McKinley’s Appeal and 1900 Republican Platform
The document outlines a May 11 Republican platform speech praising McKinley’s administration, endorsing continuation of the Cuba policy, the Philippines, and Puerto Rico, and promising a push for self government in new territories. It asserts strong pro-war and pro-American governance lines, with emphasis on expansion and civil progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lod
Pawers
Spain
Cuba
Cubane & Tree
Cokernmene
Ty Witt Cormmediatier
Feed Centilletien
Porto Rico
Phillippises
Congress
United States
Get of Congress
Die Blamiy Mathtennice
Formhal Recoenivion
Hague
Nepry
Wiltein
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Ad
A vintage testimonial promoting Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the reliable remedy for sick women. Emphasizes trust in the female advisor and free guidance from Lynn Massachusetts with claims of countless recoveries and confidential advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Democrats Aim to Align With Protected Interests
Democratic leaders plan to push a unified policy line aligning with protected interests and pursuing consistent direction across factions. The strategy seeks broad support while maintaining core party positions.
Gage Replies To House Request For Information In 1900
Secretary Gage responds to a May resolution by the House by transmitting the internal revenue bureau data on monthly duplicates of form 216 for the year ending June 30, 1898, and through December 1899, detailing margarine ingredient usage and production. The Treasury notes the bulk of records and offers data on ingredients and their percentages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Washington
Gage
Totowa
Wwensury
Internal Revenue Department
United States
Internal Revenue
Ig Short
Treasury Department
Feta
Courney
1000 Heiress Weds Coachman In Harlem Elopement
New York May 15. Annie Sackson granddaughter of Jamis E Milter of 160 East Eighty street eloped with Alfred C Terwil-Mier, her former coachman, and the couple lived in a top floor in Harlem. Grandfather Jamis Miller threatens to disinherit her if she returns alone. He says she is educated and not suited to a door man and the marriage may be forgiven if she returns. A second item notes an attempted assassination of Rev. Klong near St Marys Catholic Church as he traveled to visit a sick man. The assailant tied the priest but failed to harm him.
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New York
Annie Sackson
Jamis E Milter
East Iightythi Street
Alfred C. ‘Terwil- Mier
Harlem
Miller
Wilkesbarre
Western railroads plan Portland extension from Denver
Chicago reports a push by Chicago Rock Island Pacific to extend to Portland Oregon with Denver as the western terminus and track laying to begin summer. A survey between Denver and Ogden is complete 1400 miles from Denver to Ogden. Competition with Santa Fe shapes coast access and strategic routes amid ties to Burlington Rio Grande and Southern Pacific.
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Chicago
Chicago, Hock Island & Pacific
Portland
Oregon
Denver
Northwest East Territory
Rock Island
Detver
Ogden
Oden
Porland
Burlington
Hook Island
Colorago
Rio Grande
San Francisco
Santa Fe
California
Rads
Ge Rocke Island
Gunnington
Rates for Democrats Western Passenger Association Announcement
The Western Passenger Association issued a circular with travel rates for the national Democratic convention in Kansas City. First class round trip tickets will be available from eastern Colorado Wyoming routes on July 2 3 and 4 and from Colorado Wyoming July 7 8. Utah July 1 2. Return by July 9 with extensions possible to Sept. 1800. Continuous passage required.
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Hook Island
Santa Fe
Western Passenger Association
Kansas City
Colorado
Wyoming
Utah
Dersens
Paints
Gierant
Goo. H. Foote
Fruit Season Nears End as Santa Fe Handles Thirty Cars Daily
The fruit season in California nears completion while business stays brisk through the month end. Santa Fe hauls most fruit east, shipping about 50 to 100 cars daily, now around 50 cars per day. Ice is required at multiple points, averaging three times per car, totaling about 19 tons daily for Santa Fe's routes. Most shipments are oranges.
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Santa Fe
California
Heiul Inghe Froit East
Feust
Watch inspections on Santa Fe locomotives in Topeka
Mr J B Bayles general watch inspector for the Santa Fe is in Topeka rating watches of men connected with handling of tokens. Watches are rated every two years and inspected every two weeks to ensure correct operation. Bayles is traveling across the road and near completion of the task.
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J. B. Bayles
Santa Fe
Topeka
Santa Fe Picnic Arrangements Set for Annual Event
Plans underway for the Santa Fe shopmen excursion to be held later in the year. A committee coordinates the effort with a sub committee to visit venues and select a site, listing members from various shop departments and roles.
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Santa Fe
Mke
South Greeting
Archie Teughoma
Bras Foundry
Walter Dwyer
Robert Jock Well
Joe Bierins
Kener
al Water Sers
RATCHFORD'S SUCCESSOR Brotherhood Chiefs Will Hold a Conference
A May 15 letter from Grand Master Clark of the Order of Railway Conductors asks when Grand Master Sargent of the Order of Locomotive Firemen will call a conference of grand officers of railroad brotherhoods to select a new head for West Ratchford, who has resigned from the labor union, with the conference likely to occur in Chicago later this week.
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Peoria
Tis
Clark
Order of
Railway Conductors
Sak Fng
Sargent
Rand
Arthur
Engineers
Arcade hotel opens in Newton details
Newton May 15 The Arcade hotel the West Harvey house on the Santa Fe system was formally opened by the Newton Commercial club after a April 1 start. A 9 pm reception and 1 pm banquet hosted U.S. Santa Fe and Harvey officials with about 200 invitations and nearly as many plates. The $75,000 stone and brick structure underwent heavy remodeling under J H Bunker Newton division supervisor.
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Newton
Kan
Arcade
Newton Commercial Club
Ue Sante Fe and
Harvey System
M. Hollington
Stromenouen
Snakes Haunt Topeka Depot Master at Rock Island
A Topeka bound report describes a Rock Island depot master at the station encountering snakes in a check room. He entered the room, fell into a wire mesh enclosure, and feared the snakes lurked behind the check stand. The snakes were later removed and Henry resumed his duties in peace.
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Topeka
Hock
Washington
Colored Depot
the Rock, Island
Nevill
Mr. Nevill
Henry
Alton May Get Gould Line in Grand Railroad Deal
New York May 15 developments center on Chicago and Alton capital growth and a collateral trust mortgage of 22 million amid talk of Missouri Pacific ties. Analysts note Rockefeller interests and Gould family control as possible pivots in a major capitalization and future plans.
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ALTON
New York
Chicago & Alton
Ceu
Chicago & Alton Rathway Company
Wall Street
Missouri Pacific
John D. Rockefeller
Goldman, Sachs & Co
James Suliman
City Bank
George J. Gould
Institution 38
Standard Oi Company
Gould
Alton Party
Stillwell Schedules Long Trip Through Several Cities
Superintendent W. M. Stillwell of Rock Islam travels by car No. 2 on a broader tour through Ancola and Oroaha to Des Moines and back, with return expected in the latter part of the week. The trip proceeds without incident.
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Stillwell L.specting
W. M. Stillwell
the Rock Islam
Ancola
Oroaha
Des Moines
Freight Changes At Dallas Office Resolved
Assistant Freight Agent J. J. Johnston of the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe, who had been temporarily in charge of the Dallas office, resumes his duties as J. N. Suswold, division supervisor, is noted in the announcement.
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J. J. Johnston
Gulf, Colorado
Banta Fe
Dallas
Itggeke Talderey Eee
J. N
Suswold
Grain-O the Coffee Substitute That Stands Alone
Grain-O is described as a tonic with permanent effects, not a stimulant like coffee. It is pitched as a successful coffee substitute praised for its coffee flavor, claiming many substitutes exist but Grain-O is unique as a food drink.
Freight Agents in Texas Network Organizes North Region
Dallas based freight agent coordinates North Texas overseeing agents R Dillon in Houston vice Griswold A B Sanford in Waco and J F Yale as traveling freight agent. Daling ter rttore dhesdadartert and Dellaul appear as listed vice roles.
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Dallas
Texas
North Texas Territory
R Dillon
Houston
Tex
Griswold
Sanford
Waco
Dillon
J. F. Yale
Daling Terrttore Dhesdadartert
Dellaul
Oklahoma road project seeks 175000 bonus in Colgate plan
Oklahoma City May 15 Oklahoma promoters Evore and Love travel from Chicago to seek a 175000 bonus for building a railroad from Colgate to a northwest west route via 175 miles of track. Local Oklahoma Railway company would guarantee the sum and receive town gifts along the line. Waxahachie Texas May 15 reports 15 damages for smallpox linked to a Missouri Kansas & Texas railway case arising from alleged introduction of illness into a nearby town last summer by the defendant company.
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Oklahoma Road
Oklahoma City
Eivore and Love
Chicago
Colgate
L .T
Hock Island & Pacliff
Oklahoma Railway Company
Waxahachie
Tex
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Company of Texas
Exporting of Engines Revenue Decline and Rise Report
Washington statistics show more than 400000 dollars worth of American railway engines exported in the nine months ending March 31, compared with under 1604000 dollars in the prior period. Santa Fe locals note workers returning to duties and various personal updates from Paul Clase to John Havens, including a birth, home projects, and hospital recoveries.
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Washington
Paul Clase
A. Vogel
Ian Mackburn
Chas
French
Leavenworth
John Davies
John Bauer
North Topeka
George Hrodfield
Will . Greer
Lux
Prye
Mexico
John Stuart
Chas, Keaton
Denton Crotchett
KE. Brown
John Havens
Wiliam Amos Ie
Pauline
MrGregor
Prison abuses alleged in Raleigh shock senator and public
Federal report cites sensational claims of prison mistreatment at Raleigh with charges against the warden and guards. Document details alleged drunken influence and violent punishment of inmates.
New Haves May 1h Boys and Girls Must Idas
Fragmentary notice notes Milford High echo, doctors and Burdock claimed to cure dyspepsia and improve overall system health. The readable text is unclear on dates or authorities.
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Milford
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