TILLEY'S FATE Belonging to Captain Tilley Found Dead
Washington dispatches report Captain George H. Tilley of the Signal Corps killed during a rebel-claimed attack near Escalante. His body, recovered from the Matai of Negras area, shows marks of violence and was sent to Malta as retaliation and military operations continued in the area.
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Washington
War Department
Valzail
OTS Retort
Manila
Washitetor
Cable Campany
Lello
Cebe Yun
Bacalante Etist
Negra
Temave
Caputta Tilley
Cenal
Ant
Rysse
Duinch
Muito
Smith
Escalante
Caprely
Miley Fund
Yiolmnes
Malta
Ori
A Tourist Book Excerpt From Chicago Writer's Travelog
A fragmentary tourist book passage depicts a Chicago writer Will Hunter of the Chicago Times-Herald describing journeys and observations. The text references a winter edition, a venture by Byron and a western agent, with mentions of Lake Shore and nearby companies in Chicago.
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Chicago
Amd al- Thusigh
Will
Hunter
Wineter
Tepoke
Ivarnel
Byron
Ee Western
Lake Shnre
Iehirah Svithers Malinas Companys
Chicuze
Two Blocks Burned in Curtis Fire
Fire destroyed the Curtis business district on Main Street between Curtis and Web as residents reported smoke and flames. The blaze damaged hardware and general stores including Real & Bramha and a tailor shop, with multiple hotels and shops apparently affected and investigations underway.
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Curtis
Web
Giraba
Netx
Main Street
Finstras O Riry
Orlock
Wicwa Bt Hess Hoters Welt
Desinyvedk
Romar
Thie Contestik
Michyian
A. J
A. J. Waedhorn. Batnean and Saddlery
Janiamm Ca
Tenglemestes
Bane Ee Curtio
Reail & Bramha
We. Ee Palaior
General Ste
Fancy Cake Walk at Metropolitan Hall Tonight
An amusing evening event titled Fancy Cake Walk presents cake walk features and a dog cake walk with a grand prize. Promoter Vernon Grig introduces the program with Black Troubadors, musical entertainment, and a Buck Diamond prize attraction headline. The Ray family appears for pleasing festivities and performances by De minimith, Prat, Young, and Rotter.
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Metropolitan Hall
Metropolitan
Haltonjent
Prom Vernon Grig
Topeka
Neall Found Guilty At Court Martial
A court martial finds Cape J. M. Neal guilty of misconduct and orders removal from service. The report notes Gen Khatter’s statement and cites W. Mackay’s friend Kenley accompanying him to the Philippines. A local college production of Hamel Kirk is announced with cast names listed.
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Philippines
Los Angeles Pushes for Camp Location in California
A discussion in Los Angeles advocates locating a U.S. Army camp in the area to support troops returning from the Philippines. Proponents argue Southern California’s climate offers benefits for soldiers adapting to the postwar environment.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Ster
War Department
California
Philippines
Traders' Live Stock Exchange Faces Kansas Court Ruling
The Traders' Live Stock Exchange case, heard by Judge Lott in the Kansas court, challenges the exchange as a trust violating state law. Testimony shows nonmembers barred from trading and calls for possible dissolution, with a decision postponed to Saturday. The court signals scrutiny of conspiracy claims and antitrust issues amid rigid exchange practices.
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Lott
Cotamen
Rinhesus City
Kangisterdup
Kansas
Hott
Hve
Tate
Exchange
Traders’ Exchange
Combine
McKinley Plan Cuts Civil Service Amid Prison Shakeup
A fragmented article details President McKinley’s plan to reduce federal civil service posts by about 4000 and shift prison operations at Fort Leavenworth from civil service rules. It notes the warden and penitentiary staff changeovers, potential hiring limits, and political maneuvering affecting appointments in Kansas City and Topeka.
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Kaysis
McKinley
Civil Service
Ft Sapatentworth
Afocind
Ieoee
Deland
Otter
James Lowe
Fopeka
Lina
Atoll
Fagen
Garecy
Nedde
Renporh
Martin
Kins City
Kat
Why Pullman Failed in the Bullmen Annexation Debate
A garbled historical item discusses Pullman's failed annexation plan and court disputes over city boundaries. It cites the Chicago Unter Ocean era context, property impacts, and a Supreme Court review of charter rights, noting population shifts and municipal pressures shaping the outcome.
Government Revenue Surges With Unprecedented May Prosperity
Washington May 31 A government monthly report shows unprecedented prosperity with revenue from all sources exceeding expectations. Dingley tariff duties and war taxes push receipts far beyond estimates. May’s treasury inflows nearly reach 31 million with more to report. Expenditures outpace previous highs, including large sums for prisons, interest, Army, Navy, and civil costs. The land office and patent office reflect stronger activity as farmers pay cash for goods. Overall, government revenues are exceptionally large and readily paid, signaling broad economic strength.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
House of Representatives
Treasury
Army
Navy
Kvernment
Patent Office
Supreme Court dismisses Scott County bond appeal
The Attorney General reports the U.S. Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal in the Scott County bond case involving 146000 dollars. The higher court reversed the district court, and now the case returns to Sevit county with instructions to enter judgment.
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Icdard
Supreme Court
Washington
Attarm
Scott County
State School Fund Commissioners
Tower Court
Supreme Court of the United States
Sentt
United States Supreme Court
Sevit
Ship-load of scientists head to Alaska expedition
Portland May 20 Two score scientists form the Har Hiten expedition to Alaska arrive in Portland by train. They board the steamer Hoxsale for Kiama then the Noathsea Pacific train to Seattle to join the George W Elder for a supply voyage. Harriman lists 18 members including Edward Harriman Yale's Willan Brewer John Burroughs and others.
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Rissks
Portland
Ore
Alaska
Portlard
Orecon Taitane & Navigation Line
Columbia River
Hoxsale
Kiama
Noathsea Pacific
Seattle
George W. Elder
Harriman
Academy of Science of Washington
D.C
Hédward
Willan H. Brewer
Yale University
Jonh Burroughs
West Park
N. Y
Wesley R. Coe
Leon J
Glenwood Springs Co
Dorotiva Draper
New York
Danial G. Elliott
Fieht Alumbii
Chimage
Benjamin Meron
Amherst College
TLEB
Fernow
Cornell University
Cost to raise Reina Mercedes reaches 875000
The Navy Department directs Norfolk yard to accept the Spanish prize Reina Mercedes from Merritt and Chapman Wrecking. They will receive 75000 from the government after settling all claims. Two options loom: place the cruiser in the naval reserve or preserve her original condition as a war souvenir.
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Washington
Navy Department
May Yard
Norfolk
Meritt and Chapman Wrecking, Company
Merritt and Chapman Company
Ue Naval Referve
Center of attention at Loubet banquet in Paris
Paris May 20. At the parliamentary banquet hosted by President Loubet and the following reception the spotlight fell on Benjamin Disraeli at the representative event.
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Loubet
Paris
Benjamin Fia
Wagon and Horse Used in Police Roundup Incident
Officer McElroy drove a wagon through Jackson street with Henry Schmidt bound inside the back amid a clatter of ice cream freezers and tin pans. Crowds watched as the wagon reached the police headquarters and the prisoner was taken inside.
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Jackson Street
Eighth Street
Officer McElroy
Hk Caisson
Henry Schmidt
McElroy
McHirey
Kansas Avenue
Topeka Delegation Heads to Transmississippi Congress
The Transmississippi Commercial congress opens in Wichita for three days with a Topeka contingent. Governor appoints Tom McNeal as state delegate, while ex Mayor C A Fedowa and others represent the city. Delegates from the Topeka Commercial club include Edward Wilder and John B Frost.
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Transmississippi Commercial Congress
Wichita
Topeka
Tom Mc Neal
Stanley
C. A. Fedowa
B.D. McBeever
T. F. Doran
Charles Wolff
A. W Dann
J. Warner
L. L. Kiene
Deen
Edward Wilder
P. L Eenebrake
John EB. Frost
Toprea Commercial Club
Brigham
What is the matter What is the Old Soldier's Complaint
Mark Miller, a soldier, laments Topeka’s patriotism in a State Journal piece dated May 30 1890. Decoration Day scenes on Kansas Avenue show stores open and business busy yet few reminders of the Civil War remain beyond dented relics and a lone one armed veteran in faded blue.
Half-Phase Rate Set for Woodmen Convention Travel
Kansas City May 30 Twelve general railroad agents have refused to lower rates for the Modern Woodmen of America national convention in Kansas City starting June 6. A round trip fare from within 200 miles is granted, bands ride free, with 21 bands entered for prizes. Preparations include taramathe convention hall work, caucuses June 5 for national officers, and contests for head Barker and head Clerk with incumbents facing re election.
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Kansas City
Woodmen of America
Taramath
Lune 5
Barker
William A. Northcott
C- W. Hawes
Cheap Gasoline Advertising Sparks Public Debate
The Standard Of Trusts markets its gasoline as the best, but critics urge direct, honest ads. They accuse trusts of deceptive branding to push a lower quality, higher margin product. White Rose Gasoline is praised for economy and superior quality, urging customers to support independent brands. The National Oil Co. promotes White Rose against higher wholesale prices for inferior trust products.
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Standard of Trusts
Topeka
Aif Mt
Kansas
Oklahoma Territory
THE
National Oil Co
Munson Square Theater opens at Crawford and Garfield Park
The Munson Square Theater company began a Crawford theater engagement last night and will remain through the week at Garfield Park Casino, Amew. The Lunette is billed for this afternoon at two o'clock and a comedy drama The Warce will be presented tonight. The audience enjoyed the companys performance despite a tedious Destiny. Interludes of vocal and monologue specialties appeared to please patrons. Park admission is credited at cents with reserved seats at one cent. tonight a Lady with a companion will be admitted free with a reserved-seat ticket.
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Munson Square Theater Company
Crawford Theater
Garfield Park
New Graves Honor Memorial Day in New York
New York observed Memorial Day with parades and flag display. Major General Miles reviewed the Manhattan military parade, Governor Roosevelt reviewed Brooklyn’s, with Grand Army posts, regulars, and naval units marching through Fifth Avenue and Madison Square. Jersey City, New Brunswick, and Orange also held ceremonies and monuments dedication. The Seventy First regiment drew strong public acclaim amid veterans and crowds along the parade routes.
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Manhattan Island
Long Island
New Jersey
Spain
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Brooklyn
New York City
Miles
Hoosevett
Fifty-seventh Street
Fifth Avenue
Washington Arch
Joe
C.D. Slesbee
USN
John B. Hyde
Madison Square
Park Plaza
Manhatlan
Jersey City
Mgr. Seton
McAder
Manhatta Tovers
Grant
Roosevelt
Texas
Hudson
New Brunswick
N. J
Maine
Orange
Cuba
Avenue
Transmississippi Delegates Arrive for Cripple Creek Meeting
Delegates to the Transmississippi congress arrive in Wichita Cripple Creek for the next meeting. Alexander R. Smith New York commerce commissioner discusses merchant marine needs. George H. Maxwell San Francisco to advocate land grants to states. Arkansas Governor Jones leads a Texas contingent en route with private cars. Mrs Saran Piatt of Denver among Colorado delegation.
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Wichita
Cripple Creek
Kan
Transmississippi Congress
Alexander R. Smith
New York
George H. Maxwell
San Francisco
Arkansas
Jones
Sayers
Texas
Houston Wise
Colorado
Saran Piatt
Denver
Godard Asked to Aid Kansas Telegraph Toll Case
The court of visitation requests Attorney General Godard to help resist injunctions filed by the Western Union Telegraph Company in federal court. The action aims to block a law reducing telegraph tolls in Kansas and the Wichita solicitor handles most work, prompting judges to favor a local on the ground.
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Court of Visitation
Attornes
Fourth Session Opens for American Baptist Missions in San Francisco
The fourth session of the American Baptist Mission opened with reports from the Women's Foreign Missionary Society and discussions on Pacific coast work and fifty years of Pacific missions. Delegates heard devotional talks, addressed foreign missions, and noted union statistics including 100,189 church communicants and 977 churches.
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American Baptist Mission
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society
Robert Lose
Oregon
Pacific Coast
J. Sunderland
A.J. Frost
Fuller
Massachusetts
Pacific
Home
Missionary Union
Missionary Union For the Foreign World
Missionary Union Committee
F. A. Woods
California
J. B. Philbrick
George T._ Ellis
J. A. Francis
New York
E. J. Vining
Lewis Halsey
Arizona
Crushed by rock kills Topeka brick plant worker
Edward Alexander, an employe of the Topeka Brick company's plant, was killed Monday when rock and dirt caved in while he worked under an overhanging ledge near brick machines. He was excavating under a dirt ledge when it collapsed, burying him. The coroner's jury found death due to his own carelessness and the foreman Porter’s alertness?
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Edward Alexander
Topeka Brick Company
Porter
Churches in politics in Topeka meeting
In Topeka a temperance aligned meeting is planned by Good Citizenship Federation officers. Rev Charles Mo Stieliten leads calls for independent sheriff candidate backed by Christian citizenship groups and the Committee of Two Hundred to unite church and temperance votes.
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F. N Howard
Good Citizenship Federation
Topeka
Howard
Usloa
Topeke
Feortess Harrison
Miete
Waloons
Charles Mo Stieliten
Joe
Christian Citizenship Pattarss
Amd
Christian Cilinen
Heidi Ehly Wateraion
Wrun
Phat Jon
Mir Howard
Weather Indications and Prosecution Update
Chicago May reports show thunderstorms this afternoon and evening with cooler conditions Wednesday. London May 20 news states the public prosecutor will not pursue fraud charges against Ernest Terek Hooley, a corporation promoter and speculator.
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Chicago
Kansas
Porta
Westesn
Easy On Hooley
London
Ernest Terek Hooley
Two Georges to Meet in Royal Palace at Athens
Report notes a diplomatic engagement between two figures named George slated to convene at the Royal Palace in Athens. Details on purpose and date are not provided in the snippet. An official diplomatic source would clarify the agenda and outcomes.
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Athens
Dewey’s Route Home Decided Yet No Departure Date Set
Dewey remains aboard the Olympia in Hong Kong after arriving May 3. He has recovered health but will not attend social events and has not fixed a departure date. Plans reportedly include a voyage toward the Mediterranean with potential calls at Piraeus and Athens, while awaiting final orders.
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Hong Kong
Olympia
Dewey
Soyitke
United States
Geaem
Greece
Beime
Fick le Mrs Whiteker Suit for Divorce Binds to Van Tassel
Frank Whiteker sues Elizabeth Whitteker in Lyon County District Court for divorce over her affair with J Van Tassel of Americus. The case details roaming between Kansas City and Van Tassel’s farm near Americus, the couple's reconciliation, a renewed split, and Whiteker seeking 4000 damages for alienation of affections.
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Frank Whiteker
District Court
Elizabeth Whitteker
van Tasil
Arereus
Whiteker
Cnurt
Lyon
Ceatty
Topeka
Ohio
Abe
Conductor Staples and theft of fare register reported
The report states that a fare register was stolen from a trolley line during a journey. Staples engaged with Parsdale and placed the register on a seat before the return trip. upon attempting to collate the fares, the missing register was discovered absent, with authorities investigating the incident.
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Staples
Roth Heiv
Dewey and the Powder Boy Prom the Manila Bay
A vivid anecdote recounts Commodore Dewey showing mercy to a sailor who disobeyed orders to recover a mother’s picture aboard the cruiser Huston during Manila Bay battle. The boy saved a coat and a floating picture, faced court martial, and Dewey pardoned him after hearing his story. The scene emphasizes patriotism and maternal sentiment among sailors in the U S Navy.
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Philadelphia
Jackles
Manila Bay
Harry Dexhman
Huston
Ovearre
Actas
Capiuns
Heaienante
Dedonne
Burriedl
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