Railways Sued For 825000000 In Topeka Suit
Metropolitan Trust Company of New York sues Chicago Rock Island Pacific and Chicago Kansas Nebraska in U S Court seeking 325040000 and foreclosure of a mortgage on the Rock Island lines. Alleged nearly 1 million in interest unpaid from construction of western branches. Case not expected to go to trial. payment likely. Also reports Noulangers guilty verdict in French treason case and related conspiracies.
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Acton
Rock Island
Topeka
Kan
Metropolitan Trust Company of
New York
United States
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
Chicago, Kansas
Nebraska
Dts
Kunsia
Noulanger
National League of Republican Clubs meeting at Saratoga
The Executive Committee met in Saratoga New York with Vice President James Blanchard presiding. Delegates to the National Convention rise by 1000. next convention slated for Nashville or Chattanooga Tennessee. Discussions focus on organizing Republican clubs across the South.
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League of Republican Clubs
National League of Republican Clubs
Saratoga
N. Y
James Blanchard
New York
Nashville
Clinttanooga
Tenn
South
Terrible Naphtha Explosion Claims Crocker Family
A devastating blast at the ferryfoot boathouse and Cedar Ridge yacht engulfed the area. Mrs McLean, 28, survived severe burns while Dan McLean and Crocker children Leopold and Ethel perished. Charlotte, 34, was swept away but later found. The naphtha fueled yacht had been stored nearby.
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W. Y
Misa McLean
Ira
Tom Crisp
Dome
Regenstein
Sietlin
My. Crocker
Lephard
Ethel
Charlotte
Mil
Crocker
Dan McLean
Detroit
Trade Report Signals Bright Outlook for Trade Volume
Dradstreet’s weekly trade review notes larger activity in Philadelphia Pittsburgh and other cities with the watch for weather trade at height. Cotton wool dresses and Southern Western buyers drive demand while market failures and a general uptick in business show a cautious, mixed outlook across states. Public reports on weather crop conditions and army life reforms accompany the broader economic briefing.
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Dbirdstreet
Rtate of
New York
New Report
Vincen
Snr
de Ure United Suites
A FOR TO THE FARMERS Entante of the Fearly Damage to Crops
An Enthante of the Fearly Damage to Crops by Tasedas L. C. Howard, entomologist of the Agricultural Department, says U S crops suffer extensive insect damage. The department is suppressing pests and has imported beetles from Australia to combat the Muted scale harming California oranges and lemons.
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Tasedas L. C. Howard
Agricultural Department
United States
Calfornia
Australia
California
Coke-Workers Win After Cornwall Valley Strike End
The long coke workers strike in the Cornwallville Way region ended with a 12 percent wage advance for 1300 workers. Production resumed as coke shipments restarted and prices rose to ten to $1.25 per ton, possibly peaking at $16 in coming weeks.
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Conneliavilly Dialet
Cornwall-villé
Way
J. C. Frick Company
McChure & Co
Boonmaker Coke Company
Murderous confrontation over logs ends in arrest at Otter Creek
In Otter Creek township a tax dispute led to a deadly clash when Charles T. Wright attempted to seize logs from the Otter Creek Lumber Company. Deputy Sheriff Marshall and Supervisor Thurber were killed during the confrontation, Wright fled to hide on the north bluffs, and was captured by the sheriff at the mill and jailed in Frankfort. The incident drew a large posse and vigilante crowd.
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Charlos T. Wright
Custaly
Dowar
Otter Creek
Sheriff Case
T. Wright
Offteere Marshall
Thurber
Sherif Marshall
Watson
Wright
Otter Creek Limber Company
Aral Township
Sherif
Otter Creek Company
Charles T. Wright
Marshall
Ahurber
Othe
North Bluffs
Reymour
Sant Bluffs
Plachint
Vrel Crosasct
Tle
Frankfort
Ieee
Castilde
Fox Wright
Willian Marshall
Aire
Wisconsin
Cheyry
Jiumachely
Fires Tear Danbury. One Man Dead In Destruction
A series of devastating fires in Danbury Connecticut within a week left eight buildings destroyed and one man killed. The Department headquarters area was hit, with the Dauvery house saturated by flame as forty people slept upstairs. A rear stable at Central hotel on White Street burned next. two men were seen fleeing. The victim, believed to be Barney Van Wise, was found burned in the ruins. Police and investigators pursue lead as more blazes occur.
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Danbury
Conn
Dauvery House
Ni'e Department
Central Hotel
White Street
Daylige
Barney van Wise
South Street
Rioting in Honolulu Suppressed by Volunteers and Marines
A violent insurrection in Honolulu ended after hours of bombardment and street fighting. Robert Wilcox and Robert Boyd led the rioters, seeking the king’s abdication and a new constitution. Government volunteers, marines from the steamer Adams, and police restored order. seven natives were killed and twelve wounded, with many buildings damaged.
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Disantiafien Raniwich Tslanteus
Alametha
Arrivag
San Francisco
Austrang
Hono
Robert W. Wilcox
Robert Boyd
Palama
Moneta
Formu Ap Palama
Tig
Eevite
Aya
Trospa
Lent
Parker
Offeral
Alain Wes
Adiams
Wilcox
Prlace
Honolulu
Totk
Intervala
Lieut
Fred
Honolulu Rifles
Los Jackets
United States
Adams
Kalakeua
Liliuokalani
Death of Judge Williamson Ends Local Legal Era
Judge Williamson of the Cook County Circuit Court died at his home in May 1900 after a long career. Born May 33 1889 in Adussox County Virginia he studied law and served eight years on the Superior Court bench before his death. He was known for popularity in the judiciary and active church work. He leaves a wife and daughter. The report notes previous health struggles and a surprising death announcement. Also mentioned is a reopened pension case for Richard Whiting with Interior Department action.
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Junge
William F. Bullock
Shelbyville
Losington
Transylvania University
Lexington
Ohio
Rollins, Williamson
Cook County
Lulutine
Williamson
Comwu
Adussox
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Aotr
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Withowson
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Glans Malls
N.Y
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Washington, N.J
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Toledo
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Richard Whiting
Bussey
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