Sam Sloan Retires as Oldest US Rail President at 81
New York reports Sam Sloan head of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western retires from active service. He is 81 and credited with building the railroad he led. Sloan urges young men to be diligent, honest, and hardworking to achieve success in America. A tale follows of three Western visitors who seek the ocean and are guided by a manager to Rockaway Beach, illustrating pursuit of grand sights and purpose.
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New York
Sam Sloan
Delaware, Lackawanna &, ‘Western Road
United States
Tere
Sloan
East
Rockaway
Byron
West
Herbert Snow
Snow
Switchman Kile Dies After Wheel Crush In Tacoma Yard
In Tacoma Washington January 1 a Northern Pacific switchman named W L Me Rweeney of Taylor North Dakota missed his footing while boarding a car in the yard. He fell under the wheels and ten cars passed over him crushing both legs and his right arm. He died shortly after being taken to the hospital.
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Tacoma
Wash
W. L. Me, Rweeney
Taylor
N.D
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Lsphal
Death of Anglique Ravel Pantomimist in New York
Anglique Ravel, star of the Travel family Fryneh pantomimists and survivor of the family, died in New York at age 82. The death occurred recently with details limited by the fragmentary obituary.
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New York
Anglique Ravel
Fryneh
Pilghims to 7th Ocean First New York Arrival tale
A brief note: a group of women from an inland town beyond the Mississippi River arrived in New York for their first trip, lodging in a city hotel after their long journey. The fragment hints at early travel and arrival details.
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New York
Missie- Fuql River
Electric currents stir plant growth and cancer study
The article notes experiments since 1886 by J A Cook showing currents from 25 to 40 000 volts boost seed development 10 to 20 percent while germination growth diverges. It mentions atmospheric “keomagnetitere” lightning conductor tests, cancer gland research by Dr. Snow, and vast power transmission ideas by Prof. Porkes linking Victoria Falls to mining and irrigation. It also cites Wood s Hall fish species and the Daweon rotary gasoline motor.
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J. A. Cook
France
George Porkes
London
Victoria Falls
Zambesi
Rhode
New
And
India
Working Women Suffer and Find Hope in Pinkham Remedies
A reader essay highlights severe menstrual and health struggles of working women and praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetables Compound. The letter from Tamma C Hoover of Wolfsville Maryland credits relief to Pinkham's advice and medicine, urging others to seek guidance.
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Tamma C. Hoover
Wolfsville
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia
Mechanical piston design fuels novel four stroke cycle device
An article describes a four period cycle engine with a four long steel tube piston rotating to control admission explosion and exhaust through ports on the cylinder. It notes reduced friction and leakage, cylinder with a drum housing flywheel, and a unique valveless rotary motion. It also cites H C Russell on Sydney tidal waves caused mostly by low pressure and a peat briquette manufacture breakthrough in Germany using peat turf briquets and steam heated dryers.
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Sydney
New South Wales
H. C. Russell
Russell
Traca Strait
Newcastle
Germany
Uncertain Exchange Between Lovers Sparks Alarm
A man and woman exchange tense warnings as he tries to get closer. She resists, citing her brother could interrupt and potential consequences. The scene hints at underlying tension and social scrutiny without graphic detail.
Teething Aid Promoted In Vintage Ad Blurb
An old advertisement extols Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething babies. It claims to ease pain, soothe the child, soften gums, and relieve diarrhea and colic. The ad notes a price of twenty two cents and uses old spelling and phrasing.
Reward Offered for Daly Murderers in Butte Montana
A committee of Daly's fellow employees offers ten thousand dollars for information leading to the conviction of those responsible for the murder of John J. Daly, an election officer killed in precinct 8. The reward is deposited with Hugh Brownlee Co. Bankers in Butte, Montana, on November 12, 1898. The individuals named include Nevin, Barry, Mountain Connine, Brennan, McGinnis, Kelly, Griffin, Hanley, Ryan, Lynch, Murray, Collins, Page, and others associated with various mines.
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John J. Daly
Aald
Joseph Nevin
John Barry
Mountain Con
James Brennan
Jounatrd
Green Mountain Mine
Joseph McGinnis
Eugene Kelly
Diamond
Edward McGuire
Daniel Griffin
J D McGregor Veterinary Surgeon Honorary Graduate
J D McGregor Veterinary Surgeon operates from Marlow's Stables 1015 Main Street Toronto Capida text notes honorary graduate status and practice treating domestic animal diseases promptly. Telephone 298.
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J.D. McGregor
Ontario Veterinary Text
Toronto
Capida
Marlow's
Main Street
Pock Dr Huie offers chronic disease cures at Butte clinic
A local ad markets Dr Huie Pock at 198 Main St Butte as a specialist in chronic diseases of the tongue and other private ailments. It claims permanent cures in several conditions after years of study, asserting successful treatment of women.
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Huie Pock
Main St
Butte
Railways Time Tables To St Paul and Westbound Routes
Time schedules list railway routes east and west including St Paul Minneapolis Kansas City Duluth Omaha and Spokane Seattle Tacoma Portland with connections to California Japan China Alaska and the Klondike region. Details cover destinations and possible branches for travelers and freight across domestic and international lines.
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St.Paul
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Duluth
Omaha
Spokane
Seattle
Tacoma
Portland
California
Japan
China
Alaska
TIME CARD BUTTE ARRIVALS AND SCHEDULES
Train timetables show arrivals at Montana Union depot from Portland St Paul and Anaconda with multiple through services. It lists Pullman sleeping cars Butte Missoula Portland and connections via Union Passenger Station with Great Northern Oregon Short Line and Northern Pacific lines.
Oregon Short Line announces east and west routes
Passengers can buy tickets via the Short Line to the East or West with several route options. Direct connections at Ogden and Granger join Union Pacific. at Ogden for all points West via The Texas and Western lines offer Pullman vestibulated sleeping and reclining cars. East routes go through Salt Lake City Denver Omaha or Kansas City. West routes via Ogden Southern Pacific to California and via Huntington O R N to Portland. Daily trains depart Butte at 4 pm and arrive back at 1 45 pm. Booking and reservations through agent offices in Butte and Salt Lake City.
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Northern Pacific
Anaconda
Atlantic Express
St. Paul
Pacific Express
Portland
Vicespace
Butte, Anaconda
Pacific Union
Great Northern Railway
Oregon Short Tine Railroad
Northern Pacific Railway
Europe
Ogden
Granger
Union Paettic
Mast
Tio Grande Western
Salt Lake
Denver
Omaha
Kan- Hoe City
Southern Pacific
California
Huntington
Butte
Uckets
Mast Broadway
Mon- Haenn
Santa Fe
Oden
Kansas City
Chicago
Union
Trun
Alwo
Galveston
Texas
City of Mexico
New Mexico
Arizona
J. Brinker
C. F. Warren
Minnepolis
Helena
Seattle
Kootenai Country
Oregon
Alaska
Japan
China
Twin Cites
Destinaton
Quoted Thoughts on Society and Business Etiquette
A Chicago Record extract comments on social behavior and commerce urging practical generosity. It ridicules shallow flattery and notes insurers hand out calendars instead of useful fireproof match boxes. The piece mocks polished voices and the idea of a benevolent bachelor who aids a child with a motherly touch.
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Chicago
Stranger in the Pew Disrupts Christmas Sermon
A whimsical verse scene unfolds as Miss Wrathful notices a stranger in her pew during a Christmas sermon. She confronts the intruder with sharp whispers and a fierce gaze, declaring the seat hers in comic fashion.
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Samuel Sloan
Pilghims
Ove
Cathronsia Vic Syrup Co
Catvorsia Pic Syrup Co
Carr Forxta Pio Syrup Co
California Fig Syrup CO
Science
Equator
Grant Allan
Tropic of Capricorn
Witer
Trevela
Canver
Bens
M. Ranvier
Wood's Hall
Mass
Key West
Treayed Uy
Spanbanuattely
Cherie
Amies
M. Taharies
Ste Grandsaignes
Hhis
Rock Springs
E. C. Davey
Vain ST
Points West
M. U
Montana Union Depot
M. Depot
M. LU
Paul
M. WU
GAN AL
Pony
Norris
Parrot
N. P
Ullman
Pullman
Missoula
CHAS
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Minn
W. W. Merrtman
Montor
Ota Su
Butte Lows
Great Northern
Helena Lovalast
Bilver Bow
Oregon Short Line
Intermountain Line
H. ©. Wilson
ID. Burley
Salt Lake City
Wes
P. M. Seymour
Oranite Street
Butte, Moi
Pacific Tixpress
Helen Laval S
City Ticket Office
No. Street
J. EL Dawbon
Gen
Burlington and
Burlington
Bullman
St. Paul Union Depot
J.E. Taite
Martie
Seeich
Wire
Iren Kalleines
Montana Streat
Huie Pock & CO
G Great Western Limited
C. J. Brooks
P.M. Lord
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