Railroad News Signals 60 Miles of Branch Lines Authorized
Rail expansion progresses with two new short branches planned from Mountain View Oklahoma to the west about 40 miles and from Xinglisher to Guthrie about 16 miles. Contractors have been chosen for grading with crews already on site and track laying expected to begin by May 1. The Santa Fe branding will appear on all coaches.
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Rock Island
Ritery
Mountain View
Oklahoma
Chickasaw
Xinglisher
Guthrie
Fece
Santa Fe Coaches Adopt the Name Santa Pe
The Santa Fe railway system will rename all passenger cars to Santa Pe, replacing road names. The Gulf Colorado Santa Fe and other major lines are affected, with cars carrying the new moniker at each end. Managers aim to simplify corporate identity across subsidiaries.
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All Fe
Santa System
Santa Fe
Santa Pe
Sante Fe Sysum
Ung
Ke T
Gulf, Colorado & Santa’ Fe
Southern
Galifornia
San Joaquin Valley
Santa Fe Pacific
Rio Grande & HL Paso
Leavenworth, Topeka & Southwestern
St Louis, Kansas City & Colorado
Burlington
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Hurlington
Parker Named Head of St Louis Traffic Bureau
Charles A Parker, born Phillips Missouri in 1855, was elected commissioner of the St Louis Traffic Bureau to succeed J Vaniandingham. Appointed March 1, Parker has long rail service, including Santa Fe clerk roles, commercial agent on Mexican Central, and senior traffic positions at Atchison Missouri Pacific, leading to freight traffic manager by 1890s.
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St. Louis
Mexican Central Railway
Frright
Atchison
Missouri Pacific
Oetaber
No More Comics Show Comp Scandal Amid Rail Yard Turmoil
The Wellington Journal notes a show company in its own car colliding near the rail yard. Tickets and comps caused friction as Adium Winger distributed passes to subordinates who attended the show, while Santa Fe faced restitution for ticket misuse. A second show car was damaged in a separate yard incident as repairs began.
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Rageline
Wel- Mogten
Wellington Journal
Rspaite
Adium Winger
Winger
Wingger
Santa Fe
Tilstet
Snow People
Santa Fe Responds to Appeals Prom Wichita Shippers
Wichita February 13 The Santa Fe issued a new tariff equalizing rate between Hutchinson and Wichita. A committee including Charles Amesbury GQoE Lehman A Hess and C Wood traveled to Chicago to confer with Hants Pe officials about the matter. Their efforts produced prompt action and the adjusted rate aimed to stop discrimination in favor of Hutchinson, affecting Wichita and the broader shipping community.
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Santa Fe
Wichita
Hutchinson
Charles Amesbury
Gqoe
Lehman
A. Hess
C. Wood
Chicago
Hants Pe
Stalriot
Consolidation reshapes Oregon and Union Pacific operations
The report states Union Pacific will handle Oregon Company's Chicago business while Oregon Railway line affairs shift under Union Pacific. George J. Mohter notes changes follow a consolidation aimed at saving costs. The Oregon will manage Union Pacific affairs in the Northwest, with both lines accounting for operations at several regional hubs.
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Union Pacific
Oregon Company
Chicago
Chicano
George J. Mohter
Oregon Railway Pany
Usslas Pacific
Oregon
Northwest Coast
Hagerman road to El Paso link proposed in Pecos Valley plan
Reports from Pecos City indicate President Hagerman plans a railway tie between Pecos Valley and Paso del Norte and a northeast extension. Proponents claim a shorter Paso route would funnel traffic from Colorado and Missouri, with potential trunk line benefits to the east and middle West. A proposed extension from Liberal to White Oaks could form part of the network.
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Pecos Valley
Selina
Fort Worth
Pecos City
Hagerman
Paso
Mint
Ace Uglies Fond
Hl Aon
Tacos Valles
Ml Pass
Guadalups
Sacramento Mountains
Oer
Ama- Tilo
Colorado
Missouri
Bere
Paso Inirmish
Middle West
U P Improvements Light Steel to Be Replaced and Ballasting Progress
From Asia Pacific reports a major upgrade on the Union Pacific branches between Sterling and Denver a 10 mile segment will receive new ballast rail and heavy steel ties. The line from Juleshire to Sterling already has the ballast and work aims to raise and level the roadbed while daily ballast trains cover about a mile or more. Completion is expected within months with faster service and standard equipment increased speeds on the entire stretch.
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Cherem
Asien Pacific ‘Otriciats
Fastol
Union Paciic Uleshure
Sterling
Denver
Juleshire
Ballitiur
Bette
Railroad staff changes and travel notes outline
From Las Vegas reports engineer Tyler and fireman Curt wight have returned from Glorieta. Chas McCulley acts as watchman at Bridge No 12 to Dot Springs branch. Engineer H Garvin is with Fred Camerons pool while Camerons is away hunting. A slight force reduction hits Chief Dispatcher Bristol’s office. Samuel Langham known as Dad Labrham leaves for Nashville intending England visit in May. Passenger Conductor Ch. Dascomb leaves Las Vegas hospital for Albuquerque to resume Rio Grande run. Great Northern plans a spring branch line to Republic Washington from Wenatchee via Okanogan. surveyors near completion.
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Tyler
Curtwight
Chas, McCulley
Bridge No. 12
Dot Springs
Garvin
Fred Camerons
Feelere
Baxgeage
Santa Fe
Bere
Bristol
Beirs
Samuel Langham
Denver Engineer Promoted in Railroad Post
Denver date Feb 12 notes Whitney Ashton division engineer for Union Pacific for intrisen years is appointed chief engineer for Oregon line with headquarters in Salt Lake City. The appointment follows a vacancy created by recent events and affects the Nebraska division headed by E. Brener.
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Denver
J F Stuart Resigns as Chicago St Paul Minneapolis & Ohio General Supt
Bt Paul Minn Feb 13 General Superintendent J F Stuart of the Chicago St Paul Minneapolis & Ohio railroad has tendered his resignation and will step down to allow manager Scott to appoint a successor. The notice states Stuart will serve until a replacement is named.
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J. P. Stuart
Bt Paul
Minn
J. F. Stuart
Chicago, St.Paul, Minneapolis & Ohio
Mrs Fowler-Chamos Met Greek Student in Kansas City Tale
A fragmented 19th century account describes Mrs Fowler-Chamos recalling how she met a Greek youth who later became her husband. He moved from Greece to the United States, excelled in schools, entered Washburn College, and earned honors before joining her in Kansas City. She presents herself as devoted to her "master in track" and now travels with him, living in St Louis.
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Tella
St. Laureee Wienene
Pina
Dontesrane
H Cate
Sparts
United Bistes
Hee
Ropeka
Kan
Washburn College
Greece
Perine
Ana
Be “Che
Kansan
Fowler-Chumas
Aya Heath
Mr. Chumas
St Louis
Lindell
Board of Trade Men to Meet In Chicago to Stop Rate Cutting
Chicago Feb 13 convention of boards of trade from across the country gathers at Grand Pacific to discuss uniform commission rates and suppression of bucketshops. The Chicago board proposed the convention to address a minimum rule once adopted years ago but not enforced, amid widespread rate cuts from 25 to 125 cents per thousand bushels and other practices. Strong participation expected from New York, St. Louis, Indianapolis, Detroit, Minneapolis, and others as they seek consistent commissions.
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Chicago
Grand Pacific Hotel
L. 3. Lyon
Chicago Board of Frede
Boards of Trade
Chicago Board
New York Produce Exchange
St. Louis Merchants Exchange
Consolidated Stock and Produce Exchange
Toledo Produce Exchange
Indianapolis Board of Trade
Detroit Chamber of Commerce
Duuth Hoard of Trade
Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce
Peoria Board of Trade
New Orleans Cotton and Produce Exchange
Buffalo
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Or & Doxem
Rockefeller to donate 1.5 million to Chicago University
New York report says John D. Rockefeller will add 1.5 million dollars to Chicago University, bringing his total to 5.5 million. Dinner at Hotel Mantallan is expected early next month to seal the gift plus a possible 1 million if peers raise a matching sum. friends have met the target.
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Rockefeller
Chicago University
New York
Mantallan
Institutor
Little Talk With Mrs Langtry On Her New York Debut
Interview with Mrs Langtry after her New York audience reaction begins in a fashionable hotel room. She recalls warm applause in the Garden Theater and a cooler second act, praises American women, discusses her husband’s war service, her daughter and future roles, and notes her love of boots and gowns as she imagines the drama trend toward society pieces.
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New York
Garden Theater
America
Una
South Africa
England
Mr. de Bathe
Tuck
Britain
de Bathos
Lily
Cornwallis West
Bobby Snd
Daughtyr
Shirley Egan
Advice to Young Singers by Alvarez the Celebrated Tenor
Prominent tips for aspiring operatic careers emphasize health voice and youth, plus disciplined study and stage craft. A strong temperament taste for music, language study, and ensemble spirit are vital for success and longevity in opera.
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Alvarez
America
Insi
Tama
Bis
Leonora
Alfredo
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