Denver Rate Slash and Western Railroads Arbitration
Chicago February 4 The Atchison and Rock Island roads notify Chairman Caldwell of the Western Passenger Association that starting next Sunday they will cut the first class rate between Chicago and Denver by five dollars, in both directions. Northwestern and Burlington oppose extra fares for fast trains, planning to keep regular prices while running fast services. Caldwell convenes a meeting of all interested lines to seek a settlement as rates may affect Omaha Chicago and Kansas City Chicago segments, with Pueblo and Colorado Springs also affected.
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Chicago
Atchison
Rock Island
Caldwell
Western Passenger Association
Denver
Northwestern
Burlington
The
Rock Is
Omaha
Kansas City
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Criss in the Orient and Global Tensions Rise
Far East situation sharpens as British, Indian and Pacific squadrons are ordered to reinforce the fleet. A strong squadron will back British claims on Yank-tse-Kiang with ships en route to Obagan. If Russia seizes Port Arthur, Britain will raise the flag at Okasun as Japanese forces move up the Yank-tse-Kiang. Russian forces and munitions have reached Kirin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far East
SuanaHal
China Gazette
Obagan
Russia
Port Arthur
Okasun
Kirin
Lenpox
Marquis of Salisbury
Shanghai
BAD MAN LANGHED IN ALASKA EXECUTED BY VIGRANTES
In Voldes Pass Alaska on January 2 Cowboy Doc Tanner faced his pursuers a party of Massachusetts prospectors who killed N A Call of Worthington Minnesota and William Lee of Lowell Massachusetts on January 1. Tanner was surrounded after surrendering his gun. The rope method was chosen and he was hanged burying him face downward. San Francisco witness A Loeb called it an exhibition of nerve.
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Kupronia
Montana
Doc Tanner
Voldes Pass
Massachusetts
Copper River Country
Alaaka
Tanner
N. A. Call
Worthington
Minn
William “A. Lee
Lowell
Mass
Seattle
Call
Carl
Lee
A. ©. Loeb
San Francisco
Live Stock Exchange Method In Violation Case
Testimony in Omaha shows the South Omaha Live Stock Exchange monopolized cattle trade and set hours and interest rates for loans tied to stock charters. Government aims to dissolve the exchange as witnesses detail organized control and banklike lending terms.
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Omaha Conseja
Omaha
Omaha Live Stock Exchange
John W. Battin
United States
William A. Higgins
South Omaha Commission
Exchange
Napolean of Finance Promoter Grable in Nebraka Black Hills Scams
Francis Grable, famed promoter of western townsite irrigation and mining schemes, drew in investors from Philadelphia to New York, with W R B Kurtz and Governor Pattison among backers. His Union Hill Mining company and related ventures expanded capital to millions, as Quinlan’s unauthorized loans exposed a sprawling web of schemes across Nebraska, the Black Hills and beyond.
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Ontcaco
the Tribune Phuta
Francis Grable
Anh
William J. Quinlan
Chemical National Hall of
New York
Grable
Nebraska
Black Hills
Quinlan
Chemical National Bank
Mr. Grable
W. RB. Kurtz
Kansas City
Omaha
Philadelphia
New Jersey
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad
Union Hill Mining Company
Chicago
Homestake
Senator Hearst
Pattison
Thomas Bradley
Edgemont
Security Trust Company
Robert E. Pattison
Pennsylvania
Bradley
Hdgemont and
Union Gill Smelting Company
Omcaco
Consolidated Gold Fields Company
Great Northern Hotel
Vintage Patent Medicine Advertisements Requesting Sales
A collage of early 20th century patent medicine pitches tout remedies for croup coughs dyspepsia and bowel issues. Brands include Foley's Honey and Tar Spavin Liniment Clover Root Tea and DeWitts Little Early Risers with multiple vendors named Vic Emmert Co Parsons Co Davis Son Lewis Iowa and Jona towns.
Teething Remedy Promoted For Children and Constipation
An old household remedy claim promotes Mrs Winelow's Soothing Syrup to ease teething pain and colic in babies. It also touts Karl's Clover Boot Tea for constipation with a money back guarantee. Sold by Earnest and M J Davis & Sun in Lewis, Towns.
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Karl
Vie Emuart
M. J. Davis
Lewis
Jowa
Mrs. Winelows
Jay Th
Eunuert
M. J. Davis & Sun, Lewis, Tows
Francis Grable's Statement on Quinlan Transaction
Francis Grable speaks in St. Louis about the Quinlan affair admitting the bank loaned $299,000 of Chemical National's funds and detailing his independence from Quinlan. He outlines his activities opening 500 miles of a Burlington line extension from Alliance to Billings and notes extensive mining and irrigation projects in Deadwood and the Black Hills.
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Francis Grubb
Black Hills
Wall River
Burlington and Missouri
Wyoming
South Dakota
Edgemont
Union
Gultua
Deadwood
Grable
Pattisan
Pennsylvania
Ben Butterworth
Ter
Quinlan
St. Louis
Francis Grable
William J. Quinlan, Jr
Chemical National Bank of New York
J. M. Latimer
Planters
Mr. Grable
Williams
Chemical Bank
Burlington Line
Alliance
Neb
Billings
Mon
Canala
Union Hill
United Companies
Homestake
United States
Big blaze destroys Scranton M. C. A. building and stores
A severe fire in Scranton destroys the M. C. A. building and two stores, with the assembly hall, livery stable, milk depot, and apartments affected. Firefighters from all 22 companies struggle to control the blaze started by exploding cinematograph film. Estimated losses reach about 225000 dollars amid extensive damage to nearby structures.
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M.C. A
Soenanvox
Association
John Raymond Industrial School
Sporting Goods
Republicans Organize Campaign Caucus In Congress
Washington February 4 Republicans in both houses held a caucus to organize the congressional committee for the campaign. About 70 senators and representatives attended as delegations from most states named their picks. Colorado's E O Wolcott Iowa's J A T Hull Kansas's Charles Curtis Nebraska's David H Mercer named to committees. Another caucus will confirm officers and finalize campaign work with Chairman Babcock likely to be reelected and Mercer to succeed himself. Worden Granted a Reprieve Sacramento Cal February 4 Governor Budd grants Siulter D Worden a further reprieve until June 17 while lunacy commission continues inquiry into his mental condition related to the 1894 Overland wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Republican Congressional Committee
Colorado
E. O. Wolcott
Iowa
J. A. T. Hull
Kansas
Charles Curtis
Nebraska
David H. Mercer
Babcock
Mercer
Worden
Sacramento
Cal
Budd
Siulter D. Worden
Folsom
Yolo County
Society Lady Plans Klondike Trip This Spring
Aranmsey February 4. A party of Atchison society people plans a Klondike journey in the spring. Miss Susie Donald, prominent in social circles, will head the delegation and will likely stay at Cook's Tulot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klondike
Aranmsey
Kill
Atchison Society
Susie Donald
Cook's
Tulot
Suspect Meld at Valentina
Worcester Mass Feb 4 Deputy Sheriff Tarbell headed to Valentine Nebraska to view the man held there identified as Paul Miller the Brookfield murderer in a described suspect meld scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentina
Worcester Masa
Tarbell
Valentine, Neb
Paul Miller
Brookfield
Piano Tuning Offer At Marvin's Music Store
Piano tuning using the latest improved methods with a guarantee of perfection. Reasonable terms offered. Drop a card or leave orders at Marvin's music store.
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Marvin's Music Store
The Wonders of Science Promises Free Tuberculosis Cures
A New York chemist T A Slocum advertises a New Scientific Treatment for consumption and lung diseases. He offers three free bottles to readers who write for trial cures, claiming thousands cured worldwide and urging immediate response through 10 Pine Street New York.
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New York
T. A. Slocum
Science Daily
M. D
Pine St
Foley's Kidney Cure Trusted For Kidney Bladder Ailments
There is no doubt about it this remedy is absolutely reliable for all kidney and bladder diseases as advertised by Huamert & Co.
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Foley
Vie
Huamert & Uo
Kidney trouble remedies advertised in old notice
An advertising feature explains that kidney and bladder distress is often mistaken for womb issues. It promotes Dr Kilmar’s Swamp Root and Fuley’s Kidney Cure, offering sample bottles by mail and guarantees, with address in Binghamton New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmar
Nail
Telegraus
Dr. Kilmar &Co
Binghamton, N.Y
Grain-O Promises Sleepier Nights with Pure Grain Drink
Advertisement touts Grain-O as a non stimulant coffee alternative that nourishes and aids sleep. Claims Grain-O looks and tastes like coffee, suitable for nervous people including children. Promotes try-it price points of 13 and 25 cents and notes it can be bought from Vie Emmert & Co. Also markets a salve for skin issues priced at 26 cents per box with a satisfaction guarantee.
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Vie Emmert & Co
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Prince George
Berwin
Constantinople
Frankfurt Zeitung
France
Great Britain
Greece
Crete
Schultz
Bern
Kiao Chou
Tsimo
Britain
London
Associated Press
Ta-Lieu- Wau
Fargo
Farah
N. C
W. J. Bryan
C. A. Towne
National League
St. Louie
Washington
Robert Young
Mound City
TyypaLn
S. D
A.m
Bad Man
Alaska
Beather
W. H Ashby
West
Beatrice
West Side Methodist Church
Don Manuel II Barrillas
Guatemala
Quezaltenango
Barrillas
Lincoln Land Office
Wassington
Senate
F. W. Johnson
Lincoln
John W. Ross
Glenwood Springs
Colo
A. P. Wilder
Missouri and Kansas Car Service Association
Topeka
Ekan
Bright
Santa Fe
William A. Mr. Vaughan
Mr. Vaughan
Spottsylvania Courthouse
Kearney
Price
Jo Shelby
Napoleon OF Finance
Back Hilla
Vic Emmert & Co
Hamburg
Vic Emmett & Co
Shiloh
Vic Emmet
M. J. Davis & Son
Mary Svabek
South 14Th St
de Witt
Cumminsville Sage
Cincinnati Enquirer
B. W. Pursell
Kuitnersvilleville
DeWitt
Bates
Richford Wewrite
Dr. Kay
Voley
Vie Eumert & Co
F. Parsons & Co
Atlantic
Lowa
Vic Emmert
M. J. Davis &Son
Lewis, Jona
Croup
Grippe
Lewis, Lona
Ant
Vic Millimert & Co
Scranton
Nichols’ Bank
Don General
Europe
Gall
Science
Fuley
Vie Emumect & Co
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