Robert J King Reels Off a Mile at Fort Wayne
Ed Geers drives Robert J to a mile pacing record at Fort Wayne, clocking 2 03 4 with quarters split 18 0, 33 5, 1 35 3, finishing in 2 03 4 to shatter the world mark. Crowd roars as owner Amlin and the track receive praise for the extraordinary harness performance.
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Fort Warss
Nancy Hanks
Robert J
Hartford
Ed Geers
Deers
Aryons
Geers
Walker
Sven
Amlin
Latest Pension Ruling on Mexican War Claims
Acting Secretary Reynolds issues four rulings on the 1803 act increasing Mexican War pensions from 3 to 12 dollars monthly. Increases start from the pension bureau filing date, not the act date, and widows are excluded. Powell's battalion members are covered under 1887 survivor provisions. Attorneys may claim up to 25 dollars, but no fee above 3 dollars is allowed.
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Negar
Merican
Wasuineros
Sept L
Reynolds
Pension Bureau
Powell
Missouri Mounted Volunteers
Mexico
Surplus shown in August treasury balance and receipts
The August treasury report shows a cash balance of 126,873,440 with a 53,248,023 gold reserve. August receipts total 41,021,330 and disbursements 31,654,54, producing a monthly surplus of 4,382,526 though yesterday’s outgo exceeded receipts by 346,512. Receipts include 11,704,914 from systems and 47,504,278 from internal revenue.
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Wassboros
Business World Notes Tariff Settlement Impact on Trade
The Gale Kot Wheat Was Expected to Follow Tarif Setticement. E G Don & Co.'s review of trade shows activity recovering after stock exhaustion and tariff uncertainty. Despite gains in some areas, overall business remains weak compared with past years, with loans expanding then suddenly ceasing and prices showing weakness. Rail and trust stocks declined, while regional telegraphic reports indicate improving conditions as tariff settlement progresses. A weekly bank chart from New York weighs house returns through Aug 20 versus 1595.
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Don & Co
Millions for Bridges Over Hudson Span Costs Revealed
War Department releases a commission report on bridge options spanning the Hudson River between New York and Jersey City. A 2,400 foot cantilever with a river center pier would be safe and practical at 26,723,000, while a 3,100 foot single span is impractical at 51,?000. A six track six train suspension design would be safe and cost 35,297,671, and a lighter suspension variant estimates 30,743,000.
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Hudson
New York
Wasumnatos
War Department
Hudson River
Jersey City
Ita
Pythian Sisterhood Elects Officers at Washington Supreme Assembly
The Supreme Assembly of the Pythian Sisterhood elected officers for the coming two years. Mrs. George Bemis of Worcester Massachusetts named supreme chancellor succeeding Mrs A A Young of Concord New Hampshire. Other officers listed include Mrs G Van Wert of Jersey City New Jersey supreme vice chancellor Mrs W A Dillcore of Nebraska supreme prelate and Mrs Bh A Scaall supreme mistress at arms. Re elected supreme mistress at arms Mrs Robert Smith Ohio supreme 1 A Mrs J Lorin eff New York supreme 0 Mra BE C Cole of Maine supreme organist J Brown of Rhode Island.
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Supreme Assembly
Washington
Sept
Supreme Assembly of
George Bemis
Worcester
Mass
Mra
A. A. Young
Concord
N. W
Viet
G. van Wert
Jersey City
S.J
Sureme
W. A. Dillcorc
Nebraska
Supreme Miatress
Debs Contempt Prosecution Plans Target Vigorous Action
A conference in Cincinnati between U S Attorney Dixon United States Counsel Edwin Walker and assistants discussed the Debs contempt case. Judge Woods will hear the matter September 25. Preparations proceed for a vigorous prosecution of the strike lenders.
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Curcaco
United States
Dixon
Milchrist
Edwin Walker
Morita Rosenthal
Debs
Woods
Resort Flyer Wrecked In Michigan Train Collision
A Chicago and West Michigan fast train known as the flyer left for Petosky and wrecked twelve miles south of Baldwin after plowing into a herd of cattle. The engine overturned, the train ditched, parlor car remained. Fireman John Kobe was killed. conductor H. Patterson died from injuries. One passenger Mrs Dockery was slightly injured. Also, Senator Manderson of Nebraska visited the treasury with sugar beet officials protesting sugar bounty payments. outcome to be filed with the secretary.
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Chicago and
West
Haries John
Patterson
Dockery
Flood Ruin Strikes Uvarney Texas in Severe Overnight Disaster
A flood from the Leona river devastated Uvarney Texas as a ferocious surge swept through at about 2 AM on Thursday. Many houses along the low east side were submerged and drowned residents remain unidentified. The Southern Pacific reports forty miles of track and multiple bridges destroyed with total property loss estimated around 1.5 million dollars. A local track walker helped avert a train wreck as the river overtopped its banks and an earthquake shock was felt.
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Texas
Leona
Joe Hutch
Mattie Edwards
Maley
Leon
Southern Pacific
Nevis
Damaye
Mosquito Trouble Expulsion Echoes From Washington
Inlatee Baker sent a dispatch to Secretary Gresham protesting Nicaragua's decree expelling rebels and asserting Americans must receive trial before banishment. He notes Americans on parole and disputes without trial or conviction by Nicaragua.
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State Department
Washington
Wasuvnetos
Sept
Gresham
Nicaragua
United States
Nicara
Morton’s Letter Explains Position to New York Republicans
Ex Vice President Levi E prepares New York Republicans for the state convention. He says he seeks no nomination, has not sought public life, and will support the chosen Republican candidate. He affirms readiness to serve the Empire State if called and asks for harmony within the party.
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Eruessia
Rome-Qurrox-Huppen
Renies
Manifeld
Empire State
Levi E
Cleveland Plagiarizes in Letter Allegations
A Sept 1 report from Wasumneros cites mock discussion over President Cleveland’s letter to General Catchings. Critics claim a famous sentence imitates Thomas Moore’s poetry, suggesting paraphrase of a Moore line within the closing of a Democratic reform paragraph.
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Ex Telegraph Operator Knighted by Queen Victoria
Sir William Van Horne, born 1843 near Joliet, rises from humble beginnings as a schoolboy to become president of the Canadian Pacific railway. Noted as an expert geologist and amateur painter, his steady climb through the railroad ranks and successful leadership bolster the queen’s knighting decision.
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van Gorne
War on Living Pictures By Lady Henry Somerset
Lady Henry Somerset arrives in the United States to lead a crusade against living pictures in London and New York. The British temperance advocate, born 1851, is a reformer who turned from society life to mission work and temperance, later supporting women's rights and working with Miss Willard.
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Living Pictures
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Somerset
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Eastnor Castle
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Eudden
Lady Somerset
British Women's ‘Temperance Association
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
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America
Chicago
Irish Society Formed to Elevate Crafts in Dublin
An Irish arts and crafts society has been formed in Dublin to stimulate Ireland's industries and raise craftsmen to a higher artistic level.
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Irish Arts and Crafts
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