Peace at Any Price Dominates Manila Talks
A Manila dispatch dated May 19 reports Filipimo Congress appointing a commission to negotiate with General Otis at once. Insurgents claim to have routed General Lawton, pressing Aguinaldo to concede or risk renewed fighting as American forces tighten control. The congress voted to seek peace terms, while emissaries from the Pilipino committee discuss how to end hostilities and acknowledge American authority. casualties listed in Washington reflect ongoing combat losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Manila
Susa
Che
Rainy Hewitt
Wiley
Rive Dels
Lawton's
Ieee
Inet
Lawson
Tim
Filipkin Congress
Banialdra
Aguinaliy
Cabsenuraan
Washington
Orie
Bryan’s Place Evangelist to Speak at State Agricultural
In Manhattan Kur May 19 the Rev BH Fay Mui of Boston, a noted evangelist, is selected to deliver a June address at the Kan Aue State Agricultural Ser. President WH invites Wood Kryan to deliver as well. Regents discuss plans and Dr Firvan Gavitatiin’s views are noted as part of the dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
Kur
Belmont sells horses in Kentucky auction
In Lexington on May 18, auctioneers report Culham based Pukeel HR Munro selling yearling horses from Chatoushbred stock. Proceeds list consignments by Mr Munro with several by Henry and Nos Vitere. prices noted for multiple head, including a few by renowned mares, as the market eyes demand and stud value rising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lxington, Ky
Pukeel HR Munro
Culham
Kexland
Fraud Claim Involving Mc Carter and Colombian Embassy
Port Scott Kansas. Mark Archie Mc Carter files a $150 claim alleging unwarranted imprisonment by a Colombian representative with support from Brooklyn figures EH Quiel and Elmer Staith. President McKinley orders the state department to pursue McCarter’s case at the stated site. May 19 dispatch cites cholera epidemic spreading from Allahabad to Currarkay with multiple deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Scott
Kmn
Mark Archie McCarter
McKinner
Quiel
Brooklyn
Elmer Staith
New York
McKinley
McCarters
Choters
Lomlon
Allahabid
Currarkay
Sinde
Spanish Prisoners Miunt Stay Mudra May 12 Epoch
Fragmented clipped report quotes a minister of foreign affairs about a political statement. Pending full swing remarks suggest actions to follow after a later update. Weather notes from Chicago forecast partly cloudy skies with showers tonight. cooler conditions expected Saturday in the extreme west with southwesterly winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mudra
Conserv- Ative
Margale Pidal
Chicago
Mar U
Karsan
Mayor Taggart Brings Daughters Remains Home From Wreck
Mayor Thomas Taggart of Indianapolis travels from New Orleans with the bodies of his daughter and two others found after the Panut Jones explosion. The wreck scene near Grand Gregier is described with detail on clothing and state of preservation as Taggart confirms the vessel’s fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Thomas ‘Taggart
Indianapolis
Pigrence
Paul Jones
Mra Tussart
Mite Lrty
Taggart
Grand Gregier
Breton and
Chandeleur Islands
Taggart Beliver
Mixe
Marjorie Woodland
Chicago
Coronet
Yorum
St Louie Ave
Trlanda
Panut Jones
Bird Island Sound
Pant Jones
Mr. Taggart
Florence
Anderson Drives Move to Replace Fort Leavenworth Warden
Congressman Charles Curtis and Senator Baker push to remove Fort Leavenworth Warden J W French amid an investigation into prison finances and guard duties. Warden French, deputy Warden Altern accused of incompetency and extravagance as probe findings are sent to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Curtis
Baker
May TV
Anderson
Topeka
Ft Leavenworth
JW. French
French
W. J. Altern
Washinton
Breneh
Privonits
Referendum Proposed by Senator Baker on Mustered Posts
Senator Baker advocates letting members of the Twentieth Kansas regiment vote on their mustering location with the governor initiating the process. The plan aims to reflect the troops preferences while preventing local town favoritism, as Topeka and Leavenworth discuss the approach amid shifting support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucies Taner
Tn Ei
Huker
Topeka
Baker
Leavenworth
Enater Baker
Philippines
Drr
Balser
Thapatore
Czar Orders Siberian Transport Policy Changes Discussed
A meeting of the council discussed abolishing exile transportation to Siberia. A commission will be chaired by the minister of justice to explore substituting one penalty for transportation. The move aims to reform the penal system and address the country's interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peteraburs
Czar Preskivd
Siberius
Siberia
Exis
Ne Vo Moraviert
Siberian
Gold at Custer and mortgage tied to property ploy
Fragmented dispatch reports a $10,000 free gold bar theft at a ranch near Custer with locals citing a large mortgage of $10,000,000 on a property. Separate item notes the Vie Einig Iron Coke and Coal company led by George L. Carter filing in Johnson County and nearby counties with a mortgage covering all properties in Virginia and Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dovdwood, & D
Dieter Cits
Arseo
Custer
Knoxville
Tenn
Vie Einig Iron. Coke and Coal Company
George L. Carter
Bristol
Johnson County
Wil ii
Kentucky
de Sesneaeen
Reform School Physician Appointment Sparks Friction
Report from Kansas notes homeopathic doctors meet to condemn Governor Stanley after the state board of charities chose a regular medical doctor to head the reform school. Homeopaths, claiming long control of the institution, vow to record a convention as an anti-Starley movement while stressing the new appointee’s competence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Stanley
Mmviivine
Kkuvernur
State Board of Charities
Thia
Dlecial Havine
WHY PILCHER HANGS ON IN COUNTY APPOINTMENTS
The article outlines a local Republican power struggle in Cowley County led by Judges Pollock and Greer. It claims Dr. Pilcher seeks to remain superintendent in Winfield, backed by Greer allies who control county printing. The dispute centers on appointment influence and administration favoritism.
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Wicher
Win Puition
Winfeld
Cowley County
Gor
John Pollock Whitlamm
Treates Bs
Staley
Court of Visitation
Pollock
Arcept
P. Greer
Greer Io
Pileter
Greer
Pilcher
Hher
New Citizens State Bank Opens in El Dorado
The Citizens State Bank of El Dorado is a new institution to be incorporated immediately with a $25,000 capital. Representative J B Adams of Butler County handles fuel arrangements in the city to fund the project. N P Fraties will be president and Adams will be cashier. Charter filing planned for today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens State Bank of
el Dorado
J B. Adams
Butler County
N. PF
Adams
Faxon Goes to Congress in Seventh District Appointment
Congressman Cuetter of the Seventh district in the city says he will appoint Tratph Faxon as private secretary. Faxon, a Teptis youth, traveled with Mr. Long during the campaign and has since attended to Art. Leng's correspondence at Maline Lodge. He recently returned to Newton to work on the Newton Republican and has wide state connections.
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Cuetter
Tratph Faxon
Faux
Mr. Long
Ince
Art. Leng
Maliine Lodge
Faxon
Uusness Were
Newton
Curtin
Whey
Congress
Bailey
Kp Curelle
Curts
Dalley
Cocceed Curtis
Historical Society Executive Council to Take F D Co Burn Out
The executive board plans action regarding Secretary Coburn of the state board of Kerbal as the council discusses shifting duties to emphasize primed bur duarters. The Friends of the State Historical Society support this measure as a beneficial part of state government. The proposer notes Coburn’s difficult position in the state house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Include Historical Society Executive Council
F. D. Coburn
Coburn
State Board of
Kerbal
Friends of the State Historical Society
Upeb
Deserene
Coburns
Caice
Stanley's speeches outline speak sites and dates
Governor Stanley announced a schedule of future talks including Cully High School on May 2, the Woodmen of the World encampment in Kansas City, State university commencements in Lawrence on June 7 and Emporia, a Wichita Christian Endeavor gathering on June 9, Stockton High School on June 24, and an Olathe appointment. The report notes the state will not pay his rent amid a Charities board finding a Populist sentiment at Cluthe Deaf and Dumb School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley
Cully High School
Woodmen of the World
Kansas City
Lawrence
College of Emporia
Wichita Christian Endeavor Conventum
State Board of Charities
Cluthe Deaf and Dumb School
Political salaries and rental policies in Branney era
The article describes tensions over salary hikes and rent increases linked to Populist and government figures. It notes a $15 monthly raise for a Populist steward and a $16 monthly rent in a house used by a governor’s in-law, leading to an investigation and eventual dropping of the rent augmentation and the salary increase. Governor Stanley later approves dropping the $15 monthly steward raise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hill
Branney
Stanley
Schley Arrives in Omaha Amid Rain and Crowd
Rear Admiral Schley arrives in Omaha as steady rain pours. A large crowd gathers at Burlington depot hoping for handshakes, then departs to a private host. No public reception today, with a public event planned for tomorrow in the city hall rotunda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Schley
Burlington
Ain
Weeny uMeers
Bewlauatters Department
Missouri
Prt
Crook
Gen Funston urged as Philippines governor general by Kansas group
Charles P Scott of Iola told a Kansas City club that Gen Funston should govern the Philippines, arguing his military record and leadership would serve American interests. The proposal praises his Cuba actions, notes he may not return to Kansas politics, and envisions a national role rather than local office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paneton
Philippines
Charles P Scott
Iola
Funston
Knife and Pork Club of Kansas Ciy
Speaklius
Scott
Kansas
Brooke
Cuba
Bth
Ger. Funston
Pal
Gomez
Okan T
Kansan
Castille
Calwean Lewis
Congress
Milotes Te Wanwel
Wier
le Ewan
Wike
Mekhinioy
Feum Wienita
Arkakans
Mann
Willmern
Arkalieca
Punaton
Rernon
Cleveland Going Home From Middle Bass Island Visit
Ex president Grover Cleveland, traveling with a party, has stayed in the vicinity for several days. He plans to return home tomorrow, as crowds gather and visitors observe the scenery and local activity aboard the island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle Bass Island
Grover Cleveland
Seatenaia Fort
Chicago Exposed by the Lexon Committee on Dark Gambling
A Baxter committee hearing in Chicago exposes widespread gambling in the city, with witnesses Paup Frederick Schaeffer and state senate sergeant-at-arms ZR. Landers detailing upstairs clubs, poker rooms, and protected operations. Schaeffer claims protection payments to McGinnis and shifts in tactics under Mayor Harrison era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Baxter Committee
Paup
Frederick Schaaffer
ZR. Landers
Sergnant
State Senate
Schaeffer
Things Is Guide
First Ward
Harrison
Schreffer
Police Department
Une
State Street
Pelfceman Wootridee
Logan View
Michigan Avenue
Tor McGinns
Ferlin
McGinnis
Tom McGinnis
New York
John Condon
James Leary
Jeffries Fitz Fight Postponed to June Ninth
Promoters Fitz and Jeffries agreed to postpone the bout to June 9 to allow fans from various points to attend. Betting odds favored Fitz, with wagers around 2 to 1. The event was set for noon at a Coracke resort with substantial sums reportedly involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitz
Jeffries
Fitz New
Sim Corbaiee
Phe Inoiey
Corbett
Interrupted tennis clash erupts on crowded court
A hurried call to Tenth and Morrin Avenue triggered a scene as Diver Matthews arrived to a crowd of about 40 men at a tennis court. Witnesses describe a dispute over play and betting among players while an officer separated those involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenth
Morrin Avenue
Matthews
Miller
Captured Cannon Cemented to Military Posts in 1760s Bronzes
Washington reports the secretary of war confirmed the right to grant or loan salvage cannons from the Spantindts in Cubs and Porto Rico to G A R posts and other groups. The first guns, two bronze antique pieces made in Barcelona 1768 and 1769, were assigned to the Fort Thomas post in Kentucky. A separate item notes Dr Esmond, part of a posse seeking Bill Watson, was shot dead near Shawnee, Oklahoma, after a pursuit. Other brief items mention Jacob Coxey buying the Lite Daisyead mine in Joplin, Missouri, with promising prospects, and unrelated notes on copyrights and theatrical topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of War
Adv
Leiber
Soan
Cubs
Porto Rico
FL Thomas Kentucky
Barcelona
Bill Watson
Wichita
Dr. Esmond
Shawnee, Ok
Fever Relief and Yard Sanitation Orders
May 19 reports a man with yellow fever has recovered and no new cases appeared. Immune workers only may toil near the harbor to curb fever risk. Washington orders discharge of many navy yard staff to allow sanitation work and potential yard cleaning actions. Brooke orders copies of Spanish concession deeds and Cuba era contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savana
Washington
Navy Yard
Hoy
Brooke
Cuba
Dewey Set to Leave Manila for New York Arrival Near
A Hong Kong dispatch says Admiral Dewey will leave Manila on Saturday morning and expected to arrive in New York Monday morning. The Otytepin will be put in dry dock upon arrival for a thorough bottom scrubbing and hull overhaul after tropical waters fouled it. Machinery overhaul and trim work will be done, gingerbread features replaced, and provisioning completed before a two week voyage to resume record breaking voyages with the admiral at the helm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Journal
Hong Kong
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Otytepin
Indian Ocean
Trestle Burns Halt Missouri Pacific Service in Kansas Flint Hills
May 1 report from Ti Dorado notes a 400 ft trestle on the Missouri Pacific line in the Flint Hills about two miles east of Suremt damaged by fire yesterday. About a thousand feet of trestle burned, cause undetermined. All county section men and bridge and building crews mobilized, loaded a train of material, and proceeded to repair the structure, with trains postponed for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ti Dorado
Missouri Pacific
Flint Hills
Suremt
Bridey and Building Department
Cokether
Japan Asked to Aid in China Crisis
Mail dispatches from Victoria report China has asked Japan to intervene to force Germany out of Shan Tung. The warnings speak of western demands and German aggression provoking instability. German forces are accused of sacking a village near Klag Chou and abducting a local man, with tension rising as troops gather in Tsintao and Jih Chuo.
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Tacoma
Oriental Net Victoria
China
Germany
Shan Tong
Confucius
Chinas Fu
Shan Tung
Kuozhiachuane
Lanshan
Klag Chou
Germark
Jih Chuo
Hsueh Tin
Tse
Yamen
Tsintao
Chicago Board of Trade urges peace in Buffalo strike
May 19 Chicago board of trade directors endorsed dissolving the Conners contract with the Lake Carriers Association and urged immediate restoration of normal Great Lakes shipping and Buffalo cargo activities. The text includes additional stray items about Tanoutn Nebraska and a university incident, but the readable portion centers on the trade board’s call for peace and uninterrupted commerce on the lakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Board of Trade
Buffalo
Chicago
Board of Trade Directors
Board of Trade
City of
Conners
Great Lakes
Curtis denies Horton pact binding in bitter First district fight
Curtis rejects the Horton agreement as binding while Bailey and Leland position for control in the First district race. Curtis allies claim no authorization for the pact and warn of a protracted battle as Bailey seeks congress at large and Leland allies back Curtis for the next term.
Topeka Directory Expansion Promised by Col Raviges
Col Sam Raviges promises Topeka will receive a 100 page 160 half tone city directory with 1 479 entries up from 15 212 in the last edition. The four county wall includes Shawnee and surrounding areas and a Kansas post office directory is planned with broader state coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Raviges
Topeka
Topeks
J. G. Water
Hades Saya
Col Radgem
Prioreau
Potter
Shawnee County
Kansu
Ferris wheel to move amid Chicago changes
Chicago reports indicate the famous Ferris Wheel, a landmark since the World’s Fair, may be dismantled and relocated to St Louis or Manhattan Island vicinity. Ferris Wheel Park manager LV Rice said the wheel’s fate isn’t fixed, with past rebuilds after the Columbian Exposition and new proposals for its future location.
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Chicago
St. Louis
New York
Manhattan
Mareager LV. Rice
Ferrin Wheel Park
North
Clark Street
Whiehywood
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Filipimo Congress
Gen. Otis
Lawton
Aguinaldo
LN Bryan
Boston
Belmont
R H. Munro
Exgiana
Colombia
Mayor Taggart
Federal Penitentiary
Czar
Gary Stanley
Ralph Faxon
Congressman Long
NEW Bank
Adams Quahier
The
Citizens State Bank
Mrs. Stanley
Olathe
Charles F. Scott
Cleveland
Erie
Lexon
G.A R
Coxey
Massillon
Jacob 5
Joplin
Nowork
Dan Bull
Havana
Dewey
Japan
Tanoutn
Comer University
Christian Church and
Denominational College
Fincoln
Hin
Hin and Praeseasd Two, Men Piste
Gurtis
Curtis
Leland
Mr. Bailey
Charles Curtin
Cot
Witet
Vongress
Ayike
Stret
Curtis van Sahara
Wleetiss
Heaton
Currie
Horton
Mr. Bathe
Timie Bailey
Ty Curtis
Maller
Lidand
Congresman
Senet
A. H L. Hlorton
A. K. Rodgers
Tuve Mulvaney
Cyrus Lelind
Tex F. Collins
John Solitine
Chi Onreer
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