Possible New Southern Pacific Depot at Pierson Site
Rumor swirls that Southern Pacific may buy the Pierson hotel site to build a union depot in El Paso. The deal, not yet closed, centers on a favorable price near 5000 dollars for Coles property. Central location and yard access make the Pierson site highly desirable for a multi railroad structure.
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Texas Legislature Actions at Today's Session
In Austin on February 15 the house passed a bill barring immaterial representations in life insurance applications from affecting contracts. John Cunningham was sworn in to replace the late Riddling. The house did not concur with senate amendments to the fish and game law and appointed a conference committee. In the senate a resolution to adjourn March 16 was tabled.
Conference urges action to curb tuberculosis spread
In Ottawa at a special conference with Lord Minto the governors general and leading professionals urged methods to reduce tuberculosis. They warned TB now causes over one fifth of deaths in Canada and a similar rise in the United States, and asked Canada to assist and to present the issue to Washington.
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Lord Minto
Dominion
United States
New Mexico Council acts on wildlife and finances
Santa Fe notes a five year closed season and ban on killing song birds. The council adjourned in memory of Mr. Finical. Spiess moves an amendment to the Duncan tax law. Both houses approve a $4861 contingency expense bill to fund wages through the session. Sanchez of Mora proposes a vital statistics license for undertakers.
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Santa Fe, N. M
Finical
Spain on Verge of Revolution as Weyler Declares Martial Law
In Madrid General Weyler proclaims martial law and positions troops to control the city. The ministry's fall seems imminent while Weyler faces a civil government unable to maintain order. Observers view the action as a coup d etat by the veteran commander and note broad uprising across classes.
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Ity
Madrid
Tragic Tiger Attack Kills Indianapolis Zoo Keeper
Albert Neilson, 24, animal keeper at Indianapolis Zoo, was killed when a Bengal tiger mauled him after he entered the wrong cage. Guards fired seven bullets before the tiger released him. Neilson, from Piqua, Ohio, had worked three years and was considered reliable.
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Ind
Albert Neilson
Zoological Gardens
Neilson
Piqua
Ohio
Zoo Company
Southern Will Extend Its Road South Ward Into State
A Southern authority indicates plans to extend a road southward from the South ward into the State of Sinaloa, outlining regional transportation expansion and cross border alignment.
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Sinaloa
President Curious and Awful Death of Three Men in the Mountains
The article reports a disturbing mountain incident in which three men died under unclear circumstances. The president is mentioned in a curious context surrounding the event. No further details are provided in the readable text.
Hays Visit Spurs Southern Pacific Mexico Line Extension
The Examiner reports President Hayes aims to extend the Southern Pacific from Arizona to Mazatlan and Sinaloa in Mexico. Directors approve plans, challenging Phelps Dodge who pursue a more interior route via Nacosari Sierra Madre. The rail line would unlock mineral riches and open Sinaloa to settlement formerly controlled by Indians.
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Sinaloa
Mazatlan
Guadalajara
Mexico
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Nacosari
Sierra Madre Mountains
Unusual mine blast floods Santa Rita tunnel deadly
At the Santa Rita mine in the Bacatete mountains two hundred miles south of Hermosillo a blast caused a flood that swept workers into a lower shaft. American foreman Horace Christ and two Mexican laborers were found dead with others missing as rescuers worked to stop the water and pump out the mine.
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Insurance Speculators Reap Big Harvest on a Ship
The German ship Gildemeister, reported lost and later insured again, is spotted outside San Francisco and will enter the bay. Insurance speculators who took the chances will gain $118,000 on a $30,000 investment.
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Gildemeister
Bold robbery target: railroad president’s wife on train
Mrs. Osgood wife of Os good president of Seattle and Benton railway was robbed of seven thousand dollars in jewels aboard the Oregon express north of Sacramento. A black man and a white woman were suspects. The man escaped the woman was detained searched but released.
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General Molineux Seeks Freeing Son After Conviction
General Molineux states he will soon obtain the release of his son Roland, convicted of murder, citing the Kennedy trial developments and the court’s rejection of handwriting expert testimony. Judge Fursman’s decision could prompt a new trial, with prominent lawyers endorsing the point.
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Roland
Young Molineux
Fursman
Ross Kennedy Dies in Sabinas. Noted Southwest Texas Figure
Ross Kennedy a longtime Southwest Texas figure and former U S Army officer who came to Texas before the Civil War died this morning in Sabinas. He was a millionaire and well known in the region.
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San Antonio
Texas
Ross Kennedy
Diamonds Recovered After Robbery Sparks City Chase
Thirteen hundred dollars worth of diamonds stolen from Thomas's jewelry store Wednesday were recovered last night. The incident followed a separate robbery at Sadovky's jewelry store, with several hundred dollars in valuables reported missing.
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Thomas
Sadovsky
National Labor Leader Rose to Speak at Chopin Hall
Captain Rose, nationwide organizer for the American Federation of Labor, is in the city to address the public at Chopin hall tonight at 7 30. A special invitation is extended to working men and ladies.
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American Federation of Labor, Is
Empress Frederick in Critical Condition in Berlin
A Berlin report to the Herald states Empress Frederick is in extremely critical condition. Physicians attend constantly and can only mitigate pain while the inevitable collapse approaches. The emperor and royal family remain at the palace, never leaving for more than half an hour.
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Berlin
Frederick
William
Terrible accident to electric car near Cincinnati
A street car carrying thirty passengers from Dayton Kentucky to Cincinnati jumped the track on a down grade and plunged fifty feet into a stream. Many were fatally hurt and all passengers were injured. The motorman and four passengers died at noon. The wreck caused chaotic scenes as rescuers pulled survivors from the debris.
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Cincinnati
Maurice Thompson Dies At Crawfordsville
The noted author Maurice Thompson died this morning at Crawfordsville Indiana surrounded by his family.
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Maurice Thompson
Tit for Tat in South Africa and the Merry War in Cape Town
February 15 report says Boers occupy Murrayburg in Cape Colony. A dispatch from Lorenzo Marquez states General French has captured a large Boer force in the Ermelo district.
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Anniversary of the Maine Destruction Observed in Havana
Havana marked the anniversary of the Maine disaster with solemn services and ceremonies. Americans visited the wreck site, decorating remaining portions of the ship with laurel while the Stars and Stripes flew over the vessel. Memorial services were held in Catholic and Protestant churches, notably at the Church of the Mercedes attended by Havana officials.
Railroad schedule note from 1902 issue
A brief note on the pages detailing the Us-1902 railroad timetable and schedule layout. It indicates page 7 contains the listed schedules and route information for trains operating on that line.
Commander in Chief Urges Civil War Veterans to Rejoin
Commander in chief Rassieur of the Grand Army of the Republic calls all veterans outside the ranks to join the organization. He made several relief appointments today including naming Geo. W. Cook for Wyoming and Colorado to the national council, succeeding H. O. Dodge.
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Chicago
Rassieur
The
Grand Army of the Republic
Geo. W. Cook
Wyoming
Colorado
Smallpox on Steamer Oldenburg Reach New York
Upon arrival of the North German Lloyd steamer Oldenburg in New York several steerage passengers were found to have smallpox. The patients were removed to hospital and all on board vaccinated and the vessel disinfected.
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New York
Lloyd
Important surrender of rifles and ammunition in Philippines
Washington reports a major surrender in the Philippines. Manila says 112 rifles and 1500 rounds were surrendered at Haganey on February 14 from swamp concealment. The event signals strong American influence in Bulacan and follows patient work by officers of the Third United States Infantry.
King Edward Inspects Strathcona's Horse Guards
King Edward and Queen Alexandra visited Buckingham Palace to inspect Strathcona's famed horse guards. Lord Roberts and General Buller attended the glittering, brilliant function in London.
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Queen Alexandra
Strathcona
Buckingham Palace
Lord Roberts
General Buller
Death of famed theatrical artist Joseph De La Harpe
Joseph De La Harpe, the best known theatrical artist in the country, died at his Brooklyn home. He painted scenery for forty seven theaters and began his career with the Salt Lake theater then managed by Brigham Young.
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New York
Joseph de la Harpe
Jeffries to Wrestle Ruhlin for Big Money in Chicago
Cincinnati report says Brady accepted a five thousand dollar purse for a Chicago match between Jeffries and Ruhlin. Denver Colorado Athletic Association offered ten thousand dollars but would require twenty five thousand dollars and bank deposit with forfeiture if the event is blocked by legal action.
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Jeffries
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Colorado Athletic Association of Denver
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