Season Closed by a Large Party Last Night
A chaotic railroad themed dance event at Knights of Pythum hall ended after a large party, with remarks about engines and trains and reflections on past railroading days. Speakers included Amos Hueler and others, recounting older locomotive designs and dreamt future heights, amid lively crowd chatter.
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Knights of Pythum Halliby
Brotherhood of Locomotive Erurineers
Beit Drvarthelees
Amos Hueler
Iuytrur
Ganeers Cole
Englers
Fragmented Train Conductor Exchange Cites Domestic Fright
A garbled tale shows a woman clashing with a Santa Fe conductor over delaying travel. The scene includes pleas, a tense request to hurry, and a phone call about family matters as she worries for a child. The episode ends with domestic sounds and a forced retreat by the woman.
Trainmen foresee bigger engines cutting train crews
Trainmen in the Western division report that larger locomotives could reduce crew numbers. They argue that higher tonnage engines can handle heavier trains, enabling routes to operate with fewer crews and potentially phase out several positions.
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Thork
En- Kiavers
Htemen
Wisdera
Serview
Pauling
Forgery Scandal Ties Santa Fe Pay Check Suspect
A six month old forgery case involving a Santa Fe payroll check resurfaced as authorities identify a Bunta Pe employee connected to the scheme. The probe centers on fraudulent payroll documents and potential official complicity.
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Santa Fe
Forged Santa Fe Check Tried Across Banks in Paris Route
Charles McDonald was found not to have endorsed or received a $15.75 check issued on December 1, 1597 by the Santa Po paymaster. The draft passed through Lazard Bros., Fourth National Bank of New York, and Topeka bank before the Santa Fe treasurer’s office learned the signature was forged. The ordeal traces the payment through several hands as investigators seek the forger. The document notes the oddity that the check was never presented to the rightful owner and should have honored in Paris.
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Charles McDonald
Santa Po
Bank of Topeka
Lazard Bros
Dancers
Paris
Fourth National Bank of New York
Topeka Bank
The
Santa Fe
McDonald
Extra Men Busy in Santa Fe Trade Decline
Santa Fe business in all departments is steady though dull overall with most workers unseen at the Round House. Regular schedules linger as ship stalls show activity while California Limiteds Nos 3 and 4 remain. expected to be annulled around early June. No. 11 may move to the main line if Nos 1 and 4 depart.
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Santa Fe
Round House
California
Flag Raising In Argentina Delivers Loud Novelty Event
A Santa Fe flag raising marked by a silver eagle finial and a wheeze whistle in the eagle’s beak. Master of ceremonies John Purcell signaled as the flag unfurled while a performer blew through a pipe to emit a shriek. The startling display becomes a local habit for onlookers to pull the streamer and hear the eagle scream.
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Santa Fe
Admiral Dewey
Ams
Uncle Sam
Upper Berths Stay Up Rule May Prohibit Filling
Congress may ban the practice of lowering or making up upper berths when a lower berth is occupied unless the upper berth is sold and a passenger is ready to occupy it. The Santa Fe railroad begins laying new steel through the area this week under Foreman William Smith, with completion expected later in the season.
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Washington
Santa Fe
William Smith
Here
Kins
Mrs Pullman Renounces Will To Claim Dower Right
Chicago May 27 Mrs George M M Pullman renounces terms of her husband's will and claims dower. She would receive one third of the Pullman realty and one third of personal property, potentially exceeding three million dollars. Engham Young's Son Bankruptcy Filed In Denver a receiving order was issued against J W Young son of Tugham Young. His assets are valued at 333 892 pounds. Santa Fe Route Announces limited services through to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo with Pullman palace sleepers and reclining chair cars. Miss Pearis de Prescott’s concert tonight.
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George MM. Pullman
Une
Pullman Realty
Engham Young
Famdon
J. W. Young
Hue Tugham Young
Voy Une
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Santa Fe
It Has Died The Kansas Republican League Meeting
A Kansas Republican league session learned it had dwindled to about 50 delegates with Third district absent, prompting Cy Leland’s disband suggestion. W A Calderhead moved Kansas Day convention plans to avoid conflict with the Kansas Day club banquet, while officers were reelected and delegates named for Omaha.
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Kansas Day Club
W. A. Calderhead
Kansas
Carterhead
Cy Leland
Conventhx
League
FL P. Lind
Dugen
J. ¥. Larimer
J. FL Cu
National League
Omaha
W. A. Porter
Leavenworth
Delextes
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Eckles
Nortonville
Kansas City
Delesates
J. K. Perkins
Wadera
W. A. Mitchell
Olathe
Henry Plomb
William Thomas
W. B. Davies
Hurlithame
Geo
FL Anderson
St Marys
Kret~singer
Emporis
Sam Huey
Lawrence
Clyde Miller
Osage City
W. A. Fletcher
Clay Center
Chas
Su Washington
W. T. Short
Concordia
H.C. Achenbach
Ged Smith
Abilene
C. M. Heaton
Lincoln
J. Q. Royce
Phillipebure
A. H. McFarland
F. M. Duval
Norton
KE Wilcox
Abe
Aventh
Jay Hoshines
Circleville
D. W. Atwater
Colby
Ed Hoch
Marion
W. Brus
Pisasanton
J. R. Hamilton
Finch
Congress
Republican League session praises war effort and Dewey
In Kansas the Republican League convened to back the national war effort against Spain. Speakers lauded McKinley era policy and Dewey’s Manila victory, urging unity and party discipline while honoring Lincoln and Grant. Letters from Curtis Baker and others urged GOP strength.
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Republican Party
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Cubs
Ilit
Maine
Dewey
Manila
St. Louis
League
Omaka Exposition Keeps Sunday Open Vexed in Omaha
Omaha May 27 By a 24 to 12 vote the Transmissiasions exposition directors decided to keep the gates open on Sunday from 1 pm to 10 pm in deference to religious wishes, closing the forenoon instead. No liquors will be sold. religious services will be held in the auditorium Sunday afternoon. Also notes on Union Pacific lines and train amenities, Bullard's Horehound Syrup advert, and Miss Pearlade Prescott’s concert tonight.
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Omaha
Three Killed. Who Held Up the Santa Fe Train Last Tuesday
A Santa Fe train robbery last Tuesday left three people dead. Local officials and state investigators pursue leads as witnesses describe a masked trio fleeing the scene near the river crossing. Authorities have not released names or a motive.
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Santa Fe
Robbers open fire killing officers at Alamoosa Creek camp
Albuquerque dispatch reports two desperadoes who hijacked a Santa Fe passenger train last Tuesday killed Under Sheriff Frank Vigil Deputy Sheriff Dan Bustamente and an Indian trailer. Surrounded by a posse at Alamoosa Creek 60 miles west of Belen the attackers fired with Winchesters wounding one suspect and escaping on horseback. A Santa Fe posse pursued.
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N. M
Frank Vigil
Dan Bustamente
Santa Fe
Alamoosa Creek
Belen
Pur
American Registry to Expand Government Transport Fleet
Washington May 7 The senate commerce committee discussed enabling American registry to operate foreign vessels to augment the transport fleet for war needs It would allow the War Department to request foreign service or crews under special conditions The committee noted several foreign options could be used if desirable and that rates would be secured to aid the department The subcommittee includes Frye McMillan Gallingery White Murphy and Stix
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Senate
Baye
Ators Frye
McMillan
Thing
Gallingery White
Murphy
Stix
Presbyterian Assembly Debates Patriotism in Omaha Session
In Omaha on May 2, the Presbyterian General Assembly faced a clash over patriotism as Dr. W I Mallory urged finishing the memorial program and holding prayers for the American army and navy’s success. Wilken of Minnesota argued against perceived excess of “gush” and called for changing Friday to Sunday work, prompting a sharp debate before the assembly adopted Mallory’s plan to end Friday with prayers. Miss Prescott spoke at Congregational Church tonight.
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Presbyterian Assembly
Omaha
Neb
W.I. Mallory
Chicago
Gonn A. Wilken
Mnastela
de Wilson
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