Fields and Pelton Trust in Unfolding NY Elevated Rail Case
A long unknown author recounts Cyrus W. Field and William Pelton in a disputed Elevated Railroad venture. It details private deals, trust, and a ciphered arrangement, with Tilden, capital, and legal questions shaping the fight over control and profits. The piece analyzes trust, betrayal, and the public impact of private scheming on New York transit ambitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelton
Ward
Wim
Bredery
Ain Ander
Odhere
Orhie
York
Privikie Minirera
Enees of
New York
Wallertean
Winan
Bite Ag
Olen Sa Weller
United States
Uo Hoenest
Tun
Eoaut
Anya Toeuras
Samuel J. Tilden
Weip Bors
Gramercy Park
Lalf
Uren
Pact of
Ny pUsetiAse
Chen
Libden
HOWE
Court of Appeal
Tilden
Atention
Zion
Morgan
Lilden
Dees Allairs
Del
Witham Vw
Migs Sue
Sieht
Congressional Committee
Hiss Peemily
Gyrus W. Field
William
Field
Valus
Miold
Felton
Walker
Mr. Wilden
Flo
Telton
Ime
Penn
Cyrus W
Tor Uy
Wan
Manu
Pelion
Wilden
Diraut
Tribune
Ganado
Tahia
Aman
Contemplative Brooklyn Youth Arrest in Bowery Incident
A well dressed Brooklyn youth, Kibo G. Smith, stayed near the Bowery Dyke House for days and sent a telegram to his wife. At 10, two men claimed he was a relative or deputy, prompting police to intervene. Smith ingested at least tubs of laudanum and powders. he was restrained by Officer Crowley and taken to Mulberry Street station for intoxication. His father later claimed a $21,000 loan from a bank and that the man’s pockets held $2.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Teldep
Pelton
Conan
Mira
Unele
Patel
Pelton Iy Pildem
Hubesy
Neewin
Eenciner
Aed
Howe
Omer
Pat Lowey
Briglune
Dune
London
Tage
Lintemdea
Portian
Tts
Ibs
Mr. Jilento
Selina
Koon Radia Kecretary
New York
Dran
Thares
Sioities
Bat
Jane
Queenstown
Ikexan
Ancceed of
Wien
Neurt
Nicopanys
Metropoltan
Manhattan
Vane Olla
Atlantic
Tiden
Amdhrough
Frank
Talehoud
Tilden
Mr. Tiklen
Kelling
Thia
Sidon
Diagunl
Kibo G. Smith
Ie Vaew Dyke House
Bowery
Grooklyn
Suuipa
Tehary
van Dyke Linnsa
Brooklyn
Ad Smith
Ccu
Crowley
Wan
Dover
Tie Min
Milberry Street
Pame
Mcarriage
Whiten
Monsey Aboit
Merritt
Taylor
Cinyon
Gremiuts Ware
Diverse
Wenry-Fourth Street
Merrit
Laylor
Part
Weson
Manogance
Rowe
Kelly-O'Leary
Cornelius Vendertilt
Norman Taylor
Hazaeti
Atkinson
Negro Mart
Engiehart
O'Leary
Gordon
Deen
Hurope
Ridgland
Havre
Ike
Geneverayley
Geneva
Couscil
Borin Ag
Relbaud
Polytechujeum
Karlaranhe
Health Department
Neal
Smart
Wiloks
State Department
Edwin J. Drake
Edwin L. Drake
South Wethlehem
Carl Oil
Isa Kon
Lymn Deritke
Etarmer
Greene County
S. Y
Iveen Villa
That County
Mareh Wisi
Net
York
al Thutind
Jkut
Aix Sears
Aye
Temimbers
Wsimedy
Albainy
Empire State
Erie Canal
Lake Erie
Drake
Chinton
Edwin
Tved Gueh
Isis
Fale Canal
Pune
Detroit
Viath
Tecumsen, Mich
Albany
Boston
Jm New Tlaven
Alersra
New Haven
Pegburg
Pierpont
Silliman
Trsville
Connell
Spokour
Keiwer
Watson
Akeule
Otneger
Klusvilic
Poe
Drake Lef Tinsville
Sences Owl Company
2 Corporation
Wbclimatic
le Great
Croye
Varentim
Dies Aovay
Hore Ji
Mito Contrack
Hyerceng
Dygeln
Dintal
Feneou
Lewis, Peterson
Peterson
Coronel Drake
William A Smith
Buuer County
Nis Soda
Simlr
Dune Drake
Erie
Liddle, Keppler & Co
McKeown
Daiguiat
Pittabury
Cleveland
Olavlrnad
Pateburg
Mindelphia
Colonel Drake
Seacon OW Company
Popveylvania
Spolforn
Io Earth
Oer Land
Hotecopal
Paley Wat
Tim
Astley Belt walk prompts tense preps and bets
Prose reports many figures and factions around the Astley Belt walk, noting caucusing by contenders linked to the O’Leary effort, supporters backing various managers, and plans to proceed with the next rounds. Rivalries, stakeholder actions, and entries loom as the event nears.
English Inquiry Commission Aims at North American Farm Trade
English delegates led by Mr Read plan extensive visits to Canada and the United States to study farming, emigration, and agricultural conditions. They seek data on crops, stock, land values, labor, and tariff effects while pursuing productive ties with American industry and farming communities.
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Messra
Alvert
Clare Sewell
Marliamentary
Montres
Meir
Pell
Skell
Fialfocd Merileman
Ana
Amezwa
Easine
Bet
Enguimd
Reade
Ell
Bead
Mets
Guliche
Curnida Bir
Detroit
Furmer
Wangan
Commerce
Boards of Trade
Depres
Great Britain
Tiene
United
Bridah
Hettle Island
Coney Txland
Manhattan Beach
Coney Téland
Hudson River
Shaye
Washington Irving
Catskill
Moe
Sleepy Hollow
Irving
Taney Fay
Saratoga
BaMie
Eugland
Wold Brig
London
Jepgerthia
Briuin
Courgs
Cnntaol
Eyghah
The First Man to Strike Oil
Colonel Edwin L Drake of South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, famed for discovering petroleum by drilling the Drake well, faced a long struggle from early life to the Erie's canal era. He bore economic risks, equipment challenges, and forged a path that led to a thriving oil industry, earning him a pension and a complex legacy.
Savin Men Drowned on West Wind Capsizing at Henderson Bay
Nine aboard the West Wind steamed from Sacco?s to Henderson Bay when a squall capsized the vessel at present time. Seven attempted a distance of half a mile to the shore and were drowned. Two were saved from a spar that remained above water. Drowned: Byron and Nelson Wescott brothers, Bawa Boojawin, Schuler, Howard, Drake Lowry, Allen Ramey, Edward York. Saved: Myron Wycks and Charlon Washburn. Strong wind and heavy seas contributed to the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savan
S -Mansor
Henderson Bay
Anout
O'Ulock
Ghoro
Byron
Nelson Wescott
Vrothera
Bawa Boojawin
Schuler
Howard
Drake Lowry
Allen Ramey
Edward York
Myron Wycks
Cnarlon Washburn
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MR. Fields
Thleen
Saquet A
Tie
Tina
Brent Nun
Canning i Tay Wilder
Norte
Heataire
Croteo
Trekery
Bern
Ada
Plata
Tate
Dirk
Elie
Iain Saorin
Jay Bae
Ming
Enor
Cyrius W. Fresp
Cavan Point
Jeravy City
Argon Lepior
Nan
Alhany
W. H. Moyer
Oliiver Dempsey
Lockport
Idin
Niagara County
le Wae & book-Kgoper
Qincinnati
Yvon
Liniteu
Hillstoro
Pa'toling
Europe
Iya
Wreather Cuimwall
Bristol
Sean
Anghorny
Ailadwon
Boul
Shaoy
California
Liverpool
Berlin
Reena Amnnah
Hata
Urioa
N. Y
Mt Eto Oy Suna
Inquirters From
England
Montreal
Engustiaen
Onting
Tassa
Mr. Fell
Heron Willas
Pelb
Rte
RCA
Mikey
Charles Denry
Garton
Walter Brangs
Queensberry
Odin Oyna
Ar Spencer
Aupuphin Uoney
Kinton Serneu
George Joachim Gourshen
Sir Willian Henry Stephurson
Robert Nigel Pitvnardiege Kingkente
Henry Chagto
Dotin Cin
Jorph Cowen
Matellel Hery
Goector
Howard Danes
Lepiex Napec
Robert Waterseo
Bonus Niee Dublin Hoe
Charles ‘Thowsog Ritchie
Bannan Hridaes
Hunter Redcell
Wallian Steatton
Aacolb Wika
le Gun
Coriniebiere
Uba
Gil Gt
Theo Ot Sen Pal
Eal
Helene Gai
Pereana
Augustin
Saint James's
Tie Ferty
Richmond
Lord Vernon
Abe
Mery
Chaplin
Syle
Houta Tre Sporting Equiceursby
Columel Kanes
Minute Iodwell
Conure
Joseph Down
Caplatn Ittelne
Matched Henry Will
Tenama
Sroittan
Wuttowmater
Cauies Howard
Ledford
William Stephenson
Goschen
Bouiy Price
Naveulies
Vias
Duammburgh
Dublin
Bud We
America
Rea
Belchin
Holand
Janes
Germany
Alia
ArMkiint
Captain Young
Hgmoudian
Ian
Mr. Burt
Tag Livererd
Nial
Woner
Mace Wit
London World
Clare Lowell
Warnes
George Repunck
Disravil
Gitoweder Aucccasin
Lnte
Wilh
Cropa
Moyer
Stafford Northcote
Levant
Furnier
Read
Toad Kunder
Norfolk
Bob
Oratory
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