New General Manager Named for Pioneer Short Line
Graham Norcross is appointed general manager of the Pioneer Short Line with headquarters in Portal City. He will have a free hand in management, a staff to be formed, and authority to pursue a major graft exposure involving Red Tower Consolidated and local political figures. Jimmie Dodds becomes his private secretary as they prepare to confront the opposing interests and possible hostile takeovers. Sheila Macrae features as a widow connected to the cast.
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Graham Norcross
Jimmie Dodds
Sand Creek Siding
Sheila Macrae
Snaffer
Chadwick
Yenckel
Mr. Chadwick
Mountaineer
Portal City
Chicago
Ne East
Graham
Dunton
West
B.S. L
John
Yowli
Lin
Ripley
Red Tower Consolidated
Red Tower
Yafeh
Sted Yower
Tenekei
Pete Clanahan
Mr. Norcross
Norcross
Shaffer
Dantonites
Jack the Ripper
Kirgan
Midland Construction
van Britt
Mr. Hornack
The
Herald
Missouri River
Old Yon McClure
Oregon
Fred May
van Burgh
Mr. van Britt
Nazareth
Pioneer
Mr. Ripley
Junenan
Min Whi
Billoughby
Jimmie
Yen Lritt
Saw Horse
Head Cleanse and Turbulent Rise on the Short Line
Norcross begins sweeping changes at the Pioneer Short Line, firing many relatives and appointing new managers. He bonds with workers through open meetings and promises fair treatment, while Billoughby reports a bold plan to seize control of key assets, as Hatch fights back with newspaper clout and public pressure. Jimmie uncovers tensions around Mrs. Sheila and a hidden marriage, complicating loyalties amid a looming struggle.
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Rufus Hatch
Jimmie
Sand Creek
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