Opening Exercises For Railroad Union Extend A Week
The railroad association plans a week of opening exercises for the new building site with a grand dedication in December and New Year reception on January 1. Secretary Prout says membership must grow to 1 600 to sustain admission fees and rents from 20 sleeping rooms, with 3 rooms for officers and a new physical director to oversee the facility.
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Prout
Auailiary
Proutsna “Withive
Itn
Focal Cullroads
Trent
Mtr. J
Athorneas Gls
Iemmelim
John
Dinnierman Bas bin
Willam Fisher
Rockefeller Gould Alliance Dominates Major Rail Lines
The Rockefeller Gould alliance controls vast railroad holdings across the United States including Eastern and Central routes, with stakes in Lake Erie navigation and multiple lines such as Michigan Central New York Chicago ties, Pennsylvania system interests, and Norfork and Western stakes. The network spans Central Railroad, Jersey lines, and various western corridors, signaling concentrated railroad power.
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Rockefeller-Gould Alliance
Paul Sive Foe
Laie
Levi
Wen Central
Tie
Eal Gaming
Goulds
Westerm
Tery Mulle
Boulbern
Grande
Wheeling
Detrmtt
Tondo
Milexukee
Lake Bhure
Drighia
Mending
Central Railroad
Jeraty
Nocking Valley
Centrol
Pennsylvania
Norfolk and Western
Hockefellers
Eine
Omle
United Railroade of
New Jersey
Finadylphis
Maltacre
Eeeton
Northern Central
Buffalo
Allegneit
Jerney
Sea Shore
Travel expectations rise for Santa Fe line in California
A Los Angeles travel report quotes John Byrne, a Brnta Fe agent, noting bigger travel and a busness expansion this year. He cites extensive Chicago coverage by newspapers and says California demand for rail service will be stronger than ever, despite unmarked details in the interview.
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Los Angeles
Cal
John 3. Byrne
Brnta Fe
Chicago
California
Feuttelores
Mtanta
Thas
Eape
Surgeons Form Rock Island System Association in KC
Kansas City, Mo December 5 The Rock Island systems surgical association formed here Friday with about 200 surgeons present from a total of 25 employed by the railroad Dr C S Plummer of Chicago will serve as secretary of the group which will have no other officers and will operate within the Chicago Rock Island Pacific railway system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Rock Island Systems Surgical Association
Chicago
Rock Inland & Pacific Railway
Tim
C. 5 Plummér
Chitaga
Santa Fe Surveying Considers Bridge Across River
Surveyors lay out a route for a Santa Fe road in the field near Whitewater and Duncan. They note a potential Dun can station north of the river with the town on the south side and discuss building a wagon bridge. County authorities, citing Clifton experience, weigh the bridge project for Duncan.
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Pecan Arizona
Whitewater
Buvercie
Kre
Tuncan
Lordsburg
Duncan
County Opervises
County aid may delay Santa Fe road survey progress
The article notes possible trouble securing county aid for a Santa Fe survey, the second in ten years, with uncertainty about road completion. It then details career highlights of railway officials including Boney Irving Sucre, Miller, and others connected to Pennsylvania fines and Vandalia successors, touching on leadership changes and organizational ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Vanderbilts and a man hurt in Newton Kansas
Newton Kansas saw a serious scalp wound when a car repair yard helper struck Weigand on the head with a heavy bolt during hoisting work. Weigand, under the car, was injured and placed on the retired list for a few days while recovering.
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Newton
Kan
Bée
Wele
Weigand
Aide
Snow plows move in from mountains toward Albuquerque
Fragments describe snow removal equipment on the way from the mountains to Albuquerque and eastward. Mention of snow scrapers on duties, a large Albuquerque snow scraper, and another plow passing west over the escarpments as piles of snow hinder travel.
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Albuquerque
Michaels Quits as Horton Rock Island Agent After 16 Years
Horton Kan Dec After sixteen years of steady service the Rock Island agent at Horton W C Michaels has resigned awaiting successor appointment He will shift to express duties and the office will be moved upriver The veteran agent helped establish the station and even oversaw work before the depot's construction Meanwhile the Santa Fe prepares for winter some roadbeds rails and bridges are being reinforced for the season
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W. C. Michaels
Old Rock Island
Horton
Kan
Rock Island
C. Michaels
Michaels
The
Santa Fe
Railroad People At Santa Fe Officers And Staff
Chas Richards of the Santa Fe Treasurer's office will spend Sunday with friends at Wichita. Mudee, general manager, expected back today from Chicago. W R Smith of the ticket auditing dept. returned after illness. Train No 6 ran one hour thirty minutes late into Topeka Friday evening. Bath cabinet partitions for the new Railroad M C A building arrived and will be installed. EW Thomas, engineer of tests, was on Osage City on company business. Clark, bullyer for the Santa Fe, returned. Fred Fuller absent from the office due to his grandfather's death. Women’s auxiliary of the Railroad M C A to meet New Year's. Marcus Wolf, new secretary of the Railroad M C A at Argentine, in Topeka Friday, then returned to Kansas City on the fast mail. FL Dexter of the State Temperance union to address men at the association rooms Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Barton Phelps, Santa Fe tent, in Kansas City for opening the valve. A drowned rat remark ends the note.
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Chas, Richards
Santa Is
Wichita
U. Mudee
Santa Fe
Chicago
W. R. Smith
Topeka
Bath
MC. A
EW. Thomas
Osage City
Toweka
Clark
Visstrer
Fred Fuller
Sante Pe
T. J. Crouch
C. A
Desociaton
Marcus Wolf
Bi. C. A
Argentine
Thomas E. Prout
Mr.Wolf
Kansas City
FL. Dexter
State Mtemperance Union
M.C
Barton Phelps
Report on Marine Disasters and Life Saving Service
The superintendent’s report notes life saving effectiveness remained high though disasters and losses rose from prior years. It cites 24 lives lost, 4 339 vessels engaged, cargo value figures, 57 vessels totally lost, 851 casualties among uncooperative crafts, and 573 saved or assisted to save imperiled vessels. It mentions Cape Nome lifeboats placed by Congress authority and calls for a retiree pension. Also, Scarlet Fever cases rise in Reno County with three deaths and ___ cases in Hutchinson.
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Maken
Malle
Theer Miron
Te Cloen
Cape Nome
Alaska
Lelein
Bemch
Congress
Reno
Hutchinson
County Board of Hearth
Hartenen
Pleven
Peruna urged as family safeguard for children nationwide
Claiming Peruna protects little ones, letters praise its cure of coughs, convulsions, and catarrhal fevers in children. Advertisers urge keeping Peruna at home during fall and winter to prevent croup, bronchitis, and rheumatic pains, touting success stories from families.
Bethany backs out of Glasco football game
Glasco manager Davidson reports Bethany declined to play Glasco next Tuesday. He cites misgivings over game length and officials, noting advertising was already placed. Both teams hope to reschedule for Topeka during the holidays and praise their own prospects.
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Manger Davidson
Glasco
Bethany
Gwen
Heinany
la Barge
de Bullen
Rogers
Yale
Topeka Soma
Ig Aboqup Lahat
Curtaialy
Iain Speen Ergues
Tad O
I. Eng
Ife
Cain
Veharies
Ise
Aden
Dr Humphreys Pills A Household Remedy Ad
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Humphreys Pills as a general cure for fevers colds teething crying neuralgia toothache dyspepsia rheumatisms and more. The copy mentions small pleasant pellets sold for pocket use and lists prices and uses in a period tone. The text encourages keeping chills away and maintaining health with the remedy amid household lore.
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Humphreys
Well Equipped Parlors at 122 West Fifth Street
J M Shellabarger Son, once North Topel undertakers, now operate at 122 West Fifth Street with fully equipped parlors. They offer a complete line of caskets in all grades, including couches and metallic cases, with personal attention from the owners and free ambulance service. Boston reports mills curtail production due to high raw material costs affecting 275000 New England workers.
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J. M. Shelinarger & Son
North
Gorton
Boston
United States
New England
Corn of the Year Brought to Officials by Franny
Fragmentary note describes an exceptional corn specimen raised by Léa Piunnnr and presented to the Cons Visitors office. The stalk reportedly stood higher than a man's head, indicating remarkable growth and value.
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Comsnersiel
Franny
Léa Piunnnr
Horton
Piatt Sees Roosevalt Brief Conference With President
New York senator Piatt met with the president in Washington for a brief discussion. Details of the interview were not disclosed, but Piatt afterward expressed satisfaction with the current situation in New York.
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Washington
Wee
Piatt
New York
Taft Hosts Venetian Fete in Manila with Water Parade
Gov. Taft presides over a dazzling Manila Venetian fete featuring a water carnival flotilla and illuminated boats along the river. Large crowds line the banks as guests arrive in costume for receptions, with Festive scenes and continuing events described. The article mentions travel routes from Kansas City to Texas points and a note about a theater offering “The Bachelor” in a separate item.
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Manila
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Man
HI Miller
Boney Irving Sucre
Railway Ofvice
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Richmond
Ind
Jeffersonville
Maclean
Todianepblinytow
Think View
Pennsylvania Fines West
Pillabare
Miller
Vanderbilt Hot-House
Newton Man
Anaborer
Dec
W. K
New York Central
St. Louie
Wm. I. van
Pasdorbile
Sitlog
Ronger
Lerbj
Europe
Vanderbilt, Jr
Ban Bern
Onklefish Thorne
Vanderbilt
Wm. K. Vanderbilt
W. H. J.vanderbilt
Whicn Young
W. J. Vanderbilt
G. Ven . Comeen
W. K. Vanderbilt
HA. Peery
Western
Feary
Santa Fe Company
Simo
Comepany
Mr. Peary
Peary
Hostetter
New York, N. Y
Tr. Ackerman
Evansville, Syd
Dunbar
Nick
Peru
J. M. Brown
Dunvegan Springs
Mays
Tinues
Peruns
Albert Lietzman
Milwaukee Ave
Chimeo
Bezan
Perana
A Alice Schafer
Feruena
Xele
Laharpe
Vines Yenra
Trinity
Chicago University
Joldiaepers
Rarne
Charamaepes
Emporia State Normal
Hanarre
Sesieelt
Achethany
Rueriine
Glesco
Christmas Bay
Devoloys
Ms. Sheliabarger & Son
West St. St
Roosevalt
Taft
Philippines
J. C. Lovrien
Aeniat
Ant
Ansar Gulekay
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