Railroads and pooling law debate dominates era politics
The article discusses political contention over government control of railroads, with Morton opposing pooling and warnings on consolidation. It cites postal deficits and argues for or against railroad ownership, highlighting how government policy would shape competition, service, and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reese
Chitupo Thier
Morton
Eeeiet
Santa de Wi
Morice Sheenok
Adram
Oteeliaiaaten
Trenepe
Mtr
Martina As
Cuneon
Re ‘Gore
Toller Stingall
Qoute
Morton iMustentes
Fallross
New Railroads Built Highlight Year of Expansion
The year saw 4050 miles of railroad built or completed across the United States, with the Southwest actively expanding while eastern and southern states added thousands of miles. Pennsylvania and Iowa contributed sizable totals, while major lines like Chicago and Northwestern and St Louis and San Francisco reported significant progress toward longer extensions and readiness for operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Ohin
Kansas
Texas
Pennsylvania
St Louis
San Francisco
Denison
Tex
Chicago & Northwestern
Paoli
Rock Island
Terliie & Nashetiles
Tock Island
Lee
White Chak
Struck It Rich EeeGinnis Desert Truck Gang
A chaotic morning scene unfolds as EeeGinnis deserts the gang while planning a venture on 8 Matrimony. Santa Fe and Baward McUlnois figure in the inquiry as police record a wound-house incident and a statement detailing the events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EeeGinnis
Santa Fe
Baward McUlnois
Eee Wang
Willow departs in bridal tale with McGinnie match
A fragmentary note reports a willow tree and a person named McGinnie preparing for marriage to become Mrs Etwerd McGinnie. The scene references preparation and farewells with implied arrangements surrounding the union.
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Etwerd McGinnie
McGinnie
Telegraphers Seek Nonstrike Accord Amid Union Talks
Northern Pacific telegraphers press for a peaceful resolution citing precautionary measures and a desire for conference outcomes. The Erie Vanes committee notes no public pledge to strike, while concessions have been minimal and talks continue on contract terms and conditions.
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Northern Pacific
Geo. Hampton
Courtaltteemman
Erievanes
Mexican Central Refuses to Hire Striking Workers
Dolphis Joe Oberdulser, an operator for Santa Fe in Phoe, was told Saturday he was no longer needed by the Mexican Central. The move follows the boycott by Mexican workers against operators who joined the strike, with other roads expected to post similar bulletins.
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el Paso Herald
Mexican Central Road
Dolphis Joe Oberdulser
Santa Fe
Pheo
Attia
Mexican Central
Juates
Record of early 20th century rail work and local figures
The article notes ongoing work on a new copper wire stringing project from Albuquerque toward a 85 mile extension, with Rock Island surveyors and crews in Kansas and Texas. It also mentions a mixed train service between Amarillo and Miami, and highlights Dr Ayes, a 52 year old former police captain with ties to Barber County and prominent local connections in Oklahoma and Minnesota.
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San Junta
Col
Albuquerque
Syeinas Deen
Gibert
Pat Curtin
Giibert
Wes- Tieton
Miami Rile
Texas
Kansas
Ammarifio
Miami
Wes Hue
Dr Ayes
Santa Fe
Wellington
Ds Ayers
Medicine Lodge
Ayer
Minnesota
Nickerson
Saal Fe Uull
Flynn
Dr. Pe
Alva
Okla
Local Santa Ana Sights and Shop Notes
Poor legible local notes describe city department illness and staff changes. Fireman John Clark returns to work after illness while Frank Cole of the round-house takes after days rest. Outward sections mention pricing, a new indicator watch, and teachers seeking state association support amid shop discussions. New figures and cautious mood pervade the scene.
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Tne Cu
John Clark
Frank Cole
T Pew
Northern Mindanao campaign report and town seizure
A hot campaign is carried in northern Mindanao by Fortieth Infantry during December. Jeminiz captured along with insurgent strongholds in inland mountains. Langarin coast town shelled by detachment scattering the enemy. In Uran Wickatty, several portions of troops captured then returned to Cagayan to join Brigadier General Kobbe. MacArthur proclamation leads to arrests of alleged insurgents in Manila with at least one prisoner killed and another wounded attempting escape.
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Mindansa Manila
Deo. S
Kobbe
MacArthur
Manila
Prom West
Robbed His Wife Kills Wife then Shoots Self in Los Angeles
John W. Tinsley shot and killed Anna P. Tinsley on a street and then fatally shot himself. The couple married January 2 in Van Burn. Tinsley boasted wealth from Helena, Montana, and schemes involving property, drafts, and fraud. Authorities note premeditation and possible second marriage in Townsend, Montana.
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Los Angeles
John W. Tinsley
Anna P. Tinsley
Deine Jestantly
van Burn
Tinsley
Helena
Mont
Jackson
Tenn
Mre Tinsley
Tim
Monett
Arkansas
Supreme Court
Jeane Ue
Townsend, Mont
Deters
Dr Everson druggist sentenced after trial in Mitchell court
Adjourned term of Mitchell county district court passed sentence on Dr D Everson a Cawker City druggist convicted in September for liquor law violation The court fined 3100 plus about 400 in costs The defendant may appeal after a bill of exceptions was approved by the court Prosecution was led by County Attorney Levi Couper with ex judge A Smith For the defense Elr Ell Burnham and D M Thorp represented the defense The trial lasted about a week with 3 to 40 witnesses summoned
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Belott
Mitchell County District
D. ©. Everson
Cawker City
Court of Appeals
Levi Couper
A. Smith
Eli & Burnham
D. M.thorp
Turbulent Telegraph Briefs From Washington and Beyond
A fragmented telegraph summary reports varied items from Washington and Europe. Topics include military observation shifts at Home Station, port facilities on Nome river, Cuba and Spanien War era mentions, notes on commerce and shipping routes, and the czar and czarina planning a return to Paris area near February. The piece interleaves military, diplomatic, and commercial threads with sporadic names and places such as Port Davis military reservation, Liverpool, Richard Croker, New York ice company steamer Aracidia, and St. Petersburg.
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Hae
Slatin
War Department
Nome River
Port Davia
London
Richard Croker
Caristad
Alice
Wantage
Sapian Joan
New York
Ind Ice Company
Sew
Orleans
Weir
Fuptey, Wignally and
Oe Fobner
Tinblitties
Mesos Fru
Dec
Miume
Wu Sung
Fiargo
M.D
Omk
Beeen
Moon Men of
Aaa
St. Priersburs
Czar
Cearina
Paarskoe-Zelo
Charred Bones Fatal Fire Claims Three Lavery Children
In Olympia Washington on December 28 a manned woodpile fire killed three Lavery children as their parents were away. A dynamite blast reportedly occurred after he reached the scene, destroying the house where the two older children were found in the bedroom and the infant lay in the front room cradle.
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Olympia
L. Lavery
Zuhdu
Mares
Jett
Minister James Le Baron Johnson Deposed After Disappearance
New York December 28 The Tribune reports Rev James Le Baron Johnson former assistant rector of Grace church has been deposed from the Episcopal ministry at his own request. He disappeared about two weeks ago after expressing a wish to resign and allowing deposition to be announced. His health had deteriorated after nervous trouble since last spring and he had sought a European stay. His father Archdeacon Johnson of New York Staten Island says he does not know where his son will be.
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N. S. Sanitarium
New York
the Tribune
James le Baron Johnson
Grace Church
Episcopal Church
Johnson
Potter
Church of the Ascension
Grice Church
Ike
Fire Department
Scannell
Watkins
N.Y
Europe
Hoboken
Porthalcs
Archdeacon Johnson
Newt Brighton
Staten Island
Belgian Hare Show in Kansas City December 28
The Belgian hare show features thoroughbred poultry judging by Jobe L. Miller of Denver. Hare entries include Iso Judgen and Flowes with about twelve hundred nod Sectee and Strausingh of Missouri. Miller will score the hares for the event.
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Kansak City
Dic
Iwago
Cece Il
Rank Strausingh
Ty Jobe L. Miller
Denver
My Lady Dainty Named From Dining Room Run In
The article recalls how the title My Lady Dainty arose from a breakfast scene in a Philadelphia hotel where Miss Shannon, during a dyspepsia episode, requested toast and a fried egg cooked specifically. Frohman and Shannon later turned the moment into a lasting stage nickname.
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Philadelphia
Louisville
Misa Shannon
Mine Shannon
Mr. Frohman
Frohmen
Dainty
Miss Shannon
Unclear fragmentary notice from Shag area marriage rumor
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a marriage in 260 at Shag and names like Tarriane and Weitebester courney. Text is garbled and sources fail to identify clear persons or events.
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Courney
The Tricks of Barnstormers and The Portland Romance
Social columns recount a Portland Daily Press item about theater lore and a seaside romance. A low comedian in a vaudeville sketch and a couple from a poorhouse elope from Portland to Boston, facing authorities and separation before returning. The piece also notes Kipling planning children’s tales and his stance on animal stories and the so-called twinnie trend.
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Portland
Mary Furillo
Harry Wockwood
Mr Rockwool
Boston
Miss Furlis
Rockwood
Misread notes on Union Pacific train ad to California
A garbled period piece advertises the Overland Limited train time from Misewuri river to San Francisco under Union Pacific. Mentions include Doubie Drax and Bert Shep with Palace Sleepers and Library Cars, signed by J. Fulton, depot agent.
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Union Pacific
Misewuri River
San Francisco
Palaee
Bert Shep
Maine
Stear
J. & Fulton
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Belle
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Hijau Theater
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Iran
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Carey
Echawnbermaid
Cas Grelon
Kipling
Kiping
Ladies’ Home Journal
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