GLEWS GASHED IT The Great Wall Street Financier Taken In
New York Oct The police report Emmet C Gibson alias George A Sheerin prisoner at police HQs a leading bogus check and hole swindler. He allegedly defrauded Wanamaker Clews and others of large sums through forged checks and street railway schemes. Details describe arrests at hotels and Gibson’s ties to Akron Street Railway, with officers noting his bold, composed manner during questioning.
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New York
Emmet C. Glison
George A. Sheerin
Hue
Bago
McCluskey
Henry Clews
Juin Wanamaker
Tie City
Compinini
Olbsens
Gibson
Simbel
C. Gibron
Amerried
Barihold
Akron Btrett Ratinas Company
Akron
Widter
Irsi-perial
Liesl Gibeon
Auster
Cite Fon
Toe Bolence
Gifon
Meine Key
Ak- Tink Rtreet Railway Company
Hersey Chews
Clewe
Tim
Mrr
Wanamaker
Wenamaker
Wansmaker
Cleveland
Gipson
George T. Allen
Ettornes
Come Beny
Exmmet
Gitwan
Sue Gibeon
Vce
Akron Street
Columbia School Board Resolves Pronunciation of Misoury
The Columbia Missouri school board items unanimouly resolved that teachers in the district should be pronounced Misoury as the state's name. The board's action follows a campaign by Walfee William and reflects a local preference in the pronunciation of the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia School Board
Columby. Mo
Todky
Walfee Willian
Obstinate Wisconsin prisoner refuses to work or eat
A Milwaukee man imprisoned for a year refuses all work and food, threatening starvation. Despite guards forcing labor and offering meals, he stays defiant, growing so weak staff fear he may die, prompting transfer to hospital and continued custody challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Milwaukes
Oigo
Milwaukee
March Through Georgia by Fifth Infantry Route Sherman
Five hundred soldiers of the Fifth United States Infantry, stationed at Vert McMienon, will be sent on a march following General Sherman’s route between Chatterjoona and Athens. Colonel H. Cook, a Sherman veteran, leads the regiment in maneuvers to cover long miles in a few days. Sixty men and three officers will stay at the park. the officers ride, while the men walk all fifteen miles.
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Fifth Infantry
Sherman
Atlanta
Fifth United States Infantry
Vert McMienon
Athen
Cook
Colyel
Big Brewers For War Price Cut Shocks Industry
Eugene Wuest, retiring from the Sches Trewin company, reports a Chicago conference where leading brewers agreed to cut beer to 5 a barrel in Chicago. Small brewers fear entry into an agreement to maintain higher prices, while larger firms warn of wiping out rivals unless cooperations are formed.
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Milwaukee
Get. S
Eugene Wuesthott
Sehhes Trewin Company
Chicago
Panteras
Peter
Wiserhoff
New Flying Machine Tested by New York Inventor
A New York inventor named Whitehead plans to test an airship on Sunday. The 16 by 4 foot craft weighs 12 pounds and uses bamboo framing with three airplanes, stacked, and a single three horsepower propeller. The device resembles a box kite and can glide without power or be fitted with motive power for flight.
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New York
Tte
Dk Whitehead
Ny Hese Hianes
Deed Found Saving Family Home Near Parkersburg
Old document recovered in a missing deed case allows the Terry family to retain the Parkerburg area farm long tied to Walker and Perry. The chest hidden record restored the title though the land had long drawn mineral wealth and generations of ownership. A separate note lists a conscience fund payment of 100 dollars from an unknown sender in Washington.
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Parkersburg
W. Via
Jonathan Walker
Athens County Almenouse & Few
Iochin Creek
Thie State
John Perry
Fae
Hyon
Walker All Noles
Terry
Walker
Blea Petty
Conscience Fund
Washington, D.C
Ilegime
Estte Department
London
Treasury
Sam& Duties
Big Steel Plant Plans Tied to Carnegie Rockefeller Duo
Rumors claim Carnegie and Rockefeller interests will back a major Duluth and Superior steel venture at the head of the lakes. Reports note audits and site visits by Carnegie officials, with possible coal and coke logistics advantaging production and tax shifts from a new legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dulith, Munn
Vow
John D. Rockefeller
Andrew Carnegie
Duluth
Siperton
Carnegie
Hockfelter
Rockwteater
Central
West Superior
Iren
Steck Plat
Carpagin
Trenton
Irontun Piknt
Idant Turtiner
Rockefeller
Mesaba
Carnegelen
Jakes
Malting Trust Planned to Control Sector
Milwaukee Oct Tilsby to center American Malting company operations in Milwaukee with new trust forming. New York and Chicago stock exchanges will list $15,000,000 cumulative preferred stock and substantial common stock. Treasury holds $2,400,000 in preferred and $8,000,000 working capital. Experts say five year earnings around $1.3 million annually on a competitive basis. No bonded debt claimed. large funds gathered in Milwaukee for property payments.
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Milwarker
Oct
New York
Chicury
Corga— Hy
Aushof Gd Lytseub
Rosinan Snick
Remslina
Treasury
Ube
Toygethier
Stix
Milwaukee
Small Satchel of Money Found Near East St. Louis Doctor
A patrol officer discovered a satchel containing 120 dollars in tens and 240 gold pieces on North Tenth Street near Dr. A J Tynechells residence. Mrs Tutier claimed it belonged to her husband Dr A J Butter, who had left it in her care. Police took the bag to the hospital, and the doctor initially denied ownership before it was determined to be hers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Omeer
East St. Louis
HA. Tynehell
North Tenth Street
Alton Race War Escalates Over School Admissions
In Alton the race war continues as colored families seek entry to white schools on advice of counsel. Colored children apply at Washington school, are refused by officers at the door, and depart. Negroes previously sent to the white schoolhouse daily, but officers deny admission. the colored schools were abandoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton
Washington School
Camimur
Indicted Couple Separated by Violent Incidents
In Webster City a husband and wife, both indicted for assaults against rival parties in separate counties, reflect a tumultuous split. T J Rick was indicted by Hamilton County jurors ten days after his wife faced charges in Hardin County for a separate incident. Rick, from Alden, allegedly attacked a man in Williams with a bowie knife while his wife, at home, fired at a neighbor she mistook as a burglar. A grocery ad promoting Grain-O coffee substitute appears amid the article, noting its low cost and suitability for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
T J. Rick
Hamilton County
Hardin County
Hick
Alden
Willams
Rinderknecht
Aiden
Reis
Danger From Common Soda and a Digestive Aid
Opinion piece warns against using common soda as a medicine for sour stomach. It cites risks of irritation and potential fatal inflammation, endorsing Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safer, non-cathartic remedy sold by Stuart Co. of Marshall, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Br. Wuerth
Stuart Co
Marshall
Mich
Women rout miners in Carbondale strike clash
Des Moines reports 16 wives and mistresses armed with knives axes and improvised weapons disrupted a miners strike at Carbondale. Deputies dispersed the crowd but the women returned at a new hour and renewed protests. Workers declined to return to the shaft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Carbondale
Stout
Cisneros Free Heroine Escapes From Island Jail
Senorita Angeline Cisneros, Cuban patriot, escaped from Casa De Rexerdiz on the Isle of Pines after jailers reported an iron bar bent outward. Officials say outsiders may have aided the escape. several staff members have been arrested as the search continues for her whereabouts.
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Havang
Senorita Hoangelina Comsio Y Cisneros
Island of Pines
Lias
Casa de Rexerdiz
Stresuchh
Cape
Endrite Egartertini
1Tablishment
Police recover Garfield shooting pistol for safekeeping
Washington authorities say they recovered the pistol believed to have shot President Garfield and placed it in the headquarters cabinet. Property Clerk Sylvester notes it was years in a citizen's possession before police quarters took custody. The gun's trail involved prior custodians and a recent recovery after years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Col
Guiteau
Garfield
Sylvester
Geo. B.cork- Kill
Damaging Testimony in Atkinson Forgery Trial
In Glenville West Virginia the Atkinson forgery case proceeds with up to 27 witnesses examined. Prosecution introduces elderly witness Jobs Morris Mindman who testifies about conversations with Owens and Mrs Atkinson related to forged Camden land receipts. Davidson also testifies that receipts bearing Judge Camden’s name were forged and delivered to him by Mrs Atkinson. The defense contends Owens could not have paid the amount shown.
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Atkinson
Glenville
W. Va
Jobs
Morris
Mindman
Xorrix
Qwent
Jolie
Drs. Atkinson
Auibneon
Carmien
Henlirs Wis
Camden
Atcinsop Giered
Bint Miceipta
Dodge
Tnt
Thins Ou
Talon Pacific reorganization buys Oregon Short Line and Pacific Express stock
In official circles it is reported that the Talon Pacific reorganization committee has completed the purchase of 5000 shares of Oregon Short Line stock and of Pacific Express stock from Morgan collateral notes. The deal includes a main branch stock and a key traffic contributor to the main line. It is announced that 27 percent of the principal certificates of interest of the Dilan Pacific collateral trust will pay pent notes after October 22 and that interest on that amount will cease on that date.
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New York
Talon Pacific
Morgan
Oregon
Pacific
He Trust
Dilan
Callaterwi Trust
Silver Serpent Slaves Parade Closes Mountain and Plains Fair
Denver observers witnessed a grand parade ending the Mountain and Plains Fair with two hundred thousand people in attendance. The night procession featured marching units from Uberalt territory and civic groups from adjoining states. In the land contest winners were Tel lurido from Cal Wirwt, MteCogk of Nebraska took second, and Colorado Midland of Colorado Syrines, Col, took third.
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Denver
Cob
Cal
Nebraska
Colorado Midland
Colorado
Syrines
Col
Freight Sale Notice At AT and 5 F Ry Co Warehouse
Unclear OCR item notes a freight sale at the AT and 5 F Ry Co freight warehouse starting 9 am Thursday October 14 1897. Fragment mentions Batlard Snow Liniment and a claim about its effectiveness with names Geo We Stansfield Giz Kenens myonue and a pharmacist at corner Sixth and Topeka avenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Ry. Co
Freght
Batlard's
Geo
Stansfield
Ané Dilier’s
Topeka
Texas Cattle Shortage Cited By Texas Agent
Col William Hunter, veteran livestock commission agent, reports Texas cattle feeding outlooks. He notes higher prices for cattle and feed, Cotton seed shortages being less severe than expected, and predicts cattle prices may approach 4 to 5 per 100 with some choice lots reaching 6. Northern buyers have taken less cattle from Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Qct
William Hunter
French Mission Aims for Northwest Colonies Led by Dr Evans
Dr Thomas W Evans, famed dentist to Napoleon, returns from a Northwest mission. He cites Archbishop Trelind as a top Roman Catholic leader in America and notes plans to settle old and new French families in Pravee’s northwest for better opportunities. Evans discussed sites with Archbishop and Bishop Whipple to locate a colony of Frenchmen.
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Philadelphia
Thomas W Evans
Napoleon
Ftus- Sie
Europe
Cincinnati
Evans
Trelind
Wvst
America
Pravee
Prawce
Rvangarrasee
Ipeland
Whipple
Bitter Church Row Splits Anderson Chapel Factions
In Anderson Indiana the Stewart chapel neighborhood faces a three faction split over baptism that has turned violent. Clashes occurred when factions seized the church and arsons followed in the recent weeks as tensions intensified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Ind
Stewart Chapel
Frank Skinner
Kiss Kissinger strike at New Castle tinplate mill
Labor trouble near New Castle Pennsylvania erupts over an alleged kiss incident. About 176 workers walk out at the Tin Plate plant after Kissinger is discharged amid denials. union leaders seek sanction from the federation and threaten broader action if demands are unmet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
New Caste
Richard Kissinger
Weman
Kissinger
Ani Heys
Thimascers Ubinn
Ahn Federation of Labor
Tiny New Jersey baby weighs two pounds in New Haunwwick
A New Haunwwick couple welcomes a baby boy weighing two pounds. He is otherwise healthy but requires a special mouthpiece for feeding. The family notes siblings of normal size and recounts a prior three-pound birth and a later death from croup. A local advertisement praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective for colds and coughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. Mehry
Noilam Street
New Haunwwick
Knights of Columbus tighten liquor dealer ban
At Jo das's session in New Haven the national council refined membership rules banning active and associate liquor dealers. The measure seeks resignation from affected members and outlines travel reimbursements to Kansas City by rail, noting a move to October 40th and listing a Bathsite address.
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New Haven
Conn
Jodas
National Council
Knights of Columous
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E. J. Gibson
Nan
Gakland Dam
Izzoury
Barney Barnato
Bandon
Bernay Barnaro
Kan. Ave
Kansas City
Cajon Pacific
Georgia
Waider
al Denggisiy
Cure Gustan Sera
Auer Sterling Dtemety Co
Amerdican Savings Bank
Great Briain
France
Epait
Southiatia
Switeerlands
EE Dapcaite
John D Rocksfeller
Belhg
New York State
Iowa
Faredona
Farmers’ Loan End Trust Corpeny
Hadena River
Torscross
Santa Fe
Sante Fe
St Louie
Cisneros
U. P
Oregon Short Line
Texas
Erices
Bitter Church Row
Kiss
Chamberlain
Liberty
Libertytown
Storyland
Union Pacific
Ortater
Kauss Avenue
SWIFT
Femoetiue Impariries
Ureenesstie
Beletia
Swift Specific Company
Beau
J. B. Hayden
Mensas Ave
King
Vening
Vogenitz
Kawis
Arthur Massey
Practical FM
Orseshoer
West Fifth Street
Froreee Sith
Tish
Real
the Savings and Loas Association of
Toiera
Amet
Manbas Avenue
Tom Montis
Smulier Ait
Niger
Auvent Wauie
Cine
Mult
van Yuars
proorGon
Macturran
Preece
Biakey i
Perbes
Attys Ei Capemen
Pasian
Icaviceans
Migettsos
Pia Treas
Ale Wacht
Tk Bilor
Beriicer
Mills
Gao Wlanne
W. B. Luniyars
Willa
Topeka Transfer Co
BP. Bacox
Alan
Cie
Sid
Ares
John Dudley
Phoue
Kankay Avenue
Kansas
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