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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1913
Page
2
A narrative recounts a man who started as a boiler boy and became private secretary to a Pennsylvania Railroad official, stressing ambition, study, and steady effort. It urges memorizing business names, thinking right, and daily duty to climb the ladder, with praise for self-reliance and perseverance.
A frozen tramp corpse was found on a passenger train near Klamazio en route to Chicago. The body lay encased in ice aboard the Maryland Central No. 13, and investigators traced water from the roadbed splashing onto tracks during the journey. Remaining notes reference Southeastern Indiana fairs dates from Edinburg to Greensburg with a final reminder to keep busy and avoid loafing.
Ambiguous Treasury directive issued last month led to confusion as officials anticipate a jump in annual fees and a shift of deposits to San Francisco banks. Analysts warn elevated costs may affect public finances and market sentiment.
The jury found the defendant not guilty on charges of assault and related offenses after a lengthy trial. Adas Federic, the alleged victim, reportedly faced the court as witnesses described the incident. The case drew attention to the penal system reforms discussed in the session.
Delegates depart New Orleans for inaugural ceremonies amid calls for fair play. The event centers on a freight passage issue and the controversy features local voices questioning procedures.
U S gunboats Nashiwah and Annapolis ordered to depart for California and Amnapato to safeguard American property amid suspected revolts and regional instability. Reports from Washington and New Orleans note anticipation of a new revolution and the need to avoid weakness or discord. An unrelated ad touts Dr Kins Life Balls for healthier breath.
Princeton plans a town closing on March 1 to bid farewell to President elect Wilson and his family as they depart. The event underscores civic respect as residents anticipate a final departure from the town center with community turnout.
The note cites Gen Wou seeking army assistance of 290 000 and National Reserve funding of 450 000, with mentions of guarding or guarding related context. Details are fragmentary and unclear.
Fragmentary text describes elite guards, officers, and wartime duty with references to cooperation among nations. Mentions volunteers, peace aims, and generic guard duties, but specifics and names are obscured by garbled OCR.
In a U S district court ruling today a group of companies and many individuals agreed to a decree and to modify their business plans ending a long standing patent monopoly dispute. Mrs. Austin’s famous pancakes are noted as a tasty breakfast option.
A damaged cryptic fragment recalls a rescue amid confusion and a plea about costs. The text hints at a planned feast, a borrowed ride, and an advisory line that second thoughts are cheaper, with no clear names or places available.
Secretary Fisher told the house territories committee that Alaska’s wealth lies idle due to missing rail connections between two water routes and the coast and weak coal land laws. He urged funds to study possible Alaska railway options, calling current policy stagnant since 1996.
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