Vanderbilt’s resistance to airbrake era and vision
An Indianapolis inventor recounts how Vanderbilt dismissed Westinghouse’s airbrake idea as impractical, highlighting how finance and foresight can misjudge revolutions in technology. The piece contrasts Johnson’s skepticism with the eventual rise of airbrake and modern rail components, underscoring belief over prudence.
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Vanderbilt
George Westinghouse
Commodore Vanderbilt
Westinghouse
Dr. Johnson
Indianapolis
Europe
Ireland
United States
America
Utah
Idaho
John D. Rockefeller
Tle
Wilson and Clark feud disrupts Democratic unity in 1916
Editor notes President Wilson aims to dump Champ Clark and perhaps Underwood to safeguard his administration and renomination. Sherley of Kentucky touted as new speaker candidate as Clark faces a hostile bid from Wilson Bryan forces. The piece links intra party strife to looming 64th Congress and Democratic hopes in 1916.
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Wilson-Clark
Wilson Mnde Himeecu
Champ Clark
Underwood
White House
Wilson
Siwager Sherley
Kentuckey
Clark
Baltimore
Bryan
Congress
Wilson-Bryan
Wyoming Tribune
Practice In all course and before the U.S. Land Department
A terse notice indicates preparation or instruction linked to the U.S. Land Department office located in the Pioneer Building. The brief entry suggests formal proceedings or training related to land management procedures.
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U.S. Land Department
Pioneer Building
U. S. Land Department
Basin State Bank Building
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H.H. Hime
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Thorne
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Torhne
Omaha Rice
Helena
Billings Journal
Humanity
Judge Matson
Parish House Forum
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Matson
Laramie
Eugene H. Grubb
San Francisco
Grubb
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Lou Blakesley
Gale
Big Horo
Walter
Hearn Repubican
XY Careas
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Www
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Bi Basin
Horn Co, Basic Big
Thos, M. Hyde
Big Horn County Buiding
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A. Harris
Harris
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F. M,. Booth
Rooma
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Black Basin
Wye
Fraternity Mall
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Resin Lodge
Elisa Rebelah
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