Surprise Visit at Santa Fe Shops Sparks Friendly Buzz
Becky Sharp visits the Santa Fe shops and leads workers in pulling the big whistle to mark a surprise tour. The event shows off the machine shops, furnaces, rail car work, and the generosity of shopmen, with notes on engines, compressors, and the famed assembly. A vivid, era-specific account of admiration, process, and communal pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Becky Sharp
Henry Youngsloom
Mr. Youngbloom
Howdie
F Youngbloom
Troper
Mr. Gunther
Vulcan
Mr. French
A. M. Baird
Sr. O'brien
Lawless
Wort
Tanadon
Hamton
Ming
Manson
Déviiqvs
Mr. Mudge
Hipley
Binck
Giles
Hillmon Trial Testimony Backed by Defense Witnesses
Mrs Hillmon testified on rebuttal for the plaintiff contradicting eighteen defense witnesses. The jury heard denials that she sought to withdraw her case, that she in any way aided Hillman’s alleged false teeth, or discussed policies with Levi Baldwin and Judge Thacher. Proceedings adjourned until morning for continued arguments to the jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilimon
Hillman
Geo. A. Nichols
W. W. Nichols
Nixon
S. D. Nixon
W. J. Buchan
Planters House
Leavenworth
Levi Baldwin
Wheat
Buchan
O. Thacher
Thacher
Hillmon
Lawrence
W. H. Lamon
Williams
Kansas railroads ordered to charge demurrage in all Kansas towns
The Kansas board of railroad commissioners ruled that railroads and the Missouri Kansas Car Service must charge demurrage in Kansas City, Kansas, or withdraw it in other Kansas towns. Evidence showed cars stood in Kansas City for six months loaded without demurrage, while others faced a dollar per day after forty eight hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Frank B. Lanter
Olathe
Kansas City, Fort Scott & Memphis Railroad
Missouri & Kansas Car Service Association
Kansas City
Peaches and Strawberries Headed for Market Prices
New York readers learn fresh peaches will cost about $1.25 each or $12 a dozen in coming weeks. Strawberries arrive from Florida with prices from 20 to 60 cents per quart, while hot house berries fetch about $1.25 per cup, a third of a quart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hothouse
Gotham
New York
Florida
Frohman Engages Dixey for Thoroughbred
Henry E. Dixey to play leading role in Ralph Langay comedy Thoroughbred at Garrick theater April 20. Three act farce follows an English squire who, after complications, becomes owner of a famous racehorse. A racing coach appears on stage. Dixey may join Frohman company long term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Frohman
Henry E. Dixey
Ralph Langay
Garrick Theater
Frohman
Dixe
Dismal Swamp Canal Contract Awarded to McManus
The Lake Drummond Canal and Water company awarded the reconstruction contract for the Dismal Swamp canal to Patricius McManus of Philadelphia. Work begins within 3 days and aims to finish by January 1808, spanning about 22 miles from the Elizabeth River vicinity to Pasquotank river near South Mills with ten turnouts and one three mile feeder. Right of way totals 900 feet in Virginia and 150 feet in North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Lake Drummond Canal and Water Company
Patricius McManus
Philadelphia
Elizabeth
Norfolk
Pasquotank River
South Mills
Lake Drummond
Virginia
North Carolina
Great Rock Island travel fares and local events
The item lists Rock Island excursion dates April 7 21 and May 5 1896 with round trip fares plus two dollars to Oklahoma Texas Arkansas Missouri Arizona and Indiana Territory. Also notes Easter social at First M E church with musical program decorated eggs candies charity boxes and dining room items. Also mentions Associated Charities meeting Ingleside April 1 at 3 pm and a Peerless Steam Laundry promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Rock Island
Oklahoma
Texas
Arkansas
Missouri
Arizona
Indiana
Hock Island
A. M. Fouwes
Chy Pass
Ladies’ Society of the First M. E. Church
Minso Pacific Railway
Kansas
Indian Territory
Missouri Pacific
G.pl&ta
St. Louis
Silver Knight wages row sparks union clash with senator
The Columbia Typographical Union orders Senator Stewart and partner Carl Brown to raise salaries at The Silver Knight. The weekly Washington date paper is printed in Alexandria to dodge jurisdiction, paying illustrators only five to seven dollars weekly versus standard eighteen. Union plans to press for union wages or move offices to Washington or establish an Alexandria branch. Also notes Denver silver demonstration plans for Tillman visit and Easter gift sales at First Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Knight
Wasnixotos
Stewart
Carl Brown
Columbia Typographical Union
Free Silver Party
Senator Stewart
Washington
Alexendria
Alexandria
Typographical Union
Columbia Union
Denver
Denvin
Ways and Means
Tillman Club
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Welton
Axminster
Velvet
Brussels
Napier
Mattings
H. H. Mills & Son
Kansas Avenue
Dixey
Bleyeles
Tayman, Oberley Hdw. Co
Kan. Avenue
Associated Charities
Ingleside
Peerles Steam Laundry
Columbus
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Them
Pally Gan
Stahl
Peneturs Proat
P. J. Tindmarsh
Tillman
F. E. Nirrs
Topeka
M. E
Jemmal
Piso’s
L. F. Martin
Eagletown
Capital Iron Works
Pwo
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Han Reba
Stes
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