Railroad Stock to be Reduced in Northern Securities Plan
Capital stock of the Northern Securities company to be cut by about 99 percent with a distribution to stockholders. The plan calls for reducing total shares from 3,954,000 to 23 percent and calling in 28 percent for cancellation, with exchange of Northern Pacific and Great Northern shares for proportionate value. Directors, led by Harriman and film, adopt resolutions and set April 1, 1904, in Hoboken for the meeting, and stock records to close April 18.
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Biante Journal
Compani
Northm Securitive
Securi- Great Northern
Pacife
Great Northern
Mtoreme Court
Med Biairs
Comely
Palter
Eitward Aven
Mofie W. Perkhans
Oliver Wendel Helmes
United States
Dhe
Railway Combine
Ginx
Bt Neresmry
Comay
Xnia Valleoy Company
Telit
Murreridar
Picck of Ants
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Stat of
New Jersey
Hoboken
Amcote
Withel Mepaun
HL GF Bakhr
W. P. Chugh
Edward H. Harriman
D. Will Jammer
Daniel & Lament
Jony & Kennedy
Chorme
W. Perkia
W. Terhune
Northern Securities Hares
Chioth Union Paria
Bnet
Tireon Bhatt
J Rm
Vlad
Mutenn
Harriman
Lamone
Ate
Tie Harriman Syetein
Risifede Ov
Matement
Sity Mort Wae Tetheomitiz
Hehan
Moundridge Mail Service Tug of War With Missouri Pacific
March 23 report from Missouri Pacific disruption frustrates rural carriers in Moundridge area. City and county patrons petition to cancel contract and seek overland service from Halford to Moundridge, reducing night deliveries. Rail line hints at a passenger train restart, but timetable remains distant. Taxpayers grumble over interest payments on bonds with little visible return.
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Missouri Pacific
Maunaeinge
Pasinifire Department
Weber
Moundridge
Mall Overland Dairy
Haleford
EA Dorado
Hersota
Foreign ownership of Mexican railroads tops three quarters of a billion
The Mexican government reports foreigners hold 767 151 848 dollars in Mexican rail stock exclusive of government subsidies. Subsidiaries add 151 261 006 Mexican currency. Fifty two Mexican railways operate about 3300 miles, mostly narrow gauge. American capital built major lines like National and Mexican Central. Tehuantepec route partly American era. American capital also funded railroad equipment.
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Austin
Trex
Mexico
Meadean
National
Eipirn
Railroads face cost crunch slowing major construction
A railroad president explains that demand remains but funding and equipment costs hinder new builds. He cites higher wages, steel and materials costs, congestion, and delayed shipments as reasons rails can't expand quickly. He notes traffic may stay steady but capacity needs outpace supply.
Transfer of Mexican Central Is Said to Be Contemplated
A government plan discusses transferring control of the Mexican Central. The text names Agatin Tes Marchet and other officials, mentioning a contemplated action by the Mexican Interoceanic group and a motive to advance intergovernmental activities. Details reference April 1 and a board led by H. Clay Pierce.
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Agatin
Mexica
New Yorks
Metcalfe
Catter
Rons
H. Clay Pierce
Enes
Mexican Central
Officials Shuffle as East Yards Trainsmen Resign
The Minneapolis passenger agent and another official resign while replacements move in. The shakeup affects morning routes and the long walk to new yards may persist as trains shift. Fruit man faces charges with the Interstate Commerce Commission over alleged rate pooling and earnings division by railroad firms.
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East Yards
Ace
A. Lo Breece
Minneapolis
W. J. Hathaway
Abbot Kiner
Ttn
Combinint
Taletena
Act of Congress
Back to His Post Michael Conroy Returns to San Marely
Michael Conroy, formerly a Rio Grande division foreman, arrived from Topeka where he had been temporarily transferred due to a business reduction. He reports back to San Marely for duty and left last night. Three Munster engines and their crews arrived, including Messenzt AA and Galloway, with the Santa Fe decipods destined for the Arizona division shops. A chalk message on the tender joked about being “in the craw pile.”
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Michael Conroy
Topeka
San Befarctal
Alichael
Rio Grande Divinios
Albuquerque Journal
Ito Grande
San Marely
967
Santa Fe Decipods
Arizona
Alr Spor
Galloway
C. EB. McCormick
John Desyer
Wage
Bush
Spotter story spurs book agents in Arkansas City
In Arkansas City on March 23 reports say two men acting as book agents pursue titles around town. Local residents claim the men avoid talk and rumors say they pose as legitimate agents while trying to sell a few copies. Police and residents await clearer details as suspicions grow.
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Arkansas City
Tie Bante Fe
Aril South Sarda
Claireine
Tien Sri Mu
Rugace
Newton
Conte
Melliege
Men Laid Off at Ute Point Factory
Newton Kansas March 7 About percent of the Banta Boat Ute point workforce is laid off indefinitely. The layoffs affect machinists, boiler makers, and laborers in the car department. Reductions stem from orders to cut expenses and a drop in repair work and transportation department demand.
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Santa Fa
Ita
Newton
Kan
Banta Bo
Ute Point
Owita Fo Amek
Transportation Department
Rock Island Railroads and Library Plans Highlight Busy Session
Iowa lawmakers back a bill to require railroads to grant passes to shippers and maintain freight access with sanitary measures. Rock Island seeks a city right of way across Independence Road in Kansas City but faces authority questions. Southern Pacific launches a free traveling library for employees and residents. Rock Island announces passenger department changes effective April 1 with W. Lo Hathaway named district agent and F D Lyon transferred.
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Iowa
Town House
Brant Return
Benses
Senate
Rock Island
Kansas City
Rock Island Railroad
Independence Road
Kansan City
Southern Pacific Han
Lterary Department
Sne
Department of the Hock Island
Allen
W. Lo Hathaway
Northwestern
Mt. FD
Lyon
Dyspepsia Tablets Claim Quick Digestion Boost
The text argues that luminous foods form the body and suggests taking Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets after meals to aid digestion. It claims tablets help digest meat bread and potatoes, build strength, and benefit thin and nervous dyspeptic people. Sold by druggists in the United States Canada and Britain.
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Une
Adj
Stuart
Svuest
Mont
United States
Canada
Great Britain
Grain Rate War Ends As Rail Lines Raise Tariffs
The Union Pacific and Burlington announce a joint rate on Nebraska to St Louis and East St Louis, lifting by 1 cent. Northwestern Milwaukee and Great Western join in higher tariffs from Nebraska points to intermediate Missouri river stations to Chicago. Chicago river lines gain freedom to set east side tariffs. A grain rate war appears settled. Engineers committee travels to Chicago to meet A Goodnow as firemen and engineers reach amicable pay talks. A new pay scale likely in freight service. expected around 6 percent. Ticket brokers face injunction. Judge Thayer upholds railroad rights to enforce nontransferable tickets.
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Union Pactic
Burlington
Nebraska Poliita
St. Louis
Sane
Northwestern
Millwaukee
Great Western
Nebraska
Missouri River
Chicago
Goodnew
Committee of Engineers
The
Allen
A. Goodnow
Thayer
Railroad People and Staff Moves At Santa Fe Line
W Nertil a trainee for Rock Island road services to the Mick but thin work. Herbert Herin starts as clerk in Santa Fe freight auditing office under W J Healy. Mrs Milan Alta and Chitard Lear resign from Santa Fe offices in Albuquerque and Santa Fe respectively. Alfred Lovell from Topeka visits Chicago on company business. Mrs Donahie from this city moves to Staton as stenographer. A. Cooper division passenger agent conducts short inspection trip. Engine 614 taken out for a test run. Philadelphia plant exhibits car coupler tech to Santa Fe officials. Frederick from Santa Fe hospital improves after illness. Golden Bell Lodge No 4 invites guests for Thursday event at Hudson’s hall. End Cafferty sails for Japan plans halted on reaching San Francisco. Cafferty, roadmaster for Santa Fe, based in Topeka.
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Nertil
Lamy
Santa Fe
Herbert Herin
W. J. Healy
Mms
Heri
Sante Fe Tueeday
Mine Hesse Donahie
Staton
Sante Hetacher
A. Cooper
Rock Inland
Bert Cupany
Jines
Philadelphia
A. J. Eghevers
Chicas Tailway Paulpment Company
Anrtern
Mgr
Manufact
Hudson's Hall
Ode Buwe Dees
Manny
End Cafferty
Topeka
Reese
Japan
Naot
Bomb Attempt Reported at Odessa University
A Kiel dispatch says an attempted bombing at Odessa University Friday night aimed at retaliation for student expulsions and arrests. Two bombs exploded, shaking a walk and the quadrant, nine more were found with several failing to detonate. The president was killed. In New York March 2, Captain Dewitt Smith and Lieutenant Pliney led a constabulary detachment with Americans.
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Ina University
New York
Kiel
Odessa University
Muni
Dewitt Smith
Constabulary
Pliney
California Promise of Farms and Wine
A fragmented ad-like text praises California farming and wine, claiming the San Joaquin Valley grows a vast share of the U S farm output and wine potential. It mentions marketing appeal to consumers and ends with a stray Kansas city reference.
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California
San Joaquin
Best Cough Syrup Recommendation by Howey and Snoerty
A reader named Howey and Snoerty provide a recommendation for the best cough syrup available in Ranenn County. They discuss scent, effectiveness, and safety, urging readers to choose a trusted brand and consult a clinician for persistent symptoms.
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Coa
Ranenn
Howey & Snoerty
Four Kansas boys rise from humble work to top via industry
A Nebraska farm boy, an Emporia to Arkansas City brakeman, a Kansas office boy, and a trade skilled youth push toward the top through hard work and clean living. A Santa Fe official dinner with leaders like Paul Morton and J. W. Hoch underscores temperance and ambition. The piece urges the reader’s friend to emulate the industrious, honest path to success.
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P. R. Murdock
Eldorado Republican
Kansas
Nebraska
Bay
Kansas Ind
Topeka
Derde
Emporia
Arkansas City
Ner
Frank Montgomery
Kaiieas City
W. J. Black
General Boxe
Santa Fe
Ir. Black
Mr. Binck
Plare
Paul Morton
Santa Fe Road
J. W. Hoch
George T. Nicholson
W. B. Biddle
Pacific Coast
Mae
Morton
Kansas Railways
Hoch
Morton Fnaily
Phinpere
Passengeer
Wyandotte Spring Registration Ends In Kansas City
The spring registration for Wyandotte voters ends at 10 o clock Friday with about 7800 registered. After April 5 the books reopen for supplemental registration for the fall election. Mrs W N King of Abilene died at age 70, leaving one daughter in Lawrence.
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Wyandotte
Kansas City
Kan
W. WN. King
Abilene
W. N King
Lawrence
Ayers Sarsaparilla Featured as Blood Medicine Claim
A vintage promotion touts Ayers Sarsaparilla as the best blood medicine, urging readers to consult their doctor for endorsement and suggesting it as the top choice a patient can buy.
Peruna Recalled as Remedy by R Howell Gleaves
R Howell Gleaves recounts suffering a winter fever and summer cold from catarrh, felt unfit for business, and found relief after using Peruna. He describes an initial mood lift and eventual restoration of strength and vigor, praising Peruna as a remedy and tonic.
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R. Howell Gleaves
Peruna Promoted as Cure for Chronic Catarrh and Colds
An old advertisement extols Peruna as the cure and preventive for chronic catarrh and colds. It cites long cases, including Congressman Meekison, who allegedly found relief after using Peruna. The piece urges readers to begin treatment at the first sign of a cold and to write Dr. Hartman for personal guidance.
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Catarh ix
Meekison
Peru
David Meskison
America
Hartman
Shenemest
Meektron
Congress
Perune
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbas
Kansas Evangelical Conference closes with ten thousand for rural work
Bern March 23 The fortieth annual session of the Kansas conference of the Evangelical Association closed after opening March 17 with Bishop Willan Horn presiding About seventy ministers attended and about ten thousand dollars was appropriated outside regular salaries for rural work in the conference Appointments were listed for Holton Atchison Camp Cresk Hixwathe Hiawatha and others across the district Also notes on Gotland island pilot warnings and Panama recognizing the Salvador government with Frederic Boyd named consul general for Panama and Nicaragua duties
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Kas
Kansas
Hixwathe
J. 5
Mitte Hiawatha Eireut
Schumaker
Ka—P. Schum
Cay At. Manehardt
Tern
Panama
New York
Republic
Hersia Core Dent
Fredericc Boyd
Salvador
Panam
Nicaragua
Railroad Pays Fire Losses in Ablient Kan
Ablient Kansas reports Union Pacific will cover fire losses from a blaze. The article notes compensation arrangements and affected property, with details on amounts and parties involved.
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Ablient
Kan
Union Pacific
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Parmer
Bornen
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