Excursion cheaper than staying at home this season
June 1 to October 31 the Grand Exposition area plans a cheap getaway across the Missouri and Mississippi Valleys. Ticket offers include round trips via Burlington Route Omaha and Santa Fe to Pueblo, Colorado Springs, and Denver with special stopovers. Also reduced rates for Nashville via Union Pacific connections, with convenient schedules and Pullman cars and dining service.
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Ottawa
Saratog
Santa Fe
Kansas Avenue
Mourne
Kellum
Weightman
Vas Sivok
Weet Tenth Street
M.C. Holtman
North Topeka
Omaha Exposition
United States
Atithe
Missouri
Mississippi
Dora
Tts
Omaha
Omahs
Takeo
Burlington
Oraia
Fev
Colorado
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
den- Mee
W. ©. Garvey
Nashville
Te Ieee
Calan Peecific
Kansas
Nebraska
Wyoming
Utah
Union Pacific
Denver
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Portland
F. A. Lewis
J. C. Fulton
Insane From Fright Affects Miss Alta Bre at Johnstown
A 2 year old girl, Alta Bre, daughter of J. Few, of Johnstown, became insane after fainting when two men appeared by a dark street curb. She was briefly unconscious, then violent at times with fear of dying or injury. Doctors expect probable recovery.
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Ohio
Miss Alta
J. Few
Johnstown
Miss Mcffrew
Miss McGrew
Burly Houghton Man Returns From Klondike
Houghton Michigan June 23 Harry and Cannan returned last night from the Klondike and have since been busy. They reinstated a forfeited ball bond, were arrested for forgery conversion and embezzlement, furnished bonds for each case, began proceedings to recover two minor children, filed a claim against the Erberle estate, and then wed a widow.
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Houghton, Mich
Harry & Cannan
Klondike
Milper
Erberle
Tommy Martin Appears Before Governor in Odd Visit
Tommy Martin the governor’s newsboy arrives with his doe Curly and four fusturtiums for a staged display before Governor Leedy. He then entertains by dog tricks while plans for Special Trains to Washington unfold for the N B E A meeting.
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Tommy Martin
Leedy
Tommy
Ape
Pertereni
Washington, D. C
Great Rock Island
Baltimore & Ohio
N. BE. A
Washington
Third Manila Expedition Sails Likely Monday
San Francisco June 25 Arrangements for the next Manila expedition are nearly complete with most troops to embark Monday though some may wait until Sunday. About 6,000 men will sail, including those for the Newport and five other transports. Vessels progressing include the Tatiana Morgan City City of Para New Ort Puebla and Peru preparations. Pequod
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Manila
San Francisco
Merritt
Gemitis
Newport
Smif
Third Artillery
O'Hara
Manus
Axtor
Teseet
Tatiana
Morgan City
City of
Para
Juedine
Freiekt
Valencia
Puebla
Colored Volunteers Organize in Wichita for Leeds Call
In Wichita on June 21 colored men form a volunteer company under Governor Leeds last call. About forty have signed to join. sixty to seventy five expected when mustering officer arrives. Enrollees include Sam Jones W A Bettix James Jackson Isaac Miskel J S Quarnes J W Thompson Antony Coleman Calvin Arnold SKE Patton Napoleon Starnes James W Parner George Garr John E Lewis P Danforth James Gage Dudley Johnson W Neely Thomas Glover John Manhks Frank Ray John Hudson Perry Allen Edward Veness Willis Barnett Eugene Wahttted C R Stewart A Lee Harri Thomas Maxee William Gerry Jacob Carter James Roberts Nathan Cooper Jacob Williams James Burnett S P Miller Albert Smith John Nichols C G Pitcher.
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Wichita
Leeds
Sam Jones
W. A. Bettix
James Jacson
Isaac Miskel
Quarnes
J. W.thompson
Antony Coleman
Calvin Arnold
KE. Patton
Napoleon Starnes
James W.parner
George Garr
John E. Lewis
P. . Danforth
James Gage
Dudley Johnson
W. ©. Neely
Thomas Glover
John Manhks
Frank Ray
John Hudson
Perry Allen
Edward Veness
Poison Plot Report Tangles Czarina Circle
Vienna dispatch says Count and Countess Zuanoff, named as chamberlain and czarina’s lady in waiting, have been arrested on charges of attempting to poison the czar and czarina. Almanache de Gotha does not list them in connection with Russian court duties.
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Landen
Vienna
Zuanoff
Yen
Almanache de Gotha
Zvanos
Coffeyville Brick Company liable in fatal accident case
In Coffeyville a jury awarded B. K. Zimmerman $5116 after finding Coffeyville Vitrified Brick Company responsible for the 19 year old son’s death from a shale landslide at the company yards. Damages sought were $10,000. verdict came in about half that amount.
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Coffeyville Brick Company
Bank of Shale
Riot at town hall over Herr Hegelmeyer visit in Berlin
A mob gathered before the town hall near the Neckar in Würtemberg north of Stuttgart to protest Herr Hegelmeyer’s visit. Police used water streams to disperse the crowd as rioters attacked, leading to arrests and injuries among participants.
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Berlin
Hirtaonn
Wurtembore
Cirete
Neckar
Stuttgart
Yesteriay
Hegelmeyer
Cnet
Bats and Bridges Feature Topeka News Roundup
Topeka items report Elent Enie noting bats in fashion for Chicago trip while Moores rehearse for Chicago. A Kan river bridge will be rebuilt at Lecompton. Various local notices follow including a Methodists service by Colonel Bain, a Topeka council march, a marriage license for James D Alexander and M Eft, and police and court notes. The piece also mentions a colored company organization, teachers, and a temperance lecture by Colonel Bain in Lexington.
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Elent Enie
Chicago
Chicinnag
Kanis River
Lecompton
Reyrish
Bis Neamie
Isn Mulyace Avenue
Rogge
Sitaman
Funningham Grove
Dover
H.W. Stockwell
Ueensa
West
Hasina Mugison
Eva
Opeka
James D. Alexander
Reene M. Daft
Toeka
Mr. Mortis
Hot Springs
Bea Fe
Ga. R. Renin
Nathan Hawver
Monye
Will Hopnulds
Dick Tarpin
Colored Company
Justice of the Peace
McCustocky
John Collins
Thorpe Toutity
Jurnoust
Eoin
Tomei
Topeka
Jane
Gee. W. Bain
Lexington
James A Troutman
Coloel Fate
Hamilton Hall
Selock
Montijo Mourns Sources Say Manila Defeat Recalled
A San Francisco dispatch reports Admiral Montijo, defeated by Dewey at Manila, criticizes Spain’s navy for lacking ships and torpedoes. He says Madrid failed to provide proper matériel, and notes Nagasaki telegrams claim Britain will order a 13,000 ton battleship. Plague reports decline in Hong Kong, Bombay, and Calcutta.
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San Francisco
Peru
Hong Kong
Yokohama
Fino
Tng Oriental
Nagasaki
Chee Fee
China Mall
Montijo
Dewey
Manila
Madrid
Bombay
Calcutta
Haskell Indians Fall to Topeka in Afternoon Tilt
In Topeka yesterday the Haskell Indians, led by Agnusta, were defeated by the Topeka ball team. The Topeka squad, energized after a day’s rest, gained an early lead with Gatewsod at third and a solid defense. Leroy pitched for Haskell, while Topeka’s Treram and Yor Bas Ny Leroy contributed on offense as the Indians struggled to respond. The game marked a continuation of Topeka’s recent dominance in this matchup.
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Haskell Indians
Agnusta
Topeka
Ater
Gatewsod
Rehexmen
Ted
Leroy
Yor Basny Leroy
Hassell
Treram
Tunekea
Seeeotowo
Times Views American Landing at Santiago
The London Times editorial notes American troops may seize Santiago de Cuba if land operations match the courage shown at Cavite. It predicts limited resistance, but warns the cortes faced gloom as events unfold. Also reports an across the board advance in Transcontinental freight rates despite merchant opposition.
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London Times
Santiago
London
the Times
Cervera
Cavite
Shafter
Santiago de Cuba
China Names Wang Wen Shao Minister and Revenue Chief
Wang Wen Shao is appointed cabinet minister, president of the revenue board, and a member of the Tsung Li Yamen. The choice comes on Prince Rong’s deathbed recommendation but may be seen as unsuitable due to age and administrative inexperience. Foreign policy impact uncertain.
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China
Pekin
Wang Wen Shao
Revenue Board
Prince Wrong
NEW NIAGARA BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PLANS OUTLINE
The old suspension spans near Niagara Falls are to be removed as a new arch bridge rises on the Canadian and American banks. The structure will connect Queen Victoria Park and the New York state reservation, with a 68 foot main span and total length of 685 feet. It will include a 23 foot railroad section and eight foot pedestrian paths, while falsework supports are erected on both banks during construction.
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Great Falls
Great Free Parks
Queen Viel
Falls Park
New York State Reservation
Geil
Grand Trunk
New York
Thigd Parc
Sin Slther
500 Arraigned Over Indiana Dog Tax Law Enforcement
In Anderann Indiana, 500 residents face arraignment this week for failing to list dogs under a new state tax. The dog tax requires owners to pay $1 for a male and 35 cents for a female dog, with violations treated as offenses. Some residents express protests that the law targets owners who already pay tax on their dogs.
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Indiana
Simulated naval duel planned on Seneca lake steamer Onondaga
In Geneva New York on June 25 a staged explosion will blow up the steamer Onondaga using a mine identical to the one that sank the Maine. The Otetions battery will man two six inch guns firing shells into the Quondaga above the waterline. Spectators will witness a mock naval engagement on the lake.
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Geneva
Seneca Lake
Onondaza
Maine
Havana Harbor
Whiskey Trust Officers Target Peoria Distilling Firm
June 20 Peoria Illinois reports that N. E. Horains of York is poised to become secretary of the Standard Distilling Distributing Company. Formerly secretary of the American Dieting and Cattle Feeding company, he later joined the American Spirits Manufacturing line. William F. Wolfner, long tied to distilling interests, is expected to become general superintendent of all avenues in the new company.
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Peoria, AL
N. E. D. Horains
York
Standard Distiling Distributing Company
Amercan Dietitting and Cattle Feeding Company
American Spirits Manufacturing Company
Ife
American Distributing Company
New York
Huggins
Wiliam F. Wolfner
Macad City Distilting Company
St. Louis
Autses
Danville Bar seeks disbarment of A R Hill in divorce fraud case
The Danville Bar Association asks that attorney A R Hill be disbarred. City Attorney G F Bear Nick, Frank Lindly, and X Love are appointed to enforce the resolution. Judge Bockwalter schedules a hearing for next Monday as Hill faces charges of fraud against court officers and during divorce proceedings, with claims of 15 prior criminal prosecutions in 15 years.
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Danville
Danville Bar Association
A. R. Hill
G.F Bearnick
Frank Lindly
X. Love
Ege
Bockwalter
Hill
Abel
Alc
Falling Bridge Kills at Murphysboro, Two Dead
A construction train on the Illinois Central bridge over the Big Muddy at Murphysboro collapsed. Engineer Frank Scramlin and laborer Ben D. Williams were killed. Fireman Join Katsmark and four others injured, with one or two likely to die. A band concert at Garfield Park is announced for tomorrow. The Pearliss Steam Laundry advertises women’s shirt waists washed to keep colors bright.
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Murphysboro
Illinois Central
Big Muddy
Frank Scramlin
Ben D. Willams
Carbondale
Katsmark
Rogers' triple plate cutlery sale at Juve discount
C. El Morrison of 6 Kansas agency advertises Rogers' triple plate knives or forks priced at $1.47 during a Juve sale with discounts on all silverware.
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Rogers
C. EL Morrison
Kansas
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Peariess Steam Laundry
Otto Kuehne & Co
Igaser Ice Manig. Co
Western Foundry
R. L. Cofran, Topeks, Kans. Proprieture
Atlantic Coast
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Ehey
Poulmay Palace
Hale Care Fein
Hostor
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Alon
Lucy Coston
Short Lucy
National Avenue
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Stanmer
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Imperial Court
Tribune
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Topeka Cycle Co
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