Smith and Pacific changes stir Oregon railway bids
In New York and Portland rumors swirl that R and N chief Smith plans to shape control of the Oregon Railway and Navigation and influence its reorganization. A potential shift involves Oregon Short Line and the Pacific company, with talks of new steamship routes from Portland to Yokohama and Hong Kong at reduced rates to undercut rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kian Smith
Vegan Improvement Company
Cie
New Yorke
Oregin Ln
Alaction
Oregon
Fuunwiy & Navgation
Mikhe Ke
Sir
Tuck A Atort
Oregon Railway & Nevisation Company
Upton Pacific Company
McDelll
Ln. Alan
Feanetsco
Oregon Rallyway & Navigation Company
Portland
Muriburt
Wollia
Paoli Mall
Gocifanti and
Onontul
Mavic Finca
Oregon Fallwiy & Navisratior Company
Yokohama
Hong
Southern Pacific Cuts Rates to Utah Territory in Rivalry With East
The Southern Pacific reduced freight rates on a broad range of manufactured commodities to California and Utah, effective June 27, to counter eastern railroad charges. Utah mines objected and blocked the tariff, prompting a canceled rate and a new reduced schedule set to take effect August 1. Officials say the move aims to prevent eastern lines from monopolizing Utah business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Union Pacific
Sun Ronotweo
Southern Pacific Company
Utah Territory
Jenstern
Nes
Enki Jara
Southern Pacific
California
C. J. Smutt
Ogden
Ofr
Peay
Bouthert Pacific
Montana and the Railway Combine Conflict Grows
Citizens in Helena and statewide debate a possible consolidation of the Great Northern and Northern Pacific railroads. Business leaders press for a legislative call and a railroad commission with power over freight and passenger rates, while constitutional prohibitions loom. Governor Richards weighs calling a special session as pressure mounts from merchants and ship owners. Emperor William travels to Potsdam after a ceremonial event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Mont
Great Northern and Norte Pacine
Richards
Stalso
Railroad Commission
Havana Cavalry Squad Formed In Havana Parade
Havana hosts a canvassed ceremony in the Prado marking the new cavalry squadron of Havana commerce. General Antiechm presides as figures from Madrid report mounting tension with insurgents, while a Spynial unit reports casualties and fortifications amid ongoing war.
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Havana
Prado
Antiechm
Quanta Ana Hundide
Adiva
Maak
Pina del Rio
Cunard Andrews
Patrioks Clul
Elpyankidle
Madrid
Warrison
Bpanturde
Sansquire
Yaunin
Colin
Zoluvk
Munver Villon
Stanford University Expenses Demand Strained Budget Oversight
Stanford University faces costly operations as New York and other fundraisers seek payments to cover expenses for the opening of Blusford University in September. Mrs Hanford plans to solicit funds and may propose bond-backed financing to assure money for the venture, risking impairment of liquidity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ban Mrannigan
Tal
Hlanford
Palo Alto Consulting Prawiient
Hanford
Uw Slack
Palo Alto
Cme Farr
Iiledon
New York
Ati
Mmivera Ily
Gale Sind i
Ubiigod
Wilott Opeg University
Train Kills Three Boys Near Riverdale Park
In Washington July 28 three boys aged 10 to 16 were found dead along Hallimayy 1000 rod at Riverdale Park. The victims were J Waters Blubdon son of J A Blubdon, Gry Mrmwn son of W Re Reno s, and Charney Lynch of Riverdales. Believed attacked by the west Hi express, with witnesses noting the train’s swift approach. The incident occurred Saturday night and bodies lay undiscovered until morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemainy Layndia
Washington
Riverdale Park
J. Waters Blubdon
J. A. Blubdons
Gry Mrmwn
W. Re Reno Sf
Charney
Solid Delegations Of Silver Men Democrats Sweep Delegates
Delegation results show silver men sweeping the Democratic primaries and securing delegations. The article notes a gold standard aligned faction faced no contest and carried all available delegates, with conventions held and delegates elected in multiple wards amid strong party unity. The piece references preparations for a party convention and July events in Vistaria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missuttel
Kevytr
Vistaria
Aalagates
Friends of the Angle
Domentes
Fatal accident in Walla Walla injures Sirbeck and others
A deadly crash in Walla Walla injures Mr Sirbeck and others from a local group. The victim, severely injured, is reported to have suffered a crushed skull and multiple broken bones after the vehicle collision. Rescue teams responded and transported the wounded before the scene could be secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Sirbeck
Nasmed Dinbéck
Thy
Kitt
Sirhan Aron
Maar Makers
Hieherk
Gash for Brains Puzzle Fraud Ends in Arrests
London reports reveal a fraud linked to puzzle content titled Cah oir bradna. Authorities saved to guninte engiiah over 10,000 in a case involving American suspects Wells and Stanton. The police moved on the AMC of her two Americans as part of a wider crackdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sugaral
Welle
Stanton
Feltie
Hele
Moan
National Silver Party Formation Report From The Clover Era
A late century clipping notes discussions and claims about forming a National Silver Party. Names such as Latimer and Marion Ritbe appear in uncertain context regarding leadership and regional support. The item references St Louis and Beyderuher with unclear dates and event details.
England abandons claim to Trinidad refund says Rio bank
The Chronicle reports that England has abandoned its claim to the refund of Trinidad. A telegram from the Bank at Rio de Janeiro notes the decision, signaling a shift in the long dispute over Trinidad's claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Chronicle
Rio de Januiro
Han
England
Trinidad
Thirsty New York Sunday closing law enforced citywide
On July 28 police enforced the Sunday closing law across New York saloons clubs and hotels. Bars remained shut and patrons faced service refusals as officers patrolled frontages. the McDougall Street court district reported quiet with only a few violators pursued. Public confidence in enforcement appeared high while some establishments still sought ways to serve discreetly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chirge
Uredamland
McDougall Street
Uber
Muutbarry Athiel Police
Midniht
Contin
Manhattan Athletic
University
Knickerbocker
Ur Oujalm
Éluba
Manhattan
Pitch Avenue
Missouri Town Diy
Macott
Gollee Court
Roosevelt
Lawty
Ian
Hanne
Boston
Xaons
Victory for Turfites as McCalmoot wins Newmarket seat
London reports a July election at Newmarket where Hugh McCalmoot defeats Sir George Newnes by a strong majority. The anti gambling ticket campaign routed candidates aligned with racing interests, producing a Conservative Unionist government tally of 410 to Liberal 193 with 90 net gains for the governing side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Newmarket
Hugh McCalmoot
George Newnes
George
Wlvctims
Kamblorn
Hamely
Mewes
Navrail
Conybere
Metcalf
Paul
Dun
McDonald
Bagley
Wierhard
Morton
Major
Jones
Sir John Barrin
McCarthyites
Parnelittes
Labor
Ohio County Democratic Split in Two Conventions
Butler County Democrats split over war policies with one faction at the courthouse led by Governor Campbell and the other in the opinia house chaired by A B Andrews. Court house delegates at large: James B Campbell and Paul Bore. Regular convention names: J Gray Schwab David Pierce John Nellan Christian Benninghoffen B F Bung and A J Demorett. Campbell side supports sound money. Andrews side represents alloyer faction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sliver
James B. Campbell
Paul
J. Gray
P. Schwab
David Pierce
John ¥. Nellan
Christian Benninghoften
B. F. Bung
Middleton
A. J. Demorett
Township
Campbell
Andeews
Allyer
Montana People View Proposed Great Northern Northern Pacific Consolidation
Helena July 2 The proposed consolidation of the Great Northern and Northern Pacific systems with over 1400 miles of Montana rail lines has the state stirred. Twenty legislators and prominent officials met with Governor Richards for two days to decide on an extra session, the governor inclined to call one if needed to block the consolidation. If constitution and state law allow, the legislature would enact provisions to prevent the merger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Montana
Thin State
Richards
British steamer Baltimore City rescues Cleveland crew
The Beith steamer Baltimore City arriving from Hamburg reports hearing cries off Welkeston at dawn and rescuing five Cleveland crewmen after a collision with the Duffield bound for Havre. The Triton or Tritiwid rescued five more. seven remain missing from the Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Gravesend
Baltimore City
Hamburg
Welkeston
Mediterranean
Sajil
Duffield
Low
Philadelphia
Havre
France
Hurricanes Strike Japanese Waters Ground Four Steamships
A Nagasaki cable dispatch reports a hurricane along the Japanese coast wrecking the German steamer Helen Tidmore and Norwegian steamers Linderhorn and Herman Warder Jorburg plus the British Marshal Bundel ard. Later reports say Helen Richmers and Marshal Shabel are aground but moored. Marshal Sushet last at Port Hin ga on June 2.
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Bremen
Nagasaki
Japan
Helen Tidhmore
Linderhorn
Horman Warder Jorburg
Marshal Bundel Ard
Stearshipa
Helen Richmers
Marshal Shabel
Revival of the Mining Industry Gains Steam
The San Francisco Chronicle reports a revival of mining across Western states and territories, with California leading. Increased activity includes new mines, reopenings, and revived old workings, supported by tangible investments and entering capital, signaling potential permanent improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
The
Chronicle
California
American Express Agent Vanishes in Newark Shortage
American Express agent Jake Mowglandis Accowmts Shest. Mewary and WA Ally Behe. Tisen, an agent in Newark, disappeared that Friday. An investigation shows his accounts indicate a shortage of 1106 dollars. The safe was left locked and it is unclear if cash remained to cover the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Ohio
Jake Mowgland
Mewary
Tisenjund
American Express Co
Bia
Hoagland
Troops Ordered To Jackson Hole Market Lake Patrol
Special from Cheyenne reports General Coppinger ordering three infantry companies to Market Lake Idaho and cavalry to Jackson Hole. Governor Richards returned to Rock Springs and linked reports say Indians massing around Jackson Hole though no attacks confirmed. Seventh Cavalry camped near the Snake River with troops en route to reinforce if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alt Lake
the Tribune
Cheyenne
Fort Rosevil
Ondern
Coppinger
Bavan
Keenth Infantry
Market Lake
Idaho
Richards
Rock Springs
Jackson
Genarn
Stuair
Tnn
Indiana
Grneedl Stiteer
Marysvale
Fred Cunningham
Jackson Hole
Fred
Wil
Cavat
Snake River
Ket Lake
Jackson Mole
At Ora
Wilmnut
Rexburg
Peach
Washington
Army
Fort Hansell
Princeton Students Readies Expedition to Yellowstone Lake Encounter
Baltimore July Jon A Gyeratt and L Peasy of German town Pa members of a Princeton collage geological expedition arrived here this evening after traveling by Indian trail toward Yellowstone Lake. They camped with Showhones and noted tension between settlers and Indians. The party traveled through new country and reported abundant wildlife and preparedness for conflict. London editorialized there may be a new Wise Indian war unsettled by rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Jon A. Gyeratt
Thin City
Peasy
Germantown
Princeton
Garrett
Dubay
Wye
Yellowstone Lake
Jackson Hole
Indiana
Cooke City
London
Sam
Lightning kills three children in village cyclone aftermath
Reports say a July cyclone struck Pheeo Btuive, four miles south of here. A shanty boat at the riverbank burned after a lightning attack, killing owner George McClelland and his wife, with their three children fatally injured, later reported dead. A farm house near Three Staten was also struck, killing another man named Tomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Thany
Batundey
Pheeo
Here
George McClelland
Harnos Idea
Destructive Fire Destroys Toy and Millinery Center
A six story brick building on West Twenty fourth Street in New York burned from the basement up. The blaze gutted the lower floors housing Barnard Bros toy and haberdashery dealers and French millinery firms. The rear section suffered heavy damage while nearby properties faced fire peril.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Weat ‘Twen
Shocking discoveries at Holmen Chisago Castle and notes from Pat Quinlan
In Holmen Chisago a basement scene yields hair clotted with blood and a brown tangle, with a letter from Walmen to Pat Quinlan claiming a preteen boy was moved or disposed of. The report cites threats, a Boston judge knows where Minnie W. is, and police seek Quinlan as a murder case widens.
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Holmen Chisago
Ayrindint
Holmes
Walmen
Pat Quinlan
Pale
Michigan
Cine Sinpal
Iidianapolla
Pat
New York
Minnie W
Boston
Watts
Bir
Holmon
Philaolphia
Tyannor
Cora
Honus Fund
le Bonad
Quinlan
Komplete
Molex
Polim Badenoch
Indie Bath
Holme
Phowalle
Hawaii Royalist Conspiracy Rumor Reaches Puget Sound
Fragmentary report claims Hawaiian government suspected Lily hid Varn ordered a secret service agent to intercept and carry contraband items on the Northern Pacific rail line. An agent reportedly arrived and spoke with officials, while Riley warns of potential royalist actions planned for September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beweliene
Tacoma
Waal
Jily
Puget
Lily
Varn
Allan
Republic
Northern Pacific
Riley
Wetlon
Hoke Smith Concludes His Tour in Cordele Georgia
Secretary Hoke Smith ended a campaign swing in Georgia delivering a campaign speech to a crowd of several thousand. The event featured large preparations, a mammoth barbecue, and a festive atmosphere as Smith spoke from a raised platform, drawing ovations and sustained applause amid the southern crowd.
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Hoke Smith
Spesch
Cordete
Georgia
Condelé
jIniurlur
Toney
Wil
George
Rich
Thyorawa
Wim Joud
Tony
Gainesville
Columba
Choosing a President for Peru Amid Military Rivalry
Peru's congress is to vote today on its next president amid shifting support between generals Piercy and Bajosrog. Early indications favored Piercy but growing sentiment for Bajosrog threatens a major rearrangement in the lineup, with risks of upheaval and potential rebellion as Pinole may face revolution if the opposition prevails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Taloctea
New York
Piercy
Bajosrog
Pinole
Phin
Caceres
The Customs Man Was Innocent Facing No Political Charges
Washington July 21 The complaint against Lee Crate a customs notary in San Francisco alleging levy of political payments against the government showed his conduct had not proven. The inquiry by the civil service commission and treasury department found no proof of the charges. Joseph A Beem was hanged in the big Beaten at the day for the murder of Aunt Leah last December. Beam confessed before execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cardale
Lee D. Crate
Francisco
Joseph A. Beem
Als Atepdausnter
Leah
Beam
No Fight In Texas Proclaimed Against Law
Governor Culbertson announces a proclamation to enforce Texas law against all fighting with or without lives. The order warns that any person, officer, or associate promoting or aiding such fights will be punished, with full provisions for enforcement and penalties. The proclamation cites state constitution and executive duty to uphold the law and protect public order in Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sulberson
Texas
Vials
Beane
Lvby
Mtonkda
Psywcind
Qetobergh
Wagotiate
Arcane
Agrvaroont
Hunmney
Plarma Atletico
T.t
Texan
Auslib
Cul Herdon
Bolles
Tidow
Jawa
Austin
Alberson
A.M. Wield
War on the book trust roils through Chicago and beyond
A report from a July meeting in Chicago details a battle against the book trust led by Amaricag Took jang and the Brainfard Company. Rival factions and protests target the trust as they plan distribution and market disruption across cities including Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miter
Combiew
Chicago
Amaricag
Ceferrid
Book Trust
Condoma
Haus Awarone
Parisoning
Ohio
Brainfard Company
Bas & Cool Bakt Ratton
National Educational Association
Dane
Yeprayen
Eumeerus
Vallembrose
Okie
Thien
eGucaruen
Idaho Cattle Thief Pardoned by Governor McConnell
Rome July 2 a year ago several cattle theft cases were tried in Logan county one convict T Smith of Shoshone received three years today he was pardoned following petitions from many Shoshone citizens and despite a judge’s withdrawal of approval the governor agreed with two board members and the pardon proceeds This item notes the unusual petition process and judge’s reversal in the affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jone Cileeme
McConnell
Rome
Logan County
T. Smith
Tie
Parton
Revolt Against Senator Gorman Rises in Coell County
Maryland Democrats express anger toward Senator Gorman as Coell County leaders plan a revolt at the state convention. They prepare to repudiation Germantam and push for a telegraph line to Alaska amid party tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coell County
Maryland
Tuimora
Menator Gorman
Peonaylvenia
Cocll
Dolewatar
German Democrate
Alaska
Macksy
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Detroit
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American Express
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