Plot to kill the czar with gas explosion in Moscow
New York World dispatch recounts a failed assassination plan aimed at the czar at Atchoon last week. Conspirators planned to saturate a house with gas during the czar's procession. an explosive device would kill him as debris and blast killed others. An error caused the blast early, injuring several, with the czar and entourage passing minutes later. One conspirator KOAnof blamed for the miscue. Authorities have arrested suspects in Moscow as Russian press downplays the plot.
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New York
Sept. S
Lonton Anys
Atchoon
Anne
Alexander Kelunom
Kolanott
Esar
Exarina
Moncow
Miss Daisy Leiter Picked To Christen Battleship Ti Limots
Governor Tanner names Miss Daisy Leiter of Chicago as the christening choice for the battleship Ti Limots to be launched at Newport News with ceremony in October. The Leiter family, tied to Nathaniel Curter, a British official, holds social prominence in western circles. The selection follows timing uncertainties and lists Miss Leiter’s Chicago and Washington connections and relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Tanner
Miss Daley Letter
Chicago
Newport News
Wera Nowe
Daisy Letter
Colonies
Aera
Ney
Dainy Iter
Lake Getevenave
Wied
Chicago Schools Open Amid Vaccination Rule Enforcement
Chicago schools began Monday with mild weather. 210000 children enrolled across 237 buildings. Health Dept official Dr J R Neely plans to enforce vaccination certificates for entry, aided by 15 physicians. vaccination drive extended to new pupils as last year’s work was thorough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Bet
J. R. Neely
Health Department
Wallace Show at Jerseyville Circus Draws Trouble
In a Jerseyville tent the Wallace show faces trouble as a gambling dispute unfolds. A gambler is said to be dying while officials arrest a performer and seek out a receiver. Return money totals about 45.68 after tickets go on sale September 10 via the Sante route.
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Jerseyville
Hier
Heddlun
Jal
Mezion
Sante Pe
Tickuta
Gaz
At Work in Nicaragua 950 Men Along Canal Route
Washington September. Admiral Walker returns to Washington to oversee the Nicaragua canal project and the rainfall measures. About 50 men labor along the proposed canal line during the rainy season, boring and surveying the soil, dams, rocks, and masonry points while measuring rainfall and streams. The commission aims to report to Congress soon, with cost figures still not finalized but the project deemed practicable and worthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pernient
Nicaragua Canal
Mm Verio
Adimiral
A Valuable Partner Laner Arrives at Cary From Acapulco
The United States steamer Albatross arrived in Cary twelve days from Acapulco bound for Cocos where Captain Curtis was ordered to protect American citizens. The Leander sailed to Cocos and settled rights between British and American interests, effectively ending the revolution. The Albatross then went to Acapulco for orders and was directed to return to San Francisco.
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Laner
United States
Cary
Acapulco
Cocos
Curtis
Leander Yand
Albatros
San Francisco
Iowa to Pay for It Regulation Calls for Underclothes
From San Francisco a dispatch reports Governor Shaw instructing Colonel Lopez of the Pitty-first Iowa regiment not to let soldiers suffer and to have the state cover expenses. The colonel says the men need underclothes and may hire a special cook for the sick, but will not alter rations for the well. He asserts the regiment is all right.
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San Francisco
Lopez
Pitty-first Iowa
Shaw
Iown
Nol
Four American Ships Through Suez Canal Last Year
Washington reports that 442 008 tons of goods passed the Suez Canal in the year ended June 2 carried by Tow ships. Britain led with 1 106 of 1 712 ships, Germany 173, France 107, Netherlands 99, Austria 42. Only four American vessels crossed the canal, with U S commerce ranking low among major nations. General Greely returns from inspection tour of southern camps. The signal corps is found in good condition with men well cared for.
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Suez Canal
Washington
United States
Watts
State Department
Great Britain
Germany
Frater
Netherlands
Austria
Uhe
Argentine
China
Greece
Bignal Corps
Sept
General Greely
City Notes On State Projects and Local Happenings
City Engineer Ta chemint reports updates on a Buffalo Bills event in Colorado and chilly evenings. Scaffolding at the Statehouse dome is being removed as committees meet tonight at the Trades Assembly Ball. State Auditor Marra Ww discusses how a committee will review plans for a feral parade cost. Mrs A J Funton is seriously ill with slim hope of recovery. The Jeeratwal Kulehts gather at the Commercial Club, while Mayor Fellowsanks handles city business. Chiy Clerc Mte Padgen is noted at 7:15, and H Boyd weighs a proposal to move his company to the Gmina expo. Mrs Lalinitl begins construction of a five-room cottage at Tigi and Taylor. Stogien grows popular with many smokers near Tee0n Piven. Mia Digg’s house is planned on the corner of Huntoon and Cyler streets. Topeka correspondent reports a grand jaiber at martiase and a Union Pacific freight train halted briefly near Garfield. Beaver sees a death. seating improvements upgrade the high school auditorium. State administration observes the Ouse grounds improvements as old red Sawer pots are removed from the state house greens. J Valent Duprea’s term ends nearing court matters. Allen claims fees for a public matter, council enters into entree. Our emi payment and ongoing months threaten with further actions.
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Rames
Buffals
Colorado
Waminocis
Plenia
State House
Marra
Howe
A. J. Funtoon
Tonkebe
H. Boyd
Lalinitl
Tigi
Twa
Huntoon
Gotmerat
Tarherie
Topeka
Beaver
Beng Dowa
Hinh
Ouse
J. Valent Duprea
Duntaney
Allen
Real Estate Transfers Notice Fragment
Fragmentary OCR shows real estate transfers with names and parcels including reeereyre avenue Weinut Grove Nida Herd Pap 39 Wintee Henry Heliale 20 Cc 2 Knowira et at 2 s i ed mt meen as section 2 township 17 Edmonson west 70 fest lot 4m Seu tee wes a.
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Reeereyre
Weinut Grove
Nida Herd
Wintee Henry Heliale
Knowira
Mt Meen
Eanae
Edmonson
WEYLER STARTS A ROW IN CONGRESS OVER WAR ACTIONS
The speech by Senor Weyler sparks a heated session as republican leaders press for an investigation into the government’s conduct during the war. Behind closed doors, ministers face accusations of failures in supplying troops and protecting the squadron, with vivid exchanges among Weyler, Cimenas, Hivera, and other officials.
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Inuemoes
Senor Salmeron
Benur Hacasta
Senor Sarmsta
Cuba
Poliiticians
Porto Rico
Marine
Mir
Cervera
Canaries
Santiago
Mesures
Weyler
Teader
Oleners
Cortes
Spain
Count Cimenas
Pring de Hivera
Wey
Count D'Almenas
Hivera
Li Hung Chang Out Dismissed From Power
Li Hung Chang has been dismissed from power amid rumors of British pressure. Sir Claude M. MacDonald reportedly was asked to verify alleged Chinese partiality to Russia, a move tied to Britain losing control of the Pekin Hankow railway through Russian Chinese bank influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Li Hung Chang
Claude M. MacDonald
Hussia
Great Britain
Pekin- Hankow
Karnival Knights May Send Train to Omaha Exposition
The Karnival Knights plan a Santa Fe round trip excursion to the Omaha exposition if a low rate can be secured. A special train of at least ten coaches would depart Topeka Friday night, reach Omaha Saturday morning, and return Sunday morning with an estimated 500 participants. Major Shreve and others will oversee parade floats and entertainment plans for festival week.
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Atchison
Omaha
Karnival Knights
Santa Fe
Topeka
C. K. Holliday
Toneks
A. P. Shreve
Will Whitton
F. H. Jowell
Hawaii
Major Shreve
Gorgeous Spectacle at Sea Themed Stage Production
Elaborate scenery and effects describe a sea depths scene where a queen rides a shell drawn by sea creatures among seaweed monsters. Nymphs demons fairies and sprites populate the performance with shimmering features and special lights throughout. Sixteen lines of text appear jumbled with mixed remnants of news about General Shafter and Miles.
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Tepples
Faye
Cupids
Queen Wilhelmina Invalidated Crowds Cheer Here Crown Event
Queen Wilhelmina asked her people to refrain from cheering during a coronation ceremony in Amsterdam. A vast, sunbaked crowd of about 57,000 stood in silent tribute as scholars sang, while other royal and foreign nobles were largely excluded. The procession showcased Dutch history with period costumes and displays from William IV to Frederick Henry, featuring ships, battleships, and art tableaux.
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Amsterdam
Kilmpse
Quasn
Holred
Scholara
Hallam
Rosebery
Netherlands Gymnastic League
William
Maurice
Ean Cronin
du Eter
Frederick Henry
William HI
New Track Opens With Electric Lights at Garfield Park
The Topek wheelmen unveiled a new quarter mile track at Garfield Park with first races run under electric lights in cool weather. Despite dim lights, crowds praised the fast times and the event features included mile and half mile races with winners C. S. Sardou A. A. Falls and Frank Spetter among the top finishers. More lights are planned for tonight as riders adapt to electric conditions and aim to improve times.
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Topek
Garfield Park
Egatsh
C. S. Sardou
N. Thompson
W. H. Davis
A. A. Fatls
Frank Bosties
T. Jury
Roy Armstrong
C. S Sardou
Frank Spetter
W. BE. Davis
C. 5
Sardou
A. A. Faus
N. B. ‘Thormpaen
Eas
Roy
Armstrong
Insurance Chief Praises Kansas Officials In Speech
Webb McNall, Kansas insurance superintendent, addressed audiences in Whewamaut Emporia and Ottawa. He highlighted silver question findings and praised the governor’s support as crucial to the insurer’s work and to saving funds for the people of Kansas.
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Webb McNall
Whewamaut Emporia
Ottawa
Genera
Landy
Tomey
Kansas
Denver Firemen Show Speed in Omaha Exhibition
Denver firefighters demonstrated rapid response at an Omaha exhibition of the National Firemen's Association. A three story frame building burned, alarms rang, and Denver men rushed from bunks, stretched 600 yards of hose, and had water on the blaze in 1 minute 10 seconds, with the fire under control by 2 minutes 1 second. Fireman Mie Une, who fell 52 feet, appeared in bandages, and other volunteers ran 280 yards, laid 200 feet of hose, and broke a coupling during the display.
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Omaha
Sept. S—A
National Firemen's Association
Denver
Med Stott
Pipe of top of 16 feet platform tie for first in meet
Harlan, Dows and Mount Carroll tied for first with 45. Coroine Iowa was second with 3452-3. In the run-off Mount Carroll won in 2402-5. In the algla man coupling contest Witer and Bea ver of Pato DL won in ous Gaber Of Denver second in :¢6.
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Harlan
Dows
Mount Carroll
Lil
Coroine
Iowa
Mount Carrol
Witer and
Beaver
Bett
Pato
Ous Gaber
Denver
Blame? Blanco in Control Amid Cuban Relief Row
Washington reports a Havana cable stating Spanish authorities barred landing of Comal provisions for starving Cuban inhabitants unless duty is paid. The United States vows not to abandon those in need and orders distribution under U S supervision while opposing Spanish demand.
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Washington
Havana
Comal
Cuba
Beseupar
Filipinos Meet to Decide Future Policy in Malolos
Dispatches report Filipino leaders convene at Malolos, 30 miles north of Manila, to determine future policy for the Philippines and its insurgent leadership as American forces threaten Manila and seize strategic positions. A Spanish commander reportedly orders free access for American vessels to Philippine ports.
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Manila
Philippine Inaumenta
Malolos
Philippine Telunis
Asuinaldo
Kingston movers seek Canadian dominion entry
Promoters of annexation to the United States shift aims to Canada. They want admission to the Canadian dominion after failing to muster sufficient local support. Their next step depends on the outcomes of the Farbadies conference and relief talks for sugar and other British Indies industries.
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Kingston
Jamaica
United States
British Indies
Wanted Salesmen Seek estate and wine job in St Louis
Wanted salesmen in St Louis area advertising estate and wine dealer work. Poor legible ad mentions rent houses and a listed address. The fragmentary text also notes a West Street location with cistern and sink raised and bathroom facilities. Other lines reference miscellaneous sales and postings.
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Moscow
Daisy Lester
Wallace
Crurgists
Price
Newton Manufacturing & Chemical CO
Witte Atch
Hiereek
Nicaragua
Canal
England
Weil
Li Hung
Chang
Shafter
General Shafter
General Miles
Wilhelmins
M'Nall
Emporia
Blanco
Canada
Futah Avenue
Wyoming
Corm
American Emp. Co
Corher
Z Ae
Maen
Butler
Fue
Denman
Mn Crane
Kaness
Ian Omaha
A. Hi
Care Journal
Buchanean Si
Brazilian Mfg. Co
New York City
Chambers
Dutton House
National
Eashieks
Seaia
Ponds Business Collees
Tepuka Ave
Ase
Kansan
Gine
Sai Buy
Jae
Sta Cine
Sid Sansas
Ae Lal
Upper East Front
Quincy St
Jackson
Eee
Pians
Benedic Ict Pines
Eareenee
Speedy Bay
Aia Bly
Potwin
Fayette St
Jersey
Buchanan St
North van Buren
Care | Journal
Eastern
Kansas Farm
T. E. Bowman & CO
Je Nichols
Kansas Ave
Sauai
Ortober
Polk
Hobin
Von
Orrien
Weible & Horner
East Seventh
Eugene ‘Wolfe
Quincy Et
Eee Boptunber
van Sipe
James B. Wayden
Mobile Weiches
J. Ing CO
Atlea
Mies Marge Martin
Harmony
Greenwood Ave
Fall Festival Association
Columbia Building
T Kansas
Kip
Sas Avenue
WIS _st
C. A. Magaw
Shorey
Aed
Heery
OS R. EB. Masrey
East Fourtat
Sens
Pons
North Topeka
Offee No. Ie Teas
IDA & Barnes, M. D
Offica
Kanaes Ave
Thirir Anda
Melenbone
Tate
Serpen Eanes
Kanras
Olantlan Bulla
Milo Norton
Ios West Birth Ave
Topsies Warehouse Co
Ormert Ores Siorsee Co
Ene ‘Household
gSoas
Juke Tee
Ens
Topeka Transfer CO
F. P. Bacon
Iret
Daniel
Greciaen
Iuves
Topski
Bante Te Teate
Fred Harvey
Mieule
Steam Dyess Cleaning Works
7Th St
Quincy
Ding
Colorado Reserve
Hoclios
Banta Fe
Black
P. A
Banses
Hardin College & & Conservatory
Bea
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