Immigrant Labor Fight Drives Railroads Westward
The article notes a national struggle between economic forces over European immigration. Railroads seek to relocate workers from eastern centers to the south and west to build productive, wealth-raising routes. Analysts argue immigrant labor boosts railroad value as population expands infrastructure and markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broughton Brandenburg
Tt Tales -Neenle
Mississippi Valley
Pacific Coast
New York Central
New York State
Ellis Island
By Their Fruits Publisher’s Election Bid Ends in Defeat
A prominent publisher in a great city declared to run for mayor to cleanse public corruption. His citywide campaign used his journal as moral persuasion, sending supporters door to door and rallying large crowds. He lost the race, lamenting the public’s indifference and teasing remarks about comic supplements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peonis
Niagara Falls Already Ruined by Hydraulic Expert
Technical World Magazine quotes Alton D. Adams warning Niagara Falls may be diverted as water rights expand. He argues current treaties and franchise holders could drain the river, leaving the American and Canadian falls dry, with Canada reluctant to concede. Adams proposes deepening the American channel to redirect flow.
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Niagara Falls
Alton D. Adams
Technical World Magazine
New York State
Canada
Niagara River
Adams
United States
Great Britain
Niagara
The Watch at Jesus Tomb Easter Study by Wright
Marcus guards a tomb in Jerusalem as a night speaks of Jesus and resurrection. He battles fear and temptation over whether to accept bribe money or stay loyal to Jesus, while his daughter Marie recovers from illness after hearing of Jesus. In the dawn, Marie declares she has seen Him, confirming belief that He is risen.
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Andro
Marcus
Marie
Italy
Palestina
Jerusalem
Jesus
Ant Ad
Joseph
Arimathaea
Rita
Pilate
Dees Lary Vanee
Lazarus
God
Nazareth
Jupiter
Mercia
Caesar
Papa
Gil
Private club chain opens in California towns
A coffee club concept started in San Diego aimed at recreation without alcohol or tobacco, run as a private business. A second club followed in San Diego with more openings in Los Angeles Santa Clara Bakersfield and Petaluma. The Los Angeles clubs attract 1000 to 1500 daily and saloon business has reportedly fallen by up to half in some towns, per Pacific Searchlight.
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San Diego
Los Angeles
Santa Clara
Bakersfield
Petalima
Pacific Searchlight
Dodging a Bet and the Dog as Listener
A New Yorker bet he would not speak to anyone for a month and won but grew lonely. He then spoke to his dog to express his sentiments, using the dog as his audience instead of a human.
Invention Lets Opera Words Appear On Stage
A German inventor has perfected an apparatus that displays the sung opera lyrics onto the proscenium. The words appear line by line as sung, without distracting spectators. The prompter controls the device, which is said to be inexpensive.
Illinois Happenings From The Tela Bank Failures
Reports list multiple Illinois incidents including the Te la Smith bank failure at Pekin with arrests for embezzlement, involuntary bankruptcy in Peoria against Pekin partners, a fatal shooting in Alton saloon by an ex-convict, and oil stock expansion by Standard Oil in Deratur. Additional notes cover court reversals on damages for a student killed by a railroad, a starving Chinese prisoner in Quincy, a church floor collapse at a funeral in New Boston, and legislative moves toward a special session on a primary law.
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Tela
Smith
Pekin—Pd. C
Hills
Alton
Charles Stuckenberg
Christopher Davis
Fredmmenga
Davis
Stuckenberg
Edwardsville
Roberts
Springfield
Champaign County
Ralph O. Roberts
University of Illinois
Big Four Railroad
Mober
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W. Eason
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Standard Oil Co
Telinois
JM. Maxon
John Maxon
Mattoon
C. W. Richards
Ohio
M. Maxon
John D. Rockefeller
Denatur
Hiimself
Quincy—Ong Hung
Charley Joe
New Boston
W. D. Hodgson
Christian Church
Lanville
Margaret Downey
Armstrong
Vthioven
Marissi
Ernest Behrent
Guscare
Negress
Chicago
Philo Rogers
Missouri
Niantie
Edward Martin
Kel
Horatio Grider
Ziegler
Duquoin
Joseph Leiter
Brookline Chronicle
Troy City
John Deimling
Ola Timaa
W.F. Peter
Theo. Guennewig
Troy
Iinois
Ford
Citizens’ Shaving Parlor
Julius Peter
Dren
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Shoyon Main St. Troy
George
Kinloch 9
Geo. Liebler
South Main Street
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