Tragic Death On Pennsylvania Railroad Car Wheel
Foreman G. W. Burrard crushed beneath moving freight car wheels on the Pennsylvania Railroad. He slipped while on the car at 11 20 yesterday morning, endured agony as the wheel rolled over him, and died at the hospital after exposure and severe injuries. His death prompts condolences from colleagues and officials while revealing prior concerns about safety practices at the shop. The family, including four children, resides at 1605 Winter Street.
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Hrim
Pennsylvania Railroad
G. W. Burrard
Siética
McKkeenay
Mr. Burchard
Winn
Horne
Tie
Minchanic
Wits
Djeton Wah Nealyr
Betaisbeuthe
Oapeak
Tharchared
Varela
Hin
Murchard
Actu
Jurehard
Car Pooling Plan Proposed to Ease Rail Freight Shortage
Officials urge a national freight car pool led by a central authority with district commissioners. The plan divides the country into pools, aims for under 100000 cars, and establishes pooling centers across rail lines to balance car availability and reduce shortages.
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Aviny Haig
B&o
Uae
Car Muildens
Concrete Telegraph Poles May Become Standard
Officials on Pennsylvania Lines West move toward concrete poles replacing wooden ones. Over fifty new slender poles are in service west of Pittsburgh and officials say they perform best for all service. G A Cellar of the lines west outlines the details at the Atlantic City telegraphers convention.
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Pennsylviaia
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Atlantic City
G. A. Cellar
Pennsylvania Lines
Swith
Tmusburg
Sceition
Multun
A Notre Dame Lady's Appeal to Sufferers
A mis-spaced notice offers a bone and nerve treatment for rheumatism sciatica lumbago and related pains. It claims to cure these conditions by removing uric acid from the blood and promises improved vigor eye brightness and overall tone. Instructions invite readers to write to Lge MM Bumimers beyond Notre Dame for proof.
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Thia
Hlocsona
Jennis
Lge
Bumimers
Fifteen Hundred Lamps Per Hour Factory Disruption
A fragmented report describes a large factory shutdown affecting production and worker movements. The document references General Blertrhe clanpany and mentions shifts, excursions, and changes in quarters as workers respond to the disruption.
Electrig Works Employes Pignig At Wayne Picnic
Electrig Works employes gathered for a day of outdoor recreation near Wayne with a program of athletic events. Results include Wall mile boat race won by Orsi with August Kayser second, hundred-yard swimming match led by John Hermann, quarter-mile ladies single-hand race won by Mrs El Re Mien, and several other contests for men, women, and boys.
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Bewt
Glarr
Wayne Ilertrie
Theeon
Forts Iwwayne
iGurvivedk
Orsi
Kayser
John Hermann
Paul Sheffern
Paul Sheffer
EL Re Mien
Edward Steele
Hirst
Jefferson Setheld
O. Goetz
Charles St. Oid
Aveline Lorilies
Secon
Hardendorf
Lulman
Seibel
Wilson
Adolf Schulte
Railroads Ordered to Disclose Travel Solicitor Salaries
The Interstate Commerce Commission sent requests to all railroads engaged in interstate business to provide information on salaries commissions and bonuses paid to traveling solicitors. The commission has pursued this data to prepare a comprehensive rating, but railroads have been slow to respond.
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Twilerg
Interstat Commerce
FIRST EXCURSION TO CHICAGO ON NICKEL PLATE RAILROAD
The Nickel Plate announces the first Chicago excursion of the season for Saturday July 27 with reduced fares and tickets valid through July 29. The Pennsylvania line is expected to follow as railroads resist large excursions, while tickets for trains No 7 and No 6 are available from local agents at set departure times.
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Sarudiy
Pennsylvania
Ity City
Chicago
Tuslock
Fork Wayne
Fer
Election of Voluntary Relief Association Officers
The advisory committee led by G. K. Park announced the election of 43 members for the Pennsylvan hyimacy Relief Association. The vote totals show Creeford Criswold receiving 22 percent of a 3,500 member base, with divisions reporting results including Grout and others.
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Election OF Voluntary Relief Association
G. K. Park
Packer
Cpilye
I.merrick
M. Matrang
Wiltsilliam T. Frown
Creeford Criswold
Grout
Penny's Engine Output in Pennsylvania Shops
The weekly output of the Pennsylvania shops during the past week was thirteen engines, matching the same number produced last week. This indicates steady production with no change in output between the two periods.
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Penny
Pervania
Local Railway Yard News and Industry Orders
A week of engine overhauls and repairs continues at major yards. The Nickel Plate orders 500 tons of steel rails for 1908 with Carruthers Steel Car handling delivery. Numerous Pennsylvania and Wabash staff notes report resignations, relocations, and new positions as workers move between yards and cities, including Des Moines and Chicago, amid routine assignments and summer travel.
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Columbia Street
Port Waynes
Henry Schone & CO
Barr and
Berry Stream
City Hall
J. C. Peltier
ST Wayne Street
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Fin Dacosse
Mitel
Praeers
William Nestel
Arcanse Wents
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Notre Dame Lady’s
Mont Gene Trent
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Lee
Wayne Ink
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the People’s Store
Queen Quality
Oxfords
Home Journal Patterns
Nickel Plate
Nickel Phity
Tata
Industrial Notes
A. Eakris
Delinson
Wabash
Charubusen
L. Harriett
J Roller
Pennsylvania Engiuear
Kuhl
W. Kemp
Permaylvania
A. J. Wressler
F [Sylvania, Is Visiting In Colmbia ¢ J. & Young
Hollman
Chow, Relnier
Alm
Blem
H. H. Rindelman
W. O H. Miller
G. F. Marth
Niagara
Willi Morlong
The
Gast
A. Aligier
Watson
Alt. Gilbert
Toledo
Gilbert
J. Tetter
Letty
Des Moines
Mr. Teeter
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Patterson-Fletcher
Golden
Straw Headquarters
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