Yoakam Pursues Southwest Rail Investment Move
Railroad news reports Yoakam leading an investigation in the Southwest to buy El Paso & Southwestern outright and extend toward San Diego. The plan would connect to the Rock Island line at El Paso, linking mining camps in New Mexico and Arizona with a low grade route, aided by a government concession for extension.
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San Diego
Austin
Tex
Yoakam
California
el Pass
Rock Island
el Panoww
Bisbee
Aete
Mexicu Amt
Arizona
Hl Puno
En Euuthern
Tne
Pesn
Southwestern
Santa Fe Coast Linen Plans 100 New Locomotives
General Manager A J Welly reports from Keay that Santa Fe Coast Linen will purchase about one hundred locomotives. He explains the firm has returned to core business after a period of reduced activity and aims to boost operations with the new equipment.
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Santa Fe Coast Linen
Fieneral
J. Welly
Keay
Nttsan
Wuring
Ganta Fa Superintendent Heads Overshadow Local Tale
An unclear report from a local paper recounts a grim superintendent figure tied to a long running feud. The piece centers on Hurley, a key community character, and references past years of conflict with unnamed parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ganta Fa
Sunetchentent
Nonsensical old medicine ad fragment surfaces
Fragmentary OCR text references relief for headaches nerves and digestive issues with vague claims. Mentions Dr Mike Nerve Pile and unnamed remedies. No clear event, date, or identifiable persons beyond generic references.
Untitled tale of a chaotic scene and a miraculous escape
A scrambled OCR fragment describes a bizarre incident with a princess drowned by confusion. A repair scene ends with a man nearly killed by a fallen window bolt, then miraculously survives as observers laugh at Harris. The text is evasive on specifics, names, dates, and places.
Big Paying Railroad Presidents Dominating Salaries
A survey lists high railroad executive pay led by Rock Island and Southern Pacific chiefs. It notes Bent Warren of the Chicago Rock Island Pacific at 40 000, Jake Kruttischnitt earning 86 000, and Harriman of the Southern Pacific able to set his own figure. Walter Webb's York Central rise to 40 000, Paul Marton of the Atchison, and M H Sneyds of Fire Four quoted among top earners with wide salary flexibility. The piece discusses retrenchment chatter and pay above employee wages.
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Leeds
Rock Island
Bent Warren
Chicigo
Tock Island and Pacific
Matini
Stubos
Pacife
Harriman
Inna
Mir. Harriman
Jaco Krutiechnitz
Manger
Southern Pacific Railroad
Southern Pacific
Huw Beer
Kermtuasaniee
Burt
Southern Pacific Stystem
Jake" Krutt-ischnitt
Tamber
Tim
Walter Webb
New York Central Railroad
Vins Vurdertilst
Xewek Central
Paul Marton
Atchisen
Salasia
le Ssla
Amily
Sabiry
Collis
Huntington
Harrimen
Ian Nz
Southern Pacific shop workers strike over November pay
Kern county reports show Southern Pacific machine shop employees quitting work before Christmas after failing to receive November pay. Workers left silently and gathered on streets after checks arrived by the evening train, signaling an unresolved wage dispute and impending mass resignation.
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Southern Pacific
Kern
Orcick
Paci
Plans for Chicago and Alton stock transfer amid private sale
New York December 29 exchange rumors report Kahne Loeb & Co handling preferred Chicago and Alton Railway stock. A stockholder committee led by John A. Stewart Doward H Harriman and John J. Mitchell may approve a sale on or before September 20. Depositors may deposit certificates for transferrable receipts and a pro rata share of net proceeds if a sale occurs.
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New York
Chicago & Alton Hallway Company
Chicage #& Alton railway
Kahne Loeb & Co
John A. Stewart
Doward H. Harriman
John J. Mitchell
Otters
Aris
Tata
Oklahoma Governor Disputes Railway Mileage Report
Governor Ferguson contests Railway Age figures showing Oklahoma at 65 percent completion for the year, stating internal records place total miles completed near 1,000. The dispute centers on official state totals versus the trade publication's mileage claim.
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Ferguson
Railway Age
Oklahoma
Statas
Kern Wants Shops In California Oil Belt
Santa Fe plans to locate in the California oil belt with a competitive push in the San Joaquin valley to secure shop facilities. San Bernardino reports a lively contest as operators seek favorable sites and access to oil region infrastructure.
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Santa Fe
California
San Bernardino
Cal
San Joaquin Valley
Woman's Cure Claims Relief From Menstrual Pain
A woman from Chicago reports six years of dysmenorrhea ending after three weeks on a vegetable compound. She asserts her health improved, her next period eased, and she was cured, noting credibility from a testimonial letter and name details.
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Gooter
Tris
E. Pinkham
Chicago
Ill
Santa Fe Eyes Valley Town for New Shops
Hern city trustees extend an invitation to Manager Wells offering aid for Santa Fe to locate a shop in the valley. The Kern offer is seen as best by Kern trustees, with Southern Pacific already operating large shops there. Wells notes plans for new shops in the valley remain indefinite.
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Santa Fe
Hern
Wells
Fes
San Bernardino
Point Richmond
Kern
Southern Pacific
Pice
Loree to Operate Rock Island by Telegraph from New York
Baltimore December 29 President Loree said he called a board meeting to plan Loree's departure and noted his successor will likely be chosen. He will base his Rock Island presidency in New York and expects to live there, keeping his Baltimore home for now to visit friends.
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Loree
Rock Island
Baltimore
Saerie Qhio
New York
No Engines Needed After La Junta Fire Report
Report from the Santa Fe lines says seven engines destroyed at La Junta do not affect Western Division operations. Other divisions would not be required to forward engines to the Western Grand Division. those seven were under repair and their loss does not impact Trojan trains in the west.
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Santa Fe
la Junta
Ttme
Tim
Santa Fe extends line to Texas oil fields
December 24 Santa Fe announces immediate extension of its Bragg to Saratoga line to Batson prairie and Sour Lake oil fields. The railroad reports acquisition of extensive oil land holdings in Batson prairie for development by the company.
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Santa Fe
New Texas Field
Austin
Tex
Railroad Commissionr
Bragg
Saratoga
Batson Prairie
Sour Lake
Senta Fe
New President Elected for Clover Lest Railroad
T P Shonts elected president and general manager of the Clover Lest railroad, succeeding Benjamin Norton who resigned. Shonts previously led the Illinois, Indiana & Iowa railroad before its absorption by Lake Shore.
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T. P. Shonts
Benj. Norton
Clover Lest
Chicago
Ilinois, Indiana & Iowa Railroad
Lake Shore
Benjamin
Norton
Raven Je Men Traveling for the Manvate tan Milling Company
An employee of the Department of Tests, Sean Aoosrut, is traveling with his family in Tojdit Woodraft. He views cars being built for the Santa Fe at the American Car and Foundry Company stops, and is currently on Freyo Ig inspecting the vehicles.
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Man Vate Tan Milling Company
Batten
Kan
Sean Aoosrut
Department of Tests
Fagigadey
Jdit
Freyo Ig
Santa Fe
American Car and Foundry Company
Kansas Poultry Show Announces Expanded Premiums
The Kansas state poultry show at the Auditorium runs January 11 to 17. A single pen may win all breed premiums, with top prizes totaling 21 dollars. Secretary Hughes leads advance work highlighting breed descriptions and propagation notes, aiming for stronger exhibitor conditions and better show results.
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Rereutiue
Kansas State
West
Hughes
J. W. S. Hughes
Kansas
Strikers Appeal Denied in Jersey City Contempt Case
Vice Chancellor Pitney refused mercy for Franks and Dugan silk mill strikers of Paterson, including two men and six girls, found guilty of contempt for defying an injunction against interfering with employers and to make it uncomfortable for workers. Appeals to higher courts failed. defendants ordered to pay $740 costs. The court reaffirmed that it is illegal to harass workers or impede those who wish to work.
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New York
Pitney
Jersey City
Franks& Dugan
Paterson
Frank & Dugan
Court of ‘Appeals
United States Supreme Court
Court of Pardons
Chancery Court
Number of Cigars Tax Paid in November Revealed
Washington officials disclose the official figure for cigars taxed in November at 378,157,470. TheInternal Revenue Bureau asks public notice to announce the result of a nationwide guessing contest that drew wide interest.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Bureau
Henry C. Kay Dies After Grief Over Son’s Crime
Henry C Kay died at age 50 after two years of insanity triggered by his son William Kay who murdered his wife and was later imprisoned for life. The elder Kay suffered paralysis as the immediate cause of death. Funeral planned at 2 20 p m Wednesday from the home on 6 1/2 Lawrence street with Sunflower camp M W A in charge.
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Henry C. Kay
Henry T. Kay
William Kay
Kay
Sunflower Camp
Lawrence Street
Intercity target event sparks hold in Lake Contrary meet
Gilbert leads 11 events at Lake Contrary with 16 birds each as Roger Murphy of Senace Kan places second and Thomas of Pleasant filth takes third with four straight wins. The intercity target event features Gn somephe Rantaeay and Omane competing for a prize money split. meeting to decide team representation and prize distribution set for Hotel Metro Polo parlor. Also reports Took Up a 40 Acre Homestead as Mrs. Lecbrick and son Max reunite from Rawilus county and plan homestead near Dewsy Ranch.
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Jase
Gilbert Soir Vike
Lake Contrary
Gilbert Hearve
Roger Murphy
Senace Kan
Ava
Tames “Thomas
Pleasant Filth
Sian Wil
Ech
Wil Pomsiat
Sve
Mntro- Polo
Lecbrick
Max
Rawilus County
Dewsy Ranch
Tre
Death of Mrs. M W A Parsons Ends in Wellington
Wellington, Kan. Dec. 29. Mrs. Martha A Parsons wife of T P Parsons clerk of the district court of Sumner county died yesterday after a lingering illness from nervous prostration. Her husband and family survive. The funeral arrangements are pending.
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MW. A Parsons
Wellington
Kan
Mart A. Parsons
T. P. Parsons
Sumner County
Hess
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised by Rector
A rector testifies to the good quality of Cham berlain's Cough Remedy, noting rapid relief from a severe cough. He recounts starting treatment after a long cold and feverish symptoms, with improvement within days and gratitude for the medicine's effectiveness. The testimonial mentions the product being procured locally and delivered promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Ashburnham
Jain
Lake Shute
Chammverinin Medicine Co
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Claims Universal Cure
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer and C0 Swamp Root as a universal kidney remedy. It asserts kidneys purify blood and that weak kidneys cause vast health issues, offering samples and a health book, urging readers to write for free gift material in Topeka Daily Star.
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W.c. Sally
Kitmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
Topeka Daily Star
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Frank W. Mille
Santa Fe Ticket Auditing Department
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W. X. Mesty
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Santa Ps Freight Ausitor
A. Cooper
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Santa Fe Freight Auditor
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Stiles
Santa Fe Teket Auditing Department
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Teeerty Andes
Lnlon Pacific
Frank Hureli
Chicago and Great Western Railroad
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Charean Galardner
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Rock Island System
A. M. Puller
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