Electric Onb Growth in Popularity in New York
In New York on Saturday the horseless carriage gains notice as a curious plaything and a few mature users like Oliver F. Belmont and W. Eineby drive it. Costs of electricity are discussed, with estimates of 10 or 12 cents per mile and potential savings if owners install their own plants. A Brooklyn doctor backs the venture, seeing business value in motor wagons for departments and deliveries as trials expand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sau
Ho Jonkoe
Oliver Ff. PF. Belmont
W. Ei Ineby
Brooklyn
Li MUST GO BACK London Jan 12 Chinese Joanne Setintions
London reports unclear lines about Joanne from China and ongoing Setintions with references to Great Kitald and Thidtmed Chita. The fragment hints at a person named Joanne returning or being required to return amid political tensions.
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London
Kitald
Great Britain seeks changes in China rule and Hung Chane return
Fragmented text notes Great Britain asking for administration changes in China including restoration of Hung Chane to power. Also mentions Annie Diggs opposing Metropolitan Police Law and calls for repeal. References to Peerless Steam Laundry and Whitmers Bros Harbors.
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Li Bung Chang
Great
Britain
China
Hung Chane
Annie Diggs
Annie L
Tex
West Std
Whitmers Bros
Railroad Leaders, Officials Gather for Union Depot Meeting
Kansas City January 12 railroad managers attended the annual Union Depot company meeting led by EB Washburn of Memphis. Frank E Nettleton resigned as general engineer after years in the post. Sanford will assume duties alongside orders as superintendent Millspaugh and Pratt Dana Blick remain in roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Washburn
Memphis Road
Union Depot Company
BJ Hi. Chappell
Chicago & al
A. Kimball
Rock
W. B. Doddridge
Bilasouri Pacific
A. A. Reper
Missouri, Kansas & Tex
Frank E. Nettleton
Bigengenerant
Sanford
Colorado Midland heads deny reopening Glenwood hotel
President Ristine of the Colorado Midland and D H Duugan of the National Bank of Commerce returned from Glenwood Springs where talk spread they were resisting reopening the hotel. A source says if reopened it would be by United efforts of several railways and Chicago rail lines may back a plan to reopen doors for visitors. No steps have been taken yet.
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Denver
Ristine
Colorado Midland Road
D. H. Duugan
National Bank of Commerce
Yestawtay
Glenwood Springs
Springs
Colorado Hotel
Chicago
Oben
Santa Fe Changes Prompt Railroad Conductor Reassignments
Conductor Short becomes trainmaster at Chillicothe shifting several routes. Lemon takes St Joe run on West 107, Griffin to Kansan City route, Speer moved to Atchison local, Hay promoted to relieve Speer, Rees reassigned to passenger service. Columbus hosts secret meeting to unite railroad orders into one federation covering engineers firemen conductors brakemen and switchmen.
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Short
Chillicothe
Lemon
St. Joe
Griffin
Kansan City
Speer
Atchison
EL Hay
Rees
Paseenger
Workingburg
Columbus
O.jan
United States
WUC
Wabash Plans California Rail Extension to San Diego
The article notes an upcoming tri weekly service expansion to California extending routes from Los Angeles through to San Diego totaling 126 miles. It marks a direct coast city connection among San Francisco Los Angeles and San Diego with improved through service.
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California
West Bronday
San Diego
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Southern Pacific
Among Railroad Men. Work Will Soon Be Commenced
Readable text notes that work will soon commence among railroad men to begin a new project. Exact location, company, and date details are not provided in the fragment. The item functions as a brief notice of upcoming railroad labor activity.
Frisco railroad shops build six hundred cars for unions
Reports detail workers at the Frisco railroad and the Smingourl Car and Foundry and Le Charles Car shops assembling 600 cars including 206 coal cars 200 furniture cars and 190 ventilated fruit cars. Other items note mail service changes Missouri Pacific, depot rebuilds in Entinwood, staff moves at Sedalia, and various locomotive and passenger car repairs and shuffles countywide.
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Mes
Frisco
Smingourl Car and Foundry Company
le Charles Car Company
Coffeyville
Missouri Pacific
M. EK. Et T
Sedalia
Sedalla
Kansas
Santa Fe
J. A. Blackburn
Arkansas City
H. M. Mitchell
Oklahoma City
Eninwood
Halstead
Drumelzier to Carry Kansas City Meat to Liverpool on First Voyage
Kansas City reports the Drumelzier will be the first Liverpool bound ship from Port Arthur. It sails early next week carrying a large consignment of meats from Armour Packing and canned goods. A through train from KC to Pittsburgh & Gulf brought eight cars of products, highlighting a pivotal moment in Kansas City commerce.
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Drumelzier
Kansas City
Port Arthur
Drumelsier
Pittsburg
Drumelster
Liverpool
Big Fight Over Lake Front Land Claims
Cleveland wrestles with Lake Shore Cleveland and Pittsburg and Big Four railroad companies over delaying lake front cases. Judge Demienhaugh refused to transfer despite federal court order. Possible months more delay if moved to federal court. Also notes Dr Countermine sermon at First Presbyterian church titled Gathering Sticks With No Prospect But Death.
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Waewe
Cleveland. O
Cleveland
Lake Shore
Pittsburg
Common Pleas Court
F. B. Demienhaugh
Cesen
Judes Hammond
United States Circuit Court
Dellenbaarh
Federal
Silver Men Adjourn as El Dorado Leader Is Elected President
The Silver Men adjourned at McPherson with Dr F B Lawrence of El Dorado chosen president of the Bimetallic League. In lively remarks he linked Bryanism to Americanism and urged unity for independence from corporate influence. Delegates discussed fusion with Populists and free silver Republicans, aiming to defeat the St Louis platform’s backers while pledging support for the state ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Tillotson
Bimetallic League
McPherson
F. J. Cinse
L Hale
Rush
W. J. Hurd
Holton
Taylor Riddle
Marion
T. J. Hudson
Fredonia
Webb McNall
R. W. Turner
George Snelling
Ha. Littl
Albert
Clarion
Bryan
C. Little
Emmna
Ohio
Hunfa
Senate
Nol
Corporations
Katake
Little
Hanna
Little Aid
Webb McNall Wade
Belhe
McNail
National Administration
Pennsylvania
Republican Party
Kansas
St. Louis
Kansay
Nebraska
Missmurl
J. W. Randolph
Emporia
United States
Kapanski Metallic League
Free Silver Republicans
Enti
Bhut Republicana
Mr. McNall
F. B. Lawrence
el Dorado
Col
F. J. Clone
Topeka
F. W. Elliott
Troy
A. ¥. Shreve
Webb McNatt
W. W. Price
Atchison
O. F. Haley
Ottarwa
Wm. Cole
Humbout
Charles Pletcher
Pitt
Dan Campbell
Solomon City
Free Silver Resolutions Adopted by Executive Committee
The Free Silver Republican state executive committee adjourned and set February 15 for a full committee meeting in this city where an address to Kansas will be issued. Turner, Davis of Topeka and Caldwell of Leavenworth were appointed to prepare it. The committee proposed a state wide independent Free Silver organization, a levy to fund it, and county, congressional and state nominating conventions with an address published by May.
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Free Silver
Webb McNall
People of
Kansas
Row. Turner
J. AJ Davis
Topeka
J. 5
Caldwell
Leots
State Central Committee
Thla
Manager claims saving actress sparks well advertised experience
John Donnelly, manager of The Prisoner of Zenda company, recalls saving Miss Tiowen last year during a train journey to a theater event. He describes guiding her to safety as the car lurched on a curve and recounts feigned fainting and a dramatic rescue on the platform amid the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottie Bowes
Charleston
John Donnelly
Prisoner of Zenda” Company
Lfe
Olifa Nethersole
Mr. Donnelly
Sant
New Stamps Which Will Adorn All the Postage Stamps
A notice announces new stamps to appear on all postage issues. Officials indicate design updates and nationwide rollout. Agencies emphasize consistency across mail services and philatelic impact for collectors.
Postage stamp series to honor Transmississippi exposition
Washington reports the post office department selected subjects for a nine denomination commemorative stamp series for Omaha’s Transmississippi and International Exposition opening next June. Images cover discovery, Native chiefs, buffalo hunting, Fremont, emigrants, mining, cowboy life, harvesting, and the Rock Island Bridge with Omaha figures.
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Washington
Postofice Department
Omaha
Mississippi River
Marquette
Fremont
Rockies
Plains
Rock Island Bridge
Mint
Congress
Transmisatssippi
Rockwood
Wreck of Japanese Transport Nuro Off Pescadores
Report from Victoria B C dated Jan 12 notes the Japanese transport steamer Nuro of Sf tons bound for the Pescadores wrecked on December 44 after striking an uncharted rock. About 60 lives were lost. Only five crewmen survived, rescued by the Maldsura Maru. Captain Yasuda of the Japanese navy and nine cadets were among those missing.
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Victoria
B. C
Ohent
Nuro
Pescadores
Yasuda
War in Denver Fights Department Store Ordinance
Denver merchants including dewiera single ones of gonda unite against department stores urging support from other businesses. A city council bill titled Department store ordinance is under consideration. Retail associations pledge help to daily newspapers refusing to cut advertising rates.
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Denver
Collurauy
Dewiera
Gonda
Boston Theater Hats Forced Removal Under New Ordinance
Boston authorities rigidly enforce a city ordinance requiring women to remove hats in theaters. Ushers issue cards urging compliance, with refunds offered at the box office if hats remain on. A large policeman is stationed outside theatres to ensure enforcement, prompting escort to accept refunds.
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Boston
Fragmented dialogue reveals personal conversation on car ride
The text shows a displaced personal exchange with garbled lines about thanks to Mr Donnwelly and a tense car scene. It mentions a girl whose future is affected and a reflected decision about someone’s life, but details are unclear.
Moody in New York Proclaims Revival in Carnegie Hall
Moody returns to New York delivering fiery sermons in Carnegie Hall promising a red hot revival. He calls for vigor and particular church works to shake the world and warns against lukewarm Christianity while urging preachers to spark devotion across congregations.
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Carnegie Hall
Mr. Mowly
Munttotu
Moody
Clipperton 18 Ours Claim by Oceanic Phosphate Co
James E Blythe of St Louis asserts Oceanic Phosphate Co holds rightful title to Clipperton Island. He notes Mexican Demócrata cruiser landings on December 14 and cites discovery and peaceful occupation as basis for American ownership. He estimates a million tons of high grade guano on the island and a small garrison of up to ten men.
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James E. Blythe
St Louis
Junee
B. Blythe
Oceanic Phosphate Company
Gieperton Island
Democrata
Aftr
Ocuante Phowphess Company
San Iranotheo Corporaton
Mexico
Clipperton
Elpperton
Naval
Panama
Sandwich
Eslands
Oceanic
Phun Phaté Company
San Pranetic
Thue Company
Kreps
Eheht
Local news briefs from Topeka and surrounding area
Snapshot notices report W Poindexter traveling to Kane City on business while George W Smith wins a renovation contract. A new branch pension attorney office opens in Lest enworth. County officials discuss furniture upgrades for Judge Haren as other civic and social notes appear, including a petition against alcohol at Lawrence gatherings and a local cough syrup advertisement.
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Hal” Mears
Topeka
Tisdale His & New
Tuo
J. G. Watson
Strong City
Reed
Mr. Watson
Boyle
Hutchinson
Inex
Santa FE
ER. W. Poindexter
Kane City
George W. Smith
J. R. Hogue Daetein
Brediman Etum
P. We Coney
Pension Attorneys
Lestenworth
Kanne Avenue
MCA
Parkdale
M. E
Robert Marcy
Police
Juge of
Terice
Tops Tuvailayan
A. W
Exon Yount Ant
Wiileh
Nash
Sundar
Haxen Bee
Carte D. St Clair
St. Clure
Haren
Maoth
George Krowtes
Ohio
Tom
John Waller
Hawans City
Businese
Industrial College
Southern
Karen
Nichole
Chase “Fiat
Dopuy
LS Curtis
Divtriat Court
Birh
Karas Avenue
Willard
Warren M. Crosby
Payamonix
Tyler
Lawrence Ary
Agathet
Lawerence
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Dr. Charcot
Charcot
Eureka Chemizal and Manufacturing Co
le Cremer, Wis
England
Ccastonria
Railroad News
Baggageminster Nettleton
K. C. Union Depot
BIG Railroad Union
Calfornia
Wabash
Ind
Jan
Wabash Talkend
Toledo
Peru
Danville
Kannaat
A. O. M1. Wy
Wichita
Newton
John Wilson
Roundhouse
Osburn
Scherer
Culler Hollis
van Dyke Board
Rock Island
Mayberry
Neb
H. Bollinger
Frank Weeks
Hings
Big Pour
Mattoon
Ie Evans
Ntok- D. B. Fink
Alexander Jefkitt
Abilene
Krownbie
Ottawa
Harry Griffin
Weitentay
Rugeia
W. Rude
Scott
Europe
the Gulf
Clevelan
Dr. Countermine
First Prestarseyie Church
Dr. Lawrence of
el Doratio
The
Id. Madden
Hays City
A. A. Gram
Wellington
Sam Martin
Hireka
John Armstrong
Great Bend
Gav
W. Clark
Dupeleas Hi
Baslou
Seneca CW
McDonald
Concordia
Leedy
D. Jones
Edina
Missouri
Zenda Company
Postoffice Department
San Prancieco
Tie
Gibert Kindall
Kindall
Steven
Dollac Pierke
Wheel Club
Denver Wheel In
Colorado
League of Americ Wheelmen
League
State Journal
Donnwelly
Roentin
Floret
SeeRe
OURS
Ballard’s
Horehoend Syris
Geo
Stonefield
Kan Ave
Millee's
Cortz and
Topeias Avenue
J. H. Grogs
Durfee, Kan
Vty Tees Eee
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