Bids For Missouri Pacific Depot Ad in Wichita Delayed
Bids for the Missouri Pacific depot in Wichita exceed the appropriation, delaying the project. The ground purchase and building costs reduce the remaining funds, with bids to be rebid as soon as possible. The plan includes a larger yard, freight depot exchange, and extra land adjacent to the Missouri Pacific parcels for future expansion.
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Missouri Pacific
Wichita
Aihourt Pacific
Misyy Bis
Will Tadce
Minnott Pacfic
Whitler
Pacific
Mito
i+lovan & Higginson
Authorities move to quell unrest as Pekin turmoil grows
May 15 reports accuse authorities of cracking down on disturbances linked to Pekin movement. Six loaders arrested amid claims of violence as the situation escalates. An article fragment references health cure ads and a Baptist anniversary in Detroit, with stray notices on prices and sales.
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Pekia
Holtins Kigwey Tasvers at MOLTIN CHEMICAL
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Holtins Kigwey Tasvers attempting to contact Moltin Chemical at 0, 5 Atabten Lane. The text mentions a weight or gravity in fei Maralae Bx and an apparent risk or claim involving Rens Steseae. The legibility is poor and key details are unclear.
Indiana Governor Refuses to Recognize Beckham's Requisition
An Indiana governor rejects Kentucky officials request to honor a U S Supreme Court matter and to extradite ex secretary Mayes Finley amid Goebel plot intrigue. The governor cites personal judgment and declines to explain, while Kentucky officials seek further action. Police escort details and possible meetings with Republican leaders are noted as the situation unfolds.
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Indiana
Beckham
Republican State Committee
Dentaon Hovel
Representa Uyee
Kentucky
Mount
Sten
Binllon
Kt 16
Fisey
German commercial education leads world says consul
Washington dispatch reports Consular Agent Harris Eibenstock praising German commercial institutes. He says Germany trains many young men for lucrative roles abroad, giving them language advantages over American and English rivals. He urges U S creation of similar colleges and sketches Hamburg university plans. Yellow fever notes show improved control with near eliminates in several years.
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Washington
Germany
Consulas
Harris Eibenstock
State Department
Harris
United State
Hamburg
Santemplation
McKinley Pastors Accuse Northwestern in Dinner Speech
Dr Bristol charged Northwestern University with lack of interest and trial neglect at a midwinter banquet attended by delegates to the Methodist conference. He urged college pride should aid a prospective senator and denounced political subterfuge while praising alumni and the university’s influence.
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Teaprit du
Washington
Angial Bang
Sianal
Ee So
Alma
Ap— Plas
Bristol
Northwestern
Ulumpi
Dr. Bristol
Safety College
Congress
Houtello
North Western
A. B. Stuart
Henry Wade
Mahoff
Western
W. J6 Crawford
Allegheny Collget
Alnruni
Brotherhood of
Seholire
Eli SoChish
The
Uniersity
Pacific
Arthur H
Town Theological School
Calls in Money for Treasury Redemption
Washington May 21 Secretary Gage will place a 5,000,000 transfer on national banks depositories to return to the treasury. The amount will be prorated among banks with temporary deposits of 50,000 or more. The call will recur as needed to redeem old 2 percent bonds, with 23,384,500 remaining outstanding across repositories.
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Washington
Gaze
National Banks
Treasury
Detroit
Michigan
Sants
National Baptist
T. L King
Navy
Taylor Bitter Over Supreme Court Ruling in Kentucky
Indianapolis May 22 Governor Taylor told a Journal reporter he finds no fault with the supreme court for not ruling on the merits of the Goebel controversy. He accuses the General Assembly of great crime against civil liberty and says Beckhams faction robbed Kentuckians of their will by force. The piece portrays deep partisan bitterness over the Kentucky election dispute.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Taylor
Beckham
Journal
Supreme Courts
Goebel
Supreme Court
General Assembly
Kentucky
Louisiana Democratic caucus backs McEnery and Foster for Senate terms
The Louisiana Democratic legislative caucus nominates D. McEnery to succeed himself as U.S. senator with a term starting in 1902 and Gov. Murphy J. Foster to succeed Cambery with a term beginning in 1902. Foster says he will obey Democratic wishes while McEnery supports popular election of senators. The tariff debate is noted as a point of contention.
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New Orleans
Democratic Legislative Caucus
Louisiana
United States
D. McEnery
Murphy J. Foster
Camtery
Vestar
Foster
Meinery
AL Ba Snaeepost de Tienator MecEnery
Four Brady Children Die in Nashville Fire
Four children of Thomas Brady perished in a house fire ten miles from Nashville while their parents were away. The blaze occurred last night, leaving a grim tragedy in the Tennessee home. A separate note mentions President McKinley riding in a national encampment parade, reflecting wartime era public events.
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Nashville, Tenn
Thomas Brady
Notable New York Financier Frederic A Bett Dies at 55
Frederic A Bett renowned for a vast fortune in the bituminous coal business and serving as president of the Muffalo Elevating Company died at his Madison Street home aged 55 His estate is valued around 50 000
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York
Frederic A. Bett
Philadelphia
Muffalo
Madison
S. T
Reenforcements For Torres Reported From Mazatlan
News from Mazatlan Mexico states the government is sending a large force into the Yaqui country to reinforce General Torres in quelling the rebellion. Two regiments have departed Mazatlan as the summer campaign against the Indians intensifies.
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Ciieaxe
Mazatlan
Mexico
Torres
Sur
Philippine Holy Week Observances Described In Mariveles
Wagener reports in Mariveles Philippine Islands processions during Holy Week. He notes Christ carrying the cross on Thursday and a Friday float, self inflicted penance, and locals fasting from meat yet preparing feasts for Easter. Natives chant and perform ritual acts amid town quiet then noise for the resurrection.
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Wagener
Tyler Atreet
al Mariveles
Philippine
Lands
Christ
Thermotlves
Brent
Georgi
New York Sees 60000 Iron Molders Seek Wage Arbitration
In New York on May 2 a conference of the National Foundrymen's Association and the Iron Molders' Union of North America agreed to submit demands for higher wages to arbitration. Chair Covell will pick arbitrators from employees and William A. Pering will select from employers.
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New York
United States
Canada
Mexico
National Foundrymen's Association
Iron Moulders’ Union of North America
Covell
National Foundrymen’s Association
William A. Perring
Iron Maulders” Conference Board of New York and Vicinity
Evans resignation rumor swirls in pensions office
Washington May 2 reports claim H Clay Evans has resigned as commissioner of pensions though he says he has not. Evans’s strict pension law stance angered pension sharks who back old soldiers and pushed resolutions against him at the Philadelphia grand encampment. A House investigation inquiry was introduced by Representative Curtis and sent to the Invalid Pensions Committee.
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Washington
H. Clay Evans
Reestablishment of Naval Station in European Waters
Secretary Long orders re establishment of the European naval station with Albany as the sole initial ship. The squadron will grow as officers become available, with more vessels commissioned to join the station later.
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Secretary Long
Naval Station
Washington
United States
European
Albany
Europe
Warn Against Fraudulent Estate Advertisements in England
Washington May 22 The department of state warns the public against swindling advertisements and other publications by schemers relating to pretended estates in England and urges people not to remit money to strangers under any circumstances The department states there are no great estates claimed in England and no large deposits awaiting claimants in the Bank of England.
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Washington
Department of State
England
Stich
Urban
Eracland
Bank of England
Clark's Papers Arrive In Senate Credentials Pending
Washington May 22 Senator Clark of Montana received his commission as Senator from Lieutenant Governor Spriggs of Montana. He said he had not decided when his credentials should be presented in the Senate.
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Clark
Washington
Senator Clark
Montana
Spriggs
Senate
Hard to Break Coffee Habit Boosts Health With Postum
Grace M of Crystal Falls Ohio recounts a coffee addiction from childhood that caused sleeplessness headaches tremors and shortness of breath. After trying Postum Food Coffee the symptoms faded and health improved. She notes her brother and a friend also switched and experienced relief from nervousness nausea and indigestion.
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Mr. W
Cryshoga Falls
Ohio
Fusion in Third Congress Nomination at Parsons Money
The Populists and Democrats of the Third district held a joint convention in Parsons Money. On the sixty first ballot Judge A M Jackson af Winfield was nominated for congress. The convention adjourned at 2 o clock this morning. The parties agreed that the candidate with two thirds of the joint convention votes should be named for congress, avoiding friction seen in other districts. Rival nominees Ridgway Hugh Farrelly Samuel Ho Smith of Cherokee county and Judge Jackson were considered.
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Parsons Money
A. M. Jackson
Winfield
Congress
Ridgrey
Hugh Farrelly
Samuel Ho Smith
Cherokee County
Judge Jackson
Bridge Trust Completed Includes Major U S Plants
The American Bridge Company organizes to control the bridge manufacturing industry in the United States. Officers elected include Percival Roberts Jr of Philadelphia as president and William Hi Connell as treasurer. Directors include A C Case of Carnegie, Robert Bacon, and Charien H Steele of J B Morgan & Co. The trust takes over Keystone Bridge Works, A and P Roberts, Edgemoore, Post & McCord, Berlin Tron, Groton, Lassig, Putfaio, Pittsburg Bridge, Lafayette, Gillette He, Elmira, Wrought Tron, J G Wagner, Younre Bridge, Koken Iron, Union Bridge, American Bridge Works, Rochester, Horne, Hilton Construction, Detroit, Schitter, Beuits, New Jersey Iron and Steel, and Corsell & Co., with potential later additions.
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American Bridge Company
United States
Percival Roberts, Jr
Philadelphia
Treagiver
William Hi Connell
Edgemoore
Det
A. C. Case
Carnegie Company
Robert Bacon
Charien H. Steele
J. B Morgan & Company
Keystone Bridge Works
A and P. Roberts Company
Pencoyd
Edgemoore Bridge Works
Del
Post & McCord
Brooklyn
Berlin Tron Bridge Company
Berlin
Texas Quarantine Near El Paso Over Bubonic Plague
State Quarantine Officer Nolan fully established the quarantine against San Prank due to bubonic plague. A camp was set a mile west of the city with guards to stop air transports and prevent people freight and express from entering the state destined for Mexico. A brief note mentions a 4 College Strong Man in New Haven.
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Texas
el Paso
Tex
Nolan
San
Wis State
United States
Mexico
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