Dead on the Engine A tale of a railway disaster
A fireman died after a mid run breakdown near St John while an engine pulled out of Gar field. The incident caused by apparent fever and heart illness under heat and exertion, with rescue attempts failing. Fireman Burns and others suffered injuries as the train struggled to Newton.
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Walter Turne
Santa Fe
Mewes
St. John Staten
St John
Hrakeman Mituryo
Schupper
Athena
Gar
Henght
Newton
Charey
Charey of Andnndertaker
Tietttiert
Huras
Oldest Conductor in Actual Service Relates Early Central Rail Journey
Savannah June 23 long service tale of Chariton the oldest conductor in the United States. He served with the Central railroad from 1837 to 1858 and recalls the road’s early days from Guyton to Pooler ten miles. He describes tight, insecure track and two imported locomotives from Charleston. Charlton was conductor on the first train over the line. the engineer died, prompting a local exclamation on progress and the Central system’s growth.
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Savannahim
Rtan
United States
Charon
Central Railria
Chariton
Guyton
Rafinand
Pooler
Charleston
Umetudof
Charlton
W.W. Garden
Win Dumbsman
Mystery at Santa Fe Station Stirs Gartieta Community
A Santa Fe railroad agent vanished after closing the Larned to Garden City line near Gartieta. Rumors of murder and defection spread as investigators found the office undisturbed, the station staff quiet, and the missing agent Archer believed to have left for Paris with company funds. Local offices and families await clarity on the case.
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Gace
Kan
Sante
Mit
Santa Fe
Gartieta
Witcs
Sante Fe
Morntraweareh
Archenin
Larned
Pevittichale
Tellet
Gecfield
Gronde
Klesing
Archer
Paris
Lusk
Lausk
Tauirkeal
Formmery Segent
Feartield
Kaxion
Ate
Wild Scene Aboard S F Train
A chaotic smoking car scene on a train enrages two travelers. A woman confronts a man who smokes near her as other passengers watch. At the next stop in Larned, heated demands to arrest the man for killing a pipe and theft arise amid a tense platform confrontation.
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Sahil
Pawnee Hoek
Indy
Herset
Wages of Railroad Men Disputed Pay Comparisons
A report on wage discrepancies between the Epna Times Populist and the Emipyrat Gazette regarding railroad pay. The article cites several workers including Fred Bevhur Gus Clark James Facey WJ Bockiee and Ho A Pearson noting months October and November pay differences and near 200 to 300 dollar gaps. It discusses per year pay rises and the impact of price changes on wages.
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Na Times
Emipyrat ‘Gazette
Finpublican
Rayer
W. A. White
Gasette
Fred Bevhur
Crete
Gus Clark
James Facey
Bockiee
Ho A. Pearson
Santa Fe payroll and shop plans reveal rising costs
The Gazette and Times discuss Santa Fe Railway payroll data from July through November showing increased employment and higher average pay per man, with October and November totals and a surplus over prior periods. They note more engineers and conductors paid by run or mile, and the systemwide stockpiling and Christmas preps by Machinery General A. Hanepel.
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Rinporth
Gazetts
Uber
Cxander
Herowith
Enlovek
Death of Engineer Nixon Buried in Ottawa
Thomas Nixon a veteran Santa Fe engine foreman died at his home in Ottawa yesterday after a paralytic stroke on Saturday. He served four years as an engineer in the Southern Kansas division with Chanute headquarters. Two sons Charles and Frank Nixon follow in his footsteps in railroad service. His funeral was largely attended by Santa Fe men in Kansas.
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Ottawa
Yoesterday
Santa Fe
Thomas Nixon
Shanta
Ot- Liven
Southern Pacific Seeks to Repay Kennedy Case Files
A San Francisco origin story reports Southern Pacific authorities pursuing reimbursement over a travel incident involving Kennedy. The case centers on a staged overland train detour near Port Costa and subsequent city return, with disputed vehicle charges totaling 7709 dollars.
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Southern Pacific
Kennedy
Port Costa
Dawson
TO FIGHT THE GATES ABOARD TRAIN IN TEXAS
A northbound Kansas and Texas passenger train at Wash Texas encountered a conflict over a gate system. A passenger refused to shut the gate, delaying the train five minutes while staff attempted to enforce the gate policy. The incident stems from the enforcement of gate compliance on the line.
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Wash
Tex
Mixevirl
Kansas & Texas
Arvin
Ander
Transportation of Dogs Rate Set at 25 Cents Per Hundred Miles
A railway notice details a fare policy for transporting dogs, setting a rate of 25 cents per 100 miles. The document mentions penalties for improper charges and the administration is authorized to collect properly. It notes changes to charges and the possibility of refund or adjustment for duplicate billing. The text reflects railway tariff practices and enforcement concerns from the period.
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Prince Road
Frisco Railroad
Amy Truis
St Louis
Wieliita
Passengers to Purcell Trip Tied to Newton Route
Arkansas City December 23 A train run by the D L and W system and engineers faces a long return trip from Newton to Purcell with delays cited. Aged president Mr Sloan nears his sixtieth Christmas with the Delaware Lackawanna and Western, and the company prepares a $1600 table service presentation today in New York.
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Passanger
Arkansas City
ronPmiig
Suzi
Jamies
Hays
Bie
Seng
Purcell
Guam
Gli
New York
Der
Prisitenr Suimvet
Delaware
Lackawana
Siete
Mc Sloan
Delaware and
Lackawanna
Union Pacific car shop in Laramie to lay off workers
A Denver special reports that Union Pacific car shops in Laramie Wyoming paused operations and laid off workers, with notice that remaining tasks would be discontinued and time reduced as of January 1. The plan cited unspecified duties and ongoing reductions at the shop.
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Laramie
Denver
Colo. der
Tinton Pacific
Four-car work week begins for shopmen in new order
January 1 1895 shopmen will work only four cars per week seven hours daily. The layoff order takes effect today after most car repairers and carpenters were laid off recently. Many shopmen may sit idle during holidays while current work remains available and the reason for the cut is not understood.
Hazen to Return to Blacksmith Dept After Cataract Experience
William Hazen, oldest Santa Fe shop employee in this city, will resume his Blacksmith department duties on January 3 after a four month absence due to cataracts. At nearly 70, Hazen regained sight through skilled surgery and plans to continue long service in the shop. Also notes rapid freight train speed tests on English and Baltimore routes, and wages disparity for German railroad workers.
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William Hazen
Santa Fe
Hazen
Oden
Sevéri
Blacksmirh
Santa Fe Local Notes Show Yard Activity and Travel
Santa Fe local notes list several railway workers and family travel plans. David McNary of the car shops, Engineer D E George in Kansas City on business, Engine 629 in service at La Junta, and Fireman Lundgust back after three weeks illness. Rev SE Busser from Emporia visited the yard, Frank James confined at home, H McNeely’s wife to spend Christmas in Leon Texas, William and Welter Alitehell to visit Ottawa for Christmas, engines 09 and 108 sent from Topeka shops to Santa Fe Pacific, and a pocketbook found and handed to the clerk by a shopper near noon.
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Santa Fe &Hons
A. Hanepel
Yi Upen
Duvidien
ST He York
Ontedeh Mani
Cain Readiy Firn
Mont Ut
David McNary
Ming
D. E. George
Kansas City
la Junta
Lundgust
Rev
SE. Busser
Emporia
Frank James
H. McNeely
McNeely
Den
Leon
Texas
William
Welter Alitehell
Roundhouse
Ottawa
Topeka
Santa Fe Pacific
Santa Fe
Lawrence
Hn Stafford
Near to Death Likely End at Any Moment
A terse report notes an individual facing imminent danger with the end expected to arrive soon. Authorities offer little detail beyond the gravity of the situation and the potential for a fatal outcome.
Mrs Tarlington Booth in serious condition at Presbyterian hospital
New York December news reports Mrs Tarlington Booth wife of the American Volunteers commander lies in a very serious condition at Presbyterian hospital. Doctors diagnose aneurism and say long hospitalization is needed. She has suffered illness for almost a year intensified by rivalries between American Volunteers officers and the Salvation Army in the recent period.
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New York
Tarlington Booth
Voluneers
Presbyterian Hospital
Hallington Booth
Hurt
Booth
Kalvation Army Sheix
Jennie Hischies
Books for the Boy Child Prodigy Attains Supreme Court Status
Byron Gilbert of Atohison, a T-year-old legal prodigy, is recognized as a qualified attorney and announced as infant lawyer. The Kansas Statute Co introduces the boy while praising his early examination before the state supreme court. Dr Bemis will address the Kansas State Alliance gathering in Omaha on January 3 at Lincoln Post hall, a two days session.
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Byron Gilbert
Atohison
Supreme Court
Siiognes
Bemis
Kansas State Alliance
Omnasensi
Lincoln Post Hall
See Centre
NOTHING BUT WAR. Cuban Insurgents Reject Peace Overtures
In reports via Key West on December 25, Cuban insurgents reiterate rejection of all peace overtures. Telegrams from Gen Blanco defend revolutionary actions while urging continued operations. The message situates the insurgents as resolved to finish the war, with officials citing persistent hostilities despite diplomatic attempts. A separate line notes Olof Ekberg, merchant tailor, at 713 Kansan avenue offering first class clothes for 25.
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Key West
Fin
Panda
Geritter
Binoy
Foamy
Blanco
de Cuban An Tonomists
Col Ruiz
Marelosaren
Olof Ekberg
Kansan Avenue
Prevent Pneumonia Prevent Pneumonia
Prevention is emphasized as the first law of mature instinct and is portrayed as more reliable than cure. The ad extols Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as a preventive and curative aid, citing a testimonial from Joan Henry of St Joseph Louisiana about avoiding pneumonia after a severe cold.
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Ayer
Oecy
Joan Henry
St Joseph
PARDONS A BANKER BY GOVERNOR LEEDY
The governor pardoned banker C. F. Wightman of Pisgah county after charges of misappropriating funds and improper expenditures, including wedding trip costs. The case involved political contests and opposition from supporters of William Ot. Glenn.
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Leedy Lois CE Wightman
Leedy
C.F Wightman
The
Tribune
Gresies County
Benker
Tie Peniten
Warma
Wightmana
Urs
Wightman
Wishtman
Ph & Demeurat
Wiliim Ot
Glenn. Republic» Ab
Fepremeital
Wightman Owas
Glenn
Beourliz
Amelia Glover in Critical Condition and Possible Death
Fragmented report from an early 1900s edition notes Amelia Glover near death after a troubled era with performances at the All-Aiterivumiat Week. It mentions her cold in Kansas City, a train eastward, and speculation about her health while detailing a dancer’s life and a stage career including sister connections and alleged alcohol use. The piece also references other disparate items like rubber price talk and a court conviction in New York.
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Misa Glover
Kunsalx City
Sunes
Kingsley Sisters
Ste
Jane FD Russell
Glover
Henry
Local mentions of Aire M and Welebtrent in community notes
A fragmentary local item lists Aire M and Welebtrent of 1057 Taga annus linked to Christmas dinners and charitable supplies. It mentions veteran Maud Siebert, religious figures, and American volunteers. weather notes hint at forecasted conditions. The text references a trial scenario and several named residents in a community setting.
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Aire M
Charlie Lewes
Christmais
Bey
Kohan Avenir
Siebert Maud
Mollie
Fuer
Silane
Taleb Ohrieghen
Juriop Kiet
Fred kKrult
Walter
Mario
Renewed in Crete The Lend of a New Crisis
Fragmented OCR text shows scattered references to Crete Candia and unrest with unclear names and events. The readable parts hint at political tension or renewed activity but lack coherent details, dates, or identified organizations to confirm a concrete incident or outcome.
Grain-O Drink Ad Promises Safe, Strong Flavor
An early 20th century ad touts Grain-O as a safe nourishing beverage for children and adults. It claims similar taste to coffee yet without harm, priced at 156 and zt per pack, available at a grocer near the Crm Beet Sewtt four gears north of ald stand.
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Johnson
Cristmas Ice
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