Local Hima paper notes 1902 post office, rail and tax shifts
The faded item page reports Bacon entered at the Aldus post office for frames and Friday April 18 1902. It notes Southern Pacific ordering 72 steel tanks for 4 million barrels and locomotive changes on the Oakland division. Tax shifts in New York reduce state taxes and price changes for public salaries and utilities are discussed amid broader Empire state context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onal
Southern Pacific Railroad
Oakland
Pearnany Te
Trent
Cours
National plan extends inauguration day to late April
Washington meeting endorses moving inauguration from March 1 to the last Thursday in April due to weather and economy. A Philippine electric light and power syndicate forms, Manila Electric company eyes 125000 dollar capital, with more firms to follow as American dominion promotes progress abroad. Rail cost comparisons highlight Europe’s and America’s differing freight charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
America
Philippine Islands
Manila Electric Company
Philippines
Indictments in Goebel case prompt new Kentucky inquiry
The fragment suggests two more indictments in the Goebel matter and hints at political maneuvering in Kentucky. It mentions not narrowing to the slaying of Goebel and references potential actions by Goebelites, with opposing sides discussing a response.
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Kentucky
Ides
Goebelites
Oppovita
Danish Aviator Reports Islanders Open to US Citizenship
A Danish aviator who traveled to the West Indies and returned to Copenhagen says the inhabitants of the Danish islands are inclined to become United States citizens. He notes attitudes toward tariff issues and suggests the move could set an example for the Cabins.
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Weat Nlite
Copenhagen
United States
Civic debate over Butler statue inscription in Mase Nobneette
The community weighs proposing a $25,000 statue for Ben Butler. The dispute centers on whether to label him a war hero or a Democratic governor, with a decision pending on the inscription.
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Ian
Ben Butler
Butler
Canada Moves to Arbitration Over Alaska Boundary Dispute
Officials propose arbitration while engineers destroy the original monuments. The report accuses the dominion of crooked conduct and of lacking a plan to settle the boundary issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Dominion
Pere Marquette Excursions From Saginaw and Bay City
Pere Marquette advertises Sunday excursions via train leaving Alia for Saginaw Bay City with return at 10 30 p m. Fares show 60 cents to Saginaw and 00 cents to Bay City. Promotional rates apply March and April for settlers to Montana Idaho Oregon Washington. Contact agent W O Brirrox DP A 1200 Saginaw for details.
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Saginaw
Bay City
Alia
Willy City
Pere Mangvertt Rannoan
Pere Marquette KR
Montane
Idaho
Oregon
Washington
Ronteaeates
W. O. Brirrox
Saginaw, Mioh
Derelict Alexander Blake Adrift in the North Atlantic
The crew sight the derelict Alexander Blake at 88°22′N 7°00′W. They ponder rescue options as the ship lists, gather scarce provisions from the flooded cabin, and improvise a fire and cooking setup to endure three fogbound days. The current drifts the vessel while the crew debates what to do next.
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Alexander Blake
Longlinde
Davhrak
Lyne
Thei
Tieht
Elle
Willy
Kouw Watt
Newt
Ste
Mr. Monroe
Mannie
Dane Fuerte Gillie
Hisself
Dave
Dansforth
Baye
T.tate
Lygatt
Joe
Feisselias
Alexander
Monroe
St. Rot
Leeward
Love Affairs of the Mother of Ile Counter and George Washington
A fragmentary account traces George Washington as a youth fond of many girls, naming Mary Bland, Lucy Cary, Betsy Fauntleroy, and heiress Mary Phillipse among his early loves. The piece notes his passions in Virginia and New York before his marriage.
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Ile Counter
George Washington
Sweethwrt
Mary Bland
Chantry
Mary
Lucy Cary
Colonel Fairfax
Virginia
Betsy Fauntleroy
New York
Mary Phillipse
Love and marriage at Williamsburg era figures in history
A fragment recounts a 1758 meeting at Waynes Ferry where a man traveling to Williamsburg with dispatches met Martha Dandridge Custis, widow of Daniel Park Custin. He proclaimed love and asked her to be his wife, a proposal she accepted despite previous plans.
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Waynes Ferry
Williamsburg
Martha Dandridge Custin
Daniel Park Custin
Ufe
Chicago
Vitek
Household Hints on Keeping Pantry Items Dry
A pantry tip suggests placing a small lime box to absorb moisture and prevent pantry items from becoming damp. The note emphasizes keeping the lime in good condition to avoid damage and spoilage to stored goods.
Cream Separating Phrase Clarifies Pure Milk Distinction
The statement contrasts cream and milk noting cream rises free from milk, leaving the dairy product pure and sweet. It emphasizes the natural separation process and the resulting quality of the cream.
Palskiller tale closes as Perry Davie referenced
A fragmented notice mentions Perry Davie aged 75 and a mass killer theme. The text cites danger places and a scolding mother amid references to a titled remedy, suggesting a sensational imposture around a crime or danger case.
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Perry Davis
Palskiller Wadevita
Gnetierey
Palskiller
Perry Davie
Agreement to Refund on Great Bottle of Ureone’s Warranted Scrap
The undersigned agree to refund the money on a Great bottle of Ureone’s Warranted Scrap or tariff. They guarantee buyer satisfaction and offer refund if not satisfied. Signed by Alma, Bivins, Byones, and Riverdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ureone
Alma
Bivins & Byones
Hepsos
Riverdale
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J. 5
Caple & Son
Ray
Dali IN
Michigan
R. & Fisher
Gardner
D. N
L. Gardner, D. N
Arcada Hotel
Lafayette
Stevens
Stevens & Gargett
Pollasky Block
Newill
Enterprise Paint Manufacturing CO
Eniand
Imperial
Leokcit Church
J. W. Tracy
Aldrich & Smith
ST Louis
Mich
Pine River Township
Wheeler Village
St. Louis
P.S Smith
S. Aldrich
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