Rock Island plans faster summer train to Colorado Springs
The Rock Island Railroad announced a new fast train between Chicago and Denver and Colorado Springs around June 15, aiming to cut travel time by about two and a half hours. The service will pressure rivals to match these reduced times, potentially reviving interest in per-season excursions to Colorado points.
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Santa Fe Locals Report varied shop activity and injuries
Santa Fe local notes record workers returning after illness and absences, new assignments and promotions, a hospital visit for a coach cleaner, and upcoming meetings. The report mentions Chief of Police Stark addressing shop workers, a transfer table operator back at work, and several crews updating depots, track, and coal structures. It also notes depot towers taking shape, railway executives traveling, and wheels production reaching a record high.
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Louis Rodrig
Topeka
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el Peso
Clarence Shelby
Bishop
Capitan
Rail officials and events from Topeka briefing
Journal notes from Topeka on railway staff movements and visits. Terms include General Superintendent Dan Hotchkiss, trainmaster J D M Memilton, Santa Fe attorney J D Memilton, and Rock Island chief operator A Anderson. Milwaukee conference of Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen with about a thousand delegates. grand master Mors riseey mentioned. State Grain Growers meeting in Selina with a special one fare rate to Kansas City and St Joseph, May 3 to 16 with May 41 return.
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Heroic Sid Brown Helps Save Train Passengers in Thayer Wreck
Ottumwa May 7 Burlington passenger train No. 3 wrecked near Thayer 15 miles from Creston after striking a freight car on a siding. Engineer SD Brown of Burlington died. many passengers injured as the train plunged down a 30 foot embankment. Sid Brown braved danger, reversed his engine, and sand was applied as cars tumbled. Witnesses report a terrible crash with numerous casualties listed, including several from Des Moines Omaha and Grinnell.
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New Billest Trust Casts Doom for Scotch Ironmakers
A new billion dollar trust threatens British steel makers as American consolidation aims to control Atlantic trade. The move signals a potential end to Britain’s iron and steel industries as prominent leaders are pictured amid the upheaval.
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Great Britain
Thousands Suffer Kidney Trouble Without Knowing It
Eyeing a nationwide health appeal, the ad promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a kidney liver and bladder remedy. It claims many suffer kidney trouble undetected and urges trial with testimonials and a free sample offer. It cites symptoms and a lengthy endorsement from a patient named Robert Berner and references to Binghamton New York.
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State Journal
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Topeka Daily State Journal
Flood brings injuries across towns in midwest area
A flood event injures residents across multiple towns including Ottumwa Iowa with reports of head wounds, back injuries, and bruises. Fire crews respond to incidents while residents seek medical care and safety amid rising floodwaters and damaged properties.
Washburn basketball guests clash with Emporia freshmen
The Washburn College tall team visited the College of Emporia where the entire school except the preparatory department attended. The event ended with disruptions as prep students reportedly teased and beat back freshmen, leading to several fences being broken and escorts dispersing the crowd.
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College of Emporia
Emporia Gazette
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Hero Released From Pest House After Bubonic Plague Outbreak
Michigan May 7. Char ies Flure, the student seized by bubonic plague April 6, was released ten days later as permanently cured. Cum ming, the friend who contracted the illness, was released with him. The university pest house, where they were confined, has been thoroughly cleaned and closed.
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