Our Engines in India American Locomotives Power and Shortcomings
George W. Van Horne, ex-chief engineer for Bengal and Northwestern Railway, surveys Indian railroading progress. He notes vast expansion, labor by coolies, and contrasts American locomotives unfavorably on coal use and durability but praises speed. He warns openings for engineers are limited, with high costs and strict paths, while electrical roles offer better pay and demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. van Horne
C. B
Bengal and Northwestern Railway Company of India
New York
British Columbia
India
Holland House
van Horne
New York Commercial Advertiser
Indian Empire
Bengal and Northwestern Railway
America
Great Britain
Vancorne
Royal Indian Engineering College
England
Wild West Niceties Warned Against Spitting
A western senator mocked eastern cities for perceived untidiness and cited Minnesota’s strict curb on spitting under a five dollar fine. He said etiquette improves when visiting St Paul and that enforcement is already seen, contrasting western neatness with eastern habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York Tribune
St. Paul
New German Automobile Introduced By German Inventor
A German inventor unveils a new automobile using friction wheels to regulate speed at a uniform rate and a gas flow device to adjust power. The car is described as light and easily governed, with dual hand levers for complete control.
Foreign Praise Of America Land Of Unbounded Possibilities
German observer Ludwig Max Goldberger, on an eight month tour, praises the United States in a Treasury Department English edition. He notes open doors, friendly locals, abundant land, and a workforce driven by invention and productivity. He calls America a great country and lauds its welcoming, non secretive society.
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Ludwig Max Goldberger
Berlin
Royal Privy Councilor of Commerce
Imperial German Board For Commerce Measures
America
Treasury Department
Washington
United States
States
German Westminster: Kaiser Builds Massive Berlin Cathedral
The Kaiser aims to rival Westminster Abbey by erecting a colossal Berlin cathedral opposite the royal castle. The project, nearing completion, will house the remains of the Hohenzollern line, including William I, with mosaics still pending and about 16 million marks spent already. pews are largely reserved for high officials and royals.
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Kaiser
Berlin
Westminster Abbey
London
New York
Kaiser Wilhelm
Royal Castle
William I
Roya
Lipton Asked To Guide Prince And Princess In America
King Edward asks Sir Thomas Lipton to act as guide philosopher and friend to the Prince and Princess of Wales on their possible 1904 U S visit for the St Louis Exposition. The choice honors Lipton for his rapport with the king and queen and his insight into America's commercial development.
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King
Prince and Princess of Wales
King Edward
Atall
New York
America
Lord Salisbury
Sir Thomas Lipton
Thomas
Silent Zone Sound Tests On English Coast
The Hartford Courant reports RE Edwards investigations showing a fog siren audible at short range but fading to inaudible at one mile, vanishing at two to three miles, yet reappearing beyond three miles. The silent tone shifted in extent and position, baffling observers.
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RE. P. Edwards
Hartford Courant
An Electric Target by Captain Chevailier of France
The Philadelphia Press reports a French army project by Captain Charles Chevailier describing an electric target. A projectile hitting a metal segment completes a circuit via spring backed rods, signaling the exact spot on an annunciator for precision marking.
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Charles Chevailier
Philadelphia
Novel cricket match in Samoa raises church funds
In Apia Samoa a three month cricbet match for the church continues with no spectator fee. Participants may bat for a cbbling, and after bowled out may reenter by paying again, drawing in players and spectators alike.
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Apia
Samoa
Government clerks to test preserved foods under Wiley
Twelve Washington clerks under Professor W H Wiley will undergo a year long diet of foods treated with preservatives to study safety of borax formaldehyde and related compounds. They will be housed in the agricultural building dining rooms and monitored by scientists throughout the experiment.
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W. H. Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
Agricultural Department
Wiley
Washington Dispatch
Philadelphia
Washington
Civil Service
Congress
Ealing
Thegricultural Department
Germany
Sam
Pvernment
Homeserkers Cheap Excursion to West and Northwest
Homeserkers offer exceptionally low round trip rates from Chicago via the North-Western line to Northern Iowa Western Minnesota North and South Dakota Nebraska Wyoming and other points. Send a 2 cent stamp to W B Kniskern 22 Fifth Avenue Chicago for the North Western Homeseeker copy or contact your local agent for details.
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Chicago
North-Western
K’y
Iowa
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Nebraska
Wyoming
W. B. Kniskern
Fifth Avenue
A. F. Cleveland
Superior Street
Cleveland
Ohio
One Way Colonist Tickets Offered by C M & St P Railway
One way second class Colonist tickets will be sold on the first and third Tuesdays monthly through April 30 1908 from Chicago to South Dakota North Dakota Nebraska Kansas eastern Colorado Texas Oklahoma Indian Territory and Southwestern Missouri at about half regular rates. Round trip Home seekers excursion tickets are also sold on those Tuesdays good to return within 21 days to many points in Iowa Minnesota South Dakota North Dakota and other western states. For details contact coupon ticket agents or FE G Hayden Traveling Passenger Agent 217-218 Williamson Building Cleveland Ohio.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Chicago
South Dakota
North Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Astern
Colorado
Texas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Missouri
Iowa
Minnesota
FE. G. Hayden
Williamson Building
Cleveland
Ohio
Osanadien Northwest Low Rate Excursion Details
Advertisement announces Osanadien Northwest Low Rate Excursion dates November 18 December 2 and 16 from Chicago on Chicago and North-Western Ry with special return limits and light service. It lists four daily fast trains at 6:00 a.m. 6:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. offering direct connections at St Paul and Minneapolis and directs inquiries to the nearest ticket agent or A F Cleveland 234 Superior Street Cleveland Ohio.
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Chicago & North-Western
Chicago
St Paul
Minneapolis
Cleveland
Superior Street
Ohio
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Professor Wiley
Hawver
Optician
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Opera Rock
Massilon
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Mary FE
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Wm. A.gambte
Court of Comntoy Pleas
Stark County
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Tone
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Stark
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Bol Bedag
Bistro Wooster
Basile Village
Cnah
Kale
Mfrank McKinney, Bheriff, Welty & Albaugh
Massillon, OQ
Wainwright
Dreher
Arcade
Cr.duncan
Massillon
WM Jones & John
North Lawrence
Dhe Independent Wu
Webster’s International Dictionary
Venice
Naples
E. Main St
Waterman
Christman
Oki
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