Santa Fe to Cut Extra Telegraph Operators Amid Traffic Surge
Santa Fe officials plan a material reduction in telegraph staff by January 15 as freight and passenger traffic remains at a peak. Seven stations will see layoffs of extra operators while small offices opened last year for heavy traffic will close. Argentina station already had an extra operator during the rush. other offices never did until the surge in the past year.
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Santa Fe Telegraph Department
Slumin Tranhc
Sheuys
Popes
Argentine
Eoenee City
Emporia
Newton
Dodge 'O Ak Espkranioni
Sante Fe
Dusiniss
Topeka
Kansas City
Dodge City
Arkansas City
Electricity 18 Coming Says Gilbert on Future Locomotives
Mr Gilbert predicts electricity as motive power for railroads. He cites Santa Fe electric car trials and promise of electric lighting, heating, and signaling transforming future railroad operation and passenger comfort. He argues electricity will revolutionize railroading and railcar interiors.
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PM. Gilbert
Ingalls
Big Four
FM. Gibert
Tnngudin
Trely
Sante Fe
Chairman Walker Voices Limits on Congress Power
Chairman Aldace F. Walker of the Serta Pe board argues Congress cannot delegitimize future rail and commerce rates. He questions court interpretations of regulate commerce and warns that assigning such power to a commission could disrupt property rights and regional trade, citing marble rates from Georgia to Chicago and Vermont defense concerns.
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Congress Lretalare
Aldace F. Walker
Serta Pe Board of
Congress
Supreme Court
Walker
Eitheress
Marbie
Georgia
Chirag
Supwise
Brad
Chicare
Vermont
New England
Congressional rail rate talk cited by Mr Walker
The excerpt discusses whether Kansas and Nebraska should gain congressional action on railroad rates, comparing state rates and proposing a bill to curb California to New York shipments under 2.50 per 100 pounds. Walker argues against elevating rail disputes into Congress, warning of unintended consequences for Florida orange growers and foreign trade.
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Kansas
Nebraska
Arkansas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Orein
California
New York
Florida
Walker
Congress
Rocky Mountain lodge to build refuge hall in Denver
Rocky Mountain lodge No. 77 of the B of L F plans a two story plus basement building costing about 1000 dollars to aid distressed traveling members. Members will brick 250 000 bricks at 2 conte each to fund the project with marble state slabs inside. Lodges contributing four hundred bricks or more will have their name carved in the state slabs as a permanent mark of brotherhood.
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Denver
Rocky Mountain Lodge No. 77
B of L. F
B Conte
Canada
Mexico
Ute Brotherhood
Engineer ScoW's DOG tale from Wellington to Woodward
A brindle dog once owned by Fred Garland traveled from Santa Fe rail yard to Engineer John Scow in Woodward over about three years. The dog reportedly roamed Woodward for a time, last Tuesday visiting Garland's meat market, then returned to its master unseen. How the dog arrived remains uncertain, with possibilities including overland travel or riding the railroad trucks.
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Wellington
Santa Fe Railroads
Fred Garland
John Scow
Woodward
Garlands
Saturday Night Baths at Railroad M C A Building
The Railroad M C A building will be improved and refitted. Work on the cellar addition has been delayed by cold weather. The new basement will house two boilers for heating and hot water for baths. The ground floor addition will gain tubs and the building will be remodeled before summer to meet demand.
Electric Headlight Debate Sparks Railroad Safety Talk
R C Sanderson, master mechanic of the Norvell and Western railroad, spoke at a New York Railroad meeting on the limits of electric headlights. He urged using a distinctive front signal lamp over large headlights to avoid glare. A demonstration on the Peoria and Eastern line tested varied lanterns to illustrate safety concerns and signaling effectiveness.
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Indianapolis
R. C. P. Sanderson
Hephanig
Norvell and Western Railroad
New York Tailroad
Tder Green
Faust
Sinderson
Peoria
Bedon
Train signals and lanterns guide anxious watchers
A trackside scene unfolds between the city and Brownsburg as an engine returns toward town. Engineers and signals draw attention with red, white, and lantern lights while ten men appear aboard the locomotive, their lanterns visible over the track. Electric head lights receive high praise from the watchers.
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Brownsburg
Hrowexburg
GiMcult
Sistingaleh
Santa Fe Adopts New Pass System for Records
Santa Fe introduces a new pass recording system used on eastern lines. Honored passengers receive a transportation card and a small yellow card with General Manager J. J. Frey’s address on one side. The yellow card records pass runs and letters in Frey’s office, replacing passbook entries for easier handling on large railroad networks.
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Santa Fe
J. J. Frey
Révord
Rio Grande Equipment Burns Out Freight Cars at Burnham
Denver reports Rio Grande builds 16 standard 30 foot freight cars with 17 000 pound dead weight at Burnham shops along with two heavy locomotives. Santa Fe main line changes near Emporia will allow Santa Fe to cross Katy without stopping. Frisco plans a hospital funded by 1 percent of wages. workers on sick lists will be treated. Katy passenger train No 4 hit by Texas storm, Missouri Pacific adopts cash ticket receipts. Depot hotel work continues. new Rock Island tracks laid. wood pile fire at Santa Fe yard. Fred Gosk to switch engine duties over holidays.
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Burnham
Denver
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
Burnham Shore
Rock Island
Satta Pe Company
Fre
Fouth
Fred Gosk
Nightx
A. Blinn
Ford
John Dolmen
St. Joseph
Liw
Dolman
Lugud Department
James A. Troutman
Topeka
First Methonat Church
Proutman Mure
The
Beat Orators
Pmporia Reputiitcun
Gumbre Stratton
Wether
YM. AL
B.C
Situation Army
Situation Army Hoawltal, Be Now At Sir Eght Tenth Street
Foresters of America
Court Topela
John McGuinness
J. B. Mills
J. B. Lewis
Thomas H. Bale
Min Dain
T. D. Humphreys
Wlatm
Stachee
Jude Dizen
Ferry
J. B Larimer
W. F. Schoet
Humphreys
Engtistenan
Nottingham
Lindos Weekly Dispatch
TIDAL WAVE ON LAKE DAMAGE AT SHEBOYGAN
A January tidal wave from a southerly gale battered Sheboygan Wisconsin causing significant damage near the Eighth street bridge. The steamer Seymour broke from its moorings and collided with the schooner Rosa Bell, smashing parts of the Seymour and tearing lines from moorings while boats and structures sustained heavy impact.
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Eighth Street Bridge
Reiss Cont Company
Rosa Bell
Tragic Death Of Circus Trick Horse At Winter Quarters
One of John Robinson's circus trick horses, wintering at Farmer Shaffer's near Hughes Station Ratlee County, died yesterday in a peculiar accident. The horse, valued at 500 dollars, attempted a daring maneuver while roaming the fields and broke its neck.
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Familton
John Robinson
Farmer
Topeka News Roundup Includes Visits and Legal Moves
Attorney General Boyle returns from Fort Scott while lawman Charles Spencer relocates to the Bank of Topeka. Local officials note a new wing at the state house as Westminster Church marks New Year. Governor Leedy spends the day in Lawrence and Topeka hosts a busy slate of legal, business, and social events featuring figures such as J. Holman and Charles Kingwhane.
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Boyle
Fort Scott Drd
Lewis
State House
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Oolock
Charles Haydon
Walton
Tegal
Tt Gayest
Manhattan
New York
Topeka
J. Holman
Leavenworth
Air
A. A. Robinson
Claimch
Tor
Mota
Wis
Beers Pills Promise Quick Cure for Cold
Advertisement notes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claim to cure a cold in one day with a genuine tablet marked Li B Q. Sold by druggists for 25 cents. Markets the Klondike Beers Giant Pills as relief for constipation headaches and general discomfort. Take no substitutes.
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Beers Bitte
Drus
North Topeka society notes and local events
Local Topeka items report shop sales discounts at Gein Bakery and photo album deals, church services, a Masonic lodge installation, a dye works move, and a Christmas visit. Couples Anna Shields and Arthur Groendyke wed at the Shields home with guests from Topeka and Kansas City present.
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Lina Cox
Ove
Gein Bakery
Dodtor
Ohio
Yester- Sy
Air, Woeererd
Central Avenue
Cromwell & Jeffers
Capital Lodge No. 3
U. W
Crumpyelle Jeffers
Ming “Nettle Sticliy
Mise Rose Henry
Garnett
Jie Pittyit
Gibom
Bi. Tavon
Paremare
Madheany
Marnie Shorter
Oliie McNoun
Mixx Biesle
Stoker
Will McNuun
Walter Watlley
Anna Shielde
Arshur’Grom- Hyke
Tie Belle
CB. Shields
Dickinson
Aine Marek
Mr. Thompson
Morigen
Preamnt
Mir Wid
Mra
A. Dickinson
Sten Z, Marple
Mies
Hele Marple
Sirs
Juha Filler
C.D. Myers
Topeka
Albert Beit
Kansas City
Aml
Marion Groendyke
Samwel Shielay
Walter Dickinven
Messrs
Austman
Willie Groendyke
Sifss Bertha Collam
Pape
Hazen Pingree in 1900s Michigan politics and 2nd term bid
A New York telegram from January 1 notes Hazen Pingree, Michigan governor, aiming for a second term and then the presidency. It describes Republican factionalism in Michigan, loyalty to Pingree, and the likely 1890s era campaign dynamics shaping his renomination bid and use of state machinery and labor support.
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New York
Wasnington
Hazen
Pingree
Michigan
Pingrees
Republican
Mather
Palltce
Abstite
Govenor
United States
Mensa
Ohio
Corthle Wininig
Hinberntererth
Meailun
Pineren
Ward Arrested In Chicago For Minor Violation
Chicago reports that Corporal Ward, son of T Ward of the Fourth Infantry, testified against Captain Lovering in a court martial and was arrested Wednesday for a petty violation of orders. Enlisted men expect his reduction to Private.
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Chicago
Verpera
T. Ward
Fourth Infantry
Lovering
Priente Hammond
Ward
Chiles Walideth
Lovertine
Tarrscks
Akron School Board Bans Song in Classrooms
Akron public school pupils barred from singing a song during exercises after board members, led by Superintendent Prof. Thomas, objected to a performance. The board also voted to begin future sessions with prayer, aligning with concerns over school decorum and conduct. Chamberlain's Pain Balm testimonial letters from L G Bagby lauded its effectiveness for pain, sprains, and swellings, promoting over the counter use.
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San
Akron Board of Education
Soho
Thomas
Board of Educame
Meri Chamberlain
L. G. Bagby
Hueneme
Cal
Chamberlain
Prize Babies
Fragmented text from a 19th century newspaper item references Munyon and an awl breathing stop, with unclear context and many garbled phrases. The readable portion hints at a prize or competition involving infants or young competitors and a dangerous alteration or accident, but key facts are missing to form a coherent summary.
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