Traffic Managers Confer Over Kansas Rail Tariff Needs
An 1887 Topeka meeting of traffic managers and general freight agents from major Kansas railways with railroad commissioners discussed corn crop shortages and the need for a state tariff. A special within state distance tariff on tariff 334, reducing rates 34 percent, would run September 30 to April 30, 1888 to keep corn for home use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
Thomas M. Kimball
Union Pacific
O. G. Murray
Santa Fe
B. Hynes
Southern Kansas
C. V. Lewis
Missouri, Pacific
D. Atwood
Kansas City & Northern
A. B. Smith
Burlington & Missouri River
ML. Sargent
Kansas City
Fort ‘Scott & Gulf
Forca
Grand Army Wins 1 Cent Rate to St Louis for Kansas Soldiers
Topeka dispatch reports the Grand Army of Kansas securing a 1 cent rate to St Louis, despite Western Passenger Agents opposing. Chicago Kansas & Nebraska confirms special trains and route options. Also notes Grenola Sudan Elgin Railroad charter, Atchison shop rumor denial, Wellington noisy-parade ban and Salvation Army arrest, Wichita rail official Straus death, Emporia counterfeit case, and a Louisiana lottery ad ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Transportation Committee
Grand Army of Kansas
St.Louis
Kansas
Western Passenger Agents’ Association
Grand Army of the Republic
John Sebastian
Chicago, Kansas & Nebraska
Rock Island
Sebastian
Union Pacific
Kansas City
St. Louis
Grenola, Sudan& Elgin Railroad Company
Capital
Thomas Hawkins
Grenola
James Sharer
Cloverdale
George Hurst
Spring Creek
T. N. King
A. D. Dunn
A. Kilmer
Sedan
S. Cail
Elgin
Elk
Chautauqua
Atchison Dispatch
Kansas~ Cuty
Atchison
City Council of
Wellington
Salvation Army
Mazee
Hiram” Phish
Tola
Samuel
Moranthia County
Allard
Well
AW. E. Straus
Chicago, Kansas ‘& Nebraska
Wichita
Emporia
United States
Betts
Missouri
Coney
Ndge Benson
Awa
State of Kansas
County seat contest stirs Pratt county notes and local deaths
In Pratt county the governor weighs a disputed county seat result with census data showing an 18 vote edge for Lakin over Chantilly amid protest of alleged fraud. Probate judge J A Gardner was appointed in Pratt. Milo McGaskey was fatally shot by Spans at Brinton's ranch after a quarrel. Spangler fired in self defense. Ottawa hospital contract goes to Williams Scott Shaner. Storms boost tornado insurance activity. Smith and Botsford sue Barber Asphalt for unpaid attorney commissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kearny
S. Proutty
Lakin
Chantilly
Dalin
Martin
J. ‘A. Gardner
Pratt County
W. M. Baker
Ness City
Milo McGaskey
Brinton
McCaskey
Southern Kansas Railroad
Ottawa
Williams, Scott’ & Shaner
Oe S. D. Smith
C. B. Botsford
Atchison
Barber Asphalt Company
Waggener, Martin and Orr
German Lovers Seized On Arrival in Baltimore
Two 19 year old German emigrants Louis Greening and Catherine Scheib were arrested on the Rhine in Baltimore after eloping from Bremen to wed in Nebraska. Police found 10 680 marks in cash and banknotes. They will be sent back to Bremen with German consul supervision. no charges will be filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neto York
Nebraska
Baltimore
Lloyd
Rhine
Far West
Louis P. Greening
Catherine Selreib
Bremen
Catharine
Avon G. Singer
Trey
Freiberger Hnd
George Zitfold
Locust Point
United States
Miss Scheib
Louis
Germany
Will
Train Wrecker Arrested in Missouri Pacific Case
Charles Bobbitt was arrested near Inde pendence on a Missouri Pacific warrant for complicity in the Elia Park freight train wreck of April 18 1886. Four men were said to be involved. Dolan is dead Greers jailed at Wyandotte, while Bobbitt and Whitney remain in custody. Detec tives cited a confession but withheld the name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Charles Bobbitt
Thomas Furlong
Missouri Pacific d
Missouri Pacific
Elia Park
Independence
Bobbitt
Dolan
Reers
Whitney
Greers
Wyandotte
The Queen's Jubilee to be Quidone in Rome
Preparations for the pope's jubilee begin in September in Rome with an extensive plan. An exhibition will open publicly in the pope's presence with Dom Pedro I of Brazil and envoys from European sovereigns. An ode by M. Gounod will honor the pope's ordination on December 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Dom Pedro I
Brazil
Europe
M. Gounod
Murder at a Wedding in Maawavier Wisconsin
August Duak, 26, a brewery employee, was killed at about 9 PM during a Polish wedding on Fratpey Street in Maawavier. A crowd of loafers struck him with a club in front of the house. five young men in the crowd have been arrested. He leaves a wife and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maawavier
Wis
Duak
Jung & Brockert
Fratpey Street
Ulm
Deaves
Resignation Letter from Liberal Unionist Member
Aug 22 Loxton reports Russell a Parliament member left the Liberal Unionist party over the National league proclamation. He explains he tried to persuade his party and the Government not to proclaim the dangerous measure and laments the sacrifice of royal promises amid indignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxton
Russell
Liberal
Unionist Party
National League
Parnell
Virginia Republicans Attack Democratic Repeal Claims
The Virginia Republican State committee issues an address to electors rebutting Democratic calls to repeal the internal revenue system. It cites President Cleveland and Secretary Manning, accuses Democrats of inconsistency, and argues Republicans would protect labor and industry while opposing tax reductions on tobacco and distilled spirits. It questions state finances and criticizes Governor Lee amid broader tariff debates.
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Petersburg
Virginia
Cleveland
Democratic Party of
Manning
Democrat Party
Cymel
Systony
Ae.morrison
Annalittes
Whrys
W. C. P. Breckbrdge
Kentucky
Nother
Efhia
Democratic Party
Fsorty Seventh Congress
Forty-Seventh Congress
Congress
Arthur
Democratic House
Senate
Thc
Alyn
Roanoke
Washingtonn
Post
New York World
Lepisias Tyre
Republican Party
Lee
Central Rock Island Terms Could Break Boycott
Overtures from the New York Central reach Rock Island as talks on commission payments unfold. Law departments review a potential legal contract and its breach could unravel the eastern trunk line boycott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Central
Creago
New York Central Road
Rock Island Company
Rock Island
New -York Central
Stevmture
Preparing for the Gay Season in Washington Social World
Washington society expected a busy season as returning guests bring life to seaside hotels and social events. The article notes cool weather and rising wealth feeding plans for a brilliant season with a prominent president and upcoming campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Witter
Washington J
Congress
Old Golotow Followers Seized Orders Sought
National Capital dispatch reports Major Randlett at Fort Du Chesne Utah notes Colotow has about 150 followers including men women and children with no sign of reinforcement. Uintah Ouray Indians prefer peace and Colorow might go to the reservation if safe. A telegram from Senator Teller warns of action if Utes resist reservation terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golotow
Tia
Versela
Washington
War Department
Randlett
Fort du Chesne
U. T
Terry
Colotow
Uintah
Ouray
Colorow
Andrews
Waris
Muldrow
Interior’ Department
Teller
Denver
Colorado
Podge Defends Wimiselt and Acreage Dispute
Aul and Kentucky acreage figures are under fire as statistician Dodge petitions Commissioner Colman. He argues recent returns show a concerted effort to shrink the area due to low prices and poor conditions. July estimates are seen as too high, with Ohio board and other authorities noting very low acreage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Podge
Wimiselt
Wabrington
Dodge
Colman
Kentucky
Ohio Board
Legion of Honor holds biennial convention in Wastuxetoy
Supreme courts of the American Legion of Honor begin their biennial convention in Wastuxetoy. Several constitutional amendments are adopted to take effect in 1901, including a rule prohibiting any new member over 50 and requiring each initiate to contribute to the benefit fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion of Honor
Wastuxetoy
Supreme Courts of the American Legion of Honor
Beneft Fund
Harrisburg Convention Nominates State Officials and Policy Peaks
Republican convention in Harrisburg nominates William B. Hart for state treasurer and H. W. Williams for supreme judge. Platform calls for prohibition amendment submission, tariff reform, immigration restrictions, sympathy for Gladstone and Parnell, opposition to Cleveland, and Blaine support in 1898 with broad policy pledges. Separate notes cover Veteran encampment, Nebraska prohibitionists, a Georgia murder case, Senator Frye’s Europe trip impressions, British cabinet plan, French army mobilization, Sicilian cholera update, and Italian ambassador Blanc’s potential foreign minister appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Wiliam B. Hart
H. W. Williams
Cleveland
South
Gladstone
Purnell
Blaine
Order of Lone of Veterans
Des Moines
Nebraska Prohibitionists
Ad F
Abbott
Saline County
Jake Pettisoln
Rorsythe County
Georgia
Tle
Frye
Europe
Rome
Sicily
Baron, Blanc
Constantinople
Riot at Glenn Lyon Spurs Heavy Miner Riot
A riot near Nantitoke Glenn Lyon involved 300 miners from multiple nationalities. Fueled by beer and Sabbath disputes led by Rev Taggert, clashes between Hungarian and Polish workers left many injured. Dozens were battered and several women joined the melee before order returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wink Ksparre
Glenn
Lyon
Nantitoke
Tageert
Nant
Peddiers
Gienn-Lyon
Peddiera
Susquehana— Coal” Company
Nanticoke
Glenn Lyon
Morgantown
Taggert
Glen, Lyon
Bey
The Coming Meeting of the Bankers
Prirsnuna Pa August 3 Mr Kappel of the American Banker outlines topics for the October bankers convention including uniformity in checks and safety paper for drafts and notes The main aim is a plan to secure bank currency circulation by bond deposits to avoid periodic discussions The silver issue proposed banking law amendments by Comptroller Trevhalm and a four director rule to curb bank collusion Also mentions a Canadian treaty amendment to allow punishment for second button leg menelers crossing the border
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prirsnuna
Kappel
American Banker
Convention of Bankers
Trentalia
Milwaukee Boss Cooper Strike Threat Looms
Nearly all boss coopers in Milwaukee sign an agreement to oppose the journeymen's wage increase demands. The dispute centers on higher pay and related conditions affecting keg production and deliveries in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Coopers
Anil B ‘Kegs
Parker the Paymaster Robber Captured in Logan County
North Platte special to the Omaha Bee recounts Parker the Paymaster robber fleeing with about 2100 dollars. A violent capture by Sheriff Doane in Gandy ends a deadly struggle over revolver and knife with Parker later jailed in North Platte. Arrest warrants and habeas corpus filings follow as US officials coordinate re arrest.
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Parker
North Platte
Logan County
Basil
Bush
Gandy
Carter
Bagnell
Lucas
Johnson
Par ‘Ker
United States
Haskell
Doane
County Court of
Juogan
Snelling
Lincoln County
Omaha
Cheyenne
London Confederate Bond Committee Active in London
Washington reports Aug 24 that the London Confederate Bond Committee is again active with secret motives. It controls bonds totaling about 90 million pounds in Confederate stores and seeks to compel U S payment, a move viewed skeptically as unlikely to succeed given constitutional limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Washington
Sunday Herald
United States
South
Circular to the Powers on Prince Ferdinand’s Bulgarian throne bid
St Petersburg reports endorse a government circular that refuses to recognize Prince Ferdinand as Bulgaria’s king and blocks his planned visit to Russia. It notes Ferdinand informed the czar of his election and request for travel to learn Russia’s view, while Moscow warns against violating the Berlin treaty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Petersburg
Ferdinand
Bularia
A. Ashes. Belora
Bulgaria
Russia
Cattle disease reported near Chicago stockyards
A garbled report notes a disease called Toray fever or apleen disease affecting cattle near Chicago’s stockyards during a late summer period. The text indicates deaths have not been as high as in prior years and mentions confusion over terminology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Indian Ute unrest flares near Colorado towns
Denver to Omaha dispatch reports Meeker hostilities with Ute rioting feared as 600 residents, 200 armed, brace for attack. Dispatch notes militia pleas, couriers to Gen West, and calls for Crook to enforce civil law and force Indians back to reservations amid Meeker and Thurman massacre associations.
Col Rose’s Libby Escape Recalled by Army Officer
Washington special Col Thomas E Rose commander at Ft Concho Tex revisits the Libby prison escape of Feb 9 1864 crediting Capt A G Hamilton for the plan. Rose crawled through the last hole into the street after five days of hardship and was recaptured before his exchange on April 30 1864. He rejoined his regiment June 6 1864 in Annapolis. Now in his 57th year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Hamilton
Kentucky
Rose
Hamilton
Ospt
Richmond
Annapolis
Columbus
Col. Rose
Narrow Escape From a Railway Disaster Near Salt Creek
Dispatches report a passenger train on the Peoria Decatur Evansville line derailed near Salt Creek at forty mph. The engine and cars left the rails but stopped on the ties after 900 feet. Fish plates and spikes were removed from the rails and a crowbar with tools was found nearby, suggesting deliberate sabotage and a near-fatal collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Lincoln
Peoria
Decatur
Evansville Road
Salt Creek
Causa
Accidant
Dar
Tobacco Makers Present Grievances To Commissioner
A West and Southern tobacco workers committee met with Commissioner Colman to air grievances about acreage reports and alleged inaccuracies. Colman replied that several figures were mistaken due to heat effects and promised careful review of the data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westen
Tobacosmen
Colman
Tobacno
Sequel to a death by own action at Mitchell Vance & Co
New York special reports Mitchell Vance & Co in distress after Dennis Wilcox president shot himself on April 18 1866 following years of ill health and heavy losses. Company with capital 1.2 million faced receivership as stockholders met amid rumors of asset overhang and low prices plus labor troubles and weak profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell, Vance & Co
New York
Dennis
Wilcox
Broadway
Meriden
Branad
Meriden Brittané Company
Brittania Company
James R. Keefe
Grant & Ward
Bell, Vance & Co
Edgar M. Smith
Eagh
No Love for Corner Makers in Washington Dispatch
Washington special notes Prof. Dodge of the agriculture department dismisses critics of corn prices and corner betting in grain markets. He argues profiteers manipulate transportation and temporary price booms to fleece farmers, while government statistics are questioned by sellers and buyers alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dodge
Department of Agriculture
Brent
Gameasters
Irish National League Proclamation Question Rises in Commons
In London the Liberal member for Dundee, Alertson, challenged the Irish National League proclamation. He said returns cited do not mention the league and asked for government evidence to fulfill duties under statute. Government reader Smith replied the government would respond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Commons
Lertson
Dundee
Irish National League
League
Smith
Dastardly Act at Avrona Cotton Mill Feud
In Avrona Illinois Patrick Donohue and Peter Joy quarreled over cards. Donohue grabbed Joy by the shoulders and bit his nose off. The assailant evaded capture after a long chase and Joy was taken to care. Joy has an interesting family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avrona
Patrick, Donohue
Peter Joy
Donohune
Joy
Mats
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Tsue
Ajiuge
Cissoos
Ottawg
Ont
Alaska
Behring’s
Alaska Fur’ Company
Seal Islands
Alaskan Territory
Alaska Commercial Company
St.George
St.Paul
Plumb Creek
Omaha Bee
Charles Lucas
Charles Bagnall
Haskall & Co
Charles Parker
Antelope Springs
Wyo
Bee
Broken Bow
Bagnall
Kearney
Pepe
Howard Crewdson
Custer County
Cozad
England
Meeker
Kendell
Thornburg
Utepeaca
Colofow
West
McAndrews
Péscea
Purty
Ile
Utah
Fort Duchesne
Bear Tiver
Cgolorow
William's Fork
Crooks
Adams
Cp. Denter
Crook
Atya Apams
Ae Omatia
Waitat
Banlev
Bay
Burren
Burrer
Espres
P Bistiel
Timothy
Asacer
Lair
Chioivo
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Cartie
Stock Heep
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