Broken Rail Causes and Standards Push for Heavier Rails
Rail engineers blame shape and base thinness as major faults in modern rails along with high carbon content driven by cost pressures. Experts warn current rails may fail safety limits at axle loads around 45,000 pounds while groups standardize heavier specifications and a major operator switches suppliers seeking better results.
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United States
Bessemer
American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Ways Association
American Society For Testing—Materials
American Society of Civil Engineers
America
Chautauqua Idea Spreads Across Summers in America
The piece notes chautauqua as a thrifty, accessible form of study that faced ridicule but gained respect. It cites 300 to 400 assemblies this summer plus summer schools and educational conventions, reflecting widespread diffusion of culture to many people. President Roosevelt lauds chautauquas as highly American.
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Roosevelt
America
Niagara Falls power duplication safeguards Syracuse transit
Long distance electricity suffers breakdowns from accidents including lightning and traffic disruptions. Syracuse relies on Niagara Falls power for its transit system and now keeps local power houses ready. New line duplication makes simultaneous outages unlikely, improving reliability feared during storms and high demand.
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Syracuse
Niagara Falls
Traction Company
Alton Case Postponed by Judge Landis in Chicago
Judge Landis in U S district court ordered a postponement of the grand jury investigation into charges against the Chicago and Alton railroad. The delay extends until September 24 as District Attorney Sims plans to present facts to the Attorney General Bonaparte in Washington.
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Chicago
Illinois
Landis
United States District Court
Chicago &Alton Railroad
Standard Oil Company
Bonaparte
Department of Justice
Chicago & Alton
Morrison
Sims
Washington
Wreck in Norris Iowa Kills Eleven in Collision
A northbound Rock Island passenger train left the rails at Norris Iowa and collided with a southbound freight. Eleven people were killed and seven or more injured all in the smoking car behind the baggage and mail cars. The smoking car was demolished as the engines and cars were telescoped. Passengers in the day coaches escaped with minor injuries.
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Waterloo
Ilowa
Rock Island
Norris
Iowa
Norris Siding
Cedar Falls
Hoch Responds To Railroad Fare Arguments In Kansas
Topeka Kansas Gov Hoch Tuesday night issued a statement countering Gardiner Lathrop and other railroad attorneys at the two cent fare hearing before the railroad commissioners. He said Lathrop seeks to empower a New York board and argued against a Kansas board while noting New York veto and state action. Hoch argues neighboring states adopting two cent fares since the last session altered Kansas conditions making the rate necessary.
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Topeka
Kansas
Hoch
Gardiner Lathrop
Gov. Hoch
Mr. Lathrop
Gov. Hughes
New York
Lathrop
Brewers Give Up Fight in Kansas Supreme Court Settlement
In Topeka seven brewing firms agreed to pay all court costs and exit the state. The Heim Real Estate, Ford Heim Brewing, Rochester Brewing, Kansas City Brewers, Imperial Brewing, and Fremont Land and Improvement join three receivers in covering about 400 dollars in costs and 10,000 dollars to be split among receivers Whitcomb Garver and Allen.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Supreme Court
Heim Real Estate Company
Ford Heim Brewing Company
Rochester Brewing Company
Kansas City Brewers Company
Imperial Brewing Company
Fremont Land and Improvement Company
Whitcomb, Garver
Allen
Jackson
Iron Mountain line in bad condition ordered 20 mph
The board of railroad commissioners reported the main line section from Poplar Bluff to the Arkansas line as in bad condition. A speed limit of 20 miles per hour is ordered until repairs are completed.
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Jefferson City
Missouri
Board of Railroad
Iron Mountain Railroad
Poplar Bluff
Arkansas State Line
Loomis Wins Fusion Nomination for Nebraska Supreme Court
Returns from Tuesdays primary show George J. Loomis of Fremont nominated for the Nebraska Supreme Court on both the Democratic and Populist tickets, ensuring fusion again this year. Earlier expectations had Loomis as Democratic nominee and Judge Albert of Columbus as Populist choice.
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Lincoln, Neb
Supreme Court
George J. Loomis
Fremont
Loomis
Albert
Columbus
Postoffice Clerks Push Civil Service for Postmasters
Indianapolis reports the National Federation of Postoffice Clerks adopted resolutions urging all postmasters and first assistants be placed in the civil service classified list. They demand an eight hour day, one month vacation each year, and a maximum salary of 1,200 dollars.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
National Federation of Postoffice Clerks
Civil Service
Wirsing Awarded 45000 Damages in Smith Shooting Case
William S Wirsing won 45000 damages Friday against James R Smith a wealthy coal operator. Wirsing had eloped with Smiths daughter a year earlier and during their return Smith shot Wirsing injuring his right arm. Smith serves a five year sentence for shooting with intent to murder.
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Uniontown
Wm. S. Wirsing
James R. Smith
Wirsing
Smith
TWO CENT FARES ORDERED FOR KANSAS RAIL LINES
Kansas railroad commissioners ordered a flat two cent fare to be in place by October first after overruling the railroads push to dismiss. Attorneys for the roads protested the ruling while Gardiner Lathrop said the decision would be referred to railroad heads for final action. The board indicated it would allow any evidence the railroads wished to present at a later date.
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Topeka
Kan
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Gardiner Lathrop
The
Santa Fe
Mr. Grattan
G. W. Kanavel
Bryan Draws Huge Oklahoma Audience In Territorial Debate
About ten thousand people in Oklahoma City heard William J. Bryan respond Thursday to Secretary of War Taft on the Oklahoma Indian Territory political situation. An overflow crowd of 3000 gathered outside the hall. Bryan criticized Taft for personal ambition over public welfare and praised the proposed state constitution as superior to that of the United States.
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Oklahoma City
William J. Bryan
Taft
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Bryan
United States
Nebraska official seeks removal of Cheyenne County superintendent
State Superintendent McBrien asked Gov. Sheldon to remove Cheyenne county superintendent Mrs. Francis Knox claiming she rebelled against his authority and ignored the issuing of teachers certificates. The governor is reviewing the matter under a new law granting removal power for county officials.
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Lincoln
Kansas City Day At Jamestown Exposition
Kansas City delegates led by Mayor Beardsley and 30 board of trade members attended Jamestown exposition events in Norfolk Virginia. Formal exercises occurred at the Missouri state building with addresses by exposition president Tucker and Kansas City officials.
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Kansas City
Jamestown
Norfolk
Beardsley
Board of Trade
Missouri State Building
Tucker
Railway commission refuses grain rate hearing postponement
Lincoln Neb state railway commission on Friday told railroad companies it will not grant their request to postpone hearings on grain rates. The panel said delaying the hearings would let carriers apply present rates to crops already harvested and moving to market. The decision says extended time would not be justified.
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Lincoln
Neb
State Railway Commissions
Glass Gets Five Years For Bribery Vote
Louis Glass vice president of the Pacific States Telephone and Telegraph company was sentenced by Superior Judge Lawlor to five years in San Quentin for bribing Supervisor Lonergan to vote against granting a Home Telephone franchise.
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Glass
San Francisco
Louis Glass
Pacific States Telephone and Telegraph Company
Lonergan
Home Telephone Company
Lawlor
San Quentin
Inventor of the Bell Buoy Dies in Charleston at 80
Captain Henry Brown a veteran of the Mexican and Civil wars and inventor of the bell buoy died in Charleston Tuesday aged 80. He served under Farragut and Porter and was commended and promoted for gallant conduct.
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Charleston
S. C
Henry Brown
Farragut
Porter
Jerome Secures Special Grand Jury in October
New York District Attorney Jerome obtained a recorder's court order to seat a special grand jury alongside the regular one in October. He did not reveal the purpose, saying only that pressing public business required the special panel.
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Jerome
New York
Jerome Friday
Recorder's Court
Millions of U S Children Misfit Health Levels rise in schools
A national report led by ex New York education chief Burdenham finds about 12 million U S schoolchildren likely have physical defects. Estimates from New York Boston and Chicago suggest widespread issues including malnutrition enlarged glands and defective breathing with many preventable through better care and home conditions.
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New York
Burdenham
New-York-t-16
United States
Board of Health
New York City
Soldiers Form a Mob at Junction City Jail
About fifty soldiers from Fort Riley and the Farrers school mob congregated in Junction City early Sunday to release a confined comrade. Sheriff and city police fired warning shots from jail windows to disperse the crowd. Fort Riley guards assisted in the manhunt. two arrests reported, no injuries.
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Junction City
Kan
Farrers School
Fort Riley
Train wreck at Caldwell claims two crew lives
Rock Island passenger train No. 23 derailed at Caldwell Kansas after failing to clear a switch. Engineer W. E. Groves is dead and Fireman Horan fatally injured. No passengers were harmed as the engine toppled onto its side blocking the main line.
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Caldwell
Kan
Topeka
W. &E. Groves
Horan
Rock Island
Caldwell Yards
Only 30 of Them Remain in California Pioneer Notes
Chicago reports that at the seventeenth annual meeting of the Western Association of California Pioneers, only 30 of the thousands who crossed the plains seeking gold remain. Twelve former gold hunters attended and recalled adventures, dangers, and successes of their expedition.
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Chicago
Plains
Western Association‘ of California Pioneers
Reverend Charles M Sheldon Returns From Abroad
The Rev. Charles M. Sheldon of Topeka Kansas, after months studying sociological questions and performing mission work in England and Wales, arrived Saturday aboard the steamer St Louis. Dr Sheldon notes greater intemperance overseas than in America.
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Charles. M. Sheldon
New -York
Topeka
Kar
England
Wales
St. Louis
Sheldon
America
International Petroleum Congress Opens in Bucharest
The international petroleum congress officially opened in Bucharest on Sunday with Premier Sturdza and Romanian ministers welcoming delegates. Several foreign representatives including the United States envoy spoke in gratitude for the reception.
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Bucharest
Roumania
International Petroleum Congress
Sturdza
United States
Union Machinists Meet Opens in St Louis
The twelfth biennial convention of the International Association of Machinists begins Monday in St Louis and will run about ten days. More than 400 delegates from the United States Canada and Mexico are expected to attend.
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Union Machinists
St. Louis
International Association of Machinists
Union’ Machinists
United States
Canada
Mexico
Raisull’s Ultimatum Threatens Tangier Pasha Appointment
The British legation has been sent Raisull’s ultimatum demanding British protection for Caid and his appointment as Pasha of the district from Tetaun to Larach along with an indemnity.
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Raisull
Tangier
Caid
Harry MacLean
Pasha
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Alton Gase
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