Travel and tragedy mix in scattered Roanoke Area notices
A jumble of notices from early 20th century tickets and travel deals. Roanoke and Seattle listings include fares and dates, with a grim report of a married couple found dead in Auburn, May 11, involving possible assault and self harm. Connections to rail lines, agents, and early travel patterns appear throughout, mixing travel offers with a fatal incident.
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Auburn
Henry Tinckrall
Tris
Democratic delegates lean to Bryan for 1908 nomination
Ellott F. Dan forth, a Democratic candidate for president, returns from the South and West reporting that southern and western Democrats are united for Bryan but divided on the platform. Leaders favor anti trust and income tax planks while most still back free silver. Kentucky shows mixed leanings as McKinley supporters recall past vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ellott F. Danforth
Weutenact
Vodus
Bryan
Eerious
William Jensnnses Bryan
Tomorroe
Col Hrgan
Eauth—Erners
Bertney McMillin
Tennesse
West End
South
East
Kentucky
McKinley
Bradley Himscit
Remarkable gun cotton test shows shell intact on impact
Lt. Lotis Gathmane demonstrated a three inch shell using his safety fuse with wet gun cotton at Sands Hook. The shell remained unbroken though the surrounding charge exploded, proving the device can be handled safely and may allow safer use of gun cotton in future ordnance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lotis Gathmane
Sandy Haske
Icades
Mr. Gathmang
Gathmann
Sands Hook
Hearm
Emmy
Colds and Lung Ailments Mentioned in Historical Text
The article fragment discusses throat and lung diseases such as colds coughs hay fever bronchitis and asthma. It mentions remedies and medical terms though the text is garbled limiting precise details or dates.
Explosion witnesses named by navy officials
Witnesses to the explosion include Rear Admiral Charles O Neill chief of the bureau of ordnance and Coloner Phipps Huston Maxim John Beles James B McMullen and George W Mcaduiten, according to the fragmentary report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles O'Neill
Bureau of Ordnance
Navy Department
Coloner Phipps
Huston Maxim
Johnn Beles
James B. McMullen
George W. Mcaduiten
Chicago Homeopathic doctor cites carbolic acid suicides in 1898
Dr. Mitchell reported that 21 percent of Chicago suicides in 1898 were by carbolic acid, totaling 764 in New York, Brooklyn, and Chicago. The Chicago Homeopathic Medical Association urged druggists to restrict indiscriminate sale, aiming to curb deaths from this poison.
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Clifford Mitch
Chicage Homeopathic Medical Oles
Parsons
Chicago
New York
Brooklyn
Mitchell
Filinms Homeopethic Medical Association
Palmer House
Smitchell
FM. Deecon Ih
Foral Medical Journal
National Education Association Macting Los Angeles 1888 travel offer
National Educational Association meeting in Los Angeles July 21 14 1988 offers greatly reduced fare plus 260 for round trip. Union Pacific touts deluxe coaches sleeping cars and dining options with route prominence and special summer travel service. Also notes on Brentano's death and Rock Island Route travel details and a stallion advertisement.
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National
Los Angele Cal
Union Mactitc
Union Pacific
Washington
Los Angeles
Portis East
Union Parti
Omaha
Kansas
Rail and travel ad notes reduced fares to Portland and other points
The item lists reduced rates of 2985 to Portland and other points with mentions of Topeka trains via Santa Fe and a depot agent. It advertises economical sleepers and travel convenience, plus a cough remedy promotion and notices for local agents and firms. Names include FA Lewis, Fulton depot, Geo. We. StansteinH Wilson, A. J. Arnold & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena Mont
Santa Fe
National Baptist Societics Anniversaries
Portland
Ore
Anies Pacwie
F. A. Lewis
Ucket
J. ©. Fulton
Union Pacific
California
Lewis
J. , Fulton
Geo
W. Stansgeld
WH. Wilson
Arnott & Son
A J Kane & Co
Union Rac
Heens
Muntans
Salt Lake City
Utah
Lewis City
Fulton
Geo. We. Stansteinh Wilson
A. J. Arnold & Son
A. J. Bene & Co
Havana Decrees Ban Undershirts and Smoking in Public
Havana mayor with General approval issues a decree prohibiting undershirts worn openly in public places and doorways. A separate rule bans smoking on street cars and small buses as a public nuisance. US transport Burnsis to distribute government funds for vaccination costs. Spaniards continue leaving for Spain. thirty-five families arrive by Costas route. Lord Dignizan Mendes urges Cuba’s return of exiled Cubans and vaccine funding provisions are debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
United States
Spain
Costas
Dignizan Mendes
Gen Brooke
Cuba
San Domings
Civil Service Reform Assn Sees Officers Elected in New York
The Bays the Civil Service Association of New York announces officers elected at its meeting on March 11. President Carl Seburg and ten vice presidents including Joseph H Choate Theodore Roosevelt James Carter Levistorton Alex Orr Elinu Rost Edward B Shepard Oswald Ottendarters secretary George Minneny treasurer A. S. Prisceil, with executive committee members Eater Ef Godwin Richard Watson Giller and Everett P B Whester. The annual executive committee report notes hope for federal service reforms and potential removal of thousands from the competitive class, citing Justice Department, Internal Revenue Service, interior field branches, and customs cases as areas where politics has intruded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Association
Masy
New York
Civil Service
Steform Assigistion
Heid Last Asses
Sificess
Garl Seburg
Joseph H Choate
Theo Roosevelt
James Carter
Levistorton
Alex Orr
Elinu Rost
Edward B. Shepard
Oswald Ottendarters
Georss Minneny
Treacarer
Prisceil
Interior Department
New York Customs District
Immigration Bureau
Sailors Tricked on Transport Grants Discharge
San Biasco year 22 the Grant crew paid off not discharged many men deserted at New Fork to Mantle then San Francisco expected transport back to New York papers declared but not transportation noted at discharge crew of Sherman to come from quarantine next week and Sheridan crew to likely tell a similar tale Grant crew rely on government generosity for pay and return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Biasco
New Fork
Mantle
San Francisco
New York
Sherman
Sheridan
Manila
Grant
Two Dollars for One Versailles Mining Company Tax ruling
Judge Parsish orders Versailles Mining Company to pay delinquent county taxes over past years on personal property at the mines in Ecuador. Company organized 1391 with Versailles home office and $2,000,000 capital. directors include J S Elio and Stuart A. Ates. Spring travel ads list round trips to San Francisco and Pacific Northwest via scenic routes with dates in May to July.
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Union Pa
San Francisco
Cal
Natonal Baptist Societies
Mits
Pela
Geo W. Stansfield
Arcola @ Son
Versailles
Parsish
Sealast Playa Depa Mining Company
Ecuador
Charles Hunter
London
J. S. Elio
W Fork
Stuart Aates
Staplier
California
Gest Reek Teland
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King of Reference
Werner
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclo Poli Britannica
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Kansas Avenue
Topeea
Grand Opera House
the Living Doll
Annual Meeting
German Baptists
Roanoke
Trszcasstare B. & O
S-W
J. Sad
McCarty
Cinclas
Warfel
S& Locts
Topeka Transfer CO
F. P
Vis Vandilla
Pennsylvanie
Roedoxe
St. Louis
Reahoke
M. Chesbrodzh
G. PA
Staca
T. Foley
FT. PA
Ramses City
Wichita
Return
Montane
St Joseph
Burlington
Butte
Spokane
Settle
Puget Sound
Northern Pacific Railway
Burlingtons
Montana Express
Kansas City
Joseph
Northwest
Burlings
Montanszai
Aliso
Anaconda
Montara
Mardith
JC Bramhaus Trav
St. Joseph
St Loule
Wicnita Ang Mevurn
Rock Island
Geie
Peerless Steam Laundry
Geo W. Stansted
HH Wilson
J. Arnold & Son
Kane & Co
Ceoeay
Thos i. King
Topeka
Seattle
Wash
Danforth
Munyon
the Suicides
National Educational Association
Macting
J. W. Morgan
Stallien
Hancock Street
Brentano
Brencano
Frm
Brentane Brothers
Teday
Tacoma
Great Rock Island
Brit Joly
Ens
Cave Journal
Atoeasta
H. C. Si Hancuk St. Tupeks
W_ care Journal
GFN
Ransae
Peice Man Atteagin
Coliese
Abdzan Hos
Peesre Sinienel Wali
Guirent
Antrua
Wisheos Sane
Teneler
Warchaukes
Cot
Sheretic Seliabie
Kanes
Omics
Giri
Byusawork
Tyler St
Caneeesery
Arerizan Emp Co
Aril Sieuanbe
Brees
T. Husas City
Sno
Ixeninion Company
Dept F.chicago
Andrew Gartecin
Sonalor Hour
Ex-Soo
Senyior Tatar
Wornal Wester
Samuel Sumpe Ure
Sil Sena
Outa
Cerricory
Srankiin Big
Silary Vail Seckia
Per
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Molers
Madison Ker
Ina
Teneka Ave
Tyler
Water Rouse
Lincoln
Eidér
Sontairy
Messertinsd
Harsé
Surrey
Iniuire
Wes
Pine Patsy
Ds Cart
Sar“hee Ae Trier
Baled Bay
Auburndate
Auburndale
Ayne & Gsersox
Scott & CO
Kansas Ave
Aaling Co
Capitol Fruere
Sie
NES
Madison St
Topera Cycle CO
Baltimore
Gailey
Raens Ve
Prumice
Marigage
anWeatrienet Minnaer nipLbe Investors Directory
John Bapmgartser
Hearlex
Peers
Cass
Topeka Realte OO
Wicesrea
Peters
Watries
Albert Berry
Kam Ave
CH Guibor
Golien
Zia Kanave
Che Capitali
James & Hayden, Jiweter
Optician
Ativerware
Fiottot
D. Skisser
J.M Baird
Sofwir
Umpe
Fim Roving
SS Ween
Winipred Welles
Wagnem Plane Forte Teaater
Tyler St. G
Mabel Martin
Gretasoadare
R Mitchell
M.D
Hiemikerboft
S_h. SHELDON
Gutesry
DA & Barnes
MDL
Eva Harding
Bard
Gillespie
Fresco Paister
Snd
Wil Af
West Pifteenih
Han Pieters
Buildice
Hatchidson
Santa Pe
Kanai
Limi
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