Indiana railroad wrecks prompt strong commission report
The Indiana Railroad Commission report, issued after a resolution by the general assembly, details three deadly wrecks at Woodville, Fowler, and Sandford on Baltimore and Ohio and Big Four lines. It praises the thorough investigation, notes deplorable conditions, and urges preventive legislation while hoping for reduced future disasters.
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Indiana Railroad Commission
General Assembly
Indiana
Woodville
Baltimore & Ohio
Fowler
Sandford
Army engineers feared to sign panama constriction posts
Grave concern that the army engineers overseeing the Panama construction will not re sign. This could keep workers from accepting higher salary offers elsewhere, as men fear they will be tied to the project longer than planned.
Judge Roby Links Rail Safety to Profit Motive
A dissenting Indiana appellate judge argues railroads are driven by money, not human life. He claims rail firms will sacrifice workers if cheaper than safety upgrades, urging a shift in public standards to curb fatalities and push safer travel.
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Frank , Roby
Appellate Court of
Indiana
Judge Roby
Temperance Senate Passes Moore Bill on Proof of Saloon Remonstrances
The Moore bill shifting the burden of proof to saloon keepers in cases of blanket remonstrances has passed the senate. Observers warn that if this trend continues the body may be nicknamed a temperance senate.
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Moore
Senate
Temperance Senate
Vindicating Bailey in Texas Senate inquiry
The Texas Senate voted 15 to 1 to disband the investigating committee without hearing its report on Bailey. The action is described as a farce, likened to a past probe where investigators wielded influence without delivering substantial findings.
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Texas
Senate
Bailey
Texas Senate Trains Gaze on Bailey Case Whitewash Caution
An excerpt critiques an Texas Senate incident where an investigating committee was discharged to avoid detailed findings. The writer laments the move as whitewashing and warns about appointing committees that won’t meet proper standards, urging caution in future investigations.
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Bailey
Senate
Texas
Water as a roadway causes railroad accidents in Indiana
A railroad commission report on recent Indiana accidents concludes water is too insubstantial a roadway for safe travel. The findings emphasize the danger of routing trains over water or flooded areas and call for safer infrastructure and procedures.
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Railroad Commission
Indiana
Congress Grants Government Right of Appeal in Criminal Cases
Congress passes a bill allowing government appeal after a defendant win on law questions in criminal cases. The measure, urged by the president, aims to correct abuses and extend prosecution with dispatch. It should bring more certain justice and benefit the people.
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Congress
Ohio Man Awarded 101 For Lost Whiskers in Blast
An Ohio man received 101 damages after a gas explosion burned off his luxurious facial whiskers. The court framed the case as a fight for a great principle.
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Ohio
Why They Read It Readings of the Thaw Trial Stir Dramatic Interest
The piece argues readers flock to Thaw trial details not for warning but for drama and stakes. It compares the case to stage drama, noting wealth and skilled counsel shape a grand legal contest, with motives and life stories woven to influence jurors.
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Lfe
Dramatic reconstruction captivates readers with vivid life account
Readers follow a real life narrative praised for its gripping flow and expert storytelling. The tale, drawn from actual events, captivates through scene by scene detail and compelling character portrayal.
Rauch Promises Nonpartisan Representation for District
Representative-elect George W. Rauch of Indiana says he was elected by both Democrats and Republicans and will represent the entire Eleventh District impartially. He argues congressmen should serve all constituents, not reward backers or pursue favored pork, hoping his stance becomes a lasting standard.
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George W. Rauch
Indiana
Washington
Rauch
Portlandian Advice Urges Avoid Swearing Aloud
The Portland Oregonian urges restraint, claiming a bold approach is to target a specific mark and unleash swearing there rather than aloud, noting its greater effectiveness.
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The
Portland Oregonian
Five junk men face court over alleged stolen brass
Five junk men were in court charged with receiving stolen brass. There is no report indicating any member of the third house reported the theft.
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Third House
Question on Harriman lines soundness versus water
The remark questions whether probing the Harriman lines can be made soundly based while noting that no one has proven soundness is superior to water. It hints at engineering debates over foundational methods and a skeptical stance toward assumed superiority.
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Harriman
St Patrick's Day Cheer Tied to Post-Legislature Adjournment
The St Patrick's Day celebration will be especially cheerful this year as it follows the legislature's adjournment by a few days, signaling a calmer political climate and renewed community festivities.
Germany death rate higher than United States
The death rate in Germany is higher than in the United States. The difference is not due to a fundamental disparity in railway fatalities.
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Germany
United States
Vote Shows Majority Against Ship Subsidy Bill
The test vote on the ship subsidy bill yielded a majority opposing the measure. Critics warn graft and corruption persist as dishonest gains seem harder to obtain.
Railroads urged to heed judge remarks
A brief note suggests railroads should respect Judge Roby’s remarks to understand public sentiment. The piece adds that a widow and two daughters of revolutionary soldiers remain on the pension list, underscoring a sense of enduring national debt and age.
Indiana Governor Faces Taxer and Railroad Critique
The Interstate Commerce Commission fails to prove Harriman knows railroad management. Critics scoff at a rise in judicial remuneration, calling it not a salary grab. The governor vetoed another bill, drawing comparisons to Grover Cleveland in Indiana politics.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Harriman
Grover Cleveland
Indiana
Harriman Charges Seen as Expert Testimony Against Fish
The claims Harriman makes alleging Fish is a general rascal may be treated as expert testimony. The remark underscores the potential credibility issues and how such character assertions could influence legal evaluation.
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Harriman
Fish
Indianapolis lawyers plan touching reception for Rhodius couple
It is believed that some Indianapolis lawyers have planned a touching reception for George Rhodius and his bride.
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Indianapolis
George Rhodius
Y M C A Clock Strikes Beyond Twelve in State Debate
A fragment notes the Y M C A clock nearing twelve while the legislature debates extending state seologist oversight and related timing. The reference hints at political timing and regulatory discussion with no clear outcome.
The Pure Food Belt and Odd Mortality Tales
An antiquary reads a diary from 174 Amsterdam to 1807 New York detailing the era’s food fears. It reports tainted beverages bread with chalk and brass, and butter made from candle grease. An ovoid wreath delivery and a discussion on soil vaccination follow with notes on nitrogen, crops, and clay eating, concluding with a physician debunking dog cures for rheumatism.
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Heinrich Cruger
Amsterdam
New York
Henry
Senator Elkins files minority report against interstate act
The Detroit News notes that Senator Elkins, though tardy, demonstrates his support for railway interests by submitting a minority report opposing the interstate commerce act enacted about a year earlier.
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Elkins
Detroit News
A Detroit Man’s Repeated Suicide Attempts
A Detroit man has attempted death by his own hand five times without success. The repeated pattern risks a fatal end if continued, urging him to seek help and break the habit.
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Detroit
Kansas City Journal
Curious origins of plug tobacco and waltz history
A farmer recalls making plug tobacco on the farm using maple logs, honey, and tobacco leaves for flavor and pressing. Separate notes trace the waltz’s rise from Vienna opera history to dance forms, plus etymology on words like puppet pup pets, influenza, and helpmeet with linguistic quirks.
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Ferdinand Scherber
Berlin
Vincenz Martius
Vienna
Capitol Visit Sparks Indiana Legislature Notes
Capitol visitors crowd the Wayne county boys in the senate and house as Frank Mosbaugh and Alvin Padget attend sessions. A war relics museum bill gains momentum without funding while chatter and holiday bills draw smiles from pages and staffers.
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Frank Mosbaugh
Cambridge City Tribune
Recorder
Wayne County
Smoot as a Missionary Headline Echoes Utah Return Idea
The Washington Star reports that Senator Smoot's declarations of personal conviction reassure the public and provoke the notion that sending him back to Utah as a missionary might not be a bad idea. The remark highlights influential opinion on his religious and political role.
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Smoot
Utah
Washington Star
Impertinent Question Sparks Press Debate
The Milwaukee Sentinel quotes the Washington Herald asking why newspapers pose such questions about public figures attire and appearances, noting the provocative line about Harry Lehr in a white dress suit versus Mark Twain.
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Harry Lehr
Mark Twain
Milwaukee Sentnel
Washington Herald
Beveridge's Success Labeling Vintage Salmon
Senator Beveridge has secured the date on the label, allowing all persons to know the vintage of their oiled salmon, according to the Minneapolis Journal.
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Beveridge
Minneapolis Journal
The Man Who Wins Poem Portraits Resolve
A Baltimore newe poem extols the winner as the man who endures pain and hardship learns from failure offers aid to others and forges ahead with dignity. It praises resilience, self discipline, and moral strength amid envy and wreckage.
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Walla
Little Thoughts and Big Money from Tiny Inventions
A capsule history of humble patent ideas turning into fortunes. From a gimlet pointed screw to rubber pencil tips and shoe string tips, small innovations built vast wealth for their inventors. A Washington post office moment sparked a popular paper fastener concept, while a string in envelopes led to a clever cashier’s tool.
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Philadelphia
Washington
Washington, D. C
Dyeing Cloth Emerges From Shell Fish Discovery
An 1850s report recounts a fisherman who captured a purple fluid from a shell fish as it dyed his mouth hair, remarking how the dye inspired cloth dyeing sciences and a fashionable feminine world, per the Ohio Sun.
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Ohio Sun
Senator Knox Defends Smoot Amid Ohio Dam Talk
In Philadelphia North American coverage, Senator Knox presses for a new dam in Ohio while facing questions about remarks by pious ladies during his Smoot defense. The piece frames the clash over policy and propriety as Knox argues for downstream public works while critics scrutinize the remarks that accompanied his speech.
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Knox
Ohio
Smoot
Philadelphia
Waiting for the Lemon at the Door in Chicago Poat
A brief literary note from the Chicago Poat about Mr. Harrison lingering at the door after Democracy hands him his hat, capturing a moment of unresolved departure and social theater.
Sensations Wanted at Pee Hick on the Crick
In a rural voice the speaker notes ordinary life at Pee Hick on the Crick. Men work, women keep house, and daily papers run seven extras late. Twilight brings weariness but contentment with simple folk, bashful girls, and stable married life in a calm, sunlit community.
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Pohick
Crick
Washington Star
Directory of names and addresses in Massachusetts area
A fragmented list of individuals and businesses with multiple Massachusetts addresses and local names. Includes W. Rossetter J. Rowland J. H. Ruckelshaus W. E. Rhees J. Roth J. A. Scott F. C. Scott W. A. Schofield M. C. Shea J. Schumacher J. P. Sciscoe W. Tilinola J. L. Stewart W. A. Soltan W. D. Sanders W. A. Soltan J. Stevens Sommerville Bros. Thaiman Verburg Ward Woods Wolf Zimmer and others with street and cross street details.
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A. Prange
Massachusetts, Co. Railsback
N. Sinoels
W. Rossetter
Massachusetts
W. A. Soltan
Shelby
W. D. Sanders
B. N. Western
J. A. Soltan
Michigan
John Stevens
Ay Buchsnan
Sharp Grocery Co
W. Verburg
E. Ward
R. E. Woods
Eastern
F. H. Wolf
W. Washington
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Gro. Co
E. Tenth
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Cornell
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Peter Benz
Meridian
Cook & Co
J. Carlisle
Toledo
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W. Michigan
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Massachueetts
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EB. Tenth
D. Crouch & Son
J. M. Carter
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Lambert
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E. Washington
Court House Grocery Co
E. F. Dehne
Derman
C. O. Dodson
C. A. Dressenderfer
F. DeVersey
George Deeter
S. Capitol
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Oliver
F. X. Erath
Bellefontaine
J. Flick
D. Fishberg
N. East
Ben Grave
Theo. Grave
Glick & Shane
Illinois
R. Graham
L. W. Greene
Western
Glick & Son
W. Holmes
A. J. Hiller
H. Hofmeister
J. Hansen
Ringgold
J. C. Hopkins
Monument
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Maas
W. F. Havens
Union
F. H. Harmening
S. East
Harkness
Highlands
Mrs. S. Hansen
East
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Southeastern
Johnson & Greene
E. J. Kerlin
Aurora
A. Lewis & Co
N. Alabama
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J. F. Love
E. 16Th
J. Langsdale
N. Western
A. Maloy
F. H. Mueller
Authority of India and Ceylon Commissioner
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