Grocery Advert Fragment Lists Canned Goods and Staples
A fragment of a 19th or early 20th century grocery ad lists numerous canned meats fruits and pantry staples with prices. Items include lard pure leaf lard sugar cured hams breakfast bacon various peaches pears prunes berries oysters beans and household goods like soap coffee and baking powder.
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Columbia
Pettiohn
Jemima
Carl Taper
Lewis
Walter Baker
Houten
Amazon
Arbuckie’s
Havana Fever Sparks Three Cases In One Day
Havana reports three new yellow fever cases today as authorities isolate affected houses. A communications note from Mansarina warned of a shell incident during town bombardment by U S ships, with casualties and prison damage. Local banking and food aid debates reflect shifting relief and distribution concerns amid tensions on the island.
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Havans
Havana
Col Devis
Amail
la Lucha
Mansarinig
United States
Sitiine
Wreeer
Geeply
Spain
Yevtentay
Yasue
They Are Convincing Kidney Aid Ad From Topeka
In a testimonial style notice, W. S. McCormick of 13 Kansas Avenue Evans says kidney trouble caused frequent urges and delicate discharges. He credits Morrow's Kidneyids as the only remedy giving relief and notes improvement after following directions. Also promotes Morrow's Liverinx for liver and constipation with a money offer and regional manufacturers.
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W. S. McCormick
Kansas Avenue
Eaps
Morrow
Siritt & Holliday
Brice
John Morrow & Co
Chemists
Sorngteld, Olle
Bryan at Syracuse loads anti empire speech sparks debate
An audience in Syracuse hear Colonel William Jennings Bryan denounce imperial aims and a standing army as a danger to the republic. He attacks expansion and the Philippines policy, arguing for taxation, US labor, and liberty without conquest while mocking imperial imagery.
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Syracuse
Alhambra
Willam Jennings Bryan
Hiryan
Ryan
Ospeyer
Republic
Cuba
Porto
Spain
United States
Philippines
Isserio Demee
Lim
Europe
Barthal
Frande
Uitiwenster Vengterer
Masila
Attack on the Jews in Bohemia Prompts Vague Blame
A garbled April report from Vienna alleges anti Semitic rhetoric in Austria and claims a ritual murder near Pola Bohemia without clear details. The text blames Jewish cults and cites political orders and derisive press sentiment amid rumors of violence.
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Awetria
Bohemia
Polla
Pola
Rane Santaeon
Deutsches
Transnet steamers Newport and Warren sail for Manila
From San Francisco on April 21 the transnet steamers Newport and Warren departed for Manila via Mondulu, carrying 125 marines, eight batteries of artillery, and reserved personnel. They are to reinforce Admiral Dewey's fleet and sortied Hed Cross nurses, with sea recruits and fifty men for ferried posts aboard, and provisions, ammunition, and feed for the army and navy.
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San Francisco
Cal
Transnet
Newport
Warren
Manila
Mondulu
Dewey
Army
Navy
Santa Fe to adopt civil service style exam system
Auditors of disbursements and receipt offices at Santa Fe Railroad consider a two tier civil service examination for new hires and promotions. General Auditor Whitehead proposes a government like test across accounting, passenger and freight departments, pending President Ripley’s view after Europe trip. If adopted, only broadly knowledgeable applicants would qualify, reshaping the accounting division and threatening current office staff.
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Raitroad
Santa Fe
H. C. Whitehead
Ripley
Mir
Whitehead
Europe
Rock Island to Fill Low Kaw Tract for Round House Site
Rock Island Company plans to fill a several acre low riverbank tract near the Kaw above the Rock Island bridge to create a usable site for a new Topeka round house. Dirt and debris will be deposited from time to time, narrowing the river channel and extending the fill over perhaps a year or more. The site would be easily accessible from company offices and support repair work for the railroad's locomotives and cars.
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Rock Island Bridge
Kaw
Bere
Rock Island Company
Topeka
Round House
Kansas
Hock Lalgad
Fireman's Odd Wound From Iron Apron on Locomotive
Atchison April 21 L J Lampke a Missouri Pacific fireman on the en which took the pay car to Central Branch had an odd accident on the Crete branch yesterday. A thin iron apron between cab and tender can be lifted like a cellar trap. The edge of the sheet iron struck his foot, cutting to the bone. He rode five miles with the wound until it was dressed at Burr.
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Atchison
L. J. Lampke
Missouri Pacific
Central Branch
Crete
Lampke
Burr
Arthur on Strikes in Industrial Commission Hearing
Arthur outlines status of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Carpenters and Joiners of America at a commission hearing. He notes 9 percent of railways have written agreements, strikes have declined, and 99 percent of 36,008 engineers belong to the Brotherhood. McGuire recalls the Carpenters and Joiners as a known and feared striking group.
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Arthur
McGuire
Carpenters
Jotners
Labor Leader Studies Long Strikes and Reforms
The Federation of Labor leader cites a long history of strikes from 1883 to 1887 with carpenters noting 1488 actions, 908 wins, 61 losses, and 7 in compromises. He argues striking has declined due to strong organization and reports gains in purchasing power for pen wage workers. He cites improved conditions in cities, condemns child labor and unrestricted immigration, and urges careful restriction of both.
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Federation of Labor
Eigct
McGuire
Fastest locomotive hopes to beat speed records on Boston line
A claim of the fastest earthling locomotive centers on Boston and Albany line 221 with 85 ton weight and coal tender, aiming for 90 mph sustained speed. The engine compares to the Empire State Express 992 and features larger boiler pressure, compound cylinders, and a 400 mile coal range. Dr H Frackett, physician engineer, resides in Brighton with his wife as the train runs daily to Springfield and back.
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Springfield
Boston
Springfeld
Bost
Albany Till
Empire State
Empire State Express
New York
Hudson River
Sprinefield
Tty
Brighton
H. Frackett
Locomotives for the World India Orders 45 From Us
India orders forty five Baldwin locomotives from the United States for mining aided use. The Midland railway of England has just received its first locomotive, built at Philadelphia and landed via the Midland route. The engines feature larger coal and water capacity, and differ in couplers air brakes and counterweights from English designs.
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India
Midland
England
New York
Philadelphia
Government of India
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Midland Railway
Duretin Posted at Santa Fe Pacific Shops Warning Seat Policy
W.G. Nevins, General Manager, announces that in through trains crowded first-class whale cars and coaches will have employees riding on passes required to give up seats to passengers with tickets. Conductors must enforce this rule strictly to prevent occupancy conflicts.
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Santa Fe Pacific
Conduecturt
Petrified Wood Placed in Las Vegas Fountain Basin
Reinisch the Santa Fe landscape gardener in Las Vegas aims to finish the fountain basin coping with petrified wood. After searching Arizona border regions without luck, he found fine specimens locally and plans to propose the plan to railroad authorities.
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Las Vegas
a_ Reinisch
Fountain Basin
Reinisch
Territory
Arizona
Las Versa
Retnisch
Benefit for McPherson as Sunray train resumes
Santa Fe starts a Sunday train to McPherson area with Rock Island and Union Pacific lines following. For years McPherson lacked a Sunray service, the Sunday mall had been served by a Star route rider from Burrton. The new schedule promises regular Sunday service and improved connections.
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Santa Ps
Rock Island
U. P
McPherson
Burrton
Santa
Sunday Train Starts by Santa Fe Stirring Regional Rly News
Fe begins a regular Sunday train to McPherson, prompting Rock Island to add a Sunday service from Herington to Hutchinson through McPherson. Union Pacific plans Sunday service from Salina to McPherson, while crews and staff shift statuses and sickness affect operations. Officials toured the Rock Island system amid scheduling and maintenance notes, and a child died of membranous croup near a yard incident.
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McPherson
Santa Fe
Rock Island
Herington
Hutchinson
Union Pacific
Salina
Horion Workplaces Report Unclear Factory Notes
Fragments describe multiple workers and repairs in Horion including Baird painting, Enaine Sa attending general repairs, J. Mapes machinist helper, Paremat Boler recovering, and Ora Bishow leaving the Brick shop. Mentions of engines from Goodland and a road-usage dispute over counting calls versus days, plus a faction moving away from Horton.
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R. Enaine Sa
Herh
St. Ab
J. Mapes
Goodland
Dutie Woking
Ora Bishow
Hae
Gare Inte
Dave Paschal Thern
Horwn
Eall
Wiesean
Horton
Midland Terminal Tied Up After Shorter-Hour Strike
Cripple Creek Colorado April 21 The Midland Terminal Railway Company employees in the train and yard departments are on strike for shorter hours. About 196 men are affected and the road is tied up.
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Midland Terminal
Cripple Creek
Col
Midland Terminal Rail Road Company
Reform School Reform Plans At Topeka Board Sees Needs
State Board of Charities outlines Topeka reform school needs including 187 pupils, parolees with credits, dire sanitary conditions from poor sewerage, lack of library and maintenance funds, and calls for continuous employment and a state lands gardener to improve appearance and discipline. Plans include paroling more boys and sending them out under proper supervision to work on state grounds and during public events. March expenditures listed as 22-1915.
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State Board of Charities
State Board of Charites
State Reform School
Topeka
Boys' Reform School
Iate
Soldier Creek
Reform School
Steader
Board of Charities
Jefferson Davis statue planned by widow in Richmond
A bronze statue will be erected over Jefferson Davis’s grave at Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond. Mrs. Davis commissioned the New York sculptor to create a life-size likeness showing him in the clothes he wore when captured, correcting reports that he fled in female attire. The monument, viewed as highly handsome, will depict the Confederate president as he appeared during the war.
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Richmond
Jéfferson Davis
Hollywood
Santiago Tax Struggle Deepens in Cuban Report
A board of trade appointed committee in Santiago de Cuba reports tax changes under General Enorkd's order threaten municipal revenues, halt public works and schools, and threaten employment. Major General Wood's plan to provide work is praised but faces criticism as taxation issues and alien unrest persist across the province.
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Santiago
Havana
Hatuel Fortuenda
Cormttine
Athena
Atria
Vidordusis
Itrecke
Atlantic Transport and White Star Raise London First Cabin Rates
The Atlantic Transport Line and White Star Line announce higher first cabin fares to London. Rates rise from 25 to 35 dollars initially, then a future $8 rate set to take effect on May 35, with a brief period of adjustment noted by agents.
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Atlantic Transport Line
New York
Tne
Ohm
White Star Line
Landon
Imne
Beckinee
Extradition Treaty Move Shaped by Senate Action
The senate today unanimously backed the new extradition treaty with Mexico City detailing SunUaky Murphy case links to the National Bank of Mexico. The subject remains in Belem prison amid ongoing diplomatic and legal developments.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Senate
Annie Sinton
SunUaky Murphy Chareee
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