Nelson in new field battles for rail line fate
In Chicago on November 25 Battling Nelson prize fighter and Hegewisch manager battled a city committee over a Kensington and West railroad route into Gary. He drew praise and opposition while facing legal trouble for an alleged police court incident before the hearing ended unresolved.
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Chicago
Nelson
Hegewisch
Bumbam
Aocal Transportation Committee
Corncil
Kensington & Wast
Illinois Central
Gary
Wess
Hesewiseb
Pullman
Warnham
Jarman
Hit
John Dyengan
Hinds Central
le Burnham Malice
Education Pays: Five Months to a Lifetimes Earnings
An educational value argument compares wages of educated workers and day laborers, estimating education adds about $22,000 to lifetime earnings. It promotes Tyler Commercial College programs in bookkeeping, typing, and telegraphy as paths to better pay, noting dates and local context. A farm animal auction notice follows, describing a red, unbranded five-year-old bull in Fairfield County.
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Tyler Commercial College
Tyler
Texas
Elty
Proposals for Horses and Repairs in Hidalgo County Texas
A 1908 notice from the Office of Chief Quartermaster San Antonio invites sealed proposals for furnishing cavalry horses to Seattle and the Philippines, with December 22, 1908 deadline. Also notices for repairing picket fences and related labor cite Bavelones and Col. Inn, with envelopes marked Proposals for Repairing Peace.
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Dermont
Texas
San Antonio
Seattle
Wash
Philippine Islands
Prapas
Than
le Clem
Department of Poxys
Col. Inn
Ta. Clem
Farmer's Body Found in Pond Near Burnett
Speciil to The Light reports Anson Kramer a wealthy farmer aged in years was found dead in a small pond three miles from Burnett. He had been missing from his ranch for three days. A head injury and signs suggest he fell into the water or was attacked and killed. Local authorities investigate as possible foul play.
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Burnett
Anson Kramer
Timites
Grand Opera House Presents The Devil and In The Bishop's Carriage
The Grand Opera House hosts a matinee and evening showing of The Devil this afternoon and tonight with a review promised in another column. Emma Bunting company offers In The Bishop's Carriage at the Empire, praised for its strong ensemble and Miss Bunting's triumphs, with Thanksgiving and Saturday matinees forthcoming and souvenir photos for attendees.
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Empire
Emma Bunting
Grand Opera House
Bishon
Empire Opera House
Wil
Miss Bunting
Misa Anderson
Pee Armianes
Sitte
Princess of Patches
Catarrh Cure Recited In Simple Home Remedy
An old clipping proposes a blood based treatment for catarrh. The tonic mixture blends syrup of sarsaparilla with toris compound and whiskey, prepared at home in a bottle. Dosing guides urge tablespoon servings before meals and at bedtime, claiming rapid relief and systemic improvement within days.
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Hestine
Two Workmen Crushed Under Car in Palestine Yard
Special to The Tech Palestine Texas November 2 injured today at a mill yard when AL Leatherwood and Will Hearn were caught beneath a cart. Leatherwood suffered crushed logs and internal injuries while Hearne sustained severe injuries. Both men were hospitalized.
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Palestine
Tex
Leatherwood
Will Hearn
Milloua
Great Northern
Hearne
Station Master of Hidalgo County Rail Plan Promises Savings
Patrons Chas Dalton and Miss Ants Brooks appear among names in a crusty ad for a Hidalgo County rail plan. Chapin, new county seat of Hidalgo, pledges the San Antonio and Rio Grande railroad will be tied to the line by January 1. The notice urges immediate purchasing.
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Kanin
Faldwiga
Rio Granda Valey
Chapin
Hidalgo County
Chas
Dalton
Mayne
Ants Brooks
Cohen
Hidalgo
County
Texas
San Antonio &Rio Granite Railroad
San Antonio & Mo Grande Railroad
Lost Samples Reported Stolen From Cigar Dealer Car
J B Barwokl, a cigar salesman, reported last night that samples were taken from a car at the corner of St Marys Street near St Marys. Police are hunting a young thief described as a teen or early twenty who fled the scene.
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J. B. Barwokl
Lo& Gon
Hoi
St. Mary's Street
Tiesra
Hidalgo County Set To Host $100,000 Conrk Hanes Event
The text notes Thipin, the new Hidalgo County seat in Texas, plans a forthcoming $100,000 event described as a conrk hanes. Details are unclear due to fragmented OCR.
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Thipin
Hidalgo County
Texas
Conrk Hanes
Prize task ball planned by Bolton Iudge No. 4
Preparations underway for a prize task ball to be given by John Ht. Bolton Iudge No. 4 Degree of Honor Ancient Order of United Worldmen at Turner hall next Wednesday night. Members are industriously at work with encouragement. Theo Arizt will finish the music.
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John Ht. Bolton
Iudge No. 4
Ancient Order of United Worldmen
Turner Hall
Ty Sre
Theo
Arizt
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Joske Bros, Co
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Henry W. Savage
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Berlin
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The
Merry” Widow
Jeesene Moving Ficture Theatres
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Lysoys Street
Anise Brooks
Charles Dalton
George Prince
Cail—Cohen
Mayne—George
Iain
Steve's Cafe
Steve Vaccarezza
SHELL
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Trinity Methodist Church
Diaz Music
Diaz
Optarial Mexican Restaurant
Losoya St
Tunner Hall
Ding Pusic
Weht Electric Park
Ellil Kwehn
Kuehn
Amd
Hest
Paul W Mueller
W. Commerce St
David's
Mis E. Houston
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Young Turkes
Colery
New Field
Jaws Trolley Committee
Egan
Burnham
T. J. Kuhlman
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Ata Nay Toi No
Allie
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Vandertorven
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Houston St
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Straight Motion Pictures
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Angellex
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W. Commerce
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Sim Antonia
Texad
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Tesanw
Texane
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Elite Hotel
Mien
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Conroy
Alamo Plaza
Hovre
JOSKE
Olay
Chay
Farmer
Grand Opera
Connie
Lanerty Theater
New York City
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Erhinger
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Aliss
Carione
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Rhorns
Sinter der Linden
Poolisty
Hudson
Holy City
Elyal Clarence Bennett
Judas
Salome
Mm’ Verdi
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Happy Hour Theater
Happy Hour
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Main Avenue
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Washer Bros. Co
Tomor
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