The Comfortable Way to Los Angeles by Iowa Central Railway
A brief rail promotional note describes weekly excursions from Iowa to Los Angeles arriving Sunday morning. It touts modern tourist cars with standard sleeping car comforts at about one third the expense and invites readers to contact local ticket agents or Geo. Batty at Marshalltown Iowa for full information.
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Los Angeles
California
Iowa Central Railway
Iowa Central
Batty
G. P
Marshalltown
Iowa
Are You Going East Lehigh Valley Railroa Route Ad
An advertiser promotes travel east by the Lehigh Valley Railroad offering comfort and convenient routes to New York Philadelphia and seashore points with an emphasis on pleasant journeys.
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New York
Philadelphia
Lehigh Valley
West Point Hazing Hearing Reveals Booz Case Woes
Philadelphia report on January 8 describes the congressional hazing inquiry into Oscar L Booz of Pristol and John E Breth of Altoona. Cadet Anthony J Burnam Jr testifies Booz faced taunts over his name and brutal hazing, while Breth’s family details his decline and death linked to West Point pressures.
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Philadelphia
Congressional Investigating Committee
West Point Military Academy
Oscar L. Booz
Pristol
John E. Breth
Altoona
Anthony J. Burnam
Burnam
Court of Appeals
State of Kentucky
Booz
Breth
Oscar Booz
Bettison
Fighting Committee
Barnam
Lucien Alexander
Board of Examiners
United States House of Representatives
West Point
John Breth
E. F. Goodman
Young Breth
Goodman
Samuel J. Breth
Rosa M. Breth
West Point Hospital
Ohn
John
Eyes That Saw and Hidden Value in Waste Slag
A historical note on discovering value in mining slag and manufacturing waste. It describes shrewd efforts to reclaim metals from slag at Colorado mines and recalls early industrial recycling by Peter Cooper and William Weyerhaeuser turning refuse and timber into profitable products.
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Colorado
East
Peter Cooper
Weyerhaeuser
Rock Island
Lumber baron reshapes trade to become era's richest
He transformed ancient lumber practices by innovating methods as he built his fortune. Through rail freight and modernized processes, he emerged as the wealthiest lumber magnate, valued around twenty three million dollars.
Keenan to Star in A Poor Relation at Local Theatre
Sol Smith Russell praises A Poor Relation as the best of his long career and announces Frank Keenan will perform Noah Vale in the upcoming Thursday engagement. The St Louis Republic notes Keenan’s natural, tearful impact without forced sentiment, echoing strong praise from press and public.
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Frank Keenan
Sol Smith Russell
Mr. Russell
Keenan
Noah Vale
The
St. Louis Republic
Iowa's Full Treasury Shows Surplus From Inheritance Taxes
Des Moines reports state treasurer Gilbertson takes office with $1,496,009.53 in state funds. Inheritance taxes and a streamlined treasurer system boosted revenue and reduced the need for multiple institution treasurers. A special board audited officers, finding all accounts correct.
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Des Moines
John Herriott
Gilbertson
Treasury Board
Iowa
Board of Control
Office of Auditor of State
Trouble Brews Over Iowa Coal Mine Wage Dispute
Grinnell Iowa January 8 1901 miners and operators plan a February Ottumwa meeting to set coal price scales for 1901. Miners demand mine run at 60 cents a ton or better and threaten a state wide strike if denied. Operators insist on allowing optional mine run shifts and 90 cents to $1 per ton for screened coal. Thoroughly organized Iowa miners vow a firm opening stance and quick resolution or immediate strike possibilities.
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Grinnell
Ottumwa
Iowa
Ladies Home Journal prize for outdoor photographs
Six months ago The Ladies' Home Journal offered cash prizes for the best outdoor photographs by amateurs from the summer. The Philadelphia post office delivered 26 400 photographs to the magazine in three months, the largest single collection to one quarter. The magazine's staff will need nearly a month to sort and award the pictures.
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Ladies' Home Journal
Philadelphia Post Office
Ex-President Harrison Tries Golf
Edward Bok reports Harrison practicing golf near Indianapolis. He sent a new ball to the general with the message Drive this. A few days later a reply: Thanks. I have, but wouldn’t a bottle of liniment go with each ball. Benjamin Harrison.
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Harrison
Edward Bok
The
Ladies’ Home Journal
Indianapolis
Benjamin Harrison
California A World of Sunshine In A 72 Page Book
Burlington Route Passenger Department issues a 72 page book titled California with 62 illustrations. It covers climate Monterey Yosemite San Francisco Pasadena Catalina Island Coronado Beach and other Southern California resorts. It explains how to reach California and invites requests by mail for six cents.
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Burlington
California
Monterey
Yosemite Valley
San Francisco
Pasadena
Santa Catalina Island
Coronaco Beach
Hammond Louisiana as a Winter Resort illustrated guide
The Illinois Central Railroad issues a new illustrated folder on Hammond Louisiana as a winter resort. It highlights climate artesian water and superior hotel and boarding house accommodations for travelers from northern regions at moderate rates. J F Merry assistant general passenger agent ill cent rr Dubuque Iowa offers copies free on request.
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Illinois Central Railroad Company
Hammond
Louisiana
Black Diamond Express Sees Transit from Buffalo to New York
The Black Diamond Express departs Buffalo at noon along the Lehigh Valley Railroad to New York offering a la carte dining car service and luxurious parlor and Gay coaches.
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Buffalo
Lehigh Valle Railroad
New York
Wisconsin Inauguration Marks La Follette Sworn In Governor
Robert M. LaFollette took the oath as Wisconsin governor at noon in Madison. The inauguration lasted ten minutes with Chief Justice Cassady presiding and Bashford leading the assembly. A reception followed in the afternoon attended by many, as Scofield’s term ended and LaFollette’s began.
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Madiewm
Wis
Robert M. LaFollette
Wisconsin
LaPollette
Cassaday
Judge Ryan
State Board of Control
R. M. Bashford
Bashford
Dome
LaFollette
Scofield
Not Going to Korea Desperado Rumor in Hartford City
Local tales claim Marvin Kuhns plans to move to Korea to start a new life. L J S Hunt plans a Whitely County party of twenty to Korea for gold camp work, possibly linked to Kuhns. John Kuhns denies his brother’s stated intent while Marvin’s whereabouts remain unknown amid rising rewards and police activity.
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Hartford City
Ind
Marvin Kuhns
Korea
L. J. Ss. Hunt
Whitely County
Kuhns
John Kuhns
Marvin
Albion
I B
Abed
Anniversary for Martin and Mrs Austin in Michigan
In Springport Michigan Mr and Mrs Martin Austin celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary at home on New Year’s Day with a reunion of children grandchildren and great grandchildren Both are in good health and will reach milestone ages on their next birthdays In Washington grippe sweeps Congress sidelining Speaker Henderson and House Ways and Means Chair Payne Chicago report notes Walter Fielding misinterpretation regarding Governor-elect Yates Ann Arbor Peter Vance 70 dies by suicide at his home three miles west of the city Vance brother of Joseph Vance former university law librarian
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Springpert
Mich
Martin Austin
Springport
Austin
Ann Arbor
Jan
Peter Vance
Vance
Joseph Vance
Infernal machine inquiry reaches Logansport
Authorities in Logansport Indiana pursue a crew that may identify those who sent the infernal machine to Dr. Sylvester Coffman of Human Indiana a few days ago. The device was opened by the doctor's brother T J Coffman an attorney.
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Logansport
Ind
Jan. S
Sylvester Coffman
Huma
Inls
T. J. Coffman
Low Fare Excursions From Marshalltown to Western Points
Very low rates offered for Homeseekers to western and southern points. Excursions on the first and third Tuesdays of each month through June 18 1901. For full territory rates contact ticket agents of the Iowa Central Railway or Geo. S. Batty G P T A Marshalltown Iowa.
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Iowa Central Railway
Batty
Marshalltown
Iowa
Davenport to Clinton and Chicago Rail Lines timetable brief
The Davenport Rock Island and Northwestern Railway introduces a short line service linking the Tri-Cities and Clinton with Chicago via the C N W. Effective June 10 a schedule lists departures from Davenport at 7 am and 2 pm, with arrivals at 12:06 pm and 6:45 pm respectively, plus several through connections to Omaha Denver and Pacific coast points. Daily runs with Sunday exceptions are noted.
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Chicago
Denver
Kansas City
St Joseph
Evans Netead
Washington
Tri-Cities
Chica Clinton
Clinton Sterling
Dixon
Utah
Pacific Coast
Davenport
Iowa
Stony City
Omaha
Neh
Clintom
Tih
Madison
Belvidere
Mil
Clinton
Sterling Ill
Colo
Neb
Cedar Rapids
Sterling
Nna
B. Daily
Sanday
L. F. Berry
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J. P. Freeman
C. C. Smith
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Daily Gate City
Keokuk, Ia
Mattie Garrison
Cypress
J. H. St. Johan
Cherry Street
Cedar Street
Mra
H. T. Clark
West Liberty
Mackey Model Clothing House
Muscatine Tailors
U.S
Siggere
Life Income
William Seymour
City Hospital Dispensary
la Ritica de Cigars
Geo. Eichenauer’s
East Second St
Cypress Addition
M. W. Stirlen
East Second Street
Congressional Committee
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Alexand
Dillaway
Hammond, Louisiana
J. F. Merry
Pass
Ill
R. R. Dubuque
F. Giesenhaus
Wey
B. E. Lilly’s Dry Goods Store
Hata
Marvin Kubos
Grippe
Henderson
Payne
Ways and Means Committee
Duly
Himself
Ashland Club
Yates
Walter Fieldhouse
Judge Yates
Traveler’s Guide
Muscatifne Division
Bana
Montezuma
Montegsuma
Ubr L&p. Railroad
Wilton Ee
Muncazine
Wilton
Wilton Iant Siam
Traips AV
Wiltor
Ft. Trating
Davenport, Rock Island & Northwestern Railway Co
Alm
Muscatine North & South Railroad
Ly. Ly
Muscatine
Round House
Fruitland
Grandview
Wapello
Ellice Junction
Burnington
Iowa Centralia
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