South African Dreamers and Other Notes from The Williston Graphic
Alfred Bolt’s bequest of 96 million for African railroads and lines sparks reflection on Rhodes and Beit as visionaries who dreamed of Africa’s future. The piece notes critics’ reception yet argues their legacy endures as pioneers of a redeemed Africa. Also mentioned are quirky novelties of the season including an insane horse and a saltwater-swimming catfish seeking light from headlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Bolt
Africa
le Balled Everywhere Ag
Cecil Rhodes
Alfred Balt
Rhodes
Beit
New York
Belt
Ebrewd
Olers
Boston Herald
Walter
Rail Traffic Casualties Report and Opinion Pieces
The Interstate Commerce Commission reports 18,296 railroad casualties in the latest three month period ending March 41, 1900, with 1,126 killed and 17,170 injured, noting a rise from the prior quarter. A disaster cited involves a misinformed train dispatcher due to a sleep-deprived telegraph operator. Nearby editorials question city manners in country life and critique oversized urban fashion, while New York faces water use cuts and a proposal to shut Wall Street pipelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
The Man and the Grizzly in the Tent Show
In a frontier circus scene, Sidonia fears the bear BrAin may harm Francesco the trainer during a finale. Otto the strong man resists rivalry, but danger erupts as BrAin attacks. Francesco is battered while Otto fights the bear, freeing Francesco with help from rescuers. Sidonia reconciles with Otto as Francesco lies wounded and locked in the cage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidonia
Francesco
Bidonia
Otto
Bruin
Abe
Minera
Braln
Vlan
Bidonta
Ldonia
Harriman the Rail King rise from clerk to magnate
A profile of E H Harriman tracing his ascent from a Wall Street clerk to central figure in the Union Pacific Southern Pacific railroad fortunes. The piece details his 1900 entry into controlling interests, the transformation of bankrupt lines into a modern system, notable clashes with James J Hill and J Pierpont Morgan, and his brash, relentless leadership style. He remains a small man with immense energy and a brisk, unsympathetic manner, admired by some for results and criticized by others for methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
E. H. Harriman
Wall Street
Union & Southern Pacific Roads
Alnivat
Haps
Harriman
Milneis Central Railroad
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Pacific Coast
Gulf
New Orleans
Union, Southern and Central Pacifics
Oregon Short Line
Oregon Railroad and Navigation Companies
Krai
Utah
James J. Hill
Burlington Road
Northern Pacific
Hill
J. Pierpont Morgan
Mr. Harriman
Northern Pacifica
Bia
Mr. Hill
Mr. Morgan
Northern Securities Company
Northern Pacifi
Great Northern
Burlington Systems
Securities Company
Supreme Court of the United States
Hill-Morgan Combination
Kia
SICK FOR TEN YEARS Kidney Pill Ad Claims Cure
Fred W Harris of Chestnut St Jefferson Ohio suffered a decade with kidney disease. He says Dean's Kidney Pills restored kidney secretions, ended swelling and backache, and cured him after about ten boxes. Sold by all dealers for 60 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. Also a quip on hypocrisy follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Harris
Chestnut St. Jefferson
Ohio
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Monument Dedicated For Vicksburg Soldiers In National Park
Chicago honors 26000 soldiers with a $200000 temple monument at Vicksburg National Park. Dedicatory services Oct 25 26 27 led by Gov Deneen Col Koch and a large Illinois delegation. Seventy nine Illinois outfits plus eighty six regimental markers to be unveiled. Orator W J Calhoun. Also notes on fires in Australia and a Blackpool shop offering free coffee and cigars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Alege
Vicksburg
National Park
Generis
Gov. Deneen
Charles R. E. Koch
Taylor
Rumsey
Wood
Waterhouse
Silver Bearre
Sparatrom
Bolton
Minnols, Geo
Grant
Thielmann
Chicago Cavalry
Temple
The Cornish Tin Deposits and Global Demand
The Cornish tin deposits have long existed but now attract renewed interest as prices rise. Cornwall historically faced mine closures after price drops, yet Dolepath produced modest profits even in lean years. Global tin use exceeds supply, with sources including the Straits Settlements and Dutch East Indies, while Europe and the U S have scarce tin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornwall
Straita
Duchy
Dolepath
Straits Settlements
Dutch East Indies
Australasia
Bolivia
Europe
United States
Grape Nuts Digestive Tip Promotes Chewing Slows Dyspepsia
A vintage article explains nervous chewing harms digestion and dental health. It notes Grape-Nuts granules are meant to be ground by teeth, aiding saliva flow and digestion. The piece claims readers digest Grape-Nuts more easily and may tolerate other foods better.
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Williston
Joux A. Consett
Boston Globe
London
New York City
Man and
the Grizzly
John P. Murphy
Daily Story Pub, Co
H. Harriman
Clark
Edward H. Harriman
Walll Street
New South Wales
Victoria
Blackpool
England
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