Railroading Notes and Personnel Moves Across the Southwest
Santa Fe agents move to new posts while engineers and surgeons join and report for duty. Navajo labor replaces Greeks on the Denver & Rio Grande. a new balanced compound engine is praised for long runs. Needles shops gearing up for a larger dynamo and an electrical crane. Passenger and freight disruptions include a Chicago mail train wreck and possible Santa Fe schedule tweaks to speed California Limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Southern Pacific
Pennsylvania
New York Central
California
Tucson
Santa Fe
Needles
Chicago
South
Grand Crossing
Frank A. Rugg
Sixty-third Street
Rugg
Paul A. Wheeler
California Limited
Heen
George F Baer Leader Behind Anthracite Struggle
George F Baer a Philadelphia Reading Railway figure aged 63 born Somerset Pa rose from printer to lawyer and railroad director. He led operators in the 1902 and 1908 coal conflicts, earned the nickname Divine Right for defending workers rights under Christian guidance, and advised J P Morgan on Pennsylvania affairs. He split time between Reading and Philadelphia, enjoys farming and golf, and is reticent in politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. F. Baer
Rouagelphia & Reading Railway Company
United Mine Workers
Somerset County
Pennsylvania
Somerset Democrat
Bull Run
Chancelloreville
Army of the Potomac
Reading
Philadelpphia & Reading
J. P. Morgan
Philadelphia & Reading
P. & Railroad
P. & R. Coal and Iron Co
Central Railway of
New Jersey
Baer
Wee
Philadelphia
Theatrical Train Special Set to Catch Overland
At 12 30 Sunday morning a special train was arranged to carrier the theatrical company to Caliente and Ogden with water and fuel stops only. The railroad will not charge for the special and it is hoped the run will make up five hours to reach the Overland at Caliente, 457 miles from Los Angeles, before attaching Pullman coaches to the regular train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden
Kays” Company
Salt Lake Railroad
Los Angeles
Overland
Galt Lake City
San
Caliente
Theatrical Company
Connell Named New General Passenger Agent at Santa Fe
James M. Connell, longtime railroad official, has been appointed general passenger agent of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe. He arrived in Topeka to oversee his new duties after a 22 year career with the Santa Fe, beginning in 1883 in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Severne
The
Santa Fe
San Antonio
N. M
Belen
D. M. Spitzier
James Stuchberry
Needles
J. C. Howland
John Denali
San Bernardino
Hitchcock
James M. Connell
Atchison, Topeka & Santa
Topeka
Burlington
Chicago
Connell
Milwaukee
Atchison Topeka Santa Fe reports flood losses and gains
The Atchison Topeka Santa Fe annual report shows gross earnings rose slightly while net fell from 16369771 to 11742346 due to flood damage. President Ripley notes widespread floods disrupted service weekly, with large construction costs funded from net income. Bonds redeemed and loans managed amid adversity.
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Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Ripley
Atchison
The
Atchison Railway Vision Promises Strong Growth
From the Financial World, the piece argues that the Atchison railroad will become a leading U S property, rivaling Union Pacific. It cites a bumper coin crop, expanding markets, irrigation projects, and growing Oriental trade as factors boosting traffic and share prices.
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Ite
Atchison
United States
Union Pacific
Financial World
Eastern Railway of New Mexico Holds Annual Meeting
The Eastern Railway of New Mexico held its annual meeting in Santa Fe offices with full attendance. Officers elected include President E P Ripley and Vice Presidents EB D Kenna J W Kendricks George T Nicholson and secretary treasurer E Wilder. Directors elected include E P Ripley Victor Morawetz B J Benwind R B Twitchell W E Gortner Charles Russell M R Williams Gardiner Lathrop and V Morawetz. The board designated Las Vegas as the prospective business headquarters and will conduct most company affairs from there.
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Santa Fe Railroad
Lagas
Eastern Railway of
New Mexico
R. B. Twitchell
W. E. Gortner
E. P. Ripley
Chicago
Victor Morawety
B.J. Benwind
New York
R. BE. Twitchell
Charles Russell
M. R. Willams
Las Vegas
EB. D. Kenna
J. W. Kendricks
Vie
George T. Nicholson
E. Wilder
Topek
R. E. Twitchell
Youth bound over to grand jury in stabbing case
John King, accused of stabbing Sir Holstein on Saturday night near Mimbres, was tried before Justice Newcomb, bound over to the grand jury in 2000 dollars, and released after posting bond. Holstein’s wound proved less serious than feared. he has recovered enough to be around.
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John King
Sir Holstein
Mimbres
Justice Newcomb
Grand
Silver City Enterprise
Holstein
Seventy Five Years Growth In Locomotive Making
The article traces locomotive progress from Peter Cooper’s test and the Tom Thumb to Baldwin and Hargraves, noting 60,000 U.S. engines, 214000 miles of track, and 750,004000 passengers in a year. It highlights initial Baltimore opposition, key remodelers George W. Johnson and James Mulholland, and early feats as steam power expanded nationwide and internationally. It emphasizes growing size, capacity, and speed shaping the United States into a connected nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Cooper
New York
San Francisco
United States
Uny
England
Pennsylvania
Stourbridge
Furture
Cooper
Baltimore
Ross Winans
Carpers
Soi
George W. Johnson
James Mulholland
Tom Thumb
Matthew Baldwin
Austria
Woman in the Case sparks real life shooting case
Mrs. Lillian Sprague, once allied with George Morton in a divorce scandal, fired three shots at him after attending the matinee of The Woman in the Case. She spoke of sacrifice and shame, saying the play moved her to retribution though Morton avoided the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret
Rolfe
St. Loui
Lillian Sprague
George Morton
Morton
Blanche Walsh
Claire Foster
Margaret Rilfe
Mrs. Sprague
Mrs. Morton
St Augustine Awaits President With Salutes and Flags
The report notes St Augustine waits for the president with a 21 gun salute at each fort and proper color dipping. An advertisement promotes Hyomei as a miraculous catarrh cure with a complete outfit priced at $1.00 and a money back guarantee. Albuquerque residents are cited as cured, and J H O’Rielly & Co. promise refunds if Hyomei fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque
J. H. O'Rielly & Co
Beet sugar field work opens soon in Rocky Ford area
Labor demand rises for beet harvest in Rocky Ford and Lamar Colorado with many workers needed. Workers will receive good wages and are urged to travel to Lamar or Rocky Ford immediately, representing American Beet Sugar Company. Additional text advertises Dr Thomas Electric Oil remedies briefly.
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Betabel
el Recindario
Rocky Ford Y Lamar
Colorado
Comenzara Dentro de
Unoe Dias
Gran Numero de Trabajadores
Los Labradores Pagaran
Buenos Sueldon
Vayanse Para
Lamar O
Rocky Ford de
Uua Vez
Com
Sn Americana de
Betabal
American Beet Sugar Company
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B. Thomas
L. B. Gould
Williams
John A. Ross
Ines
J. P. Kester
George Flaherty
Kansas
PW. Zimmerman
Age Road
Bitsmneas
C. G. Parsley
Pacific
Grand Canyon
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
Navajots & Road
Farmington Times
Interstate Commerce Commission
Garfield
Pullman
Pullman Company
Craz
Yuma
Rock Island
George F. Baer
Haas
Union League Club
Ries
Ingo
Eastern Railway Annual Meeting
Grand Jury
Globestore
West Railroad Avenue
the Globe Store
West End
ST. Agustine
Sergt
Robt. M. Pate
ST. George ST
St. Augustine
Flu
Old Fort
Sergt. Robt. M. Marion
Pate
Tony
Fort Marion
Thomas
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