Big Four Shake-Up Gossip Of Offices
Rumors sweep Chicago area rail offices over the Big Four changes as C H Jackson reportedly moves to General Agent in Indianapolis and a wave of promotions and transfers roils Eastern road circles with July 1 as a target for resignations and new posts including Peacock, Rugenstein, Kizer, Nicemonger, Baum and others.
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Commer- Tribune
C. H. Jackson
Mianapolis
New York Central
Cincinnati
Cald
Jackson
Big Four
William T. Peacock
R. Lewis
William Co. Rugenstein
Thomas J. Kizer
Louisville
Edward Nicemonger
Terre Haute
W. W. Baum
Indianapolis
Ten Thousand Men Get Increased Pay Across Rail System
M. E. Malone, Canadian Pacific Railway General Agent in the city, reports Great Britain’s railway system has raised pay for about 10 000 shop workers by 10 percent. The raise is immediate and applies to machinists, boiler makers, blacksmiths, brass workers, buffers, shoe and metal workers, steamfitters, plumbers, carbuilders and oarmen with time and a half for overtime and holiday work.
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M. E. Malone
Canadian Pacific Railway
Great Britain
Oarmen
Martin Costello Marries Mary McDonald in Columbus
Friends of Martin J. Costello former District Passenger Agent of the Northern Pacific Railway learned of his marriage in Columbus. The ceremony joined him with Miss Mary Kelly McDonald at St Josephs Cathedral and Cincinnati friends sent warm wishes.
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Martin J. Costello
Northern Pacific Railway
Columbus
Mary Kelly McDonald
Hustling
Jolly Martin
James J. Hartley
St. Joseph's Cathedral
Cincinnati
Martin Costello
Passenger Traffic Club Outing Set for Highland Grove
The Cincinnati Passenger Traffic Club announced its annual outing will be held next Saturday at Highland Grove. At yesterday’s meeting the club finalized plans and the Program Committee reported on arrangements. A featured event will be a base ball contest between Connie Mack’s double pennant winners and Steltenkamp’s All-Star Veterans.
Knights of Pythias to travel by special cars to Columbus
Co. B. Munyan city passenger agent of the Big Four has arranged special cars to carry about 100 members of local Knights of Pythias lodges to the Grand Lodge session in Columbus next week. The party will depart Monday at 3 oclock under Mr Munyan's personal conduct.
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B. Munyan
Big Four
Knights of Pythias
Grand Lodge
Columbus
Mun Yan
Extra brakemen to fire heating stoves on rails
Railroad workers oppose the full crew law as the Interstate Commerce Commission orders perishable freight heating systems installed. Pennsylvania lines plan to assign extra brakemen to tend stoves to prevent freezing, with Western roads already notifying crews of the change.
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Pennsylvania
Interstate Commerce Commission
Railroads Report May Gains In Early May Totals
Gross earnings of all U S railroads for the first three weeks of May total $22,853,528, up 7.9 percent from the same period last year. The Southern, Louisville and Nashville, and Lake Shore and Michigan Southern show notable gains with other leading Southern systems also higher than a year ago.
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United States
Southern
South
Frisco Receivers Urge Continued Service and Public Duty
West and Winchell of the St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad assure employees and patrons that the railroad remains a going institution despite receivership. The memo emphasizes no day to day operation changes and a commitment to maintaining existing service levels and staffing.
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West
Winchell
St. Louis & San Francisco Railroad
Frisco
Retail Discontinuation Sale at Ohio Rubber Co
Economically minded buyers are invited to a wholesale shift with a retail discontinuation sale at 612 Race Street. Beginning Tuesday June 10 at 9 am the Ohio Rubber Co will liquidate all retail stock as it moves to wholesale only at West Seventh Street near Plum. No sales before 9 am Tuesday.
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Race Street
Ohio Rubber Co
West Seventh Street
Plum
Receivers Promise Better Service to Retain Patrons
The receivers Thomas H. West and B. C. Winchell pledge ongoing effort to improve physical property and the quality of service. They urge continued support from existing patrons and expect to attract new ones through steady, earnest solicitation by traffic representatives and careful business practices after securing the carriage.
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Thomas H. West
B. C. Winchell
Underwood Seeks Twelve Year Congress For Retort
Erie president F D Underwood replies to James J Hill's call for a ten year congressional adjournment by proposing a twelve year term to oust four house administrations and two Senate terms. He alleges Hill was misquoted about twelve years.
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F. D. Underwood
The
Erie
James J. Hill
Congress
Hill
Reading Company History to Be Published in Volumes
Jay V. Hare, secretary of the Reading Company, has spent four years compiling a history of the corporation and has reached the 1870s in its chronology. He plans to issue the history in three or four volumes. It is running serially in The Pilot, the monthly publication of Reading employees.
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Jay V. Hare
Reading Company
Reading
Bulletin to Agents Urges Courtesy and Cheerful Words
The Louisville and Nashville issues guidance to Passenger Agents on handling busy moments when customers seek attention. It advises greeting patrons with a pleasant word or smile to keep good will and prevent potential loss of business.
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Louisville & Nashville
Tap Line Cases Question Joint Rates for 57 Lines
Arguments before the Commerce Court in Washington center on whether 57 tap lines across several states are common carriers and entitled to joint rates. Printing hearings records has cost affected companies about 7500 dollars.
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Commerce Court
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Railroad executives arrive in city amid leadership changes
Clarence E. Harris sails to New York to take the new post as General Eastern Agent for the Minneapolis & St. Louis Railroad. S. McClurkan covers the local office in the Linton Hotel during E. H. Spence’s East recovery leave. George W. Stevens of the Ohio & Kentucky line with J. Paul Stevens travels from Richmond Va. to Chicago on official business. O. P. McCarty of the Baltimore & Ohio and C. Bassett arrive from Pittsburgh to discuss immigrant travel trends. JW McClymonds of the Pacific Fruit Express in San Francisco is also in town.
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Clarence E. Harris
New York
Minneapolis & St. Louis Railroad Company
Metropolis
S. McClurkan
Chicago
Chicago, Milwaukee & A Paul Railway
Linton Hotel
E. H. Spence
George W. Stevens
The
J. Paul Stevens
Kentucky
Echmond
O. P. McCarty
Baltimore & Ohio
C. Bassett
Pittsburg
JW. McClymonds
Pacific Fruit Express
Francisco
Railroads plan Covington depot meeting June 2
Officials of Chesapeake & Ohio and Louisville & Nashville arrange with Kentucky State Railroad Commissioners to attend a Covington meeting June 2 to discuss a joint union depot. Texas capitalists organize Empire Express with offices in Dallas and service on Missouri Kansas Texas route. Colorado orders Colorado refund of 7629.72 tax to Santa Fe. Southern Railway seeks 25 locomotives and 4000 freight cars. Wages to tower men rise 5 to 20 percent June 15. East-bound lines set grain transport record to ease Buffalo blockade.
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Chesapeake & Ohio
Oisville & Nashville
State Railroad Commissioners of
Kentucky
Covington
Texas
Empire
Dallas
Colny
Missouri
Angus & Texas
Katy
Colorado
Santa Fe
St. Louis
Baltimore
Adertisers’ Club
Southern Railway
W. W. Finley
Southern
South
New Yorkentral
Texas & Louisiana
Hare
Buffalo
Goodrich Tires Adopted By Half Of 1913 Car Output
The companies building roughly half of the new cars in 1913 have chosen Goodrich tires for their efficiency and durability. This growing adoption reflects industry confidence in the tire maker’s products and performance across multiple vehicle lines.
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Goodrich
Canal Plan Prompts Boulevard Alternative for Cincinnati
Business leaders propose converting the canal into a boulevard if the subway plan is rejected by voters. Alfred W. Macbrair urges the mayor to explore a surface track and boulevard option, fundraising via a canal lease and state action while an expert cost study proceeds.
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Gested
Laborer dies after auto strike on Harrison Avenue
George Hagedorn, 45, laborer, died at City Hospital from injuries after being run down by an automobile owned by Charles Boalt and driven by his son Edward. The accident happened on Harrison avenue near Queen City avenue as Hagedorn stepped in front of the wagon. Edward Boalt was arrested for manslaughter and released on bond. Coroner Foertmeyer to hold inquest Tuesday morning.
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George Hagedorn
City Hospital
Charles Boalt
Eight Hour Tobacco Company
Edward
Harrison Avenue
Queen Iy Avenue
Hage
Jeanoelt
Young Boalt
Hagedorn
Ernst Otrent
Foertmeyer
Lifetime ecard honors for flood relief workers
S Schreiber Sons Company and Wil Gilbert of Buckeye Foundry receive lifetime membership ecards from Syrian Temple of Shriners for aid to Dayton flood sufferers and the Lima Valley. Cards are solid gold and engraved with member name and order emblem. William A. Schreiber, president of the firm, is noted.
Child Dies of Injuries After Jumping On Passing Vehicle
Coroner Foertmeyer was notified yesterday of the death at Seton Hospital of four year old Albert Santello of 403 Main street. He was hurt Friday afternoon when he missed his footing while attempting to jump on the rear of a huge westbound vehicle on Kenyon avenue.
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Foertmeyer
Seton Hospital
Albert Santello
Muin Street
Kenyon Avenue
Suit Against Gas Company Contemplated by City
City authorities consider a suit against Union Gas and Electric Company to recover funds spent on repairs and extensions. The case is in the hands of the City Solicitor.
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Union Gas and Electric Company
Papal Delegate Guest in Columbus Elevates New Priests
In Columbus on June 1, Monsignor John Bonzano, papal delegate from Rome, attended the Josephinum where he presided over the elevation of several deacons to priestly rank. Newly ordained priests include C. B. Bosler, B. H. Debriond, B. J. Decker, W. Wessling, and others from Louisville, Philadelphia, and Erie.
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Columbus
Holy See
Rome
Pittsburg
B. F. Berr
Scranton
Judge Caps Alimony At 1250 A Month In Heye Case
Justice Aspinall in Brooklyn ruled Mrs. Blance A. W. Heye must live on 1250 dollars monthly while seeking an absolute divorce from broker George Heye. She sought 78000 dollars yearly, claiming a 2.5 million fortune and 140000 annual income. he counters with under 409000 in assets and 80000 yearly income. Twenty four claims are listed in the complaint with correspondent title Vincent.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
Justice Aspinall
Brooklyn
Blance
A. W. Heye
George Heye
Yitle Vincent
Osborn Condemns Use of the Pull
Uncle Sam's new Commissioner of Internal Revenue W H Osborn begins duties by issuing a hard call down to Revenue Agents and employees who use influence of prominent men to obtain assignments. He says favoritism must stop and those who practice it are unfit. He also frowns on relaxing distillery rules and precautions for right enforcement.
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Sam
Internal Revenue
W. H. Osborn
Revenue Department
Osborn
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