Pacific Railway to Los Angeles Direct Route Across Continent
A plan for a shorter 500 mile savings line from Sioux City to Los Angeles reveals an estimated cost of 42 million dollars. Directors Asbury Lowney and William Washburn pledge backing, with involvement of New York and Washington financiers. The project unites several existing lines and promises grades never exceeding twenty feet, plus an entry into San Francisco via the Crystal Springs route and Oregon Trail path.
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Minneaporte
Floridal Ar Rengemente
Lan Angeles
Cala
SensNiLobn
MrLivun
Constrombin
New York
Bellen
Thoms Lewesy
Tate
Benator
W. Te Washhir
Mesars Lowney
Washburn
Darius
MeKean
Vie General Trust Oor
Paly
General Tine
Wasahineton
Teli PF. Sturtin
Dr. Timer
Riten Motag
Nevada & Southern
Nethenol Park
Crystal Springs de Ran Prancleeo
Enile
Crystal Springs
San
Prandlang
San Francisco
Balcony Collapse In Sardinia Kills Children
A balcony in Sardinia collapsed on April 1 amid a crowd. Four children died and others were injured as spectators fled. Train passengers and local officials investigated the incident and identified survivors and victims, with authorities coordinating the response.
A Big Lobby and Trade Notes From April
A garbled April report references lobby activity and various figures, mentioning Austta, Dex, Deacons of tee, and discussions around exialatio dabetisr. Names like Jha and Wegee appear, with scattered phrases about attendances, meetings, and business aims.
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Austta
Dex
Colmeranay
Frey
Dave Ma
Hans
Nine Men Hurt in Denver Fire Tragedy
A chaotic blaze yesterday injured nine men on streets near a furniture workshop. Firefighters battled flames while neighbors aided efforts and authorities investigated the cause and potential arson amid confusing early reports.
Blizzard Grimly Bites Dakota Amid Snowstorm Chaos
A severe late blizzard moved across Dakota, dumping heavy snow and strong winds. Reports describe dangerous driving conditions and stranded areas from The Northern District to nearby towns. Local crews urged patience as plows struggle through drifts.
Omaha's Oliver Twist in a Legal Tale of Slavery and Power
A fragmented report recalls a dispute involving Mr Fred Ta Rauche and Gereat-abd enn Cie, with references to Bruno Hobbs and Karwie City attorney for the Western Comin hire Lasse company. The text alludes to authority disputes, legal action, and claims of slave labor tied to a regional case, with uncertain details and several garbled passages.
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Ormeha
Neo
Fred
Rauche
Monty
Bruno Hobbs
Hobie
Karwie
St. Poues
Indictment Sought Against Gould and Rail Board
New York on April 18 health department seeks indictment of Gould and Machi Guidevalred Railway company to the grand jury. Chief sanitary inspector Feener reports unsafe Live Strupthe ype snsatr conditions and potential negligence. Details to be submitted to grand jury for action against Gould Sage and others as indicated.
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New York
Health Department
Machi
Tyee
Wealth Department
Ora
Russell Sage
Michael J. Feener
Dave Jeo
Ted
Wille
Svon Fis Gemelb
Debated currency reform risks in U.S. Congress session
Washington lawmakers weigh an emergency currency act amid urgent calls for swift passage before September. Analysts warn delay could affect national markets and international creditors as discussions probe potential links to broader fiscal measures and overseas issues.
Death of Yule Wife of Captain Buchan Revealed
An ex senator W J Huchan of Kanest Chu broadcasts the unexpected death of the Yule Wife of Captain Fred EB Buchan, son of the ex-senator. The couple, married at San Pran elscu before his departure for the Philippines, faced long separations and later tragedy amid Manila engagements. Captain Buchan, Kansas University graduate and lawyer, returns home with the remains in late May.
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W. J. Huchan
Kanest Chu
Kun
Mabil
Fred EB. Buchan
Afaniid
Maehan
Mr. Buchan
Kansas
Philippines
Yeune Buchan
Mise
Lucinda Simich
Lavtrence
San Pranelscu
Une
Tne State University
Biehan
Magna
Buchan
Fineton
Pillipine
Manila
Hachan
Bruchan
Buehan
Graaff Uachen
Kageas City
Isan
Ceremny Mewinpased
Wyanfotte County Boys
Kansas Universlty
Lawrence
Walia
Te Fryal
Aguinaldo
Ems
Admiral Dewes
Cans
Hitt Cabine
Huchan Woh
Charles Smith
Arentian
Lawrences
Lucinda Huchan
The
State University
Tragic Death Ties to Morphine Mix Up and Love
In Topeka a young woman Gertrude Boom died at 8 00 am from an overdose of strychnine after seeking relief from pain from morphine denied by her father Dr G A Boam. Investigators suggest a mistaken pill, with notes of a love interest and a family secrecy surrounding the case. Funeral planned for Thursday at 2407 West Tenth Street with relatives from Kansas City and Joplin expected.
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Gertrude Flizareth Boom
A. Hoam
Earler
Dr. Boam
Frat
Iiter
Maser
Roam
Seemen
Boum
Ihor
Roam Et Ones
Fidesi
Peimin Wits
Mbt Boam
Topeka Business College
Necker
Tenth Street
Kansas City
Joplin
St Louis Doctor Faces Law Suit Over Patent Medicine Sale
Dr Sayman of St. Louis hired McKeever and McClintock to enable selling his soap and patent medicines in Topeka despite a city ordinance. He paid $200 in fees but refused to pay. After multiple trials the district court heard jurors disagree on the amount due, with a verdict for 174 dollars and the defendant considering an appeal to a higher court.
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B.D. McKeever
W. S. McClintock
TM Sayman
St. Louis
Ems
Dr. Sayman
Topeka
McKeever
McClintock
Sayman
Peace movement in Manila seeks rebel surrender terms
A coalition of prominent Filipinos aims to meet with the United States Philippine commission to clarify terms offered to the rebels if they surrender. Another effort plans talks with Aguinaldo to persuade acceptance. A parallel group will push for direct talks only if a commission member attends. A board led by Col. Crowder handles war claims as Major General Otis shifts focus.
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Manila
Mittee Intennla
United States Philippine Commission
Tomoutee
Aguinalda
Aguinaldo Orr
Otis
Col. Crowder
Lawton
Col. Whater
Washington Regident
King
Through the Ice near Victoria and Atlin Creek Disputes
Reported peril on ice trips from Victoria UC and Atlin with parties led by Stuart of Snow Humish and Barinday John Del. Drownings feared near White Morse Agri and Summit Lake. Americans ousted by alien land law and winter claim jumping provoke disputes on Sprane and Pine creeks. some take British titles to hold lands.
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Victoria
Tobr
Stuart
Wash
Les
Morse
Tart Barinday
Del
Atlin
Sprane
Pine
Funeral for Edeut A C Alford at Lawrence Kansas
Funeral services were held in Lawrence for Edeut A C Alford of Company Bt. Tiventiath Kansas killed at Manila. Rev Dr Cordrey Chancellor PH of Kansas University gave a short address. JW Glood of Topeka delivered the oration as a military band played. The graveside rites were brief with a dive by a military band.
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Lawrence
Kan
Edeut
A.C. Alford
Tiventiath
Kansas
Manila
Dev
Cordrey
Kansas University
JW. Glood
Topeka
Kervises
Secret Session Opens in Atlantic City for Monetary Bills
In secret session the monetary committees of the Republican majority gathered in Atlantic City to review all bills from the house ranking. chairman David B. Henderson of Iowa was absent. The committee, expected to sit about two weeks, aims to draft measures acceptable to the administration and the next Congress.
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Atlantic City
Coucia
Hush of Representatives
David B. Henderson
Iowa
House
Self Condemnation in Missouri Senate Trust Testimony Bill
Jefferson City Mo April 15 A bill passed today by the senate making it obligatory on trusts to finish testimony for their own prosecution. It gives the attorney general authority to examine witnesses and order of minder of the supreme cow when he believes combinations have been formed to counter the prices of any commodity. The bill provides subhow for persons who refuse to testify the same as in contempt process.
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Jefferson City
Senate
Attorney General
Supreme Cow
Paris royal reception honors King Cesar of Sweden and Norway
An April 1 reception at Eevee Grilllent in Paris honored King Cesar of Sweden and Norway. Mess Lenora Jack, invited by the Pigare’s special request, performed for the royal guest. The event highlighted Lenora’s ties to Golveno and Futred, and Cesar expressed great pleasure with the performance.
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Paris
Eevee Grilllent
Cesar
Sweden
Norway
Pigare
Lenora Jack
Golveno
Jones Chosen by Quay Opponents for United States Senate Nomination
Harrisburg April 18 1899 anti Quay Republicans meet in the senate chamber to back B F Jones of Allegheny as a rival to M S Quay. The group votes to form a steering committee and adopt a resolution urging immediate action to elect a Republican to the U S Senate. Jones is a Pittsburgh steel firm founder and former national committee staffer with Blaine.
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Senate
Hogel of Representatives
United States
Senate Chamber
Quay
M. 5. Quay
M.S Quay
Tne
Pennsylvania
Republican Party
Wm. Flonn
Allegheny
Anti Quay Republicans
M. 5
Magee
B. F. Jones
Me. Jones
M. L. Quay
EF. Jones
Pittsburg
Losch
Schuyliil
Crawford
Scott
Luzerne
Allegheny County
Washington
Northumberland
Jenks
Jones
AnthQuity Republians
Mages
B BF
Choctaws in Jail Amid Murder Case West of Fort Scott
Reported arrests of Choctaws Avtiers and Aprils-aepuny marshals in a fatal trio and a wounding case near Prilayan Cala Springs eight miles west of Fort Scott. A sickness in the area spurs rumor. Sam Tyan’s arrest calms the neighborhood. Lawyers and politicians gather at Fort Scott for a banquet in honor of Judge Walter L Simons known for lengthy service and constitutional rulings.
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Alu Puy
Solomon Ho Pema
Prilayan Cala Springs
Flrunt
Aersona
Sam Tyan
McKinley to Open It Water Flow Plan for Des Plaines Canal
President McKinley is to be asked to open the first sluice gate allowing sanitary canal waters to flow into the Des Plaines river at Lockport. Chicago plans an elaborate viewing, barbecue, special trains, and guests from Des Plaines Till ILL towns, St Louis, and New Orleans as the canal aims to link to a great lakes Mississippi waterway.
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Chicago
McKinley
Sanitary Canal
Lockport
Desplaines
Tillals
St. Loui
Mississippi
New Orleans
Bond set for Martindale in Emporia bank wreck case
Deputy Marshal Presc ot t Went to Emporia to execute the warrants for Martin dale and D. B. Davis in the collapse of the First National Bank of Emporia. Indictments include 19 counts. Bond fixed at 3000 dollars for Martindale. Davis at large with ties to New York. Davis’s wife stays in Kansas City with a sick child. Bank assets moved. plans to relocate and remodel.
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United States
Prescott
Emporia
Wim
Martindale
First National Bank of
Marishdale
Topeka
Koporja
Preschott
Mr Martindale
Mr. Martindale
D. BM. Davis
Defonet Bank
Davs
Mar- Tindale
Rhett
Davis
New York
Emporis
Kansas City
Citizens! Bank
Iithout
Rainy Season Opens as Troops Move to Barracks in Cuba
Havana reports heavy rain marks the start of the wet season and halts cane grinding. American troops stationed in city parks are relocated to barracks, with the 8th Cavalry and the 2nd Artillery in Vedado and Marianao. Barracks ready in two weeks. some units remain in tents in Matanzas, Cienfuegos, and Pinar del Rio.
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Cuba
Havana
Eth Cavalry
Second Artillery
Vedado
Maralano
Matanzas
Cienfuegos
Pinar del Moe
Diplomatic changes announced after cabinet meeting
Washington reports cabinet actions appointing W. W. Borkhill to Greve, Arthur Sherburn Hardy to Persia, Wai. P. Lord to Portugal, J. Gwin to Paral No J. Gwin to Belgium, replacing Townsend and Storer. Fwckill vacancy filled by Hardy.
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Washington
W. W. Borkhill
Greve
Arthur Sherburn Hardy
Hampshire
Persia
Dent
Mr. Fwckhill
Wai. P. Lord
Oregon
Paral No J. Gwin
Town
Idaho
Portugal
Suce
Lawrence Townsend
Belgium
Trelamy Storer
Madrid
Missouri Antitrust Bill Affects Insurance Boards
St Louis April 18. Gov Stephens signed the Farris Insurance bill returning it to the Senate. The measure extends the antitrust law to St Louis and Kansas City and will practically dissolve fire under writers boards in both cities. The law takes effect in ninety days.
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Missouri
St. Louis
Post-Dispatch
Jefferson Cris
Stephens
Farris Insuranes
Senate
St Louis
Kansas City
First to Register in Sixth Ward Achieves Voter Certificate
DL AL Morgan of Woodlawn, a pension office worker, became the first Sixth ward registrant and received a voter certificate from Commissioner Yount after asking for it. Potwin residents must register before voting. Dr TR Field, retired surgeon, broke both arms in a gym tail incident while serving in the Spanish American War. Weather: Kansas to warm with increasing clouds and variable winds. Chicago area notes.
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DL AL Morgan
Woodlawn
Syems
Commissioner of
Eletions
Ber N Wart
Yount
Denver
TR. G. Field
Cuba
Insanity Plea Seen in Saxton George Case at Canton
Court hearing on murder of Geof D. Saxton reveals defense seeking temporary or emotional insanity. Witnesses describe alleged conflicts between Anna George and Saxton, with depositions from former tenants and hotel clerks detailing relations and financial papers. Proceedings cover South Dakota diversions and a spate of challenged testimonies.
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Canton
Anna George
Geof D. Saxton
Mary Bacon
Witl
Almouse
Att
Lovien Susy
Althouse
Acroms
Mary Glick
George
Althouse Place
Georg
Wermiz
Sample C. George
Thwerd, Ta
Tom Saxton
Georice
Chicago's Long Cruise Heads for Delagoa Bay and Rio
The cruiser Chicago sailed from New York under Rear Admiral Howland Sie for a voyage to South Africa via the Suez Canal, likely testing Delagoa Bay on July 4. She will reach Cave Town around July 3 and Rio de Janeiro in August, returning to New York in the first week of October.
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New York
Chicago
South Africa
Pribally
Delagoa
Cave Town
Rio Janeiro
Governor Stanley Smokes Cigars by Medical Order
Governor Stanley reportedly smokes cuban style cigars under medical orders for relief while denying tobacco use publicly. No smoking ban is mentioned and the governor’s stance remains that he does not use tobacco in general.
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Stanley
Tito
Ems
Debts Extended Three Years and Cuban Debt Debate
Washington April cabinet meeting devoted to Cuban debt relief with objections to a one year extension and calls to grant a straight three year extension without complex conditions while maintaining current interest rates. Also reports a train wreck near Bedford Indiana on April 18 at a black trestle killing Charles Meitzer and a merchant DeMuss with Henry Splitgerder fatally injured and others seriously hurt.
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Washington
Alger
Tno
Bedford
Ind
Charles Meitzer
DeMuss
Limeston
Henry Splitgerder
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