Railroad News Figures Show Remarkable Increase in Earnings
Rail firms report a sharp rise in gross earnings reflecting higher freight and passenger activity. Industry observers credit invoicing efficiency and demand surges on major routes.
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1903
Page
4
Pennsylvania Leads Increase in Railroad Earnings Says Report
Chicago April 17 The report shows a $2,776 rise in earnings for Pennsylvania lines over 1897 with an extended analysis of gross earnings per mile. It notes widening traffic facilities and higher handling costs, while gains in engines and cars are discussed alongside underlying factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Punanglyants
Alan Beuve
Sargmelty
Pew
Ten Thousand Dollar Damage Suit in Leavenworth
A Leavenworth Kansas district court case seeks ten thousand dollars in damages from Pateteic and Eliza Togs Shreud and others over a railway incident involving Will Logan. The suit alleges injury during a Santa Fe railway project near Ariane Cy Bas on January 10. Details describe Logan as a former Santa Fe employee dismissed amid district court proceedings and a prior verdict of some amount being contested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenwaorth
Leavenworth, Kat
Pateteic
Kes
Suyniaey
Supreme Court
Will Logan
Mrx Sluice Merers
Deck Lagan
LK & Wy
Tex
Leavenworth
Cane
Will Token
Santa Fe
Wen
Ariane Cy. Bas
Mietrick
Lagren
Tit Fereman
Eriw
Souris Inquest Details Fatal Train Car Collision
An inquest recalls a deadly collision in Souris where a car struck another, ejecting a rider who died within an hour. Jurors and attorneys are named, with witnesses to be called and a 35 year old victim supported by a guardian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eas Dee
W. OR. Henderina
Garringtat
Gavin Alen
Charles Borden
Barn Watson
John Martn
Wiliam Gough
IH Kimmel
C. G Haursetmann
Au Hund
Cus Ode
Atiirney
Petherbrige
John H. Atwood
Moore Sellout and Excursion to Carmen by Train
A Wichita excursion plans a round trip to Carmen with a departure at 8 a.m. and an 11 96 arrival time, offering one fare for the round trip. The article suggests many Wichita residents may join to see the men perform and the new to one reaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siebert
Pruikiwrast
Wichita
Carmen
Sie
No Arrangement for Division Offices in New Santa Fe Depot
Chicago April 1 The Moore-Mott Reid merger involves Santa Fe and Northwestern stocks as signs of shifting control in the rail tandem. The piece notes division offices moving, potential headquarters shifts, and a broader consolidation trend affecting depot operations and corporate alignments across the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Betaine
Hngine
Rock Island
Santa Fe
Unlig Anneal Repuire
Ory Uedox
Attuaueraus
A. Ford
Oregai
Bemus Auisteriec
Fae
Mets
Taskerich
AW Mitchell
Eteottr
Machee
Mire
Carlson, Witt
Charles Carteutt
Howe
Heallwood Y.C. A
Welne
Mudse
Mariner
Sanka Pecmadd
Ehurles
Mupece
Wustin Fond
Newpeat
N.M
Ottee Sahin Fe
Hyles
Mike Weal
Aimee
Teave Horton
Burg
Morton
Walt Weery
Ita
Oil Santa Pe Tracks in California First Oiling Planned
Ian Heenarding of Cal Apel 17 notes two frontsolline projects slated for summer seating along a California route from San Diegie to Queenside. Anticipated heavy trade includes interior and goat regions, with San Tega oiling praised for excellent condition after a SP truce last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Ian Heenarding
Cal
San Diegie
Queenside
San Tega
Genta Fé
Noeanside
The Last Spike on Pauls Valley Extension
Pauls Valley Extension ready for action linking Chickasha to West with joint service by Santa Fe and Rock Island. The line from Pauls Valley to Erin Springs is half finished, features a completed stock yard, and operations will begin next week by both systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauls Valley
Rock Basin
Paula Valley
Chickasha
Hanta Fe
Rock Island Road
Sante Pe
Pass Valley
Erin Springs
Burlington Office Abolished and Telegraph Lines Realigned
In Missouri and adjacent states a plan to abolish the Burlington Office at St Josey and shift the Superintendent of the Telegraph to the Santa Fe line is reported. Installations are proposed on the Santa Fe route through Arizona and Los Angeles, with dates and routes noted along the Winston division and related regional changes. Government and company notices reference charter actions and rights to reroute sections wide in Missouri and Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
St. Josey
Jowenk
Aneil
Hurlington
Mie
St. Laure
Santa Fe Linea
Arizona
Los Angeles
Cal
Sante FA
Sant Tha
Selignane-Winstow
Arison
Witine
Muller
Burnine Eiusties
Leavenworth Suicide Ends Life at Local Laundry
Frank Far ett, 25, a laundry worker in Leavenworth, shot himself with three children present. The incident occurred as an Orient Excursion to Wichita planned. Officials report the case details amid a broader murder case and jury proceedings connected to Woods County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Frank Farett
Yeure
Himelf
Barrett
Roman
Orient Excursion
Wichita
Orient Ristway Company
Tabor
Carmen
Irda
Woods
O. Ton Wett
Aenesday
Tectock
Thurdey Efternoes
Wiehstatt Curman
Ol Mantaugnter
Revival in Crom, Rum's Horn fuels broad awakening
Dick Gray of Kansas rises as central figure in a widespread revival in Crom, Rum's Horn. The movement converts many in Sorton and Deadwood linked towns, with churches, the mayor, and even gambling dens touched by the evangelist preaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Sorton
Kan
General Assembly
J. Miston
Atc
Chet
Che
Dme
Grey
West
Ane
Deadwood
Ste Cloud
Superior
Frick Gray
Chriss
Mote
Bey
Ony
Trienile
A Fight for His Money in the Moses Fowler Chase Affair
Special from Cincinnati reports Judge Hammond will reveal that Moses Fowler Chase Jr disinherited his father in a will, granting the entire estate valued at 754,900 dollars to himself. The case centers on contested inheritance and the legality of the will amid family dispute and probate proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wister
Dubine
Steke
Mrs. Dubie
Moanttsit
Hal Moses
Dubus av.Cincinnattayet
Duhmes
France
Moses Fowler Chase
Cincinaati
Star Front Lafayette
Afr
Chas
H. Dubme
Cincinnati
Hammond
Jim
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