U S and Britain Face China Split as Japan May Siding
A World service dispatch from Washington reports that US and Britain seek a partition stance in China with hints Japan will back them. The piece notes Count de Cusine and others shaping policy and outlines US demands to protect rights and ports in the Chinese empire, urging enforcement of treaty terms amid rising Asian tension.
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New York
Washington, D.C
United State
Great Britain
Japan
Wael
Ledran
Casif
Hin
Eeveriment
United Staten
Gerivel
Farelen
Gelaing
Asiatic Squadent
United States
China
SAPP NOT SAP HEADED. A Speck to Kansas City Morning Sunflower
Reports from a Kansas paper detail the dissolution of the Sunflower State League rooted in Young Democracy. Sapp, its president, quit amid accusations and financial fuss, with organizers blaming "Worsted" and mismanaged funds. The group collapsed as debts and suspicions surfaced, ending the experiment.
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Young Democracy
Kansas City
Sunflower State League
Amedietiun
Young Kacwas Democracy
Uclef
Arthont Triers
EL Sapp
Rusty
Star-Charters
Organinds
Enboeon
Jeffries Arrested to Test Anti Prize Fight Law
New York reports Jim Jeffries and John Yer were arrested after a boxing exhibition in the city. The incident followed the recent Sharkey bout at Corey Island and appears staged to test enforcement of a prize fighting law.
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New York
Jim Jeffries
John Yer
Ena
Ube
Sharkey
Corey Island
Grant Heads Big Railway Enterprise in San Diego
A. S. Grant and four prominent San Diego residents including George Marston and M. A. Luce lead a proposed franchise to unify the continent by railroad. The plan envisions a transcontinental line eastward to Pittsburgh via Salt Lake, aiming to extend from the Bay of San Diego to the Colorado River.
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A. S. Grant
San Diego
Cah
To VS. Grant
George Marston
Gen H. Mailin
M. A. Luce
Erastlus
San Divco
Colorado River
Salt Lake
Opening Gun in Kentucky Dispute Ends with Probable Death
In Catttenburg Kentucky on November 7 during a police engagement Wi Mam Meek shot and probably fatally wounded John Marton. A stray bullet struck Arthur Inman. Meek escaped.
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Kentucky
Cattenburg
Mam Meek
John Marton
Arthur Inman
Meek
Intelligence on Ladysmith siege and Boer forces declines
Early reports from the front indicate worsening conditions at Ladysmith and stronger Boer resistance, with Gen White conducting retreating moves and British command conceding misjudgments. Natal forces face heavy pressure as fleet and land operations coordinate, while officials acknowledge gaps in the latest casualty and strength estimates.
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London
Sieh County
White
Joubert
Ladysmith
Lord Wolseley
Mide
Ayers
Beltiste
Mall
South Africa
Ladsenith
Triverins Aulaand
Aityanolig Om
Usnetier
Colenturg
Kieaheriey
Transvaal
Raker Winkset
Gendradeubert
Cape Toven
Lantyemny
Travelita, Caring
WHS Sa
Pers
Tadyarnith
Atserma
Gibraltar squadron sails with precautions for potential conflict
A newly formed squadron moves toward Gibraltar with 3000 added service members. Ships spread four miles apart en route, and Gibraltar fortifications line the shore. Ammunition is stacked on decks with rounds in readiness, small guns on upper decks primed, and boats restricted to use only with officer approval.
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Gibraltar
US Rebuffs Chinese Request for Written Open Door Assurance
Washington reports Wai Ting Fang, Chinese minister, asked the United States for a written guarantee not to occupy Chinese territory. The administration declined, fearing it could spark risk to American trade and potential European counterpressure while preserving an open door stance.
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New York
Herald
Washington
D. C
United States
Wai Ting Fang
Provident McKinley
Americum
China
Europe
Thia Gverny
Vian
Frelen
Chima
Tallen-Wan
Manehork
Assuranche
China and Europe Tensions Over Concessions Persist
The text notes authorities signaling government stance on preserving China's integrity amid external pressure. It mentions Japan's powers and Britain backing nonrestrictive attitudes, while Italy delays railroad concessions yet presses for deference. The Chinese government remains firm against concessions, planning to persist despite potential force from Italy and other Asiatic rulers.
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China
Japan
Great Britain
Italy
San Stan Bay
Althoush
Ang
Chattanooga drama draws applause despite war play flaws
A Crawford theater audience including many Twentieth Kansas soldiers applauded the Carter production Chattanooga amid exaggerated southern accents and frequent swearing. The war play is uneven with weak scenery and melodramatic plots but a lively crowd reaction and chorus of cheers frame the performance.
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Twentieth Kansas
Crawford Theater
Lineult
J. Carter
Wadlenee
Chattanooga
Carter
Otter
Fove
Beartis
Herdine
Hooker
German Emperor to occupy Tiger Bay South Africa coast
Berlin dispatch in Figaro reports August Risperar Wie lan intends to seize Tiger Bay on the South Africa coast if England takes Delagoa Bay. The warning comes as tensions rise over colonial positions near Angols.
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South Africa
Paris
Berlin
Figaro
Risperar
In Close Embrace Of Fire Fatalities at Matt Street Blaze
New York reports four men dead after a fre destroyed a six story brick building at 1 96 and 98 Matt Street on Friday afternoon. Engineers Condence and Porter Smith were found among the ruins. Smith’s arms were around Candene’s neck while Condene appeared to have been attempting to carry Smith. The fire’s cause and precise sequence remain under investigation. Dr King’s New Discovery is cited as a remedy for consumption, with no relevant connection to the incident.
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New York
Michael Condence
Porter Charles Smith
Matt Street
Smith
Candene
Condene
Amith
Steamer Line to Cape Nome Planned from Portland
Arrangements were completed today for a line of steamers between Portland Oregon and Cape Nome Alaska to be operated by the California and Oregon Coast Steamship company.
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Cape Nome
Portland
Ore
Alaska
California and Oregon Coast Steamship Company
Topeka Local Notes and Society Gleanings
North Topeka items from Kansas Avenue include Fauchts Jewelry seeing strong demand and J B Betts traveling to Colorado Springs. Dr T B Reynolda and Dr Plummer are noted ill and away, with several residents planning trips to Los Angeles Minnesota and California for family matters and business. A church social and Ladies Aid events are announced along with weddings and meetings. readers are urged to submit notices for the column.
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Kansas Avenue
Fauchts
J. B. Betts
Colorado Springs
Sarumshay
BR. S. Plummer
Quincy ‘Street
G. W. Petro
Will McLaughlin
Los Angeles
T. B. Reynolda
Ella Campbell
Chldren
Hie
Kite
Morse Street
Lou Hutchinson
Minnesota
A.O. Hush
Topeks Vinegar Works
Powell
The
Christian Church
Miss Fitcher
Miss Paddock
Manhattan
C. Knser
Praternal Aid
Durrett
George Stoker
California
Ladies’ Aid Society
Mel Bhurch
Daviers
RW. Sandmyer
Cotorade
J. B. Betts. Hascone
Nushellle
Steyn Street
Coulter
15Th Harrison Street
Ald Society
Second Presbyterian Church
King
Gordon Street
Thes muGetingr
Take the Oath Imperial Guard Recruits Sworn
Berio November 7 recruits of the Imperial Corps de Garde took the oath in Castgarten in the emperor's presence as brigade by brigade was sworn. His majesty stood by the colors and reminded guards of their bond. A semi official note denies any German knowledge of a plan on the Transvaal question and states no such proposals are known to the government.
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Berio
Imperial Corps de Garde
Bie Stu
Eich Brigade
VIEW THE DITCH. Chicago Nov 7 On special train to inspect sanitary canal
Nearly 99 prominent public figures including Governors Mount of Indiana Scofield of Wisconsin and Tanner of Michigan state officials aldermen and trustees of the new drainage canal traveled on a 16 car Santa Fe special to study the gigantic sanitary ditch. The excursion aims to acquaint legislators with the work’s scale and objectives before water release likely by year end.
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Chicago
Governors Mount
Indiana
Scofield
Wistmain
Tanner
Micpols
Ean- Eressiten
Santi Fe
Lockport
Busherk’s Escape in Central America Tale
Chicago dispatch reports George Gunkirk once of Stinesville Indiana known as Buskirk is said to be in trouble in Central America. Relatives at Stateville say he encountered a native who was captured by locals and burned at the stake. Buskirk killed two captors and escaped into the woods after fleeing a murder case back home.
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Chicago
Times
Fadford
Ind
George Gunkirk
Stinesville
Central America
Stateville
Buskirk
Armerican
Stinesvile
Thin County
Ten Verre A&o
Easton
Irons On Indian Crew Fight Philippine Voyage
In San Francisco on November 7 twenty ten East Indians employed as atiers coal passers and firemen aboard the Italian ship were put in irons by order of Captain Ruther after they objected to sailing to Manila to carry troops to the Philippines. They had been chartered by the United States from Singapore in September for an eighteen month voyage and fear hostile Filipinos though the captain expects to compel completion of their contracts.
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San Francisco
Pathan
Uniti
Philippines
Ruther
Singapore
Japanese steamship line absorption denied by official
A report claimed the Japanese Hugo Keiser Kaisha steamslip line was absorbed by Pacific Mail Steamship. Collis P. Buntiazton denies seeing any development. Other lines reportedly work in harmony with a common rate schedule.
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Huchington
New York
Hugo Keiser Kaisha
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Collis P. Buntiaz—ton
Hoth Lines
Twentieth Kansas Band Plays In Caloocan Trenches
The Twentieth Kansas band performed in Caloocan trenches amid shellfire as Dano units joined with Allied troops. They played patriotic tunes including The Star Spangled Banner and A Hot Time. The band, praised for memory over notes, defended morale under fire.
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Kansas
Caloocan
DANO
Star Arengul
Met
Armericans
Dininy
Wild- Trad
Hobart Weaker Health Report From White House
Paterson New Jersey November 7 Vice President Habnet grows weaker as doctors report the vice president not out of danger but in a precarious condition. Dr Newton notes limited nourishment and uncertain prognosis while the heart rate remains a concern and sleep was interrupted through the crisis night.
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Paterson
Habnet
Newton
Wolock
Alec
Tr Newton
Hebart
Primary arrangements in Montgomery form new lime trust
Nov 7 Montgomery reports primary arrangements for a lime trust to be formed in the city. The plan centers on production in the southern tier and involves Montgomery financiers and capital, with options reportedly on principal works. Chicago Pioneer Bend is cited as a reference point for the venture.
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Montgomery
Ala
Siuthert Riztin
Rastocs
Postum Cereal Becomes Family Coffee Substitute Ad
ARK L. A. Smith of Blodgett Mills Cortland mentions heart trouble and partial relief after abandoning old fashioned coffee. He attributes improvement to Postum cereal beverage, noting friends also switched and that Postum is a delicious daily drink when prepared as directed.
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Bavic
Eamily
ARK
L. A. Smith
Blodgett Mills
Cortiand
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Cy Sacra
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North Topeka
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Busherk
Munyon
Granmtats Orient
Rand Opera House
20Th Kansas Band
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Dist
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Hobart
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