Scenic Line of the World Tours Through the Rocky Mountains
The Denver and Rio Grande offers tourist routes through the Rockies from Denver to Cripple Creek and beyond. Travel to Colorado Utah New Mexico and the West via the scenic gateway with connections to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland and Seattle. Pamphlets available from K Hooper and T A Denver Colorado.
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Rocky Mountains
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
Colrado
Utah
New Toutes
Cripple Creek
Denver
San Princisco
Angeles
National League standings and scores across cities
National League results with multiple city by city score lines and standings. Highlights include Washington and Chicago performances, Buffalo Grand Rapids Indianapolis match notes, and Western League standings showing Detroit and peers in a compact, fragmented OCR summary.
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Grand Rapids
Qiang
Rapite
Banlerice Waddell
Buckiey
Hart
Indianapolis
Tadinges Pees
Migarapelie Saints
Lindianspotis
Detroit
Truth Not In Them About Convicting Liquor Cases
Police Judge Guy says convicting joint buyers hinges on perjury risks and witness clarity. He cites a case where a man denied drinking and saw none, arguing lack of direct evidence undermines charges. The discussion explores how to deter illegal liquor sales and enforce ordinances without unfairly accusing patrons.
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Seid
Guy Todig
Pyepie
Weber
Washington Letter on Enlistment in Philippine War
Lt Col Blummer advocates enabling men from the Second Oregon to enlist in the Philippine theater. He seeks approval to permit those willing to join the war department telecrasia, and return to the Philippines if granted. The War Department has authorized the movement for eligible volunteers.
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Washington
Blummer
War Department
Philippines
Southern Pacific and Central Pacific Plan Major Stock Merger
Stockholders approve increasing Southern Pacific capital to 200 million dollars as part of a consolidation with Central Pacific. Central stockholders surrender into Southern Pacific treasury for equal Southern Pacific stock. bonus bonds valued around 15 million dollars. Central Pacific issues 20 million dollars of preferred stock. new 9255 million in mortgages pledged by Speyer Parking Company to European buyers.
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Southern Pacific Company
The
Central Pacific
Southern Pacife
Southern Pacific Treasury
Southern Pacific
Central
Exchange
Speyer Parking
Europe
New York
Big Railroads Race for Pacific Outlet Through Rockies
Burlington and Northwestern press to secure possession of a transcontinental route. General Superintendent Calvert and Chief Engineer Ensign traveled from Granger toward the mountains with survey teams. The aim is to push a lead on rival Northwestern by advancing the Granger to pass survey toward an eastern outlet.
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Burlington and Northwestern
Rockies
Ogden
Utah
Burlington Road
Talim Pacific
Granger
Calvert
Ensign
Hartington
Union Pareife
Engineer Corps
Northwestern
Burlington
Wreck at Weaver prompts heavy repairs and Topeka visit
A wrecking train returned to Topeka after clearing the remains of a collision between freight train No. 25 and an open switch early Thursday. Four freight cars were salvage for kindling and the engine heavily overhauled with new wheels and parts. The engine crew escaped unharmed. Rock Island announces major changes in its general freight department effective August 1, including new agents in several cities. Fireman Frank Mauck takes a temporary lay-off. Engineer Zac Merigeth is promoted.
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Rock Island
Chicago
Rock I Sland & Public
Perking
Te. Pa
Pittshore
Pi Kiaty Preeaetes x
Chicaze
Detroit
Stich. M. Norton
Si Faois
Siu
Appointea
Indianapolis
Ind
Frank Mauck
Zac Merigeth
B. Pritchard
Kansas City
Bis Iramn
Train Crews Displaced by Seasonal Exoduses Across State
Serge Johnson returns to duty after several days away as trains see a westbound exodus. Ralph McNeal travels from Topeka toward Las Vegas. Walter Lew departs for Colorado Springs to assume duties. A wave of lay offs and substitutions follows in Emporia and along the Southern division. Conductor Minturn’s illness prompts changes with Newberry and Hildebrand stepping in.
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Wen
Stockton
Cam
Ed Seagon Dollar
Canon Ctr
Cole
Jacob Holderman
Frank Scott
Connoly
Allen
Holderman
Harry Ferrow
Newberry
Southern Division
Minturn
J. F McNally
Arkansas City
Hildebrand
From Goodland Rail Yard Changes and Transfers
Tom Haney is a new machinist apprentice. Conductor Tom Edwards is on 9 and 10, Conductor Ed Frick is laying off. Fireman Mike Ryan goes to Adair for several weeks. John Dire, a roundhouse man, went to Denver and returns with a bride. Hrakemen Thompson and Pixley back to work after layoff. Beary Rockelman to leave water service for city engineer in Norton. Robert Loy returns from Williams and Ath after a year away. Other crews report: Willams has a passenger run, Shafer to Chicago, Nason on Pueblo run, and several transfers and returns to service.
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Tom Haney
Hrakeman Willams
Hoyle
Hebron
Net
Railroad updates brighten Santa Fe line progress in Kansas
The Santa Fe line from Wichita to Blackwell opens tomorrow with a one fare excursion and another to Blackwell from Wellington. Four trains now run between Blackwell and Hunnewell, with two passenger runs and two mixed trains. Engines 252 and 515 seen, with repairs and tests ongoing. Industry notes include Chautauqua plans, agent visits, and special rates for Albuquerque visitors and the Rough Riders reunion in Las Vegas.
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Wichita
Blackwell
Wellington
Hunnewell
Topeka
H A. Tice
Lawrence
John Tally
Arthur Darling
Shopa
Htme
Rock Island
Wathena
Chautauqua Management
C. H. Duxberry
Brandall
Burlington
A. Parker
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Rock Teland
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Isin
Raliot
Harry Goodrich
South
Henry Berry
Kansas City
A. L. Conrad
Albuquerque
W. J. Wack
Santa Fe
Rough Riders
Las Vegas
Optic
Amerl Gant
Saratoga
A Rich Bed of Copper Discovery in Shasta County
Wes Herron, a Los Angeles oil man, discovers a copper ore bed near Simons Iron Maca thin, Shasta County. The 88 acre site shows three large zones of ore averaging 31 percent copper. Senator Clark of Montana secures a stake and plans immediate development with experts predicting strong value.
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Jeufus Herron
Los Angeles
Shasta County
California
Simons Iron Macathin
Ming
Clark
Montane
Alimoet Inex Oe
Tom
Grain held since 1896 sold in Smith County
Smith Center July report notes widespread disposal of stored corn crop with thousands of bushels sold including 25,000 bushels by Chicago Lumber and 20,000 by Al Burrow to A C Davis Co. About 150,000 bushels remain in cribs as sellers anticipate another crop drop. Tax shrinkage and market fall drive sales while key holders still hold tens of thousands.
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J. Burrow
Charlie Johnson
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Smith County
No- Hunk!bank
Allis & Walte
Henry Willsms
Assembly Closes After Chautauqua Session in Ottawa
Ottawa July 28 The Chautauqua assembly closes after sessions begun July 17 with a patriotic sendoff. Flags and banners marked a holiday mood. Major General S. K. Hudson presided as speakers praised veterans and the Boys of '61. Notables like J. R. Burton and others addressed the crowd before a pic ture play and rehearsals for future meetings.
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Ottawa
Chautauqua Assembly
Lyndon “Bald Heads
Western Union Sued in Ponca City Careless Delivery
In district court at Ponca City a suit by Airs HL Leavitt, a milliner of Behon, seeks 15000 dollars from Western Union Telegraph for alleged careless delivery of a message that led to the death of her two children and injuries to her, claiming a message to her cabman was misaddressed and never delivered as she traveled from Esvon to Ponca City with her son Harl Leavitt, age nine, ill at Arkansas City.
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Ponca City
Wichita
HL. Leavitt
Behon
Western Union Telegraph Company
Esvon
Punca Cry
Harl Leavitt
Arkansas City
Potca City
Peace City depot tragedy and leavitt child’s death
In Peace City a mother waited at the depot while her boy, struck by a violent cough, died in her arms. Bertha Leavitt, 12, collapsed amid grief and nervous shock, alleged to have occurred in April 34, 1898, amid broader distress in the family.
Two Troy Farmers Charged With Attempted Assault
William Long and Hevert Watson, Troy farmers, were arrested in Atchison on a charge of attempted assault near Brenner station as Josie Flanders and Ethel Youngrove walked home. They allegedly tore clothes and threatened to kill. The pair claim they acted to reclaim mower cords.
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Troy
Atchison
William Long
Hevert Watson
Josie Flanders
Ethel Youngrove
Brenner Station
Brenner
Flanders
Long
Watson
Wegen
Three Buildings Burn In Louisville Fire Of Incendiary Origin
A July 2 report from Wamego notes a Thursday night blaze three miles north of town destroying two stores a residence and the Odd Fellows hall. Joe Williamson’s general merchandise stock was about 12000 pounds with only small salvage. Buildings owned by C W Bittman were insured, while the Odd Fellows upper stone story lost records and paraphernalia. The residence of Val Bitman was insured at 600. Fire suspected incendiary origin.
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Louisville
Here
Odd Fellows
Joe Williamson
C. W. Bittman
Val Bittman
Despondent widow dies after layin g in street
Mrs C V McClure aged about years was found unconscious on Market street and died minutes after being taken to St Francia hospital. She held a bottle of chloroform and alcohol and recent loss of home is given as motive for self harm. Also reports Chautauqua opening with 1500 attendees and visitors from Columbus Boston and Philadelphia. Rev Sam P Jones and Rev John DeWitt Miller scheduled to speak. Caney joints closed after a robbery and drugging incident involving Bedell from Kansas City. Ten days claim twelve fatalities in Galena mining district. Burlington foundry fire destroys Reams & Sons Iroll foundry with extensive loss. Fatal accident near Fragrant in township when a 5 year old boy died after wagon wheel entanglement.
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Guty
C. V. McClure
Market Street
St. Francia Hospital
Mmorteng
Csney
Drs
Bedell
Kansas City
Ingalls Sells Walnut Timber to English Buyers
John J. Ingalls sold all walnut timber on his forest land near Atchivon to Hextish parties. Timber will be shipped to England. Prices ranged from 4 to 30 dollars per thousand, netting about 7000 dollars for the former senator.
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Atchivon
John J. Ingalls
Hextish
England
Witch
Lynch ing Record in Indianapolis on race and punishment
An Indianapolis Afro-American memorial denounces mob violence and demands due process. It cites that over thirteen hundred people were lynched or burned alive in the nation in the past seven years, with about one third accused of crimes against women. It favors death penalty after court conviction for assault.
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Indianapolis
Tna
Indiana
Wesour
Sunday Church Services Across The City Listings
Church notices list morning and evening services at multiple parishes including Third Christian, First State Spiritualist Society, United Brethren, Westminster Presbyterian, First Church of Christ, St Johns A. M. K., Good Shepherd and more. Details include sermon topics such as Lion's Den, Fealty to Truth, and Divine Healing, with Sunday schools, youth programs, and Endeavor meetings scheduled throughout the day.
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Portonica Cubs
Orien
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Lawrente
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Third Christian Church
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Lake Street
F. HK. Mallory
O Stor
Lion's den
Rusians Avenue
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Furth
Cyrus Corning
Koung Worn
Christian Arsseiations
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New Church
Quincy Streets
Bune Day School
U. P
Henry Thiel
Chicago
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Christian Emdeavor
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Korea
P. A. Schonetker
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Fleet Christian Chat
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Sauls West
Brown Chapel
A. Qt
EL Church
Washington Avenue
Ptveckine
Subthiatth
Geo
Good Shepherd
St Simons
Divine Science Hall
Adadréan
Dade Arnold
Grace Cathedral
Hishop
Ste.m
Dean Sykes
Rossial
Fist United Presbyterian Churen
Mikbeh
Capes Evenion
Ptane
Church of the Good Spirit
Kansas State
Teete
First Baptist Church
ML. Thomas
Daniel
Mirefon
H. H. Clichrist
Congregational Church
Countermins
Cormfr 4Th
Jacheon Street
Divine Healing Mission
Harrison
Train and travel deals from Denver to Santa Fe announced
Travel agents publicize a Denver to Santa Fe round trip with stops in Colorado Springs and Pueblo. Tickets go on sale August 5 6 and 7 with a limited sale August 1. Benefits include Pullman sleepers free chair cars rock ballast track and Harvey dining rooms.
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Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Santa Fe
Pulman
Harvey
T.L. King
Agesit
Roofing and Roofini Services Advertised Locally
An OCR fragment markets roofing services for slate, pitch, and gravel roofs with short notice. It mentions warranties, dates, locations including Topeiak and Rock Island, and pricing references such as $25.40 to Pittabarg. Advertising includes tire and carriage-related contact hints and a local supplier tone.
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Toepeka Kanes
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