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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1904

Page

4

Railroad dispute over Phoenix to Borlen route hearing May 16

Arizona news reflects Santa Fe sympathy and describes a heated contest between Santa Fe Phoenix Eastern and Southern Pacific over a contested right of way from Kelvin to Dudleyville via Tex Canyon. The case centers on a map of definite location and court orders affecting rail line control and potential transcontinental alignment through Phoenix, Solomonville, and Florence.

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Fragments From El Paso Scene Stir Talk of Affair

Chaotic OCR fragment reports a claimed dispute between two figures in El Paso. It mentions Richard Caples and an affair amid missed context, with references to newspapers and unclear timelines. No clear outcome or dates are established in the readable text.

Katy System Directors Authorize 184 More Miles Track

Guthrie April 2 The Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma directors of the Katy System authorize 184 additional miles of railway construction. Capital stock increases from 8500 000 to 12 000 000 with amended articles filed. A 34.5 mile Osage reservation line from a Katy point between Coffeyville and Guthrie to Arkansas City Kan via Pawhuska is planned. A 50 mile line is planned southwest toward Texas from Guthrie or Oklahoma City. Possible purchase of the St Louis El Reno and Western is explored to align with the Katy extension.

Katy Guthrie Ohis Missouri, Kansas and Oklatunus Itffreld Oklahvinkami Indian Territory Company Osage Indian Reservation Coffeyville Pawhuska Arkansas City Kan Muklur Arkiness City Okishoms City Texas Guihutle Oklahoma City St. Louis el Reno Western Reno

Santa Fe WHL to rebuild carshops in Albuquerque

In Albuquerque on April 20 a new car department building will rise from the ruins of the old one. The complex includes a 30 by 18 foot car shop, wheel shop, and a 24 by 40 foot power plant with updated machinery and improved sanitation. Fireproofing and a full car yard revision are planned to improve handling of bad order cars. F H Adams of Topeka reviewed plans with Anne ike Mechanic and T Bean. General Manager A G Wells will forward the plank to headquarters. Construction to begin as soon as preliminaries are completed, likely within a month.

Santa Fe Almuque Albuanerque F. H. Adams Topeka Lebeither Anneike Mechanic & T. Bean A. G. Wells Coast Lines

Supreme Court Upholds Callahan Verdict Versus Railway

The U S supreme court affirmed Missouri and St Louis court rulings in favor of Thomas Callahan a section hand who won 500 in damages from the St Louis Merchants Bridge Terminal Railway company. The original suit sought 15000 for a fee dispute while he worked at Ferry Street in St Louis.

Washington United States Supreme Court Missouri Supremi Steart St. Louis Thomas Callahan Ferry Street

Rock Island Buys Eighteen City Blocks for Freight Terminal

Rock Island lines acquire North End property west of Burlington and Wabash tracks totaling eighteen blocks for freight yards and a roundhouse to connect with the Belt Line and service the inlet. April 20 report notes location and intended outer yards.

Rock Island St. Louis St. Loui North End Burlington & Wabash

SPEAKS HIGHLY OF WELLS

esterners Have Confidence in Honor of Santa Fe Manager. 'The Winslow Mai, under the abors emption In the lest beste, Mun my have been made to mourn, tat le was hardly created to irugile i denobie Whraldon to any Individual or cor poration. 'There mny be a few men of mach Wming EVe ard whirped senate of yri fice as will on flesver to extract wood tones, Crom Thor, but they wre pase Into tre cist minority very raph Would not advise any orga nuber, no matter how serious thei grivy. once May at iiwt appear, 10 kdvorute

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Iron Mountain Freight Depot Robbery Ring Exposed

Little Rock Ark April 20 A systematic robbery of Iron Mountain freight depot led to the arrest of Frank Bennett George Dawson and William Jeffries railroad employees after officials and police searched departing workers and found stolen goods on the trio. Detectives Morgan and Howe assisted in stopping the thieving after years of loss.

Ion Mountain Little Rock Ark Iron Mountain Frank Bensett George Dawson William Jeffries Morgan Howe Bennett Dawson Jeffries

Mohler Receives Farewell Letter from Oregon Railroad Employees

Portland April 29 A. J. Mohler retiring president of the Oregon Railroad and Navigation company received a letter from 25 Almblmt shops employees expressing regret at his transfer and praising his seven years of leadership. They note improved harmony and prosperity since his arrival and the change in control by E. & G. Calvin on April 1.

R. & N. Mechanics Sena Portland Ore A. J. Mottier The Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company Alblmt Union Pacific Mohler Nin Chang Mr. Mohler E. &. Calvin

American Manufacturers Invited to Bid for Siam Rail Cars

Washington April 20 specifi cations for a large supply of rolling stock for Siam's state railway are being sent to the United States. Mr King the United States minister to Siam says American manufacturers will have an opportunity to bid. The order covers 187 cars and parts with a larger follow-on including locomotives. Previously Europeans were the sole competitors. American firms have been slow to enter the race. Last year only one U.S. bidder pursued a contract over a million dollars.

Washington Slam United States Mr King State Department America King

Island Plans 53 Mile Saving on Chicago Line

The Rock Ishin railroad plans a new air line from Eldon to Kansas City reducing the current Eldon to Kansas City route from 223 miles to about 170 miles, saving 52 miles. Contracts for construction will be set soon after plans are completed.

Island Chicago Kansas City Rock Ishin Railroad Eldon Kansans City Burlington Cameron

Time cards and construction timeline update notes

The report notes time cards are being processed with exceptions for a few items. It mentions completion of the framework around mid May and a full schedule about a month later with regular traffic expected.

Mtture Ynetion Masit

Missouri Pacific plans new line to Yates Center in a year

A prominent railroad official states Missouri Pacific will extend the Carthage and Western from Ashbury to Yates Center within about a year. The new line and White River route would place Yates Center on a trunk line to Memphis via Carthage. In Omaha, John G. Haines sues Union Pacific in federal court for over 16000, seeking half of his rebites on grain shipments due to alleged discrimination.

Yates Center Eas Missouri Pacific Carthage and Western Ashbury Misouri Pacific Iron Yates Center Pueblo Colo White River Memphis Tenn Carthage Union Pacific Omaha Neb John G. Haines Haines & Merriam United States Circuit Court

St. Louis Exposition Hotel Details and Rates

Details describe lodging inside the exposition grounds with accommodations for 600 guests at a time and 2257 apartments, offering dining, reading rooms, and salon facilities. Rooms, rates, and access differ by season, with hotel operations continuing across ships and land routes, ensuring visitors enjoy meals and comfort without leaving the grounds.

Railroad Names and Moves In Santa Fe News

A Kansas Topeka Santa Fe report details engineer William Pells of the Atchison line who retires after fifty-seven years with the railway. It notes machinists seeking positions in Russia and reports on Santa Fe staff movements including W. Shai and H. C. Whitehead. A local baseball game and ticket sales are also mentioned amid ongoing scheduling and immigrant transport concerns.

Olo Nama Hutchinson,Kae William Pells Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Corieey Great Bend

California 925.00 Vis Santa Ve Tickets Opening March

Intercity travel notice announces ticket sales for California route Santa Ve with a 925.00 rate during March and April. It notes a stopover privilege and a cobalt corps program. Details available through SSP MAAR.

Vis Santa Ve Ana Apel Cobalt

Denver Fight Over Governor Peabody in Laborrow

April reports from Denver depict Governor Peabody’s clash with labor leaders led by Gompers and Mitchell over strike actions and mining disputes in Colorado. The AFL leaders condemn state interference while Republicans and miners debate governor’s stance and party lines.

Unseasonably Cold Weather Hurts Crop Germination

The Weather Bureau reports the week ending April 18 was unusually cold and unfavor able for crop germination east of the Rockies. Some regions saw good farm progress while southern districts lagged. Upper Great Lakes areas had deep snow, while Pacific Coast and Rocky Mountain districts enjoyed favorable conditions amid drought from central Texas to the Pacific. Winter wheat advances in Kansas and Nebraska, and Pacific coast growth is strong. Spring wheat sowing is underway, with half the season’s planting in Washington. Overall central regions report slow spring growth and rain-dependent crops in the South.

Weather Bureau Washington The Rocky Mountain Misouri Atlantic Lake Pacific Coast Texas Missouri Kansas Nebraska Henlarly Tn Om Allatern Ers Midilé Atlantic

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