Illness and staffing shift at Toledo rail yards
Chief clerk W T Turner and master mechanic Foster are ill in Toledo while Mrs Turner visits for Christmas. L Southworth of the roundhouse is confined with typhoid fever. Firemen H Reynolds H A Swanson N E Mason F G Wymer and G Lee are promoted to engineers at Chicago yards due to increased work for Elk cards men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanic Foster
Toledo
L. Southworth
Round’ House
H. Reynolds
H. A. Swanson
N. E. Mason
F. G.wymer
G.lee
Elk‘art
Chicago
Day of the Pass Takes Effect Across Railroads
The pass prohibition under the new rate law takes effect next Tuesday. Most railroads have cut free transportation, but a few systems still offered passes. The Interstate Commerce Commission pledges strict enforcement with penalties up to $10,000 for violators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coast Office
Customs
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Pennsylvania Railroad Hunts For Cars Amid Car Shortage
The Pennsylvania Railroad has dispatched men from its major freight centers across the east and west to locate cars that were diverted to other roads for shipments. The move follows a net deficit of 15,989 cars sent to foreign lines beyond those received back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania Company
Greatest Yards in the West Open at Hammond Indiana
The new yards of the Chicago Indiana and Southern at Hammond Indiana opened last week. They will be jointly used by the Michigan Central Lake Shore and Indiana Harbor roads and are said to be the largest railroad yards in the west with a daily capacity of 2500 cars and 35 miles of track. The site includes machine shops a 25 stall roundhouse a large office building and an MCC A building. About 600 men are employed. The Chicago Indiana and Southern is owned by the Lake Shore company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Indiana & Southern
Hammond
Ind
Michigan Central
Lake Shore
Indiana
Lake Shore Company
Telegraph Operators at B and O Get Wage Increase
Telegraph operators for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad have won wage raises from 3.05 to 7.50 dollars per month after a conference with railroad officials and the Order of Railroad Telegraph Operators. A committee was named to pursue a shorter work day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Railroad Telegraph Operators
Big Four Collision at Alexandria Causes Heavy Loss
A serious wreck occurred on the Big Four at Alexandria Monday morning when freight train No. 72 struck the L. Ef. & W. switch. Many cars were damaged, property loss expected to be heavy, with the engine overturned and both the engineer and fireman slightly injured. A special theatrical train passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Benton Harbor Bread War Begins With Mayor Price Cut
Benton Harbor Michigan December 27 a bread price war erupts as Mayor Monroe H Morrow who runs a major grocery and bakery withdraws bread from local stores and sells at his own shop at 3 cents a loaf or two loaves for 5 cents He also cuts prices on sugar flour potatoes beans and other foods and may be joined by other bakers in the area reflecting a tense price battle with St Joseph rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Harbor
Mich
Monroe H. Morrow
St. Joseph
Morrow
Women Attend Gans-Herman Fight Promising New Year Buzz
The Elkhart and General Sport report notes rising female attendance for the Gans Herman New Year bout, comparing it with Goldfield where women faced social scrutiny despite enjoying protection in theatres. Observers say mining camps show deference to women, boosting turnout for the southern Nevada event and future prizefights. A ticket arrangement and local office sale are described as preparations. CT ONOPAH, Nevada, Dec. 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gans-Herman
Goldfield
Gans
Wnelson
Nevada
Gansangerman
Mide
Beox
CT Onopah
Beaneaters Seek Luxuries as Boston Luxury Moves
The Philadelphia North American notes that the Beaneaters may at last enjoy luxuries at home as Thomas and Tenney emerge among the new figures shaping Boston baseball.
Boston Club Bathing Farce and Clubhouse Upgrades
A long account details the Boston club's shower facilities and athlete living quarters. It notes owners financed a boiler and cans for hot water, the failed sprinkler plan, and plans to modernize with new washbowls, pitchers, and a fence banner as Roy and Fred push improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy
Fred
Bessto
Boston
Fred Tenney
Canaries
Wolverton
Fraser
Harry
Chick
Phillie Yard
Pampeed
Phil
Lie
Superintendent Tests Orderliness With Desk Check
A school superintendent, famed for probing teacher order, raps a subordinate for clutter. When she retorts that she might not be a housekeeper, the desk lid snaps shut and sparks fly in a witty exchange.
Had Confidence in Himself and the Yorkshire Oath
A tale notes an earl who dismissed a coachman for cheating then wrote a character praising him for driving skill and sobriety. The man later thanked the master, explaining a new employer valued those abilities. The story ends with a Yorkshireman’s blunt vow not to be cheated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfield
John
New Profession. First Tramp in the Suburbs
A comic piece from New York Weekly describes a tramp claiming a regular job while working at night to push lawn mowers from gear. He boasts of big fees and a tenner, and faces disturbed neighbors who do not want him near their sleep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Tenner
New York
Millionaire Servant Confronts Chauffeur Over Car Use
The man complains to Francois about the garage incident last night. He orders a replacement chauffeur while noting four large cars require proper assignment and work for two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francois
Fragmentary Mythic Nail of Three-Headed Pluto Tale
A damaged fragment describes Pluto boasting a three headed dag in a boastful scene with his daughter’s suite. The speech is garbled and partially unreadable, preserving only the sense of a boast about three heads and ale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pluto
Alett
Cruelty of Keeping Dogs On Chains Described
Historical advice describes chaining hunting dogs to a taut telegraph wire between two posts as a restraining method. It notes risks to animal health and behavior, offering a practical alternative while outlining setup details and spacing for a secure patrol around a dwelling.
Jolly Prescription Tale From Ellis Post Campfire
The Philadelphia Rec ord notes a Germantown veteran William Bradey who joked about illness after a medical prescription. His wife sought help from a family doctor who advised taking the paper, wrapped in jam, to aid recovery and the next day the man improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
William Bradey
Ireland
Germantown
Ellis Post
Bradey
William
Oscar S Straus Praises Hand Made Arts Over Machinery
The secretary of commerce and labor Oscar S Straus said machine made goods lack artistic quality and individual expression. He praised hand made arts including pottery woodcarving tapestry weaving and cabinet making and noted their value despite industrialization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar S. Straus
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
New York
Straus
Weill
Bill
Two Kinds of Stenographers
A humorous dialogue contrasts stenographers and their tasks. The speaker insists his stenographer is a man who stays focused, never preens, and never intervenes in office gossip, claiming she is in a class by herself.
Buried Church of Perranzabuloe Restored Saint Pran in Sand
The notice claims funds are sought to restore the buried church at Perranzabuloe Cornwall. It asserts the name is a corruption of St Piran in the Sand, dusting off ancient language myths and noting the ruins were rediscovered and opened in 1835.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornwall
Perranzabuloe
England
St. Pran-in
Piran
Ifrom
Dadiiti
Out of the Woods and Back, Tramp Madam
A dialogue finds a tramp claiming to locate work after exiting the wilderness. The judge dismisses the scene with a quip about the wilderness still existing and the tramp's need to resume his search. The exchange hints at social tension and humor in a frontier setting.
Lost Between Coruntia Street and Kehart Street
Fragmentary note indicates a missing item or message left at this office. No clear names dates or places beyond street references. Further readable details are unavailable in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coruntia - Street
Khart
Proofreader Sneakily Edits Insurance Quote
The Waterbury American recounts a Yale alumni dinner where a Yale editor quotes a moving line about an insurance agent and a sobbing widow. A junior proofreader marks a margin question, sending the edited phrase back for review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury American
C. M. Gaines
Amos Wilder
Yale
New York
Heat in Revival Meeting Disturbance Turns Holy
In Lanesville Massachusetts a revival in a Congregational vestry used old shingles in a stove for heat. Four smiling passersby entered to listen. Pastor Rev Mr Andrews halted his exhortation and warned them this space was hot. He clarified he meant hot with the Holy Ghost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanesville
Mass
Congregational Church
Mr. Andrews
Holy
Price of a Wife in New Hebrides
After 33 years of service in the New Hebrides Rev Dr Annand returns to Canada for a vacation and contrasts conditions with Canada. He notes women in the Hebrides are bought and sold like cattle with a price tied to age and offers sharp social commentary on bachelorhood and cannibalism reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hebrides
Annand
Canada
Hebrides
President Jordan Reflects on Grandfathers in Address
President David Starr Jordan of Leland Stanford University drew laughs at the Educational Congress by recalling an address by a great-grandfather. He read the old letter describing ideas on future prosperity and mused on what that grandfather would think of life beyond the pearly gates or a cozy fireside corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan
David Starr Jordan
Leland Stanford University
Educational Congress
Garnet Find Discovered by Dog at Mahoney Quarry
A dog digging for a field mouse uncovered a pocket of garnet and feldspar in Patrick Mahoney's blue stone quarry by Darby Creek near Clifton Heights Pennsylvania. A workman watching the dog noticed the discovery as he chased the mouse. The garnets were hundreds in number and the gems were the size of thumbnails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Mahoney
Darby Creek
Clifton Heights
Author Woodby talks pen names and writing habits
An exchange reveals Woodby using multiple pen names including Constant Reader Pro Bono Publico and Old Subscriber. He notes he writes for papers but says he usually does not notice when others comment on his work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ascum
Woodby
Street Philosophy on Election Prophecy and Profit
A street corner exchange debates prophecy in politics noting that prophecy once paid, while another speaker counters with a blunt view that business truth remains: there is always money to be made from profits.
Fragmented Speech on Challenges and Fortunes
A terse reflection notes that troubles and misfortunes do not arrive in uniform bundles. It suggests individuals struggle privately, making collective sympathy essential.
Indiana post offices robbed and fire losses tallied
Postmaster General report lists Indiana post offices involved in burglaries and fires during the year. It details claimed versus allowed amounts for each location, with several cases disallowed for regulatory reasons and some withdrawals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jimmy
Indiana
Cortelyou
Osceola
W. JE. Cruitt
Bundany
Parker
James O. Murray
Rossville
John M. Erb
Clifty Leah Moore
Chandler
George W. Childs
Emporia
Herschel Markle
Galveston
Frank R. Morrison
Granger
Ezra F. Rhodes
Kewanna
John P. Russell
Judyvile
R. Judy
Kirklin
S. H.thompson
Leesville
William Sutherland
Markland
Wiliam Rayborn
Modoc
H. A. Ga‘dis
Monroe
Shelby Rah
Aquwth McKinney
Marriage Licenses Listed Foraker to Goshen Couples
John E. Detweiler of Foraker 29 wed na M. Johnson of New Paris 27. William H. Risser of Wakarusa 26 wed Lulu H. Nusbaum of Goshen 20. Raymond C. Jones of Danville 26 wed Martha Hortense Phillips of Goshen 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Detweiler
Foraker
Itdna M. Johnson
New Paris
William H. Risser
Wakarusa
Lulu H. Nusbaum
Goshen
Raymond C. Jones
Danville
Sr J
Martha Hortense Phillips
Fraternal News: Owls chartered at Harrisburg in 1906
Edward Alley reports Nest No 20 of the Order of Owls was organized in Harrisburg Pennsylvania on December 21 1906 with a charter membership of 60 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Alley
Nest No. 20
Order of
Ow!s
Harrisburg
Knights of Columbus San Francisco Relief Surplus Returned
The Knights of Columbus collected about 60 000 for San Francisco earthquake relief but the San Francisco unit ended with a surplus near 45 000. They announced the balance, almost three fourths of the total, would be returned to the donors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
San Francisco
Knights of Columbus of
AID GIVEN CRIPPLE EDITED STORY
The crippled man Harry Carrier has been in the city several days peddling trinkets. He received transportation to South Bend today. He is almost helpless and Humane Officer Miler has been alerted. He lives in Chicago and came here from Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry ‘Carrier
P. Cripple
South” Bend
Miler
Chicago
Waterloo
Tax board to hold annual meeting in Indianapolis
The state board of tax commissioners will hold their annual meeting in Indianapolis from January 8 to 10. County Assessor Charles Bryner and several township assessors will attend. The report notes the name with initials attached to it is not always capitalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Tax
Indianapolis
Charles* Bryner
Wanted Board and Room for a Daughter
Classified notice seeks a board and room arrangement for a daughter in a private home. The ad requests a safe, convenient location with meals and reasonable terms. Contact details and exact requirements not provided in the fragment.
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