Cabinet prep for Paris trip and shipboard sessions
Washington Sept 16 cabinet met in special session for an hour to receive instructions from the president. The plan includes a Paris delegation, a meeting with General Merritt and Admiral Dewey, and travel by Campania with baggage tags and cedar chests for papers.
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Washington
Sperial Seasion
Alger
Ims
Beni Sround
Am Cense
Paris
Dover
Oalite
War Department
Had
Frye
Officers Next Brigadiers and Others Will Be Mustered Out
Washington reports the volunteer army will begin mustering out many general officers as the force is reduced. The War Department plans to reorganize corps and divisions and name new commanders while mustering out remaining unassigned officers once assignments finalize.
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Washington
Mutier Eencrala
Brigade
Voluniteer Fnrcee
Ea Wrerly
ATL Retmentil
Offets
Newspapers Urge Retention of the Philippines
Washington dispatch says the state department notes universal press support in favor of United States control of the Philippines, arguing it serves peace and commerce and satisfies civilization demands. Editorials expect Japan and Britain to back moral support and active cooperation. Commodore Kant to command Pacific station, replacing Admiral Mitter. Mitter to Honolulu and Kant to sail for that post by October 1. Wreck near Mobile reported with crew saved. British steamer Meant Lotally wrecked near Chasdieur island.
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Philippines
Washington
State Department
Japan
United States
Heidine
Pulppins Islands
Poion Fe
Kauls
Long
Kauts
Naval Training Staion
Sewport
Pacific
Admiral Miter
Poutine
Honolulu
Kant
Francisco
Sebsisjar Aed Sackrrer
Harmen
Ban New York
Ieare
Mobile
Ala
Ba Bateantts
Chasdieur
Curate
Duvros Ayres
Pullman Estate Tax Fight Over Transfer Levy in New York
New York state scrutiny of the Pullman estate centers on transfer tax applicability. Three motions referenced debts and pro rata charges, with the estate in New York estimated at about $700,000 in cash and securities. An appraiser advised the transfer tax would total roughly $10,000, if taxed as proposed.
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Pullman Estate Tax
New York State
Es. M. Pullman
Chicago
En- Yale
Cornelius &. Grout
Finance Department
Farmers’ Trust and Loan Company
Companisity
Grout
Oddest City on Earth Dawson City Described by Expatriate
Washington dispatch recounts Ht C Beavers of Los Angeles detailing Dawson City as a sprawling swampy rush of tents and old canvas shanties with no brick buildings. He notes contaminated river water, high sickness, and a population of adventurers living amid gambling halls and perpetual noise, calling it one of the oddest towns on earth.
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Washington
Dawson City
Ht. C. Beavers
Los Angeles
Cal
Dawson
Jasan
X Ray Burns Sues Company for 10000 Damages
Max Meyer, of New York, sues United States Electric Supply Co for 310,900 alleging X ray exposure at a Madison Square Garden show caused burns to his right face and hand, hair loss, and skin damage. He claims no protective device and negligence by the firm.
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Max Meyer
New York
Myer
United States Electric Supply Company
Madison Square Garden
Ral Meyer
M. Tustache
Meyer
Americans Praised by Returning Spanish Soldiers
Madrid reports the queen regent visits sick veterans back from the colonies and arranges royal care. Soldiers praised American conquerors, saying the surrender left no hostility toward Americans but bitterness toward the Cubans.
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Spain
Madrid
Cava Dat Campo
Royal Park
la Eed
Ariests F ‘Ulids
Sontisgs
Eloped With Blacksmith Wealthy Physician's Daughter
The 17 year old daughter of Dr H C Littlejohn of Palmer City ran away Saturday night with Bert Woodward a married blacksmith. They checked in Decatur as Mr and Mrs Thompson. A $100 reward offered for their arrest. Woodward 27 tall dark hair blue eyes. The girl is of medium height with dark hair blue eyes and stylish appearance. The Lilje Johns wealthy and influential.
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Clinton
Jeasle
H. C. Littlejohn
Palmer City
Bert Woodward
Ladhis' Seminary
Lesington
Woodward
Decatur
Te. Thompson
Lady
Woodward Ie
Helen
Cubans fear independence moves threaten trade in Havana
In Havana a feverish agitation surrounds the push for full Cuban independence, with manifestos urging Spanish residents and merchants to back independence. Many Spaniards fear American rule would crush trade and raise duties, while Cubans debate stability and the risk to commerce as the Resolute and Mr Porter study the island's future.
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Havana
Dle
Gomex
Ghia Vinlett
Igua
Porter
Hmnicpal Texation
Otter
Mrr
Aguas
Sepa
Marley
Tony
Wland
Cuba
Sampson
Med
Leland Chosen Kansas University Football Manager
Lawrence Sept 16 The athletic board of the Kansas university united to ratify E J Leland as manager of the football team for the coming season Prof M W Sterling joins the board replacing Prof D Adams who resigned and H H Hess fills a vacancy Leland begins arranging a game with Warrenburg Mo for Kansas City Carnival week and if approved the Haskell Indian game will be moved to Kansas City New lockers have just been installed in the train quarters and the mess table will start this week
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Kansas City
Dobbs Beats Ernst In Close 20 Round Fight
Robby Dobbs of Minnesota faced Bilny Ernst of Brooklyn in a 20 round bout at Greenwood Athletic Club. Ernst was floored twice in the fourth, fouled after losing composure, and referee Owen Zeigler ruled a stoppage after Ernst endured rapid body punches in rounds seven to nine. The decision awarded the bout to Dobbs, as police intervened near the end.
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Brooklyn
Robby Dobbs
Minneapsis
Bilny Ernst
Greenwood Athletic
Ernst
Owen Zeigler
Epicasipein
Groceries and Household Goods Ad
A local grocery offers fresh meats Queensware and tinware with low prices. They promise the best value in town and guarantee satisfaction or your money refunded.
Special for Mason Fruit Jars and canned goods sale
A long sale notice lists reduced prices on Mason jars and related canning supplies. Includes multiple jar sizes, lids, and sealing components, plus a broad range of canned fruits, vegetables, baking staples, and household items from various brands and suppliers.
California Dried Fruits Fancy New Apricots and More
A brief ad style note lists dried fruit items including fancy new apricots nectarines pitted raisins cleaned currents peaches and related prices and package options. The fragmentary text suggests a market or shop listing with emphasis on new fruit varieties and bulk packaging.
Tinware and Queensware Catalog Priced Items List
A fragmented price list shows various household goods including tinware and queensware. Items include large Dick Pan, Stew Kettles, Kraut Cutters, Willow Cloth, Water Paila, Flour Cans, Potato Mashers, Cake Turner, Coal Shovel, Washing Machine, Granite items like Soap Dish and Pudding Pan, Fancy Bread Plates, Dinner Plates, and decorated China pieces with assorted prices. Only readable entries are noted. many lines are garbled or partial.
Sugars and Meats at Low Prices in Local Market
Local ad touts rising sugar prices and limited future availability. It promotes dry salt meat and sugar cured hams, bacon, and breakfast meats at low prices. Coffee and tea varieties are advertised including Archer’s, Santos, Java, Mocha, and Gunpowder types with several brands and package sizes.
News From Santiago Reports General Lawton in Charge
News from Santiago describes General Lawton receiving Cuban reports on Manzanillo incidents. Spaniards allegedly violated the armistice by attempting to land cargo aboard the Fernando. Cuban forces, led by General Rios, warned of action if landings continued. Plans for armed intervention were discussed but not approved.
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Lawton
Santiago de Cubs
Rios
Manzanillo
D. J. Farham Field
Morrow's Kidne-oids Promoted As Cure All
Publicity claims tout Morrow's Kidne-olds as a scientific cure from practical chemists. A Topeka tester Mrs. E Guden reports doubt turned to belief after using the product at Swift & Holliday Drug Co. and says she is completely cured after years of illness.
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Morrow
Swift & Holliday Drug Co
A Nice Romance and a Taxi Tale in Atchison
Early yesterday Joe Rank of the Atchison Globe observed a humorous episode near the union depot. B P Waggener, returning from Omaha, picked up a stranger who could not find Byrum hotel. The man paid 18.50 for the ride, then the river rose and carried Mr Waggener home.
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Joe Rank
Atchison Globe
B. P. Waggener
Omaha
Union Depot
Main Street
Hack
Stratger
Byrum Hotel
Will Talks on Public Control of Money
In Omaha on Sept 16 President Will of Kansas Agricultural College led a monetary congress session arguing for public control of money. He charged banks with manipulating money causing panics in 1873 and 1893 and cited the post office as an example of public utilities to support his stance that money should be publicly controlled.
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Omaha
Will
Kansas Agricultural College
Monetary Congress
Monet ary Convention Debate on Bank and Government Currency
The national currency convention closed with General A J Warner arguing for an unlimited government currency while bank currency advocates led by C N Fowler of New Jersey pressed for a silver backed or bank currency. Warner warned against absolute fiat and cited farm cost and fixed charges while Fowler challenged the feasibility of legislating value into silver or paper to redeem itself.
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Warner
Fowler
N. J
Omaha
Neb
A. J. Warner
American Himetalk ‘Union
Reform Press Insociation Ware
Charles Haryman
Montauk
C. N. Fowler
New Jersey
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Pullman
Pred Harvey
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King City Ticket
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Santa Fe
Klauer
Kansas Tent & Awning Co
A. Anton
Topeka Transfer CO
Kansas Ave
F. P. Bacon
W. C. A. Work
Young Women's
Christian Aasociation
al- Mont
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Werk
Mies Mary Hunker
Mire van Valkenborg
Mrs Chamberlain
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Board of Health
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Campania
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St. Joseph Western
Igue Baseball Club
Socieence Op Ee Ees Neusé
Roat
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National Labor Society
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Telephone
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New ‘England
Pettijoni
California
Pall OK
Leverings Coffe
Arkoli Coffee
Arbuckle Coffer
Par Pike
Mos
Dava Tih Santos
Java
Ian White House
Chast & Sanborn
Young Hyson
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Ib Gunpowder
Ceylon
Santiago
Parson
San Tuan Hil
Massachusetts Volunteers
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Wood
Hood
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Ban Luis
Alta Sango
Atchison
Monetary Convention
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Erie
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