Becalmed Race Ends In Windless Draw Between Columbia And Shamrock
News from New York reports the Columbia led the Shamrock at the start but a lack of wind left both yachts stuck near the Jersey shore. By midafternoon the wind shifted and boats drifted, with observers noting Columbia maintaining a slight lead before the finish.
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New York
Anise Howe
Dainh
Sanity
G. m
Sachia
Columbia
Amily
Thio Mehtalin
A. m
James A. Lawhwent
Tater Shamrock
Colemtay
Beer Jhaoy
Holetiig Ter
Krinjoy O
Eunine Bown
Wales
Sandy
Jemsey
Khamrock
Atlantic Highlands
Anebar
Shire
Shammak
Abe
Winl Ward
Shania
Tetbury
Eseritabeyik
David Regen
Shamrock
Sham- Leock
Columbies
Lghtahit
Sienrock
Min
Hexerth
Colombia
Hogarth
Barr
Coumbla
Hine
Dee
Falhei
Bart
Sham
Troop Movement Plans From October 28 To Topeka
A dispatch notes Topeka residents in anticipation of a unit leaving October 28 for arrival November 1. If departure is delayed, the trip extends three days into November 1 with soldiers expected to arrive the morning of the 1st.
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Topeka
Kansas
Caxtment
Aueter
NEW PENSIONERS FOR SPANISH AMERICAN WAR VETS
Soldiers of the Spanish American War seek pensions. six examined by the Topeka board in three weeks, with medical reports forwarded to Washington. Most applicants did not serve in Cuba. fevers contracted at Chickamauga, Florida, and Virginia camps caused disabilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipeka Board of Pension
Washington
Zar
Aviver
Cuba
Chickamauga
Piorida
Virgina
Veteran "Drummers" Two Men Travel Salesmen Over Fifty Years
Two veteran traveling salesmen registered at a Topeka hotel today claim over five decades on the road. SD Jackson of Philadelphia and GW Reynolds of New York each report about nine years of travel on and off, having started in England and Vermont respectively. Each has logged well over a million miles across their careers.
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Topeka
SD. Jackson
Philadelphia
GW. Reyndida
New York
Pushing Things at Topeka Schools Banquet Plan
Topeka citizens press efforts to persuade the school board to rescind its ban on children taking part in Twentieth Kansas reception events. Parade and Ninth Street plan debated as Capt A M Puller reports, with Gen Hudson and Superintendent Davison defending and opposing sides weighing implications for student participation and school days.
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Topeka
L Bonebrake
Board of Education
Gen. Hudson
A. M. Puller
Capt. Puller
Capitol Square
Kansas Avenue
Huron
Ninth Street
State House
Ninth
Bongbrake
Tendent Davison
Altelr
Uy Ninth Street
Stiles
Davidson Oor
Beachert
Walter
Anderson
Bonebrake
James A. Troutman
Ronard Wilder
Atmeet Board
The 20th Kansas Fund Reaches $7188.75 Total
A historical Kansas fund report shows the committee tallying donations to reach 7188 dollars and 75 cents. The document notes several donors and mentions Major Anderson at the Commercial Club as a contact point for further contributions.
Washington News: McKinney Party Reaches White House
President McKinney and Mrs McKinney, with key aides including Secretary Long and Attorney General Gilgins, arrived in Washington delayed by a Baltimore tunnel issue. The party, noting Mrs McKinney’s improved health, proceeded to the White House after a relief from the train’s sharp turn, heavy grade, and wet rail conditions.
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Washington
McKinney
Galtimore Tapital
McKinkey
Long
Hitchcock
Gilkgs
Cortelyou
Finney
Navy
Root
Corbin
John Addison Porter
Baltimore
Sixth Street
Pennsylvania Station
White House
Mckinley
Major Taylor Winner at National Petitions Event
Boston area coverage notes Major Taylor winning with a high score near 30 points, besting rivals such as Tam Tiguer. Worcester and Cambridge participants listed among finalists. Names include Major Paylor, Edward Llewili, Porter, Urquhart, and many others from clubs across the region.
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Chicago
Er Hardy
Te A. W
Maior Payior
Tam Tiguer
Metaltown
Major Paylor
Worcester
Mars
Butler
Gembridge
Mase Sc
Uc Gutter
Cambridge
Stuss
Sc Dimes
Bowlet
Chiao Srrseses
Watson Golem
Boston
Curis Te MeCsetine
Breisouie Oy
Eiward Llewilira
Chitisige
Aiud Meleod
Toronto
Canisalsy
Detee Woodward
Leuis Gordus
Indiamagealis
Carmain
Qnterie
O.oough McLean
Hetwea Maas
Menraé
Memphis Tete
Horace Pouateh
Looteville
Prink Hither
Cambrige
Mase
Wies Hammer
Paladelphia
Hyavatau
Ydjan Varios Pear
Charles Vorer
St. Pat James Urquhart
Werton
Papers Sent To Twentieth Kungus Regiment
A note from Topeka in October reports the State Journal mailed four hundred copies to accompany the first package to Colonel Mied calf for the Twentieth Kansas regiment. A letter from Frank B. MacLennan thanks for the papers and the continued compliment as the unit is mustered out. San Francisco October 14, 189%.
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California
State Journal
Gally
Kungus
Mied~ Calf
Frank BP
MacLennan
Topeka
Kan
Metcalp
San Francisco
Premium Stamps Drive Topeka Market Surge
Premium stamps demand surges as Topeka merchants report record interest amid stamp collection fever. Large retailers employ clerks solely to manage stamp distribution for customers. Premium Stamp Association led by manager B Kelsey notes unprecedented activity amid topeka area market dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Premium Stamp Association
B. Kelsey
Brazil
Gunboats Cooperate Along River As 3,000 Troops Move
General Lawton and General Young position near Arayat with about 3000 troops. Floride and Oeste move toward San Isidro as a base for operations north. Expedition aimed at Tar de begins today amid heavy rains. Filipino attack on a railroad patrol repulsed with ammunition captured. No word from Lawton since leaving Arayat.
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Manila
Lawton
Young
Arayat
San Isidro
Tarde
Cascock
Twenty-fourth Infantry
Keller
Baldwin
Fourth Cavalry
Buyers
Thirty-seventh Infantry
Spott
Hateon
Third Cavalry
San Bernando
Seventeenth Regiment
Guisinto
Bulacan
Manta
Bryan in Ohio Brings Campaign to Darke County
William Jennings Bryan and party arrived in Greenville Darke county Ohio after midnight on a special train. Bryan spoke to an immense crowd praising the Democratic platform and criticizing the Republican gold standard, income tax and trusts while urging Darke county to reaffirm Democratic gains.
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Greenville
William Jennines Regin
Bryan
Kentucky
Covington
Ohio
Dayton
John R. McLean
Darke County
Court House
Fagate
Breas
Hrynn
Ucket
Carmet
Democratic Party
Ghie Democracy
Supreme Court
Europe
England
Prac- Healy
Bryan Speech Attacks Trusts Imperialism and Silver
A speech by William Jennings Bryan denounces trusts as a Republican issue and warns the party cannot destroy them. He condemns imperialism, praises Lincoln's ideals for the colored and brown man, and urges free silver to rally voters against the Republican program.
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Republican Party
Mark Hanna
United States
Bryan
Abraham Lincoln
Utle
Mr. Bryan
Philippines
South Africa
Cincinnati
John T. Mchean
Afr. Bryan
Tim
Silver Lake Soldier Mills Funeral Held For Pvt Mills
The funeral for George W. Mills of Silver Lake a private in the Twentieth has been scheduled for 1 o'clock Saturday. Stanley is expected to attend. Gen J K Hudson will deliver an address. Flowers from Topeka committees will be sent. A reception committee will represent the event.
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George W. Mills
Silver Lake
Twendech Sas
Manila
Stanley
Gramme
J. K. Hudson
Topeka
MC. Holman
RK. & Welch
HH. G. Larimer
Tom Anderson
Clever minstrel show proves popular in crowded venue
The Parlor Ritertammere company staged its first show since formation to a crowded Harrett’s Wall audience. The evening featured quick routines rapid dance and witty dialogue by performers including Androiti Opneletiog and Garey. The troupe plans another entertainment soon.
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Harrett
Tennich
Androiti Opneletiog
Garey
Bank Sells Out Exchange Bank of Stockton Purchased By State Bank
Bank Commissioner Breidenthal notifies that the Exchange Bank of Stockton has been purchased by the State Bank. The Exchange Bank had capital of 200 and deposits around 4000. The State Bank shows capital of 35000 and deposits of 54000. J Colbaugh is cashier of the State Bank. Both banks are reported to be in excellent condition by the bank commissioner.
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Stockton Financial Institution
Breidenthal
Exchange Bank of Stockton
Exchange Bank
J. Colbaugh
State Bank
Niece of H. HL Jackson Dies by Suicide in Colorado Springs
Mrs Helen Bamfield Jackson, wife of the El Paso County Bank cashier in Colorado Springs, shot herself yesterday after prolonged ill health. A niece of Helen Hunt Jackson, known as H. A, she left six children. her mother resides in Houston.
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Colorado Springs
Mire
WR. Jackson
el Paso County Bank
Helen Bamfield Jackson
W. S. Jackson
Jackson
Helen Hunt Jackson
H. A
Federal Court Intervenes in Premium Stamp Controversy
Judge Hook of the U. S. chemist court issues a complete injunction against the city of Topeka preventing any interference with the Premium Stamp Association merchants and their Premium Stamps. W. H. Kelsey, Manager.
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Federal
Hook
U. & Chemit Court
Topeka
Premium Stamp Association
W. H. Kelsey
Saline assay report cites zinc percentage in county shale
A report from Ellis County notes a shale sample with 31.0 percent zinc, though no gold test was performed. The document references local officials and a Beaver county shale vein from 22 ngr milline, with unclear provenance and wording due to OCR errors.
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Poe
Pestrtie Desayer
Cleveland
Olin
Fogay Ne Sage
Campune
Pebloh
Uinton Brothers
Beaver
Mafeking Holds Out Amid Far-Flung Boer Offensives
London dispatches describe Mafeking as besieged with claims Boers have been driven back temporarily. Readouts note British and Boer maneuvers aiming to isolate Ladysmith and Glencoe positions, with projected rail-cutting actions and rear-guard battles. Reports cite reinforced troops, disputed casualty tallies, and tensions over Rhodesian relief efforts while officials warn against the import of explosives.
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London
Satal
Feking
George Stewart White
Lady— Smith
Gigneve
Acton Thames
Rorkes Drift
Frase
Caleway
Wae
Washbank
Ladyounith
Glencoe
Glentee
Gener Joubert
Whiten
Ladysmitty
Crumpe Free State
Joubert
Mafeking
Cronjo
Trumaal Forsen
Menelye Muyt-Perur
Lise
Rhodesia
Mafeleing
Hechtignalasd
Emily
Sparnely
Dangaraland
Pretoria
James B. Rebingen
Eme Tohinson South African Hankie Company
Hetann
Johanner Burs
Itybinagn
Portugal
Berlin
Delagoa Bey
Noth. Natel
Grangt Free State
Atreck
Ladyemith
OM Tren
Yowtertay
The
Golons
Alfond Ter
Military Honors for Corporal Ferbat M Tay
The body of Corporal Ferbat M Tay who died aboard the transport Thirty Sixth Kansas during the Spanish War arrived in Manhattan. His funeral is scheduled for Saturday morning with the Twenty Seventh unit and other veterans representatives attending the service.
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Ferbart M Tay
Cary
Kansas
Hone Jeubr
Manhattan
Teten
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