Conger Arrives From China With Planes For Governor Fight
United States minister to China John W. Conger arrived from China aboard the Nippon Mara with his daughter and Mrs Pierce. He declined to discuss gubernatorial candidacy until Des Moines visits, saying his aim is to return to China and continue work there. He described China indemnity talks and noted incidents affecting soldiers as preludes to war, but offered no firm position.
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Zdein Hi Connes
United States
China
Miex Pierce
Conger
Songer
Enich
Eytes Staten
Thas
Des Moines
Chine Ir
Saxsolta
Coner
Migister Conger
Tis City
Bryan Is Out Lincoln Net Says No Third Nomination
Lincoln net reports W. J. Histin states he has no plan to seek a third presidential nomination. The denial responds to a story about his future, asserting no enemies to punish and no rewards for foes, stressing that political battles occur now and loyalty to Democratic principles guides actions.
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Lincoln
W. J. Histin
Bryan
Ot Caine
Uusteker i
Lan
White House Banquet For Cuban Constitutional Committee
Washington April 32 The Cuban constitutional committee was hosted at a White House state dinner by the president. Guests included executive and legislative leaders, cabinet members, and prominent representatives. The gathering featured tulip decor, a red flower boutonniere for each guest, string music, and cordial exchanges on reform questions. The Cuban delegates expressed delight at the hospitality and the warmth of discussions.
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Washington
Cubas Constitutional Committee
White House
Amone Ese
the Treasury
Elturney
Bedral
Truecior
Ibe
Cupste
Calan Eun Agiational
Tamadseore
Senor
Avir
Unclear fragment hints at Cuban U S relations
Fragment describes vaguely the United States and Cuba recognizing each other as sovereign nations and mentions visitors influencing opinion. It references cost defrayment of insurrection against Spain and private action to cover expenses.
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United States
Cuba
Spain
Fight Not Ended Clark Men Say They Will Continue Work
Clark and Gibbon of the San Pedro Los Angeles route say the land office decision awarding the Nevada right of way to the Oregon Short Line will not interrupt work. They vow to hold the fort and proceed until ordered to evacuate by a court, and suggest other routes if needed to push the line toward Los Angeles. Death of D Beard in New York. Francis D Beard, millionaire horse owner, dies after gallbladder operation in Lakewood New Jersey. He was a longtime exhibitor and his horse Lazzarone won the suburban handicap. A three tailed comet reported from Cape Town appears brilliant with a long tail glowing on the eastern horizon.
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Air
Gibbon
Los Angeles
D. Beard
New York
Francis D.beard
Lakewood
N. J
Beard
Dye
Mr. Heard
Lazzarone
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Offer Quick Relief
Suffering from heaviness after meals and sour stomach, readers are urged to try Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. The ad claims the tablets digest food, relieve inflamed membranes, and promote healthy digestion without dieting. Sold by druggists for 50 cents per package with a address for A. Stuart Co. to request further information.
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Stuart
A. Btuart Co
Illinois Central Machinists Seek Arbitration Over Apprenticeship Deal
A machinists committee met William Renshaw, superintendent of Trinity Central Railway, to present terms for a one year pact. The draft plan sets four year apprenticeships for 16 to 21 year olds, with 30 cents hourly pay, overtime at 45 cents, double holiday rates, and travel pay. It provides for arbitration with a two-tier panel and a five day grievance timeline, preventing lockouts during settlement. A separate Utah Central inquiry sought travel-friendly runs for Lima engineers, with Renshaw promising prompt review.
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Chicago
Committee of Machinists
International Association of Machinists
William Renshaw
Trinity Central Railroad Company
Renshaw
Hernton
Omaha
Apeal
Hilnole
Iowa
Rock Island Sued Over Death Damages in Wichita
In Wichita on April 26 the Rock Island Railway was sued for 30,000 by Tebitha Mendenhall mother of Albert Arnett who died after jumping from a Rock Island car on March 31. The suit claims the infant was deprived of support and seeks 40,000, while the incident was witnessed on Douglas Avenue near Second Street.
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Wichita
Rock Island Railway Company
District
Amidon & Conly
Second Street
Albert Arnett
Transcontinental lines pledge match on Chicago to Colorado rates
Chan Allen Parker, chairman of the Western Passenger association, announced in Colorado Springs that all transcontinental lines would meet the cutting rates from Chicago to Colorado points established by Rock Island and Burlington. The round trip from Chicago is 326 and from Missouri River points 318. No further cuts are planned beyond those already announced.
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Colorado Springs
Col
Chan Allen Parker
Western Passenger Association
Chicago
Colorado Points
Rock Taland
Birlington
Missouri
Chiefs of forces meet to avert collision near Utah Nevada line
In Salt Lake City on April 4, chiefs of the Short Line and Senator Clark's Salt Lake Los Angeles forces met at Wynda to seek an understanding that would prevent a clash over a right of way near the Utah Nevada border. No agreement was reached but both sides agreed to continue work as construction proceeds and the line maintains its pace.
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Utah
Clark
Los Angeles
Utah-Nevada
Wynda
Eiuador Temaissus
Bascroft
Salt
Herald
Roads
Iron County
Oregon
California
Wey End
Salt Lake Los Angeles line fate challenged by official decision
The article notes a New Rock Island Freight line schedule with nightly freight to Wichita Enid and west of Chickasaw on the Mangum line, and declares the recent general land office ruling will not impede progress. It mentions stock actions, railroad mergers, sheriff actions, and local Santa Fe notes with multiple named towns and entities.
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California
C. C. Whittemore
Clark Inlercats
The
General Land Office
Salt Lake
Los Angeles
New Rock Island
Chiesa
Fort Scott and Wichita & Western Crew Changes
Fort Scott and Wichita & Western reports multiple personnel moves and ailments. Mechanics and machinists including Mr Jewett and D Frank Wee resume work after absences. Several workers, among them switchman George McLaughlin and fireman Arthur Weeks, miss days due to illness or layoffs. New assignments and replacements noted for Griffin Wheel and related shops.
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Wichita & Western
California
Jewett
de Gouncey Saxton
Washington
Frank Wee
George McLaughlin
Ald. Watts
Boro
James Larkin Hay
Enaille
F. Kearns
Walter Arnoul
Cer
Howe
Griffin Wheel Company
Arvid Eider
the Johnson
Scrap Fro
Charlie Billines
George Findlay
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