Editorial Fallout From Kansas Election Board Ruling
The Kingman Currier-Leader reports Albaugh excusing and apologizing for Burrow’s stance on the Allen Bowerevelt contest while praising Coleman. It notes Attorney General Coleman’s alleged moral lapse and Secretary of State Burrow’s defense of the board’s decision, framing the outcome as a blow to reformers and a boost for Henry Allen in Kansas Republican politics.
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Kansue
Allen-Bowerevelt
Kingman Curter
Morton al- Deweh
Re- Pubucah
Albaugh
Hie Exeunes Pee
State Harrow
Fic
Teverek
Sa Coleman
J. Allen
Canaries
Alten
Bourbon County
Rankne Wine
Miami
Wyandotte
Johnson Coun
Una
Mit
Allen
Adieh
Anderson County
Aflen
Kansas
Miami County
E County
Howersock
Mimi
Bowersock
Buite
Wells
Garberal Coleman
Burrow
Mowerback
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Kay- Bex
Coleman
Garnett
Thme
Burrew
Tom Kelly-Burton
Usi
Orney
Brittow
Pal|ie
Wella
Wollidotte
Mtiam
Goleman
Ate. Coleman
Rain Lifts Plains Crops Across Kansas
Heavy rains across central Kansas replenish dry soils, boosting wheat, corn, and small grains. Reports from Hutchinson, Manhattan, Concordia, Abilene, Dodge City and other towns indicate widespread moisture, easing drought with 0.75 inch to several inches in western counties and forecasts of better harvest prospects. Local conditions vary with ongoing cool spells and intermittent showers. Rain improves ground moisture and supports upcoming crops after months of dryness.
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Hutchinson
Kansas
Filipino Soldiers Headed to St Louis World's Fair
Special train from Salt Lake City carried 423 Filipino soldiers under American officers to the St Louis exposition. Bleckley, Missouri Pacific agent, praised their behavior as they prepared for display at the World’s Fair, noting fourteen officers oversaw four companies. Major Carrington led the group.
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Court Pacific
St. Louis Exposition
Eeb
Bleckley
Southwestern
Missouri Pacific
St. Lomai
Lake City
Dr. Bleckley
Salt Lake City
St. Louis
Sven
Mr. Bleckley
United States
Carrington
Beeepaatit
Wichite Earles
Santa Fe machinists back to work amid strike rumors
The Railway news notes San Bernardino reports no strike as machinists who were laid off last month return to duties. West coast towns fear escalation yet officials and papers say amicable settlement looks likely with few discharge actions. Local workers once idle resume positions. several hired yesterday.
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Santa Fe
West
San Bernardino
Cal
Timea- Index
Santa Fe Company
Machinnta
Vnion
Machinlats
Santi Fe
Ile
Prisco's Operating Head Hammond Biography Summary
Robert R. Hammond, operating head of the St. Louis & San Francisco and second vice president, was born February 14, 1857 in Ottawa Iowa. He began as a telegraph operator in 1876 and rose through roles including operator, dispatcher, trainmaster, division superintendent, and general superintendent before moving to Chicago in 1963 as general manager of the Chicago and Eastern Timels. He was educated at Baker University in Kansas and Iowa Westeyn University at Mount Pleasant.
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Hh. RK. Hammond
Baker University
Kansas
Robert R. Hammond
St. Louis
San Francisco
Ottawa
Iowa
Chicago
Harlington
Quincy
Kansas City
Katine City
Fort Scott
Memphis
Frisco
Memphs
Birmingham
Chicago & Eastern Timels
Prisco
Hammond Wax
Towa Westeywn University
Mount Pleasant
Tow
Old engineer killed in Santa Fe yard derailment
April 22. William Downing, locomotive engineer for the Santa Fe at Guthrie Oklahoma, was killed when his engine struck a car pushed from another track in the Santa Fe yard. He died en route to Wichita hospital. Home in Arkansas City. He had seventeen years in Santa Fe service. Also note changes on the Kansas City Belt Line with resignations of R L Winchell and F H Hamilton and appointment of A J Davidson as new vice president.
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M. Downing
Santa Fe
Guthrie
Gothele
Okla
William Downing
Atenisan
Topeka & Santa Fe
Downing
Wichita
Arkansas City
K. C. Belt Line
Kansas City
R L. Winchell
Rock Island Railroad
Kansis City Belt Railroad Company
F. H. Hamilton
Mr. Winchell
Prisca Railroad
Beltine Company
A. 3. Davidson
Frisco System
Dir. Winchell
J. Tyler
Tex
J. M. Rice
Gould Mnes
Directors Change at Frisco Board Meeting
J president and director, and 1 it. Ham mond, vice president of the Frisco, suc ceeded Mr. Hamilton an a member of the Board of directors. The meeting of the directors was held in the private car of J. H. Hurley, oral superintendent of the Santa railron.
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Hammond
Frisco
Hamilton
J. H. Hurley
Santa Railron
Frisco Builds Park Beside Wichita Station Grounds
In Wichita on East Doubling Avenue Frisco workers began the first factual phase of the Frisco Park project. Ten men plowed ground planted trees and blue grass will cover most of the area a driveway is staked off and a flower bed to form the words Frisco System.
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Frisco
Wichita
Kun
Douging Avenue
Douglas Avenue
Rail and Transport Accidents Report for Last Quarter 1903
Interstate Commerce Commission bulletin shows 147 passengers and 29 employees killed and 1,448 passengers and 3,030 employees injured in October to December 1903 collisions and derailments. Total casualties reach 14,485 with 175 passengers and 91 employees killed and 1,937 passengers and 11,383 employees injured, a decline of 702 from the prior quarter.
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Washington
Inter- State Commerce Commission
United States
Union Pacific Chief Visits Kansas Lines in Leavenworth
New Union Pacific General Manager inspected Kansas lines with officials and staff. The journey included a special train over the Western line and a full tour of the talon Pacific and Kansas Western properties with S. Gruber and J. Brinkerbot among escorts.
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Union Pacific
Kansas
Leavenworth
Kespe BA Moller
Hallwiy
Portas
Ite Hacific Railway
Oru
Monier
Kansas & Western
Nisnimrapners
San Clernn
Sof
Omicinis
Talon
Kansas Western
Moet
Caneral J. At
Trom
Omaha
J. O. Brinkerbot
Aera Ene
Kanaan
Stearn Sor
Hinder
Supt. W. & Baul
In Ki
di W
Mormon Railroad Scheme Reaches Mexican Concession
J W Young of Salt Lake City son of Brigham Young secures Mexican government concession for a 1500 mile railway from Justes on the Texas charter to Topanobampo coast then to Culincar and Aneca connecting with Mexican Central. Route passes through Chihuahua Sonora and Sinaton mining belts and agricultural border lands with Mormon capitalists in the project. Government subsidy reportedly promised.
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Brigham Young
J. W. Young
Salt Lake City
Utah
Justes
Pacific Coast
México
Topanobampo
Culincar
Aneca
Mexican Central Railroad
Chihuahua
Sonor
Sinaton
Mr. Young
I Hn
Nberil
Car Employees Threaten Walkout On Wabash Strike Likely
Amid stalled grievances the Wabash car employees threaten a walkout. President Ramey claims some gains were offered but not acceptable. Locals fear trouble as talks break down in the plant shop era, with Mexican Central fire damage and Roosevelt property notes also in Chicago dispatches.
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Decktur
Grievanne
H Im
Ramey
Kept in doubt rail plan spurs regional dispute
Rumors swirl over a pending litigation about lax city oversight of draft duties and the rights of way for retired company holdings near the tracks. Heirs to Roosevelt estates and others fear impact on property near lines while Keck Island plans a double track project advances with leaders in Topeka and Kansas City moving amid tensions.
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Dullo
Patearnwt
Priapat Simons
Roosevelt Extikte
Ieluditty
Presicae
Masury and
Ogden
Keck Island
Ransne
B. le Winchell
Hook Delanda
Pactie
Winehen
Ifr
Bultiemnee
Beck
Eforyfone
Atzaamranest
Topeka
Kanada
Anana
Superintendent of Freight Named for Frisco Yard
W HL Williams was appointed superintendent of freight transportation yard and station service for the Frisco railroad, effective immediately, with an office in St. Taruis.
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W. HL Williams
St. Taruis
W. HL Willams Ty
Frisco, Wit
St .1
Kansas Railroads Boost Track Improvement Spending
Kansas railroads push extensive track work this season with large expenditures on rock ballast and roadbed stabilization. The Santa Fe reports double tracking along routes near Raton, while crews continue summer programs to maintain and improve lines.
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Kansas
Iewest
Uel Road
Telan
Dutimewtinigs
Kaceas
Sante Fe
Raton
Santa Fe railroad workers and events at a Kansas City area meeting
A partially readable transit era item notes railroad activity and personnel. It mentions Santa Fe freight auditors and West Plains workers, a funeral for a brother, and ties to Topeka and Elia with John Kempton referenced as a key figure. The fragment discusses trips, auditing, and company business in the week.
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Piero Gaditor
Santa Fe
Heety
Larned Teibey Hanaae
Wisi
Haber Uv Asus
Tin Fe
K. Hurley
Guanral
Idaes
Trewarsdey
John Kemptos
Elia
Mr. Kempton
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