More Railroads Consolidation Gossip in Northwest Rail Plans
Rumors of consolidations and new routes emerge as engineers study lines northward for Stikine testing. Northern Pacific eyes connecting Colfax to Pleasant View, with surveys and routes near the Snake River, while talks of Oregon Short Line and Union Pacific consolidation echo in Montana and Spokane market reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific
Washington A& Columbia River
Snake River
Colfax
Pleasant View
Washington
Paseo
Palouse
Marshall Junction
Pasen
Butte
Montana
Inter Mountain
Oregon
Union Pacific
New Fire Truck Placed in City Service
A new hook and ladder fire truck from Chicago was stationed at the central station yesterday. Built by the Fire Extinguishing Company, it costs between 1900 and 2000 dollars and features three extension ladders of 6 60 and 26 feet, plus roof and wall ladders and a blast bell. The main objection is heavy extenders, which will be studied by the committee. if accepted the old truck will be overhauled and kept ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helmenton
Mamouth
Hudson's Hope
Hurson
Northwest Territory
British Columbia
Chicago
Tira Extipgumber Manufacturing Company
Mhivago
American Railroad Franchise in China Details
Monaged men from the United States secure a franchise to build a railroad from Hong Kong to Tan Kaw China nearly 1 mile. The piece argues health as essential to progress and promotes Hoatetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy for weakness and dyspepsia, claiming broad success among workers.
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United States
Hong Kong
Tan Kaw
China
America
Grand Masouverade Ball Hosts Seven Grand Prizes
Teutonic Lodge No 2.0 1 1 S presents a grand prize masquerade ball at Renshaw Hall on St Valentine’s Day 1899. The event promises seven grand prizes and valuable valentines for attendees. Tickets cost $1 with tickets available everywhere. Committee promises perfect prizes and dental care by Dr Wix.
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Teutonic Lodge
Renshaw Hall
St. Valentine's Ve
Pall
News in Brief from Helena and California Races
Robert Hancock collapses and dies in a Helena brewery saloon after ordering lunch. Marcus Daly filly Gualala wins the sixth race at Ingleside in 1 14, her third Califor nia victory without a defeat. A new trial is granted in the Mike Rolla murder case after multiple trials, culminating in a murder in the first degree verdict and a 50 year sentence before remand and further appeal.
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Robert Hancock
Helena
Montana
Marcus Daly
Gualala
Satsuma
Ingleside
California
Mike Rolla
Henry
Livingston
Fife
Rolla
Servio Cortes
Horr
Cortes Brothers
Servie Cortes
Tafect
Wea
Myidley
Young
Nurder
Holla
Supreme Court
Deer Lodge
Lost Persons Letters Reach Chief of Police
Chief Mulholland received letters seeking missing people. J B Carter of Worcester asks about a miner’s death and a possible missing crew. Mrs J B McCumber of Duluth seeks news of her husband once a bartender in theater. Mae Vloowe of Pavonia writes about a man Turner in Teeland and a shipbuilder by trade.
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Mulholland
J. B. Carter
Worcester
Wakte Pallee
Weiter
Carter
Ehroat
J. B. McCummber
Duluth
John T. McCumber
Hutte
Tia Vloowe
Pavonia
Meown Weltes
Teeland
Rudo
Mickey the Greek May Die at City Jail
Mickey the Greek, a long time Butte resident known to police, lies in a precarious condition at the city jail and faces transfer to county hospital or fatal outcome. He has a long criminal record but claimed he never stole. authorities report a vagrancy charge awaiting trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hey
Hutto
Calhanan
Mickey Ik
Eity
Bulle
Mene Aoberts
Butle
Hexas
Lynndale Dance and Stable Offers Weekend Transport
An ad lists rides to Lynndale from Langlois stable at 2 dollars for a pand-wagon and 4 dollars for a dance hall ride. Dancing Sundays with a stage leaves at 2 p.m. The ad mentions Dr Wix and a 20 dollar set of teeth. It references Lynndale and local businesses Langlois stable Ligsleigh.
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Lynndale
Whas
Langlois’ Stable
Ligsleigh
Langlo Ya
Turkish Baths Advertised in City Corner
An ad promotes Amos corner of Mariana Browaway for Turkish baths in Lutte with both Turkish and plain baths. It touts the baths as curd and preventive for various diseases, open day and night at unspecified hours, $1 for Turkish bath and 25 cents for plain bath, with experienced attendants and shampoo services.
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Lutte
Amos
Mariana Browaway
Weil
Hades
Anos
Broadway and
Main
Teething Baby Adopts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup
An old era advertisement promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething babies. It claims the remedy calms gums soothes pain relieves wind colic and eases diarrhoea with a twenty five cent price.
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Northwest
Macha
Java
A. Booth
Calena
Valentines
John G. Evans
North Main St
Calkins’ Book
Dugan & Jones
Insurance Aire i
East Granite St
S. B. National
Butte - Montana
Huie Pock & CO
Deaerin
South Main
Stikine
Testin
Edmonton Bulletin
Northern Railway
Stikine-Tway
W. H. Dupont
A. T. Ker
Edmonton
Finlay
Parsnip
B.C
Northwest Territories
Edmonton Jand Toalin Lake
Edumonton
Finlay River
Nick Bros
Hudson's
Peace River
Brick Bros
Norves
Finlay Rapids
Yo Rivera
Sever
Dave
Pear River
Schwyn
Nasslin Rath
Parle Pues
Peace River Canyon
Huntsen
Hope
Ti Yronton
Dows
Lesser Slave Lake
Lesser Slave River
Athabasca River
Todmonton
Uy Landing
Leung
Freiehtgent Moore
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Spokane
St. Paul
Jascoma
Sextug
Spilbank
Portland
Sporlane
Twin City
Ramona Coffee
Dr. Wix
Chief OF Police
Mickey
UTS County H Hospital
Lynndalp
Utte CO
Bagajowaie
Tarrant
Tarrant & CO
la Lance & Grosjean
BEE Hive CO
Granite
Butte, Mont
Wee
Steck
Kingsbury
Cail
Gee
C.E. Wendell
North Main Street
Jill
West Park Street
F. F. Suadduck
MGR
Electrikure CO
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