White House Concert for President Guests
The band of the Sixth Regiment of Mexico played at the White House in May entertaining the President and guests. Notable attendees included McKinley and Mrs McKinley with many officials present. The scene featured formal reception rooms and remarks praising the musicians and the event.
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Washinton
White House
McKinley
Fehin
Captain Payen
Tack Olinds
Tervi Biestabiy
Miri
Beery
Ty TeUpiLe
Teron
Ewest
Drs. Grant
Surmre
Rin Miser Sarton
Sine Jiotmin
Aare
Alger Sermiter
Ar Thyin
Ga Sentor
Menndersen
Ote Airs
Boardman
Richiedson Cloper
Body Pound Lane Snow Kills William Fogg Victim of Landslide
The body of William Fogg, killed in a landslide near Ashcroft, was found by a search party after visibility improved. The remains lay in mountainous terrain four miles west of Ashcroft. rescue teams faced heavy snowfall and unstable ground. The inquest is pending as authorities coordinate a careful recovery once weather permits.
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Rewsins
William Fogg
Coby
Steet Tour
Yaullwest
Ashcroft
Ilbinit
Wight
Awpen
Tim
Among Railroad Men at St Louis Officers Elected
The second annual meeting of the Railway Special Agents’ Association of the United States and Canada was presided over by John J. Kinney of Topeka Kansas. Kansas officers elected include W T Canada of Omaha and John Deluge of Atchison. Chicago to host next meeting in October.
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St. Louis
United States
Canada
Southern
John J. Kinney
Santa Fe Specral Service Department
Topeka
Kan
W. S. Culn
Chicago
Ring of Offerte
W. T. Canada
Omaha
New
Speech Service Department
The
Union
Pacttv
W. S. Cain
Hive
Chitazo & Alion
John Deluge
Atchison, Kan
Missouri Puehto
T. H. Gritfin
Somerset
Queen & Crescent Poad
Tope
Santa Fes
Special Service Department
KANSAS CITY NORTHEASTERN GULF RAILROAD COMPANY FORMED
A new railroad company to be incorporated under Kansas law aims to build a line from Kansas City Kansas to a deep water harbor, extending through Johnson and Douglas counties to Franklin and Neosho, with branches to Orange Lyon and other counties. Directors include J J Squires and A A Fuller among others.
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Kansas City
Northeastern
Gulf
Kansas
Kan
SLACN
Tnnd
Cummins Db
Johnson County
Douglas
Franklin
Neothit
Ouage
Lyon
Chise Cottey
Hathen
Grestaqded
Ae F
J. J. Squires
Central Pacific under threat of receiver and reorganization
Rumors in Burlington claim the Central Pacific line, long operated for 18 years, may face foreclosure proceedings while Landholders push for a reorganization. Sendinddert’s recent bid for a receiver was denied by a federal court. If reorganization proceeds, Turlington interests tied to Concord may seek Missouri Pacific control.
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Fulrad
Turlington
Concord
Missouri Pacific
Gets Santa Fe shops worth 75000 a year to Cle burns Texas
May 13 telegraphic reports from Waco Texas say Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Railway Co has accepted a citizen offer for the Cle burns shop and foundry and authorized relocation. Noted rivals Dallas Fort Worth Temple and others sought the works. A locomotive on the Stemphit road driven by Engineer McKinley and Fireman Cleveland, both of Bankas City, were here yesterday and went back to work last fall.
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Waco
Tex
Gulf, Colorado & Ruste Fe Railway Company
Tire
Johnsot
Cpt
Lacie J. Polk
JS. B
Dallas
Fort Worth
Temple
Peims
Port Scott
Slemphit Road
McKinley
Ceveland
Bankas City
Ene
Pope and Porte Strain Relations See Historical Letter
London May 1 The Rome correspondent of the Standard reports on the cooling of ties between the porte and the vatican. A papal envoy delivered a letter to the sultan asking protection for Eastern Christians by Crete. The sultan, irritated, dismissed the pope’s meddling and said he would protect all subjects. A later October letter fared better but received no reply, ending direct Vatican Porte contact.
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London
Rome
Standard
Porte
Vatican
Crete
Ons Melton's Trial in Havana May 1
Havana reports that Admiral Navarra signed documents bearing on the causes of Ona Melton and Wm Levitt, American crew members of the Competitor. A New York pager correspondent has been arrested. The route via Santa Fe railway includes Wichita and return trips on dates 8 and 19.
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Ons Melton
Havana
Vis
West
Fla
Admiral Navarra
Ona Melton
Deer in a Canon Lions Hideout Fence Over 100 Animals
Denver May reports detail a fence across Rim Rock Garfield County enclosing deer and elk in a winter yard. Officials note about 150 deer may be in the park, with the area a natural feeding ground and a wedge shaped canyon walls reaching 20 feet.
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Denver
Toussy
Carr
Glén Beblah Park
Rim Rock
Garfield County
Enon
Tessig
Meer
Wik
Stokes
White River
WGWON
Ruanereek
Kaiser's Name Off Limits in Reichstag Debate
In Berlin on May 1 the Reichstag discussed repealing the penal code clause on lese majeste. Socialist leader Herr Bebel argued that authorities overreact to criticism and cited Emperor William I as an example of how language harms national unity. President Baron Von Buchenernbergs urged restraint and warned against naming the head of state.
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Theeichstag- Berlin
Reichstag
Herr Duer
Lege Majess
Herr Singer
Sociallst
Criminal Department
Baron von Buctherenbers
Neichwuse
UN Hyer Tebel
Michigan House passes graduated railroad tax law
Lansine Michigan May 18 a bill passed the house raising railroad taxes from 700000 to over a million dollars with schedules from 2 000 to 8 000 dollars under 4 6 or 10 percent. The measure aims to localize rail taxation and faces senate doubt. Governor Pingree cautions that large fines lie ahead but support exists for the tax plan.
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Lansine
Mich
Michigan
Pingree
Col. Atkinson
Lading Ping
Senate
House
Merriam, Oil
Pingeee
Tram
Will Ask More Wages For Tron Tin And Steel Workers
Pillsboro May 11 President M M Garland of the Amalgamated Association of Won steel and tin workers has summoned the wage committee for this year to meet at the organization's headquarters Friday morning to formulate and report a wage scale for the annual convention to be held in Der Uebl next week. The committee will pass on lodge proposals and the report will be compiled. Garland will not set a specific demand but a material advance over current rates is anticipated. The existing scale under the McKinley tariff is about 16 percent higher than present wages. Meanwhile in London May 13 two streams of fish have flowed down Mount Vesuvius for two days, depositing material from the 185 eruption. principal crater activity is described as normal.
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Pillsboro
M. MM. Garland
Amalgamated Assoultion of Won, Steel and Tin Workers
der Uebl
Garland
Vesuvius
London
Mount Vesuvius
550 More Irish Girls Arrive
The White Star Line steamer Teutonie arrived in New York with 330 Irish steerage passengers aged 18 to 25. They are described as well looking and are bound for various parts of the country.
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New York
White Star Line
Teutonie
Ireland
Editor Post Fined for Contempt Discharged by Higher Court
Cleveland May 13 The circuit court reversed Judge Lamson criticising his contempt ruling against Louis F Post associate editor of the Recorder The high court ruled the newspaper could freely criticize courts and ordered Post discharged The decision noted the judge failed to hear evidence or allow an answer and declared the initial contempt determination unfounded The case rests on freedom of the press and limits on contempt charges in past transactions.
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Post
Cleveland
Ghia
Ciroip
Lamson
Common Pleas Court
Easter Post
Recorder
Laisson
Louis F. Post
The
Gall
Circuit Court
Hale
Halt in skyscrapers blocks Peacocks plan in Chicago
An ordinance limiting building heights and a weak business mood cause C D Peacock to abandon plans for a 12 story sky scraper at the corner of State and Madison Streets. He surrenders the 99 year lease to Marshall Fick and must pay 8000 in commissions and taxes. The proposed project valued at about 2500000 would have housed a jewelry store on the first floor with upper stories for rent. Peacock cites city council threats to pass ordinances restricting tall buildings as reasons for dropping the venture.
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C.D. Peacock
Stite
Madison Shreets
Marehall Fick
Peacock
Pacnck
Peareck
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Quick Permanent Relief
An advertisement asserts Pyramid Pile Cure offers instant relief and permanent cure for all forms of piles without surgery. It claims safety, no downtime, and lower cost, urging sufferers to buy one-dollar packages from Pyramid Drug Co. Albion Michigan with a pamphlet and testimonials.
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Weetfield
Ind
Frank McAvoy
G. W. Stansfield
Kahsas Ave
Filex
Pyramid Drug Co
Albion
Mich
Alger Refuses to Obey in San Pedro Harbor Fight
Washington rumors swirl over a clash between Secretary Alger and Congress over a 2 million dollar harbor breakwater at San Pedro. Huntington interests are tied to the dispute, with claims Alger seeks to shield San Pedro from a 3 million dollar project. Senator White plans a bold move to force Alger to disclose his hand amid accusations of subverting congressional authority.
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Washington
War Department
San Pedro Harbor
Alger
Congress
C. P. Huntington
San Pedro
Santa Monica
Huntington
San Padre
Pacific
Salt Lake City
United States
White
Aleer
Mr. Huntington
Law To Tax Rich Men Shifts Burden From Democrats
New York May 11 Several laws passed by the recent Legislature aim to tax the rich, with an inheritance tax proposal that would trigger high rates on large fortunes. The plan imposes a 6 percent existing tax plus a graduated 1 percent tax on amounts over 500 000, rising to 15 percent after 3 000 000, potentially driving millionaires from the state. Figures for Vanderbitt, Rockefeller, Gould and others illustrate the heavy assessments under debate.
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New York
Aires
Onic
Hisrich
Jay Gould
Cornelius Vanderbut
Rockefeller
Miners Urged to Arm With Latest Rifles at Union Convention
Western Federation of Miners leaders urge members to equip with new rifles as 5th annual convention opens in this city with 76 delegates from Colorado California Montana Nevada Idaho and Crab. Secretary of State Hammond welcomes. Eugene V Debs also speaks amid calls to counter wage-cutting by corporations and use of national guard.
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Boyce
Western Federation of Miners
Colorado
California
Montana
Nevada
Idaho
Crab
Hammond
Mmbers
Adda
Tabor
Quay Attacks Civil Service Reform Plan
Senator Quay signals an amendment to the sundry civil bill aimed at removing certain classified pension office staff such as special Indian agents deputy revenue collectors storekeepers engenders and examining surgeons The proposal would require presidential nomination and Senate confirmation for these special agents.
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Quay
Civil Service
Washington
Senator Quay
Internal Revenue
Pension Office
Classified Service
Enate
Severe winter weather grips Britain with frosts
Very severe storms sweep Tincolnshire and Herefordshire with cold, snow, and hail in Scotland. The weather is as cold as November with heavy frost in London and inland counties during the night.
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London
Tincolnshire
Herefordshire
Scotland
Munyon's Success and His Remedies Noted in Ads
An extended advertisement extols Munyon's medicines as proofs of their efficacy. It touts cures for kidney and liver issues, dyspepsia, rheumatism, catarrh, coughs, nervous disorders, asthma, headaches, piles, and blood purities. Endorsing letters from users underscore trust. a free health guide is offered with purchases.
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H. 2. Parsons
Munyon
Philips Crosthwaite
Envenada
Lower California
San Diego
Manyon
Martyon
Priew
Monson
Pope Tendweho
Phce
Munyun
Vautbiette
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