Sale of Oakland Bonds Aimed at Santa Fe Yard Facilities
San Francisco dispatch reports a Boston bond sale of about 1 million dollars for Oakland yard expansions under Santa Fe rail interests. Traffic chief Bissell denies Santa Fe plans to enter Oakland now, with terms cited as favorable to Topeka and Santa Fe connections. The report notes broader transit bond activity and speculative links to enrichment of Oakland routes.
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San Francisco
Boston
Wsar
Bunds
Gakiind Transit Company
Tia Suni
Iteviy
Cereral Bellef
Alchinnt
Topek & Santa Fe Railroad
Oakland
Pablo
Santa Fe
Moston
Bissell
Oveland
Pulure
Unclear text on Texas detention and individuals
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a person named OToole in Texas and Fort Scott Kansas May St-Mers Thames Of Foyle. Mentions a person died, legal actions, and confinement in Texas jail. The readable portions are incoherent and do not establish a complete news item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Scott
Kan
St—Mers
Thames of
Foyle
Minou
Texas
Ber Doreband
DIES RIDING A WHEEL Newport
Acton Ives, a local resident, died in Newport after a bicycle accident on Lee avenue near Thanws street. He collided with a cart near the Bill font, and his body was recovered at the scene with fatal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Charles ‘Acton Ives
Bork
Lee Avenue
Thanws Street
Thatsas Street
Meadeng
Che
Siberian Capital Blaze Reported in War-Torn City
Fragmented dispatch describes a large fire in the Siberian capital near Tubalak, with residents and exiles affected. A railway department notice advertises a travel feature and lists several addressees for mailed copies, while unrelated local notices mention orders and medical remedies, including Chambire colic and diarrhoea remedy.
Not Allowed to Shine Brack Diamond Ejected at Garfield Park
A Garfield Park Sunday event sparked crowds as Brack Diamond, in silk hat and checked trousers, staged an impromptu act. Officials opposed the street exhibition and restraint from continuing led to debate. After band leaders refused, Diamond agreed to perform outside, drawing a sizable following and delaying the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Park
Phi
Bilack Diamond
Bo Dimond
Mr. Diamond
Harlem Track Fire Destroys Grandstand in Chicago
Fire swept the Harlem track in Chicago early today destroying the grandstand and stables housing about 20 to 40 horses. Fire officials believe the blaze originated in the grandstand with sabotage theories discussed. building damage estimated at 60 000 dollars. The track, to be opened for the season, is owned by Chicago interests led by Richard Fitzgerald. The fire drew rapid response from the fire department and left the property severely damaged.
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Chicago
Fisnes
Cleerutr Department
Harlem
Reina Mercedes Drops Anchor in Hampton Roads
The Spanish cruiser Reina Mercedes arrived in Hampton Roads and anchored two miles off Old Point Comfort. Quarantined for two days under National Quarantine Officer Pettus, no one from the ship came ashore. Crowds from Newport News, Norfolk, and Hampton attended, with excursion plans by local transport firms. After quarantine she will go to Portsmouth for repairs.
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Reina Mercedes
Hampton Roads
Newmat News
Merritt Wrecking Company
Lod
Merritt and
Resche
Morgan
Oid Point Comfort
Whire
Tvo
Pettus
Ieh~ermin
Newport News
Norfolk
Hannites
Old Point
Jaandes
Od Point
Mercedes
Hampton Foad
Qualantine
Portamouth Ways Yard
Louie Feli's Bravery After Vandalism Carriage Crash
In a crowded Sunday scene on Kuineas ave a trap pulled by a horse with four aboard veered after a fright. Roger Van Honk was thrown and dragged but aided by Doyle Felt and two young women Bertie Griffith and Grace Lemon. Van Hook escaped with a shoulder cut as the crowd assisted and the fire station stood by.
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Roger van Honk
van Hook
Wes
Doyle Felt
Mice Bertlé Grifith
Miss Grace Lemon
Contri
Insult to Wilmington Reached Brazil Officials
A Herald from Washington reports commercial relations between the citadel on the Ambon river and the United States. The incident involving the Wilmington has been formally represented to the Brazilian government. Officials expect prompt investigation and appropriate action. The note stresses continued friendship between Brazil and the United States and pledges proper amendments.
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Brazil
New York
Washington
Ambon
Wilmington
United States
Admire Miss Leiter in Simla Whip Route Remarks
Simlit India May 22 Miss Dalay Leiter earns notice for whip skills on steep Billside route near Simla requiring high proficiency. Despite restrictions no driving except certain officials, Miss Leiter’s connections aid the Virwipine. Curzon plans to tighten official atmosphere, innovation praised by locals, and fox hunting pack planned for next season amid admin changes. Columbus fare noted with Santa Fe tickets and medical revelation notice.
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Simlit
India
Lars Curzon
Simla
Lord Corson
Stat
Insanity Inquiry Opens Charity Meeting in Cincinnati
A Cincinnati meeting opened by Dr. H C Stutter, superintendent of a local asylum, debated insanity and its social roots. Speakers discussed the relation of local and county institutions, charity duties, and reformatories, noting cigarette smoking statistics among boys and general crime-linked behavior. The session included papers on Belgium, reformatories, and the influence of moral danger on criminals.
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Cincinnati
Cere Rabati
H.C. Stutter
Cho Asylum For Et Lepties
Sasdl
Teeani
Te Hesauike Rreintor Ani
Af Ogg
Abel Relats
Ana Sair
guRes
Pawamhors
Miia Stary
T. de Patterson
Tage Caig
Afra
Crosier
Granaetgnanes
Newsan
Glennot
Ot Haltiere
Robert W Bberd
ATMNY
Ormeek of Charity
Belgium
Pontiac
Wrintemdner
Iltelstars
Cigaretta
Yanne
Ciparetta
Glaarrtin
Welcher
Dlanmeie
Witt Felbematurine Fie
Eccentric Giver Charles Lilly of Silkville Fame
Charles Lilly, a French immigrant who arrived in 1874 near Silkville, owned about 240 acres in Coffey and Franklin counties valued at $5,000. He led a military style life and sought society, rarely posing for photographs, kept funds abroad, and attended to his own affairs with notable independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lilly
Kansas
Tie Boissutre
Silkville Farm
Lo.o. F. Orphans’ Home
Fencelin and
Coffey Coumies
Cering Tor
Rome
France
America
Hois
Promises Good Waylayed Schemes in Rural Town
At April first a neighbor sent a boy to summon Wil Hare, Buckeye agency manager, to meet. Silly and Williams farms near Joly, Williams cured of rheumatism, moved to Kansas City, then California for a home. Williams entrusted property to FP Williams for white Hale students at Manhattan Agricultural College. Williams borrowed money for National Normal University in Bebanen, Ohio, and for aid to a friend. A plan to help the truly needy was voiced, while buried treasures funded the fund, including two gold watches and other valuables from Castilian line.
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W Wil- Hare
Buckeye
Agricola
Waverly
Wire
Mr. Silly
Hethany
Kangas City
Kut
Tur California
Late Agricultural College
Manhattan
Kan
Lilly
Critzeria
The
Agricultural College
Williams
TSS
National Normal University
Bebanen
Ohio
Willams
Hanes
Ise
Suits Over a Contract for 25000 Dollars Unfold in Dresser Case
A suit against Dresser for 25000 dollars centers on alleged misrepresentation in a long ago contract with Martin White of a detective agency. White claims he advanced funds and fees under a royalty scheme that Dresser never fully delivered, with discussions spanning years and locations from a hotel in the city to New York royalty plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin White
Speegies
Drager
White
Dreewe
Dresser
Ttn
Abi Marin White Hi Payne
Ray Curtain
Martin
New York
Maguy
Tim
Why Astor Left Causes of Abandoning America
A biographical sketch recounts William Waldorf Astor’s critique of American society. He argues that press caricature and democratic constraints stifle identity, while wealth and materialism shape national life. He cites family memory and Vanderbilt era views as influences on his stance.
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William Waldorf
America
New York
Astor
Wis Brent Brandfasher
Sita
San Ganottes
Abaddoned Arberton
Pear Tewlar
Vanderbilt
Itm Beerone
Muhlbacher Sale Ends with Miniature Dispersal Auction
The sale of miniatures concluded with a dispersal featuring a goose woman on a battantrade and landscape pieces. Prices included 2000 francs paid to Holenstein for a rectangular gebulation tracy and 1.5 million francs to Kanon Detohutl for a ran vous. The grand total reached 1 770 francs, estimatedBM percent above Muahnaecher’s purchase price for the collection.
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Holenstein
Hereene Mal Pu
Ivors
Weres
Laoreince
Kanon Detohutl
Francis
Potwalt
Baron Apattnette
Ruudoly
Tares
Forsralt
S Buy
Prancunard
Rane Tore Aeuall
Marble Groupe
Yanin Onty
Hemdon
Veteran of Mexican War Recovers After Wounding Incident
A 50 year sleep ends for a Mexican War veteran named Matthian Steingruber who lay wounded in the head after a 70s accident. He awakens gradually with memory gaps and believes he is a young officer about to march to a distant campaign. Doctors report responsive brain activity and a remarkable return to consciousness after years in limbo.
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Poston
Matthian Steingruber
Weston
Wille
Holme Pice
Disorderly Houses Closes as Inmates Leave Town
Mayor Drew orders the closure of disorderly houses and removal of inmates. A Polk county crew reports progress with about one fourth of offenders already gone and more departing. Corderty house is shut as authorities secure evidence and plan fines for offenders.
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Drew
Polk Wines Tharsey
Corderty
Atchison May 7 Church Leaders Visit Soldiers Orphans Home
Rev W H Young, superintendent of the Soldiers Orphans Home, assumed control after a recent change. Rev WS Priest, pastor of Atchison Christian Church, acted as chaplain. Christian ministeres and a state board member toured the home, with services conducted and futures discussed.
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Atchison
W. HH. Young
Soldiers Orphans’ Home
Atchison Christian Church
Chaptain
Chanlale
Sanjay
Young
Kansas Textbook Commission Adopts Two Books by Kansas Authors
The state textbook commission approved two works by Kansas writers One is Nob Prentis' Mistery and the other a primer by Miss Lizzie E Wooster a Topeka woman renowned for pioneering primary education methods Her career includes time with Salina Public Schools Salina Normal University and establishing teachers training at Edmond Oklahoma Normal School She also contributed to Kansas City school programs and spoke across the region in a single summer session.
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State Textbook Commission
Kansas
Noble Prentis
Lizsie E. Wooster
Topeka
Oklahoma Normal School
Edmond
Kansas City
Miss Wooster Publishes New Primer at Topeka
Ty-six InstitutesEdited by Miss Wooster while living in Topeka she releases a primer designed for teachers and public schools. The book combines reading studies with language arithmetic and drawing and includes colored plates to aid memory along with home-printed illustrations by Topeka artist George M. Stone.
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Topeka
Miss Wooster
Miss Wonster
M New York
Chicago
George M. Stone
Olympia sails home from Manila amid cheers and salutes
In Manila Harbor Admiral Dewey leads the Olympia as it begins its long voyage home. Marines man the yards while cheers rise from Baltimore and Powerful. The band plays Sousa and Auld Lang Syne as the two ships salute. Dewey plans to visit his Vermont home after a 12 month voyage. The admiral notes insurgents closing in and mentions sending a third commission to show resolve.
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Manila
Alanila Harbor
Olympia
Admiral Dewey
Baltimore
Powerful
Gom
Oregon
Dewey
Gefr Otis
Guy
Langolde
Montpelier
San Francisco
Dewer
National Baptist Societies Anniversary in Portland June 25 1899
An advertisement notes the National Baptist Societies Anniversary in Portland on June 25 1899 with travel details. One fare plus 2.00 for round trip via the Pacific line. Tickets sold at Umits and further information from B A Lewie city ticket agent or J C Fulton depot agent. Also includes an anecdote about a whooping cough epidemic and a testimonial endorsing Chamberlain's Cough Remedy by John F E Clifford proprietor Norwood House Norwood NY. Remedy sold by all druggists.
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Tiew Pacific
B.A. Lewie
Elty Tekset
J. C Fulton
Chamberlain
John FE. Clifford
Norwood House
Norwood
N.Y
Union Pacific cuts fares to California points
The Union Pacific announces a greatly reduced rate to California points with through tourist sleepers and quicker time than any other line. For tickets and fall information contact FA Lewis city ticket agent and 3 C Fulton depot agent. Campbell's at 625 Kansas avenue advertises superior watchmaking and sculped shop services.
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Union Pacific
California
FA. Lewis
C. Fulton
Topeka Snapshots Highlight City Notes
Local clippings report weather rain and storm damage, election wins, and town events. Gultha Page elected to Buchanan school vacancy, Memorial Day address planned in Wellington, Topeka residents discussed rainfall and street life, and cultural events including concerts by Blind Boone and Dan Godfrey’s band presence.
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Stanley
Wich- Sethe
Topeka
Wikworth
Gultha Page
Buchanan School
O. H. Coulter
Wellington
I. ‘T Gakeo
Senpol
Stahl
Charles Harris
Amria
Bopeka
W. J. Hinshaw
Bethleen
Emren
George H. Gilbert
Chicago
Piest Congregational Church
Bostuniat
Crawsom Theater
Dan Godfrey
Ewitehboand
Burt
Phoyelx Herald
Pinston
Hownevelt
Rough Riders
Charis Toulks
Hmporia
Fomston
Tex
Blind Boone
Tls
St John's
August Yorkluth
Athletic Ia
State House
Bane Ad Teans
McLaughlin
Socitude
Sne
State University
Lawrence
Toreka
Silk Shire Castle
Worry Staftond
Garfield Park
Wichita County
Whith
Marvholls
Godfrey
Toneka
Many New Houses Under Construction in Town
The town reports widespread home building with carpenters and contractors busy. Erecting firms include Alunzairis with a four room cottage at Seventh and Law Fen streets, J H Clark with a four room cottage at Third and Lake, and H 10 Eleator on Seventh and Lawrence. Also listed are J M Bentley a six room cottage at Eighteenth and Clay, George L Seeley a six room cottage at the same address, P Schaefer a six room cottage in Lobg's addition, J H Swanson a seven room cottage at 413 Taylor, W E Atchian with a four room cottage in Ritchie’s addition, Robert Fowl with two four room cottages on North Ash, Lo M Jones a nine room dwelling at Topeka avenue and Fourteenth, W E Trapp a six room dwelling at Eighth and Fillmore, and I S Perry at Fifteenth and Topeka avenue.
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Alunzairis
Seventh
Law- Fen Streets
J. H. Clark
Third
Lake Stronts
Eleator
Anu. Lawrence
J. M. Bentley
Eighteenth
Clay Streets
George L. Seeley
P. Schaefer
Lobg
J. H. Swanson
Taylor Street
EW Atchiann
Ritchie’ Nditon
Robert Fowl
North Ash Street
Lo M. Jones
Topeks Avenue
Fourteenth Street
W. EL Trapp
Eighth
Fillmore Streets
I. S. Perry
Fifteenth Street
Topeka Avenue
Peffer Correct on Gold Production Forecasts and Mint Data
Washington May 22 Ex United States Senator Peffer’s claim of abundant gold is supported by Mint Director Roberts figures. 1899 gold production is slated to reach 340000 dollars with 1898 up 50 million from 1807 total, and 1900 expected to reach 40 million. The mint figures show silver at 217,442,000 with substantial monetary use, and overall gold and silver available around 223,000,000 if open coinage occurred.
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Washington
United States
Peffer
Mint
Roberts
Automobiles for Greely Signal Officers Testing Wireless Telegraphy
General Greely, chief signal officer, seeks three electric field wagons for use in wireless telegraphy experiments in the field. The project aims to test a portable mobile setup to enhance communications.
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Gen. Greely
United States Army
Morrow's Kidneolds Cure Touted by Users in Ad Claim
An advertisement proclaims Morrow's Kidneolds as a cure for long standing kidney complaints. Testimony from Agere and W Ayers tout relief and a permanent cure, with promises of availability as Yellow Tablets priced in cents at druggists and Swift & Holliday’s store. Manufactured by John Merrow & Co, Springfield, illinois.
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Morrow
Agere
W. Ayers
Kansas Ave
North
Kansas
Atereu
Swift & Hollidas
Rae
Jebh Merrow
Unclear OCR fragment on military logistics tests
Fragmentary text mentions Seraphy Thore and Gen Greely, transportation needs in the army, and testing of a wire oat system. Mentions 9% pounds capacity and potential future uses if funds are found. Fragment lacks coherent facts or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seraphy
Greely Mogerds
National League score notes and scattered game results
Fragmentary NL report shows St Louis and New York exchanges derailed by darkness, with Seymour and Grady involved in second game delays. Chicago games feature Heal’s pitching and Batten’s errors, while Cincinnati reports unnamed investigations and lineup notes amid murky accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Lou
Ag. Louis
New York
Seymour and
Grady
Gare
Ore Bt
Western League Scores From Kansas City and Milwaukee
In Kansas City, the Western League game tally shows a tight contest with Hoontena and Fama Vatteres- Kata Phy Gear leading the offense, while Milwaukee’s lineup features Atomia and Spencer Crinin in a close lose. Minnesota also hosts a game with notable performances from McNelly and Fister, as Joes and Rickey contribute key hits and runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
KansAs City Hoontena
Teeceenie
Ant Kyles
Woman Turns Black After Mercury Medicine Trial
Nellie Evans of Bristol charges Dr Horton used an injected medicine that turned her skin dark from head to foot and caused hair loss and swollen lips. She says Mercury poisoning occurred and she sought treatment at Massachusetts General Hospital where her condition improved though she remains worried. The case involves Morton, a Bristol yachtsman, and his vessel The Norman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Evans
Horton
New Haven
Conn
Wile
Dloth
Mies Nellie BM
Bristol
Merton
Massachusetts General Hospital
Morton
Wabash Train Loss Sparked by Pocketed Money Case
A woman traveling from a World’s Fair trip left $17 and a certificate on a railroad train. John G. Senith of the county reported the loss and effort to recover the cash. Richard Rewwnel said he found the property and kept it until conscience prompted its return. the certificate was never issued.
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Wabash
John G. Senith
Ubj Aloedt & Trace
Richard Rewwnel
Satem
Gre
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