Death's Roll Kansans Lost in Lusan Battle List
A memorial list names Kansans among the Twentieth Koneas casualties in the Philippines. It records ranks, hometowns such as Topeka, Manhattan, Salina, Independence, Wichita, and more, with dates ranging from January to June, noting several soldiers killed or wounded. Strong entities include multiple names, towns, and the wartime unit.
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Lusan
Philippines
Cp. Qs
Elliott
Counterville
Web
Died in Transport After Ube Freight Incident
Fragmentary OCR notes list multiple names and places including Fort Scott and Sulvia with dates May 3 July, and Mar 12. Several names appear with uncertain spellings such as Williams Vancil Dee Ag Fred and James W Hite. The text ends noting two individuals died aboard a transport after an incident.
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Guy Vebegall
Fort Scott
Williams Vancil Fort Scott
Dee Ag
Fred
Eaall
Han
Tan
Ciliford KK
Greenough
Hennington
Armen Eeeaas Abtsos
Ian
James W Hite
HCC
Ecowet Kran
Abicue
Eaeeee - Squires
Guatiion City
Wiliam H McAlister
Sulvia
Ohn
Harenthiertt
Seney
Ube
Delegates Arrive for International Commercial Congress
Fort y Nations Philadelphia October 11 delegates to the International Commercial Congress open tomorrow at the auditorium of the main funding for the National Export exposition. Representatives from nations and about 200 leading business figures arrive. A special train from Washington reaches Philadelphia at noon tomorrow carrying members from all countries.
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Phildelphia
International Commercial Congress
Washington
Regations
David Hill
Tauene
Tauene the Congress Will Be Called To Order By Assintant
Hil
Commercial Museum
Charles H. Camp Wil
di- Tebu
W. P. Wilson
Avustratian
Astalle Dase
Industrial Organization Commercial Education
Merchant Marine and Consular Service
Canal Sas
Congress
McKinley’s Chicago Visit Ends With Exciting Incident
President McKinley and cabinet departed Chicago for Evansville after a day of hard work and cordial receptions. A scare arose when a carriage horse attempted to bolt near Memorial Hall. Captain Matt Pinkerton of the Chicago Hussars restrained the animal, keeping the procession orderly during the final leg of the trip.
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McKinley
Chicago
Hvansville
Commercial Club
Congress
Memorial Hall
Society of the Army of the Tenntsay
Matt Pinkerton
Chicars Hussars
Supreme Court review of Parsons asylum case
The Parsons asylum appeal was filed in the Supreme Court challenging a Clay County district court decision. City Center sought to enjoin the state board of charities and the state auditor from appropriating money alleging fraud in securing committee favorable action. The motion to dismiss questioned standing and the case was taken for decision.
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Setewhen
Wipreme
Parsons Asylum
District Court of
Clay County
City Center
State Board of Charities
Trom
Cantenas
Topeka Attorney Mr. Gault In Hospital After Incident
Charles Gault, a well known Topeka attorney, is under medical care at Star Mountain hospital this afternoon after a troubling incident. Family and associates report he was assaulted while dining and suffered injuries requiring treatment.
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Charles Gault
Topeka
Rome
Staal
Vane
Alaskan Question Causes British Officials Some Trouble
Lamion Oct 11 Canadian fisheries minister Davies will confer again with the secretary of state for the colonies Mr Chamberlain to record the Alaskan question. A tentative lineup is expected as a temporary measure to prevent Teel friction while main negotiations proceed. Davies plans to sail home in about fourteen days.
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Lamion
Sir Nuts Davies
Fisheries
Mr. Chamberinis
Bir Levy Lidey
Associated Press
Typhoid Illness Threatens Nelson Child
Wil Nelson is gravely ill with typhoid fever, the Nelson family reports. the Nst of the Nelson children is described as the most at risk, with the condition described as serious but potentially recoverable as of the latest update.
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Wil Nelson
Will Nelson
Nelson
State Underpaid Oil Inspection Fees Case
State Auditor George Cole exposes an oil firm for underpaying inspection fees. The Sherman-Schofield & Teagte company paid 210 dollars at 10 cents per barrel for September inspections of over 30 barrels, but inspectors say oil was checked on September 14 and 30. The auditor notes the firm must make up the deficiency.
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George Cole
Sherman-Schofield & Teagte Company
Te Company
Cony
Samme
Siste
Police Judge Squabble in Wichita Over Small Office
In Wichita a dispute over a police judge seat arose after the Wichita police commission was abolished. The appointed judge claimed two years of tenure, while a public candidate won the spring election but was not seated. The law suit led to a lower court judgment of ouster, with the appointee appealing.
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Wichita
Brome Omen
Sedge Wick
Aveo
Wich-ita
Yu~cate
Sitems Court
Jester Case Called in Missouri Murder Trial
Kansas City reports the 1861 murder case of Alexander Jester against Gilbert Gates is called at Iron Park. Prosecutor Rhodes says ready for trial. defense counsel Patrick Cullen claims to expedite business and questions identity. Gates, father of the alleged victim, testifies. John S. Forrest of Chicago handles state examinations.
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Kansas City
Star Iron Park
Alexander Jester
Gilbert Gates
Rhodes
Patrick Cullen
Abe Bar
Monroe County
Awa. Gates
John 5. Forrest
Chicago
Education Tour Set for State College Inspections
The education department begins a tour of state colleges next Tuesday to review accreditation compliance. A course of study aligned with new law provisions will be examined, with the board evaluating institutions seeking accreditation and those already accredited.
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Amt Poma of Education
Tast Tegislature
Navy reports imminent decisive battle in Venezuela
Washington dispatch from Commander Hemphill aboard the Detroit at Puerto Cabello confirms that efforts for a government insurgent settlement in Venezuela have failed and a decisive battle may occur at any moment.
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Washington
Navy Department
Hemphill
Detroit
Puerto Cabelto
Veneavety
Equal Suffrage Convention in Kansas City
In Kansas City Missouri on Oct 11 women teachers from Kansas gather for the sixteenth Kansas Equal Suffrage convention. Notable absences include Susan B Anthony and Mary E Lease while Abbie A Welch and Kate H Addison are present. The event opens with an Armory Hall welcome and runs through today with Men Diggs delivering the closing star address.
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Karsan City
Kansas
Kansas City
Kur
Kansas Equal Suffrage Axduciaim
Susan B. Asitheny
Mary E. Lease
Anna L. Tiger
Abbie A. Welch
Ire
Kate H Addison
Annie C Wait
Mra Haskell
Gaylord
Galaxy of Bright Kansas
Armory Hall
Diggs
Sheriff to escort suspect from Osage to Lynville
Columbus Ind Oct 1 Sheriff John T Hoover of Osage county Kan arrived with arrest papers and will leave with Gosree W David for Lynville Kan. David is linked to Ed David who robbed his half Indian wife then fled with Mrs Mamie David his aunt in marriage. Ed David remains at large.
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Columbus
Ind
John T. Hoover
Osage County
Kan
Gosree W. David
Lynvion
David
Ed David
Hier
Mamie David
Fort Scott Street Fair Opens Amid Weather Threats
Fort Scott Kansas October first street fair draws 15 000 on the street with exhibitor booths larger than prior fairs. A mile long decorated parade features notables and carriages. Miss Battle Comba is crowned Queen Ariadne after a civic coronation. Mayor Goodlinder addresses the crowd as Meyele day and Dower day proceed with the carnival weekend ahead.
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Fort Scott
Fort Scott Kan
Kansas Postmasters List Incomplete As Of Today
Fragmentary OCR notes list of postmasters by county with names like Annelly Harvey county Brods Zice WD and others. Some entries show errors or missing data, mentioning Heber Cloud merini Seplch Mt county and Shai Coombs.
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Kansas
Washington
Rolfowls Chenkes
Annelly
Harvey County
E. Brods
Zice
Miyth
Ay Syelenes
Batehan
Jamrray
View Sumi Fe
Esieieds Heber
Cloud Merini
Seplch
Mt County
Shai Coombs
Santry Stops Jordan In Sixteen Rounds At Lenox Club
Eddie Santry of Chicago defeated Ben Jordan the English featherweight champion by knockout in the sixteenth round after a brisk bout at Lenox Athletic Club. Jordan led on points early but Santry’s blows proved decisive as Jordan toppled to the floor and did not rise before the bell.
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New York
We Lenox Athletic Club
Eddie Santry
Chicago
Ben Jordan
England
Uut
Jordan
Santry
San! v
Chicago Ind
Banquet plans by Women’s Federated clubs in Topeka
Mrea H Thompson president reports that women from the Giftmont clubs will serve as waiters and pastry cooks for the Twentieth Kansas banquet. The event features home made pies, 90 gallons of oyster stew, varied vegetables and fruits, red white and blue lighting, two orchestras, and finest meats prepared hot in six ovens. Committees seek housing for out of town guests, lanterns above doors, and drink availability. meetings set at the Commercial club rooms for final arrangements and chief marshal selection.
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Mrea
H. Thompson
Women’s Federated Clubs
Butchers' and Grocers’ Association
Charles Wolff
Water Company
Commercial Club
Manual Training Introduced at Topeka Colored School
Rev Mr Sheldon leads a new manual training department at Madhanan School for colored children in Topeka. Under city education board sanction, students earn credit. Girls continue sewing. boys weave paper mats and make baskets. Ages range from seven to about 15. J A Halbert directs the school, with Mamie Latham overseeing the girls. About 175 children attend. later knife work will be added. Central Congregational Church funds the industrial department while material funding may come from the board of education.
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Topeka Colored School
Charles M. Bheldon
Madhanan School
City Board of Education
Lane Street
J. A. Halbert
Mile Mamie Latham
Central Congregational Church
Board of Education
Opera company to perform in Topeka next week
The Arusaung Ureca Opera company will appear in Topeka on Monday and Tuesday nights of next week. Management will maintain the engagement despite slow subscription progress. This week the company is in Kansas City where local papers praise the opera. Likely program includes Carmen, among potential selections favored by Topeka music enthusiasts.
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Namearusaung Ureca Opera Company
Topeka
Kansas City
Toneka
Hoppers Invade Georgia Towns Along Rail Line
Newnan and La Grange residents woke to strange nocturnal noises as swarms of grasshoppers swept along the Atlanta and West Point railroad line in the early hours. Citizens armed themselves and watched doors and windows, while the insects moved in large numbers, causing alarm and curiosity in the region.
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Newnan
Atlanta and
West Point
la Grange
Bailey Authorized to Collect All Licenses
Bailey the license collector is ordered to enforce all licenses from merchants while Bailey G. will perform duties as stamp collector, ensuring compliance and duties are fulfilled.
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Bailey
Bailey G
Delightful boarding house tale from New Orleans
A bachelor bookkeeper recalls dinner at a New Orleans boarding house where good fellowship prevailed despite a negligent negro waiter. A strapping young man, revealed as a dentist, claims to have pulled the waiter’s tooth to ease his toothache, and the group notices nothing unusual, praising the house as a delightful place to dine despite oddities.
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N. O. Times-Democrat
New Orleans
Nob
Somoent
Darky
Walter
Interview predicts dull hostilities in Boer War period
London Det. wm Stena editor of the Review of Reviews notes in an interview that Britain’s unpreparedness may delay war with the Boers. He compares upcoming two months to a windless yacht race off Sandy Hook, suggesting the conflict will be slow and costly, with jingoes losing heat by Christmas.
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London
Det
Transvaal
Admiral Dewey Visits Shelburne Estate Before Montpelier
Admiral Dewey spent the day in Shelburne Wisconsin as guest of H Seward Webb. After breakfast he and his party rode through Webb's 35000 acre estate by carriage. Luncheon followed and they prepared to depart for Montpelier at 2 o'clock.
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Pupstan
Trent
Mastin
Calowern
Che
Pebrunty
Manila
Kantss
Kantis
Hank
Peenveth
Peer Cumital
Niu
Marie Siasin
Envhry
Murdars
Teximneat
Mallesta
Steve Uay
Clare
Shelburne
Admiral Dewey
H. Seward Webb
Dr. Webb
Montpeiler
Deaths and Funerals In City Notices
Mrs Iida J Wiscombt died Tuesday at her home 414 Madison Street James Sneed died Tuesday at his home 4 North Street Funeral held at the Presbyterian Church
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Iida J. Wiscombt
Madison Street
James Sneed
North Street
Return of Favors and British Interests in Transvaal
The foreign office confirms Great Britain asked the United States to empower American consular authorities in the Transvaal to represent British interests during hostilities. Berlin reports a German Paris exposition exhibit with 29 departments covering electricity machinery chemicals explosives and navigation. An ad section urges Rosewalbran syrup, Buckleas Arnica Salve for piles and coughs, while local merchants list new stationery and paint details.
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London
Foreign Office
Washington
Great Britain
United States
Transvaal
Germany
Berlin
Richter
Associated Press
Goxay Market Report Shows Mixed Wheat and Corn Activity
Market summary notes wheat fluctuations on the focal board with December and May contracts showing shifts. Receipts gathered include oats and corn movements, with supplies varying and limited activity in Minneapolis and Duluth.
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Transvaal
Milmeapolis
Duluth
SL Eatic
Saad Inde
Jsith
Ana “Srovision
Alendet
Boas
Kansas City Market Receipts and Commodities Report
A dense market summary covers shipments and receipts at Kansas City Livestock Market, cattle and hogs notes, and commodity movements. It references New York money markets, butter and sugar markets, railroad stocks, and grain futures with price ranges and daily activity. Key entities include Kansas City, New York, Chicago, and London markets, along with terms like cattle receipts, butter market, and wheat futures, all in a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper style.
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Bawen
New
York
Liverpool
Eilien
New York
Paul Bret
Chicago
Norto
London
Hoon
Tennton
Beresford
Cima
Bryan
Benin
Aelia
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Marning
Riv- Dea
Hanis
Maratho
Funston
Metcalf
MaeAr Phir Wolfson
Maditdersal
Uridge Boltwood
Nuria
Apel
Anatpahi
Pater Coletet Jpmieton
Elst
Agate
Puestur
Dorsha
Puneton
Bocure & Litig
Wraene
Presigent Meniniey
Mishur Vebster S. Metoute
Wheaton Pnd
San Tomas
Ianaam
Tollowine
Umea
Sontiers
Krings
Fleseil Manihan
c_ Alford Glrat Meutenant
Tite Sullivan
Fopekes
Thieran
J. Cohen
Ian Pranciage
Starch 2
Se Howard
Kath
Wile Carroll
Proptenac
Muar
Roy & Fairchird
McQune
Hirge L Plummer
Garnett
George H. Monroe
Manhattan
Vecar Uf. Khome
la Cygne
Eee A McTaggart
Ependence
Albert S. Anibal
Independente
Orton T. Birlew
Independence
Alva TL. Dix
Juha Bhwerer
Los Angeles
Ammonge
Rickulla
Bork Seon
Henry H. Morrison
Salina
Charlie Pratt
Fen
Semuel Lbyi
Blair
A! Bothemeyer
Allara
Dales Dey
Lewis Ferguson
Fred L. Maxfield
Juse
Louis Moory
Eonesen
Spodurass
Winters
Charles Tingen
Centralia
Hicherd Joner
Pittsburg
Bert Cornett
Tang
Curran
Garmett
Albert Pea
Albert Sidere
Cosa Falls
Westpha- Lewis i
Pater
Wu Bash
Fortie Anu
John Hartlett
Wateen
Engie
Tune
Gat Sock Scott
Ree
Hatielt
Philadelphia
Supreme Court
MR. Gault
Btste Board
Society Young Ladies
MR. Sheldon
Hoppers
Georgia
Stead
Montpelier
Dewey
Squires
Bennett Book Store
James Reed
al Arigeiste
Goxay's Market Report
de Be Ageie
Chicago Livestock Market
Kansas City Livestock Market
Texas
Grace
Money Market
Tetecauia Pence Howe
U.S
Seaican Ondinis
Cnet
HAY —Chotee Timutty
Cholo Phate Buega—Creamery Smee
Dalry Ise
Kettring
western Geraint + June
Gal Mercier
J.C. Goings
Federal Steellock
Cs Bending Place
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