Elopement Anxieties On A Transcontinental Train
Lieut Harry Mallory and Marjorie Newton plan elopement to the Philippines but a wrecked taxicab delays their path to the minister. On the train a lively mix of passengers includes Ira Lathrop Mr Wellington and Miss Anne Gattle creating comic tension as the elopement dream dissolves into travel woes and romantic misadventure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Mallory
Philippines
Marjorie Newton
Porter
Ira Lathrop
Elopers
Pacific Ocean
Isles
Mallory
Montague Ana Young
Miss Capulet
Miss Newton
Marjorie
Mouse and Mountain Ally Foil Elopers On San Francisco Sleeper
A fragment from CHAPTER IV depicts a sleeper car scene in San Francisco where a porter treats the car as a laboratory. Travelers arrive from many directions with varied identities, turning a railroad journey into an experiment with unpredictable outcomes. The passage ends with the porter awaiting the next unpredictable mix of passengers and actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San ‘Francisco
Ais
Yailroad
Ourney
Body Found in River Near Peru Reported
All over Nebraska brief: Otoe County man 74 disappeared from Lorton two weeks ago after fleeing home for weeks. A body found in the river near Peru was identified by a daughter in Vesta as that of Chris Whitmeier after an inquest and burial. Donation of Lots Bellevue College Receives 100 Lots Worth 25000 from Clarke family of Columbus to start sustentation fund of 10000 yearly for three years. Cedar County News Sues for Full Job Printing Bill State action over county printing contract with Coleridge Blade. Cedar County Board allowed half.
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Otoe County
Chris Whitmeier
Lorton
Nebraska City
Peru
Vesta
Sarpy County
Bellevue
Bellevue College
H. T. Clarke
Clarke
Columbus
Cedar County
George W. Kelly
The
Cedar County News
Board of County Commissioners of
Coleridge Blade
the News
Ten Year Old Girl Assaulted In Wymore
A 10 year old girl, daughter of Edward Delaney, was assaulted by a stranger in Wymore. Frank Miller of Humboldt, 30, was arrested and held as the suspect. Police warned the mob that the prisoner was under guard.
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Gage County
Their Most Joyous Moment in Congress Cloak Room Tale
The scene recalls how Bailey called his happiest day wearing trousers while Howland recalls driving in a pony and dog parade. Redfield recalls learning long division as a boy nearby a yawn becomes a comic prank with a paper wad and a shipboard mishap over beefsteak.
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Congress
Senator Bailey
Paul Howland
Ohio
Representative Redfield
Brooklyn
Redfield
Goa
No Frosts There Foote Lighte It Says Florida Tip Frost Free
The southern tip of Florida is claimed as the only U S area never to frost. Miss Sue Brette remarks on the distance from touring theatrical companies. Paxtine marketed for toilet and medicinal use at 25 cents a box or by postpaid order from The Paxton Toilet Co Boston Mass.
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Reno
Yassah
Porter
Sah
Gladstone
Inglishman
Wellington
Jimmie Wellington
Foote
Florida
United States
Sue Brette
Paxton Toilet Co
Boston
Mass
The Remedy and The Proper Course Cartoon Snippet
A humorous dialogue panel shows characters debating powder trusts and price controls with quips about keeping beef from rising and remedies. A lion metaphor and a coy remark on love add satirical mood. Garfield is referenced in a playful ad line promoting health via tea.
State railway commission report delayed into July
The 1911 state railway commission report, now in the printer and proofs to be sent to Secretary Arthur B. Allen and former Secretary Clark Perkins of Aurora within ten days, is several months overdue and expected for distribution about July 1 or shortly before. Also: the penitentiary reports the smallest inmate, David Harris, 23, four feet six inches tall, 86 pounds, jailed for burglary, not in prison garb while a special suit is being made. Additionally, Norfolk Independent Telephone property sold at sheriff’s sale to Theodore Parmalee of Plattsmouth for 20000 dollars.
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State Railway Commission
Arthur B. Allen
Clark Perkins
Aurora
Melick
David Harries
Harries
Norfolk
Madison County
Vicinity W
Theodore Parmalee
Plattsmouth
Elevator Burned At Stoddard In Thayer County
Fire destroyed a $7 000 elevator at Stoddard six miles south of Hebron in Thayer County. The blaze damaged the building and machinery and about 400 bushels of oats. Cause of the fire is unknown though some insurance coverage exists.
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Stoddard
Thayer County
F. A. Sission
Hebron
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Henry W. Savage
H. K. Fly Co
Anne Gattle
Retiah
Gattle
Wedgewood
Mr. Wellington
Iva Lathrop
Mr. Lathrop
Mrs
All
Nebraska
Omaha
Washington
Lobeck
Union Pacific
Missouri River
Chase County
Boyd County
T. G. Ilts
Spencer
Lincoln
Merrick County
Central City
Benham
Mrs. Benham
Garfield
Hostetter
Railway Commission Report
Libby
Chicago
Eclipse
Curiatopher & Bon, Sfrs
Wiebfts
Kan
Branbon
Avetloneer
Ner
Green Gables
Hayden Bros
Omaha, Neb
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