Foreman John Nelligan to Newcastle promotion shock
John Nelligan of this city resigns from Wabash shops to accept a general foreman position at Baltimore and Ohio shops in Newcastle Pennsylvania. He has been a machinist in Fort Wayne and Chicago areas, a Fort Wayne native, with friends here expecting his move. Also notes multiple railroad injuries and a new river discovery in Brooklyn on the Watash railway gums with unusual fast flows and potential cracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nelligan
Baltimore and Ohio
Newcastle
Bis
Jnst
Nelligan
Wabash Ehopy
Chicago
Northwestern
Fort Wayne
Pennsylvania
United States
Bigs
Newcagtle
Brooklyn
Watash
Engine Lost 2 Driver in Wabash Incident
At 11 25 Tuesday morning Wabash Engine 770 driven by Engineer Bob Hits broke a left waist driver after a half mile gust of Wea. Prema Kelly dumped and Engineer Mile tried to rin back into the tank and suffered a badly aprimed leg in the mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Bob Hits
Wea
Prema Kelly
Mile
Ann Taiults
Grape Nuts Proclaimed Brain Food Aided Nervous Recovery
A testimony from a Mishawaka reader details collapse, hospitalization for insanity, and later recovery after using Grape Nuts. The user reports improved brain function and steadier nerves, crediting the product with lifting a dark period and restoring health, vigor, and public confidence.
Paine's Celery Compound Offered as Help for Women's Ailments
A historical advertisement claims Paine's Celery Compound cures female troubles and nervous debility. It cites testimonials from Mrs. W. L. West of Fremont Nebraska and describes illnesses linked to the female life cycle, alleging ordinary medicine fails to strengthen essential systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine
W.L. West
Fremont
Neb
Wabash Tracks Restored After Axle Breaks on Train
Multiple railroad items from June describe the Wabash restoring tracks after an axle snapped near Granite City. Engineer Hite towed the disabled engine to the shops for repairs. The Pennsylvania and other lines report officer changes, dividends, and a fast run on No. 2 while detailing a near-miss wreck on the GR. & Broad between Work Wayne and Decatur with quick engine responses preventing collision.
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Wea 19
Hite
GR. & Broad
Wayne
Decatur
Ag i
Narrow escape as trains halted on regraded line
A passenger recounts the sudden stop and engine noise as trains were brought to a halt on a newly opened seven mile West end Pehigrivania line. The old track will be upgraded to join the new, with full double tracking after regrading. Local Sloan Engineers No 19 elected officers including President Andy Socks and J.P. Jellins as delegate to the Wheeling convention.
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Pehigrivania
Atwood
Ind
Plymouth
Grovertown
Othe
Sloan Engineers
Woru
Andy Socks
Vicw
C.W. Covlt
J. F. Rolling
A. H. Franke
Joseph Pearmany Ruard
Richard All
J.P. Jellins
Wheeling
W. Va
Earnings Rise for American Company as Year Ends
New York June 24 President Galliaway of the American ecomo tve company says gross earnings for the year ending June 20 plus June estimated were 22 867 720 with a gain of 6 469 277 over the prior year Numerous railroad movements dominate the scene as students depart for Winona Lake and other destinations The Wabash provided a special coach and the Continental Limited carried many travelers to Detroit Mute lo Toledo and St Louis The Pennsylvania line runs special trains for Sunday school and more than 900 youths are said to be traveling to Winona Lake with six coaches under Conductor J P Morgan The Peru wreck spared only a single car while engine 184 has suffered multiple crashes The American Railway Master Mechanics association opened its 36th convention at Saratoga with technical papers and routine business Meanwhile railroads report changes in city staff and yard work and Pennsylvania test engine 1T24n awaits new attachments.
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St. Louis
Wis
Granite City
Brooklyn
Bade Bridge
Jay
East St. Louis
Sof
Aly
New York
Galliaway
Detroit
Mutelo
Toledo
Continental Limited
Wabash Company
Une
Railroad and rail excursion notes from old dispatches
A fragmented report details freight movements and railcar arrangements with references to Pennsylvania Treght house, Kansas City, Ringling Bros. circus, and excursions from Richmond to Romani. Mentions 600 people, Nickel Plate road coaches, Wabash shop closures, and an inquiry by Ciaim Agent Mansfeld into multiple company claims including the Peter Foebsinger Clinton effect crossing incident.
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Pany
Pennsylvania Treght House
Liddersfeld
England
Kansas City
Ringling Bros
Jina
Pennsylvania Company
Points West
Points
Upper Sandusky
Richmond
Nickel Plate Road
Lipton and Morgan Arrive for Lipton Cup Race Visit
Sir Thomas Lipton and J P Morgan arrived today as guests aboard the Oceanic at quarantine. General Corbin and General Chaffee with Major Bind greeted them. Lipton spoke of defending the cup with the finest Britain can offer and praised the heat of competition. A lavish dinner at the Waldorf Astoria honored Lipton with notable guests including Hamilton Frazier and Charles M Schwab.
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New York
Sir Thomas Lipton
J.P. Morgan
Corbin
Chafflee
Major Bind
Ogell
Troosevell
Wacheun Priday
Bird Phemies
Thomas
Idina
Spearty
Calon Lake
Britain
Thorpe Lipton
Waltort Antoine
Henry C. Corbin
Axslstant United
Hamilton Flair
Stronalien
Menstor Fairbanks
Charles M. Schwab
General Chatto
Willan Wise
John WH. Plager
Warner Millar Pond Perdinand W. Pork
Chicago
Morgan Will Not Talk On International Mercantile Affairs
New York June 24 J P Mireur arrived aboard the Ocean ia and declined to discuss the International Mercantile Marine company shipbuilding tensions or the Cunard Line withdrawal from the North Atlantic conference. Also advertised a wartime sale offering beauty products and a cosmetic clearance by Meyer Brothers Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. P. Mireur
Oceania
Mercantle Marine Company
Cunard Ung
VIBRATION MASSAGE Endorsed by Medical Profession
The article states vibration massage is recognized as a efficacious medical procedure for many constitutional conditions including headaches facial pain and skin blemishes. It mentions the West Service with the 10 barbers at the Wayne location.
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West
Wayne
Yale Harvard Race Set for Tomorrow at Westminster London
Cann June 4 Harvard Yale boat race on the Channel between the two universities is scheduled for tomorrow. Crews prepare for varsity and freshman events with positions decided. Captain Me Grew leads Yale in the varsity four and Warman selects stroke for the freshman race.
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London
Cann
Oni Tern
Harvard
Yale
Vile
Winnis
Warman
Yule
Mary Yard
Drwaybridge
Capuiin
West
La Crosse Game Upsets Opponents in Close Victory
A garbled report from La Crosse describes a hockey or lacrosse style game where a team led by Máhielin by goals early, then faced a tough rally from opponents. Rawls is credited with twenty, and Ole Nugdisiigpat is noted for a key play or goal. The final score appears close with a late effort to even the match.
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Mahielin
Aim
Chile
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Quifer
Mintone
Meyer Grothers Company
Veal
Sky
Try Uiem
Ail Groop
John Welligan
Wabagh
Sid Craig
C.F. Snicker
Ireman
Coshoctan
Charles Nolan
Dr. White
James Roach
Pennylvania
A. G. Doster
Dandler
Wate Bagh
Eriusherdt
Brakentn Lagan
Pennsylvanis
Polsler
Ube Road
C, Tresselt & Son
National Life Insurance C c
Montpelier, VI
Selle
BR. Fitch
Clinton Street
H. J. Ash
E. Columbia ST
Geo. H. Krudop
Carriea
Hayden
Omce
Young Woman’s Christian Association
Woon Rest
Herry Strest
Hoartal
Lincoln
Poaiin Co
Baila Creek
Paine’s
Bracet Steube
Wahah
Sibley
Cusistt
Philadelphia
A. J. Caunatt
Dir Rectura
Olio Searull
Cleveland
Pennaylvadia Railroad Company
Semmer Holedaya
Ron O
Sid Craus
Presbyterian Assembly
K. G Thompson
Enr
Pittsburg
Mt. Washington
Engineers
Winona Lake
S. F. Bowser
J. P. Morgan
Winona
Peru
Untae
Saratoga
American Railway Master Mechanics’ Association
Joseph Slater
Thais
Tima
C. B. Wells
Vinngan
James O'Leary
Adams Station
William, Hilgemag
Willan Krueger
Parl Wayne
Havin
Cty
Clinton Straet
G. B. Prarel
Ghicaga
Alvl Yon
W. I .Beardsley
Creatt
Western’ Gas Constructon
Morgan
Meyer Brothers’ Co
LA Crosse
the People’s Store
Yun Lutve
Larties
Cauh
Altantes
Wumbyr
Sonte ‘Tench
BSG
Dr. Wenger
Bright
N. R. Wenger
Calhoun St
Fort Wayne, Ind
Troy Steam Laundry
L. Jones & CO
BO Pearl Street
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