Railroad Topics and Personnel Movements Reported
C L Davis of Belen serves as special Santa Fe officer in Las Vegas moves noted. M R Burgess of Needles arrives to succeed W J Dixon as castler at Hotel Alvarado. Dixon moves to El Tovar Grand Canyon. Benjamin J Peyster transferred to Belen. Davis moves to Las Vegas. GH Gray to Albuquerque. David Narvaez injured at Santa Fe shops. Nicholas Chaffin returns from Phelps Dodge camp. work to resume with more men. Joe Stewart injured eye at Pecos Valley and Northeastern shops. Vincent Holcomb to California. Holcomb family reunion at Thanksgiving. Santa Fe and Rock Island propose one-way colonist rates, effective Jan and Feb, covering multiple western states and major cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Davis
Belen
Santa Fe
M. R. Burgess
Needles
Cal
W. J. Dixon
Castler
Alvarado
Benjamin J. Peyster
Las Vegas
GH. Gray
Albuquerque
Nicholas Chaffin
Phelps-Dodge Outfit
Joe Stewart
Pecos Valley and Northeastern Railroad
Presse
Vincent Holcomb
California
Holcomb
J. L. Holcomb
Brown, Okla
Dad) Holcomb
el Paso
Texas
Forged Pass Leads to Jail for Two Young Men
H J Miner was recalled from a Santa Fe pass after officials discovered a forged telegraphic pass created by Henry Bettin and Miller. Both men are held on $750 bonds each as authorities pursue charges in Bernalillo County. A separate fair wreck discussion notes public interest and railroad concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J.miner
Silver City
Santa Fe
Creamer
San Marsial
Miller
Bernalillo County
Railroad exhibition wrecks draw mixed rail men views
Minty railroad men witnessed an exhibition wreck at the San Antonio In ternational grounds. Most think such shows should not be allowed because they waste property and offer little learning. Some fear the spectacle could curb railroad business modestly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
San Antonio Express
San Antonio Internatory
Alain
Train Wrecker Investigation Reaches Into Old Mexico
Edward Price and Matt Kenney chase a suspect linked to a May wreck near Emporia Kansas that injured six and killed James Hauger. Santa Fe offers $5000 reward. wrecker sought in Mexico and likely Philippines as detectives pursue ex employees. Evidence includes stolen tools found near the crash site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Price
Secret Service
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Matt Kenney
Kansas City
Old Mexico
Sman
Santa Fe
Emporia
Kas
James Hauger
Fort Leavenworth
Chief Hayes
Halpin
Philippines
Kenney
J.B. Hurley
Bitter battle won by Eleatrice Bitters claim
Harper resident George W. Hoffman credits seven year struggle with chronic ache and liver trouble to Eleatrice Bitters claiming total cure. The testimonial urges purchase at druggists with a guarantee. Also mentions Abs Wilson and Dean's Ointment as remedies for eczema.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Hoffman
Harper, Wash
Otder
Striking Oil Found During Artesian Water Drill in Mora County
Roy Lackey struck an oil vein at 200 feet while drilling for artesian water in Mora County. The flow is described as strong and the find may become one of New Mexico’s most important oil discoveries. Experts foresee high quality oil upon refining. Early spring will bring electric streetcars to Douglas, Arizona, with trolley line construction bids and equipment orders. A mandamus suit by the Tucumcari Times targets Quay County Commissioners over publication of delinquent taxes. The Times seeks damages for alleged contract breach and preparations harmed by the delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mora County
Roy Lackey
New Mexico
Douglas
Douging Street Railway Company
Tucumcari Times
Board of County Commissioners
Quay County
the Times
Burglaries Hit Four Clayton Stores in Week
In Union county Clayton four stores were burglarized over the past week, with suspicion of tramps as the culprits. Victims included R T Manskers meat market Colorado Southern baggage room O J Schneiders harness shop and Faw cett & Dean clothing store. A man named George Edwards was arrested for robbing the depot, while no arrest was made at Schneider. During transport of the prisoner Schneider’s shop was entered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton
Union County
R. T. Manskers Meat Market
Colorado Southern
O. J. Schneider
Fawcett & Dean
George Edwards
Schneider
Having Fun With The Rube In Baseball Circles
Charley Dexter once of Chicago and later with Louisville in the American Association is credited with this one. Waddell pitched for the Colonels when I was playing the outfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Dexter
Chicago
Louisville
American Association
Waddell
The
Colonels
Washington society and holiday sales at local store
Washington society pages note Senator Clark of Wyoming and his daughter as popular figures in the capital social scene. The item then shifts to a bustling holiday sale at a downtown store offering salmon, fruit preserves, canned goods, spices, and baking items with names like California Grapes and Cream of Wheat. The piece ends with advertising copy for hardware, tools, and carpentry items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Mise Clark
D. Clark
Wyoming
Seo Us
William Kieke
Was Prepared For Ship Was Prepped For Ship Incident
Dexter recalls an incident on a vessel as Rabel, new to river travel, faced a prank. He wore a life preserver at night, water splashed the door, and a shout of a sinking bow sent Rabe from his stateroom in night clothes toward the water, saved by quick action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Field
Dexter
Rabel
Louisville
Cincinnati
Rube
Rabe
Oui
Also Mentioned on This Page
Globe-Wernicke
Mirarians
Privace
Emmons. Zor
Coal Ave
Second St
Colephone
West End of Viaduct
Ae David Narvaex
Rock Island
Western Passenger Association
Missouri
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Louisiana
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Denver
Trinidad
Jesson
Republic
Abs. Wilson
Gold Avenue
Third Street
Dean
Arizona
Mandamus
Gang of Crooks
Women OF Washington
Porterfield & Co
Gold Ave
Third Street Meat Market
Emil Kleinwort
Masonic
North Third Stree
Joel Richards
Cibars
Railroad Avenue
Avenue
Simon Balling
Baiting Bros
First Street
F. G. Pratt & CO
Casino
Jax
Heekin & Co
Imboden
Hillsboro
South Second Street
Clarkville Produce CO Hay
J. B. Macmanus
Mgr
South First Street
A. E. Walker
Rime Insurance
Mutual Bulling Association
J. C Baldridge
Tov & Grad
North Third Street
B. F. Copp
D.D. S. Room
N. T. Armijo Building
Watun
Manonna
London Club
C. Grannis
New
Fuehr Undertaking CO
West Railroad Avenue
Bath
G. E. Gustafson
C. Dinsdale Highland Liver Stable
A. Sleyster
Surance
Notary Public
Roos
Cerrito
Mikwooo
W.H. Hahn & Co
SOTH
Gross, Kelly & Co., Inc
Wool, Hide and Pelt Dealers
Imperial Laundry CO
Hendrie & Bolthoff Mig. and Supply Co
Seventeenth Street
Denver, Colorado
RIO Grande Lumber CO
Marquette
Rusenfield
St. Elmo
Williams Drug Co
G. B Whaaams and
PF. W. Schmalmaack
Albuquerque, N. M
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway
N. M
Galveston
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Belen Town and Improvement Company
Belen Townsite
Belen Patent
John Becker
WM. M. Berger
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