Rail safety push as railways adopt full air braking
The piece reports on aggressive moves toward 100 percent air braking for interstate freight trains led by Pennsylvania railroad requiring fully equipped cars for through traffic. It cites $5,000 in fines by the Interstate Commerce Commission and tests by Westinghouse showing powerful impacts when only half the cars are air-braked. It notes industry-wide impact and safety gains amid buckling accidents and public concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate
Pennsylvania
Washington
Springfield News
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Canada
Westinghouse Company
The
Commission
Arcanum Fight Indicates Split Over Assessments
The Royal Arcanum supreme council session at Put-in-Bay hearing protests against Atlantic City rate changes. Delegates from Massachusetts to New Jersey demand rescission, citing altered contracts. some speakers urge retention of new rates while preserving member relations. About 200 delegates attend as the meeting continues.
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Put-in-Bay
Supreme Counci
Atlantic City
Supreme Council
Massachusetts
New York
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Missouri
Illinois
New Jersey
Royal Arcanum
S. W. Reynolds
Boston
John Walsh
Frank H. Culver
Chicago
Howard C. Wiggins
Supreme Regent
Order
The Royal Chef to Open at Grand Sept 4
Amusements note previewing the Shubert musical The Royal Chef to be seen at the Grand, with plans to roll out new tunes such as Tammany and Spin Again as the week advances through Freeport streets.
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Freeport
Shubert
Musical comedy offers catchy tunes and popular numbers
Matinee and night performances feature the "Tammany" number praised as one of the catchiest airs of the season alongside the "Spin Again" number likely to charm music lovers. Several other numbers in the musical comedy are expected to become favorites.
The Forbidden Land at Grand Opera House Tuesday Night
The new comic opera The Forbidden Land will be presented at the Grand opera house on Tuesday night. It had a considerable success in Chicago during an all summer run and received warmest praise.
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Grand Opera House
Chicago
New York Critics Laud Broadway Show’s Freshness and Praise
New York critics voiced strong approval of the production during its engagement. The New York Herald praised its freshness and timeful music with an engaged audience reaction. The New York Tribune called it much enjoyed, and the Sun deemed its quality overwhelming. The show’s success spread to other cities.
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New York
New York Herald
The
New York Tribune
the Sun
Special Council Meeting Tonight In Ex tension Of Time
City council to hold a special session to act on extending time for the public heating plant. Pay rolls for last month likely approved since next meeting not until Monday night. J B Fenton transacting business at Princeton Illinois today. Solt's Innovation Chocolate Shop to give away multiple candy boxes on two Saturdays starting Aug 26 with tickets. Fall hats arrive at Golden Eagle featuring new Derby and soft hat styles.
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Solt’s
Innovation Chocolate Shop
Lowney's
Solt
Innovation Fountain
Fraternal Insurance Discussed by Wisconsin Judge
Milwaukee Aug gu Zeno M Host Wisconsin insurance commissioner addressed the Associated Fraternities outlining five lessons: rates from mortality tables, reserves for aging, regular membership growth, lower costs via fraternal economies, and serving people’s needs. A plan for amalgamation with a National society was agreed, with a new voting basis and permanent quarters planned, to be located in Washington. Officers elected included President George R McKay of Cleveland.
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Milwaukee
Aug
Zeno M. Host
Wisconsin
National Society
Washington, D. C
George R. M’kay
Cleveland
Waverly NY and Philadelphia Officials Named in Listing
Vice president George A. Scott of Waverly New York and secretary treasurer C H Robinson of Philadelphia are named in the official listing. The note identifies key officers and their home cities in a concise biographical register.
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George A. Scott
Waverly
N.Y
C. H. Robinson
Philadelphia
Boys Run Away To Church In Chicago Childhood Prank
Bert Dana and a boy named McGill, both eight, left home in Chicago to attend church. They played leap frog, swam at duck ponds, then wandered to church, prompting police search before returning home together. Dana later worked as chief clerk. McGill joined Freeport league pitching staff, recalling the episode fondly.
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Bert Dana
McGill
Chicago
Bert
Police Department of
Bellis
Dana
Mechanic McKelop
Carroll County Fair Set for Sept 12 15 at Mt Carroll
The Carroll county fair runs September 12 through 15 at Mt Carroll with top prizes including 80 dollars in corn stove premiums and 8 dollars for the best basket of cars per township, plus a 10 dollar sweepstakes. Lachman Keech Carnival brings ten attractions, Ferris wheel among them, promising a big show and lively races theretofore. Secretary Cat M Freer of Mt Carroll invites entrants for premium lists and entry blanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnival Company
Carroll County
Mt. Carroll
Secon Best
Lachman-Keetch Carnival Company
Cat M.frezer
Freeport Case Over Grease Trap Patent Infringement
Attorney L L Morrison works on the answer to Edward H Donahoe of Peoria who sued M L Parker Co of Freeport claiming a grease trap patent infringement The Parker firm manufactures plumbers supplies and offers an improved grease trap used nationwide The case will be heard in the U S district court western division northern district convening at Freeport Magistrate Morrison is the attorney for the Freeport firm Rockford Star.
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L. L. Morrison
Edward H. Donahoe
Peoria
M. L. Parker Company
Freeport
Farker Company
United States District Court of the
United States District Court of the Western Division
Morrison
Rockford
Court schedule adjusted for Labor Day week
Judge Heard announced the September term of the erenic court will not convene next Monday out of respect to Labor Day. Docket of old cases will be called Tuesday morning at ten. court will run through the week. Secretary Bexher of the Agricultural Association of Northern Illinois seeks leniency during the fair week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eirenic
T Oelock
Bexher
Agricultural Association of Northern Illinois
Local Church Meeting and Uniforms Notice
The article notes a mothers meeting at the First M. 1 Church parlors Friday at 2 30. Mrs G W Shippy speaks on The Mothers Work in the Home. A short business meeting follows for annual reports and officer elections. all ladies invited. Uniforms for bricklayers masons and plasterers may be obtained from the clothing house.
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W. Cluthing
Rhea W. GO. I
G. W.shippy
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Quick Healing
Norfolk Va. resident Rivenbark Jr. reports Burns healed with Bucklen’s Arnica Salve after a severe knee burn blistered. The advertisement claims the salve stops pain heals wounds without a scar and is available for 25 cents at Joseph Emmert’s drugstore.
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Bucklen
Rivenbark, Jr
Norfolk
Joseph Emmert
Drugetst
Cormorant Fishing Traditions in Nagara River Japan
Observations of the ancient cormorant fishing method along the Nagara river near Gifu. Fishermen guide twelve birds per boat using a chest cord and neck loop to prevent swallowing fish. Nightly outings stake imperial preserves, with fires, boats, and spectators watching as birds fill gullets and are netted for baskets.
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Japan
Nagara
Gid
Forfei
National Geographia Magazine
Protect Your Health With Mio na Before Meals
Summer health warnings urge constant vigilance against disease germs from food. The ad promotes Mio na tablets to strengthen digestion, claim relief from indigestion and summer complaints, and allows unrestricted eating. It urges asking Wm. F. Jungkunz to show the guarantee and promises no cost unless health is restored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. F. Jungkunz
County Callings From Surrounding Towns and Cities
Dakota correspondent reports on residents and visitors across Freeport Rockford and Danville includes social visits carpentry at academy chapel remodelling and moves including families like Griffin and Voght and notes quilting bee and throat trouble in Red Oak plus regional travel and local greetings.
Centennial Notes and Local Social Items
Kieckner guests of Aliso n Bechford McConnell San ny. Wm. Rigney returns from trips to the northwest. Matt Marvin’s Rowse treated to a count of naint. Mrs Schutz and children return to Chicago after months with Mrs Rieb. Gordon Loyd drive poultry car. Swit Wittenmeyer team escaped and caused no damage near stock yards. Laura Hoekner guest of Mrs Theo Koertner. Mrs S C Koertner buys a piano. Iva Lowry and Sam Hoefer on a country business trip. Rosena Schward visits Freeport with her sister Mrs E Silberman. Ernst Silberman celebrated 35th birthday with party. guests gift an easy chair. Paul Schnell injures back in fall. John Rosenstell at a trial game near Loran.
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Wm. Rigney
A.l
Matt Marvin
Laura Hoekner
Freeport
Theo. Koertner
5. C. Koertner
Iva Lowry
Sam Hoefer
Rosena Schward
Jis
E Silber
Ernst Silberman
Paul Schnell
John Rosenstell
Loran
Fraud Exposed and Local Ad Notice in Journal
Fraudulent imitators target Dr Kings New Discovery and Bucklen remedies tarnishing trusted cures. Small print warning urges buyers to look for the official wrapper names H. E. Bucklen Co and Joseph Emmert. Also promotes Golden Eagle trousers and hosiery for comfort and economy in the Journal want column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr.’"King
Dr. King’s
Bucklen
H. E. Bucklen & Co
Chicago
Windsor
Canada
Joseph Emmert
Zogar Property for Sale on Stephenson Street
The Zogar Property on Stephenson Street is offered for sale. It is described as one of the finest town lots with a nine room modern house, waiter, gas, furnace, toilet room, and other features. A rare opportunity near the courthouse, with urged quick action to prevent another buyer from being first.
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Unclelan
Arcanum
Win, Sketly
He Royal Cher
Kelward Garvie
Gene McAdy
Fenton
Princston, Il
Golden Eagle
Carroll County Fair
Dakota
D. F. Graham
J. W W. Sandoe
Rev. L. P
Dan Bixler
Chas, Harting
Pecatonica
D. Keck
Ference
Davis
Geo. E. Lilley
George Johnson
Adison Shelley
Ganada
Oscar Griffin
Davenport
Iowa
M. E. Voght
W. A. Holcomb
Leitzell
J. ¥. Smith
Ridott
Red Oak
Phrom
John Leid
Benjamin Leid
Ed Wolford
Orangeville
John Miller
Charles City
Julius Rugs
T. Z. Wucoxii
Cedarville
Roy Blunt
N. N. Brmnald
Clayton Folgate
Anca Kollman
Kate
Kieckner
Alison Bechford
McConnell, Sanny
Centennial
Sdwin
Journal
Cable Co
Dollmeyer
Galena St
New York House
Mason & Hamlin
Conover
Cable
Kingsbury
Wellington
Albertson & Stemm
Opp
New ‘York House
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