Rose From Ranks To Command His Home Company
Ambitious young man Hamilton of Topeka returns from the Philippines to lead the local volunteer company after fighting to enlist and rising from private to captain. His early years in Howard Kansas, work in Emporia Gazette, and frontline service in Manila shaped a career marked by resolve and public service. He faced early rejections, community praise, and a pattern of steady advancement through military and legal paths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clad Hamilton
Topeles
Hare
Philippines
Hamilton
Alice of God, Ware & Greed
Paptale Hamitos
Lenty
Haralltos
San Francisco
Gyvernt Lardy
Manila
Munich
Drither
Larorie
Muntin
War Department
Marmitton
Mand
Topeka
Trentinth
Fimperia Cate Tres
Ara
Empiria Gazette
Focal Wems
Ho Wat
Dutien
Daney
Poebinhen
Advice to Dewey at Washington Review of Parade
An eyewitness recounts Admiral Dewey's reception in Washington with a mix of humor and ceremony. The crowd cheers as Dewey and President address the audience, followed by a naval review and military displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ose
Washington
Admiral Dewey
Rae eVie Sapertty
Eapetleiue
Admral Lewoy
Radar
Wien
Ig Ager Pee
Nedriy
Cunira
Guikirel
Anlaat
Sas
Darie
Generel Miles
Fasmie
Lowe
Minrictin
County finances audited show $118497.18 in county balance
Reports by Topeka auditors Berks G. M. Beard and TL. T. Gage detail the county treasury examination results. Books show $118497.18 credited in Topeka banks and $206.94 in outstanding checks. Distribution among banks lists Central National and First National, with other banks noted.
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Topeka
Berks
G. M. Beard
TL. T. Gage
Iilvn
Popeka
Central
Thomal Elt
Bausnal
First National
Riddle's Views Outline Populist Position on Philippines
The Populist chairman Taylor Fiddie outlines a proposed stance opposing imperial conquest in the Philippines. He argues for Filipino self-government, warns against an Anglo American empire, and suggests partial troop withdrawal with recognition of independence, framed as a defense of American democratic principles.
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Piste Executive Committee
Taylor Fiddie
Barenuny
Hiddle
Western Hemisphere
Dewey
Malatia Bey
Bima
Rome
Manila
Diam
Striki
Sqmas
Spararde
Spain
Natal
Alexander
Caesar
Bonapart
England
Paris
Philippine Islands
Americas
Brita Press
Ananoin
Cuba
Mexico
France
Ihem
Great Bri
India
Old World
Debate over Philippine policy and imperial conduct
The speaker argues the United States cannot justify ruling the Philippines by conquest or benevolent assimilation. He contrasts Philippine governance with earlier colonial methods, cites Spain and Cuba, and insists America must honor its founding principles. He warns that continued occupation risks discrediting the nation and urges opposition to McKinley’s renewal.
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Eee International
Indiana
Jamestown
North American
United States
Philippines
Nathon
Great Olla
Great Brita
Luzon
Kansas
Kansan
Ntne
Spain
Cuba
Otis
Weyler
Tom Reed
Ate Kinley
Canada
Mexico
Barbary States
Epait
McKinley
Slapped His Sister in Possible Assault Case
A man named Drain was arrested Monday on assault charges after an incident at his sister's house. The story says a visiting young man was ordered to leave, left his hat, and after disappearing, Drain allegedly faced a complaint before Judge Jadne Guy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Drain
Jadne Guy
Drain
Sis
Guy
Anglo-Venezuelan border arbitration verdict reaction in London papers
London papers assess the arbitral commission award as satisfactory from Britain’s view but limited for universal arbitration. Pall Mall Gazette praises Britain’s measured stance and seeds of future peace. St James Gazette notes compromise, not complete gains, while Westminster and Globe reflect mixed outcomes and implications for U S relations and future arbitration.
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London
Pall Mall Gazette
Great Britain
Harrison
Amnerica
St. James Gazette
British Guiana
Outhwestern
Westminster Gazette
Venezuela
Vencausia
United States
Globe
Cowboy Lassoes a Shark in Wild Bay Tale
Portland Press reports a steamship crew staging a dramatic shark capture near Drunkard's Ledge. Captain Rickett and five sailors lassoed the catch after a whale sighting, narrating the hunt as a vivid sea drama. Also notes Santa Fe trains to Kansas City for a fair with round trips advertised.
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Portland
J. H. Blake
Widgery
Rickett
Henry T
Commercial Wharf
Avery Traveler
Cape Lights
Hy Wan
Fiemas
Uerall
Kansas City
Santa Fe
Sas City
For Sale Classified Fragments Include Cider Route and Houses
A damaged clipping lists misc notes: very cheap items, a Journal route for sale, farm goods, and several lost and found notices. It includes a leather pocketbook lost between Berryton and Biz Springs, a Jersey cow stray, and several real estate listings from Madison to Bethany grounds. Also mentions violins and a lawyer in Topeka, Kansas with scattered names and addresses.
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Berryton
Biz Springs
John Carnahan
Sth
Hhob van Tales Hinck
Hiton Suckat
Sis van Huren
Kansas
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Co. A
Kunsan
State Uniwersity
Greed, Ware & Greed
Hamiton
Je Worth
Erpuria Gazette
Mamillsn
Emporia
Fes
Monarch
Palo Bina
Sprail Nes
Thomas
Riddle
St Louis
St. Louis
Journal
Baker
East 6Th Street
New 3 ‘Stead
Bitcon
An al West
Lote Whitley
Bidsporta
Kate
Wataon
Nakland
Crane
Kansanars
Adi G. B & Co
Care Journal
M. Manson
Kan
Leo N. H Campbell
Hamas Avenue
Gis
Kansas Agne
A & Tom
Ana Fistern
City Western
Western Avenue
Lincoln
Polk St
Inguire Jurman
Bok
van Buren Street
Quincy Street
Durham
Green- Wood Avenue
Potwin
Furness and
Pincton
Campbell
Kamen Avenue
The
Smith Co
Quincy St
Hart Coal
Topeka Avenue
Land
Madison Street
North Tope
Shetland
Nankae Ave
Washburn Ave
Wletrich
Ieee
W. C. Myers
Gilman
Colorado
Madison Bart
City Water
Bethany Grounds
Terme Sr
Benedict
Fiatern
Harn
Iete
Een KA Healty CO
Afl
Milton Brown
Tyler
LEGAL
Opret
Chaney
Topakek
Tum Utton
Cecartes
Sali Fea
Lovewell
Ryder
Gerdes Af
North
Tepeita
Ulseanes
Jal
Twiat
Barnes
M.D
Offre
Morern
Investora Investory
Sin Feri
Ecora
Baltimore
NS U Longe, Men
Perry Bicycles
Sonar Property
Zinda Hardy
American School of
Kirksville
Agonus
Se Tre J.C Darling CO
EEG Citibca
East Sitth of
ES Oreim Co
Bonach Unies
TIN
Baird, Tot A Sa
Guibor
Haim Goops
Jivani Hagens Aye 'Phoce
Thacher
Beth
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