Record setting Rock Island shop expansion at Horton
The Rock Island Railway completes the Horton Kansas car shop build in two weeks to nearly double output. New machinery and future plans promise greater capacity, with extensions discussed to connect with Mexican Central, the Rock Island system, and other lines, plus potential Kansas City to Atlantic coast expansion.
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Rock Island
Horton
Kas
Bere
Rock Inland
Berton
Marmurh
Perm
Trier
Tim
Nock Taland
Atchisan
Mdvantageos Polis
Lede Od
Prange.ia
Atlantic Sea
Kansas Ciy
Memphis
Birmingham
St. Louie
San Francisco
Eahiers
Southwestern Times
Citizens urged to vote for clean city government and honest leaders
A Christian civic appeal urges voters to support men who defend law and anti saloon standards. It argues political purity requires participation, education, and a shared duty to ensure a powerful,honest city administration through informed, conscientious votes. The piece highlights the role of Christian citizens, especially young people, in shaping the metropolis over the coming decades.
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Rome
Mont Salition
Topeke
Michiels
Joie Broheng
Coker
Wert
Vick Watterday
Albert Wahiak
Hunter
Edward Byler
Frank
Tom
Zohnson
A. Crowel
Esrpenter
Aicknem Tor
Dhs
Itera Cooper Real
Peter Sive
Pete
Sinwart
Bee Es Denier
Picante Vales
Albert Johnson
Jami Stee
Gunge City
Railroad Works Boost Western Factory Plans
The New York area reports renewed railroad activity and plant modernization. Upgrades include expanded machine shops and a new doller shop with added room for heavy equipment, plus conversion of boiler and storehouse facilities to support increased clerical and operational staff. Local citizens vow progress as improvements proceed.
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Svevmrpany Ak
Hue
Mnwer
Tailroad
Sprise
Silatoan
Tierten
Contenttu
How to Run a City Plans to Teach Government Details
A new program titled How to Run a City will teach residents the basics of city government. Organizers aim to explain local agencies, budgeting, and civic participation through practical examples and short lessons.
Unique Citizenship Catechism for Topeka City Government
Rev. Charles M. Sheldon has compiled a municipal government catechism for young people and Sunday schools. Published by Crane & Co, the handbook explains city machinery, officials’ duties, and how city business runs, with Roosevelt quotes urging active civic duty. It favors nonpartisanship and organized citizen action to combat bad governance.
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Charles M. Sheldon
Sheldon
Crane & Co
Ood
Topeka
Roosevelt
Hye
Hutt
Washington
Wilcox Found Guilty in Nellie Cropsey Murder
Elizabeth City NC March 24 James Wilcox was found guilty of first degree murder in Nellie Cropsey case after a 20 hour jury deliberation. District Attorney Ward predicted murder in the second degree. Defense will appeal arguing insufficient evidence. Death penalty date set for April 25 may be postponed to September and likely a year to finalize.
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Elizabeth City
N.C
James Wilcox
Nellie Cropsey
Young Wilcox
Ward
Ardlett
Jones
Pupreme
Five Reasons Offered in Major Waller Court Martial
Manila March 24 The prosecution in the trial by court martial of Major Lit Weller W T Waller of the marine corps for the charge of massacre of natives of Samar without trial closed today Captain Arthur T Marix of the marine corps represented Major Waller then opened the defense by promising to show five things the firing party the massacre of Major Waller's services in Samar the treacherous character of the natives the conditions at the base and Major Waller's status there and that the exceptions were necessary lawful and justifiable Captain David D Porter of the marine corps testified that he was present when Staith gave Major Waller orders which Major Waller had not exceeded. At the outset Major Waller warned his command that they were opposed by a treacherous brave and savage foe and that all treachery should be punished with death and closed with an appeal to the command to remember the fate of their old China comrades of the Ninth infantry and avenge Uber.
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Lit Ueton
W. T. Waller
Marine Corps
Samar
Arthur T. Marix
Waller
Bamer
David D. Porter
Staith
China
Ninth Infantry
Uber
Burns girl goes free after Brooklyn death case
New York March 2 Florence Burns a Brooklyn woman held since February 1 on suspicion in Walter Brooks death was discharged by Justice Mayer. The district attorney offered two theories but Mayer closed the case concluding no further charges. Burns returns to Brooklyn. Also a March 23 change in Santa Fe service with Chicago express times and California limited arrivals noted.
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Hte
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Ant
Ier Conyith Eran
Ewan
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Aitorn
Florence Burns
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Ee Hake
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Santa Pe
Chicico Express
California Limited
Great Rock Island WHE On Sale Tickets Daily
On sale daily from March 1 to April 30 are tickets for Ta a Gases events at Great Rock Island WHE venue. Tickets available at box office and online, with limited seats for each show.
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Great Rock Island
Humor of the Bar at Delmonice’s
Disjointed quips mix travel, taxation, music and vanity in a satirical column. Col Sam Reed jokes with a waiter about meals while references to Argentina and winter plans mingle with a musical critic and a amiable Mr. Comrox. The piece mirrors a bustling, humorous newspaper column voice.
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Comrox
Washington
Baltimore Newe
White Ribbon Remedy Exposed as Misleading Potion
A fragment reports claims that a White Ribbon remedy can be dissolved in water or tea to suppress appetite and aid sobriety, with promoters asserting cures for obstinate cases and urging doctors to issue prescriptions and distribute the remedy through War era networks.
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Peso
Pepa
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