U P and Northwestern Plan Joint Through Line Expansion
New print of the Union Pacific and Chicago and Northwestern agreement reveals a through line for passengers and freights between stations, centered at Council Bluffs Iowa. Arbitration will resolve disputes with a five member panel, and rates may be adjusted to meet competition. The contract goes into effect yesterday for ten years and similar pacts are forming with other lines.
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New York
Union Pacific
Chicago and Northwestern
Adams
Hughett
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Chicago
Northwestern
Omaha
Republican Valley
St. Paul
Indianapolis
Sioux City
Lake Superior
Hne
Twin Dakota Admission Marked by Proclamations
Secretary Blaine reports that at 3 40 p m the president signed the admissions proclamations for North and South Dakota, approving prohibitions in both and rejecting minority representation. It notes this is the first time twin states enter the union simultaneously.
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Wastington
Blaine
Mellette and Miller
North
South Dakotas
Two
Dakotas
Twin States
South Dakota
Union
Thanksgiving Proclamation by President Harrison
President Benjamin Harrison proclaims a national day of thanksgiving and prayer for November 28 I invite citizens to gather in places of worship to give thanks for prosperity peace and blessings to the land the proclamation urges devotion to God and gratitude for harvests and relief from famine and pestilence.
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Ashington
Benjamin Harrison
United States of America
United States
Washington Territory reports unexampled growth and fires
Miles C. Moore, governor, states the year closed with prosperity in Washington territory. Population reaches 275,000 as land sales to Northern Pacific and land office entries surge. Four cities suffer devastating fires including Seattle and Spokane Falls, with losses around 16 million. A fish cultural station is to be established at Port Townsend.
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Wapiisaror
Miles C. Moore
Washington Territory
Washington Territorial
Northern Pacific
United States Land Office
Washington
Seattle
Vancouver
Ellensburg
Spokane Falls
Liktee States
Port Fuston
Cal
Belford Clark & Co Insolvency Wound Up Nov 2
The insolvency affairs of Belford Clark & Co were wound up today. The receiver was ordered to turn over all property to the firm. All property has been sold to Alexander Belford and the partnership resumed under Belford Clark & Co.
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Cnrcage
Belford, Clark & Co
Alexander Belford
Ness
Alleged Mrs. Bender Tale Reaches Oswego
A special report from Oswego Kansas states Deputy Sheriff Dick arrived with Mrs. Greiffith and Mere Davis as part of an alleged Mrs. Bender case.
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Bender
Kannas City
Oswego
Kas
Vigilantes’ Old Benders Case Cited By Oswego Officials
Prosecuting Attorney Morris said a man who knew the Benders saw the women today and failed to identify them. Oswego townspeople believe the vigilantes acted well fifteen years ago and that none of the Benders survive. The preliminary examination will be held Monday.
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Morris
Oswego
Burke identified as man who rented cottage in Cronin case
In the Cronin trial Charles J. Carlson identified Martin Burke using the alias Frank Williams as the renter of the cottage where Dr Cronin was murdered. Mrs Carlson and expressman Hakan Martinsen also linked Burke to the cottage and moved items including a trunk. The court adjourned until Monday.
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Cincaco
Nova
Cronin
Charles J. Carlson
Martin Burke
Frank Williams
Dr. Cronin
Urke
Engineers Convention Creates Central Grievance Panel
Denver reports the engineers convention established a central grievance committee. Each division will refer disputes to its own chairmen, with unresolved issues sent to the central panel. The move aims to coordinate settlements and avoid line-wide strikes, and headquarters were set for ten years in Cleveland. The convention will adjourn Monday night.
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Denver
Cleveland
Prisoner Attack Kills Sheriff and Officials in Arizona
Nov 2 in Riverside four miles from town, Sheriff Reynolds, W A Holmes, and Eugene Middleton of Globe were killed by Apache and Mexican prisoners while escorting them to Yuma penitentiary. The group seized arms and fled south. Middleton was shot twice but escaped to Riverside to raise the alarm. A posse pursues the fugitives.
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Frorescr
Ariz
Reynolds
W. A. Holmes
Eugene Middleton
Globe
Yuma Penitentiary
Riverside
Holmes
Watterson Speaks in Spanish at Louisburg Visit
All-American excursionists are greeted in Spanish by Hon. Henry Watterson at the Louisburg board of trade breakfast. Delegates respond, then tour tobacco works, distilleries, and horses before a reception by Governor Buckner and ladies. The party plans a Sunday at Mammoth Cave.
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Watterson
Louisburg
Board of Trade
Henry Watterson
United States
Kentucky
Buckner
Mammoth Cave
Coward and Howard propose Army reforms and shortened enlistment
Gem Coward suggests a two to three year enlistment term and a humane exit system to avoid dishonor or injustice. General Howard and General Crook back reorganizing infantry into three battalions of four companies and replacing current rifles with a magazine gun.
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Wasmixeras
Coward
Howard
Crook
Nentana election decision postponed on canvass board
ILASENA Nov 2 No decision was rendered yesterday by Judge De Wolf in the appeal of canvassing board members over counting votes from the Tunnel precinct. Attorneys agreed to ask for a postponement until Wednesday while they review further authorities. State board canvassers did not count Silver Bow returns today amid unclear irregularities.
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Ilasena
de Wolf
State Board
Man Kills Father-in-Law After Discovering Infidelity
In Youngstown Ohio on November 2 Charles Edmundson returned home to find his wife in a compromising position with her father John P McCeery. McCeery was thrown down stairs and fatally injured. Edmundson then severely beat his wife, Mrs. Edmundson, a mother of four.
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Youngstown
Charles Edmundson
John PP. McCeery
McCeery
Edmards
Earthquake Felt In St. Lovin Area In Early Morning
A strong earthquake shock was reported in St. Lovin at 1:60 this morning lasting about one minute with a southwest to northwest direction. No damage was reported. A second perceptible tremor at 1s.3 lasted about two seconds with an east to west direction.
State bonds case tied to ex Treasurer Burke discovered
New Oxaceans report a further development in the state bond matter. A discovery links ex Treasurer Burke to a sum about 400 000 dollars, with details arising after the November 2 report.
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Burke
State Officials Confirmed by Board of Canvassers
Montana Republicans and all state officers except the governor are listed with the full Supreme Court six of eight district judges and the state board of canvassers finishing their work and adjournment.
Montana Doers Well and State Vote Count Summary
The Montana canvassing board finished the state vote tally with Silver Bow counted. The GOP holds the governorship, supreme court, and most district judges. Assembly majority is six. Jefferson Beavers Head and Deer Lodge show joint-seat ties prompting new elections. Voters approved the constitution by large margin. Booth of Silver Bow withheld certified returns.
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Helena
Silver Bow County
Toole
Supreme Court
Senate
Jefferson County
Beaver Head
Deer Lodge
Booth
Silver Bow
Precinct
Silver Low County
Cronin Trial Witness Spellman Reluctant On Stand
Edward Spellman of Peoria testified as the Cronin trial's first witness but appeared reluctant and contradicted earlier statements. He admitted no talk with Coughlin about Cronin and recounted sending his attorney to Chicago to correct his grand jury testimony. He explained a later visit to Pallons and Downs and noted others denied the disputed conversation. Correspondence between Beggs and Spellman was read.
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Cinesoo
Cronin
Edward Spellman
Peoria
Scots
Michigan
Coughlin
Dr. Cronin
Spellman
Longnecker
Grand Jury
Chicago
Pallons and Downs
Missouri Pacific facing bond issue amid Gould Sage claims
The Times reports Wall Street wary over Missouri Pacific after stock fell three points. A theory cites possible dividend suspension though a quarterly payment is recent. It is alleged Jay Gould and associates hold claims against the company totaling about 7.6 million, with broader claims nearing ten million tied to new bond issues.
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New York
the Times
aWall Street
Missouri Pacific
Cises
Jay Gould
Gould
George Gould
Russell Sage
Missouri Pacific Company
Sage
Fort Custer Finds Skeletons on Battlefield Burial Ordered
At Fort Custer Montana on November 4 General Brisbane ordered silent graves for Custer’s men. While placing stakes workers unearthed two skeletons not yet buried and officers were sent to ensure proper interment on the exact spots.
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Fort Custer
Mont
Brisbane
Custer
Campbell
French
Company
Ney
Fort Phil Kearney
Worthin
The Hall Players Brotherhood Holds Fall Meeting
The Hall Players Brotherhood met at noon with 30 to 40 players present. They denied ties to the players league and transacted routine business. President Ward announced a Wednesday meeting between players and stockholders to form a new league.
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Hall Player's Brotherhood
Players League
Ata P
Ward
Strikes and Trade Talks Mark November Dispatches
Reports from multiple locales note a collapse of the coal miners strike, ongoing negotiations with dock workers, and near settlements in the molders dispute. The Pan Americans toured Ashland and Cincinnati while a new state ship was launched, and Western Union faced delays on postal ties with Wannamaker. Emperor William awarded the Black Eagle to the grand vizier and sent portraits to foreign affairs.
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Brissurs
Bustos
National Maritime Exhibition
Meehante
Astwrer
Lixiscrox
Pan Americanes
Ashland
Henry Clay
Cincinnatii
Miskegon
Mich
Mill Dock
McCracken
North Muskegon
Loss
Stoooey
Ismarckk
N. CD
New York
Western Union Telegraph Company
Wannamaker
Constantinople
William
Utah Governor Report Highlights Growth and Land Policy
In his annual Utah territory report Governor Thomas estimates a population of about 230,000 and notes rising foreign-born residents due to Mormon immigration. He warns about unoccupied lands best used for grazing and urges government titles for grazing lands to spur stock growth, while detailing mining prosperity and Mormon political influence in Salt Lake City and beyond.
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Wasninotos
Arthur
Thomas
Utah Territory
Utah
Park City
Weasury Department
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake
Oden
Itah
Mormon Church
Ty Crab
Mandamus Sought to Rebuild Fort Collins Rail Line
The Union Pacific Railway seeks a court order requiring rebuilding and operation of the Colorado Central railroad wing between Fort Collins and Cheyenne Wyoming. A writ of mandamus has been filed, and the case will be argued in the United States Circuit Court at Denver this month.
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Cuion Pacific
Fort Collins
Nav
Colorado Central Railroad
Fort Collis
Cheyenone
Wyoming
Union Pacific Railway Company
Whamahony
Railrome Company
United States Circuit Court
Denver
Blizzard Claims Foreman and Cowboys Near Folsom
A Colorado New Mexico blizzard stranded Henry Miller, foreman for Colonel R. G. Head, and cowboys near Sierra Grande. Rescuers found Miller, Joe Martin, and Charlie Jolly frozen at an open spot near Folsom. Others reached camp before succumbing to cold. Miller had twelve years with Head.
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Denver
Colorado
New Mexico
Polsom
Henry Miller
R. G. Head
Sierra Grande
Folsom
Pan Handle
Texas
Miller
Head
Tie
Joe Martin
Charlie Jolly
Evercome
Colonel Head
Louisiana
Martin
Jolly
Electric current kills horse and shocks two officers in New York
A telephone wire loop fell across the Fourth avenue streetcar track near Twenty-eighth street. The horse stepped on the live wire and died instantly while driver Thos Whelan was shocked and knocked to the pavement. Police Sergeant McDonald and Roundsman Cassidy were shocked while attempting rescue as blue flames and a burning odor followed the animal. A guard was set to keep the public from the area.
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New York
Fourth Avenue
Twenty-eighth Street
Thos, Whelan
Whelan
McDonald
Cassidy
Locomotive Engineers Adopt Constitution Amendments
The Locomotive Engineers convention adopted the committee on constitution and bylaws report with minor motions. A provision allows a fireman to join the engineers while retaining membership in the firemen’s order. After routine business, Denver citizens and railroads were praised, and the convention adjourned to meet in Pittsburgh next year.
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Dixver
Bremen
Brotherhood of Engineers
Brotherhood of Firemen
Tme
Tremens Brotherhood
Denver
Tittsbure
Nebraska Election Quiet Stateside Ahead of Balloting
The campaign in Nebraska remains quiet with only judge of the supreme bench and two state university posts actively titled. Republicans expect a traditional large lead while Democrats foresee a reduced GOP margin, especially in major cities. In the Second district Laws and reputations anticipated to win but with a smaller victory.
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Guana
Seb
Supreme Bench
The
State University
Reese
Richards
Republican State Committee
McShane
Democratic Committee
Iowa Election Looms as Voters Set to Decide State Races
The Iowa election nears with voters weighing governor and other state posts, while legislators will meet a U S senator race to replace Mr Allison. Debates center on tariff and prohibition with Democrats calling policy a failure and Republicans urging it to stand until a majority demands change.
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United States
Allison
Dusener
M. Horn
Foll
Iowa Iin
Uncertain Iowa election as parties brace for verdict
Sioux City report notes Democrats expect Boles to win while Republicans fear a setback. Prohibition repeal sentiment grows. editor George D Perkins predicts a Republican majority on joint ballot and re election of Senator Allison, with the main contest centered on the saloon issue.
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Iowa
Boles
Sioux City
George D. Perkins
Fonewel
Perkins
Allison
Santa Fe Wreck Near Brownwood Leaves Several Dead
A southbound Santa Fe train of five coaches and two baggage cars derailed three miles south of Brownwood Texas. Four people died and many were injured as two rear chair cars toppled down a 15 foot embankment after a broken fall caused the wreck. Passengers from San Antonio Caldwell and Dallas were among the injured.
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Bireow
Swoon
Tex
Santa Fe
Trownwood
Hough
Brownwood
Super
TB. Powes
Belleville
Henry Mason
Austin
Alexander George
Midland
San Antonio
Caldwell
Dallas
San Angelo Fair
Grant remains to be moved to Arlington or West Point
George W Childs says General Grant's body will likely be moved from Riverside park New York to Arlington or West Point soon. The G A R favors Arlington the army officers West Point. Mrs Grant must decide and was not to comment on reports of Childs remarks.
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Puila Delonta
George W Childs
General Grant
New York
West Point
Arlington Cemetery
Washington
Arlington
Grant
Childs
Navy
G. W. Childs
Riverside Park
Editor’s Dilemma on Reading His Own Manuscript
A long tale on editors fearing their own work. A Boston Transcript remark on editors testing impartial judgment by sending their piece to themselves. The humorous anecdote ends with advice that many passages ruin the effect and needed refinement.
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Boston Transcript
Listener
kKnew
Hineselh
Wentisomie Communications
Fatiene
Musl
Prince snubbed by American girl in Nice scene
A curious scene in Nice involves a British prince pausing with a baby who mishears his question. The infant responds with a playful misinterpretation while parents watch, and the moment highlights cross cultural awkwardness between royalty and American onlookers.
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St. Louis
Jose
Prince of Wales
Lt Wan
Nice
Chiid
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