Piping Oil Across the Isthmus to the Atlantic
The Union Oil pipeline across the Isthmus of Panama, tested with sea water at 800 psi, linked Pacific California to Atlantic markets. Construction began April 16, 1906 and finished October 16, 1906, enabling transport of California crude to Panamea and Colon for refinement and sale, with storage, pumping, and staffing details noted.
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Atlantic
Panama
Great Canal
Union Oil Company of California
Two
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Tropics
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Union OU Company of
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Pennsylvania Oil
Los Angeles
Lyman Stewart
The
Horn
New York
Philadelphia
R. W. Fenn
United States
Colon
Mgr
T. McHlfresh
Pittsburg
Union Oil Company of
Pacific
Panama Railroad Company
Government of
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Secretary of War
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Isthmian Canal Commission
Union Oil Company
Santa Barbara County
Cal
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Oregon
Washington
Hanwaii
Chile
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la Boca
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Mt ‘Hope
Mt Hope
Culebra
Rio Grande Reservoir
Nollers
la ‘Boca
Mt. Hope
Woman's Era in Austria Opens Doors for Women
Vienna reports a shift as training schools admit women turning from needlework to better paid fields. Thousands of Austrian girls plan to study electricity architecture and engineering, with some aiming at bridge building and machinery. The change sparks hope for stronger, more beautiful womanhood as sedentary life fades.
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Vienna
Boston Post
Masies
Through Pullman Car Observation Sparks Young Taxonomy?
An archival snippet describes a child aboard a through Pullman train noticing a man wearing a wig. The child whispers to his mother about the disguise as other passengers remain unaware, reflecting a moment of curiosity amid travel.
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Archibald
Flag Day salute urged to fly over every building
Des Moines May 23 The American Mirg association asks state Grand Army departments to require Flag Day observance on June 14 and to train schools in the proper salute and pledge. The appeal urges nationwide display of the flag, school assemblies, a formal salute, and the patriotic song America My Country Tis of Thee. A child’s pledge and salute accompany the ceremony.
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Des Moines
American Mirg Association
Grand Army
America
Jordan Nears Wiping Out Jordan Illinois May 28
A fire destroyed Jordan’s business district except a blacksmith shop in Boone County Indiana. The post office store and elevator were wiped out. Loss estimated at 19000 to 20000 with multiple insurers listed. Mail and money orders burned. sparks from a passing engine believed to start the blaze. In Charles City Iowa two women were injured when a buggy overturned after a runaway horse. one later died.
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Boone, In
Tira
Jordan
J. W. Weibel
St. Paul
Spring Garden
Aetna
Phoenix
Home
Des Mothes
Charles City
Clara Fix
Nina Young
John Webster
Mrs. Young
Ottumwa Pioneer Dies Prominent City Leader Tim Riordan
Timothy Riordan an Ottumwa octogenarian and former city and county official died at age 83. An Ireland native, he arrived in America in 1843 and moved to Ottumwa in 1862.
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Ottumwa
Timothy Riordan
Ireland
America
Woman Dies After Hip Injury At St Anthony’s Hospital
Mrs. Chease bro, wife of engineer J. H. Chease bro, died at St. Anthony’s hospital in Carroll after treatment for a fractured hip. In Cedar Falls the educational board adjourned without filling the Ames presidency vacancy at Iowa State College.
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Carroll Hospital
Carrol
Cheasebro
J. H. Cheasebro
St. Anthony's Hospital
Ames
Cedar Falls
Educational Board
Iowa State College
Hall's Catarrh Cure: a constitutional remedy claimed
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh in all stages by a constitutional internal treatment. It allegedly acts on blood and mucous membranes to attack the disease’s foundation, building up the patient’s strength. The ad offers $100 to any case it fails to cure and invites testimonials. Sold by druggists for 75 cents. Teveras’s Family Pills for constipation is also advertised.
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Isthmian Canal Commission
Commission
Panama Railroad Company
Algonquin National Park
Ontario
W. S. Cookson
Merchants Loan & Trust Building
Chicago
Thas
Hall
I. F, Cheney & CO
Toledo
All Drugelats
Tevaera
Women Gain Voting Rights in Kralu Province
Women in the Austrian province of Kralu have earned the right to vote in person. Balloting will be by direct ballot with no proxy. A specific time of day is set aside for their suffrage, limiting when they may cast ballots.
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Kralu
Austria
Castoria Signature Reminder and Murine Eye Remedy Ad
An old newspaper fragment urges readers to examine Castoria for infants and children and note the S Signature of In Use For Over years. It also promotes Murine Eye Remedy with claims of soothing eyes and requests eye books from Murine Eye Remedy Co Chicago. A brief courtroom line features a lawyer asking about being pushed and a witness reply about the door.
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Murine
Frea, Murine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Those who are untrue to themselves are false to others
A concise aphorism reflecting on personal integrity and its impact on social trust. The quote emphasizes that internal dishonesty mirrors in interactions with others, suggesting authenticity governs reputational honesty and social conduct.
Big Fire In Minneapolis Factory District Spread
Six buildings in South Minneapolis burst into flames early and the fire was spreading at 2 15 this morning. Estimated property loss set at 1 500 000 dollars with flames threatening nearby structures. Fire department battle continued through the night as crews worked to contain the blaze and limit further damage.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Kidnap Charge Filed in Burlington Case Involving Seattle Man
Information filed May 28 charges Harry Hall of Seattle Washington with abducting his two daughters from Burlington Iowa. The case alleges the mother and other relatives were not involved and lists the ages of the children as five and younger. Authorities pursue return of the children and pursue legal action to determine custody.
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Burlington
Harry Hall
Seattle
Wash
Dave Orp
Uaoml
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