Four Roads to Unite Consolidate Auditing Depts in One Chicago Office
Northwestern Union Pacific Hikhorn and Omega plan to consolidate auditing departments from Chicago to Omaha and the Pacific coast under a single system based in Chicago. Marshall M. Hirkman of the Chicago and Northwestern becomes comptroller. Rumors tie Vice President Burt to Omaha and a unified Union Pacific leadership, with long range plans for ocean to ocean passenger service via Vanderbilts routes. Potential presidents and directors speculated for Union Pacific and governance roles.
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Northwestern
Union Pacific
Hikhorn
Omega
Chicago
Oxhicago
Chicago and Northwestern
Chicago, St. Paul
Minneapolis
Omaha
Fremont, Elkhorn and& Mis- Valley
Diig
Marshall M. Hirkman
Burt
Omubha
Atlantic
Pacific
Vanderbilt
New York
Ogden
Oregon
Pacific Coast
Ocean
E. W. Winter
Marvin Hughitt
Government to Bid on Kansas Pacific Sale
The government plans to qualify as a bidder at the Kansas Pacific sale on December 16 if the reorganiz ation committee does not offer a reasonable proposal. It may deposit about 900000 in a certified check to protect its roughly 13000000 claim, with sale dates set for December 15 and 16. Senator Harris says the road should fetch enough to cover the first mortgage and government debt, noting ten year earnings around 1200000 annually. Gulf Road Reorganized with Kansas City Pittsburg and Gulf railway taking control of Omaha Kansas City and Eastern railway. A B Stillwell named president and Robert Gillham general manager.
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Kansas Pacific
Washinatox
Reorganization Committee
Harris
Wasuigaton
Kansas Pacific Railroad
Congress
Gulf Road
Kaygas City
Kansas City, Pittsburg and Gulf Railway
Omaha, Kansas City and Eastern Railway
A. B. Stillwell
City
Robert Gillham
Kansas City
John H. Savin
Quincy
Lirs
Millionaire Miner Seeks Divorce from Wife in Kansas City
W V Childs, president of a Cripple Creek Mining company valued at one million dollars, filed for divorce from Susan E Childs in a local court accusing abandonment. Mrs Childs is living in St Louis with her parents where they wed four years ago. Snow fell across South Dakota with depths from six to twelve inches.
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Kansas City
W. V. Childs
Cripple Creek
Susan E. Childs
Martial Law in Prague Blotera Fund on German Quarter
Prague reports indicate rolling renamed at 8 am as stores and houses in two old town streets were looted. Seven infantry battalions and two cavalry squadrons dispersed the mob, with additional battalions arriving from Kodnigsgrats and Theresienstadt. The burgomaster filed complaints against German students. the governor warned of no justification for excesses and pledged strict measures to restore order and protect German property. Henry George Jr. marries Marie Hitch in Onraco at 255 Ontario Street. ceremony at the bride’s home, with departure to Washington after a quiet wedding following the elder George’s death. Mrs George and sister attend. Farm farmer G. T. Husband killed by a runaway near Shell Rock while holding a team during a train passage.
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Prague
Old Town
Kodnigsgrats
Theresienstadt
Henry George, Jr
Onrcaco
Marie Hitch
BE. V. Hitch
Henry, George
New York
Ontario Street
Mr. George
George
Washington
Miss George
Ranaway
Orpar Rarins
G. T. Husband
Shell Rock
Runaway Coal Team Crashes in City Yards to Five Minutes of Turmoil
In a historic burst of chaos in the Rock Island freight yards, C. P. Meredith’s coal team bolted as a passing engine blew steam, wrecking a wagon at Shaw and Crombie and sending frightened horses racing up Chestnut Street. Three teams bolted from the rail, but officials stopped them within minutes. Chas. Schmalbe’s hay rack suffered damage. Henry Diehn’s buggy was crushed, injuring Mrs. Diehn and child lightly as the frightened animals caused a near disaster.
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C. P. Meredith
Rock Island
Shaw & Crombie
Chestnut Street
Shaw & Crombie’s
Meredith
Chas. Schmalbe
Henry Diehn
Forry
Beach
Mr. Diehn
Old Time Remedies Sell Baby Teething Syrup
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslows Soothing Syrup for teething soothing gums and easing diarrhoea. It also promotes DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve for skin ailments and One Minute Cough Cure for coughs and lung issues, with Vic Emmert Co as advertiser.
Masterly tonic promises cure for stomach weakness
An advertisement touts South American Nergive Tonic as a permanent cure for stomach weakness and indigestion. It claims relief from the first dose, guarantees satisfaction, and asserts universal applicability and safety, sold by F Parsons & Co. druggists in Atlantic, Iowa.
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F. Parsons & Co
Atlantic
Lowa
Dwav
Cough Remedy Praised by Cal. Man
W H Norton of Sutter Creek California says a severe cold left him with a constant cough until Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cured him. He urges friends with coughs or colds to use it. Sold by Vic Emmett and Co.
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Chamberlain
W. H. Norton
Sutter Creek
Cal
Vic Emmett, & Co
Arnica Salve Sale Improves Bruises and Sores Guarantee
Buchkley's Arnica Sale offers salve touted as best for bruises sores ulcers salt rheum chapping chilblains corns and skin eruptions. It promises piles relief with money back if not satisfied. Price two pence per box sold by Forssleby Vic Emmert & Co.
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Buchkley
Arnica
Forssleby
Vic Emmert&Co
McKinley to Canton as Mother Battles Illness
President McKinley rushed to Canton to be by his mother Nancy Allison McKinley as she fights paralysis. Doctors report her condition grave though initially stable, with Abner McKinley arriving earlier and the president awaiting updates before Congress opens.
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Canton
Nancy Allison McKinley
Helen McKinley
McKinley
Miss McKinley
Abner McKinley
New York
Favor Extending Quarantine Line
The Interstate Association of Live Stock Sanitary board met in St. Louis and adjourned to meet in Fort Worth on Oct. 2, 1895. They urged the agriculture department to add nine Tennessee counties and six Missouri counties and all of Arkansas to the southern fever quarantine line while keeping the 1896 line through Indian Territory and Texas. A resolution proposed shortening the open season from November 16 to January 14.
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St. Louis
Interstate Association of Live Stock Sanitary Board
Fort Worth
Tex
Department of Agriculture
Tennessee
Missouri
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Texas
Annexation Victory Expands Kansas City to Westport
Kansas City voters approved annexing the historic town of Westport by more than a two to one margin. The suburban population will rise by about 20 000 as Westport, once a bustling Santa Fe trail settlement, becomes part of Kansas City. Westport had earlier voted against annexation but reversed course yesterday.
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Kansas City
Dind Evangallat Dowd Death and Mason Dr Moore
Dr Mordra M Moore, among Pennsylvania’s oldest Masons, died yesterday at the Masonic home in this city aged years. He became totally blind about 40 years ago and later preached across the western states. Foley's Honey and Tar is promoted for relief in severe lung diseases though not a miracle cure. Vic Emmert and Jo recall a sergeant in a volunteer corps urging rifles distribution with a call to the armless.
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Foley
Vic Emmert
Cough remedies promoted by Vic Emmert Co and others
An aggregation of testimonials for Foley's Honey and Tar, Dr Kay's Renovator, DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, Shiloh's Consumption Cure, One Minute Cough Cure and Hyler's Kidney Cure. Advertisements claim relief from pneumonia, consumption, catarrh, headaches and stomach issues, with multiple endorsements from named individuals and towns.
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DeWitt
Vic Emmert & Co
Foley
Vie Emmert &Co
Dr A E Salter Praises Shilohs Cure For Consumption
Dr A E Salter testifies from personal observation that Shilohs Cure is the most remarkable remedy his knowledge has revealed for advanced consumption. He asserts it has saved many from the disease. Casca rets are advertised as a stimulant for liver kidneys and bowels with no sickness or weakness.
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Buffalo
N. J
Gents
Vic Emmert
M. J. Davis & Son
Lewis, Iowa
Love Leads to Murder in Timber Plot Confession
William Kern confessed that his sweetheart Dolila Fales plotted with him to kill Jerome Kern and later burn the body after soaking it with oil. He says he cooperated to lure the father to the timber and held no enmity, driven by love and fear of the ghostly ruse used to force his confession.
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Jerome Kern
Wintertoo
All Son
Oll
Watertoo
William Kern
Dolila Fales
Misa Fales
Kerns
Delila
Hen Gays
Fales
Waverly
Hae
Lydia Pails
Kern
Lone Robber Foiled on Keokuk Northwestern Train
A masked lone bandit aboard the northbound St. Louis Keokuk and Northwestern train at Keokuk ia attempted a robbery near La Grange Mo. He fired three shots, no one hurt, and escaped after losing his mask amid a scuffle. No loot secured.
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Keokuk
Northwestern
Keoxur
St. Louis
la Grange
Tudlan murderers freed at Standing Rock guarded by Indians
Defenders and Blackhawk, the remaining two murderers, were released yesterday and taken to Standing Rock. They were strongly guarded by Indians from that agency. Miles Willard did not sail for England, despite passage engaged on the Rutland. The Buffalo change keeps Frances E. Willard in this country for some time.
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Bremaxox
N. D
Defender
Blackhawk
Standing Rock
Miles Willard
Frances E. Willard
England
St. Louis
Buffalo
Piano Tuning Service Offered at Marvin's Music Store
Modern tuning methods guaranteed perfect. Reasonable terms. Call or drop a card at Marvin's music store to place orders for piano tuning.
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Marvin's Music Store
Bladder Troubles Promised Relief From Swamp Root
An old advertisement extols Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for bladder and urinary troubles. It claims relief from frequent urination and painful urination, notes links to kidney health, and offers samples by mail with prices and dealer details. The ad urges readers to mention TELEGRAM.
Wonders of science cure claim for consumption
A New York chemist T A Slocum offers three free bottles of his New Discoveries claiming a cure for pulmonary tuberculosis and bronchial diseases. Readers are urged to write for the medicine and to mention seeing the ad in The Telegraph. Also mentions Mystic Cure for rheumatism and neuralgia and various tonics and remedies with ads from local druggists and sellers.
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New York
T. A. Slocum
Telegraph
Science Daily
T. A Slocum
M. D
Pine St
Telegrata
Grain-O promoted as coffee substitute for all ages
A note from grocers touts Grain-O, a grain based drink replacing coffee. It is claimed to suit delicate stomachs and be indistinguishable from coffee while costing only a quarter as much. Children may drink it with real benefit.
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Sioux Fats
Vic Emmert Io
Wessio
Ars. M'Kinley
Pennsylvania Railroad
Judge Day
Davy Crockett
Day
Porter
Cortleyou
Uimbug
Hamburg
Bor Hoari
Benj. Ingerson
Hutton
Ind
Vic Emmert &Co
Cumminsvilla Sage
Cincinnat Enquirer
Mary Swabek
Southlith St
Neb
de Witt
J.C. Bishop
Agnew, Mich
Foley's
DeWitt’s
Emily Bates
Richford Vt
J. C. Berry
Spancer, Mo
Shiloh
Ie Promnerh
Lewis
Viepert
Lewis, Owa
Dee
Hyler
S. A. Sweet
Hartford, Conn
M. J. Davis
Dr. A. E. Salter
Sioux City
Sioux Orry
H. G. Chapman
Jon Patchen
Star Pointer
Chapman
Dusvear
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Jesse Bowman
Young
St. Lonia
Cleveland
J. M. Freeman
J. L. Hurlbut
O. M. Stuart
Drs Mores
Rank 8
Shinn
Federal District Court
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Special Session General Assembly
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Manila
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Iowa
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