Pacific Short Line Sold to Illinois Central Rail
Pacific Short Line transfers to Illinois Central as the Central gains ownership west of the Missouri River. The deal includes completion of the Missouri River Bridge and extension toward Denver within a year or two. President Fish confirms the plan amid broader Midwest rail restructuring affecting Great Northern and Sioux City routes.
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Pacific
Ilinois Central
The
Gulf
Soux Cry
Ti Fa
Joktefct Oon
Hill
Great Northern
Vis
Fineik
Bionx City
Northern
Ulindie Central
Nebraska
Central
Missouri River Bridge Company
Denver
Fish
Wnion
Sioux City
Safety device trials in Boston curb streetcar injuries
A July Boston test introduces the safety tender a folding steel frame netting device to catch pedestrians and objects on tracks The system spreads the net when obstructions appear and a steel scoop shields riders beneath the wheels Trials used a straw dummy to simulate dangers and yielded satisfactory results for street railway workers
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Boston
Smuggling Charge Nets Ex-Collector and Aides
Ex-collector James Lotan was arrested in Porte land Oregon on an indictment for smuggling opium and fraudulent landing of Chinese from British Columbia. Deputy inspector Robert Pad dock and C D Cardinall also arrested. All released on $20,000 bail. William Donmar and Nathan Blum arraigned on 10 counts for smuggling. they acted as agents for the steamship Haytien Republic. Grand jury also found other indictments against associates not yet named.
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Lotan
Porteland
Portrand
James Lotan
British Columbia
Robert G. Paddock
C.D. Cardinall
Customs Service
William Donmar
Nathan Blum
Blnm
Danninr
Haytien Republic
Tornado Rips Two Towns Killing and Wrecking in Piedmont
A sudden tornado struck Voghera and Casivg Gio in Piedmont causing extensive destruction. Hundreds of buildings were wrecked and many residents injured. Few deaths reported as bodies are buried. seven bodies recovered. Military rescue units and ambulance teams dispatched from nearby cities to assist.
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Rome
Vorhera
Casivggio
Piedmont
Voghera
Corrected Judgment in Ex-Treasurer Case Seeks $4000 State Payment
Judge New man grants motion to correct judgment in ex-Treasurer McFetridge case, ordering payment of $4000 to the state after oversights left deposits in Viroqua and Appleton banks uncounted. Br. Louis July 10—William D. Winters, 24, arrested for forgery of two checks on his brother in law.
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Mavisor
Wit
Newman
McFetridge
Viroqua
Appleton
Br. Louis
William D.winters
J. P. Bsyaun
Militia disbanded and arms given to strikers debated
A Topeka dispatch says Populist administration plans to disband militia units and arm striking miners. Adjutant General Artz is in Leavenworth disarming the Jackson militia, while Walters leads strikers to prevent workers returning to mines. Charlton reports fear this moves arms to miners and invites violence.
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Chicago
The
Herald
Topeka
Kan
Stats Arme
Artz
Leavenworth
Jackson
Kansas
Walters
Lewelling
Feei
Kansas and Texas Coal Company
Modus Vivendi Seizure of Two Steamers Near Okorinok
Port Townsexp Washington July 1 The revenue cutter Richard Rush seized steamers Alexandria and St Paul near the Okorinok islands forty miles south of the Kottiak islands on July 1 The Alexandria carried sixteen seats and the St Paul six A lieutenant who had served on the Alexandria boarded the St Paul and the captain of that vessel protested the seizure The officers report showed the modus vivendi was being violated and the lieutenant seized both vessels They were sent to Sitka with prize crews
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Port Townsexp
Wash
Richard Rush
Alexandria
J. Paul
Okorinok Islands
Kottiak Islands
St. Paul
Bush
Sitka
Do Not Credit Transmixcox July 10 Piracy Report
Government officials deny Mohican being fired upon by the Alexandria and St Paul by the Bush. If true, piracy would be alleged. In Albuquerque Navajo outbreak ends after detectives Elvy Smith and Bennett wound relief.Benjamin Bennett shot in scuffle. Emma Garrett, Philadelphia school principal, commits suicide by jumping from fifth story. St Paul reports poor box office showings with $84,000 and $287,273 figures since May 1.
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Alexandria
St. Panl
Albuquerque
N. M
Atlantic and Pacific
Cades Elvy
James Smith
J. W. Bennett
Bennett
Indiana
Ampen
Curcago
Emma Garrett
Philadelphia
Briggs
Anid
Denver Bank Runs Amid Wave of Bank Suspensions
Denver reports three national banks Union National Commercial National and National Bank of Commerce shut doors during the morning amid heavy demand from anxious depositors. Mercantile Bank also suspended tied to Union Bank clearances. Crowds gathered at openings but order prevailed as discussions followed. Numerous other firms and banks faced failures across multiple cities, with Hoosier Coal Company creditors, and Kansas City banks among those affected.
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Denver
Union National
Commercial National
National Bank of Commerce
Mercantile Bank
Mining Exchange
Union Bank
Savings
Banka
First National
People’s
People’s Bank
McNamara Dry Goods
Noah
Astallment Furniler
Albert Nelson
John Mowatt Lumber Company
Luther d. Wygant
Evans-Lit-tefield Confectionary Company
Hyman & Cohen
McHiver & Drip
Paying in Gold The Reason of Its Beneficial Effects
July 19 treasury policy supports paying gold on current obligations to boost confidence and reduce gold certificate use. About 150,000 in notes exchanged for gold certificates. notes destined for interior shipment. Zimerman and Forshay to ship 120,000 ounces of silver on the Normannia Thursday. Bland's name not listed as chair of coinage committee amid ongoing party leadership talks. Ex-Speaker Crisp expected back from Georgia to discuss committee makeup with leaders.
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Treasury
Tub-Treasury
Mall
Zimerman & Forshay
Normannia
Wasmxorox
Crisp Ia
Georgia
Bland
World director orders clone exhibitions at Midway Plaisanen
President Higimbocian of the world’s air directory issued a directive to clone up Pugilist Corbett’s exhibitions at the Midway Plaisanen, as reported in the scrambled copy.
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Pano Ciosen
Woeth
Faye
Higimbocian
Air Directory
Pugilist
Corbett
Midway Plaisanen
World’s Fair cold storage fire verdicts indict Burnham Murphy
Coroner jury finds director of works D H Burnham Fire Marshal Edward Murphy and Hercules Iron and Tron companies officials liable for criminal negligence after a deadly cold storage fire at the world’s fair. 16 deaths are recorded in separate cases with identical verdicts. Burnham Skinner and I B Burnham are bound over for criminal negligence.
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Crrcaco
D. H. Burnham
Edward Murphy
J.B. , Skinner
Hercules Iron Company
Charles A. Macdonald
Hercules Tron Company
Ulaelyn A. McDonald
John B. Skinner
I. B. Burnham
Edward W. Murphy
Hull
Burnham
Cricaso
Mr. Burnham
Shaklin
Murphy
John P. Skinner
Hercules Tronworks
Miraculous Claims At Canton Minnesota Inspire Crowds
In Canton Minnesota crowds flock to view alleged miracles at a Pine board window. Bishop Cotter ordered removal of the tirade window yet witnesses insist on seeing images of Mary and Jesus. Citizens allege Father Jones is a magnetizer healer with Philadelphia ties and claim he has taken in substantial sums since July 1804.
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Canton
Minn
Castox
Cotter
Mary
Father Jones
Philadelphia
Vernon Pleads Guilty In Kin Town Court
The Rev Leigh Vernon pleaded guilty in Justice Wayd's court after arrest at Duluth for sloping with Mia Marie Pearson of Joplin Missouri. He received six months in Girard county jail and a $250 fine plus trial costs. he was jailed two hours after leaving the courtroom. A Shanghai dispatch reports China refused reparation for the mob killing of missionaries Wickhohn and Jobunneen in Macheng.
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Emper
Elaven
Loxvos
The
Standard
Shanghai
Wickhohn
Jobunneen
Macheng
Mass meeting urged to press European powers on treaties
Foreigners in Hagkow near Macheng and Shanghai have been summoned to a mass meeting to pressure European powers to compel China to respect treaties and punish the viceroy and city authorities where murders occurred. The Standard notes the situation may bring trouble. Weir jailed four months for assault on J C McCabe in Boston.
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Hagkow
Macheng
Shanghai
China
Standard
Boston
the Weir
Belfast
J.C. McCabe
Lorvard
House of Correction
Nicaragua Cabinet Formed Amid Shifting War Roles
Sew Nicaragua. Cabinet organized by President Zavala is announced with ministers Anselmo H. Rivas for State Frederico Alorzano for War and Interior Jose D. Rodrigues for Public Works Manuel Lacaya for Finance. General Avilez to remain in army command.
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Nicaragua
New York
The
Herald
Managua
Zavala
Anselmo H. Rivas
Frederico Alorzano
Jose D. Rodrigues
Manuel Lacaya
Avilez
Intercession Averts Death Sentences for Professors
The Anglo Armenian association reports from Constantinople that the United States government interceded for Professors Thonmain and Kayayan at the American college in Marsovan. They had been tried in Angola for sedition, found guilty, and sentenced to death. the sentences were commuted to banishment.
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Loxpox
Anglo-Armen Association
Constantinople
United States
Thonmain
Kayayan
Age
American College
Marsovan
Angola
Trains Kill Two. One Boy Dead in Virginia City
FARWANT Minn July 1. Fred Strok and Herman Zabel were struck by a Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul train three miles below town. Strok died instantly. Zabel mangled and not expected to survive beyond a few hours. Rut Down by a Motor Tiptanavois July 19. Isaac and Asadore Kroot, ages 11 and 15, were hit by an electric motor at Virginia avenue and Pennsylvania street. The younger boy was killed. the elder gravely injured. Drowned Wayland Boston July 21. James L. Fiske, 31, president of Fiskedale mills and Harvard 18%, drowned while rowing. Uruguay’s Kahin Opener Wours’s Far Grousps July 19. Uruguay opened its agricultural ball with vegetables bordering on imposing.
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Farwant
Minn
Fred Strok
Herman Zabel
Chicago
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Strok
Zabel
Tiptanavois
Isaac
Asadore Kroot
Virginia Avenue
Pennsylvania Street
Boston
James L. Fiske
Fiskedale Mills
Wayland
Nee
Harvard
Uruguay
Wours
Market Prices Update From Paul Union June 1
Hogs down five lower with Broad market weakness felt. Cattle demand weak as buyers insist on quality grades. Prime cows and light calves show firm ranges, while feed lot steers trade modestly. Sheep steady with stockers and heifers in light demand and receipts mixed.
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Paul Union Strek Yarda
Sormist
Paul
Exetera
Vrimy Sivers
BNA
Billy Aso
Oriers
Grain and cattle market notes from Chicago Board items
Prices for WHEAT CORN OATS HOGS and CATTLE show mixed day with heavy hogs and steady cattle. Futures quotes for July September and December mark lower highs and wider spreads while closing figures include PORK and LARD at varied levels and short ribs near mid 10s in September and July.
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Chicago
MFC
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State Bank Examiner
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