Rail Chiefs at Play and Private Life of Moguls
The piece profiles railroad leaders James McCrea of Pennsylvania Railroad, B A Harriman of Union Pacific, George Gould, and others. It contrasts public duties with private recreations, noting Harriman’s Arden estate, Gould’s polo and sports, Baer’s garden and Reading park plans, and Ripley’s golf routines across Chicago Riverside and Santa Barbara homes.
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York
James McCrea
Pennsylvania Railroad
Europe
McCreate
England
Warlore
Newport
Bar Harbor
Janes J. Hil Ua
Great Northern
Tripa
B.A. Harriman
Wully
Dy Wall Street
Harriman
Union Pacific
Geome Ta Bea
Arden
Ramapo Mountains
Petek
George Dt. Gould
Spartaman
Hawthorne
Reading
Mr. Baer
Alderney
Schuylkill
J. ¥. Ripley
Atchbson, Topeka & Santa Fe System
Chicago
Riverside
Hin
Santa Harbara
Cal
Riverside of Santa Barbara
Brilliant Borah Address Draws Massive Courtroom Crowd
Senator Borah delivered a masterly plea for Haywood's conviction in the Haywood trial drawing crowds to the Idaho courtroom. The packed chamber stood for hours with additional spectators outside. Borah's eloquence drew praise while Haywood’s counsel faced protests. Haywood himself received congratulations from many attendees after adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulao
Mdaha
Borah
Idaho
Haywood
Aaywood
Peopie
Ameh
Howell
Senator Borah
Statue to Thomas F. Bayard Unveiling in Wilmington
Bronze memorial to diplomat Thomas F. Bayard was unveiled in Wilmington with 5000 witnesses. The ceremony featured remarks by Mayors and officials, a read biography by Columbia professor John B. Moor, and addresses by officials including Secretary Straus. Bayard statue sits on the Rocks, with two tablets bearing his life dates and a dedication to his service as diplomat and statesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. Bayard
Mra Sry
Clymer Bayard
Bayard
Wrandywine
Bayard Memorial Unveiling Gifted Setting Revealed
An unspecified friend of Mr. Bayard donated a King to the Bayard Memorial association, which insured its installation and unveiling.
Strange Tombs In Steppes Of Central Siberia
The article discusses Kirghese hilltombs or nmhlla in the Lake Baldash region, described as yellow sun baked lay graves for Norsemen in the Kirghese steppes. It notes Kirghese horsemanship and eagle hunting, and traces possible Tartare connections from Tsala east of the Volga to China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Siberia
Kirghone
Lake Baldash
Opposition to the new tariff plan at American Protective League meeting
The American Protective Tariff League's board and executive committee, in New York, adopted a resolution opposing the recent German tariff arrangement. They planned to raise the issue with President Roosevelt, cabinet members, and senators. William F. Druper of Massachusetts introduced the measure, condemning the agreement as unlawful and harmful to American importers, the customs service, and legislative action.
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New York
Germany
Board of Managers
American Protective Tarif League
Roosevelt
Fedes
William Fe Druper
Massachusetts
Ppion
Iuportor
Customs Service
Compromise Proposed by Lincoln Railway Commission on Rates
Lincoln Nebraska railway commissioners propose a rate schedule compromise with express companies under a 25 percent reduction allowed by recent law. Express firms resist, favoring 16 percent. the commission sets 15 percent minimum and 25 percent maximum. Commissioner Williams says the plan aims to secure company agreement while delivering about a 20 percent cut on key traffic items for patrons.
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Lincoln
NebThe
Ailway Commission
Express Companiea
Meimbera
Williams
Grand Dames In Court Over Duchess House Suit
Paris court hands down decisions in suit and countersuits brought by the Duchess de La Rochefoucauld and Countess Spottiewood Mackin regarding rent and property in a house claimed by the duchess. The court found heating repairs inadequate, allowed sale of a loft’s effects to satisfy the claim, and cited the countess authorized to sell.
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Paris
Duchess de la Rochefoucauld
Mitchell
Oregon
Muithe
Spottiewood-Mackin
Sally Britton
St. Louis
Berlin Jack the Ripper style killings shock city
An early Berlin incident mirrors the Jack the Ripper murders as a male attacker lures young girls into doorways and stairwells, stabbing several in the abdomen with a sharp instrument and leaving one severely wounded. The events, unfolding in the city center, created widespread fear and alarm among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Jack the Ripper
Almoat
Fractured Bout Ends Draw in Ogden Match
Report of a boxing clash at Ogden between Sullivan of Laws and Oyeclone John Thompen of Byco. The fighters exchanged hard blows from start to finish with a heated, closely contested bout that led observers to expect a draw after the opening round.
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Fistis
Ogden
Pews Sullivan
Laws
Main
Oyeclone
John Thompen
Bycomore
Renee
Bull van
Fulb
Did
HaoeBaUt
Gaeek
Aran
Joe's Return and a Fire Tests an Old Home
In a winter tale of hardship and loyalty, Joe Gerrish argues with his Aunt Mary over leaving the old homestead, insisting he will stay. A January thaw triggers a fire that threatens their house, and Joe rescues Mary’s place with the help of neighbors, after which Mary asks him to stay, and he agrees to remain.
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Joseph
Mary
Joe
Jon
Joe Gerrish
Amile
Tim
Ple
Indjian
Elanne
Howe
Bick
Pitt
Norma
Joe Gerrlah
Wally
Ieee
Cii
Bremen
Euddomy
Tedat
Taat
Marys House
Dutton Street
Mary Stover
Adeviaion
Mary Wan
Hin
A scattered verse and prose musing mix with jokes and proverbs
A jumble of verse fragments and social quips, mixing humorous lines about love, etiquette, and life. It touches jokes about dating, Sunday school, poetry, attire, and a playful poke at grandiose language. The piece reads like a late era column of miscellaneous witticisms and sayings.
Fragmentary dialogue on love and suicide idea
Fragmented 19th century style scene shows a woman and man in a romantic moment. A warning to commit suicide is rejected by the man who vows to marry another woman, ending with the word idea.
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Werner
Arith
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Rail Chiefs
Piverstone
Inter
Boye’ Club
Gould
Sparta
Ada
George Fo
Mr. Boer
Read
James McRea
Diplomat Uny Vailed
Wilmington
Del
Rockford
Delaware'e
Steppes
Tsala
Volga
China
Predertok Treves’ Vielan
Yhyala
Wiechelie Ivers
Greece
Phyalg
Bugehot
Teddy
Nebraska
Express Companies
Frank Hazlewood Rowe
Little Harbor
Byron William
Dake
Cowie
Five
Adam
Elise
Itin
Bae Liek
Inns
Suny
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