Provisional Army of 25,000 Men Planned for Philippines War
President moves to end the Philippine War by building a provisional army of 25,000 to 46,000 troops. Enlistments open at seven recruiting stations with three year terms under a new volunteer force. General Otis plans regiments, aims to move quickly before the rainy season hampers campaigns.
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Washincin
Alar
Corbin
Finc
Mer Eral
Phil Teelee
Secresary Ateer
Wisite
Con- Corminos
General Oise
United States
Seeder Army
Tate
PAL
Peinhare
Otix
War
Rls
Car
Yoeman Trial Opens in City Court Over Fatal Shooting
The hearing of Yoeman, charged with killing David T. Jack ean, opened in the city court this morning. Yoeman, wounded four times, arrived with his attorney and wife present in mourning. His right hand bandaged, he offered no remarks as testimony proceeded amid defense demurrer arguments.
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Yoeman
David T. Jackean
Jackson
Plewift
Geuchten
H. GO
Jackson David Jackson
David Jackson
Yoouman
Yoomin
Kels
Qwar
Sret
Shooting at the Wagon Yard Ends With Death
David Jackson is fatally wounded in a shooting during a confrontation at a rural wagon yard. Eyewitnesses describe Looman, Yoeman, and Jackson in a heated scene with shots fired as authorities arrive. Self defense claims emerge as accounts detail a trunk, blankets, and fleeing suspects.
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David Jackson
Jackson
Looman
3. McClanok
J A. Matthews
Yeeman
Weedon
Weldon
Loni
Yorman
Gia
What Next? Conference Discusses Economic Reforms
June 28 The national social and political conference met in Boston with Edwin W Mead presiding. Delegates from various beliefs heard brief introductions and discussed economic reforms, diversification, and political policy. The session opened press access and limited talks to five minutes each, focusing on national monopolies and industrial policy.
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Edwin W. Mead
Boston
Nelson
St. Touts
Bastates Committee
Dewey Moves On From Colombo Voyage
The U S cruiser Olympia with Admiral Dewey aboard set sail from Colombo, Ceylon, toward Port Bald at 4 PM. Dewey has been making steady progress and spoke with local officials during a brief stop as the ship continued its voyage.
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Colombo
Ceylon
Jane
United States
Olympia
Admiral Dewey
Hure
Pore
Pie
Gam
Santa Fe Special California Excursion Train Ticket Plans
A garbled 19th century style item describes a Santa Fe special California excursion train leaving from Topeka and Kansas City, with mentions of Pacific coast spots, tourist cars, Palimans, and a representative of passenger department. It hints at travel dates, fares, and stops including Santa Fe and varying cities, offering a festive rail journey.
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Cattfornia
Pacific
Hansas
Melam
Topeka
Wee Howes
Banta
Luweel
Vridas
Teamsters Seek Wage Increase Across Local Crews
The Teamsters organize a union seeking wage rises from 2 to 4 dollars per day for teamsters. They petition Master Builders for higher pay, noting the city pays 8 dollars daily for a man and team with long hours. The push calls for 250 dollars per day, with several contractors already agreeing while others hold firm.
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Teamsters
Topeka Prohibition Case Seeks Attorney General Action
A Topeka delegation led by State Temperance Union chairman J. W. Gleed urged Attorney General Godard to enforce the prohibitory law in Shawnee County. They pressed for accountability of city officials and discussed possible prosecutions or removal steps, noting joint operations and police inaction, and calling for action before a week’s end.
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Topeka Citi Sens
Godard
J. W. Gleed
T. FP. Garver
W. B. Swan
I. Bonebrake
H. R. Huton
W. MH. Cowles
Hugh Carl
Frank Bear
C. H Nettels
AL H Vance
F. C. Popenoe
G. B. Harrison
H.C. Bowman
E. B. Cowsill
TE. Stephens
James Griffin
Matt Campbell
H. G. Larimer
John W. Day
State Tempersnce Union
Mr. Godard
Mr. Gleed
Mr. Gierdwald
Greed
W. Fr. Cowley
Shawnee
Ako Wamento
Supreme Court
Leedy
Gleed
Foster
Eherif
George B. Harrison
Morrigan
Kansas
Prohibition
iKnetsster
Val Blate Company
Kansag Avenue
Long
Hhe
George Klauer
Honebrake
Police Commission
Summers
Tephone
Juii
Gited
Topeka
Jide
T. F. Garver
Lusree
Tovebrake
Topeks
Bonebrake
Potwiri
Benebrakte
Dudge
Garver
Mr Godard
Mr. Garver
Popenoe
Ve. Kneissler
Jetmore
George EB. Harrison
Roosevelt
Jemore
Nettela
Lerdy
Board of Police Commissioners
Hazen
Tis
Mather
Tam
Sean
Raul
Mrs McKinley health worsens delaying coast trip
A Washington dispatch reports Mrs. McKinley’s health has deteriorated, likely keeping President McKinley in Washington all summer and scrapping a Western trip and a Minnesota visit. She grew weaker after cold contracted before leaving Washington, though she may still travel locally by boat if her condition allows.
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New York
The
Herald
Washington
McKinley
Goebel Wins After Weeklong Political Struggle
William Goebel won the Kentucky gubernatorial nomination on the twenty sixth ballot amid a weeklong, bitter fight within the Democratic state convention. The process used an old plan to drop the hindmost candidate after the twenty fifth ballot, shifting votes among Stone Hardin and Goebel factions as Goebel edged ahead and was proclaimed the nominee amid ensemble celebration.
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Hardin
Wheeler
Targin
Les Mardin
Goebel
L. Hardin
State Central
W. J. Stone
P. Wat Hardin
Stony
Democratic Party
Kentucky
Louisville
Fay
Jon
Une
Litter Bet Merite Relia Ieee
Holle
diMeaity
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Fxd
Osr
Wurth
Indinnapolis
Bryan
Everrhoty
CW Khan
Lebanon
William FP Senen
Henry
Thomas H Perenne
Eass
Cau
Kelly
Mayen
Kendall
Bajar
Hayes
Beckham
Thorn
Thra
William Goebel
Stone-Hardin
Gillon Offerm
John Yount Trown
Dudge Haslerigg
Scattering
Belicf
Maxbrig
W. J. Stone Jayvites
Geebellies
Wilhering & Miementura
Jos Lewn
Hardinivs
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Watts
Pines
Box Bay
Indianapolia Journal
Democrats
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