Remembering a Denver and Rio Grande Death Run
A first person reminiscence recounts a fatal Black Canyon wreck on the Denver and Rio Grande line. It follows engineer Peasley and fireman McConnell, detailing the deadly night at Roubideau tunnel, the rescue, and the sorrowing McConnell family in Salina Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver and
Rio Grande
Great Divide
Marshall Pass
Devine
Engineer Peasley
Nisov
Kipp
Gunnison
Jack Walsh
McConnell
Salina
Kan
Missouri Pacific
Rockies
Cere
the Grande
Roubideau
Roubideau Tunnel
Jess Risk
Hbaelk
Denver
Kansay
Stirling
Johnny
Jack
John McConnell
Notable Lives Unearthed From Humble Town Tales
A carpenter, a former society beauty, a religious zealot, and a dejected noblewoman reveal hidden pasts. An English court presentation, a man’s death spurred remorse, and a Kentucky marriage abuse tale show how people’s histories shape present reputations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern College
Kentucky
England
Atchison
Conscience Fund
Washington
Atchison Globe
Oysters Dredging Decline Off Forth Coast
Between Gramond and Cockenzie on the Forth more than sixty boats worked the oyster dredging season. Now the entire east coast harvest from Shetlands to the Tweed yields less than 750 dollars yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gramond
Cockenzie
Forth
Scotland
Shetlands
Tweed
Justice questions repeated hog stealing plea
A quoted exchange from the Atlanta Constitution shows a judge pressing a respondent about recurring theft. The speaker confirms the same crime continues, noting some prefer cattle ventures but he still adheres to following what a man knows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Constitution
Fragmentary OCR Note on Letters and Dress
A cryptic fragment shows a dialogue about mailing a letter and mending a dress. The readable bits include Abby and Did you mail that letter I were you last week and Did you mend that dress. The text is incomplete and lacks clear context or events.
English Pottery Trade Rises Amid American Labor Loss
The Staffordshire Sentinel reports revived English exports of earthenware china and porcelain to the United States and Europe, with nine months of 1895 showing a $1,031,685 rise over 1894. Exports to America alone grew by $1,118,680, outweighing gains with all other nations, while a German tariff aided English potters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Englinit
Hartshenware
Germanys
France
United States
Brazil
Bratyt Atheys
British East Indies
Ccccees
British North America
Staffordshire Sentinel
America
Wilson
Cobden Club
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
San Fransisco
Mobile
Liverpool
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charleston News and Courier
Gorman
Tariff
Ohio
New Jersey
North Staffordshire
Staffordshire
Sentinel
Europe
Eea
Moncey
Victors
Overman Wheel Co
Victor
Detroit
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Ore
Dillon, Montana
Poindexter & Orr
Montana
Opera House
Dillon, Mont
Chicago
Open Board of Trade
Farmer
Charleston
Coles Co
Will
Broadway
Arizona
Butte
Mont
Joe
Erie
Pacific Coast
Petaluma Incubator CO
Petaluma
Cala Branca Hous
S Main St
Scientific American ‘Agency For
Munn & CO
Scientific American
Munn& Co
Pusitishers
New York City
Washington, D. C
Stovemen’s Directory
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