Railroad Rumbles Propose Western Railway Links
President Adams speaks of Union Pacific prosperity as surveys show the Pacific Short Line from Ogden. Kilpatrick Bros. & Collins win contracts for 200 miles of grading near Newcastle Wyoming for the Burlington and Missouri, signaling a northwest extension and potential main-line connection for New Castle and the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
Union Pacific
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 Discusses Finance and Utah Expansion
President Adams defends the Union Pacific Northwest alliance and says the company is financially comfortable. Utah growth supports new depots and yards in Salt Lake City and Ogden, with plans for depots at Green River and Rock Springs as freight capacity expands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Short Line survey routes announced from Ogden to Nebraska
Two surveys from Ogden to the Nebraska state line outline a route up Ogden canyon, across Lost Creek to Nugget and east to Nebraska. The plan avoids direct Union Pacific competition while passing mineral rich regions and coal deposits in Wyoming. Work is expected to start soon from Ogden and then from the Nebraska terminus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden
Nebraska
Bannister
Ogden Canon
Lost Creek
Nugget
Green River
Wyoming
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Burlington Earnings Report Shows February Gains
The Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad reports February gross earnings of 2,589,440, up 177,678 from a year ago, and net 789,096, up 161,242. For two months to February 28, gross is 5,306,819 up 449,561 and net 1,? up 517,058, with fixed charges at 1,726,778 leaving a surplus against prior year deficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad
Union Pacific official returns from Portland and northwest
J. and Cameron, chief construction agent of the Union Pacific, has returned from Portland and other northwestern points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. &. Cameron
Union Pacific
Portland
Union Pacific to Build 265 Miles Toward Puget Sound
In talks with an Omaha reporter, Mr. Holcomb and the speaker discussed plans to extend a railroad toward Puget Sound. Central Pacific and Northern Pacific had considered routes, but Union Pacific chose to proceed. Victoria Seattle Tacoma and Sound country push for better connections as growth accelerates. A line has been surveyed and about 265 miles remain to be built.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puget Sound
Omaha Lee
Central Pacific
Northern Pacific
Union Pacific
Victoria
Seattle
Tacoma
Sound Country
Railroad shakeup looms over Denver Salt Lake corridor
Rumors say Rio Grande Western may fall to Rock Island with leadership moved to Salt Lake City while Rio Grande officials deny the reports. Burlington reportedly buys controlling Denver and Rio Grande stake, signaling a power struggle between rival routes. Omaha Bee notes Holcomb, Dickinson, McNeal and others evaluating steel rail needs and gauge changes across Kansas Central, Montana Central, and related lines including Oregon Short Line and Salt Lake Southwestern projects.
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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 scoops Tacoma Lake City line deal
Tacoma Washington April 15 The Union Pacific has acquired the Tacoma and Lake City railroad belt around the city with a right of way to Olympia The purchase shocks railroad men and locals and will give the union pacific control of the state capitol and western Puget Sound traffic Graders are following Olympia extension surveyors from the lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
Tacoma and
Union Pacific
State Capitol
Western Peninsular
Puget Sound
Olympia
Passenger Rate Cuts Across Lines Set to Equalize Fares
The rate committee meets tomorrow in Chicago to standardize all passenger rates to the reduced Alton basis. Effective April 22 across Missouri Pacific, Rock Island, and others, the new fares include $11 Chicago to Denver with agent commissions affecting net earnings of $2.63 and $4. The all- Denver lines will follow with similar reductions, reflecting a broader tariff adjustment.
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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
Curcago Ill April 16 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 has twelve years with the Burlington rising from mechanical superintendent in 1886 to general manager in 1888. His duties will be divided between President Perkins First Vice President Peasley and General Manager Ripley with the best wishes of officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Perkins
Peasley
Ripley
Pacific rail growth and depot plans across the West
The Pacific Short Line contracts Missouri Car Foundry for 450 freight cars. Union Pacific and Chicago and Northwestern add 400 air brake cars. Denver hosts International Ticket Agents session Aug 12 with 300 attendees planned. Boulder citizens fund new depot site with work starting now. suburban trains start 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 Ventures and Local Growth
The Cheyenne real estate scene grows as talks of the College’s Normal Institute hinge on 200 acres of land donations. Interior Heights may host the institute if donations fall short, with a $50 000 building planned and students to opened by September. Brick Works by Vidler Langridge expect yards in five weeks with $22 000 machinery. F B Semple of Denver acquires Interior Heights block amid renewed building activity and heavy Lincoln sales reported by Col E T Gadd.
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Denver
Uvenver
Omaha
Tae Sun
Cheyenne
the College
Interior Land and Immigration Company
Normal Institute
Interior Company
Interior Heights
Board of Trade
Messrs, Vidler & Langridge
F. B. Semple
Semple
E. T. Gadd
Nebraska
Lincoln
Hunting Party Heads for Duck Trip to Chuy Water
Ed Kapp Chas Bigle and John Pickel departed yesterday on the Cheyenne and Northern to hunt ducks on the Chuy water near Iron Mountain. They took along large bugs expected to attract water fowl, with mountain grouse and rabbits also 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 With Columbia River Lift System
The Board of Government Engineer Officers presents a non experimental plan to move boats between The Dalles and Celilo Falls using hydraulic lifts at both ends and a boat railway for an eight mile transfer. The system raises boats up to 68 feet then 40 feet, with a 164 by 88 foot platform and 600 ton load capacity. Estimated daily capacity reaches forty boats each direction at peak, with yearly maintenance around 80 000 dollars and operation costs about 50 000 dollars for twenty four hours of transit.
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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
Army Officer Uses Sleeping Car Berth Ruse
In a hotel office yesterday an Army officer obtains a lower berth on a 10 o'clock train by instructing a boy to call a ticket office and claim the berth is for the United States Army. The incident ends with a spectator noting the irony of freedom and the army's role in the past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colon
United States Army
Tie Loy
United States
Machinery in Motion at New Machine Shop and Electric Plant
In a bustling facility the new machine shop accelerates car repairs with twenty five freight cars awaiting service. The Armington-Sims electric light engine of fifty horsepower operates at 350 rpm with automatic cut off and oiling cups. A blacksmith shop scene shows a double engine in full blast as watchmen begin enforcing visitor permits.
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Armington-Sims
Cre Gcationen
Return of the Faithful Democratic Delegation at Rawlins
The Cheyenne delegation to the Jeffersonian celebration at Rawlins returned home yesterday except General Thompson and P. Gad Bryan. Judge Clay of Douglas joined the party. One Albany county member was so excited by Rawlins whisky he needed assistance to board the cars and lost his satchel and overcoat. In Laramie City the paralyzed Democrat was carried 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 Retires as Newcastle Adder Editor
R. H. Vosburg has sold his share and retired from the editorial chair of the Newcastle paper, ending his active role in the publication.
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R. H. Vosburg
Interior camp seeks normal college site on mesa survey
York and associates plan to establish a normal college south of town on a ten acre plat donated by Governor Warren. After days of canvassing the solicitors failed to raise the promised 210 acres, several large property owners withheld their shares. York grants a few more days to raise the balance or the Interior company will donate the required acreage to place the college on their addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Sanders and Associates
Warren
J. H.any
Mrs I S Bartlett Elected Poet for Statehood Celebration
Mrs I S Bartlett has been chosen as the poet for the upcoming statehood celebration. The selection highlights her literary contributions and role in commemorating the state's history and cultural heritage.
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I. S. Bartlett
Final proof notice for Francis Wilkinson on Archer land
Notice is given that Francis Wilkinson has filed for final proof to support his land claim in Wyoming. Proof will be made before the Register and Receiver at Cheyenne on April 19, 1890. Witnesses proving residence and cultivation: Jonas Laycock, John Eubanks, James Kirkbride, Elexandrew Kirkride, all of Archer, Wro.
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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
Notices for Publication Cheyenne Wyoming 1890 Land Claim
Law office at Cheyenne Wyoming publishes notices dated March 22 1890 and May 16 1890 before the Register and Receiver. Jo Hentges of Pine Bluffs Wyoming claims 640 acres in section 14 township 14 north range 61 west for cultivation. Names Harry Colman Charles Groves Ace Robinson and Lewis N Willson of Pine Bluffs Wyoming appear as claimants. 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
Notice is hereby given that the land settler has filed notice of intent to make final proof before the Register and Receiver at Cheyenne on May 24, 1890. The claimant Rose Kitsinger, for the NE X and related portions in T14N R?. witnesses 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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Lincoln, Neb
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Lawp
F. E. Warren Mercantile (Co
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Idese
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