Navy Awards Battleship Contract Round After Bidding
Washington reports the Navy Department settled the contract method for three battleships. Newport News and Union Iron Works agreed to modify plans to match Cramp’s design, ensuring each bidder’s hull length and engine power align for 184 knot speed, with one ship per contractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Fast Uni
Newport News Company
Calon Tren
Coagris
Dtwin
Crump
Department
Naval “Bureat
Newburt News
Union Ironworks
Scott
Areas Company
Hax
Fanice
Yellow Jack Corralled Report on Jackson Yellow Fever
Washington reports from J and Hunter at the state health board describe one case of yellow fever in Jackson heavily cordoned by four blocks with an outer cordon. No other suspected cases in the city and all steps taken to stamp out and prevent spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lusbee
Marine Hospital Bureau
J. & Hunter
State Board of Health
Jackson
Franklin
Wood
Holly Suases
Galveston
Key
Michigan Military Academy
Midh
Orchard Lake Bova
Echobla
Hest
Gere
Comirs
West Point
J. Sf. Lee
Army
War Department
Orchard
Ikeievele
Courtlinetiaan A Aueeiens
Bureau of Education
Lin Lis
Ite Beh Weade Fy
Fragmented Snapshots From The City News Review
A readable collage of names places and events including references to Kansas Medical College Omaha and Junctiom City. Mentions of concerts monuments and a dedication ceremony accompany scattered notes on community figures and local institutions.
Carnival Queen Visit Sparks Hawaii Return Interest
The Karnival Knights convened at the Commercial club to discuss preparations for a carnival queen from Hawaii. A costumer will outfit the queen for the festival week with robes and gowns on display for selection. Buttons tied to the event will be sold at 25 cents, with leftovers destroyed. Members of the Knights and local grocers pledge support to alleviate financial strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehurke
Eror
Yoncording
Express
Grocera and Trades Assembly
Karnival Bnighte
Grocers and Trades Assembly
Trades, Assembly and Grocers
Raratval Knights
W. H. Davis
WF. Weber
Wm. Dransfieid
Harry Ee
John Eee EA 'Wilens
Ker
June Moore
Warner
Iry Welle
Laduard
Keanke Moweland
Guy Morgan
Will Sonmaine
Busch
Frank Parkhurst
W. F Bilison
Joseph Elst
Sam Cunningham
Otto Kuehne
Suits for Interest and School Funding Contests
A dispatch reports a dispute in Pratt and Seward counties over refunding warrants and bonds issued by the state and funded by the state school fund. Appeals sought to overturn a county board decision, with the case advancing from district to appellate courts. Also noted is a teacher shortage in Norton County and a medical update on Fred Duckworth of the Twentieth Infantry, recently returned from leave and ill with fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Medical College
Meath
Omaha
W. Roby
Marahuti
Esa
Gupta J. G. Waters
Sainiers Monument
Esterday
Reger
Emmy Menting
William Maclay Lyun
Paat
State Journal
Kanes City
Air
Eneeal Urtarney
Cision
Amuse
George
Enum
Perine Tar
Seward
Pratt
Tet
Board of
Ard
State School Fund Commission
Columbus
District Court
Court of Appeals
Prett County
Shite Agricultural College
Norton County
Norton
Stryker
RD. Emery
Fred Duckworth
Regular Infantry
Tootka
Sheriff Means Business in Sparring Clash Declined
The Hawthorne Athletic Club scene features Corbett McCoy and Mul in a sparring match canceled by the sheriff who refused to permit any exhibition. The Erne Lavigne bout was also declared off as the sheriff prevented even a sparring exhibition and wise preliminary was prevented, leaving little chance for further matches.
National League and Western League scores and incident report
National League results show Beton seven east Pittabure two and Chiésto one Washington over Baltimore four. Western League notes include St. Paul six and Yriianapolis one. A Kansas City Columbus game is postponed. An engineer died in a rear end collision on the M. M. & St. P. line this morning in Freeport. Engineer George Mills of Milwaukee died by gas exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beton
East Pittabure
Chiésto
Washington _ Baltimore
St. Paul
Yriianapolis
Freeport
George ‘Mills
Milwaukee
France Faces Dreyfus Case Crisis After Cabinet Meeting
Paris reports say a cabinet session failed to settle the Dreyfus revision issue. War Minister General Suerlinden resisted revision, while Premier Brisson and Education Minister urged change. President Faure backed the war minister, raising the risk of a cabinet crisis and possible resignations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Suerlinden
Dreyfus
M. Brisson
Suvrinden
Faure
Caimnens
M. Bourgeois
Sueriinden
M.brisson
Suellinden
M. Brisson Thas
General Brugere
Wreck at Throughila Bridge Crashes Train Near Texarkana
A Texas and Pacific train plunged through a bridge twelve miles south of Texarkana yesterday afternoon. Four people were killed outright and others injured. Physicians rushed to the scene by special train. High water and washed-out tracks caused the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texarkans
Ark
Texas & Pacific Railroad
Texarkana
No Hope for Mrs Whitney in Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor Maine September reports Mrs Whitney in Anchorage a long time home. she has improved little remaining bedridden with paralysis in limbs, moving only her head slightly. Mr Whitney remains reticent as physicians and trained nurses attend. locals fear she may never be fully well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bar Harbor
W. Cy Whitney
Edward E Hale to Lecture in Topeka As Literary Star
Edward E Hale, named Voted Literary Man of New England, will visit Topeka for a winter lecture course called the Dupke Union Culture Series. A solar committee led by Mrs. T. F. Garver reviews finances, tickets priced at 32, with speakers Russell Conwell, General J. B. Gorman, George Wendling, Redpath Concert, and others planned for eight entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Topeka
Topeks Ams
Dupek Union Cuurer
Waskourn Allege
T. F. Garver
J. C. Whittemore
DL. Mandras
Ot da
Two New Hospitals Planned for Troop Care
Washington reports Surgeon General Sternverge outlines a plan reformed by Secretary Alger to build two large winter hospitals for troops. A hospital at Fat Manroe is prepared for recreation, with reception at Pyilay. A medical hour will inspect locations, possibly Charleston or jogpat, for a field hospital as extended occupation looms. Missouri and anima Hasolate are ordered to ready return trips to bring home sick soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sternverge
War Department
Alger
Fat Manroe
Bietabens
Nome
Monror
Mare
Gita
Charleston
Jogpat
Oro Iro
Evacuation Talks Continue as Island Situation Grows Clear
BEGINS BUSINESS San Joan de Porto Rico Sept 3 Evacuation commissions adjourned to tomorrow with American commissioners outlining stance on evacuation and transfer from Washington They decline to publish instructions for potential embarrassment Spaniards to prepare reply next Forces will join once Spaniards answer Yellow fever fears at Ponce spark concern but no epidemic seen Two cases and one death reported isolation measures implemented stemming from prison outbreak in Si-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Joan de Porto Rico
Am Nour
Washington
Ponce
Greosra Brooke
Gage to Seek War Tariff Relaxation Amid Money Stringency
New York reports indicate Secretary Gage will urge a partial repeal of war tariff sections to raise revenue and ease cash drains as treasury reserves dwindle. Anticipated bond redemptions and 6 percent bonds call will push out about 45 million dollars, while banks face higher lending rates and rapid currency outflow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wall Street
Washington
Gage
Treasury
Unite States Treasury
Congress
Spain
Secretary of the Treasury
Principle Out of Sight in Marion County Campaign
The Marion County race centers on county attorney after a string of local feuds and a bank failure linked to J T Dickerson. Populists back B Malcolm a veteran, opposing Dickerson amid accusations of revenge, partiality, and county turmoil as Republicans drift. The contest shapes as one of the state’s most watched elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
J.T. Dickerson
Ucket
Central Committee
Charles Bucher
Newton
Harry B. Mason
J. T. Dickerson
Mason
Dickerson
Sam Sackett
Sackett
Ex Fioch
Elzas
Beeson
B. Malcolm
Bryan
Mori
Nte- Publicane
Will Leaves 28 000 To Charity In Posthumous Bequest
Stamford Conn Sept 12 The will of the late John P Hamilton leaves 28 000 to charity among bequests to the Presbyterian Church boards including Home Missions Publication and Sabbath School Work and to aid in the erection of chapels in the western states The document lists several church related boards and funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Conn
John P. Hamilton
Board of
Toretiza Missions
Presbyterian Church
Home Missions
Presbyterian Board of Publication
All Were Saved After Fire Dispatch Boat Wreck
Key West Florida September 1 report that the Norwegian steamer Alista from Nuevitas bound for Galveston has arrived with the crew and correspondent from the dispatch boat wrecked at Nuevitas on September 5. All on board were saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key West
Fla
Alista
Nuevitas
Galveston
Beees' Hair Renewer touted for 32 years in fall prevention
Advertising notices claim Beees' Hair Renewer has long been famed to prevent falling hair and gray. product sold by all druggists. A separate item notes electric fans are now featured on the Santa Fe Route dining car, highlighting new, timely amenities for travelers.
Two Prize Fights in Philadelphia and New York Tonight
Joe Choynki fought Jos Goddard at the Arena with Choynski dominating, landing hard blows and forcing Goddard to the canvas in the closing rounds. A ringside clash ended with a spectator attempting to strike Goddard before security intervened. In New York, Jack Renner defeated Dan Creedon at the Greater New York Athletic Club when Creedon twisted an ankle after a heavy punch, the crowd noting the Australian’s injury rather than a knockout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Joe Choynaki
Jos Goddard
Goddard
Choynaki
Choynski
Cheynski
Choynekl
New York
Jack Renner
Summit
Dan Cresdon
Greater New York Athletic Club
Creedon
Dan
Insurance clash over Clarkson rate book control
Webb McNall, Kansas insurance chief, receives a denial from Phoenix Insurance manager Buse Harbeck about knowledge of the Clarkson rate book. G A Bailey’s license was revoked for claiming use of the book, with threats to revoke Phoenix authority in Kansas. Also mentions Beers' German Salve advertising claims and widespread patent medicine advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb McNall
Buse Harbeck
Phoenix Insurance Company
Clarkson
G. A. Bailey
McNair
Milwaukee
Topeka
Kansas
Miss Barton Back From Far Corners May Head to Philippines
Washington report lists Miss Barton and party in Port-au-Prince area awaiting orders. The group, including Dr. Winfield and Belgian Red Cross liaison Gen Von Schell, contemplates travel to the Philippines or Puerto Rico amid unclear authority and mounting questions about Red Cross landings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Barton
Philippines
Por Rico
Washington
Sthief Clee Barton
Barton
Winfield Hint Surjedt
Red Cree
Gen von Schell
Belgian Red Cross
Gil
J.A. McDowell
Mine Laie Graves
Mins Annie Fowler
Roots
Tall Pines
Porte Flea
Jen Barton
Hate
Aulorithe
Tate
Governor Announces Appointments in Nese City Area
Governor Leedy announces several appointments including a star appointment for Hrrpecine at Argenion and deputies for grain inspection in WAnishonon and Argention, detailing new officials and postings in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leedy
Nese City
Welehimester
Star Hrrpecine
Argenion
W. Te Aarned
H Pas Cle Wanishon
Aneemiine
Argention
Pack-train Heroes Keep Front Supplied at Santiago
A July message from Santiagos de Cuba praises the Packers at the Battle of Santiago for delivering ammunition and rations under cholera and diarrhea. Writer PE Butler notes doctors and medicine like Chamberlain Cholera and Diarrhoene Slenedy saved lives and kept the army supplied when a wagon train would fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago de Cuba
PE. Butler
Santiags de Cha
Chamberlain
Jeller
Yasin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harper's Weekly
Weekly
Rufus F.zoghaum
Carlton T.chapman
Frederic Remington
T. de Thurstrup
W. A. Rogers
Clyde
D. W. Hunt
Oursity
Navy
Frank D. ‘Iset
John F.bass
Sod O.k.davis
John Fox, Jr
Harper & Brothers Franklin Sq
Campbell’s
Trump
Deviness
Amus
Crawford
Wodnextay
Oliver Scott
Bupowarty
Fieteal Negro
la Aiterica
Thuy
Mister
Rucker
Foley Iaconsna
Harty
Willie Alice Bigws
Mannie Ciealis
McCarver Bro
Dadiey & Harris
Tee Oteess
U.S. Navy
Kansas Tent & Awning Co
A. Anton
Mer
Blanche Roosevelt Lonion
Wianolie Roosevelt
Ien Laut
Lieemornig
Waa Privat
Rae Eae Seh
Aes ii
Mr. Dente Nee Comicister
Gancea Biates
Obinae
Rog
Cert
Ae Ald
Firma
Yellow Jack
Hawaiian Isles
Hawaii
France
Througila Bridge
Texas & Pacific
Mrs. Whitney
Edward E. Hale
Cone
Srazhian
Bae
Bast
Jno. WS
Pastor del
Lore
Chas
Jovi Stoller
Chester
Fox
Edie Spotion
Kailian Haim
Galloway
Fairstown, Jr
Aator Burrell
Spa
Cincinnati
AbEmense
B. F. Jackson & CO
Indianapolis
Ind
A. J. Arnold & Son
North Topeka
Bonner
Wnall
Phoenix
Brooklyn
Beger
Battle of
Santiago
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