Railroads duel over Rock Island fast train fare
Chicago to Denver rate dispute escalates as St Louis and Burlington rail lines clash over charging extra fare on the Rock Island fast train between Chicago and Denver. Union Pacific and others oppose, while a meeting is set for next Tuesday to decide the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pactic
Lsitrerantiais
Rock Island
Chicaxa
Denver
St. Lewie
Kansas City
Lme
St Louis
Mosk Taland Doem
Obienco
Quartermaster’s
Springfold
Columbus
Bredlanuse— de
Dex Malnes
Recovery on Policy Ruling In Big Insurance Case
San Francisco May 12 The United States court of appeals handed down a decision in the Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Company versus E McNeill receiver of the Oregon Railway and Navigation Company The judgment grants Washington 77 121 and costs The motion by Receiver McNeill seeks to recover on a first policy issued to the Union Pacific Railway receiver in 1908 for 1 386 500 for a year The ruling is listed as highly important with potential implications over a million dollars in involved policy disputes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
United States Court of Appeale
Gilbert, Hoss and Morrow
Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Company
Receivership Ends as Union Pacific Closes South Omaha Affairs
The receiver for the Union Pacific railway system in South Omaha says the five receivers have submitted their resignations to the federal court. two successor receivers, Oliver W. Mink of Boston and Thomas P. F. Wilden, are named to discharge duties in closing the affair. Lincoln’s G. F. Lambert is appointed counsel for the successor receivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Ite
South
Omaha
Remia Pacific Railway
Te Federal Court
Oliver W. Mink
Boston
Thomas PF. Wilden
Felt Mats for Rails to Cut Train Noise and Extend Rail Life
A historical report describes a new felt matting for rails tested at Leipzig. The material uses wool fibers coated with glass and stabilized by chemicals to create insulated plates. It claims to reduce noise, cushion contact, and lessen wear, with potential for use under bridges, girders, and elevated tracks in cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leipric
Met
Electric headlights urged for Missouri railroads
Railroad Commissioner Timothy J. Hennessy and Joe Finry of Missouri urged equipping all passenger locomotives with electric headlights at a Washington meeting. Hennessy said electric headlights could save more property and lives annually than all other safety devices combined. The effort to secure federal action will be presented to Congress next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Railroad
Washington
Timothy J. Hennessy
Joe Finry
Missouri
Hennessy
Nis
Hennesey
Congress
Chihuahuan Pacific railroad contract awarded to El Paso men
The Chihuabus and Pacific railroad contract was awarded yesterday to J. M. Neeland and G. Webb of El Paso. They must mobilize 400 teams and 1,000 men to start work next Monday. The road will be built with urgency from Chihuahua city to Guerrero and then to Topolobampo and the Pacific Ocean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chihuahua
Tl Pasc. Tex
Chihuabus and Pacific Railroad
J. M. Neeland
G. Webb
el Paso
Chihuahuas
Mexico
Guerrero
Topolobampo
Pacific
Daughters of the American Revolution Resolve to Serve Country
The National Board of Management of the Daughters of the American Revolution adopts resolutions urging members nationwide to prepare to serve the United States government in national service and to support the president in prosecuting what is described as a great and responsible work. Written by Recording Secretary General Draulene Genre NS De La Ahive Pickerr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Aeac
National Board
Daughters of the
National Society, Daughters of In American Revolution
United Tates
Kingdom of
Spa
Bitsi
Raswond O
Draulene Genre
NS de
la Ahive Pickerr Vie
Spain's Fleet to Unite Against Cubs in New York
A Gibraltar dispatch reports Spanish fleets from Cape Verde and Cadiz may join by early June to descend on New York. The plan aims to synchronize moves with U S forces and prolong action into summer if not delayed by American arrivals in Cadiz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Cubs
New York
Herald
Gibraltar
Sexus
Cape Verde Islands
Cadiz
Cba
Possibl
War Revenue Bill Moves Through Senate Amending Rates
Washington report outlines the war revenue bill with Democrat amendments including a corporation tax of one fourth of one percent and exemptions for charitable and mutual associations. The measure also covers seniorage, greenbacks, and various tax provisions while heavy revisions promise a bill nearly unrecognizable from the original.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ally
Senate
Atonday
Jones
New
Finance Committee
Moreilt
Rep
West
Det
Gage
Harvard Wins Debate At Cambridge On Immigration Policy
Harvard defeated Princeton in Cambridge Massachusetts last night on the affirmative side of the resolution that current U S immigration restrictions are sufficient. Debaters included Harvard’s N Reeves and R Cripus and M Lowrie for Princeton with Rosenthal and Parker for Harvard among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Cambridge
Mass
Princeton
United States
Reeves
Tl. Parker
Tarverd
R. D. Cripus
Ss. B. Rosenthal
M. Lowrie
Two Hundred Canadian Troops Arrive En Route to Alaska
Vancouver on May 12 sees 200 Canadian troops arrive en route to Alaska to assist the mounted police in protecting the Yukon country. They will depart next Saturday via the Stickeen river route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yukon
Vancouver
Alaska
Mounted Police
Stickeen River
Mystic Cure Promoted By Druggists In Topeka and Indianapolis
A testimonial from Hettinger Indiana praises a remedy called Mystic Cure for chronic rheumatism and sprained ankles. The user reports walking without a cane after four days and says Holliday Druggists in Topeka Kansas carries the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de. H. BD
Hettinger
Indianapolis
Tri- Uinua
Detehon
Sound
Weild
All
Holliday
Topeka, Kun
Death of Baron Rudiger in Toluca Ambush Tale
The account follows Baron Rudiger, detained in Toluca by General Negrete, then released after his Neenza absoluta was found. He travels toward the tableland and is attacked by robbers, killed after a valiant defense. His mule and trunk are taken. his body is buried by locals, and his remains rest in a family vault in M-n New York Sows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barak Voloa
Toluca
Rudiger
Rodiger
Caballera
Conor Major
Senor
Hodigar
Negrete
Ocala Bose
Republic
Fred
Adlemn
Curious Monkey Causes Sudden Ale Flood at Manor
An Englishman recalls a South African monkey named Jenny who opened the cellar door and unleashed a torrent of home brewed ale. The overactive simian explored the spigots, wasting the liquor as the man’s husband duties and social events intruded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Jenny
Londsa
Two Fleets In Uncertain Movement As Spain Hides
New York May 12 Official circles grow convinced the Cape Verde squadron is avoiding action and may seek a home port. Acting Admiral Sampson’s fleet could be recalled to Cuba once the Cape Verde absence is confirmed, with no immediate attack on San Juan. May 25 appears a likely start for Cuban operations, as volunteers join regulars and the siege of Havana looms amid cautious strategizing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
London
Cape Verde Islands
Cadiz
Porto Rican
Cuban
Villamll
Washington
Tribtine
Navy Department
Sampsom
San Domingo
Porto Rico
Havana
Cuba
Cape Verde
West Indian
Sampson
San Juan
Key West
Tampa
Havam
Vizcaya
Almirante Oquendo
Maria Teresa
Cristobal Colon
Caribbean Sea
Florida
Feld
Lou, Mn
Caban Cap
Spain
Suen Canal
Dewey
Philippines
Spain Seeks Defensive Policy Amid Global Struggle
The passage argues Spain cannot sustain an expansive reconquest due to limited home resources and a cabinet focused on political survival. It contends Spain must rely on home ports and adequate protection to defend a distant colony, sacrificing interests elsewhere and pursuing only a defensive military posture for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Clara Nevada survivor found by Lynn Canal discovery
Victoria B C reports a row boat bearing the Clara Nevada name found on a Seward Beach with coats miners bags clothing and camp embers nearby. The find suggests at least one man escaped the disaster and may reveal details of the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Nevada
Fire Destroys Chicago Boarding House. Two Die
A three story building at 275 La Salle avenue was gutted by an early morning fire. Two men, John Connell and William Collins, were killed. Four others were injured including Captain O'Connor and Walter Pike as tenants and guests escaped with narrow margins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
la Salle Avenue
John Connell
William Collins
Captain O'Connor
J. Mr. Reed
Walter Pike
J. W. Cox
Quick Relief Ads and Medical Pitches Recounted
An old advertisement page touts Dr King’s New Life Pills and Bucklen’s Diarrhoea Balsam. It promotes photographs from a Dewey parade but mainly markets patent medicines and a photographer’s contact in Kansas Avenue. The text lists remedies for headache and stomach ailments with claims of safety, vegetable origin, and guaranteed purity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
Hull
Aij
Golden Rule Machine Works
Kansas Ave
srUsdick
Care Journal
Hull Stoves Repair Co
Admiral Dewey
Hfe
Sohn F. Strickrott
Kansas Avenue
H. E. Bucklen & Co
Chicago
Dr. King
Swift & Holliday
Also Mentioned on This Page
Railroad News
St. Louis
U. S Court of Appeals
Daughters of the Revolution
McKinley
Davis
Anthiaderhe Druggista
Maine
Spein
Malta
Dearborn Sts Chicass
Outfit
Act Quick
Nath ‘Pub. Co
Lakeside
Hood Bair Renin Ae
Harrison St
Jack~son
Quincy Et
Taylor St
West Sixth St
Kansas
Algo
Furman's Shoe House
Kangas Avenue
Sixth and
Jackson Sts
Crescent Grocery Co
Jackson
W. 5. McCormick
Kanave
Scott's
Wis
Quincy
Phuraday
C. G. Olson
C. F. Chase
Bellview
Padgett
Tagguire
Tyler
R. Gt
Indy
A. K
Car Journal
Shawnee County
Fourth
Topeka
W. Sx. Wilson
Kar
Jessepat Chan
Colville & Bertrand
Upstaire
Whiele & Horner
East Beveath
Wil Sinea
Kaneas Ave
St. Manson
Tallor
Ralston
John G. Howard & Co
Viavn Co
Columbias
Pree Dispensary
Modest Co
Twelfth and
Farrow
Hogaboom & CO
Santa Fe
Madison Sts
Seorey
Lowman Hill
Zito
Church
W. Forbes
Sixth Avenue
Douthitt Place
Ghe ZS
Darling CO
TM Kan
Campbell
Soney Oe Tower
Moblsa Building
Morro Castle
Lawrence St
Moi
Ture Jornal
Howland Nursery Company
Los Angeles
Cal
Mount Hope N
Lawrubce
W. M. Forbes
Fuel and Feed
Er P
van Sirk
Watchmaker
Cincka
Mainsprings, Co
Uncle Sam
Cefleco
Seatles Stearm
Edson
Groves
H. J. Groves
Freenhouses
Ava
BAIRD
Bodserold
Torera
Pratention
Ee . Ryder
M.D. Orrier
Ana Te
Gore
Ldtral Ave
North Topeka
Ptremia Aeons
Ianenecaeces Vile Tvula
Sebure
C.F. Menninger
M.D. Mommopatut
Talysickax
Topeks Ava
Ge Sheldon
Beephal
Tanis
Hayden
Ometician
EW Crawford Theater
Prof. Lohrman
Priosa
Eyees
Ant
Emul
New York Exchange
Firth
Burad
Ceria Sim
Ftin
Tae Lo
Oasme
Topeka Transfer CO
Howe F. P. Bacon
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!