Railroads Dodge Damage Suits in Flood Freight Case
Analysis shows the Santa Fe and W. J. Healy manage freight destroyed in transit from Missouri flood damage. Freight once stored at multiple yards was redistributed, with some sent to Emporia and Florence. Auction sale planned. remaining charges and storage deducted before county funds are handled. shipper concerns about recoveries noted.
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Erita Pe
W. J. Healy
Banta Be
Mansy
Kunens
Shere
Emporia
Sihatian
Kundu City
Rome
Florence
Santa Fe
Healy
Kinisier City
Aler
Trean
Jeckean
Albuf Ieee
Belme
Bie
Frisco's Mixed 1907-08 Financial Picture In Report
Frisco financial notes show a 27 percent increase in mileage costs and a deficit of 4105 compared with a $51,600 deficit in May 1907. Officials express cautious optimism about growth in new territories, dashed by uneven earnings and ongoing expansion into less productive lines.
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Tha Frisco
Moy
Kent
Prisco
Frisco
Tixax
Mende
Sytem
Barret
Frisco Tracks Reallocation Affects St Louis Rail Lines
Frisco termini at Kanes City will be replaced by Rock Island routes after the St Louis San Francisco sale. Rock Island gains connection at Forestine Junction and plans to route trains via Prizes tracks into St Louis. Discharged employee revenge case reported in Louisville with shooter Werner wounded master mechanic Lewin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
St. Louis
Karies City
St. Louis San Francisco
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Kanne Cy
Louie
St Louie
Forestine Junction
Pacife
Dotiee Oc
Upetrel Mnewaetragvatie Presene
Feneral Reer Neent
Louth
San Francisco
Ralispas
Louisville
Inulnakt Letds
Louisville Anit Nashville Railroad
Iti Necsroukis
GHB Wernar
Ryait
Werner
Lewin
Tainity Etiot Pret
Tobacco Question Again in Chanute Depot News
A muddled report from Newton Kan just states concerns about tobacco use and a Depot Near Completion project in Chanute. The article notes a railroad official announcing the Chanute depot, under construction for more than a decade, would be completed soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chanute
Kan
Jaty
Kidney and Bladder Troubles Promised Cure Ad
An advertisement touts Swamp Root as a great remedy for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims relief from frequent urination, burning, and related pain, urging readers to request a free sample bottle and a promise of cure information from Dr Kilmer & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
Yopyka Daily Stage Journal
Kilmer
Bing
Mumton
Interior nearing completion at new depot with August finish
By August 15 the first train load of Pemmengere will be run into the new depot not later than that date. The ready floor and most woodwork are finished except for back rooms and some doors. A force of carpenters and painters work on finishing. material delays threaten timely completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Pot
Harvey
Dalhart Stockholders Elect Officers for Railroad Year
Dalhart Texas July stockholders of the Dawson City Dalhart Oklahoma City Railroad company met and elected officers for the coming year. Names include M. Lawrence as president, C A Crayl asst vp, A Clendenen vp, D A Koble general, G Haley assistant general attorney, Worn treasurer, E B Peterson freight, Mor Mulien general manager, H Young general superintendent, J E Lynn asst superintendent, J W Williams purchasing, Jean Brewer telegraph, J O Ellitt service, Bkep Simmons telegraph station, James Griffin general freight, W T Kell Jott, Mike Powers baggage, D C Diltz excursion, Thee Suther super motive power, Jack Griffin asst, F J Welch gunmetal Toreenian, B B Wood chief engineer, J Bloodworth road master, East fern Glisterty, Wm Pell assistant road master. Construction rapid. operation soon to be in force.
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Dalhart
Road
Tex
Dawson City
Dalhart & Oklahoma City Railroad Company
Smi- Ems
Sateen M. Lawrence
C. A. Cray
Asistant Ms
A. Clendenen
Hubert T. Pugh
Senal
D. A. Koble
G. Haley
Peterson
J. E. Bree
Il Mor Mulien
Hf Young
J. EB. Lynn
W. Willames
Jean Brewer
J. O. Elitett
Bkep Simmons
Statonery
Teafic Department
James G. Griffyth
Rock Island Bales Against Five and One Half Acres
Wyandotte County Commissioners near Kansas City failed to agree on compensation for John Kelly of Armourdale over a 5.66 acre tract condemned by the Rock Island railroad. A district court expert valued the land at 9000 dollars per acre with 1000 dollars per acre damages for non taken land totaling about 0.5 percent. Legal debate continues as attorneys argue value and the board plans another session after July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Board of County Commissioners
Wyamdotle County
John Kelly
Armourdale
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
District Court
Kelly
G. H. Lamphere
J.B. Jenkins
McHale
Telly
Falionad Lan
Reeport
Morrie
Tock Island
Jounty
J. K. Cubbiswp
Heaviest Passenger Traffic In Chicago Fourth Of July
Chicago records the heaviest on record Fourth of July passenger traffic as crowds overflow the loop and major lines. Officials note equipment shortages and strained capacity while cars move more people and generate higher revenue than any past Fourth.
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Chicago
Kwaviekt Cor
Lt Witt
Segards
Thane
Gener
Peesenger
Oregon Short Line Transfer to Senator Clark
A portion of the Oregon Short Line near Salt Lake City was formally turned over to the San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake system. Senator W. A. Clark of Montana and associates are financing a southern California expansion, with word received at hand.
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Oregon
Senator Clark
Salt Lake
Tan
Oregon Short
Eystere Xuth
Salt Lake City
Sue
San Pedeo
Angeles
Reed
W. A. Clark
Montara
Aecociates
California
Transfer of Salt Lake road completes at midnight
The transfer of the Salt Lake road and its rolling stock to the new officials was completed at midnight. Work to push the line across southern Nevada will proceed rapidly from both the Utah and California ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake Road
Salt Lake
Nevada
Sak
California
Salt Lake Read
Boston and Albany Abandons Dining Car Scheme
The Boston and Albany will drop dining cars after two months of service. Vice President Ward Bitten cites unprofitability and rising costs, noting meals earned only 314.75 daily while wear on equipment and hauling costs drained funds. He recalls delays and limited facilities, arguing table d hte service was faster and cheaper.
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Boston & Albany
Boston and Albany
Wari Bitten
United States
New York
New Haven
Hartford
Boers Pressed West Texas Settlement Boom
Darhart Texas July 2 The Rock Island company has advanced emigration to North West Texas, drawing many to secure farms and ranches at moderate investments. In months ahead nearly a million acres of patented railroad lands near Dalham will reach the market and about five hundred Boer families are said to be moving, promising growth and rapid transit, to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darhart
Tex
Rock Island Company
Texas
Dallam
Senate Herc
Seized Car Case In Concordia Garnishment Action
Homer Kennett of Concordia filed a $200 damages claim after horses shipped on the Pennsylvania system were damaged due to alleged employee negligence. The Pennsylvania Railroad refused payment. A Pennsylvania official appeared in Central Branch yards at Concordia as garnishment proceeded to hold the car until fault for damages is settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Kennett
Concordia
Gays
Pennsylvania
Kennett
Pennsylvania Vas
Central Branch
Concarita
Bubie Wagxener
Railroads Reject Gov Bailey Harvest Rate Request
Railroads refuse Governor Talley's plea for a one cent per mile rate from Chicago to St. Louis for farm hands during harvest. They argue they have done all reasonably possible and oppose extending the rate west of the Missouri. A new Missouri Pacific train to Topeka and Ottawa runs with specific departure and arrival times, fare noted as twenty dollars for a round trip, tickets on sale July 4.
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Bailey
Chicago
Kansas Roads
Talley
St. Louis
Missouri Pacific
Missouri
Topeka
Mississippi
Missiouri
Kansas
Iines
Missouri River
Santa Fe Employees Staging Fourth of July Tour and Staff Notices
Kansas rail officials discuss wage rates and farm labor supply rebuttals across the Missouri line while Santa Fe personnel in Topeka and Kansas City engage in vacations, relocations, and promotions. Updates cover auditor shifts, freight office moves, a telegraph office upgrade, employee injuries, and local baseball interoffice games at Lowman Hill grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen J. Ha Clek
Clark Tnt
Kinsman
Geet Buditing
Roy Johnson
T. Streeter
Seenett
A. G. Disbrown
Colorado
WS. Caverly
Colorado Sbsluyl
Yeaterday
A. EB. Sweet
Geome City
Kansan City
Mra
ME. McGiffin
Charles McKee
Santa Fe
Geen City
Roswell
Offoe
Topeka
Jiurry Tasker
Bloomington
A. Ft
Carrel
Chiro
Mudge
Ates
D. T. Palmer
Auditors
Chicano
W. 8
Toyany
Throwen
Santa Fe General Offices
United States
Otto Senieger
Cuanoh
Seta Be
Reform School
Inter
Robinson
Ticket
Freight Pawdtters
Tuna
Arternies
Lowman Hill
Afrikander Triumphs in Lawrence Realization Stakes
Afrikander burst to a record Realization victory at Sheepshead Bay beating Golden Maxim and Savable in a rapid pace battle. The 3-year-old outpaced rivals and set new fractions, with Savable and Whorler following as Golden Maxim faded late. Bets favored Short Hose earlier, while prize distribution credited trainers and owners for the win and placings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Afrikander
Hanover
Hermis
Sheepshead Bay
Eall Fortune
Realization
Golden Maxim
Savable
Whorler
Short Hose
Cochran
Odoin
Whitney & Duryea
John A. Drake
Savabie
Odom
Shway
Withers
Affhcander
Golden
Suvthie
Celt
Afriender
Foxe
Bullman
Charles Dwyer
Simeon Dehmet
Bampton
Mi Jer
J. Haggin
J. J. Mclaughlin
J. P. Kramer
Enoch Wishard
Sayable
Chicago
Drake
Great Western Railway Tourist Fares and Tickets
Via Chicago Great Western Railway selling round trips from Kansas City to St Paul and Minneapolis for 15 dollars and to Duluth Superior and Ashland for 319 dollars, plus 13 dollars to Madison Lake Waterville Faribault and other Minnesota resorts. Tickets on sale daily to September Roth good to return October 1st. Apply to any Great Western agent or J B Elmer G P A Chicago TL
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Chicago Great Western Railway
Kansas City
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
Superior
Ashland
Madison Lake
Waterville
Faribault
Minnesota
Roth
Great Western
J. BP. Elmer
Chicago
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Hanching
W. 4. Healy
Jackson County
Sants Fe
Newton-Kamean
Taylor Ie
Abe
Duke
Michael
Czar
Russia
Deas
National Biscuit Company
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Colorado Flyer
National Educational Ass'n
Boston
Mass
Epworth
Detroit
Mich
Niagara Falls
Lake Erie
Wabash
L. S. McClellan
H. C. Shields
Western
Main Street
Coney Island Jockey Club
Conjurer
Gallant
Pulsus
Conjuror
Girdle
Kansas Avenue
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