Railroads in Africa Rate Troubles and Transvaal Routes
South African rail managers report rate disputes and port rivalries across East Coast trade. Cape to Cairo lines, government ownership, and a growing Transvaal orange river system drive expansion. Hoy and Downie share data on earnings, coal, gold, and diamond outputs, with rapid postwar recovery and plans for northbound extensions toward Victoria Falls and Bulawayo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
W W Hoo
Chiat
Central South African Railways
D B Downie
St Fort Elizibith
Cape Colony
Aod
Auccessim Bast
Lyndon Durban
Lourenes Marque
Deligoa Bay
Trafic
Dloy
Che
North Railways
Central
South
Kimberly
Reid
Weyborg
Bulawayo
Ant
Transvaal
O Range
Cecil Rhodes
Hoy
Roger Dine
Victoria Falls
Howe Éser
Hoycreft
Transwau
New Witara
Lake Tanvinskt
Wankle
Zambex
Thysi
Lour- Tata
Bula
Wayo
Lobanguelo
Salisbury
Mashonalong
Mr Hoy
North British Railway Company
Scotland
Cape Government Railways
Port Elizabeth
Orange Free State
Percy Girouard
Orange River
Kimber
Bloemfontein
Johannesburg
Grose
Pretoria
de Beers
London
United States
Unclear exchange on political vibes and a doctor’s timeline
Fragmentary dialogue mentions an unpopular candidate and a president related wake. A doctor predicts bed rest for about a month. Names and locations are not clearly identifiable in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fogarty
Hogan
Grogarty
Illigant
Legally Incognito and the World War Weigh In
A fragmentary contemplation lists potential triggers for a global war with humorous, hyperbolic mocking of rulers and nations. It imagines Leopold, Wilhelmina, Francia, Kaiser, Alfonso, and others clashing in a chaotic, satirical panorama of diplomatic brinkmanship and exaggerated military threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gupan
Newa
Leopold
Wilhelmina
Francia Joo
Austro Hun
Hoch der Kaiser
Peter F
Borg
Alfonso
Loubet
China
Castro
Turkey
Abipa
Togo
Teddy Alt
Meekneas
Railroading at High Altitudes and Natal Roads
A report covers Natal rail routes from Durban to Charlestown with grades up to one in thirty and sharp curves, noting elevations 2 054 to 5 400 feet, and the Biggarsburg Summit about 20 miles from Durban. Mr Dowale plans to inspect Natal lines and compare with Rock Mountains operations. Also covered is the American Therapeutic Society meeting in Philadelphia with multiple New York and Philadelphia doctors presenting papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natal Linea
Downie
Natal
Les
Mr Hoy
Durban
Ladsenttth
Durben
Charlestown
Natel
Tranevaal
Thornville Junction
Pietermaritaburg
Biggarsburg Chain
Drakensberg Mountains
Ingoro
Dowale
Rock Mountains
Scotland
South Africa
Hoy
Anna the Adventuress in Paris and London
In Paris and London Anna, a young Englishwoman, battles deception and social peril. Sir John Farr inghalt pursues a confused alliance with Anna while her sister Annabel claims the same man. Amid hospital visits, boarding houses, and a perilous London sojourn, Anna confronts love, art, and a looming choice as she plots her next move to survive and keep independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
John Ferringhalt
Sess
Antubal
Anna
Appea
Soha
Piaya
Abel
Joho de
Anna Rewlves
Sir 414
London
St Deas
Annabel
Tle
Mercey
Sonpoles
Annalest
Acca Iehe
Sr John
Ansa
Chanka
Rom
Annas
Sunday Post
David Courtlaw
Hooker charges postponed in New York special session planned
In Albany on May 6 charges against Justice Warren B. Hooker were delayed as the judiciary committee seeks more time to prepare formal charges and rules. A special session of the legislature will be required to hear the case after the panel rescinded an earlier deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Sydney
Anna
Misa Pel- Vissier
Brendon
New York
America
Brendan
Albany
Assembly
Warren B. Hooker
Fredoula and
Denkirk
Fish
Judiciary Committee
Sproxton
Worcestershire County Council
Syndicate
Scott
Gudden
Mrs. White
A Fragmentary Tour Through Odd Locales and Tales
A fragmented text unfolds scenes of a lodge in Meadowvale and a hotel in Hope County, mixing legends and odd anecdotes. It references Lovers Leap, a prisoner named Charles Ribboncounter, a forest scene, and quirky lines about loans and Indians. The piece weaves humor and rumor through a patchwork of place names and improvised dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadowvale
Hotati
Charles Ribboncounter
Pey
Spot Cash
Rimeelf
Ice floe stranding near Cape Ray halts ship voyage
The vessel is stuck on an ice floe one mile off Cape Ray at the Gulf of Lawrence entrance, unable to proceed due to ice across Cabot Strait. The purser, who came ashore, reports all aboard are well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Ray
Gulf of el Lawrene
Cabot Strait
Anna
Ellicot
Montague Street
Anns
Brendon
Carlton
Mrs White
Xitsa Ellicot
Storm in St Louis Kills Two as Telegraph Poles Fail
A severe storm sweeping St Louis and surrounding areas caused two deaths, eight injuries, and widespread damage. George Benton, seven, drowned, and Charles Kroeghar, Edwardsville farmer, was killed by a falling tree. A mile of telegraph poles with 148 wires fell by the East St. Louis levee, and Des Peres houses flooded to the second story with residents evacuated by boat amid four squalls and torrential rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Louis
George Benton
Charles Kroeghr
Edwardsville
Ghnning
East St. Louis Levee
Delights and Dilemmas in a Drawing-Room Gathering
In a bustling drawing room Anna greets Ron and Amelia Elliot expresses warm admiration to Brendon while Milly's sensitivity garners hushed comment from Mrs Building. Brendon receives quiet paternal counsel as the scene unfolds amid social maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna
Ron
Brendon
Amelia Elliot
Mr. White
Milly
Six race horses die in two fires at St Louis Fair tracks
At Louis, May 6, six horses perished and twelve stables burned in two fires at the St. Louis Fair Association race track. Incendiary origin is suspected. Total losses reach about 710,000 dollars. Frank Gerring owned three of the burned horses Molly T Irby Bennett and a three year old filly. Garry Mack owned two others and Lovable belonged to Kavanaugh and Breed. A watchdog in Hadrian’s stall died, casting doubt on a cigarette theory. Stables opened and 25 horses stampeded but were saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
St. Louis Fair Association
Frank Gerring
St Louis
Molly T
Irby Bennett
Hadrian
Anda
Hibernians Celebrate Eighth Anniversary at Typographical Temple
Hibernian division eighth anniversary festivities drew large crowds with a varied program. President Dunn introduced District president Moran who spoke on the order’s aims. Miss Fitzpatrick and Miss Curtin performed speeches and songs, Prof Dunn lectured on Gaelic literature, and many soloists followed with piano and vocal numbers as refreshments and dancing closed the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Hibernians
John F Dunn
P T Moran
Kelser
John Brosnan
Annie Connor
P T McDonald Cheir
Thomaes Lee Fortune
Jobo
R Dunn
J Goon
J D Ogeanor
L. Baker
I Wi Batters
John McMahon
William B_ O'connor
J Batwn
C J Sweensy
Bof King
Lu Baker
O'Gennor
F J Dunn
J W Batters
J Mc Mehon
L Baker
Thomes Leo Fortune
WJ Dean
Wilson L. Baker
George T Koth
Thomas Leo Fortune
John P Dunn
Frank
J Dunn
G'Connor
C J Sweeney
Batters
Panama Crisis Forces Gov Davis Home as Gorgas Takes Over
Secretary Taft orders Gov Davis return from Panama due to malaria and health concerns. Col Gorgas assumes acting governorship of the Canal Zone until Gov Magoon arrives, with plans for a commission including eight of twelve members to oversee canal work and health programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daws
Taft—Gorgas
Magoon
Panama
United States
Davis
Taft
Gov Davis
Col Gurgus
Canal Zone
Col Gorges
Gorges
Gov Dasis
Col Gorgas
Heya
Davie
Canal Commission
Shonis Gov Magoon
Enginncer Wallace
Igbrue
Board of Consulting Engineers
Washington
Isthmian Canal
Coton
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Africa
East Comet
Cape To Cairo
THE
President’s Bears
Emanuel
Italy
Eddie
Shire of
Devon
Boston
Mola St Nick
Bill
American Therapeutic Society
Philadelphia
H C Wood, Jr
University of Pennsylvania
Thomas E Satterthwaite
Edward B Brangon
Robert T Morrig
George B Fowler
Reynold Webp Cox
William H Porter
Eli H Long
Buffalo
John B Deaver
J W Shoe
Mr. Newrich
Josh
Anna the Adventuress
E. Phillips Oppenheim
Ptopla
Brougham
John
Hr John
Sydney Courtlaw
Nona
Horace
St John
N F
Allan Line
Liverpool
Montreal
Sharen
Bydney
Angela
Apdenspot
Hope County
Ito
James
Linevituy
Ganca
St. Louis
Hibernians
Northwest
Paul
Minn
North Dakota
Montana
Winnipeg
Northern Pacific Railroad
Gaynor-Greene
May
Court of Appeals
Donald MacMaster
Caritan
Tong Dreane Quilticot
Col. Gorgas
Gov. Davis II
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