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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1883

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Cranberry Pick Plan Ties Tuition Aid to Marsh Gift

Students at a college may earn tuition by picking cranberries as the institution receives a cranberry marsh. Henry Watterson charges the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette with rushing into Kentucky politics with heated speed. No duel planned yet. Debates arise in New York and Brooklyn over a proposed renaming if they consolidate, with West Boston as a suggested option.

Lias College Henry Watterson Cincinnati Commercial Gazette Kentucky

New Christian Union Building Opens With Quiet Grandeur

The recently completed addition to the Christian Union building opened for public inspection yesterday. It showcases good taste and healthful comfort, nearly doubling capacity. People are impressed, and with its growing popularity another enlargement may be needed in coming years.

Christian Union Sheba

Merritt Removed As Streets Chief By Baltimore Aldermen

The Baltimore board of aldermen passed an order to remove Merritt from the post of Superintendent of Streets, a position he held after a recent election. The piece argues the move premature and ill advised and urges the council to reappoint him for the remainder of his term. It critiques the partisan aldermanic district bill and praises Maryland Democrats for unity, reform, and adopting new primary laws to ensure honest ballots and fair counts in primaries.

Streets Merritt Common Council Democratic Party Maryland Baltimore City Continental Guards Slade, Wooley and Pray New Orleans National Lancers Boston Street Department Leighton Nehemiah T. Merritt Alderman Slade Haldeman Mr. Merritt Committee On Paying Whittier Sid Kendricken Woolley Yeas Anthony Devlin O’brien Welch Slade Whitten

Testing the Steel for Warship Cruisers in 1800s Debate

Washington dispatch details Merrick's star route trial speech praising the defense and promising a strong factual basis. Reports on steel testing rules for new cruisers, possible overseas guns, and a South Boston firm ready to supply 6 to 10 inch cannon with 2000 fps muzzle velocity within ten months. Alabama Claims judgments listed for many claimants, with Behan US case for $33,192 and other dismissals noted. Douglass denies any White House guidance for a colored convention and Louisville venue announced for September. Plans emerge for consolidating districts. Grand Army to decorate graves within ten miles of Washington on Decoration Day.

Washington Merrick Ingersoll Naval Advisory Board United States Department Seeard Navy Department South Boston Iron Works eThe Alabama Court of Commissioners of Alabama Benjamin F. Howland J. F. Dearborn W. F. Thomas A. H. Seabury Wi. Dunham W. C. Taber Charles W. Cook R. W. Hilliard Robert S. Brown Joseph Vera Mathias Amos Antona Sylvia Joseph Viena Edgar Russell Eustace C. Fitz Norman Call L. H. Coolbroth B. T. Martin Sarah E. Kingston C. A. French Daniels. Goodelle Joseph Park Matilda B. Nichols Robert Porter J. G. Pank John C. Blanchard Wm. H. Pank Henry H. Grant Eustace C. Fritz Charles R. Greene Daniel W. Dobbin Eliza G. Dobbin Nathan Howard James A. Chamberlain J.T. Vose Ann G. Butler Charles E. Runlett Frederick Douglass Arthur Douglass Louisville Newburyport Boston Dame Slack Internal Revenue Bureau Gen. Drum Nickerson Philadelphia

Maud S Makes Fast Mile at Hartford and Other 1870s News

Multiple items: Maud S ran a mile in 2 16 at Hartford on Monday. Florence M Hennessey of Salem Mass was arrested in New York on a requisition for bigamy. Freight train delays occur near Hebronsville on Monday. Three Smith brothers killed Cecil in Helenwood Tenn over an old feud. Fred A Crowley, a civil engineer, died by his own hand in Troy N Y. Mexican government enters a railroad consolidation with Jay Gould and Gen Grant. Granite State disaster inquiry at New London yields no new leads. fire origin remains a mystery. Reformed Presbyterian synod at Pittsburgh urges abstinence from tobacco. Friends in New York consider funding Indian schooling in Carlisle and Hampton. In St Louis, Hiram Smellins killed Amici Deverentz and wounded Martha McDaniel, then died by suicide after mass. Charles Charton intoxicated in Burlington N J, killed by watchman Jacob Fireng who is jailed. United Presbyterian assembly in Pittsburgh discusses Dr Blakie’s pay. grant kept at 300 a year. Concord railroad stockholders to meet with debates on consolidation with B C M railroad. Baltimore episcopal council urges education of American Indians begun at Carlisle and Hampton. Henry M Ladd to be installed as pastor in Cleveland with Brand, Carrier, and Tenney participating. Stones dropped from Brooklyn Bridge hit Bristol steamer. close calls reported near Reynolds and Blanchard. Nelson Jordan, a drunk riots in Archer Fla. marshal shot. posse fires back, Jordan killed. Sem Don can is arrested. Prisoners, including Sem Doncan, moved to Gainesville jail.

Maud S Hartford Florence M. Hennessey Salem Mass New York Boston and Providence Hebronsville Smith Cecil Helenwood Tenn Fred A. Crowley Thames River Connecticut Troy N. Y Jay Gould Gen. Grant Granite State New London Reformed Presbyterian Synod Pittsburg Society of Friends Secretary of the Interior Friends St. Louis Hiram Smellins Amici Devcrentz Martha McDamiel Cedar Hill Charles Charton Madame Grabb Burlington N. J Jacob Fireng Fireng United Presbyterian General Assembly A. ST. Blakie Boston Concord Railroad Concord N. H Boston, Concord and Montreal Railroad Northern Lines General Council of the Reformed Episcopal Church Baltimore Samuel Ashhurst Carlisle Hampton Henry M. Ladd Euclid Avenue Carrier Oberlin H. W. Tenney Cleveland Bristol Fall River Brooklyn Bridge Reynolds United States Land Office Gainesville Detroit Orange County Fla Western Union Telegraph Company Cove Bend Greensburg National Academy of Design Kellogg Chicago Charleston le Forge Washington Lieut Chipp St. Augustine Marechal Neil Roses Merritt Donelson Jackson 8. C Wilkesbarre Mountain Park Lehigh and Suasquehanna Wilkesbarre South Florida Qpooka New York City Army Medical Museum Kalamazoo Mich New York Lower Bay New England Indiana Zukertort London France Dover Calais England As the Wolf Chicago Zoo Romulus Remus United States Cuba Paris Carlyle Whittier San Francisco Europe Glasgow Charles J. Huse West Dresden Maine Bangor Brussels Berlin Rome Florence Vienna Manchester Liverpool Edinburgh Theophile Rue de Nancy Charles Q. Driscoll West Twenty-seventl Street

Two Fires at Newton and Other May Fire News

Two fires near Newton report extensive damage including William Nelson’s stable and greenhouse on Lexington street Auburndale with $500 loss. John Lynch dwelling Boston inc incendiary origin slight damage. Chelsea woodshed fire at Spruce and Second streets $25 loss. Tremont Street curtain fire $25 damage. International notices from Meriden Paris Portsmouth Webb City Charleston and Indianapolis report various damages and injuries totaling tens of thousands of dollars.

Newton William Nelson Lexington Street Auburndale John Lynch Pearl Street Boston Chelsea Spruce and Second Streets Meriden Conn Leopold Wolfe H. Carpenter Pakiss Decker & Mot America Portsmouth N. H Moulton Caroe Northampton Austin Jenness Rye Beach St. Louis Webb City Charleston S. C Corbett Indianapolis Ind Denley

Massachusetts Regiment Arrives and Lawence Trip

Company F of the ninth Massachusetts infantry arrived from Nashville and left for Lawrence Massachusetts in the day. President Arthur stayed quietly at his law partner’s house, walked, and watched Central Park wheelmen parade. Mutual Union Telegraph stockholders elected directors including Moore Baker Gould Haven Sage and Peck. The annual police parade featured 1200 officers marching from the Battery to Union Square and reviewed by the mayor.

New York Ninth Massachusetts Infantry Nashville Lawrence Mass Arthur C. K. Miller Central Park Mutual Union Telegraph Company John G. Moore George F. Baker George William Ballou Jay Gould George J. Gould George G. Haven Russell Sage Harris Fahnestock George 8. Scott George H. Holt Charles P. Peck Broadway Union Square

Louisville tobacco stakes and derby results recap

In Louisville on May 28 Leonatus won the mile heats in 1:46.4 and 1:47.9. The three quarter mile race was divided with 12 starters in the first heat and nine in the fifth. Freeland won the first and Pearl Jennings the fifth. The purse race for one and one sixteenths miles went to John Henry with Bondholder second in 1:50.4. The handicap steeplechase of nine and a half furlongs was claimed by Snowbox in 2:58.19.

Louisville Leonatus Freeland Pearl Jennings John Henry Bondholder Snowbox

Pugilist Cleary sues mayor and lieutenant over sparring event

Michael Cleary files two bills of particulars in a civil suit against Mayor King and Police Lieutenant Albright. He says authorities prevented a sparring exhibition at Concordia hall on January 15 between Cleary and John N. Sullivan and seeks five thousand dollars in damages.

Philadelphia Michael Cleary Cleary King Albright Concordia Hall John N. Sullivan

Pilgrim Society Elects Officers At Annual Meeting

Plymouth Mass May 28 At the annual meeting of the Pilgrim society the following officers were elected for the ensuing year President Hon Thomas Russell of Boston and secretary William S Danforth of

Plymouth Mass The Pilgrim Society Thomas Russell Boston William 5. Danforth

Steam fire engine arrives for Old Orchard fair

Old Orchard tests its new Silsby steam fire engine with a single stream through 200 feet of hose at 257 feet. The Portland Register notes telegraph line Ellsworth to Bar Harbor ready June 10. Maine second regiment units will attend Port land Fourth of July events. A Minot treasurer Swan litigation leaves town liable for some transactions. A cow in Saco wandered into a kitchen and admired herself in a mirror. Gov Rebie appoints Wakefield pharmacy commissioner and Mortland railroad commissioner. Emma Torsey trustee of insane hospital. Keyes trustee of the College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts.

Portland Register Old Orchard Maine Second Regiment Portland Ellsworth Bar Harbor Silsby Law Court J. Bb. Swan Minot Swan Cyrus Cleaves Saco Rebie Seth D. Wakefield Lewiston Mortland Rockland Emma Torsey Readfield Insane Hospital Charles W. Keyes The College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts

Two New Hampshire items and storm damage report

Joan Welch of Pittsfield drowned in the Suncook river Monday. New Era Augur Co formed at Portsmouth with 500000 capital. Agricultural society officers met at Concord but chose no exhibition site. A thunderstorm hit Rye Beach at noon, a house was struck by lightning but fire caused no damage, and Moulton's North Hampton carpenter shop burned for 300 dollars.

Joan D. C. Welch Pittsfield Suncook River New Era Augur Company Portsmouth New Hampshire Agricultural Society Concord Rye Beach House of Austin Jenness

Governor appoints Hiram Carleton probate judge in Washington

The governor names Hiram Carleton of Montpelier probate judge for the district of Washington, replacing the resigned Harvey Tilden. In North Derby on Saturday morning a quarrel between Judson Wood and George Cade led to Cade striking Wood on the head with a sledge hammer, crushing the skull and leaving Wood in critical condition.

Hiram Carleton Montpelier District of Washington Harvey Tilden North Derby Judson Wood George Cade Cade Wood

Massachusetts News Briefs Include Fatality and Crimes

Massachusetts items report Seth Covell aged 80 killed by the earl at Wellfleet on Monday. John Harriman held for trial on $2,000 for arson at Winchendon. Noyes’s factory engineer Daniel Norton found insensible fatally injured. David Miller from Worcester relieved of $600 by bunko men. Hiram Varney bound over to superior court on forged checks. Rev Charles Lynch paralyzed and in danger at North Adams. Bluefish and tautog catches reported near Marion and Cobasset road project advanced. Two men killed near South Framingham after a smoking car incident. Local court sentences in Newburyport and Salem for varied offenses.

Seth Covell Wellfleet John Harriman W. P. Clark Winchendon Daniel W. Norton Noyes Newburyport David Miller Worcester Bunko Miller Hiram Varney Gloucester Superior Court City National Bank Spinney James G. Tarr & Bros North Adams Charles Lynch St. Francis Church Springfield Marion New Bedford Cobasset Atlantic Avenue M. F. Dickinson, Jr Boston Strait’s Pond Flats Border Street Phillip Minot South Framingham J. J. Hines John McGee Kewburyport David Casey Salem House of Correction James J. Kennedy John Harney Lynn John II. Page Lawrence Alfred Brooks Edward Dennison Peabody

Man shoots himself on Pine Street Providence

An unknown man about 50 years old committed suicide on Pine Street in Providence Sunday night. A 14-year-old son of Samuel G. Cottrell drowned at Westerly Saturday night. Burglary waves hit Woonsocket area with Cigar store of Wesley C. Cook and saloon of John Gubby entered. Saloons of Michael Gillern and Thomas Callaghan in Waterford Mass near Woonsocket were entered Monday morning with goods stolen. Lead suspect named James Dolan, recently pardoned from Concord prison by Gov. Butler.

Pine Street Providence Charles Cottrell Samuel G. Cottrell Westerly Woonsocket Wesley C. Cook John Gubby Michael Gillern Thomas Callaghan Waterford Mass James Dolan Concord Gov. Butler

Hartford Tragedy: Child Struck by Express Train

In Hartford on Saturday afternoon August We zoreh aged 7 was struck and killed by an express train on the New York New Haven and Hartford line. In Norwalk an attack on Alfred Mills a poor oysterman and cripple is alleged to have been by Oliver Cook a wealthy oyster grower. Mills was beaten while gathering oysters a bed courts said was natural growth. Cook to be tried today.

Hartford Wezoreh New York New Haven Hartford Road Norwalk Alfred Mills Oliver Cook Mills Cook

Women mob at Rose Hill mine halts work in Illinois

Report from St Clair county says about 150 women wives and daughters of strikers halted operations at Rose Hill mine near West Belleville at 5 PM armed with clubs. Sheriff’s posse driven off. mine in civilian control, militia may be sent. Women then moved to Reincke’s mine shop 1 and drove out workers. Riot at Belleville mines rumored militiamen fired, one miner dead and several wounded.

Illinois St. Lovuis St. Clair County Rose Hill Mine West Belleville East St. Louis Rose Hill Reineckes Belleville

Boss Mahone Unhorsed A Democratic Gain

May 28 Richmond Va reports show uniform Democratic gains in township and county elections. Defections from the Readjuster ranks are large, signaling near end of Mahone rule. Private and semi official returns point to a broad Democratic revival and likely presidential victory. State papers note substantial swing beyond expectations.

Ricumonnd Mahone Richmond Dispatch Whig

Sullivan Debuts as Metropolitans Pitcher in 20–15 Victory

About 5,000 spectators watch the Metropolitans defeat a picked nine 20 to 15 in New York. John L. Sullivan starts as pitcher, but his control and form disappoint. Other scores: Buffalos 3 over Philadelphias 2 at Buffalo. Bostons 10 over Detroits in 11 innings at Detroit. Browns 12 over Princetons 11 at Princeton. Providence 6 over Holyokes 4 at Holyoke.

New York Metropolitans John L. Sullivan Buffalo Philadelphias Buffalos Detroit Detroits Bostons Princeton N.J Browns Princetons Holyoke Providences Holyokes

Walking match scores and health ad in Baltimore notice

Baltimore report lists late night walking match distances with runners Albert Hughes Noremac Hart Panchot Rat Bennett and Sweeny amid a scuffle of numbers while a separate kidney and urinary complaint advertisement promotes Buchapaiva for $1 and claims irritation and inflammation relief.

Baltimore Albert Hughes Noremac Hart Panchot Bennett Sweeny

New England Woman Suffrage meeting and linked groups

A detailed account of a Tremont temple gathering plus auxiliary and congregational events. It covers speeches by Lucy Stone Blackwell and Clara Neyman, arguments on universal suffrage, and notes from related meetings including the Auxiliary Ministerial Conference and Congregational Club.

The Woman’s Auxiliary Ministerial Association

Charitable Working Boys Home Opens in Boston

A worthy Catholic charity opens a Working Boy’s Home in Boston to aid poor homeless working boys. Initiated by Rev. Fr. D. H. Roche at 113 Eliot Street, the home offers low-cost board and lodging based on earnings, from 50 cents to 150 dollars weekly. It houses 19 rooms and 12 beds, with capacity up to 30, and requires Sabbath church attendance without denominational restrictions.

Boston D. H. Roche Eliot Street

Emigration Plan Amended if British Approves Irish Scheme

Condensed cable items note John Dillon travels to Colorado for health restoration. If the British assent to the Irish emigration plan to Canada, discussions will be with the Canadian government. Berlin statues of Humboldt brothers unveiled with the emperor inspecting them on foot. Hong Kong dispatches report China’s conciliatory Tonquin stance while denying French conquest. Informers in Phoenix Park trials receive payments. Carey and brother Peter to receive small sums. Coronation cost pegged at 2 million pounds funded by treasury bills. emperor views illuminations and receives congratulations in St Andrew's hall. Michael Fagan hanged for the Phoenix Park murder. crowd prays for his soul. Fagan appears resigned.

John Dillon Colorado Canada Baron Alexander von Humboldt Baron Wilhelm Humboldt University Berlin Hong Kong China Tonquin France Farrell Pheonix Park Michael Kavanagh James Carey Peter Treasury St. Andrew’s Hall

Calhoun statue myths and crusade against impure literature

The piece debates the accuracy of a biography of John C. Calhoun and cites statues of Hamilton in Boston and at the capitol. It warns against impure literature fueling youthful crime, urging immediate reform by parents and society to protect homes and children.

Tragic Suicide At Somerset House

Mrs Mary Hagar wife of the late John Hagar a longtime Jour nal pressroom foreman, while in mental distress leapt from a second story window at the Somerset house on Somerset street around 4 AM Monday and died soon after she was about 60. Samuel McDonald an old pickpocket was spotted on the street by onlookers during the incident

Mary Hagar John Hagar Journal Somerset House Somerset Street Semuel McDonald Laspectos

Alligator steak and blue bonds across a varied state scene

Florida mentions recount generate a curious mix of items from local treasuries to alligator hunts. The piece notes Detroit holding 536 450 71 in treasury, Cove Bend aiming for a 5000 academy building, and Orange county killings. It also covers Western Union blank usage, a silver chalice found near Greensburg and a design parade of arts to the National Academy of Design, with broader notes on sugar cane, rail links, weather bets, and a Paris salon telephone dinner novelty.

Senator Anthony leads Monday events and local notes

A varied excerpt lists individuals and happenings from Bucksport Maine to Hartford and Gloucester. Names include Senator Anthony, Efrom Morse, Editor Sam Chamberlain with startup funding, brewer Frank Jones with 75000 rare plants, Rev. Dr. George W. Smith becoming Trinity College president, and Whitehall farm tragedy. It notes Col Sherman party visits, Tom Thumb ending tours, and retirement of B S Stephenson from Washington street dry goods. Also mentions Hub Punch soda by Graves & Sons.

Anthony Bucksport Pynchon Whitehall N. Y Nickolas Vanderburg Vanderburg Aso Col. Sherman Z. A. Emmons Lawrence Pebbdly Fetch House Bass Rocks Gloucester Mies Tom Thumb Barnum B.S. Stephenson Washington Street Stephenson George W. Warren & Co Messrs. Jordan, Marsin & Co Messrs. Jordan, Mars & Co

Bowen witness aims to examine only a limited number daily

At the 39th session of the Tewksbury investigating committee, defense counsel Brown plans to answer 37 of Gov Butler’s witnesses and has called 157. The governor says about a dozen may be examined per day. Testimony focuses on Eva Bowen and her guardians, with Martha Pearson and Aleina Thompson describing Eva’s life, adoption, illness, and family relations surrounding the Tewksbury case.

Tewksbury Brown Gov. Butler E. J. Marston Foundling Hospital General Hospital Foundlings Eva Lowen Bowen Eva Maine Lancaster Trast Eval Mr. Bowen Boston Oak Place Dedhem Mrs. Bowen Aleina Thompson Dedham Eva Bowen Miss Tolman Dedham Institution

New Goddam Chapel at Tufts College Honors Goddard Memorial

The new chapel on College Hill at Tufts College, funded by Mrs. Mary A. Goddard in memory of Thomas A. Goddard, stands out with a 100 foot square tower and bluish undressed slate walls. Inside, a profusion of stained glass honors Hosea Ballou and other figures, with J Rinn guiding the color scheme and Juglaris crafting the window designs. An adjoining smaller chapel will host daily services and features Story’s bust of Hosea Ballou.

Tufts College Mary A. Goddard Thomas A.goddard College Hill J. Ph. Rinn Goddard St. Paul St. John Hosea Ballon St. Mark Richard Frothingham Thomas Juglaris Rinn Story Hosea Ballou

Resignation Tenders and Fourth of July Budget Details

Sergt Edward H Cunningham of division 14 has tendered his resignation to the board of police commissioners. The sub committee on Fourth of July celebration met Monday and apportioned the appropriation as follows: Children entertainments 3000, rowing regatta 2000, music 1700, fireworks 1506, sailing regatta 1690, balloon ascension 3700, antique parade 300, lacrosse 300, ovation 1000, printing 3500, fences 3509, South Boston athletic games 250, ice water 280, police 100, small items 100. Total 212125. The sub committee report will be presented to the fall committee today, when the mayor is expected to announce the committees. The finance committee opened proposals Monday for public park loans of 700000 and improved sewerage loans of 500000. Park bonds at 4 50 per cent payable April 1 1918. sewerage loan payable April 1 1903. The entire 1200000 was taken by Lee Higginson & Co, the highest of four bidders. The average bid for parks was 105 67 per 16, and for sewerage 104 41 per 100. City receipts amount to about 65060.

Edward H. Cunningham Division 14 Board of Police Commissioners South Boston Lee, Higginson & Co

Navy Yard Matters on Decoration Day Race

Capt Ralph Chandler returns to duty at the navy yard after leave. Lieut Logan goes on leave from the marine barracks. Many navy yard staff and foremen attend the boat race at the Point of Vines in the navy yard steam launch. The commodore's steam launch will be used by his son Frank Badger and friends.

Ralph Chandler U.S. N Navy Yard Bod. Logan U. S Marine Barracks

Marblehead labor talks stall with both sides firm

No new developments in Marblehead labor dispute on Monday as the Lasters and Cutters unions hold firm. Support from neighboring towns has reached about 1.4 cents and promises further contributions to sustain the stand.

Marblehead

Forepaughs Circus in Boston Captivates and Provokes

A lengthy notice describes Forepaughs Circus in Boston with a vivid tour through its acts and animals. It lauds the elephants, zebras, and aerialists while noting ticketing and crowd management as the show runs through the middle of next week. The article also reviews Union Square's staging of The Banker's Daughter at Park, praising some performances but citing unity and rehearsal issues.

Coliseum Grounds Silicons Adam Forepaugh D Jr Lillie Deacon Adelaide Cardona Mme. Dockrill Equestrienne Lottie Aymar George Jagendorfer Leonati Johnny Purvis Union Square Company Bronson Howard Union Square Boston Joseph E. Whiting John Parsellc Babbage J. H. Stoddart Cownt Florence St. Vincent Brown Maud Harrison Fanny Holcombe K. J. Phiillips PASCO Eva French Harrison Phillips Pating Bowser Mr. Collins Mr. Magnus Miss Cary Haverly Boston Theatre Walter Hawkins

Obituaries from Boston and nearby towns announce deaths

Sir John O Shannassy of Victoria is noted dead. Thatcher Magoon of Medford died May 27 at 74. Benjamin Bunker of Norwich NY aged 86, descendant of Breed's Hill owner. Charles Bischoff, Staten Island brewer, dies at home May 27 of Brights disease. Elias Gleason, ex-Heston infantry member, dies suddenly. James C Young of Revere fatally injured May 26, dies May 27. O O S Edgerly, Hanover Street restaurateur, dies May 27 in Boston Highlands. born 1826 Centra Harbor NH. leaves widow and seven children.

John O’shanassy Victoria Thatcher Magoon Medford Benjamin Bunker Benjamin Glohamberlain Bunker Bunker’s Hill Norwich N. Y Tiannah Breed’s Hill Charles Bischoff Stapleton Staten Island Brights New York Elias B. Gleason Heston Light Infantry Gleason Boston James C. Young Revere Young Oo. S. Edgerly Hanover Street Blue Hall Avenue Boston Highlands Centre Harbor N. H

Cutting Railway Rates From Peoria to Major Cities

Peoria notes rate cuts by Rock Island and Chicago Burlington and Quincy. Since morning the Rock Island road lowered fares from Peoria to Kansas City Council Bluffs Atchison Keokuk and Des Moines by 25 cents. The Burlington route followed with a 15 cent cut to Chicago Rock Island Des Moines Kansas City Atchison St Joseph and Leavenworth. A further 10 cent reduction to the named points is anticipated by tomorrow.

Peoria Rock Island Road Kansas City Council Bluffs Atchison Keokuk Des Moines Chicago Burlington and Quiney Rock Island St. Joseph Leavenworth

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