Railroad News on Gulf Coast Line Extensions and Mergers
The article outlines extensive railroad expansion plans over the next three years, including mileage increases, new routes along the Gulf of Mexico, and connections from Memphis to New Orleans and Houston. It notes mergers and alignments with Rock Island and Texas Central, with anticipated impact on coal and timber traffic, and potential routes from Galveston to Mexico via Brady and Lubbock to Linton, plus St Louis and Chicago linkups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mouston
Texas Central
Munging
Texas
Houston
Abrere
Wid
Antonio
Memphis
New Orleans
Point
Meaphin Gress
Huluston
Galvigtop
Olko
Gosten
Mieapuri Pacific
Iron Mountain
Galveston
Brownville
Tras
Gulf
Central
South America
Brevard
Ile
Tamplen
Varities
Madeluy
Chicago
Mexicco City
Brady
Linton
Kime City
Route running for road bonds sparks county vote in McPherson
Officials discuss financing a new north south railroad line through McPherson and neighboring counties. Proposals call for 225 000 to be issued when the road is completed and in operation, with further bonds planned for southern Iowa Territory. Leaders travel for approvals while right of way surveys begin and land purchases are pursued directly with farmers. County commissioners authorize a special election to seek bond support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPherson
Keauty
Lingstbor
Bate
Manes & Golf
North Ead Mouth Ridge
Lindeberg
Mitherson
BM. J. Shoup
Gee ¥. Wolf
Une
Hebie
Ounrirups
Rettig Hay
Philadelphia
New York
Harvey
Sederwitk
Cowley
la Progress
Ottawa County
Comnu
Cloud County
Tourist Tale From New Mexico Tiny Town
A garbled note from a New Mexico town mentions a rock road and a tea cover. It describes rough paths and adjusted screws, hinting at a traveler’s improvised route and makeshift repairs as a minor local story.
Rock Island Frisco Changes Time Table and Appointments
Rock Island and Frisco revise passenger service after merger. A new timetable to take effect in about ten days diverts Prince train from St Louis to Hutchinson Kansas via Merlora Rock Island tracks with Hutchinson as western terminus. Return train departs Hutchinson at 7:35 PM arriving St Louis next morning. Also facing possible consolidation of offices only where both systems are represented. Middleton named general freight agent for St Louis and San Francisco, with Alex Vitton named passenger agent for the merged system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kantae City
Toend-Frisco
Prince'a Tewin
St. Louis
Misworth
Kan
Merlora
Hutchinson
St Look
Bork Inland-Frisco
Been. Middleton
St Louie & San
Kane
Gance
Rock Island
Louie
Alex Yitton
Middleton
Cipher Code Cuts Down on 5,000,000 Messages a Month
The Baltimore and Ohio and other railroads push cipher code to cut transport costs. A system replaces sentences with single words, lowering monthly telegram volumes. A Detroit court discharged the Detroit and Toledo Shore Line receiver, with property transferring to Grand Trunk and Clover Leaf railroads. a $1,000,000 mortgage was discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio
Transportation Department
Cumming
United States Circuit Court
Detroit
Mich
Toledo Shore Line
Grand Trunk
Atu
Clover
Derrytt ‘Trant Company
Canada Land Popular Farmers Seek New Homes
Canada land sales show growing demand as farmers pursue new homes and farms. Directors report favorable trends in acreage sold and price levels, with substantial increases since last year. The land department cites excitement over development near large townships and rising values amid improving markets.
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Sean
Anne
Bnan
al Dirretor
Tates
Lownie
Porto
Parallel Rock Island and Santa Fe Rail Plan in New Mexico
A proposed rail route connects near Roma in Taens to a line near Sante Fe with a northeasterly trajectory toward Textine. The plan aims to extend a river island corridor as part of the project, with initial work slated for July in NM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sante Fe
New Mexico
Fania
Rive Island
Roma
Taens
Karine
Rigs Island Project Attracts Midwest Inquiry
A Diobe Attsoma business firm receives a letter from a former brokerage president seeking coal and timber land locations in Ariaane. The correspondence hints at a developed plan for a railroad route through Nes, signaling a major new project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diobe
Attsoma
Middle West
Ariaane
Tee
New Rusk
Nes
Cantor Seen as Fusion Candidate for New York Mayor
The piece outlines Jacob A Cantor as a possible fusion mayoral candidate in New York, tied to strong Democratic and city power bases. It notes his current role as president of the Borough of Manhattan and past party leadership, with arguments about appealing to Germans saloon-keepers and police factions amid political tensions. It also includes a garbled letter requesting railroad, coal, and timber information across Arizona New Mexico and California, mentioning a $10 million fundraising effort and a 1,200 mile rail plan, plus inquiries about land and timber resources and potential assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Jacob
Borough of
Manhattan
Mexico
Arizona
Rock Island
White Oaks Art
White Guke
Santa Rosa
New Mexico
Black Mesa Forest Reservation
Wille Mountain Reservation
Prekontt Forest Reservantet
Colorado Indian Reservation
Arizoms
Californa
Gas risk in Texan fuel oil tanks dangers workers face
Report warns that Texan fuel oil contains higher gas content than other oils posing explosion risk when tank cars are landed or entered. Workers risk entering emptied tanks without steaming, due to fear of fatal gas blasts. Santa Paula reports increased danger in oil handling areas and calls for safer procedures.
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Baker
Olinda
Pukersfeld
Santa Pauls
Texas
Great Town for Orders Railroad Senate Strong at Dalhart
Dalhart Texas July 9 a great development in secret orders is on here with a population of 2000 nearly every order represented with a member Mp that is truly amazing. The A L & ALM has some 50 live wide awake members The Bullroad Conductors Brotherhood Locomotive Engineers 35 Brotherhood Locomotive perven 53 Brotherhood Trainien 40 Brotherhood Bullroad Clerks 40 Woodman of the Woods 48 Carpenters Lnfon 3 Maca bees 3 1 0 K P 125 An Exxtern Star chapter and commandery are now being organized Harvest Help badly needed Larned July The farmers in this county are this far unable to get men enough to harvest their sammenve crop of wheat Fully there hundred bands.
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Railroad Senate
Dalhart
Tex
Texas
A. 1 & Alm
Bullroad
Brotherhood Locomotive Engineers
Brotherhood Locomotive Perven
Brotherhood Trainien
Brotherhood Bullroad
Wudd
Lnfon
O.im
K. P
Larned
Pills and Promises from Dr Pierce for Weak Women
An ad touts Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for female weakness with claims of restoring health and strength. It cites testimonials about relief from weakness, fatigue, and ailments, praising the medicine and its Pleasant Pellets as a laxative for delicate women.
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Pierce
Mra
George
Gansevoort
Raratoga Co
Gallen
Merton
Dr Sage
Parsons Shop Expansion Plans for New Roundhouse
Work at Parsons, Kangound for the MOK and T, to build a new roundhouse with associated shop extending 10 by 169 feet. Projected cost about $200,000, with additional shop capacity and further expansions planned over two years, aiming to double the shop output and enhance yard facilities in the northwest city area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons
Kangeound
MOK. & T
Thie Ely
Injunction on St Louis Ticket Brokers Overruled
St Louis judges allow ticket brokers to continue untransferrable rail transportation business until October despite recent injunctions. Writs of prohibition ordered to restrain circuit judges from enforcing injunctions, with cause to be shown at October term for possible permanent prohibition. Santa Fe Central near completion as grade work advances in Santa Fe New Mexico. Through rate discussions held from New England to Pacific coast with proposed divisions. Rock Island promotes W F Gadd to special traveling examiner. W E Noache succeeds in Kansas City.
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Eulrdad
Santa Fe Central
Santa Fe
N. M
Seota Ke Central Railway
Moriasity
Kennedy
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Galisieo Awiteh
Chicago
New England
Pacific Coast
Rock Island
W. F. Gadd
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Kansas City
Haseen
Tadd Hse
W. E. Noache
Waterville
Iowa
Railroads and staff updates from Santa Fe line
Trainmaster Austin of the Santa Fe supervised an inspection of tracks after an issue near the city caused injuries. Charles Brown plans a Colorado move for a better post. A Santa Fe wrecker inspected Ottawa track damage from a derailment. Rev. Melride of the Far date church will speak to the Railroad Y M C A tomorrow noon. John Crawford of the Santa Fe section reports a Topeka visit. local staff saw Nebraska friends. High water affected Santa Fe operations and general manager J. S. Hut issued notes.
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Austin
Santa Fe
Rub. Melride
M. BE
H.R. Stringer
Sweet
Remeers
General Santa
Santa Fe plans and rail travel notes for Denver trip
In Topeka reports, Santa Fe officials discuss staffing shifts and health-related quit notices. George Bowhay returns to the W J Steaty office after a year away, while W H Cundy praises routes through Colorado and Manitou for tourists. Santa Fe announces last day of discounts to Denver for the Christian Endeavor convention with agents noting strong ticket sales and overs from Chicago.
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Harry Fe He
The
Seencrates
Etneral Reinagris
Rivers Siensianies
Georee Bowhay Haw
W J. Steaty
Waiter Horn
Santa Ve
Muerdue
M. M
Mr. Horn
Banta Pe
Albuquerque
Genera
Lowman Mill Grounds
Weratron
W. H. Cundy
Agen
Degver
Fue
Grande Fallroad
Topeka
Colorado
Cundy
Cheaver
Colorado Springs
Manitou
Maramer
Manuteine
Civicstion
Santa Fe
Denver
United Madetr
Christian Iondeavor
Chicago
Yousual Reductions
Beng Made
Otter
Mave Bern Erento
Pleasant
Christian Endeavorfre
All Report
Big
Christian Endeavor Business
New Indian land rules aim to curb fraud nationwide
Washington July 9 Commissioner Jones proposes a fresh set of regulations governing alienation and leasing of Indian allotments to curb land grabbing. A values board will certify prices to reduce fraud. Secretary Hitchcock yet to return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jones
The
Indian Offee
Congress
Interior Department
Hitchcock
Ryan
Night Was Her Terror and Frightful Spit Battles
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a woman’s night terror and frightening coughing spells linked to consumption. Mentions of Alexandr, Dr New Dis, and trials suggest a medical or sensational column with garbled names and locations.
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Crarty
Alexendr
Alexandr Sa
Caren Rae
Kansas Avenue
Ree
Arnohd
Peruna Promoted By Doctors For Women Health
An article notes an increasing number of physicians endorsing Peruna, praising its cures for female health issues. Letters from Dr M C Gee of San Francisco and Mrs E T Gaddis of Marion cite improvements in menstruation, leucorrhea, ovarian trouble, and general strength, with Peruna described as a premier internal catarrh remedy.
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Dr. Gee
St & Gee
Jones Street
San Francisco
Cal
Erana
M. C.” Gee
E. T. Gaddis
Marion
Hartman
Peruna
Tam
Advice Request to Dr Hartman at Hartman Sanitarium
If you fail to derive prompt and satisfactory results from the rise of Peruns, write to Dr Hartman at The Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus Ohio. He will provide valuable advice gratis after receiving a full statement of your case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
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Oklahoma
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Na Ft
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Leitinane
Arkansas
Wit
Kanan City
Chtcwigi
Port Worth Ilmeion
Pole Tien
Lundy Mare
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Dalhar
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Tinthart
Toole
I of
Lynn
Mueker
Steveart
WE & T Locomation
Eagt-Neer
Strack
Gorham
Stewart
Canada Land Popular
Parallel Rock Island
RIGS
Jacob A. Cantor
Hanns
Atchison, Kan
Mabel Harch
Atchison
Hurrican P. Shedd
Congregational Church
Hare
Bostor
Hotor
Eva Day
Argentina
Argentine Water & Light Company
Heant Yeeteruy
Navy Department
Englien
Admiral Catton
Lisbon
eKaretarge Ie
Jeet
Renin
England
Maine
Czolgoas
Los Angles
Frank & Felten
Cleveland
Joseph Cyolgesz
Los Angeles
United States District Court
Felten
Czalgoca
Kaw
State Agricultural College
Salina
Kes
M. B. O'Neil
Richards-Conover Hardware Company
Erma Charms
Kansan City
Paints
Missouri
Payne
Catekile
Fauirus
Peru
M. C. Gee
United States
Detroit and Return
Return
Pueblo
Glenwood Springs
Salt Lake City
International Convention Epworth League
Colo
International Convention Christian Endeavor
Baltimore and Return
Grand Lodge of Elks
Northern Lake Resorta
Nee. King
P.& T. A. Topeka
Epworth
Wichita
Wabash R. R
A. E. Cooper
Kansas
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