Yachts Clash in New York Harbor Race Battle
In brisk morning winds off the Jersey coast the Shamrock and Columbia contest the first day of a new series. The Shamrock held a late lead, but the Columbia closed strongly in the final miles, yielding an uncertain finish as wind faded and the race drifted toward a probable nonfinish.
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New York
Staten Tsiind Shorea
Tivecey
Tig
Thomas Lipton
Thomas
Erin
Gabler
M. J
Associated Press
Jersey Shore
Beir
Yisterdity
Highland Light
New York Harbor
Miles
Hee Chantel
Alps
Shamrock
Hendy Hook
Columbia
Scotland
Bexen
Dan Vigilant
Finn
Ade
Finch
Mutiny on Board Affects Georgianna Steamer
New York October 7 Philadelphia excursion steamboat Georgianna returned to the city reporting a mutiny on board with several killed and others injured. Police Captain Devery ordered rapid pursuit and deployed platoons to Pier 4 North River to secure the vessel and prevent entry or exit as authorities investigate the riot on the Georgianna.
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New York
Philadelphia
Pier
North River
Devery
Georstom Wit Geexured
Plér Four
Legan
Hattery
Death of Santa Fe comptroller John P. Whitehead
Edward Wilder, Santa Fe treasurer, received a telegram announcing the death of John P. Whitehead, longtime Santa Fe system comptroller. Whitehead, born in London January 25 1827, died in New York after paralysis struck in his office last Wednesday. He had lived in Tupeks and held various auditor roles before becoming comptroller in 1388 and serving since.
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Edward Wilder
Santa Fe
John P. Whitehead
New York City
Whitehead
Tupeks
Kansas Pacific
Sante Peroan
Supreme Court Reopens Remington Paper Suit
The state supreme court grants a rehearing in the case involving Heming ton Paper, Topiels Capital, and Remington Paper over a $7,000 note. The court found the form for the amount was not properly executed. Quinton & Quinton, for Remington Paper, seek rehearing while suits against individual stockholders proceed in district court. The case display continues tonight and Sunday.
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Supreme Court
Remington Paper
State Supreme Court
Hemington Paper Company
Xeather
Topiels Capital Company
Tolté
Quinton & Quinton
Remington Paper Company
District Court
Vopens Fy
Great Britain's War Preparations in South Africa Transport Drive
Britain plans a vast Cape service for troops and horses with about seventy ships and many transports to move army corps to South Africa. The fleet will include ten war ships and first class cruisers, while Boer forces are described as largely unraised and difficult to estimate.
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Associated Press
London
Great Britain
Cape
Coombchebl Parte
Army Corps
Bhatwers
Armericsans
Santiago de Cuba
Admiralty
Waters Edge
Putven Iulka
South Africa
Ue Army Corps
Ular
Cape Mounted Sentinels
Port Elizabeth
Grahamtown
Natal Police
Durban Light Infantry
Austrathan
Transvaal
Orage Free State
Tangig
House of Commons
St James Gazette
Intermaritabure
Mechanicas
Netherlands
Pretoria
Deaths and Funerals Notice for Jewett and Hight
Sirs.mma E. Jewett aged 4 years Mrs Thursday Hight of her hare Hramer street. The funeral will be held Sunday at two o'clock from the Third Christian church. Mrs Jewett eeace J. 5 Jewett and Mrs GM Webster. Picture display at Unity church continued tonight and until Monday mach.
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Mma E. Jewett
Thursday Hight
Hare
Hramer Street
Two O'Lock
Third Christian Church
Jewett Eeace J
Jewett
GM Webster
Unity Church
Santa Fe Pays for Troop Meals on Voyage
The Santa Fe Railway will reimburse Harvey dining house for meals for the Twentieth Karas regiment traveling from San Francisco to Topeka. The regiment will ride three days with meals at stations. Harvey and Pullman bills to be paid in cash, with reimbursement sought in the next legislative session.
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Santa Fe Railway Company
Harvey
Twentieth Karas
San Francisco
Topeka
Black
Santa Fe
Pullman Company
Kansas Troops Parade In Topeka With War Regalia
The people of Kansas will witness a military parade in Topeka as the Twentyeth Kansas regiments march in uniform with their Philippine campaign arms. Governor Stanley secures permission from Washington to retain arms and equipment, with return to the federal government later. The arrangement, urged by the governor on the general committee’s recommendation, allows the regiment to come home fully armed in honor.
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Kansas
Topeka
Stanley
Washington
Topeka Pioneer Byron Niles Dies in Buggy Accident
Byron H. Niles, a Topeka pioneer, was found dead Friday evening after his buggy lurched. The coroner ruled accidental death from striking the wheel, as witnesses aided a fall from the vehicle. Niles, 72, was wealthy, owned a Metaken farm, and declined a sale offer of his West Sixth Street homestead. Funeral from Sixth and Taylor streets planned for that afternoon.
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Byron H. Niles
Topeka
Gordon
Asher Hunter
Hunter
McDonald
Niles
Sherif Cook
North Topeka
Stoker
Dra. Stewart
McClintock
Lindsay
Weeterfield
Insurance payout dispute over Collins estate advances funds
The Preferred Accident Insurance company paid Misa Grace Collins 2500 with interest as her share of the 25000 insurance on the late J. Collins. The remaining 4500 will not be paid to John Collins, named beneficiary. Travelers Insurance refused to pay and state authorities threaten action. case pending in the supreme court.
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Misa Grace Col
J. 5.Collins
John Collins
Travelers Insurance Company
Ad Superintendent of Insurance
McNall
Supreme Court
Elmwood club to sell bonds for new club house
Directors agreed to issue two bond series to fund a new club house. Series A up to 3 4,500 will be purchased by Wilder who provides three corner lots worth 1,400 and cash 3. Series B up to 4,000 will be in 25, 5 and 31 dollar denominations for club members. Bonds bear 5 percent interest and run 10 20 or 30 years. Mortgage on club property already taken by Wilder.
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Elmwood
Tenth
Buchanan Street
Wilder
Spain sells Haven to Vera Cruz syndicate traders
October 7 report says the Spanish government sold the Haven Noating dace for 100000 to a Vera Cruz merchants syndicate.
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Vera Cruz
Hayvana
Vera Crus Orchants
Local Bonds Redeemed and Temporary Housing Arrangements
A government note indicates bonds will be paid using sinking funds this winter while plans show a temporary relocation. The authorities expect to rent Bennett House or another large residence for several months to accommodate the housing needs during the period.
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Bennett
Kansans Arrive to Welcome Kansas Volunteers in San Francisco
Governor W Stanley of Kansas leads a representative delegation as they arrive in San Francisco on the transport Tartar to greet returning Kansas volunteers. The arrival signals public support and official recognition of the service members.
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San Francisco
W . Stanley
Kansas
Boston to Present Admiral Dewey With 1000 Dollar Watch
Boston plans a 1000 dollar watch and a 2000 dollar welcome for Admiral Dewey as part of a celebratory parade. A delegation travels to Washington to finalize a provisional program while officials urge October 14 as a holiday. A banquet and statewide militia mobilization are proposed if he arrives Friday.
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Boston
Admiral Dewey
Washington
Commonwealth
Dewey
Supreme court voids Kansas tax on insurance policies
The Kansas Supreme Court unanimously discharged Thomas Page of Topeka who was jailed after refusing to reveal his insurance policies under a 10 percent tax law for out of state companies. Justice Johnston wrote the court’s opinion, agreeing with Chief Justice Doster and Justice Smith on the law’s proper construction.
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Supreme Court
Kansas
Kan~ She
Thomas Page
Topeka
Page
W. ¥. Church
W. A. Johnston
Doster
W. J. Smith
Nelis Hanson
Court of Appeals
Northern Bee
Ie ‘Railway Co
Geo
W. Wiles
Sumner
Heer
Jonnston
Patter
Pawnee
F. Railway Co
G. Clarke Ay County
Southern Division
State of
Ves
Henry "Borguinid
Marion
Ao ‘of Appeals
Northern
Peter Hapmorn
Eal
City of Molon Ya
Court of
Merchants Organize Co-Operative Stamp Company
Merchants opposed to the premium stamp business form a cooperative group to compete with stamp concerns. A meeting elected William Green chairman and Snallinger secretary, with committees to draft a plan and by-laws. A second meeting is planned for Tuesday night at the Commercial club rooms for interested merchants.
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William Green
Snallinger
Mr. Green
Julius Snattinger
D. P. Paxton
Furman
F. Conkle
Abe Steinberg
W. & Chaney
J. 5
Sproat
Commercial
Marshal of the Day election eyed for General Hughes
General Hughes is prominently discussed as a potential marshal for the Day parade honoring the Twentieth Kansas. The piece notes Dewey Guy customs in New York and Philadelphia for returning volunteers, mentions various generals and a unique full dress uniform, and references several Supreme Court opinions and court cases in a dense, period-voice news snippet.
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Hughes
Tery
Eros
Kansas
New York City
Dewry Guy
Philadeigh
Pemerane
National Guard
Haines
Satoletealis National Guard
Reginan
Moghes
Commemoration of Great Debate on Historic Campus
On a historic ground in Galesburg Illinois President McKinley and Charles Emory Smith delivered commemorative addresses marking the Lincoln Douglas contest. Senator Shelby Cullom greeted the president and the crowd as cabinet members and locals gathered in carriages.
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Galesburg
Rex College
Abraham Lucoll
Stephen A Douglas
United States Senate
Mel Kinley
Charen Emory Binith
Enrat Jemdern
Ruys
Eleizens
Galesburo
En Mas
United States
Capt
Charfew
McKinley
Clark B. Carr
Denewark
Col. Carr
Provehter
Curtiey
Alfred M. Crate
Iinois Supreme Court
Campany
John Finney
Knox Colleet
Guiesburg
Cab Carr
Tim C. EB. Nash
Lombard University
George W. Prince
Torbe
Kenthern Greastonal
Timoiy Wim
Strnater
Shelby M. Cullom
Euthurste
Clubman
Welkom Cutieniss
Tribune of the People
Srealde
Hlertz
Hlertz and Deentiunty
Douglas
Tata
O. Ft
Republic
Abrabes
Lincoln
Dougine
Surater
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Turning Point
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Renetot
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MR. Whitehead
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Santiago
Alaska
Louis HL Davies
Justin McCarthy
Charles Frohman
Hall Caine
Liverpool
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Etruria
Sir Henry Irving
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Nat Goodwin
MR. Niles
Miss Collins
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Charles Emory Smith
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