Rate War Darkens Grain Freight Scene Across Roads
A vivid report from February 17 details a broad rate clash among major lines including Western, Chicago and Atlantic ports. It notes a 15 cent minimum and varied increases, with looming shifts in New York harbor freight favored by Philadelphia and New York, and a proposed 2 cent per 100 pounds cut between Buffalo and New York. The piece discusses the unsettled dispute over grain transport costs and the potential impact on shippers and markets, highlighting the political maneuvering behind the tariff-like adjustments.
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Chicago
Fel
Ivolve
Hurlemon
Ciicugo & Allen
Norfolk
Kankna
Lvnien
Geoke Wester
Pulte
Gastern
York
Eure
New Tork
Forges Reported Satisfactory Boiler Tests At Salt Lake Shops
The report notes that a new furnace setup generated 80 pounds of boiler pressure from 21 pounds of coal, with a two ten minute test belt and 77 units of cowbo to the firebox. Pressure rose from 7 to 38 pounds in 12 minutes, maintained for four more minutes as injected ammonia entered the basrier. Tests at Drackemiths forges concluded satisfactorily.
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Salt Lake
R. R Employment Agency Report on Rail Service Applicants
A weekly report to the general manager details railway job applicants and reductions in staff across divisions. It lists telegraph operators dispatchers station agents and other roles, with reasons for non selection such as physical deficiencies or prior service. The document names applicants, former employers, and referees, noting the process and standards used in rating fitness for service.
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A. Froese
Vele
Bares
Taliroad Serysirt
Coneiy Feek
Pdtcaeies
Thowuma
Uewhemen
Taverne Sors
Sritchmen
Teleerapl
Rives Te Mais
Sun
Redumta
Mach Chase
Ceneh
Ciianing
Aloe
Deomaene Tee
Hpi
Nes
Gold in slag boosts Moffat road ballast claims
Denver Republic reports the Moffat road uses slag from the Grant smelter as ballast claiming rich gold content. Mining men say ore treated at Grant yields gold per ton and potential recoveries up to high percentages, suggesting significant gold in slag and possible long term value along the line.
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Moffat
Grant
Criptle Creek
Grant Smeliter
Parlua
Srmiti Lch
Moffat Road
Oranges Shipments East From Cajon Hill Market
The Santa Fe line reports over 5 625 carloads of oranges eastward up Cajon Hill since November opening the Won-4 season. Shipments this season exceed last year by several hundred cars, with about fifty carloads moving nightly to eastern markets. Refrigeration car shortages are resolved and operations run smoothly, per San Bernardino Sun.
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Cajon Hill
Santa Fe
Yagtmen
Santa Mest
San Bernardino Sun
Pennsylvania R R Exhibit At St Louis World’s Fair
Pennsylvania Railroad displays a 22 000 square foot mobile exhibit in the Transportation Building featuring a locomotive testing plant and model tunnel sections. The display includes models of the Pennsylvania New York and Long Island Railroad systems and West Philadelphia developments, plus maps and photos. A separate exhibit in the United States government building covers voluntary relief systems pension funds and savings departments.
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Senesivania Railroad System
St Louis
Mn J 2
Turner
Theosotw N. Fly
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pennsylvania, New York & Long
Mardi Gras Visits Bring Rail Execs to New Orleans
In New Orleans for Mardi Gras events, railroad leaders gather for the festival and major business. William T. Leeds of the Rock Island system arrives with Mrs Leeds and Sidney Smith of New York as Gould system executives and directors travel. Colonel M J O Brien and other officials join the press contingent for coverage.
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New Orleans
Oerez
So Mins
Revenerent Rtimad Systhms
Toen
William TH Leeds
Farer
Hock Island
Mire Leeds
Sidney Smith
New York
Geor. Gould
S ‘Trattle
A. C Bird
Fussell Hardin
Gould Systems
Guetta
Yoakurns
the Frieco
Lou Loren
Rock Island-Frince Systems
M. J. O'birien
Ill and Vital People Noted in Central Enterprise Ledger
In a partial transcription, officials at the Illness Central are named among the leadership, including President Stuyverant Fish and Vice President Harahan, with other executives in tentative roles. The readable fragments point to a corporate overview but lack full context.
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Dent
Eeton Company
Amore
General Envindelotta
Stuyverant Fish
Illness Central
Tce
Harahan
Santa Fe railroad to build east line through Southern Arizona
Interviews with Santa Fe officials and a recognized engineering party indicate a real plan for an east west line through Southern Arizona. Surveys from Dudleyville to Willcox via Arizona canyons compare costs against the Gila valley route, with a decision expected after final board review.
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Aibugdeewuc
Ey. A
Santa Fe
Arizonas
Santa Pe
T! Engineering
SF Cochran
Phoenix
Gila Valley
Dudleyville
Pinal County
Graham County
Three River
New Mexico
Fort Thomas Pima
Safford
Solomonville
Skmn
Florence
Willcox
Glia Valley
Santa Fe Company
Aragalpa Canyon
Deming
Senta Fe
Bell ing Macaroni Seed in Western Kansas
Real Chicago seeds sent to Western Kansas officials show that growing a new wheat variant may succeed. The agriculture department encourages cultivation after last year's seed wheat surpluses. A farmer with a large crop sold much of his gratis yield to neighbors for seeding the area.
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Chicago
Horkieland
Kansas
Department of Agriculture
Chief Clerk Skips Seaboard Air Line Funds
Seaboard Air Line official FL Garrall a chief clerk in the passenger department has vanished with company funds. A general circular reports he forged transportation passes and disappeared after misappropriating money, with authorities searching for him.
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Seaboard Air Line
FL Garrall
Lawrenow Promoted to Fuel Agent for Rock Island System
J Lawa reno promoted to fuel agent of the Rock Island system at Chicago. He will headquarter in Chicago and represent the company in western locations. He succeeds Rotting ft Canale who resigned. Lawrenoe will manage fuel operations and oversee supply matters for the Rock Island network.
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Chicago
J. Laveranée
Bike Bern Ip
Ft Canale
Lawrenen Wall
Chie
J. Clark
T. J. Clark
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Clack
Two More Damage Suits Thrown Out of Court
Newton Kan ob 17 in the district court the case of Fred Seth versus Santa Fe Railway for 25000 damages on count of injuries sustained in the company's yards here was dismissed as the plaintiff had no cash of motion. A similar fate befell Grant Johnson a shop employee who sued for 20000 damages for injuries overborne at a blacksmith shop.
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Newton, Kan
Fred Seth
Santa Fe Railway Company
Grant Johnson
Bome
Storrs Battles Health Ordinance Fight in Topeka
In Topeka a rift opens as Dr. Storrs opposes a proposed health department ordinance backed by the board of health and sanitation committee. He argues higher costs and loss of his authority, while others insist the new plan preserves essential services and staff.
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Shealth
W. J. Alors
de. Storrs
Health Department
Board of Health
Heart and Sanitation
Dr. Storr
Health Committee
Ways and Means Committee
Dr. Storre
F. Menninger
Dr. Menninger
Storrs
Dr. Storrs
Cr. Juda
Juda
Eity
Topeka
Supreme Court Grants Rehearing in Watson Case
The Supreme Court has granted a rehearing in the George W. Watson vs Key Stone Iron Works case. It involves special and general executions and reverses the McArthur decision that stood for over thirty years. Justice Burch wrote a strong dissent. Justices Tobaston and Mason concurred. Senators Dumont Smith and A Norther were opposing counsel.
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Supreme Court
Mr. Watson
George W. Watson
Keystone Iron Works
Watson
McArthur
Kansas
dJustice“Burch
Toba=ston
Mason
Dumont Smith
7. A. Norther
Burch
Case Summary From Murky 19th Century Text
Fragmentary entry references a legal case involving State of McArthur and a defendant aged thirty three, described as vigorous, with remarks about overruling and unspecific parties. The punctuation and wording are obscured, leaving the exact holding and court details unclear.
Malek the Mecca of Music Draws Crowd for Recital
The article profiles pianist Malek attracting a large audience for his Ottokar Malek recital demand. It highlights his sensibility and gentle nature, love for animals, and the public’s fascination with his personality. It notes critics praise his technique and depth, as well as moments from his daily life and fierce dedication to art.
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Malek
Whiet
Mitlek
Cblite
Marek
State Street
Chicago
Melek
Marshall Field
Bmaick
Torsha Red
Ama
Rubelikt
Ochan
Condolence Messages Pour In For Mrs Hanna
Washington report notes thousands of expressions of sympathy received by Mrs Hanna, numbering over 2,000. Drifts include messages from Ida McKinley, H M Hagler, Don Dickinson, James J Hill, John D Rockefeller, Archbishops, governors, and other notable figures across multiple states and entities.
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Mrs. Hanna
Washington
Mra Hann
Ida $. McKinley
H. M. Hagler
Florida
M.T. Scott
California
Chas
G. Dewes
Ilinois
C. Kerns
Missouri
J. P. Manley
Maine
Ireland
John J. McGock
Durbin
Indiana
Nash
Ohio
Hardy
New
Indianapolis
Don Dickinson
Michigan
H. Kohiseat
Chicago
Richard Mansfield
A. J. Cassatt
James J. Hill
David Francis
Wm. Rockefeller
John D Rockefeller
Perry _S. Heath
Daniel & Lambert
Leonard
Oliver H. Payne
Bishop Armett
Peruna credited for curing chronic nasal catarrh
Mrs Andrew Thorborn of Buffalo and Miss Pauline Armstrong of Cincinnati testify to Peruna curing long standing nasal catarrh after other remedies failed. They describe relief within months and urge others to write Dr Hartman for free advice from the Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus.
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Andrew Thorborn
Mohawk Street
Buffalo
West Side Study Club
Peruna
Peru
Pauline Armstrong
Carter Street
Cincinnati
Royal Templars of Temperance
Perne
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
The
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Fragmentary political names and places in a garbled list
A fragmented OCR snippet lists figures such as Governor Odell and Senator Culaway alongside various names and cities like Petersburg and Nat Goodwin. The text appears as a disjointed roster of politicians and locals without coherent context or events.
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Odell
Chas
Emory Smith
David Ot. Barry
Dai Tfernia
Booth Tucker
Lincoln S. Lennox
Henry Clay Barnabes
Murray
Culaway
Ama Baa
Women Hear Suffrage Push Before House Committee
Washington reports that the National Woman's Suffrage Association faced a House Judiciary Committee hearing led by Mrs. Carrie Catt. About fifty delegates, including speakers from Colorado, urged a sixteenth amendment. The discussion touched on fraud at polls, the role of women voters, and support from ex Governor Alva Adams for suffrage.
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Washington
National Woman's Suffrage Association
House Committee
Orf
Carre Chipman Catt
Essocaliton Aurenpet Tourselves
Colorado
Shafroth
Mise Elis Meredith
Denver
Littlefield
Bradford
Cme
Polis
Husbanits
Helen L. Greenfell
Mra
Groenfell
Jeans. Ek Wirone
Pepeater
Alva Adiths
Pueblo
Debating Woman Suffrage Hearing Before Senate Committee
A delegation pressed the claim that voting rights would not undermine maternal or domestic roles. The group secured a hearing before the senate committee on woman suffrage to advocate for enfranchisement and discuss implications for women’s status.
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Senate Committee On
New Precinct Created in Peacht Ward for Primary
The county central committee petitions Election Commissioner Williams to add a Fifth precinct in Peacht ward for the February 22 primary to accommodate voters moved from nearby tracts. The precinct will serve about half a dozen voters and was formerly in the Thirty first representative district. Officials mention possible additional precincts and warn of calls for precincts yet to be determined.
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Rape
Sepulatican County Central Committee
Catmiestianer Williams
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