Grand schemes of canals and tunnels across nations
The article surveys proposed cross sea and river projects from Wales to Ireland and Dover to Calais, plus Siberian and Cape to Cairo railways. It notes costs, timelines, and strategic aims, arguing big engineering feats shape history while warning against overconfidence. It closes with reflections on progress, science, and the value of practical effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Rosebery
Stranraer Hein‘dorsed
Wales
Ireland
Rosebery
Bride’s Businesslike Marriage Story Told by Rev Sheridan
A Chicago Tribune writer recounts a marriage tale where a large bride and a small meek groom enter a ceremonial union with unusual prudence. The bride explains practical arrangements and foreshadows a surprisingly shrewd partnership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Sheridan
Chicago Tribune
Captain Kidd Was a Saint
The piece critiques merger plans by General Electric and Westinghouse led by J Pierpont Morgan, noting a proposed $50 million capitalization and the implied public good. It cites census trust figures showing overcapitalization and slim actual product value, arguing trusts profit by limiting wages and output to sustain stock dividends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Electric Company
Westinghouse Company
J. Pierpont Morgan
Dean's Ointment Cures Itching Piles Advertised
An old ad touts Dean's Ointment as a cure for itching piles. It promises relief day or night and notes the product costs 50 cents at any drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Successor to Maclay Named by Secretary Long
Washington January 7 Secretary Long has appointed John A Kearney of Cohoes New York the successor to B E Maclay the historian laborer at the New York navy yard who was removed by order of the President for his strictures upon Rear Admiral Schley
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Long
John A. Kearney
Cohoes
N. Y
BE. S. Maclay
New York Navy Yard
Schley
Osteopathic Physicians Crow and Crow in Spohn Building
Local medical practice Crow and Crow operates from the Spohn building as listed in the regional directory. The entry notes the address and professional designation with no additional context about services or affiliations.
Bank Cashier Slashes Throat in Nebr. Personal Crisis
Liberty Nebraska January 7 Smith Willer cashier of the First National Bank of Diller Neb in whose honor the town was named cut his throat with in personal crisis at this place yesterday. Although badly injured he probably will recover. Diller is mentally deranged.
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Liberty, Neb
Smith Willer
First National Bank of
Diller, Neb
Diller
General Auctioneer Promises Fast Sales and Satisfaction
A claim of guaranteed satisfaction or no pay proclaims the greatest hustler and fastest seller on earth. Orders are to be left at Hostettler and Lehman’s hardware store under I. G. Lehman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hostettler & Lehman's
I. G. Lehman
Fatal Powder Explosion in Philadelphia Neighborhood
A blasting powder stored near the Pennsylvania Railroad tracks at Thirty first street and Mantua avenue exploded in the morning killing one man. The blast shattered fences and porches in surrounding houses and caused structural damage in the area.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Thirty-first Street
Mantua Avenue
Burdock Blood Bitters Promoted as Digestive Remedy
An old advertisement touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a cure for dyspepsia and constipation, claiming it invigorates the entire system and offers digestive relief from the overthecounter preparation.
Train collision in Mississippi Valley rail line kills engineer
New Orleans date January 7 reports that a southbound passenger train on the Mississippi Valley railroad collided with a switch engine at Vicksburg yesterday. Engineer Samuel S. Craig was killed. Passengers were shaken but uninjured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Mississippi Valley Railroad
South
Vicksburg
Samuel S. ‘Craig
Wheat Selling Price Call At Our Offer
Market notice invites buyers to bid on wheat at the posted price. The message urges action before the sale window closes and signals readiness to finalize arrangements.
Peruna hailed by families for catarrh cure claims
Letters from Mrs Edward Stevens and others praise Peruna as curing catarrh and incipient consumption. Testimonials describe relief of cough, restored appetite, weight gain, and renewed health after several bottle courses. Readers urged to write Dr Hartman for free advice at The Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio.
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Edward Stevens
Carthage
N. Y
Peruna
Booth
Aid ‘Society
Chicago
Cuyler Avenue
Perunia
Perans
Jhuaband
Frederick Williams
W. A. Allison
Sheffield Avenue
Chicago, Dl
The
People’s Hospital
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
British Kill 18 in Amersfoort Engagement
Despatch from Johannesburg dated Jan 6 reports Plumer Spens and Poultney driving Boers north of Amersfoort on Jan 3 4. Major Valentin of the Somerset light infantry with 18 soldiers killed 5 officers and 28 men wounded. Boer losses include nine dead. Colonel Colenbrander captured Field Cornet Louw at Watervalier with five dead and 29 captured. General French notes Boer numbers in Cape Colony small, with weekly totals of 36 killed 9 wounded 261 prisoners and 72 surrendered.
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London
War Office
Lord Witchener
Johannesburg
Plumer
Spens
Poultney
Chris Botha
Oppenman
Amersfoort
Valentin
Somerset Light Infantry
Colenbrander
Cornet Louw
Laager
Watervale
Jan
Lorditchener
French
Cape Colony
Bulgarian Prince Yields to Premier Over Sobranje Dissolution
Sofia reports astonishment at the Sobranje dissolution. Premier Karaveloff would stay in office if dissolution stood, while Prince Ferdinand opposed it. The move aims to secure a homogeneous ministry to push through a loan. The new Sobranje may convene in March and Bulgarian Hantes could back February coupons in London as officials go unpaid this month.
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Sofia
Karaveloff
Ferdinand
London
Drama barred from church in Nashville Vendome plan
The Union Tabernacle Board refused to permit Klaw and Erlanger to use the burned Vendome theater for readings at the Tabernacle. Captain Tom Ryman, a Sam Jones adherent, said visions warned him against allowing theatrical use for religious purposes. The board initially sided with the ban despite Vendome’s manager seeking lease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Union Tabernacle Board
Klaw & Erlanger
Tabernacle
Tom
Johnson and Osborne Attorneys at Law
R. M. Johnson and J. D. Osborne operate Johnson and Osborne Attorneys at Law as a practice in local legal affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attorneys At Law
Merger Case In Supreme Court Seeks Lands Protections
Minnesota seeks to block the proposed merger of Northern Pacific Great Northern and Burlington railways in the U S Supreme Court Attorney General W B Douglass files the bill The state owns over 3 000 000 acres of public lands along the lines valued at about 15 000 000 The suit argues that the merger would curb spur building and hinder land value growth.
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Holland
Haarlem Meer
Wilhelmina
Zuyder Zee
New York
Pennsylvania Railroad
Hudson River
New Steamship Lines
Mighty Steel Works
Boston
Albany
Buffalo
Philadelphia
Egypt
Arthur Sands
Supreme Court
Washington
Northern Securities Company
Minnesota
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Burlington Railways
Supreme Court of the United States
W. B. Douglass
Wreck at Alnwick Kills Two and Wounds Three
In Williamson West Virginia a morning wreck near Alnwick killed Baggagemaster Henry Smith and Brakeman W E Turner, both of Bluefield. Three others were fatally hurt including Thomas McFarland a fireman and Charles Bailey an engineer with T Roberts as baggagemaster. The wreck caught fire burning three cars. Smith’s body was nearly burned beyond recognition. No passengers were injured.
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Williamson
W. Va
Alnwick
Henry Smith
W. E. Turner
Bluefield
Thomas McFarland
Charles Bailey
T. Roberts
Smith
Crow and Crow Osteopathic Physicians at Spahn Building
Osteopathic physicians Crow and Crow practice at the Spahn Building located at 1118 West 9th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crow
Crow, Osteopathic
Physicians, Spahn Building
Chicago Schools Face Closure Over Funding Crisis
Chicago is gripped by controversy as the Board of Education demands school closures due to insufficient funds. Women educators in the city voice sharp criticism while officials weigh drastic steps amid a looming educational crisis.
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Chicago
of. Education
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