Resigned Engineer Blamed for Sherman Hill Grading Mistake
Rumors say Union Pacific Chief Engineer Berry may resign after a grading contract error at Sherman Hill Wyoming. Bids assumed rock but excavation revealed gravel beneath, making rock removal costly. Kilpatrick brothers’ bid lower but contractor payments depend on dispute outcome. President Burt reportedly inspected the site and blamed engineering specs for the miscalculation.
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Beaver
Deaver
Berry
Union Pacific
Sherman Hil
Wyoming
Mtr. Berry
Enginuer
Nestle
Kilpatrick Brothers
Contesetors
Cpt-Wit
Sherman
Burt
Tock
Adane
Sercusnin AE
Harry
Fremont, Elkhorn & Misssouri Valley Railroad
Herry
Western Rail Pool Breaks Over Soldier Transport Costs
Quarrel among western railroads over revenue sharing for U S Army transport disrupted the pooling agreement. Independent bids now possible, reducing rates for troop moves from Chicago to San Francisco and other routes. Government expected to save hundreds of thousands as roads lose out.
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Sam
Chicas
Western Railroads
Chicago
United States Troope
Mnliiary Department
Piattsburg
N. Y
San Francisco
Golden Gate
Pal
Stilwell Road meeting to change charter in Kansas City
July 1 Kansas City. A meeting to change the company charter will be held with E Stilwell presiding. Surveyors locate the line between Kansas City and Port Stilwell on the Pacific coast. Route to Emporia and Wichita undecided but expected via El Dorado. Kansas City Mexico Orient railroad plans project in about three years.
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Kansas City
E. Stilwell
Port Stilwell
Pacific Coast
Emporia
Kas
Wichita
el Dorado
Mexico & Orient
Santa Fe Bonds Use Explained in Three Million Issue
New York July 11 Atchison Topeka Santa Fe explains the purpose for which the large issue of 4 percent bonds was authorized. Less than 300000 of the total went to improvements the remainder allocated to other needs as stated in the financial explanation.
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New York
Atchimin
Topeka
Santa Fe
Rose resigns Union Pacific post and moves east
Omaha July 1 Phil Mf Rose a long time Union Pacific freight agent for the Iowa territory resigns his post to accept an eastern mercantile offer. Rose will relocate to Philadelphia for permanent residence and will be replaced by J. F. Tuna. Also notes traffic comparisons and Santa Fe inspection team in town.
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Union Pacific Change
Omaha
Phil Mf. Rose
Iowa Territory
Union Pacific T
Eastern Mercantile Bar
Munich
Atso
Iskm
Philadelphia
Rose
Paul & Omaha
Union Pacific
J. F. Tuna
Santa Fe Locals Mention Staffing and Service Changes
Santa Fe locals report Engineer Er C Webb laid off while James Rollo returns to sunny conditions. Engineer James McNeill resumes duties after brief absence and Fireman Dave Beeler travels to Topeka amid current business. No 66 split into Nos 1 and 3 local passenger runs. Engine 825 to Fort seasons for passenger service.
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Er. C. Webb
Eearlier
James Rollo
James McNeill
Dave Beeler
Topeka
Busis Bisine
Eugins
Martial Law at Nome Proclaimed by General Handall
News from San Francisco reports martial law declared at Nome by General Handall in charge of U S troops. The St Paul delivered passengers and gold dust, with Alaska Commercial receiving bulk of proceeds, while Cape Nome residents and a thousand others face scarce wages and uncertain futures.
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San Franciero
Cal
Nome
General Handall
United State
St Paul
St Michaels
St Paul Alva
St. Paul
Alaska Commercial Company
Cape Nome
J. 3. Langford
Peter Jonason
Wis Broacht
Ramrt
Cane Nome
Captain Daniel Webster Dead in Alaska
News reached San Francisco of Captain Daniel Webster's death in Alaska on June 18. A Bath sailor and veteran of the Atlantic whaling fleets, he served in the Alaska trade with a major company and held an important post there.
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Daniel Webster
San Francisco
Alaska
Danie Webster
Pines
Dan
Bath
Yeska Sens
New London
New Wedland
Thera
Fiat
Sm Tietela
Tourist Rates to Colorado and Utah Reduced
Tickets on sale July 30 to Cincinnati and return via the Santa Fe with itineraries to Denver Colorado Springs Provo Salt Lake and Ogden Utah. Tickets from Missouri Pacific points to these western cities available late June to September 1 at greatly reduced rates. See nearest ticket agent or write H C Townsend or A L B Nipps, agents.
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Denver
Colorado Springs
Manitou
Colorado
EW. Thompson
PFA
Topeka
Kan
John Shsastian
G. PA
Chicago
Cincinnati
Vis
Sante Fe
Cood
Santi
Account International Conven Son
Baptist Young People’s Union
Utah
Missouri Pacific
Springs
Salt Lake
Ogden
H.C. Townsend
Or & U. AL
Topeka urged to fund Marshall’s Band or risk disbanding
The Marshall’s Military Band, a longtime Topeka symbol, faces disbandment unless the city provides a yearly appropriation. Despite strong local support, concert revenues fund the band after expenses, leaving players unpaid. City funding of 2000 to 3000 dollars could sustain free concerts and boost civic pride, an idea supported by the Commercial Club and other cities with similar grants.
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Marshall
Topeka
Garfield Park
Sousa
Gilmore
Liberatti
City Council of
Kansas City
Third Regiment
Gur- Reld Park
Red Cross reorganizes under new congressional act
Washington July 12 The National Red Cross association met to reorganize under the act approved by President McKinley. The old society dissolved and a new advisory board was chosen to select officers within ten days. Officers entertained by Miss Barton at Chevy Chase included Clara Barton and a long list of prominent members from multiple states.
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Litkin
Hed Cross
Miss Barton
Chevy Chase
Clara Barton
BH. Warner
Stephen E. Barton
Mea
Buex S Muomey
Walter P. Pillipe
Connecticut
Wm. Fiather
W. H. Michael
Samuel E. Jarvis
New York
A. G. Kaufman
South Carolina
Igerith Gardner
Indiana
Daniel Tastings
Pennaylvania
J. Eli Poster
James Panter
Tk MacParland
Phoebe ‘Hearst
Oomen
Klondike Clean Up In Dawson Delivers Large Gold haul
Seattle dispatch reports the City of Seattle arriving from Alaska with a gold contribution of 800000, stored in thirteen strong boxes and sacks. Notable consignments include at least 100000 in individual gold from Klondikers Joseph Barrett and P Larsen as trains from creeks continue to Dawson. Passengers describe the Klondike clean up as progressing satisfactorily.
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Dawson
Seattle
City of Seattle
Alaska
Klondik
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Bank of British North America
Dawsin
Joseph Barrett
P. Larsen
Klondike
Ube Creeks
Good Roads Association to Meet on July 14
Shawnee County Good Roads Association will hold a meeting at the club rooms on Saturday July 14 at 2 o clock to hear the response of the delegation that attended the good roads congress. All members or supporters are invited to attend. H. H. Wallace, President.
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Good Roads Association
Shawnee County Good Roads Association
Huron
H. H. Wallace
Democratic Party Split Emphasized by Gold Democrat Leader
W H Rossing ton, a prominent gold Democrat, distances himself from the Democratic Party and Bryan, urging old Democrats to reject populist ideas. He calls Bryan a demagogue and cites disagreements over free silver, imperialism, and party platform, hoping for “good men” at the head of the party. The piece also lists multiple military deaths and medical notes in a later, attached section.
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Gold Democrats
Topeka
Bryan
Wes
W. H. Rossington
Mr. Fossington
Democratic Party
Kansas City
Chicago
Rossington
Senate
Manila Death List from Washington Cable Reports
General Mac mare cables a death list from Manila noting soldiers who died of dysentery in June and July. Entries include several named men from multiple infantry units with dates spanning June 1 to June 35 though some spellings are unclear. The list reflects wartime casualties sent to Washington.
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Washington
Macmare Cables
Pwenty-second
Daniel Lynch Gantry
Forty-second
Sarmuel Dearmond
Fortythird Infantry
Jesse Horton
Thirty-sixth
Tin Conway
Eighteenth
Charles Grimm
Ty Sixth Infantry
John 5
Corie
Thirty-ninth Infantry
James A Kel
Amounts Kansas Gave to India Famine Relief
The India famine relief committee reports Kansas contributions totaling $75,000. Kansas sent 20,782 bushels of corn and $17,799 in cash to Bombay, with freight, sales, and reinvested funds covering expenses. Railroads and merchants donated services, ensuring full value reached famine-stricken India.
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India Famine Relief Committee
Kansas Inia Famine Relief Committee
New York
Bombay
India
Chicago
Misscuri
Rok Island
Santa Fe
New York Central
Pennsyivan Lines
Baltimore & Ohio
Kersas Points
Missouri Pacific
Jewell City
Atechinon “sBicharessw& Co
Donight Richardson Prience
Faxer-Greenleaf Company
Richman
Hulburd, Warren & Co
Railroads and Commission
T. J. Arderson
Kanasa
Churches and Bun Schools Raise Over Seventy Five Thousand
Contributions from local churches and Bun schools via their own funds and through the Christian Herald of New York total more than 75,000, indicating strong community effort and broad support for the shared cause.
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Bun
Minthon
Christian Herald ‘of
New York
Bethlehem Surrender and Boer Peace Submissions Debate
Pretoria dispatch reports British gains at Bethlehem framing a broader debate over surrender by President Steyn and other Boers. Officials held prisoner are allowed contact with Steyn to argue against endless hostilities. calls grow for civil administration and submission, amid strong oath against engaging in further talks. Healer Francis Tritt's fraud case in Boston ends with seven indictments and heavy penalties.
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Pretoria
Bethlehem
Steyn
Dewet
Removal of Arch Rock Clears Alcairas Channel
In San Francisco on July day the moving Shag rock ceased to menace ships after a survey showed thirty seven feet of water at the bay apot. Contractors were required to guarantee only thirty feet. The works to remove Arch rock near Alcairas island will now be common practice.
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San Francisco
Apot
Alcairas Island
Cincinnati and Return Tickets via Santa Fe Line
Advertisement notes Cincinnati to Chicago rail service via the Santa Fe with departures before July 1 and August 10. Fast trains offer Free Chair Cars, Standard seats, Pullman Sleepers, and connections through Topeka and Chicago. Also mentions Topeka departure times and local resort connections.
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Topeka
Chicago
Saree Lake
T. Kiven
Bethany
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