Chicago and Minneapolis Rail Schedule Fragment
Fragmentary timetable details list trains between Chicago and Minneapolis including departures to West and East, with notes on sleeping cars between destinations and inquiries handled by BRBCUMI agent offices. The text references schedules, stations, and agents without complete clarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poe
Peal
Minneapolis
Wipona
Mareaukee
Ned Caren
Paul
Minneawpolis
Winona
Missith
Chicago
Wight
Susidag
Wasson
Egpartadee
Nescehuin
Marshall
Watertosay Baran
Ewanee
Peneneey
Byoi West
Ger Neya
Sandu
Ili
Kasoti
Minneapolia
Brbcumi
Dolosan
Americans Ambush Filipinos Occupy Strong Position
Washington June 25 Gen MacArthur reports a detachment of Fortieth volunteer infantry reconnoitering Tagayan river on June 13 was ambushed by insurgents in a strong position. Fifty men reinforced, could not take the post and withdrew to coast. Losses include seven killed and multiple wounded with several missing. Names of officers and men cited. Full report not yet received.
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Washington
War Department
MacArthur
Mantle
Adjutant General
Fortieth Volunteer Infantry
Millar
Joft
Tagayan
Tagayan River
Toorning
Tagagan
Robert J. Coles
John H. Haywood
Fred Holloway
John T. Pelham
Frank Salisbury
Jasse G. Moody
Michael J. McQuirk
Walter B. Elliott
Thomas Millar
Jeffrtg
James W. Jeffries
Roxie Wheaton
George Hollard
Marley Phillips
John W. Smith
St Sdwin
Williams
George W. Wells
Soverey
Lex M. Ramters
Sergt
William
Theross
Reducing the Force in St Louis Deputies
Sheriff plans to trim deputy force to 40 with furloughs until July 4. Posse now numbers 1,224 with 5 officers, as coroner resumes witness examinations over the deaths of Thomas, Kine and Burckhardt killed in front of the posse barracks on June 10.
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St. Louis
Pholmon
Board of Police Commissioners
Posse
Thomas
Kine
Burckhardt
Siwikers
Army Worm Sweeps Missouri River Towns Invasion
A swarm of two to three inch army worms has devastated willows and gardens along the Missouri River townships, driving residents from homes, with J C Schott’s farm and garden among those blasted. Reports also note Bulgaria killings, Green Bay singers, and other scattered items from June stories.
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Yanktow
Missouri A
Trom
J. C. Schott
End of South African War Near as News Stalls
Dispatches from London report inactivity in the South African theater with both sides delaying armistice talks. Roberts and Botha miss a truce while Roberts negotiates possibly with Kruger and Boer forces drift back to farms as a final movement looms.
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Tlenton
Baden-Powell
Pretoria
South Africa
Lord Roberts
Botha
London
Orange Free State
Roberts
Bothm
Kruger
Bloomingtons Calamity Fire Destroys Much of City Center
A devastating blaze in Bloomington Illinois on June 20 wiped out nearly half the business district including leading buildings and stock. Two sides of the courthouse square were ruined along with adjacent blocks. The courthouse survived gutted from attic to basement with losses estimated between 1.5 and 2 million dollars and no serious injuries reported.
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Bloomington
Ill
Madison
Wis
Mid- Teton
Here
Lightning Slays Youth in Wisconsin Church Collapse
A bolt struck the United Brethren church at Gillham near Richland Center Wisconsin during a prayer meeting. Louis Peckham aged 20 was killed outright. Julian Hart injured. Stephen Foley and several others shocked and recovering hours later. The disaster followed a near demolition of the building as worshipers fled in panic.
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Richland Center
Wis
United Brethren
Minnesota Drainage Meeting At Grand Forks Sets Plans
Delegates from every county in the Red River Valley gathered at Grand Forks to discuss drainage and government aid for reservoir and canal projects. A permanent executive committee was named and land sale postponements were announced due to drought and crop concerns.
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Red River Valley
Crouiston
Grand Forks
Red Lake
Lake Traverse
Marshall
Nittm Valley
Wilkin
Ezra G. Valentine
Norman
J. C. Norby
Fred Tiedt
Kittson
W. F. Kelso
Rosean
C. Holdahl
Beltraml
C. R. Martin
Big Stong F. L. Cu
Ciro
Chas
J. Oliver
Henry Norland
Traverse
M. Murphy
Polk
TA. Haverstad
Pro Jonah Locomotive: A history of wrecks at Peru and Chicago
The locomotive known as Pro Jonah, engine No. 174, built at Wabash shops Peru Indiana, has suffered a string of accidents and deaths since its creation. After repairs it collided on its first trip, later killed two workers, then injured several more, prompting return to Chicago division amid superstitions about its misfortune.
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Peru
Ind
Wabash
Chicago
Tom
Quarrel Over Buried Riches At Omaha Cabin
Four men fought over claims of Hermit John Harris’s buried wealth at 224 Spring Avenue, Omaha. Police found only a broken keg of rusty nails and food after riot by neighborhood boys. Harris had died a week earlier amid rumors of hidden money.
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John
Harris
Spring Avenue
Omaha
Neb
Joseph Simms
Death by Ants: Maya Punishment in Arizona Hills
A Mexican miner recounts the tale of James Wilson a renegade American prospector hunted by Mayo Indians in the El Paso area. Wilson allegedly abducted a local girl refused tribal rites and fled. Captured he was stripped bound to an ant hill and gnawed by red ants until death, reputedly for crimes in Oklahoma.
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el Paso
Tex
Sinales
Mexico
James Wilson
Wilson
Oklahoma
Engine makers angry over American locomotive exhibit
In Saint Vincennes the machine show features an American built locomotive for the state. French engine builders protest, arguing the display favors foreign skill and harms French engineers. Politician M Dansette voices discontent in Lille. Old frescoed rooms and life size figures reveal new Roman era finds at Bosco Reale near Pompeii. Gladstone statue planned for Athens gardens at Zappeion to honor his aid to Greek independence.
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St Vincennes
America
M. Pie
M. Dansette
Lille
Chamber of Deputies
Bosco Reale
Vesuvius
Pompeii
Gladstone
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STOGE @ HOME
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Dread Army
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Kansas City
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Henry L. Warden
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Custom C. Chapman
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Marion Water Company
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Orrin A. Barlow
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L. C. Smart
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J. A. T. Hull
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Minnesota News
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St. Cloud Normal School
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F. A. Well
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Minneapolis South Side
Marc Hanna
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Woodmen of America
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