Record Run Sets Long Distance Speed Benchmark
The Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad completed a 1 025 mile run from Chicago to Denver in 18 hours 53 minutes, averaging 54.3 mph including stops and 57.54 mph without stops. Six engineers shared the run with 21 stops, the longest stop at Red Oak Iowa for engine changes. Henry J Mayham of New York rushed to his dying son William in Denver.
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Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
Henry J. Mayham
New York
Denver
Chicago
Union Depot
Galesburg
Aurora
Sixteenth Street Bar
Mendota
Red Oak
Creston
Willisea
McCook
Mayham
Pennsylvania
William B. Mayhham
Burlington Road
Hot Spring Offers Therapeutic Baths and Touring Tickets
The Hot Spring in the Black Hills of South Dakota is praised for medicinal properties aiding rheumatism neuralgia and related ailments. It advertises first class hotel accommodations baths and daily Tourist tickets with special low rates on the first and third Tuesdays each month. Information available from ticket agents C and N W Ry.
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Black Hills
South Dakota
Obnoxious Rivalry Cars Arrest Records in Cambridge
Two Cambridge police officers have been seeking to break arrest records, annoying residents in a local section who have complained to authorities about the rivalry.
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Cambridge
Mass
The Children misattributed to Nickell Magazine
A Peterson Magazine illustrated article titled The Children was mistakenly credited to Nickell Magazine in many western papers. It appeared in the December issue, while Peterson is the correct source and a leading illustrated literature monthly.
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Peterson Magazine
Nickell
Peterson
Kranji Wood vs Canada Rock Elm Strength Compared
A note contrasts kranji wood from Borneo as the strongest timber with the Canada rock elm noted for higher strength to weight. In Florida, Supreme Court judges draw straws to choose the chief justice as the state constitution allows selection by lot.
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Borneo
Supreme Court of
Florida
Lot
Millions of Cook Books Given Away
A large publisher promotes The Charles A Vogeler Company Cookery Book and Book of Comfort and Health. It includes recipes for hearty dishes and health remedies such as St Jacob's Oil. Over 200 tons of paper were used, printed at 100000 copies daily, distributed through druggists or by sending a 2c stamp to Baltimore Maryland.
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Charles A. Vogeler Copany
St. Jacob's Oil
Charles A. Vogeler
Baltimore
Mysterious Star thrills Berlin circus crowd
A new act titled the Mysterious Star captivates audiences in Berlin. A large disk on the ceiling hides a track above, while a bicycle rider performs upside down on its lower surface. A partner hangs from a trapeze by the rider’s mouth and executes dangerous routine as the two circle the ring.
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Berlin
Dr Kay's Renovator Ad Promises Quick Cures
An advertisement claims guaranteed cures for dyspepsia and related ailments through Dr Kay's Renovator. It touts unqualified success and urges readers to send for a free booklet, offering special female-disease booklet and pricing at 25c and 81. Address: Dr K J Way Medical Co Omaha Neb.
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Kar
Iedward Wood
Primghar
Iowa
Dr. Kay
Div Kay
K. J. Way Medical Co
Omaha, Neb
Exiles to St Helena as Asylum for Obnoxious Potentials
The British Foreign Office weighs using St Helena as asylum for troublesome leaders. Ex Zulu King Dinizulu is deported to the rock bound island's prison, out of reach of plotting chiefs. Prempeh of Ashantee in Sierra Leone may join him, with plans for Benin's monarch to follow.
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St. Helena
Dinizwu
Iex
Prempeh
Ashantee
Sierra Leone
Benin
John Bull
Seed catalog boasts and iron feeding claims in mixed ad copy
The passage touts Salzer's seed catalog with mentions of Salter's oats and Silver Wing Barley yields per acre. It promotes fodder plants and Potatoes priced at $1.50 a barrel. It also parades a French physician claim about delivering iron to the body and hens fed iron rich feed.
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Darley
M. M. Luther
East Troy
Salter
John Breider
Mishicott
Wis
Salzer
America
John A. Salzer Seed Co
la Crosse
Deafness Cure Claim By Constitutional Remedies
Advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal solution for deafness caused by catarrh. Claims deafness results from inflammation of the Eustachian tube, reach by constitutional treatment only. Offers one hundred dollars for any cure not achieved, with circulars available. Tom McChene y and Co of Toledo, Ohio listed with a 75 cent price.
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Hall
McCheney &O
Yoledo
Druegists
Tall
Lincoln era rail fence highlighted near Marion County distillery
A relic described as the rail fence Lincoln built is shown to visitors at a Marion County distillery. The piece notes Lincoln's father and Jefferson Parvis's father as regional neighbors who allegedly fought together in a frontier brush with Indians near the site where Springfield Kentucky later stood.
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Lincoln
Marion
Jefferson Parvis
Springfield
Cough Remedy Ad Promotes SKemp's Balsam
Coughing leads to consumption says the ad for SKemp's Balsam promising immediate cough relief. Free sample bottle offered at druggists with large bottles priced at 25 and 5 cents. Go at once, delays are dangerous.
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Skemp
Verdict Declared in Western Case by Unanimous Vote
The foreman reports to the judge that the jury has voted unanimously. Broncho Bob states they did not go deep into the matter but agree the government side presents the best law.
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Broncho Bob
Washington Star
Theatrical Letter on Copyright Law and Waeson Barrett
A theatrical note discusses the new copyright amendment affecting dramatic and musical works. It reviews Barrett’s career from early failures to later successes with plays like A Run on the Bank and The Electrician, and notes his plan to stop writing after his next musical satire A Hired Girl to focus on producing others’ ideas with manager W S Crossley.
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Ward
Vokes
Harry Clay Blaney
Lord Nelson on Singlish stage with Worbes Robertson
A new play features Lord Nelson with Worbes Robertson as the hero. The plot centers on Nelson’s links to Lady Hamilton and her influence after her split with Dr. Graham, with Charles Greville and Sir William Hamilton also part of the cast.
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Lord Nelson
Worbes Robertson
Lady Hamilton
Dr. Graham
Charles Greville
Sir William Hamilton
Iskander Romantic Play by Eaton for Warde
W. D. Eaton has prepared a romantic semihistoric play titled Iskander for Frederick Warde. The project centers on historical legend with theatrical framing and potential staged readings.
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W. D. Eaton
Injunctions and legal actions outlined in federal cases
The document outlines circuit court authority to enforce injunctions and dissolve or modify them across the United States. It describes service, contempt, and transfer mechanics, including filing of papers, and notes plans for a dramatic season with a featured repertory and anticipated reception of King Lew in southern and western markets.
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United States
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Congress
Circuit Court of the
MN Warde
Lew
South Aml
Vis
Wilson Barrett Plans London Sequel After The Sign of the Cross
The producer Wilson Barrett, buoyed by The Sign of the Cross, moves toward a London staging of a second drama The Dame of Babylon. An American failure did not deter London audiences, who welcomed the new effort at the Coliseum Theater, though critics note a decline in quality compared with previous works.
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Wilson Barrett
London
Dausmier
Babylon
America
Unis
Oleanie Theater
Las
Binyin
Reid
Charles FE Blaney Early Life in Columbus
Charles FE Blaney, noted author of numerous farce comedies, was born in Columbus Ohio. At eighteen he opened a ticket broker’s office there, running a successful business for several years before turning to theater. He wrote his first play A Railroad Ticket, drawing on his early experiences.
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Charles FE. Blaney
Columbus
Ohio
Indéos
Tickey
Httle
Minnie Murray to Produce George Garth on London Stage
Murray writes literature and articles with J. K. Shine on a domestic drama titled George Garth to be staged in London. Critics note Murray’s vigor may translate well to the stage though questions linger about literary drama adaptation. The text also mentions political split among Marina voters with six voters: three Democrats and three Republicans.
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Vmureay
Phavwright
Pravid
Chrissie Mirray
J. K
London
George Garth
Leonine
Murray Wiles
Murray
What Followed La Grippe From Dr Williams Pink Pills
A Mattoon Illinois contractor claims recovery from la grippe after four years of nervous debility and piles. He reports immediate health gains after six boxes of Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, noting weight gain and return to full work. The letter cites a testimonial by Darn La Cnam with a witness signature and promotes the pills as blood builders and nerve restoratives.
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Mattoon
Paul la Clair
Winois
la Erippo
Dr. Williams
T Bean
Williams
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Company
Schenestady
N.Y
Miner Hurt In Sudden Jolt On Mining Railroad
An indigenous laborer on a mining railroad fell into briars on his first day after the train lurched suddenly on a curve. A train hand found him scraping briars and muttering a humorous complaint about the company’s harsh layoff practices in a speech marked by dialect.
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Darky
No-To-Bac Promotes Curing Health Aids
An ad claim touts a fifty cent No-To-Bac product offering cures and regaining health with imagery of a thousand doctors and widespread use, though the garbled copy suggests a dubious medical remedy promotion.
Gossip Floods Boston Church Fair Exchange
A Boston traveler and an Indianapolis Journal clip reveal a flirtatious, teasing exchange about marriage and money. The Boston talk hints at bold bets on matrimony while the Indianapolis quote mocks a pastor who publicly laments in a church fair setting.
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Indianapolis Journal
Salzer Seed Co. Offers 12 Rare Farm Seeds Package
Don’t believe exaggerated claims. see Salzer’s farm seed catalogue from La Crosse Wisconsin. Send 10 cents with this notice to receive a catalogue and 12 rare seed samples valued at $10 to start.
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John A. Salzer Seed Co
la Crosse
Wils
Unclear historic notes mix in daily items from late era papers
Fragmentary text cites Yell County Arkansas birth figures from 1896, assorted cures and ads, sparse names and addresses, and stray lines about crops, prices, and medical products. Many sentences are garbled, with incomplete names and locations, offering only disjointed glimpses of notices and promotions.
No Kissing in Japan Rules Shock Reader
A discussion asserts that Japan bans kissing except between spouses and even disallows handshakes. a German man in Missouri reports a zither from Europe arriving smelling of home manufacture, implying misplaced goods and cultural myths.
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Japan
Fragmentary 19th Century Snippet Mentions Tobacco and Farewell
A garbled passage references tobacco use for pleasure and a star, mentions Lavreioi and Ethel, and quotes Van Ishe speaking of a missing darling and a debt of £25. It also alludes to London Tit-Bits and a note on saluting by removing a hat as an insult in China.
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Ethel
Papa
van Ishe
London
China
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Vian
Minnie Maddern Fiskells
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Minnie
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Hardy
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Lydia
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Grand Rarios
Mica
Yell County
Arkansas
Dr. Dhine
Trentine
Philadelphia
Lucy Oboe Wallace
Marquette, Kans
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Ahmed
Bet
J. Mulualg Wankeswa
Sam Jones
Hng . M
Ohin No& Co
St. Louis, Mo
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Co Chork Co
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Castive
Andy Eithartie
Enve Puarantead
Lane
Europe
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Ayer
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Big Four
Chesapeake & Ohio
Washington,d.c
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O' Farrell & Son
Washington, D.C
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Raven & Co., Druggers
Ceresco
Michigan
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Knuwi- Teddy
Mystead
Pireu
Cunningham
Wenius
Mamuel
Cumill
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Mecca
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