Thief in Camp Arrested After Raid on Soldiers
Henry Boyle of Coupe Grove, a member of the Emporia Coloret company, is jailed in Emporia after an attempted theft at Camp Leeds near Raposition. Capt. J c McGinley led the expedition to seize Boyle as several local fiddlers beat a man suspected of stealing personal items from Emporia and Kingman soldiers. Police and guards surveyed the camp area, with Boyle held for trial in police court. investigators plan further searches of pawn shops and team stables for stolen property.
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Henry Boyle
Coupe Grove
Emporia Coloret Company
Leeds
J. c. McGinley
Emprrit Company
Expesithyn Hall
Eimie de Steg & Communi
Bantigivrit
Tran
Kingman
Eompartin
Eompartin and Kinstnun Soldiers Bryle
Cape
Boyle
Anthy
Jerren
Metliniey
Eit Hess
Boller
Xterra Ly Ae
Hoyle
Shortage of military supplies at Leavenworth exposed
Fragmentary report describes a chaotic commissary crisis with Leavenworth units lacking provisions. Lieut Harry A. Smith acted as quartermaster amid fever, shortages, and misdirected shipments. State supplies were issued late, armoury nearly empty, and camps improvised with improvised wigs and hastily stored items. Commanders face confusion over where to ship remaining stock.
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Commikenry
Leaven
Harry A. Smith
Severa Fms
Leavenworth
Sereante
Commissary Department of
Te State
Chmanerty
Dagen
Kansas
Velanivers
Strakchten Unitas Ist
Wasted Ammunition and Draft of Multiple Items
Washington May 14 senators and naval officials discussed rumors from Cadiz and Martinique. A weather note mentions a concert in Garfield Park with forecasted improvements, while a laundry ad promotes vivid dyed fabrics. The Rock Island train schedule reports daily departures and arrivals to Colorado Springs and Denver.
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Washington
Senator Chandler
Navy
Long
Martinique
Cadiz
No Help From Spain Says Cadiz Dispatch
A World morning dispatch from Cadiz says Spanish naval authorities fear fighting a superior force under Admiral Sarmosan. They regret not sending four armored cruisers Alicante Oquendo Vizcaya Infanta Maria Teresa and Cristobal Colon and three torpedo destroyers Furor Terror Pluton to threaten a North American dash and divert U S Cuba defense. Cadiz reserve fleet is being assembled as ministers weigh war plans to defend transports carrying troops to the Philippines and reckon on limited quick readiness.
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New York
Cadiz
Cerevera
Cape Verde
Sarmosan
Alicante Oquendo
Vizcaya
Infanta Maria
Bia
Carrera
Milnixber
Larke Stehmabip
Der
Curtos V
Cardinal
Alfons
Dewey
Win @stesal
Siualia
Ferret
Fient
Ides
Philippines
Manila Can Hold Out Against Interior Food Supplies
New York dispatch reports American forces in Manila can endure for months as supplies can be drawn from the interior. The piece notes doubts about Spanish leadership, suggests public opinion shifting, and cites Magda and other locations with troops and volunteers, while detailing artillery limits and critiques of Admiral Montese or Montese.
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Manila
New York
Stong Song
Cavite
Amtrican Invanten
Bukit
Magda Con
Puble Aninton
Raney
Eure
Admiral Muntese
Sireneth
Montes
Catti
Atantis
All in the Shells Madrid May 9 Dispatch
A Manila dispatch reports the arsenal surrender and Cavity evacuated by our troops. Spanish losses are 100 killed and 60 wounded. Balimore damaged and shells failed to burst. Admiral Dewey holds talks with foreign consuls as blockade and hunger fuel fear of imminent attack. Rebellion rumors rise as new bands mobilize within days.
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Madrid
Liberal
Manila
Hone Kone
Cavity
Dewey
Correridor
Hauling Them Back Army Supplies Moved Westward Again
Shifting as the first action of the Faust train So 97 the Baltimore and Ohio moves 20 crews of provisions from New York to Ohio aimed at the Mississippi expedition. The route runs Chicago to New York and onward to San Francisco via San. The government demands supplies amid Beaty orders and the press notes necessity for team and implement support.
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Shiciso
Ranning
Baltimore & Ohio
New York
Ohio
Francisca
Chicago
Sana Cava
Chiia
Paul N
Army of Manila Expected to be Collected on Coast
Sy Francisco reports that within ten days about 12,000 volunteers will be mustered at the Presidio General Merriam has assumed charge here. Arrangements may be made immediately. contracts will be let next week for future subsistence line. Blankers were opened yesterday. shots will be bought today.
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Sy Francisco
Presidio
Merriam
Astor to join Miles staff with gifted artillery unit
New York reports Lieut. Col. John Jacob Astor may join Gen. Miles's staff. The millionaire has donated a six-gun mountain battery of Hotchkiss artillery, touted as superior to existing guns and intended for use in Cuba.
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New York
John Jacob Astor
Miles
Astor
Wilco
Cuba
The Flying Dutchman Sighted Off Cape Rave
In Cape Rave and Tre pacsey Seay reports a strange steamer resembling a warship. The vessel with two masts and two funnels cruised about ten miles offshore at dawn, lingering in sight for several hours while preparations were made to verify its nationality if visible again.
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St. Johns
N. F
Cape Rave
Trepacsey Seay
Te Bret
Insurrection Explodes Torpedoes Under Spanish Column
In Key West the Cuban campaign details emerge from Lieutenant Rowan who reports Spanish forces in Bayamo and GarcIa headquarters revealed. He notes truce flags used to mask artillery fire, Cuban counterattacks on the St. Augustine road, and a plan to establish American support with rifles and ammunition. The interview praises Cuban endurance and readiness for invasion, with emphasis on harbor sites and the fleet’s protective role.
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New York
Key West
Tayame
Lieuwnant
Rowan
Garvia
Felds
Len
Bayome
Emblaraendero
Canto
St. Augustine
Garcia
Rayamo
State Department
Washington
Lieutenant Rowan Arrives From Cuba With Garcia Dispatches
Lieut Andrews S Rowan of the Nineteenth United States infantry arrives in Key West with dispatches from General Calixto Garcia commander of the east insurgent army. He and his party traveled over swamps to Garcia in Jaruco then by small craft to Nassau enduring hardships aboard a sailing vessel.
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Key West
Andrews S. Rowan
Nineteenth
United States Infantry
Cuba
Calixto Garcia
Department of the East
Ermy
Miles
Shafter
Army of Invasion
Ldent Rowan
Jamaica
Gatela
Lieut
Rowan
Alsenmand
Garcia
Genera Garcia
Henry Colaze
Hernandez
Merass Country
Ner Manatio
Jidide
Nassau
Peerless
Troops Leave Chattanooga for Tampa Deserter Park Near
May 14 Chattanooga reports the First and Tenth regiments of cavalry marching out for Tampa. Chickamauga Park is described as almost deserted as the units departed at an early hour.
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Chattanooga
Tampa
Chickamanem Park
Troop Movements Near Nashville Seek to Quicken Transport
Gen Young takes command with Gen Brooke and small units of regulars and signals. Thousands of volunteers are en route, with fourteen regiments from Missouri Iowa Minnesota Illinois Indiana and Kansas arriving by 10 o clock this evening to be moved to Chattanooga and then to the park by Monday morning. Ohio volunteer cavalry 500 men and 380 horses reserve Cincinnati for Chickamauga tonight.
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Young
Brooke
Etehth Infantry
Signal Corps
D. Peebles
Nashville, Chattanoora & St. Louis Railroad
Chattanooga, Rome & Southern Railways
Park
Queen & Crescent
Ohio Volunteer Cavalry Regiment
Cincinnati
Chickemauga
Four trained nurses head to Key West hospital
Washington May 14 Four ladies all trained nurses are en route to the army hospital at Key West for duty. They have been enrolled in the army and are the first women to receive that distinction. They belong to the Daughters of the American Hospital Corps and were selected by Dr Anita Newcomb, director of the corps. Two of them are Daughters of the Relation, Miss Alice Lyon of the Fishhurst chapter and Mrs Johnette Sunger of Fetemors.
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Key West
Washington
Army Hospital
Wit Army
Daugh
American Hospital Corps
Bove Bees
Anita Newcomb
Corps
Ite Lation
Alice Lyon
Ttshirst
Johnette Sunger
Fetetmo
On the Qui Vive in Camp Leavenworth Movement
Reports indicate no formal orders yet for the Twentieth Kansas volunteers to move at once. Captains urge men to pack knapsacks and gear ready for quick strike, with arms and uniforms limited to some companies. Band members have not been dismissed and may be reassigned to Leavenworth or retained locally with instruments.
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Leed
Kansas
Leavenworth
Rocheforts Suggestion for Spain Italy and France
Republican alliance dispatch discusses Rochefort proposing Spain and Italy declare republics and join a Latin triple alliance to offset a possible American and German alliance. It notes American boycott of Paris fashion and insults to American women. Paris workmen strike impact mentioned.
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Rochefort
Spain
Italy
France
New York
Wartt
Parleway
Bnei
Paris
Twenty second Kansas regiment officers and band formed
Lieut Gov Tiarvey is senior major of the Twenty second Kansas regiment. Chase Doster son of Chief Justice Doster will be senior major. H A Lamb appointed quarter master. Marion Watson chief musician names Harry Scott and Harry Summers as principal musicians. Most of the Second Regiment band enlist in the Twenty second regiment to form the regiment band.
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Fartner
Gov
Tiarvey
Twenty-second
Kansas
Chase Doster
Justice Doster
H. A. Lamb
Marion Watson
Twenty-second Regiment
Harry Scott
Harry Summers
Hutchinson
Secondegiment
Twenty-second Regiment to be Mustered. Recruiting Offices Open
The examination of men from 26 companies of the Twenty-second regiment group is finished under Lieuts Slavins and Summelin. Recruiting offices remain in Representative Hall today as some companies lack full strength. The office will close tonight, and the regiment will be mustered into U S service Monday. Lieut Clarke may relieve Lieut Harry A Smith as senior major of the Twenty-first regiment and act as quartermaster for government supplies for the volunteers. Other U S officers will return to their regiments.
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Tree Kansas Tegiments
Slavins
Summelin
Representative Hall
Twenty-second Regiment
United States
Clarke
Harry A. Smith
Twenty-first
Leave of Absence for Mineral Claimers and Homesteaders
Washington reports the House Public Lands Committee has yet to favorably report a bill relieving holders of mineral claims from required assessments during service. The measure also grants homesteaders leave of absence and provides that if discharged for service wounds, the full term of enlistment is deducted from the eight year homestead residence requirement.
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Washington
House
Public Lands
Prince Albert of Belgium Arrives in Butte
The crown prince Albert of Belgium accompanied by an aide arrived in Butte Montana last night by the Great Northern from Seattle. The party is under Sam Hill son in law of James J Hill president of the road. Henry White rents White Cottage at Newport villa to A Cass Canfield of New York for the season.
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Prince
Butte
Butte, Mont
Albert
Crown Prince of
Belgium
Aberdeen to resign as Lord Aberdeen plans England return
Aberdeen Ottawa May 14 Lord Aberdeen has notified the Dominion government of his intention to resign saving for England next October or November. Weather Chicago May 11 forecasts for Kansas include probable thunderstorms eastern portion this afternoon with showers cooler than Sunday in the west. Mineral Water guest to the west. Horses and buggies receive best care at Watson's Livery 7th and Van Buren.
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Aberdeen
Ottawa
Lord Aberdeen
Dominion
England
Chicago
Kansas
Pleasant subscription dance and society notes at Hud son’s hall
Society column recounts a Thursday subscription dance at Hudsons hall hosted by Oscar Woolverton with many attendees including Horace Hall Norman Wear Kraurhort Vancouver Barracks and numerous local ladies. Also covers Mrs L H Munn thimble party decorations lists guests, card parties at Mrs Baker’s home, and various social happenings including musical notes and upcoming events.
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Hudson's Hall
Oscar Woolverton
Horace Hall
Norman Wear
Kraurhort
Vancouver Barracks
Harriet Jones
Mixes Hayden
Ray Martin
Winfred Waener
Edna Crane
Nellie McClintock
Bona McClintock
Mabel Day
Lillian Whitelock
Tillan Vincent
Erie Leader
Clay Center
Helen Wilson
Earl Willams
Walter Cust
Walter Smith
Lew Graham
Dick Alden
Chortle Iagerstrom
Joe Morgan
Will Wiking
Walter Burgess
Ed Mebride
Frank Shelden
Clarence Your
Een Travis
McVicar
Tom Kine
Will Trapp
North Topeka society notes and travel updates
In North Topeka items Mr H. Austin of Kansas City visits town as guests Mr C M Sever of Holton attends a social event with Mix Maggie Styers Guy Hoventellin travels to Galveston for a brief outing Mr and Mrs John Nysteam attend a Swedish conference in Ottawa City An evening prayer service is planned at the Church of the Good Shepherd Miss Cartie Sommers hosts a tea at 5 o clock The Rock Island train arrival is delayed due to washouts near Clay Center Minna McCall returns home from Hoyt after six weeks teaching A special corset sale runs one week at Comtley and Post with a Maine souvenir spoon offered alongside Each note references local gatherings and itineraries with church events and social visits. Dr W F Archibald of Boston visits North Topeka as a delegate of the Boston Presbytery and will preach at the Second Presbyterian Church tomorrow with morning and evening services and a Sunday school session scheduled.
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Grace Cathedral
Topeka Avenue
Geo. Bates
Walter Bates
Bethany College
Tokio
Hara Cagama
St. Margaret’s School
Japan
Albert Parker
Krauthof
Vancouver Barracks
Nordian Wear
Grace Wood
Galveston
W. A Dickinson
Portia Club
Worley
Lane Street
Rosser
Allison
Tesla
Douglas
Oberlin
A. G. Hugo
Stident
Ethel Shanklin
Topeka
T. B. Moore
Almeda
C. G. Willitt
Elizabeth Lee
Ralpher
May Downing
Roy Bradford
John Nysteam
Otage City
Eer Joon
Church of the Good Shepherd
Cartie Sommers
van Bustensiett
Rock Island
Clay Center
Mins Minna McCall
Hoyt
Gaurt
Maine
Comtley & Post
North Topeka
Christian Endeavor Socretien
North Christian Church
Grant Street
Central Avenue
Mra. A
W. FE. Archibald
Second Presbyterian Church
Boston
Presbytery
General Assembly
Indiana
Kansas
Avetihadit
Achulars
Ed Little In New Lieutenant Colonel Uniform Draws Attention
On nauses avenue Ed Little appeared in a fresh uniform as lieutenant colonel. A Topeka young woman admired the brass buttons and straps while an elderly observer noted the gentleman’s appealing appearance. The scene drew to lookers and comments as Little remained unaware of the attention.
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Nauses Avenue
Ed Little
Mr. Little
Abilene Flood Deluges Manchester and Lowlands
Heavy rains breached the Santa Fe reservoir at Manchester flooding Mud Creek lowlands. Manchester suffers heavy damage. Abilene also damaged. No casualties reported. Mrs. Ruth Swan Morrill dies in Washington at the Thomas Circle residence. Storm disrupts events as the Old Maid's convention is postponed while church gatherings are rescheduled.
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Abilene
Santa Fe
Manchester
Mud Creek
Manchesters
Senator Morrill
Washington
Ruth Swan Morrill
Vermont
Fame
Thomas Circle
Yesterv
Ask for the Beat And The Monarchy Without A Ruler
The text extols cod liver oil and Scott's Emulsion as a tonic for debility and impoverished flesh. It claims emulsified or digested cod liver oil provides nourishment and vital support, implying a health benefit from the product and hypophosphites of soda. The language mimics a mid century advertisement style promoting tonics for frail constitution.
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Republic
Scott
Cheap Rates Offer For Annual Meeting Tickets
The Missouri Pacific and Santa Fe routes announce special round trip fares from Kansas points to Denver for the Americas Medical Association annual meeting. Tickets go on sale June 4 to 9, with returns by July 1. Fort Scott round trip is 3.82 dollars. C Townsend and E Nipps listed as ticket agents. Railroad volunteers from Camp Leedy to conduct services at C A rooms.
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Americas Medical Association
Denver
Missoua Pacific
Kansas
Colorado
Camp Leedy
C. A
Suta
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Fort Scott
Kaen
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