Rock Island plans colonization trips to Mexico with co operation
Rock Island lines arrange a series of excursions into Mexico to promote colonization and land purchases, aided by the Mexican government and other rail partners. Agents will promote settlement and tax schemes on unused lands to force sales, while executives push for immigrant settlement and future travel across the San Juan valley and southern California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocke Island
Santa Fe
Dunkarda
Mengon
Colorado
San Juan Valley
California
Rock Island
Meaiaseee
Metcastral Railway
AA. Revbink
Peking
Sret
Pimenser Department
Ian
Mexico
Janitt KeLgoretien
Piarkit Sonne
Ume Ems Geherel
John Sebastian Vielied
Ant Citime of
Suhustian
tomKo
Tiiua
Dona le Weil
Tome
Rocke
Peante
México
Mexican Rail Conductor Bo McCray Story Highlighted
The Herald recounts a tale of barbarous methods used by Mexican authorities against railroad workers. It centers on Bo McCray, a conductor who had been operating on the Mexican Central line out of Jimuics until recently, detailing harsh treatment without a doctor being called.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Pieleras
Croy
Tim
Jinwlb
Torreon
Boer Crey
Liv
Uttechie
Biter
Dks
McCray
Cray
H. 5
Hoyl
Biv
Fuse Herald
Falion
Bo McCray
Iwa
Jimuics
Honest Methods Approved. Honest Methods Approved.
A brief notice notes approval of methods tied to a notable figure or entity described as THE FAMOUS. No further context is provided in the readable text.
Coke Dandruff Cure Sample Day at Kemper & Parton Store
Last Saturday night a free sample bottle distribution of Coke Dandruff Cure ended at Kemper and Parton. The Bremer Co offered samples to demonstrate the product’s promise to cure dandruff stop hair fall and promote healthy growth. The event drew a large crowd as testers learned about the claimed benefits and the company’s confidence in its preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Model Supply
Kemper & Parton
ABR. Bremer Co
Tests of electric car speed between Berlin and Hamburg
Washington reports that a correction was issued disputing claims of electric cars running 125 miles per hour between Bern and Hamburg. A series of high speed trials is planned on a Berlin to Hamburg line, aided by the German government in September, with a new meter rail competing against an American device.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Aus
United States
Mason
Berlin
Bern
Hamburg
Yemen
Germany
Iato
Santa Fe Threat To Halt Wheat Shipments To Kansas City
Santa Fe freight department warns it will refuse consignment of grain to Kansas City if railroad congestion and grain rush persist, a move that could cripple Kansas City market. Local rail and trade bodies work to lift blockade by halting grain consignments to Kansas City. Santa Fe would gain by steering shipments to Chicago, increasing long haul freight receipts.
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Kanssa City
Kansas City
Kansas City Railroad
Santa Fe Freteht Department
Kars City
iGineau City
Birema
Kansas City Board of Trade
Karssat City
Santa Fe
Chicago
Biddle
Rush of Travelers Looms Over City After Flooded Streets
Passenger Agent Allen of the Rock Inland estimates crowds near 200 000 in Chicago and predicts railcar traffic will spike due to flood conditions. He notes widespread street congestion and concerns over commodity movement and lottery based allocations. Allen cites extensive freight delays and says Kansas may yield a third of its anticipated crop amid the upheaval.
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Allen
the Rock Inland
Chicago
Acre
Ajlen
Kanene
Kansas
Sante Fe Plans Pauls Valley to Springs Line Start
Preps to build the Santa Fe extension from Pauls Valley to Springs Oklahoma. The project involves joint construction with Chicago Rock Island and Pacific, with the Santa Fe prepaid to start immediately on the 26 mile section.
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Santa Fe
Pauls Valley
Sante Fe Company
Paul's Valley
Springs
Okla
Sante Yes
Thet Company
Chicago
Bock Island & Po
Railroad Plans Expand Across Eastern Oklahoma Front
Reports outline Sante Fe railway expansion from Chickasha to Pauls Water and north to the Kansas line, with a south line toward Pauls Valley and a link to Coffeyville. The aim is to connect Oklahoma City with Tulsa and reach Kansas City and St Louis via new routes, amid company negotiations and potential Choctaw cooperation.
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Chickashe
Pauls Water
Sinder
Ie Sciowanickasha
Fort Seaith
Sante Fe
Okla
Pawnee, OR
Kansas State Line
Pauls Valley
Oaffeyville
Pores
Eitineas
Teltar
Lermne
Suse Kaness
Wireless telegraph to link Manitowoc and Ludington
Milwaukee Wis Aug 5 W H Mer reread superintendent of the Pere Marquette system said the company would soon install wireless telegraph between Manitowoc and Ludington over fifty miles of water. Later the line will be extended to equip all steamers with the system.
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Ludington
Milvwaukes
Wis
W. Ie Merreread
Pere Marquette System
Valay
Manitowoc
Fty-Aix Nlen
Oper Water
Pere Marquette Company
Aystem
Conductor’s Fare Ruse on Train Described in Inland Paper
An Inland report details a conductor who collected 241 fares from the root chartes and boarded passengers, claiming a security issue. The piece describes the event as a conflict with coaches during a truce trip, the conductor’s actions, and riders’ reactions as they sought tickets. The account notes a contract for Choctaw Shops in Nevada Missouri and a related Shasta operation, with a sum of 973,000 mentioned in connection to the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rene Ol
Nevada
A. Daly
Spares From Other Engines And Railroad Talk
A fragmentary railroad column notes engines ordered by the Mexican Central, claims about repairs and surplus funds, and a variety of shop chatter. Mentions four six wheel switching engines, 15 consolidation engines, and a weekly executive committee meeting of the Southern Pacific railway. Includes remarks on pay day and several individual workers across workshops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Emporia Gasette
Mexican Central
Pipisturg Locomotive Works
Veras Optic
GH. Phaps
Daily Herald Tt
Pu~ Cie
St Louis Globe- Democrat
Emiporia Gazette
Reachin g the spot. Dean's Kidney Pills advert
George Hienler of Bug Taylor Street recounts two years with kidney disorder and painful symptoms. He bought Dama’s Kidney Pills at Rowles and Snow’s drug store, used them, and says the remedy cured him with no unpleasant after effects. Price five cents. Poster-Milburn Co. Buffalo NY as sale agent. Remember the time, no substitute.
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Dean
George Hienler
Bug Taylor Ntrett
Turmoil and District Dispatches From a Long Ago Rail Yard
Fragmentary notes recount routine and upheaval in a railroad town. Conductor J Ho and several workers depart for assignments. multiple relocations, vacations, and retirements ripple through the Santa Fe and nearby depots. Names, places, and shifts appear amid scattered lines about scrap metal, repairs, and upcoming service changes.
Local notes from Dodge City on a summer day
Fragmentary report describes Mrs Ed Ginette planning in Denver June and June Winklgy borrowing Corey’s car amid business trip concerns. Mentions Francis Dr bending Pow vee 18 Deane, hot weather, and a caller. Reports on Beata Tighe and other locals returning home or traveling, with scattered names and vague events over Friday and Sunday.
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Ed Ginette
Penver
Juhi
Corey
Greson
Busines
Francis
Pbendine
Deane
Bert Au Loun
Hyawee
Vwallave
Fenty
Sarmesig
Meruch
Neta
Lana Ruichard Frahm
Kingler
Reno
Jobtie
Pan American Special to Bufish Expoaltion Train Note
The Pan American Special of the Millingan Central to the Niagra Falls Route departs Chicago and arrives Buffalo next morning. It offers elegant sleeping cars dining cars chute cars and coaches. The service stops at Falls View Station all day with other trains from Chicago and Buffalo and includes a Pan American Souvenir offer by O W Rusyles, General Passenger and Ticket Agent, Chicago.
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Niccara Falls
Chienzo Anlis
Huttulo
Truven Buffalo Duthy
Chivego
Pallman
Michigan Central
Renning
Niaguca Fells
Falls View Station
Cbjenico
Jae
O. W. Rusyles
Gewl Pass
Tiiket Agi
Chicago
Ovly Headache Cure Promises Rapid Relief
A fragmentary item notes a product called Ovly Headache Cure by Frank Te Rates. The ad style terse text mentions payments or rates and an address in Brow, listing Kunses avenue, with no clear claims or full details readable.
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Frank
Yeeabearty
Cope
Railroad Board May Force Topeka Rate Reversion
The Kansas railroad commissioners asked Attorney General Godard if they can compel Santa Fe to restore the five cent differential rate to Topeka, reversing the post March 18 1901 change. Godard says the board may revestablish the prior rate, preserving board power to hear and decide the case despite new statewide tariff provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godard
Santa Fe Railway Company
Topeka
Ma Bwerty
Shawnee Milling Company
A.T
Trefer
Sts
Louiger
Cata
Kansas
Commission
Ft F
Emporia
Osage City
Flas
Railroad Commissioners
Kansan
Polets
Bimporia
Oange
Poe The Inventor Of The Detective Story
Doyle praises Poe as the inventor of the detective tale and master of the short story, citing his imaginative craft and dramatic skill. The ad invites readers to obtain a memoir with true life facts and correct libels, offered by George Barrie & Son of Philadelphia, with agents wanted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conan Doyle
Poe
Tennyson
George Barrie & Son
Walnut Street
Philadelphia
Board Declares Expected Week for Decision on EMI Termination
A board statement indicates a decision on the EMI termination is expected within the coming week. The note preserves a formal and cautious tone without detailing specific reasons or participants.
Contested US Ag Secretary Notes Corn Belt Claims
Wilson D Coburn argues against a Washington report claiming Secretary Wilson intends to visit corn belt states to inspect conditions. He asserts Kansas and Missouri, among others, show strong yields and disprove the mischaracterization of midwest agricultural performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Coburn
State Board of Agriculture
Newerapere
Washington
Wilson
United States Department of Agriculture
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Mtr Whinen
Tve
Kannas
Mixequrt
Netravka
Katsne
Onor Mend
Nebrarks
Tows
Duecourt
Shavourt
Benes
Wheat Crop Confusion Sparks Commonwealth Claims
Fragments discuss wheat yields and rival claims tied to a famous figure, noting a record crop in Kansas and disputes over recognition. The text blends odd names, references to antimer signals, and weathered phrases about winter wheats and competitors.
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Commonwealth
Cig Nnrweiy
Karsas
Hirntier Witton
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Jack Brown
Jenks’ Gang
Rank
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Rammer
Dinckemith
Ora & Carpenter
Gacurday
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Victor Noelyao
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Aed
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Handy
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Pope
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DODGE
BOARD
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Piret
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EEL
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Maaitos
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Topeka Water Co
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