Among Railroad Men at Santa Fe Shops Show Large Payroll
Harvard professor photographs highlight Santa Fe Topeka shops output with 1525 workers at 36 hours weekly and a $75,000 payroll. Locomotive and car departments split staff. 751 locomotives and 483 passenger coaches form the backbone as 25,263 freight and mixed cars are counted in the fleet with ongoing rolling stock maintenance during repairs and replacements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Focomative
Wight
Topeka
Bar
Santa Feenue Fer
Santa Felrear
Prisco Finalizes Entry Over the Tracks into Kansas City
A historic railroad move pits Frisco and related lines to run freight and passenger trains into Kansas City this year. Officials, including Osceola & Southern president and Joe White, inspect the route as the deal nears completion despite delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Gory
Louie & Sen
Karens City
Go- Thorlty
Fiat
Prac
Kartsae City
Rapsas City
Creeoka
Southern
Sail Sine
Osceula & Southern
Ssecula
Frisco
Osecok
Kulneotranes
Boethefield
Moet Seth
Ark
Soxne
Che ‘Prisca
Waleed
Kansas Cty
Conrad Miler
Tungur
Osceola & Southern
Oldest Santa Fe Employee George H Elliott Named
George H Elliott, foreman of the passenger coach yard, is confirmed as Santa Fe's oldest employee. He began work in Topeka in April 1869, during the Burittgame construction era, and has not missed a pay day except for vacations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serra Fe Ratiné
Topeka
George HH
Passnger
Santa Fe
Asnott
Yaymuden
James Moore
Moore
Elliott
Eliott
Hente Fe
Buritrgame
Moon
Burtingame
Tenry Keyes
Hilott Yass
Santa Fe Snap Shots Two Eastern Professors Visit Rail Trip
Mr M Hickinson assistant to President Ripley of the Santa Fe traveled to California with two Eastern professors Prof Commines of Harvard and Prof HU of the University of Chicago. They will photograph many places and scenes for a study back East while gathering ideas on the trip. A rumor about the Mo. Pacific Ottawa July 21 appears in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Hickinson
Ripley
Santa Fe
California
Commines
Harvard University
University of Chicago
Tem
Waewirson
Ais
Cummings
Hil
Focomovic
Bases for Missouri Pacific expansion spark rail competition talk
The Missouri Pacific plans to run eight passenger trains from Kan sas City and Pueblo to challenge Santa Fe and Union Pacific, with August 1 as a target. Chester L Long faces political backlash over post office appointments, criticized for creating enemies while Lang backs supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Pacific
Kansas Cayy
Pueblo
Santa Fe
Union
Endeavorers in Mines Stop at Butte on Homeward Journey
The Golden Gate special train carrying visitors to the Christian Endeavor convention from Ohio and India reached Butte Mont. It included school teachers doctors bankers and newspaper men led by Ephraim Marsh G J Sprecks and W R Moore. At Fury Mont thousands greeted the party and toured mining operations and smelting plants in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte, Mont
Mammoth Hot Springs
Wyo
Golden Gate
Columbus
Christian Endeavor
Ohio
India
Ephraim Marsh
Greenfield
Ind
G. J. Sprecks
First National Bank
New York City
W. R Moore
Mundé
Ind. Herald
Fury Mont
Full time at De Soto boosts hours for Iron Mountain
St Louis July 21 full time is being worked at the Iron Mountain railroad shops in De Soto Missouri for the first time in four years Ten hours a day six days a week replaces prior schedules where workers averaged 40 to 43 hours weekly and only briefly reached 64 hours during rare peak periods The change signals a shift toward steadier employment and longer hours in De Soto
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Iron Mountain Railroad
de Soto
Twce
Forest Fires Rage Near Oroville in July Heat
In Oroville California fourteen fires rage across mountains and foothills. Four olive holmes are burned and a blaze near White Wash trese runs six or seven miles north to Paterno. Another fire near Robinson unit covers eight by twelve miles with two hundred men fighting. A large fire between Harleton and Enterprise consumes the area as residents work to stop its spread. Authorities believe several fires are incendiary in origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oroville
Cal
White Wash Tres
Paterno
Pitty
Robinson Unit
Mahia
Lite
Harleton
Enterprise
Climbing Tacoma. Scientists Start for the Peak
A Mazamus mountain climbing party led by Dr. B Turner head toward Mt Tacoms with notable figures from the forestry division of the United States agricultural department, the Russian forestry service, and the geological survey guiding the expedition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torema
Wash. Jay
Mazamus
Mt. Tacoms
Revenue
B. Turner
Ehiet
Foresty Division
Delted States Agricultural Department
Viet
Russian Forestry Department
de. C Hart Merriam
Bulley
Biotogical
Muryes
J. C. Rungell
Geological Survey
German Christian Endeavor Holds Fifth National Convention
In St Louis on July 21 the fifth annual convention of the National Union of German Christian Endeavor societies opened with 200 to 400 delegates. The session focused on planning upcoming activities. Rev J G Mille of St Louis gave an address of welcome, with responses by Rev J L Born of Hamilton and Rev J C Kramer of Quincy. Rev G Berner of Buffalo preached the conference sermon and is noted as founder of the Endeavor movement among Germans and publisher of German Christian Endeavor books and the Mitarbeiter paper. A large delegation arrived from the east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
National Union of German Christian Endeavor Societies
J. G. Mille
J. L. Born
Hamilton
J.C. Kramee
Quincy
Tim
G. Berner
Buffalo
Endeavor
Mitarbetter
Co-Workers
Topeka Cinderella Show Delights Crowd Despite Flaws
Open air performance in Topeka drew over 3 000 last night as Cinderella dazzled with superb costumes and dances. Lighting and seating shortages were noted but improvements planned for tonight and tomorrow. Cast included Miss Meredith's pupils with Laura Dalby and Louise Allen among dancers and singers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Dusas
Steinberg
Ehidi
Cingéralla
Louise Allen
May Falley
Bessie Creamer
Maud Slayton
Fay Army
Ethel Kingsley
Esther Ranch
Edna Miller
Nanute’ Mason
Ethyl Nichols
Anita Collins
Pearl Pensyl
Grace Slayton
Eleanor Thompson
Peryale Curtis
Louise al- Hinon
Permie Curtis
May Farley
Bart
Misses Alle Milliman
Blanche Simmons
Ada Pirie
Lena ‘Talitarn
Lotte Deischer
Myrtle Clark
Carrie Comstock
Florence Welsh
Bertha Farrow
Vada ‘Taggart
Pearl Glimore
Grave Koonce
Mattie McNair
Ethel Henry
Stella Hanahan
Claire Stryker
Alice Hopkins
Pansy Wintrode
Saucey Burgess
Cora Shull
Nettlr
Mary Coulson
Tdzzie Fierce
Lou Groves
Grace Miller
Leda Fyles
Ite
Wil
Charlotte Bitterly
Blackbirds
Emma_Riebenstine
May Anderson
Emma Scott
May Bowen
Florence Smith
Mary Heary
Emma Marine
Neilie Smith
Pearl Boam
Leila Burkess
Helen Barkman
Eveline Barkmat
Ethel Glechrist
Nellie Babcock
Primrose Glechrist
Samuel
Allan Miller
Blanch McDowsil
Tom
Thumb
The
King
Willert Bean
Leo Conwell
Roy Rauch
Walter Gilchrist
Hiram Kingsley
John Shull
Bernard Smith
Fred Moser
Paul Callaham
Kenneth Barber
Herry Gillett
Ralph Cross
Ray Hartwell
Topeka Rail Service Eases Cinderella Crowds At Fair
Last night Topeka railway accommodations efficiently moved about 2,000 people per hour to the fair grounds for the Cinderella show. Suburban lines transferred riders to double trains near Blehth and Kansas avenue while extra staff covered all trains. A future loop planned to connect Topeka and South Topeka termini will improve travel.
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North Topeka
West Sixth Street
Fair Grounds
Fafe Grounds
Twelfth Street
Jackson
Harrison Streets
Topeka Railway
Topeka Avenue
South Topeka
Send the Children A Topeka Charity Letter
A letter from Clay Center donors contributes 32 toward sending children to see Cinderella. An additional friend adds $1 to cover car fare, supporting the festival fund for Topeka’s needy youth. The Journal forwarded the funds to Mrs Thastpe who will distribute tickets to deserving children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
State Journal
Thastpe
Topeka
END OF TARIFF IN SIGHT Senate vote eyed this week
Washington reports indicate a conference report on the tariff may win Senate approval by Thursday at the latest. Republicans expected to back the measure with support from a few allies, while Democrats aim to limit debate as the chamber nears adjournment. A tied quorum looms until final action on the tariff bill.
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Senate
Washington
Mesarg
Jones
Nevada
McEnery
Louisiana
Mesers Mantle
Stewart
Kyle
Pop
Bam
Turley
Tennessee
Harris Pacific Railroad
Tent and Hives Meet in Port Huron Ceremony
The Supreme Tent Knights of the Maccabees and Supreme Hive Ladies convened in Port Huron. Reports show during the last biennial term 1200 new tents were instituted with 23,200 members. Maccabee day is set for tomorrow with a large parade as the feature.
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Port Huron
Sien
Knights of the Maccabees
Maccabies
Sesason
Huntington's Ship Ching Transfers Registry to Hawaii
Huntington heads Pacific Mail Steamship Co transfers Ching registry from Britain to Hawaii via Col J W MacFarlane. The Ching, commanded by Capt Seabury, sailed Yokohama to Honolulu then San Francisco and will reach this port in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Jusyie
X. Huntington
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
J. W. MacFarlane
Pacific Mail Line
Seabury
Yokohama Tulu
Honolulu
San Francisco
St Louis Richest Woman Leaves Large Bequests
The will of Mrs. Julia C. MaMitt, reputedly St Louis' wealthiest woman, was filed for probate. The $8.00 estate consists largely of personal property and will be divided among six children. A charity bequest of 30,000 is noted along with a 3,000,000 share to her offspring.
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Henry Dalby
Salish Daley
Turner
Eselman
B. Meredin
Pears
Mixes Effle Hazen
Harry Crow King
Prince Charming
Royal Court
E. Meredith
Mrs. Meredith
Mesdames Dolman
Samuels
Vesta Clark
Baker
J.C. Mosier
St Louis
Julia C. MaMitt
St. Louis
Stryker Criticized Over Harsh Teacher Exam Standards
A Kansas editor calls State Superintendent Stryker foolish for crafting an exam that shuts out nearly half the teachers in Shawnee and many top educators. The piece cites abstruse questions, heavy time pressure, and claims the tests unfairly penalize wide groups while praising simpler demonstrations of competence.
Junction City News Highlights From The Week
Mr James McManus visits son John F McManus in the city. County orders roof painting on old courthouse. Junction City baseball team loses to Atchison two games, shut out. Weather hints indicate dry spell ahead. Virginia involved in incident with Deputy Sheriff Larry Sheehan. suspect fled. Fall Festival bustions planned. Fifteen Committee to receive items. New glass shed in four eastern windows of Assumption building after storm. Fly paper season noted. Local grocers and butchers plan first annual event at Garfield Park Aug 2. Street cleaning method praised. possible citywide extension. Cinibratha attendees urged to leave hats at home. crowd etiquette warnings. Cinderella play noted. a girl in the cast mischief with a mouse. State Board dairy method inquiry planned with Coburn. Nissley joins. Exposition interest in Kansas exhibit promoted by J B Hunt. Topeka composer Roehr reports new march Queen of the Festival. title page art and printing arranged. Queen photo to appear on title page. Advertisement for Snow Liniment from Gaz Kaneas and Miller’s Pharmacy.
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James McManus
John F. McManus
Court House
Junction City
Atchison
Topeka
Abirgini
Larry Sheehan
Milks
Prince Miearthat
Ts Assumption
Garfield Park
Streul
Namisey
Ming the Cheanwy
Utahs Semi Centennial Monument to Brigham Young Unveiled
A Salt Lake parade marks fifty years since Brigham Young led Mormon settlers into the valley. Veterans march from Pioneer Square to the temple grounds as dignitaries including Governor Wells and church leaders attend. President Woodruff presides, a silver eagle monument is unveiled, and cheers fill the crowd.
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Brigham Young
Bryan
Salt Lake
Mormon Agustics
Salt Lake Valley
Tabernacle Mere
Ube
Menver Square
Pinnkw Monument
I Pintoon
Pollo
Trichtm Yoote
Knights of Pyrhus
Elnoir Spenger Clawson
Hishey Whitney
Woodruff
Brighim Youn
Reclinn
James Odell
Tewan
Wondruft
Woodeafe
Gow
Nuuvon Legion
Welle
Behail
pHonhe
Prediction of What Will Come to Pass in London
The Standard this morning forecasts a future shaped by protectionist measures and tariff debates. It argues the country will endure and survive tariff strains, while trade along the river steamer routes continues to influence prosperity and gold shipments loom as markets grow.
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Kendon Standard
London
Nevada miner's will sparks estate dispute in Jeinaville
In Nevada Cal July 2 the will of Anthue McDonald, who died ten weeks ago in Geass Valley, is contested as the estate worth more than 5000 is to be divided among seven relatives. The will leaves $2000 to his nephew, while the rest of the heirs share the remainder after administration. Charters filed include The Chetopa Gas and Oil Company of Chetopa with 360,000 capital and Sterling Telephone Company of Sterling with 5,000 capital. Union Pacific offers cheap rail rates to Chicago and St Louis on select July dates, with ticket agents in Kansas Avenue and depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester L Long
The
Wichita Star
L Long
United States
Long
Lang
Mr. Lang
Nevada
Cal
Weller
Sohn McDonald
Jeinaville
Pennsylvania
Suetae
Chetopa Gas and Ol Company of
Chetopa
Capital
Frosk
J. 1. Cook
Wards
Geo. Eddington
Chas. Cranwell Cor Willams
J. Ho Dunn
Carl L. Siniora
Sterling Telephone Company
Sterlins
Ital
Melvin JS. Wichwrilaen
Herbert K.andsey
Sterling
Joh Anderson
Salina
Gustaf A. Anderson
Lindsborg
Frank A. Lindquist
Union Pacific
Chicago
St. Louw
F. A. Lewis
Kansas Avenue
Fulton
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Brooklyn
Samuel ©. Brock
Senta Fe
Topska
Harvard
Prisco
KE A
George H Elliott
Pacific
Ottawa
Iron Mountain
Tacoma
C. E. Society
Hawaiii
Huntington
China
New York
Merco
Sixth ST
Stryker
Shawnee County
C.F. Prather
Meriden Ledger
Heathers
Accursey
Hatif
Ar. Prather
Pine
Lewelling
Umer
M. A. Bailey
State Normal
Kanasoa
Bailey
Olney
Stout
A. O Beach
J. J. Burdge
John R. Carter
Wm. H. Conrad
J. A. Coulter
Mark 8. Green
F. E. Kutz
CM. Morrow
C. J& Moore
D. McCullough
Charles & Prather
J. H. Stevens
Wm. van Credal
May Albright
Mamie M. Bruner
Geo
O Bruce
Charles L. Conrow
Clayton Custer
Leoio Cook
Charles W. Davis
Kate A. Bludger
Lucy Bilis
Kate Glieseter
Graham
Marie Hagan
Geuw
Erma Kassetum
Sertha Kemp
iSrox
Sue Lovell
Viet McColm
Oliver MacReynolds
Mary Nagie
Inez Pore
Tda Packard
Mubyl Phlilips
Ada M. Strawn
Win
Katie Kasgebaum
Florence List
Maud Lyule
Della Morrow
Minna McCall
Mary Mathewson
Maille Pollum
John Patten
Kittle McQuinche
I. W. Roger
Allixon Sim
T Schnebig
Miriam Sheldon
Bolynne Steele
Carl Swain
Kia Co Wilson
Ward
Mary A. Ward
Journal
Coburn
State Board of Aericulture
Towa
Minnesota
J. EB. Nissley
Kaufas Creamery Company
W. F. Hunt
Omaha
Leedy
Hunt
Kansas
WF. Roehr
Br. Roehr
Marshall
Pugs
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