Narrow escapes told in nitroglycerin life on the road
Special correspondence from Chanute Kansas recalls a nitroglycerin wagon driver named Jimmy O Hara who speaks of fear, luck, and discipline. He lists near misses, broken wagons and the rarity of explosions, noting witnesses rarely survive and that accidents happen in the field.
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Wills Filed for Probate and Charities Notes
The will of Frances P Bronaugh dated 1893 leaves $200 to Christ Church Navy Yard for Bronaugh lot care and monuments in Congressional Cemetery with the remainder to relatives. two codicils outline specific bequests. Margaret Jane Jones of Warrenton Va probate filed, trust to husband David Washington Jones for daughter Lilian Elizabeth Jones. husband named executor. Contributions acknowledged to Associated Charities including multiple donors. Michigan Association to meet January 26 at Rauscher’s with notable speakers. Civic Center Council notes progress on compulsory education bill.
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Charles V. Detterer
Brandenburg & Brandenburg
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David ‘Washington Jones
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J. W. Blackburn
Frances N. Hooper
William Harvey
Frances P. T Bronaugh
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News of the Railroads and Appointments Across Lines
A roundup of railroad staffing changes and industry notes. Wabash agent in Toledo resigns. Sealand Air Line seeks Memphis freight agent. Lehigh Valley adds cafe car service on Wilkes-Barre and New Fork Express. Executives and engineers shift roles across regional lines. pension, stock, and expansion plans surface.
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Pottsville
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Old Officers Re-Elected at Marine Engineers’ Union Meet
The National Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association held its annual convention at the Ebbitt House with about eighty delegates from across the country. The focus was balancing accounts and planning legislation affecting marine engineers, with renewed attention to Steam Boat Inspection Service regulations. Frank A. Jones of San Francisco was reelected national president along with other officers. Dennis P. Callaghan’s funeral was held at his residence on D Street Southeast. A requiem mass was led at St Peter’s Church and interment followed at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Pallbearers named include P. J. Bresnahan, William W. Lloyd, W. H. King, George FR. McClelland, Arthur Wilson, and Harry Hodges.
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Cleveland
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Chicago
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Detroit, Mich
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D Street
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Mr Briggs Chosen President of Maine Association
The Maine Association has elected Mr. H Briggs of the Post Office Department as its president for the coming year. A winter program includes a New England dinner to be hosted by the association’s ladies at Loyal Legion Hall tomorrow afternoon. The organization is among the city’s oldest of its kind.
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Lost His Position Reflects Age Bias in Business World
An article notes a large business house rumored to have refused an older employee for being too gray headed. It describes how ageism affects hiring and retention, and promotes Walnutte Hair Stain as a solution to appear younger. The ad mentions sale by a local drug store and encourages use to improve job prospects.
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Legal Record Summary of US Supreme Court and District Court dockets
Supreme Court presentment lists Justices and admitted lawyers from multiple cities. Dockets include United States v Harvy Steol Company and City of Oklahoma City v Frank McMaster, with assignments, calendar items, and arguments. District of Columbia Court committees, equity, circuit, criminal, bankruptcy and probate entries follow. Multiple case numbers, parties, attorneys, and schedules through January 1905 with upcoming assignments and verdicts.
Real estate transfers across multiple Washington streets
A string of property deeds lists transfers in neighborhoods such as Twelfth Street Northeast Bloomingdale and Eighteenth Street Northwest. Transactions involve Thomas H. Reid Hugh Reilly John F P D Caton Emmett Elmore George B Bloomer Charles Miller Minnie C Helder Clarence Brandenberg Edward Croggan Sarah H F Davis New York Life Insurance Company American Security and Trust Company Mary Farnsworth Floyd B Davis George N Bell Thomas R Riley Armand Scott Emanuel Hewlett John Nolan Charles W Post May M Lake Thomas H Melton and others for parcels valued from $10 to $17 000 with dates and lot details across squares 127 964 471 109 and more.
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Floyd EB. Davis
Moore & Barbour
George N Bell
Thomas R. Riley
Barry Farm
Armand Scott
Emanuel M. Hewlett
Nineteenth Street
John H. Nolan
Charles W. Post
Orleans Place
May M. Lake
Thomas H. Melton
Deeds and equity notices in Washington area trusts and suits
Deeds of trust listed across multiple blocks and squares in Columbia Heights Bloomingdale and surrounding areas, detailing trustee names, secured sums from 150 to 8,000 dollars, terms from 90 days to 3 years, with interest rates mostly 4 to 6 percent and semiannual or monthly payments. Equity suits include Nellie Marr v Marr et al divorce, Jampeon Bayly re Mary Riles et al injunction and receiver, and Mark F Limara marriage record correction.
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A. A. Hoobling, Jr
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Hichard Shipp
Brown Bag Filling Machine Company vs James L Drohen injunction
Lawsuits listed including No 47458 Edward Lincoln vs The New York Continental Jewell Filtration Company for damages 10000 with KH H Thomas and Charles J Murphy as attorneys. No 47460 T Van Clagett assignee of William B Clagett executor and trustee vs Suste Emme et al judgment by Justice of the Peace Bundy. No 47461 Charles Payne appellee on Edward Taylor trading as the Taylor Commission Company appeal with F S Key Smith as plaintiff's attorney.
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John Ridcut
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Fall of Port Arthur prompts question on Wei Hai Wei
The New York Tribune notes that under the 1898 lease Port Arthur and Tahenwan were held by Russia yet Wei Hai Wei was to stay British while Port Arthur remained Russian. With Port Arthur ended by Nogi, debate arises if Japan will cede Wei Hai Wei and when, amid postwar conventions. Included in modernized Chicago News exchange are quick quips on witchcraft and Chadwickism.
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Earnings Rise At Baltimore And Ohio For December 1904
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad reports December 1904 gross earnings at 5,412,259, up from 3,189,279 last year, expenses at 3,758,668, up from 3,626,201, and net earnings of 1,653,591, up 90,513. For the six months ending December 8th, gross earnings reached 34,544,733, up 129,182, with expenses at 21,044,626, down 24,979, and net earnings of 12,900,107, rising over the prior period. The report covers traffic earnings excluding controlled lines.
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