Railroad Officials Refuse to Move on Orders and Wages
In Chicago, railroad labor clashes persist as Rock Island employees and several unions demand enforcement of orders and higher wages. Trainers, conductors, and engineers push for recognition while executives resist, citing ongoing work rules and budget constraints.
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Chicago
Fer
Rock Litand
Stemart
Brotherhood of tAcormotive
Abe
Huod
Order of Rutheny
Brotherhood of Fallwas
Traliaen
Costerende
Doloks
Ciueste
Wilger
Prigetgaltr
Reduer
Open will and weather notes from San Francisco trip
Fragmentary notes describe initial plans to travel to San Francisco with weather conditions favorable for a crag attempt. The writer mentions material delays and inability to complete construction due to material prompts, signaling a postponement or cautious approach.
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Sonia Auathet
Mt Inidien
San Francisco
Stillwell's New Road A Route From Kansas City To Topolohampo
A plan proposes a new line from Kansas City toward Topolohampo Mexico. The route would run through ate Texas and cross toward Topolobampo, aiming to connect with northern rail networks. Proponents claim economic benefits from coal, timber, and mineral resources along the corridor.
18 Miles of Steel to Be Laid Into Frisco
San Francisco Feb 1 progress on the San Joaquin Valley railroad project advances swiftly. Only eighteen miles of track remain to connect Stockton with Point Richmond as grading and initial structures near completion. The Ocean Wave is expected to shuttle traffic between this city and Point Richmond, aiding port facilities while ships and vessels are readied for broader coastal service.
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Santa Fe
Frisco
San Princisco
San Juagien Valley
Stockton
Great Franklyn
Richmond
Point Richmond
Walton
Brian
Esventeen
Yellville Line Promises Missouri Zinc Territory Link to Kansas City
Proposed railway expansion aims to connect Zinc Territory with gas fields and advance Missouri’s mineral commerce. The plan routes from Scammon Kansas through Granby and Joplin toward Aurora Missouri, with branches to Belleville and Paris while officials study refunding for unused schemes and potential coal access across the Kansas City North-South corridor.
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Cagland
Tepun
Joplin
Survoxte
Stotts City
Tenminating
Aurora
Misscurlee & Texas Railway Company
Pantons
Kas
Yellville
Arkannas
Refund Dispute Over Ticket Valuation and Cash Return
A recast meeting of the executive committee considered refunds in cash for ticket holders, outlining a scheme where tickets valued at different rates would incur a $5 charge or a 5 cent per minute rate, with the difference refunded. The plan, if adopted, would exclude many holders and affect those who previously received nothing.
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Waa
Gock
Lanjuehy
Cunemmdon
HC Eareiter
Tesa
Daseed
Exit double headers in Texas rail rule proposed
Austin report states the House passed a Senate bill authorizing the railway commission to investigate and regulate rail operations using multiple locomotives on a single line. The bill aims to prohibit such practice, impose penalties, and protect railway workers from assumed risk when trains are propelled by two or more engines. The measure includes an emergency clause and takes immediate effect.
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Austin
Tex
Sinate Wl
Ford
Ruiicoas
Wore
Est
Raiiway
Archison Topeka Santa Fe to Build Spur in Missouri Line
In February in Macon Missouri plans were announced for a new Archison Topeka Santa Fe spur from Northwest Macon county to Bloomington a distance of 17 miles with Capt Dubo in charge. The project aims to tap Central Macon coal fields and include an accommodation train for Bloomington and nearby towns, potentially extending seven more miles toward Macon.
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Macon
Macrin County
Bloomington
Western Passenger Rates Clash On Encampment Question
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss Western and Eastern railroad rates for a proposed encampment trip. The central agent indicates a fare of one dollar for round trip and thirteen cents a mile while the East seeks one cent per mile, with Western roads pressing for higher rates each year.
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Garces Caramide
New P G Equipment to Receive 1200 Cars and Engines
Kansas City and Pittsboro Guit lines will soon receive 1200 cars for service. The fleet includes 60 box cars of 60,000 pounds capacity and 30 furniture cars, 16 to 30 feet long, with interchange width. Additional engines to be added as production permits. Meanwhile President D B Robinson, long ill in Los Angeles, has recovered and left for St Louis.
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Kansas City
Pittsboro & Guit
Vaulmient
Mr. Robinson
Los Angeles
Cal
D. B. Robinson
St. Louis
San Francis
St Louis
Dramatic Events Ahead at Crawford Theater
Joseph Murphy discusses Shaan Rhue and Kerry Gow revealing his belief in past works. Marshall's band concert draws crowds with The Girl From Hill and vaudeville features, aided by Indies quartet and Miss Cornelia Appy. Framed by Crawford Opera BUCCERS OC BEFORE.
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Joseph Murphy
Shaun Ihue
Shaun Hhue
Larry Donovan
Red John
Peryile
Kerry Gow
Shaan Rhue
Murphy
Crawfordheater
Tonleler
Hill
Crawford Theater
Francis Witkin
Wil
Coul Opera
Buccers
Death of Judge Vest in Los Angeles at 62
Former Judge William A Vest a prominent figure from Minneapolis died in Los Angeles at age 62. He arrived with his wife and two daughters about ten years ago to spend his declining years and had been ill since his arrival.
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Vest
Los Angetes
Cal
William 5
Minneapolis
Los Angeles
John
Viera
Gould
Walt
Wisconsin Near Completion Ready for First Cruise
Wisconsin lies near completion at Union Iron Works in San Francisco with the battleship expected to be ready for her first voyage before July 1. The Washington Navy Yard reports ongoing trials and final fittings as construction nears completion.
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Wisconsin
San Francisco
Ujun Tron
Summer Gowns and Fashion Features Foresee Slender Lines
A New York Sun summary previews summer fashion with larger sleeves and fuller skirts, noting enduring slim waists and artistic drape. It highlights five box plaits, open fronts, and elaborate trims in French textiles, including taffeta, lace, and Valenciennes, plus mistressly tailoring by expert dressmakers.
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Prom
New York Sun
Mijches
Mystic
Anil Musellen
Gyerdrens
Department of Cotter
Roed Batiste
New Dress Fabrics and Styles Preview in Spring Fashions
The article surveys upcoming fabric trends and silhouettes, noting soft wool and silk blends, pliable piques, and new materials like vatle ondule. It highlights embroidered lawn, cream satin trims, velvet ribbons, lace, and chiffon in a variety of waistlines, skirts, and capes, with Liberty silk ribbons dominating necklines and sashes.
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Liberty Gatin
Guy
Cntton
Riviera
Widow Uses Will Tie to Contract Death Bet
A western town tale centers on a widow who married for money under a killer’s will. She sought legal counsel after learning a forged agreement tied to a supposed fortune worth about ten thousand dollars. The lawyer pored over authorities, unraveling the legal trap as widow pondered her risky path.
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Detroit Free Press
Bil
Pratt's Explanation of Patronage Exclusion Sparks Senate
In a Washington Senate caucus discussion on patronage worth 2400 dollars annually plus private secretaries, Senator Depew notices he is left off the patronage list. Pratt explains Platt favored Benedict for the Senate secretaryship, leaving Depew with no say.
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Pratt
Washington
Senate
Depee
Depew
Allison
Platt
Mr. Benneth
Growing Institution Topeka Paper Company Catalogue
Charles Samers, a key figure at Topeka Paper Company, unveils a new embossed catalogue detailing printing trade articles. The firm employs ten traveling salesmen and nineteen more staff, tracing origins from a 20 by 40 foot room to four floors and an extra three-story building, marking it a major capital institution.
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Charles Samers
Tha. Topeka Paper Company
Topeka
Henson Haw
Boudaumetere
Topeka Paper Company
Eit
French Interest in the Canal Paris Feps
French officials urge recording expert opinion before final canal route decision. Belmont plans travel to join Mrs Belmont in March aboard, with involvement of Duchess of Marlborough and Mrs Vanderbilt as context in the reception of news.
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Paris
Fep
Associated Press
C. H. P. Belmont
New York
Oliver H. P. Bel
Mont, Papeen
Mraiment
Lnvont Firet
Duchess of Marlborough
Sptters
W. BL Vanderbilt. Jr
Missouri Needs San Francisco Board Inspects Ship
A board of survey inspected the United States hospital ship Insouri and found many repairs needed. It will probably be ready for sea in about two months.
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San Francisco
Board of Survey
Nervous Prostration Remedy Advertisement
An 19th century style advertisement asks about anxiety and physical symptoms signaling nervous prostration and promotes Dr Hallock’s Wonderful Electric Pile Pills. It claims nerve center restoration, safety for delicate patients, and pricing with addresses in Topeka and Boston, urging readers to order via mail or local stores.
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Hallock
Halfock
Dor
Haliogh
Uncle Jack's Plea From a Turbulent Night in Georgia
A garbled Atlanta Constitution fragment recounts Uncle Jack pleading amid a raid and siege over turkey theft. The speaker condemns looting while detailing fear, money shortages, and a tense patrol scene, with talk of punishment and justice as authorities and observers react.
Lost San eae Feb 19 underwriters insure ship Annie Thoms
The insurers cover the vessel Annie Thoms, sailing from Cardi for Acapulco, now 301 days at sea. The ship is reported safe after a fire in October, with 25 percent insurance declared payable. Uneasiness noted with one percent reinsurance in play.
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San Eae
Annie Thoms
Cardi
Acapulco
Fred Ethan
Huta Kong
Tacoma
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