Pennsylvania Locomotive Engineers Reach Mediation Deal
A mediation board led by Knapp and Neill facilitated a settlement between Pennsylvania Lines west of Pittsburg and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. General Manager Peck accepted the plan, ending a threatened strike and formalizing the agreement in writing. The accord addresses grievances and outlines the management’s policy stance under Erdman law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Lines
Pittsburg
Board of
Knapp
Interstate’ Commerce ‘Commission
Charles P. Neill
Board of Mediation
G. L. Peck
Board of Assessments
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Board of ‘Mediation
Pennsylvania
Dr. Neill
Knepp
Neil
Peck
Waren S. Styne
Charles Burgess
Brotherhood
Board of Adjustment
Ian Knapp
General Mann- Meek
Stone
Sneemount
Dr Neill
Ag Ag
Railroads consider holiday passenger rate reductions
The Central Traffic association may prompt lower or reduced holiday rates for Christmas and New Year. F C Donald chairs a Dec 9 meeting where traffic managers will discuss holiday discounts and other topics including inauguration services at Washington on March 4 and tourist rates for 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Traffic Association
F. C. Donald
Central Passenger Association
Washington
D C
United States
Shortage of Stock Cars Hits Vandalia Rail Freight
Vandalia faces a severe shortage of live stock cars as demand soars. Disinfection rules aren’t seen as the cause since most cars are in service or being disinfected. High grain prices reduce feeding and boost marketing, while grain shipments limit stock fattening, keeping stock prices steady amid poor quality.
Vanderbilt Orders For 1500 New Steel Cars For Pitt-Lake Erie
Vanderbilt has placed an order for 1500 steel coke and coal cars for the Pittsburg and Lake Erie division at an estimated cost of 150000 dollars. The American Car and Foundry Co will manufacture them, to be delivered in ninety days, each car carrying about 6000 pounds and using expended steel from a New York Central design. The initial order was 1000 cars and was increased to 1500 this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanderbilt
Pittsburg & Lake Erie
American Car and Foundry Company
New York Central
Locomotive Order Placed for Sixty Engines at Once
A major order for sixty locomotives has been placed by steel corporations with the American Locomotive Works to be executed immediately. The order is among the largest single consignments for American locomotive builders in recent memory, with specifications not yet fully disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steel
Local Panhandle baggage crews report record day
Conductor Harlan reported for duty yesterday. Yard brakeman Harry Davis is on the sick list. Mrs Emma Warvel visits Indianapolis. Express agent Andrews will spend today in Marion with friends. Frank Hirschauwer works extra at Panhandle baggage. Baggage handled yesterday set a long time high. Many locals head south for winter and traveling men stream to Chicago for Sunday trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan
Harry . Davis
Emma. Warvel
Indianapolis
Lundy
Market Street Church Marks Anniversary Services
The Market Street church holds a series of anniversary meetings starting this morning with Sunday school, organ voluntary, hymns, prayers, and "The First of Days" and "Gloria" sermons by Rev. Earl Naftzger of Hartford City. Evening program features "The Lord is My Light" anthem and multiple vocal ensembles before Rev. C. H. Brown delivers the sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Street M. E. Church
Arthur Berridge
Carney
Williams
Reed
Brown
Klein
Mesdames_ Boyer
Redinger
Penn
C. H. Brown
Car collision near Cicero kills man and injures another
An Indiana Union Traction car struck a wagon near Cicero Friday night, killing W. Dandall of Westfield and seriously injuring J. A. Shepherd. Ed Smay and Charles Steinburk of this city were in charge of the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Union Traction
Cicero
W. Dandall
Westfield
Ind
J. A. Shepherd
Ed Smay
Charles Steinburk
Dogs Kill Sheep Near Sylvester Smith Farm in Rural Area
Dogs killed one sheep and badly maimed several others on the flock belonging to Sylvester Smith of R. F. D. 34. Smith is trying to locate the three dogs believed responsible. Nearby residents report similar losses in recent times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester Smith
Smith
Alice Sutton Files Divorce Suit Over Cruelty and Drunkenness
Alice Sutton through attorney James West sues for divorce from Arthur Sutton in circuit court. She alleges cruel treatment and drunkenness. The couple married in October 1880.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Sutton
James West
Arthur Sutton
Trial testimony in Mrs Tribby case extends into next week
Associated Press report says defense expects over 100 witnesses to testify with many character witnesses. Mrs Tribby, on the stand most of yesterday, endured a heavy cross examination after revealing she once attempted suicide by carbolic acid following a quarrel with her husband over associations with farm workers. She admitted husband distrusted her friendships and spied on the premises when he was supposedly at work in the fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated
Rusbuillet
Tribby
Missing valuables in Mrs Wood estate prompt police inquiry
Philadelphia dispatch reports jewelry furs and art estimated at 30000 to 75000 missing from the late Mrs George Wood's home after her October death. Police say the wealth was largely imaginary and that she was in debt. Executors named in the will included Girard Trust Company and two women friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Philadelphia
George Wood
Geo. Wood
Mrs. Wood
Divorce sought by 87 year old blind Altoona man
Nathaniel Francis, an Altoona resident aged 87 and blind, seeks a divorce from his wife he married six years ago. She has refused to live with him for two years, the Associated Press reports from Auburn Indiana on December 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Auburn
Ind
Nathaniel Francis
Altoona
His Only Chance in the Congressional Session
A Philadelphia Ledger quip quotes a congressman explaining why he shook his fist at the speaker The lawmaker says he acted to prevent the entire session from slipping away without his making a motion to keep control of proceedings
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia’ Ledger
Victory Beside the Clubhouse Window Ledge
A crowd cheers as a victor, barely able to speak, leans from a window ledge to acknowledge supporters. Friends help pull him back as reporters press for the speech manuscript. The scene captures a debutant’s first triumph and the crowd’s festive reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aeeshaalbein
Baan
Avas
Perth
Hanlan
Ancient Yokel Claims Fearful Age From Stone Breaking
A Saturday encounter with an elderly stone breaker yields a long tale of past occupations and a final self estimate of 378 years old. The exchange ends with the man calm and firm in his odd refrain that he is a fearful age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sur
Schalin
Farmer Giles
Squire Noakes
Wagoner
Cruker
the Inquirer
Dessay
Liverpool Mercury
Scalloped Apples With Cheese Finish
Half a dozen apples washed and cored are sliced across to leave the skin around each piece. Simmer in a pan with water sugar and butter until soft then brown. Layer with grated cheese in a deep dish bake five to ten minutes and serve in the same dish. Boston Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Post
Korea's early inventions and European timeline debated
Fragmentary notes claim Korea originated movable type printing in 1324, predating Europe by 126 years, and mention two other inventions with vast global influence. Text unclear about specifics and sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Few. Org
Korea
Europe
Ong
Woman fans dead husband after his warning in winter
A Chinese widow fans her husband’s corpse in winter and explains to neighbors that his last words urged her to wait until he was cold before remarrying. The Strange Scrapbook notes the grim anecdote as a dark witticism.
Move On or Get Run Over Says Success Magazine
Quote notes nature’s constant motion and urges action. It emphasizes continual change and warns that standing still leads to harm. The idea frames progress as essential to survival and success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Success Magazine
Not. Dangerous, Pat I hear yer noife is sick
A brief exchange from New York Sun notes Pat asking about a dangerous situation as Mike confirms his wife is ill and weak, suggesting ongoing civil danger is reduced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat
Mike
New York
Sun
Agiteniture: The most healthful and noble human use
The fragment cites a quote attributed to George Washington praising employment that is healthful useful and noble for mankind. It presents a maxim on ideal work and labor as a foundational civic virtue. The source fragment is limited and lacks contextual details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Washington
Deep Sea Diving Limits and Dangers
A discussion of depth limits for divers and the extreme physical strain of deep dives. Claims of thirty to forty fathoms are questioned by experts who note many divers suffer injuries or death at lower depths. Harper's references show few men can endure the pressure and stress involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
Harper's
Papering Damp Wall Promises Affordable Fix
An old newspaper blurb notes a cheap method to cover damp walls via wallpapering, presenting it as an excellent and cost effective solution. The fragment hints at home improvement advice without specific brands or measurements.
Corrugated board wall repair method notes
Fragmentary notes describe coating corrugated fiberboard with asphalt varnish on both sides to seal runnIng corrugations from ceiling to wall. Guidance mentions using coarse sheeting, pecking holes in raised corrugations every ten to twelve inches, and attaching to the wall as part of architectural or builders' work.
Embarrassing phrase echoes class theme in glossed tone
An unclear text fragment references a class theme and a facade, noting an ingratiating smile and a winning tone linked to Lippincott's. The passage appears promotional or literary, lacking concrete events or dates but hinting at a social or rhetorical critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lippincott's
Fragmentary note on last night sleep and events
Partial text references sleep last night and a note mentioning a person or place. Readable pieces include names and quotes but overall context is unclear. Further clarity from the original page is needed to produce a proper summary.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Brotherhood of
Market Street
Mediately
Earl Naftzger
Hartford
Naftzger
Gar
Rinure
SOM
Japan
Imperial
Fricandau
Vealala
Edinard
Roquéfort and
Noir
Oceesira
Sohemiah
Azine
Riacpees
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!