Fastest Train Records Across the World
The article ranks long distance railway speeds, noting the New York and Florida Limited between New York and Jacksonville at 1,056 miles in 26 hours 55 minutes, averaging 39.23 mph, and the Chicago & Northwestern between Chicago and Denver at 1,062 miles in 28.5 hours, 87.52 mph. It compares multiple routes across continents, citing trains like the Orient Express and North and South Express with varying speeds.
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The
Southern Railway
Pennsylvania
New York and
New York
Jacsonville
Atlantic Coast Line
Jacksonville
Savannah
Tacksonville
Chicago & Northwestern
Chicago
Denver
New York Central & Lake Shore
Europe
Ostend
St. Petersburg
Parla
Munich
Vienna
Budapest
Belgrade
Sofia
Calais
Brindisi
Paria
Lisbon
Madrid
Fastest 1000 Mile Trains Highlight Global Comparisons
The article compares speeds of famed trains including the Flying Datzle from London to Exeter at 53.4 mph and the Empire State Express from New York to Buffalo at 5398 mph, asserting the south leads for the globe’s fastest 1000 mile run. It invites systems showing a faster 1000 mile trip on the New York to Florida line to claim the distinction.
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New York
Jacksonville
Savannah
Great Western
London
Exeter
New York Central
Buffalo
South
New York and Florida Limited
Southern Railway
Plant System
Pennsylvania
Waifs of the Wires Condensed
Dr J W Bailey of Gainesville was attacked by a bulldog at Crystal River Fla and will be unable to practice for two weeks. Montague White, ex consul at London, seeks recognition as Transvaal representative in the U S. Webster Davis arrives in Lourenco Marques en route to Pretoria. Baldwins win large order for thirty ten wheeled passenger engines from Paris and Orleans railroad. Duke of Teck dies at White Lodge Richmond Park at age sixty three. John Ruskin's funeral to be at Coniston churchyard Thoraday.
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Atlanta
J. W. Bailey
Gainesville
Crystal River
Fla
Floyd W. McRae
Washington
Montague White
Transvaal Republic
London
New York
Philadelphia
Baldwin Locomotive Works
France
Paris and Orleans
Francia
Paul Charles Louis Alexander
Duke of
Teck
Mary Adelaide
Prince Adolphus Frederick, Duke of Cambridge
George III
White Lodge
Richmond Park
John Ruskin
Coniston Church Yard
Thoraday
Stubborn fighting continue near Upper Taogela in the war
London reports indicate no conclusive result yet as British forces press the Upper Taogela fights. Boers evacuate their first line to a circular rear position amid stubborn resistance.
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London
Taogela
Naa
Barney Gillam Arrested in Oglethorpe County Flight
Police report Barney Gillam arrested yesterday after a tip. he is wanted in Oglethorpe County for cheating and swindling. The item notes Pierson drug store manager Martin praising Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for quick relief and strong sales in the La Grippe season.
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Oglethorpe County
Dean
Barney Gillam
Barney
Maneger Martin
Pierson
Chamberlain
Chicago Calumet
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Droggista
Warren Wins Battle Near Spienkop in Key Boer Position
General Warren's forces fought a planned and successful engagement west of Spienkop, seizing Three Tree hill and advancing through heavy Mauser fire. Major General Woodgate, Hart, and Hildyard led brigades as Boer defenses yielded, with heavy Dutch losses while Potgieterscrift operation drew British shelling.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Spearman
Warren
Spienkop
Three Tree Hill
Woodgate
Hart
Hildyard
Splenkop
Potgieterscrift
Infidel Marshall Waggoner’s library burned in church furnace
Toledo readers learn Marshall Waggoner once known as an infidel has burned his vast library of writings of infidels. The ashes rest at the bottom of the furnace of Memorial United Brethren church, a private act reported from Toledo.
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Toledo
Marshall Waggoner
Memorial United Brethren Church
Class Reunions In Athens Nears June Gathering
The class of 1570 plans a reunion in Athens next June led by Walter K. Hill now sending invitations. The class of 1870 invites alumni from 1807 to 1873 to join. Prof. H. N. Starnes oversees the 1875 reunion preparations alongside commencement events. Also notes local rheumatism remedy experience and availability of Chamberlain's Pain Balm from H. R Palmer & Sons.
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Athens
Walter K. Hill
Georgia
Hill
Re Union
H. N. Starnes
Chamberlain
J. A. Dodgen
Alpharetta
Thonosanda
H. R Palmer & Sons
Depot Burglary at Winterville Targeted Five Dollar Silver
Burglars entered the Winterville Georgia depot on Saturday night and stole money from a drawer, about five dollars in silver half-dimes saved by Mr. Tom Moore, the railroad agent. No identification of suspects has been obtained, though authorities pursue leads.
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Winterville
Tom Moore
Georgia Railroad
England Urged to Mutilate Boers in War Debate
A London cable to the World reports Duke of Somerset urging use of the dam-dam bullet to disable Boers, with W B Jameson backing the idea amid criticism of humanitarianism. The British Medical Journal notes Colenso wounds from Manser bullets as clean and humane in appearance with little tissue damage.
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New York
New York World
London
Duke of Somerset
W. B. Jameson
British Medical Journal
Colenso
Boers Driven Back in Natal Advance
Spearman's camp reports General Warren's column attacked a long Boer position on Splenkop ridge with heavy field-battery bombardment. Boers replied with two guns and machine guns as British long-range fire kept up until dark. General Mildyard drew Boers from a strong frontal position, naval guns and howitzers silenced fire, and infantry occupied the ridge at night.
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Durban
Natal
Spearman
Warren
Splenkop
Hildyard
Wordenfeldts
Paris Exhibition Open to Wide Audience Amid Controversy
Reports from Pavia dated June 22 describe opposition to a mid way attachment at the exposition led by Senator Berenger and the Duchesse dUren. Petitions circulate among French mothers as protests threaten to disrupt the fair and deter visitors.
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Pavia
Berenger
Duchesse d'Uren
France
Picard
Christian author to edit Topeka Capital-News for a week
Rev. Charles M. Shelden author of In His Steps will edit every department of The Topeka Capital-news for one week in March. Dell Keyser president of The Topeka Capital company offered to give the paper to Mr Sheldon for the period and the offer was accepted.
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Topeka
Kas
Charles M. Shelden
Topeka Capital
Detroit
Christian Endeavor Society
Shelton
Dell Keyser
Topeka Capital Company
Sheldon
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Ody
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