William McKinley A Noble Life From Soldier to Governor
A long tribute sketches William McKinley as a man who rose from poverty in Niles Ohio to fame as a soldier turned congressman and governor. It notes his start as a teacher, service as a major, later political rise through Congress, and final presidency with emphasis on his tariff leadership, oratory, wartime leadership, and China policy. The piece highlights his integrity, dignity, and dedication to public service amid political battles and national growth.
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Williamy McKinsey
Americidam
Fitbie Duthald
Washington
Willams
William Mekhistey
Ohio
Beety
Washington Am
Lee
Willa McHkinney
Niles Obie
White House
Owen
Otdo
Poland
Nile
Tehureh
Lincoln
Gusti
Midkimey
Ana Wwe
Tim Gerred
Madger McKinley
Agathet
Congress
Chogrereman
McKinney Hell
Mey Xanooth
Inter Lisopgiomyat
Aries
Ayure
Sven
Europe
Phestign
Politum
Douglas
Iilinoia
McKinley
Natal
Semel Randal
Pennsylvania
Randalil
Randall
Mills
Major McKinley
Srntlenan
Gealletes
Heyrose
Tit Sid Bacal
Alteet McKinies
Per von
Great
Republican Party
Congressrusts McKinsey
Maine
United States
Biatne
Deb Sherr
Timi
Mont
Deren
McKioey
Fee
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Mesimlay
Wushinein
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Meere
Gianni
Cuba
Chins
China
Buffalo
Mongal
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Euabey
Trade review notes mixed grain and textile gains scarce
A Weekly Review of Trade reports mixed prices and cautious activity across sectors. Grain and cotton futures faced volatility with speculative positions trimmed while mills and textile producers show steady orders and improved stock levels. Wheat lingered without a clear price bounce as markets assess demand and supply dynamics.
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Aew
Fepysa—an
Aan de Che
Gseadsin
Aan Branee
Hetter
Beenme
Matlonal Stes! Company
Furtlee
Blaat
Calibé
Turge
New Cave
MLE Hottomable
Benty
Demesid
Maui
Railroad News Shifts to Fort Madison and October 1 Date
The Santa Fe moves its Chicago division headquarters from Chicago to Fort Madison Iowa with the general superintendent and an expanded office staff. The change, now set for October 1, replaces a September 15 date and aims to place the chief in closer contact with the division. The move will affect clerks including C F Resseguie’s team, with some transfers planned to La Junta and Hurley. Fort Madison office will house the executive force above the depot while Resseguie’s son joins as a clerk in Dolan’s office.
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Santa Fe
C. F. Berseguie
al Nnes
Newton
Chicago
Rome
Henseeuie
Hensegule
Tresweguie
la Junia
Hurley
Rankin
Rankin Is Et Present Chief Clerk, Bul Eemniy
California
Tiette
Ressegale
Aimee
Cileago
Fort Mugison
Towa
Kansas City
T. Dalian
Yell
Fort Madison
Meathrop Reseveule
C. F. Resseeule
Dolan
Home seeker excursion rules set by Western Passenger association
Executive committee of the Western Passenger association adopts a resolution to regulate homeseeker excursions. It limits travel to free state territories and outlines period limits, eligible regions, and ticket conditions across multiple circulars. The plan awaits formal approval by general bodies at upcoming meetings.
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Western Passenger Association
St. Louis
Pointain Towa
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Af
Nel Kansan
Wisconsia
Idaho
Magitoba
Monucak
Oregon
Tinh
Washington
Texas
Oklahoma
India
Teritory
Ar Kensar
W. PA
Migsouri
Springfield
Manele
Missouri
Satore
Free Pass Abolition Move Gains Steam in Chicago
Western railroad officials prepare to tighten fare rules and end long standing free transportation for employees. A committee meeting is planned to formalize an agreement to discontinue lasting passes, viewed as a necessary step to curb evasion and the past abuse, with action expected soon.
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Chicago
Reform steps target free transport for rail workers and shippers
The article reports that railway officials are tightening controls to curb free transportation, pledging reforms to end passes for railroad employees and to limit patronage for large shippers. Officials say the changes begin a broader overhaul of concession practices and aim to ensure proper fare collection.
Rock Island Bridge Plans For Canadian River Crossing
Reports from Canton and Hutchinson detail Rock Island line plans for a Canadian River bridge project. Large quantities of steel, including two car-length girders, were sent for the extension. The bridge will span the canyon with a high, long structure intended to support a first class roadbed amid treacherous quicksand and a wide river channel.
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Rock Island
Canadian River Bridge
Kansas
Hutchinson News
Inn
Canedian
Rovk Teland
Ticket scalpers join big battle over encampment tickets
Chicago Sept 14 Attorne y of the Lake Shore road have secured temporary injunctions restraining ticket brokers from buying selling exchanging or transferring Lake Shore tickets issued for the A R encampment in Cleveland. The order also bars brokers from inducing others to conduct such trade and hints at similar injunctions from Nickel Plate and Pennsylvania lines to follow.
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Chicago
Lake Shore Road
Cleveland
Ealing
Pennsylvania
Samuel Larriman Named Traveling Passenger Agent for Santa Fe
Samuel Larriman, previously city passenger agent of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe at Chicago, has been appointed traveling passenger agent for the railway. Headquarters set at Topeka Kansas. Appointment announced on September 14 with duties across the system.
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Samuel Larriman
Santa Fe
Chicago
Atchison
Pennsyirants Build 134 Engines for Rapidly Growing Traffic
The Pennsylvania Railroad plans to double its locomotive orders with 134 new engines, the largest order by a single system in a year, to handle rising mail, passenger, and freight demand. Commissioner Donald reports from Cleveland that during the GAR encampment the first three days saw 10,000 closed fate tickets deposited, all likely to be used for visits to the Pan American exposition.
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F. C. Donald
Central Passenger Association
Cleveland
Railroads and business ventures span Amarillo and beyond
A garbled clipping notes Santa Fe to establish libraries in Amarillo and Roswell, with a new building in Amarillo stocked with books and newspapers. It cites Chicago to Florida rail service optimism, a safety rule requiring engineers to attack trains 20 minutes before departure, and rail progress near the Grand Canyon. Also mentions a Winston club house planned by Santa Fe and personnel updates from various railroad workers and shops.
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Santeee Mauney Company
Amarillo
Roswell
Las Vegas
Chicago
New York
Florida
Albuquerque
Santa Fe
Winston
Aubuquerque Citizes
George Nicholson
The
Peook Valley
Santa Fe Company
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
South shop workers on trial trip. many on layoff
Several South shop workers returned to duty after trials or illnesses while many others faced time off or job changes. Albert Wahi recovered and resumed duty. Wuch Inspector Baward Davis and several machinists reported health issues, departures, or moves to other crews. A number of employees left for western work or new assignments as leaders and foremen adjusted shifts.
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South
Albert Wahi
Baward Davis
Wucht Cir
Young
Topeka
Daniel Pink
William Barbee
James Armstrong
Beda
Ben Harnardino
W. S. Mo Henry Lowry
Lecomptan Dan
Mastison
Santa Fe
Milwart Gare
Charlen Biles
Wore
Holtampister
Neler
Walter Datyer
Blethomith
Frank Vogel
Nea
Hostetters Stomach Bitters Promoted for Digestive Ailments
An old advertisement touts Hostetters Stomach Bitters as a cure for constipation dyspepsia flatulence and inactive kidneys claiming the product purifies blood and restores digestion with a tested remedy despite broken wording and misleading health claims.
Unclear fragmentary report from workshop and local trades
Fragmentary OCR notes describe disruptions at a workshop with mentions of workers, foremen, and a boiler, plus related family movements and planned road or utility work. The text references Newton and nearby areas, a firing line, and a rumored construction project affecting forested land, with generic activity and personnel names interwoven.
Fragmented Local Notice Points To Public Sale
A damaged newspaper fragment mentions a sale action directed by local officials. Readable names and details are incomplete, but the notice conveys a public sale event and authority.
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Wm. McKinley
Ana
Don & Co
Railroad News
Mr. Resseguie
Ft. Madison
Western Railroads
Sen
Louis Spendlove
F. Foyne
Ise
Fies
Burve Lewis
Roundhouse Force
John Sleater
Leoard
William Hornbeck
Beardon
Sara
Pe Morgan
Graham
Daweh
Fairbank Company
St Li
Etre
Alifornia
Colorado Flyer
San Francisco
Toveka, Kar
Swift & Holliday Drug CO
Eeekta Couper
Tink
Bale
Tin Sas
Bedly
Jone Ralbeld
de Pent
Sante Pe
Richard Sylkell
Guy Ludington
Oly Desiree
Gerberick
Beether
Corti
Beder
Suincey
Fert
Hase
B. Me
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