Strike fears roil Sunset Central as workers mull walkout
Ballot results suggest Sunset Central engine crews and trainmen may pursue a strike against the company over 7 grievances. Joint committee talks in Houston have failed to yield a settlement. engineers, firemen, and brakemen appear ready to vote two thirds in favor, with preparations for strike accommodations and potential strikebreakers in Southern Pacific yards.
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Wt Paen
New Orleans
Nusion
R Gemillinds
W. 3
Seott
Protesa
Houston
Parcifle
Etribe
Brotherhood of
Locokwiive Fnaineers
Mong
Couny
Faltrane Confusors
Tiremen
Brekemen
Anginzers
Watitios
Enine and
Trefinten
Sion
Santisia Pacific
San Francisco
Jat
Wien
Wald
el Pas
Hanager
No Money for Bonds in State Education Board Meeting
At the monthly meeting in Austin Texas the state board refused new bond offers totaling 490,000 due to lack of funds. The six bonds completed 4,241 were applied to prior bonds, leaving 177,560 still due. Board approved state aid allocations to several towns including Grimes county and Swans400 with 4000 not at the 50,000 annual appropriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Bamti
Beved
Grimes County
Alfalfa Proves Profitable With Irrigation Growth
In Austin Texas on November 3 Judge H C Randolph of Plainview notes extensive irrigation by the Pier son syndicate with 23 artesian wells this season. He cites farmers and truck growers benefiting from irrigation, saying alfalfa profits surged as irrigation expanded.
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Austin
Tex
Hale County
Ih. C. Randolph
Plainview
Kossess
Pierson
Carmers
Tutge Hancolph
Castiely Dies in Austin as War Emergency Looms
News from Austin reports the death of Mrs. Castiely at the family home. she died suddenly while seated in her room awaiting a meal. Survived by a large family of sons including Lee Costicy. Also notes bond approvals and tax rolls for Texas counties with values and increases, plus governor’s invitation to Houston club event.
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Castiey
Austin
Pex
Fanie
Wika
John
Guattey
Lee Costicy
Austhe
Ausier
Tex
Houston
Rickjet
Warpey
Tus
Meavis County
Ile- Wertmene
Eli
Texas National
Adjutant General'a Department
Freight Train Wreck Near Rockdale Causes No Injuries
A freight train derailed on the 8. de A. P. Railroad near Rockdale yesterday afternoon. The train moved slowly, at less than ten miles an hour, and none of the cars were injured. A wrecking crew cleared the tracks quickly and traffic resumed.
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de A. P
Rockdale
Denet
California Syrup of Figs advertised as child laxative
An old advertisement cautions mothers about feverish or cross children and promotes California Syrup of Figs as a gentle inside cleanser. It claims the remedy cleanses the bowels, relieves stomach ache and diarrhea, and restores a cheerful child, warning against counterfeit products and urging a specific bottle size.
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California
Venus
Morrow
Genulee
Galifornia Fig Syrup Company
PIANO BARGAINS OFFER LOW PRICES AND EASY PAYMENTS
A local dealer promotes direct-from-manufacturer piano purchases with lower prices. Highlights include brands like Acoustigrande and Chickering rivals, flexible weekly payments of 1 to 3 dollars, and rental options with applied credit if bought. Customers are invited to inquire and compare.
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San Antonio
Mathufacturers
Clickerings
American Piano Company
Chickering, & Sons
Fischer, Packard, Hecker Bros
Mayer
New York
Navy plans 1500 marines for fleet movement prompt shifts
The Navy Department announced 1500 Marines are available in Washington Annapolis Philadelphia New York and Reston for fleet service. Carvallo detachments to be held ready for rapid movement within two hours of mobilization order.
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Walmngton
Airutaistearion
Mateo
Huerta
Ose
Navy Department
Durle Winetur
Washington
Annapolis
Philadelphia
New York
Reston
Ciugea
Thode
Telitarda Vera Cra
Hy Saris
Kaval
Lewever
Rerard
Lance
Mexico
Aimboseadur Jussérand
White House
Tiel
France
Chetiparia
Historic Western and Atlantic Railroad Rules Exposed
A long read reveals the early days of railroading with a March 4 timetable for the Western and Atlantic line. Rules govern engineers conductors and freight, detailing speeds inspections signals and methods for resolving track conflicts. The article notes one track operations telegraph use and the era’s rough travel realities.
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Seenford
Railroad Age Gazette
Western & Atlante
Devs
State of
Nisthead
Geer
Weil
Ile
Felice
Iwilanis
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Reilroyd
Chao
St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Back Pain Relief
A damaged ad claims St Jacobs Oil rapidly eases back pain and related ailments by topical application. It asserts nerves in kidneys don’t transmit pain and promises instant relief after rubbing on the affected area, encouraging readers to buy from druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Jacob
Jarreness
St. Jacobs
St. Jarobe
How IT Darkened My Gray Hair at Home
A reader describes a homemade hair dye regimen to restore gray hair using common ingredients. The method Mixes water glycerine and a bar product with hay rim and small amounts of powder, applied every other day then biweekly. The remedy claims to darken hair and seal humors without greasiness or staining.
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Sunsets Central Lines
S. Psraum
Tyre
PMA
Echool Hueger
Anova Jebanaisthal
Germany
German Admiralty Board
Egrrl
Elise
The
United Sample Shoe Stores
United Sample Shoe
E. Houston St
aver Pancoast+Morgan Co
State Board of Fact
Uretion
Thanty
Ala
Sendole
Hall County
Alexey Thes
Band Nevez
Abu Ntorney General Department
Todas
San Saba County
Reeves County
Vominion
Senaa
Petdge
Sis Cirs Ars
Sap
Tockdale
Indy WI
Tome
Brexico
Rome
Destruc
Huetts
Italy
Fox
Calliacnka Symnpyet
Emerson
Rei
the Mayor Piano Co
Travis and
Soledad Streets
Wolf & Marx
Anathier
Harelman
Brmary
Mire Chara Tuwases
E. EH. Rutriman
Railtoxd Maghate
Ehid
He Rumeess
Ars Tumsey
Atay
Chester Preerish Folday
Traval, Gee
Wlin-krown
Cudhornla
Man
Taylor
Fsteher
Temple
Pexus Power & Light Company
Ogden
Okib
Nis
Prismer
Oita
Koy
Tom Wiisut
Ssif
Ark
Wes
Jefferson Cipy
Ain
Missouri
Bureau of Vital Statistics
John Fay
Mr. Rare
New York Globo
Stavanger
Piamk
At- Taniasind Chetisnoors
Thal
Otis
Morse
Baltimore
Charlee Minnotaso
Erie
Belllaman
Hoteenty
NewloenslAand
Tuyere
Uf Petroleum
St Jacobs
Ives Strae
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