New Bernese Alps Railway Progress Amid Alpine Dangers
The narrative describes the unfolding Bernese Alps railway construction from the Alps to Brig and Simplonex, noting temporary barriers, tolls of labor, and dramatic routes through tunnels and viaducts. It highlights a Victoria Gate tunnel silhouette resembling Queen Victoria’s head and the shift from primitive transport to electric trains, with views over Lake Maggiore and the Rhone valley.
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Wees Alps
Fife
Ava
Goppenstein
Ey & Wall
Lotechen
Rhone
dirsy preci @pices
Owill
Alps
Bernese Alps
Brig
Simplonex
Lake
Magsiore
Switzerland
Italy
Fare Free for Some on Russia Railways Reveals Cheaper Travel
A Russian statistical report shows many passengers traveled without paying full fares last year. About 315 guards and 133 subordinates were dismissed, 6,576 guards and 10,473 fined, with nearly a million passengers defrauded and 550000 in unpaid fares. Most offenders received minor rewards for helping travelers.
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Guarda
Russia
England
Siam
Goat aa W Employed at Weet Green Station
A garbled report notes an individual referred to as Goat aa W being employed at Weet Green station. The text is unclear and contains many errors, but suggests arrival and naming issues around the station and a possible disturbance or alert during a railway event.
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Weet Green
Newton rail mill expands to forge rails and frogs
The Newton shop processes rails and guards for switches, cutting and repairing frogs and clamps, and converting scrapped portions into mile posts. About one hundred frogs monthly are produced and all Sante Fe system clamps come from Newton. A new building and machinery will house expanded operations to supply switch points and guard rails for the entire system.
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Ram Peewee Ie
Newton
Railroads Compared Worldwide Show U S Lead in Profit
The United States has more rail mileage than Europe and higher ton miles with lower costs. In 1912 American railways carried more freight and earned 20 percent more freight revenue, while passenger revenue ran 20 percent lower. Worldwide profitability varies, with Britain and Denmark among the least, and the U S around mid to high returns before stock adjustments. Per mile fatalities differ, with European totals higher in some years.
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United States
Europe
America
Germany
Canada
Japan
British India
Italy
Denmark
Russia
Hungary
Adama
Tusala
Dreams Gelf into Fortune
Fortunes are gained by effort and luck. C. E. Shockley, a railroad telegraph operator, invented a safer rail bolt after noticing frequent rail cuts. He modeled his idea, rejected a patent, and has received offers up to 76,000 dollars from a patent lawyer in Washington seeking to license or buy the claim.
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Bush Dee
C. E. Shockley
Morpheus
Shockley
Washington
Last of Old Type Dies in Belgium Railroad Era Ends
A fragmentary report notes the death of the last member of a historic Belgian railroad crew. It references departures, berths, and a once common practice suppressed in 1660 as trains left depots. The piece mentions village observances and local customs tied to rail service beginnings and endings.
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Belgium
Herola
Asia
Alaska Boundary Expedition Describes Harsh Arctic Trek
A historic Alaska boundary effort led by Thomas Riggs Jr with Canadian engineers faced brutal conditions. Crossing the British mountains, three weeks of medicine and remote camping followed by a harsh march toward the Arctic coast. Mosquitoes, blizzards, and muskoxen tested endurance as crews built a smoke-smudging camp to survive and continue surveying.
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Tates
Wil Aoa
Woolly West
Alasis
Packara
Thomas Kiges, Jr
Washington, D.C
W. J. Raeburn
W. B
Northwest
Courney
Sam
United States
Orty-Nolnth
Alaska
Riggs
Coneluhe
Mount St. Elian
Pie Ne
Arctic Ocean
Owever
Arctic
Tee Nembere
Harechet Island
John Fraskin
Battle of Getta and the moral foundation of government
The passage debates the meaning of victory and the purpose of government. It asserts that government should serve men not masters, uphold righteousness and humanity, and endure trials without yielding to faction. It reflects on constitutional intent and the enduring standards set at birth of the republic.
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Getta
Manfred
Bret Noble
Shakespeare Folio Copies Survive Amid Fire Destruction
Fragments indicate a fire damaged Shakespeare folio prints with about 300 copies known, fewer than 90 in perfect condition and roughly 160 with various flaws. The Life page bears signatures linked to Leigh, Charlee, and Meary, as copies endure despite losses.
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Leigh
Veiling Wy et Gowns trekt aandacht in Guplien
Guplien annonce une veiling locale met monniks en prunkvolle wy et gowns. Bezoekers verwachte koopjes en historische kledingstukken, terwijl organisatoren winkeliers en inwoners informeren over datum en locatie.
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Guplien
Fragmented notes on energy policy and regional plans
The text outlines concerns over fuel supply, prices, and future energy strategies. It mentions England, Russia, and various regions, with references to mortgages, water rights, and district preservation. It reads as a rough early draft of a policy discussion with incomplete phrases and numerous unclear terms.
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England
Spr
Russia
Teria
Thane
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Garnese Alps
Mesias Weien
Clinting MounTain
ADOK
Mussian
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