Train Ticket Dispute Ends With Lawsuit Through Rail Company
Scranton March 17 Toim Dangerfield sues the A T and S F Ky railroad for damages over a ticket bought from Whittemore to Bog land that the conductor declared invalid near Kansas City. Dangerfield refused a telegram promise to rush him to New York, later pursuing legal action with attorney Waters of Topeka.
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Scranton
Toim Dangerfield
Dangerfield
PE Whittemiere
Kansas City
Flin
New York
F. B. Whittemore
Santa Fe in Texas on Colorado Valley Road plans
Santa Fe, with headquarters at Topeka, sent engineer Giark to Texas to inspect the Colorado Valley cutroad. The trip evaluated the road's potential as a major outlet to Sweetwater and beyond, highlighting links to Galveston, Kansas City, Chicago, and a possible Canadian City extension, with talk of a Santa Fe circle through a Great Southwest rail belt.
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Colorado Valley
Sweetwater
Tex
Calciet Jit Bannie
Santa Fe
Topeka
Tunedian City
Privats
Giark
Cairoel
Coto Fund
Gulf
Galveston
Kansas Cite
Morais
Usrmera Mintneer
Haka
Uae
Oklahoma Cotton Shipments See Record Growth
Cotton from Purcell Oklahoma rises beyond prior records as shipments to Germany and other markets surge. The U S compresses near overflow while Santa Fe and related lines brace for 12 000 bales this month, signaling stronger annual activity and higher future volume.
PROM FLORENCE FORD STAFF CHANGES AT WEST STATION
A jumble of station notices lists staff changes at the west station. Stanion of Diamond Springs becomes foreman while Brakes Roleoe Biastrom signs with Rrappe's Crew on the Melhersorn branch. Fireman Jim Shepherd, now with the Argentine unit, plans a return to the StePherson branch run with Bruember Hampec. Conductor Krappt oversees passenger traffic at McPherson. Rene Woodcock heads crane Ather and new hires and promotions occur, including Marty Corie and Carrel Phillipe. Milan Sa and Peter Krapp work on platform Pret Hotmtedt. A theft is noted with a watch stolen from the vest.
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Stanion
Diamond Springs
West Station
Roleoe Biastrom
Reputar Jol
Rrappe
Melhersorn
Jim Shepherd
Rene Woodcock
Crane
Marty Corie
Mal Carrier
Carrel Phillipe
Suandhouse
Enthusiastic Train Ride Shaped By Fast Speed Stunt
A reader-friendly report describes a dramatic train run along the Union Pacific line with speeds near seventy miles per hour. Passengers and crew show mixed reactions as a conductor takes a thirty day leave, and railway workers plan a gathering.
Fragmentary transit era notices from Santa Fe depot area
The text records moved household goods and personnel at a Santa Fe freight depot, naming Conductor Geo Searles and agent mentions, with references to Caldwell and Higgins Texas. It preserves a fragmentary picture of station activity and local moves without clear events or dates.
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Geo. Searles
Bock
Caldwell
Ingres
Higgins
Tex
Santa Fe
Santa Fe Officials to Inspect by Private Car Train
President Ripley General Manager 4 J Prey General Superintendent AC UV Mudge and ten Santa Fe officials will inspect the railroad aboard a special train of Alpee private cars. The party departed Toledo this morning at 9:53.
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Santa Fe
Ripley
J. Prey
AC UV. Mudge
Tubeka
Frost Damages Fruit Crops Across Southern California
Heavy frost swept the southern state's orchards causing serious damage to apricot peach and almond crops. Reports from Stockton Fresno Sacramento and Los Angeles recount significant bud loss and ruined fruit. San Mateo is less affected though Santa Clara valley lacks moisture and frost damage continues. High severity frost across the region hits Fresno and Los Angeles counties hard.
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San Francisco
Stockton
Freind
Sacramento
Fresno County
San Mego
Angeles County
Santa Clara Valley
New York Boys Capture Escaped Circus Boa
Rochester March 17 two newsboys Jas Net pon and Jan Moor found a nine foot long boa constrictor weighing forty pounds with white and black spots turning red near Lake Avenue. They bagged the reptile after mistaking it for an inanimate object and plan to exhibit it.
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New York
Rochester
N. Y
Jas. Netpon
Jan Moor
Harnum
Deep Hollow
Lake Avenue
Moore
Wny Berg
$150000 Opera Gown Worn by Wealthy Chicago Widow
Chicago coverage details Mrs Colin Wallace, an aged wealthy widow, displays a $150,000 opera gown described as silk with brocade, diamonds, and lace. The gown, valued at 150000, is paired with extensive jewelry and a tailored design intended for public presentation at a high society event.
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Chicago
Mare T
Colin Wallace
Nemea
Caranure
Anwel
Nice
Rianeee Oswee
Natural Gas Explosion Destroys Anderson Hotel Structure
An explosion of natural gas severely damaged a hotel in the North Anderson industrial area. Authorities report a broken pipe caused gas to accumulate and ignite, blowing out the office culture and shattering windows as numerous occupants fled. Several guests were injured though none fatally. Police and fire crews secured the scene and began investigations into the faulty gas line and building safety.
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Anderson
Anderson, Int
Amerean
Scott’s Emulsion Promoted as Deep Cough Remedy
An advertisement extols Scott’s Emulsion as a superior cough remedy. It claims cough mixtures merely smother symptoms while Scott’s strengthens tissues nerves and soothes with glycerine, hy pophosphites and oil. The copy notes availability from druggists.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
Chats
New York
Brave Kate Carney Ends Fire Escape Rescue Heroine
Katherine Carney forewoman of the National Music company escaped a Chicago blaze by the fire escape, directing workers to safety. She urged calm, ordered the elevator to stop, and helped others descend while she faced intense heat. Several colleagues, including Josie and Annie Baxter, were injured or missing as flames raged through the sixth floor.
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Chicago
Aeven
Katherine Carney
National Music Company
Tullbine
Mice Carney
Miss Carney
Carney
Josie
Annie Baxter
Jurop
Kate Cartey
CH_ Arma
W. A. Olmat Aad Scientific Company
M. E. Harris
W. A. Olmstead Scientine Company
Sen
Xturtly
Alles Smith
C. T. Anderson
Mery Lapere
W.S. Lamley
H. H. Kohissat & Co
Philip Parley
Conover Plang Company
Josie Baxter
David Schaefer
A. H. Motullough
Jecoh Lerwhner
John McDermott
Conover Pine Company
Opposed Move for Nation University at Washington
Mrs Bifen M Menritic of Chicago president of the general federation of women's clubs is in Washington to confer with national convention of clubs meeting next June. Mira Henrotin opposed the movement saying no institution in Wish Inston can be free from political influence. Ridetracked L 1 June. Jule Wolters and co star in sidelocked play at Coacharde theater tomorrow night with Socotalty features. Prices 75 cents to 15 cents. Dervishes Cross Nile Cairo March 17. A party of Dervishes crossed the Nile to depart behind on Sunday but were repelled by Egyptian troops with 28 men killed. Egyptian casualty was Wounded f oes Mador.
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Washington
Denver
Cal
Bifen M
Menritic
Chicago
Te General Federation of Women’s Clubs
George Washington Memorial Association
Mira Hennetty
Bation University
Inston
Mre Henrotin
Jule Wolters
Ceacharde Theater
Thriece
Nile
Cairo
Mareh
Depatyin Iehind
Mador
Cuban Spain question rises in Congressional debate
In Washington on March 17 the post office appropriation bill drew scant attention as Cuban Spain issues surged to the front. Mr. Cochran and Mr. Grosvenor led speeches defending the president, warning against quick adjournment and criticizing advocates of recognizing Cuban belligerents while defending U S policy and the integrity of Congress.
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House
Cochran
Dem
Grosvenor
Obie
Comstiss
Williame
Dem. Miss
Afr. Res
Leeds
Hawaii
Spain
Kean
London
New York
United States
Cuba
Luther
Mr. Cochin
M. Cochran
Congress
Gronvenor
Rep. D
House of Representatives
Haad
Mr. Norton
Havana Harbor
Virginus
Grant
Cou
Fish
What of the hour asks speaker on free speech and access
A parliamentry exchange questions the administration's handling of a crisis. The speaker asserts the opposition’s confidence in a trusted ally yet demands clear communication and access to the president to understand the hour and the government’s plans.
Big Kitchen Opens In Havana For Relief Food
A Havana correspondent reports 85 tons of supplies in a warehouse after the Bergen cargo was released. United States Consulance will oversee distribution. A kitchen serving 2,000 people will open Monday at Anche Del Norte with Mrs Soldberg in charge. A central station near Campo Marte feeds 12,000 daily, with three more stations opening Sunday feeding 5,000 total.
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Vevana
Arcn
Matanzas
United States
Bnce
Sagua
Kiepech
McKinley
Custom House
Anche del Norte
Havana
Mra. Soldberg
Campo Marte
NOT THE CAVALRY AT FORT RILEY
Junction City Kansas rumors of cavalry orders are denied by Fort Riley officers. Three artillery batteries await transport to the east to be loaded and moved south within five hours of Gates arrival. Captain Riley remains at Fort Riley for officer examination. Colonel Wallace Randolph at Fort Riley is not ordered south. Rumors place him bound for the Pacific coast andPresidio in ten days.
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Junction City
Kan
Staren
Fort Riley
Enet
Tooth
Riley
Wallace F Randolph
Presidio
Sandoval Negotiates Sale of North German Lloyd Steamers
Berlin March 10 reports Senor Sandoval, the Spanish agent, negotiating to purchase a number of old and slow steamers from the North German Lloyd Steamship Company.
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Berlin
Senor Sandoval
Lloyd Steamship Company
Husband Goes Away From Sherman House in Chicago
Amos Forsythe, a dry goods dealer, vanished from the Sherman House after registering with his wife from Oshkosh Wisconsin. He left for a walk March 9 after lunch and did not return by dinner time. The wife, age 40, remains bedridden with a nurse as hotel staff notify police, fearing robbery or foul play. Forsythe, about 28, carried $600 and jewelry. no trace since. The couple had married four months ago and were well known in Oshkosh. The missing man’s business and prior identity are undisclosed.
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Sherman House
Chicago
Amos Forsythe
Forsythe
Oshkosh
Wis
Forsytte
Gene
Savings Bank Robbed and Keys Duplicated in MA Michigan
March 17 reports the People's Saving bank safety vault robbed of 5000 with duplicate keys used. Bank now in receivership. linked to Farmers' Bank at Shepard Michigan and a murdered figure Taft Washburn noted in local lore. Also includes Taft Washburn Lecture and Santa Fe travel ads. Beggs German Salve advertised for skin sores. local photo services and picture frames offered.
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Pieasant
Mich
People's Saving Bank Safety
People's Bank
Farmers’ Bank
Shepard
Taft
EXTRA SHIPS FOR ASIA TO CARRY STEEL RAILS
Tecoma March 17 The Northern Pacific Steamship Co plans two extra steamers to Japan and China to handle a large rail order. Tacoma with 2000 tons of rail products plus 400 tons of angle bars sails for the Orient as part of a massive shipment from the Trisois steel Works. Additional rails are already arriving at Tacoma to support the Japanese railways.
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Tecoma
Northern Pacific Steamship Company
Tall
Japan
Orient
Northern Pacific Uner Tacoma
Dixon
China
Tacoma
Trisois Steel Works
Ringling’s to Open Season in St Louis This Week
Ringling brothers Charles and Alfred Ringling arrived in St Louis and registered at the Suther’s hotel. They plan a contract with the exposition management for a three ring circus at the Coliseum and open the season in St Louis on upcoming date. The circus seeks a new lion tamer for their cage act. The elephant Prince, a famed but unruly creature, recently attacked its trainer, injuring hands and face during an incident at the arena.
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St. Louie
Charles
Alfred
T. Ringiilie
Circus
Tenkeenk
St. Louis Mantay
Suthers Hotel
Coliseum
ANT D
Burnbee
Wir
Ave
Tee Pee
Dave
Mike
Ringling
Tingle
Munter
Prince
Winner
Shewubenaties
Cling
Rineling
Mr. Charlies
Walt Pullman Weds Siew Louise West in Oakland Ceremony
Walter Sanger Pullman son of the late George M. Pullman married California native Louise Lander West at Trinity church Oakland. The license was issued in Alameda County and ceremony performed by Rev. John Blakewell. The couple left quietly. Pullman once resided at the Palace with his sister, in high social circles, and the bride is described as a striking blonde.
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San Francisco
Walter Sawger Pullman
George M. Pullman
Paince
Siew Louise Lander Weet
Pullman
California
John Blakewell
Trinity Church
Telegraph Avenue
Oakland
Alameda County Court House
Mason
Walter Sanger Pullyian
Minnots
Ban
Hugh McDonnell
Chester H. West
Horn
Hush McDonnell
New York City
Frederick Lander
West
Edward Lander
Washington, D.C
Cyone
Chicago Milionaire
England Is Scared and China Policy in Dispute
A San Francisco letter to the Bulletin reports on China affairs with sharp rebuke of Germany’s aims in Asia. It mocks the German emperor and notes Russia’s occupation of Port Arthur base. The writer, identified as Jone, is linked to Grand Junction Colorado and Republican politics.
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San Francisco
A. Bure
Ingame Johnson
United States
Aroy
China
Lis
Bulletin
Germany
Grabbie
Chin
Port Arthur
Ohio Prompts Warship Name After State Support
Columbus March 17 Gov Bushner moved to urge naming a new battleship The Onto after Ohio The measure followed a Senate suggestion to memorialize the Navy secretary House and Senate backed Senator Carpenter's joint resolution urging the Navy to honor the state with the ship's name Politicians aim to leverage influence with federal officials to secure the designation
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Columbus
Gov. Bushner
United States
Foraker
Secretary of the Navy
Stat
Carpenter
House
By & Beanimous Tete
West
Remain Young Through Nutritious Living
An old advertisement touts Warner's Sate Cure as a life extender. It claims routine use fuels kidneys and liver, boosts energy, improves mood, and aids heart function. The text targets both men and women, urging daily doses as a tonic to stay youthful and vibrant.
Japan Advises China as Ito’s Premiership Improves Ties
London March 1 The Vienna correspondent reports that since Marquis Ito became Japan's premier relations between Tokyo and Peking have warmed. Foreign influence expands with talks on railway concessions bank founding and allowing foreigners to own banks. Discussions also touch on provision of capital and reform of financial controls.
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Marquis Ito
London
Vienna
Spe
Iimperchebie Authority
Ito
Tokio
Soapy Smith Sticks and Seattie City News
Fragments describe a chaotic scene with Soapy Smith and a committee of 104 pushing to Skaguay. Reports mention Timities of Wi sat doom uns and Belch, with the city of Seattie allegedly ordering people to leave within two hours as the city departed on Sunday night.
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Skaguay
Seattie
Reat
Actress Near Death From Morphine Habit in New York
New York March 17 Pearl Eytinge actress lies in a moribund condition at New York Hospital after an extended morphine habit fueled by a man at 46 West Twenty Sixth Street. Eytinge had relied on morphine for years and her sister Rose Eytinge reports threats and family turmoil surrounding the episode.
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New York
Pearl Eytinge
Stella
Dourding Howke
West Twente Sixth Street
Ahe
Eytinge
Stein
White
Pinina Sanitarium
Mra BréGd
Rose Kytinge
Great Northern
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