Troops Camp at Frisco Track in Sand and Sleep
San Francisco May 21 The Twentieth Kansas volunteers are encamped at the Bay district race tracks. The First battalion Maj Waltman arrived Friday afternoon at four. The Second Battalion Maj Metcalf arrived at 6 10. The Third battalion Capt Buchan arrived about uplift. Col Little telegraphed to Washington to have the men kept over kept in camps. Camp well arranged water piped camp kitchens working. Ground is sandy deep and hard to march over.
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San Francisco
Kansas
Bay District
Waltman
Four Sele
Metcalf
Buchan
Oakland
Little
War Department
Washington
Bheht
Oliver
Crossing the Mountains and Train to Gruen
A Nevada Line dispatch describes a May journey from Laramie to Grun, via snowbound rail and mountain scenery aboard the Twentieth regiment train. Soldiers, officers, and crowds await at depots as rain, sleet, and wind obscure views while soldiers receive trinkets.
Life or Death Conch Trouble Prompts Free Trial Offer
A dramatic health ad warns of a life and death conch problem and urges immediate treatment. It promises a free trial for every reader and cites testimonials from a 12 year old weighing 108 pounds who allegedly recovered after using the remedy.
Troop Rush Aims Drive to Coast Amid Sand Barrier
A Washington origin directive urging faster troop movement to the coast appears to hasten the dreary march through sand and cage brush. The effort began with increased speed at 9, led by E.W. Ebllts.
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Washington
E.W. Ebllts
Tornado Wrecks Orchards Across Northwest Arkansas
May 21 Fayetteville Ark Tornado racing from the southwest struck northwest Arkansas wrecking orchards and homes. Fatalities include a man crushed in a cellar near Kim Springs and Kilingsworth couple killed four miles away. Widespread damage in Benton and Crawford counties with deaths near Port Smith Springdale Elm Springs Lowell Rogers and Shioam Springs.
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Fayetteville
Ark
Arkansas
Ozark
Benton County
White River
Bite
Lowell
Morltown
Bim Springs
Kiel
Kim Springs
Kilingsworth
W. J. Tolcomb
W. B. Tie Fon
Elm Springs
Crawford County
Port Smith
Nesiit
Anglo Japanese understanding eyed in Vienna rumor
The Vienna dispatch of the Daily Telegraph reports strong belief that Britain and Japan have reached an Anglo Japanese understanding. The accord would shape East Asian events and impact the ongoing Esporiano American War, creating an Asiatic balance of power with wide consequences.
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Tonion
Vienna Corre
Daily Telegraph
Iver
Vienna
Englend
Tapien
Une East
Four Men Crushed in Mine Collapse Near Marysville
Four men died in a cave-in at Hort Sell and Swartz Hematite Iron mine near Marysville Pennsylvania. Victims named include Jacob Heimsarat and Ceear Rethhandt with two children, Morris Dey aged 21, and Branke Widel. Rescue crews worked beneath broken timbers as they attempted to reach the victims.
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Allentown
Hort- Sell
Swartz Hematite
Marysville
Jacob Heimsarat
Ving & Wife
Chidren
Ceear Rethhandt
Tle Brother
Azod Ih
Tying & Site
Childre
Morris Dey
Sinele
Branke Widel
Prince
Wasennk
Alliance Confirmed In Anglo French West Africa Pact
The Times editorial tonight says rumors of an Anglo French agreement on West Africa are premature and notes Paris Figaro may overstate progress. It cites that any pact would await completion and that the Figaro’s claim stems from plausible but unconfirmed sources.
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London
The
Times
Qromisses
Paris Figaro
Ole Baar
Missouri women boycott French goods over Spanish American tensions
Seventy five prominent women from St. Joseph met at the Country club to discuss Franer hostility to the United States in the Spanish American troubles. The group resolved to boycott French made goods and discourage merchants who patronize them from landing French products.
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St. Joseph, Mo
Country Club
Hostilty
Franer
United States
Mrs Leiter's Gift and Republican Delegates
Mary Theresa Leiter pledges a hospital ambulance with two horses for Ilinwis troops and asks Governor Tanner to accept it for state service. Republican delegates tally rises to 736 with remaining counties listing dates for election. Congressmen announce: Dayshtern and Balle previously announced bids for attorney general and congress, respectively.
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Springneta
May
Sars
Levi % Leiter
Lilineis
Tanner
Tuinels
Ilinwis
Mary Theresa Leiter
B. Dayshtern
Lincoln
W. 5. Balle
Nemaha County
oMmichills
Horatio Walpole Dead In London May Day
Horatio Walpole, secretary of state for the home department in Lord Derby's administrations, died in London on May 2. In Chicago, May 3, 205 Illinois naval reserve members will be sent to the Gulf coast for possible service with Admiral Sampson. Dortmund, May 2% reports a mine disaster at the Zolon mine, feared 45 miners perished.
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Horatio Walpole
London
Hieht Don
Spencer Horstie Walpole
Cinie Department
Lord Derby
Sampson
Chicago
Illinois Naval Reserve
Gulf Coast
Samp- Sen
Dortmund
Prussia
Zolon
Populists in Fourth District Consider Independent Candidacy
About thirty Populists in Lyon county form a movement to back an independent candidate in Kansas Fourth District. Ned B. Fowler, former Populist congress committee chair, urges district voters to reject a sale to the Democratic party and to seek mutual agreement for unified action, inviting correspondence to Fowler.
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John Madden
H. 8
Martin
Lyon County
Ned B. Fowler
Fowler
Fourth Congressional District
Kansas
Democratic Party
Emporia
Congress
Ned B Fowler
Abortive raid and Cervera at Santiago de Cuba
The Times notes in a war review that Admiral Cervera's squadron avoided decisive action near Key West and Tampa. It argues his slow speed and torpedo boat hindrances limited impact, while U S forces concentrate to block Santiago de Cuba. The piece discusses blockade risks, coal supplies at San Juan, and the need for naval commanders to steer operations directly.
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London
Times
Cervera
Viccaya
Ifanta Morin
Blancs
Santiago
Madrid
Key West
Tampa
Adel Sumpaun
San Juan
Santiago de Cuba
United States
Battie
Tiree
Ralitiago
Manin
Cervwta
Sampson
San Juan de Porte
Set Auin
Charleston
Biorkade
Martinique
Wested States Board of Strategy
San Munn
Nelson
Wheat trader beaten after riotous room scene
In St Louis, John A Warren the wheat bull was rough handled by fellow traders after appearing in Mantle paper colors. A dozen men rushed him, he fled to the wheat pit, later claimed the colors were a joke for Dewey. He said he meant no offense and would wait for Corvera. May 11. The Daily Mall notes unsure results from Admiral Vera before orders for the second squadron. Pallard’s Snow Liniment advertised for rheumatism and headaches. Cascarc and Cathartic pills are also promoted. Through Santa Fe line to Denver via Pueblo and Colorado Springs.
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St. Louis
John A. Warren
Dewey
Manila
Corvera
Lonion
Duiiy Mall
C Vera
Pallard
Geo
Stansfield
Kan, Ave
Miller's Pharmey, Cor
Topeka Evenue
Topeka Items Brighten Local Happenings and Honors
A jumble of notes from Topeka reports details from county and state events. Mentions Camp Leedy activities at Washburn College and civic projects around the courthouse area. Highlights include band engagements, horticultural talks, and commencement notices at Hethany College with related concerts.
Washburn Beats State in Tight Topeka Baseball Clash
In a highlight game at Topeka, Washburn and State University fought to a 5 to 4 Washburn victory. Kennedy pitched well for Washburn through seven innings, Baxter followed with strong relief, and K U Sweet also delivered steady work. The Washburn infield limited errors while producing timely hits.
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Washburn
State University
Topeka
the & U
Kennedy
Baxter
K. U
Sweet
Union Pacific western paints service promotion
The notice advertises direct western rail service via Union & 5 Ss to Denver Salt Lake City San Francisco and Portland with Pullman Palace and Tourist Sleepers chair cars dining cars and time table details via city ticket agents Lewis and Lou Fulton. It also promotes Tabier's Buckeye Pale Gintment claiming relief for itching and piles with scientific accuracy and professional know how from Geo W Stensfield and Miller's Pharmacy.
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Denver
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Portland
Union & 5
Union Photo
Western Paints
Pullman Palace
Pullmaan
Lewis
Lou Fulton
Geo. W. Stensfield
Kan, Ave
Miller's Pharmacy
Cor
Topekz Ave
Hard to Buy Horses for Cavalry Demand
Chicago May 23 The United States cavalry needs 10 000 horses and faces difficulties in recruiting within the desired time. Agents offer 15 to 25 dollars more per animal, with Col Youngs cavalry regiment seeking 1 030 horses in a week. Auctioneer L F Pruyn says obtaining that many within a month is unlikely due to reduced breeding and fewer riding and driving horses. Government selection remains strict, with even minor blemishes leading to rejection, and procurement may take at least three months.
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Uncle Sam
Chicago
United States Cavalry
Liewis
Ralph Harrison
John M. Palmer
Col. Youngs Cavalry Regiment
Lew Wallace for Cuba says no troop movement soon
Indianapolis May 23 General Lew Wallace has returned from Washington. He planned to go to the front as a correspondent but says there is no prospect of early troop movement and he returned to await the invasion of Cuba, which he believes will not occur until fall. He will return when it does. He also states there will be a second call for troops soon and that the government will equip a large army to leave after the rainy season.
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EH. C. Lindsey
Kansas
Omaha
Camp Leedy
State University
State Christian Endeavor Coneae
Topeka
Topeka Sportsmen's Association
Conductor's Hall
East Fourth Street
Marshall
Kansas Masonic
Holton
Court House
Ralph Moore
Charles M. Sheldon
Malcolm Kirk
Washburn College
Schiller
Charles Wilmarth
Wimarth
Iis
Chicago
Charles Rogers
Twenty-second Regiment
State Horticultural Society
Sabetha
MC. A
George Serrizo
Kansas Pharmaceutical Associaion
Atchison
G. A. R. Dougherty
O. U. W. Lodge 244
State House
Kansas Avenue
Ladies' Home Journal
Desmand
Pat Sherman
Georgie Dewey
Seneca
W. D. Sherman
Robert J. Murphy
Berry
Kansas City
A. A. Greene
Huntuon
Jackson Streets
Lecompton
J. P. Lewis
Harrison Street
Whitsunday
Indianapolis
Ind
Lew Wallace
Washington
New York
Aiwalt
Cube
Lives on cracked ice at Ogden car release
Geo Lincoln, a colored man from Atlantic II, was freed from an ice box in a California fruit car in Ogden Utah after a week confinement. He survived five days without food by drinking melted ice and groaned until a trainman heard him and ordered his release. He paid the man with his remaining money for passage to Denver, California.
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Atlantic
Geo
Lincoln
California
Ogden
Utah
Denver
Cal
Lee
Zola Retrial Opens With Tight Security At Versailles
The second trial of Emil Zola for criminal libel begins in Versailles with charges against Esterhazy court mural officers. Bees in the assize court attract little public attendance. Officials enforce strict order and there are no incidents at the accused's arrival.
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Versailles
M. Emil Zola
Esterhazy Court
Tony
Tug Boat Goodwin Sinks At New York Pier
The tug Goodwin sank in the North River at the White Star Line pier foot of West Tenth Street. Two men aboard slept in bunks. engineer Hiram Taylor drowned, cook Jeremiah Lynch rescued. The Goodwin was owned by R. J. Barrett who also captained her, valued at 15000 and insured.
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New York
E. Goodwin
North River
White Star Line
West Tenth Street
Hiram Taylor
Jeremiah Lynch
R. J. Barrett
Rhode Island Citizens Launch Plan for Torpedo Boat
A Rhode Island movement led by F. P. Garretson aims to have Rhode Island citizens build and equip the fastest torpedo boat destroyer for the U S Navy. They plan to grant the contract to the Herreshoffs and name the vessel Oliver Hazard Perry in honor of the Lake Erie hero born in Newport. Garretson opened with a $1,000 subscription amid strong local enthusiasm.
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Rhode Island
U. S. Navy
Newport
R. L
Citzens
F. P. Garretson
Herreshoffs
Oliver Hazard Perry
Lake Erie
Garretson
PROJECTILES FOR SAMPSON PREPARATIONS FOR BATTLE
Reading, May 23. A Washington telegram says Carpenter Steel Works sent 150 twelve inch projectiles weighing 1200 pounds each for Sampson’s fleet. Over 600 projectiles of smaller size are on hand and en route to San Francisco for Admiral Dewey at Manila.
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Reading
Washington
Carpenter Steel Works Internstricht
Sampson
San Francisco
Admiral Dewey
Americans Repelled Landing Near Isabella Sacun
Official Havana dispatch reports two American warships attempted to force entry at Isabella Sacun near the Sagua river in Santa Clara. Spanish forces massed on shore and compelled the Americans to retire.
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Madrid
Havana
Isabella Sacun
Sagua River
Santa Clara Province
Ships to sail from San Francisco with 2600 troops
A Washington dispatch states three ships will sail Tuesday from San Francisco to Manila carrying about 2600 troops. Two additional transports will not be ready for some time.
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Chicago
Washington
San Francisco
Manila
Demand Reprisals Over Spanish Firing on English Ship
A Washington report states Spanish cruiser Isabel fired on the English ship Roch, creating serious complications. Spain claims it was a mistake, but Britain and the United States doubt the denial.
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Chicago
Washington
Roch
Isabel
Hail Wrecks Wheat Near Wellington Kansas
A May 23 report from Wellington Kansas notes a hail storm eight miles west of the city destroying about a thousand acres of wheat and causing property damage estimated at hundreds of dollars. The storm tracked four to five miles long and more than a mile wide, breaking window lights and piling hail inside some homes.
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Weillington
Kan
Mayfield
Wellington
Hutchinson Charter Filed by Hutchinson Elevator Firm
Hutchinson charter filed with the secretary of State for an elevator company. Seventy stock appears at $30,000. Directors listed include D. W. Hillis M. E. Billis W. H. Kinney Mary Kinney J Holdridge and L. B. Holdridge. Hutchinson and Kansas Lye referenced.
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Hutchinson
Mit
Secretary of State
D. W. Hillis
M. E. Billis
W. H. Kinney
Mary Kinney
J Holdridge
L. B. Holdridge
Kansas
Lye
Auditorium Board Meeting Set for May 26 at Club Rooms
A board of directors meeting of the Auditorium association is called for Wednesday evening May 26 in Commercial club rooms. All members must attend. Subscriptions to the fund and interested citizens are invited by order of the Board, signed H. Nettles, Secretary.
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The
Auditorium Association
H. Nettles
Mandamus Aims for Uniform Rail Stock Taxation in Kansas
Attorney General Boyle to file mandamus with the Supreme Court seeking a uniform method to tax rolling stock. The board of railroad assessors adopted a resolution requiring all railroad owners to list miles operated and the rolling stock owned, within and outside Kansas. The aim is to apportion tax shares to the state based on in state mileage and rolling stock.
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Supreme Court
Boyle
Kansas
Memphis
Board of Railroad Asaemsore
Niso
Negotiations to Open Between U S Britain and Canada
Washington May 21 negotiations will begin this week between officials of the state department the British ambassador Sir Julian Penncetute and the Canadian minister of marine Sir Louis Davies in a preliminary step toward a convention or treaty between the United States and Great Britain to settle long standing controversies. The talks will be cautious in tone focusing on what can be done rather than exact terms and aim to reach an understanding for submission to both governments.
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Washington
State Department
Briitish Ambadendor
Julian Penncetute
Louis Davies
United States
Great Britain
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Zola
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