Massive Rail Alliance Unites Vanderbilt and Pennsylvania Lines
A dramatic railroad alliance forms between the Vanderbilt interests and the Pennsylvania system. The deal unites major eastern routes from Chicago to the Atlantic, consolidating control over rail, coal, mills, and grain exports. Key roads include New York Central, Pennsylvanian, Lake Shore, and more, with vast capitalization and potential to shape rates and competition.
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Anwoulatesy Press
Cleveland
Penin-sylvania
Grand Trunk: Railroad
W. K. Vanderbilt
Mr. Cassatt
Pennsylvania Railway
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Great Lakes
Ohio River
Potomac River
Atlantic
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Paper Trust Aim Shifts Wisconsin Mills Toward Consolidation
Appleton notes a Chicago brokers group seeking options on Fox River and Wisconsin mills to form the American Consolidated Paper Co. It plans to arm a $30 capital trust by January 1, 1903, buying power plants and mills across Wisconsin Minnesota and Michigan including buildings machinery stock water power and more with Dewar Yerkes handling options and John Strange of Oshkosh directing the movement.
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Appleton
Wis
Fox River
Wisconsin River
Krm
Chicago
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Michigan
American Consolidated Paper Company
Dewar & Yerkes
Anenie
Minning
John Strange
Osh- Kosh
John Strange Paper Company
Menasha
Barriere
Strange
TWO DIE IN FIRE AT LOIS IZ HOME
Fire from kerosene explosion in Lois Iz home destroyed the house killing Laura two and Annie seventeen. Mr Moritz burned saving his daughter, three other children escaped as mother was away at market. Camp grounds swept by fire at Ridgeview Milwemt area damaging hotel area.
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Lois Iz
Laura
Annie
James
Moritz
Hones
Pitsburg
Ridgeview
Miles party visits St Paul en route to the Philippines
General Nelson A. Miles and a party including Mrs Miles Coronel and Mrs Mnus and aides arrived in St Paul at 7 43 this morning and left two hours later for the west. They planned hot carriage rides and an inspection tour of army posts along the Pacific coast over the next three to four months. General Wheeler returns to New York aboard the steamer Philadelphia with his daughters from Southampton.
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Associated
Reaa
St. Paul
Mian
Neleon A. Miles
Hillppiney
Miles
Coronel
M. Z. Mnus
Mrink Fibut
Philadelphia
Kobbe
Miley
Philippines
Pactile
Great Northern
West
Fort Aswnthoine
Ute Cam
Paul
Fort Snelling
Wheeler
New York
Joseph Wheeler
Southampton
Loaded Gars Run Away Near Denver Train Collision
Two separate wrecks reported on September 13. In Colorado at St Ruby near Littleton, Santa Fe and Rock Island lines collided after a freight train broke loose on a steep grade. three crew members died and another was seriously injured while several passengers were shaken. In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passenger train No 23 derailed near Stowell station after rails spread. an engineer was fatally injured and a fireman badly hurt with an unknown man killed aboard.
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Associated Press
Denver
Col
Santa
Renger
Chicago
St. Ruby
mMes
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Wis
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Road
Stowell Station
J. W. Rodger
Warner
Art
Savage vows strong fight over Nebraska packing merger
Omaha reports Governor Savage pledges legal action if a Nebraska packing house merger violates state law. He orders the state legal department to investigate and warns the attorney general must decide legality before pursuing injunctions or penalties.
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Associated Press
Omaha
Neb
Tlevald
Savage
Nebraska
Corres
Poverner
The Tie That Binds Elder Woodside Rest Plan
A Wisconsin conference debates provisioning rest for Presiding Elder Woodside of Oshkosh due to failing health. Funds are raised by ministers to grant a temporary leave, with a plan to appoint a substitute and reconsider upon recovery. Nine ministers are advanced to elder status, with multiple returns and assignments listed.
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Milwanker
Wis
W. W. Woodside
Oshkosh
Enogh
Peter F. Stair
Wittenberg
Albert
Gilbert
Shermoo Street
Milwaukee
Andrew Beernick
Wautoma
W. D. Dawson
Hebrews
Herbert T. Wiltz
Rhinelander
Andrew A. Bennett
Tomahawk
Chester KR. Montague
Salem
Anton Hatlestadt
Algoma
Benjamin Babcock
Kingston
Trev
Waptoma
Edward G. Roberts
Buena Vista
Janesville
Wisconsin
Leopold to Visit United States Revealed
Associated Press reports King Leopold of Belgium will visit the United States. Delhi official dispatches confirm aides and royal circles have circulated indications of a planned trip to the Bt Louth expo and Paris disguises are rumored as part of the journey.
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Associated Vrees
New York
Bt Louth Expositiot
Myn & Paris
Digateh Doviarea
Aides-Du-Caimp
Leopold
United States
Harrisburg Conference Seeks End to Mine Strike
A two and a half hour meeting in Harrisburg brought Governor Stone and United Mine Workers President John Mitchell to discuss strike settlement terms. Participants included Senator Flynn and Col. Richardson. details remained noncommittal with none speaking on the record. Mitchell warned of possible further action amid uncertainty over an extra legislative session. Fahy and Duffy returned to the coal region expressing cautious optimism about the results.
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Trea
Tiarrinburg
Stone
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
WilHan Mtynn
Pittsburg
Allegheny County
McMullin
Pitt
Nicholls
Fahy
Dutty
Flynn
Richardson
Stane
Flyn
Mesere
Mitchell
Duffy
Pennsylvania Railway
Wilkesberre
Elkin
P. A. B. Widener
Philadelahia
New York
Widener
J. P. Morgan
Withesbarre
Mitchel
Tamaqua
John Fahy
United Mine Workers
Thomas Duffy
Governor Stone
Miners’ Organization
Harrisburg
NO MORE CORNERS Board rules struck down by court
The Chicago circuit court ruled that the Chicago Board of Trade cannot pass on property rights when margins are involved. The decision limits the exchange authority to discipline members over margins and may foreclose oat corner actions. A separate Detroit court upheld a city brake ordinance for streetcars requiring electric or air brakes.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Cornera
Chytrous
Waite, Thorburn& Co
Chicago Board of Trade
Detroit
Mich
Mhetpan
Recorder’s Court
Tte
Banks Ask Treasury to Lend Cash Against Bonds
Washington Sept 13 The New York banks complain that unprecedented western demand is draining cash. They request permission to buy bonds for 11 million and receive a 1 million treasury deposit secured by the bonds.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Treasury Department
New York
West
Treasury
Revolutionary threat near Colon prompts cable from consul
A cablegram from Consul Malmroze in Colon reports approaching revolutionaries and fears Colombian troops may be too few to guard the railroad. The State Department dispatched the message to the Navy Department for action.
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vBy
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
State Department Today
Malmroze
Colon
Navy Department
Hottest and fiercest fire siege in Beaumont history
A Beaumont fire disaster destroys 30 to 40 derricks in the Keith Ward tract and traps flames across the Higgins 9 7 500 barrel tank. Firefighters struggle against northeast winds as they approach burning wells. The Texas Flora gasters blaze sending heat and smoke high while crews attempt to starve flames from the bottom. The total loss is incalculable and described as one of history’s fiercest fires.
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Associated BS
New Orleans
Hearmont
Brest
Keith- Ward
Beaumont
Mrs Drummer to wed in Chicago this October
Mrs Alice Drummer of Tusten will marry H B Selden of Kansas City in October in Chicago. She recently sold the Lake House hotel at Tusten to Louis Smith and will move to Kansas City with the railroad contractor. Her long career in the hotel business and famous duck dinners are noted in this city and Tusten.
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Alice Drummer
Tusten
A. Bowers
Lincoln Avenue
Drummer
Lake House
Louis Smith
Botv
Chicago
Hugh O'Heir
Henry Howers
Mfra
H. B. Selden
Kansas City
Drammer
Northwestern
Selden
P. C. Selden
Inia City
Oshkosh
Drummera
Death of O Larson in Winneconne Wisconsin
Obituary from Spreiat The Northwestern Winneconne Wis notes the death of O Larson aged 75 after a 40 year illness. He came from Norway fifty five years ago and ran coal and salt business among other village enterprises. Survived by three sons and three daughters. Funeral set for Sunday at two o clock.
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Spreiat
Winneconne
Wis
O. Larson
Norway
Conviction Hopes Rise in Maryland City Scandal Case
The grand jury probes a city fighting scandal with eighteen house delegates indicted for bribery and perjury. Charles F. Kelly, linked to the 147,400 fund for a lighting bill, plans to surrender. Circuit Attorney Folie vows to use Murrell brothers and others to press convictions, while witnesses doubt money origins.
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Ay Associated Press
St. Louis
Grand Jury
House of Delegates
Charles F. Kelly
Folie
Kelly
Folke
Murrell Brothers
Robertson
Old House
Hup
Kearney's Murderer Seized After Highway Halt
James O'Malley believed to be John Muldoon and John Sterling alias John Wilson were arrested after a night clash with Detective Frater in St Taut Minnesota. They are sought by Cleveland authorities for shooting Patrolman Kearner in June 1902 during an arrest resistance. Chief O'Conner relayed the information from Cleveland Police Chief Conner.
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Associated Freas
St. Taut
Minn
James O'Malley
John Muldoon
John Sterling
John Wilson
Frater
Cleveland, D
Kearner
Cleveland
Chief O'Conner
Chist
Police Conner
Ream Brown Announces Quiet Marriage Plan
Announcement in Oshkosh notes the approaching marriage of Edward Lester Ream and Jennie Norris Brown. The ceremony will be private in two to three weeks, with a wedding trip to Indiana and Ohio. The bride is Norma Brown’s daughter of 18 South Main, Oshkosh. she is a 1877 Oshkosh High School graduate and former teacher. The groom is the elder son of H J Ream, 114 Broad, and an assistant manager at American Grass Twite Company.
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Mace
Edward Lester Ream
Jennie Norris Brown
Ream
Pointa
Indiana
Ohio
Norma Brown
South Main Street
Oshkosh High School
Oshkosh Normal School
H. J. Ream
Broad Street
American Grass Twite Company
Pearly Five Years
Axc
North Park Case and Oxhkash Trial Date Set
Proceedings in circuit court before Judge Goodland addressed the Frank Percey v. the city of Oxhkash case set for October 2 at nine o'clock. Fred Crossman charged with embezzlement appeared in municipal court with exam set for Monday at two, in default of $200 bail he was jailed awaiting exam.
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Goodland
Appleton
Burell
Frank Percey
Oxhkash
Fred Crossman
Wan
Munikinal Court
The Fair Settlement
San Francisco report states the exact amount received by the relatives of the late Mrs. Charice Fair was 155 dollars, not the millions previously claimed, revealing a modest settlement rather than large sums.
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Prova
San Francisco
Cal
Mra. Charica
Oregon Goes to China Battleship Sets Sail for Orders
The battleship_regen Captain Burwell will sail for San Francisco today for orders. Officials expect it to be sent to China as tensions rise in the Pacific.
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Oregon
China
Wash
Regen
Burwell
San Francisco
Chine
WRECKED ON MICHIGAN SHORE
The Schooner Experiment of Grand Haven ran aground off Deve re hore near St Joseph harbor while bound for Michigan City with a wood cargo. Captain John Whitner commanded the vessel. Sailors climbed into rigging as waves broke over the ship and abandoned it, with crew reaching shore while the ship wrecked nearby.
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St. Joseph
Experiment
Grand Haven
Michigan
Knox Sails Soon for Chetboare Expedition
The Associated Press reports Attorney General Knox and Special Assistant Attorney General Rowsell left New York for Chetboare aboard the steamer St. Paul to pursue Piaf matters and report to Paris.
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Piaf Associated Pres
Paris
Attornnes
Knox
Arsistant
Rowsell
Retw
Chetboare
St. Paul
Alfred E Ronehede Involved In Revolver Incident
Tawrence Mast Sept 1 Alfred E Ronehede of the city purchased a revolver at a hardware store and then fired it, injuring a man. Police report Bouchere’s wife and child fled home amid fears of a serious tragedy in the area.
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Associated Press
Tawrence
Mast
Alfred E Ronehede
Keds Himertt
Piemeney
Bouchere
Crocker Recovers After Poisoning From Tooth Ulcer
London dispatch says George Crocker is slowly recovering from a poisoning resulting from a deteriorated tooth ulcer. Medical authorities report the danger has passed and full recovery is anticipated.
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London
George Crocker
Chicago coal prices rise to six and a half a ton
In Chicago the price of soft coal has risen to 6.50 per ton compared with 5.25 on September 1. The report notes the coal market remains partially disrupted and prices reflect current supply conditions.
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Chicago
TH. Sapt
BS & Ton
Trust Purchase Denied in Vickers Maxima Deal
London report states United States Steel denied a recurring claim of acquiring the Vickers Maxima company, noting no completion of the purchase. The Sept 12 dispatch covers the denial in response to ongoing speculation.
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London
Vickers-Maxima Company
United States Steel Corporation
Denice
Oshkosh Churches Plan McKinley Memorial Services
Oshkosh churches schedule anniversary services for President McKinley with patriotic readings and music. Trinity Episcopal Plymouth Congregational First Congregational First Presbyterian and First Baptist to unite for memorial worship. Algoma M E St Peters Catholic also observing the day with remarks and hymns.
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Assansiy
Churchiat
Decensead
Oshkosh Witl
McKinley Tx
United States
Trinity Episcopal Church
John W. Greenwood
America
Plymouth Congregational Church
R. H. Halsey
William McKinley
H. Smith
First Congregation
Bay
Baptist Temple
Firat Presbyterian Church
Firat Baptiat Church
McKinley
James H. Davidson
Firat Baptiat Temple
Algoma M. E
William Rollins
WHS
Isle of Somewhere
Enterprise Quartet of
Canton
St. Peter's Catholic
Subscription Dancing Club Hikes Dues for Winter Plans
Members of the Subscription Dancing club endorse higher dues to fund more dances and better refreshments this winter. The yearly rate rises to 37.50 with payment due by October 1, as per a nearly unanimous committee note signed by E. E. Downs and John Harmon.
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John Harmon
E. E. Downs
John Harmnon
St. A. Hollister
Death notices for George Thompson and W. Kamm
George Thompson of 35 Thirteenth Street died today of typhoid fever after a three day illness. He was twenty four and a brakeman for the Chicago and Northwestern railroad. He is survived by his mother and brother Frank Thompson a traveling salesman. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. W Kamm youngest son of Mr and Mrs John Kamm of 413 Ninth Street died this morning of kidney disease aged four. Funeral at St Vincent’s church Monday at eight o'clock. The Ingleside clan will gather with Mrs Suttin 45 Pleasant Avenue Tuesday afternoon. Now people love to rubberneck.
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George Thompson
Decensea
Chicago & Northwestern
de Pere
Northwestern
Frank Thompson
W. Kamm
John Kamm
Ninth Street
St. Vincent‘s Church
Memorial Service for Enemr MeKtatey
A memorial service is announced for a local figure, with Rector John W. Greenweed and Sherlock Helmecs noted among those leading or participating. The item appears in the General Telegraph pages with other society and fashion features listed nearby.
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Bryant
Piassing State Campaiggn
Orre
New York
Andrews
Forest Fires Ravage Oregon and Washington Towns
Western Washington and Oregon face widespread fires as timber towns like Tillamook Palmer and Elma endure heavy damage. Grants and dams are threatened. residents flee, mills burn, and transportation suffers as smoke and flames disrupt life across multiple counties.
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Portland
Ore
Tillamook
Douglas
Jackson
Ormedy
Cascade Forest Reserve
Spring Water
Clackantas
Bridalvell Lumber Company
Palmer
Bridalvell
Multnomah County
Pleasant Valley
Gresham
Pleasant Home
Coburg
Viola
Columbia
Astoria
Columbia River
Vancouver
Chehalis County
Waashington
Lentz
Oregon
Estern
Tacoma
Wash
Washington
British Columbua
Mavon
Thurston
Chehalia
Lewis
Tacont
Folsom
Chehalis
Shelton
Matteck
Black Hills
Buceda
Ranter
Castle Rock
Enumiclaw
Buckley
Cascade Mountains
Musson County
Thomas Bordeau
Olympia
Grays Harbor
Northern Pacific
Enumelas
Seattle
Bryant
Pacific Coast
A. P. Stockhell
Elma
Cometry
Odd Fellows
Digmilla
Everett
Great Northern
Here
Alvin
Cascades
Victoria
B. C
Alberni
Sooke
Naval Hospital
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Board of Trade
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Advange
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Winnecon
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St. Teel
Ream-Brown
Edward J. Ream
Jeanie Xni. Brown
North Park Case
the Fair Settlement
Crocker
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Ingleside
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Oakheah Fersesal
Pacific States
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