Output of cars and locomotives rises in 1907 but orders fall
Official reports from U S and Canadian car and locomotive makers show 1907 output rising 19 percent for railroad cars to 289 646 and 7 362 locomotives while unfilled orders drop sharply as railroads and industries feel hard times. Domestic demand climbs for passenger cars and exports grow modestly. Canada keeps busy with similar orders. The total railroad spending reaches about 477 million dollars, up around 26 percent.
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United States
Canada
Railroad Gazette
Waterloo brakeman sues railroad for damages
Bradley Tvertias sues Ettnotas Central railroad for 20000 in Waterloo Iowa alleging injuries March 27 1907 when train detached from engine at Doris 8330 am. He alleges engine moved back without signals or bell as required, injuring back hips spine and abdominal organs. He was 22, in good health, earning 80 dollars monthly.
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Waterloo
Bradley Tvertias
Ettnotas Central Railroad Company
Doris
Ite
Railroad construction expands nationwide with record mileage
Rail line expansion in the United States surged over the past year, nearing 1906 levels. Total track laid in 1907 reached about 6,700 miles, close to 6,750 the previous year and well above earlier years. Growth concentrated west of the Mississippi, with Dakotas, Washington, Oregon, and northern California showing the strongest development.
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United States
Mississippi
South Dakota
Washington
Oregon
California
Rail expansion drives progress across western states
Nevada and surrounding regions report rapid rail activity with significant track development. Major projects include the coast extension of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul and the Portland and Seattle lines, as well as joint ventures by Union Pacific and Great Northern.
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Nevada
Coast
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Portland
Seattle
Union Pacific
Great Northern
Fish Changes Bill of Complaint in Ellinora Central Suit
In Chicago on December 27 Judge Ball signed two consent orders for adjusting the bill of complaint in the Ellinora Central in junction suit. One order dismisses eighteen defendants for not holding stock in their names tied to Union Pacific, naming A. H. Combs & Co. with 2,000 shares and Henderson & Co. with 3,900 shares as defendants. The other order dissolves the injunction against individuals and firms regarding various shareholdings.
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Fish
Chicago
Ellinora Central
Ball
Henry W. Leman
Union Pacific Railroad
Felows
A. H. Combs & Co
Henderson & Co
When Knighthood Was in Flower at the Grand Tomorrow
The Grand Tomorrow presents When Knighthood Was in Flower produced by Ernest Shipman with Grace Merritt leading the company. The production boasts lavish scenery props and costumes and is expected to attract a large audience for both matinee and evening shows.
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Ernest Shipman
Grace Merritt
Grand Opera House
Chicago Struck by Wave of Downtown Crime
Crime sweeps Chicago with highway robberies and assaults. A widow of a millionaire is robbed at her mansion for valuables worth 2500 dollars during a Christmas burglary. A traveling salesman is beaten and robbed of 250 dollars and jewelry. Police chase and arrest several suspects identified by a robbery witness.
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Chicago
Albert Schwill
Indiana Republicans back Fairbanks for presidency
At the biennial Indiana Republican love feast Governor Han ty introduced resolutions praising Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks. The document asks for his leadership at the national convention in Chicago and pledges support to secure his party’s commission. Senator Beveridge presided and urged tariff revision, railway law changes, and an end to child labor.
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Indianapolis
Nec
Indiana
Charles W. Fairbanks
J. Frank Hanty
United States
Chicago West
Beveridge
This Date in History 17717 and Related Events
A compact chronicle of historical notes: Pope Pius VI born and died, England declared war on Spain, Thomas Guy dies, tidings of King George I reach Boston, British abandon Delaware posts, Russians enter Bucharest, New Orleans attacked, Hugh Cairns born and died, Thomas W. Dorr born, 15 lads die at Victoria Theatres, South Carolina seizes Castle Pinckney Fort Moultrie, West First meeting Ontario legislature, a new US navy flag design adopted.
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England
Spain
Thomas Guy
Mys Hospital
London
Boston
George I
Delaware River
Bucharest
New Orleans
Sir I. Packenham
Hugh McCalmont Cairns
Trb
Charlies Lamb
Blackhawk
Red River
Thomas W. Dorr
Dorr
Providence
Victoria Theater
South Carolina
Castle Pinckney
Fort Moultrie
Ontario
United States Navy
Last act of Jesse James reveals softer side of duo
The John James play portrays Jesse and Frank James beyond their gunplay, showing a quieter home life. The sensational drama portrays the brothers in St. Joseph and other scenes, premiering at the Grand Opera House on Thursday night, January 2.
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Jesse James
Jesse
Frank James
James
St. Joseph
Grand Opera House
Acts at the Bijou this week draw crowds with variety
Visitors to the Bijou this week will see new acts including the Savoys trained bull terriers four dogs well trained Gertrude Dudley songstress praised Eddie Badger a comedy musical act and monologue Wagges bag punching noted Miss Kurtz adds illustrated song with strong encores.
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Savoys
Gertrude Dudley
Eddie Badger
Freeport
Miss Kurtz
Doctor Dies of Tetanus in Chicago Plant Fall
Dr Joseph F F Tiesen a department superintendent for a Chicago packing firm died of lockjaw after nose fracture from a stair fall in the plant laboratory. The wound became infected with tetanus germs. He self diagnosed, arranged hospital care, and dictated his will and messages as he lay near death.
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Chicago
Joseph FF. Tiesen
Piesen
Pecatonica Bank Organized in Rockford License
Certificate of organization for the Pecatonica State Bank was filed in Rockford on December 26 under a license dated October 9, 1907. The private bank, linked to the Knowltons of Freeport, lists 100 dollar shares with allocations to Chas. I. Knowlton and other investors. Officers chosen are President Chas. I. Knowlton and Cashier J. A. Provost.
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Pecatonica State Bank
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Chas
Knowlton
H.W. Knowlton
J. A. Provost
F. L. Clark
John Anderson
Dwight Hamilton
August Peterson
W. J. de la Mater
W. St. Winchester
C. W. Marka
Doty & Strutz
Henry M. Cook
F. B. Campbell
Eivin Holson
J. A. Colberg
J. R. Colberg
D. Fisk
C.D. Knowlton
Chas. I. Knowlton
Badly Mixed Up. Health tale from Winterton patient
Abraham Brown of Winterton New York recounts conflicting diagnoses from five doctors heart disease kidney trouble blood poison and stomach liver trouble none helped his wife advised Electric Bitters one bottle did more good than all five doctors. Guag hirec to cure blood poison weakness and all stomach liver and kidney complaints by Joseph Emmert druggist fifty cents.
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Winterton
N. Y
Joseph Emmert
Archibald Geikie A Renowned Geologist Remembered
Sir Archibald Geikie, born in Edinburgh December 27 1835, rose from entry at age twenty to director of the Geological Survey of Scotland. He led British scientific societies, served as Royal Society secretary, and earned the Bath Order after a long career in geology and geography. His manuals spread across Europe. his younger brother Dr James Geikie is also a noted geologist.
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Geological Survey
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Great Britain
British Association
Royal Society
Europe
America
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Order of the Bath
Sir Archibald
James Geikie
Edinburgh University
Powers Trial Nears End in Georgetown Case
Georgetown Kentucky December 27 The fourth trial of Caleb Powers for alleged complicity in the murder of William Goere is rapidly nearing its close. The defense has only a few more witnesses to examine and it is expected that testimony for both sides will be finished tomorrow night with arguments to begin Monday.
Ali Baba and Forty Thieves Shortened Freeport Visit
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves will leave the Majestic tonight after a well received stay in Freeport. With many engagements nationwide, they will depart a day early and a set of three new pictures, There is a Bat in the Room, Following His Father's Footsteps, and A Champion After All, will be shown tomorrow. Next week Clock Maker's Secret, a latest film, will play.
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Ali Baba
Majestic
Freeport
Won Both Bride and Wager
Frank Rightmaur and Vearl M. Smith wed at Guaiton after Frank won a humorous bet with portly postmaster Jacob Woolford. Woolford walked eight miles to the county seat and back by dark, carrying the license to prove the wager, and the ceremony occurred within the time limit. The couple are on their honeymoon in the south.
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Rightnaur
Representative Calderhead Stricken by Pneumonia in Kansas
Kansas Representative William A. Calderhead is critically ill with double pneumonia in his Kansas City apartment. He first contracted the grip about three weeks ago and pneumonia followed the day before Christmas.
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Kansas
Very
Washington
William A. Calderhead
Calderhead
Daily Journal Delivers Citywide For Ten Cents a Week
The Daily Journal announces city wide delivery at a rate of 10 cents per week, highlighting affordable access for readers across neighborhoods. The notice emphasizes convenience and broad reach of the newspaper service.
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the Daily Journal
George P Sutton Expires Prominent Carroll County Citizen
George P Sutton a Civil War veteran and prominent Me Carroll resident died Thursday shortly after noon Born December 28 1827 in Ontario New York he moved to Indiana in 1849 came to Carroll County in 1851 settled Mt Carroll in 1852 served as sergeant then second lieutenant in Company 2nd TH Vol Inf promoted 1863 Mustered out 1865 remembered as brave and generous sharing his last crust with a comrade
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Me. Carroll
Tle
Ontario
New York
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Carroll County
Milledgeville
Mt. Carroll
R. M. Hawk
George PP
Sutton
Thief Steals Left Shoes From Chicago and Alton Station
An opportunistic thief in Alton on Christmas Day stole twenty four shoes from the Chicago and Alton station. All shoes were left footed, each a different size. The vendor offered to pay to see the thief try on a right foot.
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Alton
Dee
Chicago and Alton
Brisk Body Removal at Parr Mine in Jacob's Creek
At Jacob's Creek Pennsylvania on December 27 rapid progress clears all but one entry from the Parr mine. A total of 124 bodies have been recovered from the mine as rescuers continue work after the disaster.
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Jacob's Creek
Parr Mine
Christmas Cantata Shines at First Baptist Sunday School
The First Baptist Sunday school presented a Christmas cantata Wednesday evening that drew a large crowd and received hearty applause. The production featured endearing characters from Santa Claus to Brownies, with settings praised as brilliant and every role performed with credit.
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First Baptist Sunday School
Santa Claus
Addi- Chee
Uncle Sant
Alain Whitesitl
Columbian Myrs
Lulu Bo Meyers
Southwick
Mother Santis
Daisy Dinges
St. Valentine
AL Sheetz
Edward A. J. Williams
Anna Zinerman
Emperor William Earl Davis
Konpress Fhugenie
Jennie Jones
Little Nicholas
Abe Bonn
T. W. Davis
Davis
Illinois Teachers in Council Opens 45th Annual Meet
Several hundred teachers from colleges normal schools and public and private schools gathered in Rep Hall at the state house for the forty fifth annual meeting of the Illinois State Teachers association. The session continues tomorrow with Governor Deneen delivering the welcome address.
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Ilinois
Springheld
State House
Hermit in Redbud shoots self in timber cabin
Pred Schorte, a recluse living in a cabin south of Redbud, committed suicide by shooting himself. He had shunned society for twenty five years after a youthful love affair. His death wish stemmed from fear of poverty in old age.
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Redbud, WL
Pred Schorte
Redbud
Yehn
Nattonal Enameling and Stamping plant to resume work
Two thousand workers will return as the National Enameling and Stamping company restarts operations at its Geaunite City plant on January 6 after a month out of work. Union and city officials expect resumed production to boost local economy.
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Geaunite City
Dec. Uy
Nattonat Enameling and Stamping Company
Waterino Man Hurt in Personal Crisis Seeks Help
Dec. 27. Fred Chatte believes he is ill with malaria and fears not recovering as he faces a personal crisis. The Journal's want column may offer guidance or assistance.
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Waterino
Her
Himmself
Fred
Chatte
Fragmented early 20th century news notes and misprints
A collage of absurd and garbled items from a historical newspaper outlines political shifts in Raleigh and Missouri rail profits, misdated obituaries, a temperance pledge breach leading to suicide, a fatal store incident, corporate elevator interests, and unrest ranging from strikes to lynch fears.
A Dangerous Deadlock Ends With Mr King’s Life Pills
A historical drug advertisement promises to end a dangerous deadlock of liver and bowel function without discomfort. It claims Mr King’s New Life Pills offer immediate relief and guarantees money back at Joseph Etmuiert’s drug store for 25 cents.
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Mr.King
Joseph Etmuiert
The Largest and Finest Neckwear Ling in the City
Golden Nagle advertises a grand neckwear sale in the city with emphasis on quality and selection. The notice promotes a prominent event or storefront likely targeting shoppers for holiday season gifts and formalwear needs.
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Golden Nagle
City Offers 10 Cent Weekly Rate For Space
City advertises a bargain rate offering space or service at 10 cents a week across sections of town. The notice emphasizes affordability for residents seeking access or inclusion in municipal offerings.
Plan to Fight Disease Promises Money Back on Mi-o-na
In Freeport Wm. FE. Jungkunt offers Mi-o-na stomach tablets with a full refund guarantee if it fails to cure. The ad claims Mi-o-na strengthens the entire digestive tract, improves gastric juice flow, and relieves headaches dizziness nervousness and bad taste tied to indigestion. Buy a 40 cent box risk free.
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Freeport
Wm. FE. Jungkunt
Wm. FE
Jungkunt
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