Governor Hughes and the mail order debate in the press
The article discusses Governor Hughes asking for the insurance superintendent’s resignation after finding incompetence and the governor’s push for action without consultation. It notes his removal of a state official, questions about his election, and then shifts to warnings about mail order advertising and its fraud risks, citing a Chicago house selling furniture by mail and country papers declining such ads.
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Chicago
Dispatch
Army engineers and canal work praised for efficiency
The piece defends the capability of army engineers in major projects including Rock Island arsenal and a Panama Canal task. It cites Major Wetball and past leaders to argue the engineers’ skill, discipline, and cost effectiveness, noting their success in reorganizing large workforces during wartime.
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Panama
Wetball
Wallace
Mr Stevens
Parcels Post Bill Criticized as Burden on Rural Stores
A letter or commentary argues the parcels post bill would burden rural merchants and raise costs for households. It contends the plan aims to cede control to mail order houses, would fail to deliver relief, and could force farmers to accept smaller shipments while hurting local carriers and Michigan Colorado California factory dynamics.
Army engineers lead Panama Canal dig plan
The Panama Canal cartoon notes an army engineer heading the digging force and asserts the army possesses strong engineering talent. It praises West Point training for its rigorous, education-boosting program.
Harriman blamed for railroad bond fraud and rate protests
The article accuses Harriman and associates of misusing Alton railroad funds 32 million dollars to build a Springfield Murrayville cutoff that never existed leaving millions unaccounted. It argues his actions fueled calls for two cent passenger fares and stronger railroad controls, asserting wide public harm.
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Springfield
Murrayville
Insanity in Thaw Case Draws Speed and Wages Debate
The essay questions how expert testimony on adolescent insanity could excuse murder and argues it could enable repeated acquittals. It cites railroad speed limits as safety proof, contrasts U S wages with European levels, and condemns using experts to dodge justice while urging practical, present policies.
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Thaw
Evans
Teatts
Ans Frans
Railroads Debate Speed Across the Nation
The text reports criticism of high rail speeds by a New York Central train and cites Daniel of the Burlington system arguing trains run faster than safe. He warns the rush for speed drives accidents and notes his opposition to excessive speed while acknowledging widespread fast travel on many roads.
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Burlington
New York Central
Daniel
Burlington System
Clarinda
Iowa
Wilard
Wages and food prices in France reported for Nan tes workers
Consul Laula Goldschmidt's report on wages and living costs in Nan tes reveals that skilled French workers earn far less than American counterparts, with two-year unpaid apprenticeships and higher food costs. The data show meats, dairy, and staples priced high relative to wages, while overall wages run roughly half or less than U.S. levels.
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Laula Goldschmidt
Nantes
France
United States
Reprisals Threaten Railroads Over Harriman Plan
Mr Mobler of Union Pacific warns the railroad will not build a million dollar Omaha office, arguing legislative attacks will cut earnings and stop improvements. He links these tactics to Harriman’s interviews and notes December rail profit gains are offset by higher expenses. He asserts reprisals won’t deter railroads and blames industry delays on self-inflicted legislative actions.
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Harriman
Mobler
Union Pacific Railroad
Omaha
Ube
Senator Spooner A Great Loss To The Country
The resignation of Senator Spooner is mourned as a great loss to the nation. He is hailed as a premier constitutional lawyer and a dedicated student of international law. His fifteen years in the Senate earned broad respect and his potential election, had he run, was widely anticipated.
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Sponer
Spooner
Senate
Seistor Qusinilian Davis
Minnesota
United States
la Follette
Wisconsin
Senator Spooner Resignation Highlights Senate Selection
Bailey’s remark after ending an inquiry into his ties with Standard Oil contrasts with Spooner’s resignation, signaling a potential influence on future senator choices.
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Ator Bailey
Standard Oil Company
Spooner
Postal Law Delivers Big Pay Hikes in Illinois
A statis tical review finds Illinois post office staff will gain about 925000 annually from the new law. 2600 clerks and 2600 letter carriers each see roughly 100 dollars more per year, 900 railway clerks gain 100 dollars, and 270 rural carriers receive 120 dollars. The focal post office could see increases up to 1630, or possibly double, with uncertainty over timing and scope.
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Illinois
Ilinois
Postal
Alaska
Focal
Hades
Department Bay
Brain storm defense blamed for crime and street renaming
The article discusses a supposed brain storm as a defense for a Kohomo Indiana student Richard Hoopes amid a burglary tale. It cites his firing, parental funds, and cigarette habit as context. It also notes Milan’s plan to rename Water Street Dickson Street Willeame Street and Grant Street to First Second Third and Fourth Avenues.
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Kohomo Indiana
Lake Forest College
Hoopes
Lake Forest
Hls
New York
Milan
Atreets
Water Street
Water
Dickson
Wille Lame
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