Navy officers near retirement list in 1900s
A special report lists navy officers due to retire including Captain Braxton and Captain John Ewell. It notes that no rear admiral will retire before 1901 and outlines expected retirements of McNair Howell Schley Samp son and others, with potential promotions altering seniority.
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Herald
Navy
Erie
Antral Wrinehiedy
Brax
John Ewell
Fv, McNair
Tee
Maral Academy
Kautz
Pacific Bauadrom
Ninteen
Cartsin N. Mc Dyer
Daltisiore
Butte
Bantatay
Schley
Sampson
Howison
Congress
Sehley
Wieght
McNair and Howell
Banke i
Brampoon
McNair
Dewey
Howell
Spain
Saturday Bargains in Fresh Country Eggs and Groceries
Advertises a wide assortment of grocery items with prices, including Fresh Country Eggs, California sugar, potatoes, jams, corn meal, peaches, apricots, lard, bacon, flour, coffee, and syrups. Mentions Ballon California Peaches and Javen Blend Coffee. Promises deals before buying flour.
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California
Kansas
Eeeneiers
Wolf Capital
Ibe
Arbuckle
Ihe
New California Prunes
Cuba Sugar Advantage Drives US Supply Debate
A 19th century analysis argues the United States cannot rely on Hawaii Porto Rico or the Philippines for sugar. It asserts Cuba could meet much of US demand, noting Cuba’s proximity and short freight time to New York. The piece claims Hawaii and Porto Rico cannot increase beyond limited yields, and Philippine production remains distant and uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Philippines
Howat
Aea
San Francisco
New York
Porto Hico
Louisiana
Cuba
Mulvane Row Arises Over Delegate Fight
In Shawnee County politics a Curtis campaign decision not to press Dave Mulvane as district delegate to the national Republican convention fuels tension. Counties back Low for delegate at large but resist Shawnee County district representation. Leland faces pressure as Mulvane factions seek to exclude him from Shawnee policy influence.
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Amos
Curtis
Dave Muntvane
Mr. Low
Shawnee County
Leland
Mulvane
Mulvanes
Body of suspected bank robber identified in Palatine case
October 13 Chicago report states the illfated bank raid suspect identified as Dr William L Lewis of Chicago. Relatives at the disinterment claim the deceased was sound minded but addicted to morphine, casting doubt on the account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cthicags
C. H. Patten
Palatine
Lawton
Wen. L. Lewis
Chicago
Lewis
On the Other Foot Editor Faces Libel Arrest
Attorney Vincent of Tes major Juatios was arrested for libel after a quarrel with editor Davin at a hotel show. Davis is a detective and the incident occurred in a hotel in Cleveland. The event centered on a libel claim and involved threats of legal action.
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Aaa York
Wim ‘Vingent
Tes Jor Juatios
Stestco
Vail
Greece
Jariny “Eee Baan
Wee Cievie
Davi
Davis
Vincent
Bearded Party Attendant and Peculiar Specimens Debate
A museum attendant questions a long bearded party about odd specimens displayed on a wall. The party responds skeptically, asking what exactly the creatures are, while a nearby observer mutters about the unusual exhibit. The exchange captures a quirky, period newspaper tone.
Fireworks Reveal Secrets at Twentieth Kansas Celebration
Fireworks display at the Twentieth Kansas reception features a costly set of rockets priced around 12 dollars each and a mystery fourth piece. The show includes fire portraits of Funston and potential images of Little or Metcalfe, Trembley and White, and other military figures, with hundreds of rockets and shells planned for a domed state house finale.
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Kansas
Oscar Swayse
Captain Phillips
General Funston
Funston
Ed Litle
Colonel Metcatt
Flamiveu
Lieuterait Coronel Little
Trembley and White
Rio Grande
Stanley
Catoocan
Swayze
Hambeau Club
Mambeau Club
Swayne
State House Dome
Arene State House
Continuous night display promised at state project site
A club plans a sustained performance with a ground display elevated on a framework. Objects will be set off at 1p minute intervals, timed to rest hour segments, with shells to mark intervals. The display aims to attract many spectators from far distances, though placement remains unsettled and the catalogue price is noted as nearly e0 ace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Trains Ordered to Carry Twentieth Kansas Regiment
General Passenger Agent Black of the Santa Fe outlines three special trains to move the Twentieth Kansas from San Francisco to Topeka. Trains depart in the afternoon and reach Topeka the morning of the fourth day. Limited engine coal water stops, meal stations guide schedule with letters B D and 3 for meals. Each train gets an hour at meal stations, lunch provided at certain stations by Harvey.
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Black
Santa Fe
Twentieth Kansas Regiment
San Francisco
Toeka
Topeka
Wapter
Harvey
Europe's Chance. British Flying Squadron Sparks Debate
London dispatch reports Britain's new defending flying squadron as a reaction to hostile continental press. Officials fear intensified anti Great Britain sentiment in Russia and Germany while mobilization delays in South Africa prompt caution. Rumors of Irish treason charges and an Irish Kruger corps stir further tension. The Globe cites extreme jingoism and threatens harsh treatment of Irishmen captured with Kroger’s forces.
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New York
London
England
Great Britain
Germany
Fasland
South Africa
Britain
Kruger
Kroger
Mills All United Readies Rise in Underwear Prices
Albany October report notes nearly all mills in the state joining the American Association of Knitwear Manufacturers to announce a 15 percent price increase on fleece underwear. The move cites higher cotton and wool costs and ends special discounts and long credits to standardize pricing across producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Armerican Association of Kait
Curts Treasurers Duty Under Scrutiny in Charity Board
The Western Methodist Book Concern officer Rev Dr Lewis Curts faced a prolonged inquiry by the Preedman's Aid Society board into alleged unauthorized loans with interest and a $140 to $150 bonus accepted from a borrower. The board ruled he acted without proper authority and ordered repayment, while seeking church support for Curts's past service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Lewis Curts
Western Methodist Book Concern
Preedman’s Aid Society
Treasury
Treasury. the Board Came To A Decision That Dr. Curts
Dr. Curts
Church
Consolidated Cattle Company Nears Full Organization
New York report outlines a $100,000 capital consolidate cattle venture. Half stock will be Preferred and half common. Fort Worth financier George N. Levin brought options on ranches in Arizona New Mexico and Texas. Charles R. Flint and others joined, with further options and a large Bendage property valued at $20,000,000. A conference at Flint’s office concluded satisfactorily, with printing of bands and underwriting to take about a month.
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New York
Consolidated Cattle Company
George N. Levin
Fort Worth
Texas
Arizona
New Mexico
Charles R. Flint
Mr. Loving
Geo
Flint
Loving
Times
Fifth Avenue
Leving
Tought the Beef Trust
King Oscar Sanctions New Norwegian Flag Law
Stockholm reports a council of state protocol where King Oscar declared he accepted the Norwegian storthing resolution. He noted the union emblem in the flag implied equal rights for Sweden and Norway and, after thrice passing the resolution, he could not refuse to sanction the promulgation of the new flag law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Tidninsen
Council of State
Oscar
Sweden
Norway
Bank Robbery at Schell City Netting 3500
Nevada Missouri reports burglars struck the Farmers Bank at Schell City last night blowing the safe and taking 3500 in cash. A posse hunts the robbers. The town watchman was captured and threatened while the band escaped with the money. The bank carries burglar insurance.
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St Louis
Post-Dispatch
Nevada
Farmers’ Bank
Schell City
Rates Cut Sparking Pacific Coast Steamship Rivalry
A Panama dispatch reports fierce rate cutting on the Central American coast route. Pacific Maid slashes Pasuma to Ocox fares 60 percent, with Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras and Salvador ports affected. Pacific Steam Navigation and South American lines match 25 percent cuts for the same ports, aiming to extend to San Francisco next month. Rumors also place a German Hamburg service entering the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast Steamship Companies
New York
The
Herald
Panama
Pacific Maidand
Pacific Steam Navigation
Central American
Pasuma
Ocox
Guatemala
Costa Rica
Nica- Targus
Honduras
Salvador
San Francisco
Hamburg
Seventeenth Street Woman Murder Mystery Stymied
New York police led a late night search of Mrs Barbara Damm s West 109th Street home and barn for clues to a Seventeenth Street murder but found nothing linking her family to the case. Investigations focus on missing wife Gertrude Billings while recent pleur pneumonia history surfaces for the slain woman.
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New Yorx
Schmitberger
Price
Seventeenth Street
Ted
Barbara Damm
West 109 Street
Manila
Gertrude Billings
George Billings
Faloonkeepir
Althouigh
Bilings
Forgery Alleged in Craven Case Over $5,000 Monthly Estate Allowance
In San Francisco October 74 Charles T. Fair filed an amended answer to Mrs. Nettle R. Craven’s petition for a $5,000 monthly allowance from Senator James G. Fair’s estate. The document claims the alleged marriage contract cited by Craven is a forgery and that earlier assertions by the plaintiff are unfounded.
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San Francisco
Charles T. Fair
Nettle R. Craven
James G. Fair
Craven
Deanise
Independent Labor party backs anti Tammany nominees
New York reports the Independent Labor party endorsing anti Tammany judicial and county candidates except George Harrett for supreme justice. John F Crosby remains the single tax speaker on tour. Anti Tammany tickets name Samuel Sabury and William J O'Brien for city offices while fusion hopes grow. Republican support is mixed with few nominations and district selections hint at broader reform plans.
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New York
Independent Labor Party
George Harrett
John 5
Crosby
Samuel Seabury
William J. O'Brien
Granite Cutters’ Union
Sherif
John B. Parnes
Sunday Liberty League
John Jeruleman
Board of Aldermen
Timothy J. Catepbell
Famely Congress
Publi
New York City
Assembly
Destiny mooted by Kyle on Britain Boer struggle
Chicago Oct 13 United States Senator Kyle of South Dakota argues that progress toward civilizing reform follows providential chance. He discusses the Anglo Boer conflict, noting England’s protector role and urging concessions to avert war while acknowledging duties of power. He warns of external interference and the risks of German influence.
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Chicago
England
South Africa
Cuba
Porto Rico
United States
Kyle
South Dakota
Great Britain
Germany
Washington
Johannesburg
Tittle
Japan and China compared in new civilising outlooks
The text contrasts Japan's rapid adoption of western ideas with China's obdurate stance. It implies Japan prospers by aligning with Western nations while China faces negative consequences. It also advises the Boers to lean toward England, suggesting broader imperial reflections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
China
England
Wholely Exonerated Whalley From Washington Report
An investigation into charges against Coronel Whalley of the First Washington volunteer regiment finds the accusations unfounded. The War Department confirms the charges arose from subordinate officers’ mischief, with AMGiant General Corbitt noting Whalley’s status remains similar to Colonel Stoteenburg, a regular army commander.
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New York, Ohia
Washington
Saxe
Coronel Whalley
War Department
Corbitt
Coronel Stoteenburg
Fir Nebraska
Washington State
Bloody affray in Missouri leaves man dead
Fragmentary report from Mountain Grove MO describes a violent confrontation ending with fatal wounds. Authorities say Brunseer discharged a weapon at Holt and others, including a crinole wearer, prior to the fatal exchange. Details are unclear due to OCR damage but indicate a lethal outcome in a late night incident.
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Kan City
Mountain Grove
Moe
Brunseer
Holt
Penen Dati Feppen
Fance
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