Barber Named Temporary Mechanical Superintendent for Coast Lines
Topeka man I H Barber, former member of the Topeka board of education, has been appointed acting mechanical superintendent following the resignation of G R dJoughins. Barber, long chief clerk in the department, will serve until a permanent replacement is chosen, with rumors placing possible candidates among Drury or Bean. The move follows standard practice of appointing temporary officials while a permanent selection is set.
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Rupert Teedenty
Toneks Board of Education
Tosgke Uel
G. BR. Joughise
Alcomat
Deeds To Right Of Way In Chicago Area Filed
Deeds to the right of way involving Chicago Rock Island and Pacific and Michigan Southern firms were recorded yesterday. The transactions cover bonds and title transfers tied to property between Chicago and near-northwest suburbs, with references to Wen Dexter John Bury and April 9 1849 dates in the ledger.
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John Bury
Drede
Phile Moreheus
Scorched by hot iron in Semun injury report
An assistant dimtrini- Qing slerk of the focal phups was severely injured Saturday after a hot forge incident. Pete pear was struck through the leg by a falling tool as he stood near the smith. The trousers tore and the leg appeared badly damaged, with ongoing concern for bone injury.
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Miles Anti Pain Pills Offer Headache Relief
An advertisement extols Miles Anti Pain Pills as a universal remedy for all headache types and related pains. It claims safety, no opiates, and effectiveness for nervous headaches, backache, neuralgia, and rheumatic pains, with user testimonials from Genesee and surrounding areas.
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Genesee
Reconstruction Era Trade Talk by Former Foreman Speaks
A fragmentary reminiscence records W. B. Speicer recounting Longtime Integieni Tate employees and Lantry family ties. He details twenty five years with Tallread construction and later Lantry Sons, recalling Henry Lantry’s death, good wages, and machine of projects from Albuquerque to Santa Fe with cement work under Tom Levy.
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Lantry Sons
Harney Lantry
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Henry
Charlie
Henry Lantry
Spencer
Lantrys
Sharp
Tom Levy
Man Dunn
Santa Fe
Charlie Lantry
Newton Ma Hawkes Promotion in Rail Service
G F Hawkes of the El Paso division of the G H was promoted from superintendent to a higher post after a Houston tenure. He began as a Santa Fe brikeman at Newton Kansas, rose to traveling conductor, trainmaster of the Houston division, and then assistant superintendent before returning to El Paso to lead the division. The move reflects his long career and recognized competence in the railroad service.
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Surpasses the Record in Southern California Citrus Trade
Albuquerque reports unprecedented citrus shipments in April marking the best showing in the history of the southern California market. Santa Fe compiled statistics show 2,382 cars shipped, 194 more than the prior record. conditions are improving and prices higher than last month, with east demand rising and prospects bright for recovering most of the season’s losses.
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Wardmaster Marsh Killed in Phoenix Yard Accident
Phoenix Arizona March 19 189? a Phoenix Eastern and Santa Fe Prescott and Phoenxe line conductor killed instantly when his foot was caught in a switch tree and dragged between cars of a freight train. The engineer reportedly tried to replace the coupling but the safety device failed to stop the moving cars.
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Frenchman and U N officials clash in impromptu pick game
In a chaotic scene near Safordville Newton Kansan reports a tense altercation between Basris and Japan over a disputed air ferches. A Frenchman faces scrutiny after the event as authorities react but no charges are filed.
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Railway tests new motive power for passenger traffic
The Burlington Railway may substitute gasoline for steam on parts of the system to move passengers. Experiments reportedly yield a general line water car as a power source. The invention is the Worth motor, called the Rion transmission, with trials ongoing.
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W. Worth
Gasoline Power Poised To Supplant Electricity Says Chief
Robert McClelland, president of the Tabor & Northern, expresses belief that gasoline is destined to replace electricity as a more powerful energy. The road between Tabor and Malvern is described as hilly with difficult conditions, yet motor operation saves about 20 percent over steam and can haul large loads at up to thirty miles per hour.
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Ticket Broker Ottinger Serum to Be Working Cadet Protection
The Transcontinental Passenger Association in Santa Barbara will probe charges that several railroads secretly back broker Ottinger of San Francisco. The midway protective bureau, after four years, pushes a public fight as Ottinger expands with scalpers’ offices in Denver and two in Chicago, while owning brokerage networks from San Francisco to the East.
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Prize for Chanute Cement Plant Aims High
Plans reveal a 4000 barrel capacity cement plant to be built near Chanute on an 160 acre Santa Fe tract west of Mature. Garret Patterson, president of the Peetinag Priinad Coment bela in Chicago, leads investors with local officials. The facility promises jobs and rail service access via interurban trains for workers.
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Strike talk fades in Albuquerque as workers continue
In Albuquerque New Mexico on April 19 the talk of a Santa Wo strike wanes. Machinists continue to work and conduct business as usual. The only signs of trouble are measures by the company to protect property with fencing and sheriff patrols.
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May Extend the Run to Salina Rumor Ping Return
Reported rumors say the Union Pacific night ping between Kansasity and Jonesion City may be extended to Salina. The change could occur soon as the run had been shortened earlier.
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Santa Fe Grades Move Ottawa to Chanute Rail Line
Notes on improving Santa Fe route from Ottawa to Chanute. Mr. Devinerow reports the railroad company aims to make the Southern Hursas a robust line capable of heats, freight, and passenger service.
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Sou Promises to Decide Mr Merriman Suit Soon
St Paul April 22 United States circuit court offers no decision on the motion by EF Harriman and W Pierce to intervene in the Northern Securities affairs. The decision is expected on or before Thursday as the terrain of the case develops. Local items note Santa Fe officials and staff movements, railroad movements, and upcoming national meetings with travel deals and schedules announced.
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Parker Delegates Urged to Unite in St Louis Convention
Albany discloses Democratic platform backing Judge Parker for president with a unit vote directive. Tammany opposed, delegates instructed to vote as a unit. Parker praised amid a crowded Albany meeting and political wrangling for the national convention delegates.
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