Detroit Free Press comments on Everett Moore syndicate trouble
Detroit January 2 Free Press analyzes the Everett Moore syndicate crisis tracing origins in Detroit suburban rail plans. It describes bond schemes, guarantees via Detroit United Street Railway earnings, and concerns of former owners over bond security and payment lapses amid Toledo and Detroit Line connections.
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Pennivenia
Michigan
Detroit
Mich
The
Free Press
Everett-Moore
Everett and
Moore
Romeo
Rochester
North Western
Detroit United Street Railway
Everett and 200
Toledo Shore Line Road
Toledo
Athens Cotton Receipts Signal Healthful Rise
Athens Georgia reports a strong uptick in cotton activity for the current season with estimates placing receipts at 75,000 to 80,000 bales, up from about 60,000 in earlier years. About 20,000 bales remain in city warehouses as shipments last week strained railroad capacity.
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Athens
Arfiens
Ste
Heat or Disease Ninety Percent From Poor Digestion
An old medical claim links heart trouble to digestion, arguing most heart conditions stem from stomach issues. It asserts the heart and stomach are governed by shared nerves, the sympathetic system and pneumogastric pathways, and that organic heart disease is largely incurable.
Digestive Aid Recommended For Stomach Distress
A fragment from a health notice warns that poor digestion causes gas distension pressuring the heart and lungs and triggering palpitations. It advocates a safe, pleasant digestive preparation sold in drug stores to improve digestion after meals.
Temperance Women Challenge Atwater Claim
In New York on January 2 the reorganization of the Christian Temperance Union state central committee for scientific temperance instruct in public schools was held. Ms H H Hunt read a statement noting Professor Atwater criticized in science circles as not a specialist and that his calorimetry data were contradicted by experts in medical journals.
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New’ York
Christian Temperance Union State Central Committee For
H. H. Hunt
World
Atwater
New York
Pee Pee
Namine
Hunt
Malddietown
Control of Pocahontas Coal Lands Granted to U S Steel Trust
Properties of Pocahontas coal syndicate leased to Combine and sold to Patahontas Coal and Coke to support long term coke production. US Steel plans 3000 modern coke ovens and related works. Lease provides coal supply for about thirty years, plus Connellsville coal for sixty years to feed coke operations.
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Pocahontas
Combine
New York
E. HL Gary
United States
Steel Corporation
United States’ Steel Corporation
Gary
United Bings Steel Corporation
Connellsville
Matchett Urges Liberia Relief Act Carried Out
Matchett of Liberia’s government urged Secretary of the Navy to implement the 1866 relief act by transferring a U S Navy gunboat to Liberia. The Swatara was set aside earlier but never transferred. Matchett asked for a formal written request for consideration of another suitable vessel.
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Congress
Washington
B. Matshett
Caty
Liberia
Navy
Department
Mzdera
Lineria
Sumner
Representative Banks
Massachusetts
United States Navy
Cleveland
Herbert
Navy Department
Swatara
Matchetti
Havy Department
Leong
Doctor Spitzke Declares Czolgosz Brain Normal
At the Anatomical Society meeting in Chicago a paper by Dr. B A Spitzka of New York stated Leon Czolgosz’s brain was normal. The doctor noted he examined the brain during the four hour post execution period with thoroughness.
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Spitzke
Czolgosz
Chicago
Anatomical Society
B. A. Spitzka
New York
Leon Czolgosz
McKinley
Crane sworn in for third Massachusetts term
Governor Murray Crane took the oath as governor of Massachusetts for his third term at the state house ceremony. The event drew the largest attendance in years and Crane’s inaugural address focused on state affairs.
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Crane
Hoston
Murray
Massachusetts
State House
Mail Service in Flood Region Improves in South
Dispatches to the post office department report improved railroad and mail service through the flood region. The Fairway mail division headquarters in Atlanta wires that the line from Montgomery to New Orleans will not be open for several days.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Fairway Mail Division
Atlanta
Montgomery
New Orleans
Machinery tears off limb at St Simons mill in Brunswick
A. B. McGregor a colored carpenter at Hilton Dodsé Lumber Company on St Simons island Brunswick Ga lost his leg when a belt on a machine ripped him from below the knee. His companions freed him as the frame work tore his foot away. The mill management and workers gave immediate aid.
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St. Simons
Brunswick, Ga
A. B. McGregor
Hilton-Dodsé
Poe
McGregor
Arranged for murder trial of mutineers at federal prison
In the United States penitentiary library at Bore Chains Wisconsin the arraignment of ringleaders involved in a mutiny at the Bar Bore Chains facility occurred on November 7. Seventeen mutineers were brought in wearing ball and chain with several named defendants facing first degree murder charges. The government was represented by Assistant United States Attorney Isa McKeever and most officials present were federal employees. Four fugitives remain at large and the trial is slated to reconvene in the prison library tomorrow. Warden McLaughrey denied reports that guards are resigning out of fear.
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Mting
Waldrupe
United States
Pris
Bond
Isa’ McKeever
United Staves
Turhelr Barnes
Bob Clark
Frank ‘Thomp‘gon
Gilbert Mullin
Red. Robingon
Agality
Mclaughrey
Saards
Fragmentary remark on Admiral Sampson and Nash outcomes
A garbled note references Admiral Sampson and a possible outcome or action, but the fragment provides no clear event, date, or place details. The readable elements mention the admiral and a generic assertive phrase about admiration.
Electoral Delegations Elect Cuba Nominees Held
Report of Cuba elections shows Histrada Palma withdrawing from the campaign and lists electors from Havana, Matanzas, Santa Clara, Puerto Principe, and Santiago. General Maso secured three electors from Puerto Principe and five from Santiago. Governors Perez in Pinal del Rio, Wunez in Havana, Lecuona in Matanzas, Gomez in Santa Clara, Recio in Puerto Principe, and Echevarria in Santiago were elected.
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Histrada Palma
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Santiago
General Maso
A Perez
Pinal del Rito
Wunez
Lecuona
Gomez
Recio
Echevarria
Santiego
Oakland card features favorites edged by longshots in narrow sprints
At Oakland on January 2 the track favored favorites but several upsets occurred. Montezuma beat Jennie McGowan by a nose in the 3 year old race, The Giver narrowly prevailed over Hainault in the 4th, and Cromwell won the 5th while Montana Peeress ran strong in the final race with Knockings and Dwight Way delivering notable finishes.
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Oakland
Houston
Montezums
Jennie McGowan
Hainault
Giver
Burns
Montana Peeress
Knockings
Dwight
Way
Opirst
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Jackon
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Tones
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Honiton
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the Giver
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Burny
Hoar
Dvisht Way
Mounce
Tine
Nunn Forced to Resign as Internal Revenue Collector
Tennessee official David A. Nunn, appointed at the start of McKinley’s administration, handed his resignation to President Cleveland after civil service charges resurfaced against him. The case involved removal of Democratic employees and violations of civil service law. Reported deliberations mentioned ex-Representative John Fy. McCalthrn and a postmaster appointment in Nashville as related political moves.
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Washington
Q—Dawid A. Nunn
Internal Revenue
Fifth
Tennessee‘district
Nunn
E. Leis
John Fy. McCalthrn
A. Wikis
Nestivile
Farmer Davis Found Dead on Rail in Sparta Area
In Sparta Gr, January 2 special report states George O. Davis, a prominent local farmer, was found mangled beside a railroad track this morning. He had carried a considerable sum of money, prompting suspicions of foul play. Davis was well connected and leaves a large family.
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Sparta
Spartz
George O. Davis
Hiis
Davis
Cadet Death Report Ties To New Orleans Race
In New Orleans on January 2 Cadet, racing in the third event, was the only beaten favorite amid a card noting the death of horse George Arnold. Weather clear, track good, results listed for six races with multiple riders and betting odds. notable finishers include Orla beating Cadet, Moroni prevailing in the second, and Jed Clark leading the sixth race.
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Cadet
Hugh Kane
Texas Turfman
George Arnold
Jim Breeze
Landry
Campus
J. Miller
B. Bley
Moroni
Gormley
Weird
J. "Miller
Aaron
A. Weber
Bselling
Orla
A. Jones
Coburn
Wild Bess
Helgersen
Bembodlon
Circus
Thompson
B. Gates
Star‘Cotton
Hellgersen
Farmer. Bennett
Clark
Jed
Lyrie
Matherful
St. ‘Wood
Candry
Favorites Dominate Exposition Race at Charleston Track
At Charleston Exposition Race Track the favorites led, with Lelia first in a 4 year olds race over 4 furlongs. Ben O Palin placed second and Gratia third in a time of 1 326 1 4. In the second heat Priongs Sutte and Nellie A. SACK advanced, with Dorairt hin da noted in the results.
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M. Il
PLASE
Lelia
Marr
Ben O'Palin
Gratia
Awe
Tye
Kacu
Prriongs Sutte
Nellie A. Sack
Dorairt
Hinda
Denne
Bella
Billiard Expert Carter Dead
Eugene Carter, famed billiard expert, died in Chicago today at 48 from lung trouble. He gained world wide fame for three cushion caroms and played matches in London and Paris. Earlier years were spent in Toledo Cleveland.
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Chicago
Eugene Carter
London
Paris
New York
Cleveland
Puerto Rico Governor's 1901 message praises stability and progress
Governor Hunt reports tranquil island conditions and growing prosperity in Puerto Rico seven months before tariffs. He notes 885 schools open with 934 teachers and 45,000 pupils, 32 schoolhouses built, 129 Puerto Rican students in the United States, increased insular revenues, and plans to raise taxes on beer cosmetics and perfumes. The message condemns the Santiago Tete case as unworthy of the American government and calls for its removal.
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Forts
Rico
San” Juan
United States
Hunt
Santiago “Teteslas
American Federation of Labor
Puraf
Taber
Kodaks for Christmas. Finishing tir amateurs.
Kodak related note mentions Christmas gifts and amateur finishing, with a partial address at 3 wat Alabama Street. The readable fragment references Capital Gam company context and a street detail, suggesting a local advert or notice without clear actions or dates.
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Kodaks
Tir
Capital Gam Are, Company
Alabama Street
Boers' Commandant Thanks Roosevelt For Kindness
Commandant W Bayman, ex-staff of General DeWet, visited President Roosevelt to thank him for sending money to his South Africa–based wife. He said the money arrived via the Cape Town consul and did not discuss the war with the president. He cited hopes Congress and both parties will express opinion, while avoiding party conflict.
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Washington
South Africa
Hoosevelt
United States
Cape Town
Snyman
Sean
Congress
Six Teams Still Together in Boston Bicycle Race
Boston January 2 The bicycle race hour witnessed lively action as six leading teams competed. Albert Champion set a new indoor mile record at 1 25 to 1 2 5, surpassing the prior mark by two fifths of a second. Final day score reported MacFarland Maya McDonald Butler Munroe Freeman.
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Mass
Albert Champion
MacFarland
Maya
McDonald
Butler Munroe
Freeman
World record lowers mark in 24 hour walk race
Sheltons and teammates push world best for twenty four hour event on track at St Louis. Carterigat and Teas set strong splits as the team covers long hours, guiding efforts toward a new record while others fall behind.
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St. Lovis
Northern Pacific stock moves under Northern Securities plan
New York January 2 formal notice shows Northern Pacific Railway retire its preferred stock and convert warrants to common stock, with all capital stock now held by Northern Securities Company. The move aligns control of Northern Pacific and Great Northern under one firm as a settlement to end the recent control fight.
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Northern Pacific Railway Company
Wall.street
Worthern Pacific Railway Company
Northern Pacific
Northern Securities Company
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Feld
Wall Street
Northern
Pacific
MISS WILKINS MARRIED DOCTOR IN NEW JERSEY
Mary E B Wilkins novelist wed Dr Charles M Freeman II at Metuchen New Jersey last evening after plans for a Randolph Massachusetts ceremony changed due to Freeman's mother's illness Friends in Randolph Mass received wedding cards today announcing the marriage Doctor Freeman is of Metuchen N J and the ceremony was held away from the original site
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Randolph
Mass
Mary EB. Wilkins
Charles M. Freeman
Metuchen
N.J
Freeman
Massachusetts
Mies Wilkins
New Jersey
High Bond for Gilman Injunction Names Hartford and Norton
In a U S circuit court opinion Judge Lacomb cites two related suits over the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company and the Great American Tea Company. He allows an injunction pendente lite against Edward Norton with a $150,000 security, or denial of the motion if Hartford won’t provide security, and contemplates appointment of receivers if the cause delays.
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Lacomb
United States Circuit Court
Edward L. Norton
George F. Gilman
George H. Hartford
Theophilus Gilman
George” H. Hartford
Edward J. Norton
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Great American Tea Company
Lacomich
Hartford
Norton
George F. Gilipan
Saye
Edward L. Norton Agatrat
George 1
Wartford
Skeets in Poker House Gun Threat Attacks Player
In Charleston on January 2 the well known south poker figure Skeets drew a pistol from a rival house player during a high stakes game. Skeets, who had pushed his winnings past $10,000, was prevented from cashing his $1,000 stack as the gunman demanded to see his cards. The incident stirred the sporting element in Charleston for the exposition races.
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S. C
South
Skeeta
Skeets
Mudge and Sons Scientific Opticians Ad Opens
MO L Mudge and Sons Scientific Opticians announce successor firm to Jam Moore at 42 North Broad Street Prudential building.
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MO. L. Mudge & Sons
Jam & Moore
N. Broad St
Prudential
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