Louisiana Purchase Exposition Centered at St Louis in 1904
A long OCR fragment outlines the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St Louis, detailing origins from 1898, funding, site selection in Forest Park, and a vast complex with palaces, gardens, pavilions, and nations displaying artifacts. It notes Roosevelt's 1902 dedication, extensive federal and local spending, and future, grandiose features like the Floral Clock and Pike concessions. It also mentions an unrelated note on a prisoner escape at Atchison jail.
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Congress
Bild Oy
Ero
Texas
Ee Cra
Airtel
National Commission
Gilbert
Forest Park
Borler
St. Louis
Omaha
Louie
France
Gulf of Mesion
Cansite
Miskesippi
Rocky Mountain Range
Allice Mnewnay
Misstalpool Valley
Louisiana
Paris
Spain
North America
Great Frittain
Frente
Napolon Bonaparte
Hide Jenny
Napelian
Cenpul
United States
Orleans
Robert T. Livingston
St James Monroe
New Orleans
Napoleon
Louiulanee
Poris
Datta
Teenie Fee
Nise Mie Faa
St Lede
Arkansas
Nissqurl
Oklahoma
Bion Territory
Kansas
Minnesota
South Dakota
Wyoming
Montana
Mtiu
Exposition
Tari-Shepo
Festival Hall
Whdleschon
Court of Tance
Belgium
Brazil
Canada
Ceylon
China
Cuba
Germany
India
Italy
Japan
Mexico
Morocco
Nicaragua
Shim
Sweden
Netherlands
Versailles
Louis XIV
Simeoe
Mataionan
Philippine Village
Ganka of &Ergy
Correte
States
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
Naf Sud
Lange Motions
The Secret of Long Life and How to Overcome Waste
An old health advertisement discusses longevity and avoiding waste in the body. It touts herbal extracts, cautions against alcohol, and promotes Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a tonic to restore vigor and prevent decline. The copy cites bodily waste and nervous energy as keys to health and hints at patented remedies.
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Amor
Vineane
Tife
Pature
de Pierce
Odd Ailments and Remedies Across Page Fragments
Fragmentary listing of illnesses and remedies from a historic page. Mentions fevers worms headaches and diarrhea for children, with faint references to druggists and advertised remedies.
Santa Fe Improverment Plans For Newton Tracks And Yards
The Newton Republics reports Santa Fe Railway plans sweeping yard and track upgrades. Twelve 4000-foot tracks west of Sand Creek, a new 69 by 100-foot tank house, and a double tracked main line along Lineman Street are among the proposals. County commissioners may vacate two roads to extend tracks 1329 feet west, with a round-house addition and new mechanical offices. The project aims to enhance switching, engine storage, and overall yard capacity, with work beginning this summer and extending for years.
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Newton
Sand Creek
Horin
Eads
W& Mille
South Brave
Lehmen
Sun East
Santa Fe
Enettioer
Arkentia
Lehman
Peters
Marer
Earl
Cammertink Chub
World's speed record set by Michigan Central train
Official reports announce an unprecedented 199.4 miles per hour run by a Michigan Central train carrying President Led yard and President Newman to Chicago. The trip between Brownsville and Springfield Ontario, 47 miles, was verified by the train dispatcher. The run established the world record with safe crossings and uninterrupted service.
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Michigan Central
Netroft
Ledyard
Newman
Chicago
Brownsville
Springfield
Ontario
Brakeman Exonerated After Strong City Tram Death
Coroner's Jury in Strong City Kansas absolves brakeman of blame in the death of Robert Peet who was killed while attempting to jump from the moving tram. Witnesses state the brakeman shouted to the men as they fled. death attributed to striking head on the rail during escape.
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Rolt
Peet
Sirone City
Kans Apel
Robert Peet
Ridge
Strong City
IBM
Santa Fe Foreman’s Pet Hazard at Residence Yard
B Hays, foreman for the Santa Fe brides and building department in San i Rhis city, oversees a crew at a site opposite the chutes on First street. A dangerous pair of pets accompanies him, prompting safety concerns for workers and residents in the area.
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Santa Fe
Hays
San i Rhis City
P.O Whiker
Ere Chutes
First Street
Dirye Bis
Cara
Albuquerque Jour’s Mollified Tale Of Cats And Cubs
A fractured note from the Albuquerque Jour recounts a quirky story about a man who cared for several kittens found in the mountains near Sappom. The cats were bottle-fed and nurtured, forming a close bond with their rescuer amid rain and daily routines.
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Ann Hays
Wackusen
Haya Anythine
Sappom
Albuquerque
Man Killed in Elevator Yard Accident at Freight Site
Sued for damages over an August accident at the J G Miltner Elevator Co. site between Firat and Second streets. Max Teter, employed there, climbed a moving box car to set brakes when a switch engine forced two loaded cars onto the track at high speed, throwing him from the car and injuring or killing him as several cars passed over.
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Ichita
Kana Crow
St ‘Peter
Max Teter
J. G. Miltner Elevator Company
Sut Fe
Teter
Gorth
Uber
Its A Dead Letter Iowa Anti Pass Pact Crumbles for Livestock Shippers
Iowa railroad commission breaks the anti pass agreement with western railroads, allowing free return transportation for stock shippers after protests by shippers over delays and care. Railroads admit delays and damages rose since halting return passes, while the commission warns of potential freight-rate cuts to move Iowa stock. Meanwhile Kawara Harriman arrives in Omaha to discuss the Lucin Cutoff and upcoming St Louis Exposition events with the Union Pacific and Southern Pacific groups.
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Iowa
Iowa Railroad ® Commission
Western Railiread
Watile
Omahe
Neb
Harrimas
Hurlington Road
St. Louis
J. W. Hill
Maha
St. Paul
Harriman N Y District Chooses Republican Convention Delegate
E A Harriman of Harriman Tennessee with Union and Southern wife rows is elected delegate to the Republican National Convention from New York's Twentieth congressional district.
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E. A. Harriman
Union
Twentieth
New Yor
No Liquors Served on Trains Mealtime Only Policy
Paso and Southwestern Buffet and El Paso Southwest Issued order prohibiting liquor sales on the train until mealtimes. Santa Fe officers and staff from Kansas City and Topeka traveled for business, with others visiting relatives and awaiting hospital treatment or funeral services. Several Santa Fe employees are noted in brief travel and duty updates around Kansas and Wellington.
Leaguers win in 12th as Washburn rally falls short
In a 13 inning marathon at Washburn park the Topeka Leaguers failed to score for 11 innings before breaking through in the 12th. King and Cole led Washburn with key hits but Collesians and Alberts’ crew answered with timely plays. Final score 2 to 1, Leaguers over the college team amid strong defense and late inches, umpire Myers, attendance about 200.
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Washburn Park
Collesians
Dr. Plans’ Educations! Factory
Topeka
Andemog
Garter
Cole
Kellar
Cole Grsen
Fumeka
Washburn
King
Olson
Gus Alberte
Topata
Bie
Earl Twiet
Mdence Kame
Mehl
Arn
Army
Stebl
Pulliam
Washhurrites
Judes Anderson
Alberts
Kirus
Armetrone
Chass
Ottawa University
Wabash to St Louis World Fair Route Trains
Five daily trains from Kansas City follow the quickest route to the World’s Fair main entrances. Tickets via Wabash are available through the traveling passenger agent in Kansas City.
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Kansas City
Weatsia
W Estern
H.C. Shielde
Rheumatism Cured Through the Feet Claims
Advertisement offers external foot drafts as a cure for rheumatism with a money back guarantee. Promises relief within days, demands one dollar for trial, and cites testimonials from users like Mary of Woonocket. Warns readers not to take internal medicines and promotes mail order.
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United States
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Louisiana Purchase
Lawlk
Louisiana Territory
Miscouri Vietorical Society
Stevens
St Louis
Buffalo
Missouri
Theodore Roosevelt
Exposition Company
Grover Cleveland
Poe
Chinaton Sniversity
Washington University
Fish and Game
Saunas
Tocatea
Miksouri
Pistead
Adiaiaietrston
Washinton University Group
Im Jstreet
Archizon
Kan
Moke Emith
Barstarr
Atchixon
Corri
Jana
Hie
Humphreys
Railroad News
Juote Fe
Elevator Mun
Harriman TN Politics
HY. Mudge
F. M. Paxton
Santa Fe Ticket Auditor
Glenworth
Thomas H. Dixon
Santa Fe Ticket
W. Jones
The
Heck Inland
Jes
Joseph Tice
Wal- Uneton
Tiee Ts
Robert Cochran
Banta Teesatopestay
Topeke
Wellington
Harry Sheeve
Thomas F. Kelley
Santa Meket Ares Department
Ped
Charles Gish
Santa Fe Tindeet Insectithrss
Arcount
Topeka-Washburn
Bunnie
Murry la Frence
Ashburn
Banna Esoueete
Binge Olvery
Carter
Pail Myers
Whittaker
County
Alberta
Bok
Trigge
Art
Gus
Guegx
Griggs
Tome An
Maser
Puletam
Met
Anastrome
Ono
W L. Taster
Baltimore and Ohio
Survers
F. le Stuart
Cureberlanis
President Taylor
Wabash
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