Commemoration Tablet Honors Grafstrom Heroism
A bronze tablet for Edward Grafstrom, chief mechanical engineer of the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe, honoring his 1908 North Topeka flood rescue work, is complete and exhibited in Chicago. The memorial fund gained broad support from friends and subscribers. Also noted: railway and Western Union officials visiting Albuquerque and Santa Fe oil field updates and staffing shifts across the Southwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Topeka
Kan
Edward Grafstrom
Santa Fe
North Topeka
Chicago
Grafetrom
Railway Age
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway
Kansas
Grafstrom
Grafatrom
South Second Street
Martinez
Cal
W. W. Spargo
Wheeling
W. Va
James W. Cha
Progreso
Torrance County
Albuquerque
W. B. Childers
Gladys
Agnes
Ruth
Pesos
Los Angeles
Eugene Kempenich
Charles[feld
Las Vegas
Was & Passenger
Rupert Asplund
Mexico
Local Departures Mark Weekend Travel Inquiries
A string of local residents plan trips and visits across the region. Mrs. J. J. Sheridan returns from Los Angeles, Nellie Brewer from a two month LA vacation, and Bret Baker from Los Lunas with others headed to southern California beaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Sheridan
Los Angeles
Nellie Brewer
Bret Baker
Los Lunas
Louis
Fred Huning
Roger Gatlin
Ike Singer
California
Andy Robinson
Bunch
Graham Bros
Jemez
Tree Telegraphy to Be Taught Army Officers
Army officers will study signal corps work at a Fort Leavenworth school starting September 1. Major George Squier, famed for tree telegraphy experiments at Camp Atascadero, will assist General Bell. The program covers field work, automobling, and wireless concepts, expanding beyond traditional signal corps roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newspaper Enterprise Association
San Francisco
War Department
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
Signal Corps
Beil
George ©. Squier
Department of California
Major Squier
Camp Atascadero
Paso Robles
Cal
Geo. Squirr
American Lake
Washington
W. M
Goodale
Fort Mason
Yerba Buena
Bay of
Squier
It is Peculiar We All Compliment the Harvey System
The author notes a habit of praising the Harvey System and admits reluctance to continue yet cannot refrain. They describe the dining car service on the California Limited as so excellent it seems odd or unbelievable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern Brewery & Ice Company
Diamond Ice Colo
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H. Greer, Pres
Solomon Luna
V-Pres
M. W. Flournoy
D. K. B. Sellers, Mgr
The
Globe-Werniche Elastic
J. D. Emmonds
W. V. Futrelle
Corner Coal Ave
Second St
Great Northern
F. J. Whitney
St. Paul, Minn
Great Northern Railway
Portland
Western Union
T. D. Cook
Western Union Telegraph Company
C. B. Horton
Omaha
W. J. Lloyd
JG. Jennings
Rock
T. E. Gargan
Southwest
Yesterdday
Bakersfield
F. C. Ripley
Charles White
Olinda
Southwestern Employment Agency
Argentine
J. P. Hutt Contracting Company
W. C. Scott
Savoy Hotel
Kansas City
City
H. L. Bailey
Alvarado
Trinidad
Colo
Rye S. J. Powers
Economist
Ory Field Wireless
Colorado
Colorado Southern Railway
T. E. Fisher
Gen. Pass Agt
Denver
Cals
KT. W
Bond
GEO. T. Stagg Co., Distillers
Frankfort, KY
Melini
EAKIN
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Squiph
F.G. Pratt & CO
Heekin & Co
Imboden
Second Street
Hillsboro
Toti & Gradi
North Third Street
Bell
A. Borders
Roial Club
St. Louis
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Glenwood Springs
H. S. Lutz
A. T
S. F. Ry
Zeiger Cafe
LN Connection
St, Elmo
Sample and Clubrooms
Joseph Barnett
West Railroad Avenue
B. Ruppe
Bank of Commerce
West R. R. Ave
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