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Atlantic Weekly Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1897

Page

5

Heirs Seek Delay of Union Pacific Land Sale

Heirs of the late Governor John Evans file an injunction suit in Arapahoe County Colorado to stop the planned Union Pacific real estate sale set for November 1 and 2. They allege an 800000 acre land grant in exchange for the transcontinental railroad and seek an accounting from Union Pacific officials and Russell Sage George Gould. The Evans heirs named include Robert E Carr Margaret P Evans William G Evans Evans E Evans and Annie Evans. The suit signals ongoing litigation threats against the railroad for recovery of their claimed interests.

Omar McDonald District Cour Arapahoe County Colorado Union Pacific Real Estate John Evans Union Pacifier Ruessell Sage Au Orsres J. Gould

Open the Reservation Monday Fort Randall Lands Rush

Open the reservation at Fort Randall six miles northeast of here awaits filings after Oct. 4 at the ONeill land office. Expect a grand rush for homesteads on the old Fort Randall military reservation now in Nebraska. The squatter already holds possession. outsiders may face tough challenges.

Fort Randall Lyxcsa Web O'Neill Fort Randall Reservation Here Fort Randall Military Reservation Nebraska Boyd County

Death by Own Action Day in New York

A crowd filled with tragedy as nearly a score of people died by their own actions in and around New York City. The day saw caustic fusions, self harm, and a man who jumped from a window after arriving with a bride. A woman killed herself and her four children in a day of despair.

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Unpleasant Surprise For British at Fort Bara

Pesuawpur October 2 British Lancers surprised near Fort Bara as Afridis attacked a patrol this morning. Fort Bara lies only miles from Peshawar, signaling a close encounter for British commanders. New World's Record Larayarrs Ind October 2 Bicycle meet at fairy grounds grants W W Hamilton of Denver a mile unpaced in 2 08 1 5 to break state and set a dirt road world record.

Pesuawpur Fort Bara Peshawar Here Larayarrs Ind Fairy Grounds W. W. Hamilton Denver Rofle

Trial of Rev Scott and the Waterloo elopement case

Dusveve Oct 2 The upper Town conference of the Methodist Episcopal church meets in this city Oct 6 with large attendance. The trial of Rev Scott of Waterloo for abduction looms as a major issue. Scott’s insanity defense is contested by opponents who claim he is sane and still resides with his wife. Dr Hill confirms mild insanity with little chance of recovery. Wright Hancock contest case weighs on the Republican nomination for representative with Chambers named invalid and Hartshorn possibly barred. Local Libs plan nominating petitions Monday, complicating the field.

Mare Dusveve Upper Town Methodist Episcopal Church Scott Waterloo Tadima Independence Hill Wright-Hancock Des Marxes State Election Board Chambers Hancock County Hartshorn Wright County Bon

Captain Bryson Selected for Waterways Convention

Davenport Iowa Oct 2 Captain Lon Bryson of Davenport has been chosen by the executive board as temporary chairman of next week's waterways convention Charles Francis of Davenport will serve as temporary secretary.

Bryson Davenport Lon Bryson Charles Francis

Sway of Yellow Jack Adds Fever Cases in New Orleans

New Orleans reports eleven new fever cases by noon as the board of health confirms one more death. Rev Beverly Warner of Trinity Episcopal church is among the new patients. The yellow fever hospital gathers patients, is fumigated, and officials downplay epidemic risk while noting no intended violence.

New Orleans New Orateays Board of Health Beverly Warner Trinity Episcopal Church

Rich Gold Strike Reported on Potosi Mountain

Ouray Colorado October 2 a rich gold strike is reported on Potosi mountain in the Sneffles district by C J Davis and Thomas Downer. The vein is wide and continuous yielding thousands of dollars to the ton alongside the mountain.

Ouray Colo Potosi Mountain Sneffles C. J. Davis Thomas Downer

Death of A L Ide and Sagasta cabinet remark

A L Ide president of National Ele company of Han Claire and Ide bicycle company of Peoria died on an Omaha train. Sagasta said he is willing to undertake the constitution of a cabinet.

A. L. Ide Esv Crairr Wis A- Ty. Tde National Ele Company Han Claire Ide Biycle Company Peoria Omaha Sagasta Maprin

Telegraphic Briefs From Around the World

Four thousand iron workers strike in Leabroa Poland boundary dispute between Cuba and Nicaragua settled. Siam’s king awards the Lord Mayor of London the Order of the White Elephant. Admiral Berri slips a Hawaiian report to Secretary Long. General A J Warner runs for Ohio Senate. Canadian Pacific plans Roseland BC smelter on Columbia River. Newton Bates named Navy surgeon general. Hoe succeeds Tron. Heath opens 31 new international money orders offices 61 domestic and limited 4 Oct. Duno arrests Cody brothers in Red Lodge MT. to be hanged in Marshall NC for burglary. 140 gallons of liquor seized on ship Alia en route to Alaska. Actor Joseph Proctor dies in Boston. born 1815 Marlboro MA. debut 1838 Damon and Pythias. Proctor aided by Edwin Forrest and elder Booth.

Leabroa Poland Cus B. C Columbia River Newton O. Bates Bureaau of Medicine Sufery Navy Hoe Surgeoneneral Tron Heath Duno George William Cody Red Lodge Mon Marshall N. C Seattle Alaska Joseph Proctor Boston Mgr. Proctor Marlboro Mass Pythias Edwin Forrest Booth

Convention of City Officials Endorses Labor Label Move

Resolution adopted urging cooperation with a U S Labor Department probe into municipal water gas and electric services to gauge economic benefits of public ownership. Speakers Boardman Mayor Moore and Mayor Green urged broader study. Alderman Lowery pushed for Typographical Union labelling on all league publications and notices where feasible.

League of American Municipalities National Conference of Payers Counscils United States Department of Labor Wright Boardman Moore Youngstown Green Binghamton N.Y Thanha Alderman Lowery Porghkeepsie N. Y League

Crisis of Street Car Strike Shocks Chicago

Mass meeting ends with threat of a citywide strike on all Chicago City Railway lines by Friday morning. General Manager Bowen reportedly rejects union demands, suggesting discharged workers may be rehired if organizers leave town. Meanwhile a separate dispatch notes a San Francisco engineer susp ension over unsafe engine cab privileges and a bride of three months in St. Louis taking her own life.

Chicago Curiaco Bowen Mahon Engineer Sholl San Francisco Herman Oelrichs Virginia Fair Central Pacific Promontory Terrace

Baby born in jail scene spurs call for expectant mother care

In New York a baby born in jail prompts sympathy for the unfortunes of unwelcomed infants. The piece urges prospective mothers to strengthen health using Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Pellets, highlighting Dr. Pierce's credentials and free offer for a medical book.

New York Aby Dr. Pierce Pierce Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute Buffalo N.Y People’s Common Sense R. V. Pierce

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