05 Feb 1903
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Newspaper
Grand Traverse Herald
Location
Traverse City, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1903
Page
1
Chicago January 28 A rear end collision on the Chicago and Northwestern line near Lafox Illinois early today killed two trainmen and five stockmen. A fast passenger train struck the stock train telescoping its cars and killing nearly all aboard. The passenger fireman also perished.
Muskegon January 28 General Manager Carpenter announces an overhaul of the Pere Marquette marks system. Bad marks will be countered by good marks earned after unblemished service, with credit for daring deeds and saved trains. The change applies to all company employees.
Boston January 28 A slight attack of pneumonia has developed in the case of ex Secretary of the Navy John Dong who is ill at St Margaret s hospital. Friends fear the patient is in danger while this morning the matron reports he is holding his own.
The elevation of Baron Hengelmuller von Hengervar from minister to ambassador marks a seventh ambassadorial appointment in Washington and signals Austria-Hungary’s full recognition of the United States as a world power. Hengelmuller, popular diplomat for eight years, along with Baroness Hengelmuller, a refined hostess, will reinforce social and diplomatic ties at the capital.
The article reports General Madden’s proposal to end postage stamps on circulars and small merchandise, replacing stamps with a special wrapper sold to large mail users. It argues this would save time by removing canceling duties and reduce damage to items like calendars and fountain pens.
A proposal ties baronial rank to a proportional pay increase to sustain dignity. It notes an ambassadorial salary scales from 30000 to 50000 dollars, reflecting graduated pay with position.
An English member of Parliament recounts a strange Venezuelan visit. A visiting baronet dined with officials, awoke to a flare of a pistol and saw a host vanish through a window. In the morning his trousers were found, pockets inside out, and his purse and gold trinkets were missing. He reported the incident to a government minister who expressed dismay.
A minister jokes about identity as a visitor references restoring dry property. Later a logishbman finds an anonymous package containing most missing items except a gold edged cigar case and a bar, along with a goddess figure in diamonds and emeralds.
The Washington Post reports a department of agriculture sample showing a glove skinned grapefruit cross with tangerine traits. The fruit peels easily, separates its sections, and retains a refreshing Sitter Haver flavor. another cross with a tangerine yields a variety with oriental sweetness and protruding pip.
A veteran recalls escaping capture after the war and hiding with a girl he later marries. He returns to the Cumberland plateau, confronts her uncle, reveals his identity, and their lovers’ resolve leads to the couple’s union and a shared life as a devoted wife and husband.
Classified auction row lists multiple farms and orchards for sale with prices from 2500 to 4500. Mentions locations such as Peninsula and Old Missions and notes features like timber, buildings, sheds, and water access. Includes unclear phrases and misspellings from OCR but conveys buy now offers and terms.
A Cumbrian firm promotes a plan offering first class passes for five years to individuals who undertake building projects at coastal watering places. Each project costs about 50 pounds annually in rent, with the stated aim of benefiting local development and housing.
A garbled report from a miners town describes governance, land ownership, and taxation under a London syndicate. It references discontent over housing, rates, and claims of occupation and occupation rights amid unclear local authority.
A chaotic Philadelphia scene unfolds as A J Cassatt faces agitation from clerks demanding overdue salaries. The president, pressed by tension, orders restraint while trustees and staff clash over pay and authority in a tense exchange.
Fragmented OCR text describes Grand Rapids and Indianary Company with mentions of Bakeet Sepa, draverse city, Throngsh Gavan, coal reading, and arrival in VProverss City. Names include Murray, agent, and Dooprota. Vague railway or trade context implied with city transfers and officials.
Fragmentary railway bulletin lists multiple destination points including Grand Rapids Detroit Potedo and West along with Manitarea Ladington Mybwearkee and Charlevolxs Potonkey Khoiree names appear jumbled and partially unreadable reflecting damaged OCR text from a period railway schedule.
Fragmentary OCR of a transport schedule listing trains and boats, with numerous garbled place names such as Cedar Cots and North Miuhivin. Context suggests a regional travel connection but many terms are unreadable, preventing a clear summary or identification of dates, times, or destinations.
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