Extensive railroad improvements planned at Argentine quarter complex
Railroad officials announce a large expansion under President Ripley and General Manager J J Rey. The project includes building a handsome new quarter at Argentine and upgrades across divisions in Newton Chanute Wellington Arkansas City and Ness ton. Santa Fe will adopt a new employee schedule reflecting the nationwide tour by Fallmad Secretary and aims to fund and complete the work with company backing.
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Santa Fe
Railroat
Hants Fe
J.J. Rey
Ripley
Topi
Nesston
Chanute
Wellington
Ackansax
Tramp Rooster’s Bold Ride Into Wellington Stirs Town
A garbled report notes a daring scene as a tramp rooster crosses paths with a freight train and a Ute, then wedges into Wellington aboard an auxiliary truck in a curious, unfolding incident.
Bum and rooster anecdote alongside Rock Island business notes
A garbled tale describes a bum and a rooster at a Wellington area scene with a humorous assist to a man taking home the feathered creature. The piece also reports Rock Island Road activity at Smith Center in December with corn and wheat loads, cattle and hoses shipments, and a yearly total. It notes Newton railway treemen discussing a possible fund drive, mentioning W. O. Stas.
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St Smith Center
Dene Smith Center
Jan. W
Rock Island Road
Baith Center
Phip
FEMS
Old Missouri rail notes and Santa Fe shifts in brief
The Missouri telegraph reports a month of railway updates from Coupoll Grove Coffeyville and beyond. William White, a passenger brakeman, is the road’s longest employed man with forty seven years of service. Santa Fe shop and repair crews at Newton work six days, with ten-hour days for machinists. G H Reynolds, once with Weltz-Furzs Express, is named agent at Wellington, while Harry Sim of Topeka succeeds him. Loomis, Tinlon Parish attorney, is noted among railroad legal figures. W. A. Shaw of Las Verne adds prized game chickens to a New Mexico collection. Track work begins on Mt Paso White Gate line. new engines for White Oaks depart Philadelphia. Missouri Pacific posts employee discipline for intoxication on duty. Albuquerque reports J T Miller and Mrs Hudson arriving, Hudson continuing to El Paso, and Frank Palmer named general yardmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coupoll Grove
Ie Coffeyville
Erie
William White
Santa Fe
Newton
G.H. Reynolds
Weltz-Furzs ‘Express Company
Wichita
Wellington
Harry Sim
Topeka
Reynelda
HN. Loomis
Tinlon
Kananssia
Judge Garver
Lind
Dee Hoss Uy Myperior Ghitry
W. A. Shaw
Las Verne
Express
New Mexico
Mt Paso Sunt
White Guke Road
White Oaks
Raléwich
Philadelphia
Missauri Pantie Railway Company
J. T. Miller
Santa Fe Pacific
Wineliw
The
Highland
A. Hudson
Sante Pe Railway
el Paso
Peture Caturaing
Tis Sapeia
Mire
Hudson
Mexter
H. D. Moamet
Winslow
Ane Santa Fe Prestic
Frank Palmer
Pope
Mexican Central Railway
Sin Lite Potosh
Huriey
Santa Fe Railway
Mogman
Albuquerque Clizen
La Junta Rail Yard Turmoil Amid Schedule Shifts and Promotions
Tet men laid off for the week. Molles Cray quit roundhouse service. Diltie transferred to Pueblo. Stanley to run eighty days in new line. Fireman Philhour moved La Junta to Denver. Joe Rodex returns to work. Washington's Birthday ball plans intensify as depot crew reshuffles. King to supervise Santa Fe depot ticket office at Topeka. Jennies named assistant ticket agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Molles
Ed Cray
Fef
Bert Stanam
Hu Roundhouse
Yeaterday
Joseph Diltie
Pueblo
Wif
Thirt City
Denver
J.T Stanley
Dyers
C. Philhour
Dodge
Betteen la Junta
Washington
Thomas King
Santa Fe
Topeka
Dir King
Rick Island
Fred Jennies
Trainmen Grievances Reach Santa Fe Schedule Resolution
A conference between a Santa Fe special committee and Mr Avery Turner assistant general superintendent produced steps to stop disputes over train schedule rates. Turner will issue guidance to Superintendents clarifying the construction of schedule rules. Grievance committees will explain the agreed construction and aim for smoother future relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traimmen
Avery Turner
Santa Fe
Turhere
Tranmen
Turner
Cormunitiens
O. B.C
R. T
Schedule Revisions Framed by Joint Committee
The schedule rules faced misinterpretations by division officials and some workers, prompting seven years of grievances. After three days of joint committee review, key revisions will be implemented by the company. Mr Turner will explain the exact rule meanings to officials and workers to prevent further trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Turner
Turner
G. R. Certerince
I of B. Tt
Santa Fe Local Notes On Rail Yard And Hodges Visit
Jane Heil of the car department is sick. Work on Step sample factory began Monday. Foreman Lutan Morgan claims to have driven the last tie in pastel car. John & Cady work on Lawrance on business up the camping. Hodges, general purchasing agent, passes through Topeka on No 6 in private car 98, inspecting store houses from Topeka to La Junta. stores in best condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Heil
Beaigs
Stindleipes
Lutan Morgan Clams
Ewe John & Cady Tein Lawrance
Kors
Lake Street
GA Vieke
Sawyer
Klondike
Plantas
Hodges
Ek. Hodges
Santa Fe
Chicase
Topeka
Santa Fe Pacific Road
Galveston
la Junta
Hotel Scandal Hobson Leaves Congress Secret
Early morning occupants of a limest hotel are startled by a congressman’s room invasion. A revolved سلس unclear, but a wife’s assault leads to a violent confrontation. The injured man is removed, with prompters and staff moving the party to another room. The incident remains under investigation as officials seek to protect reputations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Tay
Ohio
Prid
Ubi
Bor Sf
Sidteaman
Manley
Vomeress Fonthy Belijvet
Psi
Cald
Curtis' Indian Bill Seeks Territory Reorganization
Washington January 18 The Curtis bill for reorganizing Indian Territory with committee changes has been introduced by Curtis of Kansas Mrs M B Ford of Ruddett's Til suffered eight years from dyspepsia and chronic constipation and was cured by DeWitt's Little Early Risers G W Stansfield 622 Kansas Avenue Subscribe for The State Journal.
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Kansas
Washington
Jan
Curtis
Indian Territory
Indian Committee
M. B Ford
Ruddett's
Til
DeWitt
G. W. Stansdeld
Kansas Avenue
The Candid Advice on Men Health and Fortunes
A fragmented underscored domestic tale extols wife vigilance over husband health and appetite. It praises Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy for digestion liver blood nerves and general vitality, citing Mrs Rebecca Gardner of Grafton York County as a testimonial. It also mentions Dr Pierce’s Pills for constipation and notes a benefit from the tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Golden Medical
Rebecch
Gardner
Grafton
York Co
Dr. Pierce
Cyrus Defends Republicans in Kansas in Washington Reply
Cyrus Leland argues in Washington that Kansas Republicans are unified and strong. He criticizes John J. Ingalls and claims Populism is waning, credits a past boom collapse, and alleges party machination by Populists to influence campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Leland
Washington
John J. Ingalls
Easas
Kansas
Ingalls Voice Sparks Kansas GOP Split in 1890s Feud
A Kansas Republican recounts long factional battles over Senator Ingalls. Populists accused him of corruption and bribery during his 18 years in the U.S. Senate, while Republicans say his vanity and pro Populist rhetoric damaged the party and helped defeats. The narrative covers his campaigns, alleged financial ties, and shifts in party loyalty through the 1880s and 1890s.
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Deles
Ingalls
United States Senate
Topeia
Senate
Blackmell
Shpolntecs
Senatt
Tietriot
Columbia
Washington
Ingilis
Repubenna
GAR
New York City
Kansas
Strte
Boudler
Popullars
Congress
Topeka
Dion
Ukevier
Euve
Plumb
Wrphrex
Inegua
United States
Tagalls
Baker
St. Louis
Kansas Republicans Rally Behind McKinley Platform
The speaker rails at internal rivals like Ingalls and Togulin, blaming factional fights for past losses and praising Kansas Republicans for their loyalty to the St Louis platform. He asserts Ingalls as a dead political force, vows a robust party, and predicts Kansas will stay solidly Republican this fall.
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St. Louis
McKinley
Rice County
Kansas
St Louis
Inzalle
Young For Free Silver
Bryan
Burton
Ingalls
Senate
Republican Party
Togulin
SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION MEET WEDNESDAY
Local note: The Sons of the American Revolution plan a meeting on Wednesday with Mrs KG Miner listed as a parent of a newborn. Mentions of georget Palmer at Lake, a chitch contest date, and various Topeka and state figures appear amid fragmented items and local events.
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Geort Palmer
Lake Visceni
Chicago
Walter McLauchlin
Washburn
Han
Topeka
Nansen
State House Dome
W. L Alten
Cliveland, Wie
Sieturney
Charles Harris
Ymperia
Tee China
S. Crone
Gev
W. Crone
Kansas Ciy
Hutchinson
Comte
Junius Howe
Stanaier Crawford
Howe
Literary
Hall Mev
Carl Bwenkass
Bethany Cotiage
Kindavore
Sweden
Submarine Cable Opens Between Bermuda and Turks Island
A notice from the Commercial Cable Company announces a new submarine telegraph line in the West Indies linking Bermuda with Turks Island. The Direct West India Cable Company will own and operate the system in conjunction with Commercial and Postal Telegraphs. A lecture by Prof Swensson on “Land of the Midment Sun” is set for Library Hall on January 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Indies
New York
Commercial Cable Company
Ted
Bermuda
Turks Island
Direct West India Cable Company
Prof
Swensson
Library Hall
BAD METHODS IN IOWA EXPOSED BY INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE
A legislative probe report flags excessive salaries lax bookkeeping and fund diversions across multiple Iowa institutions. It cites Ames University Davenport orphan home Mitchellville and others for misused funds inflated salaries purchased supplies and diverted support funds amid a broad pattern of alleged financial mismanagement.
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Dew
Cwanell
General Assembly
Amyp
Iowa Cuny
Sydbee Oephans
Davenport
Tates
Tria
Mitchetvie
Hitler
Anamawh
Lise Corporatione
Bow
Shafer Honors Visit to President Dole in San Francisco
San Francisco, June 1. General Shafer and staff paid official calls on President Dole at a local hotel. They were received by Major DAH Keana, Col. Misher, and Dr. Das. The visitors were warmly welcomed by Gen. Shafer representing the US government. Formalities and courtesy exchanges marked the visit as the delegates left.
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San Francisco
Jun
Efternoon
Bhi
dAltorm
Dole
Bla Hotel
Dah Keana
Col
Misher
Das
Shafer
Federated Clubs To Present European Masterpiece Exhibition
The Federated Clubs plan an event introducing Fraulois Stelle, a noted German woman lecturer, who will present a lantern slide show of master paintings. The lecture promises rare works from European galleries and a grand view of the pictorials, with free admission and complimentary refreshments.
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Fraulois Stelle
Anil Wuident Aeert
Gruking
Paul
Themunel
Ecalleries
Yale Myoh
Fier
Teniinet
Weil
Etemibeandt
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Tim Sareent
Fis Bleden
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Sargent
Pumas Ward
Rock Island Business
Brotherhood of Railway Tresemen
W. 0
Stas
Wardine
Southwestern Fuel CO
Albuquerque
Las Vegas
Tee House
Arthur Lowe
Rodex
CG Taylor
Aton
Freman
Colley
AA. Rueg
Marion Stewart
Pirin Sim Dushy
Tom King
Made City
Kntwa
Mr. Turner
Curtis’ Indian Bill
State Journal
Cyrus
Leland
Nim
Ager
Astima
Ayer
Inglis Banks
Tar Brook
N.S
RG Auer
Topeka Woolen Mills
Iowa
Shafter
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