Rock Island interests alleged to gain control
Rumors claim Leeds Reed Field Frick and Moores form Rock Island group to take control of Mexican Central and Rock Island system. Denials issued though insiders say deal advances toward September announcement. Directors plan large capital raise and new equity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leeds
Reed, Field, Frick and
Moores
Tniintapolie
Danteleed
William B. Lesds
Riehmann
Moore Brothers
Chicago
Prisco
Beaboard Aly
Rock Lem Fond Haa
Feftidential Fritits
Levds
Rock Biband Piod Rive Aalcedt
Apetenenge Saul
Pemeni
Marchal Picid
Mexian Central
Mtr
Mezwan Central
Grand Trunk Cuts New York Fare To 24 Dollars
In Chicago and St Paul a temporary fare reduction to 24 dollars for round trips to New York via Buffalo and Lehigh Valley lines is proposed with a Sept 15 return date. Grand Trunk caucus debated matching the rate amid overlapping Chicago to New York routes and a Saratoga convention. Meanwhile a fraud alert notes counterfeit fountain pen tips used to forge tickets and signatures by brokers to boost values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Trunk
New York
Chcago
Bt. Paul
Chicago
Minneapolis
Avimuet
Buffalo
Lehigh Valley
Dymalus
Vaux
Nincacepany
Sardtoga
Jeanthan
Palmer
Wabash
Estes
Sarators
Complex ticket transfer rules described in old contract text
The fragment discusses ticket transfer practices, signatures, and challenges for conductors and agents. It notes a first and second signature requirement by the purchaser and mentions ink, dates, and locations, illustrating how transfers become hard to track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penerucer
Nyrants
Frisco Railroad embargo hits Kansas City Belt Line traffic
Frisco railroad imposed embargoes against the Belt Line to ease congestion at storage tracks in Kansas City. Freight officials described delays behind the high water and overlapping demand, affecting deliveries and passenger rail operations. Meetings between Frisco Freight Office, Belt Line officials, and terminal managers led to the action aimed at clearing bottlenecks for shipments and retaining service levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaueen
Kansas City Belt Railway
Prisca Railroad
Bete
Frisco
Mont Pases
Prisco Genaral
Prisco Railroad
D. W. Rider
Belt Line
TC. Dumberk
Prisco
Vi Miter
Pret Scott
Kan
HF. Clark
Kansas City
Trisco Read
Bott
Kans City
Union
Fas Han
Beit Line
New Fork 16 Nearer as New York and Philadelphia bridge opens
The new Pennsylvania railroad bridge over the Delaware River between this city and Mourieville near Trenton is opened for eastward traffic. Westbound tracks to be ready in two weeks. old bridge removed to Washington. The 4080 foot, eighteen-arch structure carries four tracks, two passenger and two freight, and vastly improves flood safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philadelphia
Trenton
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Mourieville
Delaware River
Trafic
Washington
Potomac River
New Brunswick
Largest Power House to Furnish Electric Road Power
Begumont chineng will re priced to furnish the power for operating more than 2 miles of electric road datnga and Passenger business and furnish power for the oil Melis at Biessimont Boat Like and Saratoga. for the system are now being iatiors a the order for the machinery will be placed shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chineng
Datnga
Melis
Biessimont Boat Like
Saratoga
Special Agents on Trains Engage in Ticket Frauds
General Passenger Agent George Morton of the Missouri Kansas and Texas announces that numerous frauds perpetuated by ticket sealport in the manipulation of railway tickets have prompted railway officials to take action. The statement outlines investigations and steps to curb fraudulent purchases and ensure fare integrity across routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
Aute
George Morton
Missouri, Kansas and
Texas
Missouri, Kansas and Texas
Railroad Club Outing at Electric Park in Kansas City
Special agents on trains from St Louis and excursions aid conductors to thwart scalping. The Railroad Club's annual outing will be at Electric Park Kansas City on Saturday September 3 from 9 am to 3 30 pm with boxing matches a vaudeville preliminary and lunch in the German village. A large delegation from St Joseph will join, and members will meet at the club rooms at 9 am to escort visitors to the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Ama Kameus
Indpany
Kansas City
Railroad Club
Electric Park
St. Joseph
Enormous Daily Mail at Missouri Pacific Passenger Offices
The St Louis Globe-Democrat reports vast mail volume at Missouri Pacific general passenger offices. July totals show 96,438 letters cards and telegrams with a peak 2481 pieces on July 6 and a low 740 on July 7. The July daily average was 1,401 pieces, excluding freight and other departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louie Globe-Democrat
C. Townsend
Missouri Pacific System
St Louie
General Passenger Department
Rock Island Short Route Gain Linked Pacific Coast Trade
El Paso announces a new alliance between Rock Island, Santa Fe and Atchison to route western Pacific traffic via Albuquerque. Rock Island gains a western outlet while Santa Fe receives track rights from Liberal to Lisman. Trade to California via El Paso ends, saving about 225 miles in the transcontinental route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Tex
C. B. Evlily
EL Rhisroad
Rock Island
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Liane
Albuquerque
Santa Fe
Liberal
Kam
Lisna
California
Il Paso
Gould strengthens grip on rail lines and fuel firm
A Denver article reports George Gould tightens control of the Rio Grande, the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company, and strategic lines. The Grande allegedly bought rails formerly owned by John C. Osgood, with aims to shield Rio Grande and Missouri Pacific while limiting rivals’ tonnage from Colorado Fuel and Iron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver and
Fio Grande
Crystal River
George Gould
Colorado Fuel Mud Trom Company
Tt In
Grande
John C. Osgood
Rio Grande
Missonei Pacific
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
Denver
Col
Santa Fe's Good Statement Marks Promising New Year
Santa Fe reports a strong start to its fiscal year with a scale of gross earnings up by over three quarters of a million and net rises exceeding a quarter million. The report notes rising costs and a planned continuation of track and facility work, alongside several personnel moves and appointments within the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Trust and Combines in Modern Industry
The American Bar Association's law committee reports on the growing power of industrial combinations. It cites U S Steel Standard Oil and sugar trusts as examples of monopolistic trends, warns of labor and transport consolidations, and urges federal and state action including graduated franchise taxation to curb growth while preserving essential commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Vai
Law Committee
Te American Bar A6
U. S. Steel Corporation
Mississippi
Amalgamated Copper Company
Departmentators Trust
Standard 610 Company
Statler
Eame
Eng
Universal Industrial Corporation
United States Steel Corporation
Standard Oil Company
Mr. Morgan
Shipping Trust
Mr. Schwab
Ship Building Trust
American Bar Association
United States Security Company
S. S. Steel
Trust remedies proposed by committee reading
The report outlines three remedies against interstate trusts. First, heavier taxation on large earnings with a 10 percent levy on the last hundred million. Second, require rail and other common carriers to cut rates by 50 percent where competition is suppressed. Third, states may enter industry to reestablish competition. The committee members include Logan Budd Lathrope Whitlock Morris Jr. The night session adopted a resolution to report remedies for legal combinations threatening enterprise, a victory for those urging the American Bar Association address trusts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Steel Corporation
Northern Pacific
Great Northern Railways
U. S
Congress
Walter S. Logan
Henry Budd
Gardiner Lathrope
Geo. Whitlock
John Morris, Jr
Sesson
Topeka News Sees Traffic Alliance Of Two Phone Firms
Mayor Bereindthal and City Engineer McCabe uncover alleged coordination between the Missouri and Kansas Telephone and Kansas Long DistanceTelephone and Telegraph companies to evade Topeka street rules. Superintendent Bayleson suspends North Topeka line work pending investigation into alleged infringement. City officials note poles bearing the Long Distance brand amid Missouri and Kansas construction, triggering suspicions of deceptive transfer of company assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bereindthal
McCabe
Missouri and Kansas Telephone Company
Kansas Long Distance Telephone and ‘Telegraph Company
Topeka
Supt Bayless
Missouri and Kansas Company
North Topeks
Bergundthal
Missouri and Kansas
Kansas Long Distance Company
Rere
Topeks
Kansas Long Distance Telephone and Telegraph Company
Toll
Eastern Capital
Kansas City
Garfield Street
Telae
Exust
North
Baylons
Mayer Berewndthal J
Baylesn
Long Distance
Kanesi Division
Missouri and Kansas Origanization Wold
Topeke
Teae Mee
Topeka Officials Scrutinize Toll Line Merger Claim
In Topeka officials questioned a reported merger between the Missouri and Kansas company and the Long Distance company. Authorities suspect deception as the two firms appear to share poles and brandings while a new line is not yet in operation. Mayor Bergundthal ordered a halt on new North Topeka work until assurances of legitimate terminal facilities are received. Fitzsimmons vows to fight Corbett in New York as of August 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Warren
Santa Fe Signal Engineering Department
Arkansas City
Anne Loutee Allinon
W. J. Healy
Lowman Hill
Banta Fe
Rock Island Haven
Mth Fe Cooin
Rence
Kan
Dalarea
William Corry
Santa Eal
Indiana
The
Saage
California
Hee Tee Wawro
Long Din
Cfice Company
Kansas Long Distance Company
Missouri and Kansas Company
Toll Tne
Ine
Topeka
Long Distance Company
Bergundthal
Supt. Bayless
North Topeka
Long Distance
Fitz declares readiness to fight Corbett or any rival
The veteran at 197 pounds boasts he will take on Jim Corbett or any challenger who aims for his weight class. He states Corbett does not want him and he would agree to match with Jack Munroe or George Gartner if needed, asserting he can reach the required condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Corbett
Fitz
Corbett
Jack Munroe
George Gartner
Opening Sale of Lota One Fare in Fort Dodge
Opening sale details for Lota One fare from all Fort Dodge points on the Great Western. Special trains from Fort Dodge to town sites with a five cent round trip fare. Special trains Council Bluffs to townsites with a one cent round trip fare. For full particulars see bills or address Edwin B. Ma gL Manager Townsite Department Fort Dodge Town. Obscure text follows including garbled lines about remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Great Western Railway
Mmion
Council Bluffs
Edwin B. Magl
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Scalpare Bt
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Drateren
Yicloeth
Cara
New Fork
Begumont
Uneeda Biscuit
Rational Biscuit Company
Santa Fe Alliance
Gould
Additions! Holdings
Colorado
Mellin
Mellivs Food Co, Bobtoh, Mars
W. L. Douglas
Auerbach
Guettel
Ohio
Louisville
L. S. McClellan Western
Main Street
Kans
H. C. Shields
Erene Flyer
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Pullman Accet Venice
Kerive Coorada
Santa Feekeing
T. Lb
T. M
Roucens
Gob Fitzsimamona
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