Pay Car Paymaster Recalls Monthly Salaries and Town Impact
A Globe Democrat interview with a railroad paymaster details monthly payroll logistics from Washington to city divisions, the accuracy challenges with large sums, and the social effects in towns along lines like the Pennsylvania and New York Central. He notes the pay car’s routine, risks from thieves, and the humorous as well as somber moments among workers.
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Washington
Globe Democrat
Pennsylvania
New York Central
Baltimore and Ohio
St. Louis
New York
Treacher
Baltimore
Ingalls
St. Paul
Ind
Ingalia
Mike
Ingalis
Kurt Mike
L Woulkin
Jane
Philadelphia
Northern Central Road
Express
Pittsburg
John Smiths
Michael O’shens
T.m Sullivans
Ior
Western States
Artiae
Ach
Oder
No Wedding as Bride Blocks Attire for Vowed Union
In Oakland a planned wedding between Miss Annie Bohse and Charles Anderson ends when Anderson wears a blue shirt to meet the bride. She rejects him for lacking proper attire, the cake is returned on credit, guests dismissed, and the couple never wed.
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San Francisco Examiner
Annie Bohse
Oakland
Charles Anderson
Anderson
Ori
Miss Bohse
San Joseo
Mr. Anderson
Bicycling Promotes Natural Foot Form in Ladies
Westminster Gazette notes the bicycle craze reshapes women’s footwear. High heels and tight toes fall out of favor as pedal use reveals proper foot tone. Doctors rarely oppose bicycles now, with some surgeons prescribing cycling to patients.
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Westminster Gazette
Novel Opera Season Promises Scoth Dialect Lucia
A manager teases a summer opera slate with startling novelties including Lucia di Lammermoor sung in Scotch dialect, presenting Lucia as a Scotch story.
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Lucia di Lammermoor
Lucia
Woman Faces Murder Accusation in Hidden Past
Olive Dumbarton recounts a murder night in which her husband was killed by a knife wound. She claims innocence, aided by George Bostock and editor George Bostock, as she seeks legal help and protection for her child. Veronica supports her mother while awaiting next week’s developments.
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Pit
George Bostock
Fred
Basi
Veronica
Olive Dumbarton
Mr. Bostock
Timust
Nature
Rostock
George Hosteck
Mrs Dumbarton
Valerius Galbraith
Egypt
Paris
Carls & Son
Mrs. Dumbarton
Fatium
Peticeman
Coris & Son
Sailors win damages after vessel seized by Russian squadron
The Cheltenham steamer seized by the Vladivostok squadron on July 2 in Japanese waters awarded sailors $50 each plus costs after a three week rail journey from Viladivestock to St. Petersburg. They faced hunger and hardships as damages were granted for lack of notice that the ship carried contraband. An eminent surgeon says playing golf before major operations helps calm nerves for patients.
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Palstaff
Cheltenham
Mir
Viladivestock
St. Petersburg
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Weahington
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