Union Pacific sets west speed records with mile a minute runs
Omaha, Neb. December 6 The Union Pacific Railroad reported multiple record runs in one week with speeds up to 70 miles per hour. A 620 mile dash averaged 62.5 mph, a 100 mile leg reached 68.2 mph, and a 261 mile sequence from Sidney to Grand Island averaged 65.6 mph. A special theatrical train from Julesburg to Council Bluffs covered 294 miles in 286 minutes, later adjusted to 275 minutes for just over 63.6 mph after deductions.
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Omaha
Neb
Union Pacific
West
Wyoming
Nebraska Plains
Sidney
Julesburg
North Platte
Lexington
Kearney
Grand Island
U. P
Council Bluffs
Missouri Pacific
Portal
Missouri River Bridge
Widow's Pension Case Begins With Big Assets
Assistent Secretary of the Interior rules on Louise Wiemerslage widow of Illinois veteran. She owns fifty-one acres near Chicago valued at 160 an acre with 2000 net annual income, a house worth 6000, and a self-supporting daughter. Case held not dependent on daily labor.
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Washington
Davis
Une
Louise Wiemerslage
Illinois
Chicago
Three Die In Detroit Rail Crash At Twenty Five Speed
Detroit December incidents report two suburban cars carrying about twenty passengers collided on the Detroit and Oakland Electric railroad Saturday afternoon. Three men killed instantly John Savage superintendent Charles M White head motorman and John Kelly Detroit book agent. Dozens injured including Frank McHugh Louis Harneck Mrs John E Doty and others with broken bones cuts and severe bruising. several seriously hurt.
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Detroit
Oakland
John Savage
Charles M. Whitehead
John Kelly
Frank McHugh
Louis Ha
Warner Goodale
A. E. Robertson
Walnut
Oakland County
John Riegel
Pontiac
Mingle Murder Verdict Promises First Hanging in 30 Years
James Mingle was found guilty of first degree murder in Springfield Illinois for killing his former lover Mary Briscoe and her baby Dolly Mingle with a hatchet on July 27, 1897. The jury fixed death, the first scheduled execution in thirty years, with jealousy cited as the motive.
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Springfiield
Springfield
Ills
James Mingle
Dolly Mingle
Mingle
Mary Briscoe
Wilsha Tomlinson
Hermit Life Spinster Makes Unusual Funeral Plans
An elderly woman near Brushy Fork southwest of Newman has lived as a hermit for 48 years and written a will. She ordered that no man preach her funeral sermon or serve as pallbearer, that a woman drive the hearse and women lower and inter the remains. No men may attend the funeral procession.
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Newman
Brushy Fork
Six Day Bicycle Race Opens at Madison Square Garden
At 12 15 a m the six day bicycle race began in Madison Square Garden with 36 riders in nine columns. Leaders at 1 a m included Charles W Miller of Chicago on 20 miles 3 laps KK Smith of Saratoga 19 miles 3 laps Fred J Titus of New York 18 miles 2 laps. Hale the Irish champion trailed with 6 miles 5 laps among twelve riders ahead.
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New York
Snddie Bald
Madison Square Garden
Charles_W. Miller
Chicago
KK. C. Smith
Saratoga
Fred J. Titus
Hale
Memorial exercises for Henry George held in Chicago
In Chicago on December 6 the Chicago Single Tax club organized memory exercises for the late economist Henry George at the Auditorium drawing more than 7,000 attendees. Mrs. George, widow of George, sat in a box as speakers included Dr Emil G Hirsch ex Governor John P Altgeld Bishop John L Spaulding of Peoria and Rev Dr E S Craig of Toronto Ontario.
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Chicago
Henry George
Early Cold Cure Promoted Amid Medical Claims
An advertisement touts One Minute Cough Cure as a cure for coughs colds bronchitis pneumonia and throat and lung troubles. Separate item notes convict Martin Thorn and others from New York sentenced to die by electricity in the week beginning January 10 1898 for the murder of William Guldensuppe.
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Paris
New York
Bazar
the Bazar
William Black
Ragged Lady
WD. Howells
Martin Thorn
Torceschsky
William Guldensuppe
Inventor claims 25 cents saves child from croup
Mrs. Mary Bird of Harrisburg Pa says her child was saved from croup by One Minute Cough Cure costing 25 cents. The brief note lists manufacturers P Guenther Co Emmer t Burrell H J Moogh Swarts Fleck and cites the medicine as curing coughs colds and 21 throat and lung troubles.
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Mary Bird
Harrisburgh
Cnough
P. Guenther & Co
Emmert & Burrell
H. J. Moogh
Swarts & Fleck
Driver Dies After Runaway Team Collision at Franklin
Thomas Bourland, 60, was driving near Franklin Illinois when his team bolted, throwing him from the wagon. He suffered a broken neck in two places. Police reported no other injuries.
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Thomas Bourland
Franklin, Ills
Kidney Cure Endorsement By Swartz & Fleck Firm
Article fragment notes Foley's Kidney Cure as best for kidney trouble with universal agreement from a Swartz and Fleck endorsement by H. J. Mongk.
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Foley
H. J. Mongk
Swartz & Fleck
Eau Claire hosts Chicago and Northwestern Telegraph Co formation
The Chicago and Northwestern Telephone and Telegraph company is organized at Eau Claire Wisconsin with capital now 25000 dollars and planned expansion to 500000 dollars later.
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Chicago and Northwestern Telephone and Telegraph Company
Eau Claire
Wis
How to Prevent Pneumonia by Cough Remedy
A letter from Oolagah Oklahoma praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the best prevention against pneumonia during cold and grippe seasons. It claims extensive use has yielded satisfaction and asserts no pneumonia cases among users, urging those with weak lungs to keep a bottle on hand. Available in 25 and 60 cent sizes through Emmert and Burrell.
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Chamberlain
Emmert & Burrell
Grain-O drink pitched as coffee substitute
An advertisement urges readers to ask grocers for GRAIN O, a grain based beverage replacing coffee for both adults and children. It claims a rich color like Mocha or Java, gentle on the stomach, and priced at 15 or 25 cents per package. Sold by all grocers.
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Java
Shake Into Your Shoes Allen's Foot Ease Ad
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot Ease powder as a cure for painful swollen feet and bunions, claiming instant relief and fit for tight or new shoes. It promises trial by mail with free samples and lists LeRoy N. as the address for orders via stamps.
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Allen
Olmsted
LeRoy, N
Free Homeopathic Remedies Distributed Free to Public
Dr Ballentine offers free units of True Specific for Rheumatism No 30 via local druggists in Freeport The list includes H J Mooge 106 108 Chicago Street and Swarts and Fleck opposite Court House Each person may obtain a full bottle free of charge as part of the distribution drive supporting accessible remedies
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Ballentine
Dr. Ballentine
Homeseekers' Excursions Offer via Chicago Great Western
Promises the best farms homes and business prospects at home with Homeseekers' Excursions via Chicago Great Western Ry on July 7 or 21 to destinations in thirty states. Fare is $2 more than round trip single fare. See Maple Leaf Agent or write F H Lord Chicago.
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Chicago
Florida Excursion Rates Announces Southern Rail Sale
Excursion tickets to Florida and southern resorts on sale via the Southern railway from Louisville to Cincinnati with Queen & Crescent route. Contains best routes and schedules. For particulars contact Wm. H. TayLog Assistant General Passed. Agent Southern Railway Co. Louisville Ky. 10-20tjanI 9.
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Florida
Southern Resorts
Southern Railway
Louisville
Cincinnati
Queen & Crescent
Wm. H. TayLog
Gan’l
Southern Railway Co
Aids for Coughs to Skin Diseases Sold at 26 Cents
A druggist offers remedies numbered 14, 70, 38, 82, 20, 8, 18, 74, 72, 830, 16, 283 and 56 each at 26 cents. Items claim rapid reliefs from coughs, catarrh, malaria, dyspepsia, diarrhea, headache, liver complaints, piles, rheumatism, neuralgia, skin diseases, and nerve vitality.
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N. K. Fairbank Company
St. Louis
Boston
Philadelphis
Synduc
Staver & CO
Stephenson Street
Freeport
TW. Tigginson
Katharine le Forest
Howells
Long Ser
Mary E. Wilkin
Thanet
H.P.S
O SF
M.S. Briscoe
TER
London
Morest
Als
Ney Bigelow
le! LY Klatharine DE 4 Club
Margaret Wel
Joan Kendrick Bangs
United States
Canada
Mexcico
Harper & Brothers, Publishers
New York City
Bk. Wilkins
Octave Uhanet
Evi
Jwm
Koenig
Mie
CLL
Particulara
Blust
Galena St
Council Bluts
Bellaire Steel Works
Bellaire, O
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
Madison
Patrick K. Walsh
Pat
State University
Mainhall
Tus
Constantinople
Greece
O. P. Guenther & Cr
Emmet & Burrell
Ture
Castoria
WM. F. Jungeunz & CO
Court House
Pawthoa Fimils Zee
Det
Amy Eee Wiepith
Chasa, Brandt
Chicago St. Town Clerk
John Hea
Letty
Mra
A, O, Thomas
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