Earnings For All Seven Months Show Big Increases
Southern Pacific earnings for seven months rise sharply with notable reductions in operating costs. The article outlines a new department modeled after Burlington systems, with an advisory committee and a fund to aid employees and beneficiaries in accidents or death. Mentions voluntary contributions and revenue from investments backing the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AP Heras Tiuse
Francitco
Dkritte
ESO
Southern Pacti Company
Exoflito
Edvisiy Cotati
Railroads to Cape Nome Draw Big Crowds
Agents linked with Chicago rail lines plan northwest departures for Cape Nome and Nome gold fields excursion trips. About 2069 passengers to be ticketed from Chicago to Alaska and Helge Newrty during the festival week with additional groups from western mining districts and river regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chutugq
Marth L
Chicago
Nimes
Aluka
Helge Newrty
Dorado
Athe Interetad Sodaars
Hottidat
Cape
Aliska Cua
Tls
Sears Aa
Mivenurt
Hachfit
Montana
Discovers Turner Death at Last Acquaint With Result
In a late report from Wrekington Mts investigators reveal the death of Edgardt Turner an American Annineer. The details indicate neglect led to the fatal outcome and point to a tracheal connection in the case as part of the broader inquiry. The department outlines the sequence of events and potential implications for accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgardt Turner
Turner case stirs USA Mexico crime delay debate
From July in Orizaba Mexico Turner faced a criminal charge on a distant line as ambassador Clayten urged prompt U.S. aid but months passed and Turner died before trial. Kansas engineer Clark, jailed similarly, also faced legal delays amid progress toward settlement as new railroad plans emerge to link Arizona Utah with a faster route to Salt Lake City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orizaba
Mexico
United States
Clark
Kansas
Turner
Tas Atiotes
Cal
Maren
Mace En Thin City
Rheans
Arizona & Utah Railroad
Siford
Ctale
East Lake City
Los Angeles
Sait Lake Ity
Arizona and Utah
Kingman
Chiogide
Mystery of Life and Death at Santa Fe Shop Revealed
A Santa Fe shop employee named John Dimes died at Santa Fe hospital after a life marked by abandonment and mystery. He wandered with his parents as a child, lived with neighbors in Oregon County, then found care with Mr. Price before joining the Santa Fe shops in Topeka. The case hints at romance and unresolved questions about his guardianship and disappearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
John Dimes
Briéer
Santa Fe Hospital
John Price
Emporia
Siken
Jame
Prine
Any
Prive
Topeka
Din Tarente
Train from Topeka to Atehisun With Snow Plow Crew
The Hammer Shawplow Woons, engine 57, under Conductor Raily and Engineers Kily Ghent, with Firemen Williams and Smith, ran Topeka to Atehisun and return in eight hours. Kily described the trip as longer than the usual due to heavy snow. The train left Topeka at 6 a.m. and reached the round house at 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawplow Woons
Raily
Knity
Ghent
Smith and Willaiwns
Topeka
Atehisun
Aneuntia Gilly
Enginwer Kily
Tupekin
Round House
An awkward account of a damaged locomotive story
A confusing report describes a steam engine mishap with a boiler heat scalding wood and a boiler or bollie damaged. The narrative mentions a winch engine conversion and a freight service assignment related to a Count of Ith, with unclear Argentine reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eabestow
Ax Goon HS
Argentine
Crockers Retire From Southern Pacific Roles
The Examiner reports George Crocker resigns as director and president of Southern Pacific and its California subsidiary. Crocker, en route to Europe from New York, says he has resigned from the posts as the Speyers of San Francisco acquire the Crockers stake and plan to install John W. Mackay as successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific
Speyers
San Francisco
George Crocker
Scori
Southern Pacific Company
Southern Pacific of
California
Mr Crocker
New York
Europe
Crockers Gb
Routhern Paole
Yeccessor
Routhern Pacific
Joba Wv, Mackay
Railroad surveys seek new route from Kinsley to Dodge City
Newton Kansas reports that Santa Fe plans expand in Guthrie and nearby towns. Surveyors consider a line bypassing heavy grades by building a river bottom route and linking Kinsley to Dodge City with a possible double track from Hutchinson to Dodge City.
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Banta Fy
Kinsley
Dodge Cite
River Bottom
Dodge
Hutchinson
Dodge City
Klurley
Newton
Kansas
Engineer Wanted For Limited Santa Fe Division Vacancy
A vacancy occurred by the resignation of an engineer of the California Limited over the eastern division, the position open for applicants. The new steam derrick built in Topeka will aid wreck recovery, and Santa Fe plans for extension work and a reading room for employees at La Junta.
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Santa Fe
Rock Island
Limited
Reali~nation
Hifornia Limited
Topeka
Raton
Williamt Walsh
Atlantic & Punitic Railroad
Mexico
Lake Contrary
Crawford Company
Atchison
Lee Houses
Atchison Globe
Fock Island
Mountainview
Wichita County
Oklaahoma
Greer ‘County
Texan Panhandle
Tt In
Denson
la Junta
Mainy
Kana City
Tipoha
Eraporia
Wichit
Mutchinson
Doilee City
Newton Kansan
Jim Maher
Wellington
Santa He
Temple
Tas
Santa Fe Notes and Shop Activity Update
Jalie Mate and wife return to Topeka after two months in Indianapolis. Nick Sickenger back after seven weeks sick leave. Foreman Gus Linsen returns following short absence. Higgine No 2485 in shop for repairs and trial run completed. Winecap from the tank room sick. many workers late Wednesday due to high soundritta access issues. Bhaine No 4% from Mexican division in shops for repairs, likely to be sent out early next week.
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Jalie Mate
Wbiting
Indianapolis
Indiana
Topeke
Nick Sickenger
Tank Room
Gus Linsen
Higgine
We Tank Room
Becaie
Bhaine
PROM NEWTON Foreman Grady Returns to Work at Newton
A bulletin from the Pound house notes changes taking effect March 2. Neubert becomes mitre mechanic, Drury moves to division foreman at the Arkansas City plant, Govitt assigned Howse foreman, Gartside lacks definite plans, and Grands remains foreman of the back shop while Altiter recovers from injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandy
Michigan
John Altiter
Dodge City
Newton
Train 4
Earley Quite i
Pound House
Neubert
Mor Drury
Wes
Arkansas City
JF Govitt
Gartside
Bick
All Wires Down in Cleveland After Severe Sleet Storm
Cleveland reports the most destructive sleet storm in memory with streets blocked by uprooted trees and downed poles. Telegraph and trolley wires collapsed, isolating the city as electric and telephone services suffered extensive damage and repair crews worked through the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Trier
Joe
Yramod
Cheveland
Grain-O: A Permanent Coffee Substitute Tonic
Grain-O is described as a tonic not a stimulant like coffee. It is marketed as a successful substitute for coffee with coffee flavor that many people enjoy. The ad notes many substitutes exist but Grain-O stands out as the only food drink.
Old crowd wins on second ballot and re elects key officers
Afternoon session of the A O U W grand lodge re elected Grand Master Workman John H Crider of Fort Scott to a third term. On the second ballot Crider gained enough votes as Gibbons followers shifted support. Ballot results also named officers and set Leavenworth as 1901 grand lodge site with medical examiner election postponed to today.
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U. W. Grand Lodge
John H. Crider
Fort Scott
Crider
Mc Nicol
Turner
Gibbons
Hawkins
Mat Crider
Gibbon
J. W. Porter
E.G. Whécher
Kansas City
Leavenworth
Grand Lodge
Workmus
John He Crider
Port Beart
Appraee
Foreman
N. B. Chatteil
Gaa
ML W. Friedenberg
Atchison and Reclnier
E M Forde
Hmpark
M. B Light
Winfield
Supreme Grand Lone
EE Murphy
Wallace
Unknown Leader Reputedly Skewed by Local Rumor
A fragmented account portrays Gordry of Minneapolis amid gossip about lodge rituals and secrecy. The tale claims he is linked to covert groups, with references to a press censor and distant factions shaping rumor rather than facts.
Topeka Team Retains Challenge Cup for Next Year
The Topeka team from Upchurch Lodge No 244 won the Challenge Cup by edging Wichita Lodge No 271 by six tenths of a percent at a representative hall last night. The audience split on the outcome as both teams delivered near flawless drill performances. The Topeka squad will defend the cup at Leavenworth during the next Grand Lodge session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
U. W
Tn Ovinjoma
Grand Lodge
Leavenworth
Topeka Dance Ends In Packed Hall And Banter
A crowded AO U W ball at Metropolitan hall saw galleries filled with spectators and guests invited to mingle freely. Floor managers stressed brotherhood and familiarity as old men resumed dancing after years, while some ladies looked dubious but order prevailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AO. U. W
Metropolitan Hall
Lanes
Atchison Saloon Keeper Convicted Over Whisky Sale
In Atchison March 1 temperance workers alleged Bob Hurley sold whisky. Miss Ethel Henry, a prominent young woman from Round Prairie near Lowemant, bought liquor at Hurley’s shop and testified against him, leading to his conviction.
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Atchison County
Miss Henry
Atchison
Bob Hurley
Lowemant
Ethel Henry
Roundralrie
Porto Rico tariff bill passes in sweeping Republican victory
In the House the Porto Rican tariff bill passed 172 to 161 after a tense day of voting. Republicans celebrated as key mavericks shifted positions, while Democrats urged against the measure. The final tally followed hours of pressure, illness mils, and dramatic floor scenes before adjournment at 4:40 PM.
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Washington
House
Messia
Crumpacker
Ind
Fletcher
Inn
Heatvole
Minn
Brownow
Tenn
Tawney
Brownlow
Underwood
McCall
Porto Rico
Rep
Mint
DIL
Cummings
Duke D'Arcos
Payne
Portolco
Zenor Und
Jones
Heatwole
Littlefield
Lorimer U3
Tase
Grampacker
Davey
Meyer
Sibley
Devries
Cal
Richardson
Committee On Ways and Means
Renl
Pletcher
Rep. Minn
Spigh
Miss
Hepburn
Senate
Burton
Hepburn Teria
Night of torture ties to life of ease for Indiana man
Indianapolis March 1 George King a 78 year old respected Indiana citizen died in his home near Lafayette after a long illness linked to a night of captivity and a disputed case involving Dr Rowe once housed at his Oxford hotel in 1855 Rowe vanished after debt and a mob lynching blamed King for Rowe's murder King denied guilt and endured imprisonment and threats as detectives connected to the Hume Thief Detective company pursued the case and Rowe later surfaced in Oxford and Lafayette offering his own account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
George Wi' King
Indiana
Lafayette
King
Oxford
Dr. Rowe
Rowe
Daya
Pearce
Lanka
King Anil
Rogers Avi
Hume Thief Detective Company
Benton, Warren
Tipper Canoe
Bai
Layetin
SB Each
Alee
BP 8
Thomas A. Hendricks
Emma
King Pan Wen
Hear Lafayette
Greenspan Case Sent to Asylum After Lunacy Hearing
In probate court Simon Greenspan was judged insane and faces transfer to Osawatomie State Asylum or Leavenworth private facility. Witnesses described schemes to amass wealth and a scheme to influence a Chicago doctor about “starting” rains on William Wood. Greenspan’s sister Rebecca urged private care. a private arrangement could move him to Leavenworth, otherwise Osawatomie. A bank cashier, R. Garrison, faced health trouble linked to robberies in Thornlie. An unrelated note mentions Dr Kies claiming new consumption cure and a mention of an assault on C. P. Voller of Cherokee, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Greenspan
Osawatomie
Leavenworth
Greensspan
Greenspan
Chicago
William Wood
Sopoka
Wood
Rebecca Greenspan
Teavenworth
Osxawatomie Asylum
Houts
R. Garrison
Bank of Thornlie
Onin
Kies
Fragmentary account of a fatal injury and failed treatment
An incomplete report describes a fatal incident with a person severely injured and unable to speak clearly. The text mentions medical attempts and a dubious remedy claim from a drugstore, but many words are garbled, leaving the core events unclear.
He Fooled the Surgeons and Healed Himself
A partial medical tale from Weat Jefferson about Henrik Jarnstom who supposedly survived a fatal rectal condition after refusing costly surgery. The narrator touts Buckler's Arnich Salve as the earth’s best cure and promotes travel by First Class Pullman Sleepers on the Rock Island Route from Chicago to San Francisco with connections and berth reservations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrik Jarnstom
Weat
Jefferson
Chicago
San Francisc
Denver
Salt Lake City
Rock Island
Chiesgera
California
E. W. Thompson
Topeka
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Cape Nome
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Henry Asp
Santa Fe Raiirout Company
Todas
Phar Cysmmninger
Feindo C. Acres
Lyon
Railroad Notes
Santa FE Notes
Prom Newton
al Grecers
AL A
Gordry
Minneapolis
Chone
Joek
Pry
Iran
Orkmanna
Pew
Bie AO
U. W. Ball
St. Metropolitan Hall
Girl
George King
Probate Court
C. P. Volller
Cherokes
Iowa
Depradan
Cuma
Kohl’s
Tara Borris
Ee Opaniel
Gary Depot
Geo. W. Stansfield
Kansas Ave
DR. Radwat & CO
Pete
North 2d St
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