Rock Island Adds New Shops at Chicago Roundhouse
Rock Island lines undertake extensive improvements in Chicago with a new roundhouse north of the machinist shop near Wentworth avenue and Thirty-seventh street. The project includes a 38 stall 50 foot long roundhouse, 66 foot turntable, 320 foot outside clearance, enhanced vacuum steam heating, new crucible furnaces, and added boiler and tank shops as part of an aggressive modernization plan.
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Railway Age
Chicago
Rock Island
Imechanics
Flock Laland
Wentworth Avenue
Porty-seventh Street
Fort
Erie City Iron Works
Coasetee
Aii
New 90 Inch Lathe and Hammer Forge Station Expanded Shop
The machine shop adds a 90 inch lathe from Niles Tool Works and several smaller tools. A Philadelphia firm supplied a 25 000 pound hammer for the blacksmith area to replace the stationary forge. The heating laboratory is improved and a new building adjoins the rail yard to support railroad testing. The test bench handles 300 000 pounds of capacity with a transverse testing setup for heavy trucks and cars. Overall, the shop rests on nine foundations with secure anchorage and houses a well equipped chemical laboratory for railroad material testing.
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Niles Tool Works
Rermont
Ailes Company
Philadelphia
Ae Oeachine
Inberat
Attempted death by action by John McAndrew at Ash Park
John McAndrew a veteran Santa Fe brake man and former Ash Fork manager made an unsuccessful attempt at death by self malicious act early yesterday at Ash Park. He had been on a long spree and, in a state of intoxication, cut both wrists with two razors and slashed his throat. Forty stitches closed the wounds and he was taken to Prescott county hospital after awakening.
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Willams, Armony
John McAndrew
Santa Fe
Ash Fork House
Ash Park
McAndrew
Tyroler
Prescott
John Wood
Water Service
Bert Adams
Ollie Frasier
Air
Yma
D. L. Rader
James
Theightahr
Francis Purl Hag
Nels Johnson
Jawon Bi. Larkin
Victor Patnoaud
A. E. Smith
T. H. ‘Thorpe
Parkenger
Bennssivana Lines
Kansas City
Topeka
Edward McIntyre
Harry M
Newton
Ae Hils
Charles G. Heer
Charles Weber
W. H. Wood
Argentine
Montier
Sam Deck
Harold Lawless
A. D. Kelly
Clarence Hopkins
Stagman
Nis
Mrakeman C
N. Ristine
iPlanetari Grand Division
Faraday
Mile McMillister
Husly King
Boilermaker
Sedalia
John Robinson
Ausa
John Shuart
John Holla
Vonly
B. Wille
Ballwing Locomotive Works
Colifornie
Boer Gikkliig
Wittiam
Goodrich
Memphis
Tenn
J. E. Fisher
Topetas
Sunes
Hewitt
New York
Evans
Richard Bieilhorn
Bam Adame Han Auit
J.B. Gibbens
Elliot
Sixth Street
Mra
Gibbens
Omaha Emporia Railroad Seeks Wichita Extension
Omaha to Emporia line progress praised by engineer Richard Nevins. He asks Wichita Chamber of Commerce for a conference to discuss bringing the railroad to Wichita. The railroad committee, led by G M Dickson, was tasked to extend the invitation and arrange talks with Wichita citizens.
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Omahke-Emporia
Wichita Beacon
Omaha
Neb
Emporia
Kan
Wichita
Richard Nevink
Levy
Chamber of Commerce
Imperia
Nevins
G. M. Dickson
Charman
Wage dispute at Southern Pacific railways in El Paso
The El Paso Herald reports wage talks for conductors and train men at the Southern Pacific are nearing settlement. Manager Van Vleck, with officials Lee and Garreton, was involved after the dispute spread to multiple departments. A call to Houston and temporary absence delayed progress but Kratteinicht, assistant to the end of the Southern Pacific, continued negotiations in Houston.
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FE Paso Herald
van Vleck
Southern Pacific
Messrs
Lee
Garretaon
van Vieck
el Paso
Houston
Krattechnitt
Diouston
Santa Fe May Buy St Louis Hannibal Line Rumor
Railroad circles here report the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe negotiating to acquire the St Louis and Hannibal railroad. The Hannibal to Gilmore line connects with the Wabash for St Louis, enabling a northward Mac route and a Gilmore to St Louis spur. Santa Fe previously surveyed the area last summer.
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Santa Fe
St. Louis
Hannibal
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Pe
Chicago and
Kansas City
St. Louie
Gilmore
Engin
J F McNally Promoted to Rio Grande Superintendent
The Santa Fe announces J F McNally will be superintendent of the Rio Grande division with headquarters at San Marcial New Mexico. The division previously split with the New Mexico division and McNally has been assistant superintendent of the Rio Grande division prior to this promotion.
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Rio Grande
Santa Fe
J. F. McNally
San Marcial
N. M
Lo Grande
New Mexico
Lasar
It the fastest train in France between Paris and Calais
A New York Sun report from Paris says a new Paris to Calais train claims world fastest speed. It covers the Paris Calais distance in three hours with a four minute stop at Amiens and slow steaming through Calais harbor despite the stop.
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France
New York Sun
Paris
Calais
England
Santa Fe Ends Through Pullman Service To Mexico
The Santa Fe announces it will abandon its through Pullman route from Chicago and City to Mexico City due to long journey conditions and new Mexican law aid. Rumors say negotiations with Rock Island influence the change as railroads adjust to cross border traffic.
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The
Santa Fe
Mexico
Chieman
City
City of
Santa Fe to Abandon Long Through Car Line to Mexico
A Santa Fe official said the City of Mexico route will be changed at El Paso due to the run’s excessive length and dirty cars. Mexican laws requiring pure supplies and Spanish-speaking trainmen influenced the decision. The through car line, nearly 2000 miles from Chicago and 2500 from Kansas City, had been in operation about a year.
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el Paso
Santa Fe
Rock Island Deis
Rock Island
Sante Fe
City of Mexico
Chicago
Kansas City
Santa Fe time card changes favor Salina Abilene and Wellington
New Santa Fe schedule adds Salina to Abilene 7 am connecting with a Superior line and evening return. Salina gains 22 passenger trains weekly, up six from December. Night trains 263 and 206 extend to West Argeton instead of Moline from Feb 16. Wellington rumor says further cuts and new westbound service may shift to Woodward, boosting Wellington to three daily trains with a proposed Union depot for Salina.
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Santa Pe
Salina
Abilene
Wellington
With
Superior
Saline
Santa Fe
Wes- Argeton
Moline
The
Wellington Journal
Alva
Newton
Caldwell
Woodward
Balin
Salinas
Purify the Water Plant Aids Santa Fe Locomotives
W A Powers leaves for Guthrie Oklahoma to assist in starting a new water purifying plant for Santa Fe locomotives. The system uses chemical treatment to remove minerals, takes about five hours, and aims to prevent mineral buildup in boiler pipes. The article notes broader railroad interests in the West and lists numerous shop and crew movements and illnesses among employees.
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W. A. Powers
Guthrie
Santa Fe
West
California
Shuggler Caught Smuggling Opium in Trunk
San Francisco officers arrest Frank B. Burton for smuggling opium valued at 1200 in a trunk shipped from Tacoma to Oakland. The trunk, containing 75 pounds of opium, was intercepted as Burton attempted to remove it, allegedly linked to a broader Canadian connection. Authorities say he arrived recently from the Kioudlice region to retrieve the trunk for a friend.
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San Francaco
Burton
Tacoma
Oakland
Hurtan
Leeter Stratton
Patterdan
Callaror Patterson
Seward
Opti
Aimee
Real Estate Transfers Record From Local Ledger
Real estate transfers listed include Pigg maid wife on Lawes street, Strickland et al to Lizzie & Oliver for 4400, Mulvane to BE Howell at Railroad avenue, Palmer's addition to Silver Lake, and Soames by Cook to Joba & Shutter at 95000. Parcels on Phillip as well as shares to CER Mer Fith and more transfers including Wallans, Van Buren, and Seth avenue appears.
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Ea A
Sae Pigg
Lawes Street
Birkaate Uaa i. Strickland
Wallans
Anai
Sanaworth
Crenh
H Ih
Awe
Cer Mer Fith
Dik
Am J
Bik
Park Add
F. Kent
A. Ane Drews
Seth Ave
Bue
Beaveners Plame
Jann Swanson
Sane
van Buren Street
Orchard
Pacr
Eceernaoe
Tor Rodgers
Ben
British Cavalry Casualty Figures In South Africa War
War Office figures from London dated February 7 report up to January 31. Total killed or missing 26,200. Combined with wounded and surviving, the total personnel affected across officers and men reaches 409,081. The wording is garbled but conveys casualty scope.
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London
War Office
Lowes
South Africa
Eminent Physician Warns on Wheat and Corn Diet
A Western university audience hears Dr Kellogg of Pattie Creek urge caution about wheat and corn preparations. He argues such starches weaken nerves and muscles, reducing vitality and brain function, calling them unsuitable for sustained vigor. The talk emphasizes dietetic risks and contrasts with other food options.
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Western University
Kellogg
Pattie Creek
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