Homecoming of the Fleet in New York Harbor
Citizens of New York gave a spontaneous and rousing welcome to Admiral Sampson’s fleet as it sailed up the Hudson and past Grants Tomb. The flagship New York led, with ships like Brooklyn and Massachusetts following under Captains Chadeick Evans Taylor Cook Higginson. Crowds filled Staten Island, Jersey shores, and Riverside Drive cheering the returning squadron amid a celebratory parade up the river and back to Tompkinsville.
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New York
Admiral Sampson
Staten Island
Long Taland
New Jersey
New Herns
Cerveras
New Yeek
Yiral Simpeon
Bine
F. 2
Chadeick
Evans
Taylor
Hrooklyn
Twartas Adodral Schley
Cook
Minswehusetts
Higginson
Grecon
Hudson River
Grants Tomb
Fran Harper
Governors Tatand
Tompkineville
Amori
York
Liberty Claims by Sergeant in Court Martial
Sergeant James A Young of the Dest Heth Kanses regiment protests his court martial sentence at the federal penitentiary. He predicts release within thirty days and says he is preparing to appeal. He claims illegal detention and cites a lack of evidence and a cash receipt turnover to a necessary officer.
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Young
James A Young
Federal Penitentiary
Ilegally
Embezzlement Charges and Military Appointments Spark Tensions
The text describes officers pilfered tobacco and funds from a troop, with 710445 in offers backed by captains. Two appeals loom, to a US district judge or the secretary of war. A lawyer will argue denying any confession while friction grows between Colonel Funston and Lieutenant Colonel and their factions.
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United States District Court
Secretary of War
Finil Ls
Funston
Colima Ttille
Funs- Fitom
Calonel Zara
Bin
Miners Urge Governor Tanner to Halt Imports
Springfield Sept 2 United Mine Workers leaders Hunter and Ryan urged Governor Tanner to block further imports of Negro workers seen as taking white miners’ jobs. Hunter just returned from Birmingham where he pressed for action. Court notices loomed as Springfield Mine faced injunction and armed miners gathered, signaling potential confrontation.
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Springfield
J H. Hunter
W. D. Ryan
United Mine Workers of Mitners
Tanner
Hunter
Birmingham
Ala
Pana
John Mitchell Na Honal
Union Mine Workers
Penwellehatt Capelcer
Taylory
Springfield Company
Mount Olive
Staumion
Aehgars
Monks selling out church property in Manila syndicate
Manila report states US transport St Paul arrived from San Francisco with all well aboard. Lighthouses in southern Philippines re-established. Religious orders reportedly selling property to a Hong Kong syndicate. Miles Starts Home Washington, Rent. War Department advised funds be departed for this country from yesterday on the transport Avelland.
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Manila
Philippine Islands
United States
St Paul
San Francisco
Hong Kim
Miles
Washington
War Department
Auelland
Readville Record Stands In Distance Event
Readville Mass officials report the star pointer faced a world record bid but failed to match the prior mark. The attempted quarter mile time and conditions are described, noting rain and no wind as factors. The Ottawa-Independence game referenced ended with Ottawa ahead as play moved to Inda MG.
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Readville
Mass
Peli
Ottawa
Oruwa
Inde- MG
Honey shortages threaten southern California bees this year
Denver reports Howard Reynolds of St James San Diego, a leading apiarist, warns heavy rainfall deficits harm vegetation and reduce honey output. He notes bees suffer and export shipments of queens to Australia or other regions may be curtailed.
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Denver
California
Howard Reynolds
St. James
Reynolds
San Diego
Cal
Tully
Austra
Tallin
Rate War Slashes Kansas City Chicago Fare
Railroad price fight cuts the Kansas City to Chicago fare to 3 7 75 with a 5 surcharge from regular rates. The Great Western Road faces a $17 000 suit from Leavenworth Methodists over whistles and bells interrupting prayers. Rock Island initiates the battle as other lines threaten to meet any aggressive round trip rate.
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Kansas City
Chicago
Rock Island
Alton
Missouri River
Chicken
Methodist Church Sues Railroad for 17000 Damages
Leavenworth filing alleges Chicago Great Western Railway damaged a historic church by smoke noise and soot from a nearby quarry and water pipe, disrupting worship and ruining wall coverings furniture and clothing. The 57 year ownership of five lots is noted with claims of reduced offerings and finances.
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Leavenworth
Compound engine's work on the Santa Fe record run
A report detailsEngine 79 under Engineer Ghent with Conductor Peterson hauling 9 tons on the Santa Fe from Emportate including all stops and four tons of coal. Officials praise the compound engine for its capacity, noting factors like low pressure cylinders and back pressure. A Kansas City to Chicago test run is planned to measure strength further.
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Ghent
Trence
Peterson
Topeka
Kansas City
Chicago
Couple flees with Al Fleming from Rock Island yards
A man from Allas b. Hook of Rerington reports his wife disappeared with Al Fleming, a workman in the Rock Island yards. He alleges she left Arkansas with Fleming after placing their two children in a friend's care. A warrant has been sworn and officers pursue them.
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Salink
Allas B. Hook
Rerington
al Freming
Rock
Arkansas
Fleming
Hawk
Mount Vernon Guard Edmund Parker Nears Death
Edmund Parker, the last surviving slave of the Washington family and guardian of George Washington’s tomb at Mount Vernon, is critically ill in Washington. After nearly 57 years of service, his impending death marks the passing of a storied figure associated with the historic estate and its revered tomb. The prior death of his wife two months ago and a 1860s desecration incident are noted in recounting his long tenure guarding the site. The mystery of who broke the eagle’s right talon on the sarcophagus remains unsolved.
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Washington
Edmund Parker
George Washington
Mount Vernon
Critieslty
Potomac
Parker
United States
Eyeball Punctured in Accident At Teall Residence
Eyeball punctured when 12 year old Halon Teall son of Rev Teall was hurt while prying free a fastened object from a socket. The injury required medical attention and involved a puncture to the eye with escape of aqueous humor. Cincinnati trip advertised with round trip fare 16.10 and September 3 sale. Santa Fe Route offers through berths sleeper and baggage check with Ladies of the G A R aiding first class travel. September 6 departure noted.
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McPheraon
Halon ‘Teall
Rev
Teall
Cincinnati
Santa Fe
Clay St
Care Journal
Jones & Givens
Ransnewee
Buchanan At
East Front
Sixth Ave
Sack CC
Holliday
Kansas Ave
Santa Fe & Lots Twenty-first
Madison
Ots
Iota
Colorado Fruit Exhibit Opens With First Shipments
September shipments begin for the Colorado horticultural display in Omaha. A carload of exhibition furniture and fruit arrives, with Martha A. Shote directing the display and weekly fruit consignments planned from Colorado growers. A stenographer coordinates letters to growers, and fruit will be shipped by express then refrigerated to the exposition. Also notices of a Grand Excursion to Atchison on September 5 and Santa Fe through cars to Cincinnati with various rail options and round-trip fares.
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Omaha
Denver
Colorado
Ara
Martha A.shote
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Harper's Weekly
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Permissh
Harper & Brothers
Star Pointer
Railroad News
Great Western Road
Methodists of
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Sraezeman
Herington Man
THE
Mount Vernon Guard
Phereon Boy
Eya
Atchison
Woodmen of America
East Lake City
Portland
Union Pacific
FA. Lewis
J. & Fulton
Pullman Palace Gods
Cincinaut
Ieaves
Ail-Expensea
BP Sane
Dearborn St. Chica
Ee Tady Quengprapher
J. St
Ede Journal
Prnte
Quincy
North
A. Hos
the Journal
Wyoming
Anset
Corner Sixth
Katsus
Mills-Adams
Seraice't Howees
Sig
W. L Kime Co
St. Louis
Bricklayers’ and Masons
Kansae
FWO
Furmien
McLoty Teferecce
Furbleh
Armiple Fine
American Woolen’ Bifis Conterpris
Chicaso
Reunen
Sidewaika Ett
Ave Co
St. Eine
Wis
RE Massey
M. D
I A. Ryder
M.D
Gordon St
Central Ave
Brinkerboff
Ian
Ida G. Barnes
Ransas Ay Ave
Investors Directory Co
L. Biscoe
Kansas
Milo Norton
West Listh Ave
Tyria
Laree Reome
My West Seventh St
Phan
Isneg Toma
Quincy At
Weadburn
Bath
Herronse
Aldhese
PQR
Prescott & Coa
POR
Ten R.lp
Chalters Hansas
Fo Bowman & CO
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Tage Gores Reiner
George Wentne
Obriby
Yorkegai
Weisle & Horner
East Seventh St
Fail Festival Association
Columbias
James’ Park
Aes
Reany
Ull Nsenson
A. Magaw
Secra
Darling CO
Jean Sandriks
TIN
B. Hague
Groves
Watchmaeret
Bour
Lost and Fouund
West
Orelis
Tawes
Topeka Transfer CO
F. P. Bacon
Santa Pe
Fred Harvey
Thos. S. King City Ticket
Adee Rp
E. 7Th St
Klauer
Cent Cizar
Ustut
Santa Ye Houta
W. L. Blaue
G. 7
Tspoke
Racias
Canron Bros
Jackson
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