Abolition of Free Railroad Passes Sparks Debate
An opinion in The Western Plowman argues against inter state commerce bill limits on free passes. He mocks the idea of prohibiting railroad, grocer, or editor freebies, saying property controls should not be curtailed and that carriers will find ways to help themselves. A contrasting note from Paul Morton compliments a pass request and recalls a past simpler time with a B. and Q. pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mush Root
Abe
Thia
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Western
Plowman
Mma
Umiaco
Paul Morten
Gb.& Q
State of Ouro
Ciry of Toledy
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Go
Toledo
Fim
A. W. Gugasos
Notary Public
F. J. Cheney & CO
Ohio
Ing Rooney
Arle
Ada
Mersing Howe
Ely
Bali
Ellen WM
Garey
Graphic Nowe
Iowa Lynch Ends In Robe Of Cold Blooded Murder
An Iowa town condemns mob violence after John E B McKenzie is taken from Corning jail by armed men and hanged. The coroner's jury blames delays in justice, calling the lynching wanton murder. The piece urges public opposition to mob rule and better protection for those legally jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
John EB. McKenzie
Corning
Mcenzie
John H. Riggs
McKenzie
State University selects Shaeffer as new president
Charles A. Shaeffer of Philadelphia has been chosen president of Iowa State University to succeed Dr. Pickard who resigned. Shaeffer, 43, son of Rev. Dr. Shaeffer, is a Cornell former dean and vice president, noted for scholarship and executive ability and well regarded as an educator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Shaeffer
Iowa State University
Pickard
Shaeffer
Philadelphia
University of Pensylvania
Cornell University
Asa
Boodlers By The Wholesale In Chisago Indictments
The grand jury moved on boodler cases in Chisago with three hundred and two indictments against thirty seven individuals including contractors officials commissioners and ex commissioners. Indictments range from one to twenty four per person as Chicago eyes hold on steward ship. a Republican mayor for two years may curb the European colony and keep boodlers and anarchists in check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chisago
Individus
Chicago
abey_ Bnce
Kansas women vote in municipal elections
Kansas grants female citizens municipal suffrage with spring elections. Women in major cities hold meetings and organize for the vote. Reports suggest white and colored women hold separate consultations, raising concerns of harmony. The piece predicts that in Lawrence Topeka and Leavenworth colored women may outnumber whites at the polls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Lawrence, Topeke
Leavenworth
Ministerial group endorses inter state rail law and half fare theology
Burlington ministerial association praises Congress inter state railway law as just while urging universal fare reduction for all travelers. They warn the law could empower railroad magnates if half fare for ministers ends, and reflect on Christian civilization and republican government. The piece also notes wealth narratives surrounding Dr G G Green of Woodbury and August Flower tonics, citing business merit and medical claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington Ministerial Association
Burlington
Gredesa
G& G Green
Woodbury
N. J
August Flower
Gosehee
Green
Theatrical Grit and Praise From the Old Nights
Gustave A Mortimer discusses the decline of drama’s quality and the rise of trashy sketches, praising modern stage lighting, performances by James and Marie Wainwright, and the strength of American tragedians led by Louis James as Virginius. He lauds Marie Wainwright’s Virginia and notes the audience’s response, while recalling past maestros Keene, Macready, and others. Patents granted to Iowa citizens wrap the page.
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Gustave A. Mortimer
Louis James
Marie Wainwright
Tiotes
Pettit
Harris
Sins
Huai
Keene
Ke Wide
Macready
Feenie Effe
America
Macbeth
Taib
Eewin Booth
Lawrence Barrett
Frederick Warde
Robert L. Dowling
Virginius
Iowa
A. Snow & Co
U. S
Washington, D. C
J.T Wiley
Liscomb
Waygonld J
Rieem
Des Moines
Fisher
Toledo
Gibson
Burlington
Hurger
Puver Mente
Washington Inter-State Commerce Commission forms in Washington
The inter state commerce commission meets at its temporary headquarters on F street Washington and begins duty. The body trades in letters and personal applications for office as officials set to interpret legislation on the long and short haul clause with Judge Cooley elected as chairman who is noted for railroad law knowledge. The national drill committee closes entries and moves to schedule the remaining events as commands are entered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washxaron
Inter-State Commerce Commission
F Street
Cooley
Ship
Colored militia to compete in national drill despite line debate
A committee expects about 160 entrants with many more in rifle practice as a national drill looms. Officials doubt large colored companies can fund the trip outside Washington, while some fear entries could crowd out white groups. Managers insist all properly filed entries receive equal consideration, hoping common sense settles the dispute over color line participation.
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Titors
Ind
Montgomery
Ala
DeLeon
Washington
Canjse
Ald
Grotius and Barneveld in Dutch revolt trials
Prince Maurice of Nassau aimed to curb power and arrest enemies Olden Barneveld and Hugo Grotius. Barneveld was beheaded in The Hague while Grotius was sentenced to life imprisonment in the Leuwenstain fortress after a trial.
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Maurice of
Nassau
Orange
Bolland
Olden Barneveld
Hage Grovins
Hao de Groot
Grotins
Dalft
University of
Anique
Prince Maurice
Escape by Book Chest In 1631 Grotius Fled Loewenstein Fortress
In a stormy March escape, Hugo Grotius hid inside a book chest within the prison at Loewenstein. His wife Madam De Groot and maid Elsie covertly aided the plan, sending contraband-guarded books, and Grotius traveled to Antwerp to seek safety. The bold ruse ended with his freedom and later honors in France.
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Pecunius
Deventer
Grotius
States- Gsnersk
Cornelia
Madan de Groot
Gorcum
Waal
Elsie
Hhis
Daatsalaer
Madam de Groot
Glomoy
Dane Daatsalaer
States General
Nate
Jbwan
Miduma de Groot
Maus van Holy
Groting
Bax
Hugo
Madem de Groot
Madam de Groon
Fem
Madam da- Groot
Gorean
Madam Dontsalaer
Goverm
Madam Deroot
Doventer
Hensden
Madar de Groot
Goreum
Elsi
Grotins
Elala
Bisi
Loewenstein
Tewas
Waals
Goreiun
Madam Daatsalaer
Madam da
Adam
Dave Dawisalaer
Sam
Dancsulaer
Petersen
Antwerp
Spanish Netherlands
Dau
Loevensteis
Henaden
Caplin Deventer
Rte
Dantealaer
Hugo Grotius
Corselia
France
Hage Grotins
Diry
Mr. Pyle
Harpers Faung
Microscopic Possibilities in Swedish Glass Discovery
The piece praises a new Swedish glass with exceptional refractive power. It claims it uses four key elements, including phosphorus and worm, absent in other glasses. The text extols its potential to reveal previously unseen worlds and notes editors may use heavy tools to write.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
London Times
Lunacy On Gathea Road And A Battlefield Of Echoes
Fragmented recollections describe a troubled passerby muttering arappy tap sounds from a railroad journey and train track noise echoing in memory. The piece shifts to a snippet about German photographers capturing a projectile in flight and a quip about appearances in a store versus at home, as reported by the Boston Telegraph.
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Arappy
Chicago Journal
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F. Sisolelland
Burrell
Philosopher Burrell
Washington, Town, Press
Hugh Conway
State University
Greene
Opera House
Hugghatius
Fin
New York
Boston
Earring News Co
Syracuse
Richmond Va
Pierce
Big Girl
Dr. Haines
Race St
Cinginnati
Olio
Samson
Ing Gathea
Passmore & Zoller
Commission
Fihbt Avenue
Gedar Rapidsational Bank
City National Bank
Merchants’ Watlongs Bank
Cedar Rapida Savings Bank
Leach & Soo
Aml
Alex. Charles
Postaumiar
John ¥. Henderson
Farmers’ Insurance Company
J- Louis Blau
Richmond & Richmond
Real Catato
P. Weare
Agenta
H. Hater & Co
Times Office
TIME
Rhein
Tis
Mortils
Semmering
Europe
Worl
Vienna
Pritinn
Alps
Central
Southern Pacific
Scinery
Murmusehlag
Gloggnitz
Kempe
Yosenste
Tower Heights
Cor
San Francisco Chronicle
THE
Cedar Rapids Times
G. Aohler
North First Street
Atlas OF the World
Ayedr
Aelal
Premluis
Aanbacriber
Penny Weekly
Penny Weeklty
Lil
Sinclair & CO
Pork
Bates
Wiley
Duke
Lefebvre
Fairfax
Messner & CO
Fidelity
Eureka
Laud Avenue
First Street
Third St
Thirteenth Avenue
Reliable Photograph Gallery
Iowa State Agricultural Society
Firat Avenue
F. Kilborn & CO
Denigasy Oeras Neues
Nals Ocb
Muucurl
Minnesota
Dulsote
Weat
Ofp
pageaRe
Sept
Woricagu
Mrew
Alle Ugar
A. Miller
Paul Pens
Haugan
Mineloier
Milwaukee
Pinca
South Second St
S. Second St
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