Railway Train Men Push Name Change for Brakemen
In July 2 discussions across eastern railroads consider replacing brakeman with titles like first assistant conductor and second assistant conductor on passenger trains. Proponents argue braking is now a cooperative task and the rename would reflect duties and dignity, with a Brotherhood vote planned before the next meeting to adopt the change.
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Chaace
Chicazo
Pines
Rome
Uecker
Brotherhood of Railway Trammes
Mit
Ex-State Superintendent Proposes Boycott Missouri City
Stryker ex state superintendent and Wellington Voice editor urges Sumner county residents to boycott Kansas City merchants over grain rate disputes. He lists rate comparisons for routes to Galveston and notes rail lines and towns involved, claiming Kansas City imposes higher charges and threatens to cut shipments to remove business from Wellington and nearby merchants.
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Stryker
Kansas City
Missouri City
Wr Stryker
Wellington Voice
Sumner County
Kansan City
Rock Island
Prac- Healy
Checking of Corpses and Santa Fe Agent Walsh Favor Idea
A fragmentary report notes General Baggage Agent Walsh of the Santa Fe weighing a proposal linked to the Kweehee Bgrate convention and a one-year exhler, with discussion extending as a supplementary offering resolution.
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Walsh
The
Santa Fe
Eayence
West of Chicago and St Louis urged to adopt corpses rule
Western railway officials led by M. Walsh of the Santa Fe and J. Nicholas of the Missouri Pacific pressed for all lines west and east to adopt the corpse transport rule. They argued the system works on forty lines already and urged faster lines to accept responsibility at transfer points, stressing legal accountability remains the same in either case.
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Chicago
St. Louis Baye
Merare. Walsh
Santa Fe
J. Nicholas
Missouri BP
Br. Walsh
Walsh
Reds the Winners Santa Fe Ball Team Defeats Valley Palla
A scrambled report notes Santa Fe as the Reds defeating Valley Palla in a Saturday game. Jimsmy and Shirmatl are mentioned with fielding and pitching, while wild plays and misplays surface. The piece highlights Riverside’s errors but credits Reds with nine runs before the end, though support was uneven.
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Wetlern
Mearch
Sumta Fe
Culley
Vieitines
Ttu
Reds
Rune
Jismy
Don
Don "Shirmatl
Burr
Rada Pw
Dan Lane van Wepre
Narmond Ata
Valiey
Union Pacific Officials Explain New Time System Rules
Union Pacific officials defend a new time system for train crews amid employee discontent. The plan requires weekly checks against standard time, with lorks report discrepancies and penalties for noncompliance. Managers emphasize improved safety, efficiency, and security for personnel and operations.
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Union Pacific
Omeda New
Operasng
LN Fe
Upton Pactio Railroad
Svatenen
Dickisson
Felund Peenerty
Letters Hidden in John Fox Puzzle Baffles Topeka Hotel
Readers at a Topeka hotel register puzzled by letters after the time of John Fox. Some think the sequence hints at marriage or espionage while others suggest it refers to a code or cryptic message. A witness, Mr Fox, is named in discussion as the man involved.
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John Fox
Topeka
Martyre
Te Deliere
Spi
Fox
John Pusther
Otter
Nome
Mr Fox
Dai
New “East
Louisiana
Pablicas
South
New Orleans
Rock Island Extension Promises Shortest Pacific Route
The Chicago Inter Ocean reports the Rock Island extension from Liberal Kansas to White Oaks New Mexico will yield a Chicago to Los Angeles route about 2195 miles, 70 miles shorter than Santa Fe. The line from Liberal to White Oaks adds 60 miles, with El Paso connection and a 166 mile El Paso to Los Angeles segment via Southern Pacific. The route, less mountainous, could shorten travel time and link with the Mexican Central for a Mexico City path shorter than rivals.
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Rock Island
Liberal
Chicago
New Mexico
Chicagd
Tiberal
Kas
Hock
White Oaks
el Paso & Northeastern
el Paso
Southern Pacific
Los Anguies
Chi- Gure
Pacific Coast
Milan
Chica
City of
Mexico
Prawley Named to Union Pacific Passengers Post
May Ba Prawley Denver July 30 reports John B. Prawley general agent of the messenger department Union Pacific Kansas will succeed A Hutchmann assistant general passenger agent of road.
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May Ba Prawley
Denver
John B. Prawley
Messenger Department of the
Union Pacfic
Kansas
Ekg
A. Hutchmann
Frisco to likely build own depot. Oklahoma City freight gains eyed
The Frisco’s passenger office remains with Santa Fe after a Kansas Midland purchase. Officials expect Frisco to soon construct its own depot as the arrangement is seen unsatisfactory. In Chicago, agents will discuss charging bicycles and baby carriages as excess baggage by weight. Oklahoma City awaits western extension of the St. Louis and San Francisco with terminal line completion, forecasting higher freight and changes to connections with Choctaw and B & O lines.
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Prisco
Wichita
Kansas Midland
Frisco Offic
Frisco
Santa Fe
Chicago
Besteniwer
Marquette
Mich
Oklahoma City
Okla
Oklahoma City and Western Railroad Company
St. Louis
San Francisco
Acme
Tex
Banony
Santa Fe Steamers tied to New Whatcom project
The first vessel of 2 feet length for the Monticelio Steamship Co of San Francisco was begun at once in New Whatcom Washington on July 20. The steamers will operate with the Santa Pe system, serving routes linked to the road. The initial ship is planned to run between San Diego and Catalina Island off Southern California.
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Santa Pe Steamers
New Whatcom
Fiest
Monticelio Steam— Ship Company
San Francisco
Wsre
Steamship Company
Santa Pe System
San Digo
Catalina Island
California
Barry Bush Resigns From Santa Fe Post in San Francisco
San Francisco July 3 Harry Bush Santa Fe general freight agent to this city resigns to join the Colorado Midland after holding the Santa Fe post for 15 years. He is regarded as a peculiarly competent railroad man.
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Barry Bush
San Francisco
Harry Bush
Santa Fe
Colorado Midland
Mr. Bush
Eruption of Mount Azumia Kills Hundreds in Japan
Tabulars from July 17 report 250 dead and many injured as Mount Azuma erupts. An English Japanese government agent recounts detonations, fiery tongues, and a panic stampede toward the valley. A boulder killed 20 people as ashes and heat hampered escape, with families burned by lava and ash engulfing Hirukuko village.
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Seattle
Mount Azumia
Japan
Mount Azuma
Hirukuko
Iava
Strike Breaks in Vancouver Area Amid Labor Tensions
July 30 report says a siding of workers returns to work at the Frazer River mouth while WW men of the White Metal Union at Steveston remain on strike. The White Fisherman union at Westminster and the Indians have allied with the Japanese. Between 500 and 600 men are working at the river mouth and militia remains in charge at Steveston.
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Vancouver
B.C
Ivory
Frazer His
Bia
White Met
Unian
Steveston
Westminster
Gleed for Senator Will White discusses Topeka possibility
Will White prints a department on Senatorial Possibilities praising J. W. Gleed of Topeka as a rare practical lawyer and temperate, patriotic citizen. The piece lauds his integrity, scholarly style, and potential for clean patronage administration, comparing him to Theodore Roosevelt and elevating Kansas interests.
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Gleed
Will White
Topeka
Wil White
J. W. Greed
Bien
Willia
Kansas
Farmers’ Alliance
Kansas State Temperance Union
Frieso Railroad
A W. Smith
United States Senate
Theodore Hoonevelt Iz
New York
Much Game Killed Shooting Match Between Keith and Hendricks
A shooting match held Friday in Urin Dart drew strong sport from the participants. H. H. Keith and Frank Hendricks scored 476 points in a morning session while Hazen and Shaffer followed with 380 in the same duration. The event counted pigeons, blackbirds and doves toward the running total.
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H. H. Keith
Frank Hendricks
Devere
Gare
Urin
Lindos
Hazen
Will Shatter
Tang
HFH
Keith
Hendricks
Friends
Shaffer
Two Horses Burned In North Topeka Farm Fire
A morning blaze at 9 North Topeka avenue owned by H. C. Gantiner and used by C. M. Blanchard killed two horses suffocated in the barn. About 3,000 pounds of hay and a net of harness were burned. The loss is estimated at 590 dollars. A separate Sunday fire on the river bank north of the oll waterworks involved spontaneous combustion and was soaked by a hose company from headquarters.
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North Topeka
North Topeka Avenue
H.C. Gantiner
C. M. Blanchard
Oll
Three to one on McKinley in late betting action
New York headlines report significant wagers on the 1896 presidential race. Louis Wormser put 1500 to 500 on McKinley, while J J Judge laid 60 on Bryan and hinted at remittance money for both sides. Judge also spoke of further bets at 3 to 1 on McKinley and 6 to 5 on van, signaling major money inflow and shifting odds in the contest.
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Van
McKinley
Clever Pugilists Set for Madison Square Garden Showdown
George McFadden and Jack O'Brien duel tonight at Madison Square Garden in a twenty five round bout. The winner could meet Frank Erne or Terry McGovern, with a 50 percent purse share and a $1,000 side bet between Tom O Rourke and Bill Roche. Training camps at Hath Beach and New York noted, 14 000 seats expected at the arena.
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New York
George arcPadden
Jack O'Brien
Madison Square Garden
Frank Erne
Terry McGovern
Newdorpt
Tom O'Rourke
Jim Kennedy
Twentieth Century Athletic Club
Garden
Twelve Drownings as Chile Flood Disasters Hit Santiago
A Valparaiso dispatch reports heavy rains flooding the outskirts of Santiago. Twelve persons drowned and over 300 rendered homeless. Reconstruction costs for repairs and a new railway are estimated at 24 pesetas. No railway service currently connects the city and Santiago.
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New York
the Herald
Valparaiso
Santiago
Randerer
Itte
Ins City
Bryan May Come Populist Notification In Topeka
Notices from Topeka report efforts to have the national committee notify W J Bryan of his Populist and Silverites nomination for president. The Kansas move seeks mid August timing. Fort Scott ladies praised for conventions, sunflower fans, and gallery seats funds. St Joseph papers consolidate into Gazette Herald with independent stance.
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Topeka
Kansas
National
W. J. Bryan
D.C
Tillotxon
Chicago
Tiacee
Bryan
Eald
Kansan
Fort Scott
State Journal
St. Joe
St. Joseph
Gasette and Herald
Gazette-Herald
Gazette
Herald
Oman
Chria Rutt
The
Prank Moore
Bicycle theft arrest of Edward Toots on Kannas Avenue
Edward Toots, a country boy, was arrested Sunday while riding a stolen bicycle down Kannas avenue. The theft was reported Saturday and police pursued the case. Toots says he borrowed the bicycle from a little colored boy Saturday afternoon. his case comes up tonight.
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Toots
Edward Toots
Kannas Avenue
Republicans Forecast Campaign Yet To Reach Counties
July 20 report notes state election in a week with campaign work focused on counties. It states counties that previously returned Popa by SOC cationa are expected to fall under 7 cents. The Democratic ticket sees hard work paid off. Republicans make no claims.
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St Birmingham
Ata
SOC Cationa
Southern Attitudes and Resort Life Amid War News
A reader reflects on southern views of the North in wartime, criticizing negro policy and press bias while recounting social scenes from a Greenwood county ranch, a violent incident, and a summer resort critique. The piece blends political reasoning with personal anecdotes about hunting, golf, and music at a high end retreat.
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Greenwood County
Ananias
Martin
Jim
Rogera
Rogers Ranch
Bia
Rogers Ravch
Rogers
Hogers
York State
Kendallwood
Pilgrim's Chorus
Tannhauser
France
Panamanian coast notes calm after pursuit report
A cable message reports the situation on the Panamanian coast as satisfactory while 7,000 troops pursue forces near Orcana. The July 90 dated dispatch notes pursuit activity and a calm maritime posture despite the chase.
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Ben. Landon
Eee Econ Tek
Dysentery and Cholera Morbus Referred in Ad Verse
Vague OCR text mentions dysentery diarrhoea and cholera morbus with failed legible names. It hints at a date and immediate relief being offered by a person or product, with unclear attribution and locality. The readable portion emphasizes medical conditions and urgent relief.
Plans Grow To Name Wilson Senator In Iowa Delegation
Des Moines July 22 reports circulate that plans are under way to nominate Secretary of Agriculture Wilson for the United States Senate at the state convention and secure endorsement. A Tama county delegate is said to push the move and a call to action may occur when the time is right. Presence of Secretary Wilson suggests broad support and speedy approval by both the university and administration.
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Des Moines
United States
Tre
Tama County
Wilson
Wilean
Unvvrsar
Willers
Untidy OCR Note Mentioning Places and Dates
Fragmentary text references Denver Colorado Springs and Utah with vague names and dates. Mentions observation car to Colorado and Pine canyon. Partial names appear, but no clear event or outcome.
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Colorado Springs
Colorado
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