Commission outlines highway obstruction dangers and steam loco safety rules
The commission reports hazards from overgrown weeds blocking highways and requires steam locomotives to have automatic alarms, front and rear running boards, lights, ash pans, and other safety gear by January 1, 1910. Inspectors will patrol Indiana to enforce compliance and monitor train and interurban operations near the state fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atci Janis
Commission
Indianapolis
Air Brake Testing Shows Success on Lake Shore Cars
Air brake officials test the new brake system on several Lake Shore passenger cars and report short stopping distances. Engineers T F Lyons C H Weaver L L Dixon study the design and are pleased with the results. Officials expect all cars to receive the new style in time.
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Ure Lake Shore
T. F. Lyons
C .H Weaver
L. Ll. Dixon
Bie
Trade and industry show improvement momentum
The article notes stronger trade and industrial tendencies as the season progresses. Transportation, railroads, grain and coal outputs rise daily, while Indiana coal operators complain of a car shortage and lack of definite relief signals, despite railroad officials saying they are doing their best to meet demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Hey
Transport bottlenecks force operators to refuse large orders
Operators report being compelled to turn down big orders due to lack of transportation facilities. This constraint affects supply chains and curbs capacity to meet demand.
Goshen Fair Special by Lake Shore train noted
An Lake Shore line special train from Goshen to the Goshen fair carried passengers today. A large Michigan division firemen class will be examined Sunday for advancement to engineers, as arranged by Supt Thead in his office and related to the book of Tales.
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Chicago
Mich
Lake Shore
Michigan Division
Railroad Shops Rebuild After Severe Tie Up
Railroad officials say the current condition will not last long as they take cars and locomotives from shops and sidetracks to assemble them where most needed. They are hopeful to soon handle all the business offered.
Vandalia Won’t Electrify Its Rail Line Says Officials
Vandalia will not electrify the South Bend to Terre Haute route via Logansport. An inspection by division officials and electric engineers discussed line conditions. Officials deny plans to electrify the Michigan division and say any McKee gasoline motor cars would serve officials on trips only.
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Vandalia
Runfair
South Bend
Terre Haute
Loganspor
Michigan
Logansport
Union Pacific
Travel traffic eased by extra cars for Goshen fair
Two sections of No. 19 operated to manage travel this afternoon. Extra cars were brought from South Bend by the Northern Indiana company to handle traffic to Goshen tomorrow for the fair. Wreckers were called to Wa
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South Bend
Northern Indiana Company
Goshen
Travel notices fragment appears in shuffled text
Fragmentary OCR hints at travel or transportation notices with names and places blurred. Core items, dates, or events are unreadable, but the snippet suggests travel advisories or timetable notes without complete details.
Rail freight costs expected to rise under trunk line plan
McCain of the Trunk Line association issued a pamphlet calling the near future for a 20 percent freight rate increase. He argues that rising commodity and labor costs over the last twelve years show a steady upward trend while freight rates have stagnated or fallen.
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Rt An
McCain
Trunk Line’ Association
Chicago
New York
James
Potomac
Ohio Rivers
Mississippi
Narrow escape as Michigan St car dodges freight at South Bend
A Michigan Street car crossing the Lake Shore tracks narrowly escaped a collision with a freight train approaching from the east. The conductor signaled the motor man but was distracted by the oncoming train and did not see the oncoming car until it jumped the tracks. Twenty five occupants were aboard.
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Michigan St
South Bend
Shore Flyer
Lake ‘Shore
Railroad Personal Notes Move To Vacations
Martin Hultin of the master mechanic's office left yesterday for vacation and Walter Struble will begin his vacation tomorrow.
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Martin Hultin
Master Mechanic's Office
Walter Struble
Tragic Railroad Accident Near Griswold
A man named Hyer was struck and killed by the second section of the Twentieth Century Limited east of Millersburg while walking home. The impact bent an iron rod into the engine pilot and mangled the victim’s body. the body was taken to a Griswold-area home. Engineer G W Murphy and Fireman R A Potter were operating the 4821 engine and did not witness the incident.
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Twentieth Century Limited
Grismore
Millersburg
Gideon Tkyer
Hyer
Griswold
G. W. Murphy
R. A. Potter
Potter
Ancient legends and royal tastes mix in a curious past note
An old Gaelic tale cites long lived creatures while modern deer live shorter spans. Historical hints mention early English medicine practitioners and royal pensions. A monk named Perignon allegedly discovered champagne, later gifted to Louis XIV, who popularized the drink. Also a brief ad notes Columbia Batteries at Turnocks for 20 cents.
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London
Coursus de Gangeland
Louis XIV
Louis
Eagles and Goshen Grays Face Travel Tight Game
The article notes team changes as a lacrosse style story references players leaving the roster and eligibles list for a series with the Eagles and Goshen Grays. Schuler is mentioned as omitted but set to join with strong defense and solid form.
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Eagles
Goshen -Grays
Schuler
Tramp Injured Jumping Between Cars At Lake Street Station
A tramp named Conway of Diffilo N S injured after leaping between two passenger cars near Lake Street station in Buffalo. He sustained a deep cut above the left eye and head injuries, was treated at the police station, and admitted to quitting the bum life after the accident. He claimed to have beaten a train from Buffalo and his companions fled. The October Pictorial patterns were sold at James A Bell store.
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Lake Shoe
Ae Orélack
Toledo
Ana
Conway
Buffalo
Gonway
Mrs J B Shriver Takes Charge Of Home Restaurant
Mrs J B Shriver has taken charge of the Home restaurant at 614 South Main Street with a focus on home cooking as a specialty. The new management aims to emphasize homelike meals and personal service for local patrons.
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J. B Shriver
South Main Street
Wanted Farms For Sale Demand Rises
Wanted. Farms to sell large or small have a good demand. D. M. Best advertises to sell farms and invites inquiries from buyers. Location listed as 115 Lexington Ave. The notice indicates market interest in farm properties.
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D. M. Best
Lexington Ave
Narrow Escape Report From Eagar Nebraska Baylissy Robinsonville
A report notes a two year illness with persistent coughing described as near consumption. The patient used Foley's Honey and Tar which stopped the cough and led to a weight gain of twenty eight pounds. The product is advertised as sold by all druggists.
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Eagar
Baylissy
Robinsonville
Del
Foley
Zaleucus and Ancient Wine Death Edict Noted
A fragment notes Zaleucus who flourished around 500 B C ordered death for invalids who drank wine against his physician or law. The piece uses the story to contrast ancient strictures with modern views on alcohol. It also mentions the Bible’s wide literary range from war songs to parables and biographies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zaleucus
Taft Train Security Detail At Elkhart Chicago Stop
President Taft's eastbound train was under heightened guard on arrival at Elkhart with two government agents and a Lake Shore guard on board after rumors of anarchist threats in Chicago. Engineer Lennon, long linked to Taft campaigns, drove the locomotive as Bickel conferred with the president.
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Evanston
Kendallville
Taft
Lake Shore
Secret Service
Menee
Chicago
Tate
Wietham
Lakes
Shore Railroad Company
Frederick May
Toledo
Lennon
James “Lennon
Elkhart
Fitee
Tuf’s
Michigan
Tafé
Ikhart
Bickel
Anty Drudge Donates Soap to Home for Washerwomen
A donor named Anty Drudge gives a box of Fels-Naptha soap for the Home for Broken Down Washerwomen. The ad copy touts the soap as easing washday, reducing back strain, and needing only cool water with minimal scrubbing.
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