Pennsylvania Railroads Face Court Ruling on Passenger Fare Law
A Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision finds the 2-cent maximum passenger fare law con fiscatory for the Pennsylvania Railroad but not for other railways. The ruling means individual lines must litigation their rates, delaying a clear nationwide outcome by at least a year. The Big Four reports December earnings of $26,384,300 with $20,081,290 expenses and $6,493,300 net, up modestly from prior month.
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Lake
Shore
Pennsylvania
Supreme Court
Pennsylvania Railroad
Indiana
New York Central Plans Standard Colors For Buildings
New York Central moves to standardize the color scheme for passenger and freight stations and all buildings along its lines. Currently about ten colors are used without systemwide consistency. A committee in Buffalo discussed adopting a uniform color and a standard rail section is under study by the engineering department. The American Railway Association is also weighing a standard, but NY Central may issue its own order if no agreement is reached.
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NEW York Central
Wny
Buffalo
American Railway Associatio
Soldiers Trains Pass Through Elkhart En Route to Manila
Bugle announce four special trains carrying the Twelfth United States regiment from Oswego to the western coast via Elkhart. The first at 4:24 carried ammunition and baggage, the second at 4:30 with 11 cars of soldiers, the third at 6:15 with seven coaches and a baggage car, and the last at 7:28 with officers. The unit heads to the Philippines to relieve the Eighth Infantry in a two year rotation.
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Elkhart
San Francisco
Cal
Philippine Islands
United States‘ Regiment
Harbor
Oswego
N. Y
Philippines
Eighth Infantry
Ttains
Niagara Falls Ice Bridge Delights River Visitors
Niagara Falls presents a striking winter view this week as ice forms along the gorge. A large ice bridge below the lower gorge captivates observers while the falls themselves show many frozen edges and sparkling formations.
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Niagara
Niagara Falls
Lake Shore
A. L. Gotwalt
Alterations Near Completion On M. M. Office
Remodeling and enlargement of the master mechanic and assistants offices are nearly finished. The last extension work was completed yesterday and the general office fixtures moved to the new section. The private office of Assistant Master Mechanic Carroll is expected to be finished before shops reopen next week.
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M. M
Carroll
Changes in Switch Positions Near Main Street Crossing
Assistant Superintendent Dawson announces starting today changes to the position of several switches near the Main street crossing to accommodate the new interlocker east of the crossing. Additional adjustments will follow as the project progresses.
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Main Street
Dawson
Altoona locomotive shops to close for short break
About 5,600 employees at the Altoona machine shops in Pennsylvania were notified on Saturday that the shops would close until Monday next. Workers have been on a thirty two hour week for some time.
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Pennsylvania Locomotive Shops
Altoona Machine Shops
Whitcomb Tourist Special Passes Through En Route to California
The Raymond Whitcomb tourist special traveled west yesterday over the Lake Shore at 10 30 in the morning. The seven car train was comfortably filled and conducted by Mr Whitcomb from coast to coast.
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Raymond Whitcomb
California
Lake Shore
Mr. Whitcomb
Fireman R A Frazier Injured in Lake Shore Yard Incident
Within three days after reporting for duty following illness Fireman R A Frazier fell yesterday afternoon in the Lake Shore yards sustaining a painful sprain of the left wrist.
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R. A. Frazier
Lake Shore
Hall to Aid in Mournful Transport of Sister-in-law
C D Hall roundhouse employe will accompany the remains of his mother in law Mrs Pilfer who died here last night to Sullivan Illinois. The trip will be made over the Lake Shore and Santa Fe.
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C.D. Hall Roundhouse
Inlaw
Pilfer
Train worker injury at end of line
Brake man F. J. Swartz slipped while removing markers at the end of the train and sustained a severe sprain of the right shoulder, a sprain of the left thumb, and minor bruises.
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F. J. Swartz
Lake Shore Carpenter A S Haga Returns Home on Crutches
Lake Shore carpenter A S Haga who fell from a wall at the machine shop about four weeks ago with serious internal injuries is reported able to stay at his home on crutches.
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Lake Shore
A. S. Haga
Front end inspector Cotty Her ron reassigned within railway shops
Cotty Herron transferred from the round house to the back shops. C Stontenous will fill his roundhouse post, reflecting a personnel reshuffle in the railway division.
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Cotty” Herron
Round House
Roundhouse
C. Stontenous
Delays Hit Trains No. 9 and No. 15 on East End
Number 9 arrived here an hour and forty five minutes late today. No. 15 was forty five minutes late. Heavy traffic on the east end is said to be accountable for the delay.
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Hor
Foreman and Car Crew Off Duty in Inspection Row
The foreman of car inspectors R. M. Mennes and car cleaner Milton Brouse are off duty today amid an unspecified status. Officials have not released further details about the disruption.
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R. M. Mennes
Milton Brouse
Engineer Charles' Mowit Sent Off For Regular Run
The engineer Charles Mowit rested on No 4 this morning and will wait for his usual shift this evening.
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Charles’ Mowit
Injured machinist W Newman Improves After Fall
The condition of machinist W Newman who fell from the running board of engine 4674 yesterday and sustained painful injuries is reported improved today.
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W. Newman
Night interurban ticket agent visited Goshen yesterday
Par ritt, a night interurban ticket agent, visited friends and relatives in Goshen yesterday. The brief note records his travel and social visit to the town.
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Parritt
Goshen
Interurban Ticket Office Gets Final Alterations
Ongoing refinements include repapering walls repainting interiors and installation of new fixtures at the interurban ticket office.
Train Baggagemen Off Duty Sick. Roast Pig at Bill's Place
Baggagemen C A Clark and Clark are off duty sick today. Roast pig at Bill's Place on West Jackson St Saturday night. 31 pants at Chicago Store 606 South Main St.
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Clark
Bill
West Jackson St
Chicago
Main St
Hummingbird Nest Made Lightning Proof With Silk Cobweb
A small bird in Australia allegedly renders its nest resistant to lightning by silk and cobwebs. The claim notes silk is non conductor of electricity, suggesting the nest remains safe during storms.
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Australia
Do Not Punish Lying Teach Truthful Talk to Children
The passage argues that parents should not punish lying harshly. It urges guiding children to tell the truth and praising honesty. Show trust to encourage truthful behavior and avoid severe punishment that leads to future deception.
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Oeen
He Saw It. Tiverybody eve on me sobbed
A brief line describes someone crying out for attention and crying aloud in a tense moment. The fragment hints at distress and public scrutiny but provides limited context or full details.
Fragmented note hints at a Libra judgment
The readable text shows fragments mentioning a judge or court context with vague references to a libra and a sena or senate. No clear names, dates, or locations are present to form a fuller record.
Bear Tale Echoes From Field Campfire
A St Louis PostDispatch account recounts a rustic scene where two men flee a bull in a field while a bear lurks nearby. Guides doubt the tale while a logger crew laughs off nature fakers and someone proclaims there is a bear in the hole as an owl hoots in the timber.
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Bob
Thar
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Hollands One Million Wage Earners And Social Insurance
Holland with 5.5 million inhabitants has 1 million wage earners. Sickness insurance is voluntary via associations. in 1904 84,046 insured establishments paid $888,000 in premiums. Benefits include medical care, sickness payments, disability pensions up to 70 percent, and death benefits. Accident insurance is compulsory for workers and foremen in factories. willful acts void indemnity and drunkenness halves it.
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Holland
Henderson
Charities
The
Commons
Birds Teach Lazy Man a Lesson
A study notes house martins make about 1 000 foraging trips per day to feed their nestlings. The wren averages 110 trips in 430 minutes with prey including caterpillars grasshoppers spiders worms and caterpillar cocoons.
Butterworth Rumor Prompting Monument To First Husband
A dialogue hints Butterworth plans a public monument for his deceased wife's former spouse. An observer questions the expense, while noting Butterworth may have life insurance to sustain him without work for years.
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Butterworth
Local Goshen court notices liquor license request
The court in Goshen Elkhart County Indiana on the first Monday in February 1908 hears applications to sell spirituous wine malt and intoxicating liquors in quantities under a quart with on premises drinking. The described two story brick building on Main street with a specified ground floor room is named in the notice. FRANK W. WIGKWIRE and GEORGE WN GRaaaAM seek permission to sell cigars and provide lunch in connection with the business.
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Goshen
Elkhart ‘County
Indiana
Elkhart
Elkhart County
Beardsley
City of Highbart
Main Street
Notice of liquor license request in Elkhart Indiana
George N Graham announces to residents of Concord township and Elkhart city that at the February county commissioners session he seeks a license to sell spirituous vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors for on premise consumption at No 523 South Main Street Elkhart Indiana with premises described by lot 7 First South Addition and surrounding boundaries.
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Tonguinzo Co
Notice of liquor license petition in Elkhart Indiana
Public notice by William A. Harper announces a forthcoming application to the Elkhart County Board of Commissioners for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities less than a pint at a fixed Elkhart location. The request seeks on premise drinking privileges at Lot 4 Simonton’s addition, main business room of a two story brick building.
Woman Recovers After Seven Years with Lydia Pinkham Remedy
Sallie French of Taucaunla Indian Territory writes that seven years of female troubles left her exhausted and nervous. After taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she became strong and well. For thirty years the remedy has claimed to cure displacements, inflammation, fibroid tumors, irregularities, pains, backache, and nervous debility. Readers are invited to write for free advice in confidence.
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Lydia
Lydia E. Pinkham
Ois
Pinkham
Bynn
Mass
Remedy for coughs and colds sold at Houseworth Bros drugstore
An ad describes a household remedy pitched for grippe asthma hay fever bronchitis and lung hemorrhage. It claims effectiveness and offers a 30 cent and one dollar bottle with a free trial. The message mentions Henry of Panama and a duet aboutander at Houseworth Bros drug-store.
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Panama
Houseworth. Bros. Drug-Store
Brotherhood Locomotive Finémen Invites Eagles to Evening Hall
A Brotherhood group extends an invitation for the Eagles to attend a Thursday evening gathering at the EEagles hall. Readers are asked to remember the date and accept the invitation.
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Brotherhood
Locomotive Finémen
Eeagles’ Hall
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