French Rail Link Haiphong to Yunnan Opens to Traffic
The Pall Mall Gazette notes the Tonkin to Yunnan railway is finished, with Haiphong to Yunnan-fu traffic by month’s end. It cost about 36,000 dollars per mile, required 175 bridges, and raises hopes for trade with China while highlighting Paul Doumer’s IndoChina rail strategy and broader French influence.
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Pall Mall Gazette
Electric Railroading on a Large Scale
Popular Mechanics reports that the Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul plan 800 miles of electric mountain railway on its Pacific coast extension. 200 ton electric locomotives will haul trains through the Bitter Root range via an 8750 foot tunnel linking Montana to Idaho, harnessing mountain streams for power at millions in cost.
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Idaho
Popular Mechanics
Favorite South Sea Drink Made From Limes and Oranges
A noted favorite beverage in South Sea islands is described as a simple mix of limes and oranges. The text emphasizes a refreshing citrus blend cherished in island culture.
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South Sea Islands
Auto Demand Diverts Funds and Impacts Rail Freight
Bradstreet's reports mixed views from railway officials on how rising automobile use affects passenger traffic and freight. Some see negative effects on rail patronage, others cite gains from auto trucking efficiency and increased road improvements boosting commerce. The farming sector and broader road funding are noted as factors shaping transportation trends.
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Bradstreet’s
Summary of Interstate Commerce Commission Rail Data 1909
Interstate Commerce Commission figures for the year ending June 30 detail US rail mileage at 236,868 miles with 1,502,823 employees. Property capitalization totals 59,259 per mile, with stock now 7,686,278,545 and funded debt at 9,801,590,390. Passenger count 91,472,425. freight tonnage 1,556,559,741. Operating revenues reach 2,418,677,538 with expenses 1,599,443,410.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
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Inter state Commerce Commission reports rail casualties total 104348
The twenty second annual statistical report shows 104348 railway casualties for the year ended June 30 1909 with 8722 fatalities and 95626 injuries. Trainmen, switch tenders and other employes account for the losses across multiple categories including coupling and uncoupling cars and falls from moving equipment.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Increase in Steel Cars on American Railways
Statistics show rapid adoption of steel cars in thirteen years with about 325000 all steel cars and 245000 steel under frame cars built, costing railroads over 500 million dollars. Cars grown from 34000 to 40000 pounds, and a designer warns weight savings may have been neglected. He predicts tripling production in the next decade or so.
The Difference Between Town and Country Air
Air passing through shafts and chambers loses vital qualities and causes weariness and low mood in those who breathe it habitually in artificial environments. Scientific tests may show pure air yet it remains poor for lungs compared to natural outdoor air from the country. Highly artificial air and food, despite appearances, are not the real stuffs.
France Mine Disaster Sparks Historic Fatality Toll
The Courrieres explosion in 1906 killed nearly 1,200 men, marking an unprecedented toll in French mining history, after fourteen years without a larger fatal blast.
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France
Courrieres
Tokio City Size and Population Snapshot
Tokio, the capital of Japan, covers about thirty square miles with 250000 houses and a population near two million.
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Japan
Modern Travel in Japan Trains Show Compact English Design
The article describes Japan’s trains based on the English model with small engines and narrow gauge. Coaches are split into sections, sleeping cars and diners are new. Americans find berths tight and seating uncomfortable, while diners fail to impress as trains pause for meals. Locals sell boxed lunches in green leaf wrap for ten cents, featuring rice, vegetables, eggs, and fruit.
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Japan
Broadening Austrian Women's Trade School Access
A ministerial decree in Austria opens state trade and technical schools to both sexes expanding options to artistic leather work bookbinding photography watchmaking engraving ornamental woodwork and parts of electrical and chemical trades. Previously women faced exclusion often sending them abroad or to private institutes. A lighthearted exchange about weather and warmth closes the piece.
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Austria
Magnificent New York Terminal Waiting Room Features Italian Stone
An ornate waiting room in a grand new New York terminal measures 277 by 103 feet. Italian bedded river stone fronts ceilings and walls, creating a soaring space with a glass roof that mirrors the sky. The concourse and side waiting rooms offer dining and comfort areas beneath changing light from the outer sky.
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Italy
Tiber
Baseball Results From Yesterday Across Leagues
National League games included Pittsburg at New York rained out with no other NL actions. American League scores show Chicago and Philadelphia each with a 1 0 loss to Boston and Detroit topping St Louis 4 0. New York defeated Cleveland 2 1. American Association results: St Paul over Louisville 3 0, Milwaukee upend Indianapolis 7 3, Columbus 4 3, Kansas City 3 in ten innings. Toledo and Minneapolis were rained out.
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Market Report Hogs Cattle Sheep Prices Across Cities
Chicago and Indianapolis markets show hogs topping at 9.70 and 9.65, cattle to 8.30 and 7.35, sheep to 4.60 and 4.50, lambs to 7.00 and 6.50 with large lot counts reported. Prices vary by city and commodity with strong demand indicated.
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Local rail crews told to follow brake rule issued by ICC
Trainmen report no notice that all 26 and 0 foot cars will haul autos only. An ICC directive requires at least 55 percent of cars with brakes in good order. Assistant Superintendent Fox rode No 36 in a special coach. Firemen Jones and Lehto on the Western division. Foreman William Millshaugh returns from a two week vacation. Gas coke price set to rise September 1 by Elkhart Gas and Fuel Co.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Wisconsin Outlaws Free For All Cups On Trains
Milwaukee police report a new law went into effect prohibiting public drinking cups on trains and at fountains. Train crews entering or passing through Wisconsin removed cups at state lines and kept them locked until they left the state.
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Modern Friends Gather in Amboy for Annual Meeting
Amboy Ind Sept 1 The second annual meeting of the Modern Friends a religious group founded in Amboy two years ago opened today with a large attendance and will run through next Monday Important matters will be considered as the gathering continues to discuss the organization name adopted to avoid confusion with other Friends branches.
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Religious Society of Friends
Real Speed Events For Labor Day At Driving Park
Labor Day speed events scheduled for Monday at Driving Park. F Cromb, secretary of the local club, has canvassed surrounding counties for top entries. Towns like Lego hier Kendallville La Porte are on the route as organizers seek material. The prize will appeal to owners of astana to enter, with victory seen as a strong object.
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Monthly Conversation Reveals Reading Habit
Seymour praises Pourley as a great reader claiming he subscribes to twelve magazines. Ashley confirms the habit noting one magazine arrives every month.
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