New Haven Stock Decline Stirs Market Speculation
The New Haven and Hartford railroad drops to 68 as directors omit a dividend, triggering renewed interest in Wall Street’s past and present. Analysts link the stumble to reduced earning power, currency curbs, and tighter credit, noting stock manipulation shifts amid Wilson era policy and broader economic strains.
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New Haven and Hartford Railroad
New Haven
Jay Gould
James R. Keene
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Hartford Railroad
Wilson
Kansas road reform urged to stop waste and uplift economy
Governor Hodges criticizes wasted highway spending in Kansas. He calls for educated road builders, a fixed plan, centralized authority, and accountability to create permanent roads. He links bad roads to higher living costs, congestion, and rural-urban connectivity.
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Kansas
Hodges
Comparing United States debt with other nations
A Commerce Department report shows the United States, though wealthier, carries a smaller public debt than Austria-Hungary Austria Hungary Germany Japan British India Spain Italy Great Britain Russia and France. U S assets exceed liabilities 125 to 1 while peers run 23 to 1. The figures appear gratifying at first glance.
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Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Department of Commerce
Austria-Hungary
Austria
Hungary
German Empire
Japan
British India
Spain
Italy
Great Britain
Russia
France
Ouimet to Travel to England for British Golf Tournaments
The news notes Francis Ouimet will be sent to England to compete in upcoming national tournaments. British players doubt his ability to repeat his Brookline victory but acknowledge the challenge of an American facing unfamiliar courses and winds. Ouimet’s nerve and past triumphs suggest a fiercely competitive clash on English soil.
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Great Britain
Francis Ouimet
Ray and
Vardon
Britain
Brookline
Ouimet
New England
Old England
Massachusetts
Atlantic
New Haven Decline and the Stock Exchange’s Role
The piece argues demand for money fueled by industrial and commercial needs supported banks, delaying a rapid stock drop. It contends the Stock Exchange was not to blame for New Haven’s decline, instead moderating the slide by gradual adjustment. It notes the NYSE acts as a governor in panics, smoothing volatility.
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New Haven
Stock Exchange
New York Stock Exchange
Debating International Debt Comparisons And Public Perception
The article argues that comparing U S debt with other nations is flawed because state and city debts are omitted and other countries include railroads and telegraphs owned by governments. It warns against sensational readings of a debt report and suggests the figures would require adding trillions for a fair comparison.
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New York City
United States
Washington
Kansas Alcohol Policy Sparks Debate On Insanity Rates
The piece reviews Dr. Edward H. Williams analysis in Medical Record arguing Kansas insanity declines are not tied to prohibition. He says Kansas still leads in alcoholic insanity, with licensed South Dakota far behind, challenging prohibition’s claimed benefits.
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Kansas
Edward H. Williams
New York State Hospital Service
South Dakota
Boston Transcript
New Wireless Record Across Half World
A wireless station on Lake Huron near Point Edward Ontario picked up signals from Darwin South Australia calling Sydney Australia. The clear reception over half the globe sets a new wireless telegraphy distance record.
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Point Edward
Sarnia
Ont
Darwin
Palmerston
South Australia
Sydney
Wasteful Investigations By Congress Question Costs And Benefits
A Washington Post opinion argues Congress should scrutinize the cost and benefit of investigations. It notes waste of time money and printing, questions motives and profits, and suggests existing laws may suffice if enforced. It urges rejection unless public interest is proven.
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Washington Post
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Our Existing Deficit Forecast at Start of Tariff Year
The New York Journal of Commerce reports a treasury deficit near seven million dollars, up from three million last year. The jump reflects heavy early outlays and a pending income tax start next summer. Six months are needed to assess tariff impact as rates still ramp up.
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New York Journal of Commerce
Treasury
Diesel Locomotive Germany Tests Show Promising Electric Railway Design
The Diesel locomotive, backed by German developers, underwent preliminary tests reported by the Electric Railway Journal. It uses air-start and oil-powered main engines arranged in four cylinder V configurations, delivering up to 60 mph in tests and featuring an automobile like design with no visible smoke stack.
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Germany
Electric Railway Journal
Prejudice and Mexico’s home idea in Fort Worth view
A Fort Worth Record piece argues Mexico needs homes and schools. It notes Mexicans emphasize casa as house first, home second, suggesting nationhood hinges on redefining home over mere house terms.
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Fort Worth
Mexico
Breakfast cap and sacque depicted with decorative net and ribbons
A breakfast cap of shirred and plain net features a deep embroidered frill and blue ribbon brim with bows and pink roses. A matching breakfast sacque completes the set in delicate machine embroidery. The text shifts to politics noting Mexico must gain self control and overcome self prejudice to progress.
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Mexico
Newfoundland Revenue Report Sparks Questions
The Newfoundland government reported revenue of 3 736 455 dollars for last year drawing scrutiny from officials and citizens. Analysts question spending efficiency while noting modest year over year gains amid a challenging economy.
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Newfoundland
Congress Debates Franking Reform and Leave to Print
The New York Evening Post reports a push in Washington to curb franking abuse by limiting free mail use with special stamps. Democratic leaders also target waste in public-document print runs and propose tighter controls on leave-to-print exceptions highlighted by a Missouri representative’s eulogy for Adolphus Busch.
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New York Evening Post
Washington
Congress
Missouri
Nagel
Adolphus Busch
St.Louis
Ten Minutes to Speak Free Silver Debate
A Western congressman recalls a Wyoming horse thief case where the prisoner refused to speak at his hanging. A bystander running for the state Legislature urged using the ten minutes to argue for free silver. The item notes 25,000 London schoolchildren taught to swim and that most Heracleum root used in America comes from Turkey and Russia.
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New York Tribune
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America
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