Powell's Survey Aims to Irrigate Great Basin Lands
Washington Oct 22 Major J W Powell and the geological survey staff labor on an arid lands project funded by Congress. The vast basin between the Rockies and central Kansas spans 1 390 000 square miles with potential irrigation to support large farms and denser settlement. Site selection for reservoirs and canals depends on topographic surveys, water flow, soil and climate factors, with thirteen field parties currently equipped. The effort seeks to determine how much land streams can serve and how irrigation methods vary in arid western conditions.
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Republican hopes in New York for Harrison majority
A dispatch from New York and Washington notes conservatives and the Evening Star report Republicans aiming for a Harrison lead of about 70,000 in New York State, with variations suggesting 5,000 to 70,600 plurality. The memo cites Harlem figures, past totals, and Cleveland’s expected gains, warning of optimism against Harlem and urging cautious optimism about statewide results.
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Thurman at Indianapolis on Cleveland and pensions
In Indianapolis on October 22 Judge Thurman opened with praise for President Cleveland calling him clean upright and intelligent. He rebutted predictions of disaster from Cleveland’s election noting no pension reductions for Union soldiers nor pensioned rebel soldiers. He said Cleveland granted more pension funds under his administration and urged tariff reform with familiar arguments.
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Secretary Vilas Rejects Sioux Proposals in Treaty Talks
Washington Oct 27 Secretary Vilas and Sioux chiefs formally notified that the chiefs rejected by a large majority the President’s propositions. A counter proposal of 1.25 dollars per acre with immediate payment was offered but rejected by the secretary as unacceptable. A small minority would accept. The negotiations ended, chiefs to be shown to the President and depart for reservations tomorrow. Vilas cites disruption of tribal relations as a key reason for rejection.
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Elopement in Downs Man Misleads Girl to Run Away
G W Gray a Clyde minister lecturer and insurance agent induced Miss Belle Jenkins of Harlan to elope by deception. The mother sent a telegram to Marshal Li of the city. Gray claimed the telegram was spite and sought permission to proceed as his wife was on her deathbed and wished to see him.
Santa Fe stock circular details road expansion
The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway directors issue a stockholders circular noting 78 miles added since January 1886 and 7 283 million dollars of locomotives rolling stock bought. The system owns 6 351 miles of road withUnited States lines and is carrying a floating debt under five million dollars. A 7 million dollar guarantee fund funds this debt with notes at par 6 percent three year terms. Notes may be increased to 9 9 million if needed secured by a second mortgage on main Kansas line and the Chicago Santa Fe California line. A separate note loan for Australia trip and sail details appear.
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Palo Alto filly breaks mile and world record in Bay District
In San Francisco today a Palo Alto filly won the Bay District track event, beating Astel’s mile record of 2:23 and surpassing the existing world record of 2:23 set by Wildflower. Split times were 0:35 for the first quarter, 1:09.34 at the half, 1:45 for three-quarters, and 2:12.034 for the mile.
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The McKenzie War in Berlin Debate
Berlin reports Dr Tobold answers Dr McKenzie’s book with a lengthy rebuttal. He condemns McKenzie and his use of forceps as baneful and backs German medical practice overall.
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Market Sharp For Best Beef and Shipping Steers Cattle
Telegraphic markets from Kansas City report cattle receipts at 16 590 with shipments 3 399. Strong demand for best dressed beef and shipping steers while grass range steers show weakness and decline. Texas cows near steady. natives weak to five cents lower. stockers steady. Prices listed for good to choice and common to medium cattle, plus grass range steers and stockers and feeders. Chicago cattle numbers and prices noted, with Texas cattle and western range movements mentioned. Overall tone indicates active demand in top grades and softer pricing for lower grades.
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