Western Railroads Fail to Form Pool on G A ER Rate
Western lines fail to pool on the Chicago to St Paul route plan. Wisconsin Central opposes pooling and imposes a rate of one cent per mile as far west as Colorado. Western roads declined joining, leaving Chicago and St Paul traffic unsettled and awaiting action once the rate is in effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. ER
Chicago
Grand Army
Wisconsin Central
Lnger
Missouri
Chicago-St Paul
Chichev
St Paul
FIRST COMPOUND ENGINES IN EARLY RAIL TALE
An 19th century account describes the introduction of a compound steam locomotive, its starting troubles, and crew reactions. Engineer B W Ghent recounts experiences with engines like the 440, including a stubborn left high pressure cylinder and right lower pressure cylinder, and Frank McKeon guiding trains through delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tu- Wels
Claytas
Cnh
Tureman
B. W. Ghent
Santa Pe
Rachor
Urisitiind
Artwil
Franc McKeon
Frank
Wncitier Walt
Hau
Dodge City
Sanger
Betas
Jami
Discrimination Charged in Grain Transport Case
Kanass City Bullets and Grammen allege a discriminatory campaign against Kansas City and other states, claiming higher grain shipping rates and a price tilt favoring Chicago and St Louis. They assert a conspiracy with Missouri Pacific and other parties formed January 8 to restrain plaintiffs and delay relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanass City Bullets
Grammen
Missouri Pacific
Leavenworth
Kansariyes
United
Panitir Ballwegecu
Sedan
Smerieneciak
Dhem
Kasinas City
Kansas
Kansas City
Chicago
St Toul
Masonri Pacific
Debate on extending convention travel time and fares
The article reports a proposal to extend the time limit for one way tickets to the Democratic Convention, with support from Mirnouri Pacifin lines and Western Passenger. It notes a tentative extension linked to round trip ticket purchases and includes details of storage space at Rock Island depot and Pullman car rates for convention travel, with specific fare figures and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karsan
Jones
Southwestern Passenger Bureau
Wade
Pas Pai Sa
Sor Mare
Rock Island
Fourteenth
Wyoming
Pullman Car Company
Kansas
Nebraska
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pusblo
Deden
Salt Lake
F. A. Lewis
J. C. Funton
Wabash Announces 36 Hour Fast Run to New York
The Wabash introduces a 36 hour through service from Kansas City to New York on a new through line via Hannibal Detroit Niagara Falls and Buffalo. The 6:15 p.m. Kansas City departure travels to New York by 7:30 a.m. two days later with connections at Decatur for Chicago sleeper arrangements made in advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Wabash Railroad T
Kansas City
St. Louis
Kassas City
Hannibal
Detroit
Niagara Falls
Buffalo
New York
Pennsylvania annual stockholders meet elect new directors
At the annual meeting in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania directors were elected A J Cassatt John P Green Wm B Barnes N F Shortrider Charles E Pugh Samuel Rea George Wood 5 Stuart Patterson Ellingham Morris James McCrea James T Stooks Joseph Wood and Wm Stewart of Pittsburgh The new board will meet for organization soon The 1899 report shows Groom earnings 22 908 857 31 and net earnings 7 027 i There was a tonnage increase of 7 262 808 tons and a 41 59 percent rise in passengers carried
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fittsburg
Jane
The
Pennsylvania Company
A. J. Cassatt
John P. Green
Wm. B Barnes
N. F. Shortrider
Charles E. Pugh
Samuel Rea
George Wood
Stuart Patterson
Ellingham
Morris
Philadelphia
James McCrea
James T. Stooks
Joseph Wood
Wm. Stewart
Pittsburg
Renu
Santa Fe veto blocks railroad right of way through Galveston streets
Santa Fe officials veto an ordinance granting Southern Pacific a right of way through Strand and other streets. The Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe railway had historic rights from Twenty-seventh to Fort Heth Street but left only partial development. Santa Fe crews then built a third track from Thirtieth to Portieth streets, using all roadway space and sparking conflict with Southern Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Tex
Jones
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railroad
Strand
Fort Heth Street
Santa Fe
Thirtieth
Portieth Streets
Huntington
Partitc
Fenta Fe
Shopmen's Picnic Meeting Planned Tonight
A meeting will be held this evening in the Railroad YMCA parlors by the general committee for the shopmen's picnic. Mr Charross will report on event arrangements and any changes needed. The program is expected to mirror last year with Saturday June 14 as the date for the picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charross
Brock Island Pushes Oklahoma Line Toward Texas
Rail activity surges in Oklahoma with plans for southwest extension through Kiowa and Comanche lands toward Greer county and Texas. Choctaw engineers ordered Weatherford to Amarillo work, surveyors from Amarillo to Albuquerque begin, Guthrie and Western rails laid from Guthrie to Seward, trains to Kingfisher by June 15, joint operation by Santa Fe and Rock Island.
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Guthrie
Oklahoma
Greer County
Abe Guthrie and Western
Were
Kingfisher
Santa Fe
Hock Island
Kay County
Frisco
Blackwell
Enid Farmers Win Bid for Kansas City Receiver Role
In a district court filing, a receiver was appointed to oversee the fifty or more grade constructs and related operations as funds are moved by farmers in the county toward Sewell Kansas City and Mexican Row Preparatory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enid Sre Grandes
Sewell
Kansas City
Mexican Row
District Court
Armies of Tramps Swarm the Union Pacific Line
Reported surge of vagrants moving along the Union Pacific corridor from Sherman, Mill to Cheyenne and Laramie, with bands recruited by employment agencies. Tramps ride eastbound freights toward Omaha, clashing with crews, endangering trains, and prompting fears of further deputized action to clear the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacine
Shea
Attra
Wyoming
Max Lone
Miro Mais
Shernso Mill
Cheyenne
Laramie
Julespurg
Sidney
Omaha
United States
Harvest Ticket Rates Set by Santa Fe and Rock Island
Railroads Santa Fe and Rock Island agree on harvest ticket prices effective June 30. Tickets will be two for one fare and one third fare for three or more. Valid for routes across states west of the line, with Mashine and Mine Severy mentioned in interim notes. Wheat yield estimates cited as 50 million bushels by Santa Fe observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Rock Island
Jane
Mureka
Evar Ae
Aia Abt
Santa Pe
Closson resigns as Santa Fe fuel contractor
G W Closson cancels control of fuel and contractor role for the Santa Fe. Notice sent to General Superintendent Resseguie. Closson leaves office July 15. Multiple bids already received. position to be filled by successful bidder. Bids due June 25. Chase County interest in line to Kansas City area discussed. Railroad earnings show third week May gains. Home seekers’ excursion conducted by Santa Fe. D S Robinson at St Luke’s Hospital improving.
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G. W. Closson
Santa Fe
General
Resseguie May Is
Mr. Cleason
Ressegale
D. B. Robinson
D. 5. Robinson
St.Luke’s Hospital
Chicago
A United Front At New York Democratic State Convention
The New York Democratic state convention elected at large delegates to the national convention, naming David BRHIN, Richard Croker, Edward Murphy and Augustin Van Wyck. Alternates include Frank Campbell, Jacob Rugpert, Dr Morgan Sanford, Jane Shirvitne. Frederick Cook of Rochester and Robert Titus of Buffalo as editors at large. The platform avoids Chicago 1896 language, supports state city convention planks, opposes war taxes, calls for currency parity, disbands prohibitionist elements, seeks tariff reform, condemns trusts, and backs universal pensions and direct election of U.S. senators. The session concluded quietly with a sturdy tone.
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Democratic Party of
New York
Jute
David Brhin
Richard Croker
Edward Murphy
Augustis van Wyck
Frank Campbell
Jacob Rugpert
Morgan Sanford
Janes Shirvitne
Frederick Cook
Rochester
Robert © ‘Titus
Buffalo
Chicago
Porto Fico
United States
Reet
Soivutitiey
Fragmentary Note on Mercury and Advice Attempt
Fragmented reader fragment mentions me and mercury and a suggestion to try 5.5.5 Thex. It hints at an improvement from the start and a warning about an awful something devouring me.
New York Democrats Nominate Bryan for President
In a windy platform the Democrats denounce war taxes, favor both gold and silver as money, oppose imperialist policies, demand Cuba pledges be kept, abolish tariffs with Porto Rico, condemn McKinley and the Republican Congress, denounce trusts, call for regulation, and pledge unity for Bryan's national nomination with delegates to vote as a unit in accordance with the majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ion
D. 8. Hill
Democratic Party
Jefferson
Echaines
Conquess
Itie
Congress
Cuba
United States
Porto Rico
McKintey
Republican Congress
Petees
Asia
Tapisis
Republican Party
Peonte
Washington
Vedra
Republican
Essiam
Wmy
Elem
New York
Willian Jennings Bryan
Nebraska
Norton Populists nominate fusion ticket in county race
Norton county Populists named J. M. Shuey for representative A. J. Baker as probate judge Wm. H. Miles for county attorney FR. D. Emery for superintendent D. Parr for district court clerk J. J. Warner and David Weaver for county high school trustees Dan Hart for county commissioner Resolutions call two congressional committees to unite on a single fusion congress candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norton County
J. M. Shuey
A. J. Baker
Wm. H. Miles
FR. D. Emery
D. Parr
J. J. Warner
David Weaver
Dan Hart
Dubuqne Appoints Perry U S Marshal for Alaska
June 5 George G Perry of Dubuqne named United States marshal for Alaska. Former Republican committee member and veteran insider on congressional committees. Also mentioned is George Crane, Senator Allison's ex law partner and twice Dubuque postmaster, as a prospective federal judge of Alaska.
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Alaska
Dubuqne
George G. Perry
United States
Republican Committee
George Crane
Allison
Dubuque
Colonial power notes and regional prospects in Asia
Report from Yokohama dated May 25 via Victoria discusses the imperial wedding aftermath, a suspended Christian journal, and editors arrested for disrespect. It questions Korea mining booms and warns outsiders about El Dorado rumors while praising Formidian administration and railway progress for the island’s prosperous future.
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Yokohama
Victoria
B c
Pape
Japan
Empire
Korea
Orient
America
Aikout
Formidian Irs
New Slavery and Political Nominations Reported
June 6 reports from diverse locations note Count Leo Tolstoi's new work on railway labor, titled New Slavery, and telegrams from Reno Oklahoma Territory describe Democratic territorial Convention factions nominating delegates. Quebec reports a fire at a Saguenay lumber plant causing extensive damage and homelessness. Chicago coverage recalls a welcome to South African envoys at the Auditorium. Washington notes Otis nomination confirmation and Ottoman naval modernization contracts with Ansaldo and Krupp.
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Reno
O. T
Democratic Territorial
Desecates
Kansas City
Cleveland
Bolt
Chicago
Quebec
St Daleine de Saguenay
Prince Bros. & Co
Real estate transfers listed for Campbell Bradford and others
A. E. Campbell and wife transfer to Jan T. Knox for 1500 dollars in Jol 120 south half 115 Taylor street. Lewis H. Bradford to Mrs. Bradford for 00 dollars in Jot 359 south 20 feet 257 Bank Emporia Mutual Loan and Savings to Fred Slater on Kansas Avenue North Topeka. Jiny L. Dunn to Simon Taylor for 450 dollars, part lot 5 Lerite Sub. Tax deed to Daniel Jones on Polk Street Higginbothames Addition. A. Hickey and wife to Byron Roberts 1 lot 33 and 1b Tenth Avenue RR. Dorr et al lots 1 3 5 7 9 25 37 on areas Avenue and 2 3 4 5 6 McVicar Avenue Euclid Park Addition. J. Kellogg to C. McNair 500 dollars lot 1 College Hill Addition. Btrand and wife to Patrick Comey 50 dollars late 16 17 18 19 and 20 Blanton Street. Linn second M Clanton and wife to Inn 15 Ray F209 lot 19 1/2 and south half 19 Wahath Avenue Ino Norton's Third Add. SD Proctor and wife to C Hut 400 dollars ok Gt Tarksa effect tax lots Sia Emma Decker and Gr Tonen Avenue Lon’s a Seeeane to Emma Gurden 4 dollars lot 6 Lee's Sub. Health ads claim. Bitters ad text.
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A. E. Campbell
Jan. T. Knox
Taylor Street
Lewis H. Bradford
Polk Street
Higginbothames Addyion
Hickey
Byron Roberts
Tenth Ave
Dorr
McVicar Avenue
Euclid
J. Kellogg
Duncan Wins Steel Range at Street Fair Exhibit
Ticket No 79 held by Mrs C S Duncan a clerk at Clarkson's Insurance Office in the Office Block won the Steel Range exhibited at the Street Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C S. Duncan
Clarkson's Insurance Office
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Grad
Bonereke
Topeka Water Co
Quincy Street
H. L. Larsh & CO
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Mks
Winslows
Thisiemien
Torexn Transfer Co
Cree
Aimee
P. Bacon
Hires Rootbeer
Rire Mimeo
Railroad News
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Mirnouri Pacifin
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Galveston Business District
Brock Island
Texas
Cambria
Asihnsa
Union Pacific
MR. Closson
Chase County
George M. Gillam
F. J. Norton
Strong City
W. J H. Hotsinger
Cottonwood Falls
Karsan City
EL. Martin
Willard E. Winner
Stilwell
Homeseekers
Ron
Chio
Indiana
Lolt
New Mexico
Arizona
SS. S
Atlanta, GA
Norton Populists
Castoria
Gla
Gerlin
von Witeam
War Academy
St. Petersburg
Leo Tolstoi
Senate
Elwell S. Otis
Constantinople
June
Ansaldo Company
Genoa
Krupp Company
Union Ana
Picror
Steel Range
T. J. Coughlin Hardware Co
T.j.coughlin Hon. Co
Kansas Avenue
Klauer
Omer
Macr
Warre Wise
Granter & Oberly
Hanley Bros. F
Jordan, W
Kala
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