Santa Fe Railroad Eyes Glorieta Tunnel Plan
Chief Engineer Storey dismisses a Santa Fe report proposing a new line over Glorieta Mountain with a tunnel to traverse Apache Canyon. Surveys for a future route were noted, with mention of a one and a half mile tunnel, an east end at Pigeon’s ranch, and potential improvements to the main line near Glorieta and Galisteo.
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Storey
Apache Capyon
Gloriets Fountain
Santa Fe
Glorieta Bil
Pigeon's Ranch
Steamship firms clash over Oriental traffic moves
Merchants in San Francisco show wide disapproval as Santa Fe suspends Oriental steamship service from San Diego. The plan to enforce contracts faces opposition amid alleged agreements among transcontinental lines excluding Northern Pacific and Canadian Pacific.
Dyspepsia Tablets Promoted As Quick Digestion Aid
Readers are urged to trust Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as an effective remedy for indigestion. The ad criticizes laxatives and purgatives and claims the tablets restore digestion by aiding the stomach. Testimonials from users across locations praise relief and urging others to try the product.
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Ieee
Seth Detenaras
Stuart
Willard
Onslow
Aides
Mr. White
Phil Trosks
Mich
Anya
California and Santa Fe dispute over Orient trade contracts
The text notes lower rates than rivals and details a dispute involving California tenant managers, a transportation contract for traffic to the Orient, and Santa Fe’s repudiation of their agreement. The matter is before California’s attorney general, with relief anticipated through J.T Hil, builder of three vast steamers for Oriental trade.
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San Francisco
Pacific
Fix
California
Goeidental Tennant
Santa Fe
J.T Hil
Mow 1
El Paso Times Ref journal of Rail Expansion and Local Impact
The El Paso Times discusses the Santa Fe rail line and its impact on El Paso, noting the line’s reach to San Diego and other towns, its role as a conduit for freight and passengers, and the presence of El Paso workers. It mentions the purchase of Press Valley road from Roswell and forecasts future growth and shipping importance for the area.
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el Paso Times
Santa Fe
Shatner
de Ory Rao
Lee Pees
San Diego
el Paso
Dortver
Chieas
San
Valle
Amd
Pi Paso
New Aexien
His & Roundhouse
Ani
Dante Ire
Suntan Fe
Press Valley Road
Roswell
Linn
Errath
Gravel car runaway near Newmatee prompts near miss on passenger train
A gravel car being loaded on the Mountain railway broke loose at Newmatee, rushing onto the main line of the Pass & Northeastern. It collided with a box car near the Alninegomio depot as a Paso passenger train approached, causing minor damage but averting disaster.
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Ofwracon
Alumpuardo Ee Tacrasnersbe Mountain Railway
2 Pass
Chased Train Event Involving Italian Mother And Infant
On a La Junta to Santa Fe run Conductor West encountered an Italian woman who spoke no English. A banana run to fetch food led to the infant being left on board. The child was eventually found two miles east of Wagon Mound while the mother wandered in the cold seeking her baby. The Las Vegas Optic reported the mishap and the stranded mother’s frantic signs and delay.
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Wagon Mound
Portunately No. 7
Ber
Las Verne
Auchaist Eaward Devitt
Feo Sone Tourer
Bullock
Bunce Rem
Lear
Kaw Talent
Frank Philips
Tomaayers
Jetin Norton
Tuy
Baller
Idson
Brass
Iiss
Benson
Gunton
Jome McKen
Soph’ Ake Keon
Thomas Clarkafield
Qliit Otto Larson
Macksmith
Awillum Suzure
Ttu Guns
paPanke Ortansen
Ballet
Ton- Willis
Haw
Oey
Cundey
California
Ceiires
Saad
Selina Tepais
John Stevens
H.C Lindssed
Paticn
Mt TR
George Bradshaw
X. F.eiretinis
James F. Skagrs
Viehkemithy Shop
Munbarial
Michael Connell
Enat
Quukuman W. C. Mattingly
Wyflereo
Frank Morris
Mo Biyeugl
Dert Stewart
Ie den Wieer
Wetheriay
Giaymas Mésies
Alvah Courtiey
FB. Watson
Peterson
Les Peterson
Muck Mill
Union Amends Rules For Railway Staff Admission
San Francisco January 17 United Brotherhood of Railway Employes adopts amendments to its constitution and approves admission of all thorough rathesd pen temporary ait of employment. President to be elected by popular vote with nomination by divisions in good standing. Separate division canvassing, signature verification, and headquarters submission. Membership includes engineers firemen conductors trainmen telegraph operators and clerks with a fifth division formed in Chicago.
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San Francisco
United Brotherhood of Railway Employes
Caause
Tte
of Reiala
Tis
Switen
Chicago
Engineers Must Pass Rigorous Tests For Loco Crews
In discussing railroad safety officials stress that only trained experienced engineers should operate engines. They note the oldest workers are relied on but younger replacements must undergo strict examinations to handle locomotives. Even the best crews can err in a moment, making human vigilance crucial to prevent wrecks.
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Mall
Nile
Major contract awarded for rail line extension work
The W. R Stubbs Contracting Co of this city received the contract for track expansion south of Layton in Indian Territory, to extend the Lawton to Fort Worth line. The article lists numerous workers and shop staff with absences, illnesses, and duties across the railway yard and car shop, noting several layoffs and upcoming overhaul plans.
ARE ENGINEERS OVERWORKED New Cause Attributed to Wrecks
Reported charges claim engineers are overworked due to wrecks. Mileage pay leads to runs of 100 to 160 miles, with passenger trains covering the distance in about three hours and freight trains extending work time. Calculations suggest engineers log about 3,000 miles monthly, earning modest wages.
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Tae Saginerrs
Rail yard notes on workers and operations in New Mexico area
In a detailed roundup the article lists railroad staff, transfers, and daily tasks. It notes workers like Frank Carigson and Nathan Cafferty, ongoing machine shop activity, maintenance on track and gear, and the impact of muck and water on work. It also mentions a funeral in Guthrie for Mrs. Rachel Cunningham and locomotive repairs at the roundhouse with engine No. 1000.
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Vrernton
Ee Ieee Pines
Shernwid
Pettermanta Waten
Simnpry Kenge Mecomiiter Alienase
Richily Mo
Segre
Werner Sheaie
Enone
Bers
Johnston
Carl Bloomquixt
Emory Bailey
Christian Endeavor Society
First Presbyterian Church
Ieary Moseley
Sporting
Kannas Cus
Nathan Cafferty
San Bernardino
Cal
Awa
Cafferty
Frank Carigson
Blackemith
Ubinks
Taye
Hurad
Stiack
Harry Crawford
Col
Jack Crawford
New Mexico
Tle
Banpert N. A
Thomas Wallace
William Getdom
Water Service
Chiiataras
Tornin
Gardom
Uty
Max ‘Thymdun
Bermeck
Eauinets
Jack Hardy
Thuraing
David Myer Han
Roundhouse
Rachel Cunningham
Prac Cunningham
Tinekets
Guthrie
Meriden
Beran
Suedigan
Eer Cosine
Nc Kerous Uni
Snr
Pineries
Wisconsin
Kohlsaat Retires From Record Herald Leadership
Chicago January 17 The Record Herald will publish an unsigned statement by H T Kohlsaal announcing his turnover of editorship and management to Frank B Noyes as publisher aiding the paper’s consolidation with the two papers. Kohlsaat remains president and owner of over 60 percent stock. He praises Noyes and expresses gratitude for the trust placed in him.
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Chicago
Record-Herald
H. TL. Kohlsaal
Frank B. Noyes
Noyes
Blesteeing
Curtis Testifies Before Indian Affairs Subcommittee
Representative Curtis of Kansas appeared Thursday before a subcommittee of the committee on Indian affairs. The panel included Mosary, Lacey, Sheldon, and Stevs. He introduced several bills and discussed related topics with the members.
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Curtis
Washington
Kansas
Committee On Indian Affairs
Mosary
Lacey
Sheldon
Stevs
United States
New Road for Hawaii and Coastal Developments
Honolulu dispatch reports ongoing Kona Kai railroad work planned from Kaulua to traverse Hawaii's western and southern coasts. A new island formation forms between Koko Head and Diamond Head with floods depositing material. Divers locate a leak on the Benjamin Sawall and repairs proceed. the Hesper’s leak is also found and repairable.
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Honolulu
San Francisco
Victoria
Kona Sau
Kaulua
Kona
Hawaii
Koko Head
Diamond Head
Niu
Benjamin Sawall
Freemantle
Holding Its Own In Topeka Pension Rolls Amid Losses
The Topeka pension office shows a net gain of 62 pensioners in December while warnings of declines come for the next three months due to cold weather. There were 116,600 pensioners on December 1, with a gross December increase of 434 and a gross loss of 82. Widows remarrying, minors reaching adulthood, and transfers account for removals. notable counts include 76 widows of War of 1812 veterans and 69 Mexican War survivors with 113 widows of Mexican War veterans.
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Topeka
Pension Ireland
Topeka Aeency
Topeka agency large role in Indian wars pensions
The Topeka agency stands as the largest and most important in the pension service with vast quarterly payouts. The system benefits old soldiers and the public wealth alike, fueling substantial business from distributing pension funds across Missouri Kansas Colorado and Oklahoma.
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Topeka
Missouri
Kansas
Colorado
Oklahoma
Senate confirms nominations across cities and towns
Washington January 17 the senate today confirmed a list of nominees from Manhattan to Beavenworth and many in between including J W Cooke Ellinwood B A Rosenquint Ht Mr Armstrong Colne Grove J Don Waverly F Hobart Glen Hitler Tiberguson Wellington W C Mark Baldwin Sprague Olathe J Frankfort Bemis Garnett CN Hull Herington W H Nelson Center T D Fitspatrick Salina Beavenworth J W M H Soper Horton.
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Washington
Senate
Manhattan
J. W. Cooke
Ellinwood
B.A. Rosenquint
Osage City
Mr. Armstrong
Colne
Grove
Don Waverly
F. Hobart
Glen Hitler
Tiberguson
Wellington
W. C. Mark- Baldwin
Sprague
Olathe
J. Frankfort
Bemis
Garnett
Hull
Herington
W. H. Nelson
Missouri Slate: Federal appointments for Western District of Missouri
Washington lists appointments for the western Missouri district including Joseph Harris as postmaster of Kansas City succeeding Col. Sam F. Scott, Major William Warner as district attorney, Frank D. Roberts of Springfield as collector of internal revenue succeeding F. E. Kellogg, Edwin R. Durham as United States marshal, and William L. Keslinger as surveyor of the port. None take effect until current terms expire.
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Washington
The
Peenitent
Missouri
Kansas City
Joseph Harris
Sam F. Scott
William
Warner
Internal Revenue
Frank D. Roberts
Springfeld
F. E. Kellogg
United States
Edwin R. Durham
William L. Kessinger
Head Fests Like Burating
A fragmented note describes a night scene with references to headaches and waking as if from a Krause tale. It mentions George W. Crane selling at 2 Kansas Ave Marshall Broad Kansas Ave and urges action on waking with a cryptic morning hint. The readable content preserves scattered names and locations.
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Ater
Krause
George W. Raneeid
Kansas Ave
Marshall Broa
Kansas Retail Grocers Convention Heads To Topeka
E A Stevens of Chicago National Organizer and other leaders attend the Kansas Retail Grocers and Gen redoe convention in Topeka next Tuesday. About six hundred merchants, both wholesale and retail, will be entertained by the stay city’s firms with midwinter exposition passes. Prominent speakers include Elisha Winter of Boston and W S Sullivan, president of the Missouri Retailers Association. Visitors will tour Topeka’s wholesale and manufacturing establishments, with a banquet closing the event Wednesday evening at Metropolitan Hall.
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Kansas
Topeka
A. Stevens
Chicago
Elisha Winter
Hoston
W. 5. Sullivan
Missouri
Night School of Y M C A Business Course Offers Free Classes
The Y M C A night school presents a free business course covering essentials from elementary to advanced topics. Professors E H Roodebush and Cm Van Horn, seasoned in business college instruction, will teach this year with personalized student attention. Those who complete the course earn the International certificate. for details call the Association office on East Eigthh street.
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Ier Hookkoepts
Kies Mentary
Nell
Jammar
E. H. Roodebush
Cm. van Horn
Association
East Eigthh Streat
County ban on textbooks credits for Schley victory
Baltimore county taxpayers ban texts not crediting Rear Admiral W S Schley for the Salline naval victory. A resolution urged the legislature to require proper credit in county schools. The Republican group supported the measure while the court of inquiry was condemned and voting fell short.
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Baltimore
Baltimore County Taxpayers' Convention
Schley
Salline
Taltimore County
Court of Inquiry
Wast Pak
Roman Soldier Plaster Statue Found in State House Subbasement
A plaster cast of a Roman soldier stored for years in a dim subbasement of the state house was discovered by an intruder study. The eerie chamber complex with dim corridors and electric lights sparked fear among some who fled the area.
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Bassment
State House
Reo
Executive Council
Thade
Beana
Harris Bill Proposes Government Ownership of Telegraphs
Washington reports include Genater Huston pushing pensions for Kansans with figures and names from Leavenworth and nearby towns amid war era references. The item mixes legislative proposals with scattered names and places, reflecting a chaotic, OCR-like transcription of early 20th century political chatter.
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Washington
Genater Hustin
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Tank B. Noyes
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Missouri Slate
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Republic
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Stull
Jokn Ken
Leavenworth
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Ae S Denall
Woods
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George Ae
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