Manhattan Clubs and the Wealthy Social Scene in New York
A detailed look at New York City clubs used by the city’s wealthy bachelors, their high initiation fees, exclusive membership, and the social dynamics. The piece notes the prevalence of many clubs, their influence on social status, and the contention over restricting membership to a more select few. It highlights prominent clubs, notable members, and the economic excess tied to club life, including initiation costs and annual dues.
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New York
New Tork
St Luis Mened
Ramtom
Cominals
New Yorks
London
Whleretts
Nedamare Nickerbockee
Dyspepsia Tablets Promoted By Public Testimonials
A fragmented ad promoting Dyspepsia Tablets claims they cure indigestion without harsh purging. It quotes testimonials from Wilber of Canton and Timish son, Detroit, asserting relief after using the product and urging others to try a 1064 package, noting its supposed safety and effectiveness.
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Wiye Lee
Thie Tse
HF Willard
Onslow
Saya
Win
Canton
Skeleton of Female Found in Treated Mansion
Workmen clearing a mansion in Trenton uncovered a female skeleton in a top floor room. The bones, wrapped in a bundle, appear balled and were found after a rewalling. The site previously housed Frank A. Magowan and his family, who occupied the mansion as a dormitory for years. Police conduct an investigation into the grisly find.
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Trenton
Frank A. Magowan
Keleton
Muginnun
Leen Secuninl Aa Santirrum
Chonls
Ranking the highest military ranks in US Army and Navy
The article outlines top ranks such as general and lieutenant general in the Army and admiral in the Navy, noting that certain grades are granted only by special act of Congress. It references historical figures like George Washington and Ulysses S. Grant, and discusses how promotions to these ranks occurred across different eras.
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France
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John 3. Schofield
Nelesa A. Miles
George Dewer
Thia
Detroit Free Press
Flour Mills Face Shutdown Amid Rail Freight Dispute
Wellington Eas. February reports mill owners warn big flour mills will close unless railroads concede to fair rates. George H. Hunter of Hunter mills cites higher freight costs since December 15, hurting corn prices and farmer profits. Kansas City and Missouri routes skewed, with shipments blocked to Texas and Louisiana, risking statewide mill operations and regional grain trade.
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Wellington
Eas. Bec
Arton
George H. Hunter
Hunter Mills
Kansas
Kansas City
Missouri
Mr. Hunter
Kramer Bros
Hunter
Texas
Louisiana
Giinesville
Tex
Anthony
Harper
Wichita
Weslington
Demand for New Jobs in Rail Per Diem System
A railroad transportation committee notes new traveling carmen appointed across divisions to monitor and report delays, loads, and car service compliance. They aim to maximize per diem efficiency, prompting higher performance and close care of borrowed and own-road cars.
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Railroad Transportation Committee
Car Service
Ft le
Valuable Ivory Christ From Maximilian Execution Found
Herman Switzer, manager of the Harvey curin collection, returns from a northern trip with an ivory Christ relic. Certified papers claim the ivory figure was used in Maximilian's execution, once housed in several Old Mexico missions and now added to a valued New Mexico collection.
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Christ
Maximilian
Herman Switzer
Harvey Curin
Albuquerque
Switzer
USA
Worshin Wan
Ar. Schteer
Old Mexico
New Mexico
Carthage Accepts Railway Branch Plan for 13 Mile Right of Way
At a mass meeting in Carthage Missouri on December 24 citizens approved accepting terms of a proposal by the Oklahoma Central and St Louis railway for a 19 mile branch to Carthage. President McCull stated a line will pass through Carthage if locals furnish a 13 mile right of way costing about 10 000 and the city will raise funds. Baltimore and Ohio to Build 207 Mile Calamand?
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Carthage
Okishorma Central
St. Louis
Hock Island
Wk.mccuull
The
Carthane
Une
Route plan shrinks distance between Hankmorg and eiteburexeae
The new line will shorten travel between Hankmorg and eiteburexeae by miles and, with cuts to be built west of Pittsburg, bring Chicago 89 miles closer to Baltimore for Baltimore and Ohio travel. The old South Pennsylvania route will be used in constructing the line.
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Hankmorg
Pittsburg
Chicago
Baltimore
Baltimore & Ohio
Indiana may own and operate Vandalia line
The Indiana state board of management met with ex-attorney general W A Ketcham to study state ownership of the Vandalia railroad within two years. A possible winter bill would authorize bidding if the road is sold by the receiver, with the Pennsylviana mortgagees complicating bids. No final decision on strategy or costs was made.
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Indiana
Mudit
Overnor
W. A. Ketcham
Vandalia
Votney T. Malott
United States Bank Court
Pennsiana Ailroad
Mortgssee
Texas Pacific to Weatherford Extension Toward Trinidad
The Times reports an authentic source says the Texas and Pacific Railroad will extend from Weatherford to Trinidad Colorado, with a Denver connection to the Rio Grande. The project, costing about 2 million, aims to link New Orleans to Ogden and provide Gould with an independent western route.
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the Times Today
Texas & Pacific Railroad
Weatherford
Tex
Mineral West
Trinidad
Cote
Denver & Rio Grande
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Texas
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Texas Pacific
Walsenburg
Colo
Goult
New Orleans
Ogden
Utah
Gould
Hawly-Harrisen
Havwley
Colorado
Not For Love Or Money No Engine Purchases This Year
Not for love or money, Baltimore and Ohio officials report no locomotive purchases this year. Presidents Loree of the B and O and other executives discussed limits on orders, space for new engines, and premium payments to the Pittsburg Shawmut Northern for engine space. Delivery dates stretch into January, February, March, and fall, with rail and terminal facilities cited as constraints.
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Balthmore
Sia
Taree
Baliire and Ohio Railroad
Essami Ohico Deres
Joruaty
Raney
Pittsburg
Shawmut
Jamars
Loree
Srures
Baltimore
Ohio
Refunds Reveal Highest Credential Mileage Return
Chicano reports the Western Passenger Association processed a record refund for credential mileage, totaling $24.20 after a traveler logged 37,591 miles. The process shows frequent riders redeeming checks when accumulating travel, with refunds issued to those who submit batches at year end.
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Western Passenger Association
Department of the Asociation
Fim
Santa Fe Changes New Man as General Manager
Walter Merrifield, formerly chief train dispatcher at Doge City, is named trainmaster with headquarters in Guthrie. He succeeds R. D. Mowler, who moves to General Manager Mudige’s office as transportation clerk. The report notes retirements and reshuffles across multiple lines, including appointments for federal attorney on the Mexico Orient & Gulf railroad and a 40 mile extension contract in Oklahoma.
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Walter Merrield
Chtef
Doge City
Shut Cits
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R. D. Mowler
H. U. Mudige
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Merrifield
Orient
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L. M. Keys
Hobart
United States
Oklahoma
Mexico, Orient & Gulf Railroad
Southern and Rio Grande Western rail changes set for January
The Gontd Rocky Mountain system sees leadership shifts as the office held by Mr. Bedvon is to be shuttered and F. Dickson, now maintenance and wash superintendent, will become general manager with a promotion to general superintendent.
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Rio Grande
Rocky Mountain
Millionaire's Orchestra Arrives in Lakewood with Lavish Display
Lakewood welcomed James Hobart Moore a financier from Chicamo t Lenatre arriving by private train in six cars with servants, a twenty six horse stable, four in hands and a grand entourage. He brought an orchestra from Hot Springs and a dentist and chair to the scene. Moore travels with Dr Knight of St Louis and is linked to Moore Brom Chicago in wealth disputes reported by Philadelphia North American.
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Lakewood
James Hobart Moore
Chicamo Mt
Lenatre
Lakewosds
Laurel House
Hot Springs
Chicago
Moore
HL. Knight
St. Louis
New York
Moore Brom
N.J
Philadelphia
Evolution Of Ice Cream Largely A European Creation
A fragmentary history traces ice cream from early European indulgence to late eighteenth century America. It cites innovations from the Orient and Europe, noting Paris, Philadelphia and Germantown milestones, with a humorous anecdote about Lt. Peary on a Washington streetcar.
A Washington Belle and Holiday Fares Vary for Santa Fe Tickets
Miss Mathilde Townsend appears in Washington society as a leading beauty. Holiday rates offer Santa Fe tickets on sale to points within 200 miles of Topeka. Round trip fare rare for the period, with return limit January 2 for east of the Missouri River. Rates, dates, and limited conditions apply.
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Tooeka
Missouri River
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