Houston Railroads Offer Tickets and Cigars in Price War
Houston, Texas experiences a dramatic rate war as five hundred tickets to Chicago, St. Louis and Kansas City are sold at low prices with cigar premiums. Brokers slash fares to Houston to Chicago for 40 cents and to Kansas City for 50 cents, sparking a frenzy as return portions must be delivered to brokers at the destination.
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Houston
Chicago
St. Louis
Kansas City
Missouri
Kanis & Texas
International& Great Northern
Cotton Belt
Santa Fe
Ther Innes
Bovenera Pamenger Bessels
Louis
International
Rates May Collapse Over Grand Army Rates
Chicago Aug 1 There is danger of a rate collapse involving Grand Army business as western lines clash over 1 cent per mile fares. Eastern routes offer 1 cent per mile to Washington, while portions from St Paul and Minneapolis seek a set rate to Chicago. Veterans demand a uniform one cent per mile fare though some lines have contracted. A broader price drop is feared if agreements fail.
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Chicago
Central Passenger Association
Washington
St. Paul
Minneapois
Grand Army
Redondo wreck costs Santa Fe workers
Los Angeles April 15 George Speitz yardmaster and Bert Walbridge foreman at Santa Fe yards were discharged after the Redondo collision. Investigation not finished and more resignations expected amid rumors the chief train dispatcher may be blamed.
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Los Angeles
George Speitz
Bert Walbridge
Santa Fe
Bigpawder
B. McMullen
Rock Island's Big Financial Scheme Faces Stockholder Snags
New York Ave 18 Rock Island interests report a cool reception to the company's financial plan. Stockholders show varied disapproval across points and propose modifications especially to the proposal granting directors elected by preferred stock control.
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Rock Island
New York
Ave
Senta
Uncertain Stock Change Sparks Investor Debate
Investors discuss removing objections to new securities tied to Rock Island stock. Some believe the new issues may be valuable, while others fear mispricing and misallocation of earnings. Shareholders prefer retaining current stock despite potential exchange deposits.
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Rock Teland
DUS GOES IN PERSON INQUIRY ON SANTA FE SHORT LINE
Chief Engineer James Dun of the Santa Fe arrives in Albuquerque with Ms assistant Trimble and is met by Engineer FF M Jones. They plan a personal ground survey to evaluate three previous routes to Belen. Dun says a short line may be built but is unsure if it would pass Albuquerque or its distance from the city.
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Albuquerque
James Dun
Santa Fe
Trimble
Albuquerque “Journal-Democrat
FF. M. Jones
Belen
Dunn
Journal-Democrat
SWIFT
James Tiggart
sMtechanical Jntendent Fusteen
Sin
Richmond
Tecame
Mr. Teauart
Topeka
Hisceen
W. J. Lynch
Fkc
Ie Ae
Mrs. Lynch
Phoenis
Aris
Agent Green
Ransan City
RD. Joanson
Dad Clark
Emhay
Pecos Valley
Pecom Valley
Thomas Wallace
Tom
Kelme
Leavenworth
Getion
Cora Lele
Springfeld plans five mile extension amid transit debate
Lt Patterson discusses a proposed expansion as officials examine an air line route from St Louis to Springfel Fond, with a public survey planned and a return visit scheduled next week to canvass residents about the plan and its impact on Greenay county communities.
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Springfeld
Til
Patterson
Hock Ina
CBI
Fonte
Ind
Pam Mercia
Grunay County
St Louis
Springfel Fond
Bulla
Loomaston
Cariinvite
Long Lost Brother Meets at Newton Santa Fe Shops
Two Glennahans unknowingly worked together for three weeks at the Newton Santa Fe Shops. One man learned from a timekeeper that the other was his brother, unseen for six years, revealing they were both employed in the same factory role. The reunion occurred after055 discovering the shared surname on company records.
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Glennahans
Newton
Glennahan
Wade
No 2
John Gers
Railroad Locomotive 2176 Out on Teint and Crew Moves
Journal notes numerous shop transfers and duties among railroad workers. James McNeal, coach painter, travels to Kansas City. James Kinsella moves to wheel shop. traveling auditors Strickland and Ness visit Chicago. Various staff changes, medical leaves, and visits across shops and towns are reported, including personnel in the Deller and Anton Sobpert shops, and a layoff of maintenance crew for two weeks.
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James McNeal
Kansas City
Morris
James Kinsella
W. W. Strickland
J. O R. Ness
Chicago Sun
Peter Melcher
Ham
Edwin Ear
Beaurry Ant Fink Mctullauen
Ibs
Joseph Puett
Mira
Puet
Stanhatan
Tinsie Sehwert
Anton Sobperts
Nellie Urael
Ben, Dustis
Katy
Thomas Verlin
Guhg
Argentine
Gus
Servic
Brouwe
Anta Taylor
Newton Efter
Lee
Ulla Place
H. B. Baath
Ointie
P. Magara
Wilton
Yaramanter Wilton
Moa Beevers
Nort Tyler Street
David Heineal
Danvers Coley
Railroad workers and locals bustle in Topeka scene
Topeka diary notes Santa Fe crew and guests with many names. Ben Mileham decorator and others travel, repairs, and visits fill the week. Censuses show sparse employment while a mix of rail yard activity, family news, and town chatter unfolds across the Kansas rail hub.
Southern Horticulture: Chief Taylor Reports After Southern Trip
Acting Chief Eric W. Taylor of the department of horticulture returns from a southern tour. He attended the Georgia State Horticultural Society meeting in Macon where attendance and discussions were strong. A resolution urged funding and appointed a committee to work with the state agriculture society to seek legislative support for needed funds. Taylor also visited Huntsville, Alabama, and saw a notable tree exhibit.
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Taylor
St. Louis
Department of Horticulture
Eric W. Taylor
Georgia
Macon
T Ke
State Agriculture Society
Huntsie
Alabaten
Opium Monopoly Report From So Despatch
A despatch from a foreign bureau describes a sprawling opium monopoly tied to Siratte settlements. The report notes authorities clamp down on illicit networks and highlights regional impacts on trade and governance.
Largest Union Veterans Encampment to be Held in Washington
Veterans from Maryland Virginia and other southern states prepare for a grand encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic in Washington from October 9 to 11. The event promises to be the largest gathering since the Civil War with excursions to battlefields from Harper's Ferry Gettysburg Antietam and more. It includes dedicatory exercises for Generals Sherman and Stephen son and aims to fulfill a final collective visit for many aging veterans.
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Wawasee
Ind
Maryland
Virginia
Thin Lake
Grand Army of the Republic
Virgina
Harper's Ferry
Frederick
Monocacy
Gettysburg
Antietam
Mount Vernon
Braddocks “Rock
Baltimore and Ohio
W.T. Sherman
Rjumin F. Stephenson
Grand Army of the Republc
Central America to Invest in 1904 St Louis Exhibit
John Rice Chandler, U S World\"s Fair commissioner to Central America, reports from Guatemala that Nicaragua and El Salvador favor postponing to 1904 to mount a larger government exhibit for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. He notes official acceptance of the invitation and formation of national commissions to include private exhibits of importance.
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St. Louis
St Louis
John Rice Chandier
Central America
Guatemala
Juan J. Cabas
National Commission of
Salvador
Guamnanla
Interior Departments
Republica of
Nicaragua
Conflicting Influences on Stock Market From Crops and Credit
New York Aug 14 Clews Co financial review notes two strong opposing forces in the stock market. A bountiful harvest promise supports values despite high levels, while expansive credit and weak farm income press on prices. Gold imports and syndicate liquidation loom as potential further influences on markets.
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New York
Clews & Co
Financial Review
Leare
Market Forecast Sees Firm Money Market Amid Crop Prospects
The writer notes gold imports possible for Europe’s banks, with the Bank of France carrying record reserves. They expect a firm money market as crop and business demand wane, with high rates restraining questionable schemes. Harvests may lift rail traffic and farm incomes, especially for wheat, corn, and cotton, while the East lags behind due to strikes.
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England
Germany
France
Bank of
Europe
Securies
Eas
Sixth district notes hint at contest for U S Senate
In the Sixth district several Republicans vie for Congress with Reeder favored by some and others backing McKinnie or Tadlock. Fusion forces may nominate McKinnie in Mitchell County while Phillips County eyes John Thomas for superintendent. Local politics stir in Downs and Hoboldt with party reform talks and upcoming conventions as candidates for county offices emerge.
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United States
Don
Phillips County
Phillipsburg
Hays City
Reeder
Congress
Baltor Griffith
FoMipa County
J. M. Tadlock
John Thomas
Mitchell County
Republican Central Committee
Hobolt
Jack Downing
Wibute Roall
Ofd
Robinson
Cunker City
Silombia
Asas
Canfer
Mitchellson
Nani W. Clark
Bolal
Industrsan City
Iowa
Topeka
Kansas
Morland
Graham Tee
World’s Fair work in force Hawaii St Louis 1906 plans
Hawaii world’s fair commission accelerates exhibit planning for St Louis 1906. W J Irwin of Honolulu chosen permanent chair and F W Macfarlane vice chair. Board officers named to oversee exhibit management.
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St. Louis
St. Luis
W. J. Irwin
Hauolai
F. W. Macfarlane
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