Eagan Defends Army Rations Against Public Charges
Washington reports Comissary General Eagan rejects wholesale starvation claims and calls for specific charges. He asserts investigations will prove no lack of food within his department and blames outsiders for spreading accusations. He cites incidents at Camp Wicklow and defense of officers while pledging to clear his unit’s name.
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Washington
Spt
Eagan
Army
Het
Lit
Browke
Chickamauga
Vwowaa
Camp Wikol
Michigan
SICKNESS INCREASING IN PORTO RICO TROOPS
A dispatch from Ponce reports rising sickness among United States troops in Porto Rico with 25 percent on dutyless, 1000 soldiers in hospitals near Ponce, fever in some commands, typhoid prominent, and convalescents lacking strength. General Guy W. Henry commands all forces. medical staff and transports for convalescents urged as wet weather risks worsen conditions. Also reports sentences of Jose Burgos and Ramon Vega to 15 years hard labor, Leonardo Colon and Juan Martinez Plomieres to two years each.
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York
Herald
Ponce
Porto Tic
United States
Pones
Hospitala
Tynhoia
Chester
Norn
Porto Rico
Guy W. Henry
Brooke
Wilson
Sanitary Commission
Corto
Jose Burgos
Ramon Vega
Uber
Leonardo Colon
Juan Martinez Plomieres
Prispeas
Iowa accident inquiry board to determine blame
New York September 9 A near disaster in Dry Dock No 3 prompted a state inquiry. A board of inquiry will determine who is responsible for the water rushing into the vessel’s engine rooms. Members include Captain Merril of the Vermont Command XII and Hemphill, chief ensign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
New York
Merril
Vermont Command
Hemphill
Ensace Arses
Berey
Jowa
Oregon
Winslow and Torpedo Boat
Guatemala's New Ruler Elected President Estrada Cabrera
Manuel Estrada Cabrera has been elected president of Guatemala. A dispatch to Manuel Carille, Guatemala's consul in San Francisco, confirmed the win. The elections also produced Cabrera as first vice president under the current administration, securing the next term in office.
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San Francisco
Manuel Estrada Cabrera
Republic of Guate
Manuel Carille
Guatemala
Sehvarts
SHAFTER GOING BACK Major General Seer and Manila to San Francisco
San Francisco report notes Major General Shafter is expected to return and the transfer of command details are outlined. Colonel Babcock travels from Manila to assume duties under General Seer in California as part of wartime administration changes. General Merriam’s department sees a temporary extension during the Spain War era.
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San Francisco
Evee Tinta Call
Shatter
Babcock
Manila
Seer
Merriam
Columbia
California
Spain
Gasoline misrepresentation ad prompts consumer test
A city reader reports that a local air company advertised gasoline at 14 cents per gallon but a personal test showed the price and quality were altered. The reader says sales were suspended and hints at further action against the vendor and Wilcott's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gasolina Throweh
Wilcott
Helianthus Club Formed For Young Society Set
A new dancing club named The Helianthus has been organized for the youngest society set. Officers include James Lavey president Scott Lord treasurer George Allen vice president and William Cartiliggy secretary. Membership is limited to twenty five with dances every two weeks at Harmony Park the first on Thursday September 29. Members listed include Eugene Ware Clarence Poindexter Irvin Poindexter and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lavey
Scott Lord
George Allen
Wiliam Cartiliggy
Harmony Parte
Eugene Ware
Clarence Poindexter
Irvin Poindexter
Real Estate Transfers Face Eliza Street Area
Real estate transfers list several parcels and buyers. J H Hunt and wife transfer to Nancy A Booker for $1, 59 Laurent street, Eliza CG Beans, first addition. Ads B Giteen to Emily M Healy for 21700, lots 292 294 296 Harrison street. J and J B Small to Katie Mid Java, for $1, lots in Middaveh's first and second addition. T D Humphreys and wife to Nancy Guesoinet for 9900, 106 SF West hate 62 Street block 4 EB. C Evans font addition F. nti at at th Teretn Mai speaker, 146.
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J. H. Hunt
Nancy A. Booker
Laurent Street
Eliza CG. Beans
Emily M Healy
Harrison Street
J. B. Small
Katie Mid- Javeh
Middaveh
T. D. Humphreys
Nancy Guesoinet
West
Hate 62
Bids Opened for Pago Pago Coaling Station Project
San Francisco September 9 Commander Tanner opened bids for a United States coaling station on Pago Pago Samoa. Lowest tenders include Mesera Cotton & Broa Oakland at 1 727000. Intermediate bids list California Bridge Co Gomme Micnton 000 California Bridge Co 154000 Ely Tibbetts 2000 Kings Bridge Co Cleveland 307900 Cy of Improvement Co 407000 San Francisco Bridge Co 184200. Final determination pending.
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San Francisco
Tanner
United States
Samoa
Cotton Broa
Oakland
TheRis- Gon Tron Works
Gomme Micnton
California Bridge
Compan
Ell Tibbetts
Kings Bridge Company
Clevelands
Cy of Improvement Company
San Prasicisco Bridge Company
Fought Like Veterans Colonel Commends Troops Bravery
Letter from Colonel Barry T a Brevet Twent y second Infantry describes actions near San Juan Hill and recongizes officers and enlisted men for valor during the invasion. He praises Private James Mulleh and other named soldiers and urges promotion for gallantry shown in action.
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Port Thomas
H. Co. Exbert
Sixth Infantry
San Juan
Santiago de Cuba
Tury Ilara
Sara
Spotta Vania Court House
Alex. M Wetherill
Jules G. Ord
Reuben Turman
Edmund Benckley
Thomas Farrell
Herold M. Hallman
James Bennett
Dick Carter
Wiliam Wylie
John Murray
Hiana
Bruvet
Rane
Serem Barry
Bae T
Twents-cerond
San Landing Regiment
Et Butt Tao
Funeral for Naval Cadet Thomas Wheeler and Lt Kirkpatrick
Impressive services held at dawn for Naval Cadet Thomas H. Wheeler son of Major General Joseph Wheeler and Second Lieutenant Nev a Kirkpatrick of the First U S Cavalry who drowned after bathing Wednesday. Mourners included General Wheeler his daughters and son Joseph Wheeler Jr. A third cavalry detail served as honor guard while the Second Cavalry band played a dirge as caskets draped with American flags were transported to the station amid salutes and a formal military procession.
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Camp Wikom
Montauk Point
Thomas H. Wheeler
Joseph Wheeler
Neva D. Kirkpatrick
First
United States Cavalry
General Wheeler
Young Wheeler
Kirk Patrick
Third Cavalry
Wheeler
Joseph Wheeler, Jr
Archibald Bradshaw
Second Cavalry
Not On Pingree. Governor's G A R Camp Fire Disturbance
Detroit reports Governor Pingree recalling a Cincinnati G A R camp fire episode where veterans booed him amid rumors he would denounce Secretary Alger. He says the uproar was not biased and was followed by cheers as he left for his train, with an explanation received later at the hotel.
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Detroit
Mich
Grand Army
Pingree Pace
G. AR
Cincinnati
Alger
Flag to Come Down at Newport Naval Station
Newport R I Sept 2 On October 1 the naval station of Newport will be abandoned by order of Assistant Secretary Alien of the Navy. The flag of Commodore Albert Kautz will be hauled down with proper ceremonies. The three departments will become independent and the naval dignity of the place diminished without a flag, though efforts will be made to keep the naval station from dissolving.
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Naval Station At
Newport
R. I
Naval Station of Newwill
Alien
Navy
Albert Kautz
Naval Station
Return Trip Tickets to Santa Fe Offer
Commencing at once the Santa Fe announces sale of round trip tickets for 36.30. Omana Depot provides contact at phone 682. The ad also promotes Steam Laundry services including color-fast shirtwaists and a baking powder brand recommended by Queen.
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Mnti
Santa Fe
Omana
Saratoga Festival Parade Ends With Floral Ball
Saratoga held its Aifte hora festival with a two mile parade featuring four divisions the Wheewomen Wheelmen Donuts and carriages. Over 20 women cyclists in duck suits and white army hats led by Mrs Frank H Smith and Miss Carrie Stein marshaled multiple divisions. Notable floats included a Maine warship replica by the Crescent club a Texas gun float with Roosevelt rough riders and a Goddess of Liberty. The day concluded with a grand ball at Convention hall attended by about 6 000 people and a floral national dance Columbia performed by 200 children.
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Saratoga
Frank HH. Smith
Edward
Eugene F. O'Connor
Brooklyn
Nellie Vassar Boyle
New York
Carrie Stein
Schuylerville
Ethel Fitch
Beliston
Erwin Gordon
Sir Faith
Mary Hamilton
Howard de Hidger
W. A Pierson
Emmitt Farrington Jeg
Maine
Crescent Club
Herbert Casey
Boston
Bigsbes
Emmitt Ferrington
William J. Totten
Gloucester
Edward and
Norman Hewitt
Wagner
United States Hotel
Bethesda Placopal Church
First Methodiste
Ben Hur
Congregationalists
Mab
First Presbyterians
Thorwaldsen
Congress Spring Company
Congress Bell
Meeting of the Muses
Second Baptista
Delaware and Hudsn
Texas
Roosevelt
A. 8. & I Bloch
New York City
Liberty
Linde H. Bloch
Astors
Smith
Gersha M. Smith
Helen Smith
Belle
Annie Medbery
Julia Aldrith
Edith Raymond
Ballston Spa
Broadway
Columbia
Convention Hall
M.S. Frothingham
Fame and
Coumbia
Rubber boot and shoe makers form western association
Chicago reports the Wholesale Rubber Boot and Shoe Creaters association of the west formed by rubber boot and shoe sellers from St Louis Kansas City Chicago St Paul Minneapolis Detroit Cleveland and other western cities to curb price cutting. L S Barton of Kansas City was elected president. Divorces granted yesterday include Jane A Woods from Weeds strong and Katie A Henderson from Henderson.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Kansas City
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Detroit
Cleveland
Wholesale Rubber Boot and Shoe Ceaters Association of
West
L. Barton
War news dampens topeka political chatter says Harris
W A Barris confers with Populist leader Taylor Tinale in Topeka about partners and ten campaigns. Harris says war news dampens enthusiasm, predicts early campaign awakening, notes no change in sentiment after statewide tour, and foresees the ticket winning by a large majority.
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Pers
W. A. Barris
Topeka
War Declared at Pana Mine in Labor Clash
George V. Penwell announces a plan to restart the Penwell Mining Co mine with a 26 cent per ton wage scale, mirroring the Springside mine, provoking union miners who refuse both the offer and desertion. Operators vow to hire imported labor and deploy hundreds of deputies, aiming to break the union as tensions threaten nationwide.
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Pana
Iil
George V. Penwell
Penwell Mining Company
Springside
Jein D. HH. Harts
Pana Mining Company
Pans
Unlon
Cravens
Miners Union Today
Penwell
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
John Mitchell
Spring Valley
W. D. Ryan
Braidwood
Craven
Statemerit
Mitchell
Ryan
Indianapolis
National
United Mine Workers
Penweil
No Parade Planned for Camp Wikoff Troops
Sept at Camp Wikoff the Ninth Infantry is expected to depart. Reports say surgeons, led by Bogard and under General Shafter, advised delaying any parade until the troops are fit. A local impression suggests no parade will occur this month.
Denison Judge L L Maughs Dies of Brights Disease
Judge L L Maughs of Denison Texas died of Brights disease. Civil War veteran once led Biledsoe's Missouri battery in General Price's command and served in Forrest's cavalry. He commanded the gun at Chickamauga that killed General Lytle. He also served as postmaster under Cleveland.
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Denison
Tex
L. L. Maughs
Bright
Judge Maughs
Biledsoe
Missouri
Prices
Forrest
Fort Pillow
Chickamauga
General Lytle
Cleveland
Police Notes on arrests in Topeka area
A fragmented police notes list multiple incidents and arrests in Topeka area. Freddie Cleve and others were detained for vagrancy after a youth was taken from the avenue and returned home by officers. A previously released individual faced charges, while Brown and Delis Reynok were questioned for conduct. Chris Smith faced charges for possessing a revolver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Delis Reynok
Saoraery
Chris Smith
Che Stet
Beck le Licenses Topeka Cha mat 23
Fragmentary OCR reads Beck le licenses in Topeka with Cha mat 23 of 1. The readable bits suggest a licensing or permit item involving names and place Topeka, but details are incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Chamat
Santa Fe Route Dining Cars Benefit From Electric Fans
A brief note describes cooling dining cars on the Santa Fe Route with electric fans rather than cost concerns. The message emphasizes quality in work and comfort, citing Peerless Steam Laundry on West 8th Street as a reference or endorsement.
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Santa Fe
West Sth
Local Visitors and Travel Notes Plus Rail Line Ad
Residents prepare for weekend visits as Monroe Street activity and school events are slated. An upcoming trip to Denver and other western points via Union Pacific is advertised with Pullman options and timetable contact. Also promoting Gypsy Queen baking powder and a Gipsy Queen brand note for household use.
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Denver
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Portland
Union Pacific
Water Pacific
F. A. Lewis
J. ©. Fulton
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Congressional
War Department
Porto Hico
Quatemala
Shafter
San Prancisco
Ind
William H. Tucker
Ticker & Dovery
Finicher Eveque
Tucker
Society News
N. R. Baker
Alamosa
Colo
Mies
Blanche Joerger
Leavenworth
A. Perlows
Florence
Lewis
Grace Ison
Ape May
Philadelphia
Mise Bath Thatcher
Birk E. A. Mudgead
Burton
Omaha
Mize Ginsie Dickinson
Sue Sharitt- Eisen Sele
Newton
Mies Olive Lewis
Anna Squires
Dr. Meninger
Topeka Avenue
Marie Morris
Hiawatha
Mies Lucile 3
Shrater
Robert Day
Mabel
J. Weist
J. W. Hardt
Coba
Sh HL Wolfe
Tocacoe 2
Matthew Welcittman
Gsrand- Agughter
Helen Stevenson
Merrill
Gertrude Whitt
St. Joe
Will Johnston
Loxion
Richard Johnson
Harry Lang
Mabel Huey
von Dahlen
Dwight
Kan
Hebert Cavill
Cincinnatii
Chiemso
Towm
Tom. Kendall
C. 5
Sutton
The
Swift
Omahs
Sains Winnifred Prescott
EE Robler
Creeley Brothers
Joplin
Alice Patterson
Pago-Pago
Svrers
Ely Bros
Grugerstein
Warren St. N
Remstus
Pingree
Om the
Grand Amy
Steem
New York Watering Place
Hagen
Jane A. Woods
Katie A. Henderson
Xi Henderson
C. T. Trapp
W. T. Beerbohm
Kansas Avenue
Harris
Camp Wikoff
Moniloe Tapares
Ile
Maze
Lingeor
Freddie Cleve
Plage
Redta
Tony
Promies
Juseason
Tonlm
Rockers
Kansas Ave
North Tuper
Ing Boone
Monroe Street
Soho - Py
Comey
Heaowa
Harry Takers
Hoyt Jereee
Miss Ohoyn
Putnam
Forbes
Exceer Springs
Etra
Taurn
Stuart
Caren
Bork
Benner
Ted
Prof
Samuels
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