Government ownership of railroads debated by Shaw
Secretary Shaw argues against government ownership of U S railroads under the current political system. He warns it could turn railroading into political machinery with executive appointments and removals. He questions feasibility of doubling tracks and through trains and asserts private operation best meets demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lealie M. Shaw
Treasury Department
Bryan
United States
Col Bryan
Shaw
Hoe
Transcontinental rail system nearly completed under single ownership
An editorial discusses the Harriman and Gould interests shaping a ocean to ocean railroad network. It notes the Baltimore & Ohio, Eaton Pacific, Rock Island, and Chicago & Alton routes forming a unified system across St. Louis, Kansas City, and Chicago. It questions public benefit from such consolidation and cites seamless car transfer from San Francisco to New York and sleeping car travel to the Pacific slope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Harriman
On Es Management
Eaton Pacific
Kansas City
Baltimore & Ohio
St. Louis
Rockieland
Chicago & Alton
Red
Railrcada Bhava
Gould
Ocean
San Francisco
New York
Boston
More Sober Moments With the Snakes
A long misc text notes railroads travel, tax levies in Indianapolis, and various political and social items. It recounts snake stories from Lew Beaman and others, mentions Taft in Havana, and comments on police funding, riverfront park costs, and railroad regulation, with a mix of humorous and serious observations.
Why Not Bailey and the Democratic Party Split
The piece questions Senator Bailey and the Democratic leadership over honesty, trust influence, and loyalty. It cites Bryan, Texas politics, and Bailey's alleged prejudice and sectionalism, urging party members to pressure Bailey to resign and criticizing campaign tactics as graft.
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Gampers
Republians
Littlefield
Bryan
Bailey
Sullivan
Mr. Bryan
Texas
Senate
Nok
Fryu
Talley
Democratic Party
al Trust
United States Senate
Dailey
Parlor Car Service and Pullman Monopoly
A Railway World article notes new rate law increases supervision of sleeping and parlor car service. Pullman Company, with contracts covering 185000 miles, operated 4005 sleeping and dining cars, carried 15000000 passengers, total car mileage 445000000, and gross earnings about 27000000 in the year ending July 31 1905. A smaller rival, American Palace, also operates in the sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Congress
United States
Pullman Company
New Commercial European Hotel Opens in City Center
The New Commercial European hotel, replacing the Vendome site at Illinois and Georgiar Streets, will feature six rooms a new bar and mission style furnishings with music and media services. Johnson Thomas manage with clerks F M Welch O E Mossel and R L Musselman promising first class service. The Edward hotel at Illinois and Chesapeake is nearing completion with steel framing and second story work, slated to open early next year after earlier delays. Local railroad officials discuss coal shortages and possible non Indiana coal supply, while dealers hint at price-driven market moves and potential mining output shifts.
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Bookwalter
Indianapolis
Board of Public Works
Council
Huaipesa
Ctty
Batantay
Vendome
Ilinois
Georgiar Sts
Miimetsat
Claypool
Johnson & Thomas
O. E. Mossel
R. L. Musselman
Edward
Ilinois and
Chesaprakests
Tra Rrst
Railroad Commission
Indiana
Theao
Tndiana
Campfire Yarns Of Deer, Fish And Wild Tales
A rambling caravan of Yukon style fishing and hunting anecdotes features a hunter decoyed by a deer, a trout tale on the lake, and other overblown feats. Stories cite a fisherman near Nakusp and Shean branch, a train bear tale, and encounters with eagles, deer, and a salmon-bearing dog tale.
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Columbia
Sy W. Hall
Vancouver
Toronto
Quit Too Soon Amid Turmoil In Making Peace
A fragmented note reflects on leadership during upheaval, citing Count Witte and calls for decisive action. The text questions restraint by statesmen and the impact of restraint on peace efforts, mentioning Japan and mental strain.
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Count Witte
Clevetaunt Ledder
There Are the Dark Days and Fair Days of Life
A Chicago Record-Herald reflection notes dark days when plans fail and pleasures fade, contrasted with bright days when troubles lift and virtues are praised, capturing the old world’s shifting tides of fortune.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Infant Huntsman Tale From Fragmented Clipping
A partially legible fragment describes an infant hunter using a tin gun with lead bullets. He visits a brook where a small animal is shot through the head, though the text is garbled and many words are unclear.
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Uute Tan
Pulpit Pranks, Cardinals, and a Lone Bishop Hero
A collection of old town anecdotes recalls a Sunday pulpit dash by a beloved Episcopal pastor, his robe flying as he dodged into water and quipped about a bottle he broke. It also notes Cardinal Gibbons joking at a Baltimore home and Bishop Aver leaping into Galveston Bay to rescue a drowning boy, at dramatic personal risk.
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Paoirtelt
Coon
Babaree
Bean
Orethren
Ats
Mienop
Alexico
Arad Toremont
Sea Brook
Galveston Tay
Bishop Aves
Varanda
Tim
Baker
Minimer recounts Pennsylvania friend and church tale
A prominent minimer describes a Pennsylvania friend and a chain of events involving an Eprecapation figure, a nurse, and a Presbyterian woman who attends a newly built church. The nurse praises the singing and beauty, but comments on the Saturday Sabbath?
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Pennsylvania
Nureg
Bryan Might Taka Tabor Uniona England Tie Venting
The fragmentary text hints at a debate on travel or alliance involving Bryan and Tabor, with mentions of England, Fogland, and government hints. The source is highly garbled, obscuring clear, factual narrative or outcome. No verifiable dates or entities beyond those garbled names are extractable.
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Bryan
Tabor
Uniona
England
Empira
Dryyn
Hla
Englant
Fogland
Kareas City Star
Select Commentary From Historic Gazette Clippings
Fragmented remarks from multiple papers reflect political humor and public figures. The items reference Hearst, Depew health, Cuba insurrection, Wilson plants, and general commentary on policy, media, and war behavior with a satirical tone. Reflects late 19th to early 20th century press style and public discourse.
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Indianapolis Sun
Ben
Central Union Ctd
Chicago
Wilson
Tariff Register
Taft
Havana
Gen. Trepoff
Herriman
Consderate
Chairman Shonts
Canal Commission
Shonts
Gate Canal Zone
William Allen White
Allison
Pemnypacker
National Congress
Pittsburg
Louisville Courier Journal
Troy
G& Fence
Ohio
Lew Beaman
W. A. McCool
Steer Beach
Lown
Heraya Luther Warren
Alan
Kissimmee Valley
India
Thomas Gordon
Aly
Teleita
Wan
Sieger
Fannie C. Thomason
Mrs. Thampeon
Foothill
Phil
Los Angeles
Kansas City Post
Sam Jones
Brother
Covent Garden Market
Menore
Greer & Son Ossisan
Bedford Nurseries
Philadelphia
Ross
London
Globe. Press
Ita
Washington Post
Detroit Journalee
la Follette
Senator la Yollette
Jim Sherman
Benator T. E. Well
Stnamond
George
Dilon Wallaca
Ene
Josar
Olter Prain
Long
North Woods
Mtr
Wallace
Cluting
Richard
Petes
Tete
Wehanis
Pete
Anchor Avenue
Huntsman
Pettis Dry Goods CO
Golumbia National Bank Safety Deposit Vaults
Washington St
Old Trinity Church
Dishop Greer
Rufus W. Frost
Mareger
Broadway Central
H E
United
Mmphe Monommte
J. D. Aver Episcanal
the Union Trust Company
Avery
Manthy
Dullae
East Market St
Wileow Nag
Missouri
W. Y
Hearst
Jeroma
Kansas City Journal
Depew
Les Mts
Kentucky
Osland
Panier
Mint
Port and Telegram
Cubs
Cuba
Siresty
Dalenee News
Tr Ss
Chauncey M. de [Pew
Willimb
Chicago Post
New York ‘Tribune
Henry Jamea
Don Trinuns
Gen. Corbin
Dun
Washington
Giles Keller
Antha
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