Mexican Railway System Vast And Rapidly Expanding
A Washington dispatch from April 22 discusses Mexico northern railways built under Porfirio Diaz and Lerdo de Tejada. It notes a 4000 mile system, American equipment, Mexican time schedules, and efforts to employ Mexican workers. highlights historic lines from Mexico City to El Paso, Tampico, and Guadalajara, plus plans for Pan American rail links to connect from New York to Buenos Aires. It ends with a curious Maine wedding note about missing names.
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Washington
Mexico
Pershing
Jules
National Geographic Reeluty
Amirtos
Genada
United States
Argentina
Guadalupe
Mowaa
Lerdo
Bnt
Vera Crus
Lin
Porro Diaz
Diaz
Mexican National Railways
Dégama
Mexico City
el Paso
Dine
Tampico
Guadelajara
Nations
Laredo
National
National Railways of
Tha
Nueg
Vistancay
Amy Grleus
EL Pose
Taroda
Tro Mont
Tehuanepes
Salina Cruz
Hacon
Amurican
Bone Jay
Son Ork City
Buenos Airea
Life of Slave Beats That of Society, Nald
Boston April 22 American girl tells of Chinese slave girls and compares life in Boston to that in China. Mrs Kathoren Larsen of Manila and Shipgirl asserts enslaved girls are happier in China. she recounts buying a girl for $15 and notes variance in freedom, education, and happiness between nations. She contrasts smiles on San Francisco streets with Boston’s apparent reserve and stern self interest, predicting China’s eventual return to monarchy and describing American life abroad as isolated from genuine happiness.
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Boston
Apri
Kathorene, Laren
Manila
Stangars Ol Company
Chin
Larsen
United States
Wu Tingfang
Stan Francisco
Larayn
Shanghai
Juni
Tanino
Noah
China
Ammanick
Baye
San
San Fhin
Tlyco
Jim
New York
Ibuya
Far East
EAS INDIANS ORIGINAL PACIFISTS
April 22 report fromBW YORI notes marital disputes among Blackfeet Indians. Sergeant William Tubes of the United States Marine Corps cites savage behavior as an example, while Duboy recounts a Blackfoot pack and tree custom. Tubes remarks on repeated marriages and traditions observed within the community.
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Jace
Martiggr Hag
Tribe Fay
Blackfeet
Indiana
William Tubes
Aghlar
United States Marine
Cathe
Tal Comrater
George FL
Ghosts of old tragedies walk through daunt of DA evidence
New York April 22 ghosts of major crimes of the last decade emerge as relics seized by the district attorney’s office are destroyed at the criminal courts building. Items including weapons and victim clothing from cases like Stanford White and Flora Hoylan are to be held until court action concludes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Criminal Courts
Vletrix
Zome
Marc Antony
Stanford White
Harry Ki Thaw
Madison Square Foot Garden
Dowd
Drase
Ilttla
Flora Hoylan
Folied
Dean Din
Seyond Street
Waa
Elsie Sigel
Laonin
Chinatown
Biss Wan
Ight Avenue
Janet
Moupeux
Othay Easiuan
Cebel
Hornmenti Press
Pha
Baa Market
Little Mo ‘Ald Association
Iikely
Girls Offer School Cadets as Soldiers for Government
A fragment reports April events at a Finninan school where female students were reportedly offered for military service. Tang UB-yan, a leader in charge of recruiting, lauded the patriotism and suggested their placement in a military reserve, detailing potential roles in the nation’s armed forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanroow
Fiewinial School
Funinan
Urider
Tang Ub-Yan
Rere
Ak Yunaassi
Married Sew York April 22 Contract Marriage Ends in Room
Anne Pay, 24, of Brankitne, Muews, wed Jtatwist Jaopold Wolf, Harvard graduate, by a contract marriage. Rev Dr Percy Sullitnoy Urant officiated but the ceremony faced questions over the contract terms. The couple and their families attended, with observers noting the bride and groom endured formalities and there was a nominal charge of 1.02. The party planned to remove the contract but delays and questions about legalities followed.
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York
Apri
Wien
Anne Pay
Brankitne
Muews
JaKud
Fragmented rant on divorce and domestic life in early text
A garbled historical snippet discusses divorce, domestic roles, and societal expectations. It references figures in Utah and Washington, mentions life and money, and critiques women and husbands while hinting at broader moral and economic questions. the passage is fragmentary and hard to parse in full.
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Utah
Norn
Tetr Life
Charen
Abbott
Washington
Piri
Drefees
Mtn
Mhon
Miler
Winen
Ile Reatanivat
Enaes
Bn Atronie Mrink
Atomes
Fey Tor
STE
Eelinig
Morptons Ani
Asvertown Gan
Avery
Impure Dairy Probes Stir Washington Hearing
Washington residents debate dairy safety at a House hearing on impure butter and milk. Expert testimony argues for federal inspection and pasteurization to curb tuberculosis risks and protect children, with witnesses from the Dairy Bureau, labor unions, and women’s clubs urging stronger oversight and national standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasilington
Lnpure Dairy
Aroréan
Ropecwentarm
Ody Bald
Gia
J. Charles Lintholim
Maryland
Miiny
A.D. Melvin
Lie Federal Bureau
Animal Industry
John M. Mobler
Obler
Tureau
Wolnas
New York
Philadelphi
Tove
Mrttergeers
Dro
Tennessee
Cantritt
Kentucky
Reproyentatoa Haugen
Tews
Sloan
Nebranka
Wilpemma
Linthicum
Tralph
Case
Washington
General Colnnel
John Ferguson
Maryland Federation of Labor
Distriot of Columbia Federation of Labor
Lintheum
Tottera
Tate Aul City Health
Dairyman_ ewneil
Hoard
Wireuam
Chicago Dairy Producd
American Food Journal
Enehoroation
Farrther
D. C
Boston
Mobtar
United States
Schroaddes
Moklus
Claudia Q. Murphy
New York City
Faders
Ott
Women's Clubs
Women's Forum of
Daily Foods Alliance
Thors
Mr. Linthicum
Unie
Mra. Murphy
Nevada
Hirehoook
Netrug Tor
Temple Universty
Philadelphia
Pola
Civic Club of Philadelphia
Women's Rotail Drugerate Association of
Ahlor
Federal Bureau of Animal Industry
Brusent
Popular Refuge Declares War on Portugal in China
A garbled April 22 dispatch reports a declaration of war against Portugal, including Macao and adjacent Portuguese possessions in China. It notes strict regulation, English forces at Hong Kong, and a popular refugee leader advocating revolution and privilege for Chis and others. It mentions an agitator named Thatmart who attacked a Chinese gunboat near Canton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honirong
Portugal
Macao
China
Wan Bron
Mexico as World Treasure House Revealed by National Geographic
Washington April 2 1914 National Geographic Society reports Mexico as a vast reservoir of silver and precious metals. The piece describes Aztec mines, Spanish conquest impact, and legends of El Dorado, noting Mexico’s long mining history and the labor systems used. It portrays Mexico as rich in mineral wealth attracting global interest and exploration.
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Washington
Caminna
United States
Aith
Ataxley
Cortes
Prudon Matal
Loqay
Mesico
Gianajuato
Monty
Siaxkor
Udy
South
Churches of Christ Convene at Huntington Convention
The Churches of Christ plan a state convention in Huntington starting Tuesday May 24. Prominent speakers from Bethany College and other areas will address sessions led by the Christian Woman's Board of Missions and various missionary reports, with programs for ministers and women’s activities across plenary and committee meetings.
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P. M. Daber
Central Christian Church
Dem
Huntington
Proaldabe
Craxablakt
Bethany College
Minatone
Lina
West Virginia
Christian Women's Goerd
Minajona
Ute
Acai
Mk Wen Ae
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Maine
America
EAS Indians
United Binles Marine Corps
Marcied
Timas
Oppersenvides
Congress
Hal Aimodal
Dr. Mckay
Interdal
Howubjort
Tit Park
Enok
Uda
Chugiak
Ward Abbott
Nowe Kouland Convervatory
Minnie Anid Pramimont
Weber
Swira
P Naftiomons
Loven
Anytoy
Engi Ling
Nowaorom
David Melero
Bon Tone
Abbot Mercer
Min Weity
Finn
Warle
Kansas
Winds
Missouri
Wisconsin
Lintheart
Littera
Ofoety
MTR National Dairy Union
Repolutian
Dpirigk
Evenmerica
Creasy
Bureau
Amrenty
Xinith Avour Mill AG
Imbicuas
Roer
Treasure House OF the World
Georaphia Society
Lalance
Valandant Milans
Guunajyatg
Boptin Cilee
Jurango
Giue
Sudyaminisesi
Cara de Macapay
Ciohust
Novandang
Voloasig
Churches OF Christ
Christian Women's Toard Peo Arena
Weat Virwinin
Vienna
Diyma
Prazer
Genserington
Byeriod
Recommantiie Atte Board
Interceasion
Lexington
J. Spencer
Leitston
Hale Milgsionariée
Trimpahire
Monbnenhola
Stadio Dant
Guivan
Muiawhs
Graanbrier
Now River
Fun Stony
Tran
Itlia
Grove
Eling
Twaat Uhion
Williidnon
Otoy
Non Mvenue
Joy Yoho
Naw
Rely
Reinhard
Kanawha
P Dial
Aosta Si
Correanendine
Wecretary
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Otheny
Faporim
Tntercession
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W. Aegarren
Indianapoli Ind
Affarnoon
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