Burlington Moves to Extend Rail Network Through Fort Collins
Reports from Fort Collins claim Burlington Railway may lease the Colorado Central line from Fort Collins to Colorado Junction, aiming northeast toward Cheyenne and Laramie, with broader plans to reach Salt Lake City and the coast. The scheme involves securing rights of way from Union Pacific and leveraging townsites at Rustic, plus mining interests near Manhattan.
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Burlington
Fort Collins
Colorado Central
Colorado Junction
Cheyenne
Laramie City
Wyoming
Yellowstone Park
Union Pacific
Salt Lake City
Bellevue Junction
Rustic
Burlington Syndicate
North Park
Manhattan
Denver Vews
Railroad Gossip and Tariff Changes
Surveyors continue to locate the Ogden and Hot Springs line with debate over Slaterville versus North Platte routes. The California Commandery of Knights Templar train achieved record Union Pacific speed from Cheyenne to Grand Island in eight hours. New freight tariffs take effect with higher rates on mill products and grain in mixed car loads.
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Ogden and Hot Springs
Slaterville
North Platte
California
Knights Templar
Union Pacific
Cheyenne
Grand Island
Missouri
Denver
Chicago
The Australian Ballot Debate Spreads Across States
The Australian ballot system is praised as an anti fraud tool in Montana and being tested in Massachusetts. Critics claim observers fear the details, while supporters note its novelty and the push for reform follows irregularities and bribery alleged in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Massachusetts
Undeceiving the Young in The San Francisco Chronicle
A San Francisco Chronicle story warns of warning children about Santa Claus. A young boy questions the myth after his teacher’s explanation and seeks answers from his father who must confront the truth and the impact on belief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Santa Claus
Bik Papa
Boy confronts father about Santa and devil myth
A boy questions his father about Santa Claus and the devil, insisting the truth be told as night falls and he peeks into the room. The scene conveys a child’s dawning skepticism and a parent’s hesitant candor.
Napoleon in Exile Through British Officers Letters
An unpublished Century letter describes Napoleon's departure from Elba after a long dialogue with British officers. He appeared dignified and confident, discussed Milan decree aims, the Schelde expedition, and Holland. the embarkation scene included a moonlit march and a nervous crowd, ending with a return to his ship and remarks on the Emperor's health and resemblance to the King of Rome.
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England
Elba
Milan
America
Barvel
Europe
Ilo
Sir Sidney Smith
Smith
Sidney Smith
Egypt
Schelde
Vienna
Antwerp
Holland
France
Zuyder Zee
Alps
Tle
Rome
Corsienle
Alix Do
Birtur
Thad
Caesar
Lita
Kila
Poets Invited to Daily Walk in California
The article notes a constitutional declaration affecting state policy and invites aspiring poets to take a three mile daily walk, framing the activity as a public encouragement. It mentions Dede tien Ot Lacie Clare and Ort Ulty Bia in a stylized regional context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenonyeou
Axtell Sets 3 Year Old and Stallion Record at Trotting Meet
Terne Havre Oct 11 Axtell, a 3 year old stallion, trotted a mile in 2 12 to break the 3 year old and stallion records. The crowd roared as Williams bore the colt aloft after the victory. Official timers agreed on all fractions, and Col Conley later bought Axtell for 105000, the highest price for a horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terne Havre
Axtell
California
Sunol
George Starr
Father Horn
Col. Conley
Colt
Williams
J. I. Steiner
American Trotting Association
A. F. Rush
Detroit
Colonel Conley
Chicago
Beauchamp and Moran
Trotter Axtell
Walsh
Hartford
Madden
Lexington
Budd Doble
Messrs. Brush and Morgan
W. P. Ingram
Derbbiet
The
Terre Haute Association
Horrific Electric Line Death at Centre and Chambers
An electric lineman working for Western Union died after contact with live wires on a busy New York street corner. Spectators watched as his body burned and blue flames flashed from his body while firemen, officials, and a terrified crowd looked on. Mayor Grant delayed action before ordering wires cut to prevent further hazards.
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New York
Centre
Chambers Streets
Western Union Company
Lrge
Lineman Benson
Walve
Grant
Land case settled over joined houses in Dakota dispute
Wastincras Oct 11 Land Commissioner Groff renders decision in May Barr case. Barr formerly of Mitchell Iowa went to Dakota on visit took eighty acres adjoining Michael Harr entry, bought a reive and moved it onto the claim. She married Barr, joined the houses, and separated bedding and furnishings, with no communication between parts.
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Wastincras
Groff
May Barr
Mitchell, Oak
Barr
Iowa
Dakota
Michael Harr
Mrs Barr’s Claim Rejected Under Homestead Law
The record states Mrs Barr’s entry into the house was made in good faith without knowledge of Michael Marr and without understanding that the property was to stay in the Barr family. Her claim fails because a husband and wife cannot maintain separate residences in the same house for homestead purposes. The general land office notes similar cases with Mrs Barr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Marr
Barr
General Land Office
Delegates Arrive for International Maritime Conference
The International Maritime conference opens with arrivals including Captain A M Bisbee from China and Italy's Chevalier Dettebrim. Secretary designate is Lt Coltman and Admiral Franklin leads American delegates for preliminary talks in Washington. The opening date is soon and the session runs to January 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Qet
A. M. Bisbee
China
Imperial Customs Service
Chevalier Dettebrim
Italy
Blaine
State Department
The Conclave Ends With Suspensions and Appointments
Thousands of knights gathered at Mount Vernon for the grand encampment where Eminent Commander Olicott of the District of Columbia was suspended for one year for illegally knighting William Oscar Koome and invalidating his election. Officers named include General Moulton, Colonel Myers Mt Parker, Henry M. Alton, and Francis BE White. A banquet closed the conclave as members departed.
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Myers Mt. Parker
District of Columbia
Henry M. Alton
Tennessee
Francis BE
White
Nebraska
Postal Service in Chicago Deemed Inadequate by Commission
A postmaster general appointed commission reports Chicago postal service has been inadequate for years, with business demand rivaling New York and Philadelphia. It urges annexes and interior enlargement, plus increased clerical staff to meet growth and facilitate business.
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Khon
Chicago
Pan-American Congress delegates tour New England industry
The Pan-American excursion arrived in SteinerrÉtp Massachusetts and visited the Smith and Smith armory and the Morgan envy elope works. In Holyoke a committee welcomed the visitors at 2 PM and showed them the Connecticut River dam and a modern paper mill before the 2:20 PM train departure to Albany.
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SteinerrEtp
Mass
Armory
Smith & Smith
Morgan Envy Elope Works
Custer
Holyoke
Papal Representative Arrives for U.S. Catholic Events
Rt. Rev. Denis O'Connell rector of the American college at Rome is aboard the City of Rome arriving in New York. He will represent the pope at the American Catholic hierarchy centennial on November 16 and at the Catholic congress on November 11 and 12 in Baltimore. He will attend the opening of the Catholic university in Washington on November 13.
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New York
Rome
Denis O'Connell
American College
Catholic Congress
Baltimore
Catholic University
Washington
Oregon Railway and Navigation Completes Rockford to Spokane Line
A telegram from St. Paul on Oct 10 reports the Oregon Railway and Navigation line from Rockford to Spokane Falls, Washington is finished. The route runs via Union Pacific, Oregon Short Line, and Oregon Railway and Navigation. The line to Mullen is finished to St Toe, Idaho.
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St. Paul
Oregon Railway and Navigation
Rockford
Spokane Falls
Washington
Union Pacific
Oregon
Mullen
St. Toe
Idaho
Secretary Blaine Details Plans for Southern Tours
Secretary of State announces invitations from the International American Conference to view southern sections, with a larger early January telegraph tour planned, compared with northern efforts, according to official wording.
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Wasitisgton
South
North
Blaine
Cleveland Declines Congress Bid Amid Tammany Plans
In New York during October evening edition, Tammany offers ex-President Cleveland a Ninth District congress candidacy to replace the late S. Cox, but Cleveland declines. The paper also reports Amos J. Cumming slated for the post.
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New Yous
Tammany
Cleveland
Congress
S. 5
Cox
Amos J. Cumming
Ion
Fire destroys mine house on Quarte hill
A fire last night burned the Roderick Dhu mine house on Quarte hill to the ground. The shot house was not in use and the cause of the blaze is not known. No workers were present at the time of the fire.
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Short Mouse
CenvKar
Roderick Dhu
Quarte Hill
Exodus of Negroes A True Story In Shade Of Romance
Advices from Mexico report a bill granting a concession to Henry C Ferguson and William H Ellis to colonize lands in Oaxaca Guerrero Veracruz Michoacan and San Louis Itosí with Negroes from Texas and other states The measure passed the lower house with one dissent and goes to the senate Diaz is expected to sign Ferguson and Ellis anticipate 20000 Negro colonists from Texas and many more from the eastern states to farm cotton and settle in Mexico
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Mexico
St. Louis
Henry C. Ferguson
William H. Ellis
Texas
Oaxatca
Guerrero
Vera Cruz
Michoacan
San Louis
Lotosi
Congress
Senate
Diaz
Ferguson and
Ellis
Mississippi River
Australian woman hunts down Chicago husband criminal
An Australian woman, Elizabeth Hackett, travels 10 000 miles to Chicago to confront Julius Mailhouse alias Julius F House, a former Joliet prisoner married to another woman. Mailhouse is arrested at police HQ as she arrives with a chair raised in his direction. She plans to stay in Chicago while he returns to Joliet.
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Roman Cureace
Australia
Chicago
Julius Mailhouse
Julius F. House
Elizabeth Hackett
Melbourne
Joliet
Mailhouse
Miss Hackett
Sydney
San Francisco
Secretary Blaine cites Tangiers consul over corruption charges
Secretary Blaine has cabled William Baird to appear at the state department in Washington to answer Corruption charges brought by Benezuli, a Tangiers merchant who traveled to file the complaint. Simon Wolf and A Solomons, members of the alliance of Israilite Universelle, accompanied Benezuli.
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Wasauxeros
Blaine
William Baird
United States
Tangiers
State Department
Washington
Benezuli
Simon Wolf
Solomons
Alliance of Israilite Universelle
Benezguli
Reception of the Czar in Berlin with Imperial Circle
Czar arrives in Berlin with Emperor William and Bismarck greeting him. The two leaders exchange handshakes and converse briefly before the czar travels by carriage to the Russian embassy. Salutes and flags line the streets as crowds watch. Tonight the czar attends an opera gala with the German royal family.
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Berwin
Czar
Berlin
Emperor William
Bismarck
Opera House
Grand Duke
George
A Terrible Accident at Davis Switch
A dwelling owned by Patrick Daily at Davis Switch near Braprorp burned during supper as a natural gas throttle caused gas buildup. The fire killed Daily’s wife and three sons ages 13 and younger, with Cathy severely burned but not fatally. the family perished before aid could arrive.
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Braprorp
Davis Switch
Patrick
Dathy
Cathy
Ty Aly
Three Suspects Arrested in Cronin Murder Probe
Three suspects were arrested by police this afternoon for alleged complicity in the murder of Dr Cronin. Judge Longenecker adjourned court until tomorrow as officials pursue new developments. Chief Hubbard Captain Schueler and attorneys Willis Ingham attended a closed-door conference at the state attorney's office.
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Curiaco
Oct. i
Dr. Cronin
Orbitial Court
Longnecker
McConnell
Polles Hubbard
Schueler
Longenecker
Attornes Willis
Secrecy Maintained As Seven Men Questioned In State Attorney Office
After being brought to the state attorney's office, seven men were reportedly under examination through the afternoon and evening. At 1 36 tonight the attorney reassured reporters that no information would be released until tomorrow, stressing absolute secrecy from all authorities.
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States Attorney's Office
Mills
States Attorney
Cattle and Sheep Market Report from Cnicano
Cattle receipts reach 12 000 with market active and prices up. Beeves bring 4 35 to 4 87, steers 3 10 to 4 30, stockers and feeders 1 85 to 3 10, Texans 1 90 to 3 90. Sheep receipts 4 500 with strong demand natives 3 50 to 4 70, western 3 70 to 4 70, Texans 3 60 to 4 15, lambs 4 25 to 5 50.
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Cnicano
Western Rangers
Western
Trotting Race Draws Largest Crowd at Freetwood Park
At Freetwood Park on October 1, a trotting match between Harry Ilkes and Belle Hamlin drew the largest crowd ever seen. Belle Hamlin won the first heat in 2.16 and the second heat plus race in 2.19 amid heavy betting.
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Freetwood Park
Harry Ilkes
Belle Hamlin
the Park
Utah Gets a New Judge Appoints John W Blackburn
President Harrison appoints John W Blackburn of Utah as associate justice on the Utah supreme court, announced in Wasuixeros. The appointment marks a notable addition to the state’s high court.
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Utah
Wasuixeros
Harrison
John W. Blackburn
Supreme Court of Utah
Chautauqua and the Youth Feed the College
An English critique argues Chautauqua extends schooling beyond Sunday and day schools. It provides tools reading writing and arithmetic to foster thinking and guides youth toward college, often via informing parents whose outlook shapes their children’s paths.
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Thia
Chautauqua
Renae
Chautauqua Assembly Herald
Midnight park encounter ends with misidentification
A patrolman found a man asleep in Randolph Street Park and requested him to wake. The sleeper claimed a good alibi and sent the officer to verify if William Dockey was at home. A woman flung water on the officer while he rang the bell. the man revealed he was Duckey and the officer was sent away.
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Randolph Street
William Dockey
Duckey
Detroit Free Press
Scrap books rise as top seller in New York shops
A New York Sun report notes scrap books dominate sales at Naas street stationers. Demand grew over five years with bankers brokers and railroads using plain leather backs to store clippings. Envelopes lag behind as scrap books prove more practical for clipping needs across offices.
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Naassau Street
New York Sun
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