President Roosevelt Demands National Railroad Valuation
President Roosevelt in a Memorial Day address urged a national valuation of U S railroads. He argued rail assets may equal or exceed par value, warned against unwarranted speculation, and backed federal supervision of rail finance and operations. He called for separating investment from management and for a public-interest framework to protect investors and the nation’s economic future.
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Indianapolis
Roosevelt
United States
Lawton
Honvat
Espec ‘Ly
Ines
Movement to regulate railways by law endures in debate
The piece argues regulating railroads by law is essential and long lasting, warning against overcapitalization and urging careful public safeguards. It cites Iowa and national banking reform as proof that strong supervision can improve investor safety, while defending federal action against harmful corporate practices.
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Meir Wisi
Yates
Islaad
Alr
Reed
Eal
THA
Bean
Miireada
Towa
Aldo Branes
Tvs
Roosevelt Statements on Railroads and Public Service Reform
The text cites Roosevelt era calls for regulating railways and public utilities, stressing closer oversight of public service corporations and rejection of rebates. It advocates federal power to curb interstate corporate power, while promising to punish criminals without harming the innocent. It reflects broad themes of reform, fairness, and accountability in national policy debates.
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Tila Polley
Thake
Peng
Ins Ara
Jemes Breeny
Public morals and railroad reform in postwar duty
A forceful call for honest government and firm stance against railway corruption. The author urges citizens to distinguish honesty in public life, condemn blackmail, and demand accountability from railroad leaders, while praising legitimate business conduct and Lincoln’s warning against envy and arrogance.
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Pbip
Wesbecy
Dig Corporation
ubUa
Bie
Maral Weathercocka
Oecaxton
Wlackialler Ag
Allie
Businnss
Lincoln
Inventor of Artificial Pearls and a Silvery Luster Tale
A New Orleans Times-Democrat clipping recounts an odd tale of artificial pearls. A French headmaker Maixe Tajuj reportedly discovered a silvery luster in a garden pond by harvesting pearl-like sheen from fish scales, applying a mysterious paint to create convincing fake pearls.
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New Orleans Times-Democrat
Bald
Maixe Tajuj Reheived
Jaquin
Minnesota Seeks Joint Action Over Railroad Rates
Minnesota urges neighboring states to join in challenging interstate rail rate regulation. Attorney General BT Young explains state control of intrastate rates affects interstate commerce and discusses seeking cooperation from Iowa, Montana, Indiana, and New York. Madison mass meeting calls for extraordinary session. Rockney bill on stock and bond issues noted as possible action.
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Congrede
Merce Commission
Coommitei
Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Macula
St Paul
Minn
Thiele
Torney
Young
Tion
Dave
Minnesota
Mr. Young
Mata
Avi
St. Paul
T18
Bevern
Congress
Towa
Taois
Indiana
New York
Madison
Mint
Johnson
C.F. Staples
Lightning strikes war balloon during royal review
In Rome on June 1 during a troop review by King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena a military balloon sent up to 700 feet with Captain Villivelli burst in a lightning strike. Spectators watched as the craft exploded and the balloon collapsed to the ground a mile away. Villivelli was found alive but unconscious and died shortly after.
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Rome
Victor Emmanuel
Helena
Vilivelli
Villvelli
Eloping Trio Ties Knot in Greenfield Village
Thomas Taylor aged 72 and Mrs Brookshire wed on Monday at Waldh, eloping to nearby Nelsonbury Village. The couple’s celebration reportedly turned into a joyful spree as friends joined in the quiet ceremony.
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Bhehuygan
Wie
Thomas Taylor
Wim Brookshire
Monters
Waldh
Rinty
Nelshburiig
Waterspout causes major damage in Kentucky towns
Dexington Ky June 5 reports indicate damage from last night’s waterspout may exceed 350000 as central eastern Kentucky counties suffer washed out buildings bridges. Trains delayed. farms and feed stores flooded. numerous small communities report extensive property loss.
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Dexington
Baturdey
Nichoias
Pendleton
Wolfe
Lee
Grant
Hervison
Bourbon
Montgomery
Kentucly
Xmel
Lendulides
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President Roosevelt
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