Burlington Moves Raise Rail Rivalry Across the West
Fort Collins reports say Burlington plans include leasing the old Colorado Central line from Fort Collins to Colorado Junction and extending toward Cheyenne Laramie City and Yellowstone. The company allegedly seeks Salt Lake City and coast access by leveraging Union Pacific rights of way from Bellevue Junction to Rustic, with mining interests in Manhattan nearby.
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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 Across the Plains
Surveyors push Ogden and Hot Springs railway route choice between Slaterville and North Platte. Knights Templar California Commandery train set fastest Union Pacific run Cheyenne to Grand Island 362 miles in eight hours. New freight tariffs take effect including mill products and grain in mixed car loads with highest rates to Prairie Missouri territory. Union Pacific sets grape carload rates Denver to Chicago and river points with varied increments.
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California
Knights Templar
Union Pacific
Cheyenne
Grand Island
Missouri
Denver
Chicago
The Australian Ballot in Massachusetts and Montana
The article discusses the Australian ballot system's adoption in Montana and Massachusetts noting its potential to curb fraud and intimidation. It argues critics lack practical experience with the system and that the first elections under it will be the most challenging as voters adjust to new procedures enacted after irregularities and bribery observed in November last.
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Springfield
Massachusetts
Undeceiving the Young
A San Francisco Chronicle tale explains a teacher’s warning to a young boy that Santa Claus is a myth. The boy asks his father for clarity at home and the father faces a difficult conversation about belief and truth.
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San Francisco
Santa Claus
Bik Papa
Boy confronts disbelief as father’s Santa tale exposed
A boy, disappointed by his father’s Santa story, returns to his room and asks if there is a devil, challenging the truth of the Christmas myth. The scene conveys doubt and the clash between imagination and parental explanation.
Napoleon in Exile Letters Reveal British Officerson
Readings from unpublished British letters recount Napoleon Bonaparte's exile voyage from Elba. Officers describe his dignity, demeanor at dinner, questions about the wind and the Milan decree, and a final embarkation amid a moonlit, parochial scene with the Grand Marshal and Sir Sidney Smith’s nephew.
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England
Elba
Milan
America
Barvel
California law upheld for loudness measure in poetry event
The article notes a California ruling declares a certain loudness statute constitutional while inviting poets to participate in a daily three mile walk as a public reminder. It frames the event as a civic prompt tied to constitutional approval and creative activity.
Axtell’s Great Flight Sets Three Year Old Stallion Record
Terne Havre Oct 11 Axtell the 3-year-old stallion trotted a mile in 2 12 shattering the 3-year-old and stallion records. The crowd roared as Axtell and driver Williams finished with no wobble. Col Conley of Chicago bought Axtell for 105000, the highest price ever paid for a horse, with a syndicate backing the bid.
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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
Electric line death shocks New York city street crowd
An electric Lineman employed by Western Union died at Centre and Chambers streets when contact with live wires caused fatal burns. Firemen cut the wires and witnesses describe a horrific scene as blue flames and burning flesh were seen. Mayor Grant ordered immediate wire cutting to prevent further danger.
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New York
Centre
Chambers Streets
Western Union Company
Lrge
Lineman Benson
Walve
Grant
A Queer Land Case Settled in Dakota District
Land Commissioner Groff renders decision in May Barr case from Mitchell Iowa. Barr and Barr formed a single dwelling by moving and joining two houses on adjacent eighty acres. testimony says no intent to marry at first, later married, with combined structures and shared furnishings.
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Wastincras
Groff
May Barr
Mitchell, Oak
Barr
Iowa
Dakota
Michael Harr
Barr family homestead claim disputed in probate case
The text discusses a claimant Mrs Barr and a spouse living separately within one house. It states the husband and wife cannot maintain separate residences under the homestead law, affecting Mrs Barr’s claim. It references similar cases in the general land office.
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Michael Marr
Barr
General Land Office
Maritime Conference delegates begin to arrive in Washington
The International Maritime conference opens with Captain A. M. Bisbee from China and Chevalier Dettebrim from Italy among early arrivals. Secretary of State Blaine likely to receive delegates at the state department. The conference expires January 31 and may run full term. Lieutenant Coltman named secretary as Admiral Franklin leads American delegates in preliminary talks.
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Washington
Qet
A. M. Bisbee
China
Imperial Customs Service
Chevalier Dettebrim
Italy
Blaine
State Department
The Conclave Over Knights Break Ranks at Mount Vernon
The grand encampment suspended Eminent Commander Olicott for one year for illegally knighting William Oscar Koome. Officers appointed include Moulton as grand standard bearer Myers Mt Parker as grand sword bearer Alton as grand warden and White as grand captain of guards. A banquet closed the conclave as knights 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, especially in business districts. It notes Chicago is the second largest office and calls for annexes, interior enlargement, and a larger clerical force to speed business.
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Khon
Chicago
Pan American Congress Delegates Visit Industrial Sites
The Pan American excursion arrived in Steinerr Etp Massachusetts and delegates toured Smith and Smith Armory Morgan envy elope works and other sites. In Holyoke at 2 pm the Holyoke Manufacturers Association welcomed them and showed the dam across the Connecticut River and a modern paper mill before the train moved on to Albany.
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SteinerrEtp
Mass
Armory
Smith & Smith
Morgan Envy Elope Works
Custer
Holyoke
The Popes representative arrives in New York for Catholic events
The Rt. Rev. Denis O Connell rector of the American college at Rome travels on the City of Rome arriving in New York. He will represent the pope at the American Catholic hierarchy centennial on November 16 and attend the Catholic congress November 11 and 12 in Baltimore. He will also 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 completes Rockford to Spokane line
A telegram from St Paul says the Oregon Railway and Navigation line from Rockford to Spokane Falls Washington is completed opening a new east to eastern Washington route via Union Pacific Oregon Short Line and Oregon Railway and Navigation. Its projected 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 Announces Southward Telep Expansion
The secretary of state says the International American Conference invited viewing of southern sections. A telep will be arranged early January to extend southern coverage beyond the current northern progress, per Secretary Blaine.
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Wasitisgton
South
North
Blaine
Cleveland Declines Congress Bid Despite Tammany Offer
The newspaper notes Tammany Hall offered ex-President Cleveland candidacy in the Ninth District to fill the late S. F. Cox, but Cleveland declined. It also reports Amos J. Cumming is now slated for the post.
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New Yous
Tammany
Cleveland
Congress
S. 5
Cox
Amos J. Cumming
Ion
Fire destroys shot house on Quarte hill mine
The Octo The shot house at the Roderick Dhu mine on Quarte hill burned last night around g o'clock. The building was consumed and the origin of the fire is unknown. The property was not being worked at the time.
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Short Mouse
CenvKar
Roderick Dhu
Quarte Hill
Exodus of Negroes a True Story That Leaves Romance in Shade
Advices from Mexico report a bill passing the lower house to grant a concession to Henry C Ferguson and William H Ellis, two Texas colored men, to colonize lands in Oaxaca Guerrero Vera Cruz Michoacan and San Louis Potosi with Texas and other American blacks. They expect 20000 Negroes from Texas to move and cultivate cotton, with many more industrial blacks following from states east of the Mississippi.
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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 Bride Hunted Mailhouse in Chicago Flight
An Australian woman, Elizabeth Hackett, travels 10 000 miles to Chicago seeking Julius Mailhouse alias Julius F House, accused of bigamy and crimes. Mailhouse, once married to another, is arrested as the woman confronts him at police headquarters. She vows to stay in Chicago until he is returned to Joliet prison.
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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 Receives Tangier Corruption Charge
Will be brought to account as William Baird, U S consul at Tangiers, is summoned to Washington to answer charges of corruption filed by Benezuli, a Morocco merchant, who traveled from Tangiers to press the case, accompanied by Simon Wolf and A Solomons of the alliance of Israilite Universelle.
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Wasauxeros
Blaine
William Baird
United States
Tangiers
State Department
Washington
Benezuli
Simon Wolf
Solomons
Alliance of Israilite Universelle
Benezguli
Czar Arrives in Berlin for Formal Reception
The czar and Emperor William arrive in Berlin to formal greetings at the Russian embassy. Bismarck and the chancellor exchange words with the czar before a fast carriage ride and a gala opera attendance 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
At Patrick Daily's dwelling in Davis Switch, Pa, a gas leak caused by a shut throttle led to an explosion and the burning of the house. Mrs Daily and three sons, ages 13, 11, and 9, perished in the flames while Daily and Cathy suffered injuries. Firefighters failed to save the family.
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Braprorp
Davis Switch
Patrick
Dathy
Cathy
Ty Aly
Three Suspects Arrested in Cronin Case
Three suspects were arrested by the police this afternoon for alleged complicity in the murder of Dr. Cronin. Judge Longenecker adjourned court until tomorrow as officials discuss further developments. A closed-door session followed at the state attorney’s office with Captain Schueler and Attornes Willis and Ingham present.
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Curiaco
Oct. i
Dr. Cronin
Orbitial Court
Longnecker
McConnell
Polles Hubbard
Schueler
Longenecker
Attornes Willis
Secrecy Maintained In Afternoon Inquiries
Reporters waited as seven men were brought to the State's Attorney's office for examination during the afternoon and evening. Attorney Mills refused to release any information, saying no details would be given out until tomorrow.
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States Attorney's Office
Mills
States Attorney
Cattle and Sheep Receipts at Cnicano Market
Cattle receipts reached 12,000 with active demand and higher prices. Beeves sold from 4.35 to 4.87, steers 3.10 to 4.30, stockers and feeders 1.85 to 3.10, western rangers 1.75 to 3.75, 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 Record Crowd At Freetwood Park
In Freetwood Park N. Oct 1 a trotting card between Harry Ilkes and Belle Hamlin drew the largest crowd yet. Belle Hamlin won heat one in 2.16 and the second heat and race in 2.19 with heavy betting throughout the event.
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Freetwood Park
Harry Ilkes
Belle Hamlin
the Park
Utah Gets a New Judge
President Harrison appoints John W. Blackburn of Utah as associate justice of the Utah Supreme Court in Wasuixeros.
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Utah
Wasuixeros
Harrison
John W. Blackburn
Supreme Court of Utah
Chautauqua and the Youth The feeder of the college
An English critic calls Chautauqua a bridge from Sunday and day schools to higher learning. It teaches reading writing and arithmetic as tools, but aims to cultivate thinking and self culture. While some youths may not attend college the movement influences parents and older readers, guiding future students toward higher education.
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Thia
Chautauqua
Renae
Chautauqua Assembly Herald
Man Seeks William Dockey Through Park Bell Incident
At Randolph Street Park a man lying on the grass asked a patrolman to awaken him and ring a bell for William Dockey. The officer called at a house, was drenched by water from a window, and learned the man was in fact Duckey tonight after a misidentification.
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Randolph Street
William Dockey
Duckey
Detroit Free Press
Scrap books surge in demand in New York shops
A Naas street stationer notes scrap books top sales, driven by clipping needs in banks, brokers, and railroads. Plain leather backs dominate, with room for three half column Sun clippings, as the envelope method yields to scrap book storage. The piece also mentions New York's high ice cream consumption, reflecting busy city life.
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Naassau Street
New York Sun
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