Elgin Youth Chooses Locomotive Apprenticeship
Son of a rail executive leaves Yale after graduation to apprentice at Baldwin Locomotive Works Philadelphia. Twenty two year old Winchell, recovering from surgery after Texas surveying work, will begin training in locomotive building to pursue a railroad career. He is convalescing at the Winchell home in Highland Park near Chicago.
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Ann
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Baldwin Locomotive Works
Valladelphia
Yale
Mmness
Rodman
Vexas
Phildelphia
Young Winchell
Trinity and
Bra- Bob Valley
Texas
Rod and Reyel
Winchell
Highland Prek
Chicngo
Rain Floods Kansas City Outlying Areas
A violent rainstorm drenched Kansas City and surroundings, recording 5.03 inches in three and a half hours in Kansasity. Low lying sands flooded, prompting police and fire departments to rescue residents in Little Italy and the north end, east and west bottoms. Downtown basements flooded, goods damaged, trees stripped, and numerous shelter losses reported.
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Little Italy
Kansas City
Postal fines to cease and new efficiency system
A long standing postal service practice of fining employees to enforce discipline will be abolished. A uniform efficiency record system will replace it. Under the new plan employees will understand that general misconduct or inefficiency will lead to demotion or reduction in status. Promotions will be awarded only to those who merit advancement.
Student Killed In Lehigh University Baseball Game Tragedy
A student athlete from Lehigh University in Allentown Va died after being struck in the heart by a pitched ball during a fourth inning at bat against Phillipsburg. The Venezuelan manager and four others were later arrested in New York in a separate counterfeit and corporate crime case involving a $10 million concern.
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Meath
Caspar Museadman
Lehigh University
Allentown
Muaxsedenun
Catriniqua
Phillipsburg
Mugvelmants
Hho
Onshiens
Austro
New York
Orlnoes Corporation
Halddog
Venezuela
Inferno in Chile as Massive Quake Ignites Fires Across Coast
Descriptions from Valparaiso to Buenos Aires report a catastrophic South American earthquake ranking with San Francisco in memory, fueling fires that devastate Valparaiso, destroy homes, and leave thousands homeless. Widespread shocks topple buildings, ignite blazes, and trigger panic through Peru, Argentina, and beyond.
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Chile
Alpagaiso
Valparaiso
Buenos Ayres
Peru
Pacific Coast Line
South America
San
Frangleco
San Fria
Argentina
Brazil
Paulfe
Andes
San Juan
Los Andes
Resaria
Arnis
Idoja
San Luis
Tucuarma
Belork
Washington
Baltimore
Ciulean Earthquake Statistics in Valparaiso Report
Conservative estimates show 48 000 dead and 170 000 injured from the Ciulean quake in Valparaiso. Property losses reach 250 million with numerous city structures destroyed including banks, theaters, churches, and government buildings.
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Valparaiso
Llomelass
BRS
Varnion
UD aAven
Avconal
Bank of Tacapacay
Spanta Tkatlan Bat Victoria
Bellavista
Tinlinan Lngetion
Tapirita Santo Cotel Reyal
Tay Maresh Church
Bank of Chile
Baninago
Tend
Cecey
Inthnrion Oivies
Ocean tidal wave devastates port and city structures
The narrative describes a great tidal wave wrecking ships inland and ashore, with many vessels damaged beyond repair. It notes prior earthquakes in 1855 and 1890, ongoing seismic risk, and cautious rebuilding, especially away from the dense business center where streets are narrow and dwellings fragile against further shocks.
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Ateamship
Reoves
Segmion
Guike
Valparaiso Earthquake Echoes San Francisco Quake
Following the San Francisco disaster, Valparaiso faces fears of earthquakes and sea storms. Scientists study possible linking origins while concern grows for victims across the region along the coast and Andean valleys. An appeal for international relief is anticipated from the government republic.
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Science 13
Colle Xeann
Canat
Andes
San Francisco
Patchwork of Press Snippets on Politics and Society
A collage of quotable lines from multiple papers critiques on Russia, labor, taxes, crime, science, and politics. It touches czars, tariffs, fires, court cases, and market mischief, highlighting public humor and skepticism about leaders, trust policies, and journalism.
Chicago Trade and Industry Outlook Brightens Across Sectors
Dun's Review notes sustained progress in iron and construction while railroads, banks, and country stores show expansion. Record rail freight, rising bank clearings at 200,475,028, and stronger labor and production amid abundant crops. August earnings up 11.7 percent. July imports near all time highs with exports rising.
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Thenta Ii
State Street
Tributtary
Mila
Ohicago
Dun
New York
Inversota
Historic Midwestern Market Prices Across US Cities
A fragmented 19th century market table lists cattle hogs sheep and grain prices by city. Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Buffalo New York and other markets show varied bids for No 2 wheat corn oats rye and butter eggs and creamery products with dozens of price ranges in cents per unit. The data highlights regional price spread and commodity names common in old trade listings.
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Chicago
Olmeinnad
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
New York
St. Lois
Phil'delphia
Boston
St. Louis
Detwie
Washington
Wieveland
Lee Columbus
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
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Indianapolis
Louisville
Toledo
Des Moines
Lincoln
Omaha
Sioux City
Timothy
Cincinnati
Detroit
Dotor
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