Railroad Notes Reflect Shifts in Earnings and Labor
United States railroad earnings for the year ending June show 2.87 billion dollars. Erie president Underwood favors freight over passenger service. Reports claim Pennsylvania Railroad owns over 60 percent of Norfolk & Western, denied by both firms. Labor force shifts in Pittsburgh area rail lines raise English language concerns. Arbitration on engineer wages may yield only a small increase. A Pennsylvania bill may require disposable cups on trains and stations, replacing common cups. Rock Island reports savings from pin length cuts and reduced telegraph blank sizes, with broad employee suggestions encouraged.
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United States
Underwood
Erie Railroad
Erie
New York
Pennsylvania Railroad
Norfolk & Western
Pittburgh
Board of Arbitration
Eastern Railroad
Unas
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Baltimore & Ohio
Rock Island
The New Version Modern Business Honors Profit
A quotation notes that modern business often shows profit without honor. The line attributes the idea to Ashley Sterne and frames profit as a controversial virtue in commerce.
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Ashley Sterne
Red Sox Triumph 4 3 Over Giants In World Series Opener
Boston defeats New York 4 to 3 at the Polo Grounds in a dramatic first game of the world championship series. Joe Wood allows nine hits but fans 12 as Boston rallies in the seventh inning after Tesreau struggles. Speaker delivers a pivotal three-base hit, and the crowd of about 40,000 watches Boston seize the initial advantage in the series.
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New York
Boston Red Sox
New York Giants
Boozs
Red Sox
Speaker
Tesreau
Big Jeff
Wood
Giants
Boston
Fletcher
Crandall
Joe Wood
Devore
Doyle
Snodgrass
Murray
Dévore
Cady
Wagner
McGraw
Stahl
Myers
Polo Grounds
Gaynor
Fitzgerald
EL Hooper
Abe
el c
FOG
Gardanéry
Owe Wagner
Veesees
A.B. R
P.O. A
Merkle
Gris Murray
Ea S
Mqy
PUGET
Ue & S&s
Teareau
Becker
Stalethies
Rostoniee
Ron Meyers
Basie
Oesreau
Hooper
Boeaker
Deere
Meyers
Odgras
Herzog
Preegel
Brabl
Ner
Boenker
Gardner
Stall
Poste
Stah
Klemn
Evans
O'Laughlin
Rigler
Fatal highway accident leaves mother killed near Newark
In Newark on October 9 a woman named Rutherford was thrown from a runaway across a barbed wire fence west of the city. Her throat was cut by a barbed barb from ear to ear. Her young son narrowly escaped harm in the incident.
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Newark
Rutherford
Hour's Work Saves Life After Electrical Shock
In San Francisco on October 8 Bert Edgar an electrician was pronounced dead after a 200 volt electrical shock. An hour of heroic treatment revived him, bringing life back to his body and sparing a fatal outcome.
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San Francisco
Bert Edgar
De Palma Shows Signs of Recovery in Milwaukee
Milwaukee October 9 Doctors report Ralph De Palma’s condition improves with no infection or peril of peritonitis. The driver’s outlook appears favorable as he nears recovery.
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Ralph de Palma
Milwaukee
Wis
Blast injures twenty at Tobyhanna target practice
A three inch shell exploded during field target practice at Tobyhanna Pennsylvania injuring twenty artillerymen of the Third Artillery. Names listed include Private William Erbeck Corporal Joan Harsch Private Andrew Miller Private Peter Martgn Private Nelson D Blosse Private Chales A Handell Private Fred F McNamee Private Fred L Linehan. Two others were hurt when an observation tower was struck by flying debris. The breech block was forced backward tearing the gun from breech to muzzle.
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Washington, Dct
Tobyhanna
Third Artillery
William Erbeck
Joan Harsch
Andrew Miller
Peter Martgn
Nelson D. Blosse
Chales A. Handell
Fred F. McNamee
Fred L. Linehan
War Department
Airman in Thrilling Descent Over Washington Monument
Hundreds watched Hugh Robinson, a professional aviator, dive about 400 feet from the Washington monument apex at a thousand feet. He recovered just feet from the top and then steered toward the army hydroaeroplane station at the Washington barracks.
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Washington
Hugh Robinson
Washington Monument
Monument
Army
Washington Barracks
Prince Ludovic Pignatelli d Aragon Admitted to U S
Acting Secretary Catile ordered Ellis Island immigration authorities to admit Prince Ludovic Pignatelli d Aragon son of Don Jaime the Spanish throne pretender. He had been held since Friday amid deportation threats pending a probe of charges he was expelled from Spain.
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Washington
Catile
Department of Commerce and Labor
Ellis Island
N. Y
United States
Ludovic Pignatelli d’Aragon
Don Jaime
Vandals ruin memorial at Monument Bill in Plymouth
Youthful vandals have damaged the national memorial to the forefathers on Monument Hill. The structure suffered lightning strike on August 2 and several large stones at the waist of the central figure Faith were displaced, raising fears of razing parts for repairs.
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Plymouth
Mass
National Memorial
Millionaire Widow Denied Monthly Estate Allowance
A second request by Mrs Rose Keeling Hutchins for 2500 a month from the 4 million estate of Stilson Hutchins was denied. The court ruled she must elect either dower or accept a bequest in the two wills before relief can be granted.
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Washington
Stilson Hutchins
Rose Keeling Hutchins
Greek Passenger Contracted Yellow Fever Aboard Chaucer
A Greek traveler who boarded the British steamer Chaucer at Santos Brazil contracted yellow fever aboard during its voyage to New Orleans. The patient was removed at quarantine at the mouth of the Mississippi river.
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New Orleans
Mississippi River
Santos
Brazil
Brothers slain in Indiana home by two thieves
North Vernon Ind Oct. Charles and Sohn Meynard brothers prominent farmers were murdered at their rural home by two thieves. A crippled sister who lived with them witnessed the killings helplessly.
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North Vernon
Ind
Charles
Sohn Meynard
Fire at Punker Hill and Sullivan mine in Idaho
A fire at the Punker Hill and Sullivan silver and lead mine near Kelley Idaho began from an unknown cause and spread beyond control. Pumpman A Behr is missing and believed overcome by smoke inside the mine.
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Idaho
Kelley
Ida
Punker Hill
Sullivan
A. Behr
Caves to Be Released From Indiana Prison After 21 Years
Laporte Indiana October 9 James Caves to be released Saturday after 21 years with an unbroken good conduct record. He is a nephew of the late Thomas A Hendricks former vice presidential candidate.
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Laporte
Ind
James Caves
Indiana
Thomas A. Hendricks
United States
Ship Afire Rushes to Port for Newport News
The steamer Iran carrying cotton from Galveston to European ports passed the Virginia Capes in flames and was headed for Newport News to seek aid. The fire disrupted the voyage of the cargo vessel en route to Europe.
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Norfolk
W. Va
Iran
Galveston
Virginia Capes
Newport
The Story of Rubber and Its Rise in Industry
The article traces rubber from its American origins to global spread, noting key milestones. It highlights Goodyear and Hancock, vulcanizing breakthroughs, early patents, and rubber’s shift from leather goods to belts, tires, and especially electrical insulation and wires.
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Goodyear
United States
Hancock
Haywood Rubber Company
England
Islands
Alexander Parkes
Halkett
Michelin
Dunlop
America
Labor World Notes of Labor World Compilation
Thirty seven states have employers liability laws and Cleveland factories report a record year in men and women’s clothing and knit goods. Northern Ohio dairymen urge 22 cents a gallon for winter contracts with Cleveland milk companies. International Union of Steam Engineers plans U S and Canada office in St Paul with a new building financed by member assessments. Boston raises school salaries including a rise to 10 600 for superintendent. teachers and assistants gain higher pay. San Francisco stat e law supports six day week for city workers. revival of rest day proposal. Structural Alliance formed in Chicago uniting Bridge and Structural Iron Workers Bricklayers and Hoisting Engineers to cooperate and avoid strikes. Norway’s sickness insurance covers rural and urban workers under limits with employer premium and potential wage deductions.
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Northern
Ohio Milk Producers’ Association
Cleveland
International Union of Steam Engineers
St. Paul
Minn
United States
Canada
Boston
Adozen
Andrew J. Gallagher
San Francisco Labor Council
Board of Supervisors
Structural Artance
Bridge and Structural Iron Workers’ Union
Bricklayers’ Union
Chicago
Norway
Modish Mem Modesty as man's last finest garment
Fragmentary note reflects the view that modesty is the final refinement of character, likening it to a lasting garment worn with quiet confidence in life.
The Rosary Rowland and Clifford Play At The Opera House
Amusements note the play features a grape arbor setting in act one and serene home life in acts two and three. A fourth act shows a new church built by an unbelieving husband for his friend the priest with peace at last. Fr. Kelly portrayed by John Drury draws interest. Officer 66 with Augustin MacHugh heads to Graham Oct 24. The farce delivers laughs and clever surprises as a thief, a mistaken lover, and a cuffed romance unfold.
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America
Spain
New World
Europe
Herissont
Priestly
J. Howison
Penand
Roxburgh
Assam
Samuel Peal
Thomas Hancock
Charles MacKintosh
Glasgow
Manchester
Ludersdorf
Nelson Goodyear
Nathan Haysard
Rowland
Clifford
Opera
Fr. Kelly
John Drury
Augustin MacHugh
Graham
Union Leader Admits Guilty to 55 Counts in Dynamite Plots
Edward Clara of Cincinnati pled guilty to conspiracy charges and shipment of dynamite tied to the union leadership. Judge Anderson questioned the plea as Clara, a Cincinnati union leader, was moved to jail after admitting guilt on five conspiracy counts and fifty for being a principal in illegal interstate arms shipments.
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Indianapolis
Edward Clara
Cincinnati
Clark
Structural Trans Union
Charles W. Miller
A. B. Anderson
Anderson
Miller
Frank M. Ryan
Union
McNamaraas
Dayton
Harrison Line
Ryan
Herbert Hockin
Unio
Tram Workers’ Union
Miami River
Hoekin
Evictions Disrupt Miners Families Along Cabin Creek
Distressing scenes played out as deputy sheriffs removed families from modest homes along Cabin Creek in Charleston West Virginia. Many houses had served miners since mines opened, prompting local distress.
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Charleston
W. Va
Cabin Creek
Henry Heitmuller Dies of Typhoid Fever
In Los Angeles on October 3 Henry Heitmuller former right fielder for the Angéles Pacific Coast league died of typhoid fever. Two years earlier he played with the Philadelphia American League club.
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Henry Heitmuller
Los Angeles
Cal
Heitmuller
Gelder
Angéles Pacific Coast Léague
Philad
Heavy Set Heiress Spars Over Money and Figure
A witty exchange features a heavy set heiress remarking that people comment on her figure once they learn how wealthy her father is. A young man asks if wealth is counted in pounds rather than dollars, highlighting the social preoccupation with money and appearance.
Hyomel Catarrh Remedy Offered With Refund Promise
Lemmen's Pharmacy offers a money back guarantee for Hyomel a soothing septic air treatment claimed to banish catarrh. The ad urges Washington residents to try the product with confidence and mentions extra bottles available.
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Lemmen
Washington
Compania
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