Origins and Growth of the United States Railway Mail Service
A historical overview notes the 1864 start of railway post office trials led by George B. Armstrong, the evolution to steel cars, mid car work improvements, and the rise of routine routes. It cites dramatic service reach with 232,503 miles of routes and 541,993,489 miles traveled in a year, employing about 26,000 clerks at a cost near ten million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Railway Union
Saat
George B. Armstrong
Entistant Post
Aster
Chicago
Armstrong
Efort
Blair
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Galena
Railway Postal
Railway Mail Post Office
Chicago & Northwestern Raad
Clinton
Iowa
United States
Notable 1894 Obits and Events Across Nations
An OCR fragment lists several 1894 items including the death of Alexander Hamilton in New York from a duel related wound, the Austrian and French emperors meeting for peace preliminaries at Villa Franca, W Field a Republican nominee figure connected to ocean telegraph, and multiple birth and death notes mentioning Chicago July 12 1894 Ireland County Tipperary and Ireland related electrocution events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander _Hamilton
New York City
Aaron
Barr
West Indies
Samed
Bret
Trital
Austria
Franca
Villa, Franca
Bai Knights
W. Field
Ocean Telegraph
Stockis
Chicago
County Tymperary
Ireland
Varscont
Social Calendar and Community Notes From Local Church
Thursday events include W M E Circles meeting in the afternoon and Miss Esther Mirch hosting an informal giving party at 8 o clock honoring Miss Helen Dostershilt of Dallas. The column lists numerous returns, visits, and travel plans among residents and families, with names such as Bernardino Cardenas Jr, Florence Alien, Mrs. John Cogley, Lawrence Nelson, Edward Wright, J Foster and sons, and many others, plus local motoring trips and moves.
Washington Delights Visitors and Summer Socials Rise
A cordial Washington scene features a Heizits Civic Club children hour on Friday afternoons and Mrs A C Hamilton hosting bridge in the afternoon. Margaret Ballow hosts a movie party for friends including Reba Mims and the Foster boys. The Builders Bible Class holds a watermelon party at Montrose Pavilion with thirty five attendees. Dora Estela Quiroz is baptized at San Agustin church with sponsors Carlos Herrera and Amalia Duclos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heizits Civic Club
Margaret Ballow
M. T. Cogley
Reba Mims
George and
Arthur Jackson
Austin
Edwin
Jack Foster
Dick Dery
Margaret Barlow
Builders Bible Class
The
Christian Church
Montrose Pavilion
Dora Estela Quiroz
Horacio Quiroz
San Agustin Church
Pedro Rbernada
Carlos OD. Herrera
Mias Amalia Duclos
Hotel Arrivals At San Antonio Hotel List
Guests checked into the Saint Anthony Hotel include L. H. Lewis from San Antonio J. T. Archer from Tulca Okla Mre 4 P. James from City J. R. Hankison J. M. Olivares and C. H. Edwards from San Antonio R. W. Barkley from Dallas R. H. Leunig and wife from Austin Roy Is Dossey R. K. McGee Jr. R. D. McGee L. B. Brasher J. L. Perry and wife from San Antonio Chas Heiech Jr. San Antonio J. H. Wear from Rogers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Anthony
L. H. Lewis
San Antonio
J. T. Archer
Tulca
Okla
P. James
City
J. R. Hankison
J. M. Olivares
R. W. Barkley
Dallas
C. H. Edwards
James L. Glass
R. H. Leunig
Austin
Roy Is. Dossey
R. K. McGee Jr
R. D. McGee
L. B. Brasher
J. L. Perry
R. Adams
Chas Heiech Jr
J. H. Wear
Rogers
Hotel Guests Named in Texas Card List
A crowd of guest names appears across a hotel listing including B Tuoster Mexico City J B Pell heimer San Antonio J W Freeman Mr Bovine Antonio J L Perry and wife Waco O Truer Va Mrs Perez Waco J P Liguera A L Magdo San Antonio W P Seinz and others with scattered addresses in San Antonio Dallas Houston and New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Lawrence Merle
J. S. Himphell
St. Touts
N. G. Musa
J. C. Holder
C. H. Riggs
Dallas
A. J. Houston
Houston
C. EF. Withson
New York City
Names listed in regional business directory snippet
A fragmented OCR read shows a list of individuals connected to various cities including Laredo San Antonio Mexico City London Eng and Waco. The passage provides names such as Vanderwood Richardson Carranza Gilligan Russell Tucker Gandara Pope Morroreal and Perry without context or roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Vanderwood
Laredo
Ben Richardson
San Antonio
F. Carranza
Hugh Gilligan
Mexico City
J. W. Russell
Tampico
Vines Tucker
M. Gandara
N. Laredo
H. Pope
London
Eng
J. Morroreal
J. L. Perry
Wite
Waco
Associated Charities hear report on June activity
Directors of the Associated Charities met at the Methodist church to review June operations. The secretary reported 30 families aided, 8 investigated and rejected, 2 sent to hospital, 4 sick visits, 27 cases referred to Red Cross, 3 reported to a doctor, 8 employed, 2 meals granted, 18 business visits, and 1 death in hospital. Mrs Bodet’s work praised, vacation granted in August. The resignation of General Secretary Mr Nixon announced, with a committee formed to find a successor for the August effective date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Charities
Methodist Church
Red Cross
Little
Johnston
Bodet
Nixon
Personalities Arrive In City On Various Affairs
Han Marshall arrives in the city this morning on legal business. W E Smith of the Graham Paper Company arrives from Monterey. Jerry Fellheimer returns from a business trip to San Antonio and Dallas. Lawrence H Merle of Pearsall is in the alty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Han. Marshall Ticks
W. E. Smith
The
Graham Paper Company
Monterey
Jerry Fellheimer
San Antonio
Dallas
Lawrence H. Merle
Pearsall
Alty
Birthday Portraits of Notables Mark July 12
On this date in history Lord Birkenhead born in Birkenhead 50 years ago. Monaco ruler Prince Louis born in Baden Baden 62 years ago. John W. Riddle US ambassador to Argentina born in Philadelphia 58 years ago. Arthur M. Hyde Missouri governor born 45 years ago. George Eastman Kodak inventor born in Waterville NB 66 years ago. H Lea Meadows Phillies pitcher born in Oxford NC 28 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Birkenhead
England
Birkenhead
Prince Louis
Principality of Monaco
Baden Baden
John W. Riddle
United States
Argentina
Philadelphia
Arthur M. Hyde
Missouri
George Eastman
Waterville
N. B
H.lea Meadows
Oxford
N. C
Probe into Dye Patent Sales Opens Grand Jury Case
The special federal grand jury probes the 1919 sale of hundreds of German dye patents by the alien property custodian to the Chemical Foundation. Francis J. Garvan appeared at the opening, former custodian and now head of the purchasing firm, as the case begins amid other indictments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal
Chemical Foundation
Francis J. Garvan
Biza
Asp descendant found near Jalapa presented in Mexico City
An exporting naturalists party found a horned snake near Jalapa Vera Cruz and brought it to the Department of Agriculture in Mexico City for display. They claim the two horned features identify it as a distant relative of the Nile asp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Mexico City
Jay
Ceopatra
Jalapa
Vera Cruz
Department of Agriculture
Trophies for Miners Honor Rescue Heroes
Congress approves a $1000 expenditure by the Bureau of Mines to purchase and present medals or trophies to miners who perform noteworthy life saving rescue work during mine accidents and disasters. Winners will receive awards at the international mine rescue and first aid contests with participants from the United States Canada and Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Bureau of Mines of the Interior Department
Bureau
United States
Canada
Mexico
Program for settlement of shopmen strike proposed by board chairman
Chicago July 12 A program for resolving the railroad shopmen strike was drawn up by Chairman Hooper of the U S railroad labor board after talks with shopmen leaders and submitted to railroad executives. Hooper planned to return to shopmen with comments and counter proposals and expected to brief President Harding by telephone. The meeting followed a late night call between Harding and labor member McMenimen. No reply was given yet by the executives. Meanwhile a clash near Paria Texas left several beaten and kidnapped strikebreakers as guards patrol Katy railroad property amid talk of state troops. Sixteen of the kidnapped were released or escaped. thirty others remained unaccounted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Hooper
United States’ Railroad Labor Board
Hoover
Labor Board
Harding
W. L. McMentinen
McMenimen
United States
Pike
Katy
McChee
Neff
Denison Man Wounded In Railway Incident
In Denison Texas on July 12 J W Pike Sr an employee of the Missouri Oklahoma and Gulf railway was seriously wounded and severed from his work conditions not fully described in the fragment but indicating a serious railway accident or attack with injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison
Texas
J W. Pike
Missouri, Oklahoma and Gulf Railway
Hope for Russia Now Abandoned
The Hague July 12 conferences with Soviet Russia broke down this afternoon with Litvinoff noting further meetings were unlikely as non Russians pressed on property compensation guarantees. President Putyn said continuing the talks would serve no useful purpose after Russia’s restitution explanation. Morning talks on private property ended amid confusion with delegates predicting collapse of the conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Preas
The
Hague
Russia
Litvinoff
Putyn
De Valera Arrives in Dublin Amid Tense Rally
Belfast dispatch reports Eamonn De Valera, Republican leader, in Dublin and visiting the Suffolk Street offices. The message notes Dublin authorities are not expected to interfere with his movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Belfast
Eamonn de Valera
Dublin
Repubican
Suffolk Street
Free State
A Splendid Medicine for the Stomach and Liver
Mrs. Willam Vollmer of Eastwood New York praises Chamberlain's Tablets as a splendid stomach and liver remedy. The ad urges biliousness constipation and indigestion sufferers to try the tablets, promising they will do you good.
Texas Pacific strike not prompting Texas troops
Austin July 12 the present railroad shopmen strike in Texas does not necessitate state troops to protect railroads Adjutant General Barton said after a telegram to Governor Neff from J L Lancaster receiver of the Texas Pacific was handed him The telegram asked for state troops to guard Texas Pacific property and will be forwarded to Governor Nett at Stephenville where he is speaking tonight
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Teas
Creike
Texas
Barton
Neff
J. L. Lancaster
Texas Pacific
Nett
Stephenville
Strike Situation Mentioned in Fort Worth
Fort Worth Texas report notes Cover nor Neff from Stephenville says he is considering actions regarding the strike situation at Denison and elsewhere.
Foreman Assault Ties to Cleburne Strike
A general foreman at the Cle burne shops was abducted last night by a crowd from his work and assaulted. The incident is linked to the ongoing strike, with confirmation from the Santa Fe office in Cleburne and a report filed in Fort Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Texas
Santa Fe
Cleburne
Arrest reported in N. J. Fitzgerald heating case at Santa Fe shop
Fort Worth reports that a Santa Fe shop foreman in Cleburne, N. J. Fitzgerald, has been arrested and admitted to involvement in an aggravated assault. The telegraph states the suspect gave a confession as the case develops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Texas
N. J. Fitzgerald
Cleburne
Violence in San Antonio shopmen strike case
In San Antonio on July 12 D H Hartfield a black Katy employee was severely beaten by two men believed to be black strikers marking the first act of violence linked to the shopmen's strike in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
D. H. Hartfield
Katy
Norfolk & Western Yard Clerk Killed in Carew Picketing Shootout
In Carew Virginia on July 11 Russell Wiggens a Norfolk and Western yard clerk was killed and another man wounded as shots fired into a crowd of striking clerks at the company's local offices. Union leaders claim Norfolk & Western detectives and guards ordered the shooting, a claim not confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carew
Russell Wiggins
Norfolk & Western Yard
Norfolk & Western
Unionn
Swedish iron ore exports surge as European demand rises
Stockholm reports rising European ore consumption signaling industrial recovery. Graengeberg Oxeesund, Sweden's top ore firm, shipped 250,000 more tons via Narvik in 1922 than 1921, with Narvik handling 600,000 tons in May alone, setting records. Major buyers include Belgium and Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Stockholm
Europe
Sweden
Graengeberg Oxeesund Company
Narvik
Weavid
Belgium
Ger Countrie Central
Lions Club Meeting in Laredo at Hamilton Cafe
The Laredo Lions Club held its regular weekly meeting at Hamilton Cafe with good attendance. They discussed several important matters including appointing a publicity committee. Miss Arvilla Seaman provided accompaniment as members enjoyed singing, ending with the Star Spangled Banner.
Rooming House Advertises New Furnishings and Amenities
Classified note promotes a newly furnished rooming house offering cool rooms and board. It mentions affiliation with the Y M C A and other local amenities, highlighting comfortable accommodations and affordable rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yormerly
Reward Offered for Information in Williamson County Killings
Attorney General Brudage announced a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those involved in murders near Herrin and the millinery strike in Williamson County. The appeal protects informants who cooperate and promises safe treatment for their assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Genrel Brudage
Williamson County
Germany seeks moratorium on remaining 1922 payments
German representatives to the League of Nations Commission proposed a temporary halt on all remaining 1922 payments including the July 15 due amount. They offered 2,000,000 gold marks if pressed but urged suspension and a full plan for Germany’s postwar relief. The commission planned a special meeting to discuss the note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presa
Paris
Arons Commission
Cernany
Germany
Mine workers press for binding arbitration ruling
Washington officials of the United Mine Workers of America after a conference with Secretary of Labor Davis intend to ask President Harding for a meeting. They seek changes to the coal strike settlement plan to make the arbitration commission's decision binding on all operators nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United Mine Workers of America
Davis
Harding
Orbitration Commission
Swedish General Staff Eyes US Army Test in Sweden
Stockholm July 12 The Swedish General Staff recommends trying the American army intelligence test in the Swedish army with a view to adoption if practical and successful. Proposal to experiment on three infantry regiments of recruits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Stockholm
Swedish General Staff
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Margaret E. Sangster
Christian Herald
Bernardino Cardenas, Jr
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Florence Alien
Hebbrowville
Hkosiia Barlow
John C. Wall
Lawrence Nelson
Berkeley
Cal
George Condren
Edward Wright
Zapata
J. Foster
Corpus Christi
H. C. Hall
R. L. Muller
C.S. McKinney
Anne McKinney
Mise Marjorie
Mars
Asherton
Cantrell
Rosario Street
W. 8. Cantrell
North Laredo
Lake Place
Me. B. H. Corrigan
Va ‘Rious
Carrie’ Henry
Aurelio Gonsalez
Mise Rosa Gonzalez
Esther
Alice Ib
Mina
B. Baldridge
Blanton
Adoots
A ‘M
Sanches
Mieg’ Baldridge
Anatin
George
Son Arta
Jackson
A C. Hamilton
Bridge
Lois Derby
Bender Hotel
Fer
Paria
Baer
Gates
ENCE
DE Valera
Covernor Neff
Cleburne Foreman
Beat Negro
Illinois
Herrin
Harry G. Hawker
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