Historic 1905 trains spark fear and triumph in rail speed
Chicago report recalls the 1905 launch of 18 trains between Chicago and New York including the 20th Century Limited and Pennsylvanias service. The piece notes public suspense, safety concerns, staff changes in ticketing offices, and a wreck causing deaths and injuries, with rescued hobos and theft of silk and velvet from a derailed car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Unicago
York
New York Central
Lake Shore 20Th Century Limited
Pennsylvania
Faust
Washouts Delay Eastbound Trains at Salton Sea
A storm at Salton Sea washed out tracks ahead and behind eastbound passenger trains, stalling them five hours while waves battered the road. Service resumed after repairs, passengers frightened by spray against car windows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wee
Salton Sea
Why Americans Demand Jap Exclusion Race Mongrels
An historical piece examines why Americans in a past era backed exclusion of Japanese immigrants, framing it as a blend of fear, economic anxiety, and racial prejudice shaping policy and public sentiment.
The Japanese in America and Their Social Castes
An essay contrasts Japanese laborers with Anglo American views, detailing class divisions in Japan, peasant life, and the geisha system. It discusses immigration to the United States, the status of women, and Japanese beauty standards, concluding with a note on U.S. public notices and a 1907 military fuel contract.
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United States
Villanage
Alfred
Canute
Exa
Hinin
Artisaie
Japan
India
Ent
Wow. Knox
Knox
Krox
Jormie Elke II
See
Miler
Theo
America
Swift
Meg
Miuriage
Sayan
Kinshas
Arasp
South Sea Island
Alice M. Macon
Fuji
Denver
Colorado
Fort Apache
Fort Wuachuca
Whipple Barrack Ariz
Fort Logan
Colo
Fort Bayard
Fort Wingate
New Mexico
Fort Douglas
Fort Duchesne
Utah
COA
H. McCauley
Rail Trains Race West to East Speed and Disasters Chronicle
A historical summary tracks fast trains between New York and Chicago with 912 to 980 mile routes, noting pace, grades, and spurts of speed. It recalls the Mentor Lake Shore disaster in 1905, then lists a series of wrecks by date across multiple railways, highlighting fatalities and injuries from open switches, derailments, and excessive speed.
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Alon
West
Pennsylvania Railroad
New York Central
Lake Shore
Pennsylvania
Ise
Mentor
76Th Century Limited
Oregon
Hook Island
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Buffalo
Tk Wittburg
Rock Island
IbNickel Plate
DAC Mioof
Heston & Malie
Twe Enelma
Philatelphia & Rentings Tive
Defec
York Central
Wadiout Jas
Bie Pour
Hig
Qo C. Special
Dynamite
Wuco
Witr
Switon
Atlantic City
Express
Haltimore A& Hie
Gine
Hicago
Thaltimere
Hhid Deat
Mixsouri Pacific
Helen
Albuquerque
N.M
Santa FE
Chicago
Kansas City
Galveston
San Francico
Los Angeles
EL Paso
Texas
Belen
New Mexico
March events and holidays listed for the year
The notice outlines March happenings including St Patrick's Day Spring begins Palm Sunday Lady Day Good Friday Easter and Memorial Day plus an aged testimonial claiming Chamberlains Pain Balm relieves rheumatic pains aiding sleep and rest with a purchaser from Martixburg Virginia and a general note that it’s sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
BF. Crocker
Justice of the Penne
Martixburg
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A. W. Fowler
Corona
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el Paso & Southwestern
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Topeka
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Imperial Laundry Co
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Paamenger
Lalor
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Fred A. Busse
Kohn Brothers
Manhattan
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Belen Townsite
Belen Town and Improvement Co
John Becker
WM. M. Berger
Sec'y
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Pueblo
Bay of Santa Fe
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
San Luis Valley
San Juan Country
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Mra. L. Whiteacre
Buffaley
Dr. King
Ron
DON J. Rankin & CO
N. T. Armijo Building
A. E. Walker
Line Insurance
Mutual Building Association
West Raftrond Avenue
W. E. Mauger Wool
Raube and Mauger
North First St
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North Third ST
Third Street Meat Market
Emil Klienwort Masonic Building
North Third Street
A. Sleyster
Cromwell Block
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