Pan American railroad plan advances amid congressional debate
A presidential message endorsed Pan American railroad study and a 200000 appropriation for a commission to evaluate feasibility and regional commerce. The Pan American Congress cited a 5446 mile line with an estimated cost of 542,400,271, while senators warned of political and fiscal challenges and debated tariff and navy yard policies.
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Imnan
North
South America
Congress
Pan American Congress
Mexico City
U. S
Central
U.S
Pan American
Pan-American Railroad
Carter
Mont
Llarbor
Hawley
Committee On Military Affairs
Secretary Long
House Naval Committee
Government Navy Yard
Clark
Oregon
Edward
Watson
Meson
Capt. Clark
Warhington
Fred Winston
Obituary of Sarah A Thompson from Circleville to Wynuka
Sarah A Thompson born November 7 1831 Circleville Ohio died April 1902 at home near Camp Point Nebraska pneumonia and heart disease after six days age 70 years 5 months 7 days. She was wife of H Brown and mother of four with two daughters Nettie and Mae McCartney. Funeral at daughter Mrs A J McCartney home led by Rev Kearvall from Romans 8 1 interment Wynuka Nebraska City. Floral tributes white carnations roses lilacs in abundant profusion.
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Sarah A. Thompson
Circleville
Gseo
H. Brown
Camp Point
Pearit Aubor
Nebraska
Christ
Jesus
Cain
Alla
Kearvall
A. J. McCartey
Wynuka Cemetery
Nebraska City
Jefferson and
Orville
Nettie McCartney
Mae McCartney
Beceie
Aot
Metime
Record Breaker William Aleshire Tops Insurance Contest
William Aleshire of Carthage Illinois wins the American Insurance Company's prize for the largest insurance business written in January through March 1902. He reported premiums totaling a record amount, surpassing all other agents in the Western department.
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Aleshire
Plymouth
American Insurance Company
Alestire
D. Aleshire & Sons
America Insurance Co
D’lymouth
Dewoinber
Charles J. Sheledon
Western Department
Amerikan Lisure
Newaes
N.L
Uthiae
Hock Jbl
Guark
Gros
Shire
Sheldon
Mer
William S’. Aleshire
Notable Local Figures Honored in Post and Company Letters
Letters praise long standing service and trust within the Company and gratitude for patronage. Aleshire gains recognition as a leading businessman and friend, while a memorial note honors Commodore David N. Van Brunt. The document closes with resolutions of respect from Post 25 and the Illinois department, dated April 12.
Death notice for Comrade David N Van Bron in SPL Arle
An obituary notice from SPL Arle expresses sorrow at the death of Comrade David N Van Bron. It extols his virtues, loyalty, and community respect, notes his widow and children, and pledges mourning and sympathy. The post will publish a memorial in thirty days and drape the post in mourning.
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David N. van Bron
Wrenras
van Broni
Through Colorado to California by rail with tours
Travel along the Colorado route to California aboard Pullman Tourist Sleeping Cars offered weekly excursions. The two person berth from Chicago or St Louis costs $6, with daylight mountain scenery en route. Request particulars and a 72 page California guide by mail.
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California
Seaver
Salt Lake City
Wee
Ows
Colorado
Chicago
St. Louis
Farmers swap butter with Montgomery Ward tale
A farmer near This neis Lown tried every grocery store but could not buy butter locally. He sent for Montgomery Ward and was allowed to view butter there. The note recalls a Baptist bazaar letter to Ward supplying items. Also mentions DeWitt’s pills and Frisco railroad expansion into Oklahoma and Indian Territory.
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Thisneis Lown
Montgomery Ward
Souasy Roebek & Co
Montgomer
Frisco
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Dirst Hiss
St. Loutis
South West
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Miles
Senate
Scott
Netor Rawlins
Phillippine Bil
Department of State
China
Thes
Conger
Legation
Bainbridge
Ragsdale
Tientsin
House Judiciary Committee
Ality
Augusta
I. 1
KTV
Tvinois
Chas. E. Sheldon
Wm. F. Aleshire
Commede
David N. van Brunt
Tobiss Baller Post
Ajr
Department of
Ilinois
Ile
Wiel
Poesius Butler Post
G. Ay Thue
Caliornia
Mra
A. B. Williams
Marsh
City Drug & Book Store
Vite
Geo
TH. Marsh
Wolf
Nocono
Tex
Marsh’s Drug Store
DeWitt
Alfred Heinze
Quincy
Bulgaria
Miss Stone
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