Rock Island Rail Earnings Stir Debate on 1899 Progress
Chicago July 4 The Rock Island earnings for May 1899 show a pace of track laying ahead of prior years. Construction for the year may exceed 900 miles with numerous extensions in progress. Western lines like North Western and Milwaukee Road report substantial activity and expected gains in miles added.
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Chicago
Tt & Eati
Lyam
Moptuan
Wald
Millwals Central
MinweaDells
St Louis
Milwaulee
Eyal
Pacine
Oregon
Waelington
A Good Story Told on the Santa Fe Passenger Agent
A Santa Fe passenger agent, W. J. Black, recalls an encounter with a man seeking a free pass. The man claimed to ride free and offered to pay with a paper token, but Black doubted the arrangement. The man followed on the train, arguing to ride without fare, until Black challenged him and the incident moved to further scrutiny as the train stopped at Lawrence.
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Santa Fe
Br. W. J. Black
Aly
Chicago
Mer
Hack
Dilark
Diack
Blank
Hewes
St Black
Binck
Mr Black
RaEelor
Lawrence
Unclear passenger tale on board train to Kansas City
Mr Blavk handed a pass to a Chicago man, left the train, and returned to Topeta um fire ple. The conductor questioned the next day, 2S claimed memory of the event, saying he needed to reach Kansas City and had up all night. Verification showed a single ticket, with Wir Black recalling the private office and a porter cut for tea, noting that was the first time the work had run.
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Chicago
Topeta
Kansas City
Tal
Yeater
Hl. Mudge
Colorado
Lipton
Alana
Davies
Sto
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Oyerine
Rerstea Fe
Witard
Sis Tenituin
Wadena
Seecen
Gt Tee Wear
Eiger
Abel
Yates
Fort Matson
Bas
Sania
Tuten
Bagasse
Fowler
Minn
Mintesia_ Acens
Waldeck Wall
Siya Actupal Sda
Weckinig
Mara Valley
Igmar
Stora Vailey
Electric headlights transform Rock Island locomotives
The Rock Island railroad outlines upgrading locomotives with powerful electric headlights. The plan aims to improve safety and visibility, detailing testing and integration steps as the fleet adopts new lighting technology across routes.
Change of Passenger Agent at Salt Lake City
Frank A Wadirgh resigned as passenger agent of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul railways Western division. He will be succeeded by George W Helnte.
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Salt Lake City
Ttsh
Frank A Wadirgh
Pastenger
George W. Helnte
Joints Increases Debate Liquor Sales Barometer
Topeka observers dispute whether joint closures cut liquor business. Probate Judge Dolman notes druggist sales as a barometer, citing June decline and prior months’ trends. County druggists report lower May and June liquor sales, with sharp drops after policing changes and new administrations.
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Dalman
Topeka
Good ‘Citizens’ Federation
Delman
Dolman
Jude
Shawmew County
Kenneay A O Keges
W. Squires
Skagway Hosts Visiting High Commission Delegation
The revenue cutter McCulloch with Senator Fairbanks and a joint high commission tour group arrived in Skagway. Local chambers and city officials welcomed them with luncheon and harbor tours, later touring Relda Falls. Senator Fairbanks praised Skagway’s growth, while Governor Brady and Judge Iahnsen joined a large luncheon and reception before a summit excursion by train.
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Fairbanks
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Relda Falls
Skagway
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Hemisphere
United States
Foster
EL. Graves
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Evins
Minnesota
G. Johnson
United States District Court of Alaska
Bisa
Te Summit
Chamber of Commetes
White Pass
Atherton in Jail After Cane Theft at Keeley Institute
O T E Atherton banker of Bunself Kan, former Morrill treasurer, at Keeley Institute in Denver is robbed of a gold headed cane by Bert Copenhiver, Onile Rumery, 1, 5 Gilfan, and Edith Wisgn. Officers arrest the quartet after pursuit. Atherton jailed as a witness. Cane valued at $50 and engraved Presented to Atherton.
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O. TE
Atherton
Bunsell
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Morrill
Keeley Institute
Eighteenth
Curtis Streets
Bert Copenhiver
Onile Rumery
Gilfan
Edith Wisgn
Ente
Jhite
Shuny
Grurtetie
Chaceud
Te Atherton
Bud
George
Har
Will
Fred
Ray
Simpsons and Civil Service Tale Amid July News
The report mixes partisan civil service notes and a spate of July 4 incidents. Details include Jim Simpsons son and posts, a $1,600 salary, and confidential clerks under prior administrations. Also noted are train loot from Victoria and police cash receipts as well as a Wichita suicide by hanging tied to marital quarrels.
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Holstow
Hasstey Simpsons
J.M. Simpson
Ace Pherson
Civil Service
Brittow
Wichita
Keehl
Wiliam Friend
Herusband
Toledo Commercial Sold to G. W. Mall for 525000
The Toledo Commercial in Toledo Ohio was sold by the Security Trust Company. The buyer, G. W. Mall, becomes collector of internal revenue under President Cleveland. The price paid was 525,000. The paper notes the politics will be independent.
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Security ‘Trust Company
W. Mall
Cleveland
Customs Houses Sold at New York Auction
Washington July 4 The secretary of the Treasury opened bids on New York custom house property. The National City Bank of New York bid the highest at 3. MS on one parcel amid two other bids for the remaining lots.
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Washington
Atamaury
New York
Volunteers Honored by Postmaster General in Omaha Tribute
Postmaster General Smith and Major General Wheeler headlined the July 4 Santiago Day at the Greater American exposition in Omaha. President Miller introduced Smith as he lauded American unity and victory in the Philippines, praising the army and volunteers for their steadfast dedication while outlining policy and the need for a focused, stronger force to complete the campaign.
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Lawton
Funston
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Felay
Pallea
Ene
Telien
Nebraska Regiment
Mantia
Tehsing
Eiphinos
Congress
Ieee
Tye
Health ad promises stomach cure with Hoestetter's Stomach Ettters
An advertisement claims dizziness signals stomach imbalance and promises a cleansing and toning tonic. It stresses private revenue stamps on bottle necks and urges readers to avoid substitutes while claiming benefits for men’s health.
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Sunriver
Hoestetter
Death of Dowager Queen Kapiolani in Honolulu
News aboard the steamer Coptic reports the death of Dowager Queen Kapiolani, widow of Kalakaua, at Honolulu on June 4 after years of service to charitable causes including the Kapiolani Home for Leper Siti and other institutions. She left a notable mark in the Hawaiian islands as a respected figure.
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Col Ames
Sbridon
USA
Matlin
Vie the Rock Island Scenic Route in Los Angeles
Los Angeles ad touts a 52000 price for a round trip journey on the Rock Island scenic route and promotes Heinz’s Ice Cream made from pure cream with a contact phone ending in 397.
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Los Angeles
California
Rock Island
Heinz’s
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