Editorial on Harriman’s legacy and public judgment
The piece revisits Edward Harriman, once seen as a Wall Street operator and railroad wrecker, arguing public opinion is shifting toward viewing him as a conductive developer. It defends his Alton and Union Pacific actions as legally and morally justified, noting reforms and the broader impact on the railroad system.
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United States
Edward H. Harriman
Harriman
Hhe Interstate Commerce Commission
Jay Gould
Wall Street
Chicago & Alten
Itoye
Interstate Coraneree Commission
Harrivan
Roosvert
Chivage & Alten Cne
Eorge Rennai
Alton
Unionacific
Oliver Cromwell
Carlyle
Cromwell
The Belligerent Mr Colby at Chicago Banquet
The banquet speech by Bainbridge Colby in Chicago accused state department delays of hindering diplomacy with Germany and Austria. He urged rapid war if needed, invoking Grant and Dix to argue for strong actions and flag protection, contrasting past crisis with current negotiations.
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King
Germany
Austria
Bainbridge Colby
Progressive Party
Chicago
Colby
State Department
Tie
Grant
Tohn A. Dix
Treasury Department
Dix
Port Donelson
Mississippi Nda
A. Arad
Aneman
Amuch
Oi Ts
Coal price rise hits Western markets report uncertain gains
The article discusses higher coal prices and output trends, noting a possible price increase from seventy to ninety cents per term. It mentions Western market effects on supply and demand, with emphasis on consumer fuel costs and potential shifts in consumption tied to rising margins and profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Toe
Caring for Our Pumb Animals and the Humane Society plea
A wartime era plea urges protection and humane care for animals in the Gab area. It condemns neglect and urges owners to provide food water and shelter during winter. The piece laments animal suffering and calls for consideration of the horse Dobbin and the comfort of carriages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sid Dobbin
Jumper Chases Lightfoot as Coyote Stalks in Snow
Jumper plans a call on Lightfoot in the Green Forest but is followed by Old Man Coyote hungry and hidden. He threads a snow crust path past chewed twigs and sheltering pines as a parka of danger lingers. The scene hints at a political joke and a nod to emerging grip research.
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Umper
Reddy
Granny Fox
Roughley
Hawk
Hooty the Owl
Old Man Coyote
Juniper
Peter Rabbit
Chatter
Priakiv
Retter
Lightfoot
Jumper
Green Forest
Jumiper
Coyote
Tumper
Ian
Noats
Gossup
Stebbins
Thare
Agen
Torp
Orful
Andy Anderson
Halle
Andy
Fragmented Editorial Notes From Various Papers
A collage of brief editorials and observations from Springfield to Youngstown, Bloomington to Peoria. The clippings discuss labor unrest, police action at strikes, and the pace of political debate, noting strained authority, restless crowds, and declining citizen enthusiasm for politics.
Editors Night Cap and the 1918 political talk
A Washington column muses on Henry Ford’s influence and Bryan’s presidential prospects, notes Panama canal progress with Gorgas and Goethals, and mentions munition politics, Fairbanks and Marshall, protests on Washington’s Birthday, and wartime Bible debates amid calls for cheaper pork.
This Day in Illinois History Tan 12
A fragmentary note recalls a territorial legislative measure that restructured county courts, with Judge Prian McCarl approving a registry related to Woodville Cemetery. Details mention officers including president William de Ross secretary Gerpe Vartan and treasurer Alexander Turner.
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ISIS
Prian McCarl
Woodville
Preooidernt
William de Ross
Gerpe Vartan
Alexander Turner
Famed London clubs advertise as war reshapes elite scene
London reports the war era transforms club life as Pall Mall and Piccadilly clubs abolish entrance fees and seek members amid dwindling finances. Observers warn the traditional London club may not return, noting epidemic golf, motoring costs, and front-line service driving resignations and churn among elites.
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London
Associated Press
Pall Mall
Picadilly
Providence
Kept busy with lottery matters
Washington negotiates curb on foreign government lotteries as war drag continues. Post Office Department flags two advertising channels United States readers see. Letters to citizens are intercepted if suspicious. news stories advertising big wins pose tougher enforcement challenges.
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Washington
United States
Post Office
Lottery publicity barred from mails under department ruling
The department declares that any story giving publicity to a lottery is barred from the mails. It applies to paid ads and news items alike. Stories naming winners or encouraging lottery interest are violations.
Chicago post office postmaster selection discussed
Postmaster General Burleson and Senator Lewis of Illinois conferred Monday in Washington to choose a Chicago postmaster to succeed Pan A Campbell. Burleson will raise the issue with President Wilson, and officials said no final decision had been reached.
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Chicago
Washington
Burleson
Lewis
Illinois
Pan A. Campbell
Wilson
Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles
Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder issues in men and women including diabetes rheumatic troubles and irregularities. It advertises bladder regulation for children, offers a two months’ treatment for 1.60, and invites testimonials sent to Dr. E W Hall in St Louis Missouri. Sold by druggists.
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Texas
E. W. Hall
Olive Street
St. Louia
Druggteta
Dubbel runner snow antics spark village dispute at Grigesy hill
Tuesday school notes recount a clash over a homemade dubbel runner used to coast Steve and Phil down a hill. Mister Hardy blames Phil. Phil denies fault and describes Hardy's meddling as cause. An accident near Tennery Head led to vegetable crates and mixed blame.
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Teve Hardy
Phil Wiggles- Sworth
Steve
Phil
Heam
Pail
Mister Hardy
Annyway
Grigesy
Coarner
Ito
Mester Hardy
Thay
Srewder
Steal
Wes
Lardy
Phils
Merter
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Erie
Webster
Sauk Center
Walter. ST. Denis
H. T. Webster
Thornton W. Burgess
Chicago Post
Springfield
Tlpee
Canton Ledger
Youngstown
Ohio
Ars
Bloomington
Peoria Journal
Pehocen
Henry Ford
Bryan
Gorgas
Panama Zone
Goethals
Canal
Charley Fairbanks
Indiana
Thomas Marshall
Studk
Oour
Pew
Dr Bulls
Paul West
Frank Moser
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