Admiral Dewey Illness Rumors Stir Navy Circles
Reports from unnamed sources claim Admiral Dewey is aging with white hair after a severe operation. Officials say no official health statement exists though private physicians note physical strain from years of demanding service. President and aides discuss possible return to the United States if needed.
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Yeomure
Dewey
Lamm
Navy
Felienell
Manlld
Dmvsry
Admiral Deweyts
Buresa of
Neen Tae
de Wert
Grermission
Manila
Derry
Hla
Wwe
Usted States
Command Shift Among Atlantic Squadron Leaders
The department will relieve him by CO Niet orders. Captain XN D Dyer, commander of the Baltimore, would command the American squadron temporarily as senior captain of the Atlantic station, likely to be relieved later by one of the newly created rear admirals eager to assume active flag rank before retirement.
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Department
XN. D. Dyer
Baltimore
Atlatic
Tug And Crew Lost In Norfolk Showstorm
A Norfolk report says a tug and its dredge barge were lost after a fierce showstorm off Hine island. The tug’s crew, including Capt Wi 47 Cannon and several named mates and sailors, perished. The German ship Albano, bound from New York to Newport News, reported the incident, with the dredge crew’s rescue attempt ending in tragedy.
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Norfolk
Hine Island
Ahe
New York
Newport News
Cannon
Tew
James &. Bowes
Thomas Crump
Samuel Fowler
Jet Philipp
Conlison
Leust
Gossip Swirls Over Kansas Orphanage and Asylum Plans
Current whispers accuse the Bunte board of charities of poised changes in appointments at Atchison soldiers orphans home and Osawatomie asylum. W H H Young reputedly may be withdrawn as superintendent after a freight wreck story. Dr LL Uhis from Paola faces scrutiny over Osawatomie post, with Halderan of Paola cited by some as preferred. Republican and Populist tensions flare as local officials weigh loyalty and qualifications.
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W. H. H. Young
Atchison
Bunte Board of Charities
Young
Amin
Wir
LL Uhis
Paola
Osawatomie
Halderan
Halforan
T de Ubis
Miami County
Journal
Haldeman
Chis
Slins
Santa Fe Ands FP Pomana March 9 Frame Meeting
Fourteen men attended the frame continental meeting of national jurists from Yer Heine a pale? water of sie. The objective is the Santa Be and the Southern Pacific. The arrival of the Southern Doris inde? electorate adopted translations. It was recommended second class rates and that after May a should apply to second class.
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Pomana
Nem
Santa Be
Thal
Abe
Pacific
Not a Myth Proved Genuine by Cargo of Arms at Puerto Barrios
Reported landing of a weapons cargo at Puerto Barrios Guatemala and immediate seizure by authorities. The shipment, initially misread as generic merchandise, contained rifles, cartridges, and other munitions, with details on its consignee and origin not disclosed. The episode ties to rumors of Kansas City brokers and Vasquez plots, while Rough Riders voyage to America concludes with naval moves and political fallout.
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New Orleans
Royal Mail Line
Puerto Barris
Guatemala
Port Barrios
Managua
Mobile
Kansas City
Guatemala City
Vasquez
Honduras
Jcansus
Americans in Rough Riders Return from Nicaragua Revolt
The steamship Comlor brought 41 passengers to New Orleans, mainly Americans of the Rough Riders under Captain J. Kenney. They recount the failed revolution in Nicaragua and their mission to attack Grey.
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Nicaragua
Honduras
Reyes
Bluefields
Ramu
Zelaya
Bonaventura
Bocas del ‘Toro
Condor
America
Gen. Rublin
Rama
Cundor Arid
Cams
New Orleans
Comlor
Rough
J. Kenney
Grey
They Were Gentlemen in Guatemala Expedition
Kansas City reporter notes attorney T A Witten plans a Carthage trip with possible Oklahoma stop, denying fresh Central America party plans. A P Evans praises the expedition team as true blue, denying hoboes labels and recounting courteous treatment in New Orleans and along the road.
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Kansas City
March
T. A. Witten
Guatemala
Carthage
Oklahoma
Central America
A. P. Evans
New York Life
Sweet
Ew Oz Jens
New Orleans
Fire Strikes Jamestown on Hudson Route
The steamship Jamestown, from Norfolk, caught fire with 112 aboard while approaching Sandy Hook. Captain Boaz ordered full speed to the pier as water streams fought the blaze. two hours after outbreak the vessel reached dock and passengers were disembarked. Fire was extinguished with cargo loss undetermined. The Leona, Mallory line, beached near Ellis Island after smoke from the forward hold, later sank at Jersey flats. cargo loss estimated at 10,000 dollars.
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New York
Jamestown
Norfolk
Sandy Hook
Toreton
Ber
Richard B. Boaz
Plee
Boas
Old Dominion
Mallory Line
Leona
Galveston
Jersey Flats
Ellis Island
Narrows
East River
Jersey Fluts
State Pharmacy Board Annual Meeting in Salina
The state board of pharmacy met in Salina for its annual gathering. Twenty eight applicants sought certificates as officers Charles Lawrence Wichita served among the board members with John T. Moore Lawrence as president, W C Johnston Manhattan secretary, and W E Sheriff Ellsworth treasurer. Remaining members were W W Nayjor Holton and Charles Lawrence Wichita.
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Salina
State Board of Pharmacy
Wension
John T. Moore
Lawrence
W. C. Johnston
Manhattan
W. E. Sheriff
Ellsworth
W. W. Nay Jor
Holton
Charles Lawrence
Wichita
Butter quality concerns rising among shoppers
The article notes deception in butter purchases, with packing-house products imitating pure butter like Primrose from Kansas Creamery Co. Consumers grow wary, demanding genuine butter and avoiding subpar packing-house goods.
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Segisnature
Kansas Creamery Co
Bribery Attempt Targets Ohio Attorney General Monnett
A New York led bribery effort sought to derail Ohio’s official probe of the Standard Oil Trust. Three New York “commissioners” and a Cleveland intermediary offered 500000 to Monnett in exchange for delaying cases, with a plan to share a 100000 commission. Monnett rejected the bid, signaling forthcoming disclosures. The episode unfolds as investigations widen and names emerge.
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New York
Columbus
The
Journal
Standard Oil Trust
Cleveland
Frank 5. Monnett
Negotiations at Windsor hotel over Standard Oil case offer
The article describes a Cleveland to Columbus negotiation chain about a proposed out of court deal to end the Standard Oil litigation by default. An intermediary, friend of Mr. Monnett, revealed only cautious terms to avoid prejudicing the case. The attorney general refused full grounds, citing potential prejudice to parties and court.
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New York
Windsor Hotel
Cleveland
Columbus
Monnett
George Rice
Marietta
Rice
Supreme Court
Court i Iself
Ann Arbor
Mr. Rice
Altorney General
Standard
Momnett
Pot
Standard Oil Company
Mennett
Aoon
Oil trust case witness asserts bribery offer evidence
George Rice repeats claim that Attorney General Monnett of Ohio faced a bribe bid to drop anti trust suits. He cites written proof and a Marietta witness about a $500000 to $790000 offer. Rice accuses Standard Oil counsel Elliott of pressuring him and defends Monnett’s pursuit of dissolution under the federal anti trust laws.
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Washington
George Rice
Montett
Olio
Standard Oil Company
Oil Trust
Rice
Marietta
Elliott
Standard’ Oll Trust
Columbus
Supreme Court of Ohio
United States
Transmissourt
Joint Traffic Association
Ohio
Great Trust
Rockefeller
Standard Oil
King
Biles
Monnett
Botkin Applies for Divorce in Dover Murder Case
In San Francisco on March 9 Welcome AL Botkin, husband of Cordelia Botkin, seeks a divorce citing his wife’s alleged involvement in a felony. The case stems from the murder of Mrs. John P. Dunning of Dover, Del., via poisoned candy sent through the mails.
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Mars
Botkin
San Francisco
Welcome AL Botkin
Cordelia Botkin
Btrs
John P. Dunning
Dover
Del
Revival of Topolobampo colony plan in Denver reports
Denver journalists note C W Lindstrom of Enterprise Kansas plans to revive the Topolobampo colonization scheme with Dr Wheeler of Denver expressing optimism. The annals recount Owen's grand irrigation and railroad project, its harbor potential, and the ditch design failures that doomed the venture while families in the colony persist with sugar cane and fruit crops in a semi tropical setting.
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Denver
Wheeler
Albert K. Owen
New York
Owen
Topolbampo Bay
Mexico
Owens
Tim
New Yorke
San Franciscn
United States
Hnes
Taesing
N. A
San Antonio
Texas
Koma
Bumpo
Pilin
Possiblitien
Rich Gold Strike Reported In Hepublicss Camp
Spokane reports a dramatic gold ore discovery in Hepublicss camp on the Colville reservation. Telluride ore found at twenty feet depth yields $18.98 per ton. A sensational strike in the Bunker Hill line near Palmer mountain in Okanegan County widens the find. The tunnel face shows rich ore from a rock face sampled at sixty points.
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Spokane, Waugh
Hepublicss
Colville Reservation
Flaghill
Bunker Hill
Palmer Mountain
Okanegan County
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Puerto Barrios
Party of “Rough Riders
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State Journal
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Topeka
Acadenion
A.B. Whiting
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M& Merriam
Montpelier
Manafield Mountain
A. F. Evans
Virginia
State Pharmacy Board
Trust
Bennett
Mornett
Mannetts
John D. Rockefeller
Topolobampo
MR. C.W. Lindstrom
Enterprise
Kansas
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