New Swedish College Planned for McPherson Area
The Swedish college project aims to establish a major institution near McPherson, Kansas, funded by a new corporation named the School Association of the Swedish Evangelical Mission Conference of Kansas. Directors include N. Peterson, Aurel, A. Char of StaPherson, A. Anseestes of Bailna, Jacob Peterson, A. Packs slunin of Lindsborg, and O. Sanders of Orange Cin. The effort parallels the fate of other local churches and missions and seeks to build a prominent English Mission college for the Swedish Lutheran community.
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Wichita
Wich
McPherson
A. Corporation
Tae
Behool Association
Rkvargelical
Mikslon Conference
Kansas
Y. H. Anstermin
Foetune
Jnlip Stonsdtiec
Bragillan
Merhereon
Cate
N. Peterson
Aurel
A. Char
Ae Anseestes
Bailna
Jacob Peterson
A. Packs Slunin
Lindsborg
O. Sanders
Orage
Enwileh
Bethany College
Real Estate Transfers in Rossville and Topeka area records
Real estate transfers listed include J Nevarre to here ne er ae eee 15 percent and 61 Green in Rossville with unclear notes. Transfers mention G Skene and wife to Topeka Fridge and Iron Coy and J Hrabe to Ind Ed Tast with varying sums, plus multiple properties on Quincy Street and Third Street. details are fragmented and partially illegible.
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J. Nevarre
Rossville
Peo
Mr. G. Skene
Topeka Fridge & Iron Coy
J. Hrabe
Ind
W. A. Karti
Frew
Witten
State workers to receive December wages before Christmas
The article notes that state employees will be paid this month so they can buy Christmas presents, except those in state institutions where payments are delayed. Vouchers filed in June trigger warrants issued by Auditor Wells only after month end due to ongoing staff changes and required board approvals at each institution.
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Ate
Bowie Wim
Wells
Tate
Socialists plan Kansas state convention late January or February
Kanss Socialists plan a four state convention in late January or February to map a re inauguration campaign. Luella R Kraybill and Thomas J Will will speak, with A S McAlister and others. Luc Ro Kraybill visits Topeka to spark interest and recruit supporters. the national Socialist organization will send lecturers. She is noted as a top woman speaker in Kansas.
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Kanss
Wichita
Luella R Kraybill
Thomas
AS. Mc
A. W. Ricker
Appeal To Reason
C. R. Mitch“i
Gueca Springs
National Socialiat Organization
Luc Ro Kraybill
Topeka
Socialiam
Socialtee Party of Kansas
Kai
Lease
Catt
Kansas
Offer to pay $1000 to Young Corbett for a match
Chicago December 1 reports Benny Yang er a victory over Hughes Murphy. John ny Herts offers $1000 cash to Young Corbett if he consents to a match with the Chicago buy. Herts claims strong interest in the bout following the Murphy showing. Also notes bilious colic remedy advice and Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
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Young Corbett
Chicago
Benny Yanger
Hughes Murphy
Johnny Herts
Tahaeer
Younger
Younis Corbett
Yanger
Herts
Leax
Murphy
Railroad News says changes in schedule and jobs ahead
The Rock Island and Frisco systems plan joint agents and consolidations at loading points, effective January 1, with many layoffs expected. Officials indicate shared posts across New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Atlanta, New Orleans, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, and other cities as offices are realigned and travel duties merged.
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Buffalo
Philadelphia
Rock Island
Atlanta
J. Tipton
Hock Island
Rock Island-Frisco
C. F. Austin
the Rite
Jacksonville
Fie
Hock Inland
Trisso
Orleine
C. TL. Eqegteston
Richmond
J. T. Preston
Frisco
New Orleans
Louisville
G. J. Elkin
Pittsburg
D. H. Maloney
O. M. Conley
Tock Island-Frisco
P. A. Auer
Rock Inland
Rock Island- Frisco
Cincinnati
O. M. Ellsworth
Trock Teland
Rock Infanit-Persco
Spalding
Crent Evisco
H. J Maguire
Omal
Kansas City
Pacific Coast
F. W. Thompson
General Western
San Francisco
Los Angeles
H. EK
Needham
Portland
Seattle
Spokane
Rock Island-Iriaco
Mexico
Cleveland
City of Mexico
Rook Island-Fritico
Moore
Prince
Dallas
Tex
Dagsenser
Texan
Wever 50 Busy Before Santa Fe Freight Rush
Hutchinson Kansas December reports a surge in Santa Fe freight traffic with train crews working long hours daily. The rail line plans yard and track expansions along marines and branch lines to handle grain shipments and growing western population. Dispatchers must manage increased trains as crews receive longer rest periods after extended runs.
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Wever
Santa Fe
Hutchinson
Xan
Lnes
Falkond Rmins
Clark Wont Play In Santa Fe Trackage Deal Fallout
Albouumeue New Mexico December 12 News reports Clark balks at a Santa Fe trackage pact for the San Pedro Los Angeles and Salt Lake to close the gap between Daggett and Caliente Nevada. The plan aimed to drop all through trains for a year or two but the Montana senator moved to run trains on his road causing renewed construction. Survey work is done and a crew is laying eighty pound rails between Daggett and Caliente with 7H men on site.
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Santa Fe
Albouumeue
N. M
Ogo Clark
San Pedro
Los Angeles
Salt Lake
Rinteys Road
Dagertt
Calvinte
Nevada
Monata
Dagwett Art Caliete
New Paper Railroad Is Built by Oklahoma Capitalists
Guthrie Oklahoma December 12 The Wichita Oldnholm Indian Territory Radiony company of Perry Oklahoma with 46 000 000 capital stock was chartered to day to construct a line from Wichita Kansas through Sumner Garfield Grant Noble and Payne to Creek Cherokee and Chocow Indian Territory to Fort Smith Arkansas The incorporators are chiefly Oklahoma capitalists Anson sold his stock Captain Anson was noted for a prior stock interest in New York clubs
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Oklahoma
Guthrie
Okla
Wichita, Oldnholm & Indian Territory Radioony Company
Perry
Okia
Wichita
Kan
Sumner
Garfield
Grant
Noble and Payne
Okahoma
Creek
Churokee
Indian Territory
Fort Smith
Ark
Veteran ball player recalls stock sale amid dividend chatter
A veteran ball player named Anson disputes talk of dividends while recalling selling stock to John T. Brunk months ago. Cape remarks about friends and Jim O Leary’s bowling alley appear as tangential chatter in a noisy exchange about finance.
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Ine
Jim O'Leary
Anson
New York
John T. Brunk
Homelee Eers Por Pecos to Chicago Immigration Agent
Chicago businessman C. L. Tallmadge visited Roswell and Corisbad with Don A. Sweet to promote Pecos Valley colonization. Tallmadge, a prominent figure in the U S Uni stations trade, plans to bring homeseekers from northern states and may ship cantaloupe growers here soon. His visit signals strong interest in Pecos valley opportunities.
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Chicago
C. L. Tallmadge
Corisbad
Don A. Sweet
Pecos Valley
Tallmadge
Unii
United United States
Roswell
Rock Island to Take Charge of Texas Lines Planned
Houston and Dallas reports from December describe a Houston East & West Texas railway meeting slated for December, with Rock Island interests expected to appear. A possible Rock Island Southern Pacific accord would let Rock Island take control of North and South Texas lines when suitable, tied to Dallas-Houston corridors. W. W. Stevenson, Rock Island comptroller, arrived in Dallas to audit Central-East and West Lines accounts and push harmony with Rock Island systems, signaling preparatory steps for asset transfer.
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Rock Island
Texas Lines
Houston
Tex
Houston East & West ‘Texas Railway
Rock Island Central
Houston East
Texas
Southern Pacific
Rock Islant
Houston &Texas
Dallas
W. W. Stevenson
Rock Inland System
Texas Central
Stevenson
Istana
Influence Over Large Scale Clerk Firings Acknowledged
A Southern IF C order to cut expenses led to the discharge of twelve clerks. The freight agent reviewed personal records to justify appointments, selecting Gozen from peers recommended by Crookers, Stanforde, Huntingtons, Hopkinses and Coltons. Division superintendent questioned the method, then ordered the matter dropped.
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Ifc
Gozen
Crookers
Stanforde
Huntingtons
Hopkinses
Coltons
Wellsprings of Reform in Rail Tariffs Across the Midwest
Central Passenger association Mines reports widespread rail rate cutting and secret commissions by multiple lines. After discussions with agents, parties pledges were made to honor interstate tariffs and avoid further violations. Some lines refunded excess ticket charges detected by investigators as normal rates redeclared.
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Chicago
Central | Passenger Association
Fnally
Mseacisii
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington talks on Philippines railroad plan
James Hill, president of the Northern Railroad, may back a government favored line in the Philippines. He has conferred with the War Department but has no formal proposal yet. Estimates place cost near 1? The U.S. government seeks a large financial partner or will consider building the rail line itself. Several proposals for the project are under discussion.
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Washington
James
Treat
Philippines
United States
Peruna endorsed by prominent men for winter health
Advertising text urges Peruna as a preventive and remedy for winter ailments. It prescribes routines featuring sleeping room cooling, outdoor exercise, sun exposure, and a spoonful of Peruna before meals or bedtime. Dr. Hartman’s sanitarium offers free guidance and notes endorsements from Dr. W Green and Hon. J M Pipes.
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W. Green
South Spring St
Los Angeles
Cal
W. Va
J. M. Pipes
Ste
West Virginia
T Street
N. W
Washington, D. C
J. M
Hut Petruna
Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Peruna Endorsed by Congress and Nations Leaders Amid Winter Ailments
Over fifty members of Congress, twenty eight generals, governors, admirals, mayors, lawyers, physicians, businessmen, and scholars endorse Peruana. Thousands in common life use it as a home remedy. Marketed as a cure for winter illnesses caused by catarrh, Peruana claims to cure catarrh wherever located.
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Congress
Enuty
Peruna
Whertyer Jocat
Santa Fe Plans for Big Terminals at Belen
Dec 12 Albuquerque N M The Santa Fe company has bought more ground for terminals at Belen signaling upcoming activity at the cutoff town. Equitable Tariff Impossible President James J Hill says few men could craft a fair national tariff that would endure commercial changes before it was finished. Vandalia Rail chief changes Illinois dispatch manager Benjamin R Bickesn named to succeed H L Miller as central manager of the Vandalia.
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Santa Fe
Belen
N. B
Albuquernue
N. M
James J. Hill
B.R McKeon
H.j.miller
T. Mallet
Vandalia
DRS
Benjamin R. Bickesn
Vandalia Fadiroad
H. L Miller
Ap Rienna Central
Ine Rock Ind Oad Neste
Santa Fe officials on travel and personnel changes
Dr J D Fréeseman of Santa Fe hospital is in Okishwaa on company business and slated to return later in the week. M Meade chief engineer of the Masters Grand Division of Santa Fe expects to return soon from an inspection trip. J Leonard, a Dan Fitzgerald employee, resigns and heads to Amarillo Texas. Frank Devor to succeed Leonard. W Hu Herbig resigns as division freight agent for Rock Island with Kansas City HQ. successor likely a Wichita man. Irwin lodge No 260 AO U of Boston field names new members.
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J. D Fréeseman
Santa Fe Hospital
Okishwaa
M. Meade
Masters Grand Division
Santa Fe
I J
J. Leonard
Dan Fitzgerald
Santa Fr
Amarillo
Texas
Leonard
Frank Devor
W. Hu Herbig
Rock Island
Kansas City
Wichita
Irwin Lodge No. 260
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