Evarts and Mobridge Stem from a Rail Breakup
A South Dakota tale traces Evarts once a booming cattle center on the Missouri to Mobridge rising as its replacement after a bridge project lured traffic away. The piece recalls brutal town moves, railroad depots dismantled, and a western town reborn with rugged hospitality amid rustlers and lawmen, linchpinly noting the enduring frontier spirit.
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Missouri River
South Dakota
Missouri
Moreau
Evarts
Everts
Allroad
Mobridge
Adoonere
Glenham
Aberdeen
Evaris
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Louis
New York
Buffalo
Evarta
Evarte
White Glenham
Dusiness
Kvarts
Mak
Mo Bridge
Money in Apple Orchards in Tasmania’s South
Tasmania’s apple industry shows strong profits with 20 acre orchards averaging 500 bushels per acre and high net returns. Last year small south island orchards yielded up to 1200 bushels per acre in some cases, selling at four shillings a bushel for major profits. Total plantings reach about 20 000 acres with over half a million cases exported.
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Tasmania
Araiamtlit
Oxygen Cut Of Steel With Burning Jets
A description explains how oxygen hydrogen flame and a stream of oxygen heat steel to cut or burn through it. The process uses oxygen at 1000 to 1400 degrees Fahrenheit, yielding a smooth cut with less strain than punching. Costs for cutting iron plates are about seven cents per running foot, roughly half the price of mechanical cutting.
Fire in New Orleans Central District Destruction Sparks $2 Million Loss
A major blaze in New Orleans on a Sunday afternoon burned through three blocks of the commercial district. Originating near Blesville and Chas tres streets, it spread north to Cont street and west to Royal, destroying warehouses, mills, and numerous firms. Water shortages and late response hindered firefighting, with barrels of whisky and brandy exploding as the fire raged. The loss is estimated around $2,000,000, affecting Central Glass Co. and other firms, and the origin is suspected incendiary.
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New Orleans
Blesville
Chastres
Cont Street
Royal
Central Glass Co
George D. Boolt
Heldenhelm, Levy & Welss
Hoehn & Cleth
Waoltsale
Knost Commission Co
Paul Gelpl & Sons
Uquor
New Orleans Junk Co
Fiidor Kelffer & Co
Boots and Shoes
Thonne
Harris
Drowned in Collision in Minols River Sunday
Drowning occurred after a five person skit collapsed in the Minols river when the Mayflower vessel struck. Mrs May Ajilon of Aiton drowned after being knocked unconscious and sinking. Mr and Mrs Albert Combs of St Louis were also thrown into the water. Mrs Combs sank while her husband attempted rescue.
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Hardin
Minols
Vucht
May Ajilon
Aiton
Albert Combs
St. Louis
Killed in Baseball Game in Chicago Park
A 19 year old employee Morgan Cunningham was fatally struck in the heart by a pitched ball during a Chicago West Side baseball game organized by workers of two city firms. News from Nuddea reports unrest in Teheran with factions ready to declare holy war against the Shah.
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Chicago
Morgan Cunningham
West Side
Shah Cacea
Teheran
Nuddea
Hirsal Mushtinfeds
Peteia
Nbrshah
Familtion
Misa Berthaelt
David Bell
Parker
Ind
Degratf
Mia
Minnie Letfer
Liberty township soldiers reunion chaired by William Dawson
The sixteenth annual reunion of Liberty township soldiers and sailors in Wilgue Grove drew many attendees with President William Dawson as chairman. Principal speakers included Congressman Ralph D. Cole, Chaplain William M. Haines, William M. Curry, and Job Hur. A large picnic dinner and a town hall campfire followed, and officers were elected including Col William Emwannms as president and Mrs Rodney P. Ameria Kene as secretary with George Huss also noted.
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Maryeville
Soldiers and Sailors
Liberty Township
Wilgue’ Grove
William Dawson
Ralph D. Cole
Findlay
William M. Haines
Sandusky
Boldiera
Cal
William M. Curry
Columibus
Nobbers’ Claims
Job Hur
Wauseon
Liberty Towneliy
William Emwannms Eee
Retary
Irs
Rodney P. Ameria Keneure
George Huss
Distressed Ohio civic groups seek relief and court action
A dissolution petition passed by Northwestern Ohio Magnaie Relief association trustees named H. M. Berfield receiver with a $15,000 bond. The group cited low assessments and aging members as reasons, with assets around 600 to pay about 400 in claims. Also notes record pigeon flight, jailer attack, and varied local incidents across East Liverpool to Cleveland.
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Ohi Magnaie
Yilea
Ue Concorm
H. M. Berfield
Bassett
East Liverpool
Bilver Bill
Willem Gounigle
Lisety
Denever
Col
Cie
Sthvon
Hanson Resigns as Superintendent at Atlentate Hospital
Dr J T Watson tendered his resignation as superintendent of Atlentate Hospital after pressure from the board and governor. Dr Hanson had resisted before changing course and resigning effective September 11 1908 at the governor’s pleasure. The event follows inquiries into authority for action and involves Attorney General Miller.
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Columbus
Atlentate Hospital
J. T. Watson
Inptitarion
Hanson
Wo EH. Miller
Board of Trustees
Ixem
Flames Wipeout Gravel Plant in Cincinnati Fire
The Cincinnati rushed Stone and Gravel Co. plant at Rewington, C. was destroyed by a blaze. Loss estimated around $80.00. Fire suspected incendiary origin with the marshal ordering an investigation underway.
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Chicinnai
Cincinnati
Stone and Gravel Co
Rewington
Police Sight Murder In Akron Claim
Police scent a murder after finding a bloody razor shirt and handkerchief showing weathering and signs of concealment possibly hidden for weeks. Authorities note no clue or suspect yet as they investigate the scene in Akron.
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Akron
Vets To Meet at Kingston Reunion Note
A reunion of Civil War veterans from Ross, Pickaway, Fairfield, Hocking and Vinton counties is set for Kingston in Ross County on September 11. The 73d Regiment will hold its reunion at the same time and place.
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Marlon
Lee
Lincoln Park
Soyhenber
W. W. Kleinfelter
McArthur
A. G. Cline
Knox Township
Vinton County
Charles Moore
St. Francis Hospital
Columbus
Moore
Cline
Kingston
Chillicothe
Ross, Pickaway
Mipfield
Hocking
Vittson
Ross County
73D
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Dua
Frenen
New Orleans Center
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Clay
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Turner
Aw Turner
Butte
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United Mine Workers of Wyoming
John J. Fart
Wyoming
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Mass
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Harvard
Telstol
Bi. Petersburg
Maortv
Ohio State News
Soldiers’ and Sailors
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Lille Cyne
Jon Melatyee
Bhoetrack
Hin
Wtierine
Cleveland
J. Fl. Morgan
United Brethren
Marion
Bandusky
United Brethren Church
Charles Hole
Wells-Farge Express Co
O—County
Edwards
Parpora Hot
Marysville School and Corporation
Trenton
Robert J. Frowiie
Fall Here
Henry Frecka
U. S
Cowing Engineering Co
Hibernia
Railroad Commission
Grant Hospital
H. Koch
Bylee Wiese Sglee
Westarvewih Avenue
Lima
Harry Bentley
Torat Lodge of Elks
Tims
R. L. Holland
Cincy
Cormunithes
Yehien Spoka
Cincinat
Mamillen County
Supreme Court
Humilien County Court
Xenia
Mary Wildmen
Tear
Salem
Lina
Dairy and Food
Altechul Droa
Hamden Junction
Joseph C. Clutts
Jackson County
Howard Furnace
Sciote
Johnson
Toledo
Nathan Catlett
Trontop
Dridgeport
Lagrange
H. A. Marting
Tha Tela Bandkerchiefs
Athens State Hospital
Fostoria
Lebanon
Monroe
Charles Carr
Heighbor
Denman
Colonies
State House
Gow
Harria Bas
Candice Toy
Ute Pouttian
Wade
Ellie
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