Five Die In Mexican Central Wreck Near Chihuahua
A freight train wreck on the Mexican Central near Chihuahua last Sunday killed five men on the engine, including Engineer Gerlock and Fireman Starling. The disaster was caused by a washout, not a collision, with the engine crew buried at the scene and the accident described as one of the region’s worst. J A Starling of Fort Worth travels to Chihuahua to arrange a monument for the slain relative.
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Chihuahua
el Paso
Gerlock
Starling
Chihuhua
J. A. Starling
Fort Worth
Mr. Starling
Ohio
Texas
Mr. Starning
Evergreen Division
O. R
Texas & Pacific
Reve Wort
Optical oddity in town draws curious crowd
A strange phenomenon described in odd terms draws residents to observe a peculiar effect. The scene centers on a local figure noted for unusual appearance while bystanders speculate on its meaning and origin.
New Mexico Burros Drown in Philippine Rain Test
A War Department experiment sent American burros to the Philippines to aid Spanish speaking locals. About seven of the burros reportedly drowned during a torrential wet season when caught outdoors without shelter. Locals claimed the animals failed to sense and seek cover like native beasts of burden.
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Washington
Insular Bureau
The
War Department
Philippines
Islands
Escaped Convict James Scott Still Missing
Superintendent Arthur Trelford announced the search for James Scott, a U S prisoner who vanished a week ago from the territorial penitentiary. Guards and mounted police scoured the territory and prison yard but no clue to Scott’s whereabouts. The effort to locate him continued with no results.
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Arthur Trelford
Territorial Penitentiary
James Scott
United States
Scott
Doan's Kidney Pills End Backache Claim
Mrs J Hall reports her daughter suffered backache for months. After using Doan's Kidney Pills from a local drugstore, the pain eased quickly and stopped after a short period. She endorses the remedy and notes it is sold everywhere for 50 cents.
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Dail
J. Hall
South First St
Dean
James
Hints for planning your vacation booklet available
A note advertises a Summer Vacations booklet listing over eighty tours combining rail and water routes. It urges consulting the guide before plans and provides contact addresses for W C Russell in St Paul and Lynch in Chicago. It also notes a swimming pool at 504 North First Street open daily and a hardware display.
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Uhis
W. C. Russell
Northwestern
Robert Street
St. Paul
Asiin
Lynch
Chicago
North First Street
Old Medicine and Domestic Troubles Highlight 19th Century Paper
A jumble of anecdotes and ads features Mrs. E H Brunson praising Electric Bitters for digestive ills and vitality, a motor car wreck tale blaming speed, Bucklen's Arnica Salve for chronic piles and sores, a quarrel over a daughter's elopement, and a note offering free samples of Chamberlain's tablets. The page also touts picnic baskets from McIntosh Hardware.
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Sam
EH Brunson
Dublin
al M. Bruce
Farmvile
Merchant Tailoring Upstairs Over 209 West Railroad
Bam Bin proprietor guarantees first class work with fifteen years in business. Sults and garments cleaned pressed repaired. Ladies wear refined cleaning and walking skirts made to order. Located upstairs over No 209 West Railroad Avenue. Give me a trial.
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West Railroad Avenue
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Lee
Baldwin Day Air
J. D. Emmons
Second Street
Coal Avenue
Railaoa
Santa FE
Lone Star State
Brownwood
Jim Ned
F. M. Jones
Corps
Furry
Central
BE Paso
Mexico City
Sanchez
Henry
McGovern
Southern Pacific
Lordabure
Colorado
Yuma
Great Halle
Balion
Pier Knob
Mexico
Salion Sea
H. P. Elliott
Benson
Ariz
Bisbee
Los Angeles
Elliott
Southwestern Tariff Association
Texas Central
Topeke
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Willam Robinson
Allmquerq
A. Lovell
Motive Power
Gulf, Colorado &Santa Fe Railway
Nte
Galveston
Tex
Chamberain
Chamberlain
Frockler
New Mexico
Wall
Mcintosh Hardware Company
Imperial Laundry
Pacific Mutual Life Insurance CO
Wilburs, Tupper
California
Indua
Leadin New Buxiness Trial Insurance, Company
Pacific Mutual New York Life Equitable
Northwestern Mutual Mural Life
Phe Penn Mutu
Mutual Benefit Aetna
Union Central State Sife Provident Life and Trust
Racifie Mutual
Basix
Nime
F. W. Schwenterr
Mgr
New Mexico-Arizona
N. T. Armijo
L. Trimble & CO
Railroad
Copper Avenue
Elite Cafe
West
Silver Avenue
Thornton
South
Walter Street
Pipxis
F. Keleher
Casa
Railroad Avenue
Third Street
Emil Kleinwort
Masonic Building
North Third Street
Epair
Buquerque Carriage Co
First Street
Tiveras Avenue
FV Flo
Albuquerque
RIO Grande Lumber CO
Marquette
Bond
Geo.t. Stagg Co. Distillers
Frankfort, KY
Melini & Eakin
Bambin
Dr. King
Beth Bebber
ALBUQUERQUE _N.MEX
Belen
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway
Gelen
N. M
Kansas City
San Francisco
Old Mexico
Belen Town and Improvement Company
Belen Townsite
Helen Ie
Belew Town and Improvement Company
John Becker
WM. M. Berger
Aes
We Se
J. Korber & CO
B. Ruppe
West Mall
Bank OF Commerce
St Tt
G. Pratt & CO
Jas
Héekin & Co
Imyeden
Hillsboro Creamery
South Second Street
L. H. Shoemaker
Walton's Drug Store
South Third Street
C. W. Strong's Sons
Strong Block
Undertakers
Fairview Santa Barbara
W. E. Mauger
Mauger & Avery
Boston
West Gold Avenue
Rankin & CO
T. A. Lucero
Silver Ave
A. E. Walker
Insurance
Mutual Building Association
Ofice
West Railroad Lavenue
Pioneer Bakery
Simon Balling
Baking Bros
Wedding Cares
South Fleet Street
Port & Grav
M. Draggie
North Broadway
Wewington Avenue
N. Am
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