California Limited Sets Record From La Junta To Dodge City
The Santa Fe California Limited smashed the earlier speed records on January 15 from La Junta to Dodge City, covering 202.4 miles in 209 minutes at an average of 52 mph. The fastest mile was 62 seconds and the run used the regular train equipment, with no special prep. Conductor Kugler and Engineer O W StcCartney led the crew, unit 1022, as the train left La Junta one hour 36 minutes late and reached Dodge City 45 minutes behind schedule.
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Te Hurley
Sanusry Ib
Junta
Cal
Dodge City
Kan
Lmited
la Junta
Hurley
WJ. Hinek
Santa Ferral
Nelly Bly Apedal
Coolidge
California
Santa Fe
Nelly Bly
PP Huntington
Southern Pacific
C. RR. Peacock
Carnegie Iron and Steel Company
Kugler
Ibngineer O. W. StcCartney
Deerfield
Charleston
Public commission to oversee mergers faces Northwest opposition
The article notes officials must heed the summons of the commission and ensure a full turnout from Interetstien. It cites Seth Mili and Mr Harriman saying Northwest opposition to the Northern properties merger with the durington makes further public antagonism unwise. If ignored, the commission would seek U.S. court aid.
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Commienten
Sions
Interetstien
Trie
Seth Mili
Harriman
Durington
United Snited Court
Double Trace Facilities on Ottawa Emporka Cut
The Santares describe a transformation on the Ottawa Emporka cut featuring a 40 foot deep cut where the old track winds around a hill. The project doubles the track at that point with west bound trains timed on the old line and east bound traffic redirected through the new cut.
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Santares
Ottawa- Emporka
Wellsville
PIREMEN'S BALL AT EMPORIA REPORTS DATES AND NAMES
Emporia Jan 23 A local ball event is described with mentions of dances and social moments. The article records attendance and names including a new superintendent and committee members.
Emporia Grievance Committee Debates Santa Fe Trainmen Move
The Emporia grievance committee questions Santa Fe railway plans to relocate train crews. Officials deny the move, call the rumor about the trainmen transfer unfounded, and assure locals that Emporia’s interests are being safeguarded. Residents return home content.
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Ayo
Sante Pe
Hisparia Committee
Santa Fe
Xandon
Himgorth
The
State Journal
Ressogule
Madge
Use Fe
Exiperia
Whistling Post
Emporians
Santa Fe Seeks Help as Telegraph Wires Overburdened
Wires overburdened prompt Santa Fe to hire G H Gaunt, a Northern Pacific expert, to study the system. A Chicago paper notes the line is heavily loaded and officials face a choice between building over 2,000 miles of new telegraph wire or expanding current capacity. Gaunt’s coastal operations device may repurpose existing lines for added service.
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G. H. Gaant
Sant Fe
Pacife
Chicago
Fertin
Northern Pacific
Gaunt
Catarrh Remedies Promised As Cure All
An old text argues catarrh starts as a cold and spreads through mucous membranes affecting the head throat and stomach. It touts Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a permanent cure, claiming convenience and effectiveness after failure of inhalers lotions and salves.
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Swati
Ithe
Buesty
Elias
Tabet
Stuart
Catarth
Telephone misuse cited in train operation report
In a railway inquiry, both Me Gaunt and Third Vice Premier Kenarick of the Sante Ferere firm were noted for using the telephone during train operations. The incident prompted scrutiny of communication practices on the rail line.
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Me Gaunt
Kenarick
Sante Ferere
Ruitewere
Stockholder Dividends at Ulnol Central Across Years
An analysis of Ulnol Central statements shows consistent dividend payments since 1865, with annual disbursements around $1,000,000 to $2,000,000. The civil war era had higher payouts, and regular dividends averaged about 5 percent, with no year dipping below. The stockholders have long benefited from steady returns despite past fluctuations.
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Ulnol Central
Doan
Topeka
D. T. Taylor
East Eighteenth Street
Company H
Indiana
Dosa
Rowley &Snow
New Manager for the Katy Railroad Appointed
Exston Exwall and comms named general superintendent of the Missouri Kansas Texas railroad with headquarters in St Louis. M Sweeney to move to Minneapolis and St Louis. The announcement brings evident satisfaction to railroad circles as Mr Collins is widely known and highly esteemed.
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Missouri Karas & Texas Railroad
St. Lensis
Su M. Sweeney
Minneapolis and St. Louis
Collins
Railroad People In Turmoil At Local Yard
A fragmented list of railroad workers reports several absences and dutiful returns. Names include Thomas Smith and Hyary Seit among many trades such as blacksmiths, machinists, and boiler helpers. A locomotive 23 trial run occurred with Aros Beeler. The piece notes illnesses, recoveries, transfers, and a few injuries, painting a busy, unsettled workday across shops and yards.
Topeka Railmen Gather as Evening Events Unfold
An assortment of Topeka railroad workers and associates prepare for a crowded evening. Meetings at the Bulan and a concert at the residence of a local member will feature talks and a mandolin performance. Edward Thome and John Laurell are noted among attendees.
Pyramid Cure Claimed To End Piles After 39 Years
An advertisement from Sacramento shows Thos Wood of 518 St. in Sacramento praising Pyramid Pile Cure. It claims a “500 Box” permanently cured his piles after 39 years of suffering, urging readers to write Marshall for more details.
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Sacramento
Cal
Pyramid Drug Co. Marshall
Mysterious Death and Community Notice Near Santa Fe Plant
An obituary notes the death of a German native who came to Kansas in earlier decades and worked with a local company. It mentions a water pumping job for Santa Fe and a plant move over a year ago. The text references survivors including four sons and two daughters and a former foreman, Fr. McDonald, in Topeka, with hints of a local tragedy and a community call for donations of meat for a lastine.
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Hadora
Nad Tor Ts
Santa Fe
Germany
Keneas
Bettie
Nese
Warn
Law Bene
Fr. McDonald
Saaim Pe Fond Mater Service
Topeka
Hurtig
Cummins Leaves Defense in Metcalf Case
Lemuel D. Cummins of Kansas City Kansas testifies in the Washington inquiry into General Wilder S Metcalf. He claims Metcalf did not witness the shooting of two Filipino prisoners at the Catocan attack on February 10 1899 and asserts his own unit engaged under heavy fire. Cummins details the advance up the hill and the moments before the prisoners were killed, naming several fellow soldiers and officers.
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Kansas City
Lemuel D. Cummins
Kan
Wilders
Metcalf
Washington
Cummins
Catoocan
Boltwood
Metcal
Howerd
Ietcalf
Morris J. Cohen
Harewy Harris
Iola
Calocan
Notice in Western District Circuit Court sale of real estate parcels
A public court notice from the Western District Circuit Court of the United States announces a sale of real property under a court decree. The Special Master orders sale of parcels listed as “Parcels” with bid deadlines and conditions. bidders must comply or be disqualified. The sale, tied to Phoenix Loan and other liens, will be conducted in November with a cash earnest bid requirement and bidder certification.
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Firat
Sean
Oasis
Gabe
Citeaga
Usarta
Waiets of
Salt Ofr
An Tyree
Ate
Kansas
Aml Phoenix Ioan
Manorram
Fortelina
Fragmentary 19th century lines describe a dispute
A garbled remark mentions Halton being persistent in making charges and not present for promotions. The speaker notes a fall to Metcaies place and references only the charges previously mentioned, with unclear context and names.
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Halton
Was Henderson Mistaken Adjutant Fox Claims Illness on Shoot Date
Adjutant Fox says he was on sick bed when the shooting occurred and questions the affidavit of Henderson of Westpialla. Records indicate Henderson swore he saw General W Metcalf with a wounded Milipine, while regimental records show Henderson was hospitalized on that date.
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Fox
M. Fox
Alero
F Henderson
Westpialla
W.& Metcalf
Kansas
Henderton
Coughs and Colds in Children Advice by Chicago Physician
A well known Chicago doctor reviews common childhood coughs and colds, offering practical guidance for parents. The article emphasizes symptom monitoring, fluid intake, rest, and when to seek medical care for worsened or persistent cases.
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Horner Coal Coo
EO. DeMoss
LM Penwan
Demoss & Penwell
Sir Quincy St
Kaw Valley
Chas. Wolff Packing Co
B. F
Weightman’s Drug Store
Railroad News
Peacock
Ilinola Centra
Bt South
New Orleans
Memphis
Louisville
United States Supreme Court
Minnesota
Santa Fo Our of
Piremen
Rei
Emporia Railroaders
Emporia
Canimttsin
H. A. Mudge
Dinary
Ment
Katy
Thomas Smith
Hyary Seit
Joan Seneve
James Stanier
Aros Beeler
Jedi Cases
Pwitotman
Dos Alien
Sillints Froot
Harry Goodrich
South
Wileun Tutler
Carl Whesler
Ar Mmchine
Charis Fisher
Finchamith Miles Breveoe
Crear
Nercis Prescott
Peet Maret Ie Dolus
Mays
Pigabedak
Joseph Euler
Water Service
Hugh McGivern
Hi White
Hidu
W. i Smith
Mobson
Bee
Michael Connell
Bvipers
David Wiscombe
Frank Stward
Mort
C. E. Lingenfelter
Newton
John Bostrom
Jamies Robinson
Frank Jebbeyn
Liberty Street
Warren ‘Owen
Roger Yin Hook
Sante ‘A
R. Kinsey
Swat Wis
State Labor and Industry Bureau
Lee Johnson
al Peterson
Harrison Hulet
Freman
Kansas Avenue
Beward Avenue
Ei Street
Arthur Wilmot
A. Cooper
Therief
James
B. Kaster
Combs
Iemia Settore Schadigh
Ems
Bright
Foster-Milburm Co
Buffato
Bulan
John Grites
Griley Bas
Fons Seber
Belling Bulla
Bincke Smith
Edward Thome
Cabin
Viemantese
Ralph Mattien
Missouri Pacffc
Gonaudor
Harned
John Laurell
Lawrence Street
Virginia
Sar
Rey Ind
Georgett
Con Norton
L feGil
Privard
Atari Tak
Prescott
Phoenix
McGill
Biemagenser
A Barrett
Bhees
William Godfrey
M. Repp
John Bechtel
Herchtel
Shire of the Armouricament
Plank
Prout Sethe Hailryad
M.C
VIA
East Trains
E. W. Thompson
T. A
Kans
Henderson
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