American Engineer Describes Year Building Ecuador Railways
E. Allez, an American civil engineer, recounts a year in Ecuador directing railroad work from Guayaquil to Quezo. He notes rugged terrain, numerous bridges and culverts, and the foreign contractors under New York firms before government oversight shifted the project.
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Figure of speech prompts inflation lesson at ramet dinner
A traveler in inland place recalls dining at a ramet with a smiling Spaniard waiter. The bill showed $175, only to be explained as their money being worth about $1.25 in American currency. The proprietor and others laugh at the misread value.
Leavenworth Alderman Opens Prohibition Era Hostelry
The Leavenworth Times notes Alderman Luck J. W. Ryan plans to open a saloon at 337 Shawnee Street. It will be marketed as a resort for men with a fine lunch, “Jock” drinks, and a focus on comfort, aiming to please constituents and attract patronage with improved furnishings and service.
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Death by Own Action In Wichita Firm Collapse
Wichita man dies by self inflicted action after worry over money linked to a Wichita firm debt. Details recount a man visiting the city, finding strychnine tablets and leaving a letter before his death amid a financial dispute with Kansas and Missouri wholesale associates. Inspector in Wellington, Kansas, notes planned department changes. Beloit Getters’ Day celebrated with speeches. a local shooting incident ends with fines.
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Doniphan County Old Settlers Day Opens Fair
Doniphan County Fair opens at Highland Station with about 1000 attendees as Old Settlers Day is observed. Judge J. J. Baker of Troy addresses the crowd calling for damages of 1000 dollars in a related dispute.
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Lebanon News Briefs From Aug Local Dispatches
In Lebanon Kansas Aug 1 Joseph Perfenon of Esbon fell from train No 5 near Lebanon as it slowed to stop. He suffered a skull fracture and back injuries but doctors say he is recovering. Hay Michaels son of Hareware Merchant Michaels was thrown from a horse near Linton's house and was taken home after treatment. Dr Dykes reported no broken bones. A large county fair season draws crowds with stock displays and horse shows. Many farms are changing hands toward home and Rod Hlen is prominent among buyers from Iowa.
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Duffy to Manage White Stockings as City Seeks New Talent
Chicago report says Hugh Duffy may take the managerial job with the White Stockings next season. President Comiskey pursues young players in the minor leagues to replace current forces, aiming to lift the team from seventh place. Detroit and St Louis each have three losses in recent stretch, while Cleveland and Detroit have two.
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New Fight Club on Coast Plans Colma Pavilion
The Golden State Athletic Club announces a Colma venue to seat 6,000, with opening attractions featuring Joe Gans and Joe Walcott. Event set for late September, under an independent plan from San Francisco officials. Gebite Will will head organization and matchmaking.
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Remarkable West builder Caldwell and chicag o clubs
Reporter notes Caldwell plans to build the Agricultural building at the world fair in St Louis within five days and the Horticultural building soon after. It cites Caldwell’s record for rapid construction, names Dufty and Comiskey as key figures, and mentions Huggins as a top second baseman resisting moves, with multiple major league teams pursuing him.
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Tennis Semifinals at Omaha in Middle West Tourney
The Omaha Tennis Club hosts the Middle West tournament with surprising results as Sanderson and Holland of Galesburg defeat Sheldon of Kansas City and Fr oo Hunt of California. The unfamiliar pairing showed poor teamwork while the Eberhards of Galina delivered solid play.
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Pred Wberhardy Hunts Through Doubles and Singles
Kan outclassed, Young and ae jut shine for the gallery in this contest. Pred Wberhardy-Hunt struggled early but rose in the second, blocking at the net. Second round doubles saw Bietherwick and Holbrook win 2-6 12-10 6-4. Semi finals had Hovland and Sen Sereen defeat Hunt and Sheldon, and Fred Eberhardt triumphs over Cald weal and Jounsg 6-1 8-4. Championship singles semi finals saw Hunt defeat Eberhardt 6-4 6-1 with Eberhardt later facing H. M. Holland in another match.
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Missouri Valley League Baseball Highlights at Various Venues
A ragged Missouri Valley League roundup reports Eldorado losing to Eureka by 8 with catches by Huffman and a string of battery combos across venues Junction City Scammon Eureka Moran Maple Hill Belleville and Belleville games. It notes Springfield defeated by Gold Bugs 5 and a bench of incidents including Schrant and Kane altercations and pitching shifts across Pittsburg Joplin Fort Scott and Des Moines style totals.
Detroit Frat Wins Two Games From Philadelphia
Fragmented text notes a Detroit action where a frat team won two games from Philadelphia with a mention of an error and several names. The readable elements reference Accendaon See, Espertelae, and lottery terms, but details are unclear. The passage implies a split second game result with a shutout element.
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Hobart's Headache Seltzer For Sale At Cut-rate Store
An advertisement promotes Hobart's Headache Seltzer as a headache cure and stomach settler. The copy touts a hellectial effervescing draught with five doses available for a price, sold at Hobart's cut-rate drug store, with some garbled text included.
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