Overworked Railway Men Debate Limiting Work Hours
The article discusses the 1904 spike in railway disasters and the push for a national law to limit operating hours. It compares foreign regulations, notes England's advisory powers, cites state laws, and argues stricter enforcement reduces overtime risks while benefiting both public safety and railway finances.
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France
Germany
Austria
Italy
Russia
Imdia
Australia
Board of Trade
Boys and Cigarettes Highlight Youth Crime Link
Probate officer W C Johnson in Kansan City warned that cigarette smoking among youths correlates with crime and bad influences. He cited 95 percent of 450 juvenile court cases tied to smoking, urged reform schools, and warned that smoking fosters toughness and poor manliness. He contrasted this with alcohol and noted broader societal debates on punishment for violence. The talk touched on whipping posts, legislative attitudes, and public vice reforms, mentioning dance halls and the Smoot inquiry into Mormon concerns.
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W. C. Johnson
Kansan
Cigaretica
Mr. Johnson
Westside
Pang
Hoya
Wan
Fire tragedy and heroism at big Minssapodlis blaze
An explosion of the Minssapodlis fire last week trapped Jacob Miller a fire insurance patrol member who fell into an elevator shaft as crews fought the blaze. His rescue was delayed by fear Miller was drowning and the ensuing minutes allowed the fire to grow uncontrolled. Firemen chose to save a life over property, acknowledging the loss of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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Q Bollarg
Minssapodlis
Jacob Miller
Miller
Gas Rate Inquiry and Public Safety Letters From Readers
Readers from Indianapolis ask about enforcing a new gas rate ordinance and complain about the state factory inspector’s actions regarding machine safety. They urge protection for workers and minors at dances, calling for police and public safety scrutiny of alcohol in venues.
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Sue
Holtzman
Indianapolis
Exister Sun
Halle
Board of Public Safety
Telepathy Among Insects Sees Minds Within Tiny Beings
A nineteenth century science piece notes insects may possess a sixth sense enabling long distance communication. An experiment with two allanthus moths shows a female attracting a mate four miles away, suggesting remarkable sensory abilities. It discusses insect vision, taste, hearing, and the surprising blind termites that still perform complex tasks without sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Patriotism and treason in the Revolution era
A reflection on loyalty to the United States citing Daniel Webster and contrasting foreign volunteers with American traitors like General Charles Lee. It recalls Lafayette reporting Lee’s treason at Monmouth in 1778 and notes the harm of treason, the rarity of such Americans, and how history condemns them.
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Daniel Webster
Natlus
Marquis de Lafayette
Charles Lee
Monmouth
Washington
Leo
Baron Steuben
Lafayette
Wallington
Lee
Charles Lees
Benedict Arnolds
Two Railroads Pay Large Dividends to Stockholders
The Duluth and Iron Range and the Duluth Missabe and North Shore railways paid stockholders 150 percent of outstanding stock from net earnings in the year. The total payout neared 8 million dollars, with similar surplus left in treasuries. Claimed as among the world’s most profitable railroad securities, the lines are largely owned by United States Steel Corporation.
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Duluth & Iron Range
Duluth, Missaba & Northorm
United States Steel Corporsion
Cost of Living in Washington Stirs Obama Era Debate
An administration official argues that costs in Washington are not high for officials and lawmakers. He asserts most live within the area yet spend more than their government pay and that entertaining in the capital can be done cheaply, even compared with large cities.
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Washington
Miss Carrie Davison Becomes Detroit Court Clerk
Miss Carrie Davison is the only woman clerk in the United States district court. She was appointed to her late father's post in Detroit Michigan, a position held for years by his family. The salary is listed, and her proven ability earned swift confirmation by Judge Swan.
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Carrie Davison
United States District Court
Detroit
Mich
Mies Davison
Mneas
Social Notes From Lafayette and Terre Haute
Local society items list numerous visits and gatherings. A. L. Jennings returns, Mrs Wentfall mails, and many guests travel to Terre Haute Indianapolis Nashville and Memphis. The Fertlently Literary Club Christmas meeting and Wassac breakfast are noted along with several domestic visits and engagements in Lafayette and nearby towns.
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A. L. Jennings
Preymour
A. B. Wentfall
Lafayette
Mar Barry
Terre Haute
Helen Beggs
Century Club
Alayde Lamb
Richmond
May Barr
Frank J. Horning
Grennville
Charles B. Rockwood
Memphia
Tenn
J.B. Prater
Charles E. Hannell
Terra Haute
Margaret Morgan
Racine
Wis
Indianapolis
Jules C. Joseph
Shelbyvile
Jack Wells
Fertlently Literary Club
Elizabeth Baker
Harry Mi Qhr
E. W. Ross
Indiana Bolls
W. 5. Miller
Chilicothe
Oscar L. Watking
Elzabeth Ault
Nashville
Jesale Cleveland
Edward 8Tio
Hertha White
Greenfield
Kate Watson
Toa Dunlap
Sertha Wallace
Columbus
Sire J. C. Caldwell
FW. Doolittle
Fouts
Mire
Kronkhite
Flora Welliver
Atrenting School
Readington
Frank K. van Wie
New York
William F. Woeher
Charles B. Prat
Drusilla
Crawfordsvile
Chas
W. Piaf
EB. F. Shideler
Geol HL. Dean
Josie Boswell
Asses Vinne Shideler
Chicago
Mies Ternardine Smith
W. P. Nobdie
Los Angeles
Cal
Marri
Morton-place
Efinses
Mabel
Ethel Aleen
Todlananolis
Fropylagum
Mer
Ruby
Guicage
Misa Emma Louise Atkins
Mia
Elan C. Allins
Edward . Davis
First Presbyterian Church
Jan. Birx
Charles R. Williame
Jone Knoefler
Cumfingham
Montgomery
Mabel ‘Talbott
Deladeid
Suemma Vasen-Coleman
Wolf hunt nets ten wolves on Thanksgiving day in Chattanooga area
A large Thanksgiving wolf hunt in the Big Pasture near Chattanooga gathered 1,007 participants under J. W. Williams. Hunters formed four sides of a township, chased from noon to 2 30, captured two wolves alive, and three cowboys aided in the escape while others roped coyotes. Items also note local births and a shipbuilding rivet fact about the Cunard Caronia.
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New
Chattanooga
J. W. Willams
Kanga City Journal
South Caribou
Railey
Dtvets
Cunard
Caronia
Great Britain
Freddoomer
Londos Kaginern
Humorous Anecdotes From Dr Stivers and Judge Shaw
Dr Weir Mitchell recounts Dr Stivers of New York and a felon finger tale. An assistant finally urges lancing, causing Stivers pain. The piece then relays Louisvill e Times remark about insults to Judge Shaw and Butler on a train discussing notes.
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Weir Mitchell
Stivers
New York
Gure Wean
Dr. Stivers
Ant
Dr. Rivers
Louisville
Carnegie Story Reveals Debt Cleared by Regular Giving
A tale from Andrew Carnegie recalls his father leaving Scotland for America with a 320 debt. Carnegie began paying 80 pounds yearly and continued yearly payments equal to 100 percent of the capital, focusing on clearing interest first before the principal, while the relative urged patience. The anecdote ends with Carnegie noting he is now rich enough to settle the principal, but the relative emphasizes continuing payments and distant calculations.
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Andrew Carnegie
America
Atlantic
Beotland
Pittsburg
Carnegie
Intercat
Andrew
Millonaire
Queer Friendship Between Rooster and Pig at Sabatis
A rooster and a pig at Sabatis, owned by Rev. L B Williams, form an unusual companionship. They share meals, the pig noses under the rooster’s wing, and the bird returns to the pig after a brief separation, prompting disconsolate squeals during their reunion as observed by Lewiston Journal reports.
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Rooster
Lewiston
Tent Life At Colorado Springs Printer Home
Tent life is popular at the International printers home in Colorado Springs Colorado. Ten steam heated canvas homes with electric lights and an electric bell system connect to the hospital drug room. They are likely the only steam heated tents in use year round.
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Colorado
International Printera
Colorado Springs
Col
Petroleum in Limestone Insight from Trenton Rock
The Trenton rock of Ohio and Indiana oil fields is the only notable limestone location with petroleum. Petroleum-bearing strata are globally similar and tend to be bituminous clay shales interstratified with sandstone and conglomerates. Limestones rarely host petroleum.
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Trenton
Ohio and
Indiana
Canteen Bill Reintroduces Cold Cure Tablets in Congress
Congressman EB de V Morrell of the 7th Ponpeyiventa district introduces an 8 bit measure to restore the canteen program and to offer one day relief with laxatives and quinine tablets. Signature details appear on the bill as part of the record.
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Eb, de V. Morrell
Ponpeyiventa
W. Greve
Mittens for Climate and Purses in Reform Era Notes
A Boston era reminiscence contrasts a Massachusetts grandmother knitting mittens for Honolulu children with a mother’s concern about heat. The piece trails into women’s purse safety, noting robberies and pockets, then describes White and Wilson aiding preservation efforts for the Calaveras Dig Tree grave and seeking congressional support.
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Congress
Cannon
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