Railroads Extend Under Contract Across 20 States
The article reports 115 miles under contract in Kansas with Kansas City Mexico Orient leading 743 miles under construction in the region. It notes widespread activity in railway expansion, detailing state by state progress, major lines like the Wabash and Chicago Rock Island Pacific, and a national trend toward upgrading existing lines and consolidations to enhance overall system strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texaa
Oxinhons
Arkennes
New Mexico
Kanaan
Colora
South Atlantic
West Virginia
North Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Virginia
Gulf and
Miscleigpl
Tennessee
Alabama
Lowisiana
Central
Horthers
Reouda
Pennsylvania
Tinta
Intemota
Pacific States
California
Nevada
Reflex
Arizona
Missouri Pacific
Helena & Louletana
White River Linea
Arkantan Sind Missouri
On & Mun
Alto
Kansas
Oklahoma
Téxas
San Pedro
Angeles
Salt Lake
Calientes
Ney
Digertt
Chicago
Rocky Island & Pacific
St Louis
Kanne City
Worl
Aniahed
St. Louis
San Francisco
Mie
Tilimoty
Missouri
Okiahoma
Arkanesa
Texin
Nirainia
Pitteburg
Carnorie Cs
New England
Ronda
United States
Railroads Cut Grain Rates to Philadelphia in War-Time Plan
Chisago March 18 reports the Lehigh Valley and Reading railroads cut grain rates to Philadelphia by 4 mills per bushel in a series of reductions since early February. The latest schedule shows changes for March 11 and March 15 with no change to barley or oats. Officials say no material loss to railroads or large shipper gains have occurred due to the cuts as grain shipments to Philadelphia remain limited.
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Philadelphia
Missouri Kansas Texas Railway World Fair lodging bureau
The passenger department of the Missouri Kansas & Texas railway announces a lodging bureau to aid World’s Fair visitors to St Louis. It has secured options on thousands of furnished rooms in St Louis hotels and private residences, prioritizes first class rooms, and urges advance reservations via local ticket agents. An office near Union Station will direct visitors and provide guides, chaperones, car messengers, slep cabs and automobiles.
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EK & T
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway
Tts
St. Louis
Vieltord
St Louis
Elexa
Thass Geriring
Bureau
Union Station
St. Louth
Dissolution of Northern Securities Company Likely to Take Place
The conference of officials of the Northern Securities company is a feature in New York railway circles. Neither President Hill nor his colleagues will speak for publication. Vice President Clough, general counsel, spoke with Hill and refused to hint at details. A Montreal report said the United States unit would be abandoned soon, but Hill denied it. The New York annual meeting of the Northern Pacific railway was adjourned with no business transacted.
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Betes
Wall Street
Northern Securities Company
oMdiala
New York
Hill
Clough
Washington
Northern Securities
Monttréal
Northern Securiies Company of Canada
United States
Vand Stes
Northern Pacific Railway
Ttle
Securtes Company
Engineers in Convention Presses New Rail Techs
Chicago hosts the fifth annual convention of the American Railway Engineer and Maintenance of Way association at the Auditor ium. Exhibits show an automatic block system using electric telegraph signals to coordinate trains in motion and other track construction and water service topics to be discussed today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
American Railway Engineer and Maintenance of Way Association
Hiv
Itrings & Gope
Trainmen Oppose Repeal in Rail Safety Debate
Washington observers report House committee members sparred over interstate and foreign commerce rules as Denver and Rio Grande rail interests press safety device requirements. Morrissey and unions argued the Water Duke plan violates law by failing to upgrade rolling stock with safety equipment, leaving brakes and power systems in question amid the controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Morrissey
Alazhington
Orakce Iqatena
Ite
Rock Island Buys Choctaw Stock in Surprise Move
Rock Island interests complete the absolute purchase of a large block of Choctaw stock. A stockholders meeting in Chicago is set for March 24 to transfer the property to the Rock Island system. Echindier leaves Santa Fe to join California Northwestern as acting general manager. Whiting plans resignation.
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Rock Island
Echindier
Santa Fe
San Bernardino
Cal
A. D. Schindler
Valley Division
Soa
California Norhwestern
Marqueer
H.C. Whiting
Sevindier
Pyramid Pile Cure Laudatory Testimonial
A testimonial praises Pyramid Pile Cure for curing eight years of hemorrhoids after birth. The letter, from Mrs F S Ancott of Philadelphia, claims rapid relief within three days and urges others to buy the remedy, noting the product is sold by druggists in fifty cent and dollar packages.
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Urse
Ancott
Unity St
Frankford
Philadelphia
Paine's Celery Compound advertised as cure for malaria and fatigue
Miss Edna Arlington of Newcastle Nebraska testifies to Paine's Celery Compound curing chills fever and malaria symptoms. She reports dull mornings, tiredness, improved complexion, better sleep, and lasting energy after using the tonic and nerve vitalizer. Prof EE Phelps of Dartmouth endorses the product as addressing nervous causes.
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Puaine
Paine
Edna Arlington
Newcastle
Neb
EE. Phelps, M. D
Dartmouth University
Transition in Southern Pacific engineering leadership
The engineering department of the Southern Pacific sees a leadership change as the valley road superintendent passes into other duties. J. W. Waller is expected to succeed him as superintendent of terminals for the Santa Fe division.
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Southern
Pacine
Sad Taenma
Santa Fe
J. W. Waleler
Banta Fo
Rock Island Officials Weigh Northern Securities Effect
Chicago reports Rock Island officials discuss the Northern Securities ruling and its limited impact on their system noting their lines are not parallel or competing. The piece also covers updates on a postponed Ladies Auxiliary event, Santa Fe personnel moves, and a Rock Island homeseekers excursion change. Freight car burn at Herington triggers reports to Rock Island division offices.
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Chicago
Rock Island Road
Northern Securities
Rock Inland
W.J. Flack
Santa Fe
Welk
Jank Sturgis
Y. M. C A. Apnoytice
John Waldron
Centropolis
Kan
Axsociation Room
Herington
I &. Byram
Hock Island
Kansas City
Topeka
Ae Menerst
Gariner Defeats Ward in One Sided Chicago Bout
Chicago March 18 Jimmy Gariner of Lowell Massachusetts outclassed Mike Ward in a decisive boxing match with several rounds dominated by Gariner. The referee awarded Gariner the decision after a one sided contest in which Ward struggled to mount offense.
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Chicago
Jimmy Gariner
Lowell
Mast
Mike Ward
Pico
Soper Led Cherokee Delegation At Chicago Convention
Ettog ted Seminole nation was named chairman of the Cherokee delegation and led the delegation at the Chicago convention. He spoke of his rise from public roles including assistant United States district attorney for the Indian Territory, solicitor for the Frisco railway, and U S district attorney for the northern district. Born July 6 1861 in Troy Kansas, he studied at the University of Kansas and held multiple federal posts through 1901. A banquet in Leavenworth honored Gen J Franklin Bell with attendance from fort officers and federal officials.
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District of Kaukas
OmMahome
Atchison, Toseka & Santa Fe Raiiroead Company
Indian Territory
Vinita
Ninap
Frisco
St. Louis
Fulladalphia
United State
Ae A. Park
Federal Indias Territory
She Kinley
Roosevelt
Mr. Soper
Troy
Doniphan County
Kansas
University of Kansas
Beta ‘Theta PY
Alpha Delta Phi
Gen. Bell
Leavenworth
Kas
Planters’ Hotel
J. Frankin Hell
General Service and Staff College
Fort Leaven-worthy
Fort
Federal
Unclear historic gathering includes Atwood and General Bell toast
Fragmentary description lists prominent figures such as JH Atwood, General Bell, Colonel J Duncan, Judge J H Gillpatri WardomiM and others at an elite event held with toasts and military presence.
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Fentiaries
JH. Atwood
Nicholses Make Up Ex Councilman Marries Divorced Wife
Word from Colma Springs reports a license issued Thursday for Horton G Nichols and Jennie Nichols to remarry. Nichols previously served as councilman from the Fifth Ward.
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Nicholses
Fifth Ward
Colm Rae Springs
Ificense
Horton G. Nichols
Jennie ©. Nichols
Mr. Nichols
Cowene Crite Seard Ju Topeke
Cider Smith Predicts Brief Weather Change
Weather forecast notes limited clearing with possible wind pattern shift. Prediction suggests only a brief improvement, with unsettled conditions likely to return as a new work week begins.
Fall Fractured Skull Injury in Leavenworth Boy
Walter Galle a ten year old boy in Leavenworth Kansas suffered a fractured skull after falling from a grocer's cart. The head struck asphalt, one fracture measured five inches and a vein in the brain was ruptured. He remains conscious and is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Kas
Walter Galle
California 325 00 Vis Santa Fo ers and free choir care
Fragmented ad style notice touts instant relief and permanent cure at drug stores and grocers. Mentions California and Santa Fe, a price of 60 cents, and powder product claimed as pure and best. Lacks clear entities or coherent structure.
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Warren Ms
Vali
Railroad News
Orient
Wear
Independent
Valles
Van
Engineers IN Convention
American Meeting of Maintenance of Way Association
Katy
Ghuric
Paine’s
Kenkantan
Ladies’ Auxiliary
A. Baeech
Auditoriia
N. B. Boyd
Santa We Trals
Topeks
Cain
Tn Taronta
Soper
Cyrus Leland
Claremore
Tre Farily
Aere
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