Monon Route purchase signals Chicago access control
In New York May 14 authoritative sources discussed the claim that the Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville railway known as the Monon Route had been bought by the Louisville and Nashville and Southern railway companies. The Times will claim the Monon sale means Southern and Louisville and Nashville will control an independent entrance into Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wall Street
Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railway
Monon
Lousville & Nashville and
Southern Railway
Chicago
the Times
Southern
Louisville & Nashville
J. P. Morgan & Co
Indianapolis
Louisville
Harriman Awards New SP Contract for Central Pacific
President E H Harriman of the Southern Pacific announces a new contract for reconstructing part of the Central Pacific near Casino Nevada. The project covers three tunnels grading and masonry with surveys extended to Lucerne and San Bernardino counties. Harriman plans no changes and will travel home via Portland Ogden Salt Lake Denver and Omaha with J C Stubbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
E. H. Harriman
Southern Pacific
Central Pacific
Casino
Nev
Oregon
Nevada
California
Los Angeles
Lucieow
San Bernardino County
Wood of Toledo Puts Up Airship Invention
Alonson Wood a retired builder and Toledo inventor applies for a patent on a 42 foot high 0 foot wide two ton airship. The machine uses tilted planes around a central shaft with 1200 square feet of propeller area driven by a gasoline motor. Engine is ten feet square with a 12 ton seating capacity and air velocity projected at one mile per minute. Wood, inventor of the roller coaster, previously sold rights there for 36000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Alonson Wood
Toledo
Wood
Steamship Arrivals Noted From Various Ports
Ships arriving include Graf Waldersee from Hamburg and Carthaginian from Glasgow, with Friederich Der Crosse from Bremen. Also Glasgow Furnessia from New York and Majestic from New York bound for Liverpol. Kaiserin Maria Theresia from New York to Genoa. Southampton to Philadelphia from New York. Plymouth Moltke from New York to Cherbourg and Hamburg.
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New York
Graf Waldersee
Hamburg
Carthaginian
Glasgow
Friederich der Crosse
Bremen
Furnessia
Queenstown
Haverford
Philadelphia
Liverpool
Majestic
Liverpol
Naples
Kaiserin Maria Theresia
Genoa
Southampton
Plymouth
Moltke
Cherbourg
Live Stock Prices Hit 20-Year Highs in Chicago
Chicago on May 14 saw cattle prices at the Union stock yard surge to 7.60 a hundredweight, ten cents above last week’s peak, with hogs and sheep also reaching record marks for the year as offerings were quickly snapped up.
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Chicago
Union Stock Yard
A Breathing Spell for the Consumptive
The ad touts Scott's Emulsion as a vital aid for consumptives by giving the body a breathing spell during illness. It claims rich nourishment repairs bodily waste and renews lung strength, helping nature throw off disease when used early or at any stage to counteract destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
S. S.S
Death of music instructor in Springfield institute
Prof. N W Wilson a mussic instructor at the Ambidexter Institute died tonight during a lesson he was singing a solo when he collapsed and passed away before aid could arrive He had come to Springfield from Keokuk Iowa for the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
N. W. Wilson
Ambidexter Institute
Wilson
Keokuk
Principal William Wilcox Dies in Iowa Fire
Cedar Rapids May 14 William Wilcox principal of Mt Vernon public schools died this morning from injuries after a gasoline stove exploded yesterday. He had filled the stove and lit a match. The gasoline ignited causing a blast that left him terribly burned before aid arrived. Wilcox was prominent in Iowa education and had formerly been principal at Des Moines.
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Cedar Rapids
William Wilcox
Mt. Vernon
Wilcox
Iowa
Des Moines
Surgeon William Tod Helmuth Dies at New York Home
Dr William Tod Helmuth a surgeon of national reputation died suddenly at his New York City home this morning from angina pectoris His death marks a notable loss to the medical community and follows his prominent career in surgery and public service across the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William Tod Helmuth
MAKE A SLAP AT CLARKSON
New York May 14 At the annual meeting of the Civil Service Reform association tonight the following officers were elected President Carl Schurz Vice Presidents James C Carter D Willis James William G Low Levi P Morton Alexander & Orr Theodore Roosevelt Elihu Roor Edward M Shepard Oscar S Starus Alfred T White Secretary Eliot H Goodwin Treasurer A S Frizzel The annual report criticises President Roosevelt for removing Edgar Maclay from his Brooklyn navy yard post without allowing reply It deplores Roosevelt's appointment of James S Clarkson as surveyor of the Port of New York calling Clarkson a pronounced enemy of civil service reform with a record as a spoilsman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Civil Service Reform Association
Carl Schurz
James C. Carter
D. Willis James
William G. Low
Levi P. Morton
Alexander &. Orr
Theodore Roosevelt
Elihu Roor
Edward M. Shepard
Oscar S. Starus
Alfred T. White
Eliot H. Goodwin
A. S. Frizzel
Executive Committee
Roosevelt
Edgar Maclay
Brooklyn Navy Yard
James 5. Clarkson
Clarkson
Blaze at Kennedy & Co Mill Wipes Out Ceredo Fire
Fire in Huntington W V yesterday destroyed a large portion of Kennedy and Co’s lumber mills at Ceredo along with a Camden interstate railway sub station 29 dwellings and all timber in the mill yarns The total loss is estimated at 220000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
W. Va
Kennedy & Co
Ceredo
Camden Interstate Railway
Pope Gives 20000 Lyre For Martinique Relief Drive
The pope contributes 20000 lyres to a relief fund for Martinique sufferers. Gilson Asphalt plant in Madison IL burned Wednesday, loss about 100000 dollars, partly insured. Stow and Hooley of New York acquire controlling interest in the Des Moines and Fort Dodge railroad. road leased to Rock Island to 1905.
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Pope
Gilson Asphalt Company
Madison
W. L. Stow
E. 8
Hooley
New York
Des Moines & Fort Dodge Railroad
Sax
Rock Island
Bernice Mills
John Mills
Marion
Ind
R. Clark
E. M. Gunn
J. D. Played
South
Schachter
East Side
Schachter Butchers
Farber
Olympian Games Association
Hobart Chatfield-Taylor
Furber
Chicago
National Folding Box Co
Dayton Novelty Co
Kinnard Co
Seston Co
Bankers oppose asset currency at Missouri Kansas meet
At Kansas City on May 14 the Missouri and Kansas bankers adopted strong resolutions against the proposed branch banking in Congress. Ex Comptroller Dawes urged emergency circulation with heavy tax to deter use in normal times, arguing asset currency would undermine confidence and worsen panics. James Feckers and Dawes spoke on asset currency and prosperity as the keynote theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Kansas
Kansas City
Congress
James H. Feckers
Charles G. Dawes
Eckels
Charles Dawes
18th Annual Alumni Reunion Held in Washington DC
The 18th annual reunion of the Alumni Association of the American College of the Roman Catholic Church at Rome Italy was held in Washington DC on May 14. President Rev. John M. Burke led the event with First Vice President Rev. C. B. Corrigan, Second Vice President Rev. W. McGinniss, Secretary Rev. William G. Murphy, and Treasurer Rev. William Maher of South Norwalk Connecticut serving in office.
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Washington, D. C
Alumni Association of American College of the
Ehurch
Rome
Traly
John M. Burke
New York
C. B. Corrigan
Baltimore
W. McGinniss
William G. Murphy
William Maher
South Norwalk
Conn
Probing the Beef Trust Disaster Toll Grows in Pittsburgh
The Sheraden disaster casualty list rises with four new deaths including Albert Berg 10 and Conrad Fick 43. Total dead reaches 18 and injured 450. property loss pegged at 175000. Misidentifications by anxious friends caused double names on some listings.
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Pittsburg
Sheraden
Albert Berg
Conrad Fick
William H Henderson
Elliotborough
Hiram PD
Enoch
Washington
Strength and digestion unlock physical power in men
The ad argues true strength comes from well nourished food that is properly digested and assimilated. Digestive diseases waste nutrition, so Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery cures stomach ailments, aids digestion, and restores strength. Testimonial from Victor L. Hayden claims renewed health and weight gain after using the remedy. A People’s Medical Adviser offer is included with stamp payments to Dr. R.V. Pierce, Buffalo, N.Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Victor L. Hayden
Blackstone, Nottoway Co
R. V. Pierce
the People’s Medical Adviser
R.V. Pierce
Buffalo
N.Y
Notable visitors and plans for St Louis world fair
Emperor Menelik of Abyssinia and King Oscar of Sweden seek visit licenses while Kansas promotes its lead zinc output for the exposition. Exhibits spaces are free but must follow classifications. Louisiana Purchase commission delegates and officials tour abroad. Alaska seeks $190,000 for its exhibit. Burns Cottage fundraising continues. airship duty-free admission approved. Texas vows largest state exhibit.
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St. Louis
Emperor Menelik of
Abyssinia
Incective
Egypt
Oscar
Sweden
John Barrett
Jose Te Olivares
John Taylor Lewis
Ernest H. Wands
Charles N. Pepper
Cuba
John Rice Chandler
Central America
Vittorio Zeggio
Italy
C. F. Wennerstrom
Norway
Denmark
Geo. F. Parker
London
Palmer L. Bowen
Paris
Joseph Brucker
Berlin
Europe
Thomas W. Cridler
Federation of Women's Clubs of Arkansas
Arkansas
Brady
Alaska
Francis
International Navigation Congress
Dusseldorf
Germany
Burns Cottage Association
Forest Park
Treasury Department
John H. Kirby
Texas World’s Fair Commissionn
State of
Texas
Notables Toast Union League For Royal Embassador
Whitelaw Reid was guest of honor at a farewell banquet at the Union League club in New York May 14 before his departure for London as special ambassador to the coronation of King Edward. About 100 attendees included Sir Percy Sanderson and Cornelius Bliss, with toasts to the President and King Edward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Union League
Britain
Roosevelt
King Edward
New York
Whitelaw Reid
Union League Club
Tondon
United States
Edward
Sir Percy Sanderson
Cornelius W. Bliss
Chauncey M. Denen
Henry C. Payne
John W. Griggs
Nicholas Murray Butler
John A. McCall
Charles Emory Smith
Clark Howell
Melville EF. Stone
Frank B. Noyes
J. Edward Summons
Charles W. Wnapp
Cornelius N. Bliss
Levi P. Morton
Archbishop Corrigan
Mr. Bliss
Bliss
Stancing
Mr. Reid
New York Jector on Morgan Steamship Line Fate
The article debates whether the Morgan steamship combine will become a private monopoly with public rights implications. A continental steamship figure questions if American victory means higher rates and less carrier choice, while optimists expect steady freight, daily transatlantic sailings, and new telegraphic printing aboard ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Moorgan Steamship Line
Trust
Morgan Combine
America
United States
Seven Seas
Morgan Steamship Combine
Europe
Steamboat Trust
Liverpool
Wives Cure Promised by Peruna Remedy Claims
A letter from Minnie E McAllister of Minneapolis reports relief from pelvic catarrh after seven weeks on Peruna, praising Dr Hartman and claiming lasting health. Other testimonials from Phoebe Cary Sheffield Seguin TX and Mrs William Kenning Chambersburg PA praise Peruna for chest pains and catarrh, with an offer for free medical guidance from Dr Hartman in Columbus Ohio.
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Hartman
America
Dor, Hartman
Phoebe Cary Sheffield
Seguin
Texas
Kk Hays
William Kenning
Thad
Mahon
Chambersburg
T. M. Mahon
Great Ship Combine Promise of Floating News Exchanges
The piece envisions westbound and eastbound ships never more than 125 miles apart, forming floating news exchanges that can aid distressed vessels within hours. It contrasts this with anti trust concerns and sci fi echoes, noting the lure of ocean travel as escape from daily business worries. It questions future Atlantic liner networks and the impact of wireless telegraphy on meditation at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
New Drowning Theory Claims No Water in Lungs
The latest theory suggests water does not enter the lungs in drowning and that heat, properly applied with artificial respiration, can resuscitate those who have been under for an hour. This feat has been claimed by the advancing doctor.
Schwab to Found Private Charity on Staten Island
Charles M Schwab president of United States Steel buys Richmond Railway property on Staten Island to establish a private charity. He plans to select beneficiaries himself and run the resort as a philanthropic project not a public charity. The institution is expected to be ready soon for use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles M. Schwab
United States Steel Corporation
Richmond Railway Company
Staten Island
Stranger Pelican Shot Near Illinois City
Inter Ocean reports W. Fluent killed a large pelican on the dike at Alton harbor. The bird, about 9.5 feet wingspan, had been near the water and was described as a rare visitor to the area. Fluent crossed the river in a naphtha launch to shoot the big bird, which will be stuffed and mounted.
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Illinois
Fluent
Alton Harbor
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Louisville & Washville
E Central Pacific
AN Ghio Man
Bsott
BOWNE
Chemista
Pearl St
New York Port
Blaze
West Virginia
General News
Dawes
Catholic College
Beef Trust
Indiana
Department of Meat of Mines and Metalurgy
Chauncey M. Depew
Melville E. Stone
The
Atlanta Constitution
Stephen O'Meara
Boxton Journal
Tis
Morgan
Ocean Steamship Lines
Peruna
Judge McAllister
West 38Rd St
Minneapolis, Minn
P. C. Sheffield
Clemens
Mich
Pires
MZ Allister
President of
Steel Corporation
Walsh
Davenport
Nshnitt
Nature
McCullough Bullaing
West Third Street
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