Congress urged to require better signal systems for railways
Walter Wellman reports that Congress may move to require interstate railways to install improved signal systems to cut train accidents. The piece notes high U S fatalities, debates whether to compel adoption, and that railroads may resist stricter federal rules or pursue their own solutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
England
the Woods
Shadowed Crime in Hoxton Road Mystery Trial Hints
Inspector Mackworth probes publisher Bostock's alibi in a murder case. Quinton Quave recalls a potential foreign-looking figure near Mrs. Dumbarton's home on the night of the tragedy. Evidence focuses on Bostock's presence around Hoxton Road. witnesses from station, cab ranks, and lodgings are questioned. Shawn the terrier and the widowed inspector's routine life frame the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betas
Mack
Bostock
Mackworth
Chey K
Ted
Malborough 1
Anthy
Litte
Wersehhel Mansions
Gosteck
Hoxton Road
Martyn
Froxton Road
Shawn
Quinton Quave
Quinton
Plaace
Maed- Worth
Gare
Mystery Figure Resembles Suspect in Hoxton Case
Inspector Mackworth weighs a plan to identify a man seen near Mrs Dumarton's home the night of the crime. Quinton concedes a likeness exists but cannot name the man. A test may reveal the suspect if seen under similar circumstances, while Mackworth considers questioning Constable Martyn to verify the possible link.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sis’ Mackworth
Macksworth
Sip
Quinton
Mackworth
Quinton Quave
Munckworth
Quinton Quar
Martyn
Michigen
Caxton Avenue
Hxton Road
Hixton Road
Dunnibarton
Mackmas
Euliar
Markworth
Millain
Dumbarton
Afartyn
Ible
Poverty and Prosperity Clash in Early 1900s US
Robert Hunter argues in a new book that 19,000,000 Americans live in poverty or near it, including 10,000,000 workers with four to six months of unemployment. He cites evictions, low wages, immigration impact, child labor, and disease, urging shorter hours, higher wages, and improved workplace conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vy York
Robert Hunt
inChicago
Anson Phelps Stokes
New York
United States
Hunter
Manhattan
Burihia
New York City
Mr. Hunter
New York State
South
Tlurter
Mr Davidson's Coat a Christmas Episode Unfolds
The story centers on Mr Davidson and his wife during Christmas as a burglar dons his old coat and hides in their home. A series of mistaken signals and a funny chase climaxes with the discovery of the diamonds and the police being alerted. The wife recalls a long hidden pipe, revealing the coat’s owner in a humorous twist.
One Boy's Chance
A gentleman cons the messenger boys with a plan for a blind man to see through a boy's eyes. One scout volunteers, impresses a blind man in a theater, and earns a promised smart position with good pay for grasping the chance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Davis
N. Y
Schoolboy’s Comical Answer to Word Riddle
A New York schoolboy gives a playful response to questions about the word hall and its homophones. He jokes about opening a door, a hawl, a shoemaker’s 25 cent charge to aul a shoe, and broad use of the word all by everyone in the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Censorship Required for Future Oldham Theater Posters
Notices warn that no pictorial theater posters may be displayed in Oldham England without prior submission to a censorship appointed by the local watch committee likely reflecting public morals concerns and municipal control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oldham
England
Remarkable Hoisting at DeBeers Mine in Wimberly
Mines and Minerals reports a historic hoisting record at DeBeers mine Wimberly. Twin vertical engines powered by 1720 pounds steam lift from 1260 feet with two skips carrying 9600 pounds of rock. A shift of 11 hours 43 minutes saw 3665 tons hoisted and 24 hours reached 7400 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeBeers
Wimberly
Cour
Bohemian shoemaker's wife bears four in one birth
After sixteen children, the wife of a shoemaker in Wraz Bohemia has just delivered four, with three surviving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wraz
Bohemia
Sultan bans red blouses for Armenian women color tied to bloodshed
The sultan prohibits Armenian women from wearing red blouses, linking the color to bloodshed in their homeland. The move underscores state controls over traditional dress amid ethnic tension.
Never Saw a Child a Island Boy of Fourteen
A New Orleans observer recounts a 14 year old island boy who had never seen another child. Born on a remote island, he grew up with only parents and no peers, unaware of child games or siblings. The piece ponders how such isolation might affect his feelings when finally seeing another child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orleans
New
Nira
Reading Seeker Uses Letters to Help Grandfather
A girl in a tale collects letters from Chicago San Perit Denver and other cities to assemble a reading list for her grandfather. She buys a winter outfit and purchases works from a bookseller aiming to improve his taste in literature and secure a better future. Harper's is referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
San Perit
Denver
Teinnall
New One
Boston
New York
Tie
Harper
Christmas Fires and Hearth Traditions in Southern Homes
A vivid Victorian scene describes Christmas hearths in the South with cedar pine and oak logs warming families. Slaves are depicted warming by the fireplace on Christmas night, their heads at the chimney and feet on logs as they anticipate meals and gifts, reflecting historical customs and social context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Gwen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Walter Wellman
Washington
Chicago Record-Herald
Porraght Imo
Gerald Mailey
Aathore
Maeckworth
Navy Department
Ile
Sats
Cortain
Aakt Martyn
Stetidts
Sisielet
Jodin Dua
Robert Hunter
Reta
Mackaworttas
Kaworth
Dts Ua
Rich
Sr Tilenent
Asderbuel
Neeker
Art Ivevnry Ore
Stan of Wetweten
Ties
Maine Wits
MR. Davidson
Christus
Elie
Howeven
Wien
Heroh
Wwe
JoAvVitison
Nica
Payne
Tom Duvineots
Tom Daxatson
Hetlett
TOHO
Mme
Ciiforter
Davidse
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!