Railroads to Make Light Repairs at Ottawa Shop
MR RIPLEY TALKS to the Ottawa Commercial Club about a new policy cutting heavy shop work from Ottawa to Topeka. The Santa Fe reduced Ottawa shop forces by shifting heavy work to general shops in Topeka. A Chicago visit with President Ripley and Vice President Barr outlined the plan and its labor impact. The Ottawa shop workforce faces only minor reductions, with the main change the transfer of heavy work to other shops, preserving Ottawa's remaining class of work.
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Santa Fe
Ueshone
Ottawa
Topeka
Qttaws
Wipley
Santa Fe Buys Road Secures Gulf Outlet
The Gulf, Calpragy & Santa Fe announces purchase of the Gulf Beaumont & Kansas City railroad, a Texas timber property. The Kaysee line from Beaumont north of Jasper is under construction and will connect with Be ot Compo to provide an outlet to Sabine Pass and Galveston. The timber boom and rapid growth enlarge the value, with John K. Kirby and Joe Houston developers behind the project.
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Baston
Texsuly
Gulf, Calpragy & Santa Fe
Gulf, Beaumont
Kayser
Texas
John K. Kirby
Joe Houston
Passenger Excursions Expand From Topeka Amid Low Rates
The ongoing river of rail travel continues as semi monthly excursions restart and cheap fares to Colorado attract many Topeka residents. A Pullman car has been ordered for the extensive trip while evening services from Hock Island begin.
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Rafiroues Mars
Colorado
Topeka
Hock Isana
Newspaper Men Set Out for Oklahoma Country Coverage
A private Pullman journey through Topeka last night carries a party of reporters bound for Oklahoma and the Tiltam Territory to write up the country. The trip is planned and aims to provide news coverage. Tonight the Railroad employees hold a song service at the McParlors with no charge for admission.
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Oklahoma
Topeka
Hook Island
Perodente
Galliae
Okishoma
Tiltam
Bad Blood and Complexion Remedies in Old Ad Text
An old advertisement extols pure vegetable blood purifiers to cure skin diseases by clearing acids and irritants from the blood. It claims lotions and powders fail long term, touts a bottle of a remedy as a universal cure for eczema, pimples, and rough skin, urging persistent use to restore a smooth complexion.
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Austin
Community concert invites Railroad YMCA members and friends
The program for the event includes selections by Be Walnut Rose Grigge J M Starts and G Thorpe. The Crank Quartet with Strom Guy and Horace Goss performs. A duet by Mercy and Bya Newley features, plus vocal solos by Albert Sidwett and Sarene Pratt with accompaniment.
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Railroad Y. Moc A
Beem
Walnut Rose Grigge
J. M. Starts
G. Thorpe
Crank
Steves Strom
J. Guy
Horace Goss
Misses Mercy
Bya Newley
Albert Sidwett
Miss Sarene Pratt
One Train a Day to Run Between Mountain View and Fir anite
Extension Superintendent H.W. Stillwell reports a new rail service between Mountain View and Fir anite. Initially only one train each way daily will operate while a schedule is prepared and sent to the printer for release early next week.
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Rock
WH. Stillwell
Mountain View
Firanite
Regulus
Stilcol
Depot Work Delayed by Stonemason Strike in Wichita
Mosaic of disrupted progress at Missouri Pacific depot in Wichita Kansas as non union stonemasons halt work amid wage and hours disputes. Union wages promised but transportation offered from St Louis for nonunion workers. Police protection requested though scarce, producing fear among workers and stalled renovations with no immediate resolution.
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Wichita
Missouri Pacific
Kan
Shane
Elast
St. Loula
Denver and Rio Grande Rail Reorganized with Capital 62 Million
New Denver and Rio Grande Colorado Road reorganized with a capital of 62 million dollars. Directors include T. Jeffery, J. W. Gulley, J. F. Wade, C. W. Waterman, J. B. AG fret, and T. T. Wilson of New York. Proposes to construct through the mountains and valley and may add lines into the Denver system. Also notes Western Passenger Association meeting on half-fare charity for children and other policy topics. Wichita lands Orient division point. Wichita to receive bonds and Orient commits cash to fulfill contract.
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New
Denver & Rio Grande Colorado
Rosd
Denver, Cola
Rio been Grand+ Railway company
Bere
EL Eee T. Jeffery
J. W. Guluiy
J. F. Wade
C. W. Watermen
J. BL AG
Anid Ceares O
T. T. Wilson
Ef New York
Tead Mountain
Denver & Rio
Chicago
Western Passenger Assortation
John Young Named Right Yardmaster At Santa Fe
Joan Young will be installed as Right yardmaster after the office of assistant yardmaster was abolished in the Santa Fe yards. Bert Simmers resigns and will spend summer in the east. Young, nicknamed Brigham, has sixteen years with Santa Fe. William M. Bacon resigns as general yardmaster at Pueblo to become trainmaster of the Colorado and Southern at Trinidad. Bacon is known in Kansas City for seven years as truixmaster of the Cuinail Blazie raid before moving to Pueblo.
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John Young
Joan Young
Santa Fe
Bert Simmers
Simmers
Mr. Young
Brigham
Santa Ifs
Wm. M. Bacon
William M. Bacon
Pueblo
Colorado & Soutelen
Trinidad
Mr Bacon
Kansas City
Railway Crew Shuffle and Local Leaves Routine Update
Wellington reports a series of assignments and leaves among H. and Pile Driver crews. Danenders travels to Hutchinson for a run, G. W. Baker heads to Clarendon, and Walter Dick relieves Tom Turner after an injury. Conductor Harry Paters begins an extended eastward tour, Guyer returns from Topeka hospital, and several reliefs and transfers are noted amid rumors of Bolte's move to Ft. Madison and a resignation at the fuel depot.
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Wellington
West i
Danenders
Hutchinson
G. W. Baker
Clarendon
Walter Dick
Engte- Wood
Braveman
Tom Turner
Doc” Middleton
Linkuman Robert Lalunds
Colorado
Frank Hobinson
Bo Finney
Hunnewell
Harry Paters
Teil Guyer
Hospitil
Topeka
Anke Zuck
Pope
Walker
Vestanel
New Mesice
W. F. Bolte
Ft. Madison
Appointment of A. M. Thiotap as night yardmaster at Lea Junta
A. M. Thiotap named night yardmaster at Lea Junta and will depart soon to assume charge. He has long served in this division of the Santa Fe and will be missed by local friends. Roadmaster Hadley of the Missouri Pacific division is mentioned in connection with the note.
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A. M. Thiotap
Lea Junta
Andy
Santa Fe
Newton Kansan
Hadley
R. N
Missouri Pacific
Missionary School Assignment and Reading Rooms at Caldwell
The report notes a missionary school sending a worker to take charge of a mission station, while Rock Island erects a reading room for Caldwell employees. Other items include engineers and workers in Osage City, troop trains heading to Arizona, and planned social games for the baseball club with a potential August match in Law City.
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Weliington Journal
Rock Island
Caldwell
Santa Fe Hard Hit Four Miles of Track Washed Out
Galveston Texas July 18 reports say Coleman waterspout disaster details are hard to obtain as communications remain down. The Gulf, Cole Fedo don Santa Fe line near Bre puices has nearly four tracks washed out. Six bridges destroyed and many bridges gone. Rescue of victims unclear with authorities not yet naming survivors or missing.
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Santa FE
Texas
Galveston
Tex
Coleman
Gulf
Cole Fedo Don Santa Fe
Agercentime
San Antonio
Aransas Pass
Names Dominate Dog Tax Registers This Year
Tax records show popular dog names amid payments on 51 male and female dogs. Jack leads with 35, Dewey follows with 29, while Hobson, Trilby, Teddy, Funston, and others appear in smaller counts. Classic names like Rover and Spot are now rare on the register.
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Jack
Dewey
Hobson
Aires
Trilby
Teddy
Ronard
Funston
McKinley
Bryan
Lampoon
Aguinaldo
Kipling
Rover
Watch
Spot
Sport
Caro
Bruno
Nero
Tiser
Tray
Vinewood Park Railway Delayed But Nearing Finish
Work on the Topeka and Vinewood Park railway advances slowly with track laid to within half a mile of the park. Cars have been remodeled and are being painted. A trial trip is planned in about ten days, with running schedules to be decided by demand under Superintendent GJ Kensing Jr.
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Vinewood Park
Topeka and
Vinewood Part
Lele
LOCAL BRICK CONTRACTS LET AT Topeka MEETING
Six bids for paving grading and curbing were opened by the city council. Chas B Ramsey won paving Third street and Tyler Street at 1.18 per square yard. John E Van Vechten got grading at 4.22 cents per square yard across blocks. Join Riehle received 3.0 cents for curbing on several streets. Wall & Ham Bol bid 1.8 per cent for Willow and adjacent curbing. The council set a September 1 deadline and discussed penalties for delays.
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Isustal
Chas. B. Ramsey
Third Street
Quincy
Monroe Streets
Tyler Street
John E van Vechten
Sixth
Ninth
Lane Street
Willams
Pierey Streets
Walnut Street
Williston Street
College Avenue
Willow Avenue
Green- Mood
Woodlawn Avenue
Riehle
Monrose
Ninth Streets
Wall & Ham Bol
Lore
Wale Ieechey
Lane
Brick Trust
Hughes
Topera
Wise
PH. Gu
Citr
Weise
Mit Swanson
Kite
Mino
Counels
Rumsey
City of
Topeka
Vedy
James Ramsey
Schief
Otto Kuerne
Otto Kuehne
West Curds Street
Iuness Avenue
Vanturer Street
Harrison Street
Topeka Avenue
Bird
City council approves street paving and fixes sidewalks
The council granted paving on Filmore, Tyler, and Piercy streets with Fort Scott blue sandstone and ordered strike off condemned sidewalks on Buchanan street and Throop street. City engineers were directed to adjust widths to avoid tree interference and commence work at Harrison and Twelfth streets. The meeting adjourned to hear Woodlawn appraisers and finalize Piercy street paving details.
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Creeds
Spivey
Janes Gillett
A. PB. Benson
Tyrath
Sixth
Lake
Lane
Buchanan Street
Hunt and
Thirteenth Streets
Farrison Street
Woodlawn Ayefoe
Piercy Street
Lane Stret
Williston Street
Travelers and teachers warned of Paris trip scams
A tale from a roaming observer recounts American women traveling to Paris unaccompanied facing high charges, misleading guides, and poor accommodations. He notes reports of significant losses, costly extras, and scarce assistance from consular aid while praising the resilience of one young woman who spent $500 through hard work.
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Pueblo
The
National
Paris
Gore
Swensen
Roivery
Fragmented overheard talk on Chinese affairs and trade practices
A damaged text passage discusses use of four wheat grades and flour in calico production, then shifts to a heated discussion on China and the Boxers society. It mentions Pekin, Chinaman practices, and potential cross Pacific influence including 39,000 Boxers supporters abroad.
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China
Copeland
Pekin
Gabriel
Pacific
Boxers Society
Yerkes Chosen in Kentucky GOP Governor Nomination
Kentucky Republicans at the state convention in Louisville nominated John W. Yerkes of Danville for governor. The platform focused on Goebel election law, pledged to abolish it, and criticized Democratic administration. The event featured Morten as permanent chairman and reiterated support for party unity and constitutional protections.
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Kentucky
Louisville
John W. Yerkes
Danville
Fernorsh
Gaskel
Beckiam
Tans
Ernor
Torkess
Hector
Internal Revenue
Dudee
Morten
Frankfort
Philadelynia Atention
Ana Deron
Bradley
Goebel
Leah
Fastenes
Yerkes
Koen
Dictt Iieerty
Wtidas
Tate
Udine
Umier
Fragmentary Speech Echoes Liberties and Election Law Debates
A garbled text fragment reflects a public discourse on an election law and civil liberties. It references loyalty to the Declaration of Independence, historical battles, and party rhetoric, with scattered mentions of votes, freedom, and constitutional principles amid unclear names and context.
For Summer Vacations booklet quotes rates to major resorts
A booklet quotes rates to principal resorts in Colorado Utah Iowa Illi Dvis Minnesota Wiscount Michigan New York New England and Canada. Free. Indispensable to those who boys not yet decided where to speed their on Santa Fe Route Topeka Kas.
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Colorado
Utah
Iowa
Illi- Dvis
Minnesota
Wiscount
Michigan
New York
New England
Canada
Topeka
Kas
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Railroad News
MR. Ripley
Ottawa Commercial Club
Orient Road
Kansas City, Mexico & Orient Railroad
Orient
Wal Sherman
Osage City
Frank Randlett
James Johnson
Arizona
G. W. Clusson
George Brentnall
Ypron
Reds
Salt 3
Legation Street
Ameasins
Colorado Springs
Denver
T. L King
Allie IH
Colorado Flyer
Otto Kuehne & Co
Wolff's
HAM
Wolff
Sen
Panek
Giatat
Cowie
Uberty
Esample
Itré
Buyker Hill
Yorktown
Ventrenss
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