Intrigue Over Rail Rivalry and Stock Maneuver Unfolds
An old Pennsylvania railroad official recalls a boast about maneuvering control of the Philadelphia Wilmington and Baltimore lines. The tale centers on Robert Garrett and a late night stock deal that shaped rivalries with the Baltimore and Ohio and influenced the era’s railroad map and finance.
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Baltimore
New York
Pennsylvania
Wilmington
Baldock
Ivania
Jonico
Sixth Street
Broadway
Ention
Philadelphia
Yton
Iking
Irania
Robert Garrett
Ire
Ohio
Garrett
Spanson
Penna
Philadel
Iimington
Baltic
Garretts
William Hf. Vanderbilt
B. S
Ark
Van
York
Vander
New York Central
New York Tribune
Europe trip plans fall through for Mrs Spriggs
Mrs Fosdick asks if Mrs Spriggs has yet gone to Europe and Mrs Spriggs explains Mr Spriggs cannot leave his business. She recalls a ship breaking its record and fears being aboard a vessel with a broken record at sea in the middle of the ocean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Eyewitness Lore on How Eyes Reveal Character
The article explains eye signs as indicators of mental state and character. It links upper lid coverage, eye movement, color, brow shape, and eye openness to traits like cool deliberation, mental ability, unsettled mind, weak constitution, intelligence, memory, and tendencies toward jealousy or bigotry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tris
Sunday School Tales and a Boots Market Insight
A Sunday school teacher shares a tale about a verse for the class and a girl quotes a biblical line. An old Scottish farmer questions pupils about nothing, answered humorously. A London reader cites boots as a barometer of national prosperity amid wartime wage pressures.
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Carthage
L’rose
London
Ireland
Secret of Long Life Promoted by Electric Bitters
Electric Bitters regulate stomach liver and kidneys purify the blood and improve appetite. They are advertised to cure kidney troubles female complaints nervous disorders constipation dyspepsia and malaria and promise vigorous health and strength for 50 cents with druggist guarantee.
The Chiropodist Who Saws Relief From Feet Woes
A New York Times feature portrays a chiropodist who treats 200 patients weekly and earns about 4500 dollars yearly. He argues foot trouble affects 95 percent of New Yorkers, urges proper socks and snug shoes, and cautions about corns from twisted walking patterns. He contrasts his dangers with surgeons and notes social undervaluation. He also recalls a cryptic Australian church snake tale linking superstition to parish life.
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New York
New York Times
Elopement Story From London Times Resurrected
A reprint recalls a Victorian romance in which John Kirk, a Methodist preacher, marries Susanna Seaton of Burringham after a two year romance with a local blacksmith. The piece notes she had lived with the blacksmith and, despite a church publishing, eloped with Kirk the next day.
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London Times
Bottesfield
Lincolnshire
John Kirk
Susanna Seaton
Burringham
Mantua
Brick Without Straw A Burdette Poem
A poem recounts a brickyard worker who lacks straw yet forges bricks with grit and resolve. The tale contrasts endurance against hardship as the worker insists brick can be made without straw. The narrative voice reflects on toil and perseverance through time.
Greyhounds and Other Dogs Show Remarkable Speed
A collection of observations by M. Dusoller notes high endurance in fox terriers and wild canids, with wolves and Arctic foxes racing vast distances. English greyhounds reach 18 to 23 yards per second in full gallop, rivaling carrier pigeons, while other breeds cover swift miles for hours. The piece also includes humorous snippets about a Scotchwoman's deathbed bargain and a wife late for prayer meeting.
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M. Dusoller
Nansen
Sannikow
M. Duseller
London Mail
As She Saw It and a Chinese Philosopher Quip
A humorous dialogue opens with Mrs. Kleener pressing John about smoking. He cites his doctor’s order to quit or risk death. She replies with relief that she will limit cigarette odor around her curtains. A final witticism notes a Chinese philosopher’s view on wisdom in gray hair.
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Kfrank Leslie
Cay
Pioneer Transfer Co
Southern Acific Hotel
Yuma
Aris
SAN Xavier Hotel
Tucson
WIE
Bowie
Nogales
Arizona
Jaeger
J. F. Jaeger
Church of G
Australia
Samuel
Empire Review
Robert J. Burdette
Railway
Texas
el Paso
St. Louie
Brreveport
New Orleans
W. Curtis
W . Pase
A. E.P. Turner
G.P
T. A
J. V. Elmore
T. P.A. Dalles
Greyhounds
John
Jenny
Stravon
New York Weekly
Southern Pacific Co
St. Louis
Chicago
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Washington
Pullman Palace
Southern Pacific Company
C. M. Burkhalter
D. F
P. A
M. O. Bicknell
Ger
R. Lowrie
Fr't
S. F. B. Morse Gen
Largent
Phoenix
Tucson and
Mammoth
Wm. Neal
Memphis
Louisville
Clarence Haydock
South Spring Street
Los Angeles
Cal
8. P. Co
Merenci Southern Railway
Tee
Merencil
CasAe Bunkers
Cunningham
Reiss Guthrie
Guthrie
Ino
E. L. Wetmore
Pounington
Baldwin
Charles Whitman
Tucson, Aris
R. T. Millar
Tucson, Ariana
C. Parker
A. Fey
Chan Tim Wo
Lee Abt & Co
South
Meyer Street
DeWitt
North Church Street
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