Ramps on the Road and the Tramp Trade Observed
The article profiles road tramps and their tricks for dodging trains, detailing methods used to ride freight lines. It mentions figures like Mackey and Utley, recounting journeys from San Francisco to other points, and describes the transient crowd as bold, varied, and persistent in seeking luck along the rails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sim Francisco
Mackey
Starha Boni
Ty Carey
Ceredutning & Pute
Helen Phewaiets
Tramps and Freight Train Perils on Central Ballroad
A fragmented report describes tramps hitching rides on a Central Railroad of New Jersey freight train. It recalls attempts to board moving cars, dangers of bumpers, and a derailment incident that left several tramps dead or injured as authorities investigate the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amd
Togo
Moulog
Faerhoy
Firsh
New York
Philwulphia
Pappsylvanis
Derrey Central Campanies
Tidneh
Tramps and Freight Cars A Historical Conductor Tale
A long, clipped interview recounts how tramps, often riding freight trains, were tackled or evicted. Conductor Billy Gerry describes tossing riders from moving cars and miners’ regions as hazardous, noting punishments by police and railroad companies.
Vessel Report Shapes Poor Fate of Crew in Strait
News from San Francisco states Golden Gate Lumber President Greenwald spoke on December 11 about the supposed loss of the vessel Magale Ross and its fourteen crew. Captain Marshal, Chief Officer Taylor, Chief Engineer W. M. Annery, H. C. Annery, the cook, a second mate, another engineer, two firemen and more were aboard when the ship was overwhelmed by the sea and waves washed over the deck. The details mention a silver haling and a weathered aftermath as officials describe the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sar
Fnaxcisco
C &, Greenwald
Golden Gaate Lumber Company
Magale Ross Gut
Marshal
Vessal
Oficer Teylor
Chlef
W. M. Annery
H.C. Annery
Cook
Elopement Saga Ends With Allenton Couple Marrying
In the lumber town of Allenton a 19 year old girl Cicely Cary eloped with farmer Oscar Guan after years of strict parental control. A failed attempt preceded by a carriage accident and a daring chase toward the New York border, Cicely and Guan wed at Gunn’s home with Helen Joyce aiding their plan. Carey, the girl’s father, returns too late to stop the ceremony and remains disgruntled.
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Baru
Allentan
Pennsylvania
Owen Carey
Allen Mills
Cicely
Cleely
Oscar Goan
Allenton
Gann
Cary
Guan
New York State
Carey
Gunn
Tor Carey
Helen Joyce
Lockport
Oscar Guan
Cively
Allerton
Iit Sawyer Carey
Gano
Oscar
Gunn Farm
Cicaly
Oscar Guon
Glying
Sawyer Carey
Graves Case At Graves Trial Testimony On Arsenic Poisoning
In Moree Dexven Cot December 11 the Graves murder trial drew a crowded courtroom as Dr Heaton and Dr Holmes testified about arsenic found in remains and illnesses linked to suspected poisonings. The case featured autopsy evidence, a lung congestion verdict, and probes into death causes amid ongoing adjournments. Separately, Southern Pacific telegraph operators strike actions threaten a regional railway disruption between El Paso and Yuma as Santa Fe and Western Union crews refuse duties pending higher guidance leading to talks and potential wider impact.
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Folson
Cot
District Court
Dr. Heaton
Heaton
Macon
Minos
Aln. Holmes
Barnaby
Rogers
Coruner Barleg
de. Bonesteele
Hoe
Mes
Southern Pacific
Paso
Texas
Yuma
Pacific
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
Santa Fe
Diaybers
Deming
N. M
Tod P.m
Western Union
Here
Hers
Ineo
Aps
Whist Rebounds To Lead Chicago Social Life
The article recalls a rise and fall of card games in Chicago, noting whist’s decline during poker and euchre booms and its return to dominance. It highlights whist as now popular across ages and social groups, with clubs and societies embracing the game anew. It mentions operators and labor strife context briefly tied to broader social unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Indies
Large crowd at Court of Appeals for New York senatorial cases
December 11 Ausany New York Court of Appeals drew a large audience as Republicans led by Choate Sutherland Hale Cady Bliss Parkhurst and Democrats by Maynard McCurdy Marshall argued the four disputed senatorial district cases. Canvassing board appeals on certificates and Onondaga County ballot counts were also discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ausany
N. Y
Court of Appeals
Joseph H. Choate
Wm. A. Sutherland
Matthew Hale
J. Rider Cady
George Bliss
Mr. Parkhurst
Maynard
Delos McCurdy
Louis Marshall
Syracuse
Board of Canvassers
Onondaga County
Onondaga
The Pallacy of Gratifying Youth Ambitions and Travel
In a witty exchange, Prince Adaburam longs to travel the world, but Gaflic and the sage Gaffir argue youth's desires bring only folly, misadventure, and disillusion. The prince hears of pippings, scams, and caprices that haunt journeys, while lessons on age and folly unfold.
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New York
Herata
Gafir
Adaburam
Garth
Kalamazoo
Morabec
United States
Tacony
Port Kennedy
Achmodel Buddoor
Khacan
Touth
Bebader
Teilor
Pullman
Hassan Gottim
Chicago
Prince Adubuzam
Prince Jamsheed
Prince Adabuzam
Gaffir
Adam
Ea Ae Pee
Doffer
Ipost
Prince Absdoram
The Prince Albert Sunday Suit and Desolate Road Blues
A narrator mocks a wife struggling with a coat and pants in a humorous tale of domestic trial. He recalls a rainy desolate journey, a jail-like station, a fire failed by an indifferent landlord, and a grim confession that he often dies when things go wrong. The piece closes with reflections on patience and shared human fate amid misfortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Albert
Prince
Sun Khan
Lorge
Becaus
Bride and Groom Mistaken for Newlywed Travelers
Fragmentary dialogue reveals a playful scene about a bride and groom, celebrating eight years of marriage while addressing mistaken identities and light humor. The text references a young wife, affectionate remarks, and a remark about sulfur bitters remedy.
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Tharit Berths
Tor & Krakemky
Oslaware and
Hudsoe Co
Billy Gerry
Stooge
Cod
Tramp
Tawenty
We AT
Anter Mamy
Strier
Southern Pacific Company
Pov
Mark Twain
Aix Les Bains
Mark
Eddeavor
Bob Burdette
the Good Gaffir's Advice
BROWN
Marist
Lea
George
Kata
Walt Fem
Hall
Feavwall
Neste
Friendship
Sterling
Opera
Onyx
W. F. Kriegs
Market ST
Cable Bros
Manoure Atta
Gatle Bros
Merkes Otreah
John Heilmeir
A. F. Gasmire
Paras
Ledee Sf Cesee
York
Anit
AeSodegh
Equitable Endowment Ml Association
Drascu Orisce
West Tirgine
Cupitat
Bensett H
Gilbert
RT. Sapte
Maan Rormete
Pasar
L. Nicoll
Maren
Vale -Artist
Tertraite
Maia de
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