Man Breaks Record with 1026 Mile Rail Run to Denver
Renry J. Mayham chartered a special train to reach Denver in record time after a Chicago to Denver run of 1026 miles in about 18 hours 52 minutes. His son William E. Mayham, age 2, died shortly after he arrived, despite Mayham’s urgent telegraphs and efforts to reach him before death. William had fallen ill with appendicitis the day prior. the elder Mayham, a Denver broker, learned of the tragedy as the train neared the city.
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Denver
Chicago
Bur-neton
Quincy
Burtingtes & Migeour
Meory J. Mayham
Thin City
New York Central
Lake Shore
New York
Mayluun
Newark
Bourdiag
Pennsylvania Lmited
William E Mayham
Burlington
Petralsht
Akron
Col
Linsotn
Neb
Dixon
Hurmeten
Mure
United States
Mayham
Park River
Harlington
Ywlahera
Nurlington
Maythem
Masham
Retary
Colorado
Will
California
Will Mayham
Doreasrd
Invitations Sent To Foreign Ministers For Inaugural Ball
Washington reports list 32 invitations issued to foreign ministers and charges d affaires for the inaugural ball. Cards are engraved with an American flag motif and numbered. Sir Julian Pauncefote received invitation No 1 as dean of the diplomatic corps.
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Washington
Julian Pauncetute
Frittat
Lean
Diplomatic Corps
Cntafort
Perenne Sind
Nivale
Shendoah Valley
Kicked Lincoln's Mother in Household Dispute
Mrs Lander recounts a quarrel with Lincoln's mother over a bed and apples in Kentucky. She recalls dressing Lincoln's mother and notes Lincoln’s early life amid family tensions. A second item reports J D Long tipped as Secretary of the Navy and Spain intervention views, plus a dye ad for beards.
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Lincoln
Mrs. Lander
A Royal Dress Ball Planned by the Kaiser and Court
Emperor William I appoints Royal Academy professors to design costumes for a February 24 royal ball. Officers wear regiment uniforms from the period. historic outfits for newer regiments by Skarbind. Archduke Ortust and Empress attend in verdant attire, with Empress in green beaver-trimmed robe and the Kaiser's partner Princess Frederick Charles in navy velvet.
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New York
William of
Germany
Royal Academy
Royal Castle
Skarbind
van Heyden
Ferdinand Harrach
Marshal
Ortu
Frederick Charles
D A R Presidency Likely Honor for Donald McLean
New York D A R prepares for national congress in Washington on Presidents Day week. Reception at Arlington House opens events with Mrs Daniel Lothrop and Mrs Donald McLean among notable speakers. Main issues are constitutional amendments and officer elections with Mrs Stevenson and Mrs McLean discussed as potential presidents general candidates.
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Donald McLean
New York
Washington
DE. Cc
New York City
Arlington
Daniel Lothrop
D. A. Th
Dickins
Navy
Adlai Stevenson
Congress
Stevenson
McKenn
Hoduattun Ine den Yueelty
First Woman Lawyer Files Divorce Petition in Lexington
Miss Breckinridge, Kentucky's first woman lawyer, fled her first suit in Fayette circuit court. She represents Mrs. Swigert seeking absolute divorce from Charles Swigert, with custody of their two children. The petition claims cruelty and infanity. papers noted for neat filing and respected by Lexington bar.
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Lexington
Mmiss Sondonisba Breckinridge
Kentucky
Fayette
EL Mf Swigert
Charles Swigert
Miss Breckinridge
Opera Stars Unite For New Comic Opera At Casino
New York dispatch reports Della Fox signs to star in Stange and Edwards Raw opera The Nuptal Day with Lillian Hassett and Jefferson De Angelis forming a trio by George W Lederer. The production slated for April at the Casino will close two companies including Delia Fox and Titulus Russell.
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New York
Tofay
Detroit
Della Pox
Stange & Ed
Raw Opera
Lillian Hassett
Jefferson de Angelis
Misa Fox
Stirkims
George W. Lederer
Polycop
Lilian Rorselt
Miss Man
Tittus Russell Opera Company
Delia Fox
Frank Alarry
Senator Reynolds
Brookyn
Bermuda Steamer Held By Treasury In Philadelphia
Washington Feb. 16 The secretary of the treasury directed the Philadelphia customs collector to hold clearance papers for the alleged Bermuda steamer preparing to depart The Bermuda is described as a British vessel and the British consul at Philadelphia has consented to its departure
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Bermuda
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Philadelphia
Mlibuster
The Only One Left on Macinac Island
Mid Feb 16 Ig race Palett who celebrated his 93rd birthday Christmas died today. He was the only inhabitant fert who had wit nessed the capture of Fort Macinac by the British in 1514. Buokien s Arnica Salve is advertised with various uses and a money back guarantee. For sale by J K Jones Fifth and Kansas Ave Dredshaw head-made harness.
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Macinac Island
Igrace Palett
Fert
Fort Macinac
Buokien
J. K. Jones
Fifth
Kansas Ave
Gate system hailed as protection for railroad passengers
Parsons Feb 16 The gate system on the M K & T railroad seeks to protect passengers by ensuring boarding the correct train and reducing wrong trains, with conductors relieved of fare disputes. Forty four locomotives shipped to Japan and talks of depot rebuild accompany notes on personnel and local operations.
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Parsons
Hich
Welch
Erie
Locomotives for Japan from Philadelphia shipyard
The Norwegian steamship Fortuna, Captain Christophersen, sails from Philadelphia bound for Port Richmond to take 44 locomotives to northern Japan. The engines, the largest ever shipped from the U S to Japan, will be bonded in Port Richmond and assembled on arrival by American workers. The voyage via the Red Sea and Suez Canal is expected to take 5 to 7 days. This marks the first direct Philadelphia to Japan locomotive shipment.
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Philadelphia
Fortuna
Christophersen
Portlard
England
Japan
Port Richmond
Parte
Red Sea
Suez Canal
Galveston Blockade Forces Grain Exports To Pause
Galveston blockade announced by the Katy railroad until further notice will halt grain shipments for export via Galveston. Assistant General Freight Agent Groseclose cited heavy delays and increased costs from oiling grain at Galveston, noting 1,525 export grain cars on February 9 and February sailings bookings at 1,200,000 bushels. A new elevator at Galveston is not yet finished, delaying relief.
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Galvestes
Galveston
Groseclose
Milteq
Hundreds Go Uninvited At Washington Socials
Washington February 16. A growing grievance in the capital concerns admission to social events. Hostesses admit large crowds beyond invitation lists, with hundreds or more attendees reportedly without invitations, causing concern over proper access and seating at receptions and diplomatic functions.
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Washington
D.C
White House
Notes Prom Greenleaf and Central Branch reorganization
Greenleaf notes on February 16 report seven extra chainings reuniting between here and Atchison. G. Ross applies for a similar petition on the K T Roma line. Wm. Wace resumes as conductor after a 20 day layoff. Charley Ross rents the City hotel to operate it. J C Philipps and J P Barrett survey rising Central Branch business from Omaha and Concordia. Central Branch pays Greenleaf $75 monthly for city water. Greenleaf yard shows 26 engines Friday due to traffic growth. Frank Marton, yardmaster and Washington branch conductor, has rarely missed a day except for layoff. Mrs. A H Williams of the Pomeroy resting house has been ill.
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Greenleaf
Here
Atchison
G. Ross
Central Branch
Mde
K. &T. Roma
Wace
Dawes
Charley Ross
City Hotel
J. C. Philipps
Misconri Eitte
Omaha
J. P. Barrett
Concordia
Greenleaf Garde
Frank Marton
Washington
A. H. Williams
Pomeroy
Raimond
Topeka Train Schedules and Contact Information
Santa Fe route departures from Topeka on Thursdays and Sundays at 1 am with vestibuled Pullman Palace Sleepers and Buffet Smoking and Dining Car. California Express runs daily at 4 25 pm with Pullman Palace and Tourist Sleepers. Homeseekers excursion dates February 16 March 2 and 16. For more info call the passenger depot or Cromwell & Jefferson in North Topeka.
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Limited
Topeka
California Express
Fifth Street
Cromwell & Jeffers
North Topeka
New Star Spragues to Lead Washington Social Scene
Boston Sprague family, wealthy and young, will dominate the new administration’s social life. They have leased Vice President Morton’s house, arrive with imported furnishings under Pinkerton escort, and promise a level of display surpassing the Bryces and Whitneys. Other millionaires like Sprague allies, Hitt, Wadsworth, and Wetmore will bolster the elite circle as McKinley’s era begins.
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Robert F. Wynne
Washington
Press
McKinley
McKinleys
Peary
Algere
Michigan
Lanmont
White House
Lafayette Square
Tacomite
John D. Long
John Addison Porter
Coch
Bin
the Spragues
Boston
Ertoes
Spraguens
Sprasues
Brices
Whitneys
Bricoe
Whitnys
Spragues
Holmes
Morton
Morrison
Pinkerton
Spraguce
Spracie
New
Congress
Tj Hols
Wadsworth
Maine
McMillan
Sewell
New Jersey
Wetmore
Rhode Island
Cheapest Uncle Sam mail route bid shocks the nation
Versailles New York February 16 Uncle Sam’s cheapest mail transport contract goes to Charles Burton of Monticello Kentucky for one cent a year for four years to carry mail between Montivello and Burnside a twenty mile route Burton must ride over 40 miles daily totaling 12 920 miles yearly yet he celebrates defeating a rival applicant Myron Every of Woodstock Michigan sought the same star route and rheumatism sufferer uses Chamberlains Pain Balm reporting cure after two bottles available in 25 and 50 cent sizes from local druggists
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Versailles
Sam
Charles Burton
Monticello
Montivelio
Burnside
Burton
Myron Every
Woodstock
Mich
Chamberlain
Blues Sign McFarland For Coming Season
Lamont McFarland will pitch for the Kansas City Blues after Manager Manning secured his release from Chicago, announced in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Blues
McFarland
Kansas City, Mo
Lamont McFarland
Kansas City Blues
Manning
Chicago
Rheumatism Cure Claim Promises Quick Relief
Manyon's Rheumatism Cure is advertised as a complete permanent remedy for rheumatic pain, stiffness, and backache. The ad asserts relief within one to five days and with a few doses, claiming almost universal success before a full bottle is used, priced at Ge.
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Manyon
Timunst
Pike's Peak Tunnel Project Fails to Meet Hopes
At Colorado Springs on February 16 a major tunneling project for a Middle Beaver water supply, the Strickler tunnel, faced collapse as the city and its contractor Wilson & Jackson defaulted on payments. The plan aimed to bore from Manitou across Pike's Peak to deliver water to Lake Moraine, but no mineral veins appeared and boring progressed through hard grey granite.
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Pike's Peak
Strickler
Midddle Beaver
Jackson
Bstricks
Middle Beaver
Manitou
Beaver Creek
Lake Moraine
Ruxton Creek
Wilson & Jackson
Colorado
Measles in Chicago Reach Alarming Level
Chicago February 18 measles are nearly epidemic among north side children with the Twenty-fifth ward especially affected. The disease appears malignant and fatal in many cases. Health officials, led by Dr Reilly, urge parental care and medical supervision to prevent contagion and complications with bronchitis or pneumonia.
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Chicago
Reilly
Goulds 100000 Fan Shows Wealth Beyond Measure
New York February 16 Howard Gould aims to outdo prior lavish gifts to his fiancée Catherine Clemmons Viola Dayan with a $100000 fan. The Paris crafted Empire style piece mirrors luxury fans carried by the rich. A Bouguereau painting mini fan weighed two ounces, six inches long, selling for eight thousand dollars.
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New York
Howard Gould
Catherine Clemmons
Viola Dayan
Paris
Empire
Bougutreau
Rainy Day club to wear short skirts in Baltimore March first
Baltimore on February 16 190? announces a new Rainy Day club rule to wear short skirts for walking in stormy weather. The club arose from the United Women of Maryland health committee and will officially organize at Mrs H J Berkley’s home after Mrs John F Gittines suggested the idea. The movement aims to promote cleanliness. In a separate dispatch from Mexico City a government concession allows a 600 Japanese colonists to settle on coffee lands in Chiapas, with the Japanese government leading the project after a two year review.
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Rainy Day Club
United Women of Maryland
John F. Gittines
H. J. Berkley
Mexico
City of
Chipas
Excursion Rates to Washington for Inauguration
Excursion tickets to Washington offered by the Baltimore and Ohio for a round trip from Ohio Indiana and Minnesota points. Tickets on March 1 2 and 3 with return by March. Optional routes via Akron and Pittstone or Bellaire and Grafton. Through trains with Pullman sleepers and dining car service. details from A S Allen Grand Central Station. Also an unrelated product note for DeWitt's Little Early Risers pills.
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Washington
United States
Baltimore & Ohio Ft
Ohio
Indiana
Minola
America
Akron
Pittshore
Bellaire
Grafton
Alen
Paseeneer
Grand Central Station
DeWitt
W. Stansfield
Kan. Ave
Mineral Water Claim From J. W. Phillips Ad
Short ad promoting Mineral Water touted as the finest in the west by J. W. Phillips at 612 W Eighth Ave. Also mentions Peckess Steam Laundry at 112 and 14 West sth Ayers and Cherry Pectoral described as the best cure for lung complaints.
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J. W. Phillips
Eighth Ave
West Sth
Ayers
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