Dissolution Plan for Union Pacific Outlined
The San Francisco Chronicle reports a new plan by Union Pacific to dissolve the Union Pacific and Southern Pacific. It aims to buy Central Pacific, withdraw exclusive privileges, and involve Western Pacific and AT&SF for share of Benicia line business. UP reportedly lowers its Central Pacific offer by about 12.9 million from 103 million.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
San Francisco Chronicle
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
McReynolds
California Railroad Commission
Central Pacific
Union Cific
Western Pacific
Atchison, Topeka
Santa Fe
Benicia
Tornado Toll Across Seward County Three Towns
A May 15 report from Omaha shows a tornado formed in Seward county striking Seward Tomaro and McCool Junction, killing at least seventeen people injuring forty and causing about 250000 dollars in damage. Seward suffered eight deaths and fourteen injuries. Tomaro reported four deaths and McCool Junction substantial property loss with two fatalities.
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Associated Press
Omaha
Neb
Seward County
Seward
Tomaro
McCool
McCool Junction
Poslam: Household Skin Remedy Promises Quick Relief
A vintage ad touts Poslam in a jar for skin care and eczema relief. It promotes Poslam Soap for daily use and claims soothing antiseptic benefits with prices 50 and 25 cents respectively. Free samples are offered by Emergency Laboratories in New York City.
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West 25Th Street
New York City
California Governor Signals Support for Controversial Alien Land Bill
The governor declares readiness to sign a controversial measure addressing foreign land ownership in California. He argues the bill, aligned with treaty obligations, protects state interests while respecting U S treaties with Japan and other nations. The debate centers on immigration policy and agricultural land control.
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California
United States
Japan
Allen's Foot-Ease advertised relief for tired feet
The advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder to ease tender feet, bunions, sweating, and new shoes. It claims instant sting relief, comfort for tight footwear, and urges trying today with a 25 cent price, listing Olmsted, Le Roy, New York as origin.
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Allen
Pac
le Roy
N. Y
YEGGMEN ROUTE EXPLOIT AT PINEAPPLE DEPOT
Special to The Item Pineapple Ala May 15 Robbers Tuesday night blew the safe of the Louisville and Nashville depot wrecking the interior of the office The agent was being checked out to turn over the office to his successor Route Agent Gossett of the Southern Express Company stated last night that he has a clue that will shortly result in an arrest The loss is not known but the retiring agent claims it will not be over 10 all in small change Express money orders were not molested.
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Ala
Louisville and Nashville
Gossett
Southern Express Company
Express
Grape-Nuts Claims Aid for Chronic Digestive Troubles
A reader testimonial from New Hampshire credits Grape-Nuts with ending long standing indigestion and light breakfast distress. The letter reports weight gain, improved appetite, and fewer colic episodes after using the cereal, attributed to Postum Co. Buttered health claims and booklet promotion follow.
Alarm Felt in Three States
The article reports a wave of dynamite and powder explosions across western Pennsylvania Maryland and West Virginia with deadly and injurious results. Over ten killed multiple injured severe property damage. Incidents include 1700 pounds dynamite and seven kegs powder at Eckhart Maryland and a planned derailment near Leckrone Pennsylvania. A joint state investigation is considered.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Maryland
West Virginia
Sunshine Coal and Coke Company
Masqutown
Cameron Powder Company
Bill to aid desert travelers eyed by Senate committee
Associated Press report from Washington May 15 says Senator Works sponsors a bill to appropriation ten thousand dollars for the geological survey to locate water holes water guides and monuments along western desert routes aiding prospectors.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senator Works
Senate Public Lands Committee
Geological Survey
Colorado to legalize racing under state supervision
Governor Ammons vetoed the boxing bill but allowed the racing measure to become law without his signature. He said boxing could be legalized by the existing law and did not see the need to extend it. The racing bill creates a state racing commission to supervise events.
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Associatedress
Denver
Col
Ammons
Colorado
Jockey Jas Benschotten Dies From Pimlico Injury
Jockey Jas Benschotten, rider of Sir Cleges, died early today after a fall at the tenth jump in the Linstead steeplechase at Pimlico. He was struck by another horse's hoof while attempting to rise following a spill.
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Baltimore
Jas. Benschotten
Pimlico
Benschotten
Sir Cleges
Collision in mid air claims aviator in Germany
In Johannistal a training flight ended when a biplane piloted by Captain Zucker collided with a monoplane at sixty feet. Zucker was killed instantly, pupil Dietrich was badly injured, and both occupants of the monoplane sustained minor injuries.
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Johannisthal
Germany
Zucker
Dietrich
D D D Prescription for Bezema Advertised
Advertisement touts D D D prescription wash as a cure for bezema and instant itch relief. It claims several customers reported permanent cures and offers a guarantee: if it does not work, you pay nothing. Includes names Van Antwerp Drug Corp Dave Bauer Roe Drug Co Sutton Drug Co Samuel H Colvin and agent Van Antwerp.
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van Antwerp Drug Corp
Dave Bauer
Roe Drug Co
Sutton Drug Co
Samuel H. Colvin
van Antwerp, Agt
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Cardus
I. L. Davis
Mobile Gas Co
Decares
Sacramento
Cal
Hiram W. Johnson
Bryan
Wilson
Johnson
W. J. Bryan
Washington, D. C
Pathe’s Weekly
Cines
Smh
Gayfer
Ladies’ Gauze Lisle Union
Asc
W. B
OUR
Pineapple
N. H
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Battle Creek
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Wellville
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