Experimental Cuba rail link urged by Alger
Secretary Alger asked Congress to extend Cuba’s railway from Cape Joyal to Cape Antoniy, funded by the United States, to create trade routes and employ workers amid national road expansion. A New York Central pitch promotes mileage books and tickets with schedules across main line and Adirondacks divisions, plus a testimonial ad for Charbelain’s Couch Remedy and Würth Harrie’s opera remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alger
Congress
Cuba
Russia
Cape Alayal
Diahol
Cape Antoniy
Virden Riot Leaves Many Fleeing as Train Attack Sparks Dead
Virden witnessed a day of riot as a Chicago and Alton special train with 20 negro miners was fired upon at the stockade. Seven killed and many wounded, including detective Eyster who battled miners across several buildings before dying. Governor blamed for inaction as miners and town guards exchange heavy fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinten
Virden
Chicato & Alton
Chicago
Yvirden Coal Company
ED Welsh
Frank Wilyral
Springfield
Albert Smith
Mount Olive
Joe Kitterly
Peter Mount Olive
BREN
Girard
D. H.riley
Ciledge & Alton
Ansk Ankel
Ea Uown Spepeneare
Springiel Thomas Jennings
Spring Seid
Joe Haines
Joe Hunk
William ‘“Herman
Joe Raston
Joe Sprim
Bert Tiger
J. F. Eyster
Ciimax Trading Company
Virgen Gatty
Alabama
Chicago @ Alton
Neler “Reival
Chicago & Altam
Tinogen Entynte
Stockade
Kiley
Chicago & Alton
Weil
Fred
Kilewwit
Neetu
Tire & Curtinugus Valley
Bert Tigur
Bullae
BoringNeid
U Lot
Eve Witteetes
Towm
Chisgo-Vieden Coal Company
Climax Trading Company
J.P. Eyster
Kyeter
Male Street
Shtine
Eyster
Chipe
Bank of Virden
Miners
Evemer
Dover Hen
Te Square
Byester
Mov
Buckles
Robera
Yea
A. W. Morgan
H. Gringeell
J. Snyder
James Sickles
Frank Wilder
Kemas Meisies
Winchester
Lukins
Lakins
Manzanillo Dispatch Details American Occupation Effects
A Manzanillo dispatch reports American control causing Cuban response with officials replaced, awaiting Senor Maso visit, and concern over disarmament of insurgents. Spanish commander Rios misread civil governance, US troops guard Spanish bank, 2000 local workers seek jobs amid unrest.
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Santiago de Cubs
Manzanillo
Ingirdetine
Hugans
Recularis
Lrvane
Ilaide
Ray
Manzanille
Senet Maso
Maso
Manzantilo
Americana
Sener Masi
Rios
Mancaniic
San Juan
Treatie
Infantre
Wood
Hannibal Opens Flower Parade at City Fair
Hannibal Missouri begins its annual street fair with a flower parade opening at 10 o clock. Decorations were delayed by rain but progress continues. Over 10 entries in art and agriculture greeted by around twenty thousand attendees as the parade is set to repeat Friday.
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Hannibal
Early Diplomatic Function Teems With Noted Figures
The American peace commission held a first informal function at an unspecified hour yesterday. Lote Fuller Parise and others attended, with Coquetin and Lett Fuller taking part in a lively performance. The gathering was pleasant and informal.
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Lote Fuller
Parise
Américan Peace Commission
Scott's Emulsion described as a tissue builder
The advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion with hypo phosphites glycerine and cod liver oil as a powerful remedy for nervous system afflictions blood weakness and weight gain. It highlights the creamy emulsion as a remarkable tissue builder with strong healing properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Chesanis
New York
California Conference Could Open Santa Fe to San Francisco
Railroad news reports that a new coast line via Bakersfield may give the Santa Fe direct connection from Chicago to the Pacific, reducing reliance on the Southern Pacific. President Ripley and assistant Higginson are in California, with Higginson’s party traveling west aboard a private car to meet with executives about securing the Bakersfield route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
San Francisco
Chicago
Pacific Coast
E. P. Ripity
California
Bakersfield
M. Higginson
Hipley
Higginson
Journal
Southern Pacific
Bec
Partii
President Ripley
CM Higernson
Higelveen
Hin
Las Vegas
Ripley
Eswarine
Hakersfield
Ripsley
Railroad Notes From Ash Fork And Beyond
H S Van Slyck now joint agent of the Santa Fe Pacific and Prescott Phoenix lines at Ash Fork. Four engines sent to Eaton division due to heavy frame work. One hundred fifty cars of westbound freight blocked at Raton. C A Talley of Bilis now in Salina, recently married Helen Brown of Kansas City. Engineer Durham returns to Wichita to run between there and Kiowa for a spell. Pecos Valley Construction completes 25 miles of track Roswell end. final heavy work near Pecos River approaches. Pecos Valley road expected to reach Texas state line 95 miles from Alamogordo and open October 20 at Texico. Santa Fe hospital has few patients to move to Topeka. most convalescent. Conductor Prichard rests two weeks. ROH Stockton of Topeka to fill in.
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H. S. van Slyck
Atlantic & Pacific Railroad
Santa Pe Pacite
Santa Pe, Prescoter& Phoenis
Ash Fork
Eaton Division
Raton
C. A. Talley
Bilis
Union Pacific
Salna
Salina
Kansas City
Bansas City
Helen Brown
Durham
el Berado
Wichita
Kiota
Pecos
Pecos River
Amuarile
Faulkner
Pecos Valley
Amazing
Texico
Texas
Mexico
Santa Fe Hospital
Topeka
Prichard
Emporia
Newton News Briefs Mixed Local Visits and Ills
Mrs Agnes Fulton and children from Burdette and Mrs Little Peak of Bar Ungame arrived in the city as guests of James Carter. D M McGowan Jr visits Ottawa among friends. Tendon Themes of the tracksmith shop fell ill and left for home. Three heirs era and one blacksmith absent in Unis department. Mrs Jexeie Helimick came from Great Bend to stay with sister Mrs Theo Dischner for several weeks. Wallace worked today after a brief illness. Brakeman Charles Seivert sent for service on the focus. D Clark of Nickerson listed as dentnbt tiar:nediversatin Cameananie at East Third street. Tom Powell returned to work after 24 hours absence. Durkee resigns position with Santa Fe as briese ane toa or tha jaint inspec a iornena at eit point.
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Agnes Fulton
Burdette
Little Peak
Bar- Ungame
James Carter
D.mcgowan Jr
Ottawa
Unis
Jexeie Helimick
Coes
Great Bend
Theo Dischner
Wallace
Charles Seivert
Seevice
D. Clark
Nickerson
East Third Street
Tom Powell
Sulae
Durkee
The
Santa Fe
Eit ‘Point
Wellington Briefs: Fireman Returns to Amarillo Amid Updates
From Wellington Pete Bishy enjoys a short set while Fireman Jim Ostrander returns to Amarillo. Lyman, Gay engine inspector, is off duty due to illness. Machinist Helper Kid Harmon called to Mayfield to attend a sick aunt. A. B. Blythe arrives from Iowa as reported.
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Pete Bishy
Jim Ostrander
Amarillo
Ches. Lyman
Kid Harmon
Mayfield
A. B. Blythe
Iowa
Roundhouse Timekeeper and Firemen Placed on Duty
Yesterday morning and again this morning several roundhouse workers reported for duty including timekeeper Chas Blythe from Arkansas City and brakemen Josie Rone Greens and Wil Alman. Conductor William Smith laid off, others reported or took days off due to sickness, with multiple transfers and new hires noted among the crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josie Rone Greens
Oeenee Seu Fe
uUrnpal
Wil Alman Hue
William Smith
Plummer
Shaffer
Orr
Argentina
Nos
Jason Fa Inti
Harry Morgan
Moythe
Great Ren
Tabor
Peck Grant
Long
Bechtel
Yale Gleason
East End
Jackson
Collier
Wright
Nufer
Leason
Aaw
Burr
Jonginesr Griffith
Santa Fe to halt cross division locomotive swaps
The Santa Fe announces a change on the Chicana division: passenger locomotives will no longer be sent from Topeka to Port Madison across two divisions without change. Engines will stay with the same locomotive for round trips, returning from Marceline, effective immediately for economic reasons as winter coal supply looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicana
Santa Fe
Topeka
Port Madison
Chang
Snelneers
Marceline
Mirceiine
Topela
Pullman Profits Reported In California Inquiry
The Pullman Car Company sent California authorities figures for the year ending July 21 showing gross earnings of 9 074 681 dollars and expenses of 5 516 568 dollars, leaving net earnings of 3 40 019 dollars. After deductions for other expenses the net balance stood at 4 650 850 dollars, with an 8 percent dividend paid totaling 3 260 900 dollars and a surplus of 1 Fras. Fines from the surplus account totaled 25 247 645 dollars.
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Pullman Car Company
Californis
Itecoming
Paeliico Coast
Pullman Company
Pullman
California
Sear
Supplies Delayed for Cars by November Second
Manager Gilbert of the National Electric Light company doubts readiness of cars for the Santa Fe California Ply er with axis lehts expressis by November 2. Supplies from Newark and Philadelphia slow. only 13 men replenishing butterk as work proceeds.
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Gilbert
National Electric Light Company
Santa Fe California
Newark
Philadelphia
Santa Fe Shops Prepare Two Large Mountain Locomotives
The Santa Fe plans to release two massive mountain locomotives from its shops this month. They will be sent to New Mexico and Arizona as mountain climbers. The first unit leaves this week and the others follow shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
New Sluxico
Arizona
Corty
From Strong to Florence Double Track Completion Report
The Santa Fe reports the new double track is complete from Strong City to Cedar Grove. Superintendent CT McLellan orders conductors to note the completion and proceed with standard operating adjustments as required.
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Santa Fe
Strong City Inforence
Sperintendent CT
McLellan
Clements
Cedar Grove
Pittsburg railroad worker killed in city accident
Oct 18 Pittsburg George Clark a night wiper for what appears Pirtecurs railroad. He was run over by a train in the city between 7 and 8 last evening, sustaining fatal injuries. He died at once or shortly after, with body damage and internal injuries reported.
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George Clark
Pittsburg
Pirtecurs & Ult Railroad
Cattle Dipping Resolution At Interstate Sanitary Meeting
The Interstate Sanitary convention adopts a plan to permit dipped southern cattle on inspector certs to northern states. California to be placed below the federal quarantine line for 1899 with infection checks. Giles county Tennessee above the line. Officials urge repeal of restrictive acts and harmonized state import rules.
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Omsbs
Texas
United States Department of Agriculture
Commission On
California
Secretary of Agriculture
Giles County
Tennessee
Bureau of Animal Industry
Norgard
Geddis
Col
Dean
Department of Agriculture
Whipped the Judge and Executions in San Salvador
News from San Salvador reports executions and cruelties against political prisoners. Prominent citizens were shot, officials tortured, and many women among those executed under Generals Ara valo and Villavil canc el. The editor of a Salvadoran journal faced public whipping for defending students.
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San Francisco
Panama
Bes
San Salvador
Venancio Salzer
Jonas Valdez
Servando Perdaa
Viexilio Valencio
el Clarion
Bat
Salvador
Macario Martines
Salvador Welt
Lawrence and Ames Football Train Schedule Mention
A fragment notes a 2 p.m. train arriving in Lawrence for a game with KU and Ames, Ic, returning at 6 40 p.m. or 11 33 p.m. The item references a five cent cigar named Rose Tint and includes stray garbled phrases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Ames
Lawrences
Eagie
Sante Fe
K. U
Ames. Im
Lawrence
Omaha Exposition Guide for June to October
Announcement touts a grand exposition in the United States excluding the World’s Fair, accessible from Missouri and Mississippi valleys. It promotes through tickets to Omaha with stopovers, reduced excursion rates, and travel via the Burlington Route guided by Wakeley and Elliott officials.
Football clash links KU Ames amid rail timing notes
A fragmentary item mentions a Kansas University and Ames football game with a 2 pm train arrival in Lawrence and a 6 40 pm return. It also includes a testimonial letter praising Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy from G M Lew of Keokuk Iowa and a note about Peges Geraing Salve as a claimed equal.
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Colle
Chamberlain
G_ M. Lew
Keokuk
Iowa
The Jacket Event at Deep Discounts
A local department store advertises a jacket sale with a week of 5020 styles, each lined with plaid taffeta. Jackets in black, tan, and blue priced at 12.98 in the suit department, with sizes 34 to 38. Silk waists offered at 4.40, black taffeta waists 6.50 values, but sold at a reduced price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
Infants and children capes and new schoolwear sale
First showing of Jinn of Zipfurter and Chittren head wear for infants and children. New fabrics and shapes for school girls and boys. Prices from 5.95 and up with many colors. Silk brocade corsets and petti coats featured. long established sale continues with Middy suits sailor suits top coats and Furnishings for boys.
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Zipfurter
Chittren
Bence
Bere
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U.S
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Tiikens” Opera House
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Virden Coal Mines
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Arkansas City
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