Railroad News on Enlarging Roundhouses for Monsters
Chief Engineer Storey notes Emporia roundhouse will not be enlarged yet but plans to accommodate 19ft longer engines are under consideration. Santa Fe system of sliding sheet iron stalls may cut costs. many roundhouses require remodeling to house the immense new engines. modernization aims to reduce overall expansion.
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Storey Duaien
Emporia
Wade
Storey
Rad
Santa Fe
Wimare
Unis
Wagnar Storey
EU Genhine Barrios
Jpaurapt and
Tve
Spall
Meine
Barrios Diamond CO
Broadway
New York
Acetylene Experiment Advances at Santa Fe Railways
Santa Fe management favors acetylene gas for lighting and signaling across coaches and freight yards. Thirty two chair cars will use the fuel with improved reader-friendly interiors. Engine trials are under way west of Topeka, with several locomotives fitted for the new system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Topeka
Stuart's Catarrh Tablets Promoted As Cures
An advertisement extols Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a preferred cure for catarrh and related illnesses. It claims the tablets use a gum from the Buccispidsteve tree with antiseptic properties, to destroy germs in blood and expel catarrh. It promotes internal use, palatable taste, and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elector Uiil
Persia Reyes Ly Ein
Stuart
Sauid
Stuartstatarrts
Company Officials Cite Gas as Cheaper Power Alternative
Officials state that gas provides a cheaper, steadier power source than electricity, noting it reduces jarring motion from engines and improves readings of signaling devices. They emphasize gas offers savings over electric options and is advantageous in operation.
Conference of Railroad Presidents Prods Mostly Routine Session
The meeting of railroad presidents largely focused on freight and passenger rate maintenance with little new business. Attendees included a Great Northern representative and officials from Denver & Rio Grande, while no interstate commerce commission action occurred and no major policy decisions emerged.
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New York
Pinellas
Chicago
Grent Northern Railroad
Tiavest
Coust Hebert
Altrond
Trelatet
Paanemner
Potme
Tiles
pSeo
Jeffry
Denver & Rio Grande
Geeene J Goan
Guicar
Abesh
Posibewe
Camiecemioe Wien
Merce
Sovienore
Hill May Retire From Great Northern Presidency
Rumor says James J. Hill would resign as president of Great Northern railway after years at the helm. His son J. N. Hill, elected first vice president, would likely succeed him, with Hill remaining a director. A move to St Paul and continued residence there are discussed as part of the transition plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern
New York
James J. Hill
Great Northern Railway
J. N. Hill
First View
Road
Jans J. Him
Edhe
Cork legs thrown in
Emporia Kansas December reports Jim Higgins Santa Fe brakeman who lost both legs in a railroad accident last September has been home about a month and now moves with artificial legs. Santa Fe offered compensation and a long term teaching job in telegraphy plus cork prostheses. Higgins will likely accept the offers despite time needed to adjust and the lack of use of his cork legs for some period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emporia
Ken
Jim Higgins
Santa Fe
Hiexins
Ura Ferrin
A. Aobinson
Mexican Central
St. Lous
John Hyon
Enaine
Sante Fe-Pacific Locomo- Nacung
Harvey Barnes
World Car Department
Mick
Saya
Boler
Charles Wallace
South
Trevis
Tanie
Gorm
Hug
California
AL McMurtry
St. Joseph
Kanaus
Marsratoeesaa
Acard Devlin
Demarie
Tex
James Baird
Couch
William Shelton
Tie Holler
Kentucky
Sim
Sheldon
Za Han
Mra GO. B. Wrurht
Chariton
Prink
Coles
Prertis
Lune Street
Pantie Riss
John Thineen
Santa Fr
Newton
Tie Aris
Tim
Alma Pit
Wiliam Swalwell
Railway Clerks Organize New Lodge to Protect Employes
The railway clerks form an organization allied with the grand lodge of the Order of Watliwsey America. A meeting was held at the Topeke Whist club rooms to initiate the local federal lodge. Grand Secretary HE. Pisher of Sedalia supervised the early steps. another meeting is planned next Wednesday to elect officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge
Order of Watliwsey
America
Topeke
Electric lights to illuminate Union Pacific and Northwestern Limited trains
Trains of the Union Pacific and Northwestern Limited will be equipped with electric lighting after January 2. About sixty Pullmans on these trains receive electric lights and engines will feature independent dynamoes for the new system, eliminating the need for a rear brakeman. In Texas a district court decision linked to penalties questions the long-standing rear brakeman requirement.
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Union Pacific
Northwestern
Omaha
Neb
Overland United
Union Pacif
Austin
Tex
Texas
State of Texas
International and Great Northern Millway Company
N. A Stedman
Santa Fe Appoints Joint Agent and Crew Moves
The Santa Fe Railway announces new appointments including Frank Myers as joint agent for Santa Fe and Denver Pacific at Albuquerque, and E Knish as contracting freight agent for Atchison Topeka Santa Fe in Chicago. Oscar Dugan named foreman at Cleburne, Texas, to oversee about ten men. Depot purchase in Pittsburg Kan and force installed to handle Santa Fe business. Notable railroad staff notes list multiple line workers, engineers, and clerks affected by promotions, transfers, and illnesses across Kansas, New Mexico, Illinois, and Texas.
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Santa Fe
Frank Myers
Rincon
N. M
Dane Pacific
Albuquerque
V. Pate
Albuquerue
Seetens
Los Angels
E. Knish
Gent
Union Pacific
Chicago
Rare
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Dugan
Cleburne
Oscar Dugan
Gulf, Colorado
Cieburne
Tex
Memphis
Pittsburg
Kan
Santa We
Polhammer
John Brown
Mathiniet
Thomas Hannigan
J. R Bay
Bimcksraiths
Aultenman Sola Crewford
Tehmans Crawfor
Chica Lewin Dowd
Williar
John Thompson
Acne
Sepairer
Gay
Drew
Seal Dpaj
St Joni
Apoiat
Torie
Popes
Jona Beckler
Judy Schnulbel
H. H. Mots
Bes Angapiecs
Labor turmoil and shop changes at Santa Fe painting plant
Foremen and workers dispute leads to arbitration. several men lose jobs under Henry Moseley. Plans for a new machine and exit gate at the Clackataith shop are described, along with shifts in foremen Layne and Moseley. The piece notes a postponed minstrel show, medical concerns, and community notices surrounding Topeka and Guthrie.
Dutch Royal Strain Follows Forgiveness Rumor
Amsterdam reports circulating rumors that Queen Helmina has forgiven her husband Prince Henry of the Netherlands. The couple has dined together and resumed some normal relations, walking in the Castle Park after a reunion. Court relations, however, remain strained with polite distance among courtiers and the prince consort.
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Amsterdam
Fhelinina
Prince Henry
Netherlands
Oni
Het Lov
Castle Park
Prince Consort
Still in Debt New York finds U S debtor to foreign nations
London Times financial columnist notes U S foreign credit remains weak despite trade barriers and strong domestic activity. Wall Street decline and bold consolidation push capital abroad, keeping U S in debtor status for years to come as New York exchange favors London.
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New York
Dec
London Times
United States
Europe
Tapitaliene
London
New York Times
New York Exchange
Wall Street
United Kingdom
France
Two Canal Bills Aim at Canal via Nicaragua Route
In Washington on December 5 two senate bills proposed government driven canal via Nicaragua. One authorizes US to acquire rights and control over Costa Rica and Nicaragua land for construction governance and protection of a canal for modern ships, funded from the treasury. The other bill by Senator Perkins envisions a perpetual US right of way, creates a nonpartisan canal commission to oversee contracts, sets a $120000,000 appropriation, and requires commission headquarters in Riveras Nicaragua with a Washington branch, plus engineer appointments and route flexibility per the Isthmian Canal Commission.
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Washington
Billy
Nicaragua
Senate
Morgan
Costa Rica
United States
Greytown
Caribbean Sea
Lake Nicaragua
Bret
Pa~ Eife
Treasury
Perkins
Acros
Banks Taxation Decision Expands Capital Surplus Tax Base
The Internal Revenue Service rules bankers must tax capital, surplus, undivided profits, and borrowed money used in bank operations. Borrowed funds and profits from undivided profits are treated as taxable capital regardless of source or formal designation. The decision emphasizes that the use of funds, not their origin, determines taxability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
United States
Real Estate Transfers Across Towns
Real estate transfers list various buyers and sellers with prices from 100 to 5 000 dollars. Transactions include parcels in Walnut Grove Orchard Place and Holliday additions, with multiple owners named and parcels identified by lot and block numbers.
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St. Leavitt
Hickey
Clayst
Topeka Savings Bank
A. G Higans
Harrison Street
Walnut Grove
E .F. Dreyer
Morrison
M. Harmon
Fi Taylor
S. Mickey
Ta Leavitt
Mary S Matn
BO Gillett
Lofts
Jochems
Jochems, Sr
Pw. Bentag
T Jochems, Jr
T. Jochems, Sr
Frisbie
L E. Frisbie
Fefferton Street
Holliday
A W. Bronson
Anderson
Leavenworth Prisoners Report for November
Leavenworth's jailer Jack Tigan released the monthly report showing 28 arrests in November, 42 prisoners cared for, 93 tons of rock handled, and $220 needed for medicine. The largest fine was $100 against Henry Moten, an elderly man. Also noted is a recruit for Dr. Wood's Norway Pine Syrup claiming to aid aging men and women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Jack Tigan
Henry Moten
Dr. Wood
Gastritis and its symptoms in an 19th century ad
Gastritis is described with fever, weak pulse, loss of appetite and coated tongue. Indirectly promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a guaranteed cure for indigestion and stomach troubles suitable for all ages. Samples and a free booklet are advertised by Pepsin Syrup Company of Monticello, Tennessee.
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Pepsin Syrup Company
Monticello
Tis
San Francisco and world brief telegraphs
San Francisco reports the USS Provel Mus arriving from San Diego with plans to sail to Mare Island for cleaning before returning to the stream until late January. Dresden notes a savings and loan company assignment with capital of 10,000,000 marks and 7,000 depositors. A Populist state chair declined to disband the state committee and asserted broad support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Provel Mus
San Diego
Wil
Mare Island
Dresden
Wetmore Tobacco Absorbed by Continental Tobacco
Formal notice from St Louis dated December 6 reports the absorption of M. C. Wetmore Tobacco by Continental Tobacco company. Wetmore will discontinue manufacturing and transfer all brand, trademark, leaf, and related orders to Continental at Fifth Avenue New York. The notice notes the Wetmore firm’s establishment by Sr. C Wetmore, ex vice president of Lucys & Myers Tobacco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumbinenal Tobacco Company
Fifth Avenue
New York
OLD
Wetmore Tobacco
Wetmore
Evirvipinn Yy Wei
Sr. C Wetmore
Lixcytt ¢& Myers Tobacco Company
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Hill
Rock Island
Oleae Ie Sisk Ata
Parsons
W. H. Lewis
Kansas & Texas Railway
A. J. Rader
John Frigeell
Tigers
Ee Hanson
Henry Moseley
Eney Derry
J. Es Chattam
al Olsom
Phan
Sidmiache
Opeka Turners
Juste
Arlons
Herman
James
Vel
Forman
Alboynerque
C. Layne
Sants Fe
Henry Musvioy
Cotpriters
Layne
Lucksmith
Hieney Sartin
Cub de Ment
Presic
Gal
Mra. C
Tutia
Elmer
W. FE. Sherman
Foraman
Cabinet Department
San Bernamina
M Sanit
Tephard Gwrer
Turnraie
Guthrie
Gurhrie
ZN. Greenm
Hralph McNeill
Nathan Cudverty
Hernardine
Wil Grant
Cafferty
Deine
Holland
Ious
GEO. M. Noble & CO
Deora WN Klesoc
Kansas
Jackson St
THE
Southwestern Fuel CO
MT. Carmel Coal Co.s Coal
Kansas Ave
Boise, Tawho, Dec
D. H Andrews
State Committee
Heltfeld
Nally
Buffalo
N. Y
Milwauketchief
Homer Warren
Tonawanda
Presbyterian Church
General Assembly
Kansas City
F. H. Weber
SS Paul
Minneapolis
Denver
Roosevelt
Wood
Cuba
Kansas City, Mo
Orient Road
International Construction Company
Mexico
Union Construction Company
Mexican Trust Company
Abcate
Stilwell
Fabino
Seogmara
North Kantazary
Tiesperate
William Kenmore
Smith Gmana
Oaks
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