Supreme Court Overturns Free Pass Damages Rule
Justice Brewer announces a railroad decision holding passengers riding on free passes cannot claim damages for injuries. The ruling says lower courts erred and the carrier cannot contract away liability via a free pass. The Spokane case involved Adams heirs and a pass exempting the carrier from liability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chretens
Supreme Court of the United
Starnes Ogsinutch
Louis I Adams
Frank K Aten
Jay HL Adama
Spokane
Wash
Adams Wen
Freaw
Federal Etrouit Court
Wershington
Chreuit Court of Appeals
Etrouit
Cours
Justin Brewer
Swarts
Supreme Court
Essimis Carder
Hiddads
Adomn Ie
Aed
Guanot
Rock Island System News Sparks Corporate Merger Debate
A fragmented summary describes a complex history of Rock Island system expansion and mergers. It notes New Orleans meetings where executives faced counterarguments, outlines acquisitions across Chicago, Rock Island Pacific, St Louis San Francisco, and related lines, and lists key officers and allied companies shaping the evolving transportation network.
Viscountess Hei Maisy Receives Greeting From King
Viscountess Hei Maisy, formerly Marjotie Greville, was greeted warmly by the king and given a gift during the recent royal visitation. The event also featured best wishes from the royal entourage and noted a ceremonial tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocean
Marjotie Greville
Ee Wemehite
Edward
Rock Tabind collapses under unified control
Yoakum, president, EBI, Winchell, vice president. Under the supreme control of the Rock Tabind companies, two principal members in the system continue to operate in their own names with separate corps. It is Premised to find a foot fragment containing stocks and bonds of the controlling company and subsidiary corporations totaling $3,573,000. Railway Age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoakum
Ebi
Winchell
Rock Tabind Coleapnans Fis
Wystem
Oiewes
Crand
Galion 41 Reelection Plan Dominates Talks
Galion 41 and other officials of Jim Goulds Southwestern system inspect the mornite in Galveston. Gould declines comment on links to New Orleans and extension plans while confirming discussions on east west lines. Interpath and Great Northern interests clash with Southern Pac over southeast access. A recent land sale near Weinhmms is blamed on Gould interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galion
George
Ould
Jim Gould
Southwestern System
Galveston
Gould
Cming
Feyort
Jenes Hny
Houston
Beaumont
Prisbetus
Ib Ie
Houstoe
New Orivane
Weinhmms
Double Track Line Opens April First on Rock Island Route
Chicago reports the Rock Island-Prisco system expects full double tracking from Chicago to St Louis by April 1 enabling rapid service. World's fair season brings faster schedules, with pending ties to Houston Galveston stewards and a plan to connect with the Houston & Northern line via new terminals at Galveston Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
St Louis-Chicago
Chicago
Witchell
Tie Rock
Tsland-Prisco System
Prisco
Lowjava
Apeyd
Hock Datant
Houston
Galveston
Uy Rock Tel
Elveston, Houstin & Northern Railroad
Southern Pacts
Rocktland
Southern
Diyos
Galveston Bay
Publication plan for nationwide railroad map proposal
A fragment describes a proposed final railroad map of the United States listing rail lines and state lands. It notes a Washington publication date, and mentions a meeting in Wichita Kansas on February 26 with immigration agents of the Missouri Pacific railway to discuss the bureau’s objective to encourage immigration along Guukt system routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicas
Washington
Fotin
Uae
Governor La Follette Seeks Disclosure After Expo Exposure
The governor calls for officials who violated the law to be named and may request resignations. He promises a full list of those responsible, aiming to deflect blame for the rationing scandal. The public reaction centers on accountability and transparency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Follette
Hudsons Road Competition Ties Texas Rail Plans
President B F Yoakum of Frisco visits Texas amid a race to reach Brownsville on the Gulf coast via a proposed Stolouis Brownsville and Mexico railroad line. Aransas Pass and St Louis Brownsville projects push 160 miles from Alice and 12 miles more, with Aransas Pass possibly entering Rock Island control. R Hudson, once in Toledo, presides over Aransas Pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
B. F. Yoakum
Frisco
Texas
Brownsville
St. Louie
Ere and
Mexico
Alice
Aransas Pass
Yoakum
St. Louis, Brownsville
Rock Island
New Job and Rail Plans Highlight Rock Island News
F O Bunnell is named superintendent of tents in a newly created post as part of Loren plan reorganizations. A 200 mile rail line is proposed from Orin Junction to Lander Wyoming with connections to Chicago Northwestern Colorado Southern and Burlington. Also noted is Mrs George inheriting millions after Herschel’s death, share to relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. O. Bunnell
Rock Island
Loren
Transportation and Operation
Dovagiss
Wyo
Ennimore Chatterton
Wyoming
Helgo-American Oil Company
Orin Junction
Guernsey
Lander
Chatterton
Une
Chicago& Northwestern
Colorado & Southern
Burlington
Mrs. George
New York
WIFE HAS LEFT HIM IN EFFORT FOR DIVORCE
James Darling of Emporia alleges abandonment by Dea O. Darling after thirty years of marriage. He was a railroad conductor until injury seven years ago leaving him unable to work for months and later a Santa Fe pilot. Five grown children support details of hardship before filing for divorce.
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Emporia
Kan
James
Darling
Dea O. Darling
Ecient
Santa Fe
Lve
Yoakums Mother Dead in Ennis Texas Heart Disease
Mrs E N Yoakum dies from heart disease in Ennis Texas after moving from Los Angeles for her condition. She leaves three sons Pints HL By and RP Yoakum. President B P Yoakum of the Frisco system visits San Antonio and alters plans for the St Louis Brownsville and Mexico Railway affecting the Lott road survey and ranches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
E. N. Yoakum
Ennis
Tex
Endis
Pex
Feb
MoMre
Fou
Los Angeles
RP Yoakum
J. F. Yoakum
Friano System
Yoakum
San Antonio
B. P. Yoakum
Frisco
San Antoniio
St. Louis, Brownsville and Mexico
Lott Road
TheyWork Harder by Feeding Not Starving Dyspeptics
The article argues that proper nourishment and digestive aid let the body work, comparing starving to underfed workers. It extols Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets as natural, non disruptive aid that helps the stomach digest food and restore strength, claiming healthy digestion supports brain and body function.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Tobiete
Engineers plan extensions from Rebstown north and east
From Rebstown the connecting corps will survey and locate extensions to be built north and east of Robestown. The northern extension aims to reach San Antonio and the eastern branch to Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Necting Corps
Rebstown
Robe Town
Bs Bulls
San Antonio
Houston
Embargo on Freight Amid War in Far East
The Great Northern and Northern Pacific announce cargo embargoes restricting shipments to Korea and Siberia while routes to China remain open. Ports in Siberia and Korea face blocked freight as war with Japan and Russia continues, with limited access to northern coast ports.
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Korea
Siberia
Panoun Peat
Siber
Japan
Russia
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Chewiar
Ig 9
Tsing Se
St Soria
Koren
Sind
Dick to Succeed Hanna Pledges Made in Columbus
In Columbus Ohio on February 24 nearly half of the 117 Republicans in the legislature signed a district petition backing Charles Dick for United States senator. The measure calls for 59 votes to nominate and 72 to elect on a joint ballot. The house adopted a senate joint resolution setting March 1 and 2 for U.S. Senate balloting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Piehtyricht
Nineteenth Congressional District
Charles Dick
United States
House
Senate
Two Men Die In Jail Fire In Mountain View
Guthrie Oklahoma Feb 4 two young men Carl Black and Cecil Hoggett burned to death in the city jail at Mountain View about 2 am after being arrested for drunkenness. Fire spread rapidly from a lighted cigarette and by the time help arrived the inmates were dead and the jail was engulfed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
Oklo
Carl Black
Cecil Hoggett
Mountain View
Cockran Wins Twelfth District Seat in Special Election
In New York's Twelfth district Rourke Cockran was elected to Congress in a special election to fill the vacancy from George B. McClellan's resignation. Cockran faced no real opposition as Republicans had no nominee. The vote stood Cockran 7,999 against Edward Cassidy of the Social Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rourke Cockran
New York
W. Rourke Cockran
Congress
Geo. B. McCterlan
Cockran
Cochran
Edwart Cassidy
Paymaster Arrested in Manila Case
Paymaster Harry Bites, connected to a United States military payroll issue, was arrested in Manila in February. The developing case involves cross-border financial irregularities and awaits further legal action by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Harry
the United
Staten
Peruna praised by Nashville law dean for grippe recovery
William Farr president of the National College of Law in Nashville credits Peruna with swiftly restoring his health after a severe grippe attack. He notes his recovery began after one bottle and was complete within two weeks. He urges confidence in Peruna as a remedy for diseased mucous membranes and for protection against future epidemics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Farr
National College of Law
Nashville
Tenn
Ingrippe
Ferris
Treatment Advice From Dr Hartman on Influenza Cure
A historical note cites Dr Hartman of the Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus Ohio urging immediate use of Peruna for la grippe and promising free medical advice after sending a personal case statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingrippe
B. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
Peruna
Hartman
Ohne Hartman Sanitarium
Prominent Americans Praise Peruna in Letters
A Benton LA Congressman J H Caldwell extols Peruna as effective for grippe colds coughs asthma and pulmonary troubles in a family setting. George H White NC Congressman reports Peruna cured his grip and serves as a family remedy. Joseph A Flinn Alderman NYC credits Peruna with quelling influenza and urges official recognition for use among the poor in Greater New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarboro
N. C
George H. White
North Carolina
New York City
Joseph A. Flinn
Fifth District
Peruna
Board of Health
New York
Joseph A. Fitnn
Christopher Street
Hanna's Last Letter To Roosevelt Reveals Kindness
Washington reports Senator Hanna wrote a heartfelt letter to President Roosevelt on February 5, his last business, praising the president's personal visit to inquire after his health. Secretary Dover confirms the letter was shared with Mrs Hanna for preservation, and President Roosevelt treasured the token in memory of his friend.
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Washington
Hanna
Roosevelt
Zueerels
Mra. Hanna
Blmor
Dover
Cleveland
Senator Hanna
Roose- Yee
Senator Hanns
Fragmentary presidential note linked to senator and Hanna
A garbled OCR passage describes a note from the president to a senator and Mrs Hanna. The reply mentions timing for display and references past letters, with unclear wording about friendship and Roosevelt amid a frayed message. The fragment hints at political correspondence without a clear outcome or date.
Salina Building Sold to Bidder for Five Dollars
Sale of a Salina building once occupied by Bulkley Bros was sold to August Honds for five dollars through agent Joseph Disneen who has managed the property for years. The owners were Martha Hannah and Sarah McHenry of England, with control by D McHenry of Booth Bend Indiana. The report notes a rounded price or value around eighty thousand dollars. In El Paso a Wells Fargo Express robbery at Irapuato Mexico was reported, with officials seeking suspects. Bishop John W Hamilton of San Francisco will lecture in Topeka March 9 on Marauders Miracles and Men of Mexico at Auditorium for the colored M E conference. Carter and Industrial Institute tied to the event. the lecture free. Canvassers will promote Taketa sale while emphasizing public improvement.
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Salina
Kan
Ogcopeea
Bulkley
Rae. Ng Bow S
Lex Bros
August Honds
Trastee
Bondi Brothers
Joseph Disnean
Dablding
Martha
Hannah
Sarah McHenry
England
D. McHenry
Booth Bend
Ind
el Paso
Tex
Wells Fargo Express Company
Irapuato
Mexico
Hamilton
John W. Hamilton
San Francisco
Cal
Colored Methodist Episcopal Conference
Asbury M. & Church
North Topeka
Haminiton
Methodist Episcopal
Industrial Institute
Carter
Draft judge Hazen urged for Supreme Court bench
Murdock of the El Dorado Republica urges drafting Judge Hazen, claiming Jode Hazen of Topeka would be a strong Supreme Court candidate. The piece notes Hazen is not seeking office, but could be persuaded if elected to the high court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Murdock
Supreme Court
el Dorado Republica
Jodee Hazan
Hazen
Tule Lowing
Murdock
Jodse Hazen
Topeka
Real Estate Transfers and Frisco Ticket Sale Notice
Real estate transfers dated 1866-17-18 and 19 list transfers in Mapleton and Boynton additions including M E Lakin to RB Strathearn and others with multiple lot numbers on Jones and Foucht streets. A tax deed to Aaron covers lots 31-44-46-48, and further deeds to C Johnson and J W Morris are recorded. A Frisco System sale on March 1 and 18 offers one way tickets to Oklahoma and Indian Territory at 5.50, with 80 and round trip rates also noted. contact for denied information or assistive rates included.
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Mapleton Addition
M. E Lakin
Strathearn
Jones
Fouts Street
Boynton's
Highland Avenue
Aaron
Foucht Street
Boyton
C. Johnson
Michigan
J. W. Morris
F. Senotk
Jewell
Oklahoma
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Chicago, Rock Jsland & Pacific Railway Company
Malst
Rock Island Waminway
St Louis
Spor Sas
Rland Company
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JH Lovee
Jette
Chigwee
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Protte Salt Wey
Leeds
Th Iashell
Aled
Jake
Pant
Shera Inie
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Choetaw
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Chlengs
Hock Fang Ge Gulf
St Lenk & San Francisco
Wilpay-ae
Oatesecare
Lan Sterling Remedy Co
N.Y
Hei Maisy
Hudson's Road
San Antonio and
Arsosas Pass
R. Hudson
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Yoakums
Leavenworth
Kam
William Bebo
Kansan
Bebo
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Lawrence
Lawrence, Kas
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Kansas
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