Seaman Adams Gives New Version of Brooklyn Wheel Error
Walter B Adams of Gloverstar Massachusetts, claiming to have served at the Brooklyn’s wheel during the Santiago battle, presents a new account. He alleges Admiral Schley’s crew misdirected the helm, nearly sending the Brooklyn into danger before correcting course, with the tip of the wheel forming a partial bend about half a mile long.
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New York
Walter B Adams
Gloverstar
Santiago
Schies
Menerdizig
Hodgkins
Brooklyn
Adame Anys
Letter to Knox on steel trust inquiry prompts refusal
Aug 3 The American Anti Trust League asks U S Attorney General to disclose all information on wage and price agreements among steel firms led by Carnegie Steel and Ute LS. The request seeks contracts and witness connections to prevent miscarriages of justice in forthcoming legal proceedings. Knox received the letter and will forward it, but aides say it may conflict with client confidence.
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Columbamy O
Anti-Trust
U. So
Uniti Etsten Steel Corporation
Stew Trust
C AL Schwab
Ute LS
U.S. Industrial Commission
Tost
Te Carnegié¢ Steel Company
Es Corporation
Washington
Genera Knox
Artories Geners
Caroine
Buffalo to Cleveland Special Fare Notice
Notice of a special travel offer via Santa Fe railroad to Buffalo and return for the Buffalo exposition. Details list Topeka to Cleveland round trip price about 25 dollars with return options and late tickets, citing the Cleveland and Buffalo Transportation Company and agent T. I. King in Topeka for full information.
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Buffalo
Santa Fe
G. A
Cleveland
Topeka
Dctover & Hound
Toneka
Cleveland &Tuffalo Transportation Capany
T. I. King
A. T. & S. Ry. Topeka
Rendezvous at Genoa for European war vessel meeting
The main department reports European syndrom of American war vessels will rendezvous at Genoa Italy. The Chiara, then at Southampton, will sail south as planned to meet Albany and Nashville. An ex-minister of industry and labor was shot abroad. other scattered notes describe domestic trouble and various incidents.
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Genom Washington
Avg
Genoa
Italy
Southampton
Albany
Nashville
Buiide Bruesels
M. Nyenens
Industry
Santa FeDirectory boosts theater traffic for 245 opera houses
Rail and theater news share bold notes as Santa Fe issues a large theatrical directory listing every opera house and manager in service. Heavy demand from touring companies expected. lines of travel revised to meet the new season.
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Santa Pe His
Su Thuil
Tiewiri
Santa de
Antamense Wusinas
Saas Gosia
Enicsee
Rho Orpheum
San Frantisce
Kansas City
Swamp Root Ad Rendering Kidney Aid Advice
A vintage advertisement extols Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney liver and bladder ailments. It claims relief from pain urination and night-time getting up, plus notes mail order offers and free literature. It also touches on railroad business commentary and industry opinions in a scattered, partial OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Caton
N.Y
President Hunt Under Scrutiny in Harriman Rail Merger Talk
Chicago dispatch notes lack of authoritative confirmation on President Says and rumored realignment of Southern Pacific traffic leadership. speculation centers on Harriman influence, Hay and Hays tensions, and possible appointments of Felton or others to oversee Harriman lines.
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Chicago
Aus
Stubbs
Hay
Sr. Hays
Harriman
Southern Pacific
Str. Heys J
Southern Patifc
Weho
Sir
Hass
Hays
Thas
Burdt
Union Pacific
Southern Pacifice
Felton
Alton
Btbbs
Wil
Harriman Tines
Tr Mriaye
Can 3 Men Have What He Will Pay For on a Pullinia
Fragmented OCR discusses railroad ticket rules and Pullinia related fares. It mentions two ticket requirements, Pullman travel, and attempts to address monopolistic control in rail service with references to Atlantic Coast Line and New York to heatin. The text is garbled but portrays regulatory and economic tensions in rail travel and seating rights.
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Lake Shore
Owl
New York Central
Eich Road
Pennsylvania
Unifocia
Henin
Meinfaan Oetas
Im Gates
Ian de Soto
Batthnure and
Ohio Railroad
Pennsylvania Company
Mir. Murray
J.C Stubbs
Atlantic Coat
Railwar
New York
Baltimore
Lowe Sim
Traina
Faanaarenent
Fragmented OCR Note Mentions Paul Morton and Names
Fragmented text references Paul Morton and various proper nouns possibly place names and roles. The readable portions are sparse and irregular, lacking a coherent event or clear subject to summarize into a full news item.
Fort Scott a hub as new rail link eyed to Joplin route
Fort Scott officials report a plan to connect Omaha Nebraska with Memphis Tennessee via the Missouri Pacific road. The project aims to open a corridor through Fort Scott linking with Joplin and beyond, expanding traffic and revenue across Kansas Missouri and Arkansas. Officials expect rapid construction and a boost to local freight business.
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Fort Scott
Anderson
Kae
Omaha
Ned
Crete
J. H. Richards Ton
Stator
Tom. Anderath
Rouelae Commernit Cib
Gelleve
Te Tauin Hom
Port Scott
Joput
Tito
Arkansas
Mansouri Pte
Sela
Kansas
Souri
Phish
Union Pacific bars employees who frequent saloons
Union Pacific announces a policy by General Manager Dickinson that habitual drinking or frequenting saloons is sufficient cause for dismissal. The circular argues sobriety is essential for railroad work, noting the poor judgment and impaired efficiency from intoxication and warning employees that such conduct will lead to dismissal.
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Union Pacific
Ameriacne
Mmone
Dickinson
Glenrissa
Certian
Medkantes
Yard gang to toil long at weet yards
Aug 20 Fanporia reports a yard gang begins work in the weet yards with 1 cent wages to be paid long term. Three er tracks long over half a mile will be laid and a big jet for this purpose is to be used. Grading will not be done as air and rails will be put, keeping workers busy for a long time.
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Fanporia
Ships from New Orleans Seek Regular Europe Services
Henry Baldwin, foreign freight agent for Illinois Central of New Orleans, returns from a four‑trip European tour aimed at securing steady steamship service from European ports to New Orleans. The next vessels will head to New Orleans to carry American goods to England, Germany, and the Mediterranean.
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Henry Baldwin
Illinois Central
New Orleans
Europe
Santa Fe Injunction Suit Ruling Impacts Empire Line
In Emporia Kansas Judge Den ple Madden ruled for Orient Railway in the Santa Fe injunction case. The Stilwell line gains right to cross Santa Fe tracks and tear up sections, but cannot harm the Santa Fe roundhouse or trucks still in operation before the grant. Six days to appeal to the supreme court. Local sentiment divided, with a majority leaning toward Orient. Recent Santa Fe railroad appointments and station changes noted, including positions in Chanute Winslow and El Paso.
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Emporia
Kan
Denple Madden
District Court
Orient Railway
Santa Fe
Stilwell
Orient Grant
Santage
Hhe
Supreme Court
Orient
William Pose
Southern Kansas Division
Atchison, Topeka & Sante
Offles
Chanute
Toen
Charles Perry
B. Gibson
Sants Pe Pacific
Winslow
Arna
L. B Parsons
George Hessell
Trien Pacific
Cincknati
Atchison
Fragmented Labor News From Monochine Shop and Surroundings
A chaotic clipping details workers at a machine shop with Hans Gottfrieb Hoag reporting for work amid injuries and delays. It notes Georgy Say and a laborer in the shed, a late accident claim, shop foreman, and Mrs. Bryan hosting in Topeka, along with ongoing construction, new tank arrivals, and family notices including the death of F. J. Conse’s handyman boy and ship safety incidents on the Oceanis voyage.
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JPR
Davidson
Morulay
Ben Johnson
New Mexico
Clyde
Waterman
W. J. Jury
Jack
Jack Hrowp
Edwin Sheets
John Etoel
Ira Hassad
Lawrence
John Currier
Couch
Issa Borenart
Fura Cooper
Ron
Jeying
Holly Lang
Sohie
Tes
Bas Wut
Davis
Ben
Etl
Walter Lyon
Riyuben
S. Peabody
George Crawford
A. G. Aller
J. Mc Meade
Cojo- Bide
Frank Ewelwell
Tna Bees
Cecuping & House Co
Kidhn Street Frowat
Wincoup
Calipernia
Byu
Efe Usuchier Mart
New York
Henry Twensin
York
Hash Devlin
Edward Danerfeld
Osage
Alfred Jobin
Haran
Tilorade
Pat Morgan
Opiron
Graham
Issic Freck Sawyer
Aller
Bis Price
Chris Reta
Tie Water Service
Lawton
Lane
Reid
Ayad
Peinrid
Baldwin
Omee
Phillhee Bot
Santa
Chethmago Tenn
Association of America Ee
Charles Mr. Taylor
Win Sotquarters Vetts
Payor
Kansan
Jaiis McGuire
Hans Gottfrieb Hoag
Advautice
St. Spaeth
Georgy Say
Age Vietin
Toad
FL J
Putnam
Bee Kone
Teun
J Bryan
George Binsten
Alent
Mit
Jon Byner
Tee Diockamith
Crtherinn
F. J
Sundus Gebee
Stegerid
Cherrs
Anne of Harry
Metropolitan Company
Topeks
Edward Jones
Pope
Nldren Om Ming
Jon
Jrhlte Star Line
Brewahc Wien
Greight Izinkora
Enys
Mar
Oceanis
Walttas
Bhiyarshurao
Blin
Big Loss to Tobacco Trust in Richmond Plant Fire
A large fire destroyed the Ambricam Cigar company plant at the corner of Twenty third and Carry streets in Richmond. About 100,000 pounds of leaf tobacco and related equipment were burned. the damage estimated at 300,000 with the building itself fully ruined. A young lady near the scene saved lives.
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Tobacco Trust
Richmond
Ty Vailin
Moe
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