Railroad News on the Surface Decapods and Mountain Route
Technical comparison of locomotive classes with emphasis on engine weight drive wheel layout and pulling power. The report cites two locomotives the Decapod and Shay types, detailing weights per engine and tender, tractive effort, and performance figures near 60 to 80 percent gearing, with notes on road service and propagation across main lines.
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Feheneltady Warka
Ey Fis
Rick Taland
Hemlgers
Sosruttie
Panny Ohak
Founda
Nestie Bartek
Kapmoter
Crougne
Missouri Pacific Shops Removal Sparks State Official Push
The piece reports state officials urging action to resist the removal of Missouri Pacific shops in Topeka and surrounding upheaval. It notes railroad companies reducing operations, calls for vigorous protest, and emphasizes preserving distinct cities and regional industry amid the controversy.
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Missouri Pacific
Atchison
Banta Fe and
Hock
Topeka
Eneen
Stanler
Diannaa
Nave
Texas
Brefore
Beaumont
Fintal
Thunder Mountain
Shad
Nes Bois City
Liao
East Fifth St
W. W
Accoutants View Railroads Faces Critical Role
A late 19th century report outlines the critical function of accountants for railroad companies amid debates over tariffs, stock, and management, noting how financial oversight shapes policy and operations at key hubs like Jersey City. It mentions officials, orders affecting lines, and public reactions to railway conductors and safety procedures.
Santa Fe Apprenticeships Begin For University Men
Santa Fe hires special apprentices from state universities to train in mechanical departments at Topeka and Santa Fe. George J Hood Hi Shinmagi Clarence Leselin and Chanda Schrott join from Bellville Corbel and others from Kansas universities. Apprentices receive technical training before railroad shops and higher pay, with better opportunities than ordinary apprentices.
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Santa Fe
Mexia Mechanica
Specis
Santa Fe Mechanical Department
Seatine
George J. Hood
Hi J. Shinmag
Tardis University
Ft Tipeka
Vanishing Prospects for North & South Rail Plan at Emporia
Report notes that the North and South rail scheme, originated by Edward Nevins, stalled after his wife, Mrs. Nevins, returned to Emporia and declined to push the project. She is now in St. Louis and indicated she has no plan to pursue the railroad proposal. Emporia remains aligned with existing lines Santa Fe and Rock Island, delaying any new action until next season.
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Emporia
Bersiee
Omaha
Nevins Ind
Nevina
St. Tanto
Neving
Orient
Rock Island Builds West Line From Fort Supply to Texas
Guthrie June 16 The Rock Island has secured government rights to construct a westward line from Fort Supply through the western Oklahoma military reservation to connect Teaver county about 200 miles distant with the Rock Island through to Ei Pang Texas. One hundred men began laboring today laying steel for the southwest extension from Lawton into the great pasture reserve.
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Guthrie, Or
Rock Island
Enid
Fort Supply
Oklahoma
Teaver County
Tlee
Ie Rock Island
Ei Pang
Texas
Lawton
Pexay
Great Indiah
Guthrie Oklahoma Fundraiser Tales Of Roads And Rail
A Guthrie report details civic gifts and land donations for road and railroad improvements. It notes contributions from residents and a $4000 sum to support infrastructure, with mentions of a transportation superintendent overseeing a warning of delays and the public response to the project.
Fragmentary OCR notes reveal transportation and wage talks
The clipped text mentions train toning misprints, home guards, and a wage increase affecting up to 00 workers. It references John W. Smith West at Harper's Perry Insurrection, Superintendent Beamer of the South- 33 Sets division, and station work extending tracks at Parsons. The scattered items touch Missouri Pacific and Kansas Texas lines, rail costs, and a planned 90 foot track expansion with unaudited figures.
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John W. Smith West
Harper's Perry Insurrection
Icines & Company
Beamer
Sange Pe
Alphas Nea Bare
Beazer
Beamse
Ilinots Central
Betacet
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
Parsons
Kistiene
Rail work and town news mix in Santa Fe area report
The article details railroad shop activity and maintenance near Santa Fe, with crews testing car equipment, repairing tracks, and coordinating with city facilities. It notes shifts in staff, inspections, and potential transfers, plus local events and a June theater engagement at Garfield Park featuring Lester Lane and the Woodward stock company for As You Like It.
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Arden
Garfield Park
Topeka Elkcs' Lodge
Lester Lane
Woodward Stock Company
Mr. Lonergan
Orlando
Misa
Alice Hunt
Rosalind
Gil Shakespeare
City Railway Adds Double Track Along Central Park
City plans two new double tracks beside Central Park replacing the single Clay Street line. About 35 000 riders will benefit as the upgrade allows north south cars to pass without delay and the Clay Street turnout between H1 and Thirteenth will be removed. The project, once completed, will serve as a ready for use by the public.
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City Railway
Central Park
City Mail
Clay Street
Barber Asphalt Paving Company Presents First Bill
The Barber Asphalt Paving Company sent its first bill for about 700 dollars for the present month. It claims to have repaired roughly 800 square yards of pavement at 1.48 per square yard. The city plans to pay the bill by month end if weather holds, while City Engineer says repairs will extend through the summer, straining finances.
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Barber' Asphalt A
Sirealy
Gallgath
Barber Asphalt Paving Company
Joni
The Isle of Tragedy Describes Martinique Eruption Scene
A vivid, if flawed, sketch of St Pierre and surrounding Mart inique after a violent volcanic eruption. The piece notes the town’s destruction, the lava and ash, and the dramatic change to the landscape. It also offers observations on the island’s people, dress, and blend of Creole and French influences amid the catastrophe.
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London
Martinique
St. Pierry
Shane
Volcana
St. Pierre Hodaes
Hartor
Rio Victor
Thor
Staene
Aimavis
Fowlard
Martiniiiae
Barboulbes
Antigis
Tropics
Nora
Fast Time from Chicago to New York by Great Rock Route
Daily from Dearborn Station Chicago at 10 20 am. Arrives New York next afternoon. Train features standard Pullman drawing room sleeping cars and meals en route. Ticket office 0 South Clark Street Chicago.
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Huston
Lune
Erie Railroad
New York
Chicago
Dearborn
Basten
New York City
MZ South
Clark Street
Uhicago
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