Goulds and Harriman duel for western rail empire
In New York, March 5, reports say Jay Gould aims to break Harriman's California monopoly with the Western Pacific while Geo Gould expands a transcontinental system. The dispute centers on control of lines from Chicago to Salt Lake City and beyond, with Wall Street watching the clash.
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Wall Street
Gould
Union Pacific
Santa Fe
California
Western Pacific
Senator Clark
Salt Lake
Los Angeles
Harriman
Southern Pacific
Oregon
Clark
Goulds
eGc
Jay Gould
High Finance
Geo. Gould
Western Union
New York Elevated Railroad
Atlantic
Pacific
Wabash
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburg
Rio Grande
Missouri Pacific
Seal butchers blamed for massive Arctic seal loss and profits
Washington notes accuse Vice President Charles Warren Fairbanks of enabling ongoing fur seal slaughter from 1903 to present. Investigations cite declines from 5 million to about 50 thousand seals and a claimed property loss near 50 million dollars, while a single firm reportedly earned 250 thousand annually over eighteen years.
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U.S
Henry W. Elliott
Anglo-American Joint Commission
Fairbanks
Arctic
Department of Commerce and Labor
Weathered Saying Sparks Quiet Thought on Change
A brief exchange notes straws showing wind direction as a metaphor for people shifting habits. The pupil observes departures and whiskers as signs of changing times, while the teacher prompts reflection on weathering and adaptation.
Western Girl Describes New York Hat Trends
A Western girl writes from New York on March 5 2008 describing mid season hats. She details satin and tulle designs with large bows and trims, noting colors and variations and promising to share more spring creations in a future letter.
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New York
Fight reported on Canal Street ends before officers arrive
Police summoned to Canal Street last evening at eleven o'clock to halt a fight found the scene quiet. N W Dangerfield was arrested on Sycamore Street at 9 30 for intoxication and jailed.
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Canal Street
N. W. Dangerfield
Sycamore Street
Anderson man loses arm adjusting pulley belt
Thomas Wetsel of Anderson suffered severe injuries including the loss of his right arm when he tried to adjust a belt on a pulley.
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Thomas Wetsel
Anderson
First News Photo Of School Fire At Collinwood Ohio
A stark image captures the burned north Collinwood schoolhouse after the roof collapsed. The article recalls 176 children and several teachers perishing or injured as they fled the fire drill, with deadly crowd crush at the inward swinging door.
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Collinwood
Collinwoo. O
Immigration flood checked by hard times and return flow
Ellis Island officials say immigration acts as a prosperity barometer as many foreigners return home after the panic. Data show a large third class exodus from New York and Europe, with thousands traveling back as costs and living conditions differ.
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New York
Ellis Island
Europe
Chicago
Naples
United States
America
Atlantic Seaboard States
New York, Ontario & Western
Grand Trunk System
Real Estate Transfers in Local Transactions
Real estate transfers list multiple deeds including Claude C Bumgardner to Sara M Routh for four lots in Walton. Logansport Loan & Trust Co trustees to George F Felker and Frank Felker for lots 39 and 40 in McNary addition city. Rebt H Sampson etux to John E Smith for Black Loan Reserve Miami acreage. Richard and John W Winn to James M Winn for section 5 parcel. Lewis Steese to Jay Hamner for part of sections 7 in Washington township. Charles E Hale etux to Charles Storer for part sections 9 Boone township. Melroy Ruth etux to Claude C Bumgardner for part of section 36 Tipton township.
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Logansport Loan & Trust Co
Geo. F. Felker
T. McNary
Frank Felker
Jos
T. Mec-Nary
H. Sampson
John E. Smith
Miami Two
Richard Winn
John W. Winn
James M. Winn
S. E
Lewis Steese
Jay Hamner
Pt. W
N. E
Washington
Charles E. Haleetux
Charles Storer
S. W
N. A
Boone
Melroy
Blindfolded Proposal Sparks Unusual Spousal Contest
A community event invites a blindfolded woman to choose a husband in a playful marriage game. Organizers say the stunt aims to raise funds and spark conversation while ensuring consent and safety during the offbeat ceremony.
Mating Marts of Russia Describe Peculiar Peasant Weddings
In St Petersburg and across Russia the peasant marriage season features masked brides, street processions, and handkerchief signals. Couples are chosen in village streets or cathedrals, with engagement blessed by parents and a final grain and rooster rite determining the first married among several contenders.
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Russia
Cupid
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Dingley
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Seal Butchers
Olney
Frye
Great Britain
Desiree
John Hay
Suater Chas
Warren Fairbanks
Seal Islands
St. Paul Island
Mary
Abstract
S. M. Velsey
Claude C. Bumgardner
Sarah M. Routh
Walton
van Camp
van Camp Packing Company
Indianapolis
Ind
St. Petersburg
Detroit
Tuller
Cor. Adams and
Park St
A LA Carte Cafe
L. W. Tuller
Prop M. A. Shaw
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