Woman in Cincinnati Reunites With Long Lost Brother and Grandfather
Mrs. Margaret Schoenfelder, living in Moore Street, has learned her brother William S. Uselton, once Huselton, lives in Beaver Falls Pennsylvania. He confirms a sister and a legacy from her late uncle, now valued around ten thousand dollars. She also discovers her grandfather Samuel Aselton is alive in Indiana.
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Moore Street
Margaret Schoenfelder
Commercial Tribune
Commerceial Tribune
Beaver Falls
Will
Elton
Beaver
Chief Strayer
Schoenfelder
Wm. S. Uselton
Lving
Fourth Avenue
Uselton
Huselton
Itsburg
Samuel Aselton
M. J. Brand
Dunkirk
Jay County
Ind
Prisoner Wins Race Against Pardons in Ohio Penitentiary
Special Despatch from Columbus reports Peter Quinn was sentenced to two years for assault with intent to wound after a dispute near the steel plant in town. He arrived at the penitentiary Thursday five minutes before receiving a pardon for self defense, making his term one of the shortest on record.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Peter Quinn
Quinn
John Kelso
Stee
Kelso
Board of Pardons
Anderson Woman Killed in Runaway Accident
Mrs. Bertha Stewart of Anderson Indiana died when a horse bolted near her home. She rode in a buggy with halter under the bridal and, after her neighbor removed the halter, the horse plunged and dragged the vehicle toward the river. Mrs. Stewart died within minutes from a neck fracture. a bystander escaped with minor injuries.
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Commercial Tribune
Anderson
Ind
Bertha Stewart
Great Market in France for Coal from America
Consul General Gowdy in Paris says American coal can compete with imports from other nations in France. He notes France could have a bright future for American coal if transportation costs are lowered and the English export tax on coal is reduced.
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Washington
Gowdy
Paris
Department of State
France
Farmer Leaves Satchel of Cash and Bonds on Porch
John W. Schmidt, a prosperous farmer neariton, Ohio, reported that a satchel containing cash and bonds was left on his front porch. He asked Columbus police to locate the thief after the security lapse on the night in question.
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Farmer
Columbus Police
Commercial Tribune
Columbus
John W. Schmidt
4Iton
United Gora
Cao Saeed Nm Si
Glasgow honors Carnegie and others with LL D degree
In Glasgow on June 13 during the four hundred fiftieth anniversary celebration of Glasgow University a LL D degree was conferred on Andrew Carnegie Lord Dufferin General Sir Ian Hamilton and other distinguished figures marking a milestone in the university’s history
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Glasgow
Glasgow University
Andrew Carnegie
Lord Dufferin
Ian Hamilton
Indiana Coal Trust Planned as Chicago Financiers Back Consolidation
Chicago capitalists back a plan to consolidate Indiana coal mines with a $15 million fund. John S Bays of Sullivan reports options on most Indiana mines held by Chicago firms and aims to expand into Illinois Kentucky Pennsylvania and Ohio. Morgan interests are said to finance the venture as more than 75 percent of Indiana mines come under option.
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Coal Trust
Illinois
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Johns. Bays
Sullivan, Ind
Combine
Das
the Chronicle
Ohile
John
Bays
L. A. Dickason Coal Ees
New Screenes
Coal and Compa
Fuel Rainbow Comaining
Pia & Hafer ‘Company
Morgan
Duels of Mayor End Unpleasantly in Paris Park
A sword duel at Parc des Princes pitted Gerault Richard owner of a Paris paper against Max Regis mayor of Algiers. Regis was wounded in the wrist and the quarrel concluded the duel series with a final verbal gesture and exchanged handshakes after tense exchanges.
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Paris
Parc Des Princes
Gerault Richard
Petite
Wohaios
Vane
Gerault
Mela
Ksade
National Bankrupts Laws Adopted at Credit Men Rally
The National Association of Credit Men in Cleveland decides to hold next year's convention in Louisville. Committees report and discussions proceed on a national bankruptcy law. Resolutions urge passage of bankruptcy measures and support for a fund to prosecute fraud.
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National Credit
Louisville
Cleveland
National Association of Credit Men
Copano
BE. A. Young
Megree
Frayed Fraud Claims Surround Pawnshop Sales
In San Francisco on June 13 Captain A W KimballPresidio Post Quartermaster cites alleged frauds in selling Government quartermaster supplies through pawnshops. A local detective, Captain Seymour, notes widespread collusion amid recent events.
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Captain Kimball
San Francisco
A. W. Kimball
Presidio
Regpieraptain Seymour
Pat Fray
Con Vo
Darte Sire Department
Officer Charged With Commissary Frauds
Cleveland dispatch reports Lieutenant Chase of Sandusky charged with appropriating about 17000 in commissary supplies on orders from Washington. District Attorney Sullivan filed suit alleging misused government supplies and funds.
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Cleveland
Washington
Sullvan
Chase
Sandusky
Chase Wen
Ohio
Nicaragua Canal Favored as Prime Trade Link
Philadelphia June 13 delegates at the Southern Industrial Convention debated waterways and the potential Nicaragua Isthmian Canal as the most desirable and economical route between Atlantic and Pacific coasts. Discussion covered the Mississippi River system, Southern waterway development, and iron and steel industry growth.
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Philadelphia
Nicaragua
Atlantic
Pacific
Sewall C. Cobb
Pensacola
South
J. B. Gibson
Birmingham
Wiliam H. Tolman
W. H. Council
Addyston Floater Identified by Relatives
The body of a well dressed white man found in the river near Addyston yesterday morning is identified by relatives as Anthony Laumann of 1137 Sycamore Street. Decomposition hindered recognition but a paper bearing Laumann’s name and clothing helped, with he having been missing since June 7. He lived with his elderly mother and carried theater cards in his pockets suggesting a possible link to the profession.
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Addyston
Noah Staten
Anthony Laumann
Sycamore Street
Umann
Laumann
Sidney Avenue
Guard Rail Cited as Cause in Severe Car Accident
Michael Sieger of 2584 Eastern Avenue, employee of the Traction Company, was in a car accident at Vine Street Station when a guard rail prevented entry. He was crushed by a closing door and car, breaking ribs and lacerating his shoulder, and was taken home in a patrol wagon.
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Michael Sieger
Eastern Avenue
The
Traction Company
Vine Street
Pengue
Ata
Loubet Receives Henderson in Paris Meeting
Paris dispatch reports President Loubet on June 13 received Mr. J. Henderson Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. The exchange occurred during Henderson's visit to Europe.
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Paris
Loubet Itoday
Epterpa
United States
Toledo Car Lines Sold In Major Interurban Merger
The Everett Moore syndicate buys all Toledo street railway lines for about 9 million dollars. The move plans to control electric railways between Detroit and Cleveland and merge Michigan routes, with talks on acquiring the Rapid Railway and Toledo Fremont Norwalk lines. The Toledo Traction Company operates ninety nine miles of track.
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Cleveland
Everett-Moore
Toledo
Detroit
Avery Electric Railway
Northern
Michigan
Pomeroy
Little Consolidated Street Railway
Rapid Railway
Fremont
Norwalk
Lake Shore
Toledo Traction Company
Goulds Ultimatum Aims Pittsburg Extension Details
The Missouri Pacific directors will discuss a dividend and final absorption terms for the Texas Pacific. Gould seeks a Pittsburg extension to reach mining regions and will push a traffic pact with the Pennsylvania Railroad for southern seaboard outlets, sharing westbound tonnage with the railroad.
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The
Mail and Express
Missouri Pacific
Texas
Gould
Pittsburg
Tidewater
Pennsylvania Railroad
Seaboard
Baltimore
Teenaggeasia Railroad
Pennsylvania Road
Burlington
Pennsylvania
Union and
Southern Pacific
Merger With Union Lead Company Falls Through
Chicago June 13 President Wise of Union Lead and Oil Company confirms reports that J D Rockefeller and associates have gained control of the American Linseed Oil Company The merger agreement between Union Lead and America Linseed is nonoperative and deposited stock will be returned Union Lead owns a large stake and will cooperate with the Rockefeller party.
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Chicago
Wise
Union Lead and Oil Company
J. D. Rockefeller
Theerican Linseed Oil Company
America Linseed Company
Union Lead and Oil Cony
Rockefeller
London court orders compulsory wind up of British America Corp
In the Kings Bench Court a compulsory wind up order was made against the British America Corporation. Shareholders agreed to a meeting to pursue voluntary liquidation. The company was linked with the London and Finance Corporation. former director Dufferin also sat on the London and Globe Corporation, a December action that unsettled the London Stock Exchange.
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London
Kings Bench Court
Britis -America Corporation
British-America Corporation
London and Nance Corporation, Limited
London Stock Exchange
Dufferin
British America
London and Globe Corporation
Dresden Credit Anstalt Collapse Shocks Banks
A Dresden despatch says the Dres den Credit Anstalt directors voted to declare the firm bankrupt. The move threatens about a dozen small banks and electrical companies, causing wide concern among financial institutions in the region.
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Lin
Dresden
Reconstruction Of Branch Lines And Capital Stock Changes
The filing includes changes approved today by officials John Mueller, Charles J. Stern, Edward A. n and Charles Mueller. It authorizes the Pittsburg, Cleveland Toledo Railroad Company and related entities to rebuild branch lines and adjust capital stock from 13,000 to 260,000 dollars and other increases. Also notes capital stock increases for Dayton & Germantown Traction and several churches and companies in Ohio.
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Commercial Tribune
Riie Tolay
Independent Teledis Association officers elected at pres 5 States convention
Buffalo June 13 election of officers for the Independent Teledis Association of the pres five States with James M. in the lead on the ticket. Names include vice president H C Young Bulgera second vice president Calapgens, secretary James J. Ware, and third assistant secretary Burg.
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Buffalo
Independent
Teledis Association
Baeyi Toda
James M
Hie Tits Vine
Adelphia
Ant
C. BE
W. Stilsgnee
Burg
Hamburg-America denial on Santa Fe talks continues
Hamburg June 13 The Hamburg American Steamship Company denies reports that negotiations with the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad to handle the shore end of its transpacific line are broken off.
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Hamburg
Hamburg-American Steamship Company
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad
Stilwell for Senator and Maxwell for Judge
Millersburg Ohio June 13 The Democratic Senatorial Convention for the Seventeenth Twenty eighth District will be held here next Tuesday and the Judicial Convention for the Third Subdivision of the Sixth District will be held here Thel Stilwen of this place will have no opposition for Senator and J T Maxwell has sailing for Common Pleas Judge
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Commercial Tribune
Millersburg
Stilwen
J. T. Maxwell
Common Pleas
Republican delegates chosen in Millersburg convention
The Republican County Convention selected delegates J. C. Duncan W. Cross C and alternates George Iwhiott J. W. Moyer Leonard Rottman. Nas for renomination Foraker for senator and Captain Critchfield for Clerk of the Supreme Court.
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Commercial Tribune
Millersburg
J. C. Duncan
W. Cross
George Iwhiott
J. W. Moyer
Leonard Rottman
Ind
Nas
Foraker Tae ‘Tor
Captain Critchfield
Supreme Court
Clergy Fare Increase Across Large Territory Planned
Chicago June 14 Clergy men east of the affair Faust River and west of Pittsburg and Buffalo will face a five dollar fare after July 1. The change was agreed upon by General Passenger Agents of all railroads in the territory at a meeting today.
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Faust River
Pittsburg
Buffalo
E. Ww
Reds
Jubilee Day Brims With News From International YMCA
In Boston on Jubilee Day delegates from abroad were welcomed in Mechanics Hall and at the State House. A message from Emperor Wilhelm via the German Ambassador thanked the YMCA for its jubilee and pledged Christian brotherhood across nations. Governor Crane hosted a 600 delegate reception at the State House.
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Mechanics’ Hall
Cephas Brainerd
New York
Faunce
Brown University
Francis E. Clark
Christian Endeavor Movement
James Stokes
Christian Philidias
Switzerland
Nicholas W. Vassilier
Russia
Old Southeeting House
United States
Crane
State House
Faneuil Hall
Ades
Bates
Hart
North Amerca
Kaiser
Washington
William
Brotherhood of Young Men’s Christian Associations of America
Christ
Wilhelm
I. R
America
Plague Death Toll Surges Across British Colonies
The latest mail advisory reports Cape Town near the epidemic peak with 610 cases and 275 deaths while British East India sees rising plague in Bombay Karachi and other provinces. Consul notes quarantine measures and rat culls as outbreaks persist across regions.
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Marine Hospital Service
Cape Town
South Africa
Cape Coloa
Mason
Berlin
Tay Town
British East India
Bombay
Karach
Bomere
Oter
India
Abe
Tim Vaon
Massacre and Cannibalism Report From New Guinea
In Victoria B C June 13 the Miowera reports from Australia that Rev James Chalmers and Rev B F Tomkins, plus fourteen native teachers, were slain by cannibals in New Guinea. Whites were eaten as troops punished villages and canoes. Jawbone and thigh bones of the missionaries were found with hats and trousers. Some natives captured during attacks led to details of the massacre.
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Victoria
B. C
Australia
San Francisco
Ashburton Thompson
Sydney
New Guinea
James Chalmers
B. F. Tomkins
Chalmers
Noted Delaware County Wedding Startles Local Village
Clinton Main a Troy Township farmer worth 600 acres and $60 000 married Mrs Mary Wood at her home in Lawrenceburg Indiana Delaware County in the presence of forty wealthy locals. Main had only casual acquaintance with Wood and proposed marriage after a single visit a week earlier. The ceremony occurred privately with no prior courtship recorded.
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Commercial Tribune
Lawrenceburg
Clinton Main
Troy Township
Mary Wood
Delaware County
Weaver
Ain
Ts. Wood
Ohio Wesleyan University Commencement Closes With Social Reception
Ohio Wesleyan University wrapped its annual commencement with a grand reception at President Bashford's mansion drawing over a thousand guests. The Gray Chapel ceremony honored 134 graduates as 8,500 attendees heard the address by Parn Borsa with LL.D. degrees awarded to two figures from Indianapolis and Urana.
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Commercial Tribune
Delaware
Ohio Wesleyan University
Bashford
Gray Chapel
Parn Bors
Edinburgh Schoole P Ochale
Mirac
Bexhford
United States
Banks
Indianapolis
Esaman Warnock
Eighth
Urana
Rev Carl F Henry Re-Elected President in Ohio Universalist Convention
Akron Ohio June 13 Rev Carl F Henry of Cleveland was re elected President of the Ohio Convention of Universalist Churches by unanimous vote. A contest for secretaryship produced C E Jones as secretary after two ballots. Buchtel College trustees named include L A Priest and Edward Morris. Assets totaling 46223999 with liabilities 29066 22 reported.
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Commercial Tribune
Akron
Carl F. Henry
Cleveland
Ohio Convention of Universalist
Eg. A. B. Church
First Universalist
C. E. Jones
Springboro
L. A. Priest
Buchtel College
Edward Morris
Bel
A. A. Stearns
C. F. Henry
Herbert B. Briggs
A. G. Tame
C. R. Olin
Wittemberg College Holds Fifty-First Commencement
Wittemberg College conducted its fifty first commencement in Springfield with over 200 alumni attending. The exercises started at 9 am under the oaks on campus with nine graduates delivering talks. Valedictorian P A Hartman of Lawrenceville, Indiana, addressed the ceremony, while 25 graduates earned degrees, including all regular course students receiving A B and Theological Seminary graduates receiving A M.
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Commercial Tribune
Springfield
Wittemberg College
Chester Blank
Dayton
W. M. Tiacuoghers
Rivers
Mich
Singfield
Lauehtone Vee Gallton
Geor Motere
Sid
Lewawe
Richmond
Ind
P. A. Hartman
Lawrenceville
Theological Seminary
Double Celebration at Wittenberg College
Wittenberg College in Springfield Ohio marked its fifty year founding during commencement exercises. Eight students started in a church basement and three living alumni attended and spoke J F Mitchell Rev A J Imhoff D D and Rev W H Winn were honored. J Frank McGrew was elected alumni association president.
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Commercial Tribune
Springfield
Wittenberg College
First Lutheran Church
J. F. Mitchell
A. J. Imhoff
D.D
Urbana
W. H. Winn
Tacoma
J. Frank McGrew
Mr. Derr
Second Lutheran Church
Ene
Diplomas Presented by Rev R S Lindsay At Ashtabula
Geneva High School tonight graduated four class of ten in the Armory. Interior decorations featured 1,000 feet of bunting and flowers. The graduates included Atas Howtns Nora B monther Lloyd Fu Miller Cora lv Brahem Nellie Hol ca i Fast Dora St Marsh and Pease valedictorian.
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Commercial Tribune
Ashtabula
Geneva (Ohio
Armory
Atas Howtns
Nora B Monther
Lloyd Fu Miller
Cora
Brahem Nellie
Dora
Pease
R Eacod
Steele High School graduation highlights with all female speakers
Dayton June 13. Steele High School held its graduation exercises this evening. The class consisted of about 42 pupils with roughly twice as many girls as boys. Five young women read essays and Superintendent Han delivered remarks in a brief program.
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Commercial Tribune
Dayton
The
Steele High School
Han Déliver
Beara
Acalon
Miami University First Female Graduates Honor Class Leader
The seventy seventh commencement at Miami University in Oxford Ohio celebrated its first graduating class of women, five in total. Miss Sara led the honors as one student earned a top distinction while others joined the certified graduates under ideal outdoor conditions.
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Commercial Tribune
Oxford
Mami University
David Phillipson
Mound Street Temple
Cincinnati
Sara Reer
Hood's Sarsaparilla Reported To Cure Chronic Headaches
Sick headaches arise from bilious habit and digestive upset. Permanent relief comes from toning the digestive system with Hood's Sarsaparilla. Ellen Maguire of Providence reports relief after starting the remedy. George McCluskey of Denver also credits it with curing a daily headache.
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Ellen Maguire
Angel St
Providence
R. L
George McCluskey
Clayton Avenue
Denver
Col
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises to Keep Its Word
An advertisement asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla promises to cite and keep the promise, urging readers to begin using the product today and trust in its reliability.
Trustees Move to Abolish Institution's Military Department
The Board of Trustees chaired by Dr. John M. Withrow of Cincinnati voted to abolish the institution's military department after a thorough review. Members listed included Charles Coulter Lee vis Bruce Foie Sara Greer Ada use Earl Keller and others. The decision followed a formal meeting noting advisability and proceeding with abolition.
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Brice Perguson
Harry Frost
Greer
Adam Rives Fenking
J Sworter
Willian Witter
Ott
Eade"Witan A
N. Mn
Ll.d
Cinresident of the
Board of Trust
Charles Coulter
Leevis
Bruce Foie
Sara Greer
Ada Use
Earl Keller
Fila McSurely
Boswi "Porter
Oxford
Ey Dennison
Reid Frost
Ross
Charles Jen- Elva Jenkins
Korla
Ind
John Lyndon
William Witter
Cojer
John M. Withrow
Cincinnati
Worldly graduates receive diplomas at Kentucky University
At Kentucky University June 13 twenty international students earned diplomas while degrees were conferred on notable locals and alumni. Salutatory by George Stoney of Dublin and valedictory by Edna Ransler of Walton highlighted a ceremony that named graduates across arts, literature, and science and awarded LL.D. honors to five distinguished figures.
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Commercial Tribune
Lexington
Kentucky University
George Stoney
Dublin
Tréland
Edna Ransler
Walton, Ky
Melbourne
Australia
Horace Powell Conley
Tenn
Roger T. Nooe
Jensamine
Edna Maynster
Alton
George Ringo
Ris
Ill
Overheere
Alice Tribble Karr
Jas. H. Hazelrigg
Warren Coleman
New York
Ed Benjamin Bagley
Washington
J. J. Haley
Ees
Mark Collis
This City
Valued Franchises Offered in Philadelphia Transit Deal
Phila June 13 Tonight John Wanamaker offered 2 500 000 for underground surface and elevated railway franchises obtained by a private syndicate from City Council. Wanamaker claims local politicians back the syndicate and the city would gain nothing under the terms. Mayor Ashbridge has not signed the franchises and Wanamaker says a deal would benefit the city. Incorporators listed include Robert H Foerder John M Mack Michael Murphy Clarence Wolf and Joseph Mack. Charters were obtained for fourteen companies planning about 1260 miles of rail lines including one for underground and one for elevated routes. Mayor Ashbridge signed ordinances granting sites for city rail transit, but declined to speak with reporters as Wanamaker protested.
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Commercial Tribune
Philadelphia
John Wanamaker
Ashbridge
It City Council
Wanamaker
Robert H. Foerder
John M. Mack
Michael Murphy
Clarence Wolf
Joseph Mack
Brent
Travel Promo for Round Trip Fast Trains
An advertisement offers a $50.00 round trip to Chicago-Portland by fast trains with luxuries. The service runs three days a week from Chicago via the Union Pacific and Northwestern Line leaving 6:30 p.m. daily. Tickets available at any agent, 0 Vine St, Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Portland
Union Pacific
North-Western Line
O. Vine St
Cincinnati
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