Railroad News Burner Built as Afterthought Proves Successful
The Santa Fe ordered oil burning locomotives from Baldwin last October with rapid completion in 86 working days. A telephone order created a rapid, cashing in on a new heating system and the first engine shipped to Mojave, California, amid praise from the Railroad Gazette for a remarkable, efficient investment.
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Santa Fe
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Go- Betta
Santa Me
John Player
Mystem of
Hollerm
Baldwin Works
Fred
Tombel Sind
Beart
Lawa
California
Amd
Mojave
Scott
Forgers in Kansas City Sell Bogus Railroad Tickets
Report describes a ring forging railroad tickets in Kansas City during the last several months. J A Stewart, general southwestern agent, and others are tied to thousands of dollars in fraud. Perforated stamps and counterfeit train checks used. detectives and guards to watch for further thefts and protect companies and the public.
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Kansas City
Kansas Panne
J. A. Stewart
Southwestern
Baye Brent
Wemen
Foote
Usue Ten Hive
Arsexe
Tekats
Bostut
Asteck
Asteck Contr
Street Railway Bold St Joseph Line Passes From Marriman Control
A small probability exists that the entire St Joseph electric railway system will soon pass into the hands of other owners as the Marriman control weakens and the line nears transit.
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St Joe
Marriman
St Joseph
Railroads Redeem Ranges and Range Grass Experiments
In a report on Western prairies and land, a plan to redeem ranges through railroads is discussed. It highlights the cultivation of range grass and extensive experiments as a central work of magnitude, contrasting with other schemes.
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Railroads
Travel men urge improvements in train schedules
Traveling men visited General H. C. Mudge to push for timetable improvements. They proposed a planned joint undertaking with costs shared, aiming to begin work early spring. Mudge promised careful attention and invited the group to ride to Alva in his private car to avoid delays. interviewed travelers included Bander, FW. Gockuk, C. A. Birk, McLaney, H.B. Kelley and J.A. Thomas.
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BU. Mudge
Mudge
Alva
Mr. Bander
FW. Gockuk
C. A. Birk
Mclaney
HB. Kelley
J. A Thomas
Big Engines Gain On Passenger Runs
The railroad reports trains in Newton are catching up after delays. Engineers J and the crew are credited with improving schedule times, with about one hour of backlogged time recovered on the route to Dodge City. A survey from Phoenix to Yuma outlines 200 miles of planned grading contracts to begin by January 1.
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Newton
Jean
J. Ale
Union Station
Familler
Benson
Yuma
John J. Hotinett
Jent My Manger
el Paso
Phoenix
California Southern
Tempe
Ana Sia Aaunot Keitin
Ity
Ountx
Phoenic
Salt
Reardon
Frank Ford
Henry Husen
Willian
Haren
Blackermit
Trenton
Alonzo Stone
Baalurnithing
Miere
Caton Pacite
George Waters
Cloverdale
Lin Owen
Ballet
Init
Jemreraaa Street
George Brosamer
Tree Parker
Tat Tadd
Doller
Drige
Pomore
Mare Withers
Earp
J. B Meine
Mra. McKinley
Lewis Glenn
Valles Falls
Glenn
Frank Austin
Katy
Venison
Lex
Frank Sitlx
Joseph Spendrove
Jaen
Norma
Prescott
Denver
Col
Colorado Bodthern
Bax
Sante Fe
Clarence Paddeck Angdeld
Clarence
Spe Mon
Frinco
Virginie Ponutebaker
Springfeld
Tive
Eaward Emo
Ras Taxen
Jose Tan
John Wood
Hig
Silver Lake
Winchester
Ter
Robinson
Gerdon Welll
Gerdom
Machiaint
Sexine
Cal
Ivab
Nice
Pace Promoted to Station Agent in Parsons
Parsons Kansas December 2 F N Pace assistant ticket agent at MK and general passenger and ticket parent of the road in St Louis has been appointed station agent in this city effective Christmas day in place of W Is deceased.
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EL N
Pace
Parsons
Kan
F N. Pace
Mk, & General
Road
St. Louis
W. 1S
Factory Town Labor Roundup Notes Aboard the Car Shops
A garbled list of workers and shifts from a roundhouse and car shops shows employees such as Mrs Myron Child, foremen, firemen, machinists, and helpers, with transfers, absences, and a few personal notes. Several names and places like Cleveland, St Joseph, Aurora, and Chicago appear among the scattered references.
Is It an Epidemic The Kidney Trouble Warning
An alarming plea on Bright's disease urging kidney protection and urging readers to obtain a free Swamp-Root sample from De Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY. The notice emphasizes rising kidney cases and promotes a pamphlet with the sample.
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Bright
Topeks State Journal
de. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N
Local shop workers face injuries and holiday firings
A long list of shop employees at the mill and car shops suffered minor to moderate injuries, with several men returning to duty after incidents. Wives, foremen, and crane operators are noted, along with holiday shifts, hospitalizations, and upcoming town events related to the railroad plant.
Paving Skirmish In Favor Of Proposition At City Council
Council votes 10 to 2 to approve the paving petition for East Eighth Street though opponents protest. Debate centers on petition validity and contractor interests. Officials aim to publish the decision and allow 20 days for protests while other paving matters on East Fourth and Morris avenues are reviewed.
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Frank Patrick
H. W. Page
Fast Eighth Street
Patrick
Thin Acton
Page
McCabe
East Eighth Street
Civt Ron
Scott Sandstone
Corncilown Myers
Griley
Morris Avenue
East Fourth Street
Joseph Griley
Laura Bolinger
Troutman Loses Fight Over Hall Reinstatement Bid
S. M. Hall, former policeman accused in the murder of Geo. Ifend, will not be reinstated unless Mayor Hughes and Chief Stahl act without council. vote 5 to 4, council rejected committee report favoring reinstatement.
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S. M. Hall
Geo
Hughes
Stahl
Committee On Police
Local Town Hears of Marital Union and Firm Progress
The text recounts a man from the area returning home with a wife, meeting Miss Sears in a hotel, and marrying her on a Friday evening. They will remain in Topeka. In town, workers resume laying the foundation for a new machine shop after a cold spell, with concrete materials arriving despite weather challenges.
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Cording
Repo
Ste
Chiate Tagese
Avicytrote
Asies
Park Bighaie
Eto Reediya
Joseph
Dhatgug
Lebo
Sears
Soares
Oreo
Euler
Topeka
Tar Lee Dave
Aterty
Here
Ibny
Michiel Moriegy
Arene
Hlbod-Polnoningg
Topeka Council Debates Hall Return and Crossing Nuisance
The Topeka council split over reinstating S M Hall with Miller Bergundthal Troutman opposed and Weber, Myers, Griley, Snat Unger, Neil, Weber and Nicholas Cona absent. Bergundthal accused the mayor of failing to enforce crossings blocking trains, while others argued Hall’s temper disqualifies him from the police force.
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Miller
Berguédthal
Troutman
Swendson
Myers
Griley
Snat- Unger
Neil
Weber
Nicholas Cona
Warner
Chaney
Smong Ars
W. B. Hutchinson
S. M. Hall
Committee On Police
Weber Iquired
Hail
George Head
M. Hall
Hall
Hil
Topeka
Snattinger
Stahl
Mull
Citiven
Kansas Avenue
Severn
Coun
Cil
Brergindthal
Bergundthal
North Topeka
Enron Pacific
Rock Island
Bergund
Hughes
Trate
United States
New Territory
Btnte Journal
Orchard Place
Fensky
Klein Tract
College Avenue
Boswell Street
Church of the Good Shephert
Central Church
Ingleside
Good Shepherd Church
Tennesseetown
Thyteside
Central Park
Judd
Spencer
Mme
Epenper
Committee On Health and Manitation
Dr. Judd
Porter Mitchell
Frank Beach
City Electric Light Plant
Lecenae
A. S. Kane
Biivin
Council Chamber
Dramatic Events At Crawford The Eleventh Hour Plays
A period program promises drama and comedy at Crawford with The Eleventh Hour featuring Petruchio and Katherine in The Taming of the Shrew. Matinee and night shows will present lively domestic farce and a Tascon and other pieces. Cast includes Hanford as Petruchio and Helen Grantly as Katherine with Melbourne Dowott in La Tosca.
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Katherine
Dus
Pris
Hanford
Petruchio
Helen Grantly
Melbourne
Crawford
Santa Fe plans new cutoff across Mexico rumored
Rumor says the Santa Fe will build a cutoff across Mexico before next fall enabling direct communication between Panhandle Texas and Albuquerque New Mexico. The route would connect Kansas City to California, easing travel around the Raton and Glorietta passes that have hindered traffic. City Ticket Office Jason Pacific R. i, ti Kansas ave.
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Santa Fe
Mexico
Panhandle
Texas
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Kansas City
California
Raton
Glorietta
Jason Pacific R. i
Kansas Ave
Santa Fe Promotions and Kansas City Leadership Changes
A Wichita style listing notes Santa Fe promotions and appointments in Kansas City with over a decade in freight and management. It references Meritt’s new post as chief consittory and successor plans, plus Missouri Pacific dates and holiday notes. The State Journal is cited as readership.
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Railroad News
Santa Fé
the “Railroad Gazette
H. C. Mudge
Ascur Ace
Prinp
Sharine Cooper
Jerram
Myron Child
Byron P
Cleburne
Fulntves
Roter
St. Josoph Freight
Bald
Williaan
Charles Disoh
Helpera
Gus
Tanaquirt
Qence
Tr South
Keil
Blackasath
Benn
Mick
Gi Stemanter
Tava Shone
Santa Ber
Tracy
Pineal
Fred Bai
Reveral Gaye
Frank Wilcox
Mish Andeenoh
Audenw
Sutherland
Cae
Tawetomle
Sohn Kivtin
East Aloop
Ron Burham
Aurora
Junta Fermi
Oha
Taylor
Clark
Mackie
Saath
Dave
Chantellain
Starshouse
Riedes
George Pinding
Reick
W. A. Barnett
Wwesk
Chicuso
Henry Auge
City Council
East Sth Street
Bergundthat
Dr. Caldwell
Poner Secor
Telcos
Union New Sieet
Prctory
Oregon
Denver and
Salt Lake City
Overland Limited
Portland
San Franciace
San Francisco
F. A. Lewis
J. C. Fuuron
Va Scenic Line
Tenethee
Via
E. W. Thompson
T. A
Kans
Santa FE Promotions
Bate Lee
Kansan City
Manta Wa
Wreatiy Merritt
Banis Heavatern
Dale
Ana
Missouri
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