New Railroad for Mexico Contract Closed in Denver
Denver March 11 news that Haradbury & Co of Denver and Nakdan Construction of New York have closed a contract to build about 120 miles of railroad from Chihushia to Guerrero, Mexico. Cost estimated at 5.6 million dollars. Syndicate includes Col Payne ex Secretary of the Navy W Whitney and Moore & Schrey of New York. Road aims to serve rich mining districts near Quar.
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Denver
Itradbury & Co
Nuakdan Construction Company
New York City
Chihushia
Guerrero
Mex
Col Payne
Secretry
The
Navy
Alaska boundary dispute details disputed by Ottawa reports
Washington March 11 It is claimed the Ottawa reports misstate a treaty between Great Britain and the United States on Alaska boundary. No treaty has been signed and negotiations continue. The department will not confirm details beyond stating the boundary line runs along the short line and mountain tops may mark limits, though Ottawa reports seem strained.
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Washington
Department
Ottawa
Alaska
Ottawa Re
Mayor Grace's Daughter Presented at Royal Drawing Room
The Princess of Wales hosted the second drawing room of the season in London on March 11. Miss Louise Grace, daughter of former New York mayor Grace, was presented by Countess Leuwphaunt due to Mrs White and Mr Henry White’s indisposition. Also noted are advertisements for Peerless Steam Laundry and No-To-Ree tonic.
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Princess of Wales
London
Louise Grace
Grace
New York
Countess Lewephaunt
White
United Brites
Henry White
West Ltd
Saentong
Sharkey Choynski Fight Promises Packed San Francisco Crowd
San Francisco March 14 The long awaited referee decision for the Sharkey Choynski bout upset bettors. Odds shifted from ten to one in Sharkey’s favor to even money as Choynski money came in. Mutuals show public bets favor Sharkey while straight betting remains even. Both fighters express strong confidence, recalling their sparring history with Maher. Woodward’s pavilion expected full, with heavy sale of reserved seats, especially the premium tickets.
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San Francisco
Tom Sharkey
Ed Graney
Joe Choynski
Sharkey Tworite
Chaynakl
Mutuals
Sharkey
Zrom
Choyneki
Cheynski
Peter Maher
Woodward
Manheld for insanity wanders near Topeka. claims torment over mother
John Lafferty, a farmer in his fifties, was found wandering near the Union Pacific depot. Patrolman Gemion noted his bizarre trance like speech about his mother, the devil, and hearing city noises as the cause of distress. He believes the Holy Ghost guides him and fears going mad. He is held at the city jail for evaluation.
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John Lafferty
Chas. Gemion
Lafferty
North Topeka
Union Pacific
Mincl
Kansas
Megil Aztive
Dave
Kanens
Epelis
Unsure Patient Considered for Release to Quaker Settlement
The note suggests releasing a possibly deranged individual if he improves, mentioning his wish to go to Barclay Run and a Quaker settlement. It indicates a plan to move him to the countryside where he might be safer and become settled.
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Barclay
Hanna and Carnegie Pig Iron Trust Reported
Cleveland dispatch notes that M A Hanna of Cleveland and the Carnegie Steel Company of Pittsburgh are chiefly promoting a pig iron trust. The plan would include furnaces in Mahoning Shenango northern hip and Pittsburgh districts with a central selling company to regulate output and sustain prices.
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Cleveland
Red
Ien
M.A. Henna
Carnegie Company of
Pittsburg
Mahoning
Shenango
Hip
Corrigan & McKiney
Spain’s Minister Presentation Postponed to Tomorrow
Washington March 11 The presentation of Spain’s new minister Senor Bernabe to the president is postponed until tomorrow to allow more time for the customary speeches at such occasions.
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Washington
Senor Bernabe
War clouds hover over Central America as nations move
A Panama Herald special reports rising tensions in Central America with Costa Rica and Nicaragua facing a serious confrontation. Honduras reportedly mobilizes about five thousand troops to back Nicaragua, while El Salvador vows neutrality but would back Costa Rica if Honduras intervenes. Guatemala's envoy departs Menigua with documents to decide the fate of the crisis.
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New York
The
Herald
Panama
the Herald
Il Central America
la Libertad
Balvador
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
Honduras
Salvador
St Louis commander named for auxiliary cruiser role
A Washington dispatch notes Commander William H. Emery volunteers to command the auxiliary cruiser St Louis if impressment occurs. He will board before the ship leaves New York next Wednesday, with Lieut Nathan Sargett as executive officer and Lieut Frank F. Fletcher as navigator, both drawn from navy duties.
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U.S
New York
Tribune
Washington
Wm. H. Emery
St. Louis
Brownson
St. Paul
Emery
Nathan Sargett
Navy Department
Frank F. Fletcher Ox Navigator
Newport
Paris Overdue Vessel Sighting Sparks Fresh Inquiries
London reports heavy inquiries at the American Line offices for news of the Paris under Captain Watkins. The liner left New York on March 6 and was due at the endles by 9 53 a m Wednesday last to equal her best record. A fog sighting near Tuzard yesterday was thought to be the Paris but American Line officials now doubt the sighting.
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London
American Line Company
Paris
Watkins
New York
Nendles
Tuzard
American Line
Mr Pomeroy at Hamilton Hall On Initiative Lecture
Ex mayor T W Harriman opened the event as the lone audience member while Elfweed Pomeroy, the evening’s speaker, described government functions and warned that legislatures are failing under boss rule. The eastern accented orator spoke on reform and direct legislation.
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Hamilton Hall
T. W.harriman
Elfweed Pomersy
Mr. Pomeroy
Lowa
Direct legislation movement leaders call for reform in Topeka
Debates on direct legislation emphasize public bosses over officials and the need for citizen control. Speakers advocate city ownership reforms and women’s suffrage, while criticizing legislative corruption and centralization of power in Kansas. Mr Pomeroy addresses questions on who benefits and how suffrage fits direct rules.
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United States
Topeka
Pomeroy
Strike Halts Saginaw Streetcar Service in Rain
In Saginaw Michigan on March 11 AMN reports 90 conductors and motormen strike at 9 30 AM by order of a local Amalgamated Association committee. All cars on Union and Consolidated lines stopped in heavy rain as workers demand regular hours and overtime pay after 14 to 16 hour days. Receivers reportedly refused. public sympathy noted.
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Saginaw
Mich
Jocal Branch
Amalgamated Association of Street Railway
Union
Consolidated
Burns
Kentucky to christen battleship with water from Lincoln's spring
Frankfort Ky March 11 It is settled that the battleship Kentucky will be christened with a bottle of water Gov Bradley has asked James Peed of Louisville to obtain the spring water from Lincoln’s site for the ceremony
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Lincoln
Kentucky
Frankfort
Gov
Bradley
James Peed
Loulaville
Prince Albert of Belgium Arrives in Washington
Belgian Prince Albert reaches Washington from New York and is quartered at the Arline ten hotel. He dines with the Belgian minister and meets President McKinney today. Tonight he is hosted by the president and Mrs McKinsey with formal decorations. Saturday he attends a dinner hosted by Vice President and Mrs Hobart.
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Washington
Prince Albert
Belgium
New York
Count Lichtervelde
Leutenant Colonel Jungbruth
Charles Malie
Ariineten
Metropolitan Club
Presdent McKinney
McKinsey
Hobart
Beauty and a Prince on a Kaiser Voyage
New York reports Albert of Pioneers, heir to Belgium, charmed fellow passengers aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse. Fourth Officer Velch recalls his highness as a gallant companion, courting several women including Miss Blank whose claim of a costly emerald ring from the prince sparked envy and caution among onlookers. Miss Blank insists she will keep the paste ring as a souvenir of the voyage.
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New York
Albert
Prince of
Pianders
Velch
Omber Velch
Miss Blank
Wisconsin
Miss Blanc
Misa Blank
Weleh
Mankato 8th of V. Camp Endorses War Authority
In Mankato on March 11 the Russell A. Alger camp 8 of V. of Mankato placed itself under General Alger secretary of war. The camp, named for him, backs U S action if trouble with Spain arises and claims to be one of the largest camps in Kansas.
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Mankato
Russell A. Alger
Gen. Alger
United States
Spain
Kanua
Topeka ads offer paints medicines and tobacco aid
A cluttered Topeka page promotes painting services at Sullivan and Delahoyde 722 Kansan Avenue and a range of patent medicines. It touts Ballards Horehound Syrup for coughs and colds, Vininer Beye remedy, Cascarets for digestion, Buttars Liniment for aches and pains, and Novo Bac tobacco cessation aid. Subscriptions for The State Journal are noted.
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Sullivan
Geo
Stansfield
Kan
Aye
Millers Pharma Harmécy, Cor, &H
Topeka Avenue
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Tana Danas
Mexico
Mayor Graces
Peet Erage
Arate
Sativa
ROYAL
Hanna and
Carnegie
Central America
Larne County
Mr. Speed
Abraham Lincoln
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Prince
Eury
Soe
W. Stansfield
Ave
Miers Pharmacy
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Addreey Sterling Kenedy Co
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Beecham’s
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