South Dakota Elects Two United States Senators
In Pierre and Pikker the legislature voted separately for United States senators. Pettigrew and Moody were chosen in both chambers and will be ratified in joint session. A motion sought funds for artesian wells for irrigation. Edgerton seeks a U.S. judgeship with broad legislative support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
United States
Pikker
S. D
House
F. Pettigrew
Moody
Bartlett
Ty M. Dayry
Senate
Pettigrew
Tripp
Congress
A Poser for Chicago
The Temps in resume of financial results of the exposition forecasts 26,000,000 visitors before closing. It questions Newark as the 1902 World’s Fair site, noting Chicago’s bid and strenuous efforts. The Temps ponders whether Chicagoans would travel as far if the exposition were in Lyon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pants
America
Newark
Chicago
New York
Wimps
Settlers Safeguarded Over Indemnity Lands
Land Commissioner Groff received a demand from Northern Pacific general counsel for indemnity selection lists along unfinished rail segments. He stated his office will not act to forfeit or reclaim lands if actions would harm settlers while Congress considers restoration under general land laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingrox
Groff
The
Northern Pacific
Secretary of the Interior
Congress
Brakemen Convention Deliberations At Sr. Paul
The brakemen convention in Sr. Paul opens with committee work and afternoon addresses by ex Railroad Commissioner Coffin. He urged the Brotherhood to press Congress for action and to place resolutions with every congressman governor railway commissioner legislature and minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sr. Paul
Coffin
Ile
Brotherhood
Congress
Episcopal Convention Adopts Liturgical Revision Plan
At the Protestant Episcopal convention in New York on October 17 a resolution to form a joint committee to prepare the 1892 standard prayer book was adopted. The house then moved into a committee of the whole on liturgical revision after reports on canon phraseology changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Protestant Episcopal Convention
House
Navy moves to detain Navassa laborers at Chesapeake capes
United States District Attorney Thomas C. Hayes acting under Navy orders attempted to arrest 104 colored Navassa laborers aboard the brigs Alice and Romance as they approach the mouth of the Chesapeake tonight or tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankmoke
United States District Attorney
Thomas C. Hayes
Secretary of the Navy
Ewing
Chesapeake
Alice
Romance
Capes
American Board Calls US Action to End Slavery in Muster Africa
The American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions passed a resolution urging President and Congress to cooperate with Germany and Britain to abolish slavery in Muster Africa.
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New York
American Board of Commissioners of Foreign Missions
United States
Congress
Germany
Great Britain
Africa
Foreclosure Decree Against St Louis Des Moines and Northern Rail
Judge Shiri of a U S court signed a decree of foreclosure in favor of Mercantile Trust Company of New York on the St Louis Des Moines and Northern railway for a total claim of 4870008 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dix Mores
Shiri
United States Court
St. Loui, Des Moines and Northern Railway
Mercantile Trust Companys of
New York
Marb Wire Trust Talks at Chicago Meeting
Representatives of barb wire firms met at the Leland hotel in Chicago to discuss forming a trust. It is not yet known whether Washburn and Moen are parties to the movement.
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Chicago
Oet
Irms
Leland Hotel
Washburn and
Moen
Vullie Marked at Chicago Market Report
Dealers report steady demand at Chicago for stockers and feeders. Prices shown include 1.56 for Texas wattle and 4.75 for Western Rangers, with 31.56 noted in the report.
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Chicago
Met
IhCattlem
Meri
sOers
Texas
Western Rangers
Lynching Incidents Reported Across Several States
A dated dispatch reports James Hickey lynched in Chilton County Alabama for murder. In Columma Tennessee an unidentified Black man was seized from officers by a mob and hanged but survived. Lexington Mississippi Avenue jail records note Robert Berrien, white, lynched after his mother in law’s murder. In Kansas, W R Hildebrand, arrested for rape in Birmingham, Alabama, mob action interrupted by officers. prisoner evaded mob and remains hidden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biaminantam
Ala
James Hickey
Chilton
Columma
Tenn
Conumma
S.C. Ovt
Robert Berrien
Lexington
D. C
Kansas
Cora
Hildebrand
Birminghm
Clay County
Villard Plan Passes at Northern Pacific Bond Vote
Northern Pacific preferred stockholders meet in New York as Villard's plan to issue 160 million in new bonds gains approval. James B. Williams notes the plan carried amid duplicate proxies and adjourns until Monday. New directors include George A. Morrison James B. Haggin C W H Leland Charles C Beaman and J B Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Northern Pacific Preferred
Harris
Henry Villard
C. L. Colby
Drayton Ives
Wall Street
Villard
Roo
Johnston Livingston
James B. Williams
Robert Harris
Brayton Ives
J.C. Bullitt
Fred Billings
Jon H. Brookman
George A. Morrison
James B. Haggin
C. WH. Leland
Charles C. Beaman
J. B. Williams
Refusal to Disclose Details After Train Collision
Coxcorp Nova Scotia October 15 morning the Montreal express on the Northern railroad crashed into the rear of a freight train near West Canaan causing a bad smash up. Officials refuse to give particulars. They report no train crew injuries and only a few passengers with minor bruises and scratches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coxcorp
N.S
Montreal Express
Northern Railroad
West Canaan
Brush Electric Plant Sold to Thompson Houston Firm
Cleveland Oct. 17 President D W Stockly confirms Brush Electric companys plant and business sold to Thompson Houston company of New York for 3 000 000 The exact negotiations mean only a stock ownership change not an absorption of the Brush company
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brush Electric Light Lab
Cleveland
D. W. Stockly
The
Brush Electric Company
Brush
Thompson-Houston Company
New York
Larek
Brush Company
Lyons and Liverpool Dams Show British Engineering Strength
A New York World report compares the Lyons France dam and the Liverpool England dam under construction near Liverpool, praising concrete cores and stone facings, deep foundations, and thorough workmanship. It highlights labor efficiency differences between Britain and America and notes the forthcoming Quaker Bridge dam in New York as potentially larger.
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Europe
Liverpool
Lyons
France
Quaker Bridge
New York
Mr. Coleman
England
West
New York World
Fragmented OCR Note From An Old Local Page
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Secretary Noble's Letter on Pension Re rating Sparks Clash
Washington reports reveal Secretary Noble's public release of his first letter to Commissioner Tanner about pension re rating. He asserts Secretary control over abuses in the pensions bureau and condemns hurried increases, urging adherence to law and rejection of personal considerations in large cases. The letter also explains Tanner's resignation and defends official procedures amid a dispute over authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Noble
Tanner
Secretary of the Interior
Bureau of Pensions
Pension Bureau
Riot at Navassa: five whites killed in labor clash
Full details from Navassa Incurr Oy New York on October 18 reveal the riot began with a quarrel over food quality between a Black worker and Superintendent Roby. The dispute escalated into a general uprising. whites held off Black workers for days. Blacks agreed to return to work if whites disarmed, leading to five deaths and six who fled to a harbor vessel.
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New York
Navassa
Roby
National Board of Trade Advances Stand on Commerce Law
The National Board of Trade adjourned this afternoon to reconvene and consider resolutions opposing modifications to interstate commerce laws. It favored stronger national supervision of insurance and a revision of federal revenues to minimize industry impact, and urged Congress to study irrigation plans and trade relationship requests with Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locisvinia
National Board of Trade
Canth
Maggie Mitchell Marriage Report Confirmed
The Hoxton Alera announces authority that Maggie Mitchell wed her leading man Charles Abbott at the actress residence in Long Branch on June 14. The report clarifies the ceremony occurred away from public view and dates the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borron
Maggie Mitchell
Charles Abbott
Hoxton Alera
Long Branch
Engineers Weigh Confederation and HQ by Cleveland
Drover Oct 18 report from locomotive engineers convention notes a finance committee report including the Burlington strike and Chief Arthur's annual address. Delegates may vote against confederation and Cleveland favored for ten year headquarters. Union Pacific excursion train for delegates departs at 9:36 AM with a full 20 car train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drover
Locomotive Engineers
Burington
Arthur
Federation Committee
Union Pacific
Denver
Cleveland
Ohio
Oop
Episcopal convention debates racial separation and liturgical revision
In New York on October 15 the convention heard a report on establishing a separate Episcopal church for colored people. The committee found it inexpedient to recognize separate races under current laws. Earlier decisions stood. The session then resumed consideration of liturgical revision.
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New York
Episcopal Convention
Committee On Canons
A Ak. Episcopal
Various Telegrams from October News Clippings
Reporting across cities notes political and crime items. The king’s condition worsens amid paralysis. Cronin jury scandal is highlighted. a mangled body is linked to a Jack the Ripper case. the International Marine conference resumes rules discussion. the first Chinese Masonic lodge opens in Chicago. Also mentions Mormon passengers bound for Salt Lake and France’s Baltic Alsace garrison expansion plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Board of Commisstoners For Foreign Missions
Loxpox
Chicago
Cronin
Ottawa
Gnt
Washeton
Crweaco
Wisconsin
Salt Lake City
England
Denmark
Holland
Back From Death in Aspen Child After Suspected Death
In Aspen Colorado a three year old girl L Lorine Enfield daughter of H N Enfield and wife Mrs Enfield after typhoid fever appeared dead at 3 pm Wednesday. Undertaker found warmth still in the body and doctors diagnosed coma from brain congestion. She revived during the night and doctors expect recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aspen
Colo
L. Lorine
H. N. Enfield
Orley
Officials appoint replacements in Connors conspiracy trial
In Denner on Oct 18 the state attorney filed an affidavit before Judge Decker claiming Sheriff Weber and deputies tainted the Connors and Marshall conspiracy case. The court granted the request appointing S. M. Cantrell and John L. Dailey to act in future proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denner
District Court
States Attorney
Decker
Weber
Veniremen
James
Charles Connors
Jim Marshall
Kansas City
Denver and
Rio Grande Express
S. M. Cantrell
John L. Dailey
Locomotive Sisterhood Forms New Auxiliary in Denver
Locomotive Sisterhood members from Denver organized a local auxiliary last night. Mrs. St. Clair of Logansport Indiana Mrs. Culver of Preston town and Mrs. Puller of Winfield Kansas led the group acting with Wives and daughters of Lodge No. 186 Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers to create Queen City Lodge Division No 46 of the International Auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
St. Clair
Logansport
Ind
Culver
Preston Town
Puller
Winfield
Kas
Grand Auxiliary Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Lodge No
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Queen City Lodge
International Auxiliary of Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineer
World Series Game Three Saves Lead for New York
The New York team defeated Brooklyn 10 to 2 to even the world championship series. Keefe and Ewing pitched for New York while Terry and Clark worked for Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
New York
Keefe
Ewing
Terry and Clark
Old Timer Sir William Waterman Dies at 114 in Milwaukee
An elderly man from Milwaukee died today in Grand Rapids Michigan at age 114. His first wife died at 7? He married a second wife in his hundredth year and she passed away several years ago.
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Milwauker
Williamn Waterman
Grand Rapida
Wis
Windom Sustains Free Duty on Mexican Lead Ore
Wasincrox Oct 15 Secretary Windom announces the lead ore decision supporting the current classification that Argentineous ores imported from Mexico remain free of duty. The move ties to broader trade plans including reciprocity with Hawaii and a comprehensive railroad system for China, while Samoa faces another U.S. dilemma in Windom's decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windom
Mexico
U.S. Seeks Samoa Pact After Malietoa Election
Secretary Blaine declines comment on Germany’s Samoa recognition issue. Reports say Washington cannot oppose Berlin if it sticks to its stance. Germany backed Tamasese for kingship and objects to Mataafa’s election. The U.S. is believed to push Malietoa to resign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washineton
Blaine
Germany
Pile Matuala
Samoa
United States
Tamasese
Malietoa
Mataafa
Chinas Railroad Boom Edicts Open Pekin Hankow Link
Edicts from Pekin authorize a Pekin to Hankow railroad and indicate multiple imperial rail projects awaiting sanction. Promoter Chang Chi Tung is set to lead Pekin Hankow, while Marquis Tseng serves as general director of rail efforts. Li and allied reformers push a nationwide network amid censor protests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pekin
Hankow
Chang Chi Tung
Marquis Tseng
Railro
China
Wreck Rumor Suppressed After Sterling Colorado Incident
Reports claim a Union Pacific wreck near Sterling Colorado injured several and possibly killed three or four, but officials deny any deaths. A west bound express engine struck cows near Sterling, injuring only the engineer who resumed work Tuesday.
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Sixcons
Neb
Union Pacific Railroad
Sterling
Colo
Manchester
Denver
Lincoln
Semple
Union Pacific
Cronin Jury Offer Reported In Englewood
Two men, Frand and Wolf of Englewood, told the state’s attorney they were offered $1000 each to join the Cronin jury and vote for acquittal. The search for a jury in the case continues as the grand jury performs routine work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cronin
Curiaco
Searc
P. W. Smith
Messrs
Frand and
Wolf
Englewood
Pan-American Tourists View Frost in Grand Rapids
The Pan American excursion reached Grand Rapids Michigan on October 15 and was greeted by a white frost. After breakfast the visitors toured major furniture factories and a sixteen gun salute honored them. A militia review fire department and bicycle club followed. Trotting races were planned for the afternoon as a novelty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapips
Mich
Coffin of Emerson Remains Secured in Granite Grave
In Coxcorn on October 15 the coffin of Ralph Waldo Emerson, whose grave was disturbed Saturday, is placed in a securely bound box and deposited in a granite grave cemented and covered. The prevailing theory is the crime aimed to create a sensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emtons
Coxcorn
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Captain Kid's Pets Banded Fires In Kansas City
Police reveal a group of schoolboys aged from to years called Captain Kid's pets started multiple incendiary fires. The leaders are under arrest as investigators continue to pursue the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Ciry
Captain Kid
Cattle and Sheep Prices on Caicace Market Report
Cattle receipts show ranges from 4.50 to 1.75 for various classes and grades. Sheep receipts list natives and western lambs with prices from 3.00 to 4.15. Legal blanks of all kinds for sale at this office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caicace
Western Rangers
Western
Hawaiian cabinet hints at treaty talks with United States
Honolulu authorities indicate willingness to renew and extend treaty relations with the United States. Aimed at preserving current accords while expanding commercial and political benefits, talks may cover reciprocal duty free entry and U.S. guarantees of Hawaiian autonomy under any new arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Honolulu
Pekin
Hawalian
United States
Washington
Wdo
Belle D'Or Tops New Jersey Race in Six Furlongs
Belle D Or wins a six furlong race in Euirapeth on Oct 15 with Frejotes second and Victoria third, time 13 164. Gregory takes the six furlongs with Sir John second and Robespierre third, time not reported. Mute wins a six furlong event with Vivid second and Lotion third, time not listed. Banent edges Prodigal Son for a mile and a sixteenth with Swift third, no time given. Deronica wins a five furlong race with Hop Filly second, time 1 04.
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Euirapeth
Belle D'Or
Frejotes
Victoria
Gregory
Sir John
Robespierre
Mute
Vivid
Lotion
Banent
Prodigal Son
Swift
Deronica
Hop Filly
Notice of Publication for Homestead Proofs in Wyoming
Notice is hereby given that settlers George Garland Jane M M Gasios and William J Garland will make final proof to establish their claims in Laramie County Wyoming before the Register and Receiver at Cheyenne on specified dates in 1480 and 1980. Witnesses include William J Ruttledge Charly Gross Adam Eichborn and Sullican A Pierce all of Pine Bluffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Wyo
Low
George Garland
Jane MM. Gasios
William J. Garland
Said Land
Walls Laramie Co
Landa
William J. Ruttledge
Charly Gross
Ailam Eichborn
Sulliean A. Pierce
Pine Bluffs
BK. P. Cmamplen
Rogister
Desert Land Final Proof Notice for Publication
Desert Land final proof notice. Arthur Gardinier of Cheyenne Laramie County Wyoming has filed intention to make proof on desert land claim No 3192 for section HM in township 20 north range west. Before the Register and Receiver at Cheyenne Wyoming on Saturday the 2d day of November 18sv witnesses: Alexander J. Perry Caleb M. La Grange Demerit bk Brown and Walter Brown all of Goshen Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UsitTen States Land Office
Cheyenne
Wyo
Arthur Gardinier
Laramie County
Wyoming
Range West
Woming
Alexander J. Perry
Caleb M. la Grange
Demerit
Bk. Brown
Walter Brown
Goshen
Champlin
Register
Desert Land Final Proof Notice for Ublication
Orrin P Wee Donald of 812 Hiondenu Street Keokuk Iowa has filed notice of intention to make final proof on desert land claim No 3117 for the all section 10 12 north range west before the Register and Receiver at Cheyenne Wyoming on Tuesday the 5th day of November 1920. Witnesses John H McDonald Samuel L Blake Robert Jackson James H Adams all of Egbert Laramie county Wyoming. K P Champlin Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asirep
Lasof Price
Cheyenne
Wyo
Orrin BP
Wee Donald
Hiondenu Street
Keokuk
Lee County
Iowa
John H. McDonald
Samuel L. Blake
Robert Jackson
James HI
Egbert
Laramie County
Wyomley
K.P, Champlin
Register
Desert Land Final Proof Notice for L Porter McDonald
United States Land Office Cheyenne Wyoming gives notice that L Porter McDonald of Kennettabuny Palo Alto county Iowa filed intent to prove desert land claim No 21 12 N R 0 before the Register and Receiver at Cheyenne on Tuesday November 10 for continuous residence and cultivation of the land. witnesses Robert Jackson and James Hill of Kubert Laramie County Wyoming. Champlin, Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Land Office
Cheyenne
Wyo
L. Porter McDonald
Kennettabuny
Palo Alto
Cunty
Lowe
N. R
Wyoming
Vis
John H. Mcdonald
Samuel L. Blake
Robert Jackson
James Hill
Kubert
Laramie County
P, Champlin
Register
Keiller Fails to Prove Claim at Cheyenne Land Office
Keiller, claimant in Cheyenne Wyoming, has fled and will prove up his oath in support of his claim before Hogister and Revelver on October 10, 1880. Witnesses include Charles J. Seerenk Philipp J. Yoder and other residents of Philips, Wyoming, with the meeting held at the land office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Keiller
Hogister
Revelver
James M. Griffin
Witthesser
Yoder
Charles J
Seerenk
Youer
Philipp J. Yoder
Pahlips
Wipoan
TLAON
Register
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Globe
Willard
One Man Power
Moody and Pettigrew
Poser
Brakemen
the Episcopal Convention
Nevasea
Marb Wire Trust
Vullie
Cere Howe
Willamd
Southern Fas Pacific Preferred
Balanor
Hailway Engineers
CION
WIRED
Lisnos
Get
Paris
Alsace
Lorraine
Nancy
Lille
Besancon
Denye
Mars
Chinas
Uncle San
Racing In
New Jersey
U.S. Laxparrick
Cheyesne
Cattle Brands
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