Titanic Style Debate On Lifeboat Law And Enforcement
A Chicago Tribune excerpt argues lifeboat capacity must match potential loss in disaster. It cites U.S. statutes mandating adequate boats and recalls Italian practice of medical officers supervising emigrants to ensure space, rations, and air. The piece urges stronger enforcement of safety rules for both foreign and domestic ships.
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Chicago Tribune
Lewis Ninon
Berlin
United States
Italy
America
Taft analyzed by Teddy Roosevelt as commander with flaws
Roosevelt praises Taft’s genuine good points while arguing his leadership was hindered by advisers. He notes Aldrich Paine Wickersham Ballinger and others shaped policy, reducing Taft’s independent effectiveness. The piece contrasts Taft’s intentions with political realities and hints at risky public reception.
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Taft
Teddy
William Howard Taft
Aldrich
Paine
Wickersham
Ballinger
Interior Department
Pinchot
Dr. Wiley
Spirit of the Iowa Press and Civil Service Reflections
The Iowa press columns urge level headed debate on state issues. Editors critique amateur versus professional expertise and call for conservation in wildflowers and coastal patrols to protect waterways.
Sea travel lessons from Titanic era safety debates
The article weighs ship size and hull design in light of the Titanic disaster. It argues that smaller to medium liners around 10 000 to 20 000 tons offer safer, steadier travel than monster ships, and cautions travelers about iceberg and storm risks while preserving overall sea travel safety. It urges choosing vessels with proven service and planning ahead for comfort and safety.
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Cunard Line
Sallme
Atlantic
Liverpool
Boston
Ita
Europe
America
Texas
Galveston
United Kingdom
New York
Line
Cunard
Southampton
New York Harbor
North Atlantic
Newfoundland
All Eyes on Ohio and the Paving Trust
A digest of editorials and notices discusses the Ohio primary as a national test for Taft Roosevelt and the president while Des Moines Capitals urges concrete paving over costlier methods. The page also includes quoted anecdotes and brief literary nods from Harper’s, Pittsburgh Post, and Milwaukee Sentinel, with stray captions and letters.
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Ohio
Davenport
McKinley
Taft
Roosevelt
New York
Fasy Stripters Propose Using Stories as Third Degree
In Chicago discussion between detectives the plan to treat an offender with harsh interrogation shifts to an idea about reading him stories authored by investigators. The fragment hints at a dramatic method rather than formal procedure, set within a wartorn city backdrop and a halted passerby.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Shoes That Fire and a Firm Listen to Dugan
A fragmentary Chicago Tribune clipping depicts a tense exchange about salary, power, and a demand for bold footwear. A candid line references a big pair of shoes and mentions Dugan despite an unsmoked cigar remark.
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Dugan
Wealth and virtue in the upper classes critique
Ruth Cameron reflects on class disdain and inequality, arguing against snobbery toward the underdog. She questions luxury and wealth, noting inner conflict between desire and responsibility, and cites the rich young man from the Bible as a cautionary example. The piece challenges moral judgment of the poor and urges thoughtful compassion.
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Elbert Hubbard
Jesus
Peter
Christ
Barry
Ruth Cameron
Care With Gasoline Sparks Pelting Fire Hazards Warned
The notice urges extreme caution with gasoline to prevent fires and burns. It cites cases from Winnipeg and Oklahoma where sparks from horse hoofs or barrel rims ignited fumes, destroying buildings and causing property damage. Gasoline fumes settle low and can ignite from careless matches, requiring heightened safety awareness.
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Gasolline
Winnipeg
Oklahoma
Why He Was Late and a Stomach Trouble Conversation
A brief exchange explains a man’s lateness after meeting Smithson. The other person asks about the delay, the friend describes Smithson’s stomach trouble and the suggestion to take Cham berlain's Tablets. Sold by all dealers.
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Smithson
Chamberlain
Real estate transfers list gains entries in Waterloo area
Real estate transfers show Abbott Page to Harvey Suchar for land in 12-89-24 at $4,000. Rowena Edwards acquires lot 6 division A Cedar Heights for $800. George Davis sells lot 10 block 2 Oak Lawn Waterloo for $1. Charles Woods sells parts of lots 9 and 10 block 6 Whitney & Sedgwick Waterloo for $4,250. Bruon sells parts of lots 7 and 6 Balll- to Matilda Schmidt.
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Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co
Abbott C. Page
Harvey E. Suchar
Whitney & Sedgwick
Waterloo
Wm. Bruon
Matilda A. Schmidt
Balll
Real estate transfers noted for Waterloo and Hawkins additions
Jacob L. Riehl transfers lot 9 block 2 in Riehl's addition Waterloo to W J McKevitt for 315 dollars. Ett and Gilbert's addition lists 1 dollar. The James Gardiner Company is noted for real estate rentals and insurance in the area.
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Ett.& Gilbert
Jacob L. Riehl
W. J. McKevitt
Riehl
Waterloo
The
James Gardiner Company
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American Exprese
Aod & Heymarket
Dawe
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Black Hawk County
Cialed
Wirt P. Hoxie
Tyne
Frank T. Bentley
Repubican
Charles Plummer
James J. Rainbow
B. J. Wenner
Whito
Telegraph
Senator Rayner
Spirit OF the Iowa Press
Kenyon
Vijpeon
Ordar Rapids
Taao
J. O. Stevenson
Des Moines Register
the Paving Trust
Des Moines
Kansan
St Jy
Sandy Jim
Harper's Magazine
Col. Roosevelt
Milwaukee Sentinel
Sukie
Hester
Swineford
F. J. Cheney & CO
Gh Deyer
F. J
Tie Frm
Waining
Kwan de Marvin
Wholesale Druggins
Toledo
Halle Cwarth
Eyatem
WM. Pedicord
Lafayette Holg
Thone
Royal Baking Powder
Royal Grape Cream of Tartar
S.ss
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Call
M. J. Costello & CO
FIRST
Nat'l Bank
M. Wray
M.D
First National
Hank
E. T. Jaynes
M. D
Black Hawk
Franklin St. Bours
Robert G. Dakin
Lafayette Building
Blue Waterloo
Iowa
Gerritt J. Bennett
Elmwood and Western
Edgard
Bank
Carl Bickley
Cecil Bickley
West Fourth Street
F. C. Liffring
Lafayette
L. D. Rowe
J. A. Jerger
Pine
DR. Bodwell
Osthopathic
Sri Thor Syndicate Bldg
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