony for Philippines
Hong Kong daily mail notes General Aguinaldo desires the Philippines become an American colony or form a republic if not connected to the United States. He warns other powers would have to fight for control. Insurgents under Aguinaldo reportedly hold 10 500 rifles and eight field pieces. Also included: Ancient Order of United Workmen annual convention in Asbury Park New Jersey with five day sessions at Brunswick casino and a Santa Fe rail fare notice for July travel to Kansas Nebraska and Missouri with specific dates.
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Aguinaldo
Philippines
London
Hong Kong
The
Daily Mail
United States
Wildman
Islands
Acuinaldo
Asbury Park
N. J
Supreme Lodge of the ‘Ancient Order of United Workmen
Brunswick Casino
Santa Fe
Kansas
Nebraska
Kensas City
St. Joseph
W. C. Garvey
Navy Calls, Local Cleric Joins War Service
Rev F Duncan Jendon of Wellington left for Washington to join the navy as chaplain. Rev Jaudon resigned as rector to seek a navy post, reportedly secured and headed east. he did not return as expected. A Wichita visit followed by St John’s Episcopal services noted. town reacts to naval service moves. A Winfield death by self harm and a young woman’s phosphorus ingestion also referenced in local notices.
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Wellington
F. Duncan Jendon
Washington
D. C
Wichita
St. John's Episcopal Church
Jaudon
Thi City
United States Navy
Rev. Jaudon
Jaydon
Youngest Volunteer: Crate Harris Aide to War Effort
Washington dispatch details Crate Harris son of Senator Harris of Kansas, the youngest volunteer in the Spanish American War. At 15 he enlisted in the First District of Columbia regiment, rose from corporal to sergeant in Company L, Tampa-bound for Cuba or Puerto Rico, after military schooling and private schooling in Washington.
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Washington, D. C
Spain
Crate Harris
Senator Harris
Kansas
Harris
District of Columbia
Craig Harris
District of Columbia Regiment
Tampa
Cuba
Porto Hilco
I Ee
Silvia
Kas
Craisarris
Peculiar Explosion Kills and Injures Horses in Coffey County
Burlington June 22 a farmer named Arch Johnson traversed a muddy ditch when a loud explosion occurred. One horse lost a front hoof and a second horse died next morning from abdominal injuries. Fragments of glass were found, suggesting an explosive device in the mud. Local theory points to a torpedo floated downriver or a concealed blast.
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Burlington
Leroy
Arch Johnson
Missouri Pacific
Death by self neglect in Winfield
The remains of Miss Lizzie Baum were sent to Douglas for burial after she died from phosphorus match ingestion. Once despondent, she had attempted or threatened suicide and wrote a letter to her mother describing hardship. She was about 21, had a good reputation, and was reportedly engaged to Hubert Patterson who allegedly jilting her may have worsened her despair.
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Winfield
Lizzie Baum
Douglas
Ipate
Hubert Patterson
Anthonys Will Remarry After Fifteen Years Split
Leavenworth June 22 Geo H Anthony former Leavenworth resident and son of the late ex Gov Geo T Anthony is now employed on an Illinois railroad and living in Chicago where his daughter Clay acts as house keeper The other Anthony wife formerly divorced fifteen years ago is now employed in a Chicago office.
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Leavenworth
Geo. H. Anthony
Geo. T. Anthony
Chicago
Clay
Mrs Emma Putnam Dies in Bushia En Route Home
Emma Putnam, long engaged in the millinery business in Bushia Colorado with Mrs Anthony before marriage, was living in Leavenworth. She has a brother O B Putnam currently serving in the Soldiers’ Ore.
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Bushia
Col
Anthony
Emma Putnam
Leavenworth
OB. Putnam
Jack the Peeper again stalks Emporia streets
Mrs Coker, wife of Rev H J Coker, saw a map peering through bedroom windows of Mrs M J Adams's home as she closed up. Prof J A Stout alerted and pursued the intruder. Police captured one Jack the Peeper who had troubled the area. officers plan to nab the new suspect.
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Emporia
Jack the Peeper
Death of Frank P. Southworth In New Mexico Ranch
A telegram from Abilene reports Frank P. Southworth, brother of Hil and Southworth, died after an accidental shooting near Miller New Mexico. He had lived in New Mexico five years and was en route from California when killed. Hil and Southworth travel to bring the remains for burial.
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Abilene
Frank P. Southworth
Hil
Southworth
Miller
New Mexico
California
Cincinnati Loses Again Salina Wins From Atchison
Baseball news from June 2 reports Cincinnati losing to Baltimore 25 to 2 after ten innings aided by a key Paring base run and Ker ler’s timely hit. Reds’ fielding praised, attendance 24,200. Batteries: Cincinnati Hawkey and Piete. Baltimore Nops and Robinson. Also notes multiple games across the league with scores, attendance, and pitchers.
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Salina
Atchison
McGraw
Kerler
Orioles
Reds
Baltimore Loeuerooo le
Hawkey
Piete
Baltimore
Nops
Robinson
New York
Pittsburg
Pittstars
Hamd Bunch
Rimes
Bowerman
Meekin
Warner
Lowisvile
Washington
Louisville
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Temer Nik
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Chance Fictardsca
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Charles L. Kurts
Hanna
Spaie
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Pome
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Geas
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Menion
Sampson Nowaass
Gagett
Revenue Department
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Col Little
Watson
Albert Fergus
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Corporal Elder
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Sammy
Company K
Jay
Old Manila
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Ieannial Lincoln Pront
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Ie Canaria Company
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Atchison, Donovan and
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