Cost of Railway Accidents and Compensation Costs
An article examines the Braybrook disaster and broader UK railway claims. It estimates total damages at least £200,000 with detailed company totals for 1904. The piece argues compensation drains railway receipts, noting vast goods losses and variances among companies such as London and North Western, North Eastern, Great Eastern, and Great Western. It contrasts passenger versus goods compensation and highlights the scale of annual accident costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victorian Railway Department
Braybrook
Powers
United Kingdom
London and North-Western Railway
Suman
London
London A North-Western
Pai
North-Eastern
Pasengers
North-Western
Great Eastern
Great Western Railway
London and North-Western
Bantera
Chatham
Paintings from Grat collection spark concern in Vienna
News of the dispersal of the Grat collection reaches Vienna with regret. The paintings, including panels dating to 150 B.C., were found inside mummy coffins in Fayoum Egypt and preserved by the ancient Egyptian custom. They reflect Greek art from a period when the Greeks inhabited the province and were notable for their vivid colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
America
Fayoum
Egypt
Firearm Proof Marks and International Standards
An article outlines Birmingham and foreign proof marks used on firearms. It lists Birmingham Proof House marks prior to 1884 and current marks from the Gunmakers' Company and Guardians of the Birmingham Proof House. Details describe how single and double barrel guns, breech-loaders, revolvers, pistols, and nitro-powder arms should bear specific marks on barrels and actions, with foreign marks from Liege Belgium and German systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
America
Belgium
Birminsham
Utez
Gunmakers’ Company
London
Birmingham Proot House
Liege
Saint Etienne Chamber of Commerce Gun Proof Marks
A fragment discusses gun manufacture in France and Britain, noting marks on barrels and breeches. It references Saint Etienne Chamber of Commerce, the Gun Makers Company of London, and U S testing and taxation marks, with a focus on proof standards and certification for firearms. The text mentions the Commonwealth Governor and the requirement for the Customs Department to verify private tests and proper marking with terms like tested and taxed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mares Fr Tre
Saint Etienne Chamber OF Commerce
France
London
Anit
Murnineham
Jessie
United States
Uri
Commonwealth
Lok
Imperialiow
Gambling for Bride Ends in Duel Between Planters
In Columbia Mississippi two wealthy planters Mr. Charles Wesley and Mr. P F Coombs battled over Miss Bunter Spencer after a five hand poker game. Wesley accused of cheating, a struggle led to Coombs being shot by Miss Spencer, who fired at Wesley as he grappled with Coombs. Coombs fled by train, Wesley survived, and Miss Spencer faces concern for her mental state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Mississippi
Mins Bunter Spencer
Isvaregid Hinvetler
Tiree
Mias Spencer
Eit
Ken
Mise Spencer
Coombs
Miss Spencer
Wesley
Aid Sia Spencer
Spencer
Cuowls
Sean Nim
Abe
Wesles
Qualty
Biss Spencer
Wen Coumbs
Bim
Vealey
Wickaburs
Candy Full Mouth Wash Claims Breath Cleanse
An ad touts Candy Full mouth wash and drops with water for instant odor removal and throat relief. It markets benefits for defective teeth, smoking, onion breath, and hoarseness, promising voice strengthening and refreshment. Warning label warns against substitutes containing potash.
A Negro General and Cuban Military Plans
The article notes Cuba plans a new army of 9900 men trained by American officers, with Captain Paicoant and General Pino Guerra, a Black commander, slated for leadership. It mentions Bishop Pallas of Chicago on long life, and stray musings on aging and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Keres
Paicoant
Pino Guerra
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Rentels
Vhalley
Atranginesike
S. H. Henshall
Clamendon Street
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Victoria
Australian Drug CO
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Sidney Thompson
Wwe
Dicoone
Wiorthay
Federal Furnishing Company
Tooth St
Groxge-Street
King's Choss
William ST
Oxford-St
Waterlet
I Onia
M. G. Hesens
Eldoma Ely
Your Grail Police Station
Geelong East
Shernganty Oxia Oy
Tate
Thowas
TEESE
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Prudence M’kee
Carratrest
Geelong
Doetoe
Toro Battin
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Cleveland
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Meredith
Toverie
Mearne
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W. G Hearne
Pel Caild
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Mares OF Tre
Paris Chamber
Commerce
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Stetienne
Coney
Roosevelt
Isin Ilulbow
Reem
Hartge
Tha Fon
Bini
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Ledemer
Marte
Pasar
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Chicago
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