Union Pacific Doings Highlight Omaha Rebates Inquiry
United States Senator Hill testified before the Pacific Railway Investigating commission in Omaha about rebates to the Bouton and Colorado Smelting interests. He said Denver would gain population if not for discrimination by Union Pacific, citing San Francisco bias. He noted political influence but could not provide complete details due to confidentiality. He promised to name sources to aid the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Escester Hill
Pacif
United States
Hill
Omaha
Witness’ Company
Bouton Sod Colorado Smelting Company
Union Pacific
Montana
Denver
Fattison
Wilneau
Fourth Rectory
Interstate Commission
Inard
Union
Men of prominence and public figures in social notes
A fragmentary column lists Lam ar as a Jersey cattle owner and others such as McSpullhr the French minister of fine arts, Prof F N Crouch the composer, Fran Rondo Wisconsin pioneer, and Gen W Greely with property moves. It mentions Revoked figures like Lord Endicott and Attorney General Garland with eclectic notes on attire and reading habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secrary Lamar
Cyt Ord Sfraa
McSpullhr
Fine Arta
Public Instruction
Dave
London Society of Arte, Letters and Services
F.N Crouch
Kathleen Masonreets ” Pollow
Fran Rondo
Wisconsin
Pond du Lac
Newburyport
Maas
Pinm Jalan
John Augustus Marquis de Medici
Queen Kapiolani Tours New York in July Visit
A. F. P. Carter and Queen Kapiolani traveled from Hawaii to New York aboard the Serria at the quarantine and were driven to the Victoria hotel. Carter said the queen enjoyed England and doubted rumors from Hawaii about cruals, attributing instability to a cabinet change. The queen planned only a brief stay and praised the Prince of Wales kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
New York
Carter
Yasntine
Kapiolani
Victoria Hotel
England
Hawaiian Islands
Chinese Murderer Hanged After Jail Siege at Colman
National Guard troops guarded Colman jail in California after a Chinese killer named Hono Di was sentenced to life for killing Mrs. Billon. An armed mob of about 200 attacked the jail, seized the Sheriff, and found the prisoner hiding under the jailor’s room. He was taken to Chinatown and hanged at the railroad yards turntable.
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SAN Framcteco
San Franciis Company
National Guard
Colnan
Cal
Hono di
Billon
Jall
Chinatown
Mra. Billon
Swedish woman given ten year prison term for infant murder
Christine Gustafeen a Swedish national aged 29 was imprisoned for ten years after strangling her illegitimate baby and hiding the body under a barn near Joliet Illinois. She had arrived three years earlier leaving the infant with her parents and was living in Sycamore before the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fow Schmarrinen Mars
Jolier
Christine Gustafeen
Sycamore
Christine
Discover
Judge Usher at Stand in Kansas Pacific Case
Judge Usher, attorney for the Kansas Pacific railway and now representing Union Pacific, testifies at length on the Kansas Pacific history from its start. He disputes stock certificates tied to Congress influence, describes through freight fights, meets Jay Gould who buys stock in 1879, and notes special mortgage provisions favoring Gould and Sage. The testimony covers legal expenses and requests for government transport shares, then shifts to pension bill text considered by Grand Army posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Railroad
Mailway Commission
J. P. Usher
Kansas Pacific Railway
Union Pacific
Union and
Kansas Pacifica
Usher
Kamsas Pacific
Anderson
Leavenworth, Pawnee & Western
General Stone
Union Pacife
Cheyenne
Witness
Washington
Jay Gould
Kansas Pacific
Gould
Russell Sage
Kansas
B. Henderson
St Louis
Horace White
I. B. Shoemaker
R. C. Ingersoll
Asher
Dennis
Topeka
William E. Chandler
Congress
John B. Henderson
Horson White
Congressional Committee
Judge Usher
War and Post Office Departments
Kansas Central
Denver
Grand Army
Senate
House of Representatives
United States
America
Prosecution Penalties for Pension Claim Abuse
Text outlines penalties for anyone aiding or profiting from pension claims under the act. It prohibits fees above ten dollars for handling claims and forbids withholding pensions. Violations carry up to five hundred dollars fine, two years hard labor, or both, with court discretion. Sec.6 repeals conflicting laws.
Mormon Missionaries Face Backlash in Upper Georgia and South Carolina
In Wrightsborough and surrounding areas, Mormon missionaries led by Rev David Browneon Elders S G Spencer and Joseph Murphy faced strong local opposition. Regulators pressured the group to leave Goodwin's chapel as pamphlets fueled fears of immoral doctrine. The dispute over removal could spark confrontations amid backing from a powerful local faction.
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South Carolina
Charleston
Upper Carolina
Georgia
York
Spartenburg
Utah
Savannah River
Richmond County
Georgina
Wrightsborough
David Browneon
S. G Spencer
Joseph Murphy
Goodman's Chapel
Education
Goodwin's Chapel
Goodwin's
Weather bulletin notes heavy rains boost cotton and corn
The Weekly Crop Bulletin reports excess rain across the Southern States up to the lake region and New England, with drier conditions in the Missouri Valley. Rainfall in the cotton and non Mississippi corn areas improves the season's rainfall deficit, aiding crop prospects. Grain and hay harvests advance in the far north, though some locales face delays from local storms.
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Lake Region
New England
Middle Atlantic States
Missouri Valley
Missisippi
Mississippi Valley
Carnegie Leaps to Foundation Stone of Free Library
Andrew Carnegie laid the foundation stone for a new free library building after donating 250000 dollars for its endowment. Blaine attended, delivered an address, praising Edinburgh publications and Scotland’s thinkers, while asserting U.S. readers’ broad familiarity with Scottish works. The ceremony drew a warm, cheering reception.
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Blaine
Edinburgh
Andrew Carnegie
Free Library
Carnegie
United States
Chambers
Scotland
America
Scott
Jeffry
Sidney Smith
The Problem of Today Discussed by Education Leader
At the National Education Association session in Chicago 16 000 attendees hear Illinois state superintendent Richard Edwards argue the great task is preparing morally and intellectually capable citizens. He urges teachers to shape inner character, ideals, and enduring influence beyond mere technical progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Educationz) Association
Chicago Exposition
National Educational Association
Acuta
E. Sheldon
Roche
Richard Edwards
Illinois
Educcation
Edwards
Lina
Assyria
Egypt
Babylon
Moses
Douglas County Assessment Rolls Note 290 Old Sellers
A brief assessment roll note states that Douglas county lists 290 old sellers in its financial tallies. The item records the count as part of the county’s property and tax assessment ledger.
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Douglas County
President Cleveland Visits Clinton Centennial Celebration
President Cleveland and party arrived in Utica from Holland Patent to attend Clinton centennial events. He spoke at the park and banquet praising civic duties while recalling family ties to Clinton and urging vigilance in protecting the presidency. The parade featured Oneida participants and Indian dancers as thousands gathered in the village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utica
N. Y
Cleveland
Col. Lamont
Prentiss Bailey
Holland Patent
Hoyt
Clinton
C.8. Williams
Centennial Committee
Skonanidoa
Doxtator
Onondaga Reservation
Grand Army of the Republic
Kev
Kenry Darling
Hamilton College
E. P. Powell
College Hill
The
United States
Ple
Anacred Duty By Posterity In Free Institutions
Fragmentary historic phrasing urges duty to oneself and to future generations to enjoy the free institutions heaven granted to mankind. The text reflects civic exhortation and reverent language about enduring freedoms.
Grand Army dignitaries arrange nationwide encampment circular
A meeting of Grand Army dignitaries in Milwaukee led to a planned circular to all posts. It defends statements about St Louis encampment rumors as unofficial and in accord with the Commander in Chief. General Fairchild attended and General Order No 15 follows, confirming harmony between national headquarters and the St Louis committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwarkling
Wia
Madison
Wisconsin
Grand Army
Fairchild
St. Louis
National Grand Army
Committee On
Council of Administration
G. A
Executive
Lloyd G. |Arris
Lindell Hotel
Bfo
Loerus Farchild
France and Germany Face Rising Diplomatic Tensions
The Leipsic treason trials intensify friction between France and Germany as public talk in Berlin and Paris hints at possible government intervention to curb protests. The Paris Figaro reports the pope might mediate with Germany to restore Alsace Lorraine to France, hoping to reestablish European balance, though doubt remains about Germany accepting such terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leipsic
Berlin
Paris
Paris Figaro
Franco
Europe
Germany
Alsace-Lorraine
France
West of Taney County Killed After Marion County Standoff
West, once indicted for murder in Missouri, fled to Marion County and resisted arrest at an old cotton mill. Officers fired on the building after he refused to surrender. West wounded two officers fatally before being fatally shot by guards. He was known as a member of the Bald Knobber group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bald Knobber
Little Rock
Arx
West
Taney County
Missouri
Marion County
Tlewan
Taney
Bald Knobbern
Anglo American Arbitration Association Discussed in London Meeting
Sir Wilfred Janson chaired the International Arbitration Association session in London. Aimed at forming a joint Anglo American body, David Dudley Field urged Parliament to back a tribunal. Field praised Geneva Arbitration’s honor to England and urged persistent effort to educate opinion on arbitration.
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Arbitration Association
London
Wilfred Janson
International Arbitration Association
America
David Dudley Field
Pro
England
Geneva
Field
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Endicott
Presa
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