Cyclone destroys Coldwater town with major damages
Wichita report says a cyclone struck Coldwater Kansas at 10 oclock last night destroying twelve houses and a church. Joseph Gowers, a prominent cattleman, was killed along with bricks and store damage on Main Street. The county courthouse roof was blown off and homes and businesses suffered extensive wreckage.
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Wichita
Kan
Buu CS Jnseph Gowers
Aignieh
Presbyterian Church
Hits Carnegie Hard
London reports editorial opinion criticizing Andrew Carnegie’s business methods. The Chronicle recalls past clashes with steel workers, wage cuts, Pinkertons and plant shutdowns, framing Carnegie’s wealth-building as built on harsh labor actions and security measures.
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London
Andrew Carnegie
The
Chronicle
Carnegie
Uplin
Etume
Beating the Klondike Richer Diggings Near 81
A fragmented May report from Nome Alaska notes richer diggings near 81 and Cape Nome. It mentions mining treaties, government reserves, and Alaska commercial interests amid speculation of new gold strikes along tributaries and nearby regions.
War Department Dispatches Transport Movements
Washington date May 1 Calvary style dispatch reports transport movements from Manila. Adjutant General notes Pennsylvania transport ships depart for San Francisco and other ports. Nelson and Cleveland crews are listed as leaving the Ith St Pant with movements scheduled this instant.
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Washington
Curtis at Home After Atlantic City Currency Talks
Congressman Charles Curtis returns from Atlantic City where a congressional committee drafts the currency measure for the next session. He plans a summer in Topeka and discusses the Speaker vacancy, saying he has written to Republican colleagues to learn their preferred candidate and would not presume to dictate who Kansas members vote for. He notes friendly ties to Sherman of New York but aims to influence Kansas delegation discreetly.
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Charles Curtis
Atlantic City
Curtis
Gorsidey Detuila Tater
Bantas
Congressman Sherman
New York
Sam
Kansas
Kensas
Italian Strike Ends Amid Low Turnout in New York
In New York on May 12, about 2,260 workers went on strike Monday at the derotic party’s facility, but only 400 remained by morning and are expected to return to work. The strike waned as insurers and contractors moved back to the original $125,445. A separate strike near the reservoir drew 100 men away from work on Mowhiiu Parkway. Married man Ben Sem from Port Scott disappeared, with reports he left home two weeks ago and is believed missing or dead.
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San Francis
Point Nome
Alaska
Cape Nume
Michael
Uecerenes
Mnitintry
Mnitintry Tin Party
Mile Aril
Koyukulk Atrikes
Siberia
Nertiers
Jaries
Rte
New York
Mowhiiu Parkway
Port Scott
Ben Sem
Clive
Lost Loyal expedition crew face El Dorado fate in Alaska
Seattle, May 10. The schooner Loyal, seeking El Dorado from Seattle a year ago, is presumed lost with eleven aboard after a September letter from St Michael, Alaska, described the ship as in bad condition. Names linked to the voyage include FF Adieman, his wife and five children, GD Butterfield ex Seattle police chief, Captain Johnsson, Negen E Weickes, Stevens, Nelson, Issue Taylor, Bakewell, and three unnamed crew. One crew member, Stevens, was in Walla Walla penitentiary. Adieman and Butterfield were reported imprisoned.
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el Dorado Seattle
Wash
Scholoner
Seattl
Kotsetile Sounmt
Alaska
St. Michael
Seattle
Eenac Tartar
DB. Jones
Moonlight
Saiyal
Thone
FF Adieman
Butterfield
Johnson
Negen E Weickes
Stevens
Nelson
Seattl Denative
Taylor
Bakewell
Walla Walla
Adieman
Putterfela
Equal Suffrage Leaders Rally Amid Protests and Plans
In Chicago on May 10, Rev Anna Shaw and Miss Susan Anthony join a suffrage gathering. Anthony, flanked by Frances Stansbury, marches with unit members as speakers include Mrs John Black and Mrs O Alexander. Officers present include Mrs Margeret Riese and Mrs Ida Palmer among others. The event features chants and a display of flags as members discuss strategy and expansion.
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Chicago
Busen B Anthony
Frances Stansbury
American Bellet Corps
Anthony
Mise Shaw
Fuskchester
Ae Ee
Thomas Carey Alexander
Betle- Vile
Margeret Riese
Margaret Benetee
Brighton
Park
Jdehanna Lover
Ida Palmer
Sabenia Coffinterry
Caleusa
John Black
O. Alexander
Jennie Bross
Wallace
Trusts and Industry Leaders Report Material Progress
Representatives from major corporations spoke of progress in industry and mining during a Chicago day. They highlighted steel, railways, and related sectors as advancing despite initial hurdles and regulatory considerations.
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Chicago
Tribune
Waleh Rimat Tas
Mills Tailwaye
Guration
Rebel Yell At Confederate Reunion Cradle of Secession
A Confederate reunion features a rousing Rebel Yell echoing through history as veterans recall the Civil War era. Organizers emphasize heritage and memory, inviting attendees to reflect on the Confederacy's place in regional history.
Reunion Stirs crowds as veterans gather at city grounds
Charleston May 14. United Confederate Veterans hold a reunion drawing thousands of visitors and veterans. General John B Gordon delivers a stirring address as the day features a band playing Dixie and large crowds fill public buildings with beds and cots lining spaces for attendees.
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United Confederate Veterans’ Society
Gilead
Charleston
5. C
Raleigh Uninjured After Grounding Off Charleston
An examination of the Raleigh shows she sustained practically no damage after grounding off Charleston. A May 16 weather update for Kansas and surrounding regions notes fair weather with showers in the southeast, cooler tonight and westerly winds. Paragraphs describe remarks by Mim Anthony and Anna Shaw at a public event, touching on expansion and patriotism, while listing Carnegie Steel related topics and industrial trusts.
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Raleigh
Washington
Navy Department
Coghlan
Charleston
Chicago
Kansas
Suwon
Cabital
Carnegia
Sunwear
Carnegie Company
Seaway Fadgral Steril Company
Docwi Americaan Stew and Wire Company
Sar
Stau Company
Ae “Allesiegn Steel Limiag Company
Carnegie
Curneci Carters
Bu Abte Industries
Man Delit
Pittsbore
cap‘Bteet Company
Spain
Batanton Stel Company
Sgtor Ieng
Dramidters
Joan W. Gates
American Steel and Wire Company
Apture
Pagmian
Expedition to Alaska Spot for Gull Hinges on Pardon
Fragments recount an expedition where Turner claimed a gull-spot in Alaska. Friends secured his pardon and organized the expedition. Traitors misrepresented items after the voyage. Sieemens landed ashore near Koteebue Sound with provisions and personal effects.
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Alaska
Koteebue Sound
Dewey to Attend G A. R. Encampment in Philadelphia
Admiral Dewey expressed intention to attend the thirty third annual encampment of the G A B in Philadelphia next September if service permits. He would be guest of Natal Post No. 40 and preside over the naval veterans convention at Independence Hall. A cablegram from Dewey confirms he will join if possible.
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Philadelphia
Dewes
GAB
Natal
Independence Hall
Dewsy
GA. H
Naval Veterans
Ashbridet
Willo
Washington
Long
South Carolina Welcomes Jefferson Davis With Veteran Honor
In Charleston a crowd filled with veterans greeted Mrs. Jefferson Davis as Gen Gordon introduced her, praising the state’s hospitality and memory of Confederate heroism. The formal assembly extolled unity, liberty, and the enduring bonds of American citizenship as they pledged support for reconciliation and mutual respect among former foes.
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South Carolina
General Assembly
South Carotine
Charleston
Commonwealth
South
Republic
Calhoun
Hamilton
Cowpens
Camden
Eutaw Springs
Fort Moultrie
King’s Mountain
Gen. Gordon
Coal miners face work suspension in Missouri district
A Pittsburg Kansas dispatch reports Southeastern Kansas coal operators and district committees adjourned without a settlement. President Mitchell of the national union is said to order a suspension of work in all mines in the district, affecting about 12,000 workers across the Missouri Pacific, Kansas and Texas, Central Coal and Coke, and Southwestern Improvement mines. Only a few mines in Missouri and Kansas districts would remain operating. News notes an expected suspension around Friday, with orders awaited.
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Kansas City
Star
Pittsburg
Kan
Kansas
US M. W. A
Mitchell
National Organization
Mies
Indland Territory
Arkansas
Missouri Pacific System
Kansas and Texas, Central Coal and Coke Company
Southwestern Improvement Company
Mount Carmel Coal Company
Weir Coal Company
Pitts Bure and Midway Coal Company
J. H. Durkee Coal Company
Graham Coal Company
Wright
District
I. U7
Agreement to Reduce Insurance Rates Prompt Legal Action
A Kansas matter reports plans by Governor Stanley and fire insurance reps to cut premium rates, seen as potentially unlawful under anti trust law. Attorney General may prosecute companies and agents assembling to set or reduce rates, with the 1907 statute defining trust and penalties. Meeting in Kansas City discusses implementing reduced rates while noting the risk of legal action and enforcement. The dispute centers on whether reductions violate anti trust provisions and how enforcement may proceed.
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Staines
Kansas
Kansas Fire Insurance Ten
Callies House
Kansas City
Stanley
Kanses
Juin W. Mufman
Kanses City
Peesiient
Asi Charles
Faes
Topeka Seursteey
State of Kansas
Isw
Fos Teas Thant
Pace
Jali
Jaye
Jim Bitner
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Klondike
Manila
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Aunt Susan
Miss Anthony
American Relief Corps
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Dixie
John B. Gordon
Manonts Temple
Mim Anthony
Susan
Rctt
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Mise Anthony Jost
Cerea
Albuquerque
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Hoosevelt Rough Riders
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New Mexico
Hough Riders
Florida
Alabama
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Tennessee
Transmischesipps
Texas
Mason
Missouri
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
United Sons of Confederate Veterans
R. A. Smith
Walker
Fennion
Ellerbe
Dines
Gay. McSweeny
J. Smith
South Carolna
Upited
Confederate Veterans
Wworth Linse Works
I Starch Factory
Salipa Paper Mill
Suan
Dewey
Guv. Stanley
Australia
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