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Americans Abroad and Rail Safety Reforms Highlight 1890s Letter
A reflective essay urges Americans abroad to adopt civility and learn from foreign norms while warning against boastfulness. The piece cites railway disaster figures and explains the automatic car coupler law, projecting fewer employee fatalities once in force. It notes political figures and international observations, ending with a jab about American influence in Britain.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
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