Burlington to end political influence on its rails
Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Washington reports the Burlington Railroad will cease engaging in politics across Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and Missouri, aligning with James J. Hill’s policy to run as a trunk line and common carrier for the country’s good. The piece notes Hill’s praise for the Great Northern’s training ground and outlines implications for pooling, Wall Street gains, and railroad consolidations reshaping the industry.
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Indianapolis Journal
Washington
Burlington Railroad
United States
The
Burlington
Illinois
Iowa
Nebraska
Missouri
James J. Hill
Northern Pacific Railroad
Hon
Daniel & Lamont
Hill
Northern Pacific
Great Northern Railroad
Pennsylvania
Great Northern
Congress
Interstate-commerce Commission
House
Senate
Grangers
Pope
Wall Street
Atlantic Coast
Ine
Seaboard Aera
Greatest exhibition of nerve in uptown dining room
A man dining with a friend in a Thirty-fourth Street restaurant asks the host to buy him a meal. He explains he has had nothing to eat since noon and theatrically pays his $1.25 bill, leaving a silent impression on the observer who wonders if he was a professional thief or simply hungry.
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New York Sun
Fifth Avenue
Thirty-fourth Street
Columbus
Luther
Mirabeau
Arkansas
Theophrastus Merfin
Theophrastus
Darky
Ozark
Ozarks
Noo Yawk
Nore Gallery
Faro
Kinds of Spiders by Harvey Sutherland in Ainstee's
A lively informal essay explains many spider types, their habits, and myths about bites. It notes spiders can injure small birds but rarely harm humans, and mentions tarantulas, tarantellas, and tame examples. It emphasizes spiders drink water, avoid rain and tobacco, and that even educated readers rarely fear them.
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Harvey Sutherland
Ainstee’s
Berthan
Dufour
Lost Cities Illuminated by American Archaeology
The closing decades of the nineteenth century saw major discoveries in Syria and surrounding regions. American explorers, funded by private bounty, identified thirty three ancient cities, preserving grand architectural remains and revealing a vivid picture of the era’s civilization and social order. The work, aided by four unnamed Americans, reflects high credit on American enterprise and scholarship.
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New York Tribune
Persia
Valley of the
Nile
Syria
Antioch
Zenobia
Belisarius
No Faith In Prayer
The article reports a bank cashier tempted to steal funds but restrains, locking himself with the money to pray. A chief director recounts placing detectives at the door, windows, and roof while the cashier prayed, claiming the temptation was overcome through faith.
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Atlanta Constitution
Fnally
Forest Climate Link Stressed by University Expert
Prof. W. H. Freeman of the State Board of Forestry outlines 12 climate laws and shows forests cool soil, raise humidity, and boost rainfall capture. He cites Wisconsin tests and European studies proving forests supply moisture, buffer temperatures, and reduce extreme weather. The piece urges replanting denuded forests to restore climate balance.
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W. H. Freeman
New State Board of Forestry
Wisconsin
Rubber history told by H E Armstrong in Ainslee's
The article traces rubber from its early uses by Haitians Aztecs and Indians to modern industrial demand. It notes explorers and traders who valued gum for waterproofing and later advances by Priestly Mackintosh and early 19th century innovations. It cites historical prices and global shifts in rubber supply from South America and the Amazon forests.
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H. E. Armstrong
Para
New York
Jose
Portugal
Priestly
India
Amazon
Charles Mackintosh
Glasgow
United States
Equatorial
South America
Cortez
Souvenir Thieves Spread From Colleges To Homes
The New York Sun reports a growing fad of souvenir theft that began in college towns and now touches home life. Hosts and guests alike engage in pilfering, with spoons, frames, pins, and silver stolen from households and parties. A Southern hostess recalls how a maid was falsely accused, a detective failed to recover the items, and a plan to substitute spoons led to social awkwardness. The tale ends with continued thefts and a chilling reminder of the era’s casual larceny among the well connected.
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New York Sun
Bohemian
New York
South
Blank
Ocean Hotel
Ocean
Everiace
Notable Figure Dominates Harper's Weekly Commentary
In Harper's Weekly a leading figure is highlighted for his capable intellect and engaging presence. The piece discusses his trusted role, broad influence, and sustained impact through energetic speeches and contributions to current affairs.
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Harper's Weekly
Dales States
Down at Hot Springs a Brooklyn writer’s lurid tour
A Brooklyn Eagle correspondent visits Hot Springs Arkansas and contrasts the luxury hotel scene with a nearby log shack. He details baths, the odd mix of poverty and wealth, and humorous encounters with attendants and towels, noting high bath costs and cultural quirks of the resort town.
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Brooklyn Eagle
Hot Springs
Ark
Eastman
Frederick
Pinguid Percy
Drouthy Dryfuss
United States
Arkansas
Ramapo
Brooklyn
Society For the Encouragement of Rheumatism
Order
Theo
Hot Springs Arkansas and the Valley of Vapors
A travel sketch portrays Hot Springs on the Arkansas side of a valley split by a shaded dividing line. It praises mineral springs, novaculite geology, and crystal pockets, notes the rifle range near Happy Hollow, and contrasts mild year round climate with local health stats, while wryly observing visitors and the midways of a seasonal resort.
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Kansas City
Joplin
Rockies
Hot Springs
United States
Arkansas
Happy Hollow
New York
Blackmail in Hot Springs Police and vice inquiry
An official in Hot Springs suggests New York is not far worse than Hot Springs in corruption. He alleges a boss gambler earned 29 last year before police raids for payoffs, while gambling halls and poolrooms operate with limited enforcement. He critiques sidewalks, hotels, and a cynical stance toward paying the bills with vice.
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Hot Springs
New York
United States
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F. H. Britton
St. Louis & Southwestern
W. N. Newman
New York Central
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Baltimore & Ohio
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