Evening Courier and Global Commerce Reflect on James J. Hill
The Evening Courier highlights James J. Hill as a relentless entrepreneur and notable rail figure, detailing his early shipping work, ascent to president of the Great Northern Railway, and broader ventures. It notes his retirement from active rail duties while pursuing ambitious projects, including soil enrichment experiments in Minnesota aimed at boosting grain production.
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James J. Hill
Canada
Hill
St. Paul
Northern Pacific
Bill
Buffalo
XN. Y
Pacific Ocean
Asiatic Ports
Great Northern Railway
Active Railroad Administration
America
Harriman
Jim Hin
Summit Avenue
Pat
Northwest
Minneapolis
Department of Agriculture
bin Rind
Ho Mhiy
Americas
Naval Promotions Debate Seeks Reform of System
A column argues for reform of naval officer promotions, noting the personnel bill as a substitute but criticizing the current method as unwise and extravagant. The article says the principles and methods of the bill were not accessible for evaluation.
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Congress
Chicago Newspapers and the Public’s Right to Know
A commentary on journalism in Chicago noting that if all papers were high brow and avoided unpleasant views, citizens would remain unaware until harmed by a highway crime. The piece suggests a duty for press to publish troublesome truths despite discomfort.
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Chicago
Parrels Post Surpasses Press Firms in Rates and Speed
A rival company, Parrels Post, beats the established press firms in both delivery rates and speed. The move follows years of delays and hefty dividends by the incumbents, marking a sharp shift in the market landscape.
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Parrels Post
President elect praised Jerry Sullivan by chief priest
The president elect was favorably impressed by Jerry Sullivan, a chief priest among the Iown falyntyl. It is noted that Mr. Bryan and Judge Wade had spoken well of Jerry, and Wilson’s first name Tom appears in parentheses, hinting at a broader connection.
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Jerry Sullivan
Iown Falyntyl
Mr. Bryan
Judge Wade
Jerry
Mr. Wilson
Tom
Ways We May Unconsciously Bless and Benefit Others
Ruth Cameron reflects on how actions beyond money or food can aid society. Beauty, harmony, kind personality, and refined surroundings uplift others, sometimes more than tangible gifts. She urges women to cultivate beauty and character without neglecting higher duties, noting beauty can bless mankind and influence minds.
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Bart
Navy reform urged to bolster fleet leadership and promotion
The article argues greatness of the US Navy lies in capable leaders as much as dreadnoughts. It urges Congress to fund three new battleships and to reform flag officer promotion so senior captains gain lengthy, varied experience before retirement, stressing the Goethals Gorgas analogy for leadership.
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United States
Congress
Panama Canal
Canal
Goethals
Gorgas
Fragmented Iowa press snippets on politics and morals
A collage from Iowa papers mocks dry January habits, fashion mandates on whiskers, youth missteps, and political splits. It references Davenport, Ackley, Marshalltown, Shenandoah, Council Bluffs, and Sioux City as it lampoons remarks on economy, virtue, and public discourse.
Naval reform aims to fix officer grades and retirements
The proposed changes introduce a graded retirement system to balance officer numbers and reduce high rank retirements. It sets timelines for promotions, ensuring younger flag officers, and promises more officers without higher costs. The personnel bill, with potential minor fixes, seeks to make the Navy efficient and fiscally prudent. The ad also advises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for croup symptoms in children.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Congress
Five firemen badly hurt in Des Moines church fire
Five firemen were dangerously injured and five others escaped serious harm when a blaze at the Gospel Mission Brethren in Christ church on Fourteenth street and University avenue caused extensive damage. The injured listed include Himmelman, Herbert, Murphy, Bennet, and McClelland, with various injuries and hospitalizations noted.
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Des Moines
Gospel Mission
Brethren In Christ
Fourteenth Street
University Avenue
Frank A. Himmelman
Methodist Hospital
Fred JL. Herbert
Mercy Hospital
Marcus J. Murphy
Gordon Bennet
George E. McClelland
Five Townsmen to Take Conductor Exam in Waterloo
Town Falls Iowa January special report: five former well known local men Charles Bruce Mel Atkinson James Vanda Will Wilson and Chas Kersey to take examinations with Illinois Central Railway this month at Waterloo for advancement to conductor on western divisions after years as brakemen between Freeport Dubuque and Fort Dodge. It is unusual for five natives of the same town to enter railroad service together seeking conductor advancement.
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Town Falls
Illinois Central Road
Waterloo
Company
Freeport
Dubuque
Fort Dodge
Charles Bruce
Mel Atkinson
James Vanda
Will Wilson
Chas. Kersey
Topeka by George Fitch in a humorous portrait
George Fitch delivers a breezy portrait of Topeka Kansas calling it the capital in jest. He highlights its 43,000 residents its grand creamery the world’s largest railroad shops a vast pipe organ and a popular magazine while noting civic quirks and notable locals like Dr. Sheldon and Arthur Capper.
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Topeka
Kansas
Broadway
Iight
Chicago
Salt Lake City
Free Soilers
United States
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Taft's Political Wake Speech at Waldorf Dinner
President Taft presided over a Republican reorganization dinner at the Waldorf Astoria, delivering a sorrowful defense of his administration and a non bitter critique of progressives. He urged unity, education for the people, and called for former Republicans and Democrats to join in shaping cautious governance. He also made his first public ref to Colonel Roosevelt since the campaign.
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New York
Taft
White House
Waldorf-Astoria
Progressivea
Roosevelt
Anserting
Papes Diapepsia promises rapid relief for upset stomachs
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as the fastest, safest remedy for indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims relief within five minutes, prevents heartburn, belching, bloating, and headaches, and urges households to keep a bottle on hand for daytime or nighttime stomach derangements.
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Pape
Unclear voters and local ads on medicine and coal
A fragmented clipping references voters likely numbering about a million, mainly Republican, casting ballots for Mr Wilson to block Mr Roosevelt. It then shifts to an endorsement for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a reliable, safe medicine and mentions Harman Coal Co offering big coal price reductions with a contact phone.
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Wilson
Roosevelt
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Europe
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Mace de l'Opera
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Nevsky Prospekt
Feof
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Sodom
Gomorrah
Naval Promotions
Ruth Cameron
B. W. Grove
Spirit OF the Iowa Press
Dreuths
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Times-Republican
Towa
Shenandoah World
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James J
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Crystal Theatre
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Good Old Sinneh
Chored
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Stubbs
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Arthur Capper
Tee
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East Fourth ST
Kohl's Shoe Store
Iowa
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Lafayette Building
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Harman. Coal Co
C. M. Wray, M. D
To & P
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M.D
Black Hawk
Franklin 81
Houra
C. D. Pedersen
Consolidated Phone
Jefferson Street
Robert G. Dakin
Blue Waterloo
Carl Bickley
Cecil Bickley
West Fourth Street
F.C. Liffring
Lafayette
DR. Gerrit J. Bennett
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DR. I
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