Santa Fe Signals Willing to Continue Exchange Talks
Railroad officials debate anti pass agreements and future exchanges with eastern lines. Santa Fe executives say they will observe the eastern route and await western road decisions while discussions linger. The issue hinges on whether anti pass terms will restrict or permit continued free exchange for officials and passes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OW. J. Blacke
Santa Pa
Chicago
Yarden
Siscuss
Santa de Je
Qwe
Hipley
Banta Fe
Benin
Jenement
St Augustine
Pia
Goss Pte
Sloan
Attorneys Selected For Railroad Merger Battle
Minnesota Attorney General announces appointment of M D Munn and George P Wilson as assistants to lead legal efforts against the proposed consolidation of Great Northern Northern Pacific and Burlington railroads. Governor Van Sant invites governors from Montana North Dakota Idaho South Dakota Washington and Alberta to a Helena conference to coordinate opposition and secure state support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
St Paul
Douglas
M.D. Munn
George P. Wilson
Minneapolla
Eas Legal Eea
Great ‘Northern
Northern Pacific
Burlington Roade
Mann
Enrquarly
T Bow & Mether
Mineesota
van Santhaw
Montana
North Dakota
Northwestern Railway
Helena
Mont
White
van Sant
Monroe
Idaho
South Dako
Washington
Creecs
BUILD THREE EXTENSIONS. Oklahoma and Indian Territory Charter
Major railroad ventures announce plans to build three extensions in Oklahoma and Indian Territory. Route from Guthrie to Sevens ET spans ten miles, with a 5 mile BarBranch from Oklahoma City to Pie and a Miss Mississippi threshold line. Estimated cost of expansion set at ten million dollars with principal offices in Guthrie Louis and New York. Key organizers include F N Finney James Hagerman W Se tibeey I atina Horace Speed John Beveraux and John Boothres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Guthrie
Okla
Der
Wybark
Gucric
Louis
New York
F. N. Finney
Milwaukee
James Hagerman
St. Louis
York
Horace Speed
John Beveraux
John Boothres
Guth
Railroads Report Stimulates Strong Income Growth
The interstate commerce commission's preliminary 1900 income account shows railroads with 782,193 miles of line reporting total gross earnings of 1,573,204,206 and net earnings of 856,067,924. Dividends declared rose to 121,106,657, up from 1900, while operating revenues reached 1,023,156,218.
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Waanington
Die
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
IML
Eastern Roads Hints At Wage Increase For Rail Workmen
At a general managers meeting in Chicago a move was made toward raising wages for rail road laborers east of Chicago. They noted eastern pay lags behind western rates by 10 to 12 percent and urged concerted action to even up wages nationwide to reduce congestion and improve efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicho
General Managers’ Association
Chicago
Tne
Santa Fe plans ice shipment from Lake Contrary
Atchison Kansas December 23 The Santa Fe company announces it will ship 1000 tons of ice to Topeka from Lake Contrary. The move aims to ease winter shortages in central Kansas as rail connections logistics are arranged. Local merchants anticipate benefits from the deliveries to markets and cooling needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa FE
Topeka
Lake Contrary
Rock Island Extends Line Improvements Reported
Dec 25 Rock Island and rail line plans extended work on main line near Addington as part of Southern Pacific improvements. Dec 23 J Krutz Schnitt of Southern Pacific returns from New York with news of coast line double tracking to San Francisco and Bay Shore cut reconstruction. Plans include 18 surveys and a cutoff from Reno to Ogden to shorten grades and expedite overall improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific
San Francisco
Cal
J. Krutzschnitt
Southern Pacife Company
HH. Burrimat
New York
Central Pacific
Nevada
Utah
Bay Shore
Reno
Thettard
Thcin
Ogden
Treleaven Receives Suitcases at Kansas City Farewell
An Suntn Pr freight employee presented retiring Chief Clerk W. T. Treleaven two engraved suit cases in Kansas City. The cases bore his initials and Chanute, Kansas, and a note saying if he must go, he should take his clothes. Treleaven heads to Chanute to assume duties as division freight agent for the Santa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treleaven
Kansas City
Suntn Pr Freight Department
W. T. Treleaven
Chanute
Withis
Senta
New Offices for the Orient in Kansas City
The Grand avenue and top floors of the Hevant building at Grand avenue and Eleventh street will be corrupted by the flows of the Kansas Mexico & Orient railroad and construction companies building the road. Offices move into the new area around June 2.
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The
Orient
Kanes City
Grand Avenue
Hevant
Eleventh Street
Kansas Mexico & Orient Railroad
Oe Cons
Jane
Darius Miller Mentioned in Great Northern Memo
Minneapolla notices Darius Miller of the system to fill a similar position. J W Blabon, traffic manager, notes a related posting for Gurtington. The oldest man in service at the Great Northern is Bichon, cited in the context of internal arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darius Miller
J. W. Blabon
Westert
Great Northern
Gurtington
Bichon
Railroad workers and staff on duty during holidays
Fragmented OCR notes list railroad personnel and their statuses over the holidays. Mentions William Powstl, Richard Wilson, Georges Howl, Burke, Willie J., Chris Comstance, Meredith Stockley, Sayler, John Stirkhl, Arthur Roberta, Richard Hartshorn, and others. Describes trains operating, some repairs, and travel to Osawidie for lunch.
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William Powstl
Slick
Richard Wilson
Witten Georges Howl
Dolintmaker
Tien Burke
Miveral Gare
Willie J.eweeper
Tusadae
Neon C
Siterson
Platiog Smith
Goawrdia
Chris Comstance
Platern Ellswoort
Felavex
Meredith Stockley
Masanry Forse
Hoed Sayler
Ireman
Soller Roven
Tors Smith
Osawidie
Marya Tsemai
Fares Eisiatran
Joseph Mornby
nesPar
Neileo
Neileo 0 Meree Oi ‘Tralsmesier HobLnte
Chris
Mig Gay
Unnamed Storyfragments From a 19th Century Ledger
An OCR damaged local page lists numerous names and duties. Workers, travelers, and officials are noted, with movements between Kansas City, Leavenworth, Topeka, and Guthrie. Mentions include Conductor P D Watson, Frank Joway, and W Elmer, with references to mumps, smallpox, holidays, and preparations for year-end events.
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Ton
Siperinura
Savane
Steelman
al Virion
Bas
Mepvens
Cee Rey
Unitea Hrethead Gb
SR Ehho
Ont
Frank Sutter
Guthrie
Bel
Sod
Wittur Stark
Oscar Meyer
Water Service
Hue
Ebeneser
Bitte Ter
Austin
SteXuity
Gore
Ponductor
A A.J. Hauler
Topeka
Tnng
Meruron
P. D. Watson
Leavenworth
Wopelata
Toru
Joway
Eta Rater
Chicago
James Mortis
Beevico
Ieradoy
Barthigame
Smorting
Mra Serco
Harley Hamilton
Kansas City
Geoe Ol Taamey
Omanwon
Gperak Neeson
Beche
Mr. Wilson
Dleric
Orion
St. Brot
J. Bo
Che
Fia
Nies
Mark Symmes
A. J. Francis
Lus
Hin
Hiewito
Aichivon
hMlad Muy Montgomery
Tip Mothe
Hert
Grecory
Clerte
Angeles
Cal
Rother
Arnold Yo
Fred Batman
Albuquerque
Tts
West
Parfitt
A. F. Pasatt
Hak Bois Helle
Gilston
Air
Apdi Xhia
Elo
Luroasey
Serrien
Piaice
Stows
Great Britain
Oatralia
Wallace Siblings Negotiate Estate Settlement in Chicago
Edna Wallace Hopper, heir to a Chicago fortune, secures her brother Thomas Wallace relinquishment of his share for 3500 cash and a life $100 annuity. The affair, settled after secret talks at the Auditorium Annex, involved attorney Howe Hummel and a stenographer. Thomas Wallace had long resided in Chicago in the saloon business and had contested the will after their mother Mrs. Dunsmier died leaving the bulk to Edna.
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Miss Wallace
Entate Chisgo
Thoman Wallace
Edna Wallace Aorper
Auditorium Annex
New York
Chicago
Thomas Wallace
Mrs. Wallace
A. L. Dunsmier
Edna Wallace
DeWolfe Hopper
Donemier
Lin
Edna Wallace Hopper
Dunesmier
Thoms Wallace
Miss Hopper
Howe & Hummel
Neely Trial Set for January in Harvana Case
Washington notes: Charles F. W. Neely, alleged Cuban mail service financial agent, will be tried in Harvana on January 4 for charges from two years ago. Government witnesses are summoned for January 2 despite holiday travel. Secretary Hoover refuses further delays as prosecution aims for conviction on all counts.
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Washington
Charles F. W. Neely
Harvana
United Eaates
Hoot Hag
Tes
W. D. Katz
Tinion National Park
Muncie
Ind
Neely
United States
Cubs
Grip Kills Kit Carson's Friend in Colorado
Bangs, a longtime Colorado pioneer guide and Indian fighter, died at Altona in Boulder County at age 74 after a severe grip attack. A Mexican War veteran and friend of Kit Carson, he came to Colorado from Missouri in 156 and left three daughters, two of whom live in Salt Lake and one in Denver.
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C. Bangs
Kit Carson
Colorado
Altona
Boulder County
Col
Bani
Missouri
Salt Lake
Denver
Naval reservation lands set on Culebra Island
A Navy Department general order declares part of the Culebra Island lands as a naval reserve. The island lies near Porto Bello and forms a dependency of the issuing station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culebra Naval Station
Washington
Navy Department
Culebra Island
Naval Commission
Porto Bienve Eeru
Joaquin Millers Daughter Dies
Oakland obituary reports Mrs Maude McCormick known as Miss Maude Miller daughter of Joaquin Miller dies from heart trouble. In Philadelphia Union Traction company to raise streetcar workers wages from 18 to 19 cents per hour starting January 1.
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Joaquin
Centre Hour
Sacressa
Philadelphia
Union Traction Company
Holiday rail rates to Topeka and within 200 miles
Holiday rate notices announce Santa Fe and Missouri Pacific round trips with fare and one third extra. Sales dates cover December 4 25 and 0 and January 1 1902 with a final return by January 2. No ticket under one dollar. Cuy Ticket Office Union Pacific 505 Kansas Ave.
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Santa Fe
Topeka
Cuy Ticket Office
Union Pacific R. A
Kansas Awa
Missouri Pacific Riilroad
Christmas in England and American Traditions Revisited
An article on Christmas origins decorations and customs traces pagan roots of holly mistletoe and Yule logs, compares English and American observances, notes the shift from solemnity to merriment, and discusses regional foods and practices such as plum pudding and the boars head feast.
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Druida
Earth
Uleo
Merrie Old England
Elianhethian
New England
Jon
Peruna praised by notable local ladies in Herndon and Memphis
Mrs Colonel EJ Gresham of Herndon and Mrs Jennie May Borders of Memphis credit Peruna with curing severe catarrh of the head and lungs after other remedies failed. Letters extol the tonic and cough-suppressing benefits, urging readers to send cases to Dr. Nicholsen of The Hartman Sanitarium for a personal diagnosis and address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EJ. Gresham
Daughters of the Confederacy
Herndon Village
Misa
Jennie May
Memphis
Teun
Tai Walnut Street
The
Peruna, Medicine Company
Columbus
Obla
Peruna
Caitelhy
United States
Nichone
Z Factean
Hartman Sanitarium
Oyster Cocktail Recipe Inquiry and News Notes
A reader requests a published oyster cocktail recipe and mentions a cook book project. The note references readers and a kitchen attic talk column, asking to be notified when the book is ready and offering to send payment. Contact details and address fragments appear in the column through a wah of garbled text.
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Taple
Waldorp
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Railroad News
W. J. Black
Atchison, Kas
Rock Island
Anadarko
Addington
Okio
Rock Taland Railroad
Comppany Ted
Territorial
Thas
Hachdaeko
Los
Edna
Haryana
Grip
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Matt Honey
Asweet
Beille Cront Powis
Lida Ames Willin
Marquette Building
Banning Co
Dels
Ewe
Union Hype
California
Oregon
Denver and
Salt Lake City
Portland
Pacific Express
F. A. Lewis
Kansas Ave
J. C. Fulton
Mra C. G
C.F. Menninger
Kansan
Pemba
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