Fort Wayne Journal warns on transit plans and politics
The Fort Wayne Journal discusses interurban transit franchise issues and public sentiment. It cites lawmakers such as Mehermott and Hamilton with debate over subsidies, rate changes, and the role of City Traction. The piece condemns undue pressure from Cleveland interests and urges prudence in funding and planning.
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City Traction Company
Gly Traction Company
Cleveland
Scatt
Tly Savings Bank
Sigentinng
Elitkons
Banize
Heturi Stran- Reva
Interurban Relief Favored in Community Plan Amid Debate
The Call and editorials discuss promoting interurban railways and subsidies, with Mayor Schuyler Colfax and others urging public welfare aligned support. The piece notes widespread local skepticism about readiness to embrace interurban service and details the inquiry into methods used by promoters and communities.
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Lisasette Cally
Roaux
Kennedy
Lhits
TD Anterthans
Tuta Statemant
Homer
Schuyler Colfax
Boal Bend
Practical Illustration Shows Brick Surpassing Asphalt in Road Tests
A report from Columbia and Harrigan Streets details a public works demonstration comparing brick paving to asphalt. Brick blocks wore down far less over years, with asphalt wearing away inches more, suggesting brick offers superior durability for street surfaces and long term maintenance savings.
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Port Wayne
Columbia
Harrigan Straits
Lung
Harrison Street
Che
Piomeann
of Public Works
Orick
Rail disaster near Macon claims two lives and injures twenty five
A collision on the northern railway near Macon injures twenty five and causes two deaths. Officials report the wreck occurred in the rural area about thirty miles from the city as relief teams rush to the scene. Emergency responders work through the night to aid the injured and secure the line.
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Macon
Northern
Dundle
Tetieg
Justin
Wisconsin rebels form cooperative telephone exchange
In Wisconsin a worker led a push to create a non profit telephone cooperative after high rates and service refusals by private providers. The plan formed as a member owned exchange, offering 4 percent dividends on stock and monthly fees for service. The episode reflects early 20th century rural telephony efforts and local resistance to costly private monopolies.
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Wisconsin
Municipl
Ktekera
Jami
Jada
Ae Win
Starling
Exchange
UA Ft Neally
Exery
Ddr Pines
Jexperienes
Achirashite
Hayes
Restonces
Pylanal
Basie
David Luapida
Wousan
Mor NH
Maeeshfield
Sergeat
Vailley
Weather Bureau reports mixed crop conditions across states
The weekly weather summary notes improving conditions for spring wheat and oats in several western and central regions, with drought slowing progress in the Carolinas, Texas, and parts of the Midwest. Harvesting begins in North Carolina and Missouri as rains ease and moisture returns in promising areas, while the upper Atlantic states see variable results and ongoing concerns about frost and insufficient planting.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
New Ng Md
Roely Mountain
Misgou
Hiitoris
Indiana
Wiscom
Michigan
Texas
New Enghdod
Carolinas
Missouri
Wisconsin
Ohi
Tomhessee
Mdina
North Carolina
Tennessee
Kaliad
Joaquin Valley
Porsons
Tinos
Town
Minnesota
Louisiana
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Virgina
Ohio Valley
Teanesnentins
Kenguedy Belig
Ny Ough Carel
Middle Atlantic
New England
Midle
Atlantic
Tarnio Mr Kia and Clara Neufer Wed in Boston Notice
Miss Clara Neufer and Mr Lona J Miller were married last evening at 8 oclock in a fond reception at the bride s home. The couple plans to travel to Creighton and Tonsekec after the ceremony, with guests and family in attendance.
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Tarrio
Kia
Dury
Gard
Panna L. Blocking
Boston
Mas
Apehd
Clara Neufer
Lona J. Miller
Mins Wiel
Sun
Miler
Creighton
Charles Mir
Republican candidates for coroner and sheriff in Alten county
Nelson O Gate announces candidacy of Tomal-caxely-Plase and Riltor Will for coroner and sheriff respectively at the Republican county convention. He respectfully asks for support and assistance in Alten county race.
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Fio Tomal-caxely
Riltor
Alten
Republican County
Nelson
Senate Votes 78 Million For Isthmian Canal Project
Washington reports the Senate advanced a plan to spend about 78 million dollars from public funds on the Isthmian Canal. The measure includes support for two gunboats and government yard work, while House provisions were to be considered. A detailed debate followed on routing and funding.
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Senate
Isthmian Canal
Forest reserves and cable bill heated House session
Washington D C reports show a House debate over transferring forest reserves to the Agriculture Department and authorizing a presidential cable contract. The session included opposition to government bulk funding, and a minority on the commerce committee opposed the Corliss bill, while discussions also covered retirement of General Brooke and Surgeon General Sternberg.
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Washington, D.C
Crainon
Dalzett
Amu
Commerce
Che Corliss
Senate Committee to Consider Subsidiary Coinage
In Washington DC the Senate Finance Committee met informally to review a bill on subsidiary silver coinage that recently passed the House. Chairman Mirch outlined an early timetable, noting opposition expected from Democratic members of the chamber.
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Senate
Warhengton
D.C
Whl
Remites Committee On Finance
Semitor Mirch
Ton
Tee
Pres Dent Gives A Dinner At Wartson
A dinner gathering at Wartson featured notable attendees in a formal setting. Prominent figures Payne Murndy Benet and Magert attended as guests, with the event described as a cordial reception amid routine public engagements.
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Tiriey
Dei Latta
Setta
Real causes of the strike to be laid before the president
The report details the coal strike dispute with President Roosevelt and officials from legal and railroad sectors. It notes warnings against violating contracts, ongoing investigations, and planned briefings by Commissioner Wright. President Mitchell and other leaders discuss mass information and readiness for further conferences.
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New York
Iniok Mallon
Rana Veli
Henas
Carroll
Weight
United
Ead Fgg
Cherarte Industrial Somtiet
Wright
Obe
Momiay
Ten Mauer Hotel
Mitchell Mate
Mie
Af Thi
Ian Dhe Adiien
Delaware d& Hudsod Company
Oliphant
Vet Company
Phiten Tity mi
Reading
Sinner Wright
Pepark
Roosevelt
Wilkesburra
President Mitchell Struggles for Answers in New York Crisis
President Mitchell faces a tight information scene as correspondents press him after a high profile incident in New York. Officials say no immediate resolution is reached and weighty questions linger about the administration’s next steps amid ongoing inquiries.
Subsidy for Inter Urban Railway Approved by County Officials
County commissioners order a 25 000 subsidy for an inter urban railway project. Auditor instructed to disburse funds, with the system expected to span about 400 miles and rely on central power. Details are unclear due to fragmented text.
Senator Quay Casts Tie Breaker at Pennsylvania Republican Convention
In Harresburg Pennsylvania June 10 the convention names Senator Quay as supreme figure shaping the slate. William M. Brown of Newaasl is set for governor and Miss Hvewn of Irie seeks secretary. General Frank Steedes of Iunsion leads the ticket as potential chair.
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Senator Quay
Pennsylvania
Harresburg
Sider Sal OW
Pennyionation
Philadedhia
Willian M. Brown
Newaasl
Isane Me
Irie
Quayong
Frank Steedes
Iunsion
Sr Chalahn
The
Ferrer Eas
Fragmented OCR summary of historical meeting notes
Fragmented text describes meetings of a Cheatedy committee and references Lore extain an Veter te DH Leetiess Dot wees dling tem ees ot fly iver Mele and Minkpeee hen Uritee ibe Het ay achat hy anes Celcet. It mentions Niltmorealye and Renaler Qeey det Wledueldanteht with debate on neutrality tests and historical context.
Resident and Party Start in Washington
Fragmented OCR text mentions a resident and party starting in Washington with references to executive actions and public words. The readable portion references a president and a regular session, with unclear dates and local terms.
New Yorkers Buy Toledo Railway and Licht Go
Toledo Ohio reports that the Toledo Railway and Licht Go was acquired by New Yorkers, with Keene Vancourland & Co. securing 60,000 shares and paying 1.8 million dollars. The change includes directorate shifts and management alterations while signaling ongoing corporate restructuring.
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Toledo Railway
Licht GO
Toledo, O
Toledo Railway and Bight Company
Wverele Miatesch- Merle
Ia Keenn
Vanecourtiind & Tia
New York
Keene
Kene
Vancourland & Co
Tie Anne
Ten Killed In Tornado In Minnesota And Iowa
Reports from Minnesota and Iowa describe a devastating tornado with at least ten fatalities and extensive damage. Early summaries mention a half mile wide funnel and multiple communities affected as telegraph and railroad lines suffer outages. Local officials flag more deaths as searches continue.
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Fort Wayne
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Slatas
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Gazette
Mehermott
New Jersey
J. Tilden
Congressmit
Sivele
Fis
Muaule Provident
Atlan Hamilton
Nat Ehegl
Rustoetthy
Cotael
Buisecen
Gir Rohan
Nan
Mamillon
Hamilton
Brakaleia
Rly Cornu
Jamie Pattee
Parisi
Aditar Kennedy
Colfax
Sisten
Bulletin
Cooperative Telephones
Wibugnsin
UBT
Mhoap
City News
Giliey
Tamas A
Tomas
Washington, DC
Upner
Lidiya
Brooke
Wastington
D. G
Jime
House
Antharishas
Autor
Wits
Hines
Pres
Dent
Mitchell
Bay
Wirkeshaton
Padinethor
Mitehel
Lens
Wiersnay
Wis
Kaba
Wikin
Eli Waltings
Olenney
Glialeau
Yan
Peper
Rusdun
Dwight
Dimiy
Ely Tyler
Biel
Skunk TV
Eherlee
Rurode Dry Goods Co
West Point
N. Yue
Rheteen Thoraliy
Jiu
Koesevel
Piety
Whale
Cuarlompa
N.C
Ahirta
Patterson's
Milwatker
Minunsaia
Cuicaro
Bloomington
Phi
Cetin Dion
Freeport
Clinton
Istanve Folontone
Avellain Ihane
Railroule
Omatia
Des Moins
Iowa
Herman Titler
Misa Hanna Tsun
Miss Edith
Besse Wanamaker
Anerns
Gee B
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