Railroad News Puts on Three Additional Work Trains Near Belleville
The report notes increased service on the line between Belleville and Chartland with extra trains soon to run toward Smith Center. It cites ballast work at Belleville, engine building activity at Philadelphia Locomotive Works, and other site preparations as the railroad expands for the expected demand. Personnel changes include resignations and transfers among foremen and engineers, with several staff moves affecting Goodland to Colorado and Burlington assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maren
Cuba
Montrose
Betle- Ville
Chartland
Smith Center
Eesee
Dretes
Memphis
Springfield
Kannis City
Eetore
Marchidst Hinch
Wellington
Tero
Guthrie
A. F Keith
Goodland
Hock
Colorado
Frick
Goudland
Town
Fla
Beer
CM. Gevrez
Rockland
Bruttxurt
Burlington
Cal
Newton
Firermen
Content
St Smith
Ariue
Pireran
Milton Boodwin
Owe
Beck
Tere
Albuquerque
Missour Pacific
Rathway
Iowa
Central Saanox Items From the North Portion of the State
News from Greenleaf and Pomeroy notes John De Lune, special agent, meeting with recently arrested Bers for Provincious shooting. Miss Netlie Fenton and Hattie Williams praised for railroad hostess roles. Rumors swirl of Missouri Pacific time card and Central branch operations, with talk of a morning departure from Wichita to Brockton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenleaf
Heb
John de Lune
Misazouti Pacific Road
Bers
Greeniont
Diemnion
Lake
Chas
Movine
Goldland
Rock Sedums
W. Cullom
Gretnient
Missouri Pacific
Netlie Fenton
Hattie Willams
GA. RR
Wichita
Tita Priest
W A. Privat
Hattie Williams
AH Wiliams
Pomeroy
Kanamas
Railread
Ae 1 Geventoot
Amenie
Puatetizer
Onan
Atchiura
Mat Pant
Elmeks
Brockton
Rock Island railroad news and personnel shifts at Belleville
Belleville and Topeka railroad staff changes noted. Ketchum promoted to fireman at the roundhouse then transferred to Topeka. Mike Katene appointed hostler at Belleville roundhouse. W E Dauchey of Topeka visited Belleville as Rock Island superintendent. Western division chief eyed Rock Island operations near Belleville. Report claims a new Chicago to Denver service may compete with Burlington, speeds about 40 mph. Belleville yard handled 9 000 tons inbound and shipped 204 tons outbound to various points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betlevue
Pet
Pryor
LJ. Ketchum
Topeka
Mike Katene
Philipsburg
Belleville
W. E. Dauchey
Rock Estland
Rehibtenance and Construction Department
Nesr
Sounth
Colorado Springs
Western Division
Rock Island
Bellevile
Belleville Fort Island
Sire Abot
Chicago
Denver
Burlington
Bellevule
Engineer saves child on railroad tracks in Delphos
On February 6 in Delphos the engineer Ernest Hutchins acted fast when a baby wandered onto tracks. He reversed the locomotive, lifted the infant to safety before a collision, and bystanders praised his nerve and heroism for sparing the child and protecting the mother nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphos
Mark Wml
TFL
Faust Une
Nelehburs
Hutchins
Section Foreman Moriarity Hints at New Hand Car
Section foreman Moriarity visits the cut area and sends a message to head staff. Days later he avoids full explanation, saying dispatchers could guess the rest. Extra pulled by torterine. Running ahead, details unclear as the new band is sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moriarity
Mmoriatity
Headstiikers
Torterine
Among Railroad Men Suit Over Injured Brakeman
John P. Tray a brakeman on the Santa Fe retains AH Wycoff to sue the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe for 26008 for injuries to his spinal column. The case stems from a July 17, 1803 incident on a derailed train near a poorly maintained bridge in northern Colorado. Tray claims damages from the railroad for negligence and injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pb. Tray
Santa Fe
AH Wycoff
Atchison, Tepha & Sects Fe
Uwroven & Demetive
Nouthern
Baldwin Works Sets Record By Building Four Locomotives
The Baldwin Locomotive Works completed four engines for the Austro Hungarian government in thirty one days, beating European rivals. Ordered January, shipped February, inspection delayed until after readiness. The rapid production impressed British officials awaiting inspection and shipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Fes
Baldwin Works
Beltish
Atria
John Buil
API
Baldwins
Engin
Paldwing
Santa Fe Promotions and Oklahoma Division Changes
Promotions sweep through the Oklahoma Mission following the resignation of Frank L. Myers chief clerk. W W Burnett departs as Arkansas City agent to assume new duties while Ed Worrill takes his place. G B Heatherington arrives from Arkansas City as chief clerk under Dolan. J D Poland moves to Arkansas. L H Staniform fills Pound’s former post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Frank L. Myers
Jan
Arkansa City
J.D. Sweeney
W. W. Burnett
Bifke Hery
Arkansas City
Ed Worrill
MF Burretts
Stillwell
Aly. Cress
Tales
Rock Island Repairs Track Out of Caldwell
The Rock Island Railway is repairing its track from Caldwell using a steam shovel and coal cars to spread ballast across the line. Foreman W. EB Uhird oversees a crew of eight shovel operators and twenty four workers to spread the gumbo ballast between Riverdale and Caldwell amid poor existing track conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Caldwell
Wallington Sourzai
Hherse
W. EB
Uhird
Devenport
Towa
Isis Morniie
Rowdtauster Neal
Sisam
Riverdale
New York Woman Killed in Elevator at Helland House
Mrs. Arthur Levy of New York, wife of a wholesale clothing firm member, was killed last night in an elevator at the Helland House after entering with a party invited by H C Marks of St Louis. The elevator rose abruptly and Mrs Levy’s head was crushed as the car struck the floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ren. M
Arthur Levy
Hays, Goldbere & Co
Wes
Helland House
Indies
Levy
H. C. Marks
Holland House
Mia
Eiphen
Life Everlasting Secrets From Cleveland Girl
In Cleveland Ohio on February 14 Itta Michaulson a well educated young woman living at 403 Broadway claims she has a secret for perpetual life and asks to meet ten men to hear it. Her mental condition is described as unsettled and the request will likely be granted. The Fue Journal promotes the story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Itta Michaulson
Broadway
Huey
Ehery
John Is Arraigned Over Liquor Permit Petition
In Olathe Kansas a public protest meeting gathered at a Baptist church to oppose liquor permit petitions filed by local druggists. Ex Governor St John defended his role while Senator Packer and temperance leaders urged failure of the permit. Indignation rose as residents argued petition signatures from ward voters are required by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olathe
Baptist Church
St. Dom
St. John
Women's Christian ‘Temperance Union
St John
We C.T. U
Alta
St Jour
Captain Clark
Ho B. ‘Tracy
Seniator Packer
Bir
St. Jour
Cate Stud
Sears
Prolini- Hog
Eliy
St. John's
Parmits
Parker
Dyke Tundman
Trev
Goddard
Te Na Bares
Coukl
Jidee
St Jone
Temperance Yeorkoes
Clarke
Goddar Luey
Finnnex
AL Hisl
Mire McMullan
Agaii
Lee
Parke
Picker
St. Johr
Sujor Pickering
Mindimin
Dayton man shoots at wife and officers in violent outburst
In Dayton on February 14 Little Joe Weinsteiger returned home drunk and attacked his wife after displaying valentines. He armed with a rusty gun and revolver in the front yard. Officers Buckley and Geyer exchanged fire, several shots were fired, Weinsteiger was wounded in the left hand and right forearm but continued to resist until subdued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Little Joe Weln- Steiger
Valentine
Little Joe
Wis
Munger
Weinsteiger
Weinstelger
F D Coburn to preside over Chicago corn convention
Kansan F D Coburn is named to preside as corn growers gather at the Great Northern hotel in Chicago next Wednesday for the first national corn convention. Delegates from Minnesota Indiana Iowa and New York are expected with governors of Minnesota Indiana and Iowa appointing delegates to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansan
Chicago
Great Northern
Middle Western
Milnetsindiana
Iowa
New B Fave
Delgates
Wtite
Tinsets
Iniina
Kareat Boards of Agriculture
F. D. Coburn
Washington Street
National Farmers’ Conrst
Emma C. Sickies
Temperance meeting fends off St John permit appeal
A large crowd confronted St John over a permit in a temperance protest at a probate court hearing. Speakers questioned the legality and urged the audience to oppose the granting, while lawmakers and union members pressed for action. The session adjourned abruptly amid heated debate.
Editor Gus Leftwich dies after alleged arsenic poisoning
Gallatin Missouri editor Gus Leftwich of the Gallatin Democrat died at 3:18 a m from arsenic poisoning reportedly in coffee. His wife drank coffee and was considered in danger. Leftwich, a prominent newspaper man, previously edited the Miami News and Richmond Conservator and led the Southwest Missouri press group. Two boxes of rat poison were found on a shelf over the coffee pot. Weather note from Chicago reports colder conditions in the west and north portions tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Leftwich
Missouri
Gallatin
Gee Leftwich
Gallatin Democrat
Thin City
Filter Leftwich
Miami News
Richmond Conservator
Democrat
General Assembly
Tyiee
Southwest Mixcourt Press Association
Exposition Train Arrives Fort Scott February 3
A sixty member delegation from the omehs of the Tramumlesizeippl exposition will travel in two palace cars to Fort Scott to meet local business leaders. The group departs the Memphis line and is due to arrive at 3 40 p m on February 3, ahead of the June 1 expo opening in Ormada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omehs
Kansas
Fort Scott
Elesauion
Ormada
Fort Senit
Memphis Road
Tax Law Change Sought by Mrs Charlotte Smith
Mrs Charlotte Smith calls for amending the bachelor tax law and campaigns in Jersey City to secure support. The note cites New Jersey and New York events around a holiday weekend as she presses for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Smith
New York
New Jersey
Partern Taylors
Campaign speech on marriage tax reform and old maids
The report describes a legislative push led by Frank M. Woller and supporters to amend a bill creating a tax on single men over a certain age with annual income. It cites criticisms of bachelorhood and notes Hoboken Bachelors Club actions, arguing women support husbands and urging a broader homeless husband appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Woller
Pertainty
Dolger
de Beare
New Jersey
Bachelors Club of Hoboken
Police Patrolmen Admit Stubby Beards Ban in Atlanta
In Atlanta on February 14 Patrolman Debray reported with a two week stubble and was laid off. Sergeant John Abbot ordered shaving three times a week to preserve neatness and prevent beards from being torn by prisoners. The force will begin the new rule immediately despite protests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
John Abbot
Debray
Gloucester Pays Tribute to Lost Fishermen in Memorial Service
Gloucester Massachusetts held its annual memorial for lost fishermen at First Baptist Church under the Gloucester Fishermen's Institute. The service honored 66 lives with 17 widows and 43 children left behind. many victims were native to the British provinces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Mass
Gloucesters
Fishermen's Institute
First Baptist Church
FAVORS "JACK" HARRIS CONVENTION SET FOR MAY 3
Political friends of J. P. Harris of Ottawa secure a district convention date for May 3 to back his bid for Congress in the Second District. Ottawa hosts the convention to back Harris and muster support from across the district, aiming to present a united front against rivals. If Harris is not renominated he will likely campaign for Spence in the House race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Harris
Ottawa
Congress
Mtr. Marrist
Hertis
Spence
House
Attacked by rabbits in Hinsdale farmyard stirs hunt
James Hess, a farmer near Hinsdale, was badly hurt when a large pack of rabbits attacked him while he fed his sheep. He sought help, retreated to a stable, and the rabbits finally dispersed under an old buck leading them away five miles off. A posse is being organized to pursue the rabbits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinsdale
James Hess
Ollock
Insurance chiefs face Kansas reporting on officer salaries
Webb McNall, Kansas Insurance Superintendent, pushes a demand requiring all Kansas companies to disclose compensation paid to officers in salaries and commissions. He argues examiners may charge fees, while presidents at big insurers are said to earn up to 50 000 a year and other officers receive substantial pay across departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Webb McNall
Ransey
Tly
McNall
McNair
Kansas
Polley
John A. Hall
Massachusetts Mutual
Topeka
McNutl
Massachusetts
McNutt
Insurance Companion
New York
United States
Weble
Reneral Eoansel
Wichita rate hearing postponed by commission
In Wichita the rate hearing scheduled for this week was postponed as feasible accommodations could not be provided. State Treasurer Meltebower paid the last warrants stamped not paid for want of funds, restoring the state credit. A requisition was issued by Governor Leedy for Jean Lagrange, wanted in Jefferson county for forgery, currently in custody in Nelson Nebraska.
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Kiondike Terigating and Cannel Company of Syracure
Ente
Wichita
Ratirgad
Heillebower
Leedy
Nebraska
Jean Lagrange
Jefferson County
Nelson
Neb
War Nears Between Central American Nations Reported
New York dispatch notes two British warships in Nicaraguan waters at Corinto and San Juan del Sur with more ships en route. Washington informants say Pan-American diplomats anticipate near war between Costa Rica and Nicaragua as belligerent stances rise. President Zelaya is expected to demand disavowal of Costa Rica’s role in the Su r revolution in San Juan del Sur.
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New York
Rep
Herald
Managua
Nicaraguan
Nicaragua
Corinté
San Juan del Sur
Washington
Costa Rica
Zelaya
Sar Jun del Sur
Sewer Pipe Combine Fails As Firms Refuse To Join
Akron Ohio February 14 The sewer pipe combination planned to form an $11 000 000 corporation uniting firms in Ohio West Virginia and Pennsylvania has collapsed. The committee failed to secure signatures from manufacturers, segments of the industry did not join the movement, and the proposed company is now declared off though revival is hoped for later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Ohio
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Langemients
Gladstone Improves Family Plans South of England Trip
Henry Gladstone says his father and the entire family expect to depart by week’s end for a South of England watering place. The patient’s physician reports he has gained the utmost benefit from his Riviera sojourn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannes
Henry Gladstone
South of England
Hartville Plans Panther Hunt After Large Tanther Scares Town
Hartville residents face nightly screams from a large tanther roams nearby woods. A pursuit party is being organized to track the animal and bring it to ground. Meanwhile local businesses offer services. Peerless Steam Laundry advertises free button sewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartville
Changed His Principles Over Jerry Simpson Pension Money
Townsen d a Hutchinson veteran Republican congress hopeful shifts support amid a pension dispute. He criticizes Chester Long and Judge Botkin while leaning toward Jerry Simpson after Simpson secured papers in a long stalled pension claim. The tale notes Townsend’s past GOP loyalty, his pension purchases, and Simpson’s alleged intervention, with local political tensions and a brief agenda for a Ladies of the G. A. H. meeting and a tobacco cure advertising fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Simpson
H.C. Townsend
Hutchinson
Congrees
Chester Long
Judge Botkin
Jerry Simpve
Townsend
Stepson
Hitchinson
Department of Washington
United States
Kansas
Congressmien
Jerry Siimpeon
Siepwern
Howse
Simp
Get Here and You Get Less in Sarssparilla Ad Rhetoric
The passage questions why many medicines trumpet themselves against Ayer’s as the standard, noting gaudy wrappers and inflated prices as the sole inducement of quality, challenging the claim that such ads offer real value.
Standard Herald From Duluth Covers Local News
The Standard Borve in Duluth reports on community events and remarks on the pace of daily life. Readers are reminded of local concerns and ongoing affairs within the city and surrounding area.
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Philadelphia Locomotive Works’ Rapid Engine Building
Philadelphia Company
Great Britain
Santa FH Promotions
Fue
John
W. €. T. U. Opinion
Iss Valente
Valentine Angels
Man
Marseilles
Lonsdale
Tien
Meac
Favors
Jack” Harris
Wnall
Byate House Notes
Gladstone
Hong Ue Hocks
Jerry Bhrapson
Mr.Townend Bm
Sul Pullielan
Slcence
Hutonineo
Lincoln Circle
Ladies of the
GI. A. H
Owiange
Tnt
Angie Spuague
Mary L. Gatlord
NeYo
Ayer
Sai
Biced
Ics
Duluth
Mir
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