Denver gateway opened to Rock Island and Burlington traffic
Chicago Sept 10 The Denver gateway of the Union Pacific, closed since 1896, reopened for freight and passenger flow to the Rock Island road and for Burlington freight. The move shifts long-haul advantage to Rock Island, undoing the previous barrier that blocked joint business from Missouri river points and east of the Mississippi.
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Chicago
Denver
Union Pacific
Rock Island Road
Burlington
Ton Pacific
Harriman Lines
Rock Ireland
Lnto
Act
Tock Island
Rock Island
Harrimannex
Denver Gateway
Long Hall
Missouri River
Assourt River
Kansas City
Kansas
Cuban loan bill passes in Havana house vote
The Cuban loan bill cleared the house by 43 to 2 allocating 35 million dollars for a 40 year loan to Palma regime. Funds earmarked for agriculture cattle and army obligations with a 10 percent customs and an alcohol tax to fund interest and a sinking fund.
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Nquors
Havana
House of Representatives
Palma
Alcohol Tax Proposals Faced Senate Conference Committee
A bill proposing a litre tax of 90 cents on wine and 10 cents on beer, with overall liquor levies outlined, advances to the senate conference committee for further consideration.
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Senate Conference Committee
Rock Island to Build Coast Trunk Line Extension
A Wall Street report states Rock Island line plans extend from St Louis and Kansas City to the Pacific coast. The route would connect with the Santa Fe Pacific division at Albuquerque and run straight and low grade, adequate as a trunk line to the coast.
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Rock Island
St Louis
Pacific
New York
Wall Street
Albuquerque
Sente Fe
Pere Inc
Kansas City
Attacked by Rats in Cellar Dream Turns Real
William Watson, 60, fell asleep after work in his cellar in Washington on Sept 10. He awoke amid gaunt gray rats gnawing at his face and tearing through clothing. He fought free, was hospitalized, and doctors reported over a hundred wounds but expected recovery barring blood poisoning.
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Washingon
William Watson
Watson
Winsted selects new rural mail carrier Isabel Greene
Isabel Greene, Bristol High School graduate, has been appointed rural mail carrier in Winsted route Net 2. She will deliver on horseback along southern and southeastern sections starting September, reflecting her fondness for horses and serving the Uncle Sam mail.
Paris Journal Des Rad Chooses an American Bride
Paris reports the Journal Des rad notes the selection of an American bride for a diplomatic or social liaison. Details are limited in readable text, but the item indicates cross cultural marriage ties affecting social circles in the era.
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Paris
The
Journal Des Rad
All but six indicted house delegates under arrest
St Louis reports that all but six of the 13 members of the alleged house delegates combine remain at large or in custody on bribery and perjury indictments related to granting franchises to public corporations. Names named include Kelly Hartman Becker Sheridan Lehmann Madera Tamblyn and others sought by authorities amid ongoing fugitive efforts and bond struggles.
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St. Louis
House
Delite
Charles J. Kelly
le Hartman
Louie Becker
John A. Sheridan
Julius Lehmann
Ani
Adolph Madera
Colorado
Madera
Louis
William M. Tamblyn
Cleveland
Sheridan
Hurst Hotel
Folk
Meyers
Hannigan
Behnet
Wer
Gutke
Helms
Schumacher
Grourmd
Paulkner
Brail
Rouse
Cone
Circuit
Faulkner Stunds
Coffee Bloating and Digestive Discomfort Report
A personal account describes chronic bloating from coffee use and constipating effects. The narrator notes nervous tension, tremors, poor sleep, irritability, belching, and a persistent bloated feeling with waves of discomfort, seeking relief for stomach and liver congestion.
Local Notes From Topeka And Nearby Cities
A compilation of city tidbits includes L Engle joining Mall and Breese, 31 boys applying for U S Navy enlistment, Iola jurist visiting for court work, Clem Fairehili in Topeka for depositions, and the Topeka Choral Union planning its season starting September 24. Reports of home sales, staff transfers, a potential merger of Kansas Medical College and Washburn football squads, a broken The Last Days of Pompeii sign, and prize awards at a church social are noted alongside local officials and educational fund grants and a planned excursion to Kansas City for Ancient Order of Pyramids events.
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Breese
United States
Savy Ioren Ompeon
Iola
Court of Appeals
Clem Fairehili
Topeka
Rom Ikingman
Supreme Court
Topeka Choral Union
A. W. Parks
West Sixth Avenue
Hust Eighth Street
A. A Snideman
Chickasha
J. T
Kansas Medical College
Washburn College
Pompeii
Western Union Telegraph Company
Joseph Griley
Church of the Assumption
P. J. Monahan
Coburn
Pan-American Exposition Company
Wm. R. Carter
Negro Industrial Institute Iy
New York
Industrial Institute
B.D. Lederman
Mechanical Department
The
Mobile & Ohio
Mobile
Dudge Horton
Meerson
Supreme Bench
Breyhan
Sager
Kansas City
Osiris
Charles Morton
Tao Mu Viceroy Resigns Amid Eunuch Attacks
News from Tacoma reports Tao Mu, viceroy of the Kwang Shingsh and Wan e provinces, forced to retire after fierce and ongoing attacks mounted against him by eunuchs. The steamship Victoria carries the dispatches detailing the upheaval and political pressure surrounding the resignation.
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Teo Ma
Tacoma
Wash
Victoria
Tao Mu
Kwang Shingsh
Young Grady Missing From Norfolk Hotel
Young Grady of Norfolk vanished Friday after leaving his hotel, with his brother-in-law R. Black of New York seeking him. Grady, once tied to the Constitution newspaper, had only a small amount of money. Authorities doubt suicide. his wife is Grace Gould of St Louis.
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Ed Young
Norfolk
Atlanta
Agence R. Black
Grady
New York
Graay
Auseide
Constitution
Grace Gould
St. Louis
The Geisha at Grand Opera House Wichita
The Geisha, Augustin Daly’s comic opera, opens a four day Wichita stay by the Heston Bijou Opera Company at Grand Opera House. Reviews praise bright staging and talented principals, noting its musical comedy sparkle and wide audience appeal. Tomorrow night The Highwayman will be sung with Andrew O’Neil rising as a rival to stars Sack and Olcott.
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Crawford
Wichita J
Oper
Wichita
Dekeven & Smith
Studied Law Across European Cities and Military Memo
Fragmentary text notes studies in Heidelberg Leipsig and Vienna. Mentions Lieut Soell a judge role and exterior possessor. References Seven Mile Tunnel and travel plan between fan and Chicago, with schedules from three to eighteen days.
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Heidelberg
Leipsig
Vienna
Lieut
Soell
the Royal
Two Elderly Partners Wed in Rhinebeck Ceremony
In Rhinebeck a 75 year old man and his 80 year old sister in law began their marriage. Friends in the village send congratulations. The groom's wife died about three years ago, but the couple remains active and engaged with the community life.
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Rhinebeck
Fright Cures Paralysis Mystery in Philadelphia
Mrs Emily Van Dyke of Philadelphia recovered use of her left leg after a fright caused by a dog chase. A wagon collision and a dog’s dash reportedly triggered circulation in her injured limb, enabling her to walk again.
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Philadelphia
Emily van Dyke Wes
Hos
Walke
Eter
Gould Not Certain Denies Central Branch Extension
A garbled report from Atchison Kansas mentions Gould and a central branch extension. The text references a sheriff firing a warning shot, a fatality, a jockey Harry Michzei under contract, and vague notes about a string of events with unclear connections.
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Gould
Woman Shot in Neck Mystery Reported in Bloomington
Fragmentary text reports a woman shot in the neck in Bloomington with scattered lines about medical relief and a Dr Thomas Welectric Ol offering remedies. The readable fragments resemble a damaged old newspaper notice or ad with uncertain names and dates.
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Thomas Welectric Ol
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