Tries Out Softy Device On Alton Line
A new lock and block system is tested on the Alton division south of Bloomington to improve railroad safety. The device uses two levers controlling train directions and requires cooperation of two station operators. It grants absolute protection of trains regardless of operator or dispatcher errors. The system is simple and operable by any employee without telegraphy knowledge.
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Alton Road
Thenne
Alton
Bloomington
Cow’s Five Dollar Gold Piece Found After Butchering
A cow swallowed a five dollar gold piece years ago and the coin was discovered in her stomach after slaughter. The farmer’s wife had long wondered why the milk tasted unusually rich.
Electric power powers Pacific coast extension of St. Paul road
The St Paul railroad expansion to Seattle and Tacoma uses electric motive power for 800 miles of mountain sections. 200 ton electric motors run trains through a 8750 foot tunnel linking Montana to Idaho. 75 miles of track are completed east of Seattle with major fills and costly engineering ongoing.
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Pacific Coast
St. Paul Road
Pacific Northwest
St. Paul
Chicago
Twin Cities
Butte
Montana
Seattle
Tacoma
Washington
Bitter Root Mountains
Idaho
Seattle-Tacoma
Black River Junction
Snoqualmie Pass
Cascades
Black River
St. Paul Pass
Bitter Root
Santa Fe Railroad Expenditures Exceed Forty-One Million
The Santa Fe Employes Magazine lists last fiscal year expenditures at 41,738,113.17 dollars, with 3.317 million for new rail, 6.82 million for lumber, 12.38 million for new equipment, 7.72 million for fuel, 11.44 million for miscellaneous items, 482,802 for stationery and 44,173,000 for postage stamps. It amounts to about 800 thousand spent weekly, 144 thousand daily, or six thousand per hour, and purchases are expected to rise next year.
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Santa Fe
Printer's Error At Church Windows Admission
A Colorado editor aimed to announce churchgoers could inspect the Western church windows on the following Sabbath. The printer altered the line to describe the "most beautiful, stunning glass widows" and had to issue an 8S. R. O sign before the hymn.
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Colorado
Aurora
Whee Reason Steps Down from Offer Debacle
A brief report notes Whee Reason steps down amid a dispute over a failed million dollar offer. Critics say no argument can prevail, while supporters point to a shift in leadership strategy and unresolved financial pressures.
The Enquirer Citizen Status Clarified
A reader asks about U S citizenship for a Chicago born son of an English father. The reply cites the Fourteenth Amendment and Illinois law, stating that born in the United States and subject to its jurisdiction grants citizenship and eligibility to vote.
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Mr. Borror
Chicago
Edward
England
United States
Enquirer
20 Acres For Sale In Dolton Illinois
Land listing for 20 acres described as part of the northwest quarter in section 18 township 36 range 15. Sold by owner William Bachmann of Dolton Illinois. Low price offered for quick sale.
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N.W
N. W
Wm. Bachmann
Dolton, Ill
40 Acres For Sale Near Lansing Illinois
FOR SALE 40 acres of good land suitable for truck farming One mile south of Lansing For particulars write or inquire of Mrs Christ Schultz Lansing Ill LOST A gold watch and chair in a case between West Pullman and Lansing Finder will be rewarded by returning same to The Pointer office FOR RENT 3 room flat Inquire of Gustav Fleischhauer 13413 Indiana Ave BORRENT Store building 358 Lincoln Ave Dolton Suitable for Restaurant and Boarding House In quire J Pinger Dolton FOR SALE A second hand Story Camp organ In good condition Will be sold cheap Inquire at The Pointer office FOR RENT 5 room house 6 per month 620 Irvin avenue Dalton In quire at The Pointer office
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Lansing
Christ Schultz
Ill
West Pullman
Borrent
Lincoln Ave
Dolton
J. Pinger
Pointer
Irvin Avenue
Dalton
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