Bald Railway Bonds Stir McPherson County Meeting
Railroad news reports a heated gathering in McPherson County over a proposed union railroad. Milliken attends as attorney while talk centers on bond issuance, property values, taxes, and securing funds for right of way and land for the new line. Public debate questions who benefits and whether bonds will be paid from tax revenue.
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McPherson
Bulle
Bende
Hanan
Mukhereen
J. Te Misewell
Orie
Pernel
Brady Wes
Lever
Groveland Sort
Citar
Howes
Rlanine
Eure
Union Pacific
Republi
M Wethn
Betis
McPherson County
Herein
Tha Nemaary Ae Oan Ralirvaas Syereert
Union Repot
Uniy
M Union Dey
D. Starman
Commonitien
D. Stormo
Judes Goggin's Court
Semmitios
J.J. Crawford
Com Eolttes
Citithns
Union Dept Company
El Paso Union Depot land struggle sparks price protest
Citizens union depot committee faces high land costs as native Marky stagen delays purchase plans. Frustration grows over over $248 quoted prices and land acquisition hurdles delaying use of proposed depot site.
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el Paso
Union Depot
el Darn
Union Depet Comanite
Hay fever preventive claimed by Gen Stansfield
A reported preventive for hay fever, attributed to Gen W Stansfield, promises relief through a regimen including specific timing and methods. The notice claims a near universal cure with a schedule of weekly actions and cautions readers about side effects and the need for public dissemination.
Want More Tickets Saote Fe Shopmen at San Bernardino
A San Bernardino shopmen dispute over a planned picnic shows up in a report detailing ticket shortages, transportation woes, and family attendance. About 2100 men and their families seek 1000 to 2000 tickets, with railcar limitations and 20 coaches proposed for the excursion.
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Saote Fe
San Bernardino
Raith Fe
Heamer
Transportation Department
Wort
Focal
Neriea
Dee Ereydases
Kefonia
Alee
Imeohiniote
Ubetr Farilies
Wiuterday
Marter
Avallalin
Wboue
Heavy Freight Business in the Western Division
Ban Bernardino California reports a new freight surge in the western division with wool and sheep shipments dominating. Ports handle large consignments routed to Ban Dex erty for picture framing, averaging eighteen carloads daily. The scene notes unusually well-conditioned stock from Arteon New Mexican sources and limited intermediary activity.
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Bernardino
Cal
Piers Daly
Arteon
Wenann
May Store Waste Water Reservoir Plan In Arizona
May store waste water, Santa Fe to build a reservoir at Fingetafl Arizona. Engineer of Pacific Refining company and City officials visited the town reserve to study the water proposal. They found daily waste water flow about 2 million gallons and discussed a possible storage scheme. The party will present a recommendation on the venture.
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Santa Fe
Fingetafl
Ariz
Burne
Howe
Susie
Resigning Railway Official Sparks Agreement Turmoil
Janadian Misleter of Railways resigns amid dissatisfaction, prompting a political shakeup. Statements from Mr Biber and others indicate ongoing efforts to mediate the dispute as parities clash over control.
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Janadian
Railways
Ortiwm
Jeyik
Dil
Milways
Biber
Witheek
Ninefi
Flap Ban
Curtis Named to Head Machinery Department in Kentucky
In Lochelville Kentucky on July 16 Theodore Sure took charge of the machinery division in the new plant. The coroner’s inquest is cited regarding a former employee shift. Chicago reports a wage settlement after labor unrest that raises wages by sixteen percent for the railroad’s workers at the port facility.
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Wil
Pulaski Lende
Lochevile
Theodore Sure
Chinege
Seperivyendett
Rumian Po
Curtin
Pumnaylvania and
Bee Toate
Stubt
Leeds
Ieorge
BR Warner
Eraploye
Seitifl
Chicago
Hlindte Cenern
Bern
Decky Rampage Destroys Freight Cars in San Bernardino Yard
Freight crews report a rampage by Decky in San Bernardino on July 16. The Santa Fe locomotive derailed air lines, emergency brakes activated, two cars collapsed, but damage was limited. Crews cleared debris and repaired the line. No. 74 resumed travel.
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San Bernardino
Cal
Bie
Santa’ Fe Ducapad
Reguine
Fourth Street
Ake
Yoakum Story Revival for Consolidated Lines Presidency
Financier A Stewart Apitema of Wall Street and London says Yoakum may move from the Prin railroad system to a broader executive role overseeing the Consolidated Lines. He notes international interests and philanthropy groups show support as New York and London factions push for the change.
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Consolidated Lines
Chicago
A. Stewart Apitema
Wall Street
London
Great Northern
Landes
New York
Yoakum Fromce
Prin Raitroad
Krenter
Lapartapce
Ug TA Tin International Comvention of
Philanethropieg
Wii
Financial Rumblings From Lines and Links
New York reports Timobe Centre Railroad shows end year earnings 345,145 with an increase of 1,240,700 before expenses and taxes 24,792,000. net earnings 1,400,000 down 807,610. Directors elected include William Gocket to fill T. Avyor vacancy. Regular 6 percent annual dividend declared. Union Pacific plans improvements at Felina Kansas with new freight depot and sidetrack costing about 150,000. Chicago Burlington & Quincy announces a temporary float of 8? months for pending improvements. Missouri, Kansas & Texas vice president Allen departs for abroad. Hock Island launches a magazine. Dodge City fire destroys several structures. T. F. Garner hay barn and more burned. insurance covered. Dorene Telephone line reports significant losses in poles and facilities.
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Illinois Central Make & Fair
New York
Timobe Centre Railroad Company
Berti
Mme Thert Waluim Gocket
T. Z. Avyor
Chicago
Discovery Promises Cure For Consumption Claims
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for coughs bronchitis and lung weakness asserting consumption is not hereditary and that the remedy builds up the body. Testimonies from Mrs Core L Sunderook claim dramatic improvement after eighteen doses and reference to Common Sense Medical Adviser offered free with purchases.
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Pierce
Marvelous secret cure for contagious blood poison promises free mail
A dubious advertisement claims a mysterious compound can instantly cure contagious blood poison for all stages. It urges readers to send names and addresses for a free shipment, lists Dr. C. Sargent Ferris of Cleveland as contact, and asserts universal healing powers without payment.
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Earth
Achenen
C. Sargent Ferris
Strawn Huilding
Cleveland
Ohio
First Rail
Gworld
Nasure
Alger Invites Scrutiny in Harper's War Contracts
Detroit interview with United States Senator Russell JH Atler discusses an Harper's Weekly charge that army contracts defrauded billions during Alger era. He says the matter should be investigated fully and asserts he did not know glove or mass contracts and that subordinate officials handled such matters.
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Detroit
Mick
Tuly
United States
Russell JH. Atler
Harper's Weekly
Alger
War Department
Conspiracy Charges Filed Against Confectionery Jobbers
In New York on July 16 an uneven group appeared before Justice Wyatt to answer conspiracy charges against trade and commerce, brought by Morris Goldensbers. Warrants were issued for the man and others. they were arrested and paroled for a July 23 hearing. Train routes and schedules toward New York and Philadelphia are listed, with details on grand railway connections.
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New York
Wyatt
Morris Goldenbers
Evan
Wreck of Missouri Pacific Train Near Kannah City
Missouri Pacific passenger No. 1 the Colorado United left Kansas City at 6 30 pm for the west and wrecked ten miles south of here at 7 30 pm. Injuries reported include multiple serious chest and leg injuries and several cuts. The wreck occurred near a culvert where the engine and cars left the track and fell to the riverbank. the cause is blamed on a loosened tender wheel tearing a culvert open.
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Kansas City
Missouri Pacific
Colorado United
Here
Brie
Tate
Frisco
H. Matthews
Monte Vista
Cale
BR. Moss
Texarkant
Axk
Catherine Cole
Poeblo
Serius
Debrand
Lincoln
Neb
Sirs. H. Smith
Omaha
George Thomas
Topeka
W. H. Lawrence
St. Louis
M.D. Stetk
F Bate
G. Mr. Boody
Unksqer
Kannah City
Big Branch
Rivers Rising Threaten Junction City and Minneapolis
The Republican River near Junction City has risen five feet with reports of another four foot rise. Floodwater crosses roads north of the Washington Street bridge and may damage corn and lowlands. At Minneapolis the Solomon River has risen over ten feet in five hours after heavy rains. Wheat prospects are mixed with reports of strong yields and ongoing threshing.
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Junction City
G. A. Russell
Geological Survey
Washington Street
Minneapolis
Believes in the Negro: United Order of True Reformers honored
Washington hosts a large ceremony for the United Order of True Reformers a Negro led fraternal benevolent group dedicated to thrift economy industry and self reliance President Roosevelt though unable to attend sends a letter praising the race’s progress urging self help and independence amid integration challenges.
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President Roosevelt
Washington
Auly
United Order of ‘True Reformers
Negrowr
Roosevelt
Appeal From Russian Prisoners Reaches San Rafael
A letter from Geo Me 1Camish in Windivostock, Russia, appeals for help from American relatives in San Rafael. It notes his capture with two others, their voyage, rough seas, and enforced separation from officials. Efforts will be made to prompt Washington action.
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San Rafael
Cal
Abyce
Washington
Peruna touted as cure for kidney catarrh in era letter
A wartime era endorsement from T H Mara of Wisconsin cavalry reports kidney catarrh relief after using Peruna. The letter claims rapid improvement after four months and urges readers to begin Peruna at first symptoms, with free advice from Dr Hartman of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus Ohio.
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T. H. Mara
Wisconsin Cavalry
Dunning Street
Chicago
Wis
Peruna
Perona
Hartming
Hartman
Hartnah Sanitariin
Colnel Ohio
Grand Jury Indicts Eppinger Firm for Fraud
The San Francisco Chronicle reports a grand jury by a unanimous vote indicted Jacob Eppinger and Herman Eppinger of Eppinger & Co for obtaining money under false pretenses from the Bank of Monterey and the National Banking Corporation. Indictments will be presented in court tomorrow afternoon.
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San Princison
the Chronicle
Uinirrour
Jacob Eppinger
Mermin Eppinger
of Eppinger & Co
Ducoh Eppinger
Herman Eppinger Ee
Faree
Bank of Monteres
National Banking Corporation
Cit
Ford County's Big Crop Report From Doige City Kansas
Doige City Kansas on July 11 reports Ford County wheat rye barley and oats crops valued at around 160000 dollars. Wheat area covers about 6000 acres with an expected yield near twenty bushels per acre.
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Ford County
Doige City
Kan
Purd County
Hutchison Warm Weather Prompts Heat Returns
The Hutchison report notes unseasonably warm conditions for July 16, with crowds feeling the heat while several chickens are mentioned unusually, and workers and locals coping with the high temperatures as the day progresses.
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Railroad News
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G. Bonils
Bald
Milliken
Nyomei
Nsiwee
Feng
Mrren Dineen
Leea Tong
Leer
Ernie Effenhy
Tostral
Dogen
Ohoe
W. Stansfield
Ugelst
Sante Fe
Curtis
Owls River
Passeng
Ottle
Decky
Felina
Tnion Pacific
Mmpany
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Tech
Vice Provident Allen
Missouri, Kaneot & Trias
Rock Island
Hock Island T Now Publishing & Magazine
Hock
Staten Southwes
Dodge City
T. F. Garner
H. FB. Hell
Teybran
Garner
Garner Levt
Wannablq
Ment Insurance
Dorere Telephone Company
Patieles
Administration of War Office
Niagara Falls
Grand “Junk
Lehigh Valley
Cortlandt
Desbrosses
West Sta Streets
Brooklyn Annex
Gear of Peace
Philadephia
Atlantic City
Cape 3
Seashore
Grand Trank
Ieee
Geo. W. Vaux
Solomon
Safeguard Say
Feleit
Alexander McNett
Norris
Guirt
W. S. Shearer
Cunker City
Salt Lake City
Pacific Coast
Denver & Rio Grande
Ametich
Dender
Palestine
Setite
Hoopes
Rene Pane Songer
Arent
Denver
Culo
Mars
Peroni
Sion
Colorado Flyer
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Pullman
Colorado
Santa Peeve
T. L. King
CG. T. A
A. T
T. M. James, Jr
North Topeka
Kansas Ave
Topeka Independent Telephone Co
San Luis Obispo
San Lites Obispo
Cali
Busipies
Bet Bt
Nt Toys
Mw Bre
Crn
Childir’s
Winflest
Reinew
Mera
Kee Repeiring
Glasco
Filueco
Mane
Glisco
Ainsworth Bank Io
IMC
G. H. Ber
Hutchison
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