Direct Line to City of Mexico Rail Project Promised
A Kansas City to City of Mexico rail scheme, the Orient plan, would divert from Kansas City to Mexico, with a line reaching the City of Mexico via Teays and the Mexican international railway. Grimes asserts the project is certain, estimating a 1,700 mile ride and a construction timeline starting near Wichita, with graders to work from Chase county toward Kingfisher and Kaltes, linking through Bugle Pass and extending toward the new border and connections with the Mexican Central and other lines.
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Kanese City
México & Orient Fallroad
Kanes City
Mexico
Kansas
City of
Tne
Bugle Pass
Emgte
Mexwan
Wichita
Bow
Artes Gree
Cham
Kingurle
Chase County
Carian
Falesten
Oldahora
Santo
Employment Fakirs Swindle Kansas City Workers
Kansas City reports expose fake employment agencies preying on men, with superintendent Jamison planning a crackdown. He cites cases where agents take fees for section hand jobs, seize lunches, and misdirect workers, leading to civil actions. The scheme allegedly involves railroad agencies and foremen colluding to skim fees from groups of men sent to work.
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Kansas City
Cloux
Jamin
Kansas
Weney
Ihe
Anin
Gould
Dowell Promoted to Train Master at Wellington
A. B Dowell is promoted to train master at Wellington Nebraska. Will Sacened E Raymond is named assistant train master as the Santa Fe offices reorganize staff in Wellington and surrounding lines. The move shifts Merriott to a different post while Dowell takes charge of local operations. Wood branch from Wellington to other yards remains under review.
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Will
E. Raymond
Wellington
Wichita
EK Bowell
Wichitt
Brehewond
Santa Dr
Wellingtin
Kelleas Ciy
Gentae
Merriott
Gimel
Dewalle
Merrintt
Englewood
Devrdh
Santa Fr
Ae. Wood
Hoar Fanses City Grain Ona Fearne City
In Fort Worth Texas an inquiry began into a commerce matter with ties to Hoar Fanses City and Santa Pe talrow. Donors from Kasia CHY were cautioned as the Hoek Toon and local dealers faced heavy restrictions to prevent frame operations.
Texas grain firms face alleged bias in state business access
A cryptic note claims Texas officials blocked certain men from doing business and suggests favored grain companies. The fragment references scrutiny of business records and potential favoritism affecting market access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teaas
Texas
Fis
Tom
Track repairers quit as Union Pacific gangs strike
Kansas City dispatch reports Union Pacific section crews walked off the job after accusing management of unfair treatment and food shortages. Workers complained meals were inedible and pay was withheld. about six men quit and others followed, with replacements sought.
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Union Pacific
Kansas City
Union Pacife Railroad
Jumenh Brennan
Train wreck near Cwerbrogh injures crew and bystander
A freight train near Cwerbrogh collided and derailed injuring a fireman and several train crew members. One fireman and a driver are reported gravely injured as rescuers work to free trapped personnel.
New Road Project Moves Forward With Petition Drive
A petition drive in McPherson County seeks state approval for a new railway road reported by local officials. The effort, supervised by an assistant chief engineer and a supervisor named Cart Swenrwo, aims to secure funds and land rights, with already named donors and residents joining the effort.
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Eye Solisio
Kas
Netiarka
Es Tota & Guilt Railroad
Asistant
McPherson County
Union Pacific to Add 31 Locomotives for Power
Cheyenne July 2. Superintendent WW Melfeen Jr of the motive power department says Union Pacific has placed orders for thirty two new passenger and freight locomotives expanding the Preme and Atlantic lines. The railroad reports a nearly sixty locomotive purchase this year. A miscourt political freight train derailed this morning spilling wheat. no injuries reported.
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Union Pacific
Cheyenne
Melfeen, Jr
Rate for Harvest Hands FM by RR for large parties
The notice states a per capita rate by the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad for parties of five or more traveling from Chickko to a point in Min pereth peene Beant Dalat, excluding Northern Pacific Great Northern and Soo roads.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul Railroad
Minpereth
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Soo
Rates ace to le $14 fer gol d return masimem rate ee tag rat
A fragmented note describes rates and returns with unclear terms and possible player or team references. Names and places are hard to parse but imply a financial or trade context with a $14 figure mentioned alongside returns and tagging.
Rock Island Mortgage Authorized to Borrow 3.8 Million
A Rock Island mortgage grants authorization to borrow 3.8 million dollars on a New Mexico property. The document outlines a trust arrangement with Illinois entities issuing bonds equal to the mortgage and potential additional bonds tied to railway mileage for road ownership and equipment. The text references probate actions and trustee Cate Chicago related to the bond issuance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lan Ve N. M
Cago
Rock
Pucine
Illinois ‘Trust and Livings Baple
Cate Cago
Conductor Bert Clay Killed in Oklahoma Train Yard
Bert Clay of Santa Fe Meste Death at Arkansas City in July. A conductor for the Santa Fe line was killed almost instantly in Oklahoma City while assisting his crew with train switching. The incident occurred Friday as the crew worked in the yard.
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Bert Clay
Santa Fe
Arkansas City
Kat
Ciahoma Division
Canta Fes
Okehuma
City Briday
New Railroad in Utah Seoma to Mean Business
Oklahoma Needs Cars reports a Santa Fe division freight car shortage hindering grain flow. Wheat from the 100 ranch stored in elevators with fifteen cars on the ground at Miles, other depots along the division face similar crowding. Blockade in Freight at Wichita notes 195 to 170 freight cars tied up in local yards as Rock Island trains move heavy freight, delaying schedules. Caldwell bound crews take over trains at arising delays, travel time overrun threatens timely delivery.
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Oklahoma
Guthrie
O. T
Santa Fe
Toma Taamers
Witlett
Miles
Wichita
Kun
Rock Island
Caldwell
Resins
Herington
Calswell
International Association of Railway Ticket Agents Convention
The International Association of Railway Ticket Agents will hold its annual convention in Salt Lake City from September 22 to 24. Word was received by 8 K Hooper general passenger and ticket agent of the Denver and Rio Grande. Nearly 200 delegates are expected, with representatives from nearly every railroad in the country attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Ealt Lake
Change in Rock Island Division Superintendent
W J Lawrence, formerly hive berg superintendent of the Dakota division of Rock Island, has been named superintendent of the Cedar Rapids division with headquarters at Cedar Rapids Iowa. The promotion aligns leadership across Rock Island divisions and signals administrative realignment.
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Rock Island
W. J. Lawrence
Berg
Rock Iland
Hug Bers
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapida
Real Estate Transfers in Elm Grove and Western Land Additions
Real estate transfers listed involve multiple individuals and parcels in Elm Grove and Western Land and Lot Co. additions. Names include A Dickinson J He Wit von Wm Curtis addition and Twaddle to Trons with prices from 1 to 1300 dollars for lots and parts with street references Topeka Avenue Harlan Street Davies Street and 731a Fota 731 ae 7a.
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Tat
Rowman
A. Dickinson
Atte
Fe Tulionk
Ease Se
Whit Pine
Stilson & Thar
Tholomew
A. W. Knowles Ang
J. He Wit von
Elm Grove
Western Land and Lot Co
Jos
Wm. Curtis
Burleigh
Ida the Twaddle
J. Andarson
Bessie Hate
Sin
Topeka Avenue
Bill vanSor
Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Featured for Digestive Health
A fragment describes the Dinner Pail of the American worker as often overfilled with unsuitable foods causing indigestion and stomach trouble. It extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as capable of restoring digestion and health, citing a testimonial from Thomas Arratis of Bab Seation Can. The text mentions indigestion, kidney strain, and improved mobility after using the remedy.
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Pierce
Thomas Arratis
Leon
Lever
Union Holds Meeting Over Miller Duty Return
A large gathering of bookbinders met to decide actions if Miller, assistant foreman at the Heath, returns to duty. They weighed possible suspensions and whether to walk out, while Public Printer Palmer considers a solution. Miller appeared at the government printing office and prepared to report for duty as instructed.
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Ers’ Union
W. A Alllier
the Heath
Palmer
Diller
M. Sar Pete
Miller
Efe
Qint Hw
Cottelyoutis
Usta
General Arbitration Prophecy by Ex President Cleveland
Ex President Cleveland argues in Col Ter's Weekly that public sentiment will drive general arbitration of labor disputes. He warns that patriotism and national character can compel an end to strife, with civic bodies and voluntary arbitration guiding employers and workers toward peace and broader national welfare.
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Cleveland
New York
Col Ter
National Civic Federation
Elmitar
Republic
Four Indictments Promised in Postoffice Probe
Kingtor July 21 Four indictments for the postal investigation are likely to be returned by the Portman grand jury in this city next Monday. The cases involve contract matters tied to post office and contractor dealings, with three postal offices and two contractors named. One party is not a resident of Cheshire City. Additional inquiries and reticence surround the proceedings as the jury broadens its scrutiny. Washington reports minister King at Rangkot says inquiries have been made about a man worth millions and a 5 percent stake offered as security. London notes a county baseball game in George City ending 16 to 2, praised as one of the best in years with clean play and strong team work.
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Kingtor
Peirot Grand Jury
Svitbiratinas Av
Payne
Weshireton
Sur
United States
King
Rangkot
State Department
Lottte
London
Ben
Oeuge City
Oevee City Boys
Lyniten
Ewisher
Loeace City
Hokanten
Bedbrun
Om Holonson
Uff Sytsher
gut—Hokannan
Swisher
Peruna Promoted for Indigestion and Catarrh Relief
Letters from Milwaukee and Hot Springs praise Peruna for indigestion, dyspepsia, and catarrh relief after failure with doctors. Endorsements claim eight bottles cured long standing stomach trouble and fatigue, with confidence in Peruna’s curative reputation and a free medical inquiry from Dr. Hartman.
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Marie Lindholm
13Th Street
Milwaukee
Wis
Jcian
Mary Lindbolm
Misa Grace Allyn
Cedar St
Hot Springs
Ark
Kansas State College eyes experimental farm near McPherson
In McPherson Kansas on July 25 the Kansas State Agricultural College discussed negotiating for an experimental farm near the city. The plan calls for a about twenty acre site convenient to the railroad, with initial focus on a single wheat variety before expanding to other crops and further investments.
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McPherson
Kas
Kansas State Agricultural Collees
Pope Leo XIII Mass Observed in City Cathedral
Funeral rites for the late pontiff Leo XIII were held in the city cathedral with Rev. Bishop I. M. Pink presiding. The service featured elaborate decorations in red and white, more ornate than typical President McKinley observances, with solemn processions through the church.
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Leo XIII
Cattie Deal
I. M. Pink
Leavenworth
McKinley
Papal funeral rites adorn the city church
A large area of the church hall still shows little evidence of the big audience. A two image picture of Papa Leo hangs on the left side while floral decorations create a pontifical scene. The service is a pontifical requiem mass with Father Ferdinant as deacon of honor and Father McCall as sub-deacon of honor.
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Lrge Auditos
Tfe
Papa Leo
War & Pontifical Ear
Pontifica
Father Ferdinant
Father McCall
Hand Sapolio Hor Tolet ae- Delicate wash care ad
An old advertisement extols Hand Sapolio Hor Tolet ae as gentle on the skin yet effective against stains. It promises skin preservation and Turkish bath like after-effects when used in the bath, urging placement on every wash stand and distribution by all grocers and druggists.
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St MoDhanann
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Rock Island Mortgage
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Styme
Hartman Sanitarium
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W. H. Rosa Wm. Sims
Chas J.lautry
Chas. J. Doviin
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