Railroad Becomes Kansas City Southern After Auction
In Pittsburg Mo the line formerly known as the Gulf, Pittsburg and Gulf Railroad sold at public auction to Silas W. Pettit for 12.5 million to satisfy a 23 million mortgage. The buyer plans a new charter in Jefferson City assigning the bid to Kansas City Southern, with bonds totaling 30 million and an April 1 take charge date.
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Haweus City
Pittsburg
Amis
Tfoplin
Joffin
Scaesansas City
Gulf Railroad
E. H. Stiles
State Trust Company of New York
Silas W. Pettit
Philadelphia Reorganization Committee
Jefferson City
Kansas City Southern Railway
Kansas City
Kansas City and Southern
Leseuer
Kansas City and Southern Railway Company
Mena
Ark
France counts soldiers in preparatory war mobilization
A London dispatch reports French colonies governors and consuls were cabled to list available soldiers for immediate service and to identify French troops abroad who could return. The move follows an autumn maneuver plan of 200000 men and suggests France and Russia are coordinating for possible war.
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Russia
New York
Journal
London
Paris
France
English Channel
British War Office
Admiralty
Salisoury
Plea from Porto Rico calls congress action at once
A 10 000 strong San Juan gathering led by the chamber of commerce submitted a petition to urge immediate federal action for Puerto Rico. General Davis was indisposed. Lt Col Hall received the deputation and promised justice. An account will be sent to Washington. The crowd dispersed orderly with vive US and governor general cheers.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Washington
Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Promises Restored Womanly Strength
An article promotes Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a remedy for female weakness and uterine complaints. It claims to restore vitality, stop drains and pains, and make weak women strong again. A Philadelphia woman testifies to relief after trying other medicines.
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Mary
Pierce
Allen A. Robson
Rodman Street
Philadelphia
Bryan Platform Echoes Across Nebraska Conventions
William J. Bryan outlines a Democratic platform at Lincoln and the Populists adopt a parallel program. Delegates to Kansas City are instructed to stand with Bryan. Westover presides as temp chair at the Populist gathering while Omaha factions clash over credentials and national committee seats.
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Linco
William J. Bryan
Democratic Party
Kansas City
Nebraska Democracy
Chicago
United States
Porto Rier BL
Porto Rico
Republican House of Representatives
Congress
Central
South America
Rece
Jefferson
South Africa
Bryan
Sioux Falls
James Dahlman
State’ Central Committee
Thomas J. Nolhin
Committee On
Richard L. Metcalfe
Omaha
W. D. Oldham
Kearney
W. H. Thompson
Grand Island
A.J. Tibbetts
Lincoln
Mr. Bryan
W. H. Westover
Chadron
William V. Alen
Poynter
D. Clem Deaver
Populists National Committee
Nebraska
E. B. Thomas
Deaver
Cuba Can Govern Itself Says Secretary Root
Secretary Root told an Associated Press correspondent that Cuba can govern itself after seeing Cuban departments and representatives, praising their conduct amid years of strife. He argued the United States will honor the Cuban joint resolution, dismissing fears of turmoil as hysteria and noting both Cuban agitators and anti US voices misrepresent their countries.
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Root
Havana
Associated Press
Cuiva
United States
Mr. Root
Cuba
Forney Testifies On Conder d Alene Inquiry Martial Law Debate
J H Forney testified before the military committee investigating the Conder d Alene affair in Washington on March 16. He led the case for the Bunker Hill and Sullivan mines and said prisoners were moved to the bull pen due to jail conditions. He admitted mistakes by military authorities in arrests and noted some need for martial law while assisting state authorities.
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Wasincton
J. H. Forney
Coner d’Alene
Bunker Hill and
Sullivan
Hoe
Simpkins
Fatal explosion at McKeesport furnace shocks region
A hang collapse at Monongahela Furnace in McKeesport yesterday killed George Martin whose body was not found. George Curran Sydney Jackson burned severely with some recoveries expected. Stephen Stoboswick and John Burneck badly burned but to recover. Explosion followed molten ore and coke collapse trapping workers. Probing mystery surrounds Martin’s disappearance amid frequent local blasts.
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Pitrspurna Pa
Monongahela
McKeesport
George Martin
George Curran
Sydney Jackson
Stephen Stoboswick
John Burneck
Martin
Curran
Jackson
Taubeneck Nead Former Populist National Chairman Dies
Herman E. Taubeneck longtime former chairman of the Populist National Committee died in Seattle after two months of declining health. His body will be shipped to his Illinois home. Also reported Winchester, Kentucky telegraph note that F W Golden linked to Goebel murder case. local Goebel faction present. Gasoline blast in Columbus Ohio kills a child and injures six. living relatives named Weaver family. Elizabeth Struble, Nautilus editor, pleads guilty to mailing obscene literature and is jailed after refusing a $200 fine.
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National Committee
Seattle
Herman EF. Taubeneck
People’s Party
Illinois
Warships at Galveston Arrive as Visitors Flock
The cruiser New York and the battleship Texas have arrived at Galveston and anchored in the roads. Thousands of visitors have arrived or are en route. The cruiser Machias is expected to reach port today.
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Galveston
New York
Texas
The Farmers Garden illustrated plan offered free
Scientists warn of rising alung and kidney ailments among Farmers of America due to lack of varied vegetables. A. K. Bush of the Minnesota Farmer's Institute promotes The Farmer's Garden, a practical, horse aided fruit and vegetable garden plan with rotation and culture instructions. Northrup King & Co. will mail the folder free to readers who request it and mention this paper.
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America
A. K. Bush
Dover
Minnesota
Minnesota Farmer’s Institute
Bush
Northrup-King & Co
Minneapolis
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