New York Chicago Speed War Riles Rail Men
New York to Chicago speed race achieves an average of 60 miles per hour on the first trip. Passengers are nervous but railroad men celebrate the successful run indicating a promising rapid service ahead.
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Newspaper
Galena Tribune
Location
Galena, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1905
Page
3
36 Seconds for a Mile on Pennsylvania Central Run
A Pennsylvania Special train departs Chicago Union Station at 2 45 PM and races to Crestline, passing Indiana Harbor, Englewood, Plymouth, Fort Wayne, and Hanna. The journey includes crowds along routes, engine changes, and a final burst to 100 mph as the train covers a mile in 36 seconds before continuing toward Crestline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Station
Chicago
Englewood
South Chicago
Indiana Harbor
Clarke Junction
Holmes
Valparaiso
Plymouth
Fort Wayne
Patterson
Hanna
George Bellhoover
Pennslyvania Company
Warsaw
J. C. McCarthy
Jealous lover Dell Dassow ends life after double shooting
In Belvidere area Dell Dassow, who had shot Lena Harrison and Charles Peet on Greenwood road, killed himself in Nippersink creek using the same revolver. His body was found by his brother, weighted by rocks, and tied to a tree to ensure it would be found. Coroner Maxon held an inquest in Harvard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belvidere
Greenwood
McHenry County
Cassow
Dassow
Miss Harrison
Young Peet
Charles Butterfield
Peet
Harrison
Hebron
Maxon
Harvard
Animals With Wallace's Circus Particulars
A feature on how the Wallace Show keeps a fixed animal order for peace in the mammoth menagerie. It notes cages arranged zebra to tiger along both sides with ends closed so animals cannot see neighbors but can smell them. Observers may learn from watching the Wallace first prize display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena
Old Silver in Circulation in Spain
Silver money nearly 260 years old remains in active use in parts of Spain with coins circulating in daily commerce and valued for their historic age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Wonderful Mississippi river and thriving river life
The Mississippi is depicted as a mighty, underdeveloped resource with potential for vast freight growth once dredging funded by Congress. It highlights river life from houseboats to raft boats, clam diggers, and pearl buttons. The river is described as a dynamic, scenic passage through a land of plenty, ending with the label Mes-sa-se-be, King of Rivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Mississippi
Hudson
Mes-sa-se-be
Feast of Roses celebrated at Manheim Lutheran Church
In Lancaster county on June 12 the feast of roses was held at Manheim Lutheran Church. Gov. Pennypacker delivered the memorial address and Miss Martha Horning of Newport RI received a rose from 8 T Kinsey. R K Buehrle accepted the rose for Lancaster schools. Gov Penny packer received a Barone Stiegel goblet, about 175 years old, a rare early American glass piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Manheim
Gov. Pennypacker
T.kinsey
York Dispatch
Martha Horning
Newport
R. I
R.K. Buehrle
Public Schools of
Teirs
Baron Stiegel
America
Existance
Reed-Thomas Nuptials in Seminary Hill Ceremony
Miss Ida Reed and James W. Thomas were wed at the Reed home on Seminary Hill Monday at 2 p.m. Rev. J A Matlack officiated. The bride, daughter of Edgar Reed, wore white silk and has taught in Galena schools. The groom, a University of Illinois dental graduate, will practice dentistry in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Reed
James W. Thomas
Chicago
Seminary Hill
J.A. Matlack
Edgar Reed
Galena
Dental Department
University of Ilinois
South
Thomas
Y. M. C. A. Beats Galena High 7 to 5 in Park Game
The Y M C A baseball team defeated Galena High School by seven to five Monday afternoon at the park. Lineups include Krueger Hemrich Grady Montgomery Leekley Sheean Smith Swan Muchow Milfer MeCarthy Henning Frazer Keating Houseman Krebs Baume. Spectators viewed an engaging interscholastic contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena High
Ball Park
Y.M.C A. G.H
Export of German Toys Since 1896 Growth
Export figures show German toy shipments rising from 9.28 million dollars in 1896 to 13.57 million annually. Domestic consumption is estimated at 16.66 million dollars per year.
Death of Mrs Margaret Schonhoff in Menominee Township
Mrs Margaret Schonhoff aged 72 of Menominee Township died at home Sunday at 5 PM after a long stomach cancer illness. Survived by five sons Ben August Ignace George and Clem. Husband died 40 years ago. Funeral at family home Tuesday 8:30 AM to German Catholic church Menominee. Father Mertes officiating. Burial in Menominee cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Schonhoff
Menominee Township
Menominee
Ben
August
Ignace
George
Clem
Father Mertes
Menominee Cemetery
Illinois Central to build Freeport stock feed yards
The Illinois Central Railroad plans a 1200 by 100 foot stock feed yard near Wallace yards in Freeport to feed water and rest stock every 28 hours as required by law. The facility will hold 100 cattle cars and include a grain and hay warehouse benefiting local merchants. Stock from North Dakota and South Dakota will stop at Freeport before joining Chicago stock yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Illinois Central Railroad Company
Wallace Yards
South
North Dakota
Chicago
Illinois Rifle Association Organized at Danville Meeting
At a Danville gathering of the Illinois National Guard Naval Reserve association the Illinois Rifle association was formed to promote rifle practice among militia and citizens, aiming to widen knowledge and proficiency with the rifle for potential state service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois National Guard
Naval Reserve Association
Danville
Illinois Rifle Association
Supervisors Elect Leadership at Courthouse Meeting
The Board of County Supervisors met at the courthouse and elected P.M. Tiffany as chairman and Rob ert Ervin as permanent chairman of the bridge committee. New committee rosters include Finance J F Rennick Albert Dittmar W D Irvin and Claims J E Blackstone D O Finkenbinder J J Steele. Adjournment set for Tuesday at nine o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Supervisors
Cour House
P.M. Tiffany
Robert Ervin
John G. Bussan
C.R. Sincock
John Laird
New Potatoes Grown Year Round at Great Falls
A loyal inventor in Great Falls Montana reports new potatoes grown daily for a year without vines or visible growth signs. He has drawn interest from a Chicago man who promises 100000 dollars for controlling interest if the claim proves true.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Mont
Chicago
Millions of Copper Coins Made by the English Mint
Every year the English mint issues over 8,000,000 copper coins. The record notes vast production as part of the currency supply.
Education Spending In Washington Tops Nation
In a report from the national commissioner of education, Washington state outspends the nation on education. The average per capita is 3.15 dollars, while Washington spends about 6.16 dollars per person, roughly twice the national average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Far West
Union
National Commissioner of Education
United States
Hellingham
Wash
Reveille
Martinsville News Field Note Brief
The editor reports limited staff due to illness and travel, forcing a light news run. The office doggedly plans to print despite reduced force and promises fuller coverage in tomorrow's Martinsville edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sid
Roanoke
Devil
Martinsville
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N. Y
Pennsylvania
Lake Shore
Michigan Central
R. R
Sweetheart
Wallace
Circus Particular
Galden
Reed
Thomas Nuptials
Illinois Central
Finance Com
J.F. Rennick, Albert Dittmar
W.D. Irvin
Claims Com
J.E. Blackstone, D.O. Finkenbinder
J.J. Steele
Poor House Com
Henry Oldenburg
R. Hughes
Frankland
Building Com
August Grube
Thomas Berry
Fuel Com
Geo
W. Marfield
J.J. Collins
Henry Schlicting
W.S. McFadden
A. L. Parker
J.S. Franklin
Delern
J. I. Case Threshing Machine Company
Galena National Bank
Illinois
Jalena
Ross’s
W. Gibson
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