Railroad News Highlights Power Curbs and Salaries
A report from San Prancesco cites Dr CM Hayes as president of Southern Pacific resigning amid power curtailment. Meanwhile President Eyre is said to face reduced authority after track transfers, with Herbert Hilges earning 335000 a year and under contempt by the Southern Pacific for two years.
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San Prancesco
Aue
CM. Hayes
Pacifc
Tur
Eyre Ln
Murriman
Sperers
Hilges
Southern Pacific
New Round House Rock Island Building in Chicago
The Chicago Rice Te t and Packt Basin company oversees erecting a rudimentary round-beam structure at Chloe Ave near Wentworth and the track, with a $150,000 budget. Construction advances line the site along Ulime, aiming to finish the front circle lot and unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Chicago
Chloe Ave
Rice Te T
Packt Basin Company
Tiight
Wentworth Avenue
Ubout Wong
Orient Bluff Stakes Route Change in Wyeta County
News notes tension over railway routing with Orient and Santa Fe backing a southern path while Riiveria Republicans fear price hikes. Contractors Millett report nearly 10000 dollars spent, work halted, and a trial set for Thursday as factions press for concession and possible legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riiveria Republican Ie
UBL Maya
Wichita
Luks To & Corporation
Millett
Hy Tims
Aimierk Re Velvet
Npene
Santa Fe Lowes Powil
Senta Fe
Rail systems plan consolidation discussed in Chicago
Executive representatives from Union and Souter Parly meet in Chicago to discuss consolidating traffic departments of major railways. Attendees include Hkyes of Southern Pacific, Lomax of Union Pacific, C Stubbe and McCormick, with plans to merge Burlington Great Northern Northern Pacific routes into McCultougt Northwestern and Milwaukee St Paul regions.
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Union
Souter Parly Allwece
Chicago
Hkyes
Southern Pacifc
Lomax
Pacfic
Stubbe
McCormick
Southern Pacific
Cherger
Great Northern
McCultougt
Northwestern
A. C. Bird
Milwatdbes
St. Paul
Chicago to Milwaukee rail line extends toward Montana survey
In August, Chicago Milwaukee St Paul rail survey efforts extend toward Montana. Officials report examining routes and gathering information to extend the line, focusing on traffic impacts and required preparations for a potential Montana terminus.
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Chicago
Milwaukes
Raul
Fragmented OCR summary from Wyoming and Missouri river survey
The readable fragments describe a survey near the Yellowstone River between Billings and a location with unclear names. It mentions immediate action and a plan to begin soon, but key places and persons are garbled.
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Wyoming
Yellowstone
Biles Oty
Ieee
Direct grain transfers halted to ease Kansas City congestion
Kansas City grain men are notified that direct transfer of grain will cease until further notice. All incoming grain will be bulked and transferred later from the elevator to reduce yard congestion. Railroads cite prior delays and threaten public unloading if care is not returned promptly.
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Kansas City
Chicago Great Western
Lom
Santa Ie
Burlingtom
Aes Memptis
Katy
Trenefer
Ioea
Wreck in yards near Neston Kansas on Aug 18 disrupts train
A freight train derailed six cars after a switch was spilt in the yard early morning. Two cars collided badly, but no injuries are reported as repairs begin and service resumes by nine.
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Neston
Kas
Yesterdur
Wulen
Beatty
Paronessee
Talawna Air Repaires
Making Fast Time City to Newton in Two Hours Fifty-One Minutes
Engineer H W Forrester has been setting speed records on the Dodge City to Newton run. He previously completed the trip in three hours seven minutes on No 4, then shaved to two hours fifty-one minutes with a twenty two minute hold up. The Dodge City Newton alliance over the main line reportedly spans 167 miles, averaging nearly a mile per minute overall.
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Nige City
Newton
H. Wv. Forrester
Swift Cirs
Newton Kanean-Republican
Dodge City
City
Dodge Ohy
Iran
M. Kelly
Chicago
Adam Thue
John Casey
Ora Me Aeniti
Keeliott
Willie King
Charles Richardson
Albert Clark Fae
I Patch
Ecrup Iron Gang
Colorado
Oscar “Ewplin
Clarenon Henderson
Joseph Hape
Albert Wahl
Omahe
Maxwell
Kansas
I City
Richard Shaffer
CH. Rhodes
Teft
Lost His Trousers In Wreck On Tram Route
A man on a Wellington bound tram 32 woke to a wreck scene after a collision with a train near Emporia. A rail pierced the car requiring roadside extraction while another occupant escaped with minor injuries. The article notes the oddity of a rail impaling the coach and a man losing his trousers.
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Emporia Repubiican
Topeka
Wellington
Olhemvine
Air Powered Train Wires and Resistor Dilemma
The article notes passenger trains on the Missouri Pacific using electrical systems to govern the amount of wire set at both ends of each trip. It laments high air costs and wear on air appliances, while resistors are described as simple devices inserted in bag slews to adjust performance at each stop.
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Smissouri Pacifc
Eink Saulpeed
Anid
Easton Robbed at Santa Fe Ticket Office in Emporia
A Santa Fe ticket agent in Emporia Kansas was robbed of about 115 dollars near the Letan hotel on a Wednesday night. Porter Taylor from the hotel was charged with the crime and later found under a bed after a turmoil involving other men. The incident led to a swift arrest and detention.
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Tepf Easton
Santa Fe
St Emporia
Emporia
Kas
Agg
Fastin
Letan
Nat "Taylor
Weingall
Vili Othir
Taylor
Unclear historical note on possession and consolidation
Fragmentary OCR text references possession five ore money and a drunken state linked to consolidation. Mentions Taylor, passenger agencies of large rail lines and a future notice dated August 14 in The Tribune. No coherent event or outcome discernible.
Wabash Buys Property in Large Bond Deal
Wabash purchases are valued at 33,500,000 in 6 3/0 percent bonds secured by the bought property and guaranteed by a Wabash railroad. G Brinson asserts no active negotiations but acknowledges ongoing talks with strong prospects, while staff shifts place Ti Mote in charge of the Pacific Car Service Bureau in San Francisco.
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G. Brinson
Latilg
Esether
Cenntaicanesus City and Busters
Tris
Giabe
St. Louis
San Francisco
New Car Service Bureau
Ti Mote
Topeka
Missouri Valley Car Service Association
Kansas City
Manater
Pact Car Service Bureau
Francisco
Pacific Car Service Bureau
West
Railway officers elected in Coffeyville and survey planned
The Kansas Oklahoma City and Western railway backing company elected officers in Coffeyville Kansas. C M Ball was named president with H Overhotzer as vice president Frt Rocher secretary and Ed Overhotter treasurer general attorney Saf Porter of Caney was appointed. A survey from Coffeyville to Oklahoma City will begin.
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Elsctet
Kansas, Oklahoma and Western Railway
Coffeyville
Kan
Kansas, Oklahoma City and Western Railway
C. M. Ball
Ht. Overhotzer
Oklahoma City
Frank Rocher
Barnetsville
Ed Overhotter
Saf. Porter
Caney
Texas
Ball
Coke Dandruff Cure and Hair Tonic Endorsed by Topeka Shoppers
Strong claims support Coke Dandruff Cure and Hair Tonic as a grand remedy for dandruff scalp and hair. Local buyers report personal cures and sales figures with five gross bottles purchased, while Dewey praises the product after a year of use.
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Topeka
Enerygu
Maiiral
Dewey
Local Work in Topeka Shops Described Amid Railroad Wreck Excitement
In Topeka the shops display a striking scene as a steel bar pierced a coach and remained wedged after a near miss with the moving train. The incident follows other rail yard mishaps and recalls past accidents near the Chicago extension and Wakurasa load drop. Passengers and workers recount the dramatic event and its narrowly avoided disaster. The piece notes ongoing engine and burner orders, staff movements, and plans involving workers traveling to Bloomington and Oklahoma.
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Rock Eptings
Traine Arms
Unels Sam
Sla Bart
Philippines
Taaterial
Red Topeks
Phureday
Dargaare
Tts
Vondke
Chicago
Santa Fe
Wakurasa
Irish members defend honor in Commons clash
In a heated session the Irish members faced Tory accusations from the Globe as Mr Redmond led a vigorous defense. An order was secured for the editor and publisher to appear before the house for breach of privilege. Mr Balfour proposed press safeguards while the Irish bench pressed for punishment of accusers.
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Hone of Commons
Lonon
London
The
Tribune
Redmond
Globe
Atr
Balfour
Broderick
Mall
Trish
Hroderick
Breach of Privilege Sours Dull Session Jeers
A note on the Irish sections shows strained unity during a lengthy session. Officials complain of breach of privilege, casting a shadow over the closing moments of a uneventful legislative period.
Philips Bankruptcy Moves in Chicago Firm Faces Insolvency
Three creditors petitioned in the U S district court for G H Philips Company seeking bankruptcy. G H Philips and two directors consented to the filing and Chicago Title & Trust was named as trustee while a receiver will enable continued operations. Directors Moore Lockett and Colla Sackett oversee affairs. Philips asserts the firm is insolvent with about 300000 in liabilities and assets near 200000 to 225000.
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Chicago
G. H. Philips Company
United States District Court
Geo H. Philips
Chicago Tite & Trust Company
J. A. Greenies
H. F. Bab- Witt
W. H. Hutchins
Afd
Iterra
Geegree
Chage
Philips
C. B. Moore
W. K. Locket
John 2
Colla
Sackett
MnPhilips
Avceis
Street Car Monopoly in San Francisco
San Francisco reports a proposed street car monopoly amid rival routes. Officials weigh alternate plans as transit interests collide, with public hearings expected to outline costs and franchise terms.
Wabash Offers Fast Route to Buffalo Exposition
Wabash Railroad promotes its service as the only line running through tacks rede Kansas City to Buffalo with sleeping cars to New York and rapid schedules. It claims the fastest time and urges travelers to enjoy the Electric Display near Buffalo grounds on the way.
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Buffalo Exposition
Kansas City
Buffalo
New York
Boston
Exposition Grounds
Grand View
Viseo And Ben Mateo Electric Car Mystery Unfolds
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an incident involving an electric car and individuals named Viseo and Ben Mateo. Details are garbled but reference a monetary amount of 4.45 dollars and a state account, with a date around August 2. The text is incomplete and obscured, making a precise event hard to pin down.
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S. P
New Round House
Orient
Montana
Lowton Wrecker
Missouri Pacific
Sanco Ee
Tomor Great
Burton Eurema
Union Pacific
Paci ‘Line
Tania
Wabash
Omaha & St Louis Railroad
Stubbs
J. C. Stubbs
M. Schumacher
Oregon Rt
Harriman Lines
Mrr
Schumacher
Chase Clifford
Cincinnati
Kemper & Paxton
Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland
Norton
T. S. King
Topeka, Kansas
Virginia
Samuel Huggins
Mudge
Peter
Yrotuer
Kinasas
Michaels
Gralisen
Heray
Hansen City
Fuyerside
Oita Weber
G. McClintic
Oklahoma
Brn & Carpenter
Basta
Tan
Crn Wien
Rhemith
Sigstaan
Han Rees
John Fullard
Renard Air
Jowenh Aigner
Austria
Millard
Eee Beyer
Srs
Oepitelista
Via
Eee
GEO
Cullen
Adams
LEE Railroad
Viseo
Ben Mateo
Pepelien
Urs
Clive
Eigen
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