Terrible Mortality Report From Havana Dispatch
Havana dispatch notes a grim mortality across Cuba with 53 deaths on October 1 and 35 on October 2 in Havana. Reports from Poses describe dire conditions prompting US commissioners to cable for twenty tons of Comal rations. Military orders limit cattle seizures and grant voluntary retirement to volunteers from Central and South American states. Insurgent government leadership may move to Varadero, near Cardenas, with former vice president Domingo Mindez Capote among early arrivals. Shipping details list several arriving steamers from Liverpool, New York, Vera Cruz, and Carthagena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Wade
Marsh
Poses
United States
Matanzas
Robert P. Porter
United States Customs
Saratoga
Bignee
Central
South American
Cuba
Cardenas
Varadro
Trig
Senor
Domingo Mindez Capote
Ciy
Gulnesia
Gulra de Melena
Santa Clara
Serra
Ramon de
Society News Dinner Parties and Local Aftermath
The column records a long social evening for Misa Jose with the Manspeakers and local figures at Str and Mrs W W Manspeaker home before the theater. It covers guests, club events at the Modern Literature club, notes on attendees, a misfortunate absence, and multiple brief updates on neighbors traveling, hosting, or visiting, including Miss State Criebfeld, Mrs. Benedict, and Mrs. Moon, plus a dance party planned for Tadson's hall and other society movements in Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bionay
Misa Jose
Str
W. W. Manspeaker
Walter Burgess
Frank
Miss State Critebfeld
Gekalooss
Bina Crane
Ber Ue Tadien
Welk
Chariet Sameon
Topeka Avenue
John E. Moon
Sebethu
Cherles Fisiaws
Arthie Willams
Omaha
Mary Moon
Kansas City
Andy
Ladyes Aid Society
A. Hi. Lingarett
Denver
Leeter Bewa
Frank Willard
Gay
ChbowRish
Harry Burt
Quincy
Tier
Parte le Topela
Tay Herrison
Po H. Adama Bar
Harry Koepp
Evanstyn
J. W. Haedt
Bore
Wotrin
Mise
Myrtle Darks
Tina Crane
Onaha
Albert Tinatett
Bestrice
Neb
Mire
J. H. Calvert
C. L. Stagreaves
Tacolme
Ries Hais
Washington
W. O'Neil
Atehinan
Kansas
Missouri
Loyd Baker
Som
BM Shea
Mien
Lucile
Purdie
Col
Mtr
Baker
Sheafer
George T. Nickerson
W. AL. Thompson
Newton
Nickerson
Opeka
Umd
Chartes Sigett
Se Maurya
GOW Greenwaret
Mame Buird
Lou Delt
Local social notes from Kansas and nearby towns
A jumble of social items lists couples traveling and returning home, mentions trips to Omaha and California, attendance at a Christian church convention in Wellington, a teacher event, and greetings from residents including Mr. and Mrs. Charis and Miss Genevieve Geek.
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Kansas City
R. TP. Thomas
Orraha
Ae Price
Latientes
Stephany
The
Christian Churche S
Wellington
Eee B McPheren
CG. Titus
Mira Lena Hates
T. H. Bowman
Double murder suicide at Lake Street repair shop
Cleveland police report a man Richard Dickson shot three times by a revolver at his Lake Street repair shop, then killed a divorced woman Mrs Winship and himself. The evidence shows both died almost instantly, as bystanders and authorities piece together the sequence before dawn.
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Cleveland
Get
Lake Stron
Hichard Dickson
Seed
Weatt and
St. Clair Street
Tianche
Winahip
Dickson
Simu
Dicksor
Seth
Gidmscit
Winship
Controversy Over Express Company Charges In Topeka Paper
A Topeka firm cites anti extortion concerns and urged Congress to raise package rates and safeguard express and telegraph services. Dr L A Smith of Smith Manufacturing promotes fair pricing while opposing heavy fees and unlawful preferences by carriers. Local figures demand protection for shippers and stronger regulation of express and telegraph rates.
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Topeka
L. A. Smith
Smith Manufacturing
Compine
United States Express
Reinate
Tom Fm
Hiwaletsick
Chages
Express
Bororany
Saeer
Abe United
Colored veteran vanishes from Topeka after carnival
George Hewnina, a colored veteran known locally as an old brater, left Topeka for Ottawa on Wednesday after claiming his Lincoln statue would soon work. Neighbors report his absence since, with an officer visiting the Hawise residence and uncertainty about his fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Ottewa
George Hewnina
Brlater
Topeke
Sone
Daag
Tupena
Not Enough Cars Delays Queen's Party Train
The Kamiya Knights and Ladies failed to gauge crowd size for the Omaha trip. Extra passenger cars and a baggage coach were added, but all seats filled as passengers crowded the platform. The KK Mandolin Club performed as the train waited, while Miss Rose misplaced her watch amid the bustle.
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Kamiya! Knights
Omaha
Knights
Santa Fe Road
Jerry Black
Nortonville
Tehtson
K. K
C.K. Holliday, Jr
Holiday, Sr
Harry Robinson
Miss Rose
John Waters
Miss Rowe
C. J. Holliday
Kasnival Kutchts
Atchison
Curn Town
Topeka
Nortonrke
Pilgrimage Excurions By Santa Fe Route In 1888
Grand Commandery of Kansas plans special Santa Fe Route excursion to Pittsburg Pennsylvania with return fare 23.40 dollars. Tickets on sale October 7 9 and 10 1888, valid to October 17 1888, possible extension to October 31 1888. Other routes include Rock Island Omaha Denver Dallas and Kansas City excursions with varied fares and dates.
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Grand Commandery of
Kansas
Pittsburg
Sant Fe
Agent Santa Fe
Santa Fe
Washington
Baltimore
Gettyaturg
Rock Island
Omaha
Gotoberith
Army and Navy
Kansas City
Denver
Return
Dallas
Tex
Gates of Mule and
Limits
Ark Rock Island
Wood plans to fund Santiago improvements via new taxes
General Wood proposes retroactive municipal taxes from September 1 to raise about 210 per month for Santiago. He aims artesian wells, boulevards, and extended city limits, avoiding undue burden on residents. A two American two Cuban committee will study local measures, while Wood attends the evacuation of Manzanillo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
Bantingo de Cuba
General Wood
Customs House
San- Tined
Gen. Wood
Sandige
Pélse Kumilert Iuney
Calixto Garcia
Waxtington
Manaanillo
Printers to Strike for Ten Hour Day
Pittsburg October reports the Typographical union plans a nationwide push for a ten hour workday. The movement, allied groups, and communities back the strike, with nine hour offices to be affected by wage and work changes.
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Pittsburg
Pittebirg
Tre Toon & i
HUBSON GETS HIS GLASSES FROM SUNKEN SHIP FLEET
Santiago Cuba October 4 Lieutenant Hobson arrives on a visit and spends a week on the Viscaya examining her bottom for a possible porth and gun loss. Tomorrow a final survey will decide if the Viscaya lies intact before Hobson proceeds to the wrecks of the Almirante Oquendo and Cristobal Colon.
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Santiago
Cuba
Eben
Fies
Jalaine
Hobson
Cristobal Colon
Iioheco
Cer~vera
Annapoli
Spain
Infanta Maria ‘Teresa
Yiesel
Hotsushie
Funar
New York
Missourians to Visit Exposition via Omaha on Oct 10
Thousands of Missourians plan a trip to the Exposition with state officials and representatives from Hartington Missouri Pacific and other lines. The group will travel by way of Kansas City and stay through October 10, aiming to view exhibitions and related events at Omaha.
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Missouri Pacific
Sir Knights to Pittsburg on Santa Fe train at 4 pm
The Sir Knights accompany a pilgrimage to Pittsburg with a special train departing at 4:00 p m on the Santa Fe Route. Tickets without extra charge for wood on the train. selection of merry traveling companions noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Santa Fe
Big Frauds Alleged In Asphalt Contract Case
New York reports Mayor van Wiek says compulsioners of accounts found huge frauds in asphalt paving deals. Papers given to District Attorney Gardiner for prosecution of charged participants. The report cites favoritism and a controlled Trinidad Asphalt Co headed by Arexis J. Barber, with bid specs forcing a $20,000 plant purchase, inflating costs by about $1 per square yard versus neighboring cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
van Wiek
Gardiner
Commissioners of Accounts
Trinidad Asphalt Company
Arexis J. Barber
Department of Public Works
Police Department Wins September Record During Festival Week
Chief Strauss Ried Wh and city clerk report an excellent department record for September and Festival Week with about $275 in expenses against $926 recorded for the year, saving the city roughly $661. Specials were appointed with no political or personal motive. No hold-ups, burglaries, or robberies were reported. a few pickpocket cases occurred, three officially recorded within city jurisdiction, and ten cases turned over to the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strauss Ried
Saya
Pone
Fusion Committee Formed by Democratic National Committee
Senator James K. Jones appoints a Ways and Means Committee for the National Democratic communities with members including ex governors Stone Altgeld Allen Teller and Warvey to oversee fundraising and party coordination. Offices opened in a New York building to handle communications and committee duties. The panel aims to unite pro free institutions, protect Republican interests, and secure funds for the party’s campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
James K. Dence
National Committee
Eensoll
Résen 14
Thigy
Addrabwat
Bir Harty
Pim
Ellinger
Free Institutinns
Teller
Young Woman's Theft Conviction Over Flowers
Bessie Lang, a 24 year old white woman living on Mea J Wy, was found guilty of theft after a raid on her house by a constable led by a search warrant. She admitted buying the flowers but claimed they belonged to other women who had claimed them. judge Hazen deferred sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Lang
Mea
J. Wy
Besle Lane
Vlausing
Judee Hazen
In His Mother's Defense A 17 Year Old Stabs Man
Franchez O Connor, 17, stabbed John Kitchen to the heart in defense of his mother at their home Mobile Alabama October 4. Kitchen, a tough character with prior terms in prison, died from the wound. O Connor surrendered to police and was taken into custody without incident. Public sentiment favored the youth and immediate arrest followed.
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John Kitchen
Mobile
Ala
Franchez O'Connor
Kitchen
Metantis
Oyster
Nll
Dlenn
O Conner
Begg's German Salve Trusted Across the Town
A country town man notes Beggs' German Salve widely used for piles cuts burns bruises and all skin troubles. Neighbors share its cures as townsfolk praise its healing power and pain relief, with it sold by all druggists in Elst.
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Elst
Triennial Conclave Knights Templar Tour
Knights Templar triennial conclave slated in Pittsburg Pennsylvania from October 10 to 14. One fare for round trip available from all points on the Union Pacific. For sale dates and ticket limits contact city ticket agent F A Lewis or depot agent J C Fulton.
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Knights Templar
Pittsburg
Union Pacific
F. A. Lewis
J. C. Fulton
Salt Lake City
San Francico Fortiand
SGP Buston
Rock Island Excursion to Omaha for Exposition
Rock Island offers an excursion to Omaha for the exposition week with round trip fare of 3.50. Details list dates including McKinley day October 16 and Army and Navy day October 13, with contact via A. M. Fuller City Passenger Agent or Modoc club members for timetable and special train information. Also notes a wallpaper sale at Bockstrom's and Topeka Steam Laundry finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Miles
Shafter
Roosevelt
Modoc Club
A. M. Fuller
Omaha
McKinley
Army and Navy
Oma
Schoer
Navy
North Topeka items note visits and trips
North Topeka column lists residents and visitors including Miss Eva Grove of Silver Lake shopping in town, Miss Stella Smith traveling to Kansas City then Omaha, and Mr Miller’s daughter from Fairview heading to Omaha for the exposition. Other mentions include travel to Los Angeles, Ottawa, and a Trans-Mississippi exposition trip for Newark, Ohio residents and local church events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Porter
Vis ‘Lver Lake
Yanae Sheeta
Kansas City
Nghie Mise
Gertrude Babcock
Omaha
Eva Grove
Silver Lake
Mateh Gillett
Theresa Hoyt
Miller
Fairview
H. A. Rail
Charles Stewart
Albart Botlette
Los Angeles
W. H. Garrett
Teme Havte
W. 5
Hamfick
S28
Monroe Street
Louis Nystrom
Mm John Nystrom
Stella Smith
Unt
Votes Thrown Away on Prohibition Question
A Toronto report says only about a quarter of eligible voters expressed an opinion on prohibition, with the government likely to ignore the proceedings. Quebec shows the strongest vote against prohibition amid general voter apathy. Separately, Secretary Lyman J. Gage arrived in Denver to inspect mines in Boulder County.
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Toronto
Ont
Ottawa
Quebec
Gage
Denver
Lyman J. Gage
Secretary of the Treasury
Boulder County
State House Notes on Scaffalding and Court Scene
Scaffolding removal at the state house changes appearance of the rotunda while the supreme court fears the impact. State Auditor Morrie visited in the morning, and Treasurer Heflebower reported substantial weights of watermelons and a decor update. Bank changesInclude Breidenthal issuing a certificate for the new Abilene State Bank with J J Squire of Kansas City as president. Bieldenthal traveled to Abilene to inspect the bank’s condition.
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Rotanda
Supreme Court
Lie Rotunda
Morrie
State House
Usly Perpes
Espe Bank
Breidenthal
di Busines
Abilene State Bank
Ouwcplen
Kirby Bank
J. J. Squire
Kansas City
Ae St. Prouty
Spaniards Stand Firm in Philippines Negotiations
London dispatch reports the Spanish commissioners remain courteous and steadfast in their reluctance to surrender, fearing American pressure could force a quick, painful compromise. The Paris Times correspondent foresees a keen contest and warns American commissioners may accept a compromise over a decisive clash, risking Spain’s prestige.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
London
Paris
The
Daily News
America
Parlin
Times
Spain
Fifth Corps Disbanded at Camp Wikoff
The Fifth Army Corps is disbanded following orders from the secretary of war. The corps aided the campaign before Santiago de Cuba and its actions will be recorded in U.S. history. Command by Assistant Adjutant General J. A. Se Ansistant Adjutant pnt General.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wikoff
Fifth Army Corps
Santiago de Ecuba
Salon Agers
J. AI
Pnt
Neither Team Scored In Opening Emporia Football Game
The article describes a season opener between Normal and High School elevens at Emporia that ended with no points scored by either side. The Normal team is described as heavier, but the High School squad’s pluck and energy overcame that advantage amid a battle royal atmosphere.
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Pisy
Emporia
Bird School
State Normal
Wither Abd
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Pulser
Mine Henney
Miss Hrien
Silks Penrieid
Berrick
Aii
Preckjes
Richard Dickson Eills
Eagie
Sante Fe
Engie
Hubson
Police Department
Arata
James K. Jones
Bessie Lane
Begg
Rock Island Excursion
Fla
Bockstrom
Jackson
Wernicke
Klis
North Tapera
Kimball Pig
Kacuas City
Tincle Dave" Heflebower
War Department
General Shafter
Chamberlain
Thin County
J. MM. Nickie
Nickie
Manzanillo
Chickamauga
Young
Rermaster
St. Louis
Bante
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