Santa Fe Sets Age and Weight Rules for Firemen
Santa Fe management issues a new order governing firemen eligibility. Under the rule, inexperienced applicants must be under 26 and weigh at least 180 pounds, while experienced firemen must be under 30 and weigh 180 pounds or more. The measure targets underweight workers amid rising train tonnage and is not retroactive for current firemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Santa Me
Ma Apnea
Santa Feds
Rand
Catutony of Freee
Tate
Errat
Younh
In Tearn
Sante Fe
Promotio
Controversy to End in Water Settlement
Emporia February 16 The dispute between the Santa Fe and the city over water supply terms is near resolution. Negotiations since last fall led to a compromise where Santa Fe will pay reduced rates for water usage under a new contract, ending years of heated contention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
City of
Exporia
Emporia
Hte
Fig Grinds shop lays off 150 workers in Denver
In Denver on February 18 the Fig Grinds shop at Burnham discharged 150 workers in a move described as temporary by road officials. The layoff affected about a third of the shop’s departments, with crews told to disperse to other locations within twenty miles. Supervision by Interiont Sehldaks confirmed the action after officials’ conference, but no further explanation was given to workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Burnham
Aee
Neinler
Supers
Sehldaks
Ansy
Rail traffic interchange talks between Salt Lake and Oregon Short Line
In recent days officials from Rio and Wester and Oregon Short Line discussed UK rail traffic interchange based on existing Wy arrangements. A meeting is slated for December to continue talks on cross line traffic and tariff alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Tran
Fet
Rio and
Wester
Oregon
Salt Lake Conferme
Demver
Western Roads Unite on Road to Los Angeles
Los Angeles reports a new transcontinental railroad planned to run from Mojave east through Southern Nevada into Utah. The route would be built by Santa Fe Southern Pacific Rio Grande Western and Union Pacific lines joining in the center. The Carson and Colorado line, controlled by Dr Millis a Southern Pacific director, is said to serve as a connecting link.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Mojave
Nevada
Utah
Santa Fe
Southern Pacifc
Rio Grande Western
Union Pacific
Svaterms
Carson and Colorado
Hne
Millis
Southern Pacific
Testing axle lights in Sew Toric area by Prochawe
Fragmentary OCR note describes axle light testing near Sew Toric with references to Prochawe and associated Real company actions. Mentions repainting and a topol branch, plus a delivery or return to St. Joe, with live tale attached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opty
Prochawe
Toric
Pany
Air
Ities
Sunarangraen
Topol
St. Joe
Irate coach details features and service quality
A garbled report describes a coach criticizing features and operation of a service. It mentions a few faults and contrasts the service with a better option, highlighting dissatisfaction with regular practice and performance. Names and clear specifics are not readable in the text.
Cooperative ranch to be formed by Rock Island messengers
A group of Rock Island railroad express messengers and agents plans a stock raising ranch near Liberal Kansas. Forty men will join, each investing $200, purchasing a township land, stocking with cattle, and paying $10 monthly into an expense fund as a resident manager is hired. The venture is described as sound and certain to succeed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Kas
Nm Fool
Express Messengre
Hock Island
Great Bend Ties Santa Fe Freight Divisions
Newton February 10 freight news states that starting February 12 Great Bend becomes a division headquarters for Santa Fe freight crews. Emporia Newton Great Bend Dodge City routes reorganized with Great Bend to Dodge City bids open. Electric headlights added to Gumimston 15 and Burlington to Cai rigs engines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Bend
Newton
Monay
Santa Fe
Emporia
Dodge City
Fort Madison Fireman Yates Recovered After Hearing Check
Fireman Ed Yates of Fort Madison was in Topile yesterday for a hearing examination. His hearing was found to be normal and he returned home likely to be assigned to a Fort Madison run. In the near future Dr Satin has been in hospital receiving hearing treatment for several months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yates
Ed Yates
Fort Madison
Topile
Hie Berrines
Satin
Santa Fe Man Burns in Coach Gasoline Blast
James Miller Jr of the coach department suffered painful burns yesterday when gasoline ignited inside a coach as a lamp or heat source was brought too near. He hopes to return to work in a few days. Mr Johnson, master mechanic, Benj Johnson of the Santa Fe, returned home from Denver on company business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
James Miller, Jr
Mr. Johnson
Benj. Johnson
The
Denver
Rock Island Items Appointment Notice
J W Stevens appointed agent at Galys. Agent F Capnrow and Partridge away on ten days leave of absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Stevens
Galys
F. Capnrow
Et Partridge
Pyramid Pile Cure touted for rapid relief of piles
An advertisement promotes the Pyramid Pile Cure in suppository form as a fast, safe treatment for severe piles. It claims relief in a single box, with testimonials from a Chicago reader, and states the remedy relieves congestion and itching without cocaine or opiates. Druggists sell full treatments at five cents per box, with a free booklet offered by The Pyramid Co. of Marshall, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Dunn
Shields Ave
Chicago
Ith
Pyramid Co
Marshall, Mich
Partridge Station Commands Rail Crew Amid Absence
RJ Shirk leads at Partridge during absence as crews shift between Herington and Pratt. Conductor Stansbury handles trains with two between Herington and Pratt, while Conductor Gray’s band era is out. Meace’s J B Perk oversees Merle station tasks. Firemen Hamilton and Robinson return to duty, Blodgett’s daughter ill, and engineer duties adjusted at Strong City. Vacancy on Newton extra board for fireman. Yard force cuts ordered. two sealer, two switchmen, two platform workers seek new jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirk
Partridge
Herington
Pratt
Stansbury
C. F. Gray
J. B. Perk
Meace
Bizas Beck
Merle Station
Dan Hamilton
A. ¥. Robinson
Blodgett
Topeka
Strong City
Strong i
Newton Extra
Frelht
Baton Shown Busy At Raton Shops In January Record
From Baton engineers and firemen report 60 days’ visit to Dayton Ottawa Kaw and leave of absence. Welleton Kelly returns to Santa Fe after years away. T E Hawksworth heads to Fort Madison in January. Twenty three engines rebuilt at Raton shops, five from Rio Grande San Marcial and four from La Junta, Western division. This record speaks for the work at the Raton shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Goodyear
Dayton
W. G. Ransom
Ottawa
Kaw
Welleton Kelly
Santa Fe
T. E. Hawksworth
Fort Madison
Raton
Rio Grande
San Marcial
la Junta
Production is Gains In Output And Demand Signals
New York February report from J. G. Dun & Co. Weekly Review of Trade notes industrial output higher than any previous year with enough new business to prevent stoppages. Wool and iron show volume, exports rise, but prices for various goods inch up or hold, while speculation remains cautious amid prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. G. Dun & Co
Africa
Ellison
London
Beagemer
Grey
Pittsboro
Southern
Chicago
Eastern
Boston
United States
Canada
Bryan to Leave for Washington This Morning
Feb 10 report states William Jennings Bryan will depart for Washington to address duties. The text notes uncertain phrases about travel via Texas and Austin, mentions a poor throat and need for rest in Texas, and references a voyage from Baltimore toward Albany with unspecified intentions and a Pacifist emphasis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fen
Wm. J. Bryan
Washington
Austin
Enyam
Tevas
el Rome
Nebrasti
Taxation reform urged by Kansas county clerks
County clerks in Kansas plan to push legislation for a uniform tax base by valuing all personal property at actual value, deducting a $200 exemption, and taxing one third of the remainder. The move targets inequities in assessments across counties and seeks to attach penalties for noncompliance to ensure fair state and local revenues.
County Clerks Urged to Support Equal Property Assessments
Kansas county clerks urged to ensure equal assessment of personal property this year. President Wright asks clerks to report county action and provide a printed basis of valuation, to be presented before the state board of equalization. The county clerks association plans to press for revised assessment laws. Swinney of Cherokee county chairs the committee. officers include Join M. Wright Topeka president, O K Peach Lyons secretary, W Wood Wellington treasurer, and John M. Chain Sedgwick county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Wright
State Board of Equal Reason
SW. Swinney
Columbus
Cherokee County
County Clerks' Association
M. Wright
Topeka
Minty Cis
Shaneer County
O. EK. Peach
Lyons
Seay
Rice County
W. Wood
Wellington
Samnor County
John M. Chain
Sedgwick County
Devolant Steam Dredger Reported Lost Near Shanacln
London reports the Russian steam dredger Devolant, last seen after setting sail for Odessa from the Clyde in December, given up as lost. It is believed to have foundered with about 33 persons aboard near Shanacln Renewood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Clyde
Odessa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Munyon
Henley
Seventh St
Kohl’s
Tuy
ANT Druggists
Inberest
Capitol Building and Loan Association
Haneas Avenue
Rand Opera House
William Shakespeare
Ladies’ Music Ciub
Fladd & Gruhit's
Apenne
Pricos
Crawford
Columbia Bigstock CO
Viva
Swinslow
LE Threheng
Gol
Railroad News
Ben
Colorado
Bio Grande
Testern Trappic
Ayfairg
Union Passio
Rio Grande Westerns
Fenshaws
Burlington
Cairigs
Theman
el Paso
Rock Island Company
Sloat
Brown
Kansas City, Pittsburg & Guffralroad
W. C. Brown
Tve
Max Pam
New York City
BATON
Texas
Bryan
Prairie By
Hallimore
Pwemcastiey Land
Albany
State Association of County Clerks
Wichita
John M. Wright
Shawnee County
W. E. Wood
Wood
State of
Ctty
Boards of County Commissioners
Chemin
Paine’s
Harry D. Ellis
Glens Falls, N. Y
Paine
Silver Leaf Brands
Star Grocery
Fred, Glick
Grine
Dibble Grocery
de Bros, Mueller Bros. Peners & Co
Smith & Na Rewbria Fitzgerald
Ixehat Grocery
Schmidt Bros
W. A. Alexander Masonic Building
Jackson Stone
Boo Betth
Grand Opera House
Journal
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!