Railway mileage leads world in 1903 figures
Historical statistics show United States leading global railway expansion with 199,378 miles, nearly two-fifths of world total. Germany, Russia, France follow. most non US systems are government owned. Growth trends since 1830 highlight vast freight and passenger increases and rising unit costs.
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Railway Age
United States
Treasu: Bureau of Statistics
North American
Europe
Asia
South America
Africa
Australasia
Germany
Russia
France
India
Austria- Hungary
Great Britain and Ireland
Canada
British
Argentina
Italy
Mexico
Brazil
Spain
Austria
Hungary
Nicaragua Route Preferred for Canal, Cost Key
The piece argues Congress should adopt the Nicaragua route for the canal, noting speculation and fraud around the Panama project and warning against delays. It urges decisive action to minimize cost and federal expense, despite opposition from powerful interests aligned with alternative schemes.
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Panama Canal
Nicaragua Canal
Congress
Nicaragua
New Year Reflections In Politics And Morality
A compendium of editorial asides and civic musings on New Year resolutions, the Florentine critic, and public figures. The piece drifts through moral exhortations, political targets, and culture notes, including references to Carnegie, Hanna, Croker, and Roosevelt with commentary on reform, governance, and social ethics.
Rumors on Hobson Hat Prank and Roosevelt Rise
A Washington Christmas prank features a derby hat worn by Captain Richmond Pearson Hobson used as a pendant over a chandelier, sparking jokes about the famed anti Spanish War hero. The piece notes Sen Charles Lodge's influence with Roosevelt and hints at Roosevelt's path to the White House, comparing Lodge to Mark Hanna and describing the era’s political jockeying. It also covers Texas Congressman Randall’s college tale, railway mileage twists, and Cuban sugar trust influence, highlighting tensions in federal politics, railroad growth, and trust power.
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Hopson
New York Herald
Washington
United States
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Hobson
Spain
Texan
Georgia Record
St. Lowe Globe-Democrat
Texas
Randall
Tus
Congressional Directory
Randal
New Texas
North Georgia, Agricultural College
Dahlonega
State University
Teddy
Mark Hanna
Senator Cabot Lodge
White House
Senator Lodge
Congress
Theodore Roosevelt
Willian MccHinley
Odds and ends of chance and indemnity in a muddled view
The piece discusses improbable odds of individuals reaching high offices in the United States, questions of sanity and welfare outcomes, and critiques postwar indemnity calculations for China. It notes the U.S. share in the treaty payments and argues for reducing total claims, suggesting equal reductions across powers and highlighting parity with Russia.
Remains of Utica Church Rebuilt Amid War Debris
Readable fragments describe a Utica Mississippi church damaged during civil conflict, soldiers occupying the building and writing names on walls and doors. The piece notes the structure’s age and a community appeal to preserve or restore the old church as a symbol amid postwar recovery. It also includes side discussions on free trade ideas and a Windsor Castle library note, reflecting wider contemporary concerns.
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Utica
House of War
Surrey
Fetruars
Berg
Grind Gulf
Viele
Ehir
Nossissippi
Deel
Press comment scenes in Georgia papers stir politics
Albany Herald notes a three man conference among Governor Candler Senator Clay and F G du Bignon with unclear talks and significant written interpretation. Americus Times-Recorder mentions year start with routine business and dollar chase. Rome Tribune highlights Christmas season journalism empathy with editorial compassion. Augusta Chronicle urges a new year motto and living up to it. Savannah Press cites Atlanta Journal about The Constitution committee finding the Philippines at war and reports bloody reprisal per letters. Griffin News reports "Big Jim" Parker, alleged McKinley assassin’s killer, receives a federal appointment as thanks to Teddy Roosevelt.
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Albany Herald
Atlanta
Candler
Clay
F G du Bignon
Americus
Rome Tribune
D ‘Augusta
Chronicle
Savannah
Atlanta Journal
Constitution
Philippines
Griffin News
Big Jim” Parker
McKinley
Buffalo
Griff
Teddy
Pacific Cable Prospects in United States Makers
Pittsburg residents cling to hope that American firms will build the Pacific cable, linking the United States with Hawaii and the Philippines. The Pacific Cable Company withdrew its government franchise bid, shifting momentum to the Mackay syndicate and a possible fully domestic build. Officials argue an American-made cable would create thousands of jobs, spur related industries, and offer a longer lasting, cost effective system. Congress debates subsidies and landing rights as Pittsburgh eyes a major new cable industry boom.
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Pittsburg
Thera’ia
United States
Hawaii
Philippines
Standard Underground Cable Company
Pacific Cable Company
California
Hawaitt
James A. Scrymser
Congress
Coast
Mackay Syndicate
America
England
Philppines
Ameriea
Dulst B
Senate
Pittisbursgan
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