Figures Point to Wilson in 1912 Moose Vote Analysis
Chicago dispatch argues Progressive party drift could backfire on Hughes and help Wilson. It estimates Progressives split, with some returning to Republicans, others aligning with Democrats or Socialists. The piece projects a Wilson victory if a fifth of Progressives refuse to back Barnes-Smoot-Penrose.
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Wilson
Moose
Dispatch
Chicago
Gileon Gardner
Washington
Hughes
Roosevelt
Taft
Brother Perkins
Hughes Held Up Income Tax Concept From 1910 Debate
A discussion of Charles Evans Hughes during his New York governorship and his 1910 legislative message opposing a federal income tax amendment. It notes his concern that taxing incomes from all sources would affect state bonds and borrowing powers, a view later discussed by Senator Root and reaffirmed by Hughes as a Supreme Court justice.
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New York World
Hughes
New York
United States
Congress
Root
Hughes Ad
Supreme Court
Bridge girders require four Fiat cars for long lift
A large bridge girder, described as unusually long, demands four Fiat automobiles to transport it to the site. The unusual method underscores the engineering scale of the project and the logistical challenge faced by workers.
Four Car Steel Girder Shipping From Steelton to Chicago
A 131 ft 4 in long steel girder weighing 8 tons and 10 ft 6 in high was shipped from Steelton Pennsylvania to Chicago using four freight cars. The girder features unique corner angles where web and flanges meet, with legs 5/8 inch wide and 1 1/2 inches thick, claimed as the longest of their size. Built with the right end forward for straightforward loading and use in a bridge.
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Steelton
Chicago
Popular Mechanica Magazine
Rail freight cars must not be used as storage
The Philadelphia Ledger argues that freight cars are for moving goods, not storing commodities at terminals. It urges the Interstate Commerce Commission to empower enforcement to unload cars after a set time and to require railroads to keep equipment in motion, preventing embargoes and storage uses.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Interstate Commerce Commission
Amendment Ratification Delayed by Political Trouble
The 1911 body with a Democratic majority in both chambers promptly ratified the amendment after Hughes misadvised. The governor's issue was quickly disposed of legally but caused political trouble, delaying final ratification until 1913 by the required number of states.
Navy Act Extends enlisted to Officers Path at Academy
Editorial lauds Secretary Daniels for expanding Navy enlisteds access to officer training under the 15 yearly appointments law. It notes rising qualified applicants from five to 23 in three years, with Daniels seeking to authorize all 23 and proceed with the top 15 immediate appointments. The piece defends educational advancement against a caste view of the military.
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Santa Barbara
Cal
Daily News
Navy
Josephus Daniels
Congress
Naval Academy
Daniels
Daniela
America
Europe
Senate
House
Naval Affairs
Birds and Bees Halting Britain’s Rail Lines
Lon don Tit-Bits notes incidents affecting rail travel include an owl breaking an engine glass injuring a fireman who lost sight in one eye. A Paddington Worchester service delay followed a rock striking vacuum brake piping. At Cardiff a 4:45 am express was delayed by a swarm of bees on the platform.
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London
Cardiff
Fishguard
Peterstone
Paddington
Worcester
Pangbourne
Carmarthen
Metals Show Bacteria Won't Grow On Copper and Silver
Natonek and Reit mann from Csernowitz tested bacteria growth by placing clean coins on a nutrient plate for hours. After lifting the coins the area beneath remained free of growth, while surrounding areas were inoculated, suggesting metals may hinder bacterial spread.
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Natonek
Reitmann
Csernowitz
Pencil materials from Siberia and Australia drive lead supply
The article notes Siberia supplies the beat graphite for lead pencils and Australia also produces material for an indelible pencil. It mentions America has a fair amount of lower grade graphite.
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Ead
Siberia
Australia
America
Witty exchange over incomes foreshadows marriage plans
A humorous dialogue features Beth and her fiancé debating finances. He jokes that earning $2,000 yearly won’t support marriage while she counters that she can manage on $1,500 with the rest for living and household expenses. The light tone hints at domestic outlook.
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Beth
Change Rail Gauge In Poland
The article notes Poland’s rail gauge shift from broad to standard under German influence. Russian rolling stock became useless, halting freight supply and causing shortages. It highlights German tie edging that would prevent easy re broadening if Russia reoccupies, needing new ties.
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Poland
Germany
W. H. Hamilton
Harper's Weekly
Peat Powder Tested as Locomotive Fuel in Sweden
Sweden reports successful experiments with peat powder powering state railways trains, matching anthracite in weight and speed. Directors plan parallel methods to compare costs for peat powder production and running expenses. Hasthagen bog near Vislanda, about 500 acres, identified for testing.
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Sweden
Hasthagen
Vislanda
Soldier With Many Wounds Returns to Work
A maimed soldier, Private Schuler, who suffered 62 wounds and lost his right arm, resumes clerical work and, within three months, writes a copperplate page with his left hand. The minister of labor orders employment agencies to immediately accept maimed soldiers applications and to publicize opportunities to attract applicants.
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Schuler
Metin
Costly Airships and Their Enormous Army Costs
Airships such as Zeppelins cost about 600000 to build and take a year. They can be wrecked by high winds in minutes. Gas filling costs 3000 per fill, hydrogen supplies 600 foot envelope requires 110000 shed, seat motors consume petrol at 80 gallons per hour.
Tribute to Italian Workers on U.S. Railroads
An Exchange tribute praises Italian railroad workers for starting at the bottom, hard work, sobriety, domestic devotion, and cheerful philosophy. It notes their loyalty to family and country and their path to U.S. citizenship as evidence of their loyalty to the Stars and Stripes.
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United States
She Runs a Successful Coos Bay Logging Camp
Mrs. Kew ele Platte of Coos Bay Oregon built a logging operation by hiring her own men and firing them as needed. She began as a camp cook in 1916, then took over a failed camp, learned from past mistakes, and made her own logging business a success.
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Kewele Piatte
Coosa Bay
Coos Bay
Will from Battle Field Valid
The widow sought advice from Mr Fordham in West London on her husband’s will bequeathing Insurance to his mother. He said ordinary circumstances would falsify it as undated and unwitnessed, but a will scribbled on battlefield paper on the back of an envelope was valid per the London Chronicle.
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Battle Field
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