Powers Reject Sultan's Amendment To Ultimatum
Rome Oct 14 Great Britain Russia France and Italy rejected the porte's modifications to the Turkish government ultimatum on Crete evacuation They will send an identical note to Constantinople reminding the sultan that every Turkish soldier must serve Crete within the time set The Turkish troops transfer gear to Suda Bay for embarkation on steamers.
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Rome
Great
Britain
Russia
France
Italy
Crete
Constantinople
Canea
Island of
Suda
Suda Bay
Hill City faces suit over 15000 bond dispute and tax impact
Hill City is sued by Corning Estates of Roeheater New York for city refunding bonds. The case seeks 15000 with interest and penalties raising to about 317000. Citizens fear tax hikes. a compromise is offered at 80 cents on the dollar and tax levy may rise to about 7 percent. Attorneys Bentley and Hafield of Wichita represent the plaintiffs.
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AM City
Hill City
Corning Estats
Roeheater
N.Y
U Circuit
Topeka
Sudemont
Huh City
Bentley & Hafield
Wichita
Sumner Receives Air Promotion and Southern Commands
Washington, Dct Major General Sumner has been promoted to staff officer in the tactical setting and may be sent to a southern corps to command a division. He is currently chief monitoring officer for Pennsylvania. The report notes Sumner’s experience in southern climates and suggests Britain’s empire should adopt similar measures. Troop inspections by a British officer were mentioned to ensure proper attire and health precautions.
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Washington
Dct
Sumner
Sillantro
Mortering Offler
Penneylvania
Shoanis Ebetares
Ganaeeat
Cuba
India
Kempner’s Good Work in Organising Cuban Postal Service
Washington October 4 a tribute praises Louis Kempner United States postal agent in Cuba for thorough organization of postal operations at Santiago and Bayamo senior officials and Spanish and American business leaders join in the testimonial Kempner sails to Key West tomorrow to report on Cuban post work
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Washington
Gct 4
Louis Kembene
United Ies
Cuba
Post Office Department
Rempoer
Bretwat
Banuago
Bantage
Lawtin
Lesnard Wood
Vey
Ftsee
Santiigo
Kemp
Key West
Boston Wins Pennant Struggle in National League
The National League race narrows to a point where Boston will win the pennant even if all remaining games go against them. Baltimore remains in second place as other results come in. Scores noted include Philadelphia 5, Brooklyn 1. Chicago 5, Pittsburgh 1. Baltimore 7, Cleveland postponed. Washington 3, New York 3. Emporia College football notes follow with Catholic opponents and player names.
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Boston
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Brooklie
Chicago
Pitteburs
Baltiver We
Beaton
New York
Ashington
Lowteville
Cleveland
Emporia
Pullman Stock Grows At Annual Meeting
Chicago reports the Pullman Palace Car company held its annual stockholders meeting with over part of capital stock represented. An 50 percent stock increase authorized to issue 280,000 shares on November 15 1898 to stockholders on record November 1 1895. Robert T. Lincoln elected chairman of the executive committee and acting president with Thomas H. Wickes vice president and A S Wiensheimer secretary. Annual statement shows gross outruns of 19 674 568 and disbursements of 38 0985 with earnings of 2 558 683.
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Chicago
Pullman Palace Car Company
Qacre S
Robert T. Lincoln
Thomas H. Wickes
A. S. Wiensheimer
Pullman
Negroes Sent Back In Miner Train At Virden
Virden Illinois October 14 crowds gathered as a freight train carrying two carloads of Black miners was barred from landing at the stockade. Soldiers under orders from Governor Tanner prevented disembarkation and forced the crew to depart south. Manager Lukins protested the action, saying no force justified it, while strikers cheered the governor’s role in sending the men home.
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Virgen
Tere
Springfield
Virden
Feyjer
Lukins
Ferret Becilned
Tanner
Lukkre
Uheir
Lokins
Five Die in Pennsylvania Coal Mine Explosion
A gas explosion at Coaldale coal mine in Tamaqua area kills five men and injures eleven. Dead include Thomas Smith Willem Reese Mattis Clarkey John Kanicka William Quox. The blast with fire and water dam plan set off multiple detonations tearing the mine and flooding gangways, with remains found hours later as crews fought the blaze.
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Tamaqua
Coaldale
Here
Vite Hors
Thomas Smith
Willem Reese
Mattis Clarkey
Castdale
Willam
John Kanicka
Lansford
Dames
Auick
Sherman Paralyzed Mrs Sherman Suffers Stroke in Washington
Mrs. Sherman wife of former Secretary of State John Sherman suffered a severe stroke at her K Street home in Washington. The attack affected her entire right side and left her unconscious at times while Mr. Sherman and physicians cared for her at her bedside.
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Washington
Sherman
John Sherman
Mirusels
Nower
K Street
W. W. Johnston
Frank Hyatt
Constantis
Bat
Red Letter Day to Buy Goods at Topeka Cash Dry Goods
Tomorrow at The Topeka Cash Dry Goods Co. promises a red letter day for shoppers with staples and fabrics on sale. Advertised items include 86 inch Dover bleach ed 4c, 36 inch Conquest room bleached 6c, hope bleached 5c, yard wide dress calico 4c, Tuller blankets 7c, Austrian fleece flannel 60, Canton flannel 4c, extra grade batting 41c per pound.
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Topeka Cash Dry Goods Co
Dover
Conquest
Hope
Cloaks and Capes In Warm Weather Store Update
The wrap department reports steady activity as weather warms customers note higher costs for similar items. Plums are scarce while a wide assortment remains available for shoppers seeking cloaks and capes.
Ribbons on Sale Tomorrow at 25 Cents Each
Ribbons at 25 cents apiece. Fifty pieces of new fancy silk ribbons arrive from excess stock for one day only. Includes Polka Dot ribbons, four and a half inch wide stripes and moires in striking patterns. Limited quantity offered at the low price.
Carpet Prices Create a Sensation in Department Store
The Carpet Department advertises dollar Axmins ters at 81c and best extra super All-Woots at 57c. Two-plus at 47c, 25c and 39c worth a fourth more. Art Carpeting at 25c and 29. Floor Oilcloths at 174c. Marténs same grade sold at 15c per yard. Bugs 12 yds 25c and Egx2 yard S0c each.
Reliable Footwear Ad Promises Value and Quality
An advertisement promises honest pricing and guaranteed value for men women and children's shoes. It claims to avoid unreliable products, symbolically pledges quality by naming trusted makers, and asserts customers get their money's worth regardless of price. The copy emphasizes best lines, including men at 50, women at 2.08, and children's at 4Bc.
Odd Fellows Grand Lodge closes session in Kansas
The Odd Fellows Grand Lodge finishes its work and adjourns to meet next year in Wichita. A proposed insurance plan was tabled 452 to WS. J A Colaw of Cherryvale outlines new appointments for the coming year. Officers include grand minster Colaw and a long list of district instructors and standing committees. The annual election will be held next May. portraits of past grand masters are to be collected. Rebekah Lodge officers elected include Ella V. Hutton as president and Katie Watkins as warden.
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Grand Lodge
Wichita
Odd Fellows Grand Lodge
Maesfr Brown
Order
Hannes
Grand Minster
J. A Colaw
Cherryvale
Ensoine
Xatane Wharshal
B. F. Treadway
Nickerson
R.A. McGregor
Coxyllis
Grand Guardian
Quee Atchison
M. Powell
Sedan
Poland Herald
C. Neighbors
Grand Messenger
Johnson
Winfield
A. I. Voorhis
Toa Mheauty
First District
Frank Marvin
Seneca
Cc Sharp
Ottawa
J. ©. Hiles
Cunnine
Topel Titth
J. Mo Wjad
Prankfort
J. %. Kerr
Cedarvale
J. G. Dethollem
Blebth
Wa Jice
Dighton
W. R. Marietta
L. M. Carter
Topeka
John Caldwell
Lee Stanford
Lyons
H. ©. Piper
C. A. Gibbs
Hotlowell
Rebekah
W. J. Russell
Kansas City
S. S. Lesnar
Lafgrence
Dlem
William Nolte
Pittsboro
A. S. Kemper
Louisvillz
Walters
Oswego
John A. Bright
Depuryer
I. W. Hough
Wellington
Gomer T. Davies
Concordia
Grand Warren
J. M. Pennett
W. H. Lemon
Olathe
A. E. Heim
J. M. Johnson
Garnett
H. R. Marietta
Obe
H. W. Pond
Fort Scott
Erend
A Shannon
Airginia
Ice God
Ab Oda
Hoff testifies on camp sanitation and medical supply shortages
Lieutenant Colonel J. G Hoff testifies before the war investigating commission that the camp near Chickamauga was the best possible under the circumstances but overcrowded and lacking tentage and medicines. He notes care was uneven and some typhoid patients faced treatment delays, with requisitions sometimes returned improperly filed. He defends southern doctors and says overcrowding eased when Sternberg hospital finished.
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Washington
J. G Hoff
Third Army Corps
Chickamallea
Hoff
Caure
Hof
Woodhurs
Hot
Third Corps
Conner
Atkanans
Arkansas
Sternberg
Guards Relieve Battery B as Troops Secure Virden Station
On October 14 Col Young's Ti-Iinoss cavalry relieved Battery B of guard duty in Virden. Col Fours takes command after consultations with mine officials and Captains Craig and Febler. Trains and passengers are searched for Negroes amid a tense security mood.
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Virden
Til
Young
Ti- Iinoss Cavalry
Fours
Craig
Febler
Fuet Cavalry
Third Infantry
Col. Young
Galesburg Vallery
Elginmy
Col Young
Springfield
Shasta
Frefenc
Bude Denly
Vianden
Denot
Bud Deen
Troops to Be Paid on Muster-Out Rolls in Missouri and Kansas
Port Leavenworth Kan Oct 14 Brigadier General Edwin Sumner directs Major John P Huker paymaster St Louis to pay the Third and Fifth Missouri volunteers on their muster-out rolls and the Twenty first and Twenty second Kansas volunteers by Major William H Haramer paymaster Omaha The First Missouri volunteer Infantry and light battery A Missouri volunteers at Jefferson Barracks and the First Arkansas Infantry will be paid by Major James Canby at Lite Beck
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Port Leavenworth
Kan
Edwin ¥. Sumner
Department of the
Arkansas Infantry
James Canby
Lite Beck
Orchard in full bloom in Larned unusual horticultural feat
Larned Kansas October reports odd plant phenomena with pear cherry and peach trees blooming in J J Stockman yard while W State garden vegetables show new growth after fall rains. cabbage heads renew from old stalks and vines sprout blooms. theory cites hillside dryness then fall moisture plus high altitude air.
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Larned
Kan
J. J. Stockman
T W. State
Under wear bargains loom large this season
The Souths window shows a vast assortment of under wear nearly twice last year's range, promising record bargains despite an unseasonable winter. The display offers a clear idea of the size and value of our current stock and prices.
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Iuimense
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Gen
Heo Lesma
Kempner
Catholie College Hoya
Prom Presbyterians ‘Marys
Catholic Ontronymes Yesterdar
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Afarys
O'Conner Holmes
Dondanyijie Harrigan
Ryan Coffman
Gov. Tanner
Walker
Minn
Bacon
Fally
Cotbnett
Staples
ODD Fellows
Camp Thomas
Col. Hof
Bege
Boues
Libur
Frente
Staunton
S.s.s's
Swift's Specific
Swift Specific Company
Atlanta, Ga
Kansa
Wm. Hammer
Davies
Castoria
Avenu
Dressroads
Texas
Deere
Oba Por
East Sixth Street
Tention
Tayman-Oberley Hardward Co
Kansas Avenue
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