Dim Brite in Cheaga and Derby Fight Result
April reports from Napteente Tennessee describe a boxing card with Kane Brith and Olmeur ArLieE arriving for a New York bout. The feature claimed Young Corbett in a tense contender’s test while other wagers and horses competed at Cumberland Park. Sixteen creative odds and rough play dominated the event as the crowd followed Golden, Felolia, Seren a Teas, and Shriver in a restless, gasping race day.
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Napteente
Uahwille
Tenn
Cumbertend Park
Ant
Derby
Tee Namily
Tom
Patuin
Ehat
Ubon
Elulaniter
Golden
Ein
Judiar
Railway Teuekmen's Convention opens in Fort Scott
Fort Scott Kansas April 26 The tea canal convention of the National Union of Railway Truckmen opened today with delegates from nearly every state. The organization dates back about six years and now claims over 16 000 members. Main topics include alignment with the International Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes based in St Louis and labor issues on full railroads and rural free delivery.
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Wae
St. Louis
Florida travel era guide outlined for winter tours
An early 20th century notice promotes Florida tours to Jacksonville framed by a Frisco System era route. It mentions eight sleeper runs and attractive fostered itineraries, inviting applications to WH. FLANNELLY, TP. A., Board of Trade, Kansas City, Missouri.
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Florida
Jacksonville
Fla
Flannelly
Board of ‘Trade
Kansas City
Baker Couple Mark Fifty-Three Years Of Marriage In Ettrena
At Ettrena Kansas on a Monday the Baker couple from Hotel Greenwood shared their fifty third wedding anniversary. Five sons M F Baker of Independence City Ben T of Smith Center W Ke of Glen Elder M C of Kingfisher and Oxia T B and Miss Myla of Ettrena attended.
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Etrrexa
Kan
Mmr
Mra. W. A. Baker
Green- Wood
M. F. Baker
Jncclon
Doe Consict Kills Another at Kansas Penitentiary
Leavenworth Kansas April 26 Benjari Simmons a negro convict killed Pilots Pinch another nesto convict while at work in the Kansas penitentiary coat shaft Monday afternoon. They had been chained and worked in the mini room for 4 year but quar rered a few dark duo. Lightning's Deadly Work Hatlland Kun April 26 Two brothers named Shirk near here were struck by lightning in a thunderstorm while they were harvesting corn. One was tired and the other stunned. Eleht mules, which they were working, were killed. Visible Supply of Gran New York April Th ch of rena Atrih Be accomated by Eh Rn York Produce Exchange is as Cereal Bushels Deonase ae xiao Wheat Cern Outs Eye Birtey 8107 Jon K. Cowen 15 Dead Chicago April 2%-John K. Cowen former president of the Baltimore & Chu rstlwhy died Mondhy night Los Angeles wed San Francisco and Return 343.00 For the general conference of Methodist church at Los Angeles May 3 to 8 and the Netlenk Covention Retail Grocers' Association at San Francisco Sy Sth Eo Sth the Santa Fe has made the extremely low rate of 43.00 for the round trip good returning as Late am Jate Ath Liberal-stopover privileges Tickets first-class hot are kept on the California line The Califor express carries free chair cars also Tourist sleeper daily without change Famous Fred iarrey dining cars and eating houses or deacrigtive Wverature full particu lars address
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Doe Consict
Leavenworth
Kay
Benjari Simmons
Pilots Pinch
Nesto
Kansas Penitentiary
Hatlland
Kun
Shirk
New York
York Produce Exchange
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Santa Fe
General Conference of Methodist Church
Netlenk Covention Retail Grocers’ Association
California
Califor Express
Fred Iarrey
Ranta Fe
Northern Pacific
Albuquerque
Bean
Manchester
N. H
Aohopln
Brainard
Topeka seeks lower rail rates amid Kansas City rivalries
The Commercial club of Topeka appeals to railroads for reduced base rates, arguing Missouri river points should share in lower charges. The move aims to protect Topeka wholesale and jobbing sectors from Kansas City supremacy amid a broader Kansas rate debate. The piece notes railroads’ reluctance to shift toward regional concessions and frames Topeka’s stance as defense against competitive disadvantage.
Topeka Entertains Musicians at Albuquerque Reading Room
The Albuquerque Journal notes a Santa Fe reading room entertainment tonight at 3 o clock. Albert K Wilson and William M Shaver lead a program of music and literature with Mrs. Albert K Wilson as contralto soloist. The event offers a cordial invitation to railway workers and the public. Wilson speaks on ornamentation and literature while Shaver, a noted baritone, is highlighted for his powerful voice. The event is not a Masonic affair and aims to entertain rather than promote lodge interests.
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Albuquerque
Albuquerque Journal
Santa Fe Reading Room
Albert K. Wilson
Devee
Grand Lodge of Kansas
ALF
William M. Shaver
Grand Loge of
Kansas
Grand Chapter of
Topeka
Santa Poe
Messrs
Wilxon
Shiver
Kansan
Wilson
Ratmter
Shayer
Lovell Delays Gate Pass At Santa Fe Shops
A. Lovell assistant superintendent of motive power for the Santa Fe system visited the city and attempted to pass the gate without a regular pass. Gatekeeper Minnis refused entry, directing Lovell to obtain a permit. Lovell then asked Bean to intervene. Reports note no clear strike in machinists’ ranks beyond a single union statement, with tensions hinting at possible trouble.
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A. Lovell
Santa Fe
Ae Ewe
Mr. Lovell
W. ©. Minnis
Lovell
Tevell
Bert
Mr. Bean
Mr. Bern
Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe to Sell Houston Oil and Kirby Lumber Stocks
The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railway will sell its holdings in Houston Oil company and Kirby Lumber company to recover part of the business stake. The portfolio includes 2,500 shares each of Houston Oil and Kirby Lumber common and preferred stock. The sale, arranged to occur at 161 Broadway, follows reorganization efforts by various committees as rival railroads vie for traffic.
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Itm
Houston
Om the
New York
Atchison, Topeka 4 Santa Fe Railway
Atiocks
Houston of Company
Kirby Lumber Company
Atchison
Houston Oil Company
St. Louie & San Francisco
Kirby Lumber
Ofl Company
Lumber Company
Oil Company
Reelveras
Broadway
Hill in Control of Burlington System Despite Harriman Efforts
James J. Hill and associates retain control of the Burlington system with a total capital of 110,835,100. Great Northern and Northern Pacific own 52,799,000 each, while Northern Securities holds about 3,241,100 of the remaining stock. Hill and allies met in New York to plan the disposition of Great Northern and Northern Pacific shares held by Northern Securities.
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Burlington
Harriman
James J. Hit
E. H. Harriman
Burlington System
Great Northern Railroad
Northern Pacific
Northern Securities Company
Hill
New York
Great Northern
Old mine cave in traps track near Central City
A section of rail at Central City collapsed as a passenger train arrived. Three hundred feet of track fell into the earth from a deep opening about fifty feet wide and two hundred feet long, caused by the old Kip and Buell workings.
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Central City
Coloenve
Kip and Buell
Remedies in Light and Healing Cures Mentioned
Fragmented OCR notes discuss light as a health agent and electric effects on the heart, citing Dr Pierce and a battle NY healer. It promotes patent tonics and cautions against dealer substitutions, naming Dr Pierce and Dr Plems in a garbled health ad context.
Train Arrives Sunday After Noon at Temporary Bridge Opening
A train arrived Sunday afternoon at Los Vegas to span the opening with a temporary bridge. The event marks the quick solution to continue service while longer construction proceeds. Officials from the Optic outlined plans for a permanent structure after the initial bridge is tested.
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Los Vegas
Optic
Suit Filed Over Kansas Trainyard Accident Injuries
A Chicago court heard a case arising from injuries suffered in Herington when a switch engine backed into a cattle train. A worker fell from a flat car loaded with cattle, striking timber and suffering crippling injuries that left him crippled for life. The incident occurred while shipments for L E Booker moved from Paso to Omaha.
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Jo Eee
Chicago
Oe Sourt
el Paso
Gene
Werington
Kan
Gettie
LE. Booker
Paso
Omaha
Wen Iia
Herington
Modummy
Boilermakers Walk Out At Katy Shops In Denison Texas
Denison Texas April boilermakers at Katy shops walk out at noon after grievance with the railroad company. Helpers were sent home by the company. Union says layoff of one man lacks just cause and expects settlement in a few days.
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Denison
Texas
Katy
Union
Railroad Company
BOUND FOR THE CONFERENCE TRAIN MOVEMENT OF METHODISTS
Philadelphia dispatch reports the launch of seven personally escorted trains bound for the general conference of the M E church in Los Angeles. Each train carries about 120 people with sleeping and dining cars, aiming to showcase a continental travel wave unseen in the nation.
Officials Escape As Train Demolishes Motor Car
Train 19 struck a motor car at Bright Wood shops along Indiana lane injuring but not killing officials. Trainmaster David Bate and Chief Engineer Schillinger, both of Indianapolis, plus Miller of Cleveland, narrowly escaped death after they jumped from the car before impact.
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Brightwood
Tdinnapala Lane
Ingalls
Clewland-indianapelis Aivision
Erar
David, Bate
Fontaine
Priters
Miller
Cleveland
Way Schillinger
Indianapolis
Delegation Prods Harriman On SP Line Widening
Citizens from Brackett Texas meet President Harriman as his special passes Spofford Junction. They urge removing the kink in the Southern Pacific line between Cline and Standard to divert the route away from Brackett. Harriman pledges attention to the issue.
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E. W H. Harriman
E. H. Harriman
Spofford Junction
Brackett
Texam
Southern Pacific
Cline
Standard
Bracket
Harrisan
James N Hill Quits Harriman Traveling Party
James N Hill former incident of the Great Northern quits Harriman party after rough El Paso journey. He heads back to New York following a telegram from his father explaining the Hartiman-Fist fight and advising departure.
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James N. Hill
E. HI. Harriman
Great Northern
Northern
Harriman
el Pago
New York
Sr. Hill
el Paso
Discharging Guards Ends Unnecessary Luxury
The Mohave Miner reports Santa Fe Kallen company dismissed all guards hired last week as an unnecessary expense. About 10,000 guards were once employed from Chicago to Los Angeles at a cost of 340,000 dust. An exhibit notes visitors to Matagorda will see a new oil well gush as the general passenger agent announces, with trains leaving later to extend time in the field. Also, Pecatur carmen strike on the Wabash system today seeking higher wages, with a majority of Carmen on the system supporting the action.
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Mohave Miner
Santa Fe Kallen Company
Chicago
Los Angeles
Fet
Matagordas
Bett
Smigay
Matagorda
Ana
Wabash
Pecatur
Carmen
Tramp Shot Dead by Salt Lake Brakeman in Medford
An unknown man was shot and killed instantly in Medford Grant county by a Sea brakeman who was firing at another person. The incident occurred in broad daylight near Wes Goodfield. No further details were available at press time.
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Santa Pe Brakeman
Wes Goodeld
Medford
Grant County
Sea Brakemss
Peruna Medicine Co. claims cure for catarrh damage
A long ad recounts health recovery from catarrh and kidney trouble credited to Peruna. Includes testimonials from George King of Troy and O Fred Lindstrom of St Paul, urging readers to request a free book and buy the remedy, with mentions of Bright's disease risk and bladder issues.
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Renielier Co. N.Y
Troy
King St.roy. N.Y
George A
Ave
St Paul
Minn
Bright
Fred Lindstrom
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbia c
Fragmented reminiscence of a railway and sports scene
The text recounts a chaotic scene involving a Santa Fe manager, a Chicago engagement, and a transportation supervisor. It mentions a Sanyo reference, a train liner, and a track event with whistling signals as observers describe movements and actions around a yard and links, with several unclear names and places interspersed.
Fragmentary Note on a Troubled Road Incident
A garbled local note describes a disruption on a road with references to a crashed vehicle and investigations. Names and places are unclear due to OCR errors but imply authorities responding to a traffic incident and possible damage to the roadway.
Indian Buffalo Chase and Inauguration Draw Vast Attendance
The event at the Ranch near Topeka features a buffalo chase, a train stop at 12 m to witness a new Ponem Chief’s inauguration. About 7,000 tribespeople and 5,000 cattle, with ox teams, are expected. Refreshments will be provided. organizer TL. KING, P. & TA, Topeka, Kan, urged attendance.
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Bufta
Ae Ranch
Inn
Buffalo Chase
Charce
Ponem
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