Mountain locomotives rebuilt for Union Pacific service
Six mountain locomotives have been reconstructed for speed and power. Trial runs show improvements after overhaul, with lower clearances needed to pass under depot sheds. Kansas City and Sunction City routes will see the engines in passenger service, replacing older freight engines on the line.
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Fansan City
Kansas City
Union Pietiicahopa
Armstron
Afwr
Union
Juanies
Wil
Hucehnees Gm
Ely
Educational Classes Discontinued At Ek R Y MC A
Educational classes at Ek R Y MC A have been discontinued for the summer. Weekly lectures covered drawing, geometry, arithmetic, handwriting and vocal exercises under Prof Tracy. Vocal class saw strong turnout, with public interest high, and will resume next winter.
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Iesson
Prof
Tracy
FM. GA
Tie Tallroed
Labor Trouble Grips Santa Fe Fuel and Ice Contractors
Dissatisfied laborers on the Santa Fe Fuel and Ice contract have caused disruptions for contractor C. A. Clawson and partners. Across the Chicago division, workers refuse pay and threaten to strike, with 25 percent of the crew reportedly quitting. Officials fear stoppage could delay essential services and ice delivery.
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Stinola
Clawson, Tuel
Banta Fz
Ime
Chicago
Cimecn
Taveh Tragbbe
Fipeater
Tari and Tee Company
Standard Oil Magnate May Get Control of Missouri Pacific
A pair of financial insiders and press sources discuss Standard Oil magnate potential control of Missouri Pacific. The report cites bank presidents and market observers noting a shift toward higher stock prices amid industry rumor. The piece frames the possible takeover as part of broader corporate maneuvers and market anticipation.
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Standard Oil
Missouri Pacific
York
Wwest
Jha
Tiecketcher
Sqwiett
Mien
Standacy
Ohl
Missouri
Perthike
Exer Aires
Financial Getriet
Guntienen
Goulis
Beles Gould to Aid Erecting a Building in Cofferville
Cofferville officials accepted a proposal to construct a building on Missast Pacific property at an estimated cost of 1,000. The city would donate 100 toward the project and set aside funds for site preparation and related expenses. Officials cited progress and immediate location actions as pivotal to the project.
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Beles Gould
Eee Vite Kan
Cofferville
Biamasa
Raji
Young
Curistan
Asmgein Tom Beliding
Missast Pacific
Bern
Facce
Avival
Sheasley
Fred Harvey Rise and Santa Fe Route Air Men Posts
Not only to railroad employees but to air the men of Cotteyvilier. Fred Harvey's rise and the Santa Fe route stations are discussed. The present offices adjoin MC A rms, with twenty two clerks in one department. Harvey began in Rial and built a thriving business over several years. Today there is a Harvey lunch room.
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Cotteyvilier
Santa Fe
Ethics
Harvey
Ria
Cweed Jandh Sooma
Union Depots Stock Capital Soars on Plan to Boost Shares
April 12 report notes Dea call for a return of stockholders and a 34 million dollar capital increase 19 million. Rationale: align securities with property values and fund improvements, with excess used for necessary enhancements. Guthrie Oklahoma lines face right of way troubles as Indians seek compensation for land taken. risks include possible withdrawal from Ludian Territory. Santa Fe, Frisco and other lines report new directors and maintenance work. multiple staff movements and depot actions noted.
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Dea
Ln & Ier
Baliiae
Guthrie
Arkadian and Oklahoma Railway Companys
Southwest City
Grove
Puthnail Company
Ludian Territory
Ps 0 Hogers
Ark Sid
Arkansas
Gamiuzes
Fraud Charged Over Opera House Schemes Amid Creditor Claims
Legal petition accuses S B Isenhart trustee and others of fraudulent transfers to shield assets from creditors. It names John R Mulvane as interested party and lists properties including an opera house in Topeka and holdings in Lincoln and Wichita as security. Allegations detail transfers between Crawford, Mulvane and others, with debts around $21,000 and disputed mortgage dates. The suit seeks to satisfy creditors and exposes alleged net profits and misused properties.
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Ational National Bask
Mary K. Quites
Lewis Sirs
Opera
Sentoe
Sue Bowras
Topeka
St Jesup
Sto
Jedigs Hook
Me Feta
Crawthr2
Lincoln
Neb
Mc Crawford
Tait Sr Creme
John R Mulvane
Joseph
Wichita
Crawford
Mulvane
Jenly
Crawford Opera
Chester PL Crasford
Decem
Nen
Mulland
Sf Ropekat
Een 8 Corporation
Missouri, Kansas
Fraud alleged in Topeka opera house mortgage chain
In a sweeping petition the plaintiff accuses Crawford and associates of fictitious loans and sham mortgages on the Topeka and St Joseph opera houses. Allegations include transfers to Lewis Sells with no consideration, stock schemes to favor Crawford, and fake mortgages before a claimed 30,000 conveyance. A receiver and injunction are sought to restore trust properties to creditors. The case embeds a broader claim of fraudulent transactions to benefit Crawford while streamlining control of multiple opera houses and related assets.
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Oraford
Crawford
Lewis Sells
Mulvane
P. W. Freeman
D. W. Mulvane
Trix
St. Joseph Opera House
Ad Oo. T Crawford
Metretary
Amusement Sytdicu! Company
Sbisenburt
Willing to enforce law despite political pressure
A posturing city police scene unfolds as officials press officers to enforce prohibitory law. Chief Ramsey vows accountability, urges firm, respectful duty, and officers pledge loyalty while fielding questions about raids and drunkenness among ranks.
Dramatic Events Promised at Grand Opera House Sydney
James ONeill stars in a performance at the Grand Opera House on Saturday. The new version of The Marketeer s the older stage version and is praised for correcting key faults. Seaney Grundy is credited with addressing the deficiency, delivering a sharp, early dash of appeal.
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James O'Neill
Grand Opera House
Sydney
Ana ‘Orion
Seaney Grundy
Varth
Mrs Gates Endorses Lydia E. Pinkham Remedy
In a letter from Johnus P.O., Mississippi, Mrs Gates reports long feeble health after childbirth with chills severe limb pains and breast pain. She follows Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound advice and recovers strength. A second note from Mrs Crana Gatea Mississippi praises the remedy and its motherly guidance.
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Dean
Posenau
Lydia
Pinkham
Tme
Mers
Crana Gatea
Jobus P.O
Miss
Local San Diego music triumph inspires pride in home city
The piece recalls San Diego’s artistic acheivements and a romantic view of California life reflected in a Fisher House musical series. The community celebrates a past two decades of musical effort and hints at upcoming performances and local reaction.
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Satie
Sam Diego San
California
Sam
Navyier
Fisher House
Stringy
San Diego
Clare
Chenery
Topera State Journal
Carson
Proibonoary
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Kellam Book & Sta Co
Wall Paper Department
Jackson St
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Union Pacific
Ek. R.Y. MC. A
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S. B. Isenhart
John R. Mulvane
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Star-Times
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Houston
Texas
Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress
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Robinson, Marshall & Co
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Police Force
James Ramsey
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All the Worms
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