Emproria Trainmen Banquet At Hotel Whitley In Busy Rail News
Railroading items highlight a successful first ball by the Emporia Trainmen and a banquet at Hotel Whitley. The program featured a grand march, color picture, and live dancing with a large menu. Organizers included L. O. Willems and J. S. Gabertel with many officers and guests listed.
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Malesy
Pouinsien
Heperta
Artiers
Beflela
Sirums
Sume
Garam
Eis Aine
Dall Fe & Talons
priAmtrs
Emporia
Prot Russues
Bie Lo
Williams
Petericiunes
Gantes
Whitey
Swale O. Ee
M . Whitley
Getph
Teeiged Walters
Fragmented List of Names and Titles in OCR Text
A jumbled OCR list names and titles including Eran Mr. dneps Lee and Mr. Doin Wind, with many garbled spellings and extra characters. The readable fragments show personal names, titles, and possible initials but lack context or a coherent event.
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Eran
Dneps Lee
Doin Wind
Mie Serna Cesar
Inet Sim
Stee Belle
Mr. 3
M. Spencer
Tom Barker
Mise Carvin
Nis Martin
Turcer
James Hartman
Justis Lewisa
Thomas Kennety
W. A. Wie
AL Gabriel Me
CE Mocelum
We L. Watkins
Claid Plake
Atchison Bridge Purchase Sparks Railroad Dispute
The Atchison Bridge dispute centers on which railroad will gain control of the Missouri River structure. Negotiations aim to resolve pending stock and rental proceedings as Santa Fe and other roads seek joint access, with a likely transfer of the bridge to railroad ownership after compromise.
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Atchison
Santa Fe Company
Avchisor Bridge Company
Saticome
Preanet
AtGhiaor
Allroad
Santa Fe
Dells
Interlocking switches praised by railway officials
Assistant General Superintendent Avery Farner and Division Superintendent McLellan joined state railroad commissioners in North Ottawa to inspect Santa Fe and Missouri Pacific interlocking switches. Officials voiced satisfaction with the system which coordinates cross tracks and semaphore signals, noting safety and efficiency improvements.
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Genera
Avery Farner
McLellan
Ottawa
Sanus Fe
Tras
Santa Fe
Hutchinson Led Southern Rail Link Planned From Medford
Hutchinson people, named by LF Walker the receiver, take charge of a Medford to Blackwell rail extension project. The line aims to bond the Dew ert of the road, clearing Pacific claims, rebuilding, and resuming service by February. The new company plans to operate once steel is laid and grading completes.
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Medford
Blackwell
Hutchinson End
Mutehinser
Blackwell E
Housais
Tnien Pucite Peonte
Nada
Toca
Hutchinson
LF Walker
Avversh Weeks Ft
Aif
Ashugry
Edon Pacific
Menford
Black Sawil
Harper, Abe
Santa Fe Limited Trains Proving More Successful Than Ever Before
California traffic pays as Santa Fe Limited trains attract riders with higher payoffs and broader service. The system reports stronger performance this season, with trains to Chicago and West destinations on Sundays Tuesdays and Thursdays drawing steady crowds and revenue gains amid improved timing and coordination.
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California
Santa Fe
Chicago
Westhe
Rex
Cirsten
Tip City
Buys the Arcade Sante Fe Secures the Eating House Hotel
General Manager J J Prey states that Sante Fe has recently secured the Arcade building at Newton. The purchase aims to complete a substantial project with plans for a dining and hotel facility. Local indications point to intensified development and future investments in the enterprise.
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Sante Fe
New
J J. Prey
Newton
Austeas i
Santa Fe Battles Building Plans Over Chest Purchase
A damaged passage notes a dispute where the Santa Fe faced delays as owners resisted a proposed new chest project. The company finally acquired the Duffing after the owners demanded concessions, halting the initial build plan briefly.
Westinghouse Brake Rule Pushes Santa Fe Cars Out
General Superintendent Mudze announces post January 1 1895 Santa Fe will not receive passenger cars lacking Westinghouse air brake and Miller or equivalent couplers. Circular says many lines lack these features causing delays and accidents. Any car without modern coupling and brake will be refused for passenger service on the Pacific coast route.
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Santa of
Westinghouse
Santa Fe Pas
Benger
McKinley
Pacific Coast
Santa Fe
Wae
Bae
Asl Ardents
Old Newton Engineers: Forty-Year Recall From Santa Fe
An old record shows that four engineers left Newton among 32. A framed short statement dated December 1405 lists engine counts and crew, noting about 20 engines and 51 engineers on the bureau. Many stayed in Newton or retired, with some dead or killed in accidents. Still at Newton are James Feile J f Troisiot J EB Webster Wm B Sourt. Ecott, in 1885 a freight engineer, now travels for Santa Fe. James Bollete, possibly the oldest by service, runs the fast mail Newton to Typeka. He joined Santa Fe from New York Central as an engineeer and has served over 35 years. Ry Trolsiot operates from Newton on the Oklahoma Mission JH Webster Low runs a Newton yard switch. Most of the 145 era men have dispersed across the United States.
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Round House
Devensber
Henge
Tis- Galen
Emporia
Nicksreen
Newton
Senta Fe
Fem
James Feile
J. F. Troisiot
J EB. Webster
Sourt
Wilo Ecott
Toder
Santa Pe
Jamee Bollete
Nestun
Typeka
New York Central
Prade
Enat
Ry Trolsiot
Oklahoma Mission
Wabster Low
United States
Train derailment near Strong City injures none
Passenger recounts Surta Fe train No 25 derailment west of Strong City on Tuesday at 60 miles per hour. The hind coach derailed briefly and rejoined the track, jolting passengers who were shaken but no serious injuries reported.
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Surta Fe
Strix City
Edeck
Alton eyes axle electric light equipment for Santa Fe cars
Mr. W. J. Brown, superintendent of telegraph for the Chicago and Alton line, visited Alton to study a new axle electric lighting system planned for first class Santa Fe coaches. He spent the day at the Sixth Street roundhouse inspecting cars and equipment, aiming to push Chicago and Alton to adopt the same system if results prove favorable.
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Santa Fe
W. J. Brown
Chicaso & Akers
Chicazo & Alton
Mr. Brows
Women Drive the Teams in Missouri Railroad Construction
At Manstelt Missouri on the first sod day for the Missouri railroad project, contractor Stoerk and company, with President Freeman and other officers, led ceremonies amid guests and workers. The event marked the start of work on the line as bids for the next five piles contract were to be let immediately.
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Missouri Railroad
Manstelt
Stoerk
Sruest
Siasohrk
Conductor Martindale in Hospital After Surgery
Conductor J E Martindale of Ema peti is in Santa Fe hospital after an operation on the axillary area. Physicians report he is greatly improved and expected to be well within ten days to three weeks. He was accompanied to the city by Conductne W Ss Cuming mater of the Em a lodge RT ao.
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J. E. Martindale
Emapeti
Santa Fe
Fis
Munchindale
Martindale
W. Ss. Cuming
A. Lodge Wi
RT. Ao
Locomotive Fuel Use Varies With Train Type
Casal Used on Locomotives and notes on fuel consumption. For freight trains fuel use runs about 0.5 to 1.1 pounds of coal per car per mile, varying with coal quality, speed, and load. Passenger cars are heavier and faster, increasing coal consumption per mile for the same locomotive.
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Casal
Double Track at Atchison Involving Santa Fe and Rock Island
The report notes a traffic arrangement between the Santa Fe and Rock Island for a joint double track between St Joe and Atchison. The Rock Island line is to be used, and the street railway plans to operate the Santa Fe track by January, with packing houses along South St Joe adding over a mile of distance.
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Atchison Atchison
St Joe Street Railway
Atchison, Topela & Santa Fe
South St Joe
Santa Fe
Rock Island
St Joe
Atchiton
Engineer Kelley’s Run and Santa Fe Coal News
The report tracks Engineer Kelley’s Run succession on the Burling ton division with Moore and Wilson as alternates, the Topeka Merchants’ Train run by H A Tice and the regular freight crew. It notes Santa Fe Coal supplies at Mt Carmel and Kaneus, plus rebuilt engines at Eaton shops and routine repairs. A social postponement, store inspections, a switching engine overhaul, and a tale about Superintendent Lawless are included, ending with staff movements and a gold watch display.
Santa Fe personnel changes and notes from Dodge City
Santa Fe employees on the New Mexico division report a series of personnel moves and incidents. Engineer shifts include BS Williams on engine 440, Harry Newter moving to passenger engine duties, and Ben Oldham restored as Santa Fe engineer. Fred Gardner to relocate headquarters to a new building next week. Operator Eastman arrives from Vienna Kansas to replace Blais, who goes to Missouri. Reading room manager J C Baird absent while tending birds and rabbits on grounds. A veteran conductor W H Sundefer returns after years away.
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Rock Island
Canon City
Santa Fe
Alexander
BS. Willliams
Fred Gardner
Santa Fe Railway
Will
Little
West Division
J.C. Baird
Harry Newter
Ben Oldham
Mr. Oigham
Eastman
Vienna
Kaw
Blais
Missouri
Terrtory
Damer
W. H Sundefer
Colorado Ponte
Dixon Claim Sparks County Pay Dispute
Syl Dixon of Aree Dixon faced a nearly $200 cut after accepting a claimed payment against the state as compensation for his service as sergeant-at-arm of the Morrill Investigating committee that removed three officials. Officials cite exhausted funds and no money available, with expectations that later legislature would appropriate funds to satisfy the claim.
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Focarr
Syl Dixon
Aree Dixon
Morrill
M.A Householder
Dick Chase
Willam Rogers
Dixon
Gow Mor
Ehainer
Oruer
Somesime
Mr. Cart
Aulitn Morris
Warrants Out for Arrest of Mc Coy and Creedos
Warrants issued today for the arrest of McCoy and Creenfor attending a matter involving the Long Island city Pur Mission and the Athletic club. A lawyer for the club said the court will hear the case, while the district attorney received a letter from Governor Stark about the contest but withheld its contents.
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McCoy and Creedos
New York
Palice Dustier Denny
Long Island
McCoy and Creften
Pewr
A. Lelaimger
Juliae Reitus Terey
Lome Island City
Mirstion Sar
Va VeeRten
Athletic Club
Tien -Weath
Tapaiah Bord
Wisiat
Yeeittes
Stark
Local notes on health, advertisements, and staff at Scott & Scott
A fragmented local notice mentions Mrs J E Weihere with a daughter and Miss Wrisetlin Haynes of Stoneville, a hospital admission, and a police report involving a stimulant. It lists doctors, remedies, and wares sold by Scott & Scott at 125 Kansas Avenue, urging trust in treatments and drugstore offerings.
Freight-Commission Meet Discuss Rate Pooling Impact
Washington December 17. The national association of freight commissioners held a regular meeting to form a permanent organization focused on fair treatment for shippers in transportation. Attendees from the Trades League Kansas City, St Louis, Milwaukee, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, and New York discussed pooling rates, public sentiment, and preserving competition while addressing carrier power. Speakers urged careful balance between regulatory methods and carrier rights, noting potential effects on service and prices.
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Washington
National Association of Freight Commissioners
Easen Tay
Congress
SB. Keily
Bf Paitadet
Chalerin
Trickett
Kansas City
Resu
Tars
A.J. Vanlandingham
St Louis Traffic Bureau
L.A
Hos Wweik
Quincy
St. Preight Bu
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Philatelphia de
Pennsylvania Rail Road
Sully
Jolct Tree Association
Mnetohaztia Io
Kamsea City
Ponling
Twelve Ounces in a Pound Puzzle in Troyweight
In Troy, a tobacconist weighs a customer’s tobacco and a passerby notes the confusion over pounds and ounces. The clerk asserts sixteen ounces to a pound while another quibble suggests fifteen. the exchange reveals conflicting Troyweight vs avoirdupois practices. The tale ends with the newspaper noting the discrepancy.
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Railroad News
Wes
Whitley
Farr
EL Newport
Wales
Sleer Panagers
L. O. Willems
Plightzer
Aa. Wise
Gabetel
F Martin
LL Watkins
Cottelum
F. Kemp
Malteeade Fiske
W. Willer
JH Martingair
LO Williams
J. F. Lightner
Curtings
W. E Miller
Emforts
Stanter
Ardy M. McMehee
Richard Martin
Howe
Urramuiments
Ublhite
Comdline
Werr &T
May
Conseil
Mine Baal Neewas
EC Sods
Bitter
French
Florence Piper
J. Ligurter
MB Mict
Zusm
Th Witteman
Lees Bunkers
Liaw Spic
Dawid Willaims
S. Pttt- Ye Me
Tey
Vounaly
John Lenend
Mtr
T. Spihm
Atchison Bridge
Ballioad Commissioners
Pines
The
Fest
Strong City
Alton
Emporis
Giada
Sale
Gee
Kansas Ave
Kelley
Theodore Moore
Engineer Kelley
Lawrence
al Wilson
Theodor Moore
Burlingtom
Moore
Wilson Delage
Topeka
H_A_Tice
No. 1
McCawas
Firesian McGowaen
Peterson
Carson and
Campbell
Mt Carmel Coal Company
Kaneus
Ladies’ Auxiliary
B of LF
Conductor's Hall
East Fourth Street
Eaton
Haton
le Benee
William Ring
K. R. Stewart
Terve
Gewne
Lawless
Tagen
Duea
Statie
Aeistos
MA Wuner
Alea
O. T
Vicit
Dolan
Wichita
Gus Zenz
Aimee
Loosler
Wintel
New Mexico
Dodge City
Los Vegas
Bim
Fotuy
J. IE Weihere
Mise Wrisetlin Haynes
Htoneville
Christ Hospital
Sdijert
Scffogating
Aos
Basses
Raseus Axvnee
Police
Suiine Ets
Mitchell
Deiver Hearthers
Toon Harty
Liver Wainey
Evers
Gao W. Stensflela
Kanas Avenue
Olet Hkberg
Cierchant
Amess
Weetnere
Drogetets
the Cremeric
Kansas Avenue
Scott & Scott
Gorse
Susport
Iribisary
Joe
Weneet
Calitedite
Troy
Taberconler
Gould
Ors
Ressen
Heckelars
Simgleton
Beeler
Courvie
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