Notable telegraph chief Clarence Mackay linked to industry rivalries
Clarence Hungerford Mackay, Postal Telegraph president and son of late John W. Mackay, is profiled as a wealthy San Francisco native who led a group of telegraph companies seen as rivals to Western Union. The piece notes his 1874 birth, social life, Long Island retreat, and sporting interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postal Telegraph
Clarence Mackay
Postal Telegraph Company
John W. Mackay
Bonanza
Clarence Hungerford Mackay
San Francisco
Mackay-Bennett Cable Company
Lostaul Telegraph Company
Pacific Commercial Telegraph Company
Western Union Telegraph Company
Mackay
Katharine Duce
New York
Long Island
Civil War Officer E Ellsworth Noted for First Fallen
The text recalls E Ellsworth as the first officer to fall in the Civil War. It notes Professor Brown as a graduate of Illinois State Normal School and the University of Michigan who studied in Germany for a year. He has served as professor of education at the University of California and previously at Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Ellsworth
Brown
Illinois State Normal School
University of Michigan
Germany
University of California
How to Get Into an Upset Canoe
An instructional feature on recovering from a canoe upset and staying safe. It highlights steps to right and re-enter a boat, with emphasis on preparation and calm technique. The piece promotes Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney trouble, citing a Sidney, Nebraska testimonial and the Foster-Milburn Co. as sole U.S. agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Dean
Sidney
C. H. Hornaday
Neb
Donn
Donn S
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N.Y
United States
Doan
Debut by Miss Tyler in Joplin races
A fourteen year old Miss Dorothy Tyler daughter of Dr KKi B Tyler ex mayor of Joplin Mo won her first race a quarter mile on her horse Blackmuore at Joplin race track. Crowds cheered as she defeated Dolly Warden ridden by Will Brown and Annie with a pro jockey McDowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy ‘Tyler
Kki, B. Tyler
Exmayor
Joplin
Joplin Race Track
Blackmuore
Dolly Warden
Will Brown
Annie
McDowell
Cyler
Omaha Live Stock Market Report Nov 4 1907 Trade Steady With Small Receipts
South Omaha cattle receipts remain moderate after Monday. Trade opens demoralized but scarce supply helps recover losses. fees up to finish near last week's close. Feeder and killing steers command 4.25 to 5.75 per cwt, cows and heifers 2.75 to 3.25, light weights 4.00 to 4.50. Washington signs Idaho State League pitcher Walter Johnson. seven shutouts in a row for Weiser, 98 runs scored, 5 allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Omaha
Washington
Walter Johnson
Weiser
Johnson
Welser
Daily to Southern Southwestern and Cuban Resorts
A daily service starts November 11 offering trips to Southern, Southwestern and Cuban resorts.
The Royal Box Commentary on European Royals
The piece notes Prince Gustav of Denmark as the heaviest royal, Prince of Wales as a hospital critic, and the Duke of Connaught near retirement. It mentions Queen Alexandra's hat collection with purchase dates, and political meddling accusations against Dowager Queen Margherita of Italy and other royal consorts. It closes with remarks on Christina's discreet conduct as queen regent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of Wales
Christendom
Prince Gustav of
Denmark
Duke of Connaught
King
Alexandra
Margherita
Italy
Russia
Frederick
Germany
Spain
Christina
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Harper & Wright
Sidney, Neb
G. A. Crancer CO
Lincoln
Oberfelder
Frank Pierson
Dalton Livery Stable
Feed and Sale
Dalton, Neb
Handley & Son, Props
Eaceb Elope
Charles Frohman
Ehmer Iillsworth Brown
Roosevelt
Chautauqua County
N. Y
Elmer
Clarence W. MacKay
Elmer E. Brown
The
Sporting World
Dovey
Boston
Boston Nationals
Davey
Aide
Jn Pshert
Omaha
Clay
Robinson & Company Live Stock Commission
HU UE
Kansas
Oklahoma
Gulf Country
Colorado
Utah
Wyoming
Big Horn Basin
Montana
Northwest
Big Hohn Basin
Yellowstone Valley
Montaux
Ballantine
D. Clem Deaver
Burlington Landseekers Bureau
M. A. Shipman
L.W Waxy, G. P. A
Omaha, Neb
Cardinal F
Scanlon Capital
Edison Phonograme
Edison
Hes
M. O. Sager
Greenlee & Benson
General Merchandise
B. F Mitchell
the Royal Box
Che - Valley
Bridgeport, Neb
North Platte Valley
J. W. Iddings, Prop
the Youth’s Companion
Mass
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