Death Ends Life of R. R. Builder
James J. Hill, railroad builder and Northwest magnate, dies at his home after a long illness. Born near Guelph Ontario in 1828, Hill built a vast transportation network from the Great Northwest toward the Pacific, founding the Manitoba and Great Northern systems and launching steamship ventures to Asia. He rose from humbly born roustabout to financier and empire builder, shaping rail and grain transport across six states and introducing livestock and agricultural development along the way.
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Donald A. Smith
George Stephen
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St. Paul, Minnesota
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England
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Chicago
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Indiana to Send Big Fairbanks Delegation
Chicago May 20 The Roosevelt Business Men's Organization announced the formation of a nationwide effort to back Theodore Roosevelt for the Republican nomination. Indiana and several states will guide delegates to favor Roosevelt, with the Marion Club of Indianapolis planning a special train to Chicago to promote Fairbanks.
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Roosevelt Urges Universal Training In Nation War Prep
Kansas City May 30 Col Theodore Roosevelt urged universal training and universal service to harden the nation against invasion. He warned pacifists and highlighted dangers near Mexico and Europe noting the Dardanelles and Russian troop movements. An incident during the visit involved a knife thrown at his car and a Tulsa man held by police.
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Brother of Ambassador Spring-Rice Dies in Action
London May 31 Gerald Spring-Rice younger brother of the British Ambassador to the United States Sir Cecil Arthur Spring-Rice has been killed in action. He was 52 years old.
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United States
Cecil Arthur “Spring-Rice
Youth Killed by Mule Near Matanzas in Ohio County
Henry Withrow age 15 son of Henry Withrow deceased and stepson Sam Bilbro of near Matanzas was kicked in the stomach while unhitching a mule late Monday evening. He died Wednesday at about three in the morning with burial held that afternoon.
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Representative Langley Favors Hughes at Chicago
Washington May 33 Representative John W Langley delegate to the Republican National Convention will leave today for Pikeville He said Mrs Langley will join him in Louisville where they will join the rest of Kentucky Republicans that I will leave Sunday for Chicago Looks Hughes to me said Mr Langley My notion is that Kentucky Republicans will support him as the presidential nominee after the delegates compliment Mr Pear banks
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Cracking to Vote on 400000 Road Bonds
Paducah Ky May 25 Petitions seek county judge call an election to vote on 400000 in road bonds. Signatures gathered then filed for November vote. If approved funds would be issued under a commission and roads built with state aid.
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Ex Confederate Raider Mosby Dies at 89 in Washington
Col. John S Mosby famed Mosbys Partisan Rangers dies in Washington at age 89 after long illness. native of Virginia born December 6 1833 he led daring raids including capture of Gen Stoughton near Fairfax Courthouse in 1863. Funeral expected at Warrenton Virginia with former Rangers as pallbearers.
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