Thrilling Ute Pass Fireman Fight with a 40 Mile Hour Leaping Train
A Ute Pass fireman recounts a near death leap from a runaway train plummeting down a mountain. Brakes failed against the grade, but engineer Watts and fireman Brandeberg stayed calm. The pair describe a dramatic emergency as the locomotive skidded past safety switches and a gravel bank, inches from disaster.
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Renee Weneraous
Brim Watts
Pirerum
James Hrindeberg
Wien
Garcnne
Pune
Giana
NASA Safety Awiteh
Carcade
Wiskey
Uncle Jimmy
Taernet
Nate
Gorthia Sveteh
Ubana
Ryrleit
Watts
Bat Ile
Tim
Rae
Brandeberg
Cascade
Roggine
Perfert
Troemotmynjes
Train wreck survival and escape after Colorado incident
A first person account details a railway wreck where one person rolled down an embankment and survived under a moving train. The narrator describes the moment of near death, a return to consciousness hours later, and a cautious journey with fellow students toward Colorado City. Investigators blame the crash on foreign cars with weak braking compared to home cars, noting track and mountain conditions.
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Sittiig
Leuville
Manian
Colorado —Ily
Colorado City
Feding
Unis
Colorado Springs
Rock Island Plans Independent Line From Topeka To Kansas City
Rock Island announces an independent line from Topeka to Kansas City via Trenton and Birmingham with connections to Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul. The plan includes leasing Union Pacific tracks, building a new line, and a five million dollar cost to run from Cameron to Liberty and beyond.
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Kansas City-Topeka
Chicago
Rock Island
Kansas City
Trenton
Cameron
Chisago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Birmiingiar
Iarsin City
Milwaukee Bridge
Kane Chy
Milwaukee
Shefielt
Hock Island Times
Santa Fe to Enlarge Yards at Independence Kan
Division 1 Superintendent Burns and Chief Engl fier Wells of the Santa Fe laid out grades for three new switches to expand the yards north of the present tracks and add a south wage track. The work will affect the coal office area used by Anders Hansen and will require his move. The project aims to relieve crowding as passengers must wait for yard switching before trains reach the station. construction start date not set but expected soon.
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Independience
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Kan
Burns
Englfier Wells
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Obo
Awitch
Anders Hansen
Mr. Hansen
Harry Kemp
Pas SF
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Dhe
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Hutler
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Sante Pe
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St Louis
Main Street
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Mtr. J. &. McClellan
Western Pacific Soya cerainsis transfer to Western Pacific railroad
A court record details the transfer of the Bann Prentises company assets to the Western Pacific railroad company. It approves sale of real estate in Oakland, terminal property, depots, maps, cars, tools, and personnel property for 397.05 dollars and 120,000 shares of stock.
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Ban Iirunesses Terminal Railway
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Hi Gak—land
Roundhouses May Be Separate Kansas City
In Kansas City Missouri on November 4 a report notes a possibility that the Rock Island and Frisco railroads may not combine their systems despite mutual interests. Terminal manager FR says both railroads could keep separate roundhouses and still accommodate engines after the new shop opens, complicating any merger.
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Kanais City Sound
Rock Island
Thit
Ether Road
Mass layoffs loom at Beth at Ter as consolidation takes hold
Employees face potential job cuts as consolidation presses forward. Management hints at workforce reductions while promising continuity at certain units. The plan aims to streamline operations, with uncertain impact on staff and local operations.
New Position Created for Alton General Manager
Charles A. Goodnow to be general manager of the Alton. He previously served as general superintendent at the Rock Island and has railroading roots dating to 1868 with Vermont and Massachusetts airway. His career spans Fitchburg system and Chicago Milwaukee St Paul roles before joining the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific. Unofficial notes cite obstacles and limited authority as factors in his departure from Rock Island.
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Alton
Charles A. Goodnow
Rock Islend
Rence
J. JH. Barrett
Aston
Mr. Goodnow
Vermont
Milwaukee
To Hock Island
May Be Moved West In Dodge City Rail Saga
May be moved west as Bunth Fe welds shift its east end chain from Dodge City to Dodge City to Ta Junta and Newton. officials unavailable and rumors unsettled. Rock Island Company earns money. New Jersey holding company posts 7 percent return on US railroad assets. combined surplus near 34.947 million.
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Dodge City
Kan
Bunth Fe Weld
Ta Junta
Newton
oMlcés
East End
Division oMners
Rock Island Company
Chicago
Rock Island Company of
New Jeresy
Moores
Ticksland Company
Santa Fe railroad work and personnel changes noted
Topeka reports detail Santa Fe rail line activity including new car orders, staffing shifts, and management travel. Officials note a wreck claim dispute over No. 1 and No. 2 trains, with crews and yards under review. A World’s Fair information bureau opens in Kansas City to assist public inquiries.
Indian clash leaves twenty dead in Wyoming
Washington reports from Senator Warren of Wyoming and Pine Ridge Agent Brennan detail a fatal confrontation between officers and Indians. Siouxs from Pine Ridge, traveling on permits, and Sheriff Wilson killed, with about twenty Indians dispersed. Rival fights occurred over two days, investigators to travel to Newcastle county. Wardens reinforce tribe. senator warns of further trouble.
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Commissioner of Indian Affairs
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Wyoming
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Pine Ridge Agency
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Gage
Pine Ridge
Cording
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Brennan
Newcantle
Sear
Wenton County
Sapie Humber
Scott
Enya
sHerloum
FIGHTS COAL COMBINE
Kansas City court case updates Samuel Hartman versus Comal Coal and others under Sherman act. Hartman, a Kansas City Kan coal dealer, seeks damages and fees claiming Kansas City Coal Club conspired to cut off supply. Trial includes witness testimony on club origins and activities amid defense objections.
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Samuel Hartman
Comal Coal & Coke Company
United States Circuit Court
Kan
NBC
Kansas City Coal Club
Hartman
Coal Club
William C. Hook
Philips
GH. Nearing
Holmer
Snower
A.W. Wagner
Wyandotte Coal Company
Teale
KANSAS MAN KILLED ON BATTLESHIP MAINE
Fort Dodge Kansas Lieutenant Albert Berher, an officer of the battleship Maine, died after falling from the forward turret to the humidling room during maneuvers off Gor bead. The accident occurred as the ship neared Menemelia for target practice. Berher was reportedly decapitated by the fall and the officer’s death was notified to Admiral Chadwick.
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Newport
Albert Berher
Fort Dodge
Kan
Maine
Menemelia
Berher
Went Back on Friends in County Attorney Race
Clay Center Kansas November election featured two candidates, Republican Phil E Parrett and Populist H J Miller. Rumors accuse Parrett of corrupt ties with whisky interests and threats to malt liquor backers, including alleged grand jury involvement. The piece suggests Parrett faces new election challenges.
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Clay Center
Kan
Phil E Parrett
H. J. Miller
Parrett
Miller
Parrott
Aittieg
Jeintist
Brakeman's Fatal Shot in Coffeyville Incident
Coffeyville Kansas reports the death of 34 year old brakeman John Slatmon on hospital arrival after a rocky passing through Rawal. He was struck by a shot fired from a tree line as the train passed. Burrough faces trial under bond of 77000.
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Coffeyville
Kan
New Kansas Postmasters Appointments
Washington November 4 postmasters appointed for Kansas including Atlanta Cowley county J S Rash replaced by John B Denny Stuart Smith county Wylie H Buchanan Vive EH H Williams resigned draft note. A stray ad fragment on Woods Norway Pine Syrup claims cure for cough and lingering throat irritation.
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Washington
Atlanta
Cowley County
J. S. Rash
Viet John
Denny
Stuart
Smith County
Wylie H. Buchanan
Vive EH
H. Williams
Woods Norway
Welcomed Home by Zion City Followers for Dowie Return
Weary John Alexander Dowie arrived in Zion City after months away, greeted by cheerful crowds and praise for his leadership. Reports from New York describe a warm, celebratory reception with no discontent voiced as followers praised his course and hailed the successful mission.
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Zion City
Zionets
Bose
New York
Joints Cloning Drives Kansas City Saloon Boom
Kansas City November 4 due to cloning of the "Joints" in Kansas City Kansas the drinking district spills into Missouri. West Bottoms saloons report massive business with six to seven bartenders serving patrons and eleven bars in a single block on Ninth Street. Police Captain John Ennis notes revival of old West Bottoms demand while promising quiet patrols to prevent trouble despite crowds.
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Kans City
Kans
Missouri
Westbottoms
Enire
Drittke
Ninth Street
Bell Street
State Line
John Ennis
No. 6
West Bottoms
Lim
Superbask Again Win In Ten Pin Championship
The Superbabs defeated the EHereulia in straight games on the Ye A alleys last night, a slow practice contest noted for preliminary form. Michael and Stitler led their teams in high averages as they closed in on victory with a total score of 27. Augusta to Emporia, Kansas, November 4. William Martindale’s attorneys filed to quash the first indictment in a Chew federal case. Mrs John Seaton of Atchison, Kansas, suffered a bronchial attack yesterday afternoon and remained in danger for several hours.
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Superbia
Ehereulia
Thy Hive
Tivet Rlehe
Mibehel
Stitler
Folovyie
Totut
Hercules
Toul
Ar Palmer
Jay
Carter
Notal
John Seaton
Atchison, Kas
Free if it fails Tuveka State Journal weight treatment promise
Rowley and Snow advertise Mi-o-ni a flesh forming tonic with a money back guarantee. They claim the preparation improves digestion, restores health and strength, and increases flesh within a month. The ad promises refunds if no benefit and urges readers to visit their Knness avenue address.
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Rows & Snow
Tuveka State Journal
Howley & Snow
Rowley & Shaw
Mtona
Peirly
Noor
Eny Rowley & Snow
Ro & Snow
Eile
Park fund from street railway money approved by council
Kansas City council adopts a resolution directing Metropolitan Street Railway to pay 19000 into a city park fund. Funds would be expended under the city engineer with mayor and council approval, for parks deeded to the city under the franchise. The money has not yet been spent. The measure aims to place the funds with the city treasurer.
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Kansas City
Kas
Cty
Raneaw City
Kim
Lant
Vtwil
Jleavinng Tg
Grand Jury At Work In Clay Center Bank Inquiry
In Clay Center Wan on November 4 the grand jury probes county bankers amid secrecy. Bankers refuse to reveal depositor details, preferring jail to disclose banking standings. Report notes some tax dodging schemes among locals while gamblers flee town.
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Clay Centr
Rand
Sunidsey
Dandelion a Common Yet Extraordinary Plant
The dandelion, not native to Europe, spread through continents via cultivation and competition. Its deep taproot stores nourishment, enabling rapid regrowth after mowing, while its rosette leaves shade out rivals. The flower appears early, its long root resists animals, and it thrives in parks and open spaces, outlasting weaker competitors.
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Euraor
New Yorke City
Hecemetis
Harper's Magazine
Infant first to bottle milk in home nursing claim
Fragmentary OCR describes infant feeding with bottle milk and mentions Borden's condensed milk as a scientifically adapted product for infant use. The text is garbled but indicates a historical claim about infant nutrition and commercial milk products.
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Fabiar
Borden
Hegistrand
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