Seaton Wins Republican County Convention Delegation
The Republican county convention held at Hemiton hall chose 19 delegates for governor candidate Seaton with a large majority. Seaton carried most wards including the city’s main districts, while anti-Seaton support concentrated in Santa Fe ward. Dave Mulvanes led a two-bucket brigade and Shawnee county backers, with Frank Grimes likely backing for state treasurer and Major Andersen's senate bid gaining speed.
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Hemiton Hall
Duke Seaton
Santa Pe
Tote Stowe Seaton
Seaton
Alan Sald Fer
Rombipar
Ceenlt
Dave Mul- van
Wip
Ghecket
Santa Fe
Dave Mulvane
Topeka
Shawnee County
Probaly
Republicknance
Ttivaio
Molvene
Frank Grimes
Bhi Mee
Major Andersen
Bren
Warmer for spies drives US to spend more on espionage
Washington reports show imperative measures to fund and intensify the hidden war against Spanish spies. The government shifts resources to dismantle spy networks, with heightened operations and rapid arrests as evidence is accumulated from various sources.
Reformers Warned in Duluth Saloon Controversy
In Duluth Minnesota Charles By ns Holt head of a reform movement warns public welfare factions against ongoing saloon influence. He faces political pressure amid simmering gambling questions and criticizes Dr Jamason pastor of the First Methodist Church as a hypocrite. Holt targets saloon elements claiming they threaten city governance and social order.
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Duluth
Minn
Charles Byns Holt
Hessone
Fetter
Jamason
First Methodiet
Beloit College Celebrates Fifty Years Anniversary
Beloit Wisconsin May 2 fifty years ago professor Jokerhimerson arrived in Beloit to teach at Beloit College marking a notable anniversary in the college’s history. The event was observed in the Solleke chapel celebrating professor Emeron and the long life of the institution.
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Beloit
Wis
Fessor
Jokerhimerson
Toee
Betott College
Emeron
Solleke Chapel
Emerson
Ande Wer
Mac
Changes at Washburn College This Year
Washburn College announces faculty changes with Prof. D Whittemire leaving the Latin department after years of service. Prof. Willenotes succeeds as principal teacher, Miss Florence shifts from Vocal Missle to a new role, Redford takes Greek duties, and Latin inherits from Whittemire. Efforts seek Prof F W Ellis for the remaining position.
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Washburn
Washburn College
D. Whittemire
Lath
Topeka
Willenotes
F.W. Ellis
Alger Has His Way In Kansas War Call
A telegram to Governor Leeds from Adjutant General Corbin outlines Kansas must furnish 990 men under the second call to fill three regiments. The message details how many infantry, cavalry, and artillery units are to be recruited and notes Kansas should receive a full regiment if allowed beyond the initial allotment.
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Leeds
Corbin
United States
Celesium
Washington D.C
Kanmas
Secretary of War
Army
War Department
H.C Corbes
Kansas
England Germany Talks Raise Hopes of Alliance
A Berlin dispatch says Britain considers friendship with Germany serious and might court a coalitional accord. It notes possible diplomatic concessions to draw Germany away from Russia and hints that discussions involve high officials in London and Washington.
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New York
Dis
Berlin
Sam
Germany
Joseph Chamberlain
Birmingham
Teussia
England
America
Washington
London
Frank Lascelles
No Truth In It Naval Dispatch Dispute Across Oceans
Navy department officials deny a Madrid Paris sourced dispatch about a Jamaica engagement. They insist the report is false and lacks any truth, stating Admiral Sampson and Commodore Schley indicate the Madrid story is inaccurate.
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Washington
Navy Department
Jamaica
Sampson
Schley
Madrid
Long
Ruth
Paris
Excursion Boats Collide in San Francisco Harbor
An excursion schooner Maury E. Cruse collided with the revenue tender Golden Gate near San Francisco, causing damage to the cabin area. The incident involved a party of excursionists aboard the Maury E. Cruse. no injuries reported.
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San Francisco
Col
Golden Gate
Maury E. Cruse
Social and Personal News From Topeka and Vicinity
Topeka society notes list annual recital by the Ladies' Music club at Unity church, plus a string of receptions, thimble parties, and entertainments this week. Miss Etta Harding visits from Herington. wedding plans unfold for Adah Jewett and John Norton in Keokuk, Iowa. local gatherings include the Fortnightly Club banquet and Modern Literature club meeting with guests from Michigan and Illinois. Local families attend funerals in Strong City and Clay Center. mentions of church affiliations, upcoming weddings, and social calendars amid broad civic life.
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Calentiar
Ladies’ Music Club
St Unity Church
Needay
Willard Fall
Horsee Hall
Lanarigan
Willard Hall
Greenwood Avenue
Pearl
Lillian Kirkpatrick
West Sixth Street
Olle O'Brien
Mattie Jones
Leavenworth
Priday
D. A. Smajl
Portia Club
L. H. Strickler
Monroe Street
Opis Modern Literature Club
Weill
Ewe Ahbis
Grace Regeants
All Buck
Oskatovea
Reynolds
A. M. Heynolds
Westminster
Presbyterian Church
Adah Jewett
John Harper Norton
Dunes
H. 4
Dunkip
Strong City
Drs. 'T. Rice
Clay Center
J. Johnston
Bethany
Carbundale
Bryan Shuts Out Third Regiment to Meet War Shortfall
Lincoln Neb May 30 The third regiment with W J Bryan in its ranks is now full and will be offered to the federal government The state expects about 600 more enlisted men to reach full strength and asks how many can be furnished Governor Holcomb reports a plan disruption as the recruitment shortfall prompts a second call for volunteers and reassignment by military authorities
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Lincoln
Neb
W. J. Bryan
Bryan
Holcomb
Nebraska
R.A. Alger
Bills
Col. Bratt
Mr. Bryan
BR. A. Alger
Silas A. Holcomb
Three Minnesota and Massachusetts Soldiers Die of Illness
The worst of the season is over as three men die from camp illnesses. Pierce Collier of Bea ver Fells aged 18 from Company H Fourteenth Minnesota, Harry O Brookam of Lynn Massachusetts from Company D Eighth Massachusetts, and Ludwig Bonhart of Inefield Illinois from Fifth Millers succumb to complications. Burials arranged with relatives. Two troops of cowboys under Captain J S Gregory arrive with 160 men and 200 horses to join the regiment. Supplies arrived and will be distributed tomorrow. Water shortages are resolved as pipelines reach remote regiments.
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Pierce Collier
Agen
Minnesota
Beaver Fells
Preymonte
Chickamauga
Harry O. Brookam
Lynn
Mass
Massachusetts
Pneumo
Ludwig Bonhart
Inefield
Mllners
J. S Gregory
Fargyu
Dak
Sigsbee Takes a Prize A British Steamer Captured
Key West May 30 British steamer Restormel brought in under her own steam by a prize crew. She was captured while attempting to enter Santiago de Cuba with a coal cargo. Restormel bound Cardiff to Porto Rico, flags on mast half mast, leaking badly. reporters kept away.
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Key West
Santiago de Cuba
Cardiff
Porto Rico
Pritlah
Banquet Highlights at Jedies Club Dinner in Fort Wayne
A decorative banquet at Mr J D McFarland's home featured red white and blue colors and historic banners. Guests sat at a long table with patriotic toasts led by Dr A H Thompson. The event included papers on club history, discussions on women and men clubs, and mentions of attendees such as J B Larimer and John MacDonald. Also noted were social duties, the Ninde Chautauqua program, and local marriages and visits.
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J.D. McFarland
Boston
A. H. ‘Thompson
John MacDonald
J. B. Larimer
Larimer
C.F
Bush
L. D. Whittemore
C. F. Spencer
N. H. Loomis
W. A Johnson
A. Hi. Thompson
Garyer
George Herrick
J. #. Larimer
All for Leedy Populist Conventions Across Counties
Five Kansas counties held conventions on Saturday aligning with Populists and Democrats while Republicans met in others. Delegates to state and congressional venues were chosen in Cowley Crawford Saline Norton and Crawford counties, with resolutions praising the current state administration and urging renomination of the state ticket.
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Kansas
Cowley
Crawford
Saline
le C. King
J.C. Bradshaw
Z. B. Myer
B. E. Brows
Statin
Gillent
P A. Miler
Baker
Raimi
Congressional Conven
Wankomaner
R. Dhumrone
Lostter
A.M
Greniaan
Pilcher
Wile. Owe
Stecutanak
Pugloe
Rutger
Tam
D. Hishor O
Crawford County
J. Boaz
Witenes
Lawier
W. H. Ryan
O'Reilly
Leo
Jon” Hines
Wm McCiay
John Overly
J. M. Kiger
Thos
AWS
Andrews
Spengter
A.cher
J. C Huchanen
John W. Ross
Geo. Kennedy
O. O. Beudinet
Hutkin
Vincent
Norton County
X. Maitt
B. Oe Bard
leLonnon
Een
Howell
Meary State
Hil
J . Sanders
Congressional
A. of
Jennings
Joe Linthicum
Jetlonker
Eresaion
Sonvention
T. M. Mfanr
Gartieon
J. Linthicum
Naie Wedlderage
EM. Sorter
Sobs Iotsan Boyer
A. Frazier
Joe Pans
A. J. Sonne Ward
Win. Williams
Dr. Strong
Gev. Brown
Panama Straits Prize Ship to be Sold After Capture
Panama, prize steamer captured early in the war, was moved north by two cruisers to be sold. Its cargo was freed by a U S court last week amid debate on Nebraska draft quotas and actions by Governor Silas A. Holcomb regarding the third Bryan regiment and future volunteer calls.
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Key West
Fla
Panama
Bryan Among the First Regiment Recruitment Remarks
Lincoln Nebraska May 30 Mr Bryan discussed accepting a commission to raise a regiment stating it is every citizen's duty to serve the country in peace or war. He recalled President McKinley's April 2 1898 call and his own willingness to perform any duty assigned as commander in chief.
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Lincoln
Ned
Bryan
Meikinley
Willam McKinley
Spain
Army
Navy
J. Bryan
Three Volunteers Die From Pneumonia at Chickamauga Camp
At Chickamauga National Park on May 20 the chief surgeon reports volunteers contracting pneumonia in camp. The largest sickness blocks are among Wisconsin Minnesota and Findis residents, with the overall health of the camp deemed remarkably good under the conditions.
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Chickamauga
Chickamauga National Park
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Findis
North Topeka Social Notes and Local Visits
North Topeka columns record visits and guests including Miss Alice Null of Pleasant Hill, Miss Carrie Lower of Beloit visiting Mrs. Mark Putnam, Canon G W Miner conducting services in Holton, Paul Torrington at a Kansas Avenue church event, Mr C B Maxwell and daughter in town, Mrs J C Fulton entertaining Miss Sadie Imbreen of San Diego, Frank Lutes visiting his parents, and real estate transfer of Quincy Street from J Mulligan to A T Harvey. Also noted: George Groshong’s large daisy field, Mise Doering displaying flags at Western Union, and the death of Henry Safford at 76, with funeral planned from Church of the Apostle. Evelyn and Ruth Fraser host a birthday gathering at Morrison and Gordon.
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Alice Null
Pleasant Hii
Dot Watts
Carrie Lower
Beloitfe
Mark Putnam
Canon G. W. Miner
Holton
Paul Torrington Fine
Kansas Avenue M.ic
C. B. Maxwell
Averill
Kansas City
J. C. Fulton
Quincy Street
Sadie Imbree
San Diego
Cal
Frank Lutes
Hiawatha
Kansas
P. J. Mulligan
A.T. Harvey
George Groshong
Kilmer
Mise Doering
Western Union Telegraph Office
Henry Safford
H. C. Safford
Bailroad Street
Safford
Clerermit
Episcopal Church
Local names share an outing at the ice cream parlor
A group including Helen Haines Hazel Haines Mamie Bobb Myrtle McGrew Alena and Elsie Jeffers Curtis Florence and Atilred Bian Lila Caldwell and Ette Albright enjoyed a pleasant outing together though one Justice was away at the ice cream shop and other details are unclear.
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Helen
Hazel Haines
Mamie Bobb
Myrtle McGrew
Alena
Elsie Jeffers
Pee Curtis
Florence
Atildred Bian
Lila Caldwell
Ette Albright
Ull Justice
Are Onew
Medici Collarettes and Bright Wool Plaids On Display At Shops
The Medici collarette is highlighted with a matching house collar and mink overlayer. Shoppers see vivid wool plaids in red green and blue, with bold color stories this season. Apple omelet recipe from Mrs Rorer adds a domestic note.
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Gail Borden
Eagle Brand Condensed Milk
Shawnes County
Wauehington
Leedy Hae
San Prneiss
Bre
W. S. Harriseton
Gell Torre
Rio Janeiro
Rey
Brasil
United
Castoria
Caastorita
ALGER
Russia
Cimarron
E Joes House
Prescott
Aziz
May
Doen
Yale
Philippines
Morrison
Kansas Aven
Peariess Steam Laundry
Watson's Livers
Itn
van Buren
Social and Personal
Alger Wires
Sigsbee
Uncle Sam
the Journal
Denver News
Miss Goddard
Foster
The
Philippine Islands
Miss Conrad
Saturn
Irene Horner
Stedmen Club
L. R George
C.F. Hardy
J. G. Wood
Sarah Har
Susie Butler
Walter Bromich
Madison Street
Harry Baer
Needles
Maria Bromich
Stallamith
Rockport
Texas
J. P. Lewis
Harrison Street
Leedy
St Paul
Newcastle
Restormer Steamship Company, United
J. Cory & Sons
Cardi
Alliance IN
Alaska
Vancouver
B. C
Fort Wrangel
Cunha
Queen Victoria
North
Tupeka
Kimball Pig. Co
Medici
Giher
Hotereiv Street
Medici House
Aera
Cherry
Ladies’ Home Journal
Mra
T. Rorer
Jno
F. Donovan Com Co
Columbia Big
Toveka
Kas Este
National Bank of Commerce
Commercial Bank
St Lovie Central National Bank
Palm & Coyne Com. Co
West Sixth St
Topolis
Iac
Chicago
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