A TALKING FAMILY.
New York reports the wife and daughter of Major General Nelson A. Ken traveling in the city. They plan to depart for Washington then to Charleston and Porto Rico, expressing confidence in the American cause and noting no doubt about victory. The daughter and herself will embark from Porto Rico, with plans to leave soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Nelson A. Ken
Quregarm
Hortn Fes
Mollund Binine
Spain
Washington
Rousing Cleveland Race Day Amid Betting Tales
A noisy Cleveland crowd buzzed with bets and bad guesses as local owners, jockeys, and crowds gathered at avenue west betting stalls. The scene centered on Marked favorites, a string of runners, and tensions over money placed on uncertain outcomes.
Aw Star Pointeer at 38 Dies in Police Probe Fate
An obituary note from Joliet reports the death of a 38 year old man linked to a police case as details emerge. The piece mentions his age and ties to ongoing investigations while noting other local figures and incidents.
National League Scores and Miscellany Mixed
A jumble of baseball scores and stray phrases lists teams and odd names, noting several small results and an unclear reference to electric car equipment and service accessories. The fragmentary text references Piston, Chilence, Andianapoliy, Kansis City, Columbus, Minnergslie, Sotshyville, Independence, Coesville, and St Coteyville with uncertain outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sotshyville
Independence
Coesville
St Coteyville
Ituure
Xeasunatia
Mirtady
Wervica
Fiji Army Cannon Transfer Reported At War Department
Aug 18 Washington battalion dispatch says the Fiji army cannon movement to Murai Point is progressing satisfactorily. The war department notes ships are being prepared and that details of what will be transported remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wes
War Department
Brett Banting
Murai Point
Catia
Rory Wit
Trumporte
Banthuzo
Dingley Speaks Out on Annexation and War Taxes
Rockland Maine August 19 Congressman Elton Dingley discusses war priorities and public opinion on annexation of the Philippines. He cites the church and conservative voters shaping policy, notes war tax adjustments and possible renewal of hostilities, while stressing unity and full national support.
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Rockland
Elton Dingly
Dla
Ieaders
Mine County
Philippine Islands
Paris
Christian Church
Philippines
Prals
Spain
Land Slide Nixes a Brewery in Kumaan Province
A landslide hit Nainital in Kumaan province damaging a Unowry structure and destroying a brewery. European residents are believed to have staged the incident, many locals killed, with a later find dated May 5. The scene bears the common warning of disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sina
Henry
Nainital
Kumaan
Tae Europaan
Farmer Buys Silver Mine Swindle Capsizes Local Farmer
A sensational fraud targets Smith M. Knott of this place amid a silver mine scam. Fraudulent assay linked to M. Steberiing and associates in Peoria county. Knott, away in El Paso Texas, faces claims of $25,000 to $120,000 and hopes to collect from farmers in Cham Paigh county and nearby. Local victims pursue payment while a gallery of suspects emerges.
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Smith M. Knott
Knott
I Fl
Paso
Tex
M. Steberiing
Peoria County
Meine
Nott
Kot
Kasti Lsworth Sriink
Amuwning
Cham Paigh County
Scale the Grand Teton Summit Blowout
A Wyoming expedition by the Rocky Mountain Club of Mountaineers reached the Grand Teton summit for the first time. The party, led by W. O. Owen and including Revrank N. Spalding of Denver, John Shiven, Frank Petarden, and others, ended a series of failed attempts dating back to 1872. An aneroid barometer read 15,800 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyomsing
Chiyenne
Wro
Grand Teton Mountain
Tocky Mountain Club of
Mountaineere
Cam~ Poked
W. O. Owen
State Auditue
Wyoming
Revrank N. Spalding
Denver
Sells to the United States Rubber Company
New York August 19 reports from Wall Street say talks over two weeks of negotiations between Boston Rubber Shoe Company and United States Rubber Company ended without official confirmation. The plan would have the Boston firm sell its plant and stock for about 5 million dollars in cash with bonds partly covering a mortgage on the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rubber Combine
New York
Wall Street
Boston Tubber Shoe Company
Uni
United States Rubber Company
United States
Breidenthal Warns Kan Sauf Exceeds Neighbors
Commissioner Breidenthal says Kan is overextended with about 10000 in deposits and 425000 loaned alongside on and sight exchange totals. He warns the town cannot bear such debt and urges caution for borrowers, noting political reactions and the need for prudent investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breidenthal
Kansae
Kaoneas
Ehud
Drumbertty
Hatihy
Lee Ang
Tartunete
Fever at Cherryvale Causes Livestock Alarm
A fever outbreak in Cherryvale spreads through several herds in Pawn Creek area. The state live stock commission, formed recently, is investigating as the town reports widespread illness among cattle and seeks to prevent further losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherovale
Pawn Cree
Invasion of Porto Rico Describes Troop Ships Conditions
War correspondent T Dart Waller recounts Harper’s Weekly scenes aboard transports with General Miles’s expedition to Porto Rico. He contrasts cramped, hot, improvised hammocks and limited sleep on the St Louis and St Paul with comparatively better space and cleanliness on the St Louis and St Paul, noting seasickness, rest, and orderly routines under Captain Goodrich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Dart Waller
Miles
Porto Rico
Harper's Weekly
Washington
Hawke
St. Louis
St. Paul
St. Loui
Goodrich
St. Logs
St Louis
Walker
Notable Death by Self Inflicted Hanging in Norristown
The article reports that Ki fer, once sentenced to hang for murdering his wife, took his own life in his cell by slashing an artery and then jumping from a height. Details reference Norristown Pennsylvania and related addresses, with scant additional context on real estate transfers or other names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norristown
Ave
Kifer
Narrow Escape From Illness Ends With Gratitude
Aamma Agu Hare of Craven recounts a near fatal illness. Four doctors warned she might die but she trusted in her Savior and recovered. Her husband tried Dr New Discovery for Consumption and other remedies, finally finding relief and gratitude for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Agu Hare
Craven
Cole
Nene Poten
Rink Hotties
Swift
Halday
A Pree Souvenir From Topeka Cruiser Cigars
A souvenir button of the Topeka Cruiser offered with each 25 cent purchase of that cigar brand. The note highlights the best 5 cent cigar and mentions Geo Burghart at 716.05 to Indian spells and return via Banta Fe Route. Tickets on sale August 19, 20 and 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Burghart
Banta Fe
Santa Fe Railroad Bed Upgrade Progress
Lantry and Sons of Strong City provide 50 car loads of crushed stone and clay to improve the Santa Fe road bed. Union Pacific absorbs branches of the old system with a proxy committee set to vote for shareholders. The stone ships from Strong City at 50 cars daily, aiming to make the Kansas line bed the best in Kansas by spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Barney Santry & Sons
Strong City
Kansas City
Kansas
Proxy Committee Named To Represent Union Pacific Shareholders
The Union Pacific Railway Company reorganizational committee selects Louis Fitzgerald Jacob H Schiff Winslow S Pierce Oliver Ames and EB Hersiman to permanently represent holders of common and preferred stock who entrust their proxies at annual and other meetings to maintain management and policies set by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. P
New York
Union Pacific Railway Company
Union Pacifle Railway Company
Nhot
Shareholid
Lntters
Humipate
Messrs
Louis Fitzgerald
Jacob H. Schiff
Winslow
Piercs
Oliver Ames
EB. H. Hersiman
Concrete fence posts for railways gain attention
Railway engineers study concrete posts for right of way. Posts are rectangular tapering blocks cast in wooden molds with embedded No 10 wire cables for strength. Concrete posts cost 16 to 17 cents each, corner posts about 54 cents. A careful mix using Portland cement and sharp sand promises 25 years or more life, immune to decay fire and rust.
Memphis railroad breaks ground for new Pittsburg depot
Pittsburg August 1 Memphis railroad company has broken ground for a new depot to replace the old rattle trap. The new structure will be the handsomest in the region and match other roads’ handsome stations. Excavation has begun this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Memphis Railroad Company
Kansas
Memphis
Engineer paid for attaching a locomotive to Newton
Eugene Leonard won a judgment for wages and expenses against Stearns Manufacturing of Erie and the Arizona Central Railway engine he attached. The engine, bound for Mountain View, proved too small and was returned to the factory. Leonard, after being dismissed, received no pay for services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton, Son
Eugene Leonard
Stearns Manufacturing Company
Erie
Arizona Central Railway
Mountain Per -View
Leonard
Mat
Union Pacific Buys Old System Lines in Nebraska Sale
Lincoln Aug 1 The Union Pacific rapidly absorbed the Omaha and Republican Valley system in a mort name sale. Two auctions were held with bids by W D Cornish and Lawrence Greer. The 482 mile system sold for 30 000 853 and 7 upset price respectively. Sale supervised by Special Commissioner W J Alexander. Oregon Short Line directors' meeting noted in New York Aug 1.
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Lincoln
Neb
Omaha and
Republican Valley
Union Pacific
Mortsi
W. D. Cornish
Lawrence Greer
W. 3. Alexander
Eee
Colorado
Linangus
Oregon
New York
Directors named to vote for Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company
Voting trainees named to select directors for Oregon Railroad and Navigation, listing A L Mohler, W M Jadd, A Ly Minis of Portland, Miles C Moore of Wallia Walls, William L Bull, Henry W Cannon, Daniel S Lamont, Edward Harrison of New York, Mellen of St Paul, Samuel Carr of Boston. Santa Fe safe blowers sought in Salina after Marion raid evidence links. Denna Badden wins $2,000 appeal in Santa Fe railway injury case. Grand Master Hetires of Locomotive Firemen to retire. John J Hanahan expected to succeed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company
Wanted Help and Position Advertisements
A fragmented 19th century help wanted notice seeks a white girl for housework at a corner location on Laurent and Rapers. Another line advertises a clerk with 70 years of experience in a country store, directing applicants to address Clerk care Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurent and Rapers
Aif
Elentnay
Care Journal
Help Wanted Classified Fragments in 1900s Ads
Retailing notices show multiple brief employment ads from early 20th century papers. Items seek female help for private families, white indentured workers, barber trainees, tailored clothing sales reps, and commission sales with potential weekly earnings. Wording reflects period labor market and company names like American Emp. Co. and W. L. Kline Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gewell Brook
Ind
Coe
Chick Hore
Kaosas Aye
J. Shalter
Yee Seodks Sars
Wiss
Topeka Aye
Classifieds Mix of Rentals and Sales Notices
A dense jumble of 19th century classified items lists WANTED ads for boarders and band music, then numerous FOR RENT listings for rooms, furnished suites, and a modern house. Also includes FOR SALE items like horses, farm equipment, stoves, and a lawn of miscellaneous goods plus a public notice about intoxicating sale permit and a dispensary reference.
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Puerto Rico
U.S.S
Apres Deawon Sr T. Dart Walker
Harper & Brothers
Hanna
Cleveland
Biffalo
DMA
Weel Centrary
Mattie Pultarein
Uhus
Tellow
Kelly
Condy
Tie Cieerland
Paurwersen
James Biavior
Biitt Kelly
Basselarive
Dan Ataris
Jeter
Creere
Iuby and Huns Ate Arena
Star Pointer
Remarkabin
Joliet
Duffy
Otters
Mailleue
Pebis
Brad Battie
Piston
Istioxian
Andianapoliy
Kansis City
Columbus
Minnergslie
Santiago
Dingley
Taris
Ecaastooomas
Cherryvale
Annle
Hurrinon Street
Audie St Higelow
Duke A Ativan
Railroad News
Lantry & Sons
Newton
Salina
Marion
Emporia
Dennla Badden
Nannie Lee
Santa Fe Railway Company
Court of Appeals
Sargeant Hetires
Indianapolis
Frank P. Bargnant
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Industrial Commission
McKinley
John J. Hanahan
Ews - 2 Ee
Erade Wols
Nat Hudge
Moser’s Harbor College
American Emp. Co
Renta Yin Sa Si
AnnEcessary
W. L. Kline Co
Gio
W. Keys
Oberlin
Kan
Addries
Arost
Kat Cine Vis
Jackson
West Fourth
Quincy
Mogern
West Elehth
T. H
Polk St
Buss
Ig Rast Stein
Rome
Pitleg West Toom
D. Smith
Quincy At
Gale Bay Sme
Gallvery Wu- Fon
Mai Lwo Pett
Feumnae Machine
Wrdusey
Chile
Prescott
Chotern Kansas Farm
James B. Hayden
Jowuler Gna & Tician
Weible & Horner
Eugene Ni
Kansas Ave
James Dwyer
Lawrence St
Pee
SANE
Croom Hoves
Madison St
Pillenore
Colvriide
Ags Gress W. Hi. Sulitsat
Ilowe
Mice
Chiorado Spiinen
Col
Hinkin
Jonen & Sega
Wrokera and Promolers
Investors Directory Co
Catpbell
Sos
Crameine
Tynewriters
Was
Wats
Siamonda Ag
Kansa
Milo Norton
Teria Youns
Nvek
van Shrek
W. Loth
Aire Eee
Sewe War W. & McCormick
Opel An Warehouse Co
D. Skinner
Bruxerbott
Barnes
Faingbane
J.C. Darling
Worrow
Topeka Cyct.h CO
M. Baird
Mabel Martin
J. R. Hague
Uncle Bam
Topeka Transfer CO
Trousay
E. P. Bacon
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