Beatrice to Have a Weet Sugar Factory in Iowa
Beatrice discusses plans to cultivate sugar beets and attract a Weet sugar factory. Nebraska stories report heavy rains, record heat, and public notices across Omaha and Lincoln. Cutter Windom remains in custody as creditors press. Authorities arrest Dr. Gee Wo for illegal practice. Northern Pacific receiver notes reduced expenses but need for 9 million more in five years. National baseball scores update from multiple cities.
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Beatrice
General Rains
Nebraska
Omaha
Windom
Senators and Congressmen Split on Cuba Policy
Chicago dispatch reports letters from four U S senators and 43 congressmen replying to questions on whether Congress should send a commission to examine Cuba and what should be done there. Readers include Sherman Baker Chandler Gallinger. many reps from Iowa Ohio Pennsylvania New York Indiana and others. Editorial notes a strong majority in favor of dispatching a commission and recognizing insurgents, with Sherman favoring recognition after a de facto government is set up but opposing annexation.
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the Tribune
United States
Congress
John Sherman
Ohio
Baker
Kaneas
William H. Chandler
J. H. Gallinger
New Hampshire
Iowa
Pennsylvania
New York
Indiana
Kentucky
Kansas
Missouri
Arkansas
Cohucoctiont
Maine
Mississippi
Louisiana
Tunacia
Nebraska
Alabama
Virginia
Cuba
Sherman
Stealing Scheme Unearthed by Railroad Detectives
Kansas City reports a major freight theft ring unearthed by railroad secret service officers. About $20,000 worth of goods stolen. four gang members arrested. Nolan led the group, with Harris Crockett and Lyons linked to crimes. Also noted: Deputy Revenue Collector Henry Huttiman jailed for contempt for refusing to disclose government records.
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Kansas City
Thomas Nolan
Railroad Transfer Company
Aassardh
William Harris
Bob Crockett
Charles Lyons
Nolan
Huttman
Tormka
Rept
Capitol
Wichita
Henry Huttiman
Reed
Internal Revenue Officer
United Staten District Attorney
Federal
Multiple ills and deeds marked by a busy county fair scene
At Duluth Minnesota the St Louis County fair runs. At Peoria Illinois William Lumsden died by carbolic acid. Mascottiah Illinois opened a new 30000 church dedicated by Bishop Janson. Leavenworth Kansas John F Smith acquitted of patricide. Lake Milly Louisiana bank authorized. Munocio Indiana Thomas Barrett stabbed by Van Buren Vance. Moline Illinois Mrs Harvey O Barron suicide while ill. Keokuk Iowa cycling club to host Oct 11 race with nine events. Bement Illinois James B Gorman hotel owner died by self in domestic trouble. M E Smith nominated for state senator by Populists of Barnum Wenter Calhoun counties Iowa. Joseph R Crabb of Tennent-Stribling Shoes factory St Route killed in elevator fall. Indianapolis Indiana Supreme Court upholds will for late Senator McDonald's wife. Colorado Springs Colorado Robt Taylor OC Miller Kid Wallace convicted of Cripple Creek express robbery. Trinidad Colorado trio and a woman held for Blossburg post office robbery. Council Bluffs Iowa railroad overcharges case yields 9000 dollars plus 1500 attorney fees. Denver Colorado National Press Association elects Brinkhoff president and Milligan orator. Roosevelt named police committee chair.
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Minn
St. Louis County
Peoria
Ill
William Lumsden
Mascottiah
Ills
Janson
Leavenworth
Kan
John F. Smith
First National Bank
Lake Milly
Munocio
Ind
Thomas Barrett
van Buren Vance
Chicago
Moline
Lls
Harvey O. Barron
Keokuk
Bement
James B. Gorman
Decatur
M. E. Smith
Barnum
Wenter
Calhoun
Towa
Joseph R. Crabb
Tennett-Stribling Shoe Company
St. Route
Indianapolis
Supreme Court
McDonald
Colorado Springs
Colo
Robert Taylor
O. C. Miller
Kid Wallace
Trinidad
Blossburg
N. M
Charles Black
Thomas Rivers
John Edwards
Louisa Vans
Council Bluffs
Sioux City and Pacific and
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Denver
National Press Association
Rovliff Brinkhoff
Ohio
John L. Milligan
Pennsylvania
Oratory
Charles T. Jessup
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Cities
International athletic contest with New York club and Oxford Cambridge
The New York Athletic Club hosts its British guests from Oxford and Cambridge in a Manhattan field meet. Experts expect American dominance in most events though the London team may win the eight mile race. The meet hinges on changes from travel and training, with predictions of American wins in several events barring mishaps.
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New York
Oxford
Cambridge
London
Sweeney
New Yorke
Kink in Nomenclature Explains Lost Mexican Soldiers Tale
Rocky Mountain editor recounts how a small Colorado river near Trinidad bears three names Las Animas Purgatorio and Picket Wire reflecting a vanished Spanish expedition to St Augustine. The tale links the river name to legends of the missing soldiers and local lore preserved by Mexican families today.
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Pars
William Stapleton
Trinidad
Colo
Las Animas
Santa Fe
St. Augustine
Fla
Raton Pass
Raton Canyon
Rockies
Iron Shirt
Rio de Las Animas
Sublette
St. Vrain
St. Louis
Washington Star
Charing Cross Telegraph Office Dispatches
A young well dressed woman at Charing Cross telegraph office sent three telegrams to Manchester. The texts read in order never let me hear from you again no one expects you to return and come home dearest all in forgiven. Pearson's Weekly notes realism while Detroit Tribune highlights atmospheric effect supplied by an air pump in the basement.
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Charing Cross
Manchester
Pearson’s Weekly
The Beauty of Stevenson's Character in Gosse's Century tribute
Edmund Gosse portrays Robert Louis Stevenson as superbly kind and unselfish with rare courage and pity. He recalls a minor lapse in discretion yet emphasizes Stevenson's desire to aid others, tolerance, and humble spirit beyond his literary eminence.
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Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson
John Addington Symonds
Bis
Manu
Bose
Edmund Gosse
Tibetan Monasteries: Vast Numbers and Wealth Across Tibet
The article notes Tibet’s immense monastery proliferation with lamas forming a major population segment. It cites Rockhill and Bower journeys detailing large houses at Jye kundo Tachien ln Rinchi and Kumbam housing thousands of monks, highlighting the country’s astonishing ecclesiastical wealth.
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Tachien-ln
China
Kumbam
Lake
Koko Nor
Chiamdo
Bower
Rinchi
Eggs Are Cheap Todny and the Price War Prank
A Lan cauhire grower was pranked by a rival in a price war. Shops opposite each other drove egg prices from 22 to 40 a shilling as friends bought stock to dump it, until the last seller realized the scheme and faced heavy losses. Another note warns about book stamping read by heirs, recounting a Chicago library owner who marked volumes with stolen from George E. Hord, hindering sale at auction.
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Liverpool Mercury
Chicago
George E. Hord
Louisville Courier-Journal
Gentlemenly crooks discuss ear ring thefts
In a Buffalo Express exchange, Crook No 1 claims thefts should be done neatly. Crook No 2 notes cruelty and argues that once a woman's ear is marred by a larcenous cut, she cannot wear earrings again, hurting the business.
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Dreamlike Tale From 18th Century Teeth
A Boston Journal letter recalls Lady Wadelay of Clee-hall at 106 beginning a new set of teeth on June 27, 1752. The writer shares a subscriber dream of an agreeable man trimming nails with pocket scissors then trimming teeth similarly, seeking explanation for the odd vision.
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Clee-hall
Ludlow
Salop
Yiaion
Boston Journal
Stampr Cure Treatment And Remedies Mentioned
Fragmentary note describes a cure regime with a warm bath, Currouna Bear ointment, gentia explications of Currovna, mild doses of Catt cues and Resolvent blood purifier. Mentions international reach and a Blood, Skin and Sealy venue in Hoston with various names.
Judge Jenkins Maintains Jurisdiction Over Northern Pacific
Minwauka Sept 24. Judge Jenkins orders all parties with preferential claims tied to receivers operations of the Wisconsin Central lines and Chicago terminals to answer by Nov 1. The petition seeks equitable division of claims between Northern Pacific Wisconsin Central and Chicago and Northern Pacific while allowing large payments.
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Wisconsin Central Lines
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Wisconsin Central
Jonkina
Referee Selection for Corbett Fitzsimmons Fight
A Friday morning meeting at a sporting paper office will choose a referee for the Corbett Fitzsimmons bout. Ven dig Julien Brady represent the Florida Athletic club. Fitzsimmons and Corbett are the principals. Philadelphia Cricketers Beaten in Sept 24 match by Oxford Cambridge by four fans and two wickets. Homestake Pay Damages: $23,000 awarded by U S circuit court of appeals to William eel for injuries as a Homestake Mining company engineer. appeal possible to Supreme Court.
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Brady
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