Giant Causeway Planned Across Galveston Bay Two Miles Long
Galveston December report states Southern Pacific and Rock Island back a project to build a two mile long causeway across Galveston Bay just west of the city. The plan includes a 500 foot wide concrete structure with water flow openings, a double track railroad bridge, wagon and foot bridges, replacing the current single track bay bridge. Cost estimated over 31 million dollars, creating permanent safe communication between the island and the mainland.
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Galveston
Southern Pacific
Hock Island
Galveston Bay
West Bay
How Welles Was Caught in Santa Fe Ticket Fraud
Pinkerton agents led by H A Keath trap Union Avenue broker George A Welles, who hoarded 4800 altered Santa Fe tickets from Princeton Kansas, including 1300 to Chicago. Welles operated a wholesale scheme, using dye, rubber type and punches to falsify tickets, with witnesses gathered from undercover conductors and a diverse client base.
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Pinkerton
Princeton
Kas
Welles
Roach
Santa Fe
Kansas City
Chicago
Taad
Kan
Staton
Fhulway Ticket Protective Bureau
Union Avenue
Union Depot
Tle
Hoach Taxt
Secretary Hitchcock Reports Dewey Fence Case Killings in Cheyenne County
The interior department report accuses Chauncey Dewey and his agents of unlawful fencing of public lands near Cheyenne County Kansas, causing attacks on homesteaders. It details killings of three Berry family members, destruction of crops, fence construction across miles, and threats against settlers as authorities pursue indictments. The report cites Dewey Cattle Company activities and legal actions in federal court.
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Hitchcock
Oye Interior
Berrin
Cheyenne
Cottawa
Channey Dewey
Big Employen
Dewey
Dewey Carrier Company
Susith
Wight
Charnesy Dewey
Berry
Alphem Berry
Aie
Bratile Ani
Braun
Uiragh
Pelee
Mies
Rabhe
Seton
United States
Woldente Pitt
Williaia J. Moiride
Lovin
Piles
Oth Sattlife
Talks of Spencer by Dr Countermine at First Presbyterian
Dr J D Countermine discussed Herbert Spencer at the First Presbyterian church, comparing Spencer to Solomon and Ecclesiastes. He praised Solomon as a ruler endowed with wisdom and power, while noting Spencer failed to acknowledge a divine designer, living “under the sun” without faith.
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J. D. Countermine
First Presbyterian Church
Herbert Spencer
Herert Spencer
Solomon
Mer
Solomien
Solmnon
Hinesse
Tadet
Hone Sivereea
Thia
God
Solomeon
Solencs
Herbert Spenger
Spencer
Ecclesiastes
Behrens Champions Socialism at Lincoln Post Hall
Behrens of Senatia Missouri, president of the Missouri State Federation of Labor, spoke on government by restitution and socialism. He attacked newspapers and reporters, argued for worker rights without annihilating capital, and urged distributing earnings to those who earn them while opposing forced division of property. The Sedalia cigamaker has long been active in labor movements and socialist circles. About fifty people attended the Lincoln Post hall meeting.
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ET. Behrens
Senatia
Missouri State Federation of Labor
Lincoln Pont
Behrens
Tonela
Dirk Behrens
Tor 4
Bill
Mr. Behrens
Cigamaker
Sedalia
Knights of Labor
Sisolalivta
Lincoln Poet Hall
Santa Fe and Rock Island May Forge Traffic Alliance
President Ripley of the Santa Fe says negotiations are again under way with Rock Island on a possible contract to resume work on the Belen branch in New Mexico. Details are limited but projections suggest cutoffs to ease mountain grades and a low grade line to California could save about 400,000 to 960,000 dollars annually in operations.
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Chi
Ripley
Santa Fe
Belenentof
New Mexico
Rock Island
California
Will Confer With E U Mudge Over Belt Freight Dispute
A committee was appointed to adjust differences between the Belt Line and the city to secure better freight service. Belt Line contends that the proposed vacation of a road is essential to proceed with improvements, while the city seeks a solution that satisfies both sides and enhances transportation.
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E. U. Mudge
Amvantiie
Belt One
Belt Fine Company
City stalls street vacate without viaducts in place
The city refuses to vacate the streets unless certain viaducts are built. The Commercial Club committee has met with city officials and walked the site twice, chaired by L. M. Miller.
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Sury
Commercial Club
L. M. Miller
Rush to California as eastbound travel surges to SoCal
Los Angeles reports a historic boom in passenger traffic from the east. General Passenger Agent Byrne says November arrivals totaled at least 3000, with estimates of 15,000 colonists taking advantage of low one way rates. About 90 percent head to southern California while many staying in the region.
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Los Angeles
Cal
California
Byrne
Santa Fe
Chat
Woman sues Wabash for insults on train
Lucy Garner, a Black woman from St Louis, sues the Wabash Railway Co for $199 claiming passengers and railway employees insulted her on a Kansas City bound trip on September 6. She alleges being told to move to another car and called a nigger wench, with staff failing to protect her. A Jackson County jury could hear whether damages are warranted. Also notes a Santa Fe agency reshuffle in Chanute with Harry Earhardt becoming agent there.
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Lucy
Garner
Circuit Court
Wabash Veallway Company
St. Louis
Wabash
Kansas City
Mise Garner
Jackson County
Fragmented Medical Note on Digestive and Cardiac Symptoms
A garbled health fragment lists constipation and inward pains, fullness in the head, stomach heaviness, heartburn, sour emissions, dizziness, chest pain, perspiration, and skin soreness. It references fever, dizziness lines, and sudden fusses, with scattered terms like full stomach, choking posture, and vision dimness, lacking coherent structure.
Management Shuffle At Pittsburg Plant
Pittsburg Headlight notes changes in company staffing with Mr Clark succeeding a former manager at Chanute. Clark comes from Pittsburg where he has worked nearly three years, with Lena from Missouri Pacific also joining. The transfers will be completed as soon as Pittsburg can be relieved and the new manager settles into duties.
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Pany
Chanute
Clark
Pittsburg
Lena
Missouri Pacffc
Pitteburg
Three Kinds of Fuel on Brownsville Branch Rail Line
El Paso Times reports the Brownsville extension of the San Antonio and Arkansas Pass will use coal oil and wood as engine fuel. Mesquite wood is favored for its strong flame though consumption is higher. The line plans to share fuel savings with local residents and believes mesquite can extend engine life for years in long dry seasons.
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Brownsville
San Antonio
Arkansas Pass
Betis Betas
Sap
Ronda
el Paso
Panama Railroad Stock Dividend Declared by Directors
New York December dividend of six percent payable January 1 was declared by Panama Railroad Company directors. The October 1 distribution was two percent, bringing the total for 1864 to eight percent. One thousand shares of stock are owned by the Panama Canal Company. The dividend is not an annual rate but a subsequent distribution due to treasury cash.
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New York
Panama Railroad
Compa
Geep Eeal
Tober L
Tuo
Nothtiene
Tapical
Panama Canal Company
Treakacy
Arkansas City Plans Santa Fe Construction Improvements
Arkansas City Kan Dec 21 Santa Fe will construct new yards and buildings along the east side of the tracks from the canal to the freight house with four or five tracks planned. Also mentioned is an electric tile cut to Cushing.
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Santa Fe
Arkansas City
Kan
Santa Pe
Cushing
Grecian Laborers on U P Will Stay in Kaneas City
A fragmentary report notes Greek workers brought to the Union Pacific line now remain in Kansas City awaiting winter work. Roadmaster Arthur Jimi says the crews are capable and the Pacific railroad has halted further influx.
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U. P
Kaneas City
Usnagenrvete
Theh Pacific Railroad
Iron City
Arthur Jimi
Union Pacific
Corry
May Resume Strike Hits Dated Turmoil
Fact unclear text shows machinists at Vaton Pacific in dispute over a president and a forced issue, with confusion about dates and priorities. The fragment hints at labor action resuming amid unrest and employer pressure, but lacks coherent details or names.
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Vaton Pacific
Satis
Xperten
Phe Isaue
Big price for a street in New York
Fragmentary text describes the Pennsylvania Railroad seeking authority to obtain a street right of way on second street and Seventh Avenue in New York. The details, including exact terms and party names, are unclear but indicate a municipal or legal proceeding with potential city impact.
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New York
Pennsylvania Railroad
Topeka rail men on long business trips and transfers
Canary Grepee J Mi Gruber and O F Faulkner travel for Santa Fe on business. Sloan, Burke, Withers, Pat Humjie, A O White, Everett Dallas, and others shift posts or visit cities like Kaneay City Benmae and Topeka. Officials refuse to discuss wages or internal matters amid transfers and appointments.
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Canary Grepee
J. Mi. Gruber
Topeka
Kaneay City
O. Faulkner
Pennsylvania
Seeree
Burke
Emus Ploy
Sante Fe
Re Atialtor
Ig Peative
Une ‘E Auditor
Sloan
Mise
Une Faa
Geryice
Hock Taian
Toon
Everett
Dallas
Dallaa
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Daves
National Biscuit Company
Railroad News
Big Project
Southwest Limited
Union Station
Chicago, Milwaukee & St Pau
Grand Avenue Station
G. L. Cobb
Southwestern Pass
Main St
Deweys
Ares
Welrbach
Harry Earhardt
The
Adway’s Pills
Redway & CO
Elm Street
N.Y
Arkansas City Plans
Brotherhood of Blacksmiths
Cron Awe
Sullivan's
Castoria
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