Armour interests plan regional electric network across Kansas City to Sioux City
Surve ys indicate Armour Packing Co intends to build a broad power system from Kansas City north through Omaha to Sioux City. They would supply their own line power from the Platte and control street railways, with potential expansion along the Missouri river and up to Fremont or Columbus. New York interests back the Platte River project, aiming to furnish extensive electric power for freight and passenger service as plans advance.
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Ombihe
Ned
Armour Padking Company
Kansas City
Joseph
Ormaheard
Floux City
M Dink
Hatt
Fremont
Cotuntas
Armoure
Etret
Uadtic
Pssengers
Atte
Evlraten
Dterevi
Armours
Katley Sevicerive Company
New York
Cevienl Vberte
Canada to Enter Grand Trunk Pacific Rail Plan
Prime Minister Laurier outlines details of a government backed contract with Grand Trunk Pacific for a new transcontinental line from Magetan, N Florida to the Pacific. The project includes leases, government guarantees, security deposits, running privileges, and aims to boost Canadian independence from the United States through a united commercial rail network.
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Ortewa
Ont
Ave
Grand Trunk Pace
Magetan
N. Fl
Niles
Fortas Reany Rotts Hemkeys
Theetrons
Avinialjice
Toah
Fue
Seare
Payne
Winnipeg
Sovveritmens Wells
Pratt Aeetoh
Pacific
Eat
Grand Railway
Bowie
Grand Trunk Pacific
St John
Hal Lax
Portignaruben
Petes Laurier
Maritime Provings
Canada
United States
Canadian Rail Investor Seeks Discounted Steel Rail
A Canadian rail builder visited New York seeking thirty miles of rail within months. He learned he could only buy at a discount from the quoted 24 per ton price, or pay 30 per ton delivered by month end. The market implied limited rail shipments. he planned to place orders abroad if needed.
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New York
Ofrer
Tim Upen
Germany
El Paso Valley Rail Plan Adopts $240000 Project
In El Paso, nine railroads met to adopt a plan for a project costing $240,000. The design covers center work for reading and excavation and directs initial construction to begin in March. The report also notes Northwest Saint Paul personnel and other regional statistics for a broader transport and timber effort in Minnesota and nearby states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Prise
Tex
Rock Island stock and road lease details emerge
Reported negotiations involve Rock Island and a road lease with New York interests. Stock concerns center on improper routing of rates and a sale to brokers, with prior directors denying Rock Island stock purchase. Hooley interests may influence control of Port and road strategy amid ongoing Tangled deals.
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Rock Island Dickering
New York
W. J.stow & Co
Maines & Fort Dodge
Rock Island
Tucks Island
Hock
Santa Fe Wreck Blamed on California Limited
Reported dispatches say the Santa Fe wreck near Mellen California involved No. 4 and eastbound No. 1. Several crew and passengers were killed or injured as derailed trains damaged engines and cars. General Mayacre Welle and station crew noted track conditions and braking issues contributed to the collision.
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Santa Fe
California Limited
Mellen
Cal
Colorado River
Needles
Mayacre Welle
Irland
Irene Steiuh
Noxney
Fernouss
NO MORE WHEAT CARS STOPPED ON RAILS
Superintendent Gruber orders halt on wheat cars creating consternation among farmers. Wheat shipments blocked as loaded cars linger, elevating grain losses and road congestion. delays threaten harvest movement and rural markets. Local authorities and farmers crave action to clear tracks and resume forward movement.
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Gruber
Chielosha
J. T
Chieiga
Sayerin
Awente
Tte Stowne
Tuli
Tewan
Russell named successor as Atchison superintendent
Russell succeeds H. G. Clark as superintendent at Atchison. Clark resigned, with Russell previously serving as a supervisor for the Great Northern railway. In Mexico, railroad rates may rise 1 percent to cover freight and passenger costs. In New York, W. Hilard named treasurer of the Prince systems, replacing C. A. Ni real at Evans. The Colonial Prose company has been
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H. G. Clark
Atchison
Jamen
Ed Kathgel
Mota
Kanneete
Omaha
Rise Mae
suOceed AG
Clark
Ihtuaselt
Great Northern Railrand
Prince Mas Eleutert
New York
W. Hilard
Prince Syatens
Wiewtoit
Aes
Charien A. Nireal
Colonial
Fight for Control of the Alexican Central Railway
Controversy over possession of the Alexican Central railway escalates with Gould and Harriman interests seeking to buy into the property. About 75,000 shares of Mexican Central stock traded, with FL Clay Bierce of St. Louis holding a controlling stake and showing no intention to part with it. Rumors swirl that some Mexican stockholders may sell to Gould and Harriman interests while local autocrats affirm Bierce’s enduring control. The Mexican Central’s outstanding stock stands at 317,052,100 and the row is increasing in earnings power, bolstering Saint Louis investors’ faith in its future. Pennsylvania’s General Manager Atterbury urges immediate car releases to prevent equipment shortages, appealing to shippers and railroads to cooperate to maintain supply and prevent delays.
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Meror
Alexican Central Railway
Gould and
Pierce
Louis Capitaline
St. Prince of Lomnton
T. Louis
Pennsylvania
Atterbury
Pennsylvania Lives
Ty Consignees
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia
Baltimore and Weakinetsty
Northern Central Railway
West Jersey and
Senanore
Isax
Grain embargo easing aids Kansas City routes
Conditions improve as Burlington lifts grain embargo and accepts grain for Kansas City and through points. Santa Fe and Milwaukee Pact remain in force. Flood damage at Kansas City yard requires hundreds of workers. repairs to tracks aim to restore service within two weeks.
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Burlington
Kansas City
Vacation trips are in order at the Rock Island Town
Dalhart Texas August 1 D A Robinson an engineer on passenger trains between Tethart and Buckfin takes a layoff this week. South Delhart Georges Mahiney an old time engineer was relocated to Kremeha Wisconsin and took a position on the C and NW. James Amex a fireman conductor between Dalhart and Santo Rows has been issued with his stand by in Rock Talends LL for the past month. CF Shannens one of the grievance committee will leave for Chicago tomorrow. Frank Well conductor had been sent in Colaraite for past five weeks with his family. Hod Miller the Rock Island poet visiting Iowa and Tit born for the past month. This McFarland brakeman visiting Topeka Kan this week among old friends. J Th York the silver tongued orator extra passenger conductor between Texas and wife has taken a lay off and is down veiling for a few weeks. Laipps Honligan after a burst of some day back on his engine again. Jacob Kints Commmetor between Dalhart and Sara Rosa spent several days here this week. Dalhart a very delightful spot to rest up in and spend several dove here this week Ge Cheneworth and wife of the west
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Rock Island
Dalhart
Tex
D. A Robinson
Tethart
Buckfin
Fim Ceidenesty
Delhart
Georges TL Mahiney
Kremeha
Wie
Santo Rows
Hie Tandly
Rock Talends
CF Shannens
Or.cl
Chicago
Frank Well
Colaraite
Hod Miller
Hock Island
Iowa
Titborn
McFarland
Brakeman
Topeka
Kan
J. Th. York
Texas
Jacob Kints
Sara Rosa
Ge Cheneworth
West
Caley
Sareen Bal
Tad
Tom
Gibson
Ater
Bassen
J. Han
Valley Junction
Aritram
Joe Lipoct
Libersl
Kas
Uile
Joe
Chas. Agnaust
West End
Insine
Roskyte
Santa Rosa
How
Sevral
Conant
N. M
Woods
Supt
Conlen
Junction City
Geo. Few
HC. Grieveance Committee
C. G. Stevenson
Bucklin
Kes
Lvery
Steve
Gus Pearl F
Calhart
Hartman
Meath
Santa Fe General Office” Sa
Orson Stiles
Jett Inne
Denver
Santa Fé
Santa Fe
Colorado
Robinson
Col. E. Cooper
W. &. Hodges
The
Hea Mateters
Chiesto
Hodges
C. M. Atwood
Oklahoma
Atwood
Croft
Day County
Lell Boyes
Poreman Sehelegel
Tail
Wiliam Boyes
KR. R
Heket Auditors
Fay
Geo. E. Belt J
Fire
Amarillo
A. Sweet
Pecos Valley
George R. Henlerson
Dr. Henderson
City of
Mexico
Henry Netswinter
W. Draut
John Shuart
C. Ray
Wakarusa
Tracie
Eanry
T. Fr. Symmes
PR. i
Ing
Mra
Symes
Mre
Symmes
Bante Fe
Albuquerque
Sy M
Symmea
The 3 Hour Day for Women Exposed by Dr. Pie tars Favorite Prescription
The fragment discusses the 3 hour day for working women and claims Dr. Pie tars Favorite Prescription restores health. It asserts the remedy improves regularity, stops drains, heals inflammation, and cures female weakness, with emphasis on women's fatigue and strength.
Railway Workers and Local Officials in Topeka Scene
A long report outlines Santa Fe and Rock Island railroad staff movements in Topeka and surrounding towns. It notes conductor changes, arrivals of engineers, telegraph office upgrades, and staff vacations, with mentions of J. Han and family visits, C. Bassen, and other personnel linked to Bucklin, Calhart, and Santa Rosa operations.
Men of National Fame Endorse Peruna Remedy
Prominent figures including ex governor Teaac Shary and U S lawmakers from Vermont South Carolina Florida and Indiana write from Washington Morrisville Pensacola and beyond praising Peruna as a cure for catarrh and a tonic. They claim it improves coughs colds stomach and general vigor and urge readers to request free testimonials and Dr Hartman’s advice.
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Teaac Shary
Kansas
Washington, D. C
I Street
N.eb
Isaac Sharp
Congressman Powers
Vermont
H. Henry Powers
Morrisville
Perina
Register of Treasury
Judson W. Lyons
Register of the United States Treasury
Butler
South Carolina
M. C. Butler
John J. Burnett
Congress
Alabama
Senator Pritchard
Spencer Blackburn
Congressman Brookshire
Indiana
E. V. Brookshire
Washington,d. C
Lucien Young
Santiago
Saimpeson
Sparkman
Florida
S. M. Sparkman
Tampa
United States
Ife
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Mature fashion notes for matrons’ elegant outfits
A London column describes mature age style and flattering fabrics. It highlights crepe de chine linen voile and lace capes, advising trims to run downward to slim the silhouette and suggesting pleated bodices and capes for the midlife figure. It notes villa black voile ensembles and Victorian inspired face framing.
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London
United States Leads Increasing Coffee Consumption Per Capita
The United States now consumes about 12 pounds of coffee per person annually, rivaling major nations. Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and others show high per capita use, while projections discuss stock, imports, and price impacts at an international conference among coffee-producing countries amid Brazil’s large output.
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United States
Great Britain
Italy
Austria-Hungary
France
Germany
Lecomte
Denmark
Tistirwres
Nortag Ad Swesen
Halland
Holland
London Board of Trade
Varius
Europe
Brasil
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Tabs
Washingto
Patate
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Save the Bands
Yeoteen
Great Northern
Te Cheestarn
Nowrth Lyneour
Pokite
Russell
Tuxan
Repubic
Aesiates Vie
Hvansyitte
Terre Heute Company
Ida
MEN OF National
Bssman S
Jobn L. Burdett
From
North Carolina
Peruna Medicine Co
Senator Mallory
Stephen MR. Mallory
Pensacols
Stephen R. Mallory
Lucien Youngs
G.A.R
Pullmans—palace
Grand Canyon
T. L. King
the Mandarin
Eighth Ave
Ind
Ephi
Kansas Ave
Topeka Independent Telephone Co
Vancock
Buckden
Webley
Sidnok
Constance
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