Making Room In Santa Fe Freight Office For Archives
A crowded sixth floor at Santa Fe offices prompts moving vast old files and records to basement storage at 33 Kansas Avenue. W J Healer notes top floor reorganization reduces staff, with ten workers transporting paper and duplicate letters to basement pigeonholes numbered for easy reference. Two men shuttle boxes via the building elevators as the freight department tightens space.
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Santa Fe Butice Hallline
W. J
Tormense
Kassas Avenus
Delayed Work Halts Progress On Albuquerque Depot
The Albuquerque Journal reports slow progress on Sark and related shops due to late lumber deliveries and roof work. Foreman C. Franz, FH. Lantry, and Salling are repositioning machinery as iron pillars rise, with completion targeted mid August. Contractors push cement work, brick walks, and roof girders while Holton aims to finish the Wells Parker Express building by August 2, with depot occupancy not yet assured.
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Botares Progress of
Albuquerque
Albuquerque Journal
Sants Fw
C. Franz
Lantry
Hnge
Neemary
Holt
Weighing & Hk
Tant -Aesk
Abe
Ehug
Fraser
Ottegy
Pilushers
Ood
Holton
Welle Parco Expreva
Aueust 2
Orient to be running by January, railroad price talks
Reports from Emporia and Sedgwick county outline construction plans for the Orient to reach Katee by January 1 with grading seven miles completed from Anthony south. The road contract, to run from Anthony Kan to the Cimarron River, faces delivery timing issues and partial fund advances. Groundbreaking set for Wichita area with President Stilwell pushing for earlier deliveries.
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Edwards
Orient
Emporia P Awards
Wey
Ae Naysee
Anthony South
Sedgwick
Wichita
Ee Oreeres
Raiene
Carol
Altus
Oklahoma
Stilwell
Descenibone
Cambria
Pittsburgh
Ratis
Anthony
Kan
Cimarron
Antiperminense Denials Tie Wall Street to Pennsylvanian Interests
The denial asserts no link between the Persistent Wall Street story and Pennsylvania interests beyond Edward J. Berwind, who interacted with Pennsylvania and held influence in Atchison. The authority rejects the claim that the Pennsylvania kid offered Mr Marxan control of the Atchison system for 95 preference and 73 for the coming wreck, calling the report unsubstantiated.
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Wall
Penneyi- Vania
Edward J. Berwind
Pennsylvania
Wall Street
Penn—ylvania
Marxan
Ube Atchison System A6
Saale
Union Pacific announces western excursion for newspaper representatives
The Union Pacific plans a large tour for about fifty newspaper men from across the country. Alfred Barlow leads the trip with railroad officers to inspect Colorado, Wyoming and Utah improvements. The party meets in Denver on July 2 and travels by special train to Cheyenne and Salt Lake City with stops at preferred locations.
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Union Pacific
Omehs
Colon Peck Rullreed
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Golorado
Wyam
Utah
Alfred Barlow
Brown Riad
Denver
Nes
Cheyenne End
Salt Lake
Northern Pacific Directors Named After Selection Controversy
Morgan's Men in New Sark select J ape Morn tat for recommends five directors to be elected at the Northern Pacific annual meeting. The 15 member board will include Edward Adams George F Hovert Ivey D Wis iner es Ken ed Eon Tamon S Mallen Walter S Oakman ary Spearer Charles Stears John Stillman Eoe n B Thomas.
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New Sark
Omians
J. Ape
J Is Meare
Tie
Skssuel Rea
Northern Pacific Railway
Kientors
Moran
Rae
Sante
Northern Pacific Coneiste
Edward Adams
George F. Hovert Ivey
D. Wis Ineres
Keni Ed Eon
Ned
Tamon
Mallen
Walter S Oakman
Ary Spearer
Charles Stears
John Stillman
Eoen
Thomas
Bti
Malta
O'Byrne
John Sleater
Sara John Ruaselt
Harvey
Maincion
Bante Fe
Edward Hardy
Herman Smith
Roel Isiniiank Horton
White
Artar
dMloamington
Poleka
George Benson
Toape
Saeco
Union Pacific
Beredomes McGinnis
Tae Jarta
Fawor
Hauer
Mare
Clayton Gatiser
Heammeremith
Pice
Teave Wwe
Baal
Beavin
Gilltan
P Gardner
Nerring
Northwestern
Gardner
Wiliam Muze
Piho
North Tone
John. Clapper
Rearson
Trans-Continental Passenger Association Notes Meetings
The Trans-Continental Passenger Association continued its Glenwood Springs session with actions on joint rate publications for 1902 San Francisco plans, special rates for the Pan-American Buffalo exhibit, and proposals on changing return routes for California excursions. debate over army navy transport, clergy and railroad employee rates, and Los Angeles joint agencies proceeded with next meeting in view.
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Trans-Continental Passenger Association
Denver
Colo
Transcontinental Passenger Association
Glenwood Springs
Auental Rat Ocoptey
Pyt
San Francisco
Buffalo Line
Caifornia
eSamp
Army
Navy
California
Missouri River
Pacifc
Los Angeles
Cal
Naschimien
Na- Honsl
Chridge
Rock Island men study Santa Fe to Albuquerque rail link
A party of Senators and merchants from Pitteburo Willsboro Albuquerque and San Cruces arrived to review the eight mile drive over the surveyed rate for the Santa Albuquerque Pacific railroad. The Rock Island system and Denver Rio Grande line plan a six month construction to connect Pedro to Albuquerque with funding discussions in Albuquerque. The Pine Wells line will be built after the Pines Wells line is completed.
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Pinos Wells
Santa Fe Santa Fe
MN. M
W. H. Andrews
Arthur Kennedy
Pitteburo
Hopewell
A. G. Kennedy
Willsboro
J. A. Saint
Albuquerque
E. J. Murray
San Cruces
Haw
Santa Albuqurrane & Pacific Railroad
Froud
Strike on Santa Fe Pittsburg and Fort Dodge Train Aid
In Kansas and Iowa the day centers on wage talks and a railroad charity run. A Santa Fe strike in Pittsburg seeks higher pay up to 15 dollars a day with turmoil and a show of railway care. A special relief train from Mason City to aid a seriously ill girl demonstrates railroad humanity as officials act swiftly to save the child. Christian Science conversion noted in Los Angeles and Boston as W G Nevin retires to join spiritual observances.
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Fort Dodge
Mason City
Bast
Chante Ohloe
Ania City
Wheeler
Gibbs
Exgie Grove
Tun
Cy Wheeler
Christian Science
Los Angeles
Cat, Jr
W. G Nevin
Gene Asker
Boston
Church routine and railway shop talk in July Memphis report
The dispatch describes church activities involving Mr Nevin and Bologos, along with C. J. Hudson and 8 W Johnson departing for New Orleans on business. It documents railroad shop news in Chicago North Western and Kansas City area with personnel moves, duties, injuries, vacations, and plans for the summer, including engineers, foremen, painters, and machinists.
Railway work and irrigation plans reshape Canyon region
Reports from Capitan Progress and Flagstaff Gem note major railway grading 130 miles from El Paso toward Rock Island lines, with Barker camp work on an eight foot cut and a deep ravine dam to reclaim water for irrigation. Southern Pacific to build Globe to Flagstaff line, reinforcing Flagstaff as a division point. Major Sally and J D M Hamilton figures cited amid varied local notices.
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J.D. M. Hamilton
Banta Fe
Capitan Progress
Southern Pacifi Railroad Company
Globe
Pigstaff
Fligstat
Flagster
Flagstaff
From Herington to Bremen and local hires
The report lists personnel changes and relocations around Herington, including promotions at Bremen and new roles for staff. It notes J. W. Vaef Junction Chiy socializing, engine work on the Herington Latin division, and various job moves such as stenographer hires and store duties.
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Herington
Piiame
Horton Tor Rein
G. Daviun
Sallie
Dr. Milter
Carrol Kintner
Wilbur Frost
Harry Gucher
Bremen
Shorty Graves
J. W.vaef
Chiy
George Lewin
Taland Fisman
Torraigat
Herington-Cali
Bobh Henry
Dix
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Tinemith
Ta Vim
Bi Mirra
Abilene
Cooper Poundhiouse
Cooper Poundhiouse, Te” Plce
Lester 4
Nek ‘Macksniik C. Huckinewa
Moning
Ehie
Theodore Biehlin
Morgan Consideres Forming Soft Coal Trust
Rumors swirl about J P Morgan pursuing a large scale coal trust to control American production. The talks involve prominent financiers and shipping interests amid Wall Street speculation of a major deal, with attention on Pennsylvania and international navigation groups.
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Morgan
Soft Coal Trust
America
Prudent A. 1 Casent
Pepnsylvania Fale
Clement A. Griacom
Fhe International Navigation Meee Ae
Achiee
Quest ‘Ton
Wall Street
Police Jottings Show Promised Reform and Odd Courtroom Tales
Promised judge Lindsay they would sin no more. Wax Beine fixed when surprise came. In Topeka police court, the Pigg Bros trio Robert and Ranson Piggy faced guilty verdicts on three liquor selling counts and two nuisance charges. Fines totaling hundreds were suspended until next Piggy escapade. Rankin fined Carson for two dogs, with a later remittance tied to dogcatcher payment by August 1. Various minor cases and odd happenings filled the session, including a raid on a small joint and a balloon visit tale.
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Tris
Robert
Ranson
Eanals
Tridge Lind- Bay
W. W. Harvey
Harvey
Itzzoner
Dostateter Renkin
Citigen
Carson
Rankin
Rae
Meema
Rachel Brown
Reed
R May Hin
Deserters and Prisoner Welfare at Port Laress Junction
The article notes officers pursuing deserters from Port Laress, with efforts to locate mutineers and ensure their treatment. It mentions a new building project, ongoing jail improvements, and the promise of better facilities, including baths and water supply, to aid prisoners awaiting processing or transfer. менее
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Port
Jackson
Postal rule changes target second class publications
Washington July 18 postmaster general Smith Hue signed amendments to postal regulations affecting second class mail matter. The order narrows criteria for periodical publications and excludes items with booklike characteristics, clarifying that ads and promotional material may no longer count toward ongoing literary value. Changes cover subscription inducements, pricing, and resale of unsold copies, with enforcement across federal channels and the public notices to prevent revenue loss. Summer tours and travel promotions appear in a separate notice segment mentioning Santa Fe, Topeka, and the North Western paths for readers.
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Smith Hue
Cua
Joe
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Colin Nod
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