Mammoth landslide and floods devastate Texas and Arkansas towns
June reports describe a Ross Hollow landslide near Little Rock that engulfed 28 men and is unconfirmed. In Texas, San Saba and Manardville face overwhelming floods with several drownings and widespread destruction as Kingsland and surrounding counties flood, cutting telegraph and rail access.
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Austin
Tex
San Saba
Manardville
Here
Anna Wells
Bustrop
Little Rock
Ark
Ross Hollow
Choctaw & Memphis Railway
Howell
Kingsland
Dallas
Trinity River
Llano County
Highlands
Llano
Amendment to Civil Service Rules Advances in Washington
Washington June 9. The president approves an amendment to rule six of the civil service rules. The change excepts from examination one assistant postmaster or chief assistant to the postmaster at each post office.
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Washington
Fast Kansas City to Portland Tourist Car Service
The Union Pacific route offers a 72 hour, Thursday night departure from Kansas City to Portland with no need to change trains. Cars emphasize comfort for ladies and children and porters accompany each car. Ticket offices listed and further details available from J. B. Frawley. California excursions by Santa Fe Route offered with low rates and conductors.
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Kansas City
Union Pacific Railroad
Portland
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Main Street
Union Avenue
Union Station
J. B. Frawley
California
Santa Fe
Gro
Colorado Springs
Southern
Ft. Worth
el Paso
Pullman
Case of Bishop Hurst and Wife in Washington
The separation of Bishop Hurst of the Methodist church and his wife is said to stem from money matters. Her wealth enabled him to command her resources, and his support for an American university in Washington allegedly angered her, leading to marital strain about a year ago when she left for Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Hurst
Washington
Methodist Church
American University
Wanted Reliable Manager for Local Branch Office
Classified notice seeking a reliable man to manage a branch office in the vicinity. Respondents asked to mention the paper, with address follow ups to Cincinnati Ohio. Also mentions an illustrated catalogue and a passenger department book, plus free book offer for summer tourists from Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway officials in Chicago, Kansas City, Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. K
A. T. Morris
Cincinnati
Lake Shore
Michigan Southern Ry
Royron
Humphrey
Kansas City
AJ Smith
Cleveland
Nineteen More Deaths from Heat in New York Area
The city records 19 heat fatalities yesterday with 29 additional prostrations. Officials show 52 deaths over Wednesday and Tuesday, despite a cool spell. the heat wave continues to claim lives in New York and surrounding areas.
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New York
Death of Engineer John T. Gregg near Fox Lake
Engineer John T. Gregg of the Milwaukee and St. Paul road died suddenly in his cab two miles east of Fox Lake. The death was found when the fireman spoke to him and received no answer. Gregg sat with his hand on the throttle.
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Milwaukee
John T. Gregg
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Fox Lake
Almost a Flood at Dodge City
Dodge City Missouri reports a severe hail and rainstorm yesterday causing widespread damage. Five inches of rain fell with continued heavy downpour and many glass panes were broken as bridges were affected.
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Dodge City
Rock Island Route Denver Round Trip Special
The Great Rock Island Route offers a 19.00 round trip to Denver for Cumberland Presbyterian meeting attendees. Tickets go on sale May 15 and 16 from points east of the Missouri river, return valid until June 15. Fast Colorado Express leaves Kansas City 10 56 a m and Colorado tiger departs 6 30 p m reaching Denver next morning. For details contact A H Moffet G S W P A Kansas City U S G Hough.
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Denver
Great Rock Island
Cumberland Presbyterian Annual Meeting
Missouri River
Kansas City
Colorado Tiger
Colorado
National Educational Association Meets in Los Angeles
The National Educational Association Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway announces its 14th annual meeting to be held in Los Angeles from July 11 to 14. A Rock Island Route door with views and information on trains rates and routes will be mailed to subscribers by postal card or letter, John Sebastian G P A Chicago.
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National Educational Association
Chicago
Rock Island
Pacfic Railway
Los Angeles
California
Great Rock Iland
John Sebastian
The Life and Achievements of Admiral Dewey advertisement
Advertising notice for Murat Halstead biography The Life and Achievements of Admiral Dewey. Describes 500 plus pages, 8 by 10 inch format, nearly 100 halftone illustrations and a color map. Price one dollar fifty cents. Large demand, big commission, free outfit. Write Dominion Company Caxton Building Chicago.
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Admiral Dewey
Murat Halstead
The
Dominion Company
Caxton Building
Chicago
Grain-O A Coffee Alternative From Pure Grains
A customer letter extols Grain-O as a coffee substitute made from pure grains. It claims one week of use convinces coffee drinkers to switch, notes broad child suitability, and promises nourishment and a healthful table beverage. Available in 15c and 25c packages from grocers with simple preparation.
Allen's Foot-Ease touted as cure for foot pain and sweating
The pamphlet advertises Allen's Foot-Ease powder as a remedy for painful swollen and smarting feet with bunions callouses and sweating. It claims to make tight shoes feel easy and offers a trial package, with mail orders from Allen S. Olmstead in Le Roy New York.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmstead
le Roy
N. Y
Eagle Eye Salve Promises Clear Vision at Low Cost
The Eagle Eye Salve is advertised to aid weak eyes styes and granulated lids. Sold by all dealers for 25 cents.
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Sutherland
A New Railway Progress on the Northern Pacific
The Northern Pacific has transformed its track, roadbed, bridges, tunnels and more over five years, with large expenditures since 1898. New heavy locomotives can haul transcontinental trains at seventy five miles per hour and through cars travel from St Paul to Seattle and Portland, a 2000 mile journey. Send six cents for Wonderland '99 to Charles S. Fee, General Passenger Agent, St Paul, Minn.
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Northern Pacific
Northwestern Empire
Pullman
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Tacoma
Seattle
Portland
Northwest
Charless. Fee
Minn
Wonderland
Eagle Eye Salve Claim for Eye Ailments
An advertisement touts Sutherlands Eagle Eye Salve as a rapid cure for dim vision styes and sore eyes. The product is sold in tubes and guaranteed by reputable druggists.
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Walter Bakers
Walter Baker
Dorchestei
Texas
Ross Hollow Ark
P. By. Cerco
Sip
Landmann
Agency
Corne
Altc R
ST. Louis
Kansas Kansas City
Go Palace
D. Bowes
James C.ien
Western
Broadway
Pacific
Shreveport
New Orleans
Texas Free
L. S. Thorne
Man. Dallas
E. P. Turner
Gen. Pas. and
Ticket Agt Itexas
Oti Gist
Sedalia
St. Louis Union Station
Merchants’ Bridge
Springfield
Petersburg
Pekin and
Pearis
Bowman & Corn Laundry
Fleischmann
Chestnut St
Phila
Penn
South Kentucky Street
Bindoo Reedy CO
A. T. Wehbankany
Ohio Stre Mo
Jake
Perfectu Co
Otis W. Sedana
Spist
John H. Boruwetu
Sedalia National Bay
Ott’s
E. T. B. Cigar
Best of
van Antwerp
Monarch Laundry
Remington Standard Typewriter
Yckoff, Seamans & Benedic
Locust Street
St. Louis, Mo
C. Shafer
Eeay
Forest Park Theater
Montana
Myers Drug Store
Hoyts
Caligraph
United Typewriter &Supplies Company
North Eighth ST. ST. Louis
M. T. Slane
West Third Street
Sedalia, Mo
Graces
B. T. B. Cigar
Sutherlands Eagle Eagle
F. Taylor Cain
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