Richest Woman in America Mrs Jones of Long Island
An interview describes Mrs Mary Elizabeth Jones of Cold Spring Harbor and New York as possibly the wealthiest woman in America, noting vast land holdings across Long Island and New York state, a Jones estate run through generations, and connections to prominent families. It details her lifestyle, ancestry, and stance on American citizenship over international marriages.
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Mary Elizabeth Jones
New York
York
America
Hetty Green
Astors
Green
Astor
Cold Spring Harbor
L. I
Astora
Mrs. Jones
New England
Jones
New York City
United States
East River
Lkely
Maj
Thomas Jones
Brisbane
What
Oyster
Long Island
New York State
Union
Texas
Ireland
Maj. Jones
Gov. Colden
Col. Fletcher
Madagascar
Delaware Bay
Assembly
Clinton
James
Lion Gardiner
Gardiner's Island
John Lyon Gardiner
Elizabeth Coralie Jones
Oliver Livingston Jones
Willetts
Flushing
van Wycks
Flatlands
Valentine Mott
Underhills
Remsens
de Peysters
Livingstons
Tangier
Scores
Folsom
Grover Cleveland
Signals School at Paddington Elevates Rail Safety
Great Western Railway opens a signaling school at Paddington Station with a full model signal cabin. Clerks train in telegraph and lever operation to control rolling stock, earning certificates aiding rapid promotion. A red parasol near Rockcliffe caused a halted express on the Caledonian main line.
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Great Western Railroad Company
Paddington Station
Old England
Rockcliffe Station
Carlisle
London Daily Mail
Elaborate Safety Device on Great Eastern Line
The Railway News notes Great Eastern precautions for traveler safety at Broxbourne with a rail contact 300 yards ahead of advanced signals. When the engine reaches the contact a bell rings in the signal box and continues until danger is set. A separate report recounts a bull colliding with an Andalusian express near Rabonales, derailing the engine before the driver could stop the train.
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Great Eastern Railroad
Railway News
Broxbourne
Bull Dergi
Rabonales
Saar
Finest train in India offers unmatched traveler comforts
A new Calcutta to Bombay passenger train showcases top features like three first class corridor saloons with bathrooms, tiled floors, paneled sides, and dark green morocco seating. The two baggage cars, three first class cars, a dining car and electric fans promise climate control and hygiene, per Popular Mechanics.
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United States
India
Calcutta
Bombay
Morocco
Engineered Sparrow and New Depot Plans in North Scotland
A tame sparrow named Jim, owned by a North Scottish rail engineer, hatched in a locomotive yard and grown bold enough to accompany his owner on rounds. Reports note a new pay car on the Pennsylvanian lines with a bath, gunmetal interiors, a burglar safe, and convertible spaces. Also, skunks are attracted to night rail runs, with crews invoking superstitions about signs after strikes. Winnipeg plans a new union station for Canadian Northern and Grand Trunk.
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Jim
Scotland
Monongahela
Conemaugh
Pennsylvania Railroad
United States
Philadelphia Record
Atchison Globe
Winnipeg
Canadian Northern
Grand Trunk
Camp Meeting Trounces Mike Ward Over Nicotine Clash
Humorous local vignette recounts Mike Ward at a camp meeting where his outdoor pipe smoking caused a stir. He testifies to salvation after friendly questioning by a sister, then jokes about nonconformist beliefs. The piece closes with light verse and homely quips about grease and everyday quirks.
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Mike Ward
Mike
Lady Nicotine
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Dr. and
Mra. Jones
Ine
Rnder
Oyster Bay
James II
Battle of the Boyne
Strabane
Kingdom of Ireland
Massapequa
John H. Jones
Grace Church
South Oyster Bay
English Line
Tame Sparrow
Idlewird
Wisconsin
Ted Robinson
Detroit
Buffalo
Hickville
Tribune
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