Kansas Engineers in Mexican Jail After Train Wreck
American engineers Turner and Clark, residents of Kansas, remain jailed in Orizaba after a Mexican Central wreck. They and McKay face no clear charges while appeals to the state department and consuls fail to produce justice. Local supporters report harsh conditions, sleep on jail floors, and demand trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward “Purner
George 8. Clark
State of
Kansas
United States
Ortuaba
Mexico
State Department
Tinea
Tnt
Enpa
David C. Dis
Leon
Kan
Turner and Clark
Turner
Mexican Central Railway
Esparanzafer Oriza
Eneinar
McKay
DicKay
Amon
Clark
San Louis Potoul
Mex
Orisaba
Manning & Mountain Ingle
Clark Warner
Thun Ambaucador Chuyten
Buseley
Foot
Masneon
Mexican Central Road
Wire
Sharete
Dor Clayton
Vera Crua
Dille
Tur ner ail Clark prisoners face dire health fears
The report notes Ambassador Clayton’s demand proved ineffective. Prisoners suffer from disease and poor sleep. One is going blind in his right eye, others have stiff joints, and their right arms are nearly useless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enginesra Turner Ail Clark
Ambrasador Clayton
Political turbulence over Philippine policy and peace talks
The article discusses executive session debates on U S policy toward the Philippines. It notes pressure from Germany and Spain regarding the Philippines and warns of possible concessions. Senators Davis and Frye report on colleagues and their instructions about further information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mey
Tee Dane
Senate
United States
Beltain
Capitel
Rso- Nathanaf
Spain
Germany
Madrid
Europe
Frewdent McKinies
Furie
Philippines
Zich
Sennitor Davis
Frye
Peace Commission
First District Fight Sways Bailey Curtis Toward Ingalls
Atchison Globe suggests Bailey leads Jackson County for congress and urges naming John J. Ingalls to represent the district. Curtis faction held a county caucus. party sentiment split, with primaries likely mid March and local interest fading as the race continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison Globe
Bailey
Curtis
Ingalls
Jackson County
W. A. Bailey
Congress
Salvation Army
John J. Ingalls
John J
John J. Togalls
Atchison Countty
Halley
Sayer
Atchison
Atchison County
Panthers at Large Invasion Strikes Nearby Community
Two panthers escaped from an animal enclosure have taken residence in the weeds between this city and Eston. They have disrupted travel after dark and raided hen roosts, heightening fear as the untamed animals may grow bolder with hunger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon
Maes
Meme Inenagerie
Andeston
Cure for Catarrh Through Blood Remedy Revealed
A patient recounts prior ineffective surface treatments and sprays for catarrh. He credits a blood-based medicine, taken for two months, with complete cure, noting ongoing improvements and urging others to try the remedy after years of local treatment failures.
Railroad News Sparks Possible Through Freight Route Change
A New York New Steamship line tie promises Mallory steamers connecting with a through freight route. Rumors say a plan matures to divert part of New York and California business from Morgan line and Southern Pacific to Santa Fe Mallory, with Santa Fe to lose Fort Worth line control. Sixty days to operation, details unsettled, stockholders may be paid from earnings.
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New York
Trumbull
Colorado & Southern
Ripley
Santa Fe
California
Morgan Line
Southern Pacific
Mallory Line
Fort Worth
Mallory Bats
Mallory
Ststem
Colorado
Stilwell Returns From Rest At Old Point Comfort
Ex-president of the Kansas City Pittsburgh and Gulf railroad, Stilwell, returns to Kansas City after a month abroad including visits to Old Point Comfort, Richmond, Washington, and St. Louis. He plans no immediate moves and declines to confirm consolidation rumors, stating he is resting and will decide later.
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Be Ttwell
Jason City
Old Point Comfort
Richmond
Washington
St. Louis
Kansas City
Pittsburg
Gulf Railroad
Bailwell
Pillaburg
Gulf Road
Mr. Stilwell
Viat
Harriman Syndicate controls Kanans City Gulf system
Chicago January 22 The Harriman syndicate has gained complete control of the reorganization of the Kansas City Pittsburg and Gulf system. After receivers are discharged the Kansas City offices move to Chicago and merge with the St Louis Kansas City and through lines to Gulf of Mexico and Pacific coast. The consolidation will form a single system run by one management with through lines west of Chicago aided by Vanderbilts North Western and other rail partners.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Harriman Syndicate
Pittsburg & Gulf
Kansas City
Minola Central
Alton Roads
Gulf Road
H. Chappell
Alton
Willet
Gulf System
Kansas City, Omaha & Eastern
Phia
Gulf of Mexico
Pacific Coast
Illinois Central
Union Pacific
Oregon
Vanderblite
Milwaukee
Railroad Partisanship in Hintgler Petition
A January 22 petition to the Nebraska Board of Transportation from Hintgler, a small town in Dundy County near the Kansas line, accuses Burlington of high freight rates and poor stopping patterns. It cites a past offer of 25 passengers to Bankelman to convince the railroad to stop No 6, which was refused, and notes a former free train to Hastings for a gold Democrat event.
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Lincoln
Blacklisting Suit Reaches Court Over Important Question
In Sceeph in May, the trial centers on a complex blacklist contention involving A. G. Ertsingeral, Maninger Hubinena, Saster Mechanic Hinickley, and the stai and Grand Island road company. The case arises from claims that a railroad engineer was improperly denied work and a clearance, with officials denying and citing resource constraints as the reason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sceeph
Rallmien
Brotherhood of Road Engineers
Iar
A. G.ertsingeral
Maninger Hubinena
Saster
Hinickley
Stai
Grand Island
Salt Sheepaar Gare Bul Company
Ts Fy Salts
Wnabl
Des Fendant
Cnn
Fragmentary note on an inexact sports or meeting report
The text offers unclear references to an event or proceeding. It mentions Floyd, Roberts, and a debate over outcomes or results and a ceremonial context. Reading is hampered by missing words and broken phrases.
Santa Fe Wins Damages Suit Verdict
Victor in Dr Gieveland's $10,000 damage suit received by Santa Fe attorney Hamilton shows verdict for the company. The case stemmed from a railroad collision when the train slept, the injured party alleging damages after waking at Hutchinson crossing and falling, sustaining injuries on the way to Hutchinson depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor
Gieveland
Tormy Hamilton
Santa Fe
Nore S Oaeland
Anthony
Kansas
Clayeiu Thegannte
Selatan
Amay
Te Cleveland
Santa Be
Hutchinson
Rock Island
Johnson on a Tour Through Topeka and Omaha
Mr Johnson, third vice president and traffic manager of the Rock Island Tool, arrived in Topeka Sunday en route east. He spent the day in confer ences with General Freight Agent BH. Embry, accompanied by Embry, Johnson left for Omaha and today is inspecting freight department matters before heading to Chicago. Embry will return to Topeka later in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tretic
Rock Island
Topeka
Dr. Johnson
Rock Island Tool
Johnson
BH. H. Mbry
Embry
Omaha
Chicago
SWITCHING REDUCTION AT SANTE FE YARDS
In the Sante Fe yards, one switch engine was removed due to slack boat ness, leaving five engines. Five engines will be scheduled instead of six, with three from 7 am to 7 pm, one from 1 pm to 7 pm, and one from 7 pm to 7 am, ensuring continuous operation with at least two engines running most times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sante Pe
Union Depot to Undergo Overhaul in Leavenworth
Leavenworth January meeting of Union Depot directors approved plans for a general overhaul and remodeling of the depot property and surroundings. Officials will arrange for a week to begin work, with changes expected to affect appearance and traveler comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Union Depot
Union Depot Company
Verdict for $23,500 in Great Western rail crash case
James Holden sues the Chicago and Great Western Railway claiming injuries from a collision while a passenger engineer on the Great Western line. A jury awarded Holden $23,500. Brown of the Pullman Company denied reports of salary cuts for conductors and porters. Protective and Defensive Alliance plans discussed by railway labor groups after federation dissolution. Santa Fe executive changes noted with speculation in railroad circles.
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Great Western
Bt. Paul
United States
James Holden
Chicago Gre Western Railway
Huang Ening
Chi
Bi Rghroad
Order of Railway Conductors
Brotherhood of Locomiative
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Local Reader
A Kansas reader from 31 Lawrence street testifies Doan's Kidney Pills relieved severe back pain and kidney weakness after other remedies failed. He bought at Rowley & Snow on Kanses avenue, price 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo sole US agents.
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Topeka
W. M. Smith
Lawrence Street
Sayat
Gerass
Doan
Rowley & Snow
Si Kanses Avenue
Foster-Milturn Co
Buffalo
N.4
United States
Santa Fe Plans Double Track To Ponca City
The Santa Fe reports completion of a Creag to Ponca City double track with ties and iron to be laid next week. The line will allow Hautchinnon and Southern divisions to reach the union depot without main track clearance orders. A passenger train would resume to Ponca City. Fireman Ed Smith sustained a severe eye injury on a run near Reading when a door chain hook cut him. Santa Fe officials, including General Manager Madge and others, departed Dodge City on an inspection trip.
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Santa Fe
Ponca City
Ed Smith
The
Reading
Mander H. A. Madge
C. F. Ressegale
T. McLellan
Santa Fe Road
Dodge City
New Santa Fe Engines Arrive to Complete Passenger Unit
New Baldwin locomotives Nos 6 and 47 expected today at Santa Fe shops to complete an order of five passenger engines. Remaining deliveries include 40 Baldwin freight locomotives and 20 from Richmond Locomotive Works over the next three months.
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Baldwin
Santa Pe
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Thse
Richmond Locomotive Works
Goodland Rail Workers Amid Local Travel Notes
From Goodland the fareman Mit Peterson returns from a Chi town visit while conductor 8 Enetness Vy Renn is confined to a room in the depot. Engineer Willam Moniaga and wife plan a southern trip to New Orleans, Galveston and nearby points. James Boyle travels to Phill owned Hight after a new schedule. J. I. Bead family relocate to Pacific Junction for residence. Charles Gun reports a robbery of mare Tahuae dink.
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Fareman Mit Peterson
Fom
Chijoe
Enetness
Phill
Hight
J. i
Pacific Junction
Joer
Mr. Read
Oni Ponductor
Charles Gun
Seven Central Branch firemen laid off over slack business
Atchison report notes seven Central Branch firemen including Orn Hatfield and Will Compton laid off and likely to seek work in New Mexico with Santa Fe. E C Mocks from Santa Fe has compiled fare and mileage records for a Handlebars conductor book now used by the Burlington route, while Central Branch shop hours drop from nine to eight per day as a temporary cutback. Also mentioned is a Bendena oil well tied to the Rock Island project, 72 feet deep with 26 feet diameter, 40 feet of water, vein about ½ inch, and drilling costs near $1,000.
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Central Branch
Orn Hatfield
Will Compton
New Mexico
Santa Fe
E. C. Mocks
Boissouri Pacific
Gentral
Boursa
Fock Island
Bendena
Ant
Will Gost
Kansan Banking Tax Debate Sparks Size Up
The record cites Kansas banks facing a 50 dollar tax per institution, regardless of capital. It notes about eighty banks in Kansas with capital around 35 dollars each and shows Congressman Bailey opposing the tax while advocating repeal or modification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Bailey
Kansas
Inday
Banks with Varied Capital Burdens in State
The text notes eighty seven banks in the state each with capital of 110000 and 280 other banks with capital under 35000. It contrasts burden on small capital banks, stating that for banks with capital 36000 the amount equals one per cent of capital.
Messiah Concert Plans Stir New York and Chicago Orchestras
A fragmented letter discusses arranging a major Messiah style concert with Thomas' orchestra of Chicago or other groups. Mentions Copley, Mr. Holman and the Commercial Club. Reference to Melisa Sembrich and possible performances in this territory and forecasts of funding and services.
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Holman
Commercial Club
Gps
Rombaretal Liter Bt
Ithay
Copley Fe
York
Copley Winnea
Anon i
Ealst
Messiah
Armitee
Thomas’ Orchestra of
Chicago
Mantanla
Dolman Escapes Quarantine in Indian Territory Return
Probate Judge Deuman of Indian Territory travels home by train amid smallpox quarantine measures. Guards block passengers from affected districts. Dolman disputes telegram message about quarantine and cites cattle quarantine confusion. He heads to Chickasaw country on legal business before returning to Oklahoma Territory.
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Deuman ix Hema
Indian Territory
Texas
Kans
Chickasaw
Irgal
Fort Sith
Dolman
Oklahoma
Ales
Comloe
Eto Kanews
Dramatic Events Promised at Topeka Theater
A blustery program in Topeka features Hoytian comedy and operatic pieces led by notable names such as Menkry Pusey and St. Joho. The event, anticipated as a feature in a series, promises music heavy scenes and familiar works including Pasha and The Lion Teter with strong ties to Hoy.
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Solem
Menkry, Pusey
St. Joho
Tran
Topeka
Crateiae Theater
Eyonina
Gene
Ing Ameriiea
New York
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Kansas Age
H. L. Larsh & CO
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Colorado Flyer
Wood
Kaczynski
Jackson
Klauer
Toopeka ‘Transfer Co
F. P. Bacon
Winslow
Bette
Santa Fa
England
Panthers
Owen
Montpes
Aimee
S.S.S
Swift Specials Co
Atlante Ga
Railroad News
Colorado Southern
NEW Steamship Line
Mallory Boats
Stilwell
Burlington Road
Bryan
Floyd
Ceribiata
Roberts
MR. Johnson
Pullman
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Stanager Brown
Pullman Company
Palace Car Organizaion
Mr. Brown
Wil Success F. B. Montgomery
Kansas Way
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Montgomery
Joes Doveines Gellam
Cincinnati
Grill
Kunwis City
Dallam
Fini
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T. L. King
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Ry
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