The Black Diamond Railroad Promoter Eyes 1211 Miles
Chattanooga News reports Col. Albert E. Boone, promoter of the Black Diamond Railroad, plans to push construction from Indianapolis to Chicago via Jellico and Knoxville. He notes 1,211 miles of main line surveyed and 183 miles of belt line, plus coal branches, with contracts totaling 90 million dollars set for ten years.
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Knoxville
Flanders
Albert E. Boone
South
Indianapolis
Chicago
Jellico
Atlantic Sea Coast
Col. Boone
Zanesville
Anderson
S. C
Columbus
Vincennes
Ind
Cynthiana
Port Royal
Vevay
Indiana
London
Thomas Tancred
Rothschilds
Siberian
White Pass
Alaska
Black Diamond
Black Diamond Railroad Company
Tennessee
Smallpox Scare Promptly Spreads Across Iowa
Reports say quarantines are in place in Des Moines and other towns as fear grows over a smallpox case on a Rock Island northbound train from Fort Dodge. Dr J W Kime, aboard, identifies a boy with a face showing possible smallpox or chickenpox.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Rock Island
Ft. Dodge
J. W. Kime
Iowa Medical Journal
Havelock
Davenport to Host Grand Army Encampment in June 1900
Postmaster George Metzger returns from Des Moines with word that the Grand Army of the Republic department of Kowa will hold its annual encampment in Davenport June 12 to 14, 1900. Officials expect a large turnout with thousands of veterans traveling from across the state and nearby areas.
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Davenport
George Metzger
Des Moines
Grand Army of the Republic
Department of Kowa
Indiana Man Believed Spiritually Insane in Witchcraft Case
In Muncie Indiana the circuit court weighs whether 78 year old farmer Elijah Gough is insane for deed to a stranger. Relatives contend his belief in witches and communication with spirits led to the transfer. Doctors offer differing expert opinions as the trial proceeds.
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Indiana
Muncie
Jan
Flijah Gough
Madison Moody
Gough
Milwaukee Rejects P and G Purchase for Gulf Route
Ottumwa Iowa January 13 Chief Engineer Baker of the Milwaukee road says a plan is under way to gain control of the Pittsburg and Gulf line and open a through route to the Gulf. Chicago January 13 President Earling of the Milwaukee and St Paul denies any negotiations for control of the Pittsburg and Gulf road.
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Milwaukee
Gulf Connection
Ottumwa
Iowa
Baker
Milwaukee Road
Pittsburg and Gulf Line
Chicago
Earling
Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad
Officers Arrested for Shooting in Springfield
Springfield NL January 13 Thomas Furlong of Litchfield was shot on arrival of a Wabash train from St Louis after stealing a ride. He is in a precarious condition. Sheriff Downey of Christian county and Detective William Granger were arrested and bound over in $5000 each to January 20 for a preliminary hearing.
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Springfield
Thomas Furlong
Litchfield
St. Louis
Sheriff Downey
Christian County
William Granger
Wabash
Furlong
Downey
Granger
Guarantee for Tar Syrup Bottles Refund Promise
The undersigned offer a refund on a 560 cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure coughs or colds. They also guarantee a 25 cent bottle as proof of satisfaction or money refunded. Signatories include G. A. Reinicke, V. B. Barkalow, Nesper & Co., Jno. J. Havercamp, and J. Theo. Kuechmann.
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Greene
G. A. Reinicke
V. B. Barkalow
Nesper & Co
Jno
J. Havercamp
J. Theo. Kuechmann
Movement to secure a state normal school for Eagle Grove
Citizens and business leaders in Eagle Grove form a movement to win a state normal school. A meeting is planned at once and a committee will be appointed to press the town’s claim following Governor Shaw’s recommendation.
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Eagle Grove
Shaw
Iowa National Guard Association Stands Against Spanish War Bounties
Des Moines reports the Iowa National Guard Association voted at its annual meeting to ask the Legislature for no bounties for Spanish War soldiers. The body favored using funds instead to improve guard equipment and reorganized with officers including Gen. James Rush Lincolin as president and Maj. A. C. Norris and Maj. John T. Hume in key posts.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa National Guard Association
San Francisco
Guard Association
James Rush Lincolin
Ames
A. C. Norris
Grinnell
Jf M Jones
John T. Hume
Early Rising Debate Strikes a Century Finale Pace
A 19th century column reports Rev. Talmage disputing the belief that early rising is essential to health and success. The piece notes differing views among workers on morning papers, argues for individualized sleep needs, and stresses aligning waking hours with personal rhythm and daily work needs.
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T. de Witt Talmage
Allen
Myried
Farmers' Mutual Insurance reports strong growth in 1899
Mt Ayr Iowa Jan 13 G A Wyant secretary of the Farmers Mutual Insurance Association of Ringgold county announces the annual report shows January 1 1900 in force insurance totaling 540 914 an increase of 84 942 for the year The association is in its 13th year and appears more prosperous than ever Members paid 2 83 per 1000 of insurance carried in 1899
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Farmers’ Mutual Insurance
Mt. Ayr
Iowa
G. A. Wyant
Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Association
Rinegold County
Weeks Break Up A Cold Tab Lets
An ad for Weeks Break Up A Cold tablets priced at 25 cents claims relief with no cure and no pay. The product is advertised by J Havencamp as sole agent.
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ELY Brothers
Warren Street
New York
J. Havencamp
Family Bursts into Argument Over Jam Incident
A brief dialogue shows a mother warning her child to avoid the jam and Willie replying he tried not to be caught this time, capturing a domestic moment with tensions around a simple kitchen mishap.
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Willie—’Li
Inattentive Clerks and a Calm Interview
A streetcar voice rails at inattentive clerks and recalls a friend who stays cool to win polite attention. The narrator attempts the method, prompts a furious reply from a haughty saleswoman, and fails as his nerves melt under pressure.
Gear of Town backs Beveridge on Asiatic trade canal
United States Senator John F B Gear of Town on a Washington trip endorses Senator Beveridge. He praises Beveridge speech on Asiatic trade and notes support for a canal across the isthmus and presidential authority to contract its construction.
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United States
John FB. Gear
Washington
Benator Beverides
Isthmus
French Army Adopts Vegetable Cartridge Shell
A French army report notes the vegetable cartridge shell is fully consumed when fired. The piece humorously contrasts roles, asking what separates a cook from a policeman and answering that one cooks meat while the other meets the cook.
Golfer for 1900: Murphy and Hutchinson lead The Golfer series
The Golfer of Boston announces James Shields Murphy continuing as directing power with Horace G. Hutchinson as sole English authority for 1900. Hutchinson, two time Amateur Champion of Great Britain, contributes eight articles on topics from Golf Under the New Code to Social Aspects of Golf.
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Boston
Mass
James Shields Murphy
Horace G. Hutchinson
Mr. Hutchinson
Great Britain
Bogey
Allan Robertson
Sandwich
Murphy
Golfer
Francis B. Keene
Wisconsin
Frank J. Bonnelle
Boston Sunday Herald
Geo. H. Sargent
The
Boston Transcript
R. H. Hay Chapman
Los Angeles Herald
Roswell F. Field
Chicago Post
John F. Grainey
Boston Post
W. S. Quigley
Mail and Express
A. Kl. Clarke
London
Chicago Tribune
Alice Parsons
Paris
Annual Poultry Show Tickets On Sale In Cedar Rapids
For the Annual Poultry Show at Cedar Rapids Town from January 15 to 21 1900 round trip tickets will be sold on the dates stated. Tickets valid until January 24 return from points within 100 miles of Cedar Rapids. Call on widerstench for tickets and further information.
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Cedar Rapids
Logs Wanted by South Muscatine Lumber Co
Cottonwood, sycamore, elm and basswood wanted. For prices inquire at the office of the South Muscatine Lumber Co. Muscatine Iowa.
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South Muscatine Lumber Co
Muscatine
Iowa
Comet Watch Hailed By Yonkers Statesman
A Yonkers Statesman predicts many great comets will be visible within the first decade of the twentieth century. The note reflects a historical expectant tone about celestial events.
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Yonkers Statesman
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