Fire disaster in Philadelphia destroys multiple businesses
Fire at McCadden Bros wholesale toy warehouse 619 Market Street traps workers as escape is cut off. Flames spread to National Wall Paper and Janeway & Co in the west and Rendine Hardware in the east. Three bodies recovered. many workers feared dead as fireworks storage fuels the blaze. Firemen battle hot flames. later subdued with losses estimated at 54,000 dollars.
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Philadelphia
McCadden Bros
Market Street
National Wall Paper Company
Janeway & Co
Rendine Banlware Company
Noo
Fleremen
Lees
Settling Down Berne Ensteerland Atxy 11
Rail road service Veith Milan has been resurmed. Morsina May 1 Qulet has been rout ed bene Lavino Tuaty May 1 in rioting yesterday. Rome May 31 Murtlal tary proclaimed In Como. North Topeka. Ttem run for this epltomes pettert at the Bia Carneicett clock in the morning. Broad 2 Joares Se. Gem Bakery. Miss Mona Bleum sick. Mr John Courtright in Hiawathe. G B Camp returned from Kansas City. Mrs Deppe visiting 987 Kansas avenue. Mrs S L Courtney to St Joseph. Harmony Rebekah Lodge No 51 Initia ted two candidates. Mrs Burke guest of Mr and Mrs W M Custrey. Louis Nystrom returned from Kansas City. Mrs Baward Stondyvin and Edna Rossville visiting. Dr FL Cobb registered at Union Pacific. Dr Cobb attended Central's convention. Miss Jessie Norris and Rose Glenn entertained by Miss Bertha Wiser. Mr and Mrs J I Ewan to Kentucky. Miss Gertie Strong White City visiting Van Buren street. Ladies of seating four of Baptist church meet Thursday. Mr H A Chase Helper Utah visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs George Klussman to remain in Topeka. Mr RB McMasters telegram death of son Bob. No particulars. Young man died en route to Aguacaliente. L Kineman chief engineer Mexican Central. Robert McMasters Jr a civil engineer. He was twenty three. Letter dated March 5. Brother to be notified. If no reply, Mrs McMasters may go to Mexico.
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Burke
Fredonia
W. M. Custrey
van Buren Street
Louis Nystrom
Kansas City
Baward Stondyvin
Hitle
Edna
Rossville
North Side
FL. Cobb
Wamegs
Union Pacific
Dr. Cobb
Smith
Central Avenue
W. Carey
Los Aimperes
Calif
Carey
H. A. Chase
Helper
Utah
Florence
George Klussman
Pitubune
Kansas
R Robert McMasters, Jr
Mar
Mexico
Feepe
Tauripico
Brand Mrs. McMasters
Hand to Hand Stage Robbery Near Redding
At dawn near Redding California on May 11 a stage from Alturas was ambushed as driver William Connery was attacked from behind. He resisted with a whip despite four bullets grazing him and tearing teeth from his mouth. the robber fled as the stage horses carried Connery to safety in a precarious condition.
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Redding
Calit
Alturas
William Connery
Rotber
Rand
Connery
GERMANY'S SCHEME IN PHILIPPINE CRISIS
London reports a German attempt to oppose the US occupation of the Philippines. German counsel at Manila allegedly urged Dewey to press a distinct approach from other powers and seek control of indemnity payments while backing Spain’s losses. Austria is said to support the plan with France passively accepting Spain’s position.
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London
Germany
Philippine Islands
United States
Mintia
Dewey
Cavite
Spain
Francis Josept
Austria
Prance
Aed
Six Transports Ready at Port Tampa Details of mobilization
Six transports at Port Tampa are ready for loading with troops and horses. Coal and water are stocked. stalls for mounts nearly complete. ammunition loaded on freight cars. The Orixabs will join Thursday for supply cargo. Mobilization begins with about 14 000 encamped, including regulars, state troops, and Cuban volunteers.
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Tampa
Fla
Port Tampa
Orixabs
Egmont Key
Prac- Mealy
Chickamauga
Will Turn Her Loose New York May 1898 Prize Denouement
West correspondent reports the prize commission recommends the release of the steamer Miguel Jover, held as an American cargo carrier by the blockaders. The Buena Ventura case proceeds in US district court with Judge Luis Locke expected to render rulings by May 3.
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New York
Prise
Miguel Jover
Sin
Sapa
West
Misnel Jover
Buena Ventura
Luis Locke
United States District Court
Germany Will Not Interfere In Philippines Occupation
A Berlin dispatch to the World reports that Germany does not oppose or seek to contest the American conquest of the Philippines. The German official view, conveyed as a statement, says Berlin will not join any powers aiming to challenge the United States in the Philippines and does not intend interference.
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New York
Berlin
Philippines
United States
Germany
Dewey Receives Pen Used by President to Sign Resolution
In Washington on May 11 President McKinley signed a resolution of thanks extending praise to Commodore Dewey. Secretary Porter will store the pen used and present it to Dewey upon his return to the country.
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Washington
MckKin Wey
Ani House
UE Caberes
Commodore Dewey
Porter Wok Wharee
Physical Disability Bar to a Commission Except in Special Cases
Washington May 11 War Department officials state no mustering officers have issued orders restricting volunteer regimental officers by disability. Governors seeking commissions for disabled officers prompted some acceptances, each with special notation, but later pension eligibility will require proof the disability caused the need.
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Washington
War Department
Army body balks at unfit men in present war effort
War department officials resist accepting men or officers not in perfect physical condition. Exceptions have been made only amid department protests.
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War Department
Money No Object In Kansas Volunteers In Civil War Era
W L Brown adjutant of the Twenty first Kansas regiment says enlistment shows patriotism not pay. He recruited in the Seventh district and notes volunteers asked nothing about pay or treatment, while strong men cried at the prospect of going to the front.
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W. L. Brown
Twenty-first Kansas Regiment
Kansas
Seventh Congressional District
Forward the broom brigade sweep of the senate
Lieut Green obeyed Gen McCrum's order to clean the senate and representative halls at 7. He formed a battalion of twenty men, splitting into two blocks to sweep floors and remove cobwebs. After an hour of drills and dust, the dirt yielded and the broom brigade returned to camp victorious.
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Green
McCrum
Senate
Representative
Clark
Roomia
Injured by a Joint Stove Pipe Wounds Laborer
Private Shummassy of Garnett was struck in the forehead by a falling stove pipe joint while seated in his tent. Bert Shummassy of the Garnett company received a deep cut and was treated at the hospital tent by Dr DeNiedman, with four stitches taken.
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Shummassy
Garnett
Bert Shummassy
Garnett Company
Milan
DeNiedman
Recruiting Officers Paid Under Volunteers Fund Plan
State Auditor Morris reverses stance and issues vouchers for recruiting volunteers. Officers and surgeons receive 3 per day plus expenses, total recruiting costs estimated at about 15,000. Funds come from a 220,000 militia fund now with the state treasurer. reimbursement expected from the government. Morris says action authorized by attorney general and in the public interest to prepare volunteers for service.
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Morris
Commends Dewey and praises Philippine victory resolutions
A. P. A. council No. 14 passes resolutions praising Commodore Dewey for the May 1 victory over the Spanish Asiatic squadron with minimal losses. Committee members J. W. Sitwell, W. E. Pennington and Jake Carter reported. SHORT GRASS Volunteers organize in Larned, Dodge City and Garden City with A. D. Smith as Captain and 54 men total.
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A. P. A. Council No. 14
Dewer
Philippine Islands
J. W. Sitwell
W. E. Pennington
Jake Carter
A.D. Smith
Larned
Dodge City
Garden City
Garden Ciy
A. D. Smith
Howard M Kuonts
Cc. W. Herzer
Dodee City
J. F. Fargeson
Cross the Pacific Regiment May Go to the Philippines
Col. Fred Funston of the Twentieth Kansas says his regiment will leave for New Orleans or San Francisco this Friday or Saturday. If sent to New Orleans they sail to Cuba. if to San Francisco they head to the Philippine islands. Assignment of 12 eastern companies, including Topeka, is today. Men will be equipped at embarkation points and depart with current gear. Funston returned to Topeka from Washington at midnight last night.
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Punston
Philippines
Fred Funston
Twentieth Kansas Regiment
New Orleans
San Francisco
Cuba
Philippine Islands
Funston
Topeka
Funsion
Washington
Grain Warehouse Burned in Madrid Fire Rampage
A Madrid dispatch reports a mob burned a huge grain warehouse in the early hours, with the structure said to be a total loss. The incident reflects escalating unrest and the volatility affecting food storage facilities in the city.
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London
Madrid
Seys
Dewey Victory Commemoration by J P Adams
Charles Pietra Adams dedicates a newly written march and two step to Admiral Dewey’s victory. On hearing the battle news he promptly celebrates the naval hero with music.
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Dewey
J. P. Adams
Charles Pietra Adams
Expedition under Capt Dorst lands near Havana
A Key West dispatch reports that the expedition under Capt Dorst of the Fourth Cavalry has landed within 50 miles of Havana. The force departed Tampa yesterday aboard the transport Gussie.
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New York
Key West
Havana
Dorst
Fourth Cavalry
Tampa
Gussie
Mexico alert to deter invaders from frontier
Washington May 11 A Mexican government note denounces rumors of a Spanish filibustering expedition from Mexico into Texas as groundless. Mexico says it has reinforced frontier troops and instructed officials to monitor Spaniards living near the border to prevent any trouble with the United States.
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Washington
United States
Texas
Mexico
Ex Secretary Herbert Foresaw Spanish Move to Cadiz
In Washington World interview ex secretary of the navy Hebert says Spain has sent fleet to Cadiz and plans to consolidate before attempting transatlantic action. He predicts capture of the Philippines Puerto Rico and Cuba would end the war and force Spain to seek battle in America.
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Spain
New York
Heary A. Herbert
Cleveland
Washington
Cape Verde
Cadix
Atlantic
America
Philippines
Porto Rico
Cuba
NOTHING BUT FISH. FRIDAY DIET OF SPANISH PRISONERS AT KEY WEST
May 1 news report from Key West describes 30 Spanish prize crew prisoners starving after blockade running. Red Cross volunteers assist, Dr Resn and Dr Egan intervene, distributing bread potatoes and salt meat, replacing the fish only diet aboard captured vessels until prizes are adjudicated.
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Key West
American Red Cross
New York
Cute
Mixs Ro Barton
Kbe
Dr. Resn
Western Roads Settle On One Cent Per Mile Freight Rate
Western rail lines including Erie routes agreed to charge one cent per mile for troop and general freight movements. Colorado Midland resisted with Colorado law, while others plan to match the rate or exceed it if required by government moves. The scramble for the traffic intensified as regiments prepared to relocate, driving railroads to secure the business.
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Chicago
Erie
Colorado Midland
Colorade
Manila campaign push and fleet upgrades reported
A Washington dispatch says Commissary General orders one mancion ration shipment for 90,000 troops aiding Admiral Dewey in the Philippines. Two steamers City of Sydney and Australia chartered for Pacific convoy, cost details noted. City of Pekin already turned over to War Department. A provost court for Manila discussed. insanity ruling on Carl E Smith announced. advertisement for Dierhoea Balsam included.
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Chicago
Times- Herald
Washington
Ean
Sam Francisco
Dewry
Philippines
Meiklejohn
City of
Sydney
Pacific
Matt Comoy
Australia
Navy Department
Pekin
Manila
San Fren
Admiral Dewey
Mecviam
Society Notes Show Local Talent and Visits
Society items recall Mrs H C Crost visiting in Topeka, notes from Mrs Ben Criswell and others returning from travels, club meetings set for May 12 and May 2 30 p m, mentions of Ottawa and Lawrence residents visiting Topeka, and locals heading to Ottawa for federation events. A separate tale reports Wellington farmer Galusha’s tent clash with Hartgrove after a eviction dispute, with a warrant expected.
State Sunday School session opens with self paying delegates
Athiene Kan May 1 1933 The Kansas State Sunday School association holds a three day session with about 400 delegates. all delegates pay their own expenses and no entertainment is free. Notable speakers include W J Semelroth S B Barnitt and Rev George Merrill. Mrs R A Preuszner leads a children's meeting and Martin Mohler delivers the annual address. Postmaster Peters of Newton rumored addition of Peters to federal court district plans and Cy Leland involvement noted.
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Athiene
Kan
Kansas State Sunday School Association
W. J. Semerroth
International Evangel
St. Louis
George Merrill
Minneapolis
S. B. Barnitt
Des Moles
Iowa
Kansas
B. Hosgland
Hutchinson
R. &. Preuszner
Lawrence
Hoagland
Martin Mohler
Topeka
W. J. Semelroth
Morphine allows no relief for Gladstone family member
A London letter reports a Gladstone relative has not left his room for two weeks. It notes the patient has lost appetite and sense of enjoyment, desires only peace, and sleeps more with morphine treatment. He has limited speech, sees a few friends briefly with farewell blessings.
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London
Mr. Gladstone
Abandon Corea Treaty Promises Non Interference
The Gazette from St Petersburg May 11 publishes a Tokio protocol dated April and signed by Hussis and Japan pledging to abstain from meddling in Corea. The paper notes the accord leaves Russia free to pursue its policy regarding the Pacific stores.
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St. Petersburg
the Gazette Today
Tokio
Hussis
Japa
Corea
Gazette
Russia
Pae
Peary Ship Windward Presented by Harmsworth
The Windward, the vessel that carried the Jackson-Harmsworth polar expedition, was sighted off the Highlamps after a slow London passage. It had recently been presented to Lieutenant R.R. Peary by Mr. Harmsworth. Also notes a Santa Fe route promotion with travel details and return dates.
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Peary
Harmsworth
New York
London
Jackson-Harmsworth
Harmaworth
RR. Peary
National Railroad Commissioners Meet in Washington
The tenth annual convention of the railroad commissioners opens in Washington under secretary H. A. Mosley. F C Lindates of Tiliks is elected chairman. Discussion centers on the powers and duties of the railroad commissions and their advisory status amid calls for stronger safeguards for workers and safety measures.
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National Railroad Commissioners
Woshington
Interstate Commerce
Beretary
H. A. Mosley
F.C. Linadtes Nif Tilieks
B. Clark
Order of Railway Conductors of America
American Federation
Amarican Railway
Mipkoes
Taliresd
Comumlaskiiers
Explosive Bullets Used by Italian Troops in Suppressing Insurrection
May 1 report from Jaanilon notes a dispatch from Milan censor telegrams describing new explosive bullets used by Italian forces. The article mentions casualty figures and the impact on soldiers and civilians, along with related railway travel and excursion details for homeseekers on the Santa Fe Route.
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Davy Neos
M & Print
Milan
Pers
Cara
Arkasna
Arizona
Indian Territory
Louisiana
New Megleo
Olklahoma
Texas
Bop
Senta Fe
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