Neighbors to Cuba and the Island World
Special Correspondence from Patwoors Jamaica dated Jan 18 describes Jamaica s view of Cuba and its nearby islands. The piece notes the southern Cuban coast and Jamaica s harbor towns Port Antonio Falmouth Montego Bay and the influence of Boston Pratt company on banana farming. It reflects on regional languages, colonial history including Columbus eclipse lore and slave trade, ending with a personal note from O A Forser about Columbas Cove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patwoors
Jamaica
Cabo Crux
Cuba
Port Antonio
Falmouth
Montego Bay
Boston Pratt Company
Haiti
Englsh
Cape Antonio
Yucatan
United States
Maica
Columbus
Spain
Christopher
Columbas Cove
O. A. Forser
Jamaica Cigar Trade Fears Cuban Emigrant Flow
A colonial era like tale describes Jamaica attracting Cuban tobacco workers fleeing Weyler’s actions in Pinar del Rio. It notes English stance, new cigar varieties, and potential U S import shifts as Jamaica becomes a curing center. Also reports St Louis New England cotton mill plans with local capital and regional freight savings.
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Jamaica
Cuba
Matanes
Weyler
Pinar del Rio
United States
Island
Havana
Lendom
Tream
Dons
Oliver Cromwell
Penn
Spanish Town
Acar Et Santa Gloria
Puerto Leno
Honduras
Cuban
Columbus
St. Louis
New England
Georgia
Augusta
Arkansas
Texas
Paseca
Ilinois
Business Men's League
Pracy Correo
Prizes for Rail Foremen Aimed at Safer Tracks
The Wabash railroad adopted a prize system to reward track foremen for the best and second-best performance in annual inspections. Prizes of 35 and 25 dollars encourage crews to improve drainage policing sidings line and surface level joints ties and cross ties. The program claims to repay costs in added protection to property and lives, with a recent payout of 1020 dollars.
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Cmcaco
Wabash Railroad
Corbin's Successor: Pratt Raises to Rail Empire
A profile of George D. Pratt, son of a Brooklyn oil magnate, who rises from cleaner in car shops to assistant to the president of Corbin’s Long Island system. He buys controlling stock, aiming to build seaports, a Milford Haven line, a four day passage to Europe, a bridge tunnel to Jersey City, and major railroad influence.
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Austin Corbin
Mr. Pratt
Brooklyn
Standard Oil Syndicate
Standard
George D. Pratt
Acm
Long Island Railroad
Amherst College
Engrpes
Armmateur
Grorge D. Pratt
the Road
Pratt
Corbin
Parsree
Mr. Prate
Long Island
Milford Haven
England
Baat
Manhattan
Jersey City
New York
Legend of the Loch Kin Treasure and a Fiery Escape
A rugged Scottish glen tale of the Grampians, a haunted loch, and a legendary treasure sought by feuding chiefs. A forbidden elopement ends when a moonlit tragedy causes a hidden hoard to vanish into the depths as a pursuer falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imae
Scotland
Thos
Dhoan
Indy
Love
Iocksmith
Cort
New Class of Doctors Claims to Cure All Diseases
An article describes a new breed of specialists who profess to diagnose and prove cures for many illnesses. They are hired by railways and insurance firms to test claims of patients and determine liability. Some procedures involve questionable tests and sensational remedies.
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Milway
Amino
Puarsan
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Erhéral Howse- Wark
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Emma Rhodes
Lincoln Street
Bedna Rigdon
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Wade
Topeke Barber School
Tishan
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Okupin
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J. & Golling
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Crawford Fiats
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Piret
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JPOR
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J. 3. Collins & Co
J. & Collins & Co
Estern Ave
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B. Seward
Western Ave
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D. Edward Esterly, MB
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Alkire
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Jackson
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Belt
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North Topeka
S. B. Suetpon
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Western Oz Manufacturing Co
Kansas City
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Kan Ave
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Opa Hictkn
Redden
Columbian E Ride
Thomas Ryan
Columbian Brag
Woneey
Snaper- Macneil Property
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GyRana Opera House
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Elizabeth Northrop
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Grand Opera House
Frank Daniels
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Missouri Pacific
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the Sunday Sun
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Castion
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Mr Elwell
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