Santa Fe's California Victory Expands to San Francisco
Santa Fe plans unbroken trains from Chicago to Stockton with an eye toward San Francisco by October and a first arrival in October. The move challenges the Southern Pacific monopoly, promising competition, new terminals at Port Richmond and Oakland, and substantial earnings on the investment while leveraging existing bonds and stock holdings in the San Joaquin Valley network.
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Los Angeles
W. BE
Curii
Chicago
Santa Fe
San Wrauncleco
San Francisco
Chidge
Stockton
San Prancisco
Gotber
Southern Pacific Subway Company
Californie
Spreckels Brothers
Sotro
Rullman
Arrinich
San Joaquin
Ehigly
Pranoeco
Smiley
Savienation
Bakersteld
Tiare
Wing Midetracks
Becaug Ft
Actua
Prise
Sim TM
San Joaquin Valley Railroad
Stocktu
Hakerefeld
Bay of San Francia
Port
Lts
Southern Pacific
Oakland
Port Richmond
Santa Pe
California
Ukerfield
San Joaquin Valley
Southern Pacific Railway
Dodge City Scramble in Turbid Telegraphic Notes
Fragmentary copy from Dodge City recounts labor unrest and staffing shifts. Mentions Hewstie ton aut air, Howen t atte Sie Fis ia lace, and workers like Brakeman Cistkot with Jusiatt in ace. References to trips, grooming removals, and layoffs. Unclear subjects include Hubiard and Juda er with mentions of Milher and Craw digeta.
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Jusiatt
Davia
Tiarhims
Hubiard
Judaer
Ak Gondusige
Tie G. Ite
Ellie
Stasa
Victor Dunes
Eniger
Pecos Valley Cattle Shipments Rise to Northern Ranges
Roswell New Mexico May shows five hundred cattle cars sent to northern ranges from Pecos valley in ten days with about fifteen hundred more contracted for the next thirty days. Seventy percent to travel by the Santa Fe route, and fall shipments directly to market are expected to be unusually large.
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Pecos Valley
Roswell
N. M
Santa Fe
Peerless Steam Laundry
Endcame at Last Linked to Peck Ryan and Johnson in Topeka
A longtime Kansas political figure Captain J B Johnson died at his West Sixth Street home following a career that included service as a Shawnee County Circuit Court judge and a key link to George R. Peck and Thomas Ryan. The Santa Fe receivership and master in chancery roles boosted his standing, but brain softening led to his decline and death.
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Topeka
Peck, Ryan & Johnson
Taw
West Sixth Street
J B Johnson
Kansas
Algo
United States
George FR. Peck
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Thomas Tyan
Johnson
George BR
Peek
Thomas Hian
Jefferson County
Tonka
Tritt
Republican State Central
Circuit Court of
Shawnes
Eeperat Woticiter
Santa Fe
Caplin Johnson
Maistany
Santa Fe Nidit
Piner Hall
Gare
Mr. Peck
George Ft. Peck
Joseph G Wilson
Peck
Ti Johnson
Miter
Chunogey
Banta Fe
Mle
Prismall Company
Jonnson
Senta Fe
Am Wright
Fudge Johnson
Notable Judge Johnson in Kansas Conspiracy Tale
The text recounts Judge Johnson near the end of life, his decline into incapacity, and a failed Santa Fe stock conspiracy in Jefferson County Kansas. It notes his Civil War service, later legal career, and a planned public viewing at the family residence on West Sixth Avenue.
Secretary Alger Denies Countermand Of Brooke Cuban Disarmament
Washington May 19 Secretary Alger called the report that the president reversed Gen Brooke’s Cuban disarmament orders “nonsense.” The plan centers on surrender of arms and placing custody with Cuban mayors or U S officials. Brooke seeks a decision as to conditions and will target individual soldiers if leaders resist.
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Washington
Alger
Bineelf
Brooke
Brugle
United States Army
Cubas
Hrothe
Cus
Fis
War Department
Brookes
Heyes
Bruce
United States
Anny Yifeers
Lim
Bridges for Russia and Philadelphia Win for Phoenix
May 12 reports Phoenixville Pennsylvania based Whooeenix Bridge Co wins contract from the Russian government to build additional steel bridges for the Transiberian Railway. London May 18 notes delays and unrelated society items including Annie Russett, Migs Husserl, and a planned concert at Third Christian Church with tickets at 25 cents and ES. Newlands sells seats at 1401 East Sixth Street.
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Russia
Philadelphia
Enn
Whoeenix Bridge Company
Phoeniavillv
Wae
Mortract Wix
oNemument
Tris
Phoenix Company
Siberia
Bind Boone
Czar's Health Toast Fires Up Imperial Meal
At a May luncheon in Weisbaden Emperor William toasted the Czar on his birthday and opened a conference with sincere wishes. He praised the joint efforts of M DeStasl and Count von Munster and asked they conduct talks to satisfy the czar. Hurrah for the czar's health and harmony between nations.
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Weisbaden
Prussia
William
Nicholas
Count van Osten-Saken
M. DeStasl
Count von Munster
Dogs Burn in Brighton Kernels Fire
In Foston on May 10 John Welch reports losing two valuable dogs in a fire at Brighton caused by burning kernels. He says he was in an adjoining house and could have saved them but feared attacking dogs and crowds gone wild. He explains he did not intervene to protect others.
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Foston
John Welch
Poe
Brighton
Mr. Welch
Toledo Moves To Buy CA Lines In Street Car Plan
Alderman Kirk introduces a resolution in Toledo council to take the first step toward municipal ownership by purchasing all the street car lines in the city. The measure is long anticipated and aims to end private control of Toledo's street rail system.
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Toledo
Kirk
Ety Council
Morrow's Kid-ne-olds Endorsement in Topeka Ads
Topeka residents add their evidence in favor of Merrow's Kid-ne-olds as a remedy for backache kidney troubles and nervous fatigue. Druggists report rising cures and the product is described as a yellow tablet that strengthens kidneys and nerves, sold for fifty cents a box. Manufactured by John Moxrow & Co., Springfield.
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Topeka
Merrow
L. B. Rosseau
Madison Street
Kan
Morrow
Swift & Holliday
John Moxrow & Co
Springfield
City council debates road-busing powers and bond funding
The resolution urges Mayor Jones to obtain legislative enactments granting the city council authority to bus roads and issue bonds for payment. A vote 22 to 2 opposed tabling, and the resolu tion was referred to the Ways and Means Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jedo
Jones
Ways and Means
Cumberland Presbyterian General Assembly Looks to 1 Million Fund
In Denver on May 19 Rev Dr Jas McGready Hassell of Houston presided as moderator over the Cumberland Presbyterian General Assembly. Dr William J Darby outlined a plan to raise 1,000,000 for educational purposes and proposed forming a committee to assign war effort tasks.
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Cumberland Presbyterian General Assembly
Denver
Cole
Jas. McGready Hassell
Houston
Tex
Educational Society
Wm. J. Darby
Local Committees Aim to Raise Funds by 1900
Fragmentary report notes committees will arrange meetings and solicit funds to cover costs. It is hoped the total needed can be raised by 1900, with efforts coordinated across groups to secure support and organize forthcoming events.
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Ious
Mies
Choate Portrait by Sargent for Harvard Club New York
Mr John H Sargent R A is painting a life size three quarter portrait of Mr Joseph H Choate US ambassador for the Howard College club of New York. The portrait will depict Choate in ordinary morning dress and another portrait is planned after completion.
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Mr. Sargent
Harvard College Club of
New York
London
John H. Sargent
R. A
Joseph H.choate
United States
Choate
Howard College Club of
Sargent
Bray Letter From Emporia Reports St Louis Search
Wm. Bray writes from St Louis seeking work after leaving his wife, with letters received by Mrs Wm Bray from Emporia noting his departure. He has headed east.
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Wm. Bray
Emporia
Mra. Wot. Bray
St. Louis
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Ayer
Railroad News
W. E. Curtis
Frisco
Dodge City
J. B. Johnson
George R. Peck
Thomas Ryan
Ihouse
Shawnee County
Nw Vom
Aioe N
Steel
Te Santa Fe
Jefferson County District Court
Ita
Santa Fe Legal Department
Kenna
J. F. Johnner
Jude Johnsen
Ems
Oskaloosa
Santa Seetock
Johneon
Nana
Johann
Henry
Tadge Johnson
Aette Fae
Fear Custon
Shilon
Elaciel
Johnson Turnel
Onkalors
Tc le Abolice
Gskalonn Neist
George Roms Tyan
J.B. Johnson
West Sixth Avenue
Burle
Migs Husserl
Earee
Ireland
Princet Wales
Ps0
Eatesiowan
Viceros
Bargain Ct
Czar’s
the Star Grocery
J. S. Sprout
Prop
East Sixth Street
Alteg
Patert
Stu White House
Columbia
Baker's
Walter Baker
Pastor Matches
Bosea
Fairbank
Meee Nees
Ankoria
Oess — Artuckte
Santa
Minnesota
Primrose Creamery
van Flouten
Japan
Appletece
AERIL
Andry Few
E. Per
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