Supreme Court Limits Free Passenger Rights in Rail Accident
The Supreme Court ruled that a free passenger cannot recover damages for railroad accidents. In Northern Pacific Railroad Co v Adams, the court held a passenger who rode under a freight of waivers faced the same duties as paying riders. Adams, killed in 1898, saw lower courts overturned. the decision emphasizes voluntary acceptance of carrier privileges.
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Supreme Court of the United States
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Louis E Adams
Frank E. Adams
Jay H. Adams
Spokane
Wash
Adams
Federal Court For
District of Washington
Circuit Court of Appeals
Ninth Circuit
Supreme Court
Brower
Sald
Rail and War Plans Prompt Victory Rumors Across Front
The piece discusses free passage on railways, imagined Allied or Japanese campaigns, and Harbin’s strategic role near Port Arthur. It notes misgivings about Russian delays, Manchurian standings, and the cultural ties of Japanese people, while contrasting 1812 allies with present tensions. It also shifts to domestic issues in Pendleton schools and Cole Younger’s political lobbying in Washington.
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Moscow
Alextetf
Harbin
Port Artis
Napoleon
Paris
Manchuria
St Petersburg
Lake Baikal
Cole Younger
Minnesota
Washington, D. C
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Elkins
Youngers
Get Rich and the Freshman Class at Princeton
An examination of wealth values in America contrasts philanthropy and money making with education. The Princeton University Weekly notes a record freshman class of over 400, a larger science faculty than literature, and a trend toward scientific study as students seek lucrative careers. It argues this reflects evolving views of education, with engineers and doctors among prioritized professions, while warning that wealth should not eclipse intellectual and moral growth.
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Prineston James Weekly
Arlene Tifie
Princeton Tow
Aniveritine
Heroes of toil and the march of right
Poem praising workers and moral courage across society. It honors laborers in mills and schools, calling them apostles of right, who endure scorn yet advance justice. The verse links those at Calvary and modern toil, foretelling a future happiness ushered by their steadfast virtue.
The MisantHrope In Midnight Verse
The poem depicts a misanthropic figure who distrusts life and mocks love. The speaker notes his grim view, sneering wit, and fall from grace, pondering why he remains on earth while past sins stir harsh consequences in his fate. The piece invokes Clinton Scollard as the author and appears in a Smart ye collection.
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Clinton Scollard
Silent Yearend Surges in Households and Servant Trade
A fragmented notice notes New Year customs with servants and visitors expected to give generously at homes and establishments. It mentions large crowds at households, inns, and restaurants during the period, urging generosity while highlighting strict expectations on servants and dependents.
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Large & St. Peterabure
Timelink
New Year Customs Elude Servants in Czarist Household
A muddled account describes feasting and gifts for servants and a strict New Year ritual requiring a miter to summon all staff. The piece notes servants smell of stale nitrate and old feather, hinting at harsh practices and odd traditions in the household.
The Norse Nightingale Oral Fragment in Milwaukee Sentinel
A fragmented snippet from the Milwaukee Sentinel recounts a social scene with playful dialogue and slang. The speaker describes evenings of drinking, poker, and flirtatious banter in a crowded setting, noting a foxlike persona and the urge to stay longer as companions drift toward departure.
Hero of the Fire in Baltimore Library Loss
Chief Harlan and Judge Hearon aided by James P. Bannon and James J. Rines fought to save a book and painting collection valued over 100 dollars from the Malthmare fire threatening the northwest corner of the city hall library. They receive praise as Baltimore expresses pride.
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Jiwitee Harlan
Dietingnidhed
James P. Bannon
James J. Rines
Harlan
Cour Howe
Jidee
Baltinore
Southern Rose Poem by Minna Irving
Poem expresses longing for a fairer face and better education than a lover in Missouri. The speaker associates love with distant memories, cow bells, the new moon, and a ring in the pocket, signaling imminent separation and travel.
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Miscouri
Minna Irving
Morgan's Japanese Bride Prays at Bartholomew’s Church
Dainty Yuki Kato Morgan, bride of George Dalton Morgan nephew of Pierpont Morgan, appeared in full Japanese attire at the Morgan pew during a solemn service. She knelt beside her husband and bowed her head in prayer, wearing robes fit for a princess at a royal reception in her homeland.
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Bartholomew's Church
Yuki Kato Morgan
George Dalton Morgan
Pierpont Morgan
Ank
New York Journal
Since We Parted Poem Fragment by Ow Meredith
A brief poetic fragment reflects on loving more after a separation. The speaker notes greater devotion and longer devotion, claiming twelve times deeper love, one more dream, one brighter night, and a surer sun than before.
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Meredith
Upcoming Oregon conventions and events listed
March 4 Sociallat state convention in Portland and April 1 Democratic state convention in Portland are noted along with an April 14 Republican state convention. Moving of Oregon oat legislators' association is set for April 1 in Portland. The Oregon Campground? convenes June 16 17 in Hood River with A R Hood River listed.
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Sociallat
Portland
Oregon
Hood River
Asbestos nature’s resilient mineral valued for strength
The article describes asbestos as a remarkable mineral resistant to fire and decay. It notes its occurrence near Quebec, the process of mining and crushing reducing weight, market values per ton, and the peculiar claim that its fibers endure when other materials perish. It also warns of exploitation and misrepresentation tied to wealth and safety.
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Alii Fae
Prsenger
Railronda
Pirenta
Pendleton
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Ogden
Heroes OF
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Calvary
Toll
MocKinney
Ike
Tim Awfal
Nike
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Kirk
Milwaukee Sentinel
Hero OF the Fire
Morgan
Hill
Atla Leataummer
Dave
United States
Quebec
Canada
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Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo
N.V
L L. Robinett
Xermes
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Dewpsir
Dr. Pierce
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Lancashire Fire Royal Insurance Co
Bite
Frank B. Clopton
East Court ST
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Glenn Winsi
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Restaura
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Main Street
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