Hobo Hustler of the West Recruits Laborers in KC
Mrs Atwood, described as a 50 year old woman with a keen eye for workers, travels between Denver and Portland and recently left with 50 men for Wyoming to staff Union Pacific railroad projects. She says she can identify reliable workers by appearance and has long operated this labor recruitment ring, mainly using negro hoboes, with Denver as her base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atwood Ells Hierself
Kansas City
Union Pavite
Colorado
Wyoming
Union Pacific
Mver
Mra. Atwood
Atwood
Mrs. Atwood
Denver
Portland
Ore
Far West
First Photographs Explored In St Nicholas Feature
Elizabeth Flirt Wade reviews Photography Its Marvelous Progress in St Nicholas. The article recounts Daguerre’s Paris pictures and Prof Morse’s reactions, noting moving objects appeared blurred while a stationary man remained defined. It cites John Draper making America's first portrait of Catherine Draper, and Boston’s 1840 photography class led by Gourad with Harvard student Edward Everett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Flirt Wade
St. Nicholas
Morse
Paris
Daguerre
America
John Draper
University of New York
Catherine Draper
PISCATORIAL CONUNDRUM AT SUMMER HOME IN ANS YA
Daniel A Budley of Cambridge reported an exciting event at his Ansya summer home involving a 12 foot long fish with a sharp snout and powerful tail. Workers struggled to subdue it after 14 revolver shots and two hours, with a specialist later to identify the species.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel A. Budley
Cambridge
Ansya
Wiel
Kidektey
Annizquam
Daniel
French Tragedy of Georges Vavian and Marie Machino
A Paris tragedy tale recounts Georges Vavian and Marie Machino, a feuding couple akin to Verona’s lovers. In a garden rendezvous they attempt suicide with pistols after drinking brandy to muster courage, wounding Marie in the forehead but sparing her life when the shot goes astray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georges Vavian
Marie Machino
Jovers
Verona
Donoument
Georges
Vavian
Marie Machine
Marie Mackine
Flag of the Cuban People and Its Flag Meanings
An overview of the Cuban flag in history notes Narciso Lopez carrying it circa 1850 1851 and his death. It presents two common meanings for the flag colors and a comparison to the Puerto Rican flag with red blue and white symbolism plus a remark on liberty and color motifs across nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Narciso Lopez
Cuba
Puerta
How Canyons Were Formed Despite Erosive Force
A compact account explains canyon formation along the Colorado River through a rising inland sea, sediment load, and relentless erosion. It notes the river cut deeper as the land uplifted, creating a vast system of canyons and gorges far below former shores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Horger
Hale County Tax Notice for 1808 Delinquency Dates
County Treasurer announces delinquent real estate and personal property taxes for 1808. Taxpayers must pay at Nelson Post Office in the 3rd district on January 12 1899, at Hallu e at Post Office in the 21st district on January 13 and 14, at Royalhouse in the 24th district on January 1 1800, and at the Court House in Williston for Hinanth district daily except Sundays. Dated Williston North Dakota November 21 1898. R Z Chayry Willame County SD.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelxon Post Office
3D Conmissioner District
Hafllueat
Corthouse
Wile Histon
Counnissuuier
Sundow
Tax Notice of Delinquent Real and Personal Property Taxes
Ovvice of County freasmen in Williston informs taxpayers of delinquency rules under the 1897 Revenue Laws. Delinquent taxes incur penalties at multiple dates with interest, and lists must be delivered to the sheriff for collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freasmen
Apeil
Jis
Spediathy
Woods
Not So Enghlish Willie Strays From Pipe Etiquette
A man strolling past the theater is lampooned by a louder passerby who jokes about Willie smoking a pipe on the street. The remark derails his intended imposing air, as the street scene becomes a brief comic interlude about public image and behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hexas
Iello
Willie
Zone of Fire in Cuba Descriptions of Matanzas Devastation
Fragmentary diary notes describe a Matanzas zone of destruction with five mile radii around Marangas and broader western provinces scorched by fire. The observer notes unorganized, starving families, widespread suffering, and looming famine while colonial authorities enforce reconcentration policies and discuss military medical needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matsuzus
Tut Ilere
Marangas
Manana
Molinad
Montferrat
Matanzas
Birmingham
Strayed Horses Seeks Reward Near Williston North Carolina
A subscriber reports four work horses stolen or strayed about three miles north of Williston North Carolina on September 28, 1898. They describe brands including lowe and wilde labeling, belt and thigh marks, and a marked horse named Goan. A liberal reward is offered for information leading to recovery, with action from Williston, North Dakota, dated October 18, 1805.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
N. C
Rhein
Summons in Williams County District Court North Dakota
The State of North Dakota to Frank Arnold defendant. You are summoned to answer the complaint in this action and serve a copy of your answer to R. H. Cornyn attorney for plaintiff in Williston North Dakota within thirty days after service. If you fail to appear judgment will be taken against you for the relief demanded. Court notice dated Williston North Dakota November 184 to November 17 184.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diate
North Dakota
Williand Judivia
John T. Jonesy
Wikistown
Delat Fur Dws
Wikston
Wik
H. Conran
Winimlitt
Williston
John 7
Jonex
State of North Makora
Willian Jungial District
Daisy Rose Arnold
Plalaci
Prank Arnold
Ily Netion
bin Olive
Wilistuh
Nod
Xusinouy
Hipon
Wervieu
N. D
R. H. Cornyn
Plait
Frank Arnold
Menu Wike
District Court
County of
Wiliams
Wale
Notice of final proof laid for Edwards Palmer No 1M
Notie of Final Proof, Laid Office at Minot North Dakota November 1 1898. Notice is hereby given that the claimant settler has filed notice of the intention to make final proof to establish settlement cultivation and continuous residence. Witnesses Frederick Rumaavelte John Snexen George W Rewson Paul ceberheat and Willstat Willistat North Dakota to prove up continuous residence and cultivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minot
Court of Willains
Whlis
Lui
Tat Edwards
Palmer
Hefsha
Frederick Rumaavelte
John Snexen
George W. Rewson
Paul Ceberheat
Vital Willstat
Thomas E
Notice of Final Proof at Minat Land Office
Notice of final proof issued for Ernest T. Nelbon and others. Proof to establish continuous residency and cultivation in specified townships. Proceedings set before the United States district court at Williston, North Dakota, on November SOM, with listed witnesses and locations in North Dakota and New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minat
N. du
B. Tron Hueyge
Theciniate Court
Willa
County
Deak Williston
N.J
Ernest T. Nelbon
Horth
Anid
Toyernship Mo
Fan Temanos
Wirieser
Stein
Ole Thetsun
Hoflland
Josepht Robinson
Ness
Charloe
Neasunt
Ole D
Hall
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Draper
Crow Fm Bnawnehuwedin
J. Stanton
Chicago Times-Torald
PA Risch
Dey Sphurn
Tam
Mars
West
Mike
Maire
Chico Neny
New York
Narciso
Mantes
Baris
Tay Reat
Williston, N.D
Chayry
Yeasurery
Willame County, SD
PIMST
Vax
Tavy
Whlestoh
Diwthiet
Alton
S.A
BEALE
County Revenus
Stony Creek Schoul Dist
Ie A
Bridge
Rt Ual
Wohl
Stoad
Mentor
Nesvon
Usinnell School Dist
Becay
Purgosa
TC. Stewart
Harun
Buestnow & Cozgshull
Nike
Cal
J. C. Steware
E. Co. Palmer
Liter
Settlars Loentad
Geneal Sneveving
Williston, Williams Ca
Notie
Sam
E. P. Sundberg
Optician
Broadway
Fargo, N. D
City Dray Line
John Heffernan
Prop
Lin
Bryant & Sharp
Williston, North Dakota
ST Paul
Northwest News
News of the World
Missouri River
Windh Growers’ Association
Muy Payson
Ulis Association
Jake
Ulv
Smith
See
John Mercer
Bnford
Willigeton
Imlee
Alan
H. A. Nelson
Pastoffica Aildrese
Neason
George W. Newton
Postoffica
Williston, N. 1
Lft
Ole Trorson
Vontistthe
Lyanl
F. R. Zahl
Dy Sane Wraud
Thorec- Ale
Barstad
Postoftice
He Mand
Williams County
Chris, Anderson
Postotive Alaiteas
E. L. Moore
Benton Bell
Postoffice
Williston, N. D
Douglas Bell
Williston, N
Dan Harris
Pesto Fice
Thomas Shea
Postoffier
Willistoe
Felt Lie
Williston, ND
Stroud Eros
Stroud
Ule
Boulder
General Blacksmiths
Bryant & Shary
N. Dak
WM. Snyder
Main Street
Willixton
Towner
Merchants Bank
General Banking
Bastien ‘Transscted
Asperimmersox
Pres Towner, North Dakota
Stina
Cortecalva
Scientific American
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