Trade Mark Changes Signal System Overhaul
Official notices received at Santa Fe offices confirm a major trademark update across the system. George T. Nicholson, traffic manager, and Paul Marton, vice president, approve the new branding shifting from the old Santa Fe mark to a modern design. The change aims to unify the visual identity during a pivotal period of corporate branding.
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Santa Fe
Ranta Fe
Cimt
Chicago
George T. Nicholson
Panseo
Matheer
Paul Marton
Weerd
Hutraed
Lyst
Santa Fe trade mark collar and standard design described
A fragmented note describes a Santa Fe trade mark with a blue rectangle labeled Santa Fe. It mentions a new Brady work and a cross shape in a modified Greek cross form, detailing sizes and registration notes for the emblem used on railroad era items.
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Ae Maineotes
Santa Fe
Tnim
Illette
Tbe
Emipartmvente Mit Agette
Untitled Santa Fe advertising draft and misread text
Fragmented OCR from an advertising draft shows references to Santa Fe naming in route designation, exploratory notes by W. L. Simp sor or similar agency, and lists of printing houses and suppliers. The garbled text mentions window displays, trade lines, and various suppliers and departments, with uncertain specifics and formatting.
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Santa Fe Eysterm
Santa Fe
Electros
W. UL Simp
Chicago
Pamertges de
McNeily & Co
Benny O. Ehesard Co
Brow
Kt J. Arm
Coultt Railway Pig, Co
Togers & Firth
Excelsior Printing Sy
and & G
Gale Sseton
Iuri Rie
Angeie
McHride
Audh Calor
Eny
Undefined note on faded colors and safety measures
A fragmented report discusses faded colors of defective Let ters and pew parts, urging submission of complete details for department action. It mentions Santa Pa trade marks displayed in Hine stations and potential delays until further coalment actions can be made.
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Wien
Dust Control by Oil Sprinkling on Nevada Rail Line
Five miles of double track between Melrose and Hithurst in the Galena division were treated with oil to suppress dust. Tests show initial difficulty but later improvements. about 2,000 gallons were used per mile year one, with future use around 500 gallons per mile annually. A special sprinking car disperses oil along the gravel roadbed.
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Rapertmerita
Niethweeters
Mi Ie
Melrose
Hithurst
Galena Digielon
Peru
Overland Limited
Lumber for Lawton drives railroad car demand
Kansas City reports a surge of orders for lumber destined to Lawton district before August 1. Roughly 660 rail cars are needed for various freight types. Buyers from about nine lumber concerns race to secure cars, with Bendett and Apache stations preparing for shipments to Lawton from Duncan and surrounding routes.
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Kansas City
Anz
Sogarette Lowel Lumber
Shin OY
Lawton
Kasana City
Fathom
Duncan
Boul
Ankina
Bendett
Apache
The Road to Becoming an Engineer on the Line
A description of the career path for railroad engineers from wiper to regular engineer. It outlines steps: wiper, extra fireman, first fireman, pool engineer, regular engineer, and moving up through passenger runs, with promotions tied to vacancies, performance, and the ability to manage a division’s engineers.
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Ay Wiper
Round House
Erurige
Gad
Gadine
Chet
Tharge
Comparative Statement On Railroads Conditions
Secretary Prout of the railroad CA compiles an analysis showing conditions for the current month and a year ago. The report highlights letters written by men, payroll costs, and treasury amounts, noting a rise in activity and renewed finances. The piece reflects the association’s efforts to detail year over year changes and projected needs.
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Bt C .A
Prout
Railroad CA
Agares Rhow
Treasury
Aia
Greta Eee
Hes
Santa PR's New Rules Prompt Radical Shifts
A garbled note outlines new public relations strategies and radical efforts to push changes. It mentions Bantt Peruway and decisive perities urging rapid adoption of controversial measures amid conflicting messages and unclear targets.
Santa Fe threatens rail car curtailment over Kansas City delays
Santa Fe reports detention of its equipment at Kansas City amid car shortages. Freight cars have a $30 daily earning potential, and Kansas City firms face delays in unloading and disposition. Santa Fe warns it may halt shipments to cut losses unless cars are released, while notifying Kansas City grain handlers of a 48 hour limit for wheat repositioning and unloading beginning August. Terminal rail raids are urged to protect Sacramento area grain interests.
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Santa Fe
Katy
Alten
Kansas City
Finca
Hanas City Transportation
Ealn
Kamsas City
Chicago
Che Consignes
Ffort
Bacoas
Elmes Mote Resigns To Lead California Car Service
Elmer Mote formerly of Topeka resigns as manager of the Missouri Valley Car Service association at Kansas City to head the California Car Service association now being formed in California. Headquarters likely in Los Angeles.
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Topexs
California
Elmer 4. Mote
Topeka
Mishouti Valley Car Service Association
Kansas City
California Car Service Associaton
Tate
Los Angeles
Unclear OCR leads to railway, shop and accident notes
The text records mixed rail operations from June figures showing modest earnings gains, personnel changes at the Santa Fe depot and blacksmith shop, and several injuries including finger scrape incidents and a head and shoulder injury. It mentions schedule changes for California excursions and personnel movements across Topeka and Denver.
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Sziginecreee
New Hampshire
Strahe
Edward Whitsom
Topeka
Marcetine
Coloridy Pointe
Saints
Ohio
Tadlena
Central Sully
Country
J. Painter
Asia
Maine
Sherman Baughman
Brass Foundry
Tia
Chicago
Santa Pe
California
Dai Pry
Santa Fe
Kansae City
R. J. Parker
Dy, Hudaan
Yarda
Chicago & Northwestern
Ricard Forman
Bt. Fouls
Iron Mountains& Southern
Green Tree
Ark
Rome
Fiorton
Furman
Argentine
Den
Shannon
North End
Peter Anderson
Anderson
Howe
Three Killed in Rock Island Blast Near Santa Rosa
Three men were killed and one fatally injured when a heavy blast on the Rock Island extension 25 miles southeast of Santa Rosa exploded. Francisco Lopes Pablo Lucero and Calixto Guerile died instantly. J E Cecilia Rual perished later. The victims, all from Sapteme, were engaged in removing rocks on the railroad right of way. Local residents report little is known about the four men beyond their ties to Sapteme and the incident site at W T Montgomery's cave.
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Vegas
N. 9
Tnes
Rock Island
Santa Rova
W. T. Montgomery
Caven
Frencisco Lopes
J. E. Cecilia Rual
Pablo Lucero
Calixto Guerile
Lopes Rani
Lucere
Feol
Lucero
Sapteme
Mttie
Banquette Editors of Colorado Springs Speakers
Last night a complimentary banquet was held for editors of the state in Colorado Springs. Speakers included Vice President Theodore Roosevelt representing Colorado, Senator Henry M Teller The Great Weet Thos F Walsh on Progress of the State Hamil Garlands The Mysteries of the Mountains H Thomas The Sensations of a Governors and Senator Thomas M Patterson The Press of Colorado.
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Colorado Springs
Plea for Justice Restore Old Five Cent Rate for Topeka Flour
Topeka millers urge state railroad commissioners to restore the five cent differential on wheat shipments from Kansas points to Topeka, contending the new tariff favors Kansas City and hurts local flour and feed trade. They cite long-standing rates, local isolation, and increased western car capacity as justification.
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Millers
Topeka
Senta Fe
Heche
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Topka
Topeka Ynillers
Fallroad
Honorable Board of Railroad Commissioners
Shellabarcer & Griswold
Shawnee Milling Company
Santa Fe Railroad
Kansas City
Kansas Points
Shaver County
Hou
Kansas
Windom
Ue Santa Fe
Missouri River
Topeke
Kansis Pointe
Chicago
Liverpool
Kansas Road
Santa Feras
Santa Fe
Kankan
Aiatw
Mills Claim Western Advantage Over Topeka Trade
A Kansas wheat miller argues Western mills enjoy tariff advantages over Topeka and eastern rivals. He contends Kansas City and Great Bend shipments, railroad rates, and distance tariffs shaft local grain trade, harming Topeka mills. He warns against special privileges while asserting westward mills seek parity with eastern competitors.
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Topeka
Shawnee
Vermilla
Ceniath
Minouri
Arlif
Dumenee
wWestern
Hardeblp
Florence
Ras
Ties
Great Bend
Kas
Missouri River
Kansas City
Thas
Kansas
Flovence Siller
Great Head
Osy
Helbhes
Tenet
Barrita
McPherson
Meek
Coe
Kansas City Wheat Policy Sparks Topeka Debate
Kansas farmers urge Missouri River rate reform to help grain shipments reach Topeka. They argue western wheat, notably Kanhas and turkey wheat, should not pay eastbound tariff while commerce routes favor western rail prices. The call is for railroads to unify rates and ease tolls, with milling firms in Topeka pressing for lower charges and receipts.
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Kanmia
United States
Minnespolis
Milin
Missouri
Topeks
Miscourt
Kanana
Toreks
Renses
Topeka
Furollius
Batwissa
Milling CO
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Hostetter
Santa PR
Elmes Mote
Sev
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Charie Hirknuff
Dack
Newton Kansan
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Court House
St. Louis
San Francisco
Mortons Front Company
New York
William H. Thompson
St Louis
Frisco Lint
Kansas City Times
Aggon Auctor Rader
Cliff Beeler
John Lavell
T. McMahon
Binee
David Gordon
Isaac Sehlewel
War
George Scott
MenoZaward Jones
Bear- Epps
John Hand
Thomas Jones
Imparta
Michael Heir
Binchemith Sheap
Tasmeee
Sirlaeyie
Edgar DeChiy
Roundhouse
Forve
Caieed
Wriday
Peter Duitenie
Sakmbrr
Mullen
Bas
Teyoff
Paenes
Panips
la Osmir
Maidas Kieran
Schoentalt
Hings
Andree Goets
Tiwt Plact
Lubed
Pawan
Til
C.F Page
St. Joseph
Minneapolis
Sinn
Iene
SRP Est
Henry O'Brien
Mary Waters
Sirsaneatetn Nissare
Harry White
Ash-Pan
Fulund
China
Union Pacific System
York
Sao Sante Tan
Baltimore
Ansus City Aero
Denver
Borund
Rh Worth
Gms
Sheen
Spokane
Witten
Rookss
Churen
Suptuanbder Sik
Kellam
Kansas Avenue
Wil
Kellams
Sepineberath
Kansas Avenue Peet Bros. Mpg. Co
Scott Bros
4Th and
Taylor Streets
Capitol Building and Loan
Kansas Ave
Lake Michigan
Rams
Manitou
Sasiar Oak Wesers
Sainte Pi
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Epiee & Geck
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