Railroad Delegates Gather Across System at Meeting
Delegates from all parts of the Rock Island system attended a convention where H. Brown was elected chairman of the Protective Board and Carmen Ronemus spoke on unity. The gathering highlighted worker concerns, industry progress, and efforts to improve conditions for carmen and related staff.
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Heatherhand
Taliway
Carmen
Amurten
Rock Island
Holt & Venvanttan i Horton
Belue
Jarton
de Westes
Frakedead
Suridrsy
Sebel
Roneinus
Grant Thief
Carman
Xre
Marta Hopemis
Loyal Star
Toren
Lnior
BOR
America
Bettares
Bonenis
Spris
EE Biren
Chickoatey
Joe Harner
HX. Brown
Trenton
Mathewa
L Hickman
da Seth
UE WANTS DAMAGES From Coffee Theft Trial
A fragmented 19th century notice states a case of a man who was arrested for stealing coffee and proved his innocence. He seeks damages totaling 50,000 with a court order for funds to cover the principal claim. The document mentions lawyers, transport agents, and a rate war affecting Mississippi and Missouri river trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenjamin Peat
Wheliona
He Wan
Trent War
Hiehi
Cae
Radway's Ready Relief cures many ailments in one dose
A garbled ad claims Radway's Ready Relief quickly cures fever cough sore throat asthma and pain from inflammation. It touts instant relief for stomach cramps gases and indigestion while promising universal cures with bold claims and a New York address.
Road rate dispute hints at prewar values and compromise
A fractured note recalls a prewar rate of 12 cents and describes roads seeking an adjustment. It mentions a promise of a compromise effective on the 12 cent rate, with references to plans and timing. The wording suggests local officials negotiating to set a new figure.
Harriman Lines Taps New Traffic Director from Hartmanines
Brutschniush history notes Juliex Kruttechoter named traffic director of the Hartmanines, arriving from New Orleans in July 1834. He rises from engineering training to lead Western and Southern Pacific operations, guiding major system improvements and a near ten million dollar investment. He becomes general manager and later vice president under Harriman, shaping the company’s leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juliex Kruttechoter
Hartmanines
Wes Dorn
New Orleans
Ety Lee
Nith
Keene
Hid
Ftrurth
Genera Thimeyer
Hayx
Cag
Harriman
Igrundchnitt
Farth
Vice Provident
Fear Fe
New Orient Coaches Arrive for Missouri Pacific Route
Wichita Kansas March 24 The Orient has received a number of special fast and powerful passenger coaches for use on the line between Wichita and Fairview These two types include combination mail and dining coaches and a pure earth coach noted for its length fine finish and artistic arrangement The cars are described as unusually strong and feature new attachments and improvements The text also mentions a model car with the words Part Subwell on the sides.
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Osre
Wichita
Kan
Orient
Here
Fairview
Missouri Pacific Garte
Minne
Not On The Programme Rock Island Plans Improvements
The Rock Island line projects focus on finishing the Kansas City to St Louis segment and modernizing trac kage. CEO notes millions spent in the test year on lines owned and controlled, in excellent physical condition, enabling lower future costs and better business prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Bbe Et Ean Ae
Ck Saund Company
el Pam
California
Kansas City
St. Loui
Power limits spark circuit court case over grain storage
The United States Court of Appeals in New Grrebnas reviews the North Texas division dispute between Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad and Rosenbaum Grain. The Texas Railroad Commission ordered halting grain transfers at Fort Worth and storage in Rosenbaum’s warehouse for Galveston shipment, with a $150 per car rate. The Rosenbaum firm appeals the injunction, challenging railroad commissioners’ authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
New Grbenas
Becton
Circuit Court
North Texas
Chicago
Rock Glint
Prcific Reilroad
Hosenblum Grain Company
Texit Ailroad Commission
Railman Company
Fort Worth
Rosenbaum
Galveston
Ruel Fund
Grain
Hosedbauim Corpany
Sante Fro Passenger Train Ditches in Wichita Crossing
A passenger train near Wichita Kansas, No 18 of the Sante Fro line, derailed at Lincoln Street crossing due to semaphore failure at Rock Island and Sante Pe. No injuries reported, but track torn up and coaches overturned. Engine and mail car left track. recovery took hours, repairs completed without delaying other trains.
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Wichite Wichita
Kas
Rock Is Jand
Lincoln Street
Central Branch Rail Upgrade Plans Delayed
Roadmasters report ongoing rail replacement across Central Branch with new 3 pound steel rails ready to be laid between key points once the current hold on upgrades passes. Letters received reiterate need for wider rails and coordinated timing before any further work proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Branch
Pew
Atchinen
Will Transfer Mohler and Harriman System Changes
Salt Lake City March 26 The Deseret News reports changes in the Harriman system affecting general operation likely by April 1. L. Makine of Oregon Railway & Navigation becomes vice president of Union Pacific while General F R Cale vitt of Oregon Short Line moves to Portland as chief executive of the Oregon Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Laboresatent
Salt Lake City
Utah
Deseret News
Harriman
Kysten Iy
Charmus
L. Makine
Oregon Railway & Navigation Company
Peeand
Ore
Ante Omuahn
Union Pueble
Calevitt
Oregon Short
Portland
Sta
Oreean Railroad
Transcontinental Rail Schemes and Route Extensions
A San Diego scheme and a Canadian promoter push for major railroad ventures. The plan includes integrating the Union Pacific and Oregon Short Line trackage under Streamcroft’s control to save time and expense. It mentions Senator W A Clark’s San Pedro extension to Southern California and a rapid push to connect to New Diggett, California. A Brunswick to San Diego airline railway concept surfaces with Francia W Glenn steering New York capital toward the project.
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Streamcroft
New York
Bruunswick
San Diego
Cal
Francia W Glenn
Isn Capital
Gleng
Caplet
New
Remarkable Acreage Shift in Oats Across Kansan Varieties
The Kansas quarterly report from the state board of agriculture highlights three adapted oat varieties for the region. M A Carleton of the U S Bureau discusses maps showing distribution and notes early varieties like Early Burt Prince Edward Island and others yielding favorable results in dry or rust-prone areas. Three introduced U S Department of Agriculture oats Swedish Select Slaty Day and North Finnish show strong satisfaction, with Swedish Select praised for Montana and Wisconsin performance.
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M.A. Carleton
United States Bureau of Plant
Tedustey
Kensma
Bamsas State Board of Agriculture
Carleton
Office of Cereal Investigations
Bureau of Plant Industry
United States
Gabea Department of Agriculture
Prince Edward Island
Maryifind
Earl Prince Edward Island
Alaska
Texas
United States Department of Sericulture
Russia
Sweden
Montana
Wisconsin
Madigan
Wis
Glenn plan eyed to cut distance Atlantic to Pacific
The article describes Mr Glenn promoting a railroad line that would shorten travel from Atlantic to Pacific by about 500 miles and enable passenger and freight steamers from Brunswick Georgia to Europe and from San Diego to the Orient. Backers include moneyed men and the Southern Immigration Society supports him as investigations proceed. Several Santa Fe officials and associates return from trips, with staff changes noted. An agricultural section discusses wheat and oat varieties, their adaptability in Kansas, and trials showing yields under Swedish Select oats, highlighting potential increases in state oat production.
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Glenn
Atlantic
Pacific
Glens's
Brunswick
Europe
San Diego
Orient
New York
Southern Immigration Society
Kansas
Sumner County
Cowley County
Jewell
Republic Coutties
Doriphan County
FD. Coburn
Kansas Board of Agriculture
Texas
South
United States
Inflammatory Rheumatism Cured By Balm
William Shaffer a brakeman from Dennison Ohio was bedridden with inflammatory rheumatism for weeks. After using Chamberlains Pain Balm purchased at McCaw's drug store his hands and feet improved and he could work again within a week. Sold by Schumann Hetsch and Guilds music store. March 34. State Journal readers.
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William Shaffer
Dennison, O
NcCaw
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Card
Old newspaper advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a universal kidney and liver cure. It claims modern science links kidney health to overall well being and offers free samples and a book by mail from Kilmer Co. in Hingemton New York. It cites testimonials and hospital use to urge readers to purchase bottles locally.
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State Journal
Columbus
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Hinghemton, N
Topeka Daily State Journal
Swedish Select oat yields cited from early 1900s trial
In 1901 and 1907, with adverse conditions in 1802, one variety produced 72.2 bushels per acre, 24 bushels above the top of other varieties. The three year average 1901 1902 1903 at the station was 58.5 bushels. The Swedish Select cat variety on the same station yielded 63.8 bushels in 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
North Dakota
North
South
Dakota
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Agricultural Experimental Association
Montana
Jai Hon. Caine
Explorer Hubbard Jr. Die confirms amid Labrador expedition
Willamstown reports confirm the death of Eopuldis Hubbard Jr., assistant editor of Outing, during a Labrador expedition. A letter from Wallace at Northwest River recounts Hubbard’s collapse, Wallace’s struggle for provisions, and Hubbard’s death the same day.
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Willamstown
Mass
Eopuldis Hubbard, Jr
Outing
Labrador
A. Dillon Walle
Williamstown
Wallace
Northwest River
Hubbard
George
Swindled Natives in German Southwest Africa Riot
Deutsche Kolonialblatt reports unrest among the Herrero in German southwest Africa. A Windhoek magistrate cites debt collection as a trigger, with white traders allegedly seizing cattle or taking goods to settle debts. Local natives faced coercion and intimidation amid mounting tensions.
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Berlin
Deutsche Koloniablatt
Colonial Office
Herrero
Africa
Associated Press
Morr Duf
Windhork
Tim
Fragmentary note on German regional governance and unrest
A garbled passage describes government actions and trader complaints, mentioning Chief Judge Hichter and regional authorities in German Southwest areas. It references quelling Bondelswart resistance and orders related to collection of funds amid a governor’s absence, with distorted names and places.
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Hichter
Wynihoek
Anes
Seung
Durize
Lichtwein
Bondelswart
Tising
Henry Vignaud Attacks Columbus as Boastful Brutal Figure
New York March 24 The Tribune prints a long letter to White Law Reid by Henry Vignaud secretary American embassy Paris reviewing Columbus criticism. Vignaud argues Columbus born earlier than 1430 1446 and calls him boastful lying greedy violent and brutal yet the discoverer of America whose fame remains. Also mentioned is a locomotive testing method using a piano to detect flaws and the accuracy of this new technique compared to hammering parts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Tribune
Whitelaw Reid
Henry Vignaud
Paris
Columbus
Viewnaud
Vieraud
America
Missouri Pacific
California Travel Rates Offer March Sale
A fragmented ad-like notice promotes discounted travel tickets in March across California and Florida routes. It mentions midrange accommodations, tourist sleep, and chair cars with a liberal power privilege. Contact TL KING for full information and literature.
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Atepower
TL King
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Railroad News
B. H.C
Horton
Ronemus
H. ¥. Brown
Protective Board
Schwerel
Webus
Missouri
Brutischnius
Harriman Lines
J. Kerugtschnitt
NEW Orient Coaches
Texan Railroad Commission
Rock Inland
Mohler
Mr. Coburn
J. M. Meside
Santa Fe
Adams
W. White
W. N. Millison
Mr. T. Heary
LW White
Drhacher
Sante Fn Freight Duidithie
Ertacher
St. Malrys
J. DM Hamilton
Luis Badia Pe
Peka
Californis
Lingoly
Traveline
Chitingo Gad
Erent Western Railroad
Topekan
Pustnein
Zarnis Orang
Eineoin
William Z. Barnes
Seread
Barnes
J. E Stansfield
W. J. Healy
The
Mirasfield
Her
J.P. White
Topeka
Siuaituy Moveroon
Foneres
Frirea
Savage
Busta Fe
Peco D
Road
Sonnac Ae Peart
United States Department of Agricultura
Bixty Day
Schumann-Hetsk
the State Journal
A R Reynolds
Obier
Dr. Kilmer
Dr. Lyon
SE Gov
DDS
Glyes Columbus
Henry Vignaud Bays
Florida
Ape Eee
Ee Adebates Bou Jobistictiing
Sansan City
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