Ordnance authorizes electric railway in Troy Illinois
Ordinance 118 grants consent to Springfield and Central Tram Traction Company to build operate and maintain an electric railway through Troy Madison County Illinois for fifty years. Tracks may be centered on streets with restrictions on double tracks and must not obstruct public travel. Company must repair streets after work and comply with grade and safety rules.
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Troy
Hinois
Colmaen Council
Collinsville Road
Market Street
Newey Avenue
Haysinger Street
Highland Avenue
Tiinois
Springfield & Central Iiness Traction Company
Ira Successora
Miinola
Sucesssora
Nee Ens
Common Council
Issigis
Aaid
Aaid Company
Gald Company
Evawal
Beyind
Bald Company
Ita
Weicles
Sucerasors Anc Asaizns
Quid
Itn
Ita Cara
City Derby
Saich Company
Asaita
Ninoig
Hia
Parsons
Eaid
Ite
Agsijens
Wong
Granter
Troy City Ordinance Grants and Regulates Railroad Operations
The document outlines city protections for the railroad and the company’s responsibilities. It covers sewer and utility repairs, track relocation for pipe work, and required roadbed adjustments. It sets speed limits, signaling, crosswalk rules, and fire and safety protocols, plus timelines to electrify and operate all lines.
Ordinance Passage and Grant Provisions Adopted in Troy
The 1913 ordinance sets grant terms and conditions for rights under the same with voiding if not complied with. It provides for unavoidable delays to extend time, in force after passage. Passed April 16, 1913 and approved April 17, 1914 by Troy City Council and Mayor WM Beutel.
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Troy
Ilinois
WM. Beutel
W. J. Vetter
City Clark
Overlooked Point of Humor in Damrosch Lecture
A years ago Mr Tamrosch delivered lecture recitals on the Ring and the Nibelungen. Damrosch at the piano explained motives from Das Rheingold including Rhine, Alberich, gold and Fafner. He teased Loki, saying this is the Loki motive, prompting laughter as he remained absorbed in the score.
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Tamrosch
Rcitala
Mgr. Damrosch
Alberich
Loki
Pamroseh
Humor in Reform and the Laughing Side of Causes
A compact reflection notes the human humor in reform movements. It contrasts anti vivisect and suffragist contests with the laughter of supporters and critics. The piece suggests all causes carry incongruities, some amusing, some tragic, yet worth engaging with.
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Society For the Suppression of
Bla
Anti-Noise Society
Collier'a Weekly
Weather Reduced to Proge
The passage describes weather as a picturesque force that arose dramatically in the eighties, likened to a mystic king posing questions while wielding a scepter. It portrays skyward grandeur and red morning light, warning sailors and teaching humility before nature and the Creator, noting three pathways of receiving it from Chicago.
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Chicago
Walk Well and Look Well in Natural Erect Posture
An instructional note urges women to maintain an erect carriage to protect health and spirit. It emphasizes proper standing and sitting posture, deep breaths, and confidence, warning that slouching can strain organs and cause backaches and ill temper.
Lightning strike saves life at Duckingham Downs
Alfred Hannay, working during a storm at Longbeach Queensland Australia, was struck by lightning while taking shelter under a tree. He was knocked unconscious and temporarily mute, later regaining speech after eight hours though remaining deaf and severely shocked as he slowly recovers.
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Longbeach
Queensland
Australia
Alfred Hannay
Hannay
Duckingham Downs
Train Collides With Ship at Dover Dock
A special train carrying passengers to the South American liner Frisia collided with four ships when the bowsprit of the Danish schooner Fuglem swung across the railway at Dover. The first carriage struck the bowsprit, which was carried away, as the train returned to its origin.
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Dover
Fuglem
London Mall
Wee B. W. Jarvis
Carpet Bag Rule in Tax Assessments and State Power
An analysis critiques Governor Dunne's proposed State Tax Commission arguing it shifts power downward, breeds political control, and raises costs. It warns the plan could duplicate and enlarge tax administration, burden counties, and fail to serve farmers, with references to statewide politics and historical carpet bag governance.
Home Progress: The Path to Honest Speech and Trust
The note urges truth telling as normal, warns that unspoken truth signals abnormality, and stresses removing causes through patience and love Until balance returns and the tongue speaks freely, restoring trust. It cautions against suspicious people who judge others by themselves.
Debate over Dunne tax plan and state board power
The article surveys Governor Dunne s shift from a constitutional tax amendment to abolishing the State Board of Equalization and creating a Tax Commission. It notes legal avenues to classify taxed property and highlights disputes over assessment fairness, citing Chicago utilities and a mandamus case that spurred the board s valuation changes.
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State Board of Equalization
Dunnie
Dune Tax Commission
Senate
House
State Tax Commission
Springfield
South
Dunne
Ile
General Assembly
Gov. Dunne
Gor Dunne
Cook County
Sy Hituols
Deeen
Deneen
Throne
Jaws
Hachenn
Anoge
State Board
Seach
Chicago
Ti Telephone Company
Electric Light Company
Jylie Owen P. Thompson
Springfeld
Weber's Weekly
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Jear
Board of Review
TAX
Commission
Mindis
Kansas
Iowa
Wiccowsin
Minnesota
Tax Commission
National Tax Association
Frank R. Jras
New Jersey Commission
Alrandy
Ik & Aiveck
Maélyers
Duane Pax Commission
Bute Tax Commission
Public Utility
Board of Equalization
TAX Commission Program
Handa
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