Railroads and the Stilwell War Over Freight Rates
A detailed account of the Boswell StilwellPromoted Orient Road saga. It describes Stilwell’s failed Gulf Coast railroad push from Kansas City to Sabine Pass, his battles with Wall Street interests, and farmers’ wartime freight-rate gains. It highlights Port Arthur, Nether lands, Sabine Pass, and the Mississippi Valley era’s rail rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
Ale Stilwell
Fillwell
Kansas City
Pie & Gulf
The
Herald
Mr. Stitmer
Joseph Leiter
Theodore H. Price
Otter
Suirwell
Ramsay City
Iss
Buiwell
Bates Wall
Hiv Argurmunte
Seaheain City
Pittbare
Ghicesn
Jmstenge
Sebo
Amster Nerica
Daalea
New York
Galveston
Gulf
South
Sabine Pass
Stilwell
Lake Sabine
Girswenha Waliow
Seiloe Pass
Br. Stilwell Wan High
Babine Pass
Port Arthur
Americca
Netherlands
Andl Co
Wire & Gull
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
Gulf, Colorado
Santa Fe
Kanene
W. Gates
Otters
Fragmentary note on Kansas farm gains and trade
A garbled historical note references Kansas agriculture and trade estimates. It mentions farm yields, a three year period, and a connection to a pad or fund. The text is incomplete and names are unclear, with no clear event or date to anchor a full summary.
Eastern rail rates proposed to woo summer tourists
Eastern rail advocates push for half price fares from Chicago and other Midwest hubs to Atlantic City and New England resorts to lure summer travelers. A March 26 meeting in New York will review the plan amid Western resistance and talk of a 60 day ticket window for July and August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunamur
Kates
Ian
New York
Chicago
Cincinnati
Louisville
St. Louis
Indianapolis
Middle West
Colorado
Uteh
Pacific Coast Cotta
Atlantic City
Teton
Wigtree
John Febastini
Rock Island
Tudelware
Railroad to Durango Rumor Affects Northern New Mexico
Rumors say the Santa Fe railroad may extend a line from the Fernin area into northern New Mexico crossing Rio Arriba county to Derange Colorado opening fertile lands and timber to settlers and coal mines to La Vesters. Two railroad men saw a contractor letter suggesting plans to build toward Durango amid wider expansion threats to Denver and the initiative to reach San Juan county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Sante Fe
Fernin
New México
Rio Arriia
Derange
Colo
Petra Amarilla
Inex
Warhority
Tierra Amarilla Repub
Tierra
Rio Arrita
Santa Fe
Sants Pe
Denver & Iho Grande
Durango
Clifton
San Juan
Rock Island Deal Rumors Sweep Railroads
Rumors spread of consolidation involving Rock Island with Northwestern and Milwaukee roads. Reports claim Moore brothers gain control of Rock Island, Midwestern Milwaukee & St Paul may join, and Northwestern funds disbursement rumored. Sources dismiss these as stock booster chatter. Vanderbilts likely keep control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Chicago Milwaukee
Moore
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Rock Island
Chicago & Northwestern
Ponewaly
Ujat
Vanderblita
Uney
Santa Fe Commences Track Work to Reopen Mail Lines
Santa Fe plans to buy 300 tiles of track to connect Pecos valley division with the Pacific coast vision, aiming to regain mail contracts. Work starts immediately as the IAT decision prompts action to reroute routes via El Paso and toward the coast, challenging Rock Island paths and Bachera Pacific routes from Chicago to Pueblo Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Albuquergos N. M
Pecos Valley Division
Pacific Coast Gvision
Arnt
Aeanta
Rock Island
el Paso
Hock Island
Santa Pe
Chicago
Train schedule update delays route to the Pacific
The inland mail trains face a reduced service from Chicago to Kansas City and on to Los Angeles and San Francisco. Passengers should expect several hours of delay while the Pevoa valley line is out of service. The shortest time between Chicago and the western hubs will be affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pevoa Valley Line
Chicago
Banas City
Los Angeles
San Francis
Rail line extension eyed from Vernon to El Paso
Thomas J. Holburn of Lubbock County reports a surveying party is mapping an extension of the Blackwell Enid and Southwestern road toward El Paso. The project would run from Vernon through New Mexico’s southwest corner toward Texas and would cover about 450 miles in distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Thomas J. Holburn
Lubbock County
Blackwell
St. Louts
Aogie St
Vernon
el Paso
100000 Railway Ties Contract Near Santa Fe
The Saw Vegas Optic reports Marce iio Buca Santos Ortig and Manuel Pact of Pena Blanca have won a contract to supply 100000 ties to the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railway, to be delivered at Santa Fe depot. They hire forty men on Gabaldon land grant near Tesuque headwaters, eight miles east of the city, with T H Catron cutting ties. Payment per tie is five cents, with several months expected to complete delivery. The Gabaldon grant, about 16000 acres, has been confirmed and surveyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saw Vegas
Marceiio Buca
Santos Ortig
Manuel Pact
Pena Blanca
Atchison, ‘Topeka & Santa Fe
Santa Fe
T. H. Catron
Gabaldon
Jim
Court of Private Land Claims
Mysterious coffin box on a fast mail train
A spook tale from Newton describes a locked coffin-like box aboard a southbound carpe carpetu shipment. Crew summoned to inspect but opened only briefly. rumors suggest a rates dispute caused hesitancy. Disturbance continued to Kansas City with no clear explanation yet obtained.
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Newton
Emporia
Olses
Degan
Tay
Kanass City
Barrel of Whisky Dispute in Arizona District Court
Santa Fe Prescott and Phoenix railway sues Thompson and Edward Van in Phoenix district court over a barrel of whisky. Seeks $106 for a barrel allegedly delivered to Prescott then diverted to defendants who knew it was not theirs. Delivery dated September 13, 1901 from Jake Marks to H. W. Baxter at Wickenburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Phoenix
Santa Fe, Prescott & Phoenix Railway Company
SP. Thompson
Edward van
Prescott
Jake Marks
H. W. Baxter
Wickenburs
Santa Rosa Notes On Roadside Arrivals And Local Fixes
Santa Rosa notes describe arrival of several skilled workers including master mechanic Dunham to refine area structures along the northeastern road between St Paso and Santo Hosa. The report mentions Eulitings and fairway coords as part of ongoing local improvements and maintenance.
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Santa Rosa
Pei
Sean Asharierse Dunham
Ies
St Paso
Santo Hosa
Feevanbuextrk
Havik
Radway's Pills Advertised for Digestive Ailments
An old ad asserts Radway's Pills relieve stomach liver and bowel troubles including sick headache biliousness indigestion torpid liver and dizzy feelings. It notes a price per box and claims availability through druggists with branding and directions for use.
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Gino
Rere
Zoe Peat
Bert Ls Radway
BB A. Sen
Rail labor notes and personnel changes in the Pacific Northwest
Railroad workers and maintenance staff are listed for shifts, absences, promotions, and health issues. Names include J. Frawley, W. D. Chapman, Robert Stockwell, George L. Stone, and Edward Minchke. Locations referenced include Puget and Seattle area yards with multiple shop and division notices.
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Crick
Sutherland
Einai
Stortoeeeae
Rapes
W. D. Chapman
Stoke
Sebee
Robert McCort
Carraiton
Batman
Jame Dun
Chines
Earl Bofurth
Platinuc Fom
James Crossee
Hancock Street
Louis Rothe
William Thobson
Belpee
Seward
J. Figherty
Clayton Grout
Water Service
St. Joseph
Stewart
Pidck
Edward Minchke
Tonschitis
Idward Saunders
Woiake
Parente
Panveresi
Thomas Vert
Rams
Harry Griffin
David
New Mexico
Reece
Albert Anderson
Platinge Fopin
John Brow
Martin Reardon
Wastington
Sagan
Charles Seheatfer
Jenks
A. B. Frawley
Union Baciflc
Burington St
Robert Stockwell
Proms
Parrenner
J. F. Griffith
Fle
Railroad News and Accidents Highlight Local Rail Hub
The section reports on Chief Chemist Davidson's visit to Guthrie and the Chicago and Northwestern influence on plant operations, a Baldwin locomotive model display for employer training, and ongoing water tank preservation work. It notes a derailment near Bibley bridge delaying traffic, a foreman Po y winning land via government lottery, and maintenance efforts around Harrison town. It includes remarks on streetcar service inadequacies in Oakland, plus a missing relatives notice in Topeka from Mrs. Ligsie Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ganky
WAL Pot
Guthrie
Davidson
Chicago
Northwestern
D. FB. Coon
E.werry
Powers
Edward Black
Mitchell
Gabe
Reparts
Lebo
Arres
John Kelly
Robert Harper
Harrison Euler
Eastbinnd Limited
Bibley Bridge
Missouri River
Thoman Foy
Poy
Harrison
Round House
Bkotfre
Power
Henderson
Howe
Oakland
Iaighth
Jackson
Pourth
Crossing Street
Emmett Street
Charles Peterson
Simer
Baw
State Journal of Mesday
Ligsie Smith
To- Wdo
Peterson
Adame Street
Frcogni
Denver
Cal
Oer
Homeseekers Excursions via the Santa Fe
The Santa Fe sells round trip tickets March 4 and 13 to many western and southern points at one fare plus $2.00, tickets valid 21 days from sale with Liberal Stopover privileges. Also cheap California excursions at $25.00 during March and April. See depot agent for details. F Menninge office and contact numbers listed.
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Santa Fe
Arkansas
Arizona
New Mexico
California
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Texas
Rocky Ford
Colorado
Omega Oil advertised as a pleasant pain remedy
The advertisement claims Omega Oil differs from other liniments by its pleasant smell and pure vegetable base. It touts four ingredients including a green herb that stops pain by a wind extinguishing a lamp or water quenching a fire, and suggests it should be good for pains.
Comeng Dramatic Events at Cre Tunsda
Ulta band joins Bto sia Poteday night in a national tour presenting Faun related works with a new prologue by G Sidra. The production features a distillery of theatrical entertainment centered on Theorged Dy tie Henvente Hom and other dramatic pieces. Crawford a The Telephone Girt offers bright tone and musical entertainment.
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Lewis
Crawford
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Railroad News
A. E. Stilwell
Boon
Orient Road
Sith
Frisco
Las Vegas
Assorrer
Aela
Santa Fe Company
Bakersfield
Barstow
Mohave Desert
Adway’s Pills
Wreckakin
Will
Marceline
Port Madison
Senate
Medhastical Department
Han
George Davia
J & Grier
Richard Wilson
Eradeelle
Frank
Guy
M. Meade
Cura Mion
Atellapalay
Connaughton
Mt Divinion
Ign Waghinu Holler
W. Mattingly
Penn Tomine
Perarn
Strilas
Charien J.ewer
Asia
Joe
Fonda
F. Menninge
Kanaus Ave
Tel L
Topeka Ave
Tel
Rp. m
Stite Journal
West
Woman's
Chrirtsan
Wiican
Sivas
Xaos
Omega Oil
Omega Giling
Crawford's Opera House
Topeka
Anna Eva Fay
Miss Fay
Loe
Eave Topeka
Via
E. W. Thompson
T. A
Kans
Ulta
Btosia
Poteday Night Ee
Marshall's
Price
Stansfield's
Kansas Avenue
Weightman’s Drug
Kansas Aveour
Great Rock Island
Zeece
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