Hoodoo on Engine No 400 and coal exhibit plans
Long article notes editor Saward of the Coal Trade Journal urging international recognition of US coal and detailing a Paris exhibition project. It describes display cases, sample sizes, and shipping directions via F. J. V. Ekiff and the commission with Park Row, New York.
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Saward
Coal Trade Journal
Jefferson
Erie
W. B. Hixson
Lackawanna Line
United States
E. Saward
F. J. V. Ekiff
Department of Mines and Metallurgy
Group NL
United States Department
Wanlay
Park Row
New York
Romance and Tragedy Tells Of Erie Hoodoo Engine
The Carbondale leader notes a deadly Erie railroad engine on the Jefferson branch known as a hoodoo for fatal wrecks. In a crash two years ago fireman John Bustard died instantly. betrothed Mary McNiney, a New York state beauty, endured months of grief and illness, then fragile recovery.
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Carbondale
Jefferson
Erie
Lanesboro
John Busterd
Young Buaterd
New York State
Mary McNiney
Crown of Womanhood and the Favorite Prescription
A reader cites relief from female ailments through Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription claiming renewed health and vitality. The letter extols the medicine's power to restore womanly strength, reduce monthly discomfort, and end misery, urging others to seek professional advice and trust in the Buffalo physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
Betz
Vanderbilt and allies reshape Lackawanna leadership
William K. Vanderbilt seizes control of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad naming William H. Truesdale as president and shaping top management with Moses Taylor estate and George F. Baker. The plan aims to form a through New York to Chicago route with Nickel Plate connections and faster daytime services, altering competition and routing. President Truesdale and Superintendent Salisbury were reported in New York yesterday.
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New York Herald
Financial
William K. Vanderbilt
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Wiliam H. ‘Truesdale
Samuel Sloan
The
Lackawanna
Vanderbilt
Moses Taylor
Sloan
Taylor Estate
Mr. Sloan
Vanderbilt Innes
George F. Baker
Firet National Bank
Mr. Vanderbilt
Russell
Rome
Watertown
Oydensburg
New York Central
New York
Chicago
Truesdale
Tackawanna
Salisbury
Bogart
Southern Division
Superintendent of Bridges Takes Over Duties in Lackawanna Line
An order from General Superintendent Russell dated July 20 authorizes W. Hixson, superintendent of bridges, buildings and water supply, to assume similar duties for the Lackawanna division. He will operate from Scranton with instruction to agents along the line. The document is signed by Wil Trucadale, president.
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Lackawanna Road
Russell
Scranton
Hixson
Morrne and Basex Division
Scran- On
Truesdale Returns to New York. Nickel Plate Officials in Buffalo
President Truesdale arrived in New York after a short city stay. Master Car Builder Canfield and Nickel Plate officials, along with Superintendents Russell and Daly, were in Buffalo for talks. The Ash Street planing mill, destroyed earlier, has been rebuilt and is again in operation. The Union News Co. space at Lackawanna station is now a baggage room as the news agency moves to the Lackawanna avenue Mailroad Young Men's Christian Association building. Ground was broken for a new brick bakery addition for County Treasurer M. J. Kelly on Capouse avenue, 60 by 40 feet and three stories high, in front of the existing 100-foot bakery building.
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Truesdale
New York
Canfield Ia
Buffalo
Russell
Daly
John Brown
Ash Street
Gome
Union News Company
Lackawinnk
Mailroad
Young Men's Christian Association
Lackawanna Avenue
M. J. Kelly
Capoose Avenue
Heligoland Vanishing Island Faces Steady Disintegration
The article traces Heligoland’s decline from a strategic 19th century possession to a crumbling shoreline. Once swollen by fortifications and a busy harbor, the island’s two parts shrink under sea erosion. Population drops from 4,000 to about 1,400 as houses cling to cliff edges and residents rely on fishing and barter with mainland towns.
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Homburg
Cuxhaven
Heligoland
Plague of long medical names stalls a New Orleans tale
A humorous Times-Democrat piece recalls a man’s struggle to pronounce Ophthal mologic and Otolaryngologic during a visit by a northern eye ear throat expert. The speaker bungled the term, prompting slurred versions and a wary friend, until he abandoned the attempt and settled for plain talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Dr. Blank
United States
Waistline attire notes on fit and detachable collars
A brief standup item notes waists with smooth yokes backs and underarms and detachable laundered collars. Available in sizes from 32 up highlighting fit and design.
Liberal Accommodations Extended According to Balances
A civic board extends accommodations citing financial balances and shared responsibility. Officials emphasize continued access while maintaining fiscal prudence. Community groups welcome steady support amid budgeting discussions and policy reviews.
Epworth League Chooses Toron Canada for Next Meeting
The National Epworth Leaguers convened and selected Toron Canada as the site for their upcoming gathering. Delegates announced the decision on July 1, outlining travel plans and schedule expectations for attendees.
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Tadilunapotin
Epworth Leaguers Today
Toronto
Canada
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