Railroad safety report on power brakes and interstate rules
A 1908 interstate commission report analyzes train accidents and the need for new safety devices. It notes a drop in casualties from 1907 to 1908, urges legislation to require automatic power brakes on locomotives, and discusses enforcement and future safety measures. It also covers political commentary on prohibition and party conventions in West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allenton
Conmixelon 15
Ibi
Algaah
Central Board
Congress
Cron Satie
Play as the simple remedy for health and efficiency
The North American Review asserts daily play keeps the body in good order and notes many professionals neglect it. A daily walk or competitive pastimes like boxing and tennis are urged to provide exercise and mental relief, preventing pain and illness. Senator Tillman is mentioned with disputes over papers and telegrams from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halter
George Harvey
The
North American Review
Aditor Harvey
Harver
Advicr
Political turmoil and space intrigue in a fragmentary 1920s page
The fragment references senators, Roosevelt, Tillman exposure, and calls for President Roosevelt to bow to pressure. It notes Harvard astronomers tracking a planet beyond Neptune with possible near-term confirmation. It asks about Jeff Davis and reflects on Claus Spreckels’ fortune after death, amid a chaotic Washington scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Tt Fg
Roosevelt
Harvard Astronomies Observatory
Neptune
Re-election Hints and Inland Freight Movements Across Rivers
A Wheeling Register column notes gratification at Thomas L. Lewin’s assured reelection as president of the United Mine Workers of America. The piece also laments coal tonnage moving downriver to southern ports, estimating over 1.2 million tons and 40 thousand freight cars needed, while calling for regional fair association organizing in Grafton and noting popular exports traveling from the Carolinas to Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas L. Lewin
United Mine Workers of America
Jesson
Wheeling Register
Prohibition Debate and Licenses Stir West Virginia Legislature
In a heated exchange the Republican stance pushes for a prohibition amendment and a promised primary law. Parkersburg reports the West Virginia Liquor Association circulates petitions for a model license, with petitions outnumbering license papers seven to one. The editors note broad support and opposition among whiskey groups, urging passage of a justices service command and legislative action. Sistersville reports local deaths affecting the Henzegan family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gration Republican
Parkoraburs
West Virginia Liquor Association
Economic Reflections and Political Jibes in Late Dispatches
A compilation of disjointed notes on canal economics and political critique. Mentions Suez and Panama canal prospects, critiques on law violations with consent, election chatter, and remarks on Charleston and House of Delegates leadership. Includes varied editorial snippets from Parkersburg Sentinel gratings and Sistersville review.
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Central
Munday Company
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the Postoftee
Ab Clarenvars
Svs Ax Escoott
Alligalon
Coffman
Posilich
Coftmian
Tillman
Ettango
Oregon
Fr 'Himech
Washington
Jeff ‘Davis
Capitol
Claus Spreckles
MAT
Grafton
Poult Association
North Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
West Virginda
Wheeling News
Thomasd Henntean
Watts-Lamberd Co
Salem
India
Best
Red Star
Choice
Bolt
Lonsdale
Cabot
Hope and
Hill
LL Muslin
SuTane
Manchester
Clarksburg
Patuntia Canal
Suez Canal
Panama Canal
Standard Oj
Uhjontown News-Standard
Parkersiiing Sentinel
Electon
Gratton Sentinel
Charleston
Martineburg World
Mau
Ollgially
Charleston Mail
Diggin Stetereville
Jim Siickiingle
House of Delegates
Sistersville
Levy's
United States Navy
W. Price Repair and Supply Company
Hewes St. Bell
W. Va
Schulter Erally
Doeieg
Paul Tne
Alittois
Bell Phoneads
Consolidated Phone
W. Main St
Story & Clark, Waltham & Netzow “ Pianos
W. Pike S'Croonell
Regilar
Secagiyesarse
de Kaleimore
Philadelpa
New York
EBAY
C. R. Odele
West Pike Street
Sodays
C. R. Odell
West
Pike Street
Ferty Holmbol & Laferty
W.V0
Binsbeld
W.va
Athunayo
Secent
BANK
Jorge
Lowndes Savings Bank & Trust
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