Through Passenger Train Agreement Unites Two Railroads
A printed contract between Union Pacific and Chicago and Northwestern establishes a joint through line for passengers and freight with Council Bluffs as the connecting point. Through service to begin when proposed by either party, rates set west and east, arbitration for disputes, and a ten year term. Similar accords are forming with other lines, creating new joint routes to Sioux City and Lake Superior corridor.
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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 Completes At Once
A Blaine dispatch reports that North and South Dakota were admitted to statehood simultaneously at 3:40 pm. Prohibition articles were approved in both states, minority representation was rejected by voters, marking the first twin-state admission in U S history.
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Wastington
Blaine
Mellette and Miller
North
South Dakotas
Two
Dakotas
Twin States
South Dakota
Union
Thanksgiving Proclamation Issued by President Harrison
The president urges a national day of Thanksgiving and prayer on November 28. He calls on the people to reflect on divine providence, bless God for mercy and harvest, and assemble in places of worship to give thanks for peace and prosperity. The proclamation is signed by Benjamin Harrison.
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Ashington
Benjamin Harrison
United States of America
United States
Washington Territory Gains Prosperity Despite Fire Losses
Miles C. Moore reports in his annual Washington territorial summary that population reached 275,000 with rapid growth and rising property values. Railroad building and land sales surged, while four cities suffered destructive fires causing significant damage. A fish cultural station at Port Hudson is authorized by the secretary on Liktee States commission recommendations.
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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
The insolvency affairs of Belford, Clark & Co. were wound up. The receiver was ordered to transfer all property to the firm. Property was sold to Alexander Belford and the business resumed under Belford, Clark & Co.
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Cnrcage
Belford, Clark & Co
Alexander Belford
Ness
Alleged Mrs Bender Reported in Oswego Kas
A brief dispatch from Oswego Kansas notes Deputy Sheriff Dick accompanied Mrs Greiffith and Mere Davis today as the case involving Mrs Bender from Kansas City moves forward. The fragment indicates formal involvement by local law enforcement in the alleged matter.
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Bender
Kannas City
Oswego
Kas
Benders believed dead. vigilantes’ earlier work recalled
Prosecuting Attorney Morris said a man who knew the Benders failed to identify the women as the Benders. Oswego shows no excitement. residents feel the Benders are dead and that vigilantes acted years ago. Preliminary examination set for Monday.
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Morris
Oswego
Burke Identified as Burke in Cronin Murder Case Ruse
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 killed. Testimony described the cottage interior after the murder, stained walls and blood impressions. Adjourned until Monday.
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Cincaco
Nova
Cronin
Charles J. Carlson
Martin Burke
Frank Williams
Dr. Cronin
Urke
Engineers Convention Forms Central Grievance Committee
The engineers convention established a central grievance committee after creating division level committees. Each division will refer disputes to its division committee, then to the central body if needed. If unresolved, entire line workers may be ordered out rather than a division strike. Headquarters set for ten years in Cleveland. Denver was the only other candidate. meeting adjourns Monday night.
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Denver
Cleveland
Prisoners Kill Officers Amid Transport Attempt
In Riverside four miles from town Sheriff Reynolds W A Holmes and Eugene Middleton of Globe were killed while eight Apache and one Mexican inmates were being moved to Yuma. The prisoners seized Holmes pistol, shot the guards, then overpowered the guards and fled south. Middleton was shot twice and survived to notify Riverside. The Mexican convict was later captured. A posse pursues the fugitives.
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Frorescr
Ariz
Reynolds
W. A. Holmes
Eugene Middleton
Globe
Yuma Penitentiary
Riverside
Holmes
Watterson Talks in Spanish to Louisburg Visitors
All-American excursionists were greeted in Spanish by Henry Watterson at the Louisburg board of trade. Delegates spoke in their own tongue for the first time. The group toured tobacco works, Kentucky distilleries and horses, then was greeted by Governor Buckner and ladies at a hotel reception before departing for Mammoth Cave.
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Watterson
Louisburg
Board of Trade
Henry Watterson
United States
Kentucky
Buckner
Mammoth Cave
General Coward and Howard Propose Army Reforms
Gem Coward urges shortening enlistment to two or three years and creating a path for voluntary discharge without dishonor. General Howard and General Crook back reorganizing infantry into three battalions of four companies and replacing rifles with a magazine gun for infantry and cavalry.
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Wasmixeras
Coward
Howard
Crook
Election Officials in ILASENA Postpone Decision on Canvass
Judge De Wolf did not render a ruling yesterday on appealing canvassing board members over counting Tunnel precinct votes. Attorneys agreed to request a postponement until Wednesday to review further authorities. State board canvassers did not count Silver Bow returns amid unclear irregularities.
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Ilasena
de Wolf
State Board
Murder in Youngstown as man kills father in law
Charles Edmundson found his wife with her father John P. McCeery, aged 60, causing him to throw McCeery down stairs and fatally injure him. He then severely beat his wife, Mrs Edmards, a mother of four, aged 36. Police report a domestic tragedy with fatal assault and injuries.
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Youngstown
Charles Edmundson
John PP. McCeery
McCeery
Edmards
Earthquake Report Across Town With Varying Shocks
A heavy quake with a low rumble woke residents at 1:60 this morning lasting about one minute. It came from southwest to northwest with no damage reported. A second perceptible shock at 1s.3 was stronger but lasted two seconds, traveling east to west.
State bond dispute claim surfaces against exTreasurer Burke
New Oxaceans report a discovery tied to the state bonds case. An alleged find involves about ten items valued near $400,000 linked to former Treasurer Burke.
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Burke
Republican Montana Slate Finishes Canvass Adjourns
The State Board of Canvassers completes its work and adjourns as Republicans sweep state offices including all statewide officers except the governor and most district judges. The Supreme Court justices are among those affected in the canvassing outcome.
Montana Doers Well In State Vote Canvass
Helena Nov 4 The state canvassing board finished the canvass reporting Republicans winning the state ticket except Toole for governor. Supreme court and six of eight district judges Republican. Senate tied with Republican lieutenant governor as casting vote. House Republican majority six. Beaver Head Deer Lodge need new election due to tie. 1800 of 20000 votes against constitutional adoption. Finance notes on Silver Bow precinct 34 thrown out after clerk Booth refused certified copy. board adjourned sine die.
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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
Witness Spellman contradicts grand jury statements in Cronin trial
Edward Spellman of Peoria testified he never spoke with Coughlin about Dr. Cronin and admitted he later sought to correct prior grand jury statements. He said his attorney advised denial to protect the facts and his own interests, and he noted two colleagues who contradicted his earlier claim. 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 Stock Falls On Dividend Suspicion
Wall Street frets over Missouri Pacific amid rumors Jay Gould hints at dividend suspension. A quarterly payout has just been made and is not due for two months. Market talk centers on a potential large bond issue amid claims by Gould, George Gould, and Russell Sage totaling about 7.6 million, with other undisclosed claims pushing toward ten million in bonds planned.
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New York
the Times
aWall Street
Missouri Pacific
Cises
Jay Gould
Gould
George Gould
Russell Sage
Missouri Pacific Company
Sage
Skeletons Unearthed at Fort Custer Battlefield Grave Site
At Fort Custer Montana on November 4 General Brisbane orders decently burying two soldiers found beneath stakes marking where they fell. Four officers proceed to honor the fallen with proper interment and markers after thirteen years.
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Fort Custer
Mont
Brisbane
Custer
Campbell
French
Company
Ney
Fort Phil Kearney
Worthin
Hall Players Brotherhood Discuss League Formation
The Hall Players Brotherhood met at noon with 30 to 40 players present. They denied ties to the players league and conducted routine business. President Ward announced a Wednesday meeting between players and stockholders to formally organize a new league.
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Hall Player's Brotherhood
Players League
Ata P
Ward
WIKKED WASPS. Nov 4 Coal strike collapses and talks amid exports
Newsclipping spans several brief items from Nov 4: coal miners strike collapse noted. maritime exhibition opens. dock workers negotiating with expected favorable settlement. Pan American excursion visits Ashland and progresses to Cincinnati and Muskegon. a fire at North Muskegon injures lumber yard and mill. molders strike settled in favor of workers with wide concessions. new ship of state launched. Western Union talks with postmaster general to resume later. Emperor William decorates grand vizier and sends portrait and vases to foreign affairs minister.
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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 Territory Governor Sees Growth and Land Use Issues
Arthur 4. Thomas in his annual Utah report estimates population at about 230,000 with a $30.6 million city tax base and $495,600 debt. He notes grazing lands dominate seven eighths of Utah and urges government land title access for stock growers to spur western settlement and stock industry growth. He cites mining prosperity, parish Gentile population shifts, and Mormon political influence including polygamy persistence and church control of territorial policy.
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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 Seeks Rebuild of Rail Segment Between Fort Collins and Cheyenne
The case challenges Union Pacific Railway ownership of the Colorado Central line between Fort Collins and Cheyenne Wyoming. A writ of mandamus asks courts to force rebuilding, equipping, and operation of the segment. The United States Circuit Court at Denver will hear the matter 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 claim hits cattle camp foreman and cowboys near Sierra Grande
A Colorado blizzard drives eighteen hundred head toward Texas. Henry Miller, foreman for Colonel R. G. Head, perishes with two cowboys as the herd scatters in whiteout conditions near Folsom New Mexico. Rescuers locate two bodies near Head's ranch. others reach camp or vanish. Miller hailed from Louisiana. origins of Martin and Jolly unknown.
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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 wire fatality shocks horse driver in New York
A trolley track incident on Fourth Avenue near Twenty eighth Street left a horse roasted by a live telephone wire and driver Thos Whelan stunned. Sergeant McDonald and Roundsman Cassidy were knocked senseless as blue flames and a burning odor drew onlookers to the fatal scene.
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New York
Fourth Avenue
Twenty-eighth Street
Thos, Whelan
Whelan
McDonald
Cassidy
Locomotive Engineers Adopt Constitution Amendments
The Locomotive Engineers and Firemen adopted the committee report on constitution and bylaws. Amendments allow a new fireman to join engineers while retaining membership in the Firemen’s Brotherhood. The convention adjourned after routine business and will meet again in Pittsburgh in one year.
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Dixver
Bremen
Brotherhood of Engineers
Brotherhood of Firemen
Tme
Tremens Brotherhood
Denver
Tittsbure
Nebraska Election Quiet Amid Off Year Campaign
The state campaign remains unusually calm with few contests. Only judicial and university posts draw attention as party chiefs predict shifts in the GOP lead and potential changes in city majorities. In the Second district, Laws is expected to win, though by a smaller margin.
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Guana
Seb
Supreme Bench
The
State University
Reese
Richards
Republican State Committee
McShane
Democratic Committee
Iowa's election nears governors and lawmakers face key votes
The piece notes statewide races for governor and state legislators in Iowa as voters approach the election. It mentions the tariff issue as a national feature raised by both parties and centers debate on prohibition. Democrat leaders criticize policy failures while Republicans urge it as settled until public demand for change.
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United States
Allison
Dusener
M. Horn
Foll
Iowa Iin
Doubtful Eld in Iowa Signals Strong Vote Across Parties
Sioux City editor George Perkins predicts a Republican success in tomorrow’s election. He expects a larger majority on the joint ballot and the reelection of Senator Allison, noting great revulsion against prohibition and widespread dissatisfaction among Republicans despite hopeful reports from across the state.
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Iowa
Boles
Sioux City
George D. Perkins
Fonewel
Perkins
Allison
Wreck of Santa Fe Train Near Brownwood, Texas
A southbound Santa Fe passenger train of five coaches and two baggage cars derailed three miles south of Brownwood after a broken fall caused the rear chairs to leave the track and plunge down a fifteen foot embankment. Four passengers were fatally injured and many more were hurt, including Mrs. Henry Mason and Alexander George among the dead, with others from San Antonio Caldwell and Dallas.
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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 at Riverside Park amid burial relocation talks
George W Childs states General Grant's body may move from New York to West Point or Arlington cemetery, with G A R favoring Arlington and officers West Point. The final decision rests with Mrs. Grant who is not yet commenting on reports of the move from Riverside Park.
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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 Submitting Own Articles
A whimsical tale of a newspaper editor who fears judging his own manuscript. He devises a ruse to mail the piece to himself as a contributor, hoping impartiality will arrive in the reply. The device reveals the uneasy tension between self-critique and editorial pride.
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Boston Transcript
Listener
kKnew
Hineselh
Wentisomie Communications
Fatiene
Musl
Prince snubs in Nice scene with American girl
A strange tale from Nice recounts a boyish moment where a prince interacted with a local girl who claimed a distant American man wished to kiss her. The event sparked chatter about royal decorum and American reception among European onlookers.
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St. Louis
Jose
Prince of Wales
Lt Wan
Nice
Chiid
Proverb Treaty Question From Panife Gore Ulin
A reader asks which proverb treaty involves Panife, Gore, and Ulin, seeking clarification on a historic pact or saying connected to these names. The fragmentary query lacks context or verifiable details.
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Harrison
Jas. G. Blaine
Melford, Clark & Co
Locomotive Brotherhood
Gem Coward
Nentana
Sete
Montana
State Board of Canvassers
Pacific
Pal Santa
Ghantiis
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