Cattle Shipping Cornered by Syndicate Hurts U S Exports
New York November 1 Practically all outgoing cattle transport space on trans Atlantic lines has been cornered by a syndicate of English buyers and P D Armour of Chicago. Contracts with White Star Atlantic Transport and others run for a year two years, excluding Schwarzschild Sulzbergerland Shamburg & Sons who are shut out. Prices fixed at forty shillings a head not including insurance or fodder.
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Chicago
England
New Erie
New Yorks
P. D. Armour
White Star Line
Atlantic Transport Line
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
National Line
William Bower
Schwarzschild & Sulzbergerland Shamburg & Sons
London
Liverpool
Wilson
Hull
Allan
Glasgow
Schwarzschild & Sulzberger
Hundred Pound Prize in Hungarian Patent Ad Challenge
The Gazette asks readers to locate the phrase One Hundred Pounds Piersons Hungarian Patent in a Lawrence advertiser's notice. It invites subscribers and non subscribers to mail their answer for a postage stamp, with full details on the second page.
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Pierson
Gazette Office
Lawrence
Gazette
Morrill Name Hidden in Adroit Wordplay at Bullene's
An advertisement hides the name Morrill across its text. The clue uses the third letter of the qth word and the next twenty four words to reveal the full name linked to Bailene's ad. The rest of the letters appear within references to Trollows Keystone shoes Smasher Cyclone and Sussex school shoes. Bullene's advertised as the place to buy.
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Keystone
Smasher
Cyclone
Sussex School
Bullene’s
Weyler Departs Cuba as Blanco Takes Command on Alfonzo XII
In Havana the Alfonzo XII with Marshal Blanco aboard appears off the harbor at dawn. Weyler, escorted by sick soldiers, hands over command to Blanco after cordial talks with Weyler and officials. Large crowds cheer Blanco while Weyler receives farewell salutes from the Montserrat.
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Weyler
Alfonzo XII
Havana
Alfonzo XIII
Marshal Blanco
Cuba
General Weyler
Marquis Ahumada
Navarro
Blanco
Montserrat
Mont Berrat
Henry George Jr Proclaims Mayoral Pledge to Continue Father’s Work
George Jr declares loyalty to his father’s program and vows swift action against corruption if elected mayor of Greater New York. He emphasizes unwavering commitment to the elder George’s reforms and urges supporters to stay hopeful as the platform endures.
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New York
Henry George
Greater
State Wins Again in Stock Yards Case
Amos M. Thayer upholds Judge Foster in Kansas City stock yards ruling. The decision backs Kansas on all points, confirming state power to legislate, and allows a $200,000 bond to protect shippers during any appeal. A supersedeas request to Justice Brewer is anticipated.
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Ully
Boorra
Kan
Amos M. Thayer
United States
Kansas City
Thayer
Court of Final Appeal
Justice Brewer
West
Will Not Contest George M Pullman Will Sons Accept Disinheritance
Gustav Behring claimed descent from the late George M Pullman and was found sane by an insanity expert before being discharged. He vows to pursue a claim against the Pullman estate as no other contest to the will is planned. Sanger Pullman and Miss Lynne Ferrald are noted in local society coverage.
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Mass Street
Lawrence
Charles Lagher
Lescher
C. W. Smith
Glathart
George M. Pullman
Cuicaeo
Gustav Behring
Pullman
Behring
Manare
Millions in Valises Bond Transfer Across Continent
Executors of the late James A. Fair secured court approval to move 4,000,000 in bonds from New York to San Francisco. Wells Fargo demanded nearly 5,000 in express fees, so the bonds traveled in three dress suit valises carried by W. I. Marshal and Charlies D. Neal on ordinary passenger trains. The baggage was guarded and unrobbed, though its value remained unknown.
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Sant'Rancisco
James A. Fair
New York
Wells, Fargo & Co
W. i. Marshal
Charlies‘. D. Neal
Banker Ide Shot by English Coachman in Columbus
William Ide a banker and brother of Commander Ide US Navy was fatally shot by John Smith an English coachman aged 65 in Columbus Ohio. Smith claimed Ide owed him 1190 dollars and Ide refused to pay as he attempted to enter the courthouse.
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Columpus
Ohid
William & Ide
Commaander Ide
United States Navy
John Smith
William A. Neil
Smith
Ide
Fat Policemen Must Go From St Joseph Force
The St Joseph police board orders dismissal of all fat men from the force on grounds of insufficient activity in emergencies. Several long‑serving officers are affected. The notice signals a purge aimed at improving responsiveness in crises.
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St. Josefa
Police Proard
Forea
Van Wyck and Election Gossip Across New York
A collection of brief notes from multiple locales discusses political expectations in New York City, the Republican split in the state, and anticipated outcomes. Reports from Wisconsin and Kentucky cover religious and social events, and strikes in Madrid affect bread supplies amid shortages and troop deployments.
Immense Powers See Mayor of Greater New York
A New York dispatch argues the Mayor of Greater New York will hold vast patronage and power, controlling 33 483 positions and over 24 million dollars annually. The mayor can remove appointees at will during six months, with tenure ending for most city workers, as five boroughs unify into New York City.
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Greater
New York
The
United States
Manhattan
Bronx
Brooklyn
Queens
Richmond
New York City
Winchester
County of
Long Island City
Staten Island
New Market Opened and Wheat Shortage Noted in Austria Hungary
Secretary Wilson reports that Austria Hungary imports substantial American wheat as shortages loom. Federal survey by Frank Hitchcock notes August imports through Hamburg and Vienna exchanges amid a predicted combined wheat output near 120 million bushels, about 60 million short of 18un harvest.
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Hungary
Wasmixatos
Nov
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Frank I. Hitchcock
Ediuf
Austria-Hungary
United States
Reichenburgy
Austria
Hamburg
Vienna Produce Exchange
Counterfeit Silver Dollars Distributed in St Louis
Counterfeit silver dollars heavier and purer than U S mintage were accepted by St Louis bankers and only identified as fake at the St Louis sub treasury. US Treasurer Small sent one coin for assay. mint director reported the counterfeit could be purer than genuine before the test. A baby in Atosa I T drowned after falling from a buggy into a bucket of water. mother intervened moments too late.
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St. Louis
Vyhan
United States
Colna
St. Lorix
St .Louis
Small
Mint
I. T
August Ulrich
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Sanger Pullman
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