Locomotive Jonah on Wabash Road and a Series of Accidents
A long report describes Engine No. 174 known as the Ivy Jonah at Peru shops for repairs and its rash run of misfortune. It includes a rear end collision injuring several, a later accident in Chicago division, and rural and militia-related incidents trailing the engine's history. The piece also recounts a treasure tale in Omaha and a bank dispute over missing funds linked to an old friend.
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Wabash
Peru
Ind
Caaualien
Ain City
Chicago
John Marrin
Spring Avenue
Owale
Joseph Simms
Blunt Verse Attacks John Bull and War Frenzy
A compilation of satirical verses criticizes John Bull and British policy as overconfident and prone to a costly war. The verses reference Boer conflict, Chamberlain, and fears of broader confrontation, suggesting self-reliance and caution amid geopolitical tensions. The clipping also includes miscellaneous 1901 notices on mining, railroads, and consular affairs, highlighting international topics and infrastructure costs.
Territorial Board fixes railroad assessments in New Mexico
The Territorial Board of Equalization met in Santa Fe and determined 81,800 miles of railroad in New Mexico are taxable. The average assessment per mile is 5,640 dollars. Rates vary by line and region including Pecon Valley North Eastern 3,000, New Mexico Arizona 4,500, aid tracks 1,000, Atchison Topeka Santa Fe north of Albuquerque 7,000, south 6,500, Rincon to Deming 6,000, Silver City branch 4,500, Whitewater 2,500, Lake Valley 3,000, Socorro Magdalena 3,250, Lamy 3,500, Bleas Berg 3,500, Hot Springs 3,000, Cerrillos Con railroad 3,000.
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Cantaneda
Las Ve
Chama Branch
Territorial Board of Equalizlion
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Pecon Valley & Northeastern
New Mexico & Arizona Railroad
Aide
Atchison, Topeka Asante Fe Railway
Albuquerque
Ricon
Deming
Rincon
Silver City
Whitewater
Lake Valley
Socorro
Magdalena
Lamy
Bleasberg
Hot Springs
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Will. M. Robins
Oceang Rowe Hotel
Hillsboro
Sierra County
Ocean Grove
Bret
Mre
J. W. Orchard
Proprietrena
Lake Valley, Illshora and
Boogeiaa
Stagg
Hillsborough
Kingston
Jj. W. Orchard
Texas
Bau Iin
el Paso
St. Loum
Comra
New Orleans
Ell Pointe
Souteast
Addess
R. W. Curtis
E. P. Turner
el Paso, Texas
Dallas, Texas
Bure
Lowey Beca
Whdbe
Standard Oil CO
Vitunsell BE
Detroit
Candy Cathartic
Ewes Ag
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Cardus
Mrs. Jones
Gleadnane
Bina
Racuano Jowan
Praggiota
Adrons
Bng
Moicine Cn
Chattancugn
Stirling Remedy CO
New York
E. E. Burlingame & CO
Sitchatony
Colorado
Saprese Wint
Lawrence St
Deever, Cole
Jonah
Evory Rample
John Sweeney
Daniel Tyrel
Tyrel
Sweeney
V. Rlley
John Bull
John Ball
Hin Lau
France
Jobn Bull
Minton
Hamage
Bn Ball
Joho Bull
Joe Chamberlain
Rocky Mountain News
Moulton
Demerara
Cayenne
Inini River
French Guia
Onyenne
Canwal
Alps
Scientific American
Territorial Board of Equalization Fixes
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