Freight rate battles spark Missouri rail commission clash
Executive railroad traffic officials in Chicago weigh a plan to raise freight rates across the western classification territory, facing stiff opposition from Missouri and Iowa rail commissions. Kansas City St. Joseph and others petition the Interstate Commerce Commission, while past comparisons show higher St. Louis to Kansas City rates now than in 1873.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Railroads
Chicago
trans-Missis
Missouri
Iowa
Issouri Commission
Mississippi
Misiver
Ofa
Leetthout
Ds Raaedie
State Commerce Commission
Kansas City
Jens
St. Joseph
Interstate Commerce Commission
Missouri River
St. Louis
Old Boat Line Company
St. Louis- Kansas City
Wireless Telephony and Torpedoed Distances Revealed
A London Express report from Copenhagen describes Danes hearing Berlin music via wireless links. Inventor Poulsen demonstrated continuous electrical oscillations at the Royal Institution, enabling clearer message transmission over long distances and potential telephone use without cables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Berlin
Bristol
London
Goperhagen
Poulsen
Royal Institution
Albemarle
Steel
NO PETTICOATS IN VOGUE FOR SKIRTS AND GOWNS
A fashion feature discusses trends in dressmaking noting no petticoats with close skirts. It covers updated undergarments, corsets, and embroidery, plus designers views on draperies and sleeve styles. The London Globe excerpt questions meat eating vs fish for national strength.
A Terrific Wind and Rain Storm Hits Chicago
A deadly storm battered Chicago on May 7. One man, John Lucas, died as he was blown by the wind and his heart condition contributed. Windows shattered, wires toppled, and telegraph lines to police and life saving stations failed as trees felled. The lakefront wind topped forty miles per hour, river ships sought safe harbor, and sea towers reported record highs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Weather Bureau
Lake Shore
John Lucas
Halsted
Kaiser Mustache Change Sparks Mockery Across Germany
The piece notes the Kaiser trims his mustache to a 45 degree angle after a singed end, inspiring the Kaiser band and a wave of German patriotism. It lauds Funk as a leading American artist championing originality and youthful artistic drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
London
Empire
Kaiser
Herr Haley
Kaiser Band
Germany
America
Success Magazine
Funk
Still Possible From the Chicago News
Clara retorts to Tom’s proposal that he has more money than brains Maude disputes the claim noting he has no money. The dialogue hints at financial doubts amid romantic tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
Clara
Tom
Maude
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Western Lines
Missouri Comminsion
Roe
Paris
London Globe
Lake Michigan
Werner
F.G. Smith Piano Co
Grand Ave
Haurd
Hurd
Capy(olmsteat) Jewelry Company
Walnut St. K.C
New York
Snow
Lon
Pants Company
Cactus Remedy CO
E J. Gump
Main ST
Ninth and Main
Oura
Ragle Tira
Kabo Corset CO
Kabo
Mas. Marti Cuovuca
Tiptonville
Tenn
Almon Willlis
Jamaica
Ceposss
Caldwell Bidg
Monticello
J. W. Burcess
Odd Fellows
Wiens’ and Orphans’ Home
Corsicana, Tex
Dr. Caldwalla
Panain
Hong
DRS
Thor Thornton
Martman
Walnut St
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