Gas Company Merger Aims to Stabilize Prices
Metropolitan Street Car Company and several Boston area firms merge with LewiGumlund Gun and Coke concerns led by Stopher Peabody. Key players include Haillite Bobcock, Stephart Poulbody, Merry Dimerwek, Almeria Taser, Brady, Emerson McRol Hee, William Etkine, William Five, Hobart Olney, and Robert W. Tear. The consolidation involves many interests tied to the Mfet-Fepillian Street Railway of New York and Benton nerves, with no expected impact on gas prices.
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York
Bukton
T Ie LewiGumlund Gun and Coke Company
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Brady
Emerson McRol- Hee
New York
William Etkine
The
Aiehmia
William Five
Pittetare Trenry
Murder in Stimpson County Leaves Six Dead
A farmer named Brown Smith and his family are found murdered at their country home twenty miles from town in Stimpson county. Authorities pursue the suspected killer who is described by a surviving wife as an unknown man. dogs and sheriffs from Lincoln and Thompson counties scour the scene for the perpetrator. The community awaits word as the investigation unfolds with no telegraph links and details arriving slowly.
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Wesson
Stimpson
Brown Smith
Edward Smith
Puvia
Faber
Insurance rates eyed to fall nationwide
A report from the Metropolitan Plate Ginse company and the Plate glans association says plat y glans insurance rates will likely be cut soon in every state. A meeting is planned in New York City this Saturday morning to discuss action in all territories.
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Lower Plate Gills Insurance
New York
Winstow
Metropolitan Plate Ginse Company
Plate Glans Association
Drerybo Saye So Cascarnts Candy Dish Promoted
An old advertisement touts Cascarnts Candy as a health tonic claimed to aid kidneys liver and bowels. It promises quick refreshment and lists Lenidan 3 Co as the supplier with a price of 95k per unit and a guarantee to focus benefits.
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Kansas at Omaha Exposition Work Starts in Shawnee Exhibit
Kansas races ahead to prepare a strong state display for next year’s transmissiserypt exposition in Omaha. Mr Tucker of Lawrence, commercial agent for Kansas, will present plans to the Topeka Commercial Club and coordinate Shawnee county’s exhibit with efforts from Wichita and Emporia clubs. Kansas will seek additional space and funding, with about $5,000 needed for the exhibit area and Greenizeathn funding to be repaid later.
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Lawrence
Kansea
Omaha
Tupeke Commercial Club
Shawnee County
Kansas
Onaha
Wichita
Emporia
Jeety
Fransas
MOSDEM UNREST AND A VOW TO UNIT MOSLEMS
In Haenian Asia unrest spreads among Moslems driven by exaggerated reports of Turkish victories over the Greek empire. Caucasus leaders discuss pacification as Georgians show Armenian hostility, while travelers note a shift to Muhammedan unity. Grain-O coffee substitute advertised with price details and local shop notes follow.
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Asia
St. Petersburg
Caucasis
Russia
Tritia
Congress Debates Pension Bill and Costs in 1890s Senate
Washington December debates on pension appropriation reveal estimates near 149,000,000 with deficits projected under current law. Speakers critique pensions while Mr Cannon warns against unnecessary spending as House members press for revenue balance and economy.
Pension Row Sparks War Talk In Congress
An exchange between ex-federal and ex-confederate members over veterans pensions erupts in the house as lawmakers debate transferring the pension office to the war department and the fate of widows and orphans. The session adjourns amid volleys of partisan rhetoric and threats of votes from northern Democrats.
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McRae
Dem
Ark
Pension
War Department
W. A. Smith
Reg. Mich
Norton
Dent. C
Evans
Pension Committee
Halsett
Rome
House
Senate Eyes Pension Reform and Census Drive in 1900
In Washington on December 19 the Senate debated pensions with 45 private bills passed and calls to curb laxity in approving pension measures. Senator Gallinger urged merit before introduction and opposed broad widows' pensions. The Pacific railroad sale inquiry passed as lawmakers praised settlement. Census legislation steered to Monday with unanimous consent, and the body adjourned at 4:40 pm.
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Senate
Gallinger
Committee On Pensions
Mefiride
Pacific Railroad
Kansas Pacific
Gear
Laws
Thurstom
Nebraska
Carter
Lodge
N. H
Congress
Tam
Allen
Gullinger
Gailinger
Monster Petition in Senate Opposes Hawaiian Annexation
Washington reports senator Hear gyexterday presented a large protest in the senate from native Hawaiiane against annexation. The petition, printed in English and Hawaiian, lists 21 263 signers including 10 500 women and 160 true leners. Native Hawaiians witnessed the moment and reaffirmed strong opposition to any annexation plan.
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Washington
Heargyexterday
Senate
Hawaiian” Islands
United States
Tatia
Hawa Patriotie
National Quarantine Bill by Senator Caffery Introduced
Washington December 10 Senator Caffery Lovisiges today introduced a bill to revise quarantine laws placing regulation under national authorities. The secretary of the treasury would authorize measures to prevent interstate disease spread and local authorities would enforce them with presidential backing when needed.
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Washington
Caffery
Lovisiges
Treasury
Indian Problem Investigated by House Indian Affairs Committee
Washington Dec 10 The House committee on Indian affairs has begun an inquiry into the problems in the Indian Territory. A call for the Dawes commission and all others to appear before it next Thursday accompanies the start of the probe. Two sub committees were named to handle Indian appropriation and Indian Territory matters. Jerry Simpson of Kansas arrived and was greeted by colleagues.
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Washington
Tne House Committee On
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Jerry Simpson
Kansas
Sale of Kansas Pacific gov ernment stake discussed in Washington
Washington December 10 The government has not received any offer since the $3 5 million bid from the Union Pacific reorganization committee for the Kansas Pacific stake. The senate yesterday urged postponement so the government may bid at the sale set for December. Attorney General McKenna will prepare papers to seek a postponement hearing and motion for joiner ment is expected to be granted.
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Washington
Union Pacific Reorganization Committee
Kansas
Senate
McKenna
Corinne's Escape Draws Kansas City Legal Hurdles
The Corinne company avoided attachment papers in Kansas City as Santa Fe Railway pursued claims for transport costs. Corinne opened at Coates Opera House and faced disputes with managers Hich and Marder. A deputy sheriff standoff in Topeka led to a settlement, while trains carried her baggage toward New York.
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Peerles Corinne
Corinne
Atchion, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company
Kansas
Fessentiy
Santa Fe
California
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Kun
Coates Opera House
Hich & Marder
Topeke
New York
Dagexeo
Carlene
Chicago & Alton Road
New York City
Chicaro
Lathrop, Morrow, Fox & Moore
Chicago
Alton Road
Is It A Trifle Heartburn remedy touted in ad history
Dyspepsia or indigestion described as chronic, with fermentation and sour taste. An advertisement for Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets claims quick, harmless relief, improved digestion and appetite, priced 60 cents per package, by Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.
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Stuart
Tuart Company
Marshall, Mich
Stuart Co
Washington Was Killed by Medical Bleeding, Claims Ad
An 18th century editorial argues General Washington died from excessive blood loss after bleeding during pneumonia treatment. It condemns historical medical practice and promotes Warner's Safe Cure as a modern remedy, citing Dr Edward Robson’s praise and urging readers to seek the product for kidney and liver health.
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Neya
Iver
Warner
Edward Robson
Lunde
Warser
Rabbits Flood Market As Warm Weather Drives Down Prices
At the Market House and North Walnutstreet in Kansas City hundreds of rabbits piled in commission houses prove a surplus from Kansas shipments. Prices have fallen from 1 dollar to about 35 cents as warm weather ends the demand, with dealers like Bir. Let Bower noting many rabbits left unsold and often given away to help the poor.
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Vee
Market House
Walnut Street
Kansas
Commission
Bower
Ponttry
Aline
A Venture into German Oil Monopoly Clashes
Berlin reports the interior minister Count Prandowaly answering the Reichstag on measures to thwart Standard Oil from dominating the German market. He notes aims to boost German spirits and seeks competition in petroleum. Rail minister Count Pocadowsky mentions Russian petroleum freight rates and possible higher duties on American oil. The government would act decisively if needed to curb Standard Oil.
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Standard Oil
Octopus
Berlin
Interior
Count Prandowaly
Feldhetag
Standard Oil Company
Count Pocadowsky
Count Posadowsky
Standard OM Company
Woul
Havemeyer Walks Out Unhurt After Illness Report Denied
A New York report claiming Sugar King Henry Havemeyer was in critical condition after appendicitis is unfounded. Inquiry at his Greenpoint residence showed he is recovering, with no relapse.
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Stamford
Conn
Dee. W
New York
Jeary O. Mavemeyer
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