Bargaining Breaks as Union and Manager Clash on Wages
Reports detail intensified negotiations between union officials and Davina railway management over wage terms and any future work-hour changes. After a lengthy conference, President Little refused to sign the proposed agreement without director approval, delaying action until December 30 and risking a statewide tieup involving thousands of workers.
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Unio
Rugg
Little
Davina
Wmen
Swemiain i
Bankers fail and new charge at Minnesota Bank
The Bank of Minnesota, once a leading western institution, faced failure prompting a state bank examiner to take charge after winter pressure proved too great. Clearinghouse influence delayed clearing as the bank closed soon after notice, with no other local banks affected. Depositors seek refunds amidst the collapse and related business failures cited. Hannah M Hilton, widow of George M Hilton, aged 63, found dying in Cleveland amid poverty after her husband lost fortune in a land dispute near Lincoln Nebraska, reaching U.S. Supreme Court before the judge’s death.
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Ite Yi State ‘Bank
Clearing House
Bank of Minnesota
West
Teorrespondenta
National’ Bank of
Sugar House Fire Destroys Plantations Plant in Louisiana
Myer J Supples reports a sugar house on the Catherine plantation in Wurrrcaszs Louisiana was wiped out by a blaze. Three thousand five hundred barrels of sugar were lost. The sugar house valued at 140000 dollars and the insurance carried was 50000 dollars.
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Wurrrcaszs
Myrs
Supples
Catherine Plantation
Carver Defeats Winston In Final Rematches
In Chicago on December 23 Dr Carver beat John L Winston in the last two third matches by scores of 45 to 89 and 45 to 88. This gives Carver four wins in six matches.
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Carver
Winston
Chicago
Dec
John L. Winston
Boiler explosion kills Topeka man at Newkirk mill
John Reeves, son of a prominent Topeka family, was killed and others were nearly boiled alive when a boiler exploded at a mill in Newkirk. In St Louis, five Roberts family members were poisoned by buckwheat flour cakes. four hospitalized and likely to be lingering illness. Ex Congressman Roswell G Horr funeral held at the First Congregational Church in Welington Colorado.
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Gut Turner
John Reeves
Topeka
Kan
Newkirk
St. Louis
F. M . Roberts
Missouri, Pacific Railway
City
Harr
Engineer and Fireman Killed Near Fish Creek
Engineer John W. Bogart and Fireman A O Halleck of the Erie local train out of Jersey City were killed last night near Fish creek on the Hackensack meadows by the derailing and ditching of their engine. Also notes Dan R Hanna of Cleveland sued again over an election bet related to McKinley Ohio victory. Railway construction in 1896 shows 1,802 miles built, the smallest since 1875, California leading with 187 miles. several states had no track added.
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New York
John W. Bogart
A. O. Halleck
Erie
Jersey City
Fish Creek
Hackensack Meadows
Young Hanna
Cleveland
Dan R. Hanna
Hon
M. A. Hanna
Allen A.armstrong
McKinley
Ohio
Hanna
Bryan
People’s Party
Mr. Hanna
Lili- Railway
California
Onicano
Railway Age
United States
New Hampshire
Massachusetta
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Nebraska
South Dakota
Wyoming
Arizona
Nevada
Idaho
New Mexico
Treaty talk dominates Cuba policy and Spanish aims
Washington discusses Cuba autonomy under Spanish rule as the United States weighs a new treaty. Spain favors limited self government for Cuba with supervision, while the U S would back observance of a fresh treaty. Naturalization provisions and trade terms for sugar tobacco and Porto Rico are central to negotiations.
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Spain
United States
Washinaton
Cameron
Adinistration
Canada
United’ States
Cuba
Olney
Congress
Florida
Louisiana
Madrid
Washington
Porto Rico
Harrison Recovers Stolen Goods After Porch Climber Incident
In Indianapolis on December 24 General Harrison recovered all items stolen from his residence by a porch climber. The goods reached him via a Chicago contact. A previously offered reward was declined. The heirloom watch and chain, a diamond pin, and several smaller articles valued at several hundred dollars are returned in good condition.
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Harrison
Inpianapolis
Chicago
Miss Willard Serious But Hopeful Amid Sanatorium Stay
Miss Frances E Willard remains seriously ill at Castle sanitarium but doctor says she should recover fully with months of treatment ahead. All engagements and her California speaking trip scheduled for February are canceled.
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Miss Willard
State Auditor Moore’s Second Biennial Report Released
Lincoln December 26 The second biennial report of State Auditor Moore has been placed in the governor's hands. It is an elaborate review of the department's business with many recommendations the auditor believes the legislature should consider.
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Moore
Lincoln
Accidents and deaths from scattered holiday incidents
Reports from multiple cities describe fatal shootings and other deaths during or after holiday events. James Evans dies after a Charivari party shooting in Oaatuata Nebraska. Oliver Callaghan is shot by a lumberman near Riceville, Denver. Charles E Campbell dies in New York after a Kansas City Times foreman role. Christiansen convicted of wife murder in Clarke South Dakota. Judge Maxwell dismisses a Michigan grand jury. Five prisoners escape from Fort Santa Arkansas. Ex congressman Hatch near death in Hannibal Missouri from Bright’s disease.
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Oaatuata
Neb
James Evans
Mr. Evans
Grand Army of the Republic Post
Denver
Oliver Callaghan
Riceville Switch
Stenger
Misourian
New York
Charles E. Campbell
Kansas City Times
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Dyleg
Hannibal, Mo
W. N. Hatch
Bright
New Country Opens In Missouri Arkansas For Home Seekers
The Kansas City Pittsburg and Gulf Railroad Port Arthur Route opens a fertile, mild climate region in western Missouri and Arkansas. Lands are cheap due to railroad access and ample agricultural and fruit growing prospects. See Mena Arkansas and Meha area with rapid city-building, homeseekers tickets available on select dates.
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Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf Railroad
Port Arthur
Missouri
Arkansas
America
Mena
Polk Co
F. A. Hornbeck
Lanp
Andy
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