Thirty-Fourth Annual Meeting of the Brotherhood Opens Tomorrow
St Louis prepares for the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers gathering with an expected 1,000 delegates and visitors. The event marks a return to St Louis after over 45 years, with Arthur Wha elected grand chief engineer and talks of funding a disabled engineers home on a tract near Mattoon. Six hundred delegates expected. finances and arrangements outlined as the organization funds its own expenses.
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Tomorow
St. Louis
PBS Arthur Wha
Mattoon
Brotherhood of Locomotive
Detroit
Samme
Fretbrand
WD. Robinson
Atichigah Central
Ure IL
Uniforms for Wa ce Olona railway employees May 15
General Superintendent T L Mages announces new uniforms for all Wa ce Olona railway staff. Passengers and dining car conductors wear blue sack suits with gilt stripes and buttons. sleeves show service stripes for years of service. Other roles get tailored coats, caps, or overalls as specified, with seasonal linen capes for summer washing by the company.
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T. L. Mages
Wace Olona
Fiation
Cnlinrs
Nest
Ners “Mechanica
Pretekt
Grelebt
Ayuat
Paanen
Evr
Enelnemen
Falling drawbars avert railroad wrecks by Nash device
Early 20th century report describes a simple drawbar safety device attached to passenger cars to prevent coupling jams. When the drawhead drops, the safeguard geometry guides cars apart, reducing derailment risk and easing coupling pressure for smoother operation. Gavin demonstrates success against a bridging risk with Br aves.
Remarkable Railroads Show April Earnings Increase
The United States Investor reports cross earnings of thirty three railroads for April. Fourth week totals reach 4,551,254 dollars, an increase of 1,234,355 from prior periods. All roads show increases for the month, with thirty two roads rising and one fluctuating.
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United States
Haunted caboose on a rail line sparks frightful tales
A Louisville and Nashville caboose named EMS allegedly behaved like a haunted car running uphill and jumping over an embankment near Richmond. Railroad workers recount the eerie incident as part of a broader folklore of haunted equipment. Santa Fe reports a booming business and strong present outlook for rail traffic in Chicago on May 10.
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Louisville and Nashville Tire
EMS
Richmond
Santa Fe
Chicago
Gta
Rail line prospects brightened by crop gains and traffic shifts
The management notes reduced gulf traffic due to the war but says gains in other directions offset the decline. Kansas crops near the line show promise of a bountiful harvest with a 20 percent area increase and wheat prospects rated high. If expectations hold, the road could have a phenomenal year.
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Gulf Trafic
Kansas
Washburn Out of It in Intercollegiate Meet at Driving Park
Lawrence May 10 Four colleges competed in the first intercollegiate field meet at Driving Park. Kansas University led with top points, Ottawa second, Haskell third, Washburn represented but failed to place. Wet track slowed times and reduced attendance while records list multiple events with Kansas University athletes winning several and Ottawa and Haskell placing in others.
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Lawrence
Driving Park
Ottawa
Haskell
Washburn
Hurdie
Alexander
Kansas University
Carroll
Jackson
Haskell, Third. Time, 645 €-3, i Mie waik—Debaven
Wrieht
Baker
Kan*sas University
Sanderson
Karicks University
Bounin
Kansas
University
Morris
Cerrof
Cognitt
Hamilton
Lamberton
Tulichiet
Moulton
Kansas Unversity
Spevk
Davis
Mosse
Hamill
Avery
Owen
Peddicord
Bench
Dugison
Stith
Kenses University
Kaneas University
Mugnaght
Bimpires
Deaf and Dumb Salvationists
New York
Salvalon Army
Stockholm
Sweden
Camp Leedy Camp Funnies Show Masses in Chaos
At Camp Leedy a humorous tale recounts a rain soaked drill where a sergeant struggled to command a squad that wandered onward despite orders. The crew clambered fences and kept marching toward an absurd round-the-world destination, jokingly mentioning China and distant places.
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Spain
China
Columbus company members listed with Cant Farrell in camp
The document lists numerous names of the Columbus company arriving in camp on Saturday under Captain John Farrell. The roster includes D. A. Walker J. B Burk C. N. Redden F. D. Hawkins G. C0 Green J. F. Smith J. Campbell and many others.
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Columbus Company
John Farrell
Nelson "Thompson
J. A. Adame
F. T. Knowland
E. Dennison
C. R. Clark
D. A. Walker
J. B Burk
Grice
A. Weise
Reiohardt
W. R. Porter
W. M. Roberts
A. Best
OP. Hilla
Owell Douglass
Jerome Cornell
S L. Walker
C. N. Redden
F. D. Hawhkins
C. H. Stewart
T.G. R. Bicke
A Ee. Martin
E. E. Wells
Clyde Best
H.grice
Orville
Kellose
Jas
Es Gilbert
C. A. Sted
D. Fry
Guy Comer
Buyer
BF. Evans
F. N. Winn
E . Ray Worth
Harry Carter
RO. Walee
F. O’connor
B. F. Grisgsby
J. F. Smith
G. C0. Green
H. F. Davis
L. Stephens
M. ‘Talbott
WH. L. Robinson
J. A. McArdle
J. L. Freseh
EB. Einte
W. D. Eeeiaats
J. G. Ward
Pat McLaughlin
H. A. Jonea
R. GO. Hinman
Resolutions by Topeka Colored Ministers on Camp Leedy Trouble
The colored ministers of Topeka condemn the July incident at Camp Leedy where colored visitors were insulted and driven from the grounds amid Cuban relief efforts. They denounce the retaliation and urge local authorities to halt such disgraceful scenes and protect all citizens regardless of hue.
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Topeka
Leedy
Topethe
New Yorker Sues Stock Exchange for 100000 Damages
William Euclid Young, former member of E. B. Cuthbert & Co, sues the New York Stock Exchange for reinstatement and $100,000. Expelled December 30, 1896 over alleged bucket-shopping. Trial followed by a lengthy investigation with a committee of sharp exchange members.
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New York
Willam Euclid Young
New York Stock Exchange
Aarne
Young
E. B. Cuthbert & Co
Exchange
Youne
Names of the Boys in Blue Under Captain McGinley
Emporia company roster lists the Emporia boys under Captain J C McGinley with numerous names from Reading Kan Hartford and various towns. The long list includes Frank Miller G W Netzer J M Raley W H Denis A A Rich Ameri bus St Cakselauin White City W S Weaver I M Ferren J W Patterson Wilhite Wm Heynolts Herbert Ford A A Wilhite J C McGinley J T Kealey C T Evans J H Phillins M O Brittain Claude West A Jie sun S T Crumley C H Draper CM Homay J C Hartman J C Stevenson N McBitresh W J Hartman J Lagadon A M Randolph C BE Wood rut HS Smith H A Haster Ben Reynolds Horace Botsford B A ah ser Frank Girard Warren Stover N son Mathews John Husband Alfred Hipibe Max Remter Frank Kirsch Gersid Watkins Andrew Truitt Lu Maule Howard Forsythe Janes Mel linger Sharvin Lane Sam Isher Hovata Seatieht Harry Charobers John Monruc Guy Davidson Julio Roverts Roy Sheldon Charles Richards Jong Lyles Strong City and others.
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Boys In Blue
McGinley
Emporka Company
J. C. McGintey
Frank Miller
G. W. Netzer
J. M. Raley
W. H. Denis
Reading
Kan
Frank Smith
Hartford
Solomer Blanton
G. K. Brown
Council Green
Mate
Brrong City
A.A. Rich
Ameribus
Cakselauin
White City
W. S. Weaver
Gersid Watkins
Andrew Truitt
Lu Maule
Howard Forsythe
Janes Mellinger
Sharvin Lane
Sam Isher
Hovata Seatieht
Harry Charobers
John Monruc
Guy Davidson
Julio Roverts
Roy Sheldon
Charles Richards
Jong Lyles
We EL Cine
Gadherrs
Siliee
Liewstyn Jackson
Wai. Kline
Strong City
A Burlington Visitor Puts on a Poncho and The Sight of Him
Fa Morton of Burlington, heavy and 229 pounds, attended a gathering at Camp Tesdy after dinner. Rain began, Morton borrowed a poncho to wade through mud, his Clevelandish form hidden by the folds, as he saluted Gen McCrum and joked about leading a company despite no formal rank.
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Burlington
Fa Morton
Camp Tesdy
Morton
McCrum
Gen. McCrum
Will Tax New Roads Exemption Law Revoked
Lansing May 16 Railroads built north of the forty fourth latitude since 1481 have enjoyed ten year tax exemption. Railroad Commissioner W Samethine ruled to assess these companies this year and rejected their claim that omitting the exemption from the Merry man tax law last winter nullifies the state's contract. The companies plan to appeal.
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Lansing
Mich
W. Samethine
Merryman
Volunteers Sail From Larnet for Topeka
The $2 volunteers from the county left for Topeka Sunday morning under Arthur D. Smith. They rode to the train escorted by a large crowd, as the men headed by Coonphedied Mauriraxy received honors and cheers from locals before departure.
Population of Youn town mourns volunteers departure
After a prayer by Rev Woodward Gen Tim McCarthy and his daughters watched the volunteers depart. The crowd cheered three times as the train pulled away amid tears and farewell.
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Pr .Woodward
Tim McCarthy
Cake foraging fuss ends in light trouble
In a rainy night scene a Co B soldier named Seret Deeming faced an armed squad arriving to arrest him for foraging. He claimed he foraged a large iced cake and invited the squad in, offering a rice cake and a light exchange, with no arrest ensuing.
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Seret
Deeming
Co. B
Skio Cyebat Haven Hower
Officers Urged to Master Drill Under U.S. Regulations
General McCrum orders captains to drill only under proper U.S. drill regulations and to abandon outdated methods. A Western private earns a “high private” rear rank title while a church tent serves soldiers with reading, mail, and singing. Capt Seaton praises the camp ground, and Kansas companies reduce corporals from twelve to six per war department order.
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McCrom
War Department
Washington
Kansas
Weather bulletin reports corn up crops and frost damage
A United States Weather Bureau climate and crop service bulletin for the week ending May 9 notes a cold wet week with ground saturation and heavy rains in southeastern counties. Frost hit western counties on the 6th, causing limited crop damage while wheat and oats progress. corn planting resumes, some corn rots in Butter County, fruit crops mostly fare well.
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United States
Weather Bureau
Climate and Crop Service
Builletin
Missouri
Mitchell County
Butter
Cure of rheumatism with Chamberlains Pain Balm
A reader from Calhoun County West Virginia reports her son suffered rheumatism that left him unable to walk until using one and a half bottles of Chamberlains Pain Balm. After treatment he could move about again and the writer heartily recommends the balm to others with rheumatism. Letter from JOHN SNIDER. For sale at merchants.
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Chamberlains
John Snider
Calhoun Co
W. Va
Topeka Woman Presses Governor for Army Surgeon Post
A Topeka woman Dr Margaretta Stroup visits Governor Leedy daily seeking appointment as regimental surgeon for Kansas volunteers. She was once tried for insanity and acquitted, and vows to persist despite government rules. The governor jokes of bath delays as she presses for a wartime role and Major Shreve contemplates keeping her away. A humorous local note closes with ads for a 7:30 p m train to Kansas City and Beggs Little Giants pills.
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Margaretta Stroup
Kansas
Leedy
West Tenth Street
Tope
Shreve
Stroup
Major Shreve
Dr. Stroup
Het
Vonky
Teedy
Cuba
Topeka
Santa Fe
Kansas City
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Atchison Globe
Roy
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Ie Fope
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Murat Halstead
Maine
National Union
Outfit Act Quick
National Pub. Co
J. P
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North Topeka
Madison
Kansas Avenue
Golden File Machine Works
Fosdick
Hull Stovet Repair Co
Harrison St
Tayior St
G. W. Hogel
West Sixth St
Kansas Ave
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Purman
Starr & Co
Jen‘s. McCormick
Kan. Ave
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Andress T. T
Cara Journal
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Tyler
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Colville & Bertrand
Weible & Horner
East Seventh St
M. Manson
Tullor- Theston
Harrison St Beach
Sohn Howard & Co
Kansas Medical
Sally
Twelfth
Sree
Lune
Harrow
Hogahoom & CO
Eastern Kansas Farm
T. E. Bowman & CO
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Madison Sts
Shorey
City
Lowman Hill
AL Forbes
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Douthitt Place
J. C. Darling CO
N. & Campbell
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East Hand
Boir
Bowman 4 CO
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Milo Norton
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Farina Joane
Fuel and Feed
van Siyck Ibs
Dow
Edson
C. CW. Brie and Paving Co
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Groves Successer
J. Grog
Topeka Printing CO
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Atention
LA Ryder
Gordon St
Central Ave
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Menningee
Homeopatilic Piysician
Wes
Fhene
Topnks Ave
Phanasy
Sheldon
Barnes
Jewelers
James Hayden
Smd
Topeks
Chio
Gei Charless
Kapaa
AMD
Wenord
Bendee
Colty
Cousul
Guaranthe ‘Credit
Furth Jalsor
Ali
Tingka
McPadden
NEW Crawford Theater
George’s Operatic Colored Minstrels
Georgia Univesity
Southern Pastigns
Paiation Mologien
Nacre Presellerg
Leva
South
Betry
Topeka Transfer CO
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