Railroad Trust Plans Dominate U S Networks Under Standard Oil
Chicago Nov 17 Details rapid formation of a railroads trust to control about 163,000 miles of tracks and a capitalization near 4.05 trillion dollars. Western and Eastern lines led by Harriman Gould Rockefeller Vanderbilts Morgan and others plan interlocking boards to raise rates and secure dividends. Grand total capital exceeds 4.495 trillion with 1 62 98f miles of lines under unified control. A YMCA of Indiana convention opens in Marion with delegates from many cities and organizations.
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Standard Oil
Rockefeller Wi
United States
Caphall- Mileage
Zillion
Harriman
Moores
Santa Fe
Rockefellers
Vanderbilts
Pennsyvania
Lwas
Brie, CH. & D
Southern Lines
J.P. Morgan
New England
N.hoe&n
Ymc.a
Marion
Ind
Young Men's Christian Association of Indians
Thin City
Remin i Memion
Hariman Railroads Seek New Northwest Settlers
The Harriman railroads plan a modest push to colonize the Pacific Northwest next spring. Officials note Western Canada and Hill railroad territory drew emigrants this year and aim to offer settlers stronger inducements than rival regions.
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Northwest
Chicago
New
Harriman
Pacific Northwest
Th Harriman Ronda
Western Canada
Hill Railroad
Dinner at German Embassy Honors Washington Commissioners
The first social function of the winter is a dinner tonight at the German embassy hosted by Baron Speck von Sternberg in honor of Lieutenant General von Loewenfeld and Major von Schmettau, who attend the unveiling of Frederick the Great’s statue. The event brings together the diplomatic corps and Washington’s military and society leaders.
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Faevoys
Washington, D. C
Baron Speck von Sternberg
von Loewenfeld
von Schmettau
Wabbington
Frederick the’ ‘Great
Diplomatic Corpa
Priyary
Washington
Pasco Keeps Franklin County Seat After Voter Count
Pasco, Navy 17. Pasco remains the county seat of Franklin County after a three way contest with Connell and Mesa. Official returns show Pasco with 440 votes, Connell 160, Mesa 150, with a required 60 percent to move the seat not met by the margin.
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Pasco
Navy
Franklin County
Connell
Prine
Mesa
Meares Conwell
Theater May Open After Repairs In Walla Walla
Walla Walla on November 17 discusses repairing the opera house to meet current building and theater rules. City inspectors had condemned it but owners believe fixes and reconfiguration can render it safe for use again as a theater and meeting venue.
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Wallia Walla Opera House
Walla Walla
Thanksgiving Turkey and Cranberry Shortages Hit Prices
Chicago reports that turkey and cranberry supplies for Thanksgiving will be well below average. Production of turkeys may be about 50 percent of normal due to a cold wet spring and higher yearlong consumption. Cranberries are projected at around 1,000,000 bushels versus 1.26 to 2.0 million typical, owing mainly to September frosts on Cape Cod. Prices are expected to rise accordingly.
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Chicago
Turkera
Cape Cod
United States
Notice to Debtors in Helix Oregon
Notice to debtors. All persons knowing themselves to the form of Sones and Walker will please call and settle at once. We have sold out our entire interest. All bills payable to P. H. Sones, Helix, Oregon.
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Sones & Walker
Helix
Oregon
P. H. Sones
Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for kidney liver and bladder ailments. It claims kidney disease causes bladder and urinary issues and promises relief, offering free sample bottles and a booklet by mail from Dr Kilmer Co Hinghamton NY.
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Dr. Kimer & Co
Hinghamton
Hinghamton, N
Tailor Prices and Rates Listed in Fragment
Fragmentary note shows various prices for tailoring services and items with figures like 5.00 88.75 10.00 12.00 814.55 16.40 17.70 016.00, no coherent context or complete entries. Unable to determine specific event or names.
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Bisa anWies
Ladies and Misses Jackets Price List
A newspaper snippet lists numerous price entries for ladies and misses jackets. Prices range from about 4.05 to 88.75, with multiple entries showing variations in spelling and formatting. The items appear to be catalog-style listings rather than a single sale event.
Outing Flannel Hosiery Prices in Dry Goods List
A brief 1900s style listing shows dry goods items including outing flannel priced at 14c and 16c with large quantities and hosiery offered at 16c 40c and 50c, indicating a catalog of fabrics and stockings with varied discounts. The fragmentary notes read like a shop ledger entry for fabric and hosiery sales.
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