Erie Safety Policy Emphasizes Speed Limits on Rail Lines
Erie officials defend safety over speed after an Interstate Commerce Commission report spurs rail critics. General Attorney George N Orcutt notes between March 1, 1900 and July 31, 1907 the Erie and controlled lines carried 56,196,153 passengers with no fatally injured riders. The railroad enforces strict block systems, punishes deviations, and avoids single track excursion trains to protect the public.
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New York
Interstate Commerce Commission
Erie
George N. Orcutt
The
Orcutt
Corporations Delinquent on Filing Reports
Secretary of State Fred Sims and assistant Frank I Grubbs report many corporations still have not filed reports by the July 31 deadline. A circular with a blank report is sent to delinquents urging prompt compliance. Penalties include fines and director disqualification, but the department prefers securing accurate records. A fee of 5 cents accompanies the reports. Five thousand corporations have filed.
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Fred Sims
Frank I. Grubbs
Protector of Vice Trial Opens for Former Prosecutor
In South Bend Indiana on September 24 the superior court began the trial to decide if Geo A Kurtz former county prosecuting attorney will be allowed to practice law. He is charged with extortion and protecting vice.
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South Bend
Ind
Geo. A. Kurtz
Queer questions asked navy men in public places
S M Boynton of the US Navy hospital corps notes the public’s curiosity about sailors. He cites bizarre inquiries about uniforms and ship locations, along with genuine questions about enlistment requirements and where recruits are sent. A boy asked if sailors eat with knives and forks like others, illustrating the mix of ignorance and interest.
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S. M. Boynton
Hospital Corps
United States Navy
Federal Building
Uncle Sam
Navy
Maine
Has Gone Wild Says Mr Clews
Henry Clews argues excessive optimism and unchecked expansion have strained money markets. He notes scarce liquidity, high discount rates near 7 percent, and a national readjustment as Wall Street contracts while the Roosevelt policy protects honest investors. Roosevelt policy aims to curb abuses and safeguard securities holders.
United States Leads World in Auto Making as France Fades
The United States emerges as the top automobile producer, surpassing France with about 60,000 cars in 1916 and expanding its export plans. Consuls urge American makers to exhibit abroad, noting European interest and the ongoing push to standardize American cars for global markets.
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New York
United States
France
Germany
Italy
Bureau of Manufactures
Department of Commerce and Labor
Europe
Bristol
England
Lorin A. Nothrop
London
Belgium
Chemnitz
Paris
Amsterdam
Milan
Turin
Rome
Copenhagen
Carlibal
Monrovia
Viberia
Cairo
Tsingtao
China
Calcutta
Bangkok
Siam
Ciudad Porfirio Diaz
Mexico
Rio de Janeiro
Bogota
Colombia
Gothenburg
Sweden
Smyrna
Asia Minor
Nagasaki
Japan
Belize
British Honduras
South Africa
M. Fargux
M. Faroux
New York City Hall
Plea Filed for Kennedy in Train Robbery Case
Dr C B Elkins and State Senator F M Mc David appeal to the pardon board for a pardon of Jack Kennedy known as Quail-hunter, a Kansas City man serving 25 years for holding up a Frisco train. They contend he was wrongly convicted. Kennedy claimed he wore a black mask while hunting quails.
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Jefferson City
C. B. Elkins
F. M. McDavid
Pardon Board
Jack’’ Kennedy
Kansas City
Cleveland Home Responds Nicely to New Medical Treatment
United Press report from Trenton New Jersey states Grover Cleveland at Westland e home is responding well to a treatment chosen at a physician conference. The update notes improvement since the conference decisions.
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Trenton
WN. J
Westlande
Grover Cleveland
Conference of Physicians
City Seeks Bids for Public Improvements in Indianapolis
The Indianapolis Board of Public Works invites sealed proposals at 10 a m on September 18 1907 for district improvements including Arlington Avenue Julian Avenue First Alley East of New Jersey Street and Pennsylvania Street with grading paving cement brick and bitulithic surfaces. Bidders must provide a two and a half percent engineer’s estimate certified check and a five day contract bond. insurance minimums are 5000 per person and 10000 per accident. The board reserves right to reject all bids and bidders must file insurance within five days after award.
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Board of Commissioners
Marion County
Indiana
Decatur Township
Auditor
John E. M'Gaughey
John M'Gregor
John M. Mendenhall
Cyrus J. Clark
Augusta Road
South Line
Sec
Pike Township
Ma Trion County
John E. Mgaughey
John M. Mendenhal
Board of Commissioners of
Nctover
Copeland’s Place
West Newton Road
Office of the Auditor of
Big Run
Lawrence Township
the Auditor
John E. M’gaughey
N. W
Wayne Township
Ohn
E. M'Gaughey
John M’gregor
Pogues Run
Sherman, Drive
Center Township
Office of the Auditor
Indian Creek
Bell Gravel Road
Eleanor Ketcham
McComb
Chambersburg
Ketcham
Lake Maxinkuckes
Rockville Road
John E. Mgatghey
John M' Gregor
Department OF Public Works
Jestic Bldg
Indianayete
Ind
Board of Public Works
Indianapols
Moray
Indianapolis
Arlington Avenue
Washington Street
Julian Avenue
Ritter Avenue
Audubon Road
First Alley
New Jersey Street
Earl Street
Pennsylvania Street
Twenty-Eighth Street
Thirtieth Street
Liberty Street
Union Railway
Joseph T. Elliott
Preston C. Trusler
Fred J. Mack
Office of the Board
Majestic Bidg
Irvington Avenue
Lowell Avenue
Majestic Bldg
Brightwood Avenue
Roosevelt Avenue
Massachusetts Avenue
Said Street
Michigan Street
Tenth Street
Keystone Avenue
Board of Pubiic Works
Fred Z. Mack
State of
Aoache Avenue
Ritter and Manfield
West Reache Avenue
Julius
Fivecoats
Board
Majestic Biolog
Thulman Avenue
Lawrence Avenue
Sata
Board of Public Work
Department OF Public Workes
Washington
East Streets
Waston Streets
Ward No. 7
Quinn Hetherington
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