Railway News Secures Million Acres for Colonization
The Santa Fe interests have acquired over a million acres of irrigated farm land in northern and western Texas and the Pecos Valley in New Mexico. A large appropriation aims to boom colonization, with agents to promote settlement in Texas and the Pecos valley. Key figures include C Le Talmadge and stewart, with rail line managers promising subsidized rates on southbound runs to attract settlers. The plan anticipates resistance from rivals and broad information campaigns to lure immigrants from across the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Texas
Jewet
le Talmadge
L. Stewall
Fea
Enys
Wear
United States
Beco
New Mexico
Push for Steel Framed Passenger Cars in Rail Service
Lawmakers push a bill to require steel underframes and steel sleepers in most passenger cars, except sleepers, to boost safety. Representative Mech of La Crome introduces the measure after investigations into light-alloy coaches’ fragility. Tawney and government officials back preventing wreck deaths, noting Pullman sleepers’ safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Interstate Commerce
Mech
la Crome
Wik
Iit
Reprientative Rah
Tawney
Pont
Tawney Haa Jona Lewn
Flo
Cary
Frisco Locomotive Runs Loose in St Louis Rail Yards
A Frisco passenger engine, Delphine, broke from the round house near Vandeventer and Chiuteau, raced into the yards at Twenty-recent Street, covering about a mile in under a minute. Crew averted disaster as the engine, gaining speed, crashed back toward the stalls, causing panic among bystanders before stopping aboard.
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Frico
Delphine
Frisco
Vandeventer
Chiuteau
Louisabe
Mio Stalin
Ncures of
Pest
Sirians
Seanvetere
Turse
Durie
Burns
Runaway Engine Crashes After Jumping Tracks at City Crossing
A runaway steam locomotive accelerated through a snowdrift injuring a worker who was stunned. The engine, No 853, leaped the tracks near Ewing avenue, sending workers fleeing. The tender overturned and the locomotive plowed into the ground before stopping about 400 feet beyond Grand avenue.
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Thename
Ewing Avenue
Bullrous
Grand Avenue
Havens City Shippers Fight Railroads For Stock Movement
Livestock shippers in Havens City Missouri threaten action against railroads over poor live stock handling and delays. Shippers demand timetables and potential state legislation to compel better service, citing frequent delays, low hourly averages, and slow claim handling by railroad offices.
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Havens City
Pons
Exchange
Kansas Stockmen
Kansas
Texas
United States
Scalpers Accuse Rail Officials of Ticket Scams in Courts
In New Orleans Robbed by an alleged scheme, Charles T. Kelsko testifies his firm arranged with Louisville & Nashville to stamp and validate return tickets for passengers they bought and resold. The plan allegedly allowed altered fares and reimbursements, with multiple railroads named. Judge Parianne scheduled a ruling for Monday.
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New Orleans
Las
Charles T. Kelsko
Efevern Railroads
Kelsko
Louisville & Nashville Railway
Imade Treet
C. BP. Atmore
Louisville & Nantiville
Gree
Tronsind
Helske
Kelske
Atmore
Louisville & Nashville
Wealpers
Queen & Crescent
Texas & Pacific
Pariange
Union Pacific Record December Earnings Jump in History
December earnings rose by the largest margin in Union Pacific history with net earnings up 7 percent and overall earnings up 24 percent. The report highlights a record month versus prior periods and notes comparisons to earlier months in the year, including October and November figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Lerember
Aipcal
Rene Demure
Special Santa Fe Train Hauls 19 Cars of Paint to Galveston
Newton Kansas February 5 a special train of 19 cars of paint on a Chicago to Galveston route will be hauled by Santa Fe to Galveston. The train chartered by the Sherward-Witliats Manufacturing company of Chicago is a one way effort from origin to destination.
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Santa Fe
Galveston
Newton
Kan
Chicago
Galverton
Sherward-Witliats Manufacturing Company
Union Pacific Section Hands Strike and Wage Drop
The Union Pacific section hands strike with wage cuts reported and a unit price drop to 1.25. A pact collapsed as entrants in the business history faced a major setback. Newton Kus notes the division store led by R. Eineey saw sales reach about $90,000 in a single month, the highest in its history.
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Ite
Newton Kus
Charee
R. Eineey
Tas
Seles
Storehouse Model Aims at Smooth Handling of Vast Trade
A fragment describes a store room as a model in the Neathes A4 arrangement with those in charge managing immense business without confusion. The line hints at efficient operations within a large trade setting.
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Sonfusios
Electric Lina to Connect Kansas City and St Louis
A Marshall Missouri mines meeting discussed a proposed electric railroad from St Louis to Kansas City. If built the line would run nearly parallel to the Chicago and Alton route, crossing the Missouri River at Glasgow. Ninety four miles have been surveyed with right of way secured from Brook Held into St Louis. Colonel Chase of New York promotes the road with George Harrison of Glasgow Bank as president and Joan Loomus of Kansas City as general counsel.
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Marshall
St-Louis
Kansas City
Missouri
Glasgow
Chicago & Alton
St. Louis
Colonel Chase
New York
George Harrison
Bank
Joan F. Loomus
Kanes City
Milwaukee Cinime Best Electric Lighting System in the Country
Milwaukee's Cinime reports that the St. Paul road now has 283 cars equipped with electric lighting all operated from a dynamo in a baggage car. The system includes 148 couches and sleepers, 23 mail cars, 1 dining, 19 baggage, 19 parlor cars and five buffer cars. eight coaches and nine sleepers rely on storage. The electric department is testing axle weight devices, equipping three cars, bringing total electrified cars to over 200, the largest in the nation.
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Milwaukee Cinime
St. Paul Road
Grumber Ue
Whitch
Wheat tariff war taken in hand by officials
In Chicago at Paul Morton office a preliminary meeting formed a committee with power to act to restore harmony and standard tariffs. Gould lines director Baird chairs and will reconvene to end the rate war with Jenner Stickney of Great Western likely attending talks to bridge Western interests and proposed measures.
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Chicago
Paul Morton
Santa Fe
ANC
Baird
Bie Gould
Tines
Ttey
Jenner Stickney
Great Western
Oman
Railroads and Santa Fe Crews Back After Absences Amid Convention
Readable items show Santa Fe railroad workers returning to duties after sickness and vacations. The narrative notes timekeepers, conductors, clerks, and auditors resuming posts in Topeka and surrounding offices. A Sunday Y.M.C.A. convention reports and a paint train delivery to Port Worth are described.
Kelly Rebellion in Miami County Primaries Clash
A Kansas Republican conflict unfolds as Miami County officials denounce State Treasurer Kelly and his rump caucus plan. Chairman Robinson defends the regular central committee, detailing fair primary procedures and urging Republicans to vote February 12 and attend the Paola convention on February 13 in a bid to uphold honest elections amid factional fights.
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Kelly
Miami County
Gans
Hoch
Wichita
Halley
George L. Kelinson
County Central Committee
Robinson
Palit
Kan
T. Kelly
Republican County Contra Committee
Prola
Osawatomie
Regular County Central Committee
Wardehall
Allen
Afr. Funston
Haversock
Pridey
Paola
Geo! J. Robinson
Republican County Central Committee
McLaughlin Hall
D. HB. Johnson
William H. Bradbury
People
B. F P. Simpson
Simpson
Alpheus Lane
Henry J. Allen
Ottawa
Wm. P. Officer
Hillsdale
Retchard
Officer
Alien
H. ©. Ward
Central Committee
Haldeman
Catcasia
Johnson
Attorney Simpson
Mikuni County
Winfield H. Sheldon
Wilson
Taylor
Kansas
Ths
Board of
Republican County Central
Tee
Wyandotte
Jotaon
Reno
Shawnee
Jackson
Papin
Kelly Givyys
Bosx
Panta
Shidinaf
Polion
Senator Chester Long Health Rumors Reach Washington
Illinois teacher and former superintendent of schools in Washington DC, Chester Long faces conflicting reports on his health. Ralph Faxon, Long’s secretary, says he is not working hard but remains physically able, while Albert Reid cites visible illness and calls for rest. Faxon in Topeka claims Long is in better condition than last fall, though others worry about his endurance.
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Chester I
Mr. Long
Kansas
Wass
Ralph Faxon
Long
Peopla Inn Topeke
Albert T. Reid
Washington
Strutor Long
Mr. Reid
Newton
Itn
Topeka Friends Recall Early Tales by Gardenhire
A Topeka reader note recalls Samuel M. Gardenhire prior work as a stenographer and writer of dime novel style stories. One story features a young woman discovering a man trapped inside a buffalo carcass, surrounded by Indians, who she frees and later marries.
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Samuel M. Gardenhire
Topeka
Gardenhire
United States
Lincoln Day exercises for Negroes set at state house hall
Negroes plan the fourth annual Lincoln Day celebration at the state house hall on February 12 under Kansas Lincoln Day club guidance. Rev. Rainsom of Chicago will speak. events include music by Jackson's Military Band, an address by Rev. Ransom on Abraham Lincoln and emancipation, and a reception and banquet at 618 Kane Ave. Death of H. W. Oliver noted in Pittsburgh.
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State Howl
Kansas
Lincoln Day Club
Kk. C. Rainsom
Chicago
State House
Jackson
Wishback
Alex Reeves
Zens
Mins Lillian Jeltz
Nse
G. W. Jonen
Hill City
Aby Quartette
Aiimention
Slocution
Mra
B. Ee Tee
Mere Ani
Sammy
R.C Ransom
Abraham Tdncoln
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Homer Skulk
Santa Fe Diinion
Ke Smith
Offic
Dick Witeon
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Ered Stewart
Santa Fe Ubbet Auditive Department
A.W. Parks
Mtake Clapatchers
Aliss
Jennie Burlingame
W. J. Black
Enger
Bantaine
Yuna Randay
Engtree
San Francisco
Cali
George W. Heil
A.B. Cooper
Paanager
Hockinland
Toma
Railroad
Y. 3c
Fica Usnociaiann
McEnt Y.C
Sherman-Williame
Techae
Port Worth
Tex
J. M. Gruber
Hock Taland
Union Par Rife Ve
Tod
Union Peette
Oarmapa
Grubers
Grubers Now Anpaintment In Ehective
Ince
Fort Cafferty
San Franeco
Erlisttong
Tt & Cafferty
Bendauerters
Topeks
Toren Erare
Fegslararity
Turing Chettine
Smd
China
Miami
Chairman Robinson
H. C. Ward
Apnle
Bogun
Paole
Wm. B. Powell
Willam Bramwell Powell
Adim
Mount Vernon
Illinois
Washing~ton, D. C
Lincoln
H.W. Oliver
Pitsburg
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