Railroad Promotions in Question as Brakemen Wages Rise
Conference in Chicago after two weeks of talks on brakemen pay raises on branch lines. Rail unions demand seniority protections and uniform promotion rules across railroads, with Rock Island and other lines negotiating for two promoted positions. Officials cite fairness and independent pay scales while evaluating the impact on conductors, switchmen, and helpers.
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Pacite
Ineo
la Baie
Soliawins
Fares Sahm
Manevile
Censonnty
Agrvice
Reguirmene
Fea
Bebiofii
Sexton
Patatey
Higginn G. Doty
Halt
Ci Mott
Wy McKinney
Ih. Vander
Quarantine Inspector Transfer Shifts to Philadelphia
Dr Jan Beatty long serving government quarantine inspector for Rock Island moves to Philadelphia. Albert Dean, chief inspector, oversees times and locations with headquarters in St. Louis. The government tightens controls on southern cattle shipments to prevent Texas fever spread and requires disinfection before market.
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Rock Island
Philadelphia
Jan. Beatty
Flock Island
Popeka
Philladelphia
Abr
Har Lo McDonnald
Albert Dean
Ite Stork
City
Asilon
Vanes City
Tepe
Wide Vestibule Upgrades for Santa Fe Passenger Cars
Passengers note new wide vestibules on Santa Fe trains sent for repairs. The feature adds a spacious area at the car ends, enabling better observation of the countryside and improving safety by reducing crowding near steps during travel.
Mexican Excursion Train Passes Through Topeka
A fragmentary report notes a passenger train to the City of Mexico leaving Chiraco on Wednesday February 8 over the Santa Fe via Purse and Michine, passing Topeka Thursday. It mentions seven coaches and a return via Pash and Colorado Speines, with unclear details.
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Santa Fe
Amperial Exenurum
City of
Mexico
Chiraco
Sante Fe
Fripeka
Colorado
Topeka Lady Endorses Dan's Kidney Pills
A reader from Topeka describes chronic back pain and kidney discomfort. She credits Delns Kidney Pilla, purchased at Rowley & Snow's, with relief after trying various remedies. The advertisement promotes Dan's Kidney Pills, priced at 60 cents, with Foster-Milburn Co. listed as sole US agents.
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Thoma
Fatty & Tane
T. Wgrman
Mic
Monroe St.earn
Deln
Ruwly & Snow
Grizators
Siatic St
Karness
Rowley & Spow's
Kansac Avenue
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
United States
Dan's
Phantom holdups on the Union Pacific train a mystery
Denver reports stir over occult train incidents as engineer Martin Murphy glimpsed a red light near Marlone station and a phantom hold up claim arises. Sheriff investigation finds no footprints or tracks while similar Deer Trail can be linked to eerie events. Authorities note possible phantom activity on the prairie.
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Union Pacific
Martin Murphy
Chicago Myer
Marlone
Sterling
Jess
Trouble Brewing Passenger Officials Secretly Targeting Commission Pact
Chicago March 2 officials from western railroads meet at Alton president Folan's office to review the agreement banning passenger commissions. The committee, including Harahan Han naford Ramsey Morton, finds no rule breach but suspects secret moves to bypass the pact. They will report to Western rail executives in Lisle March 7. The immigrant traffic Poole burners issue dominates future maintenance plans and fears of court-ordered discontinuation loom.
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Western Roads
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Folan
Alton
Harahan
Tinos Central
Hannaford
Northern Pacific
Ramsey
Wabash
Morton
Santa Fe
Haa
Une Tevtern Rwada
Lisle Moons
New York
Maret
Western Passenger Association
W Commission
Bureau
Nies & Axedenim
Mexican officials press Turner case as engineer dies in prison
The Mexican government grows agitated over the death of American locomotive engineer Sower Turner, who led a military train at Vera Cruz and died while confined without trial on charges tied to a wreck. Judge Alberto Lamhardo arrived from Mexico City with instructions to analyze the detention and Turner’s imprisonment. No indemnity demand has been made.
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Chicago
Marsh
Vera Cras
Mexico
Wkya
Sower Turner
Engieer
Vera Cruz
Santa Fe Official Takes Charge of Storing Work
Santa Fe officials appoint G. W. Crosuon as contractor to oversee storage tasks. Missteps noted as crews adjust duties and trains face delays. Also reports on ticketing dispute by Corinni Hague and station updates including new Santa Fe stations and personnel moves.
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G. W. Crosuon
Laborer switches allegiance as Santa Fe yard sees transfers
Snachweel BC Snel resigns to join Santa Vincent’s hospital crew after a hand injury. Yardmaster Mudge moves to Ran Marcial NM with W A Greenwood replacing him in El Paso. Horace Meadows’ brother-in-law Horace Meadows was fisher. An explosion at Aine ST claims a worker as Chas ed bo & holier. Albert Weltmas dies after fall from train near an umbaal marten.
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Snel
Sant
W. A. Greenwood
San Marcial
Mr. Mudge
el Paso
Cmt
Indaw
Horace Meadows
Eli Fisher
Bo & Holier
Aine ST
Tridy
Lelloviite
Ito
Maletiay
Tor
Horton Ftiende
Wetra
Fiske
Albert Weltmas
Stranded on Ice near Fire Island
Rambler sailed from Bay Shore with captains wife and crew aboard when it ran aground on Little Fire Island in Great South Bay. Life savers ventured to aid the stranded party but could not return due to a lee black ice. All on board remained aboard until reaching Fire Island Beach by walking on ice. The yacht remains fast and abandoned near the shore.
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New York
Little Fire Island
Great South Bay
Bas Shore
Joe Ketchum
Pitty
Bay Shore
Fire Island
Welke
Xtrander
Ife
Vie Watira
Feared Alligator Attack Disrupts Indianapolis Show
At the Minpire theater a fatal alligator incident halted a performance. Fania, nicknamed, fought to gut the animals while the crowd watched in shock. A violent wind toppled props, injuring Mile Paula on stage and preventing her from continuing the act.
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Indianapolis
Fania
Minpire
Fiorah
Mile Paula
Jim
Ali
Ewing
Paula
Oakland Street Car Service Sparks Local Protest
Oakland residents and Santa Fe shop men protest severely delayed city railway service. Complaints cite 40 minute waits, crowded cars, mud during transfers, and lack of layover time. Workers defend drivers while demanding better schedules and equal treatment with other lines.
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City Railway
Wade
Enuw
Galland
Armes
Santa Fe
Curtis Gets a Scolding at Indian Affairs Hearing
Topeka man Curtis faces a tongue lashing as Minnesota Representative objects to a Chippewa lands bill. Curtis asks the House committee on Indian affairs to consider selling Chippewa lands in Minnesota, provoking a heated exchange at the Washington hearing.
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Minnesota
Washington
House Committee On Indian Affairs
Curtis
Debate Over Chippewa Lands Sparks Intervening Question
In committee today Representative Eddy accused Mr. Curtis of overstepping bounds, urging him to focus on Indians in his own region. Curtis defended that Minnesota Indians had long been robbed, and interference was needed on their behalf. The panel then proposed asking the secretary of the interior for facts on Chippewa lands.
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Eddy
Curtis
Topeka
Kansas
Secretary of the Interior
Sousa Concert at Crawford Theater Promises Notable Season Start
Dramatic events open with Sousa band at Crawford theater Saturday night. Bertha Bucklin vietibiste and Blanche Datfield soprano soloists. John Philip Sousa leads a renowned ensemble praised for melodic gospel and artistic excellence. Wills Brothers stage the farce in Atlantic City Monday and Tuesday nights with free admission for ladies on opening night. A Hot Old Time returns Wednesday with humor deemed inoffensive and broadly appealing.
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America
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Atlantic City
Winfield Plans Sewers and Modern Fire Department
Mayor H. Albright of Winfield visited Topeka to review the recently finished sewer in North Tower and study the city fire department. He aims to install a sewer system and an up to date fire department, praising Chief Wilmarth and his team's effectiveness.
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Winfield
Topeka
North Tower
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Wilmarth
Bogus Captain Clark in a Farcical Marriage Impostor Case
A dramatic incident unfolds on Canal Street where a man posing as Captain Clark, purportedly commander of a battleship, courtships and marries a woman, then faces arrest after wardroom confusion. Police identify the impostor as J Molars, a Cincinnati lawyer, with ties to a wartime service rumor and a plan to impersonate officers. Federal officials are notified for potential prosecution on impersonation.
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Arohson
Currency Inflation and Banks Prepare for Large Issue Increase
National banks anticipate a substantial rise in currency as new legislation to refund into circulation gains momentum. Out of town banks rush to secure government bonds, with one banker buying over a million dollars for this purpose. Estimates of note circulation potential range from fifty to one hundred billion dollars, prompting estate and national banks to consider charters to profit. A bank circulates to state banks about the benefits and agents for bonuses, while two large city banks plan to exploit the refunds.
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Relief funds for Porto Rico hurricane aid authorized
A Washington dispatch reports Secretary Root has authorized using 1 205 000 remaining from the emergency war fund to meet Porto Rico’s hurricane distress. Major General Davis reports severe famine among natives, prompting quiet action and a plan to restore plantations and enable farming.
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Foraker
United States
Amesey
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Davia
Hawaii Territory Debate Moves Toward Statehood Amid Hawaii Crown Question
Washington March 2 The Senate debated the Hawaii bill's status and amendments as talks considered the future of the islands. Quarles and Pratt offered opposing views on the crown and annexation while other senators argued over territorial governance and potential statehood timing. The session proceeded without a final decision on key provisions.
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Hiatt
Benale
Clark
Cutlom
Vane
Wallen
Quarles
Win
Futtimew
Hawaii
Bowihe
Mr Putt
Conn
Pratt
Jim
Penrose
White Beast
Grotesque valentines drive Swedish girl to madness
Pittsburg report describes Alda Anderson, a young Swedish immigrant in Greensburg, deteriorating after receiving obscene valentines on St Valentine’s Day. Kept in isolation at Westmoreland home after alarming behavior, she recalls elaborate images as a mental break. Atlantic City theater promotion follows.
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Alda Anderson
Hvingda Ua
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Insarie
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Alléa
America
Belte
UN County
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