Ellis Gets Ies Change on Central Branch
An archival clipping describes Ellis securing a change on the Central Branch. At Beloit, Judge A B Bills, a Sixth District congressional candidate, speaks with Heese, the UpTon Pacific agent. Joe Cadden, engineer on the Solomon Valley Ranch, overhears a remark about goat engineers and asserts his own skill with Valley trains, remarking that the speaker would be better off if he tried the Valley run as he does daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beloit
A. B. Bills
Congress
Distriet
Upton Pacific
Avenue House
Joe Cadden
Soloman Valley
Elly
Cadden
Union Pacfic
Items of Interest to North Kansas Railroad Men on Broce Island
Posleville July 20 report covers promotions, assignments, and duties among Rock Island railway staff. Conductor OW Sumpter returns to duty after illness. brakeman Willian Wilbur denied promo. Rock Island hauls about 40 cars weekly from Belleville. 75 car loads unload from south Western Kansas to Republic county farms. Lightning hits Present Dmdator Ridley’s residence but causes no injuries. Foreman Rick Tsinnt and W. Kitchim travel to Manhattan and Topeka. Miss Suille of Philadelphia joins Rock Island family in Boloyne. W. H. Sthiseles plans rabbit hunting trip. D. Sweeney of Belleville contracts for improved treck level with Kalampzve railroad company. Rock Island challenges Union Pacific with a friendly baseball game. Kansas Creamery at Topeka expanding operations with 200 pounds churn output, refrigeration cars to be added on northern Kansas line. Stations and skirting upgrades along several towns mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Posleville
Sumpter
Ulress
Willian Wibur
Rock Island
Belleville
W. J. Hull
Pepress
Oskaloons
Kia
Teeters
Kansas
Republic County
W . Ridley
Rick Tsinnt Gard Foreman
Kitchim
Belleviile
Manhattan
Topeka
Miss Suille
Philadelphia
YeiHehe
Boloyne
W. H. Sthiseles
Sit
Aira
Melle Nelson Af Philipshare
Die & Nelson
Daughtor
D. Sweenity
D. Sweeney
Mellevilis
Kalampzve
Stowly Company
Reyarty
Urint Pacis
Senizser
Keteham
Sweet Pryor
Whittemore
Hoccer
Telmedse
Hamiton
Leary
Uxton
Kainsas
Kansas Line
Parka
Shandie
Kerman
Tetlanon
Smith Comer
Kennington
Agra
Phil Fifisbirg
Sorte
Jennings
Cuthy
Amd
Orden Fir
Fortuna
Notes From Nickerson Roundhouse Update
Only six engine stalls remain standing in the Nickerson roundhouse. A list of personnel changes and absences includes Duden as timekeeper in Topeka, Lepper returning from the Cyhlo trip, and Lytle reporting a newborn boy. Absences cited include Norton on leave and Byran and Howard off sick or traveling. machinery work shifts to Newton as old ships are torn down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mickerson
iGectee G
Newhen
Newton
Charles Lytle
Mike Norton
Neteton
Brotherhood Prevails in Wages Suit for Railroad Workers
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen reports victory over a receiver challenge to wage cuts for road crews. The ruling follows a similar case against the Union Pacific, with trips from Topeka to St Louis priced at $7.40. Travel dates August 3 6 9 and 23 via the Santa Fe Route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Brotherhood of
Philadelphia, Heading
St Louis
Jaya
Santa Fe
Souvenir Badges for Santa Fe Jubilee Planned in Denver Meeting
Arrangements were set to sell 6000 souvenir badges at 25 cents each for the Santa Fe railway workers in Kansas and other states. The double medallion pendant features a locomotive image and the Santa Fe Route logo on a red, white, and yellow ribbon. Proceeds fund festival entertainment and a grand parade display, with copyright protection and extensive coordination planned among division points and clerical staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
pSu
Santa Fe Railway
Kansas
Santa Fe
W. J. Mealy
Par- Gee
Moser
May
Thomas An Withrow
Bruthsrieid
Railway Tratmmers
Garvey
Une
Grimith
Tales
H. A
W. J. Healy
Committee of Pifteen
M. Kolin
F. Cavert
Messrs. Cavett
Geo. H. Thomas
W. EB. Crane
J. F. Mitchett
Hud
H. Guest
Alex Laird
Bette
Denver
H. 4
Impossibility debated in carnival maskers on foot plan
The article discusses opposition to mixing carriages and maskers on Kansne avenue during the carnival night. It recalls last year when vehicles rolled onto the parade route, nearly injuring revelers in masks. Proposals suggest keeping maskers on foot or in carriages only and possibly separating the routes or timing to improve safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kandes Avenue
Kansne Avenue
Politics and discord at Detroit Build ing and Loan league convention
At the United States league convention in Detroit doubts rose over President Brown s remarks on tariffs and free trade. A resolution to bar politics from papers was debated and shelved after disputes, with motions to refer or table failing. The episode ended with records expurgated and no further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Building and Loan League
Detroit
Policics
United States League
Weal Walldine
Law Associations
Brown
Senaton
Délecate E_ ©. Peck
Jackson
Tongus
Committee On
John F. McGignis
Alton
Seymour Dexter
New York
LN. C. Shumway
Taylorville
Michigan
Chen
Refuses Lions To Zoo In Chicago Park Controversy
Captain James Mullett blocks verbal contract to deliver three Zalophus Californius specimens to Lingoin Park. Andrew McNally and North Park Avenue residents allegedly deride the seasons while an office inquiry presses for the three lions, each valued at 150 dollars, to be received or removed within sixty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lingoin Park
de Vry
James R. Mallett
Los Angeles
Andrew McNally
North Park Avenue
Ofce Ut
Andrews
Mr. McNally
Mons
Sca Liona
O'Ehick
Mullett
Lens
Muncie's Blue Laws Lead to Night of Turmoil
In Muncie Indiana a clash erupted at the Dohneen block as Young Men's Christian Society leaders of a band faced off with opponents over the blue law movement. In the melee Homer Bowles Richard McCauley Henry O'Meara and others were involved. arrests followed as police restored order. Several wounded including McElfresh and Price, while crowds of up to five thousand gathered outside police headquarters amid chants urging action against the rival factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
Young Men's Christian Society
Eblock
Hubbard
Hlt. McBifresh
Clyde M. Ritenour
Greely Price
AD. Pierce
Dohneen
Homer Bowles
Richard McCauley
Partes
McElfresh
Locate
PS S.C. EB. Union
Price
Bowles
Ritenour
M.C. A
Baldwin
Hopping
McKinley relative to be postmaster at Moline
Washington july 7 Jergs H Mc Kinley a cousin of the president will be appointed postmaster at Moline TL The president's decision to appoint his relative is doubtless due to the latter's manly course In his candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jergs H. McKinley
Moline
Representative Prince
Prince
White House
Prince's
W. F. Eastman
William Clendenning
George Ht. McKinley
McKinley
Uie
Mc+ Kinley
G. W.stansfield
Kansas Avenue
Gorman in Control at Maryland Democratic Convention
Harmony of the old-fashioned kind prevailed as Gorman guided Maryland Democratic state convention actions. Platform favors bimetallism with gold and silver, but omits a ratio. Thomas A. Smith and J. Frank Ford named for comptroller and clerk of the court of appeals. References to McKinley act, international conference, and Cuba policy amid party unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Baltimore
Gormat
Urchet
Thomas A. Smith
Caroling County
Court of Appeals
J. Frank Ford
St. Marys County
Gortean
Committee On
Union
McKinley
Yeland
Republican Party
Buttes
Cubs
Violations of the filled cheese law reported in Washington
The treasury and agricultural departments investigate alleged breaches of the filled cheese act. A Liverpool dealer’s letter and cloth-wrapped cheese sent abroad show stamping failures. Cheese must bear two inch black lettering. violet ink markings are almost illegible. Liverpool trader says large quantities are shipped and sold as unfilled cheese due to poor government markings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Juy
Treasury Department
Agricultural Department
Loft Congress
Liverpool
England
Atys
French Mail Steamer Alphe Believed Lost Near Mozambique
A dispatch from Masambique reports the French mail steamer Alphe, which left Beira on May 1 for Masambique, has not been heard from. It is feared she foundered with unknown number aboard, including possibly passengers from the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Genortmert
United States
Masambique
Alphe
Beira
Maeita
Glucose Trust Stock Listed On Chicago Exchange
The Atucee Sular Refining company stock is added to the unlisted securities on the Chicago Stock Exchange. The official announcement shows a total issue of 140.00.00 with 325.00.000 common shares and 1000K0 preferred shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glucose Trust
Chicago
Atu-cee Sular Refining Company
Chicago Stock Exchange
Situation in Portugal Worsens Amid Republican Pressure
A dispatch from Oporto reports Portugal’s political scene already grave and now further strained by government measures to intimidate Republicans and push through financial proposals. The Lisbon ministries press warn Republicans of strict action. Meanwhile, silver shipments resume with 175,000 ounces to be shipped aboard the Normannia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portugal
Madrid
Oporto
New York
Normannia
Three Islands Shaken by Earthquake in Leeward Group
Antigua, St. Kitts, and Guadaloupe in the Leeward Islands felt a strong earthquake yesterday near Kingston Jamaica. A strange advertisement promotes Vim and Advoc to remedies for stomach and liver issues. G. W. Stansfield, 532 Kansas Avenue, appears in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Jamaica
Antigua, St. Kitts and
Guadaloupe
Leeward Group
Ds Witt
G. W. Stansfield
Kansas
Bargain Grocery Sale Pitches Wholesale Prices in City
Large scale buyers can save as this storefront touts wholesale pricing on coffee, meats, lard, butter, eggs, soaps, canned goods, baking essentials, and household items. Offers include various coffees, sugars, hams, lard, butter, eggs, beans, oats, rice, crackers, milk, soda, and jars. Emphasizes cash purchases and volume discounts for big buyers.
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Lion
McLaughlin
Levering
California
Kennedy
Perth
Eagle
Hice
Pettijohn
Louisiana
Eel Kills A Whale In Aquarian Tank Tragedy
New York July 29 Seltzer the whale known as the white whale of the Aquarians died after drowning in a tank mishap. Witnesses noted his unease and unusual eating prior to demise. Dr Bean and staff removed water and attempted to revive him, but a congested nasal passage and stuck breathing valve prevented rescue.
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New York
Seltzer
Bgtzer
Aquarum
Thh. Beau
Aquarians
Beltzer
Selizer
Peril in the Mountains Stanford Instructor Lost on Tacoma
Stanford University drawing instructor Prof. Brows narrowly escaped death on Mount Tacoma during a violent storm. Volunteers from Mazamatas and officials searched the mountain, fires were set to guide rescuers, and after a grueling two mile ascent through glaciers and crevasses, Brows was found exhausted but alive. Also notes cheap rail fares east and a separate fire incident in Olean caused by a faulty oil barrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanford University
Tacoma
Taonmi
Wash
Brows
Stanford University of California
Mount Tacoma
Yorbins
Edward Currae
RB. W. Young
Seatie
Harvey Mithell
New York
Jeck Ross
San Francisco
Frank W. Cushman
Dr. Duns
Portland
Ore
Brown
Payne's Gloomy View: A Milwaukee Political Take
Republican Henry Payne questions promises of a boom and notes rising unemployment in Milwaukee. He cites abundant job seekers with hard luck stories, mostly local heads of families, and doubts national prosperity reports amid a sharp labor market in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Henry 0. Payne
Mark Hanna
MtcKinsey
Prosperity
Milwaukes
Jie
Buckien's Arnica Szive Advertised Salve Claim
The ad touts Buckien's Arnica Salve as the best relief for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Priced at 25 cents per box and sold by J K Jones Fifth and Kansas Ave. Included are testimonials from Mrs E G Gregory of Frederickstown MO and a note about Gardiner's remedies failing before Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was tried. Webb buys and sells toner.
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Buckien
J. K. Jones
Fifth
Kansas Ave
Erindenitfren
Mays
G. Gregory
Prederickstown
Gardneter
Chamberlain
Webb Buys
Sefia Toner
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Rgieal
Ellis
Siammea
Broce Island
North Kansas Railroad
Nickerson
C.F. Cavert
W. B. Carrie
FP. Mitchell
Mitchels
W. EB. Carrie
Colorado Springs
Colorado St
Ayer
George
Keene
Domino
Lexington
James R. Keene
de Witt
Gorman
London
Ms. Best Meats
Fresh Meat
Rast Erztusr Telephone 252
Union Pacific
St. Louie
F. A. Lewis
J. C. Fulton
Olean
TKK
Payne
Europe
Pierce
Sttock Ferce
Logan
Hart
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