Railroad changes and new routes tied to Omaha area
Union Pacific passenger rates shift. The Burlington aims to push into the Black Hills via alliance branch, connecting Deadwood and closing gaps near Whitewood. Elkhorn line gains. both lines boost Omaha and Nebraska commerce and Hills development. Cheyenne gainsNorthwest link with completed Cheyenne and Northern in July.
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Burlington
Alliance
Black Hills
Deadwood
Elkhorn
Whitewood
Hills
Omaha
Nebraska
Omaha Ee
Cheyenne
Northern
Union Pacific Announces Passenger Rate Changes From Midwest to Colorado
The Union Pacific issues notice of updated passenger rates effective from Kansas City Missouri river routes to Colorado Springs Sioux City Pueblo Denver and other points. Rates include 10.40 to Colorado Springs 11.60 to Sioux City 12.15 to Pueblo 13.15 to Denver 7.10 from Missouri river 8.50 from Sioux City 11.40 to Cheyenne 10.65 Leavenworth 10 Council Bluffs St Joe with higher fares from Sioux City. Tickets to Denver routed via Council Bluffs Sioux City and St Joe through Julenburg. Shadow of future freight stakes noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver News
Union Pacific
Chicago
Kansas City
Missouri River
Colorado Springs
Sioux City
Pueblo
Denver
Cheyenne
Leavenworth
Council Bluffs
St. Joe
Trinidass
Ogden
Salt Lake
Spanish Fort
Julenburg
Perennel
A Burlington Movement Quarries Sold to Rail Line
The Wilson quarry, four miles north of Boulder Colorado, was sold to the Burlington and Missouri Railroad company for 40000 dollars. The new owner plans a track into Boulder by July and a line to the quarry.
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Burlington
Boulder
Colo
Wilson
Burlington and Missouri Railroad Company
Watson
Burlington and Missouri
Cheyenne 7 Incluxe Reports Smelter Plan and Rail Build
The Cheyenne 7 incluxe notes Union Pacific plans to build a large smelter in the Hartville iron district and to construct a branch line. Access to 60 valuable iron deposits will allow the company to produce its own material cheaper than current open market purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne 7 Incluxe
Union Pacific Company
Hartville
Denver News
Cattle Shipments From Texas Surge To Indian Territory
Cattle are rushed from Western Texas to the Indian Territory with the Texas and Pacific Railroad shipping almost 500 cars in two weeks and orders for 1500 more. Most shipments originate in Colorado Abilene and Midland and head to Creech Osage and Otoe nations. Osage and Otoe grazing grounds are limited and 75000 to 100000 head are being sent westward.
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Texas
Indian Territory
Texas and Pacific
Colorado
Abilene
Midland
Creech
Osage
Otoe
Burlington and Missouri to Build 100 Mile South Dakota Line
Lincoln Neb April 7 The Burlington and Missouri road signed a contract to extend from the crossing of the Cheyenne River Wye into Deadwood South Dakota a new line 100 miles long its extension into the state to create a direct route to Deadwood with construction to start promptly according to Associated Press reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Associated Press
Burlington and Missouri Road
Cheyenne River
Wye
Deadwood
South Dakota
Governor Warren Plans Elegant Mansion Additions
The Governor Warren plans extensive additions to the Governor's Mansion to create a comfortable retirement home. He said the residence will be one of the city’s most convenient and elegant private homes and that he seeks a long retirement to enjoy it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Swan Case Decision Reflects Noted Contract Dispute
The fragment describes a complex civil case involving Dan Odgett of Chicago and Vrane Richter of New York, with judgment reportedly set at 76000 dollars. It references a contract between Alexander Keon and Thomas Swan of Bean Brothers regarding Creek Land and a secondary deal related to stock and a notice period, but the text is garbled and incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ana Swan
Dan Odgett
Chicago
Vrane Richter
New York
Joseph
Cheyenne
E Avenet
Alexander Keon
Thomas Swan
Tnve Bean Brothers
Mennerchor Ball in Cheyenne Delights Attendees
The Masquerade at Keefe hall drew a large crowd with Union Pacific band in attendance. Mr Buechner as Prince Carnival led a lively program with Judge Carroll reading songs and poems. Minnie Thomson as Wyoming and Wilmore as Uncle Sam won best character costumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keefe Hall
Cheyenne
Union Pacific
Buechner
Carnival
Carroll
Minnie Thompson
Wyoming
Mr. Wilmore
Uncle Sam
The
Sun
Cheyenne Encampment Discussion Leads to Committee
At a trustees meeting the board discussed holding the annual military encampment at Cheyenne and formed a committee to oversee the matter. The panel includes Mayor Riner T. B. Adams and J. K. Jeffrey. Organizing a stock company to encourage manufacturing was also reviewed with no definite action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade Trustees
Cheyenne
Riner
T. B. Adams
J. K. Jeffrey
Ranch Buildings Burned at Muddy Ranch
Mr. Hill’s Muddy ranch buildings burned yesterday morning as a high wind swept the fire across the property. He taught at the district school and found the house ablaze after leaving for the school. Sheds and stables also destroyed. Loss estimated at three to four thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
Rail line moves energize Fort Collins with new railroad plans
Fort Collins buzzes over railroad developments including expected Colorado Central service to Cheyenne and a Burlington line reach from Raymer Wyoming. John Grady of Denver to dismantle old grade while Union Pacific engineers survey the route. A train load of grading on-fits sits at Raymer as local officials forecast rapid progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Collins
Colorado Central
Cheyenne
John Grady
Denver
Union Pacific
Burlington
Raymer
Wyo
Shirley
Skeleton Found Near Separation Creek With Engraved Card
The body of a man was found by John Mahoney's sheepherders near Separation Creek, Rawlins, on Friday. The skeleton showed long exposure, with a navy blue flannel suit, a silver watch, a revolver, two five dollar gold pieces, and four rings. a pocketbook held an engraved card reading Pedro Nalex, Napa City. A white silk handkerchief dangled from a sage brush nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Separation Creek
Rawlins
John Mahoney
Pedro Nalex
Napa City
Homestead Patents Filed at Cheyenne Land Office
On April 5 1890 the Cheyenne land office issued homestead patents to John McLaughlin Susan J McLaughlin Ronald McDonald and Patrick Mullan of Laramie county Thomas Markle John W Webb and Diana Brown of Albany county John A Matthews Alvin Eager and Joseph P Rankin of Carbon county. Thirty three desert and cash patents were also received at the land office yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne Land Office
John McLaughlin
Susan J. McLaughlin
Ronald McDonald
Patrick Mullin
Laramie County
Thomas Markle
John W. Webb
Diana Brown
Albany County
John A. Matthews
Alvin Eager
Joseph P. Rankin
Carbon County
Iron Claims Filed in Platte Canon Mining District
The Platte Canon mining district records show filings at the county clerk for several claims. Andrew Gilchrist located Cap Rock and Hematite, H. G. May claimed Siderite and Magnetite, KE. T. David filed R. A. M. and Lemanite, while Stela and Louk located Iron Palot Sailor Iron King Iron Prince Iron Queen and Mon itor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platte Canon
Andrew Gilchrist
H. G. May
KE. ‘T. David
Lron
Stela and
Louk
Board Advances Railroad Project On Union Pacific Line
A meeting of the board of directors of the Suichineon Oklahoma and Gulf railroad approved continued construction of a road operated by the Union Pacific, advancing the rail corridor project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unie Pacific
Toruka
Kawsai
Suichineon, Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad
Union Pacific
Cyclone Strikes Norwalk Ohio Wrecks Factory Doors
A cyclone hit Norwalk Ohio at about 5 PM from the northwest leaving a half mile path of destruction. The Sprague and French umbrella factory suffered partial demolition with several workers injured and Dora Palmer age 18 killed. A second storm with hail followed at 7 PM causing widespread damage to homes and greenhouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Ohio
Cleveland
Sprague & French
Dora Palmer
Nellie Hardeny
Miss Brush
Tremendous hail storm damages homes in Roverts Illinois
An intense hail storm struck Roverts Illinois last evening lasting about ten minutes. West side homes suffered shattered window glass and several bystanders were severely bruised by large hail stones, some weighing seven ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roverts, Ills
Tornado Strikes Julesburg Causes 20000 In Damages
A Julesburg special to the News reports a morning tornado that did 20000 damage tearing down business houses and many shanties. Goods and furniture were destroyed while several animals perished. no injuries reported yet.
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Julesburg
Denver
Mews
Cyclone Strikes Prophetstown Reports Mixed Damage
A railroad dispatch from Prophetstown says a cyclone hit at 7 last evening blowing down several buildings and injuring several people. Reports from Prophetsville claim minimal damage with no deaths and only four or five injuries, none serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prophetstown
Curiaco
Prophetsville
Storm Strikes Michigan and Ohio with Destruction
A tornado hit southern Michigan towns including Charlotteville and Kalamazoo causing extensive property damage and several injuries. In Allegan county four to five farms burned or ruined, and Mrs. Eberlein of Mt Clemens was killed by lightning. Ohio regions faced hail and flooding with Oberlin’s cellars flooded and East Liverpool hit by wind and lightning damaging the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Ohio
Detroit
Charlotteville
Trobridge
Allegan County
Baule Creek
Kalamazoo
Mt Clemens
Fred Eberlein
Cleveland
Oberlin
College Stream
East Liverpool
Hail Storm Rips Through Illinois Counties
A special Illinois report says a fierce hail storm swept Henderson Hancock Warren and Mc Donough counties damaging fruit trees windows and more. Hail stones were up to large egg size in some cases with a lively shower noted at Burlington.
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Illinois
Burmneros
Henderson
Hancock
Warren
McDonough
Burlington
Youths Hanged for Father’s Murder at Crame
April 8 appeal on behalf of Richard Davies an eleven year old boy and his brother George ten were dismissed. Richard Davies was executed for killing their father at Crame. George received a reprieve last week.
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Ebay
Vineeaheur
Richard Davies
George
Crame
Election Report From Kansas City Under Avetratian System
The April 8 city election in Kansas City shows democrats winning the mayor, treasurer, and city attorney posts while republicans capture the auditor and speaker of the upper house. Michael Boland, linked to the Clan-na-Gael triangle, loses the police judgeship race to Wheeler. Council and alderman seats appear evenly split.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Bedham
Michael Boland
Wheeler
Fragmented OCR note from a local page item
The readable fragment mentions no clear people or events. Limited text lacks identifiable places organizations or dates. This prevents a solid summary while preserving the most accessible facts from the damaged item.
Theatrical Trust Expands Across Major Cities
In New York on April 8 efforts to form a national theatrical trust gain momentum. The group adds two San Francisco theatres and one each in Chicago Omaha Kansas City Los Angeles Seattle and Tacoma. Peter McCourt brings Denver Leadville Salt Lake Pueblo houses into the trust after a meeting with Charles Frohman. Al Hayman travels to London to set up a booking office for English managers. Boston and Philadelphia aim to join soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
San Francisco
Chicago
Omaha
Kansas City
Los Angeles
Seattle
Tacoma
Peter McCourt
Tabor Opera House
Denver
Leadville
Salt Lake
Pueblo
McCourt
Charles Frohman
Trust
al Hayman
California
London
Boston
Philadelphia
Congress Fight Backed by Threats Over School History
Memphis Congressman James Phelan threatens to come to Knoxville to arrange preliminaries after a heated exchange with editor John M. Fleming of the Knoxville Sentinel. Fleming’s lengthy reply ridicules the taunts as puerile rage and notes dueling penalties for sending a challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress Phelan
Memphis
John M. Fleming
Knoxville Sentinel
Fleming
Phelan
Flemng
Memhis Commercial
James Phelan
Knoxville
Tenn
Col. Fleming
Congressman Phelan
Sentimel
A Chinese Ripper in German Town Murder
A brutal murder in Hobersthal near Aix La Chapelle is attributed to a Chinese assailant. The victim, described as a disreputable woman, was killed in the street with her throat cut and body mutilated after the style of the Ripper. Police arrested thirty Chinese nationals as suspects with no nearby witnesses providing clarifying details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxpon
Helena Montana
Hobersthal
Aix la Chappelle
Billiard Tournament Opens With Mixed Results
At the Hilliard Tournament Carcano April 8 Ives of Chicago defeated Catton of St. Louis 275 to 223 with Ives posting a 62 best run. Schaefer led early against Heiser but finished with 500 to 142 as Heiser improved with a 52? run. Heber struggled and the evening match saw Slee son beat Daly easily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carcano
Ives
Chicago
Catton
St. Louis
Iver
Cathon
Schaefer
Heiser
Heber
Schacter
Bert Runes
Sleeson
Daly
Thet war Hasmee St. Perenseens returns to Getechma
The event notes the war Hasmee St. Perenseens fully recovered and set to return to Getechma on April 20. Officials from public instruction and police investigated a recent riot among students at the technological institute, resulting in twenty eight expulsions.
Ten Acre Tracts in Section 24 For Sale
Real estate notice for ten acre tracts and larger in Section 24. Contact F. D. Canere & Co at the Opera House for details on parcels, prices, and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Canere & Co
Opera
Manhattan Bank Failure Shocks Kansas City Financial Scene
E P Purcell owner of the Manhattan bank assigns to John Webb. liabilities listed at 561000 with assets not yet tallied. The collapse follows pressure from a British company sale of collateral and is blamed on money market stringency. Purcell, long a respected financier, is said to have strong financial standing prior to the failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan, Kas
E. P. Purcell
Manhattan Bank
John Webb
Webb
British Land and Immigration Company
Purcell
Kansas
Sistare Failure Shocks Wall Street Brokers Bankrupt
In New York on April 8 the defalcation and sudden failure of G. K. Sistare and sons, brokers, rocked Wall Street. Assignee counsel Henry S. Bennett cites potential deficits up to $600,000 from Hilger’s falsified books and ongoing discoveries. Drafts were forged as if representing Philadelphia customer business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
G. K. Sistare and Sons
Wall Street
Henry S. Bennett
Hilger
New York House
Philadelphia
Fatal Farmyard Fight Leaves One Dead In Illinois
In Broomington Illinois this morning A W Wallace a Delevan farmer quarreled with neighbor James Connell over land. Wallace fired a revolver and Connell fired a shotgun killing Wallace instantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broomincton
Ills
A. W. Wallace
Delevan
Tatwell County
James Connell
Wallace
Connell
Kansas City Election under Australian system succeeds
The April 8 municipal election in Kansas City ran smoothly with no arrests for disorderly conduct or drunkenness and no illegal voting. The Australian system, in effect for the first time, proved a success as registration rose by one third compared with the last presidential election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Crazy Kelly kills Maggie Pritchard then shoots self
Willard Williams known as Crazy Kelly shot Maggie Pritchard at Judge Clinton Texton’s house in Morrorvorp Wisconsin then turned the gun on himself. He is expected to die.
Cincinnati Election Yields Judge and Clerk Majorities
The Cincinnati city section reports Sam F. Hunt, Democrat, winning a 3,000 vote majority for superior court judge and Emil Rhene, Republican, gaining a 2,000 vote majority for clerk of the police court. Other two Democrats are elected. City council holds a Republican majority of two and the board of education is all Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Sam F. Hunt
Emil Rhene
Council
Board of Education
Tabor Secures New Metropolitan Theatre Lease
Denver April 4. Ex Senator Tabor, owner of the Tabor Grand, leases the Metropolitan theatre after recent turmoil including a receivership. Dick Mays appointed manager pending Colonel Peter McCourt’s return from New York to resume duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabor
Denver
Metropolitan Theatre
Senator Tabor
Tabor Grand
Dick Mays
Peter McCourt
New York
Murder shocks Wisconsin as 16 year old Miss Kenny is killed
In Wisconsin on April 8 Miss Maggie Kenny niece of Mrs Judge Clinton Tex tor was shot by Wilford Williams who then shot himself. He had claimed infatuation with Kenny, whom he did not know. he confronted her on the street and later forced entry to the house firing through the heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrorvorp
Wis
Williard Williams
Crazy Kelly
Clinton Texton
Maggie Pritchard
Miss Kinney
Stage Robbery Near Sackamento Shocks Passengers
A Michigan Bluff to Austin stage was stopped by two masked men yesterday. About $30 was taken from two passengers. the express box held no valuables. Passenger William Mule confronted the robbers and fled unarmed, while shouting a dare to shoot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sackamento
Michigan Bluff
Austin
William Mule
See F. D. Carper and Co. Before Buying Acreage
Advertises guidance from F. D. Carper and Company on purchasing land, with a note to visit the Opera House for details and guidance on property transactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Carper & Co
Opera House
McGinty
F. D. Carepor & Co
Senate Deliberates Montana Election Case and Passes Anti Trust Bill
The Senate debated the Montana contested election with Spooner backing the right claimants Saunders and Powers and arguing against alien voters. A quorum issue paused the session as votes were tallied and adjournment motions debated. The body then passed the anti trust bill 52 to 1 and moved to naval appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Spooner
Saunders
Powers
Toole
Montana
Merel
Clark
Maginnis
United States
Ocean
Pugh
George
Harris
Gibson
Butler
Voorhees
Helena
Mont
Hoar
Judiciary Committee
Blodett
Telegraphic Ticks Colossal Postings From Across The Nation
A garbled telegraph parcel reports pardons, ballot reforms, bank failures and retirements. Details mention a Duc d Ore pardon decree today, Iowa Australian ballot law passed, a Fort Morgan bank Liabilities of 20000, Maryland governor signing the reform, and a Worcester teller missing with 4500 missing funds. Also noted are suicides in Chicago, a Monte Carlo banker dies, Samoa consul retired for conduct, El Paso Democrats win mayoral race, Willia m to form army court of honor, Princess of Wales influenza illness and deafness, and a Washington diplomat denying a US Mexico reciprocity treaty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa House
Fort Morgan
Colo
Jackson
Maryland
Randall
Fred Kimball
Peoples’ Savings
Worcester
Mass
Marcus C. Storms
Chicago
J. 5. Morgan
Monte Carlo
Dr. Knappe
Samoa
Apia
Elpaso
Tex
Williaam
Princess of Wales Io
Senor Romero
Washington
United States
Mexico
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Board of Trade
C. C
Homestead
Manhattan
Sistate & Sons
Congressional
Washngton
Buffalo
McKinney
Colville
Spokane Falls
Noone
Macingthher
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