Trolleys Lose Ground as Buses Seen as Transit Future
Headlines argue buses may surpass trolleys for short routes with fixed schedules and fares. Experts like Dr George Strawbridge cite motor-bus systems in London and Paris as models, noting the high investment in tracks for trolleys. The Long Branch suburban Mer-Association trial shows early acceptance, but critics say buses may still be limited compared to trolley rail.
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A Great Reformer on Reformers in Roosevelt’s View
Theo Roosevelt’s essay outlines his heaven of reform, tracing his youthful valor against evil and recounting amicable ties with political bosses. He critiques self styled reformers, notes Roosevelt’s rapport with Matthew Stanley Quay, and reflects on patriotism amid reform disputes.
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Mexican Crisis and Huerta Risk War Implications
An editorial warns that Huerta’s actions risk provoking a war with the United States, argues nonintervention is prudent, and notes the delicate, dangerous situation and potential losses from conflict. It contrasts this with a New York governor’s ethics scandal and Sulzer’s downfall, highlighting political ruin and public accountability.
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Wage Strikes in England May Hurt U S Markets
The Camden Courier notes the recent settlement of a minimum wage strike that ousted 6,000 Iron workers in England. It warns that higher pay will barely cover similar labor in the United States and that cheaper English output could undercut American products once tariffs come into effect. The piece cites that American workers perform five times as much work as English workers, arguing efficiency protects against low wages more than tariffs. It also discusses fly control in Redlands California, noting the city’s fly-catcher and large fly traps catching about 271 gallons of flies this season, each gallon containing roughly 60,000 flies, suggesting public health campaigns may yield broad benefits.
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Purported Health Morals Debate and Suffrage Comment
The article discusses public reactions to the play Damaged Goods, noting health and moral concerns and clashing viewpoints. It cites clergymen endorsing the play, its New York reception, and calls to end a conspiracy of silence on social issues. It also mentions a critic's remark on suffragettes as religious fanatics and comments on currency questions crossing party lines.
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Editorial comment carries it too far
A string of brief editorial remarks and quotes from various papers critique prosperity talk in Kansas and a travel report on beggars. disagreement over Mexico’s behavior and a dig at the National Association of Manufacturers. The piece defends using precise American titles and mocks misapplied British terms, while noting Great Britain's Panama Pacific Expo nonparticipation and general reluctance of several nations to exhibit.
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Expositions funding and shifts in public support
A survey traces global and domestic expositions from Paris 1867 to Panama Pacific in San Francisco. It notes US government aid totaling over 30 million dollars in fifty years, with repeated congressional hindrances and intermittent local fairs. The piece reflects on Britain’s cautious policy and strings together an extended meditation on public enterprise and expositions.
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Thoughts Worth Reading Habit If Not Realized Evokes Necessity
A compact reflection on habit by Augustine, noting that even unconscious routines can become essential. The saying emphasizes discipline and daily practice shaping character and outcomes.
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Stevens vs Tavetian Ends Planned Elopement in New Britain
In New Britain Connecticut, a suit filed by Stevens seeks $2,000 for alleged alienation of his wife’s affections. The filing halted the planned elopement with Kalibador Tavetian, as marshal Stevens reported his wife intended to flee. Stevens also sues his father in law for interference while Mrs Stevens seeks marriage annulment. Both cases remain pending in higher courts, deepening domestic strife.
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City in Darkness as Peabody Plant Burns Down
Peabody Massachusetts August 9 a fire at the municipal electric lighting plant has left Peabody streets dark for at least a month and forced shutdowns at several factories relying on electric motive power. The Salem plant will supply lighting power for homes but not for commercial use. spontaneous combustion caused the arc that destroyed generators engines dynamos and the switchboard.
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Big Four Train Wreck Near Springfield Injures Engineer
A Big Four passenger train crashed into a string of empty coaches in Springfield Ohio. The engineer was buried beneath wreckage while the fireman escaped. A wrecking crew and city fire department responded. no passengers were reported injured. The incident occurred on the Sanctuaky Division with concerns about other damage.
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Live Stock Markets Report with Mixed Prices
Markets show light supply and steady cattle with prime and choice ranges. Sheep and lambs firm to higher, hogs up on light receipts with prime heavy at 9.25. Prices listed include various grades from common to prime across cattle sheep and hogs.
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The World Is My Spy and the Wizard of Wall Street
James Keene, famed as the Wizard of Wall Street, says he paid top prices for information to beat rivals. He asserts that a truthfully informed buyer wins in stocks, bonds, and daily purchases, with advertising columns guiding where to buy and at what price.
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