Locomotive Sulk Patent for Three Weeks Causes Puzzling Delay
An engineer at Union Station explains a locomotive’s moodiness as a sulking behavior similar to a child or a woman. He notes one engine, usually reliable, fell out of rhythm three weeks ago after a near-miss with the night express. The remedy is to switch it to a freight or stock train, then return it when it behaves. He compares locomotives’ temperaments, saying each of twenty machines differs, needing different handling.
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Chicago Tribune
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Locomotives for Mines Use Storage Batteries in Germany
Storage battery locomotives are used in German mines avoiding wiring and sparks. One 20 horsepower type carries 90 cells per set, with charging during operation and quick recharge since batteries seldom discharge beyond two thirds. Also mentions allstar tour gossip about Nat Goodwin and a quip on dead actors.
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Scientific American
Allstar
Nat Goodwin
Lucius O'Trigger
Goodwin
Billy Florence
W. R. Floyd
John Brou
New Automatic Coupler For Air And Steam Hoses Invented
A new automatic coupler for air and steam hoses on railroad trains has been invented, offering a simpler connection mechanism and potential time savings for switching cars and servicing locomotives.
The Iron Horse Poem Rides on Endless Tracks
A lyrically titled verse extols the iron horse’s power and reach. The poem exults steam and steel as it races across hills and plains, promising modern expansion and the toll exacted on humanity. The speaker revels in speed, industry, and the transforming reach of trains.
Drotning Victoria to carry trains across sea on 65 mile link
An English built sea going train ferry Drotning Victoria, by Swan, Hunter and Wigham Richardson on the Tyne, will carry railway trains across sea linking Sassnitz in Germany with Trelleborg in Sweden. The 354 by 50 foot vessel with twin screws aims for 16 knots and under four hours voyage, featuring two tracks on deck and carriages, passenger berths, smoking lounge and state rooms, built for the Swedish state railways as an experimental cross border service.
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England
Victoria
Tyne
Messrs
Britain to Abolish First Class Rail Travel Likely
A historical critique notes English railways moving away from a three class system as gentry shift to cars and Americans prefer luxury. It predicts drastic cuts or elimination of first class, with fare reductions possibly Trialed. American practice of two main classes and private cars is praised as a model England may adopt.
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England
Peculiar Electric Locomotive for Bremen Canal Haulage
An Electric Railway Journal description details a unique locomotive used on a Bremen canal quay. It sits between two inverted U bases 28 inches apart, with the drive motor in the upper superstructure. The design allows it to straddle traffic, moving up and down the quay without hindering passing drays.
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Electric Railway Journal
Bremen
Germany
U’s
Robin Builds Nest in Railroad Van at Billericay
A robin makes a nest in the folded canvas covering of a Great Eastern railway delivery van at Billericay and lays three eggs. The bird uses the van as a roaming nest for about ten hours daily and returns to the nest when the van goes to the yard at night.
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Great Eastern Railway
Billericay
Westminster Gazette
Major US Rail Line Expansion in 1909
In 1909 the United States added 3,748 miles of new main line railroad track and laid 8,214 miles of track overall. The year marks substantial growth in nationwide rail infrastructure. Funding and construction across states advanced transportation capacity and commerce.
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United States
Beyond Power of Man Gayboye Mock Debate
A humorous exchange critiques human ingenuity and excess. Mrs. Gayboye counters with pleas for restraint, noting smogless powder, horseless carriages, and wireless telegraphy as feats, then urging temperance in tobacco and wine and thrift in spending.
Kidney Pills Promote Recovery in War Veteran
Henry Palmer of Barnesville Ohio describes severe kidney trouble from army hardships. He states constant back pain, swollen extremities, bloody-like secretions, and dizziness improved after using Dean's Kidney Pills. Foster-Milburn Co. markets the remedy at 60 cents a box.
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Cole and Walnut Srs
Barnesville
Dean
Dean’s
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
High Dives in Ostend And A Curious Exchange
Ostend and a humorous dialogue about water in the stock market. A father replies that there is always water in Ostend, claiming a plunge as evidence. A wry simile follows about an explorer’s gaze toward a magnified elusive gold dollar. The piece closes with a remark on youths who heed advice.
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Ostend
Arctic
Determined Woman Discovers Food Cures Allergic Cramping
A Salisbury Missouri vrouw says Grape-Nuts cured her cramps nausea and vomiting after other remedies failed. She reports complete recovery and can eat freely. Her husband promotes the product, selling by the case to physicians and building county trade. The letter endorses The Road to Wellville and the ad claims genuine reader testimonials.
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Salisbury
Chicago
Wellville
Browne Trial Faces Recalled Witnesses and Labor Subpoenas
Chicago June 21 Judge McSurely overruled defense motions in the Browne bribery trial. White was recalled for cross examination while labor leaders were subpoenaed to testify. The defense sought to strike testimony about the jackpot meeting and questions on White's promises to pay for Lorimer votes. The Coca Cola plug and a Success Magazine quip appear as unrelated items in the page.
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Lee O'Neil Browne
Browne
Forest
White
Beckemeyer
Link
William Lorimer
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Henry Shephard
Joseph Clark
Michael 5. Link
Robert E. Wilson
Luke
Lorimer
McLurely
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Chicago Federation of Labor
Wiliam C. Russell
Machinists’ Union
Dennis Enright
John O'Neill
Srpingfield
City Management Discussed at Indiana Municipal League Meet
Richmond Indiana hosts the Municipal League of Indiana opening session led by President Joseph T. McNary. Delegates from cities and towns cover topics including school board elections as Huntington Mayor Milo Freightner presents. A banquet by the Richmond Commercial Club and a noon fire department display are slated for the visitors.
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Richmond
Ind
Joseph T.mcnary
Logansport
Municipal League of Indiana
W. W. Zimmerman
J. Fred France
Huntington
Milo
Freightner
Knotts
Gary
Refusal to Rush Lorimer Inquiry Amid Debate
Washington June 21 Senator Borah offered an amendment to a senate resolution directing an investigation into bribery charges in the election of Senator William Lorimer of Illinois. The amendment, which would have required immediate prosecution, was rejected.
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Lorimer
Washington
Borah
Senate
William Lorimer
Illinois
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad and Miscellaneous Petitions
An old advertisement collage offers Hall's Catarrh Cure with a reward offer and testimonials. It cites F J Cheney for Toledo and includes claims about curing catarrh, plus other health ads, a piano sale notice, and various quotes and noteable lines. The item resembles a late 19th or early 20th century classified-style page with multiple short notices.
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B.J. Cheney & CO
Toledoo
F. J. Cheney
Watping, Kannan & Marvin
Wholeasle Druggista
Toledo
O. Falls
Backache Relief Ad From Bloomdale Ohio Woman
Bloomdale Ohio letter touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to cure backache a symptom of female weakness. Claiming relief by addressing root cause, it cites countless testimonials and offers free confidential advice from Mrs. Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts.
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Bloomdale
Ohio
Tila E. Pinkham
E. M. Frederick
Lydia E. Pinkham
Odo
US Arguments Open Newfoundland Fisheries Case in The Hague
Former Senator George Turner opened the United States case before the international arbitration tribunal at The Hague on June 21. He outlined American claims in the Newfoundland fisheries dispute, presenting key positions and legal bases for U S rights and obligations in the matter.
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Hague
United States
International Arbitration Tribunal
George Turner
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