Whitney Offer Tries to Lease Manhattan Elevated Railway
The Metropolitan Traction Company led by ex-Secretary Whitney offers to lease the Manhattan elevated for ten years at three percent annual rent. Leonard Russell Buge aid declares no formal agreement yet. Concern over control by Whitneys allies and worries about family holdings arise.
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Manhattan
Prine
Pier mi Moka
Secree
Faut
Helen
Bat
Jay Gould
Mt Fé
Guida
Art
Aires
From the Shops. Foreman Admitted to Bar in Santa Fe
A shop foreman at Santa Fe was admitted to practice before the state supreme court after meeting the required bar standards. He had previously joined the Santa Fe shops and, following examination, returned to his duties. The piece notes a routine attestation and the day’s events at the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foreman Mergen
The
Supreme Court
Moreen
Santa Fe
Kannas
Bettie Winkind
Excursion via Missouri Pacific Railway from all stations
An advertisement promotes a Missouri Pacific excursion through Arkansas, Tennessee, and southern Missouri. It details a one fare plus $2 round trip rate, sale date April 7, and ticketing through the Missouri Pacific agent in St. Louis. The text touts views of south Missouri and U.S. topography and offers a free book by mail upon postage receipt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Pacific Railway
Rasen
Arkansas
Indipss Fertiters
Tess
Southern
Triy
Satihiparatt
Rae ST
Missouri Paritio Tieket
GP & Ta
St. Louis
Missouri
Karena
Ory Beott
Memphis
South
Gaur
EL Loe
Kansas
Lulu Runs Away From Home Amid Barking Conflict
Lulu Harrtedh fled East Gordon area about a week ago, leaving her mother and John Pon concerned. The teenager, age unknown, has sparked fear among family as they report an attempted elopement with an Indian man they oppose. Police and guardians are searching, hoping for her safe return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palla
Lulu -Harrtedh
East Gordon
Urleam
Axe
Ras
Neerying
John Pon
Grand Jury To Meet As Court Reports Circa Rampal Robberies
A U S grand jury is summoned for Monday at the federal court. Eleven indictments are expected including charges of robbery and assault in Rampal Gaylord and nearby areas. The panel will hear investigations into alleged crimes and related offenses as prosecutors present evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Pultciene
Rampal
Gaylord
Pronk
Cyrus Cine
Tobeige
Eldson Not Guilty Aids Uncertain Turmoil In Court
A garbled report notes Eldson not guilty amid confusing rhetoric and amid a turbulent political climate. The piece references a preliminary heat and various named individuals in a court or partisan setting, with unclear connections and fragmented phrases.
Beloit Encwmpment Political Fray Signals Election Strife
Fragmentary political text cites Beloit measures and a Great Rock Island special train. Mentions McKinley, Grawvenor, McKinsey faction, and Ayer's Sarsaparilla era figures. Describes state convention actions, party lines, and shifting support amid a volatile electoral scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beloit
Great Rock Island
Teese
Among Railroad Men and Stock News from Topeka
Dense excerpt recounts Kansas railroad life with talk of improvements at ticket offices and engine work. Mentions Denver railroad routes, stock transport through Arkansas City, and extra train crews for stock shipments. Notes on a theft case involving George Sullivan and ongoing county attorney actions.
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Santers
Arkenees
Cietaker
Indian Territory
Safford
George Sullivan
Jalil
North Topeka
Sullivan
Chanute Items Promoters and Local Highlights
Special correspondent notes Prom Our items from Chanute and nearby. Fireman Thomas Woeadts injured in a taxi incident. Santa Fe engineer candidate Hob Hamilton gains attention in local politics. Labor shifts at Santa Fe affect Grimes and Maenaw. J C Templeton visits Guthrie. Wat Jgoe and Cal Deming relocate for engines.
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St. Walker
Ries
Sratthonsy
Ranier
Sante Fe
Piretin SF
Grimes
Whillam Maenaw
J.C Templéton
Guthrie
Reynolds
Briteed Exita
Hare
Caifornia
Harnesr
John Chaney
Jay- Ineff
Seement
Wicknes
Wat Jgoe
Cal Deming
Newiuts
Point
Dodge City
Widow Hunley Aims to Settle Logs Case After Visit
In a tense exchange at Widow Hunley’s home a man seeks information about logs reportedly brought down the river that morning. The woman questions his motives and references another figure named Mr West while the scene escalates with accusations and accusations of deception. The lengthy dialogue shifts through suspicion, bravado, and emotional strain as witnesses and family members react to the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meone
Sigle
Hunley
West
Kim
Samuel Lad
Finn
Bam
Abe
Wales
George Gould Injured Jumping a Fence in Horse Race
George Gould failed to improve after a fall during a martine run with the Geen Butt on the horse Turk. A steep fence near Allaire caused Shamrock to stumble, tossing Gould headfirst. Dr. Lindley was hurt, but Gould and others aided him. He was transported by carriage toward Herbertsville then Lakewood for medical care.
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New York
George I Gould
Wil
Turk
Greenville
Herbertsville
Stanasquan
New Jirey
Mr. Gott
Aph
Heck
Dr. Lindley
Dr. Lindles
Alboweh
Mr. Gould
Lindley
Linthy
Trial of Maude Crowthers in Embezzlement Case
Miss Maude Crowthers of Fort Riley faces initial charges in a United States Court for embezzling funds from a post office. The case details a $100 shortage traced to her tenure as a postmaster’s assistant, with uncertainties about the embezzled funds and her subsequent whereabouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Maude Crowthers
Fort Riley
United States District
Uoniey
Miss Cavitiers
St Bho
Suction City
Port Riley
Fort Rsley
Sean
Crowthers
Kansas City
War on Sunday papers by city churches sparks legal clash
Local churches in Tittwa declare conflict with Sunday newspapers the Frew Triseyseth Fourtal over compulsory publication demands. Judges Harris and Grege preside as city attorneys challenge rights to publish notices amid public interest in the printers and community input.
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Tittwa
Harris i. Grege
Preaiseeriar Ehirch
Wales Letter Trial of Man Who Presented in New York
The Thirteenth club’s managers seek to try the man who presented at New York in April. A misdated letter claimed to be from Sir Francis Knollys, private secretary to the Prince of Wales, is at issue. The letter’s authenticity and the club’s acceptance of the alleged price are questioned as researchers compile the contested document.
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Thirters
New York
Ryes
A Ts Rewan
Francis Knollys
Peinse of
Wales
McKinley Support Consolidated by Tennessee Delegations
Delegations from Tennessee including Heber, Sullivan, Sonroe Anderayn and Campbell backed Major McKinley at a Washington convention. Instructions directed solid support for McKinley as candidate for president, with Ho Chey Eoin named for vice president. No governor’s race activity reported.
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McKinley
Tennessee
Washington
Sevines Heber, Sullivan
Sonroe Anderayn
Campbell
Mckiniey
Prentdert
Jihnser
Seont
Sip Covneset
Vallatin
Wn. AicKinsey
Ho Chey Eoin
Brandy and Microbes Stir Morbid NY Scene
A chaotic April 8 New York item reports Sarah Glendenning and Worman linked to liquor trade claims and health debates on microbes. It notes a 95 year old woman who drank Branity for 15 years and reportedly died after refusing a bath. her vermin-infested room yielded $30,000 in bank securities. A coroner's jury mocked the verdict of natural death, mentioning domestic services and a local laundry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Londen
Sarah Glendenning
Worman
Fictoria Beran
Thievery and fashion fads in New York society
A satirical discussion on thievery’s vogue among fashionable women, noting collectors flaunting stolen items from cafes and restaurants. The piece surveys couture trends including embroidered gloves, a white ribbon choker recalling mourning customs, and avant-garde potato presentations, with social commentary on upper-class behavior.
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New York
Cus
Tadam
Carapa
Severs
Grandes Dames
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Wiss. Bursison
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U.S
Eldson
Bain
Holeepor
Tate
G. A. BR
South Carolina
Cis Mimbia
McKinsey
Thse
Ayer
Morton
Alger
Novas
Rochester
Genel Algor
Feville
Michigan
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Tenndey
Santa Fe’s
Denver
Railroad News of Kansas
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Elf
Denver 2
Utisen Pacific
Erthweatert's
Thursie
Thune Aguul
Ib Liege
Colorado River
Breflet Friese
Culliwnia
Migeasia Pingiee
Glens
Soul Saviews
Guand
Mexico
Cataliid Island
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Lde
Mtth
Frank Huntingten
Epminger
Jos Hearney
Vise Lebween Mérchim Util Cader City
Issac Pasley
Kehnes City
Sante Me Hueinver Hamiltin
Ely
Hasititon
Hemilign
Santa Fr
Kansud
Wickerson
Columbus
Lyrae
Hary
Gertuiniz
Bola
Mulviny
Wien
Siva
Arid
Sauk
W. J
Rome
Willian
Lodienhpollx Journal
Puckerton
F. Yunsi
Gunshot
Yubkers Statesman
George Gould
Evangelical
Ottawa
Porte
Iit
Ide
Miso
Pally Guerant
Stabi
P. J. Hindmarse
Fernald, Martin G
New Carpet and Mantel
Everett
E. B. Guild
Kansas Avenue
Grand Opera House
Zvbad Se
ELKS
Burlesque Circus
Chari Tipens
Ovcink
Sims’ Drug Store
Barry
Benia
East
Great Western
TSR
Ian
East Seventh Street
Cc. F. Rodiger
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