Fortify St Johns Planned by Imperial Authority
The Imperial Authority plans fortifications at St Johns owing to recent Britain France talks and ongoing wartime tensions. News notes wheat crop conditions across the country with winter shears mostly satisfactory and central districts only lightly affected. The Chesterfield Hotel in Topeka is now run by Chutes J Wood, and Santa Fe route tickets go on sale May 14 offering return validity through May 14 with a strict cutoff. The rail line advertises through sleepers and cheap, practical travel options.
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St Johns
Bt. Johns
Great Britain
France
Newfoundland
Imperial Aathoritien
St. Jonns
Russia
Putersboro
Marit
Used Dynamite. Lone Fisherman Mourns Loss of a New Craft
A new pleasure boat Vicaya exploded at its moorings in Iola on May 17, tearing the craft to pieces. The blast left scant remains and no clear motive behind naming the vessel after a Spanish warship or affectionate Spain sympathy. No injuries reported.
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Iola
Vicaya
Spain
Floods Reach Ottawa As Marins des Guamnes Rises
Ottawa residents report the Marins des Guamnes river higher than ever with water covering Forest Park and island homes at risk. Mayor plans a city relief effort to feed displaced residents while authorities assess casualties and damages.
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Marins Des Cygnes
G. Stine
Ottawa
Marins Des Guamnes
Forest Park
Towa
Aline
Burglary at Salina C C Tobey Residence
Salina report details a Saturday night burglary at Tobey residence with about $50 in jewelry including silverware and a silver dollar taken from Mrs Tobey’s purse. Theft left a parka case and spectacles untouched though several items were damaged or missing. Miss Cunningham of Emporia wed Mr Cunningham of Boston in a May 17 ceremony at the Cunningham home with a small local attendance.
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C.C. Tobey
Ealing
Towey
Tobey
Miss Cunningham
Emporia
Cunningham
Boston
W. Cunningham
Miss Maude
Harry & Cunningham
Buston
J. W. Jaxton
Murhochet Episcopal Church
Aulis Cunningham
Pitts Sericultural
Buetun
Preparing for War in Emporia and Lyon County
Emporia and Lyon county youths show patriotism and mobilize for war. A new company forms as men respond to calls for troops. Duplicate papers circulate locally through W Te Mircins, Graves, A A Hughes and G Ht. Als eins, with copies sent to Plymouth and Americus via designated associates.
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Emporia
Lyon County
Wasploien Erat Uiere
Atrix
Faporis
W. Te Mircins
Graves
A. A. Hughes
G. Ht. Alseins
Plymouh
Waleter Bennett
Américus
Sor
Kansas Cattlemen Elect Officers and Inquire Rail Rates
The Kansas Cattlemen's Association elected J. W. Robinson as president, H. B. Miller as vice president, W. B. Martin as treasurer, and George Plumb as secretary for the coming term. A county-representative committee will raise funds to enforce injunctions against salesmen and will confer with railroads on freight rates. A separate notice promotes American Navy picture sets and local advertising offerings from railway offices. Bucklen's Arnica Salve is advertised for skin issues and piles, with local availability and prices. J. W. Phillips and a Steam Laundry ad conclude the item.
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Kansas Cattlemen's Association
J. W. Robinson
Empiria
Kansas Cattlemen's
Prorade
H. 3. Miller
Osage
W. PB. Martin
Cottonwood Falls
George Plumb
Empor
Bhpulsted
Kansas
Alan
Rainy day limits baseball attractions across cities
Chicago and other cities faced heavy rain on May 17 delaying and muting baseball games. Scores show mixed outcomes as teams battled weather and field conditions, with highlights from Cleveland Detroit Milwaukee and Abilene Wichita opening the season amid damp conditions and limited attendance. Local notes include Kansas Nebraska football plans and Newton Kansas opening of a new Athletic park with racing and cycling events.
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Chicago
eHero
Cleveland
Eilroy
Donahue
Young
Wolters
Buckley
Scott
Abilene
Kaw
Wichita
G. C. Sterl
A. Cowles
Corbette
Ha~kins
McFaddsh
Wakefield
Wollver
Mattegon
Newton’s Athletic Park
Newton
Kan
Newton Gon Club
McKinley sustains veto and Oklahoma land bill debated
The House unanimously sustained President McKinley's first veto, denying a claim with jurisdiction for the Court of Claims. The chamber then debated ratifying an agreement to allot and open Kiowa Comanche and Apache lands in Oklahoma and establishing an assay office at Seattle. Bills and resolutions on veterans homes and other items were discussed as the session continued.
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Washington
House
McKinley
Court of Claims
Oklahoma
Seaith
William J. Sewell
New Jersey
Martin T. McMahon
New York
John L. Michud
Wisconsin
William H. Bensall
California
National Home For Disable
Lacey
Lowell
Mitchell
Loud
Cal
Californ
Temsall
Majy Hansell
Yeas
Isaac KP. Tyes
United States
Tis Uy
Raison
Menauve
Assas
Seattle
Str
Stene
Klondike
Messrs
Lewis and Jones
Cannon
Alaska Transportation Companies
Philadelphhe Lst Prices. “Is It Not Better For the Government?”Asked Mr. Filani
United States Commisaren
Ers
Commanche
Kiers
Mr. Curts
Kensas
Treaty debate and lands payments drive Indian policy
A late 19th century transcript notes a proposal that if the government enters a treaty with Indians to secure lands and general welfare, the treasury should pay for lands and settlers obtain them free. The bill was amended to tie payments not exceeding 35 million to land sale proceeds, then passed. The piece also notes public figures and anecdotes about presidents, explorers, a soprano’s marriage, and guerrilla leader John Mosby, with remarks on military service and political influence.
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Grow
Cannon
John 5. Mosby
Miles
Erinly
Proverb Fragments and Grain-O Ad In Chicago News
A fragmented page features proverbs about prudence love and social behavior, plus an advertisement extolling Grain-O as a coffee substitute. The quip heavy text references marriage vanity and social norms, ending with a Grain-O promotional pitch for nervous people and children. The unusual mix reads like a late 19th or early 20th century urban newspaper snippet.
New York Ambulance Red Cross Equipment Society Formed
Under Mrs Levi P Martin leadership the first New York Ambulance Red Cross Equipment society organized with officers including Mrs J Cowles president and Bishop Potter honorary president. Aim to equip at least fifteen ambulances. other society, Lafayette Post Relief Association of G A T, also formed with Dr J Gogle secretary. An Astoria entertainment raise funds featuring Miss Richmond's march Yankee Pluck dedicated to Commodore Dewey.
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New York
Levi P. Marton
Frst
New York Ambulance Red Cross Equipment Society
Potter
Robert Bacon
Barker
Airs. Morion
Royal Carroll
D. C. Mills
Lafayette Post
Jf. Gogle
Aiee
Astoria
Muse
Misa Richmond
Commodore Dewey
Insurgent Ally Joins Cuba Invasion Effort
In a dramatic turn, Duncan Elliot rises to prominence with the insurgent General Lacret. He is linked with William Astor Chabler and a coterie described as the 400. The piece notes cross country moves, failed attempts to Philadelphia and Washington, and a letter of introduction leading to inclusion on General Larret’s staff for the Cuban invasion plan.
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Duncan Elliot
Joss Lacret
New York
Lacret
Knickertocker Club
Wiliam Astor Chabler
Cuk
Sickethott
Rossevelva
Bury Kane
Hamilton Pish, Jr
Craie Wy Wadsworth
New Currency Bill Pleases Indianapolis Conference Leader
Washington May 16 Mr H H Hanna chairman of the executive committee for the Indianapolis monetary convention says the banking and currency committee report favors a bill substantial and comprehensive. It preserves monetary parity with silver and envisions an treasury redemption system while shifting burden to national banks and allowing general credit currency. Also notes an accommodation train in Topeka at 7 30 am with Santa Fe leading in speed and equipment among similar trains.
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Indianapolis
Washington
H. H. Hanna
Monetary Commission
Treasury
Santa Fe
Topeka
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Skimmer
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Stearns
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MM Forbes
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Country Journal
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Socotra Ivory Barn
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G. G. Olson
Fuel and Feed
Peer
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Excelsior Lodge
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Suney
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Vauare Street
Fopeka
Seston
Golvita & Bertrand
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Saale
M. Forbes
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Attendanes Levi Co
J.C Darling CO
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Sixth Ave
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Pera Cycle
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