Kansans Receive News of Troop Return and Losses
Reports from Topeka recount Kansas soldiers returning aboard the Tartar with heavy casualties. Three deaths on the voyage include Corporal Hebert M. Lee Private Jobe M. Orth and Private F. Wisthorn and two Ninth Infantry privates. Dysentery afflicted several volunteers left at Yokobantu. Will A Shaw, San Francisco Chronicle reporter and son of Kansas University chancellor, drowned trying to board.
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Kansas
Hind
Altery
Hebert M. Lee
Jobe M. Orth
F. Wisthorn
Yokobantu
Wil A. Shaw
San Francesa Chronicle
Sin of Use
Kansas State Universiy
Will A. Shew
Lawrence
Funston With Them Two Deaths Occurred on Return Voyage
Joy of the San Francisco voyage return was marred by the accidental drowning of Will Snow as Funston with them. Authorities investigate the incident while survivors recount the perilous crossing and the losses felt by the group.
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Will Snow
Kansans Return From Philippines Amid War News
The Twentieth Kansas regiment arrived aboard the transport Tartar with discharged soldiers from various regiments. General Funston, in San Francisco, praised the troops, spoke on future plans, and commented on the Philippines, noting some capable fighters but limited self-government prospects.
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Sep
Shatter
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Kankas Regiment
Philippines
Nodex
Funston
Faery Somme
Washington
Hiv
Puseton
United States
Enery
Topeka Celebrates News From Frisco and Fourth of July Festivities
Jubilant crowds flood Kansas avenues as word arrives that the Tartars sighted near the Golden Gate. Fire bells, whistles, and booming fireworks erupt across Topeka. The city parades, bands rehearse, and residents cheer the return of Kansas troops amid bells and banners. Observers recount sermons and patriotic songs as telegrams relay updates.
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Frisco
Associated Press
Golden Gate
Tepeke
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Second Street
Kans Avenue
Nuith Street
Kansas
Kansa Avenue
Sereioe
Ottawa
State Baptist Corvention
America
OUR BRAVE SOLDIERS CONCISE HEROIC STORY OF THEIR DEEDS
A garbled 19th century record traces a regiment’s journey from Topeka on May 16 to Bat Prapitany and Manila, noting supply aid from Californians, harsh conditions, disease, and movements through San Francisco and the Philippines. It highlights morale, clothing shortages, and troop quarters.
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Chpisand
Coronel Farele
Bat Prapitany
Ned Preidle
Bown
Theese
Topiedie
California
Ridley Ueeyerinnet
Aed
Ranenie
Teghill
San Francisco
Manila
Atx
Toman
Hanary
Theo
St Jan
Kansan Regiments Heroic Drive in Campaign Alike
The account of Kansas regiments in the campaign highlights their bold charges from Caloocan to San Fernando, with MacArthur’s division and Funston praising their relentless assault. A key exchange quotes an American commander praising the Kansans who would cut their way to Malolos if ordered.
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Douglas White
America
Willeh
Kansks
Leon Artagtine
Eighth Army Corps
England
UAFG
Hue Coefederacy Posseaval
Pickels Brigade
MacArthur
PRUE
Een Funston
Tansar
Seaice Murdhy
Calor Funston
Trencher
Sex
Tim
Malolos
Kanmes
Lateon
Schwan Turns Back From Mission In The Philippines
Manila dispatch reports General Seiwan's column has completed its punitive mission and is returning from San Francisco de Malabon with artillery and transport. The hyer Posse expedition to raise the river gunboat Amuayat met Filipino resistance and salvage work proceeds slowly.
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Manila
Seiwan
San Francisco de Malibon
Uie
Caval
Hyer Posse
Amuayat
Mules for Manila shipped from St Asaph VA
Washington dispatch reports 940 mules and 40 mates to be shipped from St Asaph VA across the Potomac and the Pacific to Manila. Theodore Houenman, longtime wagonmaster, will oversee the train. Mules are described as top quality despite concerns about travel. One car of provender will sustain the herd for days.
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Washington
Boughman
St. Louis
Cubs
Matanzas
Quartermaster’s
St. Asaph
Goebel Repudiated in Kentucky Political Shakeup
In Lexington on Oct tl a Democratic senator denounces Goebel as duplicitous in the 1896 scene. Bronston accuses Goebel of double dealing and says party honor demands removing Goebel from the ticket. He appeals to ex Senator Blackburn, outlining loyalty to the party and personal honor.
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Lexington
Chatian Bronston
Gorbel
Cariiile
Bcarcely
Toren Goebel
Democratic Party
Goebel
ALL SORTS OF HONORS Are Being Showered Upon Gen and Mrs Harrison
The North German Gazette reports the imperial chancellor Prince Von Hohenlohe will host a dinner Friday in honor of General and Mrs Harrison. The guest list includes several dignitaries and officials, with prominent names from various states and abroad.
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Ben Harrison
Berlin
Gazelle Aniomker
Mperial
Prince von Hohenlohe
Ten
Hensets Harrison
Ir Andrew
Limbosea
Ion Prank
Lascelice
Bausa Agatascitor
Count Vor
Piston
Pucadowszkt-Wehknor
Esteen
Rea
Perth
South
North
Old
Grand Army of the Republic
Mby
Georgia
Manili
Meinsey
Boers Cross Border Battle Rumors Escalate War News
Reports from South Africa indicate Boer forces may have crossed the border as tensions rise around Mafeking and Ladysmith. Motors of mobilization fill the frontier with laagers shifting for water and defense, while imperial fear grows over a possible Natal invasion and Britain's unready stance.
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South Africa
Pretoria
Great Britain
Wetcomit
McKinley Attends Blue and Gray Reunion in Sivaneville
President McKinley and cabinet arrive in Sivaneville amid heavy rain to a vast turnout of veterans in blue and gray. Gov Mount and Mayor Akin welcome chieftains. McKinley advocates unity and reconciliation after the Civil War with a large crowd at Tri State Fair Grounds.
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Chicago
Camp Purragut
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Miguel
Cleveland Rays
Fair Grounds
W. MC Akin
A. de Bruler
Evansville
J. A. Mount
McKinney
Grant
Lees
Appomattox
Prison sentence and seizure tied to frontier force move
Report notes imprisonment and confiscation linked to Orange and Loving factions. Mention of Pictormarits bu L A near the frontier and a General Prin Dorecht. Prinsioo is said to have been formally announced, with headquarters at Albertina.
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Ates
Prin Dorecht
Prinsioo
Albertina
Jurors Block Court In Two Civil Trials
In a crowded courtroom the McCrone life insurance suit and the Bagley corn deal case halted as juries remained out and no jurors were available to render verdicts. The McCrone matter concerns a policy after the husband’s death, with a prior verdict overturned by a new trial.
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John McCrone
McCrone
Too Muddy for Mules in Advance on San Francisco de Malabon
Reports from San Francisco de Malabon detail General Schwan’s advance through muddy terrain, mules slipping, and insurgent resistance. Casualties include one American officer and seven soldiers. rebels reportedly suffered multiple dead as Geary’s battalion and artillery helped drive insurgents back.
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San Francisco de Malibon
Schwan
Trenvhen
Aeveval Yelleym Dpe
Ciab
Geary
Teenth Regiment
Sehuain
Ttnk
Huda
Budd
Banta Cris
Courts Intervene in Concordia Bank Officials Case
The appellate court orders Governor Stanley to remove Hotan and Limbecker from office amid a ten day stay and bond conditions. Hoffman and Limbecker are reinstated. petitions proceed to the Supreme Court. The bank’s leaders faced accusations of practices unbecoming a publican administration amid partisan shifts and investigations.
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Concordia
Kan
Stanley
Hotan
Limbecker
Offles
Yoo
McDowell
Hoffmann
ES Eupreme Court
J.N. Limbotker
Hoffman
Thi College
Thei
Siemens
Assassinate Aguinalds Reported in Paris
Paris reports on October 11 that Jess Luna, brother of a Filipina general murdered last June presumably by Aguinaldo, arrived in Paris en route to condemn Aguinaldo. Jose Lund pursued the Filipino chief after learning of the brother’s killing, yet funds delayed the mission.
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Jess Luna
Aguinalde
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