Radio controlled safety device tests on Marquette tracks
Detroit October test demonstrates a radio track control system installed on Michigan Central locomotives. The device uses 78 signal lights and electromagnetic loops under rails to warn engineers and automatically apply brakes when danger points are detected, potentially preventing wrecks and saving equipment.
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Dorling
Berlin Lifts Wartime Ban On Dancing
Berlin declares the wartime ban on dancing lifted, allowing daily dances starting November 4 after the police chief’s decision. The move follows Socialist party input and echoes debates on curfews and public behavior in wartime context. The German Association of Women Physicians advocates earlier closing hours opposing extensions, arguing late alcohol use harms health morals and finances.
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Universal Service
Berlin
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Unclear excerpt on engineer braking and memorial association crash notes
A garbled 2009 caution and danger zone braking sequence is described with an automatic brake response, followed by a minimal stopping distance. The report from Sandersonville Georgia on October 30 notes U D and delegates opposing a Montain Memorial Association endorsement while thanking the government for the issue of memorial funds.
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Rieu Monttain Memorial Association
Jalt Dellave
Ord Illingworth Divorces His Wife in London
Lord Illingworth, former postmaster general, announced a divorce after 30 years of marriage. He cited a letter about alleged infidelity involving Lady Illingworth and a footman named William Nottage. A sign on the door of a room reportedly read Resting not disturbed, and the footman testified to hearing Nottage’s voice in the room.
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London
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Trady Wingworth
William Nottage
Siggworth
Deputy Finds Lost Badge Tucked in Laundry Sleeve
Deputy Wook Giraud discovers a shiny sheriff badge in freshly laundered clothes on Hamilton Street while shopping downtown. His mother-in-law found the badge and wondered who it belonged to, hoping to return it to the rightful officer. The mix up ends with no clear owner identified yet.
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Honaton Street
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Mr. Giroud
Governor Hurres Back To Arkansas Shifts Pardons Amid Turmoil
The governor rushed back to Arkansas amid controversy over his late January pardon record. He faced criticism for nine pardons including three tied to misuse of state funds and the dismissal of Frank Horsefall as a disbursing agent. Opponents labeled actions as political, while Hurres said the matter would be left to public judgment as he attended the governors conference in Birmingham.
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Eine I.hi
Norse Hi. McCall
Ihine
Frank Horsefall
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Governors’ Conference
Birmingham
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