Gould Plans Texas and Pacific Line Expansion
George J. Gould outlines a rebuilt Texas and Pacific route forming a through line along the west bank of the Mississippi from New Orleans to St. Louis. He also mentions rebuilding the New Orleans and Northwestern, a southern line to Lake Providence Louisiana, and electric trains coming soon after machinery delays.
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Arkansas City
Lake Providence
Louisiana
Texas and Pacific
Mississippi River
New Orleans
St. Louis
New Orleans and Northwestern
New York City
War prep signals rising tensions in Chile
A Valparaiso dispatch notes Chilean public signs of possible conflict with Argentina. Mass meetings in Santiago back government actions, while peace advocates organize opposing rallies. Shipping purchases and fleet mobilization deemed precautionary amid Argentina’s unexpected threatening stance. Paraguay
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The
Times
Valparaiso
Chile
Santiago
Colombia
Ecuador
Chili
Murdered by Robbers Near Duquoin Ill
Bound gagged and blindfolded Edward Eichhorn a German farmer was found dead at his Hometown home three miles east of Duquoin Wednesday night by his nephew John Thomas. He was last seen Saturday and may have gone to Belleville. A stovewood club beat his head. Robbery appears the motive as he drew a sizable sum from the bank Friday.
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Eichhorn
Young man in female attire arrested at Austin depot
In Austin Texas on December 12 a young man in a black skirt colored shirt waist straw hat and veil arrived on the delayed Austin and Northwestern train and was arrested at the union depot. He gave the name Edgar Edwards from Mason Texas and said he is 21. He refused to explain his disguise. He is jailed and Mason authorities notified.
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Austin
Tex
Union Depot
Austin and Northwestern
Edgar Edwards
Mason
Edwards
Riotous Night in Cadiz Stirs City After Mob Rule
Cadiz Georgia, December 12 observed a near revolution as mobs roamed streets Wednesday night. Bakers, armed with bludgeons, attacked stores and frightened residents while police struggled to restore order amid disorderly scenes and repeated clashes. In separate action, Georgia lawmakers moved to set aside land for a proposed Appalachian National Park, aiming to protect the region as a national preserve.
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Cadiz
Monroe Edge Bryan Property Seeks Quick Sale In City Area
Listings detail 40 acres near oil mill with 25 city units and 15 out, a five room house, new stables, sheds, a cement cistern, good wells, and other improvements. plus multiple city lots, houses, and cabins offered cheap. Also 14,000 acres of farm and ranch lands advertised with references to weekly papers.
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Tee Baptist Church
City
College Road
Ot 1
Garens
Pit Park
Bon Ton
Drowning tragedy and notable deaths report
Drowning of fourteen at Eagle Lake Tex when brakeman Allen Harrison fell from a caboose. He suffered severe injuries and is not expected to recover from the shock. His father J M Harrison is a Beeville conductor on the Macaroni line. Louisville priest Rev Thomas F Gambon died suddenly at 64 of heart failure following grip illness. Muskogee ar? sheriff reports a man found intoxicated with alcohol at a Uufaula location during a cold spell, details unclear.
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Eagle Lake
Tex
Allen Harrison
Cane Belt Railroad
J. M. Harrison
Beeville
Louisville
Thomas F. Gambon
St. Patrick’s Church
Father Gambon
Ireland
Muskogee
I. T
United States
Arshal
Beglecter
Fragmentary obituary item about Mrs N Park and a fire
The readable fragments mention Mrs N Park and a fire scene with sounds of screams. Details are sparse but indicate an incident at a residence. No dates, locations, or full names are clear enough to confirm.
Town property listings near Allen Academy and local streets
South half of block near Allen Academy priced at 550 dollars. About one and a quarter acres near the schoolhouse in the southeast part of town. Includes a small new cottage a tenant house and a well. Price 1000 dollars. Six room house and one lot of cove on west side of town priced. Six room house and two lots of pund located four blocks from ain Street. Brick cistern on premises. Price 1250 dollars. Also other city property.
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Allen Academy
Pert
Ain Street
Congress Bill Aims Free Rio Grande Bridge at El Paso
Washington reports Congressman Stephens of Texas has introduced a bill to authorize a free bridge across the Rio Grande at El Paso. The existing toll bridge is privately owned. Mexico has approved a free bridge and El Paso would begin construction once Congress acts.
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Stephens
Texas
House
Rio Grande
el Paso
Paso
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Jeff ‘Franklin
Birmingham
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Mobile
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Bryan Snyder
Saint Louis
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E. Grieser
Liza
Dray Line
F. A. Lee
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J. W. Batts
Brazos County
J. D. Franklin
Brogdon
W. A. Watkins
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