Harriman rises from poverty to wealth with rail names and acts
A 59 year arc begins in Hempstead Long Island with Rev Orlando Harriman Jr facing poverty and a growing brood. His son Edward Henry Harriman later builds a vast empire with Illinois Central and Mutual Life stints, backing railroads while funding the Boys' Club and yearly Christmas trees for Arden area children.
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New York
St. George's Church
Hempstead
Long Island
England
Thys Colony
St. George's
Orlando Harriman, Jr
Orlando Harriman
Edward Henry Harriman
Edward Henry
Orlando Harriman Jr
Castleton
Staten Island
St. Paul’s
Nelson
Orlando
William
Lily
Annie
West Hoboken N. J
St. John’s Church
Hoboken
Jersey City
West Hoboken
Harriman and Fish Ties Then and Now
Edward H. Harriman, described as czar of American railroads, rose through Finance with Fish’s help before ousting him at Illinois Central. The piece recalls Harriman marrying Mary Averell, her rich railroad-backed fortune, and his vow to focus on territory development and railroad efficiency. It notes his fondness for his children and a Brooklyn rectory purchased with his brother for their heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Harriman
Harrimans
Henry
Wall Street
West Hoboken
Jersey City
Stuyvesant Fish
Harriman
Fish
Illinois Central
Brooklyn
St. George
Hempstead
Dudleigh Reappears as a Dead Character Hint
A playful note in Puck mocks a newspaper feature by saying Dudleigh, once a living figure, now appears dead and humorously asks if he looks more like himself, reflecting a tease about stage or persona.
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Mr. Dudleigh
Puck
Oil and Gas for Mexico Promotes Americanization Trend
The article notes Mexico gradually adopts American practices under President Diaz. Gas production increases after prior bans, with a small Merida plant and new concessions to curb forest depletion. Wood scarcity drives fuel policies, while plans emerge for an oil pipeline from Tampico to Mexico City to supply liquid fuel.
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Mexico
Diaz
Republic
Merida
Yucatan
Dias
Japan
Gulf Coast
Tampico
Fairest Flower of All in a Garden Wake
A vivid garden scene unfolds as roses deepen red and lilies appear saintly. Alyssum hangs and smiles. daisies hiss at my feet with knowing smiles. Hollyhocks stand old fashioned. larkspur grows impassioned as the speaker notices a hidden observer nearby.
Gas Plant Plans Reach Mexico City Plateau Towns
Concession holders order installation of a gas plant to supply Mexico City and nearby Tacabaya Mixcoac San Angel Cherubusco Tacuba Atzacapotzalco Coyoacan and Tlalpam raising gas from sea level to 7000 feet. City, with nearly 500 000 residents, currently relies on electricity for lighting.
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City of Mexico
Tacabaya
Mixcoac
San Angel
Cherubusco
Tacuba
Atzacapotzalco
Coyoacan
Tlalpam
City
Mexico
Dust from Motor Cars Linked to Child Illness Near Schools
Diseases among children notably sore throat and eye irritation are blamed on road dust from motor cars. A head teacher notes ten sore throat cases at a school where five years ago only one occurred.
Joshua Commands the Sun Verse Highlight
A biblical passage recounts Joshua directing the sun to stand still during a battle as the Israelites secure victory. The event marks a dramatic miracle showing divine aid in securing territorial gains.
Faithful Joshua and the Gibeon Promise Lesson
A sermon on Joshua aid to the Gibeonites shows the faultless fulfillment of a pledge. Joshua defies natural risk, protects the treaty, and God grants victory by lengthening the day to complete the task. The piece contrasts ancient fidelity with modern loophole seeking and urges steadfast trust in oaths.
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Joshua
Gibeon
Israel
Gideon
God
Nightfall Threatens Final Victory At Gibeon
After a long day of fighting Joshua’s forces press the five kings’ army toward defeat at Gibeon. As darkness nears the horizon Adon-zedec and his allied rulers plan a night retreat to regroup at Mak kedah while Israel hopes to prevent their escape. Joshua watches the battlefield and prays for continued victory.
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Jercely
Israel
Adont-zedec
Jerusalem
Gibeon
Joshua
Gilgal
Five Kings
Adonizadec
Makkedah
Red Sea
Jordan
Ajalon
Adonizedec
Mikkedah
Joshua's Sun Stands Still in Battle at Gibeon
The narrative recounts Joshua praying for daylight to aid Israel at Gibeon. The sun and moon halt as Israel defeats Adonizedec's forces, pursuing five kings to Mak Kedah. Joshua orders the cave sealing while pursuit continues, and the Lord fights for Israel in this historic daylight miracle.
Doom of Tattersall's Seen in Tasmania
Tasmania hosts Tattersall's the giant gambling house linked to horse racing exiled from Australia. Premier Evans says federation cuts revenue and Tattersall's will have to go, risking about $500,000 annual Tasmanian revenue.
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Tasmania
Tattersall’s
Australia
Capt. Evans
Tattersall's
Tasmanian
Reading Under Water Lamp Demonstrates Underwater Illumination
An electric arc lamp tested in Aberdeen harbor for underwater work and explosive atmosphere safety enabled dock gate inspection without moving them. A diver read a newspaper text from 20 feet depth through a telephone to surface observers.
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Aberdeen
Phoebe Cousins First Female U.S. Marshal in Washington
Miss Phoebe Cousins, wintering in Washington to aid army canteen restoration, is noted as the only woman ever to serve as a United States marshal. Her father held the post in Missouri’s eastern district about 20 years earlier, and she succeeded him, having served as a clerk and mastering office duties before taking full charge. Her in office record is described as first class.
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Phoebe Cousins
Washington
Miss Cousins
Missouri
Burrell Found Guilty of Assault in Nevada Trial
Lester Burrell is found guilty of assault and battery in Nevada. The verdict surprises some jurors who felt the state's case weak on linking Burrell to the attack on County Attorney Ed McCall. He faces re arrest on a grand larceny indictment and possible trial for an accomplice, Harrell, this term.
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Nevada
Lester Burrell
Burrell
Ed McCail
Ames
Harrell
McCall
Clash Over Funds in Calhoun County Banks
Dispute between Calhoun county board of supervisors and local banks over county fund deposits and interest. The board seeks interest on all county deposits and may move funds to out of county banks if local lenders refuse. Banks counter that they provide valuable accommodations and may resist the demand. rumors say bank officers sign bonds for County Treasurer McCrary and could seek release if funds move.
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McCrary
Chicken thief caught in Ladomille township raid
Sheriff Dittmer using a ruse aided by Price and Davidson nabbed George Hines for stealing chickens at Mort Miles' coop in Ladomille township. Hines jailed awaiting action. associate escaped on sleet slick ground. Local raids have plagued Ladouille Cass and Cox Creek townships, with fires blamed on incendiaries. A Pinkerton man was spotted by the gang, who vow to break up the band of desperadoes.
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Elkader
Young Price
Davidson
Dittmer
George Hines
Mort Miles
Ladomille
Ladouille
Cass
Cox Creek
Hines
Pal
Pinkerton
Grand jury stalls on Cullen lynching case in Charles City
The grand jury investigating the James Gullen lynching in Charles City is unproductive. A juror notes no evidence naming any suspect has been presented despite county attorney Rue’s efforts. Thirty to forty witnesses testified they did not recognize any men who hanged Cullen.
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Charles City
James Gullen
Rue
Might and Main
Cullen
Freed of Murder Charge in Keokuk
William N Fever and Martin Griffith were discharged by Judge Landes on motion of their attorneys in the murder case of Eddie Monical. The youths, out hunting with two others, were said to have fled after an accidental gun discharge killed Monical. The judge's decision drew widespread relief among supporters of the defendants.
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Keokuk
Willam N. Fever
Martin Griffith
Eddie Monikcal
Landes
Monical
Fatal Fall at Muscatine County Party
John Nan chez, a prominent Muscatine county farmer, fell while descending stairs at Frank Morse’s home near Columbus Junction. He lost balance and died minutes later from a broken neck as the party dispersed in alarm.
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Muscatine
Frank Morse
Columbus Junction
John Nanchez
Muscatine County
Governor Cummins Offers 600 Reward for Lynchers in Cullen Case
Des Moines report details Iowa Governor Albert B. Cummins issuing a proclamation offering a $600 reward for the arrest and conviction of each lynching participant in the murder of James Cullen, who was taken from Floyd county jail and killed near Charles City on June 9, 1907. The note adds the reward hinges on conviction and the impact on local sentiment remains to be seen.
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Cummins
Des Moines
James Cullen
Charles City
Floyd County
Rowan
Cullen
State of Town
Albert B. Cummins
State of
Iowa
Nes Moines
Albert B. Cumming
Halloran Sues to Vacate 1907 Jury Panel Decision
John Halloran for Polk County petitions call to vacate or modify the order setting aside the 1907 jury panels. He argues Civic league lacked interest and tax payer instigation, says the decision was irregular and overstepped, would halt jury business for a year, and harm county finances by delaying trials and increasing prisoner boarding costs.
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Des Moines
Clyte League
Mew
Petiion
John Halloran
Board of Supervisors
Civic League
Polk County
Halloran
Saloon closing rules push Dubuque to 11 PM
In Dubuque saloons now close at 11 PM for the first time in history after a mayoral order. The Hughes and O'Meara cockfight incident in their third story saloon Sunday prompted enforcement. Justice Glab’s breach of peace ruling drew mixed reactions among saloonkeepers and the public.
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Dubuque
Hughes
O'Meara
Justice Glab
Grand Jury Thrown Out by Iowa Judge Over Sealing Error
Judge Howell at Marengo dismissed the Iowa county grand jury after the jury box containing names was not sealed. The ruling could invalidate the petit jury in August Beyer’s assault case. Attorneys Popham and Hanley argued the juror list was compiled beyond the legal deadline. City lawyers will seek remedial legislation.
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Iowa City
Howell
Marengo
Iowa County Grand Jury
Petit Jury
Popham and
Hanley
August Beyer
Lafe Young Case Reversed by Iowa Supreme Court
Des Moines report states the Iowa Supreme Court reverses a long pending bindery overcharge case. The state sought more than 4000 dollars in overcharged bills audited and paid during Lafe Young’s tenure as state binder. The decision, authored by Judge Ladd, rejects the lower court ruling that past audits by George Dobson barred claims.
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Des Moines
Supreme Court
Lafe Young
George Dobson
Judge Ladd
Hawkeye Notes Chronology of Local Fatalities and Donations
Near Ida Grove farmer Ab W Dunn struck by Northwestern engine and killed after being hurled seventy feet. At Webster City roadmaster F W Spencer crushed under engine and lost his leg. Chicago carpenter Charles Hammel, twenty, fell fifty feet from a Dubuque scaffold and died instantly. Andrew Carnegie offered 20000 dollars to Simpson college if Des Moines conference raises 80000 dollars.
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Ab. W. Dunn
Ida Grove
Northwestern
F. W.spencer
Webster City
Andrew Carnegie
Simpson College
Des Moines
Charles Hammel
Chicago
Dubuque
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Morgan
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Boys’ Club
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Edward H. Harriman
Harrian
OIL and Gas For
Asi
Metropolitan Magazine
U. S
Iqiwa
Calhoun
Geo. Hines
Buque
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