Lorena III Carnival Queen Leads Topeka Parade Night
The Rose of Hily Lorena III headlined a carnival parade through Topeka with a regal float, two young aides, and a canopy throne. Crowds crowded Kansas Avenue from Tenth and Harrison as merchants stocked horns and revelry surged past midnight amid noisy percussion and festive chaos.
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Carnival Ball Grand March Led by Miss Ross and Mayor Fellows
A festive carnival ball featured a grand march led by Miss Ross and Mayor Chas A Pellaws amid a fairyland setting. Decorations included red white and blue bunting, electric lights, and a throne area with Persian rugs. Miss Rose and the gathering drew hearty applause as the event opened.
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Rose of Topeka dazzles crowd in charity tour finale
Miss Rose, known as the Rose of Filo, is escorted around Topeka as she reviews entertainment performers and thanks donors. She leads two numbers on stage, then receives gifts from laundries and stores while pledging charity to the aged and their children. A parade of guests and social figures fills the scene as she discusses duties, schooling, and social norms.
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Illinois Excels All the Great Vessels of War
A new United States battleship, the Iliinois, sails from Newport News Ship Building. Larger by about 1,000 tons than the Oregon and Iowa, it carries eighty engines and 800 tons of ammunition. The ship features extensive cofferdams, water tight compartments, floodable magazines, and advanced ventilation, aiming to be the most powerful and effective warship in the U S Navy.
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Newport News
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Emperor of China Allegedly Commits Suicide After Abdication
London cables report from Shanghai claim the Ching emperor died by his own hand on September 21 after signing decrees placing the deWaver empress at the throne. English speaking officials and foreign office members are said to have been seized and banished amid attacks on foreigners.
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Vast Warship Design Reveals immense displacement and armor
A detailed description by Chief Constructor Hichburn outlines a colossal battleship project the Tilims with immense displacement up to 12 225 tons and 16 inch armor. It details main and secondary batteries, armor layout, diagonal protection, and electric turrets to enhance sea fighting capability.
Actor Inglis Ends Life Amid Career Turmoil
New York October first reports actor Scott Inglis, 36, Australian, shot himself in a boarding house after being dismissed from Julio Arthur’s company for missed rehearsals. He had been refused reinstatement by Miss Arthur and left without means. He had married Miss Yta Hamilton of Mrs. James Brown Potter’s company and met her in Australia. Inglis played the Duke in A Lady of Quality and was to assume the role of Sir John Ozen this season.
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New York
Scott Inetia
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Inglis
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Yta Hamilton
James Brown Potter
Australia
Thomson
Clark County
Duke
John Ozen
Monitor Miantonomah sails from Tompkinsville to New York
The United States monitor Miantonomah, after anchoring off Tompkinsville then sailing from Newport, returned to naval station New York this afternoon. She arrived from West Indian waters via Charleston in late August to assist officers and crew weary from summer hardships and limited accommodations aboard the monitors Terror, Puritan and Amphitrite.
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United States
Tompkineville
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General Otis Cables That He Has All His Men
War department telegram from Manila dated September reports Otis confirms all his men are accounted for and ready. Details mention telegraphic authority and necessary modifications, with references to communications from Washington and the adjutant general.
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Washington
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Telegraphic Authority
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Cuatp
Hel
Archbishop Ireland Speaks at Omaha Library Congress
Archbishop Ireland of Minnesota addressed the Trans Mississippi library congress in Omaha, noting libraries boost patron intelligence. He said the war with Spain was won largely by mental superiority of American forces. Rutherford P. Hayes discussed library legislation and commissions, while F A Hutchins described traveling libraries’ value to rural districts. Other speakers covered library material, social, political, and spiritual value. The program concludes tomorrow.
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Omaha
Archbishop Ireland
Minnesota
Tranzmississipp Library Congress
Rutherford P. Hayes
Chicago
F. A. Hutchins
Wisconsin Free Library Commission
HL. J. Carr
American Library Association
Scranton
C.F. Dudley
Denver Public Library
Mary A. Safford
Sioux City
Towa
Shafter Defends Against Yellow Press Attacks
Postmaster reports a General Shafter letter from Camp Wikoff dated September 26 protesting sensational and false newspaper stories about the army. He laments harsh criticism by some G A R members, defends his leadership, and urges support for administration figures amid anger over perceived treasury frauds.
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Tenn
Wills
General Shafter
Camp Wikoff
Yellow Press
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Yellow
Cuba
Utah
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Hit
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Treasury
Willliam R. Shapter
Two Friends Die In Casket Moment Tragedy
In Chicago on October 1 Minnie Budelski leaned over a casket at the wake of her friend Minnie Graef and fell dead beside the coffin. The two 22 year old neighbors had been inseparable since childhood and will be buried side by side in a double funeral.
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Budelski
Graef
Miss Graef
Indians Threaten Clash Over Bear Island Chief Arrest
In St Paul on October 1 authorities report possible conflict with Bear Island Indians as Lt. Humphrey and twenty Third Infantry reach Walker to back marshals seeking the tribe’s chief. Indians claim they will resist any arrest and no one is currently on the reservation.
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Tere
United States
Bear Island
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Humphrey
Third Infantry
Fort Smelting
Miss Anna Ross Hosts Queens Theater Party at Crawford
Miss Anna Ross and friends attend Lost in London at the Crawford theater with a royal reception planned for two boxes on the south side. The show draws a large advance sale and a crowd expected to fill the venue tonight amid high notices from St. Joe critics for Henry’s minstrels.
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Annafore
Topeka
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Botkin's illness prompts new speaker schedule shifts
Due to severe illness in his family Congressman Botkin has asked the Populist state central committee to supply dates with other speakers. The committee will distribute the dates among several speakers, mixing reunion and political meetings, aiming to fit each audience.
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Aguinaldo to Formally Tender to Otis
News from Oct 2 reports Aguinaldo preparing to send a formal offer of the Filipino republic’s sovereignty to General Otis. The Spanish press leans toward relinquishment of the islands while debates about reinforcements and independence swirl in Madrid and Manila.
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Aguinnho
Aguinaldo Representatives Meet with Cabinet in White House
Aguinaldo's representatives Aguinaldo and Lopez visited the White House with General Greene for a private conference in the cabinet room. meeting occurred October 1 in Washington as part of Philippine resurgent discussions.
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Agunello
Lopez
Witte Houst Inday
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Prudent
Increased Leedy Vote Forecast in Coffey County
I D Eppinger of Turlington and a Democratic central committee member predicts a larger fusion vote in Coffey County for Governor Leedy. He says wartime interest has declined, and the public will turn out strongly, yielding a two to one majority for the fusion ticket.
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Death notices and war dispatches mix in October brief
A fragmented wire service summary reports the death of Mme. Carnoy widow of France’s martyred president, plus Aguinaldo’s lack of gov ernment advice and a pending sublegation reply. Weather forecast for Chicago predicts partly cloudy unsettled conditions with showers then colder. Also mentions cigar quality marketing and a Navy training school event with a lead to Monday activities.
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