Railroad bill seeks to regulate coal weights and track scales
A proposed legislative measure from Missouri coal dealers, led by the Bud-State Wholesale and Retail Coal Dealers Association, aims to curb overcharges by railways. The text requires rail carriers to provide scales, accept certified weights, and levy charges based on accurate coal weights. penalties include legal action and damages for noncompliance. The bill, drafted by President HOC Taylor of Looms, envisions a state standard for weighing coal delivered by railroad carriers.
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Missouri
Hendas and
Citahonia
Cal Dealers’ Association
Moore Freiest
Lecal
Otter
Fli Endeavor
Hoc Taylor
Corrier
Ans Railway Company
Rey
Chestnut scarcity noted by Bishop during Pennsylvania visit
Bishop George J of Redes and buildings staff commented during a visit to Wilkes-Barre that chestnuts are scarce. He described the coal strike as largely unnoticeable to the public, with little overt agitation. He compared chestnut scarcity to market levels, noting prices near the average and suggesting limited impact on daily life.
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Pennsylvania
George J
Wikesbarre
Bishop
Nour
Suboria
Bright to a Seat in Smoke Filled Courtroom
An unclear report describes contest over a seat, reservations, and occupancy in a public body. Names and details are garbled but indicate a dispute guiding who can hold the position and where the seating occurs. The passage mentions a central seat, reservation rules, and a potential challenge or procedure.
Munyon's Inhaler Ad Sparks Transit Court Ruling
A garbled clipping details Munyon's Inhaler claim for throat and lung ailments amid a transport seating dispute. It notes legal action over passenger seating rights and a court decision allocating a single seat to one traveler.
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Iran
Missouri Pacific Extends Immune Line to Resume topexa-Joplin train
Missouri Pacific plans to resume operations on the Minden extension and run a train to Topexa and Joplin to shorten ore haul to iron works. The move ends a year of stalled negotiations over coal traffic and seeks to restart discussions with Superintendent D. Marly of the Missouri Pacific to settle terms.
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Immuen
Joplin
Missouri Pacific Road
Minden
Pieter
Rela Thoresunt
Joplis Wews-Herald
Pittatore
Liberintendent
D. Marly
Missouri Pactic
Inter
Naswan Janetson
Hevudn
Testing Couplers in Santa Fe Yard T
Powerful testing machine in Santa Fe yard, used to evaluate tower couplers. The device operates with a frame to simulate train movement and measures stopping force. Tests compare Trojan couplers with Tower variants, discarding the former in favor of the latter.
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Santa Fe
USA
Erie
Beaumont Council Plans Feature at Gulf See Page
Garbled OCR notes Beaumont council plans with routes and extensions. Mentions Gulf region, October date, and potential delays or actions. Lacks clear names, places, or outcomes due to damaged text.
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Beaumont Counsclion
Galveston
Tex
The
Gulf
Bop
Heaument
Rail fare reform sparks passenger protest talk
Fragmented OCR notes discuss public reaction to proposed railroad fare changes. Mentions tickets, rates, and public commission deliberations. Key terms include passenger travel and rate adjustments affecting travel stimulation.
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Ciicegn DL
Theo
Makes Engineers Angry Over Signing Injury Report
Hosea and Nina protest being asked to sign a form about station and pressure duties. They emphasize vigilance and duty limits, noting accidents and railroad duties. The article references a recent accident at a location named Daca.
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Nina
Sentra
Santa Fe Locals and Rail Ops Amid Staffing Shuffles
The piece notes local staff moves including French leaving Macksmith to join Frisco at Springfield and Jeses Kane from Fort Madison Iowa awaiting examination. It mentions an airbrake instruction carist sidetracked before Assistant Superintendent Sanderson, and an inspection trip on the Oklahoma division by an under course supervisor. General Passenger Agent W J Black returns from the east after two absences. General Manager H A Mudge departs for Chicago for several days.
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Santa FE
French
Macksmith
Frisco
Springfield
Ato
Jeses Kane
Fort Madison
Iowa
Scranton
Srkasis
Sanderson
Bers
New Street Lights Plan Moves Through Council
In a garbled report the council considered special mentions and bids for street lighting. The city engineering office has estimates under review while a committee on sleense lights discusses next steps and potential installation dates.
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Maser
Yeill
Amterirm
Poewin
Engin
Bryan's Big Day in New York Campaign Tour
New York on October 20 reported a record speech day for William Jennings Bryan with 38 talks across the state and city. He toured towns from Sidney to Brooklyn, drawing large crowds and energetic demonstrations including a massive Brooklyn gathering with 100 bands and over 100,000 listeners.
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New York
Bryan
Belamiar
Poineck
Sidney
Unadilla
Queanta
Ciesm Schencvus
Cobleskill
Vouressville
Delansun
Ravens
Coz ‘Main Highland
Haverstraw
West Nyack
Lilue Ferry
New York City
Hamilton
East Side
Brooklyn
Susquehanna River
Catsilia
Hudson
Weehawken
Manhattan
Brookly
Ferry
Ellot Danforth
Mere
Danforth
Kingston
Ryan
Brnokiya
Mr. Fryan
Academy of Music
Borough Hall
Academy
Bryan Speech Draws 19000 at East Side Rally in 1904
William Jennings Bryan spoke to Hebrews and crowds on Manhattan Island with a 35 minute address after parades and bands. He urged civil and religious liberty, attacked Republican imperial policy, and warned that annexation would threaten American ideals. Ex-Governor Stone and William Salter organized the event. attendance neared 19,000 with dense crowds along the east side. Bryan rode to Schawben Hall then to Hor nelsville by Erie railroad before continuing through multiple stops.
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Brooklyn
Prince Park
Bryan
Liederkrans Hall
Arion
Edward Markham
Coler
Ives
Schwaben Hall
Hornellsville
Erie
William Jenings Bryan
Manhattan Island
Magis Square
Hamilton Fish Park
Stone
Wiliam Salter
Julies Harburser
Crswda
Dresker
Solomon
Moses
Hteelf
Bryan Seis
Price
Academy of Samia
Tet City
Fens
Tom
Roosevelt
Presidentia Heminee
Msport
Cobleskill
Senator Depew
Depew
Philippine Islands
Deans
Arven
McKinley Letter Sparks Mass Meeting in balance Ohio
The Oct meeting in Balance, Ohio drew 29 000 seats for the Marean Engineering dedication in the McKinley district. Canton and surrounding towns contributed elevations and bands, with a parade over a mile long. Stewart L Woodford spoke of the Spanish American War while a letter from President McKinley read to the crowd caused loud demonstrations.
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Balance
Reid
McKinley
Marean Engineering Company
Canton
Preal- Genta
Svening
Sen Fnamirr
Morgan Fneineeie Company
Ledtvate Wilentine
Peruna Medicine Ad Praised By Patient’s Life Saved
In Hernden Virginia, a letter from Mrs EL J Gresham testifies that Peruna cured her husband after six bottles relieved catarrh of the head and lungs once deemed incurable. The ad claims thousands of women owe their lives to Peruna and that tens of thousands praise it nationwide. Free literature is offered to women.
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Hernden
Peruna Medical Co
Columbus
Col EL. J Gresham
Peruna
Political Briefs Highlight Fusion Rally Across County
J R Burton campaigned yesterday with speeches at a fusion rally in several towns. The brief notes announcements for county meetings and mentions plans to push a legislative subject and funding, with references to Frank Grimer and Charles Leddell amid improvised remarks.
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J. RH
Burton
Gstyrne
Sila
Sriteriay
Charles Leddell
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United Angdomn
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M’kinley
Alliance
E. J. Gresham
Treaasurer Daughters of the Confederacy
Hernden Will, Inpropeenel Society
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