Oil Company Shareholders Hold Secret Meeting
St Louis Sep 21 The National Linseed company held a secret meeting at the Morente club seat prenitir Nearly all St Louis stockholders attended about 96060 shares represented nearly one third of the company capital President Eustim and the board were criticized The committee appointed George L Dawarde Maxon and P H Lerchey to examine the affairs and plans for stock payments to cover preliminary costs If a reorganization plan is moved forward additional assessments may be made A majority supported the plan while a sizable minority opposed President Buston and current management The meeting adjourned to reconvene when the committee is ready
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Socret
Morente
Prenitir
St. Joule
Eustim
Chenmiline
Ana Ie Wekles
George L. Dawarde
Maxon
P. H. Lerchey
Thismin
Buston
Day for Pacers Biggest Crowd at K 0 Horse Show
Kansas City scene reports record turnout for the horse show with a feature pacing race for four year olds. Grover Teeta A Leak, bred by C Williamech of Kansas City, is described as a leading high bred mare claimed to hold the fastest record in the country. Weather favorable boosted attendance and multiple events filled the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Rae
Na Yavey
Grover Teeta
C. Te Williamech
Omaha Exposition Tune Ist to October Grand Exposition
Schedule notes describe dates and routes for the Omaha Exposition with plans to include surrounding exhibitions. Mentions Burlington Route accessibility and agent J W Wakely as lead organizer. References a vapor bath and horse show events, plus various product mentions and laundry service.
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Gusseurt
Missinipp Vallere
Sxcurson
Omaha
Burlington
J. W. Wakely
Seo
Monon line owner meeting with Morgan and Vanderbilt ties
The Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville stockholders plan their annual meeting where 22 important developments are expected. The railroad promoters raise their interests to J P Morgan and the Vanderbilt family, signaling a shift in control and strategy.
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Chicky
Cam
Chicago, Indianapolis
Louisville
J. P. Morgan
Vanderbilts
Swindler Charles Hecking: "trolley car would not hold all the women I have married"
New York report of Charles Hecking, arrested in Newark for swindling women by promise of marriage. He boasts of numerous marriages and frauds across cities, claiming many victims including Ira and Margaretta Does. He says he uses wealth pretenses to lure women, noting a trolley car could not hold all his wives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles Hecking
Newark
Hecking
Bates
Hess
Waser
Comeeea Aril
New Jersey
Ira
Margaretta
Ex-Governor Woodbury Joins War Investigation Panel
Ex Governor Urban A Woodbury has accepted a position on the war investigation committee and will travel to Washington to attend the panel meeting Saturday. He formerly served in the Union Army during the Civil War.
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Hurtington
Urban A. Woodbury
Washington
Case Put Off Involving Kes ser and Hurst II Continued Today
The case of ex-detective James Kesson and Richard Hurst II on charges of taking $69 from Druggist Keith’s clerk Al Smith under protest was continued until September 4 before Justice Chesney. Both men bail $300. Keith’s testimony and the defendants’ conflicting accounts reveal a tense beer store incident at 428 Kansas Avenue with alleged threats and a money handoff. Witnesses remain uncalled, and the state pursues the matter with Kep tley & Lucas representing Kesson and Charles Holcraft for Hurst.
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James Kesser
Richard Burst
Keith
Biackmail
Chesney
Keptley
al Smith
Hurst
Kesson
Henry Smith
Harry Lindsay
Ealth
Ith
Kansas Avenue
Smith
Jon
Keeson
Kesson Joim
Fourth Street
Tam
Sherif
Keaxon
Kestof
Rene
Kosson
Jaller Hopkins
Timare Sinthy
Initer
Porter
Freter
the Keeson
Dick Hurst
Santa Depot
Mutiny in Cayenne Prison Feared After Convict Uprising
Paris dispatch reports two mutinies among convicts in Cayenne French Guiana. Mutineers overpowered guards, seized arms from the military storeroom, and besiege the main prison. Four thousand nine convicts may be freed if reinforcements fail to arrive in time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Paris
French Guiana
Cayenne
Mar- Unique
Assa
Hawaii Statehood Questions Rise in Commission Talks
Honolulu reports quote Senator Morein supporting a territorial government for Hawaii with eventual statehood. The article covers proposed offices, local laws, and the path to admission, plus notes on annexation era events and Hawaiian leaders present.
Students Demonstrate Over Chilean Question in Buenos Ayres
A Buenos Aires dispatch reports Tuesday protests by students against yielding to Chilean pretensions. Police dispersed the demonstrators with no casualties. Citizens support the government against Chile while military bodies form and prepare for possible hostilities. Boundary negotiations proceed with few incidents.
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Buenos Ayres
New York
Herald
Chile
Cers
Priennial Conclave Knights Templar in Pittsburg
Pittsburg Penn October 10-14 1898 Union Pacific will sell tickets at one fare for the round trip for the above convention of Knights Templar. The line offers best accommodations and fastest service with connections. German Salve advertised as a healing remedy available through local druggists.
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Pittsburg
Knights ‘Templar
Union Pacific
Connectiona
Omahs
Dewey Sword Memorial Design Described in Oral Artistry
Describes a ceremonial sword honoring Rear Admiral Dewey with 22 karat pure goki grip, gold wire binding, enamel US seal, gold oak leaf wreath, wings and claw hilt, diamonds around initials G D and U S, damascened blade bearing Dewey U S N memorial inscription, Phoenician galley motif, and gold mountings.
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Vermont
United States
Ros Marinus
G. D
U. S
Adory
Ak Ale
Germany objects to American fruit prep in German market
Consul John A. Barnes reports Cologne officials barring American apricots from Chicago New York San Francisco and San Jose for being treated with sulphurous acid. He warns stricter enforcement will exclude such fruit and notes dried apples cured on zing frames are prohibited. He cites law and health debates but stresses compliance is essential to retain access to Germany.
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Washington
John A. Barnes
Cologne
State Department
Germany
Chicago
New York
Sant Francisco
San Jose
Barnes
Ee i
Porter Resignation Fight Surges in Connecticut Rally
Angered opponents of John Addison Porter in the Connecticut gubernatorial bid plan to urge President McKinsey to seek Porter’s resignation as private secretary. Porter allegedly offered to resign before heading to Connecticut, McKinsey refused, and urged Porter to return if his mission failed. Supporters say the dispute quieted after Lounsbury’s nomination, but factions seek harmony. Also includes an advertisement for Ely's Cream Balm and a note about decorating supplies at International Decorating Co.
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la Guirza
Z. Parke
Ino
WS. Boothe
D.D
Pastor del. Ave
Chester
Edward Wootten
Abs
Galloway, Pottstowm
Lwes
Indianapolis
Ind
J. Arnold & Son
North Topeka
Kansas
New Haven
Conn
John Addison Porter
McKinsey
Porter
Washington
Connecticut
Executive Mansion
Lounsbury
McKinney
Ely
Ely Bros
Warren St
John Reid, Jr
Great Falls
Mont
Francis W. Poole
Cental
Exia Eiimiechy Isletent
Have Made a Discovery by Mr Wilson About Kidney Trouble
Mr Wilson declares a discovery to help kidney trouble not improving with other cures. He bought Morrow's Kidneyoids from Swift & Holliday Drug Co. after eight years of illness and ineffective remedies, claiming the product cured him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wilson
Morrow
Swift & Holliday Drug Co
Hepa
Argentina Wants Him To Lead New Department
New York September 21 Senor Rocho elected president of Argentina invited J Sterling Morton secretary of agriculture under Cleveland to lead and build a national agriculture department in Argentina. Morton at Waldorf Astoria considers the princely salary and a year long stay with a decision due next month.
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New York
Senor Rocho
Argentina
J. Sterling Morton
Department of Agriculture
Cleveland
Morton
See Waldorf-Astoria
Purse Lost and Found by Gripsman on Street Car
A miner returning from the Klondike had a purse containing jet toys and checks worth about $61,000, found and returned by gripman Jon a Dona hue. One check was a $7,000 Dawson City draft. Mulligan kept no reward, while destitute miners reportedly remained few at Copper River. Governor Brady rode the Wheeling crew likely to St Michael for aid decisions.
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Ban Peewee
Ban
Klondike
Jona Donahue
Dawson Citthe
British Columbia
Mulligan
Gripman
Beattie
Wash
Downing
Excelsior
Copper River
United States
Wheeling
Cook
Sebree
Treasury Department
Sitka
St. Michael
Brady
Inter
Wheeling and
Excelgior
Crea
Ure
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Secinn
Pacers
Whiting
Peere
Witline
Omaha Exposition
Proscow & On
Hetura
Santa Fe
Peerieus
Morgan and the
Vanderbilta Bay
Trolley Carload
Cleveland, O
Offelais
American
Davidkines
Farragut
San Francisco
Per Arragut
Eaton
Hartford
William Eaton
Manhattan Trust Company
Case
Gearing
James Hesson
Richard Hurst
Justice Chesney
Wold Smith
Potter
Kessom
Kessdn
Harry Safford
Gus “Hungate
Galen Wichols
Guiana
Martinique
Kiaulans
Hawaii
Honolulu
San
Morein
Aml
Wall
McKinley
Supreme Court
Sealees
United Sta
United States Mars
Congress
Nicaragua Canal
Avery Nate ‘Peat
Gu Sen Fae
Carers Agra Cna
Liliuokalani
Planters” Association
Commission
Mamber of Commerce
Bar Association
Thislands
Benator Cullom
Jncet
Dole
Gea
Sens
Republic of Hawaii
Antone Hosa
Kinulani
American Hawaiian Commission
Sen
Altiahau
California
Merriam
San Peanciacs
Knights Templar
Dewey
Partiasus
White House
International Decorating Co
C. L. Wilson
Madison Street
Topeka
Kan
Kemper & Paxtons
Sixth and
Quincy
Chas, McClintock
Kansas Ave
Maude
Rocca
America
Boston
Horace Mann
George Mulligan
Fwamatann Gand of
Shely, Hoven
International Specinsas
Prosetta Go
Canron Bros
Jackson
Lal U2
Go Sauce
Benits
Jbc
Poorlens
Prescott & Co
AES
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