Wreck of the Twentieth Century Limited at Mentor
Open switch caused the Twentieth Century Limited to derail near Mentor Ohio as it traveled at speed. Nineteen people were killed and many injured. cars burned and two coaches destroyed. Investigators suspect malicious tampering. a $2000 reward offered for the responsible party.
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Mentor
Twentieth Century Limited
Lake Shore
Cleveland
Chicago
New York
New York Central
John R. Bennett
Nassau Street
New York City
John A. Bradley
Rowley, Rogers, Bradley & Rockwell
Akron
J. R. Morgan
Wellman-Seayers- Morgan Company
G& HH. Wellman
Wellman-Seavers- Morgan Company
A. L. Rogers
Platt Iron Works
H. G. Mechling
Wheeling Corrugated Company
L. M. Hiriek
Keith's Theater
E. E. Naugle
L. A. Johnson
Coney & Johnson
Henry Trinz
Allan Tyler
Collinwood
J. Brant
Ash Street
Erie
N. B. Walters
Hamburg
N. Y
W. D. Mickey
Porter
J. H. Langdon
R. C. Cordeaugh
Kay Cottage
Highlands
N. J
M. J. Kennedy
San Francisco
Kate Trott
H. D. Turners
Theodore Keuhl
Waltram Street
W. H. Colvin
LaSalle Street
George Murray
George Street
St. Louis
A. E. Dickson
Marquette Building
Nathan Allen
Kenosha
Wis
S. T. Katy
Paulina Street
A. P. Gorham
D. C. Moon
Lake Shore Road
Lake Shore Railway Company
J. A. Morrin
Roosevelt Directs Welcome for Exempt Chinese at U S Ports
Washington report states the president directed actions to ease landing for exempt Chinese classes including merchants travelers and students and to ensure immigration officers treat them with courtesy. The move follows Chinese representations and a boycott threat against American goods. Secretary Metcalf issued instructions to officers to remedy past difficulties and prevent trade tensions between China and U S manufacturers.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Immigration Bureau
United States
China
American Asiatic Society
Metcalf
Bowen Ousted in Venezuela Controversy Fallout
Washington reports President Roosevelt dismissed Herbert W. Bowen, longtime United States minister to Venezuela, and exonerated Assistant Secretary of State Francis B. Loomis. Roosevelt, in a letter to Secretary Taft, condemns Bowen as “especially reprehensible” and says Bowen sought to entrap witnesses to incriminate Loomis. Bowen’s resignation was avoided to prevent admission of misconduct. the dismissal ends his diplomatic career.
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Washington
Herbert W. Bowen
United States
Venezuela
Francis B. Loomis
Bowen
Loomis-Bowen
Roosevelt
Taft
Loomis
Feel Impending Doom and Hope From Kidney Cure Claim
The piece claims Falay's Kidney Cure relieves Bright's disease and diabetes, turning fear into thankfulness. Marion Lee of Dunreath Indiana reports severe diabetes improved after three bottles, after eight doctors failed. The ad credits Foley's Kidney Cure, sold by E. K. Conner & Co.
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Bright
Falay
Dave
Marion Lee
Dunreath
Ind
Foley
E. KE. Conner
Swamp Root Promises Kidney Relief and Health
An advertisement asserts kidneys cleanse blood, warns of sickness from neglect, and touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a premier remedy. It claims universal constitutional link to kidney trouble, offers samples and a pamphlet, lists prices 50 cents and one dollar, and directs readers to mail orders from Binghamton New York.
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Kilmer
Former Governor Frank R Lubbock Dies in Austin at 90
Former Governor Frank R Lubbock died in Austin on Thursday night at age 90 after suffering a stroke the prior Tuesday. He served on Jefferson Davis's personal staff and was with Davis when captured.
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Austin
Tex
Frank R. Lubbock
Lubbock
Jefferson Davis
Davis
Time Is Set for Peace Conference
News reports state that Roosevelt urged Russian and Japanese plenipotentiaries to meet in the United States in early August with a preferred date at the end of August if possible. Russian selections include M. Nelidoff and Baron Rosen, while Japan's envoy is unnamed though Takahira is noted. Armistice talks are stalled and no announcement on dates is firm.
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Washington
United States
White Henge
Russia
M. Nelidoff
Paris
Baron Rosen
Takahira
Hare
Marquis Ito
Yamagata
M. Nelidoft
Ayres
St. Petersburg
Japan
Roosevelt
Manchuria
Tassia
Fire damages landmark Nashville stores and more losses
Fire in Nashville on Sunday caused 500000 to 450000 dollars in damage to the Palace department store at Fifth Avenue and Union Street, occupied by Harris and Jacobus, and to the six story Nashville Dry Goods building owned by Norman Kirkman. Other items note a Washington appointment of John Barrett as minister to Colombia and tennis results with H Smith defeating Holcombe Ward and Beals C Wright advancing in the international championships.
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Nashville
Tenn
Palace
Harris Bros
Jacobus Bros
Fifth Avenue
Union Street
Nashville Dry Goods Company
Norman Kirkman
Washington
State Department
John Barrett
Oregon
Colombia
Barrett
Russell
Caracas
Venezuela
Bowen
London
H. Smith
Holcombe Ward
Beals C. Wright
Boston
Simondy
Progress of the Contest for Championship Honors
Chicago notes arrest of Henry Wulff former state treasurer on a US warrant for fraud linked to Continental Finance and Continental Financing. Bail set at 2500. Paris reports banker Georges Rodrigues commits suicide amid heavy losses. Richmond sees Mrs. Keever charged with murder after husband’s death. Madison ends session of Wisconsin legislature after 162 days.
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Chicago
Henry Wulff
United States
Continental Finance Company
Continental Financing Company, Limited
Justus W. Lobb
Wulff
Richmond
Ind
George Keever
Keever
Pennville
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar Cough Syrup Ad
An old ad touts Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar as a safe, opiate free remedy for coughs, croup, whooping cough, bronchial troubles, and laxative relief. It claims gentle bowel movement, phlegm reduction, and lung strengthening for children and adults, sold by B. H. Miller.
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Kennedy
B. HA. Miller
In Strict Confidence Lydia Pinkham's Cure Claimed
A persuasive ad claiming Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cures female illnesses. It cites Mrs. Seydell of Philadelphia and asserts over one hundred thousand annual cases, praising the physician as a trusted woman advisor who offers free, confidential guidance to sick women worldwide.
G M St P Ry Announces GA National Encampment Tickets
The G M and St P Railway Co will sell round trip tickets from Aug 3 to Sept inclusive for the National Encampment GA. RB to be held in Denver Colorado from Sept 4 to 7 1905. Rail fare listed as B14 end.
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G. M
St. P. Ry. Co
G. A. RB
Denver
Colorado
Hates to Padi the Coast Cut 15
The Iowa Central offers daily sate to May with one way tickets to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland and other western and northwestern points. Rates cut 15. Through tourist cars to California without change. For fall particulars or address ALB Cutis GP T Minneapolis.
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Padi
Iowa Central
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Northwest
California
ALB
Cutis
Minneapolis
Trains Arrive and Depart List at Hampton Update
Train arrivals at 11:00 am and 12:45 pm include Mixed and Local Freight. Southbound services feature St. Louis and Kansas City Mail daily, Peoria Express, and St. Louis and Peoria Limited daily. Local Freight runs after Sunday patterns, with milestones at Mason City Mall and Twin Cities lines.
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Stnday
Hampton
Town
Twin Cities Mail
Mason City Mall
Sun
Twin Cities Limited
St. Louis & Kansas City Mail
Peoria Express
St. Louis & Peorya Limited
Ilibom
Vacation Tour Excursion Rates Across the West in 1905
The Iowa Central lists low round trip excursion fares from Algona for the 1905 season. From Algona to St Paul and Minneapolis $8.10, to Duluth $12.19, to Denver Spring and Pueblo $22.05, to Salt Lake City and Ogden $35.05. Tickets go on sale after June 1 and run to July 14 with possible extensions. Separate specials cover Epworth League in Denver, G A R Encampment, and Lewis and Clark Exposition routes with varied dates and advance purchase rules. Additional low fares announced to Portland, Hot Springs, and California with daily sale and extended stopover privileges. For full details contact A B Currs, G P and T A.
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Pacific Coast
Iowa Central
Algona
St. Paul
Minneapolia
Duluth
Denver
Colorado
Apringa
Puebla
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Gale Daily Afker
Dever
Portland
Onna
Umit PO
California
Portlangd
Hot Springs
Ark
A. B
G. P
Ty A
Rosy Cheeks and Lovely Hair Teas for a Wedding Trip
Advertisement fragment touts Rocky Mountain Tea as a cure for beauty and charm. It urges flattering looks with a pretty face and delightful air, promising a wedding trip across the sea for those who trust the product.
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Sea
R. H. Miller
Centrality announces summer sale of round trip tickets
Te Land Agents warn that advance notices show daily summer sales of round trip tickets at one far and two dollars to northern Minnesota and Dakota points. Return by October 31. Low round trip tickets also available to St Paul and Minneapolis after June 1. For prescutors call on Byes for address A B Comrs GP T AL Minneapolis.
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Minnesota
Dakota
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Gp, &T
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Take Shore
Stepa
Dr. Kilmer
Binghampton, N
Czar
Concord
N. H
Baseball
Georges Rodrigues
New
Lydia E. Pinkham
Fred Seydal
R. R
Kansas City
Peoria
J. A. Morgan
Towa
Via
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Missouri River
ER. L. Lomax
Gen't Pass
Tkt. Ag. Wolou Pacite Railroad
Omutia
Neb
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