Railroad News Sparks Great Deal Over Line Plans
San Francisco May 1 E W Hackett president of Me Ranghern Packie Jett discusses the great deal and evolving plans for a line through Mexico. The report notes pressure from Wall Street Journal sources and potential acquisition themes involving Missourian gateways and the Kansas City area amid industry-wide labor tensions.
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New York
Marc H
Yoakum
South
San Brando Enmco
Sen
Wall Street Journal
Tsi
Ube
Throwen
Omarion
Banas City
Mista Eidners
St Paul
Tidlan
Motaphin
Citgo
Laut
Bingo
Harrimas
McNeill
San Francis
E W Hackthar
Me Ranghern Packie Jett
Preparing for Conflict in the Great Northern Strike
Reports from multiple cities indicate Great Northern Railway operations face labor pressure as workers threaten strike. Committees propose concessions on wage shares while dangers of disruptions loom amid broader economic strain.
Rate Increase Does It In Railroad Earnings Improve
The article discusses rising railroad earnings through MFA and April reports. It notes a remarkable increase in the year compared with last, citing the Atchison and Southern Pacific and state minutes. The piece analyzes factors driving higher gross returns and the broader impact on transportation profitability.
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Ermueres
Jaease
Marek
Hammond Retires and Telegraph Reorganization at Gould System
C W Hammond retires after fifty years in telegraph service with Gould, moving to St Louis to assist as assistant to the superintendent of telegraph. Elmer Chenery named superintendent of telegraph for the Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain system, overseeing operations at St Louis headquarters. President managers cite Hammond’s long service and Chenery’s proven ability to helm the vast Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain lines.
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St Ious
Cargeé
Telephone
Elece Tile Wight
Interlockdige
Ts Witt
St. Beutr
Diamminogil
Meenager Cotter
Hammond
Atu
Wil
St. Lewis
Telegraph
Nevesaury
Mer
Bammand
Circe
Berty
I Ars
Tess
Perrysburg
Louis
Western Calon Telegraph Company
Picas A Pacific
International Givat Northern
Smursball
Pex
Ain Eer
Iron Mountain Telegraph
Gould
Tme
Texas
Kamaed
Cheners Witl
Be Bs
Goutt Head
Hin
Thebes Bridge Across the Mississippi a Record Breaker
Construction progresses on the Thebes Bridge spanning the Mississippi River between Thebes and surrounding areas. Estimated total cost $2,600,000 with steel work extending 70 feet below water and 60 feet above high water. The project involves multiple fixed, movable, and suspended spans with Cotton Belt and Iron Mountain route interests among major railway systems.
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Mississippi River
Thebes
Baer
Missouri
Chicago
Settled In Full Laborer Paid After Suit Or Deal
A historical account in a damaged OCR text describes a farmer who earned sixty genta from a soulless corporation after a tumultuous event. A superintendent debates compensation, promising payment but ultimately denying a final act, quoting an exchange about rightful wages and a promised passage that never arrives.
Profits of Railroading Past Six Years Compared
A historical note summarizing six years of railroad earnings trends with emphasis on rising and falling segments. Mentions General Manager and Santa Fe line assets, planned timetable adjustments, and branch service changes expected to affect departures from Somerville and nearby towns.
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Menger Nia
Sante Fe
Silsbee
Beauxiont Visitor Reports No Significant News
Mr Nix on and his family are in Beausont two days but report nothing significant. The note appears in Beaumont Post. mention of heavy timber traffic over the line from this section is noted as a concern.
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North Tone
Nixon
Beaumont
Mudge Re-Elected Leader of Kansas City Belt Railway
H A Mudge is re-elected president of the Kansas City Belt Railway at a May meeting of the union depot directors. Officers named include Erman vice president, Wider treasurer, Burling director, Williams general manager, Ripley assistant to the president, and Hitler superintendent.
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H. A. Mudge
Kansas City Belt Railway
Kama City
Union Depot
Conner Noes YY Meermisy Keane
Cee Mancoe Cie Bee
Mudge
Burling
Kent Chicago
Milwa
St Paul
H KR .Williams
General Chicago
Les & St Paul
EP. Ripley
Unus
Asetstant
W. Hitler
Aupetintensent
Tax suit seeks 1 million against Southern Pacific Railroad
WoL Weller jr, Kentucky revenue agent, files in Jefferson county court a tax suit against the Southern Pacific Railroad for about 1,000,000 in unpaid taxes. The petition claims the company failed to pay taxes on its property for over years and that 36 percent penalty applies. The petitioner seeks court action to collect all taxes and penalties due.
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Southville
Southern Pacite Railroad Company
Jefferson County
Wol. Weller
Kentucky
Wote
Mo Ptarates
Railroad Agency Opens In Gindba For Strike Prep
Great Northern Railway establishes an agency in Gindba on May 14 to hire trainmen in anticipation of a possible strike. Applicants must sign contracts to work for the company during a strike. Wages listed include passenger conductors 67.60 per month, freight conductors 0.60 per hour or 20 per 100 miles, local freight gainductors 0.28 per hour or 1 per 100 miles, and local freight brakemen 0.20 and 0.60 per hour. The piece also notes a discussion at Niagara Falls about whether multiple railroad companies can legally operate a bureau to supply and discharge workers to member roads.
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Paul
Minn
Mir
Galny
Cwan
Donner
Great Northern
Freimin
Manseer Ward
Gunda
Great Northern Railroad
Association
Niagara Falls
Nclaoe
Utapanies
Linares Fulltom
Change in Ticket Agents Assused Run May22
A garbled report notes changes among ticket agents including Warren Cowhra and John J Goodrich. The text aches to identify roles and locations such as Hoole fa AU and Rooke Yalan theket officy, but details are unclear and partially unreadable.
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Warren Cowhra
muOr
Hoole
Sh Joe
Igneciger
Wand
Authentien
John J Goodrich
Atchison
Goodrich
Railery Road News and Travel Notes From the City
A jumbled report details railroad staff absences due to illness medical remarks about Malto Yo M in California and shifts at the machine shop. It notes George T. Nicholson of Santa Fe traveling to Chicago for a semi annual time card meeting and mentions a group of Boston visitors planning trips to California and Grand Canyon with Pullman car arrangements while rail workers undergo examinations.
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Eijon Gomi
aieDt Gargan
Shire, LO
Malcolm McLain
Sav. Robinson
ST Schints
Wen
Ake, Tahaes
Mir Schints
Gktna
George T. Nicholsen
Prtmanent
Santa Fe
Oregon
Posenger
Coronado
A Baldwin Hammitt
Boston
Hammitt
California
Steateen
New York
International Commanitter
Mtv Mies
Wtorkiga
Neue
Caadies
Hecemare
Orchestre
Duse
Metropolitan Opera
Hawke Ate
Bestra
Mme Lilian Nordica
Edvuard
Men of Prominence Endorse Peruna for Catarrh
A series of statements from political figures and health officials in Washington and Indiana extol Peruna as a cure for catarrh and a general tonic. The letters claim Peruna strengthens nerves, boosts appetite, and improves overall health, urging widespread use and offering testimonials from officials like D. Taylor and Charles Bratt.
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D. Taylor
City Board of Health
Jacksonville
Pla
Toter
C. BD
Taylor
Werk Beant
Charles B. Bratt
Floydcounts
Ind
New Albany
Charles
Missionary Meeting at Presbyterian church event
A Thursday evening program of the Winnens Missionary society of the Filed Presbyterian church includes scripture reading by Miss Foley, addresses by Miss Qos, performances by a Ladies' quartet, and remarks by Mrs. McReynolde. Social board also noted.
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Winnens
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