King of the Rail Of Nearly All the Trunk Line Railroads
The Tribune notes J Pierpont Morgan representing the Interesin and bondholders dictated policy shaping dominant lines. It claims Morgan controls New York Central and rivals while aiming to unify systems under his influence. The piece teases a coming court decision on pooling legality and Morgan’s leverage over major routes.
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Cleaxo
the Tribune
J. Pierpont Morgan
Interence
Inilien
New York Central
Baltimore and Ohio
Thn
New York
J. Turpant Seren
Sng
Abeam
Sarmirs Lowhlinikdy
Thiel States Supreme Court
Esietenon
United States Supreme Court
Stireme Court
Trensaneaers Frikent
Asdvetatton
Fie Fomkbie Desitelon
Prarie
Maigaaten
Tatevan
Supreme Coort
Niles
Congress
Legiala
Tlan
Ikie
Teefinn
J. Wierpant
Konstant Halattone
GFR
Pierpont Morgan
New York Harbor
Minscurt
J. Pierpeet Morgan
Pierpoet
Mr. Morgan
Morgan
Chivas
Pennsylvania
Baltimore
Ohio
Ohio. Ro Anttempt
Que
Morgan Seeks Rail Control To Dominate East Line
The article outlines J. Pierpont Morgan and associates gaining power over major railroads including the Central of Georgia and Southern Railway. It describes plans to seize control of key lines and coal mines, with Morgan’s influence spreading from New York to Georgia and Alabama, threatening rivals and reshaping transport and markets.
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Haiti
Mr. Morgan
Cowan
Murry
Haltimore
New York
Wrens
W. K
George Uimor
Vandernitt
Jowel Rey
New Vue
Tacka- Wanta
Reading
Lehigh Valley
Morgan Aleo
Pennsylvania
Morgan
Soulhote Stanton
Ge Centeal
Georgia Railroad
Etern
New Eiglart
Savitinah
Boston
Philadelphia
Central of
Wrebk
Pieepont Morgan
County digs up old graveyard for dirt near Montgomery
County officials and workers cut into the Forbes graveyard to obtain earth for road work. Skeletal remains were reportedly exposed as plows and scrapers disturbed the site. Residents discuss possible prosecution of officials over the graveyard disturbance.
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Montgomery. Ala
Rand
Catoria
Forbes
Wight
One More Chance Coliminis Supreme Court Action
The Supreme Court panel ruled on a petition related to Albert France of Deytam Oy and a request for clemency. The governor granted a respite until the 19th to decide on the pardon board's recommendation. Ayer's pills are advertised as a general remedy, with local names and addresses included.
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Supreme Court
Lodky
Albert
France
Frente i
Board of Pardons
Cure Nervous Dyspepsia by Stuart’s Tablets Report
An Indianapolis man shares relief from nervous dyspepsia after trying Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets. He cites improved sleep, digestion, and overall health, claiming the remedy cured symptoms when other medicines failed, and urges readers to obtain the full information from Stuart Co. in Marshall, Michigan.
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Tost
Ted
Sr A. W. Sharper
Prospect St
Indianapolla
Stuart
Indianapolis
Ind
Marshall
Daylight Hold Up Near State Capital On Great Northern
Four men robbed a southbound Great Northern express train within twelve miles of Austin Texas. The conductor Tom Tents was shot while resisting. a passenger was shot and wounded, and another lost a collar bone. Robbers boarded the rear, took money and valuables, and fled into the woods after stopping the engine near Duval. An armed posse pursued but the robbers eluded capture as authorities searched the scene and state.
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Austin
Tex
Tepive Milita
Tly
McNeath
Coniletor
Joan Mie Phittorni
Oly
Dagnabemianope
Duin Aewuredhat
Pola
Walt
Maer
Duval
Sind
Wtallus
Dugk
Smdnignt
St Louis
National association head backs horse shoers school
President Parenti of the National Horseshoemakers Association urges a national school of farriery to improve skill and workmanship and elevate craft. He calls for a program to be run by the national revival, noting educational measures and broader training across states to boost proficiency.
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National Association
St. Louis
Parenti
J. P. Adama
Wisconsin
Kentucky
Minnesota
Nebracky
Minots
Mrayachuasti
Athces
Titan
Flesh for Bait Mystery Ends in Indian Murder Trial
A late 19th century report details Perry scene where a party discovers a slain man and an Indian suspect named Wenah. The Indian is questioned about killing for money as investigators seek the truth amid unclear actions. The account notes weapons, blood and a supposed examination of the victim's belongings.
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Perry
James Wenah
Grech Invtian
Smi
Jones
Cas Auroms
Chara
Aerial radical discovery ad claims health benefits
A fragmented ad offers health claims for a product described as refreshing and beneficial for digestion and cold relief. It mentions curing headaches and constipation with phrases about cleansing the system and removing foul tastes. The copy cites a price of 10 or 30 cents and lists druggists as sellers.
All Want Armor Plant Invites Board Tour to Inspect Sites
Washington Oct 1 The naval board will tour sites to assess locations for an armor plant. Start at Birmingham Alabama, then Sheffield and Chattanoog a Knoxville and Elizabethtown. A possible stop in Piedmont West Virginia may occur. The board has no authority to recommend a site.
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Washington
Naval Armor
Birmingham
Ala
Binert
Sheffield
Chattanooth
Knoxville
Elizabethtown
Inter
Mont
W. Va
West Virginia
Act of Congress
Polygamy Debate Spurs Topeka Church Action
A Westminster Presbyterian committee in Topeka addresses Mormon polygamy amid elder disputes. Rev S Wilbert oversees church work and notes younger members adopting polygamy while older members abandon the practice. The group warns it could threaten Christian Endeavor and school work as polygamy spreads.
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Ely
Topeka
Tapela
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Wilbert
Debs Outlines Social Democracy National Convention
Eugene V Debs reports plans for the Social Democracy of America as the first national convention is proposed in Chicago. He notes three months of organization work, local branches already active, and widespread interest with many applications for admission. A national platform and political strategy will be formed to promote the movement.
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Debs
Social Democracy
New York
Oct
Eugene V. Dats
Usday
Thavn
Ligeima
Chicago
Dune River
LWK
Holmes Evil Eye and the Hunt for the Murderer
The Office of Man Instrumental in Having the Murderer Hanged and Burned is discussed with references to Perry of Fidelity Mutual Insurance and other officials. The text notes arrestees’ warrants and two murder images, with commentary on judges, jurors, and lawyers. An editor recalls severe illness and endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy from Liberty Banner.
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Pan
Murdarae HH
Molmnes
Perry
Pidelity Mutual Fifa Lisurance Company
Holmes
Fee Telly
Froggn on Mt Ararat in Armenia Ends in Tragedy
On October 1 during a mount expedition at Mount Ararat in Armenia, Dr. Sieber a professor of fredicing perished after exposure. The incident occurred during proceedings of the recoil esulogical congress.
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Froggn
Mt Ararat
Peters Arg
Mount Ararat
Armenia
Sieber
Grain-O ad Offers Coffea Replacement with Grain-O
Grain-O marketed as pure grain coffee substitute. Claims easy on stomach, low cost, 15 cents per package, 15 cent per package for children. Includes dental jab about Lincoln picture and political note. ad ends with Can carete and cathartic gag.
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Thors
Georgia Leads Rail Mile Increase in US Year
Washington Oct 13 ninth annual Interstate Commerce Commission report for year ending June 30 1886 shows US rail mileage at 152 36 thousand with Georgia posting the largest gain 253 miles. Total passengers carried 1 772 737 an rise of over 4 million from prior year. Gross earnings reach 1 150 160 975 and 181 passengers killed while injuries surpass 5 400.
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Washington
Interstste Vor Mercé Commission
United States
Revelvers
Dunedy
Milleage
Georgia
Railway Capital
Chile
Thea Tyr
Trakmen
Trakman
Exeh Ter
Pankengery Varrint
Rock Island Car Famine Amid Texas Yellow Fever Quarantine
Rock Island railroad faces freight car shortage due to the southern yellow fever quarantine. Cars loaded with grain bound for Galveston are tied up from Houston to Kansas and Oklahoma, threatening a rail famine unless quarantine ends or grain is diverted. Other southern lines are also affected though less severely.
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Texas
Rock Island
Houston
Gulf
Alveston
Kansas
Oklahoma
Erin
Fock Island
Committed to Jail in Contempt Case
Hudson refuses to show a letter and is committed for contempt. R Hudson of the Santa Fe treIlight company faced government action over alleged injurious publication to the Grain company. The case Kansas Grain company vs First National Bank of Hutchinson was set for trial in county court. Justice McClintock ordered Hubert to produce evidence, while habeas corpus petitions aimed to challenge the magistrate’s authority.
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Q. BR. Hudson
R. Hudson
Santa Fe Trelieht
Bte- Clintock
Kanai Grain Company
Hudson
Kansas Grain Company
First National Bank of Hutchineon
Against the Santa Fe Keneas Pacific Union on Denver Schedule
Denver reports the Times outlines a Falcon Pacific consolidation plan combining the Kansas Pacific with the Gulf and a large interests in Denver and this state. It notes potential rest interests and a joining of disjoint railroad ventures as part of the scheme.
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Keneas Pacific
Mo. Pacific
Denver
The
Times
Falon Pacific
Kansas Pacific
Gulf
Fastest St Louis to Denver train to be inaugurated
Kansas Pacific and the Missouri Pacific lines unite under Gulf road control after reorganization. Union Pacific officials via Omaha wire report a new moves, with Gen. Dodie likely to be named Gulf president and Frank Trumbull expected as vice president and general manager.
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Kansas Pacific
Missouri Peclft
St Louis
Denver
Santa Fe
Union Pacific
Omaha
Gulf Road
Kansas Pacino
Gulf
Dodie
Frank Trumbull
Ott and Techaoury Counter Claim Against Santa Fe
Ott and Techaoury file a counter claim against the Santa Fe railroad after a prior suit for 20000. They allege breach of contract and improper withholding of lands and seek damages of 141. The dispute centers on land and transportation rights, with background dating back five years and limited dealings with railroad officers.
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Ott & Techaoury
The
Santa Fe
Ott & Tewksbury
Jand
Santa Fe Railroad
Compieny
Ort & Tewkabury
Santa Wy
Rock Island's Big Business
Rock Island plans expansion with more trains and crews. Officials say workload will rise and existing staff face longer hours as operations grow.
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Rock Island
Comsand Republic
Fell Island
One Robber Captured After Rock Island Train Hold Up
A robber was captured after an railroad hold up of the Rock Island line near Arapahoe. The prisoner confessed aiding the robbery and identified Jennings as the tender. Marshal Eugene Harty and Cheyenne scouts led the pursuit and the capture, with a reward expected for the arrest.
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Rock Island
Guthrie
Ternity United Bats
Eugene Harty
Eatherwell
Caukasha
Arapahoe
Saye Jennings
Hull
Hat Pin Tragedy Shocks Hastings Community
Herbert Cain a 4 year-old businessman dies after a young woman in Hastings fatally wounds him with a dagger-like hat pin during a late night dispute amid jealous rage. Doctor reports confirm the fatal injury and police seek the assailant. motive linked to romance with another woman. Carnegie Tilden mine lease advances in Milwaukee with a large bron pre dca combination to be operated with Norre and Mesaba range mines.
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Hastings
Neb
Herbert Cain
Younes
Uked
Ghana
Titanie
Athet
caluMan
Carnegie
Milwaukee
Wis
Conner- Non
Norrie
Mesaba Range
Will Hunt Aerolites to Scan Mexican Region for Five-Year Science Right
New York, Ort 12 Wm. Nisen, explorer, obtained a concrete concession from the Mexican government granting exclusive rights for five years to explore the country for scientific purposes. He departs for the region and will proceed to Nitlum to search for aero water.
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New York
Wm. Nisen
Jett
Nitlum
New and Complete Stock of Carpets and China Goods
E W Hughes Installment Center advertises a fresh assortment from Smyrna to Par rugs lace curtains and china ware. Includes china jars celery dishes fruit plates vases lamps and twelve piece toilet sets. Prices and terms emphasize low cost, with travel and reunion train offer noted for Leavenworth via Union Pacific departing 6 37 am and return ticket validity through October 38.
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Weatemer
Beth ‘Thomas
Leavenworth
G. AK
Union Pacific
Spon
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