Railroad Rumbles on Westward Lines Linking Newcastle to Northwest
The Lincoln State Journal notes Kilpatrick Bros. & Collins win a 100 mile grading contract west from New Castle for the Lincoln State era railroad project. The Burlington and Missouri Railway also contracts 100 miles northwest from Newcastle, aiming to 200 miles of new track this season with traffic ready by January 1, signaling a possible New Castle hub and connection to the Northern Pacific.
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Lincoln State Journal
New Castle
Kilpatrick Bros. & Collins
Northern Pacific
Newcastle Journal
Burlington
Missouri
Beatrice
Newcastle
Wyo
Horse Creek
Powder River
Burlington and Missouri
Union Pacific finances strong amid expansion plans
President Adams asserts Union Pacific finances are sound with earnings from the Colorado and Texas line exceeding interest. Bond refunding could save over a million annually. Utah growth prompts new facilities. Manuel Resseguie secures funds for a 50000 square foot freight depot in Salt Lake City and new switching yards in Ogden Green River and Rock Springs, with plans for additional depots.
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U. P
Adams
Union Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific-Northwestern Alliance
Colorado and
Texas
Oregon Railway and Navigation
Union Pacific
Utah
Oreover
Salt Lake
Manuel Resseguie
Olcomb
First South
Third West
Ogden
Resseguie
Green River
Rock Springs
Survey Routes Planned for Short Line from Ogden to Nebraska
Two surveys from Ogden to the Nebraska state line, with Mr. Bannister in charge, are being submitted to contractors. The proposed route runs up Ogden canyon across Lost Creek to Nugget, south of Green River in Wyoming, then east to Nebraska. The line avoids direct Union Pacific competition while crossing mineral rich regions and a coal deposit in Wyoming owned by Southern Pacific. Work is expected to start soon from both Ogden and the Nebraska terminus as soon as feasible.
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Ogden
Nebraska
Bannister
Ogden Canon
Lost Creek
Nugget
Green River
Wyoming
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Burlington Earnings Rise For February and Two Months
The Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad reports February gross earnings of 2 589 440 up 177 678 from last year and net 789 096 up 161 242. For the two months ending February 28 gross earnings total 5 306 819 up 449 561 and net 1 7 increase 517 058. Fixed charges are 1 726 778 leaving a surplus against a prior deficiency of 250 966. figures include the entire system due to a reform in the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad
Union Pacific chief returns from Portland and northwest
J. C. Cameron, chief construction agent for Union Pacific, has returned from Portland and other northwestern points, completing an inspection tour and resuming duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. ®. Cameron
Union Pacific
Portland
Union Pacific to Build 265 Mile Puget Sound Route
In an interview with an Omaha Lee reporter, Mr. Holcomb and Mr. Cameron discussed a plan to build a 265 mile rail line to Puget Sound. They noted Central Pacific and Northern Pacific interest, with Union Pacific deciding to proceed after delays. Victoria Seattle Tacoma Sound country seek better connections as growing towns attract settlers. A line has been surveyed and transportation facilities are urged.
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Puget Sound
Omaha Lee
Central Pacific
Northern Pacific
Union Pacific
Victoria
Seattle
Tacoma
Sound Country
Railroads in Play for Denver Salt Lake Line Control
Reports say Rio Grande Western may pass to Rock Island with offices moved to Salt Lake City while Rio Grande officials deny. Burlington reportedly buys Denver and Rio Grande controlling stake. Omaha Bee notes a Railroads struggle, with plans for broad gauge work on Kansas Central and Montana Central, and major steel rail purchases for 200 miles of track, plus Oregon Short Line upgrades and San Pete road expansion.
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Salt Lake
Rio Grande Western
Rock Island
Denver
Salt Lake City
Rio Grande
Chicago
Burlington
Holcomb
Dickinson
McNeal
St. Joe
Grand Island
Barr
Brinkerhoff
Nebraska
Kansas
L. S. Anderson
Adams
Omaha Bee
Missour River
Kansas Central
Portland
Puget Sound
California
Union Pacific acquires Tacoma Lake City line to Olympia
Tacoma Washington April 15 Union Pacific has gobbled up the Tacoma and Lake City railroad which runs around Tacoma to American Lake and toward Olympia The deal shocks railroad men as Lake City was thought to be Northern Pacific property The line valued in the millions will extend to Olympia giving Union Pacific control of the state capitol and western Puget Sound traffic Survey crews and graders now follow the Olympia extension route
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Tacoma
Wash
Tacoma and
Union Pacific
State Capitol
Western Peninsular
Puget Sound
Olympia
Passenger Rate Cuts Across Lines Ahead
The rate committee meets in Chicago to set all lines to a common reduced base from the Alton. Effective April 22, Missouri Pacific lowers Kansas City to Pueblo first class to 6 dollars, Rock Island matches reductions to Denver Pueblo and Colorado Springs. New fare Chicago to Denver is 11 dollars, with prior rates around 30 dollars and agent commissions shifting to 2 to 7 dollars. All Denver routes to follow this cut.
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Chicago
Alton
Missouri Pacific
Kansas City
Pueblo
Rock Island
Denver
Colorado Springs
Western States Passenger Association
Stone resigns as Burlington Second Vice President
Second Vice president H B Stone of the Burlington resigns effective June 1 to become president of the Chicago and Central Union Telephone company. Stone served twelve years with the Burlington and will be replaced temporarily by President Perkins, First Vice President Peasley, and General Manager Ripley as duties are allocated.
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Burlington
Perkins
Peasley
Ripley
Pacific rail expansions and freight car orders reported
Side Track Notes report Pacific Short Line contracts for 450 freight cars with Missouri Car Foundry. Two hundred box cars and two hundred platform cars. Union Pacific to schedule fast Denver Chicago service to compete with Burlington flyer. 400 air braked freight cars shared by Union Pacific and Chicago and Northwestern. International Ticket Agents' Association set second annual Denver meeting August 12. First convention in Jacksonville, Tennessee drew 500 to 400 delegates. Denver expected to host about 500 ticket agents over three to four days. Union Pacific seeks San Francisco terminals. Denver hopes trains Omaha to coast within twenty months. Fort Worth confirms Boulder funds for new depot site. suburban trains begin May 1.
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Pacific Short Line
Missouri Car Foundry Company
St. Louis
South America
Alaska
Canadian Pacific
Asia
Albany Argus
Union Pacific
Denver
Chicago
Burlington
Chicago and Northwestern
International Ticket Agents’ Association
Order
Jacksonville
Tenn
Soo
Omaha
Pacific Coast
Meek
Fort Worth
Boulder
Real Estate Notes on Cheyenne and Lincoln Markets
The College and Brick Works plans are under consideration with a 200 acre land pledge needed for the Normal Institute, to be built on Interior Heights if funds fail. Interior Heights block sold to F B Semple of Denver as Cheyenne real estate activity rebounds after a storm, with Vidler Langridge brick yard set to operate in five weeks.
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Interior Land and Immigration Company
Normal Institute
Interior Company
Interior Heights
Board of Trade
Messrs, Vidler & Langridge
F. B. Semple
Denver
Semple
Cheyenne
Hunting Party Heads West for Duck Trip
Ed Kapp Chas Bigle John Pickel and others left yesterday on the Cheyenne and Northern for a duck hunting trip on the Chuy water near Iron Mountain. They took along large bugs to use as bait and expect to bag water birds mountain grouse and rabbits said to be plentiful in the area.
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Kapp
Chas, Bigle
John Pickel
Cheyenne
Northern
Chuy Water
Iron Mountain
Steamboating on Dry Land Promises River Navigation Fix
The Board of Government Engineer Officers reports a nonexperimental lift and rail system to move boats from the Columbia between The Dalles and Celilo. Hydraulic lifts raise boats up to 68 feet, then 40 feet, with a 164 by 88 foot platform and 600 ton car capacity. Two 50 ton locomotives propel a loaded car over an eight mile interlude, enabling up to forty boats each direction per day at projected costs and maintenance.
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Board of Government Engineer
Columbia River
Dadles
Celilo
Dalles Rapids
Celilo Falls
Union Iron Works
San Francisco
Sri Welve Urs
Dalles
Portland Oregonian
United States Army officer orders sleeper berth through hotel desk
In a hotel office yesterday an Army officer enlists a colored boy to call a ticket agent. The boy secures a lower berth on the ten o clock train and reports the arrangement as for the United States Army. The scene ends with reflections on freedom and dignity.
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Colon
United States Army
Tie Loy
United States
Machinery in motion at new machine shop and electric plant
In the new machine shop engines and freight cars undergo repairs as workshops and the electric light plant expand. The Armington-Sims eighty five horsepower engine with automatic cut off operates at 350 RPM while oil cups supply each piston stroke. Visitors now require superintendent permits and watchmen guard shop entrances.
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Armington-Sims
Return of the Faithful from Jeffersonian Celebration
The Cheyenne delegation to the Jeffersonian celebration at Rawlins returned home yesterday with General Thompson and P. Gad Bryan absent. Judge Clay of Douglas joined the party. One Albany county delegate, intoxicated by Rawlins whisky, was carried aboard the train, lost his satchel and overcoat, and had no ticket. At Laramie City the paralyzed democrat was cared for by associates and ferried home to reflect on “ways that are dark and tricks that are vain.”
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Rawlins
Thompson
P. Gad Bryan
Judge Clay
Douglas
Albany County
Laramie City
Vosburg Sells Interest and Retires Editorial Chair
R. H. Vosburg has sold his stake in the Newcastle Ader and retires from the editorial chair.
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R. H. Vosburg
Interior camp eyes a normal college site near town
York and Prof. Sanders push a ten acre mesa site for a normal college with Governor Warren donation proposed. After days of canvassing, key property owners balk at paying their shares, leaving a narrow window for funds or the Interior company may donate the full 200 acres to secure the campus on their addition.
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York
Sanders and Associates
Warren
J. H.any
Mrs. I S Bartlett Elected Poet for Statehood Celebration
Mrs. I S Bartlett has been named the poet for the upcoming statehood celebration, embracing duties that honor the event and the state's literary tradition. The selection highlights her recognized contributions to local culture and the ceremonial program.
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I. S. Bartlett
Settler Francis Wilkinson Seeks Final Proof in Wyoming Claim
Notice states Francis Wilkinson of Archer, Wyoming, filed for final proof on his land claim S. No. 4726, nyse ne sw section 10 township 17 north range west, to be proven before the Cheyenne Register April 19, 1890. Witnesses named are Jonas Laycock John Eubanks James Kirkbride Elexandrew Kirkride, all of Archer, Wyoming.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Francis Wilkinson
Archer Wye
D. S&s
Nyse
Township
Jonas Laycock
John Eubanks
James Kirkbride
Elexandrew Kirkride
Archer
Wro
E. P. Cuamrin
Notics for Publication in Cheyenne Law Office Notice
Law office at Cheyenne Wyoming announces notice before the Register and Receiver dated May 16 1890 for Jo Hentges of Pine Bluffs Wyoming and others for cultivation of land in section 14 township 14 north range 61 west. Parties named include Harry Colman Charles Groves Ace Robinson and Lewis N Willson all of Pine Bluffs Wyoming. E P Champlin Register.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Jo Hentges
Pine Bluffs
Section
Township
Range
Harry Colman
Charles Groves
Ace Robinson
Lewis N. Willson
E. P, Champlin
Register
Notice for Publication Land Office Cheyenne Wy April 12 1890
Notice is given that the wing named settler has filed notice of intent to make final proof for the claim. Proof will be in Cheyenne Wyoming before the Register and Receiver on May 24 1890 for Rose Kitsinger Silver Crown H 467 for the neXt og ne se sec 10 Tp 14 N R. Witnesses listed: Josiah R Ap Cheyenne Henry Silver Crown James H Neil John A Appervon.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Ieee
Rose Kitsinger
Silver Crown
Josiah R. Ap
Wryo
Henry Silver Crown
James H. Neil
John A Appervon
McHamplin
Register
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the College
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