Cuban Dollar Souvenir Promotion At New York Mercantile Co
A stockholder linked to Gen Jan Lane promotes Cuban souvenir dollars issued to aid Cuban insurgents. Customers trade tens of dollars in dry goods and millinery for a Cuban dollar, redeemable later at dollar value, plus premiums like sticks pins and pictures. The ad touts low prices on shoes hats corsets parasols and more with ongoing offers through December 1888.
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New York Mercantile Co
Jan TH. Lane
Free State
Cuba
Republic
Bertier
Dr. Raub
Jace
Button
Miswés
Military inspection to Middletown and beyond
The New York Mercury reports Major Hopkins and General Ludington leading a party at 10 o clock for Middletown Pennsylvania. An army camp inspection is to extend to Samy and Mildistons with a route toward Jacksonville as part of a broader tour.
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Hopkins
Hiv Alde
Ludingtum
Middletown
Samy
Mildistons
Retroit
Ales
Don
Ryan
Gouth
Jacksonville
Woodruff Funeral Held In Impressive Mormon Ceremony
The Mormon Church observed President Woodruff's interment with a grand ceremony in the tabernacle. High officials and attendees gathered as prayers and speeches followed the traditional rites, reflecting the reverence of the church in Utah.
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Pres
Tae
Tabernacle
Cheryl
Taberrane
Prey’ relief prompts barber to praise kidney remedy
A barber, worn by years of kidney illness, recounts trying several cures with little relief. He credits Murrow’s Kid-ne- Thern, found at Swit Holiday Drug Co, and urges persistence with the remedy to end his suffering.
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Banks
Swit & Holiday Drug Co
Murrow
Railroad Men Form First Class Musical Organization
Newton Sept 2 The Middle Division band will continue as an organization despite earlier concerns that members would withdraw. The band will practice at least once weekly and members will remain part of the ensemble. Santa Fe buys a line and Rock Island reports a dip in net income with rates on Western packing house products tumbling.
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Newton
Jim Rollois 4 Stayer and the Nerves Denial
A report following a rail wreck centers on Engineer James Rollo who was said to lose his nerve after the fest mall engine accident. Conductor Simpson’s remark sparked denial from Rollo, who vows to remain in service, while noting Charles Foley the only crewmember killed under his watch.
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Plemain Wiley
Simpson
James Rolly
Énina
Herve
Jaynes Keolige
Treth
Thave
Charles Foley
Dreman
Jim Rollo
Herven
Rates Take a Tumble on Packing House Goods
Western packing house rates drop after a notice from the Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha railroad to the Western Freight Association. On September 15 the line will cut dressed meat shipments from Sioux City to St Paul and Minneapolis by 3 cents per 100 pounds. The railroad cites current tariffs as unjust and explains the reduction aims to balance a 300 mile Sioux City to river route rate of 23.5 cents versus a 270 mile Minneapolis route.
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Western Freight Association
Chicago,St. Paul
Minneapolis and Omaha
Sioux City
St. Paul
Minneapoula
Chicago, St. Paul
Misrne- Spollg
Omaha
Miksin
Minneapolis
Pinched by the Cars Near Santa Fe Yards
Emporia Gazette reports A J Hamlin, a day car seater, was injured at the Santa Fe yards after stepping on a switch engine. As switchmen began breaking up the train the slack tightened, pinching his right hip and bruising his thigh. He was sent to Topeka on the third section of train No. 6.
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Emporia Gazette
A. J. Hamiin
Santa Fe
Harmiin
Mr. Hamlin
To- Seba
Panhandle Railway Sold for 366 240 at Fort Worth
Special Master in Chancery Thomas P. Martin at Fort Worth sold the Panhandle railway extending 15 miles from Panhandle to Washburn for 366 240. FE Wilder of Topeka bought it for the Santa Fe, the line having operated as part of the Southern Kansas branch of the Santa Fe system.
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Port Worth
Tex
Thomas P. Martin
Fort Worth
Washburn
Panhandie
Panhandle
FE Wilder
Topeka
Santa Fe
Southern
Decrease in Rock Inland & Pacific July net income cited
A report shows a $50 049 drop in net income for July for Chicago Rock Inland & Pacific, reversed mainly by a $176 804 rise in operating expenses and taxes. Passenger earnings rose to $13 072, freight earnings hit $15 864, gross earnings reached $1 671 734, with a surplus month at $279 435 and a four month income gain of $205 673.
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Chicago, Rock Inland & Pacific Company
SARGENT WILL Quit Locomotive Firemen Post
Frank P. Sargent of Pentia the grandmaster of the International Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Illinois appointee of the industrial commission plans to retire at the end of his current term and decline re election at the Toronto convention. The note cites his refusal to seek another term and references duties remaining as a member. An unrelated travel line mentions City of Mexico returning $45.65 via the Santa Fe route for late September tickets.
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Sethian Industrial Commission
Irago
Sept
Frank P. Sargent
Pentia
International Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Ilinois
Industrial Commission
International Convention of the Brotherhood
Toronto
Went Mayer
Grand Lodge
Deceim- Tim
City of Mexico
Anglo American League honors Hay on retirement address
A committee led by James Brice presented US Ambassador John Hay with a congratulatory address upon his withdrawal as secretary of state. The remarks praised Anglo American unity and the value of cordial British American relations, hoping to advance fraternal amity amid global peace prospects.
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Ambassador Hay
Lenton
Anglo-American League
James Brice
United States
John Hay
Washington
Brice
Bay
England
Parson s banker Angel Matthewson files Kansas bankruptcy
Fort Scott reports the largest bankruptcy case in state history to date. Angel Matthewson of Parsons lists debts of 152000 with assets barely 150, including a diamond stud. Once among southern Kansas’ wealthiest men, he built a major hotel and private bank, but ventures failed and creditors harass him, prompting a petition under the bankruptcy act.
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Angel Matthewson
Parsons
Piles
Kansas
Fort Scott
United States
Iheust
Matthewson
Parrots
Fire Stops Waterworks Plant Repairs In Pratt
Pratt Sept 2 The city waterworks engine house was ruined by fire Wednesday morning. Brick walls suffered little damage and officials expect the plant back in operation by Saturday. The blaze started in coal and is believed caused by combustion. Salvation Army aid arrived for two weeks of meetings in a large tent, first invasion of the city. Wabaunsee County Old Settlers met in Wamego with about 10 present, electing officers. Peerless Steam Laundry ads offer quick laundry service.
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Pratt
Pete Toot
Baturaay
Salvation Army
Wabsaunsee County
Old Settlers
Wamigo
Kan
Wabausee County
Clu
Bryan Cotten
Wabaunseetioa
Manhattan
Alma
Wamego
William Mitchell
A. A. Cottrell
George &. Burt
Immunes Report Yellow Fever Cases in Recruited Troops
Yellow fever cases develop in Col Sargent's Fifth Immune regiment near Santiago. Victims admitted to yellow fever hospitals. no quarantine yet for the regiment encamped two miles south of the city along Morry road. Other regiments at Santiago in good health. destitution among Cubans remains appalling. General Wood reports large ration distribution and plans a new free supply depot due to demand.
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Santiago de Cuba
Col Sargent
Morry Road
General
Zionist congress pledges Jewish home in Palestine seen
Rasie Sept. 9 The Second Zionist Congress declares the movement aims to re establish the Jewish nation in Palestine with Turkish Sultan support and German interest. Delegates from many nations attend as speeches in multiple languages mark the push toward Zionist goals and banking backing. The final session ends with Herzl’s tearful blessing and a vow of mutual tolerance among Jewish factions.
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Rasie
Palestin
Congress
Judea
Turkey
Theodore Herzel
Yildez
Israel
Weing
Palestine
Herzel
Zion
Boxin
Fifth District Reunion Opens in Junction City with G A R march
The Fifth District reunion in Junction City opened with Mayor Daugherty welcoming attendees as Congressmen Vincent and Calderhead spoke. Ten thousand are expected for the unveiling of a 32,000 G A R monument in the city park, with Captain Joe Waters delivering the oration. The crowd arrives by train and the event includes a campfire and speeches by W D Vincent and W A Calderhead.
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Junction City
Daugherty
John K. Wright
Association
East Sight
W. D. Vincent
W. A. Calderhead
Cty Park
Joe Waters
Stars and Stripes Display Honor Visit of Foreign Attaches
London notes salute as the Stars and Stripes fly with the Britten jack and royal standard atop a Margate saluting point during a march past. Generals and attaches including Captain Fred Baten and Henry White accompany Lord Wolseley and Prince Christian on a special train, as foreign military attaches observe the American ceremony amid maneuvers.
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London
Margate
Salintbury Piain
Fred Baten
United States
Henry White
Embnauy
Aira White
Lord Wolkeley
Princ Christian
Sea of Connaught
Fuera
Races a Success at Topeka Bicycle Track Dedication
Topeka wheelmen reported a warmer crowd and faster times on opening night of the new bicycle track in Topeka. The event showcased a faster track, state prospects, and a dramatic mile handicap win by N. B. Thompson alongside multiple race results and one accident involving Frank Spetter with no serious injuries.
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Topeka
Kansas
Halt Mille Boy
Karl Henderson
Earl Caperon
Ben Curtis
A. A. Faun
Spetter
Peter Wall
N. BB. Thompson
C. BB
Sacrate
A. A
J. Ti. Doneyson
C. BE
Sardou
Peter Wail
Arnie Allen
C. BH. Sardow
A. A. Ie
N. J. ‘Thompson
Frank Spetter
Corbett Postponement Clash With McCoy in October
New York boxer Jim Corbett is accused of misrepresentation by Kit McCoy and W B Gray manager of Hawthorne Athletic Club Buffalo. Corbett reportedly announced a postponement of the bout to October 15 after a Buffalo stopover. Club officials deny the delay. Gray sides with Corbett, suggesting the postponement would change the lineup if Corbett withdrew.
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New York
Nepu Y
Jim Corbett
Kit
W. B. Gray
Gray
Qwan Indle
Corbett
Buffalo
Putssimmons
Corbet
McOy
National League Scores and a Postponed Cincinnati Game
Bowton 6 New York 1, Baltimore 5, Brooklyn 2 Philadelphia 9, Washington 5, Cleveland 7 to 5, Louteville 2 to 3. Cincinnati game postponed.
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Bowton
New York
Baltimore
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Washington
Cleveland
Louteville
Cincinnati
Proposals for Tents for Festival Meeting Tenders
Proposals were invited for furnishing five tents or canopies for the festival event. Bids must cover more than twenty fence units and be awarded to the lowest and best bidder. The meeting of the committee will be held September 12 at the specified time and place. The president TJ Anderson and secretary CLA Magaw oversee the process.
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Sirset
Bay Syelold Aly
Sores St
Anshs
van Buren Street
Jersey
Morris Ave
Care Journal
Oi Kans Sasavente
Anid Tenia
Inwest
Anderson
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Jews For Palestine
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Prescott & Cos
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Tewelees
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Titan
J. O Parling Co
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Eee
BAIRD
Aod
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Topeka Transfer CO
F. P. Bacon
BF Informaton Land Recovery
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BO Western
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GO Brien
Weiele
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