Attorney General Moves Against Pullman Company in Illinois
Illinois Attorney General Meloney amends quo warranto case against Pullman Palace Car, alleging gas plant and brick works profits, Pullman water system overcharges, steam heat sales, brick plant profits, a track farm, liquor sales aboard cars, and ownership of land south of Lake Calumet, claiming charter violations. He plans to file information in court and seeks permission to proceed.
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Illinois Attorney General
Pullman
Cxrca@o
Meloney
Pallman Palace Car Company
Pullman Company
Chicago
Pull Man Company
X» Dramshop
Lake Calumet
Irrigation Convention Opens in Denver Meets in Session
Denver hosts the national irrigation convention as delegates from 11 states gather for organization. Officers named include Edward Mead as president and John C. Foater as first vice president, with reports and resolutions proceeding after a recess.
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Denver
Edward Mead
Wyoming
John C. Foater
Kansas
Thomas L. Smith
A M. West
O. H. V. Hinckley
Pierce
Texas
Congress
Rio Grande
Dennis
Canada
J Sterling Morton
Morton
Washington DE. Leet
Colorado Democrats Unite for Full State Ticket
Colorado Democrats report united after dual party conventions drawing up a platform and nominating a full state ticket. Gov. O S Thomas, Lt Gov W J Weat, and others named along with university regents F Wheeler and Mary B Macon. Harmony marked adjournment and new leadership named. The platform calls for immediate gold standard restoration and anti pro‑tective measures amid factional disputes.
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Deaven
Cal
Democratic Party
O. 5
Thomas
W. J. Weat
Supreme Court
Vincent D. Markham
Ernest Meyer
J A. Swan
C. Bare
Oller Galick
Uae
American Protective Association
Figures on homes reveal nationwide farm ownership patterns
The census counts 12,690,152 families with nearly 48 percent owning farms or homes and rent or hire occupying the rest. About 28 percent of owners have encumbrances, over 72 percent clear of encumbrances. Urban areas show New York at 96.67 percent tenancy, followed by Boston and Brooklyn.
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Washington
Ocansus
United States
New York
Boston
Brooklyn
Hucheater
Senator Accusations Lead to Court Case in Nevada Split
Carrie Brady Glasscock, defendant in a Nevada divorce case with Senator Stewart as co respondent, provides her side in the Raleigh News and Observer. She recounts attempts to win office in Washington and says the senator promised a permanent post and loaned her money. She alleges manipulation and coerced submission after he drugged her with a cordial drink and used power over her to demand favors and money.
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Carrie Brady Glasscock
Senator Stewart
Nevada
Raleigh
N. C
News and Observer
Washington
Stewart
Myseif
Aga
Tevuhl Pot
Dan TD
Valuation of the Homes Across Cities and Districts
The report shows total incumbered homes occupied by owners in cities with populations from 8,000 to 190,000 totaling 214,618 worth 780,846,087 with encumbrances of 29,611,074. The 100,000 plus population cities stack shows 168,169 owner-encumbered homes with 393,029,833 encumbrances and 42.07 percent encumbrance of value. In rural areas outside cities, 6,950,457 106 encumbrances represent 46,811,706 or 37.70 percent of value. New York leads in average value per owned incumbered home at 19,000 with New York City highest interest at 4.38 percent, Louisville lowest at 38, and Denver highest at 7.87 percent. Over 74 percent of farm encumbrances cover real estate purchases and improvements. over 81 percent of financing in the region goes to purchase money and improvements. Fire in Shipman district destroys six dwellings. loss about 50,000, partly insured.
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United States
Haral
Haw
New York
Francisco
Brooklyn
Omabs
Washington
Louiseville
Denver
New Orleana
Boston
GLAUGHT AT LAST BY HER HUSBAND BLACKMAIL CHARGE TURNS UP
A Raleigh era recounts a divorce suit and blackmail allegations against Senator Stewart involving Mrs. Glasscock. She claims her husband pressed for divorce while she faced threats, money paid, and press access. The piece also notes crop reports from SPHISGHFIELD and a church hill fire scene with town effort to save homes.
Campaign heats West Virginia rally turns deadly
A Wayne West Virginia report says at a speech by ex Governor Wilson Democratic candidate for the Senate war broke out when United States Marshal Vinson and deputies fired on the crowd. One Wilson supporter William Frizzell was killed and three others wounded. Marshals fled amid calls for their arrest and removal from office.
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West Virginia
Baltimore
Wayne
W. Va
Mura
Wilson
United States Senate
Camden
United States
Vinson
William Frizzell
Debs and ARU Contempt Case Heads to Supreme Court
Chicago September headlines report the contempt case against E V Debs and American Railway Union officials. Judge Woods presides as testimony on injunction violations and federal authority unfolds, with juries and due process at stake. Debs and leaders argue actions were illegal under interstate commerce law, while government counterclaims seek strong court powers. Outside, ARU members assemble urging legal challenge to the injunctions amid a crowded courtroom.
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Chicago
Woods
United States
E V. Debs
American Rulway Union
Supreme Court
Organized Labor
Wouls
Supreme Court of the United States
Det
Dhe Gesetoment
American Railway Uniion
George W Howard
Kebber
LW Rodgers
EL V
Asttle
Lyo
Milchrist
Edge Woods
Rejoins Stewart and Jones Letter on Silver Issue in 1896
Washington reports Senator Jones of Nevada parts from the Republican party over free silver policy, urging a new third party to unite all free silver men. The Nevada letter argues money supply, currency, and anti Sherman act repeal as core reasons, while urging consolidation on monetary reform. Governor race notes follow with Charles A. Boutser nominated at New Hampshire convention.
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New York
Miranda
Kenr de Cooks
Prlutaip
Nova Scotia
Caps Breton
Newfoundland
Crows Davis’ Strait
Greenland
North Sydney
Cape Breton Isle
Mirands
Sukkertoppen
Wasuinaton
Jones
Nevada
Republican Party
Enoca Srnoruga
State Central Committee of
DrEar
John P Jones
Democrata
Asaya
Bilia
Congress
Juxsun Jones
Forovernor
New Hampshire
Coxcutp
Hery
Charles A. Buster
Minneapolis
Difference of Opinion Over Populist Nomination Legality
In SPI F ield Illinois on September 6 Secretary of State Hinrichsen plans a conference with Populist leaders to decide if their nominations may be filed as petitions or papers. The core issue asks whether a judicial election counts as a general election under the election law, a point the Populists contest with Attorney General Moloney’s support. A mandamus case may compel receipt of Populist nomination papers with an early court decision anticipated. The Populist convention in Dra Moves nominated Sylvanus Crano for secretary of state.
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Spi Ifield
Ills
Hinrichsen
Maxwell
Auate Central
Secretary of State
Moloney
Iona Populista
Dra Moves
Sylvanus Crano
Irish MP T P OConnor critiques American wealth gap
London reports T P OConnor, Irish MP known as Tay Pay, reviews America after two visits. He notes rose colored views in 1st trip, then blood in the air, with rapid wealth gaps, rising millionaires, and social tensions. He argues America deepens poverty and inequity despite prosperity, calling the republic splendid yet troubled.
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London
T P O'Connor
Iriah
Tay Pay
America
Alaldin
Mondetty
O'Connor
Robert J King and Fa Geers pace world record mile
Robert J King of the Pacers dethrones rivals in a sensational harness mile at Hartford. Fa Geers drives the great Hartford horse to a record time, lowering the world mark to 2 48 5 with a swift last quarter of 30 seconds amid ideal track and weather conditions.
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Mascott
Flying Jib
Nancy Hanks
Robert Joontands
Barpesa
Hartford
Fa Geers
Holbert Jo
Robert Jo
Geers
Spain Cancels Reciprocity Treaty Amid Tariff News
Madrid reports a decree canceling the reciprocal trade treaty with the United States as a new tariff takes effect. The Gazette notes the move follows U.S. tariff changes, with transmission to Spanish colonies and implications for commerce and customs.
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Madrid
Gazette
United States
Cubs
Syrup of Figs Claims Comfort and Health Benefits
An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative that cleanses the system and relieves colds headaches and fevers while supporting Kidney Liver and Bowels without weakening them. It notes broad medical approval and urges buying only from the California Fig Syrup Co with its name on every package.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Physicians Promote Cures for Catarrhal Diseases
Drs Stackhouse and Daniel advertise permanent cures for chronic catarrhal ailments claiming spring and fall changes aid treatment. Testimonial from Peter Cewe of Rapids City Illinois describes long illness, vision problems, Nashy mouth, stomach troubles, rheumatism, and improved health after two months of care.
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Peter Cowe
Rapids City
Stackhouse
Daniel
Cewe
Railroad Time Tables for Chicago Rock Island and Pacific
Western bound and eastern bound service details list departure and arrival times for trains No 1 3 5 9 81 and others between Council Bluffs Des Moines St. Jo Denver and Chicago with notes on daily operation and stops at major junctions. Local passenger schedules include connections at Jackson Calmar Oxford Junction and Monticello with links to St Paul Minneapolis Omaha and Sioux City.
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Rock Island & Pacific
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Council Bluffs
C.B
Min
IX. C
Denver ‘Express
Ai. C
St. Jo An
Denver
Non
K.Q
St. Jo
Matt
Rock Island
Washinton
Burlington & Earn
St Tes Peo
Bri
Quincy
St. L
Chi, KC
Dery
Bdston
Burl
Sterling
Clinton
Savannah
Dubuque
Minneapolis
Mendota
Nice
Cc. B. Neb
Sterling Clinton
Ebague
St . Clinton
All Pointa West
Burlington
Cedar Rapids & N
Davenport
Peoria Route Timetable Fragment Shows Fast Mall Express Stops
A partial OCR of the Peoria Route timetable lists Westward Fast Mall Express and Ex Express departures with odd punctuation. The fragment names stations and times such as Wyoming Wah Am Peoria and Springfield, indicating a historic rail schedule snapshot with irregular formatting and uncertain details.
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Banstward Fast Mall Express
Batom
Amy
Wyoming
Wah
Pan Peoria
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