Vanderbilt Scheme Its Reach After Union Pacific System
A sprawling railroad scheme unfolds as Vanderbilt leaders seek control of the Union Pacific assets, arranging a deal with Goulds to route traffic to the coast via Chicago and North Western lines. The reorganization aims to place key properties under Vanderbilt influence, with major implications for the Chicago and Northwestern systems and the Oregon Short Line, while debates over timing and publication hushes proceed in New York and Philadelphia circles.
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Kynuhe
Union
Ruth Ald
Publicineee
Eteps
Paadk Ofpeveivers KH
Clitheu & Northwesers
Teany Gt
Vanderhiltropa
Cosraitiee
Nake Arin le Minituire Chinttey M. Depew
Uephal
Marcin Hechig
Pruicent
Phidaye
Northwatern Thien
Vanderbilt
Jerbirth
Rita Pacitigg
Chicago & Sloviversteem Pyathen
Fig
Bony Skv
Igie
Bayes City
Eangeet Wildtr
Tie Auiting
Pha Fang
Cate
Privalen
Denvar Vie Tiv Dudeabure
Unuie
Te Cbleage
Aed Northwestern
Wleaga Oiradch
Denver
Oregon
New York
Burt
Taunlee
Comer
Cousuey
Peuithe
Denver healer Cravens billed as divine cure user
Denver Times reports on Frail Cravens and Topeka man Sobiatter, a healer using laying on of hands to claim divine cures for serious ailments. Crowds attend daily, awaiting turn for healing with promises of eventual recovery through Schlatver heat treatment and alleged overwork recovery.
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Denver
Frinele Sobiatter
Echiatter
Diesel
Améagiseuwilii
Ulsan
SF Cravens
Topeka
Denver Times
Schlatver
Noted Santa Fe Snipes Hoax Ends In Night Run
A group in Topeka enlisted a young man to hold a deck while others feigned a sniping trip, luring him to wait four to five miles out. After spending hours waiting with no payoff, the party left him to walk home as they drove away with the gear and disappeared into the city.
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Santa Fe
Topeka
Farmers Holding Wheat Misstatements Rise in Market
Northwestern farmers withhold wheat as receipts drop and coarse grain offers rise. Market observers note lighter wheat demand while grain sales trend toward higher prices for wheat eventually, despite assurances. Strong entities: Northwestern farmers, market observers. Places: not specified. Dates: not specified. Prices: higher wheat values implied.
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Percee
Bain
Turkel
Potatoes Suffer From Drought and Low Prices Across Regions
Report from the agricultural department notes drought, heat, and strong winds caused premature ripening and significant yield drops in potato crops. Northern states show low prices for digging, with many tubers failing to pay costs, while overall yields remain large but uneven.
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New England
New York
Great Lakes
Missouri
Kansas
North West
Wistonsiy
Minneecte
Never Too Old Rev Marries in Quiet Canon City Ceremony
An elderly groom, Joshua Martin, and bride Sue Jennie McKinney wed Tuesday in Kirkty Conetuc. The bride, with four grown children, appears youthful and calm as vows are exchanged. The groom, proprietor of Martin & Cabie’s addition, speaks of enduring love despite age and comments on expectations. The ceremony follows a private, modest celebration.
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Jordnn Martin
Kirkty Conetuc
Dow
Joshua Martin
Sue Jennie F McKinney
Stee
Cailby
Tuit
Maran
Martin & Eabie
Lavan
Mulvane Ranch Lands Expanded Near Meeeville Auction Details
Land transactions include Mulvane adding to the ranch near Meeeville with purchases from Wim. Mitchener of Rusaville buys west hill of the southeast quarter for 4000 with mortgage 2000. J HL and Juub Bfulvane buy from Harry W. Frott for 650 in College Hill. Ueonie Hurgeo sold to Robert Fortes for 1000, covering halves and quarters in sections 6 and 7, township 11-12 near Hossville. Prices and parcels scattered across the region.
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Sota
Kanerlin
John St
College Hill
Ueonie Hurgeo
Robert Fortes
John Smaeloer
AW. Lindsay
Section 7
Township 12
Rance Ms
Hossville
Letter and concerns over a portrait in Kansas City paper
Tom Anderson writes to Prof Dyehe Helating about Mia Proiace with a Sat morning Kansas City issue painting of Prof 1. Oyehe of Laverence. He mentions a wild portrait and a chipped frame, and complains about artist effort and comfort in transatlantic travel comparing American dreamer notes to British routes in Calais. calls for improvements in crossing between New York and Boston.
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Dyehe
Kansas City
Oyehe
Laverence
Tara Anderson
North Pole
America
Louie
Berford
England
Calais
Cressing
Frapp
New York
Boston
Cashier Colean Confesses to Bank Defalcation Failing Bank
A Port Scott special reports cashier J R Colean of a Kansas bank confessed to defalcations totaling about 25000 dollars. He indicated stock and bond speculation triggered the loss. President D B Coon and bank directors planned to meet as depositors faced uncertainty and officials took charge.
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Kansas
J. R. Colekn
Jerseyville
Colean
D. B. Coon
Eli
St. Fotin
Coon
Coleau
Colon
Bt Lewis
Jalin
McArthur
Dacksonville
Tillsoly
Culas
Louis
Colaman
Diphtheria Outbreak Expands in North Topeka Homes
Diphtheria cases rise in North Topeka with at least four quarantines since Saturday. Notable infections reported near Quincy School, 1920 North Quincy Street, 802 Brannette, and Elin Mann on North Kupts arenas. Morrison family north of Topeka also affected. no deaths reported.
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Lara
Warne
Lawson
North Topacka
Acano
Mra Eigg
East Gordon Street
North Topmkea Tire
Grover Bigg
Quincy
Quincy School
Higgs
North Quincy
Elin Mann
J. 11 Mann
Ocfild Jng
Morrison
Topeka
Harrison Set Right on McKinley Tariff Act
The Commercial Gazette argues that President Harrison opposed high McKinley tariff schedules and did not influence the tariff in drafting or consideration. It states he neither praised nor censured the law and gave no specific guidance to drafters, remaining blameless if the tariff contributed to his electoral defeat.
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Hetured
Harrison
Tle
White House
Cleveland at New York Visit Sparks Mystery at Metropolis
New York news reports President Cleveland aboard the yacht Oneids anchored at the pier. He jumped ashore, was driven away, and later reboarded the Sucht. By 4 pm the cab returned to the pier and no clear destination was learned. He appeared bronze and well.
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New York
Oneids
President Cleveland
Wab
Cleveland
Somah
Late News Notes From Chicago Markets And Crimes
A varied roundup cites bearish trends in Chicago markets with wage hikes at Big Muddy Coal and Iron. New York bank data show loan declines of 1 000 and deposits dropping 87 million, plus crime reports from Indiana to Missouri including arrests for assault and a jail brawl. Reports mention a hotel fire in South McAlester, insurance coverage, public officials in St Louis and Santa Fe pallium ceremonies, and urban sanitation concerns as city workers complain of foul catch basins.
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Chicago
Big Muddy Coal and Iron Company
New York
Rey. Ainshaw
Jangille
Ind
South McAlester
Cottage House
Caugrht
Fie
J. Will Gray
Mary Frances Judson
St. Joseph
Troy
Kas Roy
Jeremiah Phillips
Lafayette
Austria
Chamber of Horrors
London
Young Griffo
Kit Lavigne
Willow
Long Island
Agpreme
A. PA
Ip Sewion
St. Bonis
Msour Universalist Convention
Lampate
Thomas O'Rourke
Policomin
Tadge J W. Parker
Pat Crow
Tom Ponshon
St Jou
Pat Crowe
WHAT A ROW Indulge in Mutual Recriminations About Wells
A satirical column portrays a quarrel over the Wells case with sharp exchanges and pointed accusations. The piece uses dramatic inner polity language to skim through blame and defense, highlighting a charged public dispute and its tangled public narrative.
Poisoning allegations swirl as Dr. Tobias denies charges
Dr J M Tobias remains in Topeka denying involvement in wells poisoned in the area. He blames his ex wife for fabricating accusations to ruin him, cites investigative details about potions, and asserts his innocence while noting his marriage plans and ongoing disputes. Ms West, former wife and hospital matron, corroborates no involvement by Tobias and describes tense encounters.
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J. M. Tobias
Topeka
Micwell
Dr Sheldon's Hospital
Laat Sixth Street
Illinois
Misa West
Tim
Fiake
Notioe
Dr. Tobias
Parkdale
Quarrel Over Georgia Military Parade At Exposition
Atlanta October 14 Col John S Candler senior colonel of the Georgia volunteers announces that the company of the regimental guard will parade on president's day at the exposition October 8 The issue centers on Captain Burke and Gate City guards who are not state enlisted nor wearing state regulation uniforms or officers commissioned by state authority The regular militia align with Jonel Cradler and it appears the president escort will be limited to one company
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Georgia
Atlanta
John S. Candler
Georgia Volunteers
Burke
Gate City Guards
Candler
Jonel Cradler
Topeka Festival Idea Brings Business Support and Plans
Citizens and merchants push for a fall four day festival in Topeka with a Roman carnival theme. Captain Waters proposes a Fifth to Eighth Avenue parade, floats, flowers, races, and fireworks to unite the community, with Henry Auerbach backing a merchants club to organize broad participation and funding.
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Spina Waters
Menry Austbach
Topeka
Journal of Saturday Evening
Joseph Waters
Kansan
Pallas
Kansas Avenue
Modocs
Henry Auerbach
Palace Clothing Company
Auerbach
Kansas
Claasus
Jovaxal
Supreme Court Reopens After Long Recess
United States Supreme Court reconvened at noon with all justices present after a four and a half month recess. Chief Justice Puller announced the deaths of Justices Jackpot and Strong, the latter retirement noted with sorrow as the court welcomed new Attorney General Murmonde introduced by Secretary Olpey.
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Murmonde
Wasumorox
United States Supreme Court
Poller
Jackpot
Strong
Olpey
Justion Puller
Gov Clarke Says He Will Prevent Fight If Necessary
Gov Clarke Sarane Frise Eyghe Shalt uke Place, Ark, midafternoon told an Associated Press reporter he may use extreme measures to prevent a fight at Hot Springs. He said he knows the men and would regret harsh action, but the law authorizes him to act if needed.
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Gov. Clarke Sarane
Roex
Ark
Hot Springs
Governor Clarke
Associated Press
Clara Doty Bates Dead, Noted Juvenile Author Dies
Chicago dated October 14 Clara Doty Bates died at her home after a long illness. Bates was a well known author of juvenile stories and a prominent figure in children’s literature.
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Clara Doty Bates
Rivers' low water damages western Pa steel works
A report from Prevanunu Pennsylvania on October 4 notes persistent low river levels causing widespread industrial damage. Edgar Thomson Steel Works and Carnegie Steel in Braddock suffer losses in the thousands as boiler corrosion risk rises. water analyses show high sulphuric acid levels threatening pipes and local towns rely on the Monongahela water.
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Pennsylvania
Prevanunu
Munson Wabeli
Edgar Thomson Steel Works
Braddock
Carnegis Steel Company
Homeatad
Soho
South Side
McKeesport
T Ie Edgar Themen
Turtle Creek
Mongagahela
Marie Is Found The Catholic Child Who Ran Away From Convent
A Catholic child who fled a Topeka convent is located in Leadville, Colorado, with authorities confirming her recovery. The search spanned several days and engaged local agencies.
Leadville Girl Marie Bishop Reunited With Mother
Marie Bishop is found at her Leadville home, and her mother regains custody after a hurried habeas corpus case. J. S. Sullivan, her guardian, reports the girl’s return last night from an apparent abduction. The convent and family histories are discussed as authorities proceed no damages.
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Marie Bishop
Leadville
J. 5
Sullivan
Ucciv
Lidd
Marie Alshop
Mary
Ture
Marie
Tai
Laavunwurt
Dimer
Lear
Mery
Tiwaha Macainth
Geraven
Budta Fe
Topeka
Leslie
Jovy
F. S. Mon Cabs
Dr. McCabe
Yam Cleve
We Can Stop the Bleue or He Will Resign
St Locum Oct 14 Gov Clarke faces intense pressure over Corberizsionmene fig. If no law stops fights, military force may be used. resignation could follow to allow prize fighters supporters to govern. Also obituary notices for Mrs James Ingle of 1717 Harrison and Mrs M Bart of Burlingame with deaths from disease and blood poisoning.
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St Locum
Little Rock
The
Post- Disnated
Gov. Clarke
Om Amupin
Hot Springs
James Ingle
Real
Dence
Harrison Str
M. Bart
Burlingame
Christ Hospital
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Tevtey
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Tom Anderson
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State Journal
Bank Commissioner’s
Fitzsimmons
Corbett
San Antonio Vty
Tralee
Charles White
Santa Fe General Offices
Severn of the City
Twelfth
Jackson
Sanitary Department
Boeing
Dr. J. M. Tobias
Clevelaniys Ort
Supreme Court
Derouth
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Weex
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