Rail chiefs at play among great railroad men
A fragmented profile of prominent railroad leaders James McCrea of Pennsylvania Railroad and Harriman of Union Pacific, with glimpses of their private lives. The piece contrasts public business vigor with leisure interests, noting Gould, Baer, and others in gardening, polo, farming, and sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Brilliant Borah Address Shocks Crowded Idaho Court
Senator Borah delivered a masterful plea for Haywood's conviction before a packed Idaho courtroom. Spectators filled the aisles and grounds outside the Haywood trial as the attorney's final words drew applause and defense counsel protests. Haywood, though the focus of the room, received quiet congratulation from many attendees after Borah finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulao
Mdaha
Borah
Idaho
Haywood
Aaywood
Peopie
Ameh
Howell
Senator Borah
Statue to Thomas F Bayard unveiled in Wilmington Del
Bronze memorial to diplomat Thomas F Bayard was unveiled in Wilmington amid a large turnout. Officials spoke of his service as secretary of state and ambassador, with Mrs Bayard and dignitaries attending. The monument features inscribed tablets noting Bayard’s birth October 29 1828 and death September 4 1880.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diplomat Uny Vailed
Wilmington
Del
Thomas F. Bayard
Tel Buttes
St Jamies
Moreland
Jobo Baw Moor
Columbia University
Genege Gray Dolly
Qacur
Straus
Mra Sry
Clymer Bayard
Bayard
Wrandywine
Bayard Memorial Association Ceremony Unveils Gift
An unknown friend presented a king to the Bayard Memorial Association to insure its installation and unveiling, marking a notable moment in the ceremony.
Strange Tombs in Kirghese Steppes of Siberia
London reports on the bizarre graves of Kirghese adventurers known as mmughila found near Lake Baldash in central Siberia. The yellow sun baked tombs display diverse designs reflecting Kirghese horsemanship and eagle hunting culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Siberia
Lake Baldash
Opposition to new tariff plan lands in national meeting
The American Protective Tariff League's board and executive committee rallied against the recent German tariff pact. They resolved to urge President Roosevelt, the cabinet, and senators to challenge the agreement as illegal and harmful to American industry and government revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Lincoln Neb state railway commission plans a compromise with express companies on rate cuts under a 25 percent reduction power from recent legislation. Express firms oppose cuts beyond 16 percent, while commissioners outline a 15 to 25 percent range with a 20 percent target for key traffic items. Commissioner Williams stated the aim to reach a schedule acceptable to carriers and beneficial to patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
NebThe
Ailway Commission
Express Companiea
Meimbera
Williams
Grand Dames in Court in Oregon Suit
Paris court decisions resolve a suit and countersuit between Duchess de La Rochefoucauld, daughter of the late Senator Mitchell of Oregon, and Countess Spottiewood-Mackin wife of Sally Britton of St. Louis. The claim for rent of a duchess residence was unsigned. the duchess left over heating issues. The court found repairs to a detective heating system were inadequate and authorized sale of a loft item to satisfy the duchess claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Duchess de la Rochefoucauld
Mitchell
Oregon
Muithe
Spottiewood-Mackin
Sally Britton
St. Louis
Jack the Ripper in Berlin falls into bold crime tale
A Berlin report describes a serial killer akin to Jack the Ripper who lured young girls into doorways and stairwells, stabbing several in the abdomen with a sharp tool and leaving one severely wounded. The citywide panic and police efforts are noted as the incidents unfold during the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Jack the Ripper
Almoat
Fistis Arguments in Ogden Bout Ends Drawn Fight
A crowd watched Ogden Wednesday night as Sullivan of Laws vs Thompen of Byco routed ten rounds in a heated match. Judges leaned toward a draw amid fierce exchanges, both young fighters trading heavy blows and advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fistis
Ogden
Pews Sullivan
Laws
Main
Oyeclone
John Thompen
Bycomore
Renee
Bull van
Fulb
Did
HaoeBaUt
Gaeek
Aran
Joe's Return and a Small Town Fire
A winter tale centers on Joe Gerrish and his Aunt Mary as they clash over home duties and independence. After a bitter quarrel, a January thaw fuels a heroic fire in their neighborhood, where Joe risks everything to save Mary’s house and the old couple reconciles, Joe choosing to stay with Mary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Mary
Joe
Jon
Joe Gerrish
Amile
Tim
Ple
Indjian
Elanne
Howe
Bick
Pitt
Tedat
Taat
Marys House
Dutton Street
Mary Stover
Adeviaion
Mary Wan
Hin
A Joke and Fragments Train a Ragged Parade of Bits
A collage of quirky lines and mixed phrases wanders through jokes and social asides. It shifts from playful banter to moral remarks, touching on humor, dating, and everyday observations with stray names, dates, and snippets drifting in and out.
Fragmentary romance ends with doomed lovers
A disjointed dialogue unfolds as a couple discuss change and commitment. The male voice refuses to alter plans and insists on marriage to another woman, prompting the woman to accept a harsh idea amid the faded, romantic mood. The scene ends with a strained, unsettled idea.
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Rail Chiefs
Piverstone
Inter
Boye’ Club
Gould
Sparta
Ada
George Fo
Mr. Boer
Read
Hawthorne
Reading
Mr. Baer
Alderney
Schuylkill
J. ¥. Ripley
Atchbson, Topeka & Santa Fe System
Chicago
Riverside
Santa Harbara
Cal
Riverside of Santa Barbara
James McRea
Rockford
Delaware'e
Steppes
Tsala
Volga
China
Predertok Treves’ Vielan
Yhyala
Wiedielie Ivers
Phyalg
Bugehot
Teddy
Nebraska
Express Companies
Frank Hazlewood Rowe
Norma
Joe Gerrlah
Wally
Ieee
Cii
Bremen
Euddomy
Little Harbor
Byron William
Dake
Cowie
Five
Adam
Elise
Itin
Bae Liek
Inns
Suny
Werner
Arith
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