Wages Raised Ten Per Cent at City Warehouse
A bulletin from E. H. Kirkland, local freight agent, reports a 10 percent wage increase for about 150 Pennsylvania freight handlers at the city warehouse. The raise applies to all trickers, trackloaders, and stevedores, with track loaders earning 17 1/2 cents more per hour. Average rise about $4.50 monthly, costing the company over $600 monthly. day and night crews now work 12 hours daily amid heavy freight. Other railroads have not matched the raise.
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E. H. Kirkland
Pennsylvania Company
Pennsylvania
Wabash
Rumor of Nickel Plate Oswego Fare Sparks Imminent Rate War
Rumor says Nickel Plate lowers fare to Oswego New York for homecoming week triggering expected responses from rival lines. Wabash matches the rate after Oswego club chose Nickel Plate’s one fare for round trip. officials deny advertising the rate though members of the Oswego club are blamed. One way Chicago to News to Oswego for 1.60 then to New York would total about 29.18 full trip versus 40 standard. Sale runs one day with thirty day return period, prompting anticipated widespread rate matching.
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Oswego
N.Y
Est
Oswego Club
Chicago
Central Passenger Association
Mtn
Central
Nickel Plate
Oswego Clu
News
New York
Officials Promoted In Railroad Maintenance Roles
By changes in the official force in charge of the maintenance of way department of the Pennsylvania H. M. Stark, who recently came here as assistant on the engineering corps, resigns to Cleveland, O., where he takes a similar position on the C. & FP. division of the company's lines, and Wil-
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James Hilliary
New Castle
H. E. Gilbertson
HL. E. Newcomer
Pennsylvania
H. M. Stark
Engineering Corps
Regents
Cleveland
Wil
The Love of Travel and Its Worthwhile Journey
The article discusses travel as an innate drive, noting modern life’s urge to move by rail, auto, or horse. It argues travel should aim at a clear objective that provides profit and pleasure, emphasizing learning, new experiences, and purposeful journeys.
Travel By Special Elk Train to Denver July 2
A special train will depart Pittsboro at 2 oclock on July 2 over the Wabash road carrying a large Elk party to attend the national convention in Denver. It will pass Fort Wayne at night and include a baggage car two commissary cars two dining cars seven drawing room sleepers or compartments. Elks of this city will also travel to Denver with ladies on the same date, two special Futknans reserved, attached to the Continental Limited and proceeding through to Denver.
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Pittsboro
Oelock
Wabash Road
Elks
Denver
Col
Fort Wayne
Elis
Serious Injury at East Pennsylvania Car Shops
Herman A Habig 30, an employee at the east Pennsylvania car shops, 729, was seriously injured yesterday afternoon when an iron drawbar fell on him. He was taken, partly unconscious, to St Joseph's Hospital where Dr M F Forter, the company surgeon, attended him. Internal injuries could not be fully assessed tonight. Habig lives on Grant Avenue.
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Herman A. Habig
East Pennsylvania
St. Joseph's Hospital
M. F. Forter
Porter
Habiga
Grant Avenue
Strike Ends at Lake Sayre Car Shops in Ashtabula
June 26 Ashtabula report that 230 members of the International Association of Car Workers ended a two week strike at Lake Sayre car repair shops. Workers returned to jobs this morning on the same wage schedule and conditions as when they walked out.
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Ashtabula
Lake Sayre
International Association of Car Workers
Switchman Protects Train at East Depot Yards
Switchman Frank Miller of the Wabash fought two men who were uncoupling freight train cuts near the depot yards. Miller knocked one man down and the other fled, prompting continued pursuit as the disturbed pair attempted to escape.
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Frank Miller
Wabash
Miller
Anitchman
SREAT SWITCH SYSTEM INSTALLED
ASHTARUDA June 26 One of the most extensive interlocking switch systems on the Lake Shore road has been prepared through a year of work.
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Ashtaruda
Lake Shore Road
Local rail and factory news from the region
The Lake Shore main line crossing gains service with crews and office work shifting there. Notable movements include Patrickman George Clark and wife taking a three week trip to northern Michigan, and H C Ednard and H Philley returning to Pennsylvania blacksmith shops after illness. Herman J Miller resigns from Shippely department at Electric works for a better position. Cr F Rogers of the Lake Shore passenger department toured the city for company business. Otto W Volland travels to Pennsylvania for Western Gas Construction. project lasts months. Wabash announces an all-rail excursion to Detroit next Sunday with return Monday, and another to Danville. Wabash shops and master mechanics offices wiring for electric lights, led by Masterson and Carder with Osbury, Decatur linemen. Ira Evans and Mrs Evans plan July 1 lake trip around the Zoo. Pennsylvania trains warned to keep cars with possible hazardous contents away from locomotives. Directors to meet today with plans for about 20 million dollars in general construction and equipment, including 300 locomotives and 15,000 freight cars. Gerhardt Stallkamp, 80, killed by a Pennsylvania train near Middlepoint Ohio. horse died as well. J A Keplinger was the engineer. R G Kilpatrick the fireman. Charles A Carroll and Sarah A Thompson wed at Constantine, Michigan. Carroll’s arrival and marriage announcement surprise Bowser Works staff. Earthquake in San Francisco helps the Southern Pacific acquire terminal property at reduced prices. A large shipment of plain white and cream outing attire sells at cut prices. Beginning July 1 bicycle stores close at 6 p.m., except Saturday.
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Western Gas Construction Company
Goven
Pennsylvania
Wabash
Detroit
Danville
Master
DB. Masterson
C. A. Carder Ae
EB. Osbury
Decatur
Ira Evans
Rhinesmith & Simonson Manufacturings Company
Evans
Pennsylvania Road
Cassatt Arill
J. A. Keplinger
R. G. Kilpatrick
Charles A. Carroll
SF. Bowser Works
Constantine
Mich
Sarah A. Thompson
Facial care investment promises strong returns at Wayne Hotel
A promotional offer touts weekly facial management treatment as one of the best investments, with direct benefits in facial development and appearance. It states a 100 percent payout in development and appearance, urging readers to visit Indiana's best hair cutters at the Wayne Hotel barber shop.
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Indiana
Wayne Hotel
Excursion to Robinson Park by Wednesday X W Company A
THORNDHJEM June 26 Walter Wellman leader of the Wellman Chicago Record-Herald expedition arrived today and will proceed to Tromsog by steamer tomorrow. The Patterson Store shows an immense line of silk shirts with attached cabiirs. Journal Gazette Want Ads.
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Patterson Stora
Mayor Dunne to press Chicago traction chiefs over streetcar deaths
Chicago June 46 Indictments of presidents and leading officials of Chicago traction companies will be sought if immediate explanations are not given regarding recent fatalities. Mayor Dunne plans an open letter to traction officials and will cite Dr Doty the superintendent of street car service who says twenty one persons have been killed by cars in fifty days. He will ask the companies to affirm or deny the charge and to explain safety equipment and conditions for patrons. If replies are unsatisfactory he will decide on further action.
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Chicago
Vatieus
Chicago Traction Companies
Stayer
Doty
Dunne
Dr. Doty
Watches Free For The Girls And Boys Plan
The Journal Gazette offers a summer program giving any boy or girl a watch at no cost. The plan requires securing a small number of subscriptions to the newspaper, with full details in the page seven advertisement. Watches shown match exactly the pictured and described items.
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Journal Gazette
Perlancs
Interstate Commerce Probe on Indiana Coal Conditions
The Interstate Commerce Commission will hear testimony next month on Indiana coal traffic. Officials plan to gather names of witnesses who testified about rebates and deals in coal mining properties by railroad companies. The Patterson store is advertising straw hats.
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Interstate Commerce
Commission
Indiana
Terre Haute
Ind
Interstate Commerce Commission
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Walter Wellman
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Chicago Traction Lines
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