Time Cable service starts November 19 1899
Passenger schedules list trains from New York Philadelphia Wilkes Barre and Pottsville with through connections to Mt Carmel Shamokin and Luzerne. Local express times and Sunday services noted along with through baggage checks and agent contact for the Lehigh Valley routes to Cleveland Cincinnati Detroit and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ttis
Carnel
Buffalo
Scranton
Glanta
Wilkes Barre
Watt Haven
Hlbon
Paladel Pits
New York
Bor Centraiia
Shenandoah
Mabatouar
Pottsville
Taeron
Besadiy P
Philadelphe
MT. Carmel
Philadelphia
Sunnley
Pottsvilly
Ileave Wilkusbarre
Polalphia
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Thio A. m
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S.J Lee
Geni Pass
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Philadelphia and Reading Railway Timetable for Nov 12 1899
The timetable lists train departures and routes from Mt. Carmel to New York Philadelphia Pottsville and other points. It notes weekday and Sunday times, connections via Tamagas Easton Frackville and Ramongaa, and includes special services toward Reading and Suamry with multiple daily slots and varying PM and AM departures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tamagas
Easton
Philadelphia
BAO P.m. Nativys
Philadpita Tit
Hue
Pottsvilly
Ramgyut
Pstludays
Pottsville
Frackville
Sandeyve
Satarday
Etd
Wleu P. al
Mys
Mt, Carmel
New Lake
Midladelphhia
FE Oistum
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Serdtys
Pont
Peave Po
God
PTF
Ely Ramogaa
Meee A. TD
Geave Wilbenegia
Harrisburg to Pittsburgh and Eastward Rail Schedule
Train times from Harrisburg listed for routes to Pittsburgh Altoona and beyond. Western Express, Pennsylvania Pullman Vestibule Cars, and various connections to Philadelphia New York and Buffalo. Detailed daily departures include Westbound Exghress and Valley routes with arrival times and stations.
Loss of Life Not Heavy In the Transvaal War
A Chicago Times-Werald summary argues the Transvaal campaign saw relatively light casualties given forces near 200,000 English and large Boer strength. It compares deaths across major historical battles, noting 17,600 total killed or missing in 120 days and examines 19th century and earlier engagements for cadence and marksmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Transvaal
Chicago
Kitchener
Omdurman
Edward HI
Philip VI
Creey
Avireet
Flohentlinden
Marengo
Tuevela
Modder
Chanccellorsville
Psus
Stivsburys
Antietam
Wilderness
Gravelotte
Plevna
Bularian
Waterloo
Wellington
England
Rosa Bonheur Monument Planned at Melun Under Direction
Rosa Bonheur monument at Melun will be sculpted under the direction of her brother Esilore. The 44 bronze statue features a bull enlarged from Bonheur’s model, with a hunting scene bas-relief, cattle group panel, stag bas-relief, and a bronze medallion portrait with inscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa Bonheuch
Rosa Bonheur
Vontiinebleau
Esilore
Rega Bonheur
Millionaire Bradbury Runs San Francisco Elevator
A San Francisco millionaiire, William B Bradbury, manages a hotel elevator daily and wears a $1600 diamond on his shirt. He claims heavy weight lifting is unnecessary, yet he continues to work by choice, citing a philosophy of wealth through constant effort. He donates large sums to charity but asks for silence about his giving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Franceisco
San Francisco
Hhem
Bradbury
William
Mr. Bredbury
Mr. Bradbury
Travel Notes From Javea Describe Dutch Railway Routes
A traveler in Javea pens notes on Dutch rail lines, noting the use of Prain trains in distant journeys rather than speed. The account mentions long distances, slow pace, and the challenge of coordinating with trains while walking five miles to reach stations. It references a passing train near a shop and a brief stop to buy cigars.
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Javea
Dgava
Venice
Neoshop
Thad Ben
Nice Pinang Gazette
Lion of South Africa Gen Cronje Captured by British
Gen Pieter Armoldus Cronje called the Lion of South Africa is praised as a brave soldier and skilled strategist. He served in both military and civil roles, led during Mafeking siege, then Kimberley defense, and remained on ground except for a year visit to Gen Joubert before his capture.
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Pieter Armoldus Cronje
Lion
South Africa
Iwrager
Joubert
Galgeneral
Jamieson
Cronje
Mafeking
Col D Baden-Powell
Jie
Kimberley
Ladysouth
Fragmentary theater note with names and plot clues
The snippet mentions two newsboys witnessing a perfor mance of a scene from Hamlet after a character kills Laertes and the Queen dies. It appears to describe a chaotic or altered staging with referenced lines and warnings.
Municipal services and enterprises across cities worldwide
Fragments describe numerous cities in Europe the Americas and Asia pursuing municipal ventures. References cite gas works water works street rail ferries slaughterhouses kitchens and lighting plants with varied revenue and costs. The list suggests broad municipalization trends in the early era.
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Cardiff
Wales
China
Manchester
England
London
Leeds
Oldham
Hull
Helena
Mont
Valparaiso
Chili
Brantford
Fengland
France
Springfield
Dartmouth
Birkenhead
Columbus
Philadelphia
Logansport
Ind
Rotterdam
Leadville
Colo
Stockport
Hastings
Neh
Paris
Riga
Russia
Tarnpool
Austria
Berne
Switzerland
Dresden
Germany
Vienna
New York City
College of the City of New York
Tarcester
Enehind
Finghiund
Clus
Harmburs
Cernpany
Costiner
Baltimore
A. P
Muunicipal Electric
Koperpiek
Weisloek
Anetria Lusmary
Poronte ci Ys Council
Unien Tebol
New York
Ety
Liverpool
Ets
Et Mda
Diverse Global Customs Point to Varied Social Norms
The item notes Berlin’s pawnshop funding charity and Tokio’s cremation rate of four percent. It cites a North Carolina Supreme Court ruling on a $100 fine for a free pass to a legislative doorkeeper, and discusses Austria’s soldiers’ ear boxing. It mentions Ames Iowa liquor limits near the state college and upcoming protection debates, plus Paris holiday follies and a toy pairing John Bull with a Beer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Tokio
Japan
North Carolina Supreme Court
Burke County
Austria
Iowa State Agricultural College
Ames
State University
Tawa City
Paris
Charceter
John Bull
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Joan J, Laughlin
Acenth
V. Rv
Mt. Carma
Reading Railway
Guy Bisia Ngi
Fou
Atlantic City
Hanoi
Osean City
Adda mi
Weekliys Ou
VEGAN
Edson J. Vis
PHILA
Pennayvania Railroad
Beave
Harrisburg
Phibidelphia
Ada Dg Pda
Por Potts Ibs
Pottstown
Phoentyville
Watkin
Canadaleua
Poshoester
Niagara Falls
West
Vitcona
Pittsburg
Altoona
Petoom Way
Chuly
Pittshung
Aby
Usama
Pittsburg; Prennsylvanta Lambep
Pullman Vestibule
Altooniw
Altoona CO
Pam
Pitttsburg
Chicago and
St Cours
Witts- Durey
Express
Prrepura
Western Express
BO Uutchinson
Wood
Gew'l
Fle
Carmel
Confection. Org
John
Hoemarer
North Oak Stree
Jeva
Col
Baden-Powell
Bushzes
Hiamlet
Twaulet Hag
Laertes
Kites
Hes
Noah
Molisses Cemiy
Pho
Soper
Fa Heck As
Cifiee
Pennsylvania
Post Office
Wit
Carmel, Penna
Worster
Webster
Warner Comocaly
Akron
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