Legislature Debates Uniform Liability for Carriers
A legislative discussion centers on employer liability for injuries caused by a co worker. The bill aims to standardize the rule Nation wide, reducing recovery when the injured party shares fault. Opposition from Republicans Crumpacker Welter and Parker signals a hard partisan debate amid labor politics.
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Parker
New Jerseey
Crumpacker
Indiana
Welter
Ohio
Repmbileans
Gampers
His Mother's Chum Revered Bond Longstanding Tribute
A newspaper column extols the special bond between sons and mothers, praising how some mothers keep their sons as friends. It highlights President Stevens of the A. and C. road honoring his mother on her 84th birthday aboard his private car, gathering relatives along the way. The piece ends with a tongue in cheek jab at Judge Alford’s court, suggesting the community’s contempt.
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Stevens
Alford
Labor Unions Move Into National Politics and Policy
In a bold shift unions threaten direct political action, with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners vowing to track lawmakers opposing labor measures. The piece notes a surge of labor influence, critiques of Central’s wealth-linked representation, and a House move on the employer’s liability bill pushed under suspension after a Labor Federation visit.
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American Federation of Labor
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Mr. Huber
House
Senate
Central
Capitol
Federation of Labor Golegaten
Gomper
The Shame of the States and Coal Prices Rise
The New York Sun notes Lincoln Steffens is renaming his new book The Shame of the States and hints at a forthcoming volume The Shame of the National Government. The essay also discusses Hoosier pride, Indiana, and a coal price surge as New Yorkers face higher costs due to shortages and retailer markups.
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New York Sun
Bir
Lincoln Steffens
Rovernmenta
Repubhe
Stéffens
Steffens
Indiana
Haron
Milwaukee
The Poor Man's Chaise
The piece discusses New York traction system expansion in 1905 as shown by state railway commission figures. Cash fares rise to 1,171,151,698 with 271,195,424 transfers. total passengers reach 1,442,347,122, up from 1904. Subway service expands dramatically, aiding car mileage to 290,249,455 miles, while elevated passengers decline from 292,646,674 in 1904 to 340,945,166 in 1905.
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New York
State Railway Commission
Decline of Knights of Labor and Labor Unrest Discussed
The piece notes slight car mileage drop in 1995 and discusses municipal ownership, Hearst’s advocacy, and the Knights of Labor once led by Terence Powderly. It reports a quo warranto case in Washington against K of L officers, with Burns and Hayes factions influencing leadership. It questions if the order or the AF of L will revive.
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New York
Prince of Charlatans
William Randolph Hearst
K. of L
Hayés
aMces
A. F
Fraud and polygamy charges rock the Mormon leader
The piece accuses Prophet Filljab of fraud hypocrisy and polygamy, noting excommunication calls by Chicago Zion leaders. It cites attacks from former allies, family estrangement, and a broader critique of Shubert Brothers and theater trusts, while touching on church attendance and politics in Milwaukee and Indiana.
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Filljab
Chicago
Lon
Salt Lake
Zion
Brigham Young
Australia
Ite
Joe Smith
Young
Utah
Dowla
Mer
Mexico’s boom noted by Chicago politician traveler
At the Hotels Calvin F. Childern Nas described Mexico as rich with promise after touring Central Mexico inspecting property of interest. He praised rail improvements, rubber and coffee potential, and note of armed guards on trains to curb brigandage. He linked Chicago mayoral race to municipal ownership themes and the Dunne election.
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Calvin F. Childern
Téket
Nas
Mexican
Claypool
Childers
Mexico
St. Louie
Mexico City
Crars Bern Braucht
Aprange
Chiesga
Donne
Anit jJames
Johnston
Chicago
Lister
Indianapollo
Dunne
Iieca
Harlan
Dunne Wis
Chigaga
Rumor Names W. K. Stubbbs for Interior Secretary
A rumor places W. K. Stubbbs, chairman of the Republican state central committee of Kansas, as the successor to Secretary Hitchcock in the Interior Department. Hitchcock has not announced retirement, and the anonymous note credits Aly administration with steady Interior management, especially in curbing land swindles.
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Dame Rumor
Kansas
W. K. Stubbbs
Republican State Central Committee
Hitchcock
Department of the Interior
Titehcock
Aly
Milwaukee Evening Wiaconats
Looped the Loop Remarks Close Printher Stand Withers
Secretary Sliw and Mr Payne give closing remarks as townspeople gather for the final stand normal ceremony. The event marks the closing of a long civic project with a simple, elegant performance that embodies local tradition and progress.
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Sliw
Payne
Chicago Daily News
Ghosts in Society for Practical Research Tales
Unearths two classic spirit communication cases from Rockland near Boston and a South Africa haunting. At Rockland Dr Hodgson chronicles a brick fragment test and voice from the afterlife as proof of message return. In Durham a pictured skulllike specter shocks eight card players in a lawyer’s house.
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Tit
Hodgson
Benin
Herpellel
Rockland
Mars
Ints Records
Durham
South Africa
Ami
A Bunch of Facts Worth While Headlines
Fragmented notes describe various headaches with causes linked to digestion liver malnutrition and eye strain. A strange digression on sneezing in Africa follows with a royal-toned claim about natives and race. The piece then shifts to a brutal portrait of bullfighting costs and a gallery of odd oblique anecdotes including Miss Nannie Howling Crane’s rake sale and teeth jewelers.
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Nannie Howling Crane
Che Ianes
Sol Ber
Oll
Mothatten
April Fool News Blast From The Nation
A jumbled spoofing column mocks political figures and financial magnates with playful April Fools phrases. Mentions of Lam C Nenew Platt Mann Roosevelt Potter Rockefeller and others appear in chaotic lines parodying news items and public figures.
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tAmila
LMC
Nenew
Platt
Carete
Col. Mann
Kaiser Aill
Poultney
A Great Race in World Affairs and Trials
In a sprawling note the article links a race among the Arydock Newey, the Panama Canal, the railroad rate bill, and the Greene-Garner trial to the Dewey situation. It suggests tensions with political figures and a push to prevent resignations and disruptions as events unfold in Washington.
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Charleston News
Courter
Russell Sage Retires from Wall Street Directors Meetings
The aging financier Russell Sage will cease attending board sessions at Wall Street firms after decades of influence. He remains a director but cannot concentrate or participate actively, his health and advancing years curbing his keenness. Sage has long been associated with the Gould railways and Wabash interests, often pressing for action until bills are settled.
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Russell Gage
Wallst
Sage
Tle Gould Railway
bin Sage
Wold
Apyail
Itte
Ryan
Philadelphia
Paradise
Youtts
The Truth About It. The plain unvarnished truth is enat
The article argues that a speaker’s power rests on a broad public base, stronger than any single group. It warns that this majority can remove power in an instant, needing nothing more than a common, stage-rount majority to strip the speaker of authority.
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wAtrivank
Africa
Chicago Inter-Ocean
Pocketful of Sunshine Poem Fragment in Ladies Journal
A fragmented poem from Ladies' Journal speaks of a pocketful of sunshine brightening life for all ages and easing sorrow. It laments shadows of hardship and the world’s strife while urging hopeful paths through knowledge and resilience.
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Aye Journal
Price of Bliss In A Buffalo Minister Tale
A Buffalo preacher recalls marrying couples for fees in rural Washington towns. A groom jokes about the ceremony cost, offering a mix of money and humor as the minister asks for what the couple thinks it is worth. The scene ends with a two cent discrepancy and a brief reminiscence.
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Walla Wal- Ya
Wash
A Lenten Thought and Brief Political Snippets
A mix of comic quips and political notes appears from several papers. The Minneapolis Journal hints at Easter bonnet thoughts, while Cleveland Leader mocks the notion of sane critics toward U S policy. Washington Post discusses McClellan’s 1876 bid and Belmont Tillman defends Senate courtesy. New York Mail questions beef trust cattle reporting.
Wise Steward Encourages Saving With Straw Company
An exhortation urges readers to avoid ignorance like the unwise steward who buried his talents. It promotes depositing money with a straw company to grow and steadily increase funds, urging action today.
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Washington ST
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Scott-Miller Co
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Cleveland
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Washington Post
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