Tien-Tsin Front Tour Describes War Debris and Rail
Ed L Keen reports from Tien-Tsin on the arrival of allied forces, the ruined city, the Taku forts, and the vast warships. He notes lightships guarding the harbor, looting in the Forbidden City, American tug seizures, and looming famine as North China fields lie idle. The Russian railroad runs three trains daily, while Americans struggle to operate Manila routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tien-Tsin
Azichor
Petho
Taku
Gulf
Forbidden City
Tong-Ku
Baldwin
Manila
Malolos
Philippines
China
Celestial Empire
Pekin
ED L. Keen
Returned Home in a Palace Car
Berkeley Springs West Virginia October unheralded and unsanctioned Jimmy Adams arrived in a private car with a $200000 fortune and trunks that would impress. He journeyed from Detroit via Niagara Falls then to Baltimore by vessel and Pacific Klondike, later returning with gold dust to enrich his family and fund a farm home. He gave his father $20000 to build a place and deposited $150000 in a local savings bank for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkeley Springs
W. Vz
Jimmy Adams
Town
Detroit
Niagara Falls
Cook
Butler
Porter
Barber
Baltimore
Pacific Coast
Millionaire miner Sam Strong faces breach of promise suits
New York reports Sam Strong of Cripple Creek, famed gold miner, returns from Europe to face two Western women seeking damages totaling 450000 for alleged broken marriage promises. Nellie Lewis won 85000 in a prior trial. Luella Vance seeks 250000. Strong plans to appeal and continues marriage with Regina Neville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cripple Creek
Celerals
Europe
Riviera
Alps
Venice
Mrs. Strong
Regina Neville
Altman
Nellie Lewis
Miss Lewis
Goldfield
Cole
Miss Vance
Strong
Mr. Strong
Broadway
Sam
Arctic Horrors Narrated From Maring Hospital Tale
Nes Herman Myrus recounts a harrowing Arctic voyage from March 16, 1899 aboard the Narwhal to Cape Nome. After stores were sold, hunger forced killing a dog for blood, a companion died, and distant rescuers in a Grampus crew eventually saved him and sent him home on the Baelena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Maring Hospital
Nes ‘Herman Myrus
Cape Nome
Elstrom
Bailey Island
Dog steals woman's purse in Denver robbery
A trained behaving dog named Dewey snatched a woman's purse on the corner of Twentieth and Lincoln, containing about $5 and theater tickets. Witness Mrs. Lucy Harrington saw the act, but the victim declined to report details. the dog disappeared with the loot, raising suspicions of training for theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth
Lincoln Aves
Lucy I. Harrington
State Board of Charities
Twentieth-ave
St. John’s Cathedral
Count Von Buelow Chosen Chancellor Amid Policy Continuity
In informed circles it is said he accepted the post much against his will. A change in office holders will not alter policy. a militant line against socialism is likely, with no immediate repressive laws. Foregoing focus on domestic matters, foreign policy now dominates. The press deems the situation dire, needing a man of strength, amid expanded German aims in eastern and far eastern questions. The Tokal Anzeiger notes Parliament’s summons alongside the chancellorship, suggesting approval of Chinese policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patch
Count von Buelow
Rress
Bismarck
Ferrell defense labeled nearly hopeless in murder case
Marysville reports Rosa Ferrell's lawyers voice little chance of saving the condemned ex-Representative Jesse L. Cameron notes Ferrell will reveal all when pressed. Judge Woodburn criticizes Ferrell as a reckless, young killer who acted from love and greed, calling the crime a striking example of degeneracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marysville
Rosa Ferrell
Jesse L. Cameron
Ferrell
Robinson
Woodburn
Fer- Tell
Lane
Rebecca Newcomb’s Forty Year Seclusion Tale
In Newport New Jersey a grave marks Rebecca Newcomb who after refusing marriage to John Newport shut herself in her room for 40 years. Her vow ended with death and the community gossip about the silent recluse and the sealed fate she chose.
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Newport
N. J
Lttle Baptist Church
Rebecca Newcomb
God’s Acre
Bridgeton
Reuben Newcomb
Newports
Newcomb
Rebecca
Newcombs
John
John Newport
Zeigler Plans Dual Arctic Vessels Expedition
William Zeigler of North Pole New York intends to buy two fully equipped ships for a summer 1901 Arctic quest. Evelyn Baldwin will lead the voyage, joining Peary and Wellman associates, with one ship staying in the Arctic and the other returning for supplies. preparations and shipbuilding will occur before departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William Zeigler
North Pole
Evelyn B. Baldwin
Lieut
Peary
Pole
Walter Wellman
Zelgier
Arctic
The Marvel of the Strong Yet Weak Women
Maternity brings pain yet strength. Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription claims ninety eight percent cures among women, with many testimonials praising restored health, regularity, and relief from headaches and backaches. Free consultation by letter offered from Dr. Pierce in Buffalo, with no narcotics in the remedy.
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Eva Furnett
Russellville
Logan County
Kentucky
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Mary Shappell
Columbus Grove
Putnam Ca
Ohio
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo, N. Y
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
Big Four Beats City Ticket Office Rail Passages
A historic railroad card lists schedules and services for multiple lines including Big Four, Wabash, and Cincinnati routes. The card details arrival and departure times, accommodations, and connections such as New York, Boston, Cleveland, and Saint Louis services.
Unclear Entries From Peoria Bloom Schedule
The readable fragments show times and place pairs involving Peoria Bloom Champaign and Berera with amounts like 7.2am 2.40 ps and 4.10pm 10.335, plus notes about Peoria & Bloom and ex s 1.50pm 3.30 art. The text remains fragmented and does not yield a coherent event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Bloom
M & Ex
Peoria & Berera
Champaign
Springfield and Columbus Line Schedule Snippet
Train times show Columbus and Springfield route with departures at 5.45am and 8.00pm and arrivals at 10.35pm and 2.50pm. Lynn accommodation noted with 6.15pm and 10.15am times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus & Spring
Ohio Special
Lynn Accommodation
Cincinnati Rail Schedules and City Ticket Office Update
The Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton Railway lists multiple service times including the Cincinnati fast mail and Cincinnati and Dayton express. Timetables show departures from the City Ticket Office on W Washington Street with morning and evening runs to Dayton, Toledo, Detroit, and Cincinnati connections.
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City
Washington-st- Cincinnati
Cece
Cincinnati
Dayton
Dayton Iim
Toledo
Detroit
Chicago Rail Schedule Fragments Show Evening Expresses
Readable fragments list ticket office at 35 W Washington Chicago with night express and morning trains. Entries note Chicago f tm l, Chicago express, vestibule and Monon accommodation times and fare marks, indicating a partial timetable for passenger services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington St
Chicago
Amr
Sam
Chicago Express
Transit schedule fragment for T H St L and West routes
Partial timetable lists train times and routes including T H St L West and Effingham ac with several unclear stamps. The fragment shows morning and afternoon times such as 645am 700ppt and 330pm 445png, plus 12.15 pm 9255pnt and 400pm 120pm with abbreviations for express and westbound lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H
St. L. & West
St. L. Ace
Western Express
Effingham
T H
St. Lofasti
St. L and West
Fragmentary schedule item from bygone paper
OCR fragment shows a jumble of times and initials for groups or teams with no clear event or results. Readable items include partial day parts and late afternoon slots, but essential facts such as event name, location, or outcome are missing.
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Alaska
Lancaster
Neille
Sam" Strong
Denver
Colo
Dewey
von Buelow
Berlin
Annie Barnett
Hitson
Fisher Co
Texas
Chas. Mayer & CO
West Washington St
Die Witaliser
Loan Drug CO
St. L.ry
Big Four Beats
Depar
Anderson Ac’mdat
Union City
N.Y
Bos.eg.s
Fpos
Bos. Lim
Benton Harbor Lines
Benton Harbor
St. Louis
St. L. S. W. Lim
St. Louis Limited
T. H. & Mattoon
Bt. Louis Ex
Lafayette
Cincinnati, Ex
Greensburg
Flex
N. Ver
Louis Ex
Louis
Cleveland Line
Peoria Line
Springfield and
Columbus
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railway
Indianapolis & Leninvills Railway
Monet Bounte
Vandalia Lines
Pennsylvania Lines
Corad Tuineis
Washington-sts
Vernon and
Madison
Martinson & Vin
Dayton & Xenia
K.dam
Pittsburg
East
Logansport
Chicago U.sam
Martinsville Ace
Knights. & Rich
Phil
Balti
Wash
Dayton & Spring
Springfield
Ind
Mad
Colum, Ind
Martins
Vin
Pittsburg & East
Dayton and
Xenia
Spencer Acc
Col
Logana
Lake Erie & Western
R. B
Mich
Chi.-lim
Sporte Sp
Adpetartcy &Ex
Ope
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