El Paso Denver Rail Link Planned By Rock Island
Denver Feb 12 report Rock Island lines plan a short El Paso to Denver rail link via Dawson Trinidad. Rio Grande tracks to connect Trinidad and Denver with a Union Depot at El Paso. Project includes a new passenger and freight route, broader links to Mexico and Pacific coast, and eventual branch to Las Vegas New Mexico.
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Denver
Taaweon
Trinidad
Sol
Hock Island
Rio Grande
el Paso
Rock Island
Pawson
Yuma
Funes
Reese
Jukana
Colorado River
Eun Diego
Piegpachedge Stexiean
Eticgads
Nowan
Strang
Hits
Demsine
Sml
Sante Pe
Houthern Pacific
Eterty Wilt
Aguilas
Trinklad-Agalar Rieck Island
el Pash and
Rock Tsien
San Miguel County
New Mexico
Board of Trade
Vegan
Las
el Pascut
Southern Pacific
San A
Seer a mie installation at Albuquerque
Seer a mie with Super intendent of Mutlie Power Henderson installs Bolet at Albuquerque.
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Seer A Mie
Mutlie Power
Henderson
Man Bolet
Albuquerque
Santa Fe Decaped Jumped The Track In San Bernardino
A Santa Fe decapped locomotive derailed near the roundhouse in San Bernardino at 5, with Engineer Kielmutse and Tom Foley aboard, wheels trapped in a frog. After four hours of work, the engine was moved to the Cajon with 22 loaded cars totaling 750 tons, and a caboose remained attached under Superintendent Beamer’s crew.
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San Bernardino
Roundhouse
Kielmutse
Rij
Tom Foley
Cajon
Beamers
Catalpa Tree Planting Initiative Across the West
J. F. Brown led a Missouri Central effort to select land for planting at least 200 million catalpa trees to supply wood for railroad use. He travels south to find suitable soil, while railroads including the Santa Fe embark on large scale tree planting amid forest famine concerns.
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Minois Central
J. F. Brown
Uss
Brown
Ml Testsal Epi
Santa Pe
LP Brown
Toy
Santa Pe Atticuuls
Catalpa
Old Santa Fe Shop Foreman Moves to Missouri Pacific
Newton Kansas February report notes a shop foreman from the back shop at Slices friceman poised for transfer to Missouri Pacific. The notice mentions replacing steel with new duties and acknowledges his long service and the impact on the Fort Scott roundhouse. Fort Scott details and other local shifts are noted with names Wellington Strong City Sewton and Bess in related entries.
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Missouri Pacific
Santa Fe
Newton
Kan
J. D. Murphy
Slices
Welington
Bess
Sewton
Srt
Inter Meccamas
See Prince Henry as Low Rates Considered Near Chicago
Western Passenger association chair EE McLeod asks fremmers for views on offering reduced fares to Chicago for the visit of Prince Henry of Germany. Discussion centers on economic impact, potential routes via the Rhine region, and feasibility of attracting travelers to observe the royal tour.
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Chicago
Ee, McLeod
Western Passenger Association
Fremmers
Prince Henry
Germany
Jon
Rhine
Muirrouel
Prince Sand
H. T. Drake Dead Former Santa Fe Trainmaster
Obituary notices H T Drake former trainmaster of the Santa Fe Middle Division died February 1 in Hyde Park. He once led the Middle division trains from Nickerson to Detge City and later served on the Banta Be line. He had not worked for five years due to poor health and was widely mourned by Santa Fe men, especially long-time associates.
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Seetty
Sapu Fe
Uth
Fray
Tim Foe
Coast Line
Albuquerque
N. M
Associated Prete
Aero A Ve. Amith
Banta Fe
Abr
Sumit
Loinan
Smith
Bey
Smth
Chimgo
San Franceco
Me Smith
Santa Fe
H.T. Drake
Hyde Park
Treks
Nickerson
Detge City
Santa Fe Enjoins A Tricyclist In Three Wheeler Clash
Santa Fe has obtained an injunction against V Green of Ladonia Texas to stop him from operating a tricycle on the company tracks amid plans to expand bicycle and tricycle services for revenue. Bert Fisher nearly suffered serious injury last night when dragged by a locomotive at Main Street crossing before the engine stopped. he escaped severe harm but sustained injuries to his hand.
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Santa Fe
V. Green
Ladonia
Tex
Valtas
Tie Ae
Bert Fisher
Efe
Master Mechanica Meeting Notes From Chicago Division
Fragmentary report cites Master Mechanica division leaders and attendees including A Mitchell Kansas and Penhandi divisions. Chaunte W Sapees and Newton Co attend under Motive Power department supervision. Public notice outlines second ud meeting and conferences under direction of the mechanical superintendent.
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Sante Ferom
Chicago
Ster | Chancel
Sec Ud
A. Mitchell
Kansas
Penhandi
Chanute
W. Sapees Maedle
Newton Co
Br Mechanical
Wees
Penta Coto
Tine
Mailed meeting at Topeka with railroad officials
Eastern grand division Topeka Henry Glegoldt master mechanic Ea Junta Colo John Purcell Wort Madison Jas Milton Player Toreks Mr M Henderson Superintendent of motive power with W A Nettleton assistant superintendent presiding Mr Henderson chaired session
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Topeka
Henry Glegoldt
Ea Junta
Colo
John Purcell
Wort Madison
Jas
Milton Player
Toreks
M Henderson
Wit W. A. Nettleton
Mr Henderson
Electric Railway Plans and Shop Visits Feature Oklahoma Article
J Hardy waeceme of New York visits Topeka and Denver shops as an upcoming magazine feature promises detail rich with blueprints. The piece discusses Indian Territory rail developments, connections to South McAlester, and a June magazine appearance. Barr denies Seaboard Air Line coal line plans to Norfolk. Coffeyville YMC A building dedicated by Missouri Pacific, with library, baths, bowling, and meeting rooms.
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J. Hardy Waeceme
Wessern Aml
Comat
American Engineer
New York City
Peesside
Fonthiee
Whitesile
Coloradd & Southern
Denver
Colo
Topeka
Oklshoma
South McAlester
Phe Tndiah
Tersitecy
Teretiom Company
Chicago
Hai Secural Thomt
Tedetel
Peatate Hecie
Alderson
Herrevaie
Startalne van Hate Etiie
Indian Territory
WLC. A
Coffeyville
Kan
Missouri Pacific
Helen Gould
Cofferville
Harvey Wins Frisco Contract for Dining Car Service
The St. Louis and San Francisco railway selects Frederick Harvey to operate all eating houses and dining car service for the Frisco line. Harvey’s Santa Fe days are cited for exemplary care and quality.
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Fred Harvey
St. Louis & San Francisco Railroad Company
Frederick Harvey
Santa Fe
Ite
Railroad workers report wide sickness and staffing shifts
A flood of brief items lists railroad shopworkers, foremen and conductors across Topeka as sick leave and returns from illness alter schedules. Names like J J Taylor Paul Oweny George Kenride and Henry Bei appear among repairs, promotions, and reassignments with notes of absences and patients in hospital or away days.
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J. J.taylor
Jevial Pendock
Paul Oweny
Saturda
Barkemish
George Kenride
Bojtermakig
Henry Bei
The
Water Service
John Welter
Mtutn
Uikel
Diackeratthing
Jet
Kansas City
Tideen
David Patterses
Mikapari Pacific
Curnaas City
Saturn
Timer
Nes Rhea
Ately
Baldwin
O ‘al Jolson
Edward Moore
Glace
C. C. Mester
Abnenet
Wail
Kiwisas City
Ciarrs Conwell
Mysore
Finn Ben
Aerank Ritchie
Pemiber
Raton Ducer
B. of
William 3 Smith
Topeka
Gine
Newton
Raiwas
Philadethia
Fatereice
Mark Miler
Caldwell
Dierhirehin
Comptock
B. Pritchard
Geote
Lawrence
Oloewa
Mherit
Tors Star
Cooper
Newt ‘ George
Benumunts
Gu Dubie
Mordaunt
John ‘Thomas
Dieckamithing Department
Local rail shop records a tense and eventful week
A Kingston area railroad shop section reports injuries from an accident and furloughs for two workers. Frank Congdon and supervisors from Oklahoma and Illinois visit, along with boiler shop tasks, structural deliveries, and a derrick car incident that damaged lines. several workers address health and housing plans while factory operations continue.
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Madison
Oftice
Conetey
Hare Hartwrick
Tha
Rabid
Suichigan
Frank Congdon
Mace Shop
Rutor
Rada
Umeksener
F. J. Baste
Oklahoma
Mrt
Biidate Atvisions
Satin Town
B Bolen
Hicaea
Davis
Detroit
Mem Davia
Browent
Edgerton
YCA
Sat
Ernie Tarsi
Bailroad
C. A
Generie
Little Rock
Ark
Amon Heeler
D. McNeely
Philadhia
Topeka
Sohn Stadford
Dbstand
Ed Bates
Wells Fargo Workers Respond To Turkey Story
Topeka Wells Fargo employees publish a statement defending the company and its late President Valentine. They reprint passages from the Turkey story of November 26 and note mixed feelings among staff about public sentiment toward Wells Fargo. The note highlights gifts and benefits the firm provides to employees, including books, dinners, and a planned silver medal distribution for the fifty year anniversary.
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Valentine
Wells Fargo Express Company
United States
Wells Fargo
Topeka
Wells Fergo
Turkey
State Journal
Wells Paray Company
Kron Prinz Wilhelm Sails to New York After Pleasant Atlantic Crossing
The Kron Prinz Wilhelm arrived at Cherbourg and departed for New York after a smooth voyage. Wireless Marconi reports from 90 miles out said all well with fine weather. At Southampton Prince Henry toured the ship, spoke with the captain, and expressed delight in visiting the United States.
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London
Marconi
Kron Pring Willelm
Cherbourg
Kron Prine Wilhelm
Roadstead
Southampton
Kron Pring Wilhelm
New York
Kron Prinz
Fett
Fine Island
Sarry Hook
Cherhour
Prince Henry
England
Bremerhaven
Weiser
Sidoon
United States
Associated Press
Isle of Wight
Portsmouth
Suneiie
Mags
Southampton Waters
Lloyd Steamship Company
Princ Henry
Londo
Pasengers
Wells-Fargo Express partners deny turkey gift misrepresentation
A Topeka Kansas affidavit rejects a Pope's State Journal article claiming Wells Fargo & Co employees received turkeys during holidays as advertising. The signers condemn the piece as false and harming management, stating the valentine project originated with President Valentine and that no such statements by employees were made.
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Wells-Fargo Express Company
Pope's State Journal
Spe
Welle Margo & Co
John Valen
Valentine
Pauline
Express Company
Seton Smt Indus
Management Ag
Topeka
Fridavit
Fridavit. ‘State of
Kansas
Shawnee County
Pearer
SPU
Colne
Henery
Leman
Imperial yacht Hohenzollern visit stirs New York crowds
Reports detail Capt Benjamin Parker taking charge of the imperial yacht Hohenzollern as crowds gatherings form along the North River and Hoboken. A wreath is placed on the Goelet tomb while German society leaders plan Prince Henry’s parade events and autograph albums for attendees.
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Kron Pring Wilhelm
Cherbourg
France
George Armour
Allison Armour
Charles Cust
Spencer Eddy
Constantinople
Catherine Eddy
Meteoril
Captain Parker
Whi- Yam Parker
Mra. J. Parker
Parker
England
Thomas Lipton
Howarth
Wringle
Shamrock
North River
Hoboken
Hohenzollern
New Jersey
Hohenzollert
Admiral von Baudisrin
Cloce
Emperor Witla
Mite Hesiiew Goelet
Robert Goelet
Hareclet Warren Goelet
von Baudlesin
von der Osten
Goelet
Fifth Avenue
Woodlawn
Owo
New York
Hohensollern
von Holleben
Hebensbure
One Twin Dead After Separation Operation
Feb 17 report of the Hindoo tavix Tardirs dying at 7 velock in convulsions from advanced tuberculosis following an operation separating twins. The death, concealed from Radios claiming excellent programming, coincides with February 15 to 22 events. Mention of pine balsamic remedy from K. Woots Norway Pine Borie and Mature's cough cure.
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Tardirs
Dardira
Mature
White Ribbon Remedy Supposed Cure for Drink Curse
Historical notice claims a “White Ribbon Remedy” can cure drink curse with no patient knowledge. It warns against alcohol and cites a superintendent of temperance efforts, while urging belief in purported cures and denouncing intoxicating use.
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Macial Deiier
Grimes Possibie
Waagtstinn
Altea
Gur Anise Ars
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Dreck Island
Dawson
Santa Fe Coast Lines
John Mullard
Santa Fe Log Angeles
W. Teadgreed
J.J. Byrne
Hal G. W. Smith
Catalpa Tree
P. Brown
H. T. Drake
Santa Fe Middle Division
Master Mechanica
Barr
James St. Barr
Seaboard Air Line
Virginia Coal Helds
Norfolk
Norfolk & Western
High Sea
Marconi System
Omega Oil
California
Som
Eave Topeka
VIA
E. W. Thompson
T. A
Kans
Admiral von Baudissin
Guetta
Carl Benz
Ron Stil
Bewtmnant
Rubensbure
Puiageigtin
Pennsylvania Railroade Sewalt
Tate
Philadelphia
Ternvom
Fort Scott
Amust
Rand Lodge A. F and
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