Railroads Form Unified West of Chicago Association
Prominent railroad presidents gather at J Pierpont Morgan's house to approve a plan creating a new West of Chicago association. An advisory board drawn from member boards will set uniform rates and manage common interests with binding power and arbitration provisions.
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New York
Chicago
St Louis
J. Pierpont Morgan
Madison Avenue
Brougham
Mr. Morgan
Samuel Spencer
Chicago and
Northwestern
Marvin Hughitt
H. K. McK. Twombles
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
C. E Perkins
General Paine
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
R. BR. Cable
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Roswell Miller
Union Pacific
Sidney Dillon
Missouri Pacife
Jay Gould
Archieon
Topeka
Santa Fe
Allen Marvel
Colone J
J. McCook
Webash
G. D. Ashley
St. Paul
Kansas City
J. M. Fagen
A. BR. Stickner
Illinois Central
Stuyvesant Fish
Southern Pacific
C. ¥. Huntington
J. C. Stubbs
Denver and
Rio Grande
George Canpell
Northern Pacific
T.F. Oakes
West
General W. Palmer
George F. Peatwdr
Great Northern
J.J. Hill
J. Kennedy Tod
Jews Central
Russell Sage
John Crosby Brown
Howard Potter
Brown Bros & Co
Mr. George & Siegus
Kidder, Peabody & Co
Jay
St. Louis
Lomis
Railways and property administration plan outlined
A proposal seeks strict economies in management of railway properties and protection of lines. It emphasizes no withdrawal without formal deliberate action by a Board of Directors, reflecting a conservatism in the plan.
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Lic
Tragic Wall Street Loss Fueled Suicide of Lawyer Mulhall
John Mulhall Jr a Morrisania real estate lawyer shot himself after a confidant allegedly lost 17000 of his funds in Wall Street The note blames a known Republican friend for the disgrace and pleads for restitution and protection of his family He leaves a wife and two daughters Judge Hall notes 10000 is still owed and Mulhall’s father supervised Tribune Building construction
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Dispatch
New York
John Mulhall, Jr
East One Hundred and Sixty-first Street
Hall
Heintz
Mulhall
Wall Street
Mane
Morrisania
Tribune
Hostile Faction Clash Over Parnell in Irish Market Square
Dated December 15 Doublr s reports Parnell's party in Arlingford and Bathdowney with Davitt Tanner and MPs Harrington Nolan. Tenantry from Aghadee Galway League express support while Healy,Harrison criticize rival MPs. Parnell’s portraits banished at Kilkeye and meetings erupt with mass exodus as clergy denounces him. Dispatch from Justin McCarthy suggests directing evicted tenants funds to an independent Irish body.
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Parnell
Arlingford
Bathdowney
Davitt
Tanner
Harrison O’kelley
Edward Harrington
Joseph Nolan
Odessa
Aghadee
Galway
League
Kilkenny
Harrison
London
Tim Healy
Market
Theo
Theotel
Tallyho
Market S Quere
Durrow
William O’brien
Harrington
Dillon
Ennis
Procathedral
Jinkerton
Cloyne
Kilkaysart
Gillian
Justin McCarthy
John Dillon
Dunlap
America
Ireland
Ish
Mr. Dillon
Murder Near Altoona Mother Dies After Brutal Attack
A mother of a farmer near Altoona died after being found on the floor with a severely injured face and a tongue nearly severed. Her son Lewis, who was away, returned for a coffin and may be connected as police suspect tramps. a coroner's inquest found death by concussion from blows by unknown persons.
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Tee
Altoona
Lewis
The
Post
Maris and Smith Bankers Fail in Philadelphia
Philadelphia bankers and brokers Maris and Smith of 20 South Third Street made an assignment for the benefit of Samuel B. Huey after a judgment for 15000 against the firm. Liabilities may exceed 300000 with debts ranging from 20000 to 51000, assets unclear. W H Smith suggests the firm may continue despite the failure due to general value shrinkage.
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Philadelphia
Stock Exchange
Exchange
W. H. Smith
Frm
Lionel Burnett Funeral Held at American Church Paris
The funeral for Lionel Burnett eldest son of Mrs Frances Hodgson Burnett was conducted at the American Church on Avenue de L Alma with full choral music. About 50 Americans attended. Mrs Burnett unable to attend due to illness. Lionel, 16, had suffered consumption and died last Sunday. Dr Burnett and son Vivian remained in Washington.
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Paris
Lionel Burnett
Frances Hodgson Burnett
Avenue de L'Alma
Masse
St. Germain
Lave
Two Arkansas Towns Wiped Out by Sunday Fires
Fires in Dardennelli and Monticello, Arkansas, Sunday night destroyed whole business blocks including the Dardennelli Post and the Monticellonian. The loss is estimated around 150000 pounds with only partial insurance.
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Arkansas
Little Rock
Agg
Dardennelli
Monticello
Dardennelli Post
Monticellonian
Mrs George Cruikshank dies in London at 82
London reports Mrs George Cruikshank widow of the artist died Saturday just before her 83rd birthday. She survived her husband by 12 years and, like him, supported the temperance cause. Her husband’s watercolor sketch The Worship of Bacchus was donated to the South Kensington Museum.
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Dunlap's Cable Company
London
George Cruikshank
Bacchus
South Kensington Museum
Four Ohio Politicians Charged With Bribery In Court
Portsmouth Ohio December 15 Henry J Thomas George W Pettit and Peter Pence prominent Adams county Democrats were arrested and arraigned before U S Commissioner Evans on bribery charges for aiding four men to vote for J W Pattison for Congress They posted bonds to appear in the U S court at Cincinnati
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Portsmouth
Henry J. Thomas
George W. Pettit
Peter Pence
Adams County
United States
Evans
J. W. Pattison
Congress
Cincinnati
Brickmakers Convene to Seek 14-Hour Workday Union
Delegates from Lippe Detmole and about 12,000 brickmakers met in Berewtx on December 15 to form a union. They declared for a 14 hour workday and the abolition of a day of rest on the Sabbath, while expelling members leaning toward Socialism.
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Dunlap
Riegers Core Diphtheria Cure Debated as Quackery
In Landschut district Dr Nobler calls the alleged Rieger diphtheria cure pseudo medicine though he allows possible effectiveness in treatment. The report notes the Emperor’s interest and pope’s dangers amid a Rome Rome dispatch from Berlin dated December 15.
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Rieger
Dunlap
Rerurm
Dr. Nobler
Landschut
Glogan
Pope Recovers From Severe Cold After Prolonged Illness
Vatican reports indicate the Pope is recovering from a serious cold that has afflicted him for some time, with doctors closely monitoring his condition and noting gradual improvement in his health.
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Vatican
Wild Cattle of Britain at Zoological Gardens
Two specimens of native British wild cattle are now in the Zoological Society gardens. A Chartley Park bull from Staffordshire and a Waynol Park heifer from Bangor are hoped to yield a cross of scientific interest. Britain still hosts wild herds at Chillingham Lyme Cabow and Chartley, with branch herds elsewhere.
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Iby Dunlaf
The
Zoological Society
Britain
Chartley Park
Staffordshire
Waynol Park
Bangor
Chillingham
Northumberland
Chartley
Lyme Park
Cheshire
Cabow
Lancashire
Zoological Gardens
Treating Consumptives in Berlin Hospitals
A New York consumptive patient, William Degan, admitted to Augusta Hospital under Prof Ewald, assistant to Koch. Dr Finhorn carries five bottles of lymph to Germany for treatment. Dr Cornet reportedly earns 10000 marks daily for his private clinic method. Stringent orders target expulsion of unauthorized Russian Jews in St. Peterstine caucus.
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Cornet
Peterstine
John Dillon Urges Peaceful Irish Debate Amid Leadership Clash
John Dillon, now active after his colleagues left, issues a statement urging both sides in Ireland to avoid bitter language. He warns against backing Parnell’s policy, noting it could threaten home rule and risk another seven years of coercion, while urging supporters to express opinion through policy rather than personal attacks.
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New York
John Dillon
Ireland
Union of Ireland
Parcell
Parnell
Dublin
Cork
Howe
Wages Increase Demand Sparks St Paul Locomotive Strike Threat
Milwaukee report says all St Paul locomotive engineers and firemen demand higher wages with a strike option if refused. The request was delivered to General Manager Earling in Chicago while Superintendent Collins is away. Company counters that pay is already competitive with other roads. Engineers earn about 3.7 cents per mile plus 100 miles per day, averaging 370 dollars daily. firemen average 220 dollars daily. About 1,060 engineers and similar firemen work on the St Paul system. Chicago officers deny any wage demands.
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Milwaukee
Det
St. Paul
Earling
Chicago
Collins
Banker Mead Murder in Waupaca Case Expands Witness List
Officers return from Dakota with Clarence Sherman, to testify against Tab Pryor in the Mead murder. Sherman, once a livery stable employee opposite the bank, will claim Pryor and two others visited the barn after the crime and left a bloody implement sunk in the lake. Additional arrests are anticipated.
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Waupaca
Wis
Tab Pryor
Mead
Dakota
Clarence Sherman
Pryor
Sherman
Cw Re Ee
Lemon under fire over Raum ties and a $12000 note
Washington December 16 George F Lemon pension attorney testified before the Raum investigating committee denying recommendations for appointments in his career. He acknowledged endorsing a $12 000 note but said Raum did not obtain money through him and declined to answer some bank related questions. Other witnesses described hiring practices and possible influence while Raum disputed allegations and the committee postponed deeper inquiry.
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Wasurxgton
George F. Lemon
Raum
Lemon
Whelpley
Tanner
Commer Traum
Pension Office
Cooper
Witness
Sawyer
Pension Bureau
Bank of the Republic
Citizens’ Bank
Gen. Baum
Goodnight
Mr. Lemon
General Raum
Mr. Cooper
Flick
Ipse Dixit
Goodnicht
Thomas Cocker
Illinois
Land Office
McGilley
Baum
Ron
Tness
Death Followed Lymph Report From New York Child
Doctors reported a fatal case in an 18 month old child in New York found in a linium. Surgeon Jacobi and assistants performed an operation as a last resort. The procedure involved lymph content and tuberculosis menin fistis, with death following.
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New York
Dre Jacobi
A GOOD INDIAN Continued From First Page
The report discusses halting a ghost dance led by Sitting Bull and his followers among Grand River Indians. It argues disaffection grows, proposes enrollment near the agency, and demands surrender of arms to end the Messiah craze with minimal disturbance.
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Grand River District
Sitting Bull
Sam
Grand River
Department
Boll
Sie
General Brooke aims to capture resisting Indians at Pine Ridge
Official reports from Chicago describe General Brooke’s telegram to Corbin stating that 200 Sioux remain in the bad lands and a strong force will be sent to capture or engage them. The message notes stolen horses and cattle with the outposts and hopes to end the matter. Also reported is the arrest of Sitting Bull at daybreak by Indian police, with troops arriving to secure his body.
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Chicago
Brooke
Pine Ridge
Corbin
Army Headquarters
St. Paul
Mrsx
Sitting Bull
Bear
Lsacyrontn
Fechet
Miles
Piutes Reach Uprising Point in Inyo County
News from Inyo County California reports 1500 Piute Indians near uprising amid a small white population and lacking arms. Settlers urge State Authorities to form citizen militia companies across multiple points in the county for defense.
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San Francisco
Inyo County
California
Lorillard Brick Works Put in Receiver’s Hands
The Lorillard Brick Works Company, based in New York and Keyport New Jersey, has been placed in the hands of receiver Charles Seidler. The firm faces large real estate holdings and builder assets, with limited cash. Keyport bricks were among the nation’s most complete, created under Jacob Lorillard who invested heavily. The 1888 NJ incorporation carried 600000 in stock and 835000 in bonds issued by Lorillard for Keyport, valued at 935000 despite a total cost of 750000. Liabilities reportedly exceed 1,000,000 including 687000 mortgages. Seidler says assets total 1,500,000 to cover debts and leave surplus for Lorillard, and the business will continue under the assignee.
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New York
Lorillard Brick Works Company
Keyport
N.J
Charles Seidler
United States
Jacob Lorillard
New Jersey
C. Sage
Seidler
Lorillard
Carrier Pigeons Play Role in Naval War Maneuvers
Pall Mall Budget notes pigeons again prove useful as war messengers in the French fleet during Mediterranean maneuvers. Birds from training ships and torpedo boats assisted the Toulon attack, remaining calm amid cannon fire. An electric bell signals arrival and a cipher message is retrieved from under the bird’s wing.
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Mediterranean
Toulon
Extra Leaves in Books and Food Preservatives Notice
Summary of a historical item about a sewing device for adding leaves to books and warnings about preservatives in foods. Includes a funeral notice for Boyle of East Liberty and a brief reference to refrigeration as a safer method for preservatives.
Canal Commission in Collusion With Standard Oil Probed
Columbus report says Governor Campbell will open an inquiry into the State Canal Commission amid rumors of collusion with Standard Oil over leases of land in Mercer and Anginize counties. tensions among commissioners may force resignations as state business stalls and Board of Public Works disputes widen.
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Dispatch
Columbus
State House
Campbell
State Canal Commission
Standard Oil Company
Mercer
Anginize
Standard Oil
Comneq 4 ‘Os
St. Mary’s Reservoir
State Board of Public Works
Canal Commission
Commission
Land Department
Washington
Switchmen Hold Mass Meeting Tightens Grievances
A large switchmen mass meeting in Weber's ball Southside drew delegates from McKeesport Connellsville Columbus and others. The group drafted written grievances to present to Baltimore and Ohio officials and planned visiting committees to Columbus Denniston Connellsville Bellaire Wheeling and Philadelphia Lodge 73 arriving tonight for another mass meeting to decide actions amid a potential general strike.
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Switchmen
Baltimore and Ohio
Master Hawley
F. J. Daily
Henry Lannon
Dispatch
Columbus
Denniston
Bellaire
Wheelie
Connellsville
Philadelphia
Baltimore and Ohio Limes
Pittsburg
Mrs Elizabeth Honnold Acquitted in Babe Murder Trial
Elizabeth A Honnold was found not guilty in Common Pleas Court after a week long trial. The jury deliberated 21 hours with 10 ballots deciding to acquit amid doubts over whether the infant’s death was murder or accidental. The mother reacted with breakdown and the courtroom showed sympathy as verdicts were announced.
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Newars, O
Elizabeth A. Honnold
Common Pleas Court
Rings and gems offered at Iths and Art Deales Jew Silversmiths
A Boston area jeweler showcases a wide collection featuring yellow sapphires emeralds pink topaz olivines black pearls tourmalines snake rings jacinths coraline pearls opal and more with inhouse mounting and expert engraving on Smithfield Street Kings Rings flourish in popular assortments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iths
Smithfield Street
Peter Elder Tester Praises Doctor Duo After Catarrhal Cure
In a regional sketch, Peter Elder a tester at National Tube Works known as New Butt Mill, discusses his positive experience with treatments by Dr Copeland and Blair for an aggravated catarrhal ailment. The piece notes the mill employs four to five thousand workers in the area.
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New Butt
Peter Elder
Elder
Copeland
Blair
Mr. Elder
Dru
Dra
Grateful Patients Cite Cure By Drs Co and Bisir
A list of names from Braddock Pennsylvania to Eckhart Mines Maryland appears as references of patients cured by Drs Co and Bisir in their home corona program. Names include Thomas C Hoovar Braddock Jacob Shearer Chicaco Junction Forker Meadyi Vile Wilson Cannon Borg Williams Hickman Herard Phillips Halton and Henry Rose.
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Drs. Co & Bisir
Corona
Thomas C. Hoovar
Braddock
Jacob Shearer
Iither
John Lave Chicaco Junction
Forker
Arch Street Meadyi
Vile
Pa Wilson
Cannon
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Surere
Pacl
Chicago and Alton Railroad Company
Fort Scott
Memphis
Missouri
Kansas and
Texan
Chicago, Milwaukee and Bt. Railway Company
F.reso
Verfert
Tre Mective
Adsllery Board
Helbyrstian
Nah
Maurie & Smith, of
Dunlaf's Cable Company
Ohio
Lavies
Ussa Huecus & Hacker
Tampa Haiken & Go
Berlin
Hreureitung Today
Rome
Wild Cattle
Associated S’ress
Banker Meads
Taber
Edward Renaud
Pension
New York Tribune
Piutes
Lorillard Brick Works
Standard Oil Co
Campbell I8
J. G. Bennett & Co
Wool Street
Fifth Avenue
Hargey & Hayes
A and Art Dealers
N. Pattenson
Trinity
Sixth Avenue
Skeptics
Drs. Copeland and
McKeesport, Pa
Copeland & Bisir
Des. Copeland
Piteust
Hamilton
Banj L Syotae
Hermaee Ose
Church of Sabbath School
Soret St
Semstemes
LSO
D + BROS
Parfect EN. &Co
Estey. Sterling
NEW England
Estey Ae Ware Clough & War Farrand & Vot
Mammoth Music House
Pet
Coventry
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