The Railroads and Theropes of Corruption in Finance
The piece argues railroads sustained corruption through overcapitalization and watered stock. It criticizes the New Haven case and Morgan Rockefeller influence, urging government monopoly as a cure and warning that rate hikes merely condone crime. It notes the interstate commerce commission faces a choice to fund rates, but advocates honest financing to avoid future trouble.
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New York
Europe
United States Senate
Palm Beach
Federal Penitentiary
New Haven
Mr. Mellen
J. Pierpont Morgan
Washington
Annapolis
World
Mellen
United States
Atlanta
Morgan
Mr. Rockefeller
Interstate Commerce Commission
National Federation of Women's Clubs Attacks Modern Dress
In Chicago the federation denounces current styles such as hobbled and skin tight skirts and sheer gowns. Speakers cite leg exhibitions on streets and a statue purchase as modest compared with draped works. A Kansas minister mocks Eve's awareness and urges women to eat apples. mediators are suggested as volunteers prepare for debate.
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National Federation of Women’s Clubs
Chicago
Kansas
Chronology of notable historical events and disasters
A compact ledger lists events from 1829 to 1910 including papal restrictions easing, a Praia earthquake in Terceira, 19th century proclamations on Catholic practices, the 1864 Petersburg battle, Alpine railway opening, Prince Peter Karageorgevitch’s exile and crown conditions, a fatal 1904 steamer fire in New York, and 1910 railroads rebating verdicts. The entries name places, rulers, ships, and companies tied to each event.
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Praia
Terceira
Victoria
Petersburg
Alps
Mont Censis
Peter Karageorgevitch
Texas
Marblehead
Suwan
General Locum
East River
New York
Gethleham Steel Company
Reading
Lehigh
Birthday Honors for Congressman Joseph Taggart
Kansas City Kansas born Joseph Taggart, Democrat, born June 15 1867 in Allamakee County Iowa. He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1893. He served as Wyandotte County prosecuting attorney first elected in 1906 and re-elected 1908 1910. He was elected to the Sixty second Congress in a 1907 special election to fill Alexander C Mitchel’s vacancy and was re-elected to the Sixty third Congress.
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Joseph Taggart
Kansas City
Kans
Allamkee Co
Iowa
Wyandotte Co
Haggart
Alexander C. Mitchel
Timely Topics spark public jest and political jabs
A collage of satirical remarks on toll repeal Thaw in Pennsylvania King George and global tensions. Burlesque bets on mediators guardianship jokes about New York bankers and parasites of power. Ends with quips on weather, crime, and a dry Chicago line.
Sayings of the Editors Cross Nation Echoes
A compilation of editorials quotes from Chicago Philadelphia Springfield Ohio State Journal and others. References include Wilson and McClellan Harvey, Admiral Markham and Roosevelt, Dr. Shaw in Rome, and the Confederate monument unveiling at Arlington.
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Admiral Markham
Mr. Roosevelt
Philadelphia
Anna Howard Shaw
Rome
Tipple
Springfield
Arlington Cemetery
Florida Times Union
Defiance Breaks On Trials Against Resolute and Vanitie
The Defiance sailed in a trial against the Resolute and the Vanitie when a dent and fatigue struck it. The bowsprit shattered and sail tackle became badly tangled during the official try-out.
Letters About Fire Hose Policy Riles Cumberland Talk Now
A Cumberland reader argues the city should buy Underwriter labeled hose over peers, cites testing standards and inspector oversight, and questions agents’ ties to Fabric Fire Hose Co. The letter recalls prior negotiations with Dashiell and Koon, defending anticipation of lower rates via superior hose.
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Wheelock
Chicago
Kalmbach
Eviits Creek
Messrs
Koon, Hummelshime
Hichelberger
Cumberland
Messrs. Gornell and
Wegama
Deshields
Fabric Fire Hose Company
Moose Home
Hose Trust
Geigerich
Supreme Court
Underwriters Laboratories
Ers
Fabric Fire Hose Co
Fred W. Kalmbach
J. M. Dashiell
Baltimore
Reynolds
Dashiell
W. T. Cole
Mr. Himmler
City of
The June Bride and Notes on Manners in Plunkville
A collage of light verse and vignette humor spoofs marriage, social customs, and daily foibles. Features jokes about the June bride, hypocrisy, etiquette, and a string of wry observations on love, money, and urban life.
Kalmbach Letter Details Payment Demands to Mr Himmler Support
A 1,000 foot order to pay for the support of Mr Himmler and the author, cover his expenses and his firm's commission. Kalmbach invites Garnell to ask any further questions and promises to answer.
Delegates Seek Lascurain to Succeed President Huerta
In Niagara Falls Ontario June 1 delegates from the Huerta faction agree on a government recognized by the United States with Pedro Lascurain as president. Constitutionalists back Berera and Calderon, acceptable to General Carranza.
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Niagara Falls
Ont
Huerta
United States
Hueratists
Pedro Lascurain
Minster of Foreign Affairs
Mexico
C Berera
Calderon
Carranza
Mt Lassen Erupts Again Daring Ash Cloud Levels Town
Mt Lassen erupted for a second time in 24 hours beginning at 6 AM and lasting three hours. Forestry observers say the mountain may blow its top as dense smoke and ashes shot from the crater and ash fell 17 miles to Emerel. Sulphur fumes force nearby residents to prepare to evacuate.
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Maryland
Weather Man
Uncle Sam
Jerome
Thaw
Pennsylvania
George
New Hampshire
Pittsburgh
Congress
Joliet
Illinois
South Carolina
London
Alfonso
Westminster Abbey
Matteawan
State Banking Department
Siegel’s Bank
Connecticut
Fate
Someting
Jack” Rose
Whitman
Ish Gabibble
Chicago Record-Herald
Wilson
Itl
Chicago News
George Brinton McClellan Harvey
Ohio State Journal
Charles W. Morse
Standard Oil
Washington Star
Oppenheim
Albany
Louisville Courier. Journal
Aid
Hlis
Plunkville News
Stenog
Vanessa
Mieeczxyslaw Mieczxkiawski
New York State Supreme Court
Mr Mykoff
the Daily Special
Opportunity
Lake Mc
Luke
Hoyle
Salome
Mte
Pres. Huerta
MT. Lassen
Crystal Laundry
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