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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1906

Page

7

Forest Fire Threat Forces Return in Buckhorn and Antioch

Dan Oakley manager of the Buckhorn and Antioch railroad navigates wage cuts and labor strife at the car shops while confronting his convict father Roger Oakley amid political and romantic rivalries. Forest fires drive Oakley back to Antioch as tension peaks over strikes and a violent confrontation at the Herald.

Dan Oakley Buckhorn and Antioch Huckleberry Roger Oakley General Cornish Oakley Dr. Emory Constance Emory Griff Ryder Antioch Herald Turner Joyce Branyon Emory Constance Ryder Dan Buckhorn Chicago

Paths of Deceit in a Failing Rail Venture

Dan explains a tumultuous railway scheme as Oakley recalls a failed Omaha Denver venture. Curtice boasts control and plans a grand passenger service while cash flow, nepotism and legal trouble plague the company. Oakley resists resigning amid mounting friction with Dan and Holloway over leadership.

Antioch Contract Drives Dan Toward Career Triumph

Dan hails a big paint and upholstery deal for Antioch after two days with Curtice and a hopeful talk of running extra shops. Holloway returns wary of Cornish and resists resigning, while Oakley ponders Holt as interim leader and General Cornish’s likely reaction.

Antioch Curtice South America Dan Holloway Chicago Cornish Oakley Holt Kerr

Philippine veterans view Eleventh cavalry at Port Des Moines

Aug 15 report from Des Moines describes Philippine war veterans being entertained with a review of the Eleventh Cavalry. The regiment had not joined Fort Miley maneuvers to attend the event. Jewelry valued at 35000 was stolen from a case belonging to several Viennese merchants at the Karis court exhibition. The robbery occurred in daylight.

See Moines Port Des Moines Eleventh Cavalry Fort Miley Lomion Karis Court

Professor Goldwin Smith Celebrates 83rd Birthday

Toronto report states Professor Goldwin Smith, aged 83, celebrated his birthday on August 1st, remaining hale and hearty.

Toronto Ont Goldwin Smith

Fighting the Flames spectacle by Gentry Brers

A display titled Fighting the Flames features over fifty performers trained as hose handlers. The act includes baboons driving hose wagons fire engines and ladders without rail support. Prof W E David and M M organize music theory classes and an orchestra and band.

W. E. David M. M Ostramen

Arnica Salve Cures Severe Cuts Says Editor

Major Hamm editor and manager of the Constitutionalist in Eminence Kentucky says Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured him after a severe four year old attack from piles. He reports complete recovery in days with no trouble since. Sold at Stewart’s Drug for 60 cents.

Major Hamm The Constitutionalist Eminen Ky Piles Bucklen Stewart

Nic Plate Road Seeks York City Tickets At One Fare Plus Two

On August 28 and 29 the Nic Plate Road offers round trips to New York City from Chicago at a fare of one ticket plus 2 dollars. Return valid until September 4. For details contact John Calahao General Agent 107 Ada St Chicago.

Nic Plate Road York City New York City John Calahao Ada St Chicago

Excelsior Springs Book Offers Health Resort Guide

An illustrated thirty page book on Excelsior Springs, its medicinal waters, hotels and train service was published by the Chicago Milwaukee and Paul Railway. It can be ordered for four cents postage to any address through A Miller, General Passenger Agent, Chicago. Thousands seek harvest work in Minnesota and the Dakotas with low rail rates and daily tickets from August 1st to 1006. Wages range from 1.75 to 3.00 per day, inquire via agents G P T Minneapolis.

Dan Oakley Tam Chicago, Milwaukee & Paul Railway A. Miller Chicago Minnesota Dakotas Alpo Iowa Central Railway Gay India Board Minneapolis Minn Swift Specific CO Atlanta

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