Railroad layoff hits Rock Island and Santa Fe shops
A report from Rock Island and Santa Fe offices says a large number of workers at Rock Island shops in Horton Kansas have been discharged or reduced. Management cites a need to cut expenses and align output with available work, with reductions also noted at Santa Fe shops though to a lesser extent. The action follows instruction from headquarters to decrease expenses by a substantial margin.
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Rock Islend
Horton
Kay
Chem
Oalcage
Tring
Santa Fe
Dad
Lowan
Krow
Netig
Powell
Sbi
Remarkable Dining Car Claim Sparks Railroad Debate
A garbled report describes a large dining car named the Great Wary or similar in Cleveland with a 3614 seat length, claimed to be the longest in the world. The piece mentions traveling groups, coach arrangements, and speculation about the car’s weight and function amid noisy discussion by locals and officials.
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Tee Cleland
Obie
Barkers
Tubeki Man
Das
Sax Bernardino
Sun
Tee Rinker
Milton Dellar
Mitraceary
Eastern Bank
Club Cure, Ince
Wey
Backseiler
WANTED Twenty Thousand Dollars Then One Cent Verdict
A St Louis and San Francisco railroad case ended with a verdict of one cent after a plaintiff sought twenty thousand dollars for injuries from a collision on a Red Bank line. The trial described a shaken passenger and a claim of fault against the railroad, with motions and counterclaims and the jury returning the minimal award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Louis& San Francisca
Fulivay
Sante Fe Firemen Examined In City Test
In Sante Fe, firemen including Hugh lison Flaten sr AUlvon Charly Gray and W ste Kee underwent examinations. The sessions were conducted by Fireman Dea Cari and Celsan at the general offices with Ritler among those present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos
Sante Feore
Hugh Lison
Flatensr Aulvon
Charly Gray
W. Ste Kee
Dea
Cari
Celsan
Ritler
Livingston At Exam Time In Pennsylvania
Reports from the El Paso Times indicate Livingston is currently taking examinations in Pennsylvania. The papers note that results will be published within the next few days, with no official powerfully stated outcome available yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston
Il Paso Times
Fragments of a Local Incident and Community News
Fragmented OCR text mentions a shooting incident with a gun and a brother, plus local notes on residents, a fireman Joe DePont, and workers like Georgy Walker. The passage references a hospital, a train engine, and various townspeople in a period newspaper style with scattered details and names.
Oklahoma Line progress on Missouri Kansas and Texas
The Oklahoma line of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas railway is advancing rapidly. Sections from Osage to Horsley and from Coalgate northwest to Chatthama City are slated for completion by December, with several stretches already near finish and a thirty mile segment near Godless Defender Ste Minty Milen to be finished.
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Oklahoma Line
Missouri, Kansas and
Texas
Oklahoata
Fic
Oklahoma Clio
Agra
Thurtineville
Wryhack
Ogg Suede Osage Tanetidg
Horsley
Oklahoma
Oral
Misin Ive
Coalgate Northweet
Chathama City
Ste Minty
Coudgaie
Santa Fe Officials Inspect Texas Segment En Route to California
Santa Fe executives led by Paul Morton and Ken Driscoll toured southern Texas by special car to assess the Beaumont Saratoga Districts and the progress of a proposed extension toward Bayaroga. Morton expressed satisfaction with conditions in the region while noting concerns over the cutt eup.
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Banta Fe
Fort Worth
Tex
Paul Morton
Kendrick
Third View
Warty
The
Santa Fe
Aaving
Phos Jett
California
Chicago
Company
Morton
South Texan
Beaumont Saratoga
Traditte
Bayaroga
Howhe Ukewike Peticent
They Devour Coal on Santa Fe’s New Engines
An El Paso railroad van praises Santa Fe locomotives for their power and durability. They claim the engines dwarfed earlier models, hauled heavy coal between La Junta and Raton, and topped 38 tons on a live run while showing unprecedented endurance on steep grades despite massive size.
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Santa Fe
el Paso
Cie Futun Hill
la Junta
Raton
Midgley Plan Aims to Form Equipment Company
Rumor says a group led by J W Midgley seeks to create a large equipment company with up to 35,000,000 in stock to buy and operate railroad refrigerator and special cars for the benefit of railroads. The plan reportedly won the approval of J P Morgan during his Chicago visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Mideley
Pierpone Morgan
Chicago
GOODNOW'S NEW POSITION IN CHICAGO AND ALTON
News from Denver indicates Goodnow has taken the general superintendent role at Chicago and Alton, replacing the previous head who resigned on November 2. Reports discuss potential consolidation plans with Rock Island and Denver offices, with rail officials split on the future structure and control of the lines.
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Chicago & Alton
Bloomington
Chiscago & Alton
C. A. Goodnow
The
Rock Talasd
Fed
Thee
Alton
Denver
Col
Standmier Winewell
Rock Island
Polley
Prisco
Racroad
Locomotive Burned in Needles Roundhouse Fire
A Santa Fe engine burned in the Needles California roundhouse with no alarm until it was a mass of flames. The blaze revealed a visible flare before firefighters sounded the alarm. Vandalia raises wages in Terre Haute on November 3. The management of Vandalia voluntarily increased wages for workers.
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Needles
Cal
Vandalia
Terre Haut
Varlalia
Vandalin Wage Policy Reflected in 1939 Train Work Sums
The notice notes that wages for railway workers, including freight train crews, were not reduced in 1393 and references advance payments and trip-based calculations. Details discuss pay scales, allowances, and hour-based rates for rail service staff across divisions.
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Leremen
Meee
Remwior Funy
Stra Rink
Sitting is banned for railroad flagmen on danger rear guard order
Tillncie Central issues strict instruction that all flagmen returning rear protection must stand on track and not sit or sleep to prevent accidents. The policy aims to keep flagmen visible to engineers, with crews voicing complaints yet support from safety supporters. Also notes expansion of a rail line toward Chicago by Thanksgiving and a Gulf, Colorado Santa Fe branch eight miles, plus various Santa Fe personnel moves and incidents on the network.
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Tigers Central Fisgman
Tillncie Central
Fragman
Avkalt
Brekeren
Whgineers
Behnd
Thos
Trajan
Chicago
Porter
Lake Shore
Clark Junction
Uher
Remarkable Hyomel Catarrh Cure Promoted by Investigators
An advertisement extols Hyomel as a miraculous remedy for catarrh. It credits RT Tooth with discovering the method and claims Hyomel, consisting of an Inbater medicine drops, cures catarrh and is endorsed by leading medical figures. The pitch emphasizes cheap price and guaranteed relief.
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Sears
RT. Tooth
Tahiti
Council Orders Bill Paid for Which City Isn't Liable
A local government council directs payment of a bill not charged to the city, asserting no liability on municipal funds. The decision shifts financial responsibility to another party while outlining the justification and expected impact.
West Side Bonds And City Street Repairs In Topeka
West Sixth avenue bond plan prompts bonds for contractors to prevent damage suits. City to require $2000 bonds. ordinance to pass next meeting. Petition from West Sixth property owners urges immediate repair. notes cedar-block pavement deterioration and safety concerns. Also plans filed for temporary pile bridge over the Kansas River and Ryder sworn in as council member replacing Blossom.
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Topeka
Myst
Kate Stevens
East Side
Wommn
East Fourth Street
M.C
Stevens
Joseph Gravy
Spencer
West Sixth Avenue
West Sixth
Mortison
West Street
MecCaba
East Sixth
Peter Smith
I. ¥. Grubbs
W. H. Kirkpatrick
John 5. Grina
Harrison
West Atrest
City of
Hickson
Harrison Street
Sixth Avenue
Kanan River
McCabe
Use Council
Manning C
Street Car Company
Melan Bridge
W. L. Stebbins
Chinton
Old City
Patt
Aslant
A. Ryder
Hergundthal
L. A. Ryder
North To- Peka
J. W. Blossom
Sirs) Wand. Dr. Ryders
T. Kute
Firat
Ryder
Blossom
Ways and Means
Publi Halla ES Pommitter
Fort Huntoun
Chu
Titerram
J O'Consur
McCane
Snyder
Jay Ine
Genesal Improvement Fund
Kansas Avenue
Thirteenth
Euclid Avenue
Christ Hospital
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Committee On
Judiciary
C. K. Holliday
Northhwest
Ninth and Adams
Tirlee
Bailey Bros
Bergundthal
Ways and Meats
Parkdale street pavement debate and city council actions
City council discusses paving width on Siresk street, potential 35 foot expansion if contract canceled, and Parkdale drainage disputes with Laura D. Root seeking 5,000 damages. Howard petition for removal of Food Inspector Farnsworth referred for health investigation. council approves October appropriations and streets work.
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Siresk
Streets and Walks Committee
Laura D. Root
Parkdale
Biddle Creek
Bergundthal
Howard
H.R Howard
J. P. Farnsworth
Farnsworth
Stave Journal
Health Committee
General Revenue - Wire Department
Police Department
Central Park
MET Library Fund
Noted Persistance in Courtship From The Tribune Comic
A Chicago Tribune snippet features a bold declaration of marriage from a fair maiden to Harold despite paternal opposition. Uncle Eben adds a quip about stubbornness and sense, recalling a Wush Ineten Star remark.
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Harald
Papa
Harold
Chicago Tribune
Eben
The Strenuous Life and a Piles Cure Advertisement
An old period piece discusses the strain of modern life stressing regular bowel movements for women and introduces Pyramid Pile Cure as a quick, painless remedy for piles. An Ohio reader testimonial praises its effectiveness after a Columbus doctor’s advice.
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Cuba
Dingeists
Benens
Pyram
Columbus
Pyramid Drug Co
Marshall
Mictt
Peruna Medicine cited in letters from veterans and citizens
Letters from John T. Sheahan of Chicago and Jacob Fleig of Brooklyn praise Peruna Medicine Co. Columbus Ohio claiming kidney relief and recovery from chronic catarrh and Bright's disease. The testimonials describe success with Peruna, urging readers to obtain the remedy and claiming it cured long standing kidney and mucous membrane ailments.
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John T. Sheahan
Marshall Field & Cons
Infantry
Indiana Avenue
Flat Six
Chicago
Ill
Peruma Medicine Co
Columbus
Ohio
Peruna
Jacob Fieig
Sumner Avenue
Brooklyn
N.Y
Sam
Jacob Fleig
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