M Kinley to visit many cities on westward trip
President McKinley plans a sprawling western tour from Decatur to Milwaukee and beyond. The itinerary includes visits to Peoria Quincy Chicago Evansville and Sioux City with reviews and dedications. The entourage may include cabinet members and staff. dates span October with appearances in many states and cities.
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West
Springfield
Quincy
Peoria
Finneburg
Linc
Doug Dare
Chicago
Tull
Evanevite
Blow
Gray
Evansvile
Miin- Reapolis
Minnesota
St Paul
Estemda
West Puneror
Wis
Duluth
Stinn
Farm N
Aberdeen
Ocrober
Uc A. m
Sioux Palle
Yankton
Sioux City
du Buu
Ee Galena
Frs
Madieon
Wau Wis
Milwaukee
Kerio
Kerio~aha, Waukeecan, Wis
Kelamasoo
Rich
Clevelini
Warren
Youngstown
Mra McKinney
PM. Risey
As- Heartare Cortetrou
J. H. Finley
Pres
Knox Owlege Galestorg
Ils
City education board minutes on newspaper pricing
Mr Wilson explains the board committee debate over building dean of education facilities and the pricing of hanging paper samples. A statement claims different charges for various paper sizes and costs, with My Felten noting 25 cents for Banevnk paver and contractors blamed for rate disparities while praising the committee’s work for the city.
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WF Raven
Ramirman
Dean of Education
Mom
Wait
My. Felten
Banevnk
Lebeat
Ither
Pater
Ieee
Absence of High School Girls During Study Hours
A Ta Feke bleh school teachers meeting studied ways to stop girls from leaving the study room during morning hours. Five well known girls were implicated in daily absences with their male companions. Parents were unaware until confronted, leading to stricter supervision by teachers to maintain orderly conduct during study time. A reader commented that the phrase stabbed in cold blood appeared in a Chicago Tribune quote misattributed to a different context.
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Ta- Feke Bleh
Sehool
Mr. Chugwater
Beaton
Chicago Tribune
Carter Case Called Court Hears Argument On Habeas Writ
In New York Oct 4 Carter a former engineering captain serving a five year sentence for conspiracy to defraud the government faced a habeas corpus hearing before Judge Latcombe. Army officers John W Clous Colonel D Davis and Gen Burnett testified while Abram Rose and L Latin Bellors defended Carter. The court reserved decision and ordered Carter returned to Governor's Island after arguments on whether the court martial exceeded its power.
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Mattos
New York
Oberiin Or. Carter
S Galan
United States Circuit Court
Tokry
Lat~combe
John W. Clous
Department of the East
D. Davis
Judge Advocate Generale Office
Gen. Burnett
United States Istrict
Carter
Abram J. Rote
L. Latin Bellors
Mr. Rose
Hin
Clouy
Connul
Brivia
Lacombe
Capt
Euseee
Roberts
Governor's
Tani
Philippine commission to meet in November in Manila
President Schurman of the Philippine commission met with officials in Washington and announced the group would convene in the city in early November. Denby Worcester and MacArthur travel preparations are underway, with records aboard the ship from Yokohama and clerical staff remaining at Manila.
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Washington
Schurman
Philippine Commission
State Department
Hay Touch— Bik
Thin City
Denby
Worcester
San Francisco
MacArthur
Yokohama
Maulia
Schur
Shambrock's Builder Sees Shamrock Favorable Result
London report from Thornycroft of shipbuilders who built the Shamrock offers a dispersed reply to the AP inquiry. He states the result favorable to the Shamrock and notes the light and shifting wind hindered clear comparison, though the contest should be close.
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London
Joke On Jokers at Topeka Athletic Meeting
Three pretend Jokers spotted a horse in front of the Topeka Athletic association during an election night. They claimed ownership by a doctor and removed a saddle. The prank ended with fear of arrest as they hunted the rightful owner while a fourth caller pretended to be a police chief seeking details. The jokers learned they would not face theft charges.
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Topeka Athletic Association
J. J. Hogeboom
Hogeboors
Ramsey
Toudh
Brown Resigns as Pacific Express Agent at Clay Center
William Brown resigns as agent for the Pacific Express company in Clay Center after 17 years of service. He will move to Seattle, Washington. J Stewart of North Topeka is noted in relation to the Clay Center item.
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Pacific Express Co
Clay Center
Seattle
William Brown
Pacific Express Company
Will Oate
Wan
Jast
Balima
Topeka
Clay
J. Stewart
North Topeka
Lange's Successor in German Consular Service Changes
In Washington and Constantinople reports describe a reshuffle of the American consular corps in Germany. President approves retirement and vacancies, with Henry Deturicts promoted to a post at the Bremen consulate. Details on assignments and salaries are outlined amid broader personnel shifts.
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Germany
Ngahineton
Han
Bevinen
Taluenves
Cai
Fina
Tampico Yellow Inc Report On Fever Cases
Reports from American cities describe fever outbreaks in Tampico with several cases and multiple deaths. A Mexican official note indicates ongoing treatment for 21 fever cases in New Orleans and mentions financial estimates related to debt and municipal stagnation.
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Equim
Saas Ma
Munerey
Mexico
New Orleans
Cavalry Arrives in Manila With Troops From Wisconsin
Gen Otis informs the war department that the St. Paul with seven troops of the Third cavalry and the Gerenne with horses and riders have reached Manila. A patient report claims Burdock Blood Bitters cured a severe skin outbreak, with a grateful testimonial from Julie Wilgeidar of West Cornwall, County.
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Mania
Washington
Otis
Manila
St. Paul
Julie Wilgeidar
West Cornwell
Coun, A
Fourth Nelson Suffer Family Typhoid Toll Hits Four Died
Mise Ebba Nelson 21 dies at Stormont hospital from typhoid fever, the fourth Nelson family member to perish in eight weeks. Earlier deaths include Roan 15 Edith 13 Rudolph 2 and Etbe 41. William Nelson near death, all but one death on Wednesdays, linked to polluted well water. Family at 2725 Lincoln Street with two children ill. Funeral set for 3 p.m. Thursday at DeMosa & Penwell Undertaking Rooms.
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Mise Ebba Nelson
Stormont Hospital
CA Nelson
Roan
Edith
Rudolph
Etbe
William Nelson
Eich
Turecay
Lincoln Street
Olson
DeMosa & Penwell
Parrot and cat forge unlikely household friendship
A Philadelphia Times note details a curious tale from Waterford Connecticut about a parrot Polly and a cat Puss living in harmony. In Albert English's account a parrot guards the home from dogs while the cat acts as lookout, the bond formed after a tense first encounter and kept by playful mockery and mutual caution.
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The
Philadelphia Times
Albert English
Waterford
Conn
Urrotta
Ong
Pusey
Pollys
Polly
Poll
Pinto
Voyage of the Clemen tines From Buenos Aires to Philadelphia
A ship named Clemen tines from Buenos Aires to Philadelphia has arrived at port after a perilous voyage. Captain Domenico recounts storms and maneuvers, praising English aboard and detailing cargo, near disaster, and the crew’s endurance through a fierce Atlantic passage.
Vivid Sea Tale of a Storm Shaking a Crew at Sea
An old nautical fragment recounts a stormy voyage where fear, a mysterious captain, and a perilous rescue unfold. Aboard the vessel panic rises as a crew member vanishes into a sea doomed by misfortune and superstition, leaving survivors to tell of a daring, fateful spectacle.
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Pune
Renee Setae
Low Rates for Officers Sparks Transport Debate
Chicago October 4 Western roads weigh ending reduced fares for officers returning from the Philippine Island. The plan argues officers become private citizens in San Francisco and lose eligibility for cut rates to points east of California. Some officials oppose, noting officers retain government service ties. Decision expected by next Tuesday with a likely turnout on the measure.
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Chicago
San Francisco
California
Dassinger
East
Ian
Navy yacht race verdict from Spears on wind effects
Nautical expert John B Spears reports that when wind reaches both yachts the Columbia is superior, outruns and out maneuvers the Shamrock. He notes wind delays and Hogarth's seamanship but affirms Columbia will win the cup.
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Spears
New York
John B. Spears
Hogarth
Measuring a cyclone in a farmer’s yard
An old New York Sun style account narrates a rural observer tracking a cyclone near the Kansas farm. He details weather tools, the storm’s approach, and how the cyclone tore into a hen coop, bleached ground, and fencing, while neighbors and a post cracked under the wind.
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New York Sun
Papara
Beto
Fer
Dublin
Gili Witte
Boardis Om
Bitchin
Ben Coop
Ascin Henilders
Hiletin
Mitchie
Criona
Dinner for Dewey at White House Largest social affair
President McKinley hosted the largest White House dinner to honor Admiral Dewey. Over eighty guests including the cabinet nine state governors Supreme Court justices and numerous lawmakers and military officers attended. Dewey and Schley were cheered as they entered the east room and dining corridor was elaborately decorated with flowers palms and croton plants.
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White House
Washington
MicKinley
Admiral Dewey
Supreme Court
Congress
Army
Navy
Pee Yates
Brumby
Caldwell
Schley
White Home
Sandwich Islands
Union
Secretary Long
Secretary of the Navy
Secretary of War
Croton
Phister
Messrs, Alger
Gary and
Biles
Harlan, Gray, Brown and
Easy Work for Carter at Leavenworth Prison Hospital
Former Captain Oberlin Carter of the army engineer corps is expected to arrive at the Federal penitentiary this week. Warden McClaughey says he will be treated like other prisoners. If he proves a good penman he may become a clerk at the hospital and help maintain records for the buretiton system. His civil engineering skills may aid drawings and estimates for the new penitentiary. He is the first army officer to be given a cell among about five thousand incarcerated soldiers at Leavenworth.
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Leavenworth Prison Hospital
Leavenworth
Kan
Oberlin Carter
Army Engineer Corps
Federal Penitentiary
McClaughey
Carter
Topeka Restaurants Face Price Increases Amid Wage Hikes
Prices at Topeka eateries are set to rise as waiters union actions push wages higher. Proprietors warn menu costs may jump, with meat prices driven by broader market shifts. Some places plan selective steak surcharges of five to ten cents while awaiting further meat price movements.
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Topeka
Sympathy for Boers Mass Meeting Set in New York
A mass meeting to express sympathy with the BoERS in their struggle against England will be held at Cooper Union on October 9 at oclock. W Bourke Cockran and Tunis G Bergen will speak with Augustus Van Wyck presiding. Vice presidents include Abram S Hewitt Jordan L Mott Gen Watts De Peynter and John Starin.
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New York
England
Cooper Union
W. Bourke Cockrat
Tunis G. Bergen
Augustus Ven Wyck
Holland Society
Abram S. Hewitt
Jordan L. Mott
Gen
Watts de Peynter
John Starin
NY Captain seeks license removals over race interference
Captain Robley D. Evans telegraphed the Washington treasury department urging suspension of licenses for masters of the steamers Magenta Idlewild and Glen Island and the pilot of the yacht White Ladys. He oversaw revenue cutters and torpedo boats to police the yacht race area, and the offending officials allegedly failed to observe the regulations.
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New York
Robley D. Evens
Treasury Department
Washington
Magenta
Idlewild
Glen Island
Equitable Life Wins Suit Over Endowment Policy
Albany Oct 4 The court of appeals upheld Equitable Life Insurance Society in a case brought by Emil Greef a 15 year endowment policy holder who sought $700 plus a surplus on his policy Rabier had already received part of the surplus through prior payments and the ruling settles the dispute in favor of the insurer.
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Issurance
Albany
Court of Appeals
Equitable Life Insurance Society
Emil Greeff
Rabier
Wheat and corn dull as market drifts with mixed prices
Chicago market report shows wheat opening down then steadying near yesterday's lows amid liquidation and overseas demand shifts. Corn remains largely unchanged in narrow ranges with slight declines in futures. Provisions and hogs trade weaker, while receipts and shipping rates influence prices. Kansas City and Topeka livestock show mixed gains across cattle and calves.
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Chicago
Mary
Africa
Conpala
Rmiyere
Avery Neual Erncuiney
Sys
Gator Jerate
Tha Hector
Massotto
Massotto Yenonit Taki In Deestsner Uy
American Cereal Co
Hoge
Harris
York Money Market Mixed with Sterling Rates and Commodities
The York money market shows mixed activity with sterling exchange steady yet at reduced levels. Sugar and coffee trade noted dull, wheat futures quiet, cattle and grain shipments discussed, and regional prices drift with demand uncertain across commodities and financial instruments.
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Eni Miroue
Prime Mercantile Paper
Algs
Suger
New York
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