Kansas to Build Many New Rail Lines This Year
Kansas plans extensive railroad expansion with Santa Fe allocating 224000 for the Emporia cut off and multiple new lines under survey or under construction. Officials tour sites as cost estimates run from ten thousand to fifteen thousand dollars per mile for double-track projects across Kansas and neighboring states.
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Gombe
Wade
Leon
Corte Duwa
Fort Deavenworth Military Reservation
James Dun
C. E
Chicago
Tolan & Western
Fort Fuett
Florence
Kas
ISL
Mormn
Iola
Playa
Plurdses
Kaneat City
Muster & Orient
Kamnas City
Sweetwater
Sande
Screetwater
Tex
Chibialma
Okliberna
Fransas
Kansas City
Oklahoma
Con- Airvetien Company
Srilkweth
Hy Rt Touts & San Francilin
Cerestodarques Junot
St. Laube
Sertharerterns
K_& T— Mineral
Fuplin
Tolles
Willeh
Grheiy Construction Empany
Omtract
Pratt
Joplin
Modil Se Juri
Grit Island
Mares— Ville
Jen
Ie Lie
Honwer
Tania
Sto
Tata Aes
Unnecessary Injuries Highlight Switchman Risks
Atchison Globe reports switchman Hank Henning plans to return to work after a two week layoff, stating he has never been injured on the job. Benning Roe, dating from the 1870s, says he believes couplers cause most accidents and faults the equipment. Jack Nulan, a foreman, recounts never having injury.
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Atchison
Atchisoar Globe
Hank Henning
Minsouri Pacific
Benning Roe
DtehMan
Benning
Rallren
Sitchen
Jack Nulan
Abso
Dorady
Pacific
Lieorege Cayis
Aura Emnayy
J. W. Hall
Joseph Pusetiger
Pine
Kunwar City
Bichar
Teak Brake Force
Robert Grats
J. BS. Furnteh
State of Texas
Laurence Bell
Machine Shop
Arkansan Cty
SI East Ind
Clarence Coleman
Willis
Lo Ee
John Waldron
Water Service
Solorade
Sante Peete Misott Place
Ora
Thomas Nelson
Oaks
Murad Tanabsen
Tilson
Held Yard
John Moe
Mente
Topeka
Starceline
Mohea Urken
Edward Whitcomb
Switchman
Rolin Quick
Cincinnati
South End
C. M. Bowman
Lowman Hill Methodiae
Allroad
Mar
Mar Stack of Appongieitie
M.C A
Tiernberst Tj
James Singer
Patents and rails clash over a desire for payment
Port Scott resident claims railroads use his invention to operate railway car equipment and owes him about $5,000. He asserts a prior patent on a window catch and railcar device, citing attorney actions and a judge in ongoing accounting. Railroads reportedly opened talks and previously paid $1,000, with the dispute centering on compensation beyond mere purchase.
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Port Scott
Pat
Armat
H. Laver
Inkssity
Cieanun
Penance Ao Sear Ag
Condhctors
Taflweys
Atiecke
Tow
Hell
O. Aney
Bae
Local News Missing From OCR Fragment
A fragmentary OCR passage mentions individuals connected to Newton and Texas but lacks coherent events or dates. References include names such as Gib BeRcarters and Clarence, with notes about transfers to Kansas City and various towns, but no clear action or outcome to summarize. The readable portion hints at social connections and good fortune without concrete details.
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Masites
la Jista
Sergibe
Bern
Cubecta Arenes
Ovas Valley
Eystan
Amartile
Opening Postponed for Santa Fe Albuquerque Hotel Remodel
The Santa Fe new Albuquerque hotel is undergoing remodeling with multiple furniture deliveries received in Albuquerque. Groundwork appears complete, with a formal opening unlikely before June due to interior alterations and Harvey system inspections. The lunch room will open briefly as the old Harvey house is demolished and removed.
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Santa Fe
Albuquerque
Alvarado
Officinia
Harvey House
Santa Fe Victor Strike Over Japanese Labor Ejection
Fifty two Japanese workers on the Santa Fe Victor division walked out to protest proposed ousting of Japanese labor for Mexican road men. The walkout spread as workers headed to the valley. one man reportedly lost his leg in an accident near Colton as the dispute escalated. The San Bernardino Sun notes railroad officials consider replacing Japanese workers with Mexican crews.
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Santa Fe
Victor
San Bernardino Sun
Rtese
Colton
Exiwin Stone
Kettler
Cearr
Shey Zee Heth
Jenne Kixet
Belive
Pew Pth Dichami
Savita
Sichie
Witla Gre
W. Long
Ward
Denver
Kansan
Terre Haute
Ind
J. G. Cartéon
Que Busi
Carlos
Eenginece Ja
Mirenas
Atutime
Finck Brisisias
Joeenhareh
Huei
Antelkine
Uy Wets
Hensie
Kame Cite
Mit
Wickhorst
Chembet
Askora
Topeka
Joseph Pentienen
Amry
Gus Osman
Inspecting Ghoktaw and Jersey Rail Bonds Sale News
New Jersey Central may buy the Choctaw bond issue amid a $13,000,000 extension bond vote. VP Warren tours the Choctaw system, while various rail workers report shifts, layoffs, and maintenance updates across multiple shops and depots.
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New Jersey Central
Warren
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
New Jersey Company
Cie
Topeka Rail Yard Work Still Active Across Several Departments
Rail workers at Topeka and surrounding yards handle routine duties despite weather and holidays. Foremen, machinists, and switchmen report on breakoffs, tool updates, and upcoming inspections as crews prepare for continued operations and seasonal maintenance.
Westward Bound and Local Tragedies Reported
The report covers a string of events including a Tubuauee visit and a wife in sanitarium long-term treatment. It notes Mrs Miller's critical condition, the death of a relative, and several accidents affecting trains and workers. It also mentions agricultural moisture, a large mill project, and an upcoming educational exam for railroad workers.
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Mowe
Miller
Omics
Akserties
Trafic
Christ Hospital
Doramen Siehols
Bert Nichals
Bolter Shop
Inckamith
Klein Street
Seward
Snath
St. Joseph
Thak
Kansas Determined to Block Pensions Chief Choice
Washington dispatch confirms the White House will not appoint a Kansas man to succeed H Clay Tevans as commissioner of pensions. Chiefs claim Kansas has long fought for the post, but Roosevelt will likely appoint a nonwestern, businesslike nominee to enforce pension laws firmly.
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Evans
The
Kansas City Journal
Washington
Kansas
H. Clay Tevans
McKinney
Richard
Ton Anne
Topeka
Kanies
Sunflower
Kutsig
Kanaat
Sahl
Sirewall
Sirewall In and About Administration Heudauerters
Kervens Belhe
Hays
Evane
Cuba
Te Cast
Spring Tonic Claim for Stomach Bitters Advertised
An advertisement urges using Hostenetter's Stomach Bitters in spring to cure tiredness nervousness sleeplessness and digestive ailments. It promotes the product as a spring medicine and blood purifier for dyspepsia indigestion malaria and liver and kidney issues noting a private stamp over the bottle neck.
Patrick Guilty in Rice Murder Trial in New York
Albert T Patrick is found guilty of murdering William Marsh Rice in 1900 with Charles Jones. The verdict prompts a death sentence and a new trial request as prosecutors outline a conspiracy to obtain Rice's seven million dollar estate.
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New York
Albert T. Patrick
Sawyer
Pectuse
William Marsh Rice
Patrick
Jones
Goft
Francis
Ile
Osborne
Goff
Rice
Janes
Willam Maren Rice
Texas
Honuire
Mane
Elas
Fifth Avenue Trust Company
Basking House
Swenmen & Son
Wall Street
West Fifty-eight Street
Wheel
Broadway
Rices
Pifth Avenue Trust Company
Mr. Swensen & Son
Swensen & Son
Berkshire
Charles Jones
Mr. Frce
Murder Plot Confession Tied Patrick Jones to Rice Death
In a district attorney inquiry Jones confessed to a murder linked to Patrick, claiming Patrick urged the crime and Jones supplied the mercury poison and chloroform. Jones attempted suicide, survived, and testified he and Patrick planned to kill themselves. Patrick’s attorney challenged the sufficiency of a confessed killer’s word. Vanderbilt arrest story follows.
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Patrick
Jones
Patrick Jones
Emperor Frannie Joseph Performs Maundy Ceremony in Vienna
In Vienna on Maundy Thursday Emperor Frannie Joseph conducted the traditional washing of the feet for twelve elderly men at the Hofburg. The ceremony drew the diplomatic corps including U.S. Minister Robert McCormick and Secretary Chandler Hale. After the ritual, the sovereign distributed bags of money to the participants, whose combined ages totaled 1,? years. The elders wore Dutch costumes, and twelve elderly women received Maundy gifts.
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Francis Joseph
Vienna
Frannie Joseph
Maundy
Ue Hofburg
Corpu Indtatimette
United States
Robert McCormick
Chandler Hale
Capi
Lloyd Harris
Harrie
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California
Piaarma
Boston
Topeka Uy
Weightman
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Kansas Avenue
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Seaves
Mame Pee
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Howe Ters
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Petra ‘Aviaiel
Lesarnee
Manton
State
Hostetter
W. M. Rice
Alvert
Mis Rice
State Journal
Atlanta
Dr.kilmer & CO
Bingham
Kilmer
Elmer
Barstow
Maelo
Eilmer & Co
Binghamton
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Vanderbilt
Paris
Hare
Nive
WK. Vanderbilt, Jr
D. W. Bishop
Letae
Nice
Mr. Vanderbit
Mr. Mishoo
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