Framed Narrative of Forts and Fights at Fort Pontoon
A dense, fragmentary account recalls General Farnsworth and his officers during a critical campaign. It mentions engagements at Vicksburg and coastal operations, with references to officers, ships, and strategic moves. The piece weaves in distortions of names and places, but centers on wartime maneuvers and the tension of an imminent attack or withdrawal.
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Lancis
Macibehes
Pusger
Tis
Sauer
Tva
mAlulel
ARCO
Enese
Ueus
Fonston
Bridge accident on Southern Railway construction kills four
In Columbia on August 2 a collapse of two steel girders on a river bridge under construction by the Phoenix Bridge Company of Philadelphia caused four deaths and two serious injuries. The girders weighed 14 tons each and fell about midway above the river, likely loosened by heavy rains. No workers were on the bridge at the moment.
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Columbia
Southern Railway
Bucdatons
A. x Castleberry
Reuben W. Alson
David Stilew
A. T. Thornton
STOPPED SHORT. Demonstra Hoot ends with federal reprimand
Aug 27 reports a clash ending as Deynty United State Marshal’s trail leads to Muskogeeth. Governor Porter and Marshal Bennett order arrests, while Creek leaders protest. Citizens’ committee formed. officials promise action against disturbances. Local proclamations and arrests loom amid federal intervention. Lightsn strike at Hendrien Monument in Indiana. Train and travel ads conclude.
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Bapulon
Deynty
United State
Had ‘Trail
Gupta
Stuar Marsal Bennett
Porter
Eidet
Creek
Bennett
Wil Atenders
Muskogeeth
Chinens
Fort Gibaqn
Mier Belled
The Only hip agi desir: Frou J. Baker ar eite wa Sea
The fragment mentions Frou J. Baker and Sea avenue in Marshall, with dires and 2d is Ave. Readable details are limited and context unclear. Further text needed for coherent summary.
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Frou J. Baker
Marshall Dires
Morton Named or Offered Southern Pacific Presidency
Rail industry chatter in Los Angeles claims Paul Morton second vice president of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe has been offered the presidency of Southern Pacific. Morton's career spans from clerk in 1874 at Burlington and Missouri River to senior freight roles at major lines, with Santa Fe appointing him as second vice president.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Evening Express
Paul Morton
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway
M. Hays
Southern Packie
Santa Fe
Wall Street
Burlington & Missouri River
Plattamuch
Neb
General Frutent Kent
JRO
Colorado Buel & Coal Company
Southern Fowa Railway
Mi- Ools “Western Railway
Santa Pe
Tychitay
Sunt We
Baise City Journal
J C. Stubbs
Union Pooths
Southern Pacific
Santa Fy
Ganon
W Witve Oyer
United States Geological Survey
Fastest long distance trains cited in early 20th century rail study
An article compares rail speeds across nations, noting the Paris Bayonne line in France at 90 mph and the Empire State ExpressNY Buffalo at 53.9 mph as fast long distance services. It highlights American and Philadelphia Reading Pennsylvania routes as holding top platform and schedule speeds, with the writer’s test run from Camden to Allabury 66 miles in 66 minutes, arriving early.
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London
Mahon
Trrstato
France
United States
Trale
Southern Railway
Framce
Paris
Bayonna
Empire State
New York
Buffalo
Great Britain
Uniter
Traiag
Philadel Pays
Reading
Pennsylvania
Atlantic City
Tine
Philadelphia
Camiden
Loway
Camsden
Allabuy iV
Attorney argues for equity in Santa Fe case over a killed horse
A Santa Fe line attorney faces a claims dispute after an old horse was killed by a locomotive. He writes that the client seeks fair adjustment and charity from the corporation, hoping the matter will be resolved through equity rather than strict legal action.
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Claims Department
Santa Fe
Fering
Santa Fe to Open Grand Canyon Trains September 25
Santa Fe announces a new line from its main route to Grand Canyon opening September 2, reaching within ten miles of the rim. The railroad will extend to a Bright Angel point with plans for a hotel at the canyon head, boosted by wide promotional use.
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Santa Fe
Grand Canyon
Arisina
Santi Fe
Suabied Beto
Pita
Santa Fu
Santa Fe Officially Standardizes Canyon Spelling
Santa Fe announces an official change to standardize the spelling of Canyon after months of informal corrections. The move clarifies usage in government documents and public communications.
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Santa Fe
Epidemic fear over kidney and bladder troubles
alarm bells for kidney disease rise in the country with Bright's disease highlighted as deadly. The note warns individuals to prevent infection, urges Swamp-Root from Kilmer Co. as a simple remedy, and offers a free pamphlet with a sample bottle. Related advisory from the State Journal promotes public health awareness and prevention.
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Bright
State Journal
Benedit
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
BK Tre
Rock Island network expansion boosts Oklahoma operations
The Rock Island line plans rapid extension into Oklahoma with new branches toward Lawton Richards and Terrell, completing a 100 mile plus network. A Liberal to El Paso extension progresses toward October completion, linking with El Paso Northwestern and traffic agreements with Southern Pacific and Mexican Central.
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Rock Islind Aanney Company
Oklahoma
Lawton
Horeesttend
Murucumbe
Chickasha
Mangum
Lawtin
Rock Island
Oklahoma Territory
Liberal
Kar
el Paso
Texse
el Pas and Northwestern
el Faso
Southern Pacific
Mexican Central
Stock Island Management
Rock Inland
Hitage
California
Mexio
Santa Pe
Metropolitan District Electric Traction Company Capitalized At One Million
The Metropolitan District Electric Traction Company Limited registers with a capital of one million. Notable investors include Mr Yerkes and many named firms in Baltimore Boston New York and London. The certificate lists contributions from Webb H A Parr Brown Brown Co and others totaling the stated capital.
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Metropolitan District Electric Triction Company, Limited
Aimerican Capitalats
Charles
Yerkes
Leniinn
Folin J
Pemberton & McAdoo
New York
JG White & Co
B. Murckwald
Substantial Citizens Rush to Fill Extra Board
The Emporia Gazette notes a large pool of workers on an extra board and regular roster, with about forty on the extra board and many more on switchings and regular shifts. It estimates substantial employment across Emporia, including families, with roughly twelve to fifteen hundred of the ten thousand residents involved in jobs in hops, swita yards, and other departments.
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Emporia Gazette
Emporia
Suburban Noise Over Oil Fueled Locomotives Franks San Francisco Suburbs
Alameda and Berkeley residents push back against oil burning engines used by Southern Pacific. The extra noise and vibrations disturb sleep as trains run twice each half hour, prompting petitioning officials to seek relief from the nuisance while noting the broader issue of transit fuel choice.
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Californias
Alameda
Berkeley
Cal
Tse
Time
Peculiar Accident Near Emporia Railroad Train
In Emporia Kansas on August 27 an odd crash occurred during freight operation. Engineer Wheeler and Fireman Wigan were pulling cars when two mid-train cars derailed and left the track. After backing up they reattached to the end of the train and the two cars slid off the right-of-way.
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Emporia
Kas
Wheeler
Wigan
Loysa
Jett
Womachlaist
Willingen Paterwon
Charles ‘Factor
Henry Want
Huis
Witz
Willam Busby
Conrad Heivel
Tay
F Hoerk
Rounithe
Inby
Eink Bern Benday Ovendiee
al Sorteke Amd
Alfred Anderson
Marthay
Enarior
Bt. Louth
KS Hopkins
Bes Mie
Elvird Thomas
Ueerad Daye
Lawe Woul
Fant Contractun Chaseen
Cole
Albuquerque
N. M
John MeIntyré
Xhop
Hae
Chetopa
Seger
Alhed
Mike
Jamien Mouse
Sri
Scoreeatnis
Leon Meltehan
Lodge
Erin
Frank Farris
Bartett
Railroads Race to Capture Passenger Traffic in Midwest
Kansas City Aug 21 The Chicago Milwaukee St Pauls Railway plans to compete for passenger business between Kansas City and Chicago by shortening routes. One line from Davenport to Hampshire will shorten the trip by about forty miles, with service likely starting next spring. The overhaul aims to make the total line about 4 and a half miles shorter than the current shortest route. Earnings for the second week of August show gains for most roads, while Rock Island confirms a leadership change with John Monkhouse becoming superintendent of motive power at the Moline shops.
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Kansas City
Chicago, Milwauttes & St Pauls Railway Company
Kas——_sy
Chicago
Carents Mat
Ruttedae
Davenport
Tal
Hampshire
Tne
A. & Long
Clark
Rock Island
John Gill
Trenton
Hy Bookhouse
Lafayette
Mr. Monkhouse
Jin East
Engineer Work Disrupts Line Amid Hospitalities and Schedules
Reports describe locomotive crews and shop staff on layoff or idle, with engine handoffs and track work affecting fourth street routes. Multiple workers including Henry Brute and Joseph Mason are noted as sick or recovering, while repairs connect Santa Fe and nearby yards. Local residents, families, and staff travel or visit, reflecting a period of maintenance and small town disruption.
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Frathend
Liks View
Jowph Mason
Henry Brute
Bartngane
Rend Rayber
Charles Gout Foryman
Eroberg
John Pou
Josiph
Daoghuir
Rishtin Reardon
Sas Fu
Teaehrop
Swork
Reardon
Tepeman
Aan
Fourth Street
Wuaterh
Kenen
D. W. Boriasteen
Tod
Wtarne Howe
Od & Jen
Toreroen
Raenie
Santa Fe
Bernardus
Mr. Wweeck
Wabash Trains Run Fastest To Buffalo Exposition
The Wabash Railroad proclaims itself the only line running through trains from Kansas City to Buffalo with sleeping cars to New York. It promises the fastest time and a day saved, with trains passing two thirds of the Exposition grounds for through passengers, offering a view of the Electric Display without Buffalo stopovers.
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Buffalo Exposition
Kansas City
Buffalo
New York
Boston
Exposition Grounds
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