Pullman Strike Report By Federal Commission
The United States Strike Commission chaired by Carroll Wright, John Dikeman, and A. Worthington submits a lengthy study on the Chicago Pullman strike. It condemns the General Managers Association, urges arbitration, labor recognition, and discusses potential moves toward government ownership or regulation of railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ameri- Railway Union
Daberland
General Managers' Association
Apital
Pullman
BAG
Alia
Wise Py
Homasi Ain
Wasivtanece
Wise
Lave
Br Pulic
Associstica
EO Worthington
Patraads
General Managers’ Association
American Railway Union
Worfret
Furman
Dullian
Tobin Corporation
Commission Weld
Prade
Commission
Imia
United States Strike Commission
Pederalta
Camtn
Corpora Valreula
Mainsa
Irada Confone
New Issue of Bonds and U S Debt History
The article explains a contemplated $50 million new bond issue by the United States increasing the interest bearing debt by about one twelfth. It outlines two bond types registered and coupon bonds, how coupons are redeemed, and how transfers and interest are processed, with historical notes on major bond issues and early foreign and domestic loans. It cites the total bond debt to 1880 and references figures from 1894, including notable issues under Hamilton and Chase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inernsé
United “States
United States
Register of the Treasury
Treasury
Fish
Geneva
Congress Fund
John Bonfeld
Holland
Belgium
Spain
France
Alexander Hamilton
Intee Bondiganen
Chase
Bankera
Inan
Tas
Seguez
Restoring the Dead Through Electric Chair Experiments
Gov. Plower of New York considers authorizing tests to revive a man killed in the electrical chair. Westinghouse deflects claim of death by electrocution, Tesla argues revival possible if immediate, while authorities seek confirmation of true death before any trial. The issue stirs scientific and public interest as plans to test a condemned man loom.
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Phraiciana Wall
Plower
New York
Tver
Fha
Westinghouse
Becuse
Ito
The Great Violinist Thomann Arrives in Indiana
The famed violinist Thomson, acclaimed for technical prowess, has recently arrived in Indiana to fulfill a thirty concert contract. He is praised for his pure tone, lack of mannerisms, and fearless mastery of instrument technique. An enthusiast offstage, he writes on yachting and lives in Liege where he pursues related interests.
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Crear ‘Thomann
Indiana
Thomson
Thomason
Liege
P. O
Buffalo
X.Y
Charles Strong dies in Chicago after long illness
Charles E. Strong longtime manager of the Chicago Newspaper Union and head of the world’s largest auxiliary printing house died at his Chicago home after a heart paralysis. He had suffered since the 1860s in Milwaukee and Chicago, and leaves a widow and two children. A large funeral procession moved from Milwaukee to Forest Home Cemetery as colleagues paid homage.
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Daralysis
Charles B. Strong
Chicago Newspaper Union
Chicago
Philadelphia
Symptons
Birs. Strong
Lencaa
George
Tision
Northreat
Funers
Mibwauket
Pitis
Forest Home Cemetery
Charles E. Strons
Walon
Midh
Abibvinkee
Charles E
AR Beryib
Baily Free Democrat
Strong Wes
Mibwaukes
TSUC
Wiscanrinan
ISTO
Chicaca Newspaper Union
Chiersa
Une
West
Charles FE
Sireng
New Diphtheria Serum Treatment Reported From Berlin
Consul General Charles Delar at Berlin reports a new serum for diphtheria greatly lowering the death rate though costly. At Sehering near Jungern Tinide a serum plant treats forty horses, demand outstrips supply, reducing child death from 60 percent in October after serum use. Production requires fresh serum and long lead times, with uncertain certainty and repeated cultivation.
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State Department
Charles Delar
Berlin
Flo
Sehering
Jungtern Tinide
Tosa
Notable figure William Alessey Tin dies at age three
A garbled report notes the death of a New York era figure, William Alessey Tin, described as involved in many runway enterprises, aged three. Authorities in Caine seized imported work tied to Ashure Stem and a Phoenic con. The text mentions a Torner and a London origin but is mostly unreadable.
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London
Tissowas
Caine
Thu
Ghia
Altoner
Willam Alessey Tin
New York
Ethics of pugilism and prize fighting in early America
A discussion of Corbett and Jackson, prize fighting, and public reaction. The piece critiques boxing as a social vice, notes legal prohibitions in the North, and recalls a chaotic street confrontation between an ice wagon driver and a drayman with heated taunts and a bloody brawl.
Losses of French Soldiers Across Wars Through History
An old article surveys French military losses in numerous campaigns. It cites counts from Thiers and Richest, notes 220000 in 1718, 1290000 marching to battles, and 339000 killed with 142000 wounded in the Franco Prussian War. It references campaigns in Belgium Italy China Mexico and the Crimea.
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Javes
Paria
Apna'sa di Aysigne Publique
France
Acinus
Charles Richest
Uun
Kranea
China
Cotsar
Geta
Mexico
Mahdi Expectation and Impostors Across Moslem Groups
The article discusses the Mahdi as a messianic figure sought by Sunnis and Shias with differing interpretations. It notes impostors in North Africa and references Mohammeed Ahmed of Dongola and other figures, tying claims to historical events in the Sudan and Nile region. It mentions Blackwood's Magazine data on European taxation.
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Wigmarke
Earth
Mohamed
North Africa
Nunut Divisien
Nate
Atabdl
Mohammeed Ahmed
Dongola
Nile
Mi Toi
Adlanica
Oat McNeil
Zeriba
Ondurniin
Niki
Whartoum
Soudan
Dlackwood
Mag
Farmers Tax Burdens Spark Debate at National Congress
At the Farmers National Congress in Parkersburg W Va speakers argued taxation harms farmers. A. P. Potter claimed farmers pay over half of taxes relative to income and warned of declining farm land values. Ohio and Pennsylvania delegates urged strict taxation on intangible property and honesty in assessments.
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Farmers’ National Congress
A. P. Potter
New York
Parkersbug
W. van
Gllinois
Cowden
Ohio
Maryland
Oliver
Pennsylvania
Smith
Papmsylvania
Jia
Enria
Tates
Moore
Br Smith
Parkersburg
Trantion and Tax Reform Debate in Civil Rights Era
A ponderous critique argues that progress in civil rights is contradicted by retrogression in personal rights and liberty. The piece laments statute congestion, municipal overreach, and confusing laws affecting commerce and taxation, urging clearer governance.
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Imu
Peru
Dlicktiai
Tax Reform and Real Estate Holds Back Long Island Trade
A Letter argues direct taxation is unfair, hitting the poor harder than the wealthy, and that vast land holdings suppress building and business. It urges higher taxes on idle land to free up property, boost development, and raise educational funding to achieve fair valuations across Long Island.
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Henry
Rosen
Geneva
Long Island
Alore
Confiecation by Taxation and Land Reform Debate
The text argues taxation as the sole method to abolish private land property and redirect revenues to public needs. It contends that land reform moves would weaken ownership but could mobilize broader support for common benefit, referencing historical figures and the logic of public finance.
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Clesr
Texas
George
Novel plan for property tax assessments proposed in Chicago
In a discussion of taxation reforms the author suggests an automatic method where every citizen lists the value of their possessions as a sworn assessment. The proposal argues finality of citizen statements, with possible government condemnation of underassessed property to prevent underreporting. The idea aims to curb evasion and raise city revenue.
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Borrornor
Steach
Christ
Chicago
Corp
Chiscago
Tie Royult
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Walt
Strong Dead
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Charles E. Strong
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Odtlogk
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Pedder
Thase
Hillatalick
Golton Alg
Timd
Eauturies World
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Taxnat
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