Coxeyites Loaded for Topeka After Rail Obstructions
News tells of Sanders army of Coxeyites resisting railroad blocks on a stolen train near Scott City Kansas. They rebuilt tracks and reran rails, were captured at 5:40 pm, and 450 men were to be taken to Topeka under guard. The march continues with food supplied as their camp endures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Oity
Sanders
Scott City
Kan
Modoc
Marshal Neely
Clark
Magnolia
Topekas
Pueblo
Topeka
Notable New York Socialites and Their Wealthy Echoes
A portrait gallery of prominent women and families from New York and beyond. References include Mrs. John D. Rockefeller teaching Sunday school with daughters in tow, Mrs. Maria Ruiz Burton of Mexico owning vast Lower California land, and Miss Talbot tied to the late father of the house of commons. Also noted is Mrs. May Fanning dismissed from the sheriff’s office for kissing a murderer, aided by a gift and card.
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John Jacob
Astor
Constance Lytton
Pierre ‘Lorillard, Jr
Paris
London
New York
Gertrude Vanderbilt
Gotham
Millionaireville
d’Uzes
Alpheus Hardy
Boston
Illinois
Morrison
Mount Vernon
Emmons Blaine
McCormick
Maria Ruiz Burton
Mexico
Chicago
Ensenada
California
Miss Talbot
Margam
House ‘of Commons
May Fanning
Dubuque
Commonwealers Clash With Marshal Deputies At Green River
In Green River Wyoming on May 16 a mob of about 200 commonwealers seized a train from Marshal Pinkham and his deputies. Marshal Rankin moved to Cheyenne to detain Pinkham’s men as the crowd, aided by Winchesters, overwhelmed authorities. A public meeting formed amid rising tension as officers could not act.
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Green River
Marshal Pinkham
Idaho
Cokeville
Marshal Rankin
Cheyenne
Pinkham
Meee
Dick Williams
Monastery Wins Estate Case Over Son's Share
A dying man left his estate to a monastery on condition that on his abroad son's return the monks could give him any portion they chose. On the son's homecoming the monks kept most of the estate. A barrister argued that the will allows the monks to choose, so the son should receive the portion they selected, which won the suit.
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Detroit News
The Woman Hater and Mrs Lease in Politics
A collection of 19th century editorials mock Mrs Mary Ellen Lease as an odd and powerful political organizer. They comment on her lecturing, possible Senate run, and plans to organize women's lodges while joking about Masonry rituals and initiation goats.
The Cynic
A collection of pithy maxims from the Atchison Globe on human folly laziness trust and social notions. It contrasts easy love with hard times warns against vanity and self deception and notes family dynamics and class taste.
Railway facts and finance across nations and eras
A New Jersey railroad owns a hospital car and a Danish express takes a day to cover 100 miles. Britain holds about £100,000,000 invested in railways on the American continent. Antiquarians claim proof of locomotive use in China 200 years ago. Twenty six western railroads adopt watch inspection for employees. The New Haven railroad asks customers to sign an agreement waiving recompense for fire or collision, deemed worthless by lawyers.
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New Jersey
China
New Haven
The Largest Oak in Georgia on a Farm in Oglethorpe County
The article notes firs surpass oaks in strength, sun exposed trees bear larger southern limbs, and the giant Georgia oak on Jonathan Farmer’s farm in Oglethorpe County spans 27 feet in circumference. W N Prinzan studies suggest large trees are warmer inside during winter and cooler than the air in summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Jonathan Farmer
Oglethorpe County
W. N. Prinzan
Seize the Passing Moment on Life’s Broad Deck
The passage urges timely action as destiny’s clock strikes Now. It emphasizes waiting wisely and watching for opportunities to act at the decisive moment on life’s stage. Mary A. Townsend is noted as the source.
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Mary A. Townsend
Country Life in Old New England and Schooling Critique
A reflective work contrasts rural life with city life and praises rustic labor, tracing homeland reverence from sea shore roots to fields. It laments modern schooling methods while celebrating the enduring value of farming, mothers earth, and the plow over city progress.
New Pension Commissioner Appointed Urges Early Claims Filing
The press notes the appointment of a new Commissioner of Pensions, praising his military background and urging U S soldiers sailors and heirs to file claims promptly to avoid lost retroactive benefits. Readers are advised to write The Press Charm Company in Washington DC for information and help with applications.
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U.S
U. S
Charms Company
Washington, D. C
The Khan of Teheran Seeks the Perfect Man
A tale recounts the Khan of Teheran asking courtiers who is the perfect man. Answers range from loving a wife, sacred priesthood, to wealth, finally denoting self knowledge as the sole perfect man. A child prays for desires but finds disappointment at Christmas, and later years blame his faith.
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Tekeran
Allah
Sheik
Caliph
Sorf
Lord
Teheran
Detroit Tribune
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NDERS
Lewelling
Durance Vile
Torrea
John Sherman Sanders
Coxeyites
Cripple Creek
Washington
Reil
the Tattler
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil King
John D., Jr
Oates
Alabama
Carter
Provo
Utah
Salt Lake
Geneva
Union Pacific
Rio Grande & Western
Florence M. Kilkelly
Stanislaus
Clement
St. Rose Academy
Senator Warren
Casper, Wy
United States
F. E. Warren
Woman Hater
Cynic
Adam
Atchison Globe
Botanist
Country Life
Parden
Jnland
Vappy
Mother Earth
K. H. Stoddard
Jad
New Home Magazine
Ayer
Antonio Alarrun
Bastrop
Tex
Frank Leslie
Liberal Commission
Stanley-Bradley Coo
10Th St. N.Y
Wood
Board of Trustees
Heaverhead County
Montana
Dillon
Montena
Pusl
McGowan
Mit
Poa Phew
Sheridan, Mont
Richard H. Herhold
Thos. I
Oases
Henry C. Payne
Henry Crouse
Orthern
Pacific Railroad
Helena
Butte
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
Winnipeg
Spokane
Tacoma
Seattle
Portland
Montana Union Depot
Idceegls
M.U. No. 2
All Coast Points
Scotla
Coast
W. M. Tuchy
E. Broadway
Charles S. Fee
ST. Paul, Minn
Dillon Bakery
Center Street
Montana Mercantile Co
LAM Lock, Proprietor
John Wedderburn
Att'y
P. O. Box
Man
Eugene
Davis
Foundations
Wisconsin Centrl
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Candian
Jas. C. Pond
Gen’l Pass. Agt
Wis
Zea
Wordsworth
DuBois & BuBois
Jong
W.P. Harrison & Co
Coluesus
Miles
Destens
G. H. Padley
D. F. Reinhardt
Fay
DR. Liebig & CO
Liebig World Dispensary
San Francisco
Kanbas City
Broadway
Main Street
Tae Linsia Worto Dispensany
Butte City
East Broadway
Nasholds
E. Nasholds
Salmon City
USN
Carsais
Trade-maris
Addre
P.O. Box
andThis Company
Comipas
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