Goulds Bitter Fight Over Western Union Telegraphs
The May article details Charles Gould and the Pennsylvanian railroad management clashing with Western Union Telegraph Company over removal of poles and wires. It describes tensions, hearings, and proposed purchases amid a broader campaign to extend Goulds rail network across the continent from Chicago to Denver and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Beba
Penhayteniin
Wester Oslam
Deschievtvade
Anit Todey
Wester Union
Abe
Remirya
Peler Audinet
Periney Ilvaite
Heelin & Polling
Wits
Byrne
Byrne Went Ullen ‘Telegriit Pompany Wall
Peteisylyinta
Omar
Ube
Deriagh
Jazi
M. Sihaetier
BEE
Airaer
Etibat AG
Ittereerag
Lee Peslingivanie Raitvery
Margen
Gould
George Gonld
Gus Bhio
Aldebuthn
Alyity Balbo
Setiour
J. Merpont S Morgat Svenue
Naw
York
Manhattan
Morgat
Morgat Fleminnie
Crete
Birds Escape Death Agree to Omits From Trade
May 25 Milwaukee report says Hong birds will be omitted from trade by the Millinery Job. The western organization representing millinery houses agrees birds, pulls, and other items will not be bartered. It is expected the western trade will continue to order three birds while others will not respond to demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Job- 5
Baridia Wong
Maid Thar
Unclear text fragment hints at Gould Rockefeller era railroad and feather trade
Fragmentary OCR outlines a complex tale of Gould and Rockefeller influence over rail routes, law, and business in Pennsylvania New York and beyond. It mentions the Western Maryland line, Pittsburgh feathers, Audubon Society, and political maneuvering affecting railway construction and trade.
Norton refuses to leave rival store sparks price war
Norton buys Winters store stock sparking a clash with merchants who lower prices to drive him out. He bans clerks, draws church officers into confrontation, and after being warned to vacate rents another building while stubbornly staying. The dispute centers on control of the wholesale goods market and local competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tollene Pally
A. J. Norton
Hart
Norton
Ermioy
Eres
Coode
Isher Uniona
Whistling Incident Baffles City Patrolman
May 23 Polluemmat Morrissey of the Central district disturbed by a tone that seemed to issue from a steam calliope. While patrolling Lochat and Clive Street he discovered the source was a man perched on a pile of 1 questionable items, prompting police attention.
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Et Louis
Polluemmat Morrissey
Central District
Morniesey
Lochat
Clive Street
Mehston
What Do the Children Drink in Mealtime Conscience
Readers discuss beverage choices for children and adults, praising Postum as a healthier beverage alternative to coffee. Personal anecdotes describe coffee's effects on health and children, noting improved well being after switching to Postum.
Man Whistles Through Court Medical Care Case
A man named Lind ap was arrested at the Four Courts after repeatedly whistling and refusing to answer. The police charged him with two breaches of the law. He was deemed not in his right mind and committed to a city hospital for observation after temporary detention at the city jail and then transferred to the city insane asylum for evaluation.
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Charles Lind
Morrisses
Lime
Rospital
Spain Inksbanes Paris Madrid race in Spain
Madrid May 3 The Spanish government has prohibited the continuation of the Paris Madrid automobile race in Spain. Reports from along the route describe numerous accidents causing serious concern. The French government action is approved. amid delays, spectators seek refunds and authorities manage bulletins as the event ends amid controversy.
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Madrid
Spes
Paris
Versailles
Borteaux
Associated Press
Searce
Barrow
Marcel
Rens
Adiapateh
Poictiers
Rego
George Richards
Bordeaux
Deinion Guteide
Iitrat
x _Werner
Gray Dinamore
Armericai Jett
Kol
New
Pacta- Madrid
Thn
Eldenta
Kitlot Ae “Mariyte
BULL MOOSE ROAMS SANGERVILLE AFTER FOREST FIRES
A Maine moose roamed Sangerville causing damage to fences lawns and tracks. It was seen near Gi W Margen’s field along the road from Guittard to Poxcrett with observers noting its wary behavior and likely influence of nearby forest fires. Residents worry but curfew not needed soon as spring ends.
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Maine
Sangerville
Gi. W. Margen
Guittard
Poxcrett
Mrs Dolman Dies in Colorado Springs of Consumption
Mrs Bessie Kann Dolman wife of 1 Dolman ex probate judge died at home in Colorado Springs from consumption. The family moved there last August for her health. she had improved briefly but worsened and faded. She leaves a husband two children Helen and Hobart, and a sister A S Kane of Topeka. Body arrives Tuesday morning and funeral is at her mother's home on North Quincy Street at 2 PM.
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Bessie Kann Dolman
Dolman
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Helen
Hobart Merd
Kane
Topeka
North Quincy Street
Otra
Scattered Hundred Dollar Bills Spark Brooklyn Arrest
Jeremiah Keneally twenty three, of Providence, handed a man a hundred dollar bill and urged him to spend it. The recipient kept the money, and Keneally threw more ten dollar notes to a crowd before police from Liberty Avenue station seized him. He claimed the funds came from a Dime Savings Bank account. Former Congressman John S Hobinson of Nebraska died of appendicitis in Madison after a weakened condition prevented an operation. Von Huttman & Co announced a 2004 ounce gold export to Europe with a New York to Germany transaction conducted in standard banking terms.
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Providence
New York
Ten Street
Saratoga
Averus
Brooklyn
Jeremiah
Keneathly
Twenten
Rally
Gorman
Keneally
Liberty Avenue
Dine Savings Bank
von Huttman & Co
Europe
Elesmas
Germany
Reguiss Eee
Society notices list local gatherings and social events
Mr Ad Mra Earl Case will entertain a small company Tuesday evening. The Shakespeare club has its last meeting of the season Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Dewire C Nellis. The Commos club convenes Thursday afternoon at 2:20 with Mrs Goah Hinnley of 101 Taylor Street. Mrs FA Se entertains a Ratun-Gay afternoon for her daughter Ruth Alma's seventh birthday. Numerous attendees listed include Helen Wells Maud McVey Josephine McVey John Alexander Dorothy Hatt jay Latela Herrick Genevieve Herrich Netan Cromiey Marguerite Alvers Elizabeth Edwell Dorothy Overmyer Helen Harmon Margaret Harmattared Ales Lyman Paul Andersen Lloyd Sinter Carrington Menninger Ram Lars Roy Aydery Harry Arey Red Atein raut Wil Steinmigt Wendell. The Young Woman's organization quarterly meeting is next Wednesday night May 27 with a supper at 7:30 and Emma Ailver to lecture on China. Mr and Mrs Hen F Crinwell will move to Normal for the summer. J W Nellis and Mrs J M Mealy attend a Wichita meeting. Mize Larry Knowles will attend the Williams wedding in Lenton next week. Various residents travel to Topeka and Chicago for visits and events.
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Ruth Alma
Gestes Rampage
Vere Langdon
Mise Wiste -Veener
Helen Wells
Maud McVey
Josephine McVey
Jha Alexander
Dorothy Hatt Jey
Latela Herrick
Genevieve Herrich
Netan Cromiey
Marguerite Alvers
Ales Lyman
Inci Paul Andersen
Lloyd Sinter
Caer Carrington
Sam Carrington
Cert Menninger
Edwin Menninger
Ram Lars
Roy Aydery
Harry Arery
Red Atein
Raut
Wil Steinmigt
Wendel
Cain Abanciation Tas
Mapociation
Biles Emma Ailver
China
Xis
Larry Knowles
Lenton
Mies Holm Wiliams
George W. Williams
Mer
Walter Short
Evanston
Miss Willams
Miss Knowles
Topeka
Bernard Crosby
Sullan
Jon
Wyoming
Western States
David W. Mulvanetx
Chicago
J. L. Peany
Herchineor
Emma Brarta
L. A. Bigger
Hutchinson
Mre. Krarte
HA McBride
New York
Fia Sane
Frank E. Holliday
National Association of Wholemate
Dy Tate
Kaneus
State Pharmaceutic Ea) Association
Chanute
Halidas
Indianapolis
T Laurent
New
M. P. Hiltyer
BL F
Local Notices From White City and Dansville
Fragmented items report Mrs Hy Sia tzona of White City attended a gathering at the Blower House in Dansville. A death notice references Dr. F Silvernail and family, while Meir John Thoms Greene returns from a visit.
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Eiswen
Hy Sia Tzona Nowes
White City
Dr. F
Silvernail
Mra
C. W
Tornado reports from Ford County observer notes
Dodge City weather records describe a Friday tornado in Ford County with a white streak and base trailing the top, forming northeast then dissipating, followed by heavy precipitation and hailstones. The storm damaged farm buildings and machinery, sent winds, and there were reports of livestock impacted and a chicken box incident.
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OD Emigh
Dodge City
Ford County
Migh
Rae
Yey
Obeeryd
Trortheast
Vance
Stert Center
Kindas City
Misa Myetis
Ees
Thought Him a Robber
Pueblo, May 2. A man was shot through the groin by L. Stevenson who says he mistook the victim for a robber. The wounded farmer, Richard Ala waste station near Avondale, died after twelve hours without aid. Stevenson's trial continues as charges of attempted to kill are pending.
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Pueblo
Cole
Missouri Pacific
Puebla
Avondale
L. Stevenson
Stevenson
fRtchacdsu
Hichardeon
Telegraph Wire Length Dispute Traced in Menoken Township
County Clerk Newsman sent letters to township trustees seeking exact miles of wire for telegraph and telephone lines in Menoken township. State telephone company reported twelve wires over about a mile, while trustees claim about five miles. Law requires precise wire counts.
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Menoken Township
In Memory of Emerson Citation of Local Anniversary
Concord observed Emerson’s birth anniversary with a formal program. The forenoon included school schoolchildren and principal speaker Baroy Runeet Brice. the afternoon featured a recitation and remarks by Charles of Has Cotenel Thos.
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Emerson
Corcod
Mast
Concord
Reinh Waldo Emerson
Baroy Runeet Brice
Winerane
Charles Ot
Attention Farmers to Seek Cheaper Timber and Land in South
Fragments urge farmers to relocate south for cheaper land and longer growing seasons. Emphasizes boosting stock feeding with mixed forage, cheaper ranges in Florida and Alabama, and notes possible production advantages. Advises contacting Cecora Industrial and Immigration Agent, Louisville & Nashville Railroad, Louisville, KY for more information.
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Bern
Ida
Cecora Industrial and Immigration Agent
Louisville & Nashville RR
Protests and marriages link in South Dakota divorce notices
scrambled report notes Went Higginson and others as speakers, a sensational aunt and nephew wedding, and a divorce wave in Sioux Falls. It cites Mrs. Ralph Wilson and Willan H. Bradford of New York, with De Wint and Keith of New York and Illinois, plus an alleged marriage amid separations. The piece also promotes travel deals and railroad fares with limited specifics.
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Sioux Falls
Bret
New City
Mim
de Wint
Sihe
Joti & de Wint
Wall Street
Keith
New York City
Hempestead, IL
Thie City
Sivas
Dakota
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