Indigestion Dinner At Madison Ends In Grown Town Festivities
A chaotic Madison town event titled Indigestion Dinner featured bustling crowds on Main Street and a mishmash of performers. Citizens described the scene as a lively but confusing evening with entertainment from The Orchard Campaign and a notable crowd around the tables. The night culminated with a dramatic finale and mixed reactions from attendees.
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Madison
Mervic
Prosilians
Main Street
Allepath
Ryntyactens
Medison
Atu
Museca
Mussier
Isso
Momiel
Duende
Creve
Sorento
Nineteenth Street
Debate Over Libel Law and Supreme Court Ruling
A critical analysis notes the supreme court invalidating the libel law as contrary to the bill of rights. It discusses notice prerequisites, publication timing, and retracement allowances, with exceptions for political candidates and editorial retractions during elections. The piece cites the Hansen case and questions enforcement and publication procedures in newspapers.
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Supreme Court
Sunrese
Hansen
Noel Sults
Breinning
Wileh
Padil Aeweneper
Mahner
Nuch
Abeloas Melewan
The
State Journal
Frisco and Rock Island Merger Question in DOJ Suit
Washington March 1 Acting in institute suit against the Rock Island to dissolve a nearly year old consolidation of the Arkansas Gulf, the Bifouls and San Francisco, and the Rock Island railroads. The case argues the merger restricts southwest freight and passenger rates, leaving Santa Fe as the sole major competitor, with further consolidation negotiations looming.
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Washington
Rock Island Railroad
Arkansas & Gulf
Bifouls & San Francisco
Rock Eland
Rock Island
Choctaw 2Nd Frisco
Rock Isl
Banta Fe Road
Larown & Samper
Ileal
Rate Fiction on Railroads Sparks Interstate Inquiry
March 11 editorial outlines how railroads may evade published rate laws by routing freight through a belt line and offering rebates to shippers. It explains the uninitiated loopholes and the Interstate Commerce Commission's investigation into terminal or connecting allowances among competing lines and their points of contact.
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Eunity
Interstate Commerce Commission
Belt Line
New Burlingto n Branch Aims to Aid Trainmen
A Chicago based venture by the Burlington company opens a workers rest and recreation branch for engineers and firemen stationed far from home. The facility provides bunks, chairs, fires, and social spaces with meals and games, offering a sheltered retreat during layovers and a contrast to on-train hardships.
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Burlok
Western Arenut
Nineteenth Street
Chicago
Whes & Burlington
Rineine Uo
Izpor
No Prosperity There English Railroads Feel Pinch
English railroads report a slowdown in prosperity despite rising passenger travel. Half-year revenue grew 966 283 pounds and annual gain 62 000, with passenger miles up 2 267 000 but freight miles down 5 415 090, while operating expenses rose and taxation increased. A Great Western Railway stockholder meeting backed consolidation to achieve material economies amid rising costs.
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Govier
England
Courts Decide Patent Case Against Pressed Steel Car
In a Pittsburgh circuit court ruling Judge Buffington rejects implied contract claims in a suit by Pressed Steel Car against John M Hansen now president of Standant Steel Car. The decision supports the view that without an express contract an employer cannot claim ownership of an employee’s inventions. The case ends with a dismissal of the suit.
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Pressed Steel Car Company
John M. Hansen
Pew
Standant Steel Car Company
Dited Suites Circuit Court
Pittsburg
Buffington
Iengthy
Trouble for watchmen new fences new jobs at Santa Fe
The Santa Fe fence is said to raise local pay tolls and create new watchman duties at the Santa Fe Local plant. A San Bernardino Sun account notes watchmen endure long twelve hour shifts with little to do yet face constant questioning and verbal abuse from workers seeking entry or exit, making them a de facto police figure.
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Santa Fe
San
Swater
Upey
His Father's Ambition Aims at Transcontinental Line
Gea Gould appears poised to push the transcontinental plan as speculation grows that Missouri Pacific may absorb Wabash holdings. Industry insiders note Goulds aim to lodge the Gould assets in Missouri Pacific treasury, with securites tied to Seneca fountain and Pacific Denver and Rio.
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Gea Gould
George Gould
Peporkoethsman
Missouri Pacific
Gould
Secur
Ambitious Rail Plan Drives Continental Eastward Growth
A disputed railroad proposal, led by Grande and the Rio Grange Western, seeks to consolidate Wapast holdings and extend lines from Salt Lake City to Pacific ports. The plan envisions dominating the Missouri Pacific and creating a transcontinental network, seen as the late life ambition of a key financier. George Goude is cited as a proponent.
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Dap Goud
Reby Bissim Ang Hele
George Goute
Gruber Visits Salina New Union Pacific Officials
Gea ber newly appointed Sagerintesas ent of the Union Pacific led a party of officials through Salina Kansas on a first visit in his new post. attendees included FH Ge assistant general freight agent, DL Korty superintendent of telegraph, EH Woods general freight agent, Garrett Fort assistant general freight agent, J Robert division master mechanic, and W R McKeen superintendent of motive power.
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Salina
Kan
W. R. McKeen
Luray grows with new bank and hotel plans
Luray expands as Frank Il builds a third block and work starts on a new stone hotel. The State Bank bathlime completes a stone structure with $500 stock capital, stockholders approving a capital increase to $2.5? The bank trustees are Press O'Brien cashier Hebioka assistant cashier and J P Mc oi Turns, with incorporation planned in April. Local business leaders back the Herald and Pred Berlin.
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Eurar
Mareni
Eeemy Fare Ae
Turay
Ranetbout Ae
Fo Bea
Frank Il
Iso
Tay Ae
Bathlime
Ny Place
Saak
Dts Wapital
Faa
Press- O'Brien
Sc- Hebioka
Ansietant
J.P. Mcoi
Aieineaeir
Sueport
Newly Herald
Pred
Berlin
Tes
Rastall of Burlingame to Quit Chicago Move Back to Kansas
John E. Rastall, longtime owner publisher of the Burlingame Chronicle, plans to return to Kansas from Chicago. He recalls Civil War era ties and public service. his wife Fanny H. Rastall helped establish Beloit home for girls. They currently reside at 0% Victory avenue.
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J. E B. Rastall
Burlingame Chronicle
Chicago
Burlingame
Kan
John E. Rastall
Burtime Chronicle
Don
Kaness
Mr. Rastall
Free State
Bere
Pelvate
Fanny H. Rastall
W. GT. U
Beloit Home For
Victory Avenue
Plainville Breeders' Association elects officers and plans sale
Plainville cattlemen organized a Breeders' Association and elected officers including William Melcott as secretary and N. Pina as a board member. The group reports a successful first sale with several herds of Shorthorns in the area benefiting cattle raisers. Stock auctioneer Col J W Sparks of Ishall Mo has been engaged for the next sale.
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Plainville
Aes
William Melcott
Tucker
Beard
Siso
BA Kramer
J. W. Sparks
Ishall, Mo
Ripley Re-Elected To Gulf Colorado & Santa Fe Board
At the Gulf Colorado Santa Fe stockholders meeting in Galveston March 1 E P Ripley L J Polk J W Terry Leon Blum John Sealy T J Grace Ha W W Hutchings A L C Torbet were re elected as directors. Officers: President E P Ripley Vice President L J Polk Secretary Treasurer A C Torbet J W Terry solicitor. C Johnson leaves Kansas City for new post. successor not announced. Track work from Milton to Wichita to start before April. line toward Kansas City progressing. Engines 99 and 108 tested. staff changes and travel news from Santa Fe and related railroad personnel reported.
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T. Lutegirding
Milton
Wichita
Kansas City
Carmen
Alfred Sn Rendent
Motive
Banta Pe
Topeka
California
Cari le Sarvin
Santa Fe Ucket
Ottawa
J. A. Hawes
Senta Braua'Nor
Atom Vo
Ween
Leon
Ine Siwence
Joopep “Nas
Santa Fe Pamenaer
Aio Coba
Sante Fe
W. J. Blsck
General Caeenane
Atenomrapiser
Seok
Kansas
Hock Inland
Focal
Ex Judge Lucas Endorses Peruna for Rheumatism Sciatica
Ex Judge Phil Lucas of Missouri writes from Washington D C claiming Peruna cured his rheumatism and sciatica with the nerve pain reduced and writs usable. He urges Peruna as a tonic and renovator while noting his strict use per wrapper directions. A second testimonial from J H Selver Edinburgh Indiana praises relief from neuralgia and sciatica after ten days of Peruna.
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Phil Lucas
Missouri
Phil. Lucas
Atlanta
Hariene
Hartman Samitarium
Columbus
Local ticket agents announce extensive homesteaders business ou of here on Tucsey
Train departures to Texas Oklahoma and the southwest drew a large number of passengers with 21 taking advantage of the Santa men local representatives at the station reported.
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Kit the Docs
Homestekers
Tucsey
Texas
Oklahoma
Southwest
Hiimese
Anoy Mes McKinley Letters From Cleveland Seek Access
March news from Canton Ohio reports visitors calling at the McKinley home trying to gain admittance by reading letters. Mrs McKinley asked a lawyer accompany her to read communications. Police notified and investigating. Several letters from Cleveland residents are said to have arrived, though names were not released.
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McKinley
Cleveland
Jose Ther
More Guns for Jiminez in New York Clamor
Report from March 1 notes state department aims to supply arms via Clyde steamship to San Dermin. General Jiminez is said to be arranging munitions of war from Canada, signaling heightened tensions and potential armed intervention.
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Jiminez
New York
Clyde
State Department
Washington
Ines
San Dermin
Jimlnes
Canada
California 325.00 Gives Health and Vigor Through Merbine
A reader testimonial touts Merbine as a boon for anaemia and poor blood, claiming quick blood restoration and regained strength. It mentions instant relief from hives in children and adults, with a note that Merbine ointment is available at drug stores for 60 cents.
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Anearcia
Jiddiesborouen
Gores
Flowiey
Bacows
Millers
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Optim
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Railroad News
Frisco
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Walle
Eecelat
Emplote
Boweis Conorcarrenne Ag” A
Gruber
Luray
Breeders’ Association
Plainville Cattlemen
Ripley
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe
C. Johnson
C. G. Johnson
Great Western
Johnson
Lucas
Peruna
JH. _Selver
Edinburgh
Ind
Missourl
Mes
Kinley
Castornza
City
Bart
Kaczynski
Jackson
Phillips
J. W. Phillips
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