Railroad news on annuals and free transport for western officials
In a lengthy report the railroad anti-pass combine complains no annuals will be exchanged this year. Trunk lines say western officials will get free transportation while the Eastern Misses and others are denied. Officials dispute reciprocal arrangements and the future of through traffic amid weather delays and evolving trunk line policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neffale
Mies
Wieter
Ser Atoll
Mand
Hive Mart
Sevier
Central Passeipee
New York
Michigan
Fort Dodge
Sticknes
Great Wester
Chicas
Croalia
Turk
Fort Dotlee
Ate Oita
Waverly
Huntpsons
Transport official turmoil at Fareey office chaos ends?
Fragmented report details officials including Hurley and Fowler amid confusion at Fareey’s office. Mentions transport, superintendent, and investigations, with unclear claims about personnel and timelines, reflecting a disrupted local administration and potential internal disputes.
Hutchinson Hopeful for Rock Island Division Point
Hutchinson eyes a Rock Island Division point next spring as officials discuss railway prospects. The article notes ongoing speculation, engineering work, and potential freight and passenger service impacts on the region amid uncertain timelines.
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Hutchinson
Ben Rock Island
Beck company names longtime executive as chairman
The article details the succession of chairmanship at Beck company by a man with a $30,000,000 fortune. He replaces B. R. Cable and Panta G. aed, after serving as director for years and holding influential roles in power and steel industries. He is described as one of the wealthiest men in the world and has previously led American Tie Plate Company and other major concerns. The report highlights his rise to chairman and his extensive corporate ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panta G. Aed
Te Tance Ab RR Sabie
Chttie
Rene Deumuera
Netra
Pneager
Mod
Thn
Executtys
Turck
Bestern
Amon Hopkins
Rock Island
Louisville
M. Klisworth
Kansas City
Hopkins
Cincin- Bem
Choctaw
Oklahoma
Nowanda
James
Tony Hevers
Ttead
Ariline Sears
Tha Gustabot
Opeden
Aie
Irohidasis
Sern
Prisco Abiops
Sprina
Decker
Prey Wottion
Sre
Hop
Theatrive
Ely
Faye
Mom
Abe
Abe Dome
Bettas
A. Rutherford
Digiaton
Hoekisinna
Endegeiar
Topeka
Oklahome
Robert FB. Higgins
Willis K George
Chasis
Water Service
W. A. Stanfield
Ae Bile Ord Garbine
Kansana
Fred Hart
Mr. Stort
Springneld
Southers
Putgsbuse
Pearemretccen
Binderath
Haya City
Raila
James White
Han
Thineuck
Third
Avery Titrer
Santa Fe
Yenter Quy
Turner Ie
Pecos Vallex
Trie
Chriathin
Ule
Fin New Oakland Christian Church
B.J. McMullan
Bruce Harmon
Joseph Donahue
Mr. K
Parsine Ran
Ee South
Sunny Jit" Snyder
Amos
Petar Miller
Third Presbyterian Church
Peelock
Topetun Comneters
Irwin
Lear
Ad Ambers
Otto Weber
Hound Boure
Crant £ Co
Chicago
Kanena City
Debr Cima
Manute
Joneph Galloway
HGR
William
Previticatore
Santa Fe Hospital Project Moves Forward in Albuquerque
An official notes the 20,000 dollar insurance covers the Santa Fe hospital destroyed by fire and urges swift construction of a coast line hospital to serve the southwest. He argues it should be built in Santa Fe rather than Los Angeles, to better accommodate the men and ensure ongoing maintenance.
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Santa Fe
Coss Line
Santa Nee
Sant Fe
Albuquernue
Jeaver Bist
Vennes
Itv
Ph Tenia
Angeles
Angel City
Sar Hernirting
Lon Angeles
Santa Fe Beach Tunnel Plan Moves Toward Easmett Texas
A partially confirmed report outlines a proposed beach tunnel project from Easmett to Santa Barbara via a route extending toward Pe Tex. Officials indicate talks aim to formally extend the new road network toward Pee Tex, with plans intersecting several regional routes and months of input anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Easmett, Tex
Santabaster
Land donation linked to New Mexico miners hospital site
Fragmented item reports Santa Fe offers a valuable land block in Gallup for a proposed New Mexico Miners hospital site if the legislature approves the hospital. Mentioned are A G Wells of Santa Fe Coast Lines and J N Stewart of Chicago, with references to Rock Island Railway plans and advertising staff changes.
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Banta Fe
Gallup
Cial Ube
Galian Fears
A. G. Wells
Santa Fe Coast Lines
Ty Bonate Becket
Ruttroyd Addicf
New Mexico Miners” Hospital
Owen
Hels
Stewart
Woodman
Bante Fe
J. N. Stewart
Chicago
Wil Appeed
Wardman
Bante Pendent Tire
Wredman
Rock Island
Santa Fe
J. L. Stack
Chicama
Unclear U S News Item on Rail Lines and Greenhouses
Fragmentary report mentions the extension of the Frisco line from Ardmore to Hewitt and to Waurike, a large 100000 dollar greenhouse project in Pennsylvania, and plans for glass conservatories at New York lines with extensive station gardens. Notes resignations at Rock Island and a million plus mortgage activity, plus Great Western system changes and new office creations.
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Hewitt. L
Ardmore
Lawton
Waurike
Hewitt
Western Draitroad Company
Switchmen's Strike Ends in Marshalltown Iowa
The Marshalltown Iowa switchmen strike ends as rate increases are approved and water service workers return to duty. Local railroad and shop employees plan a New Year’s event while community members note multiple staff changes and upcoming construction projects at the Santa Fe yard and shops.
Three White HorsesBoost for Aerial Ladder Truck
Chief Wilmarth plans a third gray horse for the new aerial ladder truck. He bought a second gray horse Saturday and aims to add another as soon as possible, noting quality over price. The latest gray, a 16 hand mare weighing about 1425 pounds, was supplied by Wall.
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Wilmarth
Suet Wilmarth
Deautitel
Fake Foot Race Swindler Lory Seeks Revenge in Colorado Springs
Indiana man Frank C. Lory nicknamed the Klondike king was swindled out of 388,500 in a September Colorado Springs foot race scheme. The tale details Lory’s rise from Indiana coal mines to wealth, the failed bet involving J. H. Ashmore and George Ryan, and the planned ruse by a group including Harry Tislow to back Ryan while Dean would fall. Public notices reference warrants and arrests connected to the case.
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Indianapolis
Durbin
Arkansas
J. H. Ashmore
George Ryan
Hot Springs
Frank C. Lory
Colorado Springs
Lory
Pike
Daviess
Rnie
Indiana
Esa
Lory Pullei
Harry Tislow
Ietersburg
Pike Hotel
Tislow
Tmp
Dean
Ryan
Colorado
Springs
Denver
Deva
Thun
Woul
St Louie
Millionaires’ Club
Masser
Bockers
Ryad
Sample Bottle of Swamp Root Promises Health
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a kidney and bladder remedy promising dramatic cures and overall health. It offers a free sample bottle by mail with a booklet and testimonials, urging readers to write to Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York for the trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ail
Springfield
Ohio
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
Hedrox
Klondike swindle unmasked as gang dupes Denver investor
Lory loses trust as a Denver financier finds the millionaires duped in a staged scheme. Names tied to the gang surface, with Ashmore and Ryan identified as core figures. Investigations rise. Lory vows to press charges and spend tens of thousands to bring all to justice.
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Lory
Ryan
Tiston
Massey
Law
Dean
Millionaires’ Club
Denver
Tertais Millionaires
Deen
J. FL Ashmore
Lors
Oice
Tatte
Ashmore
Hyes
Robert Bontright
Alias Boolt
George Horna
Wiliam Tyan
William Massey
J. A. Fedwards
Georgs Kran
H. M. Tistow
J. Ashmore
William Dean
Tory
Petersburg
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism Claims Prompt Relief
Jer Jackson of Thorntown Indiana reports years of rheumatism with severe knee pain and swelling. After trying Detelen's Cure he experienced immediate pain relief and reduced swelling, noting similar positive results in other cases of rheumatism and neuralgia. He endorses Sally-Skin Power for patent roller proof and hygiene, sold by Rowley Sugw Seth and Hanson.
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Jer Jackson
Thorntown
Ind
Detelen
Rowley
Sugw
Seth and
Hanson
Auto for Rural Routes Tests Improve Service in Lenawee County
In Niles Michigan on December 22 reports show auto tests for rural delivery in Lenawee County improving speed and reliability. Postmaster Priddy of Adrian notes cars can deliver mail earlier and cover routes in less time, with road improvements anticipated after wider adoption.
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Michigan
Niles
Mich
Mall Debe
Lenawee County
Postnastier Priddy
Adrian Hall
Washington
Genecely
Iernuto
Cabe
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B. RB. Cable
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Rok Tetand
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Toon
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Currier
Karama
Mirena
Jeiktee Attise
Pr Prisco
Uc Durwood
Pennsylvania
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South Elizabeth N. J
New York and Musburg
Iine Bus
Philadelphia
Eries
New Rock Island Line
Toledo
Ramee
Watresh
Ann Arbor
Wess Aphrey
Iseny
Pever
Hent
Grmersh Mapaier
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Dlot
Feld
Messrs Ashley and Frior
Ftyreax
St. Iyowle
Switchmen’s
Marshalltown
Aces
Eae Sra
A. Hevitn
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Hiondike
the Treasury
W. F. Lobnes
West High Street
First National Bank OF
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State of
Shawnee County
City of
Hawley
Ate W. H. Rossingron
O. S. Bowman
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Cashiex
A. + Robinson
W. Th. Orna
Chas
J. Lantry
J. Devlin
W- A. Stephens
Tims
Sis
Mem SH
Newsom
Sara
Nina Wenny
Arnold's
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