Transandine Railway Nears Opening Across Andes
The first interoceanic railway linking the Atlantic and Pacific from Buenos Ayres to Valparaiso inches toward completion with the Chilean and Argentine sections bored to depths totaling over 4 600 feet. The line promises faster travel and will unite Argentina and Chile by a steel corridor 588 miles long through Mendoza and Los Andes to Valparaiso.
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South America
Atlantic and Pacific
Buenos Ayres
Valparaiso
Cumbre
Uspallata Pass
Cordillera
Andes
Portillo
Buenos Aires & Pacific
Los Andes
Chile
Pacific
Ciety
London
Rosario
Argentina
Parana
Wheelwright
Caldera
Argentine Republic
San Francisco
Messrs
John and
Matthew Clark
Republic
Atlantic
Transandine
Cumbre Pass
Sie
Aconcagua
Mendoza
San Martin
O'Higgins
Los Pato
Chacabuco
Maine
Spain
Christ
Blackbird with Two Heads Reported Near Linwood
A peculiar blackbird at Linwood near Paisley reportedly has two almost distinct heads and two bills. It has been seen feeding with other birds at a waste-throwing area by workers, who feed it through a window during stormy weather.
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Linwood
Paisley
Bootland
Memorial to Roosevelt in North Dakota by Vigeland
In Bismarck North Dakota a monument honoring Theodore Roosevelt has been planned. The statue, designed by renowned sculptor Guntay Vigeland, would depict Roosevelt’s life and service over a two year period in the region.
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North Dakota
Bismarck
N. D
Theodore’ Roosevelt
Guntay Vigeland
Arene Chen Maay
Hitchcock Clothes Stir White House Fashion Critics
A satirical portrait of Frank H. Hitchcock, postmaster general, as a sartorial genius whose outfits and shoes define a period style. The piece contrasts Hitchcock’s domestic tailoring with George von L. Meyer’s English fittings, praising Hitchcock’s refined wardrobe and its influence on fashion among officials.
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Ashington
Frank H. Hitchscock
Hitchcock
Mr. Hitchcock
George von L. Meyer
Senator Smith Defends Disorderly Case in Washington Court
United States Senator William Alden Smith of Michigan appeared in a Washington police court to defend Robert A. Pelham, a former Detroit political figure now Census Clerk, in a disorderly conduct charge. Pelham was acquitted after about an hour.
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Illiam Alden Smith
Michigan
Washington
United States
Kimball
Smith
Robert A. Pelham
Detroit
West
Pelham Wal
Pelham
Senator Smith Defends Negro In Court Appearance
In a courtroom Judge Kimball questions the defendant’s representation as Sen ator W A Smith rises to claim the case. Smith, admitted to the bar, defends the accused and wins acquittal after presenting witnesses. A wandering reporter reveals the attorney is the senator, causing a stir and curiosity about his police interest.
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Kimball
Senator Smith
W. A. Smith
Smith
Tariff Articles Paying Most Duties in U S Reports
A historical tariff summary lists twelve article groups bearing about three quarters of annual duties. Sugar, cotton manufactures, leaf tobacco, fabrics, wool, spirits and wines, iron and steel, earthenware, chemicals, and fruits account for large shares. It notes 1807 revenue totals and tariff rate complexities, citing cotton cloth duties by thread counts and bleaching or dyeing conditions.
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United States
Wanted Man to Run Senate Restaurant
The senate has a grand new four story office building in Washington housing what is described as the finest and most complete kitchens. A marble regma is mentioned as part of the display and a nearby venture named Quarters Ware is cited as a feature by the subway.
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Senate
Washington
Nice High
Her Son Advice Reflects Mixed Helpfulness
The brief notes reflect a mother’s guidance to her son, acknowledging that her advice is not always helpful. It highlights the tension between parental counsel and the son’s independent judgments.
Ghiloh Church to Be Repelt Memorial Planned at Shiloh Battlefield
Effort to build a memorial church on the Shiloh battlefield site aims for a cost under 10 000 dollars. Contributors will be listed in a permanent register displayed in the church open to visitors and tourists. Also advertised is Mitchells Eye Salve, sold by druggists for 25 to 26 cents.
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Ghiloh
Om Shi-loh
Shiloh
Rot Lss
None dialogue fragment from a baffled attorney and Irish witness
Fragmentary dialogue shows a baffled attorney and a wary Irish witness trading quips about truth and bribery. The text features odd phrasing and garbled names, suggesting an edited or corrupted courtroom scene with unreliable narration.
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Bribure
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X’day Laborer Rules
Paris
Emil Pataud
Misstrician's
Mrs Mercy
Paris Eclectricisan
France
Pataud
The
Union
Palaud
Electrician's
Sunissar
Mast Et al
Tramanqiae
Roosevelt
Rooesvelt
Nant ED
Lydia E. Pinkham
Yesair
Peta
Mitchell
Hamlina
Twitt
Aes
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