Railroads Consolidate Control Across Mississippi Route
A major railroad deal in New York shifts control of traffic between the Mississippi River and key eastern lines. Vanderbilt Cassatt and Rockefeller associates arrange purchases to unify the Lake Shore, Michigan Southern, and allied routes, consolidating power and curbing competition while promising coordinated management of the Ohio Valley corridors.
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Wallington
Jan
New York
Arlington
Ham
Cnet
New York Central
Chien
St Lottie
Fitesbars
Supreme Court
Batthnore
Ohler Row
Bow
Pennsylvania
Vanderbilt
Tavite Willan Rockefeller
New York Central Directory
Mir Rockefelley
Mie Isat
Thompson
Crete
Pire Biases
Sandee
Montreal
Civer
Chseath
Toute
Mtr. Cassatt
Kuhn
Kol Samex J. HN
Imeshtont
Great Northern
Atte
Pennselville
Dover Parsons
Bolles
Belfe
Vane
York
Lake Meteo and Western Railroad
Lake Store
Michigan Southern Ailway Company
Tiberie and Western
Union Crust Company
Chitaman
Frederick W. Withitridge
Lake Firle and Western Board
Lake Tete
Directors elected to form majority board after vacancies
Directors General Samuel Thomas Erskine M Phelps Tuck and G S Schwan retire. Samuel Thomas and others including J Pierpont Morgan elected directors forming a board majority alongside presidents George B Baker Henry Cannon and others. Vacancy from Calvin Icu death but key resignations leave chairmanship abolished.
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Samuel Thomas
Erskine M. Phelps
Chicago
Howard ‘Tuck
G. S. Schwan
Wi. TK
W. Vaenderbilt
H. Mei
Strombley
J. Pierpont Morgan
George B. Baker
Natonal ‘Bank
Stenry W. Cannon
Chase National Ban
OW. Whitidge
John W. Doane
Ell Baned Provident
Newman
Lake Shore
Lake Mele and Western
Ming
Calvin S
Deaths in the County Recall Local Whitman Obits and Deaths
The Dubuque county weekly pages list several death notices including John M. Du Butt of Dubuque County dying at his parents home after years of illness and travel. Other notices record Mrs Matilda Pasker of Luxemburg, Mrs Selene Keane Dywrwvitle, and Helena Kramer of Dyersville, with details on birth, marriage, survivor kin, and funeral arrangements.
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Dubuque County
CIA
Dubuque
Jolie
Dako
Barley Advertiger
Bristow
John M. du Butt
Sundry
Co. St
Deevusdud
James G
Mary du Badly
Dubirgue
Fowy
Sel
Butler Cagnety
Aince
John
Vancouver
Wrehington
Frances Pitman
Faith Alice Ton
Ned
Washington
California
Colorado
John Wad
Epiteopal
St. Andre Ceipiscopa
J. B. Vian Miect
Laem
Guttenberg Press
Vnet
Luxembirk
Matilda Pasker
Wilthon
Pasker
Luxemburg
el Lake
Mare Whet Bet
Wilh
Paster
Anton
Gates
C.J. Eholt- Cooraters
Henry
Gen
Witkin
Otte
Beaktes
Moa
Oberbreecki
Selene Keane
Helena iSramer
Henry Alte Hull
Wutterings
Stadtsohn
Westphalia
Maine
Helena von Boemmer
Tenty Kramer
Dyersville
Meru
Money Althaus
This Ciy
Aiea
Hernardinn Menke
Stadtlomn
Weatnhalla
St. Hit
Insurgent Forces Scattered After Manila Battle
Report from Manila recalls a June clash at the Stdloon mountains where a battalion of the nineteenth Infantry along with insurgent foes traded fire. American losses were light, four smoothbore cannons and rifles were seized, and insurgents retreated from their stronghold while a rendezvous with 100 men was disrupted at Nueva Isia. Captain Benson led detachments to drive the insurgent leader from a position near Thumbs. In Cavite Migailaries, twenty insurgents were captured, including a firearms bearer. A dried catarrh remedy advertisement follows, promoting Bry’s Cream Balm as a cure for nasal catarrh and colds.
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Manila
Jan
Cebu
Betaween
Nineteenth Infantry
Ins
Stdloon Mountains
Amerieanst
Lores
Thumbs
Province of
Nueva
Isi
Benson
North
Cavite
Delagoa Bay Battle Pivot in South Africa War
The piece argues Delagoa Bay in Portugal serves as the crucial supply line for the Boer war effort and that Britain must seize the port to halt Boer reinforcements. It contends Portugal’s neutrality violations justify a British occupation to cut off the Transvaal from outside support, with Pretoria exposed if the harbor is controlled. It cites figures and regions including Lourenzo Marques, Cape Town, Pretoria, and British generals as context.
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Delagon Bay
Great Brittle
Transvaal
Portugal
Africa
Chicago Tribune
South Africa
Europe
Detton
Delagon- Bay
Great Britain
Delagoa Bay
Huglish Cape Colony
Tme
Lotrenzo Marquez
Krueger
Cape Town
England
De+lagon bay
Pretoria
Herve
Komati Poort
Louwrenza Marquez
Delaxon Buy
Jyttle
Lourenzo Marquez
Charles
Ladysmith
Iimberley
Republic
Redvers Buller
Lord Methuen
George White
Great-Britain
Fugland
Lourenzo Marques
Llanavans
Russia
France
Vasco da Gama
Lcer
Sumier
Legislature Faces Contests and Bills After Week One
Des Moines reports the opening week of the legislative session marked by inaugurations and party debates over U.S. Senate candidates. The House holds three contests as committees prepare hearings, including a dispute over Ida and Monona counties’ districting. A constitutional challenge to the redistricting act is anticipated, with parties preferring court resolution but unsure of procedure.
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Des Moines
United States Senate
Clinton
Oskaloosa
Creston
Senate
House
Ida-Mono
Scott
Ida County
Senott
Monona County
Revolution in Spain sparks port of Spain dispatch
A Port of Spain dispatch reports that two days after the government’s revolution was declared crushed General Hernandez led a severe defeat of government troops at Finape. Rebels captured prisoners rifles cartridges flags and cannons with heavy government losses. East coast Vizay reports say rebels under Generals Neel and Ding attacked. seven government troops were killed and ten wounded including Domingo Neel, brother of a revolutionary leader.
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New York
Herald
Port
Spain
Hernandez
Finape
Vizay
Antonio Neel
Jose Ding
Domingo Neel
Revolutionary Leade
British New Zealand Troops Seize Position at Rensburg East
A strong force of British troops advanced at Rensburg Cape Colony under aerial and artillery cover and encamped at Slingersfontein on the Boers eastern flank. Boer patrols retreated but two groups attempted to seize the position. New Zealanders dashed forward, seized the position, fired volleys, and drove the Boers toward Colesburg.
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Rensburg
Cape Colony
Slingersfontein
Colesburg
Rural mail service cuts five post offices in Dubuque County
A post office department order discontinues Asbury Badgclough Kay West Sageville, affecting five Wasbies and forcing rural route delivery. Residents must obtain mail boxes or use larger city offices as the county eyes extending rural service to all areas, with broader closures to follow.
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Dubuqie
Post Office Department
Asbury
Bally Clough
Key West
Sageville
Dubuque
Iowa Anti Silo League Adopts Prohibition Resolution
Des Moines Iowa January 1 The Iowa Anti Silo league convention adopts a resolution urging a law prohibiting the sale or manufacture of intoxicating drinks within five miles of state institutions of learning and favors stronger temperance measures with enforcement and opposition to local option and the mulct law. Officers are chosen and committees named. The meeting closes with a marketing quip about Rock Mountain Tea.
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Des Moines
Iowa Anti- Silo League
Towa
Abrims
League
Mate R. Sawyers
Centerville
C.F. Williams
L. §. Coffin
Fort Dodge
Z. F. Brockway
Iowa City
James Callanan
W. B. Bentley
M. Hodge
Oskaloosa
W. P. Twombly
FL H.brams
F. §. Banshee
W. R. Cole
Mt. Pleasant
IL N. McCash
H. Hu. Fairan
L. F. Parker
Grinnell
R. P. MecConaughay
Washington
T. Eaton
A. R. Campbell
France and Hay Warship Arrives as Dispute Eases
Santo Domingo reports a French warship arrived but tensions with France are settled through the French admiral and local government. A proclamation may thank the public and deny any intent to offend or molest the republic. The Scud departed yesterday and a loan will cover France's dues with funds redirected to public use. Also a Chicago firm seeks two first class salesmen with straight salary.
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Santo Domingo
Huayuen Cabin
France
Chicago Mfg. Co
Congress Park
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Ily Brothers
Warren Street
Il Hay
THE
Legislature
Hernandes
Thege
Badgclough
Kay West
Lore and
Iowa
State League
Grand Telephone
Mark Twain's
Edwin Mayo
Pudd'hread-Wilson
Frank Mayo
Bekeley
Tere
Harger & Bush
Er Plano
Plano
Chrisy- Mas Dey
Harger & Blish
Duduque
Hay
Storm Alaskas
Jersey
Child’s Storm
Alaskas
Frank J. Vogel & CO
Main Street
Dessay
Rattan
Rockers
Bradbury and Webster
H. Wunderlich & Son
Main St
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