Oath Taken as Porto Rico Governing Bodies Sworn In
Insular cabinet members took the oath of allegiance to the United States yesterday as San Juan remains in transition after the Spanish evacuation. The Navy reports the evacuation of Spanish troops completed and the central ship sailing, while officials plan a mission to Washington to present locals’ views. Admiral Schley and staff boarded the Newark as Commander Snow prepares to assume command of the naval station.
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Porto Rico
Insulus
United States
United Suites
Srufish Wieamer
Montevideo
Wes
Price
Philadelphia
United States Commission
Porto Rick
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Parco Siro
Bloody riot as six Negroes amid mob violence in Mississippi town
Report of a deadly race riot near Harpersville Mississippi where a white man was killed and several Black men were seized. White mobs pressed to lynch the Black defendants as armed forces and residents confronted each other across the town. Governor Melecurin returned to oversee turmoil while officials warned against further mob action. A local dance notice appears at 322 Quincy Street with tickets priced at 3 cents.
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Parest
Miss
Fabra Wey
Stephenson
bin Pow
Negro Fitemers
Harpersvilla the Short
Wiz Aldes
Waltz
Seother Bartivia
Burperevilly
Melecurin
Jon
Fraud Charge Filed After Philadelphia Bank Failure
The Central National Bank of Philadelphia filed a bill in equity in county court against A. Groetsinger & Sona, alleging the defendants discounted acceptances and misrepresented liabilities to hinder and defraud. Property is said to have been conveyed to defraud creditors. a hearing is set for next Thursday.
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Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Natonal Ben
A. Groetsinger & Sona
German National Bank
Dess
Bawant
Exchange Wins in Supreme Court Livestock Case
The Supreme Court upholds the legality of the Hanaks City Livestock Exchange operating in Kansas City and western Atis in a decision under the anti trust law. Justice Fockham announces the opinion, with Justice Harlan dissenting warning that such rulings could foster rings controlling broader commerce.
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Supreme Court
Washington
Fockham
Supreme Courts
Hanaks City Livestock Exchange
Kansas City
Western Atis
Harlan
Karnival Knights Seek Funds After Festival Shortfall
A Karnival Knights fundraising appeal reports Fall Festival expenses of 1496.48 and receipts of 4865.10, leaving a deficit of 531.36. An invitation for contributions lists numerous donors including Bennett, Wheeler, Gurwae, Baker, and Alexander, aiming to raise funds to pay pending balances and gilts.
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Karnival Knights
Tull
Knights
Bennett R- Wheeler
Stechintuck
H. C. Gurwae
Low
Dwollttle
CC Baker
Wather & Potterfat
W. Dirniap
Alexander H Sinigh M
Comer
Buliver
A. Marbuse
Frank Roster _ i
C Eliott
Vincent Kacayaski
Furs
Real Estate Transfers Listed In Hepde Register
Realty transfers filed include Herbert S. Her et al to J. D. McFarland for a tract on aan street. Hatile gilted and hastand to Olson for 22 and u. Topeka avenue transfer of $315. Mary O. Kreie to Wilson Bowen for $146. Aim T. Mus and wife to Cass Walsh for a tract on wb. Winnie Phillips and Lunhand to Ralph Brickam for $500. Excelsior Coke & Gas Co to Limenden and wife for 32W dots 1 15 37 1 21 on Mune street, North.
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Racon
Hepde
Herbert S. Her
J. D. McFarland
Hatile
Giltid
Hastand
Winnie Phillips
Lunhand
Ralph
Brickam
Lox Sai
GH Bucharen
Baward
Limenden Ant
Excelsior Coke & Gas Cy
Mune Street
North
Local notes recount insults and Masonry details in Topeka area
The item lists residents traveling for Scottish Rite degrees in Masonry including Eo Ttolfs Jacob Zeliner and J B Kessler with numerous others from Leavenworth Greenioat Onaga and Topeka. It notes a pumpkin pile at Hird Canning factory Monroe street with 770 tons stored for winter pies. Orlando J Burton is commissioned as second in command of Company F in Twanette Kansas by Governor Leedy, succeeding T. Chey.
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Joba Fatte
Futin
Ris
Winwhuits
Cotires
Manger
Parm
Interna
Sian
Toneka
Topeka
Orlando J. Burton
Twannett Kantas Reclient
Leedy
T. Tchey
Battle Over Doniphan County Judge Seat Sways Local Races
In Troy Kansas Governor Lenedy addressed Doniphan County supporters amid a tight judicial race. Populists claim the contest can cut the Republican majority, while locals note furious activity from leaders like Ferank Nelson and Charles Curtis. The meeting at the court house drew about a hundred delegates with another hundred fifty turned away.
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Troy
Kan
Seedy
Cy Leland
Lenedy
Calle
Jude
District Court
Brown and
Nemaha
Palloon
Doniphan
Fatloon
Wathena
Doniphan County
Ferank Nelson
W. J. Batley
Charles Curtis
JR. Burton
John Devereux
Leland
Fritoon
Pr. Stivers
Democratic Committee
H. Harrinethn
Harrington
John W. Breidenthal
Fron
Fdsioniste
Annexation push on Philippine Islands by American peace talks
Paris dispatch reports American peace commissioners, meeting Friday, will press for annexation of the Philippine Islands to the United States. The item cites a Paris Exchange Telegraph message and notes the Riverside district as a local reference.
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London
Exchange Telegraph Company
Paris
Philippine Islands
United States
Topeka possum hunt ends in misadventure and mess
A Saturday night expedition from Topeka set out for a possum hunt toward Mission Creek with twelve young men and guides. After an arduous climb a hunter fell, dragged a hound, and two coons were finally knocked from a limb. The party camped at a quarry then returned mid day exhausted and no longer than noon. Participants included Mart Wikidul Frank Davis Lon Davie Wil Wikidal George Woolverton Charles Lagerstrom Walter Smith Warrence Ewart George Esterly Dave Lakin Clarence Horner Pierre Alfaitre.
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Mather
Mission Creak
Ike
John Passey
John Brown
Ngan
Golde
Tim
Jim
Gulche
Thare
Mart Wikidul
Prank Davis
Lon Davie
Wil Wikidal
Gecar Woolverton
Charles Lagerstrom
Walter Smith
Warrence Ewart
George Esterly
Dave Lakin
Clarence Horner
Pierre Alfaire
Unknown Man Claimed at St Louis Shelter Inquest Planned
Body of a man found at a Salvation Army shelter in South Bethlehem informs an inquest. Fore teeth and a few papers hint at possible identities such as Henry Wilson or Henry Lude, but none confirmed. Event follows discovery and morgue examination as authorities seek identification.
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St Louis Marcus St. Louis
Henry Wilson
Wrenineron
Henry Lude_nan
South Bethlehem
Salvation Army
Ody
Hobson Reaches Boston for Peace Jubilee
Boston dispatch reports the Boston Fruit steamer Beverly docked at 7 am with Naval Constructor Richmond P. Hobson aboard en route to Philadelphia for the peace Jubilee. The article notes a coal famine is unlikely, and mentions the Taneka Co at First and Jackson with telephone 482.
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Riverside Coal
Tipeke Cost Co. Birst and Jackson
Hobson
Boston
Boston Fruit Company
Beverly
Naval
Richmond P. Hobson
Philadelphia
Taneka Con Co
First and
Jackson
Topeka Coal Co
First
Mind reader Johnstone drives blindfolded at breakneck speed
An illustrated piece recounts Paul Alexander Johnstone, famed palm reader, performing daredevil road tests in crowded cities. It notes extreme nerve strain, inflammation, and eventual recovery after medical aid, detailing his life readings, fees, and mail-in palm analyses for distant patrons.
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Paul Alexander Johnstone
Johnstone
Johnstons
Bss
Topeka
Bisses
Compromise Proposal Prepared by American Peace Commission
Paris Oct 24 American peace commissioners met from 10 am to nearly 2 pm then returned to the joint session with a written answer to Spaniards Cuba proposals. It is understood the reply is to a degree a compromise proposal.
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Paris
Cuba
Deaths and Funerals Notice Two Infant Passings Reported
Deaths and funerals notice lists three infant deaths. Mrs R A Duffy aged seven died at 3% Jackson Street and will be buried from the Church of the Assumption. An infant child of Mr and Mrs J T Colville had funeral services at their Lane Street home. An infant child of Mr and Mrs Mat Clark is noted with services from Liberty Street residence.
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R. A. Duffy
Jackson Street
Church of the Assumption
J. T. Colville
Familly
Lane
Mat Clark
Liburty Street
Leg Shattered by a Horse Near Nye Miles
Wu Alien a farmer south of the city suffered a badly shattered leg when a horse kicked him last Saturday. He will be bedridden for weeks and the injury may be permanent. Allen attempted to mount the horse when it wheeled and struck him near the ankle crushing both bones. He was carried into a nearby house. County Attorney Jetmore plans to arrange the release of theater witness Jordan, amid ongoing discussions of bond and defense strategy.
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Wu Alien
Allen
Boas
Jetmore
Newton
Johnson Jordan
Collins Cage
Jetmore Sys
Jordan
Wheat market opens flat amid war talk and strong arrivals
Reports from today’s wheat market note large northwest to Atlantic shipments and higher receipts, keeping prices near opening levels. Traders fear war developments but arrivals remain heavy as December options show limited export demand and dealers lean toward selling. Market mood is cautious with few buyers stepping in.
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Minneapolis
Australia
Rocky Sagudalis
Ework
Market Notes and Wheat Corn Trends in December
December demand eased as prices drifted. Wheat eased, corn rose slightly with large trade and elevator selling. hogs bearish due to ample receipts. Oats strong with steady soy and cattle receipts mixed. money market steady with slight gains awaiting European war effects.
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