Wells Fargo Line Takes Over Milwau Railroad Operations
Wells Fargo Express Co. officially assumes control of the Milwaukee railroad from the U S company. George H Mer becomes agent for the new concern, with offices in the United States building at Second Street and a system to reach points east and west. The move includes office expansions across the country and substantial infrastructure investments in Chicago.
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Wells Fargo Express Company
United States Company
George H. Mer
States Company
United States
Wankee
Second and Streets
Chicago and Great Western Company
Co Express
Chicago
Third and Streets
Green Bay
Western Road
E. W. Tate
Thempany
Merman
Women to Reform Town of Minot
Report from Minot North Dakota describes local efforts to reform the town led by women amid a dispute over slot machines at Piercy's poolroom in Portal. Sheriff Olsen acts to seize the machines as Portal business leaders demand removal and arrests for device garbling.
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Minot
N. D
Piercy
Portal
A. N. Olsen
Sorenson
Stage Money Heist Fools Bank Cashier in Theater Box Plot
Two strangers enter a town bank with a forged note of two hundred dollars. The cashier, seeing open faces, allows undorsed checks after a brief rehearsal. The pair admit the money is fake and escape, exposing the caper as stage trickery next door at the theater.
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New York
Inspectors of Election Work in Stephenson Probe
Madison May 1 special report details Senator Hastings questioning oil inspector Tracy about inside inspectors tied to the Stephenson campaign and potential payments to recipients. Deputy Johnson testifies about a Stone house meeting where deputies discuss money and what to say if called to testify.
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Stephenson
Johnson
Stone
Madison
Wis
Tracy
Senator Husting
Husting
W. R. Knell
Arthur Wilcox
Third Ward
Knell
Lst
Marsh
Tuttle
Richtman
Bowman
Kingsley
Thomas
Senator Hasting
Mr. Thomas
Morris
Assembly
Burglary Charge Trial Underway in Whitewater
In Whitewater Wisconsin on May 1 P Johnson testified about lighting to H Casey a Milwaukee Road detective during a burglary case. The trial center concerns alleged break in at a local property with Casey reporting the incident and Johnson providing testimony.
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Whitewater
Wis
P. Johson
H. Casey
Milwaukee Road
Foley’s Honey and Tar Cure Claim Card
Certification statement promising refunds if Foley’s Honey and Tar does not cure coughs or colds. Claims to stop coughing, heal lungs, prevent pneumonia and consumption. Notes no opiates and genuine yellow package. Signature O. T. Erhart.
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Foley
O. T. Erhart
Man Arrested in Depot Burglary Faces Guilty Plea
William O'Brien was arrested on a burglary charge after allegedly breaking into a depot a few nights ago and taking $37. He confessed and is taken to Elk Horn to plead guilty on Saturday.
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Tive
William O’brien
Elkhorn
Woman Denies Revealing Sacred Secret
A woman refuses to admit she disclosed a sacred secret, arguing that confessing would not seem honorable. The remark emphasizes personal reputation and social norms over truth.
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Lane
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Ffs
Wells Fargo
New Ex. Company
Berman
U. S
T. Erhart
Sabine
Phillips Drug Co
Warren
Ge Yours
la Crosse
C. L. North
Nelson’s
Main Street
Stearns
Stearns’ Electric Paste CO
Ill
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