Alger's War Book Reports on Spanish American War
New York oct 7 general alger's book on the spanish american war will be issued next thursday. he reviews troop movements before and after landing in cuba, details the march on santiago and fights at caney and san juan, and quotes letters criticizing sampson and shafter. the work questions sampson's conduct and malice while tracing the embalmed beef probe and general miles' criticism.
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New York
General Alger
Cuba
Santiago
Caney
San Juan
Shafter
Sampson
Cervera
Tariff War With Austria Debated In Berlin
Berlin reports a lively tariff discussion as opponents warn of a tariff war with Austria if the new bill passes. They claim the Hungarian premier told the German government a commercial treaty with Germany could be blocked if Berlin adheres to the tariff. The Neueste Nachrichten disputes this claim.
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Berlin
Austria
Germany
Tate
Germany and Austria urge trade talks amid tariff dispute
German newspapers accuse the United States of injuring German imports through a vexatious tariff. French wines face higher duties in the United States than similar goods. Austrian and Hungarian semi official papers say Vienna and Budapest may refuse renewal of commercial treaties under the new German bill.
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Pacific Ocean
Svar Forman Bing Weinnang
United States
Nord Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung
Austria
Vienna
Budapest
Hungary
Germany
Greenhill confession under dispute in Sister Murder case
In Missouri on Oct 4 Daniel Greenhill denies being part of the murdered sister Sadie Uren and John Meloy, calling his brother W M Greenhill mentally weak. The verbal confession to the prosecutor was made with witnesses present. Caleb Andrews, held as an accessory, has been admitted to bond.
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Pe State
W. M. Greenhill
Daniel
Sadie Uren
John Meloy
Daniel Greenhill
Williams
Caleb Andrews
Haseen
William Greenhill
Pearing
To Build Eads Memorial At Washington University
James F. Howe, late president of the railroad, donates 160000 dollars to Washington University St. Louis to memorial James B Eads father of the late Captain Eads builder of the Eads bridge across the Mississippi and the jetties below New Orleans.
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James F. Howe
President Railroad
Washington University
St. Louis
James B
Captain . Eads
Eads
Mississippi
New Orleans
Gonclaves Close Grand Lodge Meeting in Illinois
Chicago Oct 5 The annual conclave of the grand lodge of Illinois Masons closed with officers installed The grand lodge voted to accept a 264 acre farm left by Robert A Miller of Sullivan for the establishment of a home for widows and orphans of Illinois Masons.
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Chicago
Grand Lodge of Illinois
Magena
Grand Lodge
Robert A. Miller
Sullivan
Man Charged In Washington Bank Lane Case
In Washington Indiana on October 3 the bank board reported a dire financial incident involving executive misconduct and a large loss, with investigators examining the directorate for possible liability and the Shore area cited in the inquiry.
Attack on Company C by the Filipinos details report
Washington reports General Chaffee detailing the September 29 assault on Company C Ninth Infantry at breakfast time. About 450 attackers struck from front and rear, taking arms in the mess room. 3 officers and 72 men lost, 40 killed, 6 missing, 18 wounded, 138 present. Ninety five prisoners joined the assault. rifles captured or sabotaged. Captain Bookmiller may have rescued missing men after a boat capsized.
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Washington
Chaffee
War Department
Ninth Infantry
Droulllard
Lad Changed His Garb Discovering Hyde Park Servant
Chicago reports Charles Baker a 7 year old boy long missing from his home was found posing as a female servant at Robert Whimsett’s Hyde Park boarding house. He worked there for three weeks performing cooking and sewing tasks until a photograph of him in his real appearance led to his confession. He was returned to his father William L. Baker, an Illinois Central conductor.
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Chicago
Charles Baker
Hyde Park
Baker
Robert Whimsett
Barn a Orbit: Neal Verheul’s undercover disguise tale
A Grand Crossing police inquiry followed Neal Verheul’s visit to a local event where he posed in female garb. The youth, nimble and light built, passed as a woman, fooling casual observers and showcasing natural talent for the ruse.
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Neal Verheul
Sufranga de. Aura
Cale “Olaim
Grand Crossing
Leight
Trade activity and markets from Bradstreet's view
Bradstreet's New York October edition notes active distributive trade and industry with heavy business in nine months, panic clearings ahead of last year, favorable railway earnings, and car shortage talk. Cereals weak, wheat and corn easing, Western shipments strong, print cloths firm, woolen goods quiet, iron trade thriving, and total U S bank clearings at 2.1369 billion dollars, up 30.8 percent from last year.
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Bessemer
Chicago
Pittsburg
United States
Grain Dealers Meet Opens Sixth Annual Session in Des Moines
Des Moines hosts the sixth annual Grain Dealers' Association session with more than 600 delegates from across the country. Governor Shank delivered an address, Lafe Young spoke for the Cereal Club, and Des Moines Mayor Hartenbower welcomed the group. A. Lockwood presided, treasurer's report read, and city tours followed. Evening sessions discussed an arbitration scheme amid complicated debates with committee reports.
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Des Moines
Sess
Shan
Ang
Hartenbower O Lafe Young
Rotary
A. Lockwood
Sec
A. Stibbina
Red Oak
Gamee A. Wells
Des Moi Burks
Decatur
Knocks Out Wage Law in Indiana Suit Decision
Muncie Indiana October 3 The decision in the suit brought by the State Factory In Deocann conviet the Rennblig.
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Muncie
Ind
de Ocann Conviet
Rennblig
Schley Inquiry Opens Late Sat As Fatigue Stalls Panel
The Schley court of inquiry held one sitting on Saturday with the panel fatigued by exhaustive work. Hodgson resumed testimony on the Santiago campaign while government counsel sought details on the May 31 bombardment of Colon. The court ruled that newspaper clippings forming part of the Hodgson Schley correspondence may be read in record.
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Washington
Schley
Hodgson
Brooklyn
Santiago
Colon
Lemly
Cienfuegos
Rayner
Illinois Masons Convene with 1500 Delegates
The 62d conclave of the Illinois Masons opened in Chicago with representation from over 100 lodges and about 1,500 delegates. Elected grand officers include Master Geo M Moulton of Chicago Deputy William B Wright of Effingham Senior Warden Chester E Allen of Galenburg Junior A H Belle of Carlinville Treasurer W M Isgan of Chicago Secretary J H C Dill of Bloomington.
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Chicago
Illinois Masons
Geo. M. Moulton
William B. Wright
Effingham
Chester E. Allen
Galenburg
A. H. Belle
Carlinville
W. M. Isgan
J. H. C. Dill
Bloomington
Democratic nomination for mayor of Greater New York
The Democratic city convention nominated Edward M. Sheppard of Brooklyn for mayor of Greater New York. Also noted: a bankruptcy petition by Dr. John Miller of Aurora, Michigan, debts listed. Jay Cooke reportedly improving. a wage increase for Chicago South Side Elevated railroad workers. Danish gunboat Moer foundered after shell practice with crew saved. floods devastate regions in Spain. Western Union renews contracts with railroads. body of Klondiker Peter Wiberg found on Yukon River.
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Edward M. Sheppard
Brooklyn
Greater
New York
John. Miller
Aurora
Chiday
Ton
Jay Cooke
Chicago South Side Elevated
Moer
San Baudellion
Llobregat
Spain
Western Union Telegraph Company
Baltimore & Ohio
Chesapeake & Ohio
Norfolk & Western
Dawson
Peter Wiberg
Yukon River
Eagle
Wilberg
Yukon
San Francisco
Premeditated Attack on Balangiga Leads to Mass Slaughter
Manila dispatch reports a long planned assault by Filipino forces on September 28, with Company C and OC of the Ninth Infantry slaughtered as church bells summoned attackers. Relief ship carries troops to Samar, typhoon delays, and Colonel Derussy leads pursuit after the massacre. 45 bodies burned, seven missing. Captain Connell found with body scorched.
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The
Manila American
Company “C
Ninth Regiment
Balangiga
Samar
Ninth Infantry
Derussy
Eleventh Infantry
Connell
Gook County Grand Jury Indicts Three Lawyers
Chicago on October 5 three prominent attorneys and a railroad detective were indicted on conspiracy charges in aiding and abetting Bailiff James Lynch who faced a separate indictment on attempted jury bribing to aid an escape. The indicted are Alexander Sullivan Union Traction counsel Edward Maher Frederick St John and George P Murray Illinois Central detective. Sullivan and Maher posted bonds of 10000 each. Murray is in Springfield and St John was not located by nightfall.
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Chicago
James Lynch
Alexander Sullivan
Union Traction Company
West Chicago Street Railway
Edward Maher
Frederick St. John
George P. Murray
Illinois Central Railroad
Sullivan
Maher
Murray
Springfield
St. John
Soldier's insult to McKinley earns harsher punishment
Private Peter J. Devine of Troop H Eleventh cavalry was court martialed after he expressed satisfaction at the shooting of President McKinley. He received dishonorable discharge, hard labor for one year, and forfeiture of pay. General Brooke approved the enhanced sentence. the record is sent to the War Department for filing.
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Washington
War Department
Peter J. Devine
Brooke
Fort Columbus
N. Y
Telephone Men Strike Over Wage Increase in Chicago
Three hundred line men repair men and foremen at the Chicago Telephone company walked out Tuesday seeking a 25 cent daily raise. Officials say service won’t be immediately affected though losses will be felt if absences continue. In Fall River, executives discussed a 5 percent wage rise with the textile council. no agreement reached, opposition noted, and a potential reply expected tomorrow.
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Chicago
Chicago Telephone Company
Fall River
Mass
Textile Council
Paving Way for Meeting of National Manufacturers Group
Philadelphia October 3 The first meeting of the National Association of Manufacturers committee for the reciprocity conference will be held October 18. President Theodore C Search today announced the committee members including C F Quincy James Deering of Chicago Hamilton Carhart and G H Barbour of Detroit. The panel will map the conference scope determine representation bases for industry branches and set meeting time and place. Cincinnati Indianapolis and Detroit are among those mentioned as interested parties.
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Philadelphia
National Association of Manufacturers
Theodore C. Search
C. F. Quincy
James Deering
Chicago
Hamilton Carhart
G. H. Barbour
Detroit
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Death claims savant Prof Jones of Northwestern University
Chicago obituary notes the death of Prof Samuel J Snow of Northwestern University known for surgical expertise. The report mentions prominent eye specialist work and assigns a memorial tone to his long career at the arena clinic.
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Prof. Jones
Northwestern University
Chicago
Jones
ARENA
Samuel J. Sne
Opthalo- Te
Triennial convention opens for Sons of St. George
Philadelphia October fifth reports the triennial convention of the supreme lodge of the order of Sons of St. George opening with a roll call showing representatives from Pennsylvania New Jersey Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New York Ohio Illinois Michigan Montana and California. New officers elected include Supreme president John Kenworthy Pittsburgh vice president Walter Willis Chicago and assistant secretary Geo Chesters Chicago.
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Philadelphia
Supreme Lodge of the Order of Sons of St. George
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
Ohio
Illinois
Michigan
Montana
California
John Kenworthy
Pittsburg
Walter Willis
Chicago
Geo
Chesters
Former Medical Society Member Dies at 65
The university community mourns the death of a veteran physician who passed away Friday at age 65. He was a long-time member of multiple medical societies and contributed to the field through clinical work and community service.
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Lect
Ses University
Secretary Long's Daughter in Mass Tragedy
In Higham Massachusetts on October 6 1910 Miss Helen Long daughter of Secretary of the Navy long died at nine oclock Friday cause not disclosed in available OCR.
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Long
Higham
Mass
Navy Long
Helen
Two sisters swim Narrows from Bay Ridge to Staten Island
Julian Timpany aged 13 and her 11 year old sister Minnie attempted the Narrows crossing from their Bay Ridge home at noon. Minnie tired and pulled into a boat after three quarters of the distance. Julia battled a big wave, declined lifeguard help, and reached Staten Island near South Beach as the tide carried them off course.
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New York
Julian Timpany
Minnie
Bay Ridge
Julia
Werner
Staten Island
South Beach
Clergyman Rev Dr H Hopkins Emery Dies at 86
Venerable clergyman Rev Dr H Hopkins Emery formerly pastor of the first Congregational church at Quincy Illinois for 14 years from October 1855 passed away in Taunton Massachusetts of heart disease aged 86. He was a Amherst College graduate from the Class of 1834 and later preached in Chicago and Providence.
Hanna on the McKinley tomb incident in Canton
Senator Hanna stated the McKinley body remains safe at Canton with soldiers guarding it until the monument is completed. He said upon returning to Cleveland committees will form and Roosevelt will name permanent trustees to collect funds for the monument and tomb. He added the remains will be encased when finished to prevent intrusion.
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Boston
Hanna
President McKinley
Canton
Cleveland
Roosevelt
William McKiley
Labor leaders press Roosevelt on China act and eight hour bill
President Roosevelt met with Samuel Gompers and Ralph Easley to discuss renewal of the Chinese exclusion act which expires March 1902 and to urge favorable action on the eight hour proposal. The labor leaders asked the president to receive a brief outlining labor positions and supporting facts.
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Washington
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Ralph M. Easley
National Civic Federation
Roosevelt
Congress
Indian Spread PEBT at Millelacs Lake
Mille Lacs area Indians face a deadly smallpox outbreak with no regulation or local power to quell it. About 50 Chippewas squat on Millelacs Lake shores as Robins village authorities struggle to restrict the disease and guard neighboring farms. Armed demonstrations by federal forces scare guards away, raising the possibility of clashes with Indigenous residents.
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St. Paul
Claggett
Millelacs Court
State Board of Death
Millelacs Lab
Millelacs Lake
Robins
Settlers Fear Indians Over Removal and Massacre Risk
Pioneer trader Cars Erickson met with Governor Van Sant seeking aid for Mille Lacs settlers on the lake’s south shore. They fear armed Indians occupying homestead land and opposing removal to White Earth amid a smallpox quarantine, warning they are seven hours from a telegraph office and could face massacre before help arrives.
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Cars Erickson
Mille-Lac
van Sant
White Earth
Erickson
Ann
Illinois Christian Union Holds Convening Session
The Illinois State Christian Union began Friday morning with a report from the secretary noting over 70,000 members in the state. The treasury announced a balance on hand of $200 as of the Danville Kansas meeting on October 6, marking the 15th annual event.
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Nnail
Illinois State Christian Eleanor Union
The
Treasury
Danville
Streetcar Strike Stalls Service After Discharge
Street car service halted Wednesday as workers, discharged after backing the union, protested in Naghville. Officials report continued disruption as crews remain off the lines and customers face delays.
Ed Kiel lifer of a Nevada ranch ends in tragedy
Ed Kiel founder of the Fertil Kiel ranch in Lincoln County Nevada, famed rifle shot and hospitable host, dies by his own hand after a life mired in violence. His rise from a Mormon colony pioneer to border feud figure ends with a self-inflicted wound following a fatal gunfight and family quarrel.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Ed Kiel
Fertil Kiel Ranch
Lincoln County
Nev
Kiel
Vegas Valley
Steve Lane
Lake
Salt Lake City
Plague Spreads Worldwide Reports Indicate Widespread Infection
Reports to the marine hospital service show continued plague spread in many regions. British India records 2,260 cases and 1,930 deaths for the week ending Aug. 30, with 136 Bombay cases. Egypt totals 132 cases and 60 deaths from April 7 to Sept. 2. Queensland reports 32 cases and ten deaths Feb. 23 to July 6. In Swat and nearby areas in China cases decline.
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Washington
Marine Hospital Service
British India
Bombay
Egypt
Queensland
China
Swatu
Gold From Cripple Creek September Output and Yearly Preview
Cripple Creek Colorado reports September gold output of 2,292,000 with a year to date total of 19,000,000 and a projected 25,000,000 for 1901. Tonnage reached 53,300 with 21,000 smelter grade. mills at Colorado City treated 24,000 tons. Dividends for September totaled 272,000 with Free Coinage paying 120,000. The October dividend and record are expected to reach 700.
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Colorado Springs
Col
Cripple Creek
Colorado City
Asidand Raword
Britain on the verge of a prolonged Boer War escalation
London reports the South African war will enter its third year within two weeks as Boer activity surges. The promise to cut war expenses by sending home troops remains unfulfilled, hindering financial relief for Britain.
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London
South Africa
Broderick
Editorial contretemps over Natal war office friction
A disagreement over Natal operations and alleged friction between War Secretary Broderick and Lord Kitchener sparks editorial protests across papers. The Standard and Daily Mail urge swift reinforcements and warn that government delays could force Parliament summons for supplies, signaling broad political risk.
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Guy Vermoent
Natal
War Office
Broderick
Lord Kitchener
Standard
Daily Mail
Kitchener
Sympathetic strike grips Chicago telegraph and telephone lines
Chicago October 5. A broad sympathetic strike threatens to paralyze telegraph and telephone lines as linemen and repair crews from multiple companies walk out. About half of Western Union's force remains, while 50 American District Telegraph linemen join the stoppage at stock yards. Arbiters seek order to halt work during hearings. streetcar and electric lighting workers may join.
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Chicago
Western Union
Telephone
American District Telegraph Company
Stock Yards
Illinois
Chicago Company
Elgin
Joliet
Aurora
Bloomington
Oak Park
North Shore
State Board of Arbitration
A. E. Jackson
Union Traction Company
Commonwealth Electric Company
Postal Service Forecast Shows Rural Free Delivery Costs Rise
Washington on October 2 reports official estimates for the new fiscal year beginning July 1, 1902. The rural free delivery service is budgeted at $6,250,000, an increase of $2,760,000 from the current year. The total for the free delivery service proper is $19,695.60.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Claies
Prosecution Notice Reaches Anarchist Leader
Oct 5 in Berlin reports that Hero of the anarchist sheet has received notice that Panzer in Neuerg faces legal action. The fragmentary item notes a legal move aimed at the paper’s prominent organizer with unclear details.
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Berlin
Anarchist Sheet
Panzer
I Neuerg
More Troops for a Government Conference and Martial Law Mention
London reports the government plans fresh drafts to replace exhausted forces and discusses possible martial law in Cape Colony. Sir John Sprigg travels to Johannesburg to confer with Lord Kitchener and Lord Milner, amid mounting activity near Pretoria and Col Kekewich’s camp as wounded are treated.
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London
Kitchener
Cape
John Go Sprigg
Johannesburg
Lord Kitchener
Lord Mi
Stpp
Cape Por Moedwill
Delarey
Kekewich
Pretoria
Ruatburg
Relieving column reaches Vryheid in Kitchener era report
A mixed column under General Kitchener’s brother has moved to relieve Naytal from Commandant General Botha’s forces and has reached Vryheid. The casualty list shows ten men killed and wounded.
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Kitchener
Lord Kitchener
Naytal
Bothat
Vryheid
Whisky Battle Looms Over Monarch Distillery Opening
Peoria Illinois October 6 The opening of the Monarch distillery owned by the American Spirits Manufacturing company in this city next Monday triggers intense conflict in the whisky trade. The event pits the trust against independent distillers in one of the fiercest struggles in recent years.
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Peoria
Monarch
Th American Spirits Manufacturing Company
Late Markets by Wire Chicago Grain Oct 6
Chicago markets show flour easing wheat steady to short easier with December highs and lows noted. corn unsettled and lower, rye and oats mixed as December positions shift. receipts and shipments tallied for flour wheat corn oats.
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Chicago
Gays Bisest
N. W
Chicago Market Reports Cattle Hogs and Sheep Oct 6
Cattle receipts around 5900 with dull prices, standards to good proportions. Prime steers about 6.15 to 6.00, lower grades 3.50 to 5.90. calves 5.10 to 6.00. Hogs receipts 6000 with firmer demand, heavies 6.50 to 6.81, other lines 6.20 to 6.65. Sheep prices steady with about 6000 head anticipated. ewes and lambs range 3.00 to 3.75.
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Chicago
Chicago Produce Market Report Oct 6
Butter firm at 7 cents. Creameries and use 13 19c. Eggs steady. Dressed poultry steady. Turkeys 8 cents. Chickens ribs short and clear sides. Other items unchanged.
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Chicago
St Louis Live Stock Market Report Amid Steady Prices
St Louis market notes cattle steady with steers around 4.00 to 6.80 per hundredweight and stockers at about 92,263.75 total. cows and heifers also listed. Texas steers appear in the mix as hog receipts reach about 5,000 head with prices holding and range figures uncertain.
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St. Louis
Louis
Texas
Minneapolis private act moves forward amid uncertainty
A local governmental proceeding in Minneapolis advances a private act with debates over funding and potential impacts on city services. Officials emphasize accountability while residents express concerns about cost and transparency.
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Bradstreet
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Devine
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Meer
President Roosevelt
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UNION
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Louisville Street Car Management
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Britain
Sam
Lillian LeFay Yy LaSalle
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la Salle
Seeley
Notre
Quebec
Broke
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Alto
Dehan
Roy
Lahance
Trig P
Minneapolis
Pho
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