Railroads and yellow journals stir Elgin news scene
Local chatter in Elgin sketches railroad growth and the rough edge of partisan press. A. Frank Richardson, manager of the Chicago Chamber of Commerce, notes bond talk and civic concerns while editors battle with sensational papers.
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Rae HoMm
Avebue
Power of Elgin
Newee
Frank Richardson
Mer
Chicago
Chamber of Commerce
A. Frank Richardson
Mgr
London
Red Linn Court
Fleet Street
Atchison Romance and Rumor Stir Local Town
In Atchison a town tale unfolds of domestic strife and social scandal as women seek brides, jealous husbands, and a curious rumor mill. A distant observer notes a man avoiding gossip by quiet nightly walks and a mother shielding a student while a seaside escape strains neighborly patience.
Kansas Embraces Growth in Agriculture and Location Prospects
Secretary Coburn aids in preparing a Santa Fe booklet quoting editorials by Kansas editors and Paul Morton. The piece extols Kansas as grasses empire with vast corn wheat oats and other grain crops, favorable markets, and rich potential for homes and varied opportunities in agriculture and related industries.
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Coburn
Mer
Paul Morton
Feta
Santa Fe
Kansas
Morton
California
Rights Impaired US Spain Paris Declaration Questioned
In London April 6 the attorney general Sir Richard Webster told the house of commons that the United States and Spain lose no belligerent rights under the Paris declaration if war with Spain occurs. He noted the right of search for contraband remains, but assessed US opinions as harmful to their rights while finding nothing similar against Spain.
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London
Richard Webster
House of Commons
Charles Beresford
United States
Paris
Spain
Thomas Gibson Bowles
Hard coal price fall shock in Philadelphia trade circular
Philadelphia firms issue spring circular reducing most sizes of anthracite coal prices. Trade notes the dull market, prior January prices largely ignored as buyers obtained cars at a discount. Companies reportedly agree to restrict output this month and next, amid abundant stock and weak demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Philadelpia
Coal and Iron Company
Four Detectives Guard White House Amid Cuba Threats
Washington notes a surge of visitors as four detectives Weedon Muller Parham and McNamve protect the president after threats from fanatical cranks demanding Cuba's independence. Porter, the president's secretary, requested the detail. Weedon previously aided after President Gar was shot, guiding the wagon and enduring crowd hysteria.
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Washington
Fanaties
Cuba
Joan Addison Porter
Cens
Po Let
Weedon
Muller
Parham
McNamve
White House
Mir
Gai
Populists and Democrats in Harmony in Sumner County
In Wellington, A C Lamb of Wellington, an Omaha exposition commission member, argues for practical politics and harmony. He says Populists appoint Democratic assistants when in office, and Democrats appoint Populists, uniting the party for renomination of state officers and unity against new factions. He forecasts Jerey Simpson as Populist nominee in the Seventh district and maintains the current campaign structure tests the party strength.
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Wellington
A. C. Lamb
Omaha
Ucket
Congressions
Lamb
Jerey Simpson
Long
Simpson
Gght
Democrats Lead in Town Ticket Elections across Cities
In Chicago on April 6 reform candidates won alderman seats, pledging to demand city compensation for public franchises. Milwaukee results show Democrats and Chicago platform alignment aiding a broad municipal ownership push. Lincoln and Tacoma report Democratic leads with varied council outcomes. other cities indicate Republican or fusion victories amid scattered local races.
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Chicago
Hyde Park
Lake View
Jefferson
Cicero
Hinoteanth
John Powers
Miwmareg
Wis
David S. Hose
Chico
W. J. Bryan
Lincoln
Neb
Graham
George Gould Predicts War Soon at Fort Worth
George Gould arrived in Fort Worth on April 6 and warned of an imminent declaration of war. He argued the vast coastline is unprepared to repel attacks by even inferior vessels and that initial damage would be severe, taking years to repair, while the United States remains underprepared for a swift start to any conflict.
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Dr. Thomas
And
Myron’ Reed
Ler
Wellington
California
Topeka Indies
Fort Worth
Tex
George Gould
Flo
United States
Miles’ Neryine
Minh
Miles
Fix the Bridge on Kansas Avenue Melan Bridge
Report shows the artificial stone sidewalk on the Kansas avenue Melan bridge 12 in very bad condition with sunken brick pavement and mud filled low spots. East side north span sidewalk is cracked and uneven with rough surface. contractor blamed for poor workmanship and failure in cold weather.
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Kansas Avenue
Montana Election Results Highlight City Races
In Helena Republicans win mayor and key city posts while Democrats take control of the council in Butte. Eight aldermen contested with Democrats taking seven seats and silver Republicans one, creating a 12-4 split. Also notes train schedule for Union Pacific service between Kansas City and Topeka.
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Union Pacific
Kansas City
Topeka
Helena
Mont
Butte
Reduced Rates to Grand Encampt Mining District Wyoming
The Union Pacific announces round trip tickets from Kansas Nebraska Colorado and Utah to Rawlins Wyoming at one cent plus $5. Tickets valid on the lat and 3d Tuesdays from May through November with daily trips between Rawlins and Grand Encampment excluding Sundays. Local agents PF A Lewis and J C Fulton listed. Ely's Cream Balm advertised for catarrh relief with testimonials from A C Clark and others. Also mentions Union Pacific service from Kansas City to Rawlins with 8:20 a m departure and 4 p m arrival notes.
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Grand Encampt
Wyo
Union Pacific
Kansas
Nebrask
Colorado
Utah
Rawlins
Grand Encampment
A. Lewis
J.C. Fulton
Ely
ELY Bros
Warren St
N.Y
Nervous Dyspepsia Cured by Miles' Nervine
testimonial from W. W. Cox of Marshall Minnesota praising Miles Nervine and Restorative Nervine for nervous dyspepsia. claims rapid weight gain sleep improvement and restored appetite. advertises guarantee and free book from Dr Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana.
Whale sightings fill Chesapeake Bay dispatches
Baltimore reports flood in whale news with monsters up to fifty feet seen near Hackett's Point and Sharp's Island. Mariners fear collision as the muddy bay hides the giant creatures. Captains aboard tug Maude HL and other vessels described gleaming sightings near the Great Choptank and Rappahannock approaches.
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Baltimore
Apr
Thomas’ Poly
Annapolis
Hackett's Point
Chesapeake
Noah Mick
Great Choptank
Sharp's Island
Woodford
Maude HL
Capes
Rappahannock River
Donaldson Ine
Kastalla
Iepes
Ingalls May Not Stand On Fusion Ticket, Glick Says
Ex governor Geo W. Glick comments on reports that John F Ingalls could run on a fusion ticket in the First district. He admits little knowledge of the situation and believes Ingalls probably would not be a candidate, though he concedes surprises are possible.
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Glick
Ingalls
John 4. Ingalls
Geo. W. Glick
Ingults
Political Notes In Kansas Delegates and Parties Align
W J Buchan denies raid for delegate support while Gates friends denounce it. Ex Governor Lewelling backs popular referendum and arbitration for Spain. A straight Democratic weekly starts at Emporia after Junction City publishing. Populists seek room for Democrats on state ticket. county delegates, including Shawnee and Wyandotte, shape the Republican convention slate. Fusion talk from Colonel Moonlight. Seaton linked to Jackson County governor. Lincoln and Sixth district hopefuls discuss candidacy with reluctance. Also travel ad to Denver via Santa Fe. Health ad touts Herbine as cure for constipation and headaches with local dispensing notes.
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W. J. Buchan
Bourbon County
C. Gates
Lewelling
Spain
AS. Phillips
Emporia
Junction City
Hark
Henrich
Trego Cen
Heflebower
Stryker
Kansas
Shawnee
Wyandotte
Leavenworth Times
Tom Moonlight
United States
Cleveland
Deseen
Broderick
Jackson County
John Seaton
A. T. Blges
Lincoln County
Congress
No-To-Bac and Herbine Liver Cure Ads
Don’t Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away. To quit tobscco easily and forever take No-To-Bac the wonder worker. All druggists 50c or 1. Books and samples free. Address Sterling Remedy Co Chicago or New York. Is your liver tired and failing to do its duty call for Herbine. It may save your spell of sickness. Cures Chills and Fever. Geo. W. Stansfield and Miller’s Pharmacy.
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Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
Geo
W. Stansfield
Kan. Ave
Miller's
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McKinley
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Montana
Miles’ Nervine
W. W. Cox
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Pueblo
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Allman
Stansfield
Miller's Pharmacy
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Topeka Avenues
Castoria
Western Foundry and Machine Works
R. Il Cofran
J. M. Knight
Antiine Undertaker
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Lehman
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