Baltimore & Ohio control linked to transcontinental plan
Chicago reports confirm Armour, Field, and associates gained control of the Baltimore & Ohio railway. Major players promote creating a Chicago led trunk line from ocean to ocean via the Great Northern system, with potential ties to the Chicago Great Western and broader northern rail network.
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Chicago
Times-Herald
Pip D. Armour
Marshall Field
Norman & Resim
Baltimore , Ohio
James J. T
Great Northern Tollway
Northwest
Chicago Ccasual
Ream
Hin
Mr. Hill
Minera
Armour and Field
Baltimore & Obl
Great Northern Railway
St. Paul
Baltimore & Bio
Chicago Great Western Railway
Chickko
Jaws J. Tnl
Great Northern Talway
Norman Bloam
Feat
Kim
Baltimore & Ohio
Indians Are Starving on Kiowa Apache Reservations
INDIANS ON Comianths Kiowa and Apache reservations in Indian Territory suffer famine after ration shipments stopped in June. With scarce relief, tribal members raid cattle on leased grazing land, while cattlemen offer little help. Destitution forces reliance on game and stolen beef for subsistence.
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Wichita
Indian Territory
Worst in a century hurricane hits West Indies islands
Kingston Jamaica September 17 reports say Sunday’s hurricane was the worst visitation in a hundred years for the West Indies. It swept inland from Furhadees toward St Vincent and on to St Kitts where signals last reported. Porbidoes and St Lucia suffered heavy rain destroying crops and roads.
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Kingston
Jarmaica
Furhadees
St. Vincent
St. Eitts
St Lucia
French Cabinet Forms Dreyfus Commission Plan
Paris September 17 cabinet decides to refer Dreyfus papers to a commission chosen by the justice minister M. Sarrien. War minister General Suerlindin and public works minister Senator Tittaye left early signaling likely resignations. The Elysee council met at 10 a.m. with President Paure presiding. justice minister said papers would be examined before deciding next steps.
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Paris
Dreyfus
M. Sarrien
Suerlindin
Tittaye
Couhol
Elysee Palace
Paure Presidinte
Mlnister of Justice
Hanying
Ministry of Justice
Lebrun
M. de Freycinet
M. Brisson
Paure
Gunnetines
Cetherland
Rmg
France
Extradition Proceedings In Botkin Case Visibly Heated
In San Francisco Governor Budd questioned Delaware authority to send extradition papers, insisting on proof of oath and form. The debate focused on past tense wording and who would cover witness expenses as the case moved forward.
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San Francisco
Septi
Botkin
Budd
Delaware
Pennington
McVey
Destructive storms devastate St Vincent and Guadeloupe
Reports describe an unprecedented cyclone ripping through St Vincent, killing about 300 of 41,000 residents and injuring 20,000. The island is gutted, with widespread starvation and loss of ships and provisions. Relief appeals highlight urgent needs for food, clothing, and building material.
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St. Vincent
Gualaloupe
Wfe
Teellef
Guadalatpe
Court actions seek injunction against L C Boyle miners case
Attorneys for Westers Coal and Mining Company operating the Missouri Pacific coal territory seek a perpetual injunction in Crawford County to prevent attempts to force the scrip and screen law. The injunction aims to restrain L C Boyle and others from actions tied to Serip Caves Port Scot Kem Bapt 17 and related parties.
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Serip Caves
Port Scot
Kem
Westers Coal and Mining
Missouri Pacific Coal
Medus
Widhy
Crawford County
Telegram Telegram Confirms Soldier Boy Death in New York
Fort Scott Kan telegram from George, a Mos grocer, says soldier boy from Fort Scott Kay died at a New York hospital from a ruptured fever after illness in San Ling. Parents and kin, shocked by news of his death, confirm his unit.
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Fort Scott
Kan
Vo—George
Mosgrocer
Fort Scott Kay
Curious tale from Devil's Island ends in cannon greeting
Paris reports a passenger vessel near Devil's Island fired four cannon shots to deter near sightseers at Capt Dreyfus habita tion while Winnipeg records Geo Huntstetter and a companion missing since last Christmas in the northern wilds and feared murdered by Indians as white trappers encroach on their lands.
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Paris
Devil's Island
Dreyfus
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Geo. Huntstetter
Wabtgo
Northern
Wilds
Topeka Water Shelved by Health Board Boil Water Now
The Topeka board of health issued a warning as city water showed taste and odor of decay with doctors linking potential malarial cases to contamination. Officials and Water Works managers cannot locate the pollution source though a chemical and bacteriological analysis is ordered for results in a week. Meanwhile residents are urged to boil tap water before drinking.
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Topeka
Mitchll
Mitchell
Water Company
O'Neil Og
Ste~ Uon
L. M. Powell
O'Neil
Board of Health
City Water Works
O'Neill
Potwin
Two Prisoners Die In Calaboose Fire In Stafford Springs
In Stafford Springs Connecticut two prisoners died in a city lockup fire. Erdem Branford aged about 38 suffocated likely while asleep, while John Marsh aged 40 was baked. Both had been jailed for drunkenness.
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Stafford Springs
Conn
Erdem Branford
John Marsh
Marsh
Branford
British Demand Disarmament of Mussulman Population
Crete September 17 Admiral Noel handed Adhem Pasha a demand for disarmament of the Mussulman population. The Pasha awaits Turkish government instructions. Athens reports a rumored clash between insurgents and Turkish troops near Candia with several wounded.
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Mussulman
Crete
Candia
Noel
Adhem Pasha
Athens
Can
Stefi Arene
Ode Ceueiter
Mrs Botkin Saved in Extradition Hearing
San Francisco September 17 Governor Budd ruled Mrs Cordelia Botkin cannot be tried for murder and will not be extradited to Delaware The case will proceed in California with a charge of preparing a poisonous candy package a felony punishable by ten years in state prison No clear path to Supreme Court review on extradition unless governor takes further action
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San Francisco
Botkin
Cordelia Botkin
Budd
Delaware
Dr John Hall Dies in Ireland During European Visit
The Rev Dr John Hall of New York died this morning in Bangor County Down Ireland while on his annual European visit. Born July 31, 1829 in County Armagh, he served as pastor in Armagh and Dublin before leading New York's First Presbyterian Church since 1865. He received Queen Victoria's education commission and became NYU chancellor in 1852.
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Belfast
Ireland
John Hall
New York
Bangor
County Down
Hall
Europe
County Armagh
Belfast College
First Presbyterian Church
Armagh
Church of Mary's Abbey
Rutland Square
Dublin
Queen Victoria
Halli
General Assembly
Presbyterian Church In
Presbyterian Church
United States
Dr. Hall
Fifth Avenue
Pitty-fifth Street
University of the City of
Noted Woman Spy Mrs L H Seeley Dies in Texas
Fort Scott Kansas reports the death of Mrs L H Seeley once a Kass Kansas figure famed as a nurse and spy in the Union Army. She wore men’s dress to aid Union troops and later wrote A Nurse and a Spy in the Union Army. Her pension continued until death at La Porte Texas.
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L. H Seeley
Kansas
Fort Scott
Kan
la Porte
Tex
L. H. Seeley
Seeley
Telgest Honeen
Miss Maude Lakin Dead in California
Miss Maude Lakin a popular Fort Scott society girl and sole daughter of CA Lakin owner of Fort Scott Wholesale Grocery died yesterday at Manitou California where she had gone for health reasons. She was 20 and a Fort Scott High School graduate. The body will be brought here today for burial.
Man Runs Bare On Street In Undergarments
A man exposed himself by rushing into the street wearing only his underwear. Police and bystanders observed his erratic behavior, and officers attempted to calm him and determine his intentions. No injuries reported, and the incident prompted a quick现场 response.
Topeka Hotel Visitor Cries Slotted Frenzy Arrested
Oscar Danziger of Danziger Bros Chicago, traveling salesman, ran barefoot into the Throop hotel office and then to the Rock Island depot, raving in custody. He gambled away money on slot machines, visited drug and cigar shops, and demanded cash before threatening to publish personal notes.
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Oscar Danziger
Danziger Bros. Sher and Slipper Manufacturers
Chicago
Threop Hotel
Rock Isfted
City
Danziger
Topeka
Throwp
Kansas Avenua
Kansas Avenue
Lake
Mr. Doolittle
Tam
Dacaiger
Dvnnsiger
Dansiger
Maine
California
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Balmore & Ohio Road
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Baltimore & Obie
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St Pauling
President Hill
Great Northern Railroad
Associated Press
Haltimore & Obientary
Taltimore & Obie
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Gov. Budd
Mrs. Botkin
Knight
Dunnell
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Chicago Tribune
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