Y M C A Welfare Movement Pervades Railroads Across Country
The Y M C A railroad movement has reached about 80 percent of the nation’s mileage. The effort started in Cleveland in 1872, with the international committee taking charge five years later. Companies fund construction and 40 percent of operating costs while members provide 60 percent, and the work remains under YMCA management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Christian Association
Railroad Department
Cleveland
International Committee
Hell
Y. M. Gcg. A
St. Louis
Wiliam Menkel
American Review of Reviews
A Patriarch of Pueblos and a War Track in Isleta
In Isleta, Patricio Jiron, aged perhaps ninety to one hundred five, sits on the trading store counter and recalls Navajo and Apache wars. He claims sixteen years as Isleta captain, guided by memories of buffalo, raids, and the old frontier life, with his people often fighting to defend their crops and kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dana Johnson
Isieta
Patricio Jiron
Isletas
Ijs- Ietas
Isleta
Carlisle
Antonio Abeyta
Antonio
Patricio
Rio Grande
Great River
Jemez Pueblo
Taos
San Domingo
San Filipe
Laguna
Ancona
Alejandro
Pueblo
Manzano Range
New South American Lines Reach Guadalajara as Rail Rivalries Grow
The text describes Guadalajara as a future Chicago of Mexico with Harriman plans to extend toward Mexico City and beyond to connect with Pan American routes and Yucatan. Mexican Central under S M Felton studies grade improvements from Irapuato to Guadalajara to rival Southern Pacific and expand west coast commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guadalajara
Chicago
Republic of Mexico
Southern Pacific
Mexico
E. H. Harriman
Mexico City
Pan-American
Yucatan
Harriman
City of
Mexican Central
S. M. Felton
Irapuato
Felton
Republic
The
Harriman Road
Luxury Pullman Train De Luxe Heads to Brighton Line
The London Tit-Bits reports the new Pullman train de Luxe will debut on the London to Brighton line next November. It is said to cost £40,000 and include four drawing-room cars two composite smoking cars and a buffet in unmatched railway style. The service aims to eclipse the Pullman Limited on Sundays and would be the finest train in the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Eoen
Pullman Limited
London
Impoverished Doctor Confronted by Debt Collector at Home
A poor medical man was visited at his residence by a stranger claiming professional status. The visitor demanded payment of the debt and costs, offering to take all belongings unless settled. The encounter framed a harsh demand under the guise of instruction.
Cooked His Goose in a Sarcastic Remark
In a brief exchange Scott asks about Tom marrying his cook and Matt quips that he thinks the match is socially dished. The dialogue hints at social snobbery and domestic roles in a light humorous tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Tom
Matt
Too Late Milkins and Piffer Exchange Blunt Praise
Milkins teases Piffer about a stunning woman with a sharp tongue, joking she will be the one stuck with him. Piffer recalls how the encounter left him speechless, noting he was nearly drained of nerve in the moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milkins
Piffer
Pinchers Sold At Local Shoe Store
A shopper named Alonzo visits a neighborhood shoe store seeking a pair of pinchers and learns inventory is limited. Staff confirm only a few units remain in stock and offer to reserve one for pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo
Green Clothing for Men Faces mixed reception in fashion
A survey of the clothing trade notes strong belief greens will rise in vogue abroad while retail success here remains limited. Some manufacturers show green fall stock though few men wear green suits. hats and neckwear have seen more acceptance but overall green for men is seen as a joke color by many.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Fifth Avenue
Broadway
Wages of sin end in Bellevue prison ward for Fred Yuengling
Fred Yuengling son of brewer David Yuengling died in Bellevue hospital after arriving from West Side Court where he faced charges of passing worthless drafts. A New York nightlife figure for two decades, he was forty two and had a history of extravagant spending and trouble. His earlier financing helped Baroness Blane and a play at the Fifth Avenue Theatre. He was arrested recently for giving a worthless draft in payment for a pill following an automobile company complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred” Yuengling
Bellevue Hospital
New York
David Yuengling
West Side Court
Fo Fune
Blane
Fifth Avenue Theater
Courtship Reminder Ends in Unworked Promise
A young man in a local courtship relationship declares willingness to die for his beloved but later refuses to work for her after marriage, highlighting a shifting commitment and expectations within the union.
Freshman Says He Made Up Weeks of Reading
History instructor questions the student about missing reading weeks. Freshman replies he made it up. The exchange implies the student will be judged by his papers.
Contortionist Quip Sparks Quick Rejoinder
A brief exchange has a man admonishing a young man to stay focused on his business. The youth retorts by revealing he is a contortionist, turning the moment into a witty clash of words.
Ambush Dialogue About Red Ferns and Conspiracy
In a tense exchange the speaker warns the driver to stop the car, notes red ferns as a clue, and insists on continuing. The remark linked the ferns to the constable, implying a local police connection to the ambush plan.
Extravagant spending clamped by stern father
In a domestic scene Clarice pleads for a generous gift while Mr. Goldleigh demands restraint. The tension centers on a proposed large expenditure and the need for strict budgeting within the household.
How He Found Big Nugget in Highland Placer Mines
Johnny Kearn, long-time placer miner in the Highland district, found a massive nugget near Poodle Dog Gulch. The nugget weighed five pounds and netted him 1228 dollars after sale at the Helena assay office. He says the find came from ground abandoned by miners years earlier and hints at near-misses by Chinamen who last worked the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Kearn
Highland District
Butte
Mr. Kearn
Helena
Standard
Texas Onion Millionaires From Lone Star Harvest
Texas onion growers have produced a Bermuda-suited Texas onion superior in flavor and hardiness. Seed from Bermuda and Canary Islands created a bumper crop with over 1 000 carloads anticipated, moving prices from 600 to 700 dollars per carload early to 400 to 500 later, for a projected annual gross exceeding one million dollars. A shipload recently sailed from Galveston to Atlantic ports, signaling growing prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Bermuda Islands
Bette
Texas Bermuda
South Texas Truck Growers Association
Canary Islands
Bermuda
Galveston
Atlantic
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A. B. Guthrie
Choteau, Teton CO. Mont
Santa Fe
Cubero
Ramon Luna
Chino Lucero
Francisco
Desiderio
N. M
Mr. Goldleigh
Clarice
Papa
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