Chicago Lexow style probe appoints investigating committee
Governor Tanner names a committee to investigate graft and corruption in city government. The Lexow like panel, to be chaired by Shatrman Uasivr, aims to examine how laws are enforced in Chicago and assess reforms. The group is tasked with uncovering abuses, considering municipal procedures, and reporting findings to guide future policy.
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Tanner
Goverroz Tanner
Apentei
Soanirete
Aire BF
Shatrman
Cnitags
Chivas
Coupell
Michigan girl sues saloon over father’s death
Ruth Marie, a Michigan girl aged about thirteen, brings a $10,000 action against a saloon alleged to be responsible for her father’s death by drink. The complaint names several defendants and asserts the saloon’s negligence led to the fatal incident, with details reflecting a cautious legal filing in Ann Arbor.
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Ichigan
Ann Arbor
Ruth Marie Eh Gust
T. Man
Gamage Siit Agamng Charies
G. Masley
Mystic Cure and Rheumatism Claim Satisfy Sufferers
An advertisement recounts relief from rheumatism after using Mystic Cure, praising its effects after years of doctor visits. It lists Swift & Troy, druggists in Topeka, selling the remedy and claims broad curative power. Also referenced are insurance and dye industry regulatory notes and laundry services offers.
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Risckmore
Haller & Blackmore
Pitsburs
Swift & Troititay
Keneas Avenue
Topeka
Santa Fe Builds Reading Rooms for Train Crews in Topeka
The Santa Fe Railroad showcases a new instructional room and a reading room in Topeka with diagrams, air brake apparatus, and skeleton valves for examiner training. The facilities, provided free by the company and run by Superintendent SE Busser, aim to extend to other points along the line.
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Santa Fe
Topeka
Westinghouse
Travellng
Wil Hampton
Johnson
SE Busser
Crittervel
When Chums Met On Stage in A Bachelor's Honeymoon
Mr D. Cain chief clerk for the Santa Fe and John Stapleton once worked together in Chicago at the Northwestern yard office. They drifted apart with Cain studying law then moving west to the Santa Fe, while Stapleton pursued theatrical writing and later joined a theatrical company. A new fare from Stapleton’s pen will be presented next season by Ward and Shckett after their Grand Opera House run.
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EL Cain
Gentral
Santa Fe
John Stapleton
New York
Grand Opera House
Chicago
Chicago & Northwesters Railway
Stapleton
Mr. Cain
Cain
Beinz Stage Attuck
Suum
Ward & Shckett Company
New Brass Invention for Ground Car Axles by Swan
James Swan, foreman at Santa Fe brass footery, invents a new brass with side hooks to hold babbittine in place. The design prevents side wear and axle shuck, improving durability. Patented, Swan notes prior inventions went unpatented and were used by other roads.
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James Swan
Santa Fe
Swan
Midland Terminal Sold in New York Deal for 5 Million
Denver reports a deal sealed in New York transferring the Midland Terminal Railway, the Florence and Cripple Creek line, and the Florence reduction works in Florence to a London syndicate for 5,000,000 dollars. The arrangement, pursued for six months, was closed by D. H. Moffatt and Eber Smith with plans to extend a rail link to Denver via an alpine connection and the Midland Terminal system.
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Florence &Cripple Creek Road
London
Denver
New York
Midland Terminal Mailway Company
Florence
Midland
Better Train Service Rock Island Seeks Sunday Trains
A strong effort is under way to influence Rock Island authorities to adopt Sunday trains between Wichita and the south. The plan aims to improve service and boost regional mobility.
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Rock Island
Wichita
South
Rail service expands with Sunday trains to Wichita
Officials consider adding Sunday trains from St. Louis to Wichita and across the southwest system. Southbound No. 3 would reach Wichita at 7:05 pm, northbound No. 4 about an hour earlier. Topeka shops showcase Player engines replacing aging Hackneys and Baldwin/Hackleys, with new locomotives designed for heavy loads and faster passenger runs.
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Kansas
Oklahoma
Reed
St. Louis
Wichita
Chicago
PROM DENVER TO PUEBLO EXPECTS RAIL LINK
Denver promoters form the Denver and Northwestern Terminal Railway company with capitalization of 1 900 000. The goal is to build a line from Denver to Pueblo to connect with a through eastern line, likely the Missouri Pacific. A branch will service undeveloped northern western Colorado. Rights of way and terminal facilities are being arranged in Denver. An eastern promoter’s agent is in the city reviewing ground, with options secured on a right of way and terminals. A double track to Pueblo is planned.
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The
Denver and Northwestern Terminal Railway Company
Pueblo
Onerstood
Missouri Pacific
Puebla
Verdict for Nancy Judah in Santa Fe damage suit
In Atchison April 15 the jury ruled 2000 dollars for Nancy Judah in a damage suit against the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad. The action follows a January crossing accident near Atchison that killed her husband and two daughters. three separate suits for 19000 each were filed. The case previously ended in a hung jury.
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Atchison
Nancy Judah
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
New Santa Fe Coupler Combines Miller and Jumney Designs
The Santa Fe engines receive a new drawhead pattern that blends Miller and Jumney couplers. It allows quick, lossless coupling to either passenger or freight cars. The heavy pivoting drawhead switches to James coupler for freight service, enabling rapid retrofit as engines go into shop.
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Santa Fe
Junney
Forces Movements Through Topeka To San Francisco
For the Philippines news, several companies of Regulars will move westward within a week. Two companies of the Thirteenth U S infantry will pass through Topeka over the Santa Fe line toward San Francisco. They have been stationed at Ft Porter and Ft Niscara, New York. Four companies of the Sixteenth Infantry, now at Ft Leavenworth, will also pass through Topeka.
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U. S
Topexa
Santa Fe
San Francisco
Ft Porter
Ft. Niscara
New York
Ifanery
Ft. Leavenworth
Topeka
Pioneer Woman Praises Dr Pierce Medical Remedies
A Buffalo physician’s mail order treatments receive thanks from a New York woman suffering from severe distress and despair. She credits his advice and medicines with relief from nervous, digestive, and rheumatic pains after years of torment. The letter highlights the physician’s free consultation approach and patient gratitude for his care.
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BuSalo
West Taton
Madison Co
N.Y
Mattie A. Walker
Ciel
Pierce
Troops Head for Philippines Before Pacific Move
Troops en route to San Francisco this week or next, then heading to the Philippines for duty. The movement suggests a strategic redeployment of forces as tensions in the region remain high.
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Santa Fe
San Francisco
Philippines
New Southern Kansan Railroad Charter Proposed
Dwight Braman of New York leads a group seeking a charter to build a $1,000,000 railroad from Arkansas City Kansas south through Oklahoma to Texarkana Texas with a branch toward Blackwell or Kay Center via Tonkawa Perry and Stillwater. Directors include W B Lawrence Georgs H Whitcomb Frederick D Fuller Dwight Braman and Harry S Mottt.
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Frisey
Dwight Braman
New York
Oklahoma
W. B. Lawrence
Georgs H. Whitcomb
Frederick D. Fuller
Topeka
Harry 5. Mottt
Boston
Arkansas City
Kan
Arkansas River
Indian Territory
Texarkana
Tex
Orear Blackwell
Kay Center
Tonkawa
Perry
Stillwater
Mnain
Tomstreet
Yardmaster Artist George W Sura Showcases Rail Worker Portraits
George W Sura known as yardmaster of the Santa Fe at Osage City is an artist who paints in oil. He copies famous pictures and his work impresses railway workers. A delicate painting of a young girl in a boat hangs in General Auditory J Webb's Leavenworth office, valued highly by Webb.
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George W. Sura
Yaramar
Santa Fe
Osage City
Oll
Auditory J. Webb
Leaverworth Tupeks & Southwestern
Santa Fe Runs Two Chicago to Los Angeles Specials
The Santa Fe will operate two trains from Chicago to Los Angeles for the National Baptist Societies anniversaries in May. The first departs Chicago May 16 at 1 pm and arrives Los Angeles May 20. it carries first class and sleepers with dining. The second leaves May 17 at 8 pm and reaches Los Angeles May 21 with Pullman sleepers and a dining car.
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Chicago
The
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Los Angeles
National Baptist
Ripley to tour Europe study European railways for U S use
President F P Ripley of the Santa Fe embarks on a European tour through France Germany Italy Scotland and England to observe railway operations for possible adoption in the United States. The trip lasts several weeks and focuses on high speed services and potential improvements.
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The
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Germany
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England
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Death of D. J. Thomas and freight train accident in Newton
Word reaches Newton of D. J. Thomas death in San Angelo Texas, former Santa Fe brakeman and later in Arkansas City Raton and Gulf Colorado Santa Fe shops. Also report from Newton about Albert Johnson of Gallatin Missouri fracturing his knee cap while riding Santa Fe trucks south of Newton.
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San Angelo
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Santa Fe
Thomas
Arkansas City
Raton
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Hush Men
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Gulf Line
Newton
Kan
Albert Johnson
Gallatin
Kansas Railroad Notes Update On Staff And Projects
Charles S. Holcombe named gaveling foreman at Rock Jails with HQ in Butler. Santa Fe round house at Winslow to be rebuilt sturdier after fire. P R Walsh becomes roadmaster at Kansas City, H B Windt replaced. Underwood resigns. W J Wilcox moves from Georgia roads. Santa Fe Pacific to install new steel bridge at Canon Diablo this summer. Firemen Logie Reinkmeier and Jack Landreth pass engineers exam. A switchyard drain is added near Wellington depots. A new depot planned at Wietam, day offices moved to Emporia Junction. Ballast burning at Union Pacific north of Lawrence provides work. clay ballast replaces stone. Tool check system implemented. Baggage data from La Grande shows more baggage forwarded than received in March. J H Holman now runs switch engine in San Marcial yards. Mebane becomes sight caller. Hayes resigns, Knudt named night caller. New Dicom passenger engines due by April 1 for Raton Las Vegas runs. No 3 returns to Hot Springs branch. No 174 resumes Hot Springs service. Reservoir site sought near town east mesa for 30 million gallon capacity. Mrs John French suffers pneumonia. Wells Fargo refrigerator cars repainted for summer passenger service. Brass foundry now outputs 10,000 castings monthly for Santa Fe and other roads.
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Santa Fe
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