Pearl hunting along St Francis river draws diverse workers
Reports from New Orleans state planters along the St Francis river in Arkansas and Mississippi are hunting pearl mussels. Whites and Negroes labor side by side, digging mussels along river bottoms from the mouth to Jeffersonville. The effort may affect cotton picking and broader labor patterns in the region.
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New Orleans
Melons
Ark
St Prencis
Jeffersonville
Helena
Phil- Ups Bayou
St. Poiac
Adainer
Corm
Securinur
Tine Penn
Wors e than Klon Dike Denver
George W Adams of Cripde Creek arrived in Denver from a gold field in South America. He describes months of voyage, death of companions from fever, and surviving a brutal ordeal with malaria like illness. He says no more than one of twenty five white men returned alive.
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Denver
George W. Adams
Cripde Creek
South
Amerea
Aller- Wan
Georgetown
Seb
Aron
Receiver appointed for United States Car Company in London filing
United States Circuit Judge approved the appointments of W. Lanv and T. Moffee as receivers of the United States Car Company. The firm, capital 3.1 million, operates five plants in Hegenlect Aniston Decatur Chorolit Urbana. Court action filed by CT T Crews of London. Company indebtedness listed at 407165 with unpaid assessments totaling 21124 570.
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Cwvinngn
United Braths Circuit
Governor Pingree to Call Extra Session for Revenue Legislation
Grand Rapids dispatch reports Gov. Pingree will request a special legislative session soon after the halldars to consider revenue measures. Advocates say the extra session will be costly but could bring state revenue if proposed laws pass. The governor aims to force lawmakers to take a clear stand before the campaign opens.
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Pingree
Grand Rapids
Mich
Railroa
Freight rush tops record as trains move 1220 cars
Large night operation on the Chicago line sends 1220 freight cars rolling, marking the busiest shift in the road’s history. Night crews at Kirkwood, Gindetone and Higesville began duty, with engines running every five minutes. A new repair yard opened today and the company is hiring more men for the tram engine departments.
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Halestirg
C. B
Chicago
Harington
Opere
Kirkwood
Gindetone
Higesvile
Rgins
Injunction Contempt Noted in Nashville Case
Uproar over injunction leads to attachments issued for several individuals in Nashville. U.S. Marshal and local judge move to compel compliance amid alleged violations of the injunction. Names cited include Shy, Line Shyer, Win Atarphy, and C. ers, with claims of legal violations surrounding traffic or property matters.
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Nashville
McKenzie Wess Peece
Clack
Nemene Cagney
W. Fiteeveuld
Joes Bradley
Win
C. Ers
Cin
N.C
Bt L Company
Ant
Hobart to retire from New York Central board
The New York press reports Hobart will give up his mace as a director of the New York Central and Western railways. In an interview he defends his record and denies endorsing any improper conduct by the railroad. The interview touches on the percentage of ownership and public trust concerns, noting a broader critique of the era’s corporate power.
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W. Railway
New York
York
Shiquetomnmt
Western’ Fatioad
Hobart Save
Uwe Prees
Silver Turned Down by Farmers Congress Vote
St Paul Sept 2 The afternoon session of the National Farmers Congress at St Anthony Park considered the silver question amid heated debate led by H L Loucks. A resolution favoring silver was adopted and noted aims include dairy export grading, salary reductions, disease prevention, and cooperation for agriculture. Delegates planned a tour of Red River valley wheat fields before returning Saturday night.
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St. Paul
National Farmers’ Congress
State Agricultural College and Experimental Farm
St Anthony Park
H. L. Loucks
South Dakota
Ada di. Ewite
Duller A. Jordan
Indian Territory
Minnnesota
Great Northern Railway
Red River Valley
North Dakota
Minnesota
The Value of Garbage and a New Orleans Refuse Deal
A New Orleans citizen pursues the right to dispose of city refuse after collection. He offers to pay half of proceeds from selling recovered materials such as paper bones and metal. Estimates show ten tons of paper and two tons of bones daily could yield a net revenue near 40000 dollars, with refuse sorted by workers then compacted for transport.
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New Orleans
Sept
Kansas City to Launch Gulf Central America Steam Line
A Kansas City based partnership plans to open a Gulf to Central America and West Indies steam line within 30 to 60 days. General manager Robert Giflam will oversee operations and a Kansas City bureau of information will aid western merchants in exploring new trade with Central America. A complimentary merchant trip to Kansas City, Omaha and nearby Western cities is planned to promote the venture.
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Kansas City
Gulf
Central America
West Indies
Pena City, Pilsburs & Gulf Raile
Trobert Giflam
A .Wd Stilwell
Bureau of Information
Kastsas City
Omaha
Fremont Reunion Draws Old Republicans to Pittsburg
The National Fremont Association plans a reunion in Pittsburg on September 16 17 and 18 memorializing Gen John C Fremont the early Republican candidate. Invitation extended to President McKinley and cabinet. Railroads east of the Mississippi offer cut rate passages for attendees and those who campaigned in 1856 are invited to join.
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Pittsburg
Pitteburg
Sept
National
Fremont Association
John . Fremont
Mret
McKinley
Mississipi River
Minora
Remenyi Robbed in Broad Daylight Heist in New York
Edouard Remenyi the Hungarian violinist was robbed of 4008 dollars worth of silverware jewelry and clothing from his home at 7 West Fifty eighth street. The trunk and bags were taken in broad daylight yesterday with no suspects identified and the loss discovered at midnight when he went to breakfast.
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New York
Edouard Remenyi
West Fighty-ash Street
Hemenyi
States
Meg Sutton Crowned Queen of Topeka Carnival Week
The Times-Herald prints a portrait and describes Mrs. J. Sutton as the imminent ruler of Topeka during the September 27 to October event week. A regal train and royal court with twenty four Topeka beauties will accompany her through city grounds and the Hest val grounds. A grand Floral ball Thursday night will feature a royal minuet.
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Chicago Times-Herald
Meg
Sutton
Times-Herald
Topeka
Herald
Kanai
Bertomasuinircts
Babes
Postiliota
M KINLEY AT HAYES TOMB Fremont Sept 3 Twenty third Ohio regiment reunion
The Twenty-third Ohio regiment held its twentieth annual reunion with a military parade, speeches by Richard Hayes and officials, and a service at Oakwood cemetery for President Hayes. President McKinley presided, delivered remarks, and joined a Spiegel Grove campfire event. About 2,000 attended, with a military review and fireworks ending the day. McKinley, Mrs. McKinley, Secretary Hanna and others traveled to Columbus for the state fair the next morning.
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Fremont
Twenty-third
Obie
Regimental Association
Rirchard Hayes
McKintey
Oatwood Cemetery
Hayes
McKinley
Spiegelgrove
A. E. Jackson
Abott
M. A. Hanna
R. . Alger
Brooke
United State
Hammond
Memphis
Teng
Poster
Spiegel Grove
Columbus
Serato Hanna
Alger
M. T. Herrick
Cleveland
Charles Foster
Fostoria
Hayes Familly
Silver Gift to Gunboat Wheeling by West Virginia Delegation
A group of congressmen, Indians, and citizens of Wheeling presented 900 pieces of silver to the gunboat Wheeling in California. They traveled from San Francisco by tug, were welcomed at the quay by Wheeling officers, and the presentation was made by B. B. Davenor. Commander Debree accepted on behalf of the crew, and the visitors were entertained aboard before returning to Wheeling.
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Yauiewo
Cal
Wheeling
West Virginia
California
San Francisco
B. B. Davenor
Debree
Navy Yard
New York Cattle Barred by Massachusetts Texas Fever Warning
Massachusetts cattle commissioners warn Watertown and Brighton dealers not to import cows from New York state due to Texas fever. Cattle sold at Union Market Watertown and local stockyards have died after purchase. Importing cattle from New York is banned until October 1, except cattle to be slaughtered at approved slaughterhouses.
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Massachusetts
Boston
State Board of Cattle Commissioners
Watertown
Brighton
Massachuset
New York State
Postal savings banks studied by Canadian official
Washington sept postmaster Onital Gary has received from the postmaster general of Canada a full explanation of the postal savings bank system. He also got letters from prominent men urging adoption of such a system in the United States as banking futures and farm credit. The postmaster general is gathering information and the report may advocate congressional establishment of postal savings banks. Two preachers were expelled from the ministry in Springfield Ohio for fraud and cruelty. An advertisement touts home goods at low prices with no agents and easy payments from EW Hughes, 107 West Fifth Street, opposite the post office.
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Washington
Sept. S
Onital Gary
Canada
Farmore
Congress
United States
EW. Hughes
Fifth St
Lawrency Citizen Bids Farewell to Longtime Official
Aged Lawrence resident C. S. Duncan, aged 76, longtime treasurer for 24 years, married last evening to Mrs Charlotte Pleasant of Warrens. incident mentions Duncan’s service and local civic ties. Historic note on Bridel age and local casarets and Ayers Pills referenced in repair-like fashion.
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Lawrence Marines
Lawrency
C. S. Duncan
Oly
Charlotte Pleasant
Warrensburs
Duncan
Treaswrence
Cipation
Mail Route to Dawson Arrangements Between Nations Complete
The United States and Canada finalize a monthly mail exchange between Dyea Alaska and Dawson City Canada. One round trip each month begins when the mail steamer reaches Dyea, Seattle to Dyea schedule, with letters and postal cards only. The Dawson to Dyea mails will carry U S deliveries, and Dyea to Dawson will serve Yukon Canada, with payment arrangements set by the Canadian government.
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United States
Canada
Washington
Postofice
Dyes
Alaska
Dawson City
Juneau
Seattle
Wash
Dyew
Dyen
Yukon District
Dyea
Gold Region
Nomination of Ohio Judge Gabbert for Supreme Bench
Salida Colorado September reports Judge William FH Gabbert nominated for the Supreme Court by a populist state convention on a factional vote. Platform calls for independent silver coinage and expansive paper money from government, opposing injunctions. Judge Gabbert native of Newton. Philadelphia September indicates City of Philadelphia steamer sold to a syndicate for Klondike voyage amid idle status.
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Philadelphia
City of
Klondike
Alaska
Italy Watches Grain Duties Debate in Rome
Rome reports the Italian government monitors motions on suspending grain duties. It is believed the government will not consent to suspension, with President Andre considering the matter. Also noted are brief items from Providence and a Siam visit to Prince Bismarck.
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Italy
Rome
Roverniment
Bismarck Frederickaruhe
Siam
Prince Bismarck
Injunction Prohibits Meetings At Coal Camp In Kanawha
Wherling West Virginia September reports say strikers gain ground in Kanawha district. An injunction issued by Judge J B Hegans names 73 individuals including Rev W H Wiley and unknowns, forbidding meetings or marches on Worthington Coal and Coke property. Wiley, Methodist pastor, led services and prayers for operators and Governor Fleming.
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Wherling
W. Va
Wea
James Wood
Worthington Coal and Coke Company
J. B. Hegans
Marion County
Governor Fleming
Wiley
Methodist Church
Kanawha
Game of Grab Involving Union Pacific Trust Mortgage
In a New York federal case Judge Lacombe authorized the Union Pacific Railroads trustees to issue bonds or securities to raise funds to redeem 1891 notes. J Pierpont Morgan and others, as receivers, sued Union Pacific and Frederick R. Condet, alleging promissory notes pledged stocks and bonds as security before August 18, 1881. Creditors agreed to 6 percent collateral notes due August 1, 1894, secured by pledges with Drexel Morgan Co. Morgan’s firm delivered collateral notes totaling 18,710,000 with 5,127,000 outstanding plus interest. The suit seeks authority for trustees to sell securities if the company fails to redeem the notes.
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New York
Lacombe
United States Circuit Court
Uinion Pacific Railtroad Company
J. Pierpont Morgan
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Frederick R. Condert
Drexel, Morgan & Co
Cigarettes Found Pure in City Tests
Chicago health officials report十四 brands tested showed cigarette paper wrappers free from arsenic or lead. Fourteen samples analyzed by city chemist ry found no plum belladonne or jimson weed. Reilly, assistant commissioner of health, said results are highly gratifying to health department officials.
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Chicago
Ws Reilly
Health Department
Signal corps forms at Commercial club rooms for festival parade
Young men interested in the signal corps met last night at the Commercial club rooms. Five new members joined and others indicated willingness to enroll. The corps aims to have uniforms by festival week and participate in the Floral parade. Next meeting is Thursday September 3 at o clock. all interested are invited. As proficiency grows they plan signaling stations at Burnett's mound and east of Topka using flags and heliographs.
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Signal Corps
Commercial Clit
Commercial Club
Burnett's Mound
Topka
Where the Wheat Goes. Haarstick Holds Export Wheat Lead
St Louis sept 3 according to best information from the Merchants Exchange nearly all the wheat deliveries yesterday were to William Haarstick totaling 450 bushels. Haarstick said the wheat was destined for European ports as fast as barges could move to New Orleans amid limited domestic speculation and a focus on export.
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St. Louis
William Haarstick
Haarstick
New Orleans
Europe
Wesk Mem
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
Night work on ships near completion for Annapolis sea trial
New York reports night work continues at the navy yard to ready gunboat Annapolis for its sea trial in commission on Thursday. Final tasks include installing Gerscamat davits and minor repairs before inspections and tests at Hampton Roads. The Cincinnati cruiser nears completion and Terror and Detroit monitor face light delays to meet the same schedule.
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New York
Navy Yard
Roosevelt
Annapolis
Gerscaat Davits
Hampton Reeds
Cincinnati
Detroit
Vanderbilt Family Rows Over Newport Society Ties
Newport society notes reveal bear on Cornelius Vanderbilt and his mother Mrs. Vanderbilt amid rumors of clashes with Mrs. Belmont and Mrs. Vanderbilt. Reports say Mrs. Belmont booked on the Lar cant line, but canceled passage. Gossips claim reconciliation efforts and social entertainments continue among the Wilson and Astor circles.
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Newport
Cornelius Vanderbat
Gladys
Gall
Engand
Vanderbilt
Belmont
Oliver Hf. P. Belmont
Wiliam K. Vanderbilt
Cornelius
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr
Cornellus Vanderbilt
Wilsons
Astor
Ogden Mills
Gerrys
Populist Lawyer Seizes Windfall. Drops Politics
Silas Peyton of Mumfordville, once a candidate for attorney general and a judge of the court of appeals hopeful, earned about $15,000 from grain and stock speculation in a bucket shop scheme. He profited from wheat rising, buying 20,000 bushels on margin and selling higher, plus $5,000 from Louisville & Nashville stock. Peyton is said to be out of politics.
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Louisville
Silas Peyton
Mumfordville
Court of Appeals
Bird
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Congress Hall Closed Forces 125 Guests to Find Quarters
Cape May reports Congress Hall closed abruptly with 125 guests still in house. Manager TE Cake cites water rent threats and lack of funds after three weeks without funds. Hotel staff claim over $1,000 is owed to servants. many workers may stay until paid.
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Cape May
Congress Hall
TE. K. Cake
City Recorder
Excursion to the Southwest and Sedan Anniversary
Berlin marked the Sedan anniversary with subdued enthusiasm as officials hint at France yielding Alsace Lorraine. News notes amid travel ads promote Santa Fe Route excursions to Arkansas Oklahoma Texas and beyond with favorable fares and stopovers. A personal testimonial praises Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rapid relief from a schoolboy injury and endorses it for wounds and sprains.
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Berlin
Sedan
Usu
France
Fides
Abe
Alsure-Lorraine
Tagblatt
Mclines
Tree
Arkansas
Arizens
Oklahoma
Texas
Indiana
Wisco
Louisiing
New Mexico
Fierin Nature
Great Southwest
W. J. Black
G. P. Ay
T&s Ry
Fopeka
Ken
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South America
Freight Praffic
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Peerless
Daundry
West Mbrk
Remenyi
Senor Sagasta
Liberal Party
Spain
Benor Canotar
M*kinley
Ina
Gary
Postal Savings Bank
Springfield
MBS
Wan R. Dudley
W. T. Stafford
Camp Washingtos
Dawson
Ohio
Colorado
BH Gabbert
White May Bur
Newton
Ranewer Wiliam Alley White
The
Emporia Gazette
Andre
Providence
Andrews
Broven University Corporation
Phillips
Eighth St
W. H. Wiley
Union Pacific
St Louis
Cas Tonia
Bexmont
Asmeron
Harrisburg
Chandler Hale
Senator Hale
Maine
Rachel B. Cameron
James Donald Cameron
Garmans
Paris
Bourgemaster
Stuttgart
London
Chronicle
Rugeia
W. Ureh
L. M. Penwell
Quincy Street
John FP. Stanton
Lm, Penwell
Geo
Gerrbrick
J. W. Gibbons
Frank Blanche
Geo. W. Stansfield
Kon
Miller
Cor
Topeka Ave
Halls
Castoria
A. H. Cramby
Kerr St
Tenn
East Seventh St
J.B. Hayden
Heneas Ave
Eagle’s Rose
Gantamberg and Snaka Oe
Mra. Schalk
Steer Bros
F. A
Crodhy
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