Wabash Railroad Offers Discounts to Southern Resorts
Tickets cost two dollars one way or round trip on the Wabash Railroad with sales on the first and third Tuesdays of each month to many southern and southeastern points. Reduced rates apply to winter resort destinations. Inquiries at the Wabash corner 1601 Farnam St Omaha or by writing Gen Pass Agent Harry E. Moores Omaha Neb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash Railroad
St. Louis
Wabash Corner
Farnam S&st
Omeha
Harry E. Moores
Omaha
Neb
Mountains Are Moving in Colorado Canyon
An officer of the Denver and Rio Grande describes continual landslides above Glenwood Springs Colorado. He explains rail lines cost to maintain tunnels bridges and tracks as mountains shift. A stake placed on a mountain side shows the surface has moved over months. The mountains gradually seek the sea.
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Glenwood Springs
Col
Clerical Anti-Celibacy Movement Grows in Italy
Vatican watches a clerical anti celibacy push gathering pace in southern Italy with Vatican poised to act. The ex nuncio notes Hungary’s clergy irregular conduct risks schism and many Catholics favor priest marriage. Church acknowledges priest marriage among Oriental rites’ 6,000,000 faithful though likely to resist now.
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Italy
Vatican
South America
Europe
Tungary
King Christian of Denmark Keeps Self-Reliant Regimen
King Christian of Denmark, an octogenarian ruler, starts at 8 each morning after coffee and a roll. He dresses himself without a valet, telling his body servant he may accept help only when very old. On horseback he still looks soldierly and commanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian
Denmark
Balzac Credited With Wood Block Street Pavement Invention
A parish searcher claims Balzac invented wooden block paving for streets. The earliest reference appears in Balzac’s comedy Mercadet performed at the Francais where the character lauds wood block pavement for blocking barricades.
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Balzac
Defiance Starch Promises Quality and Savings
A nostalgic sales note touts Defiance Starch at 16 ounces for 10 cents and urges shoppers to try it to save money. The message frames the product as a staple with no equal in quality and quantity and mentions Promissory Hope and Putnam Face less Dyes in a promotional tone.
Irishman Honors Olives at Delmonico’s Table
A newly rich Irishman at Delmonico’s in New York notices another man eating olives. After asking what they are and trying two dozen himself, he chews them, finds stones, and, addressing the other diner, asks if he likes them. The reply ends with a playful jab calling him a "Har."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Delmonico’s
Singular Classmates at University of Pennsylvania
Bennet Medoff aged 44 and his son Joseph Medoff aged 25 attend the University of Pennsylvania together. The father pursues a three year architecture program while the son studies arts and sciences, both slated to graduate in the same year.
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University of Pennsylvania
Rolla
Bennet Medoff
Joseph Medoff
Blood as life and purity urges health warning
An advertisement extols blood health and purity noting signs like skin eruptions headaches and sleeplessness as indicators. It promotes Dr August Koenig's Hamburg Drops for blood purification and claims long proven effectiveness. It ends with a general remark on justice and distribution blocking honest adjustment.
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August Koenig
Hamburg
Western rail lines move to restore old tariffs in 1902
A Chicago meeting of general freight agents seeks to restore rates in effect January 1 1902. Colorado lines begin reestablishing old conditions, withdrawing reduced tariffs. Over 1 200 reduced tariffs filed with the ICC may be rolled back for a multi million dollar revenue gain next year. Pittsburg districts plan a 2 percent freight hike on furnace tonnage with 15 percent rise in cheaper grain traffic effective December 8.
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Chicago
Colorado
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Pittsburg
Central Freight and Trunk Line
Courts Powerless To Act In Water Cure Case
The secretary of war sent to the attorney general papers in the Father Augustine case who died from the water cure by a Vermont regiment in the Philippines. The judge advocate general investigated charges by Charles Francis Adams and others. It is said guilt rests with no current serviceman, and the attorney general is expected to rule that US and Philippine courts lack jurisdiction over discharged officers.
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Washington
Attorney General
Father Augustine
Vermont
Philippines
Charles Francis Adams
Herbert Welsh
Lake George
Cannon Seen Likely as Next Speaker by Ohio Michigan Delegations
Republican congressional delegates from Ohio and Michigan are believed to push Cannon to the speaker’s role, needing 104 votes to control the caucus. Mann, head of Cannon’s campaign, says Cannon has 120 pledges from state caucuses and via letters.
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Chicago
Ohio
Michigan
Congressman Cannon
Congress
David B. Henderson
Town
Congressman Mann
Cannon
Destruction Follows Santa Maria Eruption in Guatemala
Central American travelers report widespread ruin around Guatemala’s Santa Maria volcano, with ruined villages and coffee plantations valued over 300 dollars per bag, hundreds dead. Refugees reach Champerico port as 300 plus flee toward San Jose de Guatemala aboard Pacific Mail steamers. Censorship limits details and Huehuetenango port closures halt mail from Guatemala.
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Panama
Colombia
Central America
Santa Maria
Quezaltenango
Guatemala
Champerico
San Joe de Guatemala
Pacific Mail
Chaffee Heads to New York for Philippine Policy Report
General Chaffee and two staff officers left Chicago for New York where he will be established in permanent quarters. He plans to present a report to Washington that is reported to cover about 8,000 typewritten pages and hints at radical changes for the Philippine islands based on his findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
Chaffee
Harper
Lindsay
New York
Washington
Philippine Islands
Reading Answers Hears: Reading Railway Denies Cartage Complaint
Washington The Reading Railway company answered the complaint of William R Kearst of New York against the anthracite coal carrying roads. The reply filed with the interstate commerce commission Tuesday denies all charges and asserts no unlawful combination or agreement violates the interstate law.
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Washington
Reading Railway Company
William R. Kearst
New York
Interstate Commerce Commission
Bandits derail Rock Island train near Davenport
Fifteen masked robbers derailed the westbound express on the Rock Island line three miles west of Davenport Iowa, detached the engine and express car, then dynamited the safe in the messenger’s car and escaped with a large haul. The blast was heard in Davenport five miles away. one car left the track and the express car lay in ruins. Passengers reportedly unharmed, messenger fate unknown.
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Davenport
Rock Island Road
Here
United States Express Company
Conference On Pacific Cable Route With Attorney General
Representatives of the Pacific Cable company ask for a conference with the attorney general to discuss questions between the government and the company over laying the proposed cable. Friday was set for the meeting. The company has not indicated acceptance of government conditions for using the sounding maps of the proposed route across the Pacific.
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Washington
Pacific Cable Company
Pacific
Smith Leaves the State in Threat Case
The state of Nebraska against William R. Smith was called in York County Court and dismissed at the complainant’s request. Smith, charged with threatening bodily harm to Miss Nora Hilton, was fined and bound to keep away, with orders to leave the county or face arrest.
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State of
Nebraska
William R. Smith
York
Smith
Nora Hilton
Miss Hilton
Miners and Owners Seek Amicable Accord in Wages Day Hours
In Scranton Pennsylvania miners and mine owners propose a consensus basis for talks to avoid further use of the strike commission. The plan calls for a 10 percent wage rise, a nine hour day, and a formal trade agreement, with coal tonnage and other issues left for later discussion. Negotiations begin promptly with hopes of settlement, though either side may reject the terms and return the matter to the commission. Wayne MacVeagh and J P Morgan figure in the stirring development as lawyers and officials brace for a potential accord.
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Scranton
Wayne MacVeagh
New York
Mitchell
J. P. Morgan
Clarence S. Darrow
Michigan Republicans Back Cannon for Speaker
Ten of eleven Michigan GOP congressmen met in Grand Rapids and voted to support Joseph Cannon of Illinois for Speaker. In Columbus, twelve Ohio Republican congressmen-elect endorsed Cannon, with Jackson and Morgan pledging support for Burton of Ohio.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Michigan
Joseph Cannon
Illinois
Columbus
Ohio
Cannon
Messrs
Jackson
Morgan
Burton
Answer to Hearst Filed by Central Railroad of New Jersey
The Central Railroad of New Jersey on Thursday filed an answer to William R. Hearst of New York challenging his complaint. The company offers a brief general denial and states it has no knowledge of any injury claimed by the complainant arising from the matters alleged.
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Washington
Central Railway of
New Jersey
Interstate Commerce Commission
William R. Hearst
New York
Cody Leaves for Europe in Final Show Tour
Colonel W F Cody vows his forthcoming trip from Cody Wyoming to New York and on to Europe will be the last abroad or at home in show business. He envisions a rough rider school at Cody to train hardy youths for cavalry service, planned for next season and described as a sure success.
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Cody
Wyo
W. F. Cody
New York
Europe
John W Gates Climbing Peaks in Fame's Mountains
A lyrical nod traces John W Gates as he moves from peak to peak in a journey through fame, depicting resilience and a towering public figure marching onward despite obstacles.
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John W. Gates
Cuba Elects Anti American Portuondo Leader of Chamber
Havana reports the house of representatives elected Senor Portuondo president of the Chamber. Senor Garmencia is first vice president and Senor Cardenal second vice president with Senors Perez and Acosta as secretaries. Portuondo is nationalist and anti American while Garmencia is radical and Cardenal Acosta Perez belong to or align with republican or nationalist factions.
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Havana
House of Representatives
Senor Portuondo
Chamber
Senor Garmencia
Senor Cardenal
Senors Perez and
Acosta
Senors Cardenal
Republican Party
Senor Perez
Mildewed Reputation Cited in Vague Critique
A terse remark questions why some figures are perceived as hopelessly mildewed, framing the critique as a persistent trait rather than a specific incident. The line suggests a patina of decay applied to reputations without naming individuals or events.
Colonel Moody Defends Fence Law Enforcement in Nebraska
Special agent Colonel Moody asserts he cannot repeal federal fencing statutes and demands action by District Attorney Summers. He cites seventy day notices given to cattlemen and notes letters accusing Summers of apathy regarding illegal fences and corrupt land entries at Alliance.
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Washington
puDiMa
Nebraska
Wa Lished
Mosby
Summers
Moody
General Land Office
Act of Congress
Miller & Leith
Alliance Land Office
Admiral Casey praised for mediation on Wisconsin
The Star and Herald reports Rear Admiral Silas Casey acted as mediator at a conference on board the Wisconsin. He received praise for his efforts and goodwill toward the negotiators. General Cohas, on behalf of Colombia, thanked the admiral for hospitality and for aiding peace in the zone of Colombian territory.
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Panama
The
Star and Herald
Wisconsin
Sam
Silas Casey
Casey
Cohas
Perdomo
Colombia
Manila Seeks Gold Standard Amid Silver Decline
Manila reports silver prices slide as government contests the official rate set at 2 dollars 60 cents per 1 dollar gold. Officials cite weak currency prospects and fear conditions may worsen until congress enacts a stable standard. Mexican silver flows from China amid government spending pressures. Native officials press for salaries in gold. Secretary of finance warns no improvement until federal action.
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Manila
Mexico
Straits Settlement
Indiana
China
Congress
Reading Advances Wages In Philadelphia and Reading Railway
A circular from the Philadelphia and Reading railway announces wage equalization across departments starting November 1, 1902. The raise will not mirror the 10 percent hike given by the Pennsylvania company due to Reading staff currently earning higher salaries than neighboring railways in the region.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia & Reading Railway
Pennsylvania Company
Reading
Pennsylvania
Large cattle shipment boosts Ware herd total to seven thousand
G. H. Ware of Mullen received 2 000 cows and calves from Harris Franklin & Co of Bellefourche. The cattle looked fine and were in better shape than most recent shipments. Ware's local herd now totals 7 000 head.
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G. H. Ware
Mullen
Harris, Franklin & Co
Bellefourche
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