The Milwaukee pollution report and local expert clash
City council heard a panel of two agricultural professors and a Chicago engineer defend Milwaukee rail pollution fears and tout a Cedar River fence plan. Medical society officials urged a three expert inquiry to assess watershed impact as Milwaukee aides hint at another detailed report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Pommel
Bissell
Chicago Corporation
Alvord
City Council
Milwaukee
Cedar River
STAR
Seattle
Milwaukee Road
Council
King County Medical Society
Pammel
Bisse
We Laugh at the Mule and Ourselves on the Fence
A meditation on envy and longing across social roles. People underestimate their own gains while coveting others lives from babies to the old, rich to poor, shop girl to mistress, city to country. The piece urges contentment and doing one’s best with what one has.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiske
Bia
Money and the Man Shows Wealth and Character Clash
A Denver multimillionaire Capt. David H. Moffat befriends Tom Gay the long time head waiter of a New York hotel. The piece praises Gay as a man through and through while condemning money worship and social divides. It notes Moffat supports the Milwaukee road center pollution grant and comments on local politics and Sen Sam Piles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
David H. Moffat
Tom Gay
New York
Walter
E Fough
Moffat
Gay
New Zealand Railways Cut Rates Challenge U S Prices
The piece cites Bir Jon G Ward claiming New Zealand's 870 miles of rail are largely government owned and operated with public benefits from lower rates when returns exceed 5 or 9 percent. It contrasts with U S freight and passenger costs and notes Americans pay more for electric lighting in Egypt, discussing whether American prosperity unfairly widens gaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
United States
Bir Jon
G. Ward
Sir Joseph
Jon. J. McNamara
Cairo
Kgypt
Xyptian Railways Co
Egypt
Court issues injunction over business quotations in Minneapolis case
At Paul July 26 the district court enjoined Edwards Wood and Co from using quotations attributed to the Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce, declaring the quotes the chamber's exclusive property. Separately May Thomas, arrested with Mike O'Brien, is held after a theft claim of $99 with only 6.25 found on her person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AT. Paul
District Court
May Thomas
Mike O'Brien
Marm St
Hone Obrien
O'Vrienne
Once Rich, She Went to Work and Wed a Banker
Boston July 26 A romance ends in the marriage of Frederic Tudor banker, clubman and Harvard athlete, to Amy Logan of Springfield. Once wealthy, Amy left society life to work and prove herself, refusing before marriage to be a stenographer or to join Tudor’s office. The match united two prominent families with Tudor’s business interests and old Charlestown shipping ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Frederic Tudor
Harvard
Amy Logan
John A. Logan
Ai la
Logan
Tudor
Railroads Fight for Life in Canada War of Western Canada
Four major lines in British Columbia race to reach the rich wheat belt near Vancouver Island. Grand Trunk Pacific plans a Port Simpson terminus as 40,000 workers, plus 20,000 Japanese laborers, join the buildup. Canadian Northern, Canadian Pacific, and Great Northern press westward, while old rivals CP and Great Northern clash over territory and expansion along the Pacific coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Grand Trunk Pacific Railroad
Pacific Coast
Canadian Pacific
Vancouver Island
Canadian Officetala
Vancouver
Grand Trunk Pacific
Canadian Northern
Great Northern
Wheat
Canada
Ita
Canadian Northwest
Ottawa
Port Simpson
Grand Trunk
Victoria
McKensie & Mann
Edmonton
Elf
Hill
Columbia
Middle West
Pacific
Sta
Grogs
What Is Economy? A Safeguard For Pets and Boxes
The piece questions economy as simple survival and notes the need for safe storage. It advertises Wm. D. Perkins & Co offering pet and box storage in secure vaults at 41.00 per year with entrance at 211 Cherry Street in the northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. D. Perkins & Co
Cherry Street
Wheat Producers Benefit From Low Transportation Rates
The wheat producers gain an edge due to reduced transportation costs, allowing them to ship their products more cheaply and efficiently than in the past. This shift improves market access and potential profits for growers who were earlier constrained by higher freight expenses.
Savings Plan Ad Promises Interest on Deposits
An ad urges young men who bet on races to start a savings account with Security Law and Base Deposit Company at 113 1. It promotes saving money instead of spending it, claiming 5 percent interest and keeping funds available when needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Security Law and Base Deposit Company
Canes and Kaisers A Tale of Odd Collectors and Debts
A fragmented dialogue recounts McGovern boasting of cane fortunes and German favors after meeting an old friend. The tale centers on a bizarre scheme to sell exotic canes to the Kaiser via Parrasey, with travels from Philadelphia to Berlin and a noted theft of a professor’s plan.
Notice to Water Consumers in District No 1
Water rent due for July and September becomes delinquent if unpaid. Delinquent water charges accrue after the 20th for metered accounts, with details noting location near Union and East Union streets and the period from late to mid month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cour
Union
East Union
Fagle Clan Excursion to Ocean Beach July 28
Fragments describe a Fagle clan outing to Ocean Beach on July 28 with a clam bake dancing and baseball amusements. Ticket details are unclear but indicate round trip options and inquiries to local contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocean Beach
Inguire
N. Peify
Also Mentioned on This Page
Money and
Man
Milwaukee Road Centre
Samuel
State of Washington
Sam
Gaid
Enjoin
Cessity
Charlestown
Tivity—Grand Trunk
Thoueands
United Sta
Leschi Park
Northwest
Wagner
Eastern Outfitting Company, Inc
Second Avenue
Asion
Beattie
Credit Howes
Mpgovern
McGovern
Ecustis
Hve
Terrence
China
Germany
Perracey
Pille Dephia
Hertin
Prieher
Kaleer
Ehina
Stampa
Lena Apheren
Mit
DIST
Fagle
Bate
First Avenue
Halls Co
Seattle, Washington
Snop
The
Quaker Drug CO
First Avene
London
Eng
Mr. London
Emperor
Reliance
SF Prc
Lipton
Japan
Buster
Sises Ss
Wake
Second Ave
Tention
Sherman, Clay & CO
Steinway
Becond Avenue
May Manton
Alignadovoda
Universal
Old Country Linens
Hamilton-Brown Shoes
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!