Ohio Supreme Court backs railroad in Black list case
The court sustains Nickel Plate Railway in Shaffer v. Shaffer. Frank Shaffer was discharged for strike activity and claimed bans on future employment. the Supreme Court reversed the circuit court ruling and ruled in favor of the railroad.
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Ohio Supreme Court
Columbus
Supreme Court
Nickel Plate Railway
Frank Shaffer
Circuit Court of
Huron County
Shaffer
Circuit Court
Uncle Tom's Cabin at Grand Theater January 28
The Alabama tour presents Uncle Tom's Cabin a $30 000 production long popular on the road and in the city at the Grand Tuesday January 28. Milt G. Barlow stars as Uncle Tom with Horace L. Richmond as Geo Harris and R A Barker in supporting roles. the cast aims to captivate the audience from first entrance to final bow.
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al. W. Martin
Milt G. Barlow
Uncle Tom
Horace L. Richmond
Geo. Harris
R. A. Barker
Convict's Daughter Presented at Grand Opera House
The Convict's Daughter a dramatic play blends humor and pathos with Weary Willie as the leading tramp role. Grand Opera House to host on Wednesday Jan 29 with W R Odgen in the lead and a strong supporting company.
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Willie
Tramp
Grand Opera House
W. R. Odgen
Shore Acres comes to Grand on Friday January 31
The long lived pastoral comedy Shore Acres by James A Herne plays at the Grand Friday Jan 31. The simple play of American home life reveals New England heart and character with humor and pathos. It captures sternness earnestness and kinship in small town life.
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James A. Herne
Shore Acres
New England
Miss Wilkins
Mr. Herne
New
Predicted Earthquake Shocks Felt in St Louis Area
Two distinct tremors were reported in St Louis and nearby towns on Friday. A mysterious man named George Dryer claimed the prediction, and Edward L. Boole offered to pay him his week’s salary if the quake occurred as scheduled.
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St. Louis
George Dryer
Associated Press
Edward L. Boole
Dryer
Mr. Dryer
Mr. Boole
Increase in Liquor Output Reported by Census Bureau
Census Bureau cites a 1990 preliminary rise in U S liquor manufacturing with 2849 establishments up 48 percent. Capital swells 70 percent to 457.7 million dollars. average wage earners 44 417, up 23 percent. total wages 28.0 million, up 20 percent. materials costs fall 12 percent while product value climbs 18 percent to 340.6 million.
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Census Bureau
Washington
D. C
United States
Sweetheart Scorns A Thief in Tragic Ending
Julius F. Yeager Jr a young Oakville resident stole 2230 from employers to start life with his promised wife. He confessed to her breaking the engagement. He hanged himself in his father's barn after concealing the money.
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St. Louis
Julius F. Yeager, Jr
Oakville
St. Louis County
Hugging Social Aids North Greenfield Church Debt
In North Greenfield Ohio a church fund raising hugging social drew a large crowd. Rates were 15 cents for two minutes for girls under 15, 50 cents for under 20, 75 cents for 20 to 25, one dollar for another man's wife, and three cents with no time limit for old maids.
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North Greenfield
Springfield
Barrett Tar Paper Warehouse Fire At Jersey City
The Barrett tar paper manufacturing company warehouse burned Saturday causing an estimated loss of one hundred thousand dollars. Fire officials reported no injuries. The blaze began in the immense warehouse and drew crews from several nearby stations to battle the flames through the afternoon.
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Jersey City
Barrett Tar Paper Manufacturing Company
Curious Iowa map shows 1852 state without railroads
Waterloo Iowa January 27 Attorney E E Wilson has in possession a curious map of Iowa dated 1852. It shows no railroads at all suggesting a frontier era layout before railroad expansion. The artifact highlights early transportation planning in the state and preserves a historical snapshot for researchers.
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Waterloo
E. E. Wilson
Iowa
Northwest county names renamed in early layouts
The northwest region counties were rad ically renamed with prominent cities Dubuque Keokuk Ft Madison Burlington. Woodbury county shown as Wahhaw Lynn as Buncombe Webster as Yell Hamilton as Risley none organized inhabited only laid out and named.
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Dubuque
Keokuk
Ft. Madison
Burlington
Woodbury County
Destructive Blizzard Hits Seattle Waterside
Storms lash the sound country with the freighter E. D. Smith wrecked and warehouses along the waterfront collapsed. Friday blizzard causes broad marine disasters and wrecked wharves across ports, with many vessels damaged.
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Seattle
E. D. Smith
Sound
Lady Cook Plans Fortune Toward Schools Fight
Lady Cook formerly Tennessee Claftin announces she will devote the bulk of her fortune to establishing schools and other institutions to resume her battle against social evils.
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London
Lady Cook
Tennessee Claftin
United States
Boers Offer No Peace Terms Denied by Balfour
In the House of Commons on Friday evening A. J. Balfour stated the government had received no peace overtures from the Boers, either directly or indirectly, in response to Henry Labouchere’s question.
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London
House of Commons
Henry Labouchere
A. J. Balfour
Health resort attracts thousands to Hot Springs Arkansas
The Hot Springs in Arkansas draws visitors from around the world seeking health benefits from its waters. The season began January 1, with the U S government overseeing baths and fair rates. The Iowa Central offers the quickest western routes and low round trip fares, with details from Geo S Batty Marshalltown Iowa.
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Arkansas
Hot Springs
Ark
U. S
West
Northwest
Iowa Central
Geo. S. Batty
Marshalltown
Iowa
Alphabetical Ad Seeks Household Overseer 1842 London Times
A Victorian ad lists a widow seeking a widower or single man to oversee a household and preside at table. The notice highlights qualities from Agreeable to Zealous, signed by X Y Z and directed to Simmons' Library on Edgeware Road.
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London Times
Simmons’ Library
Edgeware Road
Lehigh Valley Rail Offers Luxurious Eastbound Trains
The Lehigh Valley railroad runs luxuriously furnished trains to New York or Philadelphia with homey comfort, dining cars a la carte, and stopovers allowed at Niagara Falls on through tickets to the East.
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Lehigh Valley Railroad
New York
Philadelphia
Niagara Falls
Mardi Gras Carnivals Set in Four Cities This Year
Mardi Gras celebrations occur in New Orleans Moline and Pensacola from February 4 to 10. The Louisville and Nashville Railroad will offer round trip tickets to New Orleans Mobile and Pensacola at a single fare. Tickets on sale February 4 through 10 and valid until February 28. For an illustrated booklet on Mardi Gras history, address C. L. Stone General Passenger Agent Louisville and Nashville Railroad Louisville Kentucky.
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New Orleans
Moline
Pensacola
Louisville & Nashville
Mexico
Illinois Central
American Tourist Association
Chicago
Dixie Flyer
Florida
St.ouls
Jacksonville
Jarksonville
Nashville
Chattanooga
Atlanta
Ilinois Central
Travel by Iowa Central and Santa Fe Route to California
Plan your California trip via the Iowa Central and Santa Fe route. Save over a day on the journey to San Diego Los Angeles Pasadena and San Francisco with this efficient rail option.
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California
San Diego
Los Angeles
Pasadena
San Francisco
Cali fornia Limited Promises Luxurious Rail Travel
An advertisement touts the Cali fornia Limited as a luxuriously appointed train with generous on board comforts. It offers rates, details, and a booklet titled Land of Flowers, available from Geo S Batty G P T A in Marshalltown Iowa.
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R. R
Dubuque
Iowa
Homeseekers and Land Investors
Kentucy
Tennessee
Mississippi
Louisiana
California
Land of Flowers
Geo. S. Batty
Marshalltown
Was He Insured Defense of Life Coverage Discussed
The article reflects on how life insurance is increasingly treated like fire insurance for a home. It notes that after a death people often ask if the deceased was insured and for what amount.
Records of Pacers Class Totals
The 2:95 list shows 31 pacers with 2:07 or better records. There are 83 in the 2:07 list, 355 in the 2:16 class, 691 in the 2:12 class, 1 430 in the 2:15 class, and a total of 7 860 2:25 pacers.
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Eaare
Marion Cullen
Helen Berry
Kinzie St
Frisco System
S Cabin
Sweetheart
Pacific Coast
Sound Country
James T.galloway
Uncle - Nat
Shore
Acres
Illinois
R. R. Cubar
Cincinnati
Louisville
Gulf of Mexico
Cuba
Havanna
Maanzas
Valley of
Yarour
Bela Mar
A American Tourist Association
Mardi Grass's
Netry Orleans
Itv
Wee Eis
San Francis
Omaha
Hammond Hammond
Slammond
J. F. Kery
Homeseekers
SS Glae
Central
A. H. Hanson
J. F. Merry
Records of
Pacers
Evansillc
S T. Louis
Memphis
Birmingham
Mobile
Alabama
C. L. Stone
Louisville, Ky
VIA
St. Augustine
L. Stone
Gen. Pass
Louisville, K
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