Empire ends a peneration aga y4 Toul dream of a transcontinental railway
The passage traces an old dream of linking the nation by a transcontinental railway, naming Hill Warvinan Weed and the Van Sweringens among dreamers. It notes Gould heirs losing control over lines from Middsen to Oakland and south to Mexico as dominant rail interests shift. The Cotton Belt remains as the last remnant of the old empire.
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Oseina
Hines B
Hill
Warvinan
Weed
van Sweringens
Nobel Plate
Gould
Cotton Belt
Influenza Spreads to New England With Death Toll Rising
Outbreak that has caused scores of deaths in Chicago and the Midwest reaches New England. One death and over a thousand cases reported in Manchester area, Vermont and New Hampshire towns. Schools shut, mills affected, and illness disrupts daily work as authorities battle spread.
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Manchaster
N. Ih
Mar
Chicago
Middle West
New Fingland
Springfield
Vermont
New Hampshire
Fractured Rail Kings and Fading Gould Influence
In a fragmented historical scene the Rock Island control waned and Gould influence faded as rivals and policies clashed. The era of bold rail empires ended amid political clashes and systemic decline.
Stokes Not Guilty Wife Vindicated In Jury Verdict
In Chicago March 16 a jury acquitted Stokes millionaire Nownik hota owner and Robert Fh Lee of conspiring to defame Man Teles Hillwood Stokes. The verdict followed about one hour and five minutes of deliberation with two ballots prior to the final decision. Mrs Stokes was vindicated and the defense argued the wife’s innocence was the result of allegations against Stokes.
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Cincago
Stokes
Millionaire
Nownik
Hota
Robert Fh. Lee
Chicaro Negra
Wer
Tata Verber
Teles Hillwood Stokes
TE Tof
Ducrecanant Sae Reyehed
Chine
Mrs. Stokes
Mathbun
Rathbun
Railroads and political battles reshape postwar Missouri lobby
The article recounts the long clash between railroad interests and state politics after the Civil War. It highlights key figures like Drews, Milks, Goulds, and the Missouri Pacific, the Stone era, and a wave of hostile legislation that punished rail lobbyists as reform movements surged. The piece notes public corruption, legislative struggles, and the shifting power dynamics in a turbulent era.
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Drews
Milks
Goulds
Gould
Missouri
Missouri Pacific
Farze
Cotonel
Williamy Joel Stone
Stone
Vinally
Railroad Dreams and Collapse Reflected in 19th Century Vision
A fragmented reminiscence traces the late 1800s railway boom and consolidation fears. References to Gould and Tharesman recall fleeting triumphs of the era, the 107 panic, and ongoing concerns over railroad mergers shaping national policy and Congress.
State contest for Yount at music convention highlights
The annual convention features a State Contest for young artists with Mrs. Sam Bepton of the Octave Club Norristown serving as chairman. Each community with a reported music club may send its best talent to participate in the statewide event.
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Eala Ley Veley Pia
Tirn
Rh Aart Living
Sam Becton
Octave Club
Norristown
Maing
Alma
Pennsylvania Federation Opens Music Club District Meetings
Violin or voice clubs in Pennsylvania engage in federation efforts. Prizes include admission to the National Contest in Portland Oregon. District conferences promoted by Mrs Josephine P Tinker of Sharon showcase the federation’s aim for better music nationwide. Franklin and Lancaster hosts, upcoming Central district gathering in State College on March 1.
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Priges
Portland
Oregon
Dane
Tia State
Josephing P. Tinker
Sharon
Uritige
The Busiest Man and This Bank
Radio program notes list a Pittsburgh 1k hour schedule featuring A Little Symphony Orchestra Bas Seoul Meeting and Gypsy String Ensemble. Featured acts include Blackstea Theatre orches tes and mythical diri sible with New York resources and college choirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kittsburgh
Little Symphony Orchestra
Tle Symphony
Pittsburgh
Peon Orchestra
Tis Bank
Blackstea Theatre
Catta Club Révue and Nigarhawk Frolic Broadcast Schedule
Radio listings reveal afternoon programs across stations WPBH WEAF KGO KTHS and WEAF including the Catta Club Révue at 13:30 N. Y. and the Nigarhawk Frolic at 12:45 in Kansas City. Oakland hosts 861 stead's Orchestra at 1:00 and Hot Springs presents '27 Wisher's orchestra at 1:15. An editorial quip notes a man behind on payments despite passing.
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WPBH
N. Y
Catta Club Révue
WEAF
Kansas City
Nigarhawk
KGO
Oakland
Stead’s
KTHS
Hot Springs
Wisher
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Maxwell
Maxwell-Chrysler
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Hadden
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Marana
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Musica Convention
Pmateon
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Ritz
William Fox
Gilbert Frankau
James Kirkwood
Walter Megrail
Alma Rubens
Marguerite DE LA Motte
Emmett Fulmn
Fox
Mr. Stuart
Wurlitzer
Miss Levere
Packard
Nazimova
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Queensware Dept
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Ual Theatre
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