Fall event marks launch by Mrs Wrinkley and McKinley officers
Report details a formal ceremony featuring Mrs. McKinley pressing a ceremonial button to launch the Ohio San Francisco project. President McKinley, Governor Nast, and Irving M. Scott are listed among speakers. California and Ohio party contingents plan receptions and tours, with notable figures such as Gen James M. Leavitt and William H. Jurden noted among attendees.
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San Francisco
Beane
Willhkin
McKioler
Nath
Irving M. Scott
McKinley
Mace
Helen Kerthier
Conturmbies
Wall Bremic Ie
Gage
James M
The
Ohio Society
William EH
Jureen
Jeff Jost
Fire Tragedy at Marquette Avenue Building
Fire at 216 Marquette Avenue South Chicago traps residents and guests. Parson family members Josephine and Mabel Cooley lose lives. Annin Cooley, 15 months, severely burned. Peter Rook owner faces blame as rescuers battle flames and crowd noise delays fire response. Injuries include Louie Christensen and Maiel Christensen among others.
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Chicago
May
Parsons
Marquette Avenue
Josephine Cooley
Mabel Cooley
Mra Coaley
Annin Cooley
Mra Conley
Peter Rook
Mars Pisrest Zoo
Nictorea Zooknicholas Zook
Merccnary
Wiltumer
Ae Jonephins
Loule Chrigtansen
Bale
Maiel Chrietensen
Seuahtee
Mre Christensen
Harry Morphy
Mra
Jule
Barney
Brutest
Gremen
Peelarr
Svar
Train crew held after deadly Elkhart fire
In Elkhart Indiana a train crew is held without bail awaiting a coroner's inquest into a fatal fire that burned an old wooden building beyond recognition. The origin remains unknown and occupants reportedly fled through mutilated exits as the blaze spread rapidly.
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Elkhart
Ind
Mukdrwaya
Water Fountain Operation Restored in Kansas City
Public demand rises as warm weather increases use of the drinking fountain at the street railway transfer station. Rev Charles M Sheldon funded its summer erection, but a cold snap and delays left it idle until Mayor Drew Stoldben ordered repairs. Mayor Hughes supported action. plumbers have not yet completed the restoration.
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Kansas
Charles MM. Sheldon
Central Congregational Church
Drew Stoldben
Hughes’ Atviation
Mrs Dewey Seriously Ill in Washington
Mrs George Dewey remains seriously ill in Washington. A Saturday physicians’ consultation and another on Friday were held. She suffers malignant erysipelas with threatened complications. Doctors express cautious optimism if Mrs Dewey’s strength holds.
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Washington
Bray
George
Dewey
Puiest
Cancer Germ Retaliates Against Scientist In San Francisco
In San Francisco in May Dr. Joseph Eizen, a California scientist, claims discovery of a cancer germ. He reports that the germ’s detection triggered threats and retaliation as he pursued his research. The account notes intense scrutiny of his work and the moral questions surrounding microbiology.
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Eizen
San Francisco
Joseph Eizen
Califarnia
Curtis Talks to Indians at Wisconsin Senator Visit
Curtis speaks before two large audiences of Cherokee and Ho-Chunk citizens in Wisconsin. The brief event drew crowds from distant towns as speakers discussed issues and adjourned to plan further outreach to native communities.
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Quuties
Wisconsin
Curtis Seatee
Garuring
Fernoon
Issee
Wusthue
It We School Aa
Monument to Perry in Japan and Summer Tours
Fragmented OCR notes discuss a potential monument to Perry in Japan, a federation of bankers and university groups stirring public interest, and plans tied to American envoys. Mentions summer tours via Santa Fe routes with illustrated materials and hotel details.
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Perry
Japan
Berlite
Bankate
Zapat
University of Fornia
Pema
Tals
Sante Fe
Efc
Northern Lake Resorts
Buffalo Exposition
St Las
T. X. Sing
Topeka
Opinions Spark Debate on Railroad Accident Reporting
The Interstate Commerce Commission heard proposals on reporting railroad accidents under a new law. A wide range of speakers argued about thresholds for reportable incidents and the potential harms of naming injured workers, with written comments invited to close the session.
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Interstate Compette Commission
Washington
Ave
Federation of Labor
Thia
W. A. Gerdner
Chicago
Northwestern
W. C. Brown
Hamilton
A. Zand Af Hatalin
Breverrell Bole
Vale Tie
Southern
PH. Janvier
Lehehnes
George Marsden
New York
Qnitrla
Western
M. L Boran
Norfolk and Western
Thorniy
Colorado
W. FP. Merrill
New Hampshire
Hartford
Payson
Barret
Bronte
Ohio
F. B. Whittie
Michigan
Yathern
Brady
Burlington
Godue
John Akan
C Cunningham
Central
Greorgia
HL Butane
Kesler
Milwaukes
St Fuel
Martin J. Clards
Mis
Engineer Vincent Coggins Killed in Plsmouth Train Crash
Engineer Vincent Coggins of the Santa Fe, residing at 222 Madison Street, was killed Saturday afternoon at Plsmouth, eight miles west of Emporia, after leaning out to ignite a suspected hot spot. Fireman Join Helvie attempted to stop the train as Coggins fell unconscious, dying en route to Emporia. He had served eighteen years with the Santa Fe, leaving a wife and seven children, and was highly regarded in the railroad community.
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Vincent Coggins
The
Santa Fe
Madison Street
Plsmouth
Emporia
Coggins
Helvie
Tex
Enginger Cassina
Emparia
Piridia
Petertot
W. Scntt
Wakarusa
Joseph Phillips
Willian
Brooks
Fred Grusenmeyer
W. H. Jones
Des Moines
Scranton
R . Barnes
Hancock Street
Join Parkinson
Rune
William J. Jury
Edward Chapman
Cheyenne
Wyo
Thomas Jones
Fort Studison
Lews
Efe
Santa Be
Mt . A
Washburn
Joseph Fentiman
Bett Ti
Kansas
Chey
Goodland Notes Report March News and Local Movements
Goodland Notes cover a flurry of local changes. Engineers Tapper and Hamilton spot a fire on a Remah bridge then oversee repairs delaying one switch. John Sewell slated to replace longtime line man J M Sewell in Kansas. Dale Seevers heads toward Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern. Albert Orin loses feet in accident at Coley Booth. Vergil Woodard, office staff, shifts to Jenninee. Dayton seeks rooms for temporary housing as staff moves unfold.
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Goodland
J. M. Sewell
Remah
Tapper
Hamilton
Dayton
Albert F Orin
Coley
Raisread
Thomas County
Vergil Woodard
Might Opera
Jenninee Frankwise Foelward
A W. Muniove
J Depot Novela
Bill Chambers
Far de 4
PROM CHANUTE MACHINERY PLANT STAFF SHIFTS REPORTED
Resignations and transfers ripple through the Chanute Foundries as wipers, machinists, and engine inspectors depart for Wellington or different roles. Notable moves include Adrian Frmietes leaving as wiper, Albert de Davis and others transferring. W Parks halts slack-busi ness accounts. Wallace White exits as fue cleaner to pursue other ventures. Frank C Chapman resumes on the repair track after illness. William E B Salter serves as night watch inspector.
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Prom Chanute
Adrian Frmietes
Foundhots
John Zoe
Wellington
Albert de Davis
Pe Toee
Perry End
Boitermakera
Frank Bears
Ant Harvey Jameson
Ottens
Herndon
Wiper
Conrado
Liz
Sasae
W. Parks
Wallace W White
Local Rail and Transport Notes Mixed with Obscure Mentions
Fragmented OCR notes report Tor Hart traveling to California with family for talt while Ernest C Keys resumes duties as wiper at the Round. Patrick Ashe, an old Tim Southern Kansas figure, died in Topala and was buried last week. Various railroad personnel and a June 15 test train between Chinso and Denver are mentioned, with plans for Pacific routes and new services noted amid unclear garbled text.
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Tor
Hart
California
Ernest C. Keys
Wiper
Patrick Ashe
Kansas
Topala
Onms Dyer
Cnet
Las Vegan Hospital
Gaphona Regachors
Chinso
Denver
Colorado Springs
Nervinee
Marquetta
Seloe
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Interstate Commission
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Eos
England
United States
Ins
Hhe Brotherhood of Locomotive “Bogisvers
Tolbert
Hugine
Verlin
Kenans City
Burt Peter
Bort Golsworth
Roundhouse
George W. Scott
Weexen
Duke Jones
Hibert Thornes
Feamnt-House
James Thomas
Santa Fe Pacific
C. Coddington
Stuart
Canada
Great Britian
F. A. Stuart Company
Marshall, Mich
Moukdeo
Manchuria
Hie
Kansas City
He Ale
Frank C. Chapman
William EB. Salter
Night War Inspec
Crawford Theater
the Angel of the Alley
Cosana St Bpacie
Howard Gente
Topeka Choral Society
Geo. G Penny
Benefit Pipe Organ Fund
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