Interstate Commission Proposes More Freight Air Brakes
The Interstate Commerce Commission may require railroads in interstate commerce to raise the minimum percentage of air brakes on freight trains beyond the 50 percent now mandated. Citing recent fatal and property losses from buckling, the commission argues that more cars with braker control are needed to keep trains in engineer control and prevent accidents.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Tt In
Two Men Accused of Stealing a Horse
Anecal Dispatch reports two men, Floot and Home, charged with land larceny after allegedly stealing a horse from a ranch. They appeared in court for arraignment and were bound over for trial, with further hearings scheduled.
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Anecal
Floot
Robert Home
Eisai
Wrebn
de Howe
Dustie Fraser
National Retail Harness Makers Meet Opens in Milwaukee
The Annual convention of the National Retail Harness Makers Association begins in Milwaukee with several hundred delegates attending. A key issue is pressuring wholesalers to stop retailing. In Chile San Jose August 14 tenders asked for building a railway from Avica to La Paz, Bolivia to boost export trade. openings January 2, 1908.
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Milwaukee
Wis
National
San Jose, Chie
Avica
Chile
Lapaz
Bolivia
Cordial Invitation to Working Girls by Lydia E Pinkham
Miss Abby Barrows of Nelsonville Ohio shares how Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound aided female workers who stand long hours in stores or factories. The letter describes back and leg pain irregular menses and fatigue improving with the remedy and invites other afflicted women to seek advice and remedies.
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Lydia B. Pinkham
Abby F. Barrows
Nelsonville
Athens Co
Ohio
Lydia E. Pinkham
Fezommend
Pinkham
Mia Pinkham
Lynn, Mass
Schillings Best Teases with a Bold Name Discovery
A quirky headline hints at Schilling's Best brand and its standout name. The note suggests curiosity about the origins and impact of the label, inviting readers to explore its branding story and market appeal.
Hyde's Letter Arrives Amid Health Concerns and Delay
The missing envoy John Hyde, former statistician of the agriculture department, sends a missive from London saying a carbuncle has worsened his health and he cannot leave for some time. The letter, read by District Attorney Reach in Wilson's absence, confirms a return as soon as possible but cites unavoidable delays and a London hospital consultation.
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Washington
John Hyde
Department of Agriculture
Wilson
England
Holmes
Tatitican
Rae
Hyde
Afr
Wilton
Possie
Chicagos
Reach
London
Statistical Institute
Large life companies to be investigated
State Insurance Commissioner O'Brien, returning from New York, confirms a group probe into large life insurance firms by several state departments will not start before October. New York Life will be first, with other firms following if warranted, after delays to let lawmakers draft future regulation.
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St. Paul
O'Brien
New York
Big Stern Life Insurance
Minnesota
New York Lite
New York Legislative
Repairing the Lebanon ship at Portsmouth yard
A report to the Navy Department from the commandant of the Navy Yard at Portsmouth N H states the collier Lebanon was damaged during an air pressure test. It is estimated weeks will be needed to repair the vessel which was being fitted to destroy derelicts.
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Kitigwon
Navy reports on sailor Raphael Cohen's death aboard Yankee
The Navy Department received the inquiry report into the death of sailor Raphael Cohen on the cruiser Yankee. The inquiry, led by Rear Admiral Bradford overseeing the squadron, was completed and transmitted in early July.
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Washington
Aug. S
Navy Department
Rct
Raphael Cohen
Yankee
Department
Bradford
Incomplete Yankee Died After Blow, Board Recommends Action
A damaged notice notes a Yankee individual who died after a blow. The board determined the cause to be an accident and recommended no further action.
KILLED IN COLLISION ON GEORGIA RAILROAD
In a head on collision two miles from Macon a northbound Central Georgia passenger train and a southbound freight collided at clock this evening. Two were killed and three seriously injured. The dead were Ben Jordan a Macon mail clerk and Joe Henry a Macon fireman both Negroes. Montreal directors declare dividends of 2 percent on preferred and 3 percent on common stock for the half year ended June 30. Earnings for the year ended June 30 were 80,481,852 with working expenses 35,006.19 leaving 15,477,088.
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Macon
Central” Georgia
Uclock
Ben Jordan
Joe Henry
Maron
Stevenger
Montreal
Canadian Pacific Railroad Company
Wonderful Cure by Cuticura Remedies
A Chicago father recounts his five year old son's severe skin eruption, after four doctors failed and Cuticura Ointment finally cleared the sores. Recounted in a testimonial from Robert Wattam at 4922 Center Ave. Chicago, dated December 20, 1897.
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Robert, Wattam
Center ‘Ave
Chicago
Six Years Later Wattam Thanks Cure Claim
Mr Wattam expresses gratitude for a thorough and successful remedy, dated February 23, 1903, noting his letter about the case and the cure being the most thorough to date.
Increase of Exports of Manufactures in the Year
Washington reports that exports of manufactured goods for the latest fiscal year reached a record high, totaling 04, 0TB, surpassing the previous year and the centennial totals. Iron and steel, machinery, copper, and cotton textiles drive growth, with notable rises in locomotives to Japan, sewing machines to Mexico and Argentina, and cotton cloth shipments to China and Japan.
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Washington
Aug. M
Bureau of Statistics
Department of Commerce and Labor
Canada
South Amer
Mexico
West Indies
Japan
En Inea
Argentina
Great Britain
Ireland
Germany
Netherlands
South America
China
Norway Votes Narrowly For Dissolution Of Union
Christiania Aug 1 A national referendum shows 161 of 321,358 votes against dissolution while most favor dissolving the union with Sweden. The storthing is summoned to meet Aug 3 to proceed with repeal of the Act of union and to consider Norway's future monarchy options.
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Christiania
Norway
Storthing
Sweden
C. ©. Berner
The
Associated Press
Rikedag
Berthadotte
Atorthing
Professors Exchange Talks At Wilhelmshohe Meeting
President Nicholas Murray Butler and Columbia Dean Burgess discussed faculty exchanges between American and German universities during a two hour audience with Emperor William at Wilhelmshohe Castle. German and American professors who know the other's language would teach abroad, no decision reached. Dr Steindt to visit for further talks while the emperor showed casual American mannerisms.
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Wssel
Prussia
William
Nicholas Murray Butler
Burgess
Columbia University York
Castle of
Wilhelmshohe
Baron Speck von Sternberg
United States
Forreign
Stutler
Columbia
Universi
Germany
Steindt
Butler
Dean Burgess
Kansel
Mat
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Cuticura
Butler and
Hurgas
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Staten College
S. S
SWIFT
Atlanta, GA
la Preferencia Cigars
Montana
AT_ALL GOOD CIGAR STORES
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