Ordinary Pullmans to shift on Western routes
Rail news reports Rock Island plans a new ordinary Pullman service called Sardinars on the Omaha Chicago routes. Baltimore and Ohio previously tested the concept six months earlier. The Rock Island, Chicago area railroads face a case over car-rate charges with cattle shippers challenging a 22 dollar car fee and an interstate ruling contested by railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Railroad
Sardinars
Haltimore
Ohio
Chitage
Philatelpiat
Nestle
Vatinan Akeepers
Prk
Dyer
Aea
Ieee
Treyvellis
Fedes
Colon Stick Yarn Company
Chicago Live Stock Exchange
Texas Cattle Frussers" Association
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States District Attorney
Bethea
Te Syvernoment
W. A. Dey
Mid
Cowan
Texas Cattle Rakers
Lefendant
Northwesters
Chicago
Santa Fe
St. Paul
Aitha
Wabash Rock Island
Burlington
Beet Sugar Plant Planned Along Santa Fe Line
Industrial executives James A. Davis and James G. Hamlin arrived to study establishing a large beet sugar factory in the Arkansas Valley near Pueblo and Trinidad. American Beet Sugar Co plans a 4000 acre beet operation with irrigation, premiums for high sugar content, and shipping cost coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Trenyer
James A. Davis
Industriel
Santa Fe Rad
James G. Hamlin
American Beet Sugar Company
New Mexico
Harsiiton
Eich
Ebraska
Dett
Priit
Cooke
Arkansas Valley
Sumntry
Davis
State Agricultural College
Faetery
Norfolk
Mr. Oxnard
Hert Sugar Company
New Priteden
Sante Ieret
Ar- Sine
Betwen
Ifolis
de Tauber
Algericultural
Phsat
The Real Things Carding and Sleeping Roadside Tale
Fragmentary OCR reads as a rural scene with references to a wine committee on eastern sent and a public tale of waiting at a road. It mentions a sleeping ear and a girl named Arr the context hints at a public notice or column with unclear names. The tone resembles a local yarn or anecdote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meera
Rievealing
Railroads Under Fire Inter Commerce Agency Hears Terminal Charge Fight
Interstate Commerce Commission begins hearings on terminal charges as carriers seek to curb freight rate shifts. Proceedings focus on switching costs and potential penalties for line disruptions amid antitrust and stock actions traced through federal courts. Judges examine impacts on railroad rates and shippers nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Phickey
Interstate Communerie
United Atteelhowk
Tyre Judee
Kidney disease cure claims from Topeka ad copy
A Topeka advertisement touts Morrow's Kid-ne-olds and Liveriax as cures for kidney trouble, frequent urination, liver issues, and nervousness. It features testimonials from local readers about relief, and lists Swift & Holliday's drug store as a seller.
Premium Prizes Awarded in Subscriber Drive
Mrs Amos Beeler wins a walnut parlor set prize for securing the most subscribers to an eastern paper. The award was presented in the Beeler residence parlor on Lake Street with experts deeming the prize worth $60. Additional rewards included a silver purse, spoons, a deskgift, a bicycle and various smaller items for boosting subscriber numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Beeler
Reeter
Unos
Santa Fe
Heeler
Lake Street
Beder
Prom
Railroad Injury Case Guards Duty in Absence of Law
Ohio circuit court of appeals reviews a railroad yard injury ruling. The decision discusses assumption of risk in employment when a worker is injured by unblocked switches and similar yard dangers. It considers whether the master breached a legal duty to protect servants from risks they agreed to assume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court of Appeals For
Ohio
Cenenal
Koown Tuck Bach
Nh Beevane
Boilermakers Strike at Union Pacific Cheyenne Shops
The entire force of boiler tinkers at the Union Pacific shop in Cheyenne walked out Monday demanding 50 cents per hour or full-time pay at 40 cents per hour for the same work. Hours had been cut from nine to seven daily and Master Mechanic Atanum is away on leave, promising a settlement upon return. workers resumed home, awaiting a satisfactory conclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Union Pacific
Wye
Larambiareen River
Kyatston
Mechenit Atanunus
Conductor Marks Half Century at Haltmore and EMG
A report notes Jyhen Conductor Green serving fifty years with the Haltmore and EMG outfit. It says his long tenure spans decades, with a notable service record and the possibility of recognizing him at an event near Baltmarsh and Cumberland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jyhen
Haltmore
EMG
Baltmarsh
Cumberland
Illinois Central to add trains on Chicago to New Orleans route
Illinois Central announces several new through passenger trains between Chicago and New Orleans and St. Louis, plus the Chicago to Omaha line project. The expansion ties to the new Chicago Omaha line with cars and ballast work underway. local notes mention railroad personnel and shop actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Illnois Central Railroad
New Orleans
St. Louis
Gmelin
Diere
Gmnnis
Rail Road Notes From Central Branch Operations
The Central branch shows heavy traffic and mechanical efforts to procure more engines. Staff changes include a move to Winvlew as a Sauls Fe agent, with Fred Cline noted for repairs. Trials of locomotives occur as officials test engines while commitments and routings adjust for optimal service.
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Torettins
Huerys Mera
Swellinete
Sauls Fe
Winvlew
Fred Cline
Inunnerr
Fred Harvey Vating
Verturday
Movstig
D Markburk
Tole
HSS
CIA
Ssmith
Bebedt
Ghent
Rafirowd Rae
Ballante
Tne
Santa Fe Agent of 24 Years Is Praised in Emphatic Note
From Emporia comes an account of Englater Shepherd who recovered from illness and improved unit service. Praise pours in for Miles Mepxtcher near Wejurke Nas, a key Santa Fe switchman and agent, commended by main offices for decades of steady work and handling tough duties across the Howard branch and Tan Heth Fulrana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Englater
Atk
Cita Rinse
Two Sours
Howard
Corak
Santa We
Epl
Santa Fe
Jawels Dewan
Ferlinacane
Deent
Tiroce
Svater
Jomn
Wie
Santas
Miles
Wejurke
Nas
Santa Pe
Reutine Fae
Elopement Fails In Missouri Town Car pursuit ends ill omened
In Hermann Missouri on November 3 a young couple fled by hand cart with a group following. The groom Chas Mauntraver, son of Deity Sheri and Jaitley Forum, and the bride a 19 year old daughter of Chas Bort were believed to elope toward Morrison. A buggy ride to friends was planned but a train departure interrupted. Mrs Braver followed in a carriage to Morrison, while the groom's party attempted to summon help from the station. The incident drew curious locals as authorities awaited further developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermann
Mortion
Heragin
Chas Mauntraver
Syear
Sheri
Jaitley
Drage
Vilage
Avery Atahie
Mortison
Apd
Si Taui
Membmurr
Gustancide
Morrison
Prisons Crowded on Transports From Manila to San Francisco
The St Paul arrived after a two day voyage from Manila amid reports of crowded conditions. Discharged crews, crowded decks, and tensions aboard the transport ship prompted concerns over safety as officers and passengers faced a tense environment during the voyage back to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
St Paul
Imlinaa
Manila
Trasaport
Masia
Fragmentary note on Bad Regiment officers to the Philippines
Fragmentary OCR text mentions the Bad regiment defeated on Shetr way from the east by a crash and twenty injured. It states they have arrived here on their way to the Philippines under a commander and officers with a large group of men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frisco
San Francisco
Philippines
Coneacrm
Roaches
Siena
Baerermine Gollicers
Russian Ambassador Cassini Denies China Speech Delay
Count Cassini returned from Europe and spoke at the Russian embassy about China and America. He said no instruction exists to bar or push any Chinese policy and asserted Russia’s open door at Yatien Wan while noting European caution on the South Africa war and urging peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Count Cassis
Fromelm Vnelt
Europe
Count Caseiyt
Hay
United States
China
Luripe
Muravieft
Count Cassini
St Peterature
Paris
Cassin
Stauch
Ruweia
Eld
Yatien-Wan
Russia
Cust Cassini
Hobart Shows Signs Of Improvement In N J Hospital
Paterson New Jersey November reports Vice President Hobart awoke in a rested state and expressed feeling much better. Dr Newton noted he sat up for the first time in a fortnight and ate solid food briefly. Officials planned no official bulletins today unless needed. President McKinley and Mrs McKinley sent their daily telegrams detailing Hobart's condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobart
McKinley
Houbart
Newton
Murray Has News Estcourt Natal War Dispatches
Brig. Gen. Wolfe Murray reports dispatches from Ladysmith but lacks full details. An armored train with Dublin Fusiliers returned from Colenso to repair and may head to Ladysmith. Boers not within 20 miles. few looting incidents. prisoners arraigned. Dublin Fusiliers suffer losses, uniforms show escape near Fort Wise. garrison members in danger. General French left Ladysmith by Aust train. colonial forces reinforce Dundee area.
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Colenso
Wolfe-Murray
Durban
Fort Wise
Dublin
Fir Bank
French
Ladygraith
Colensi
Uretral
Eral
Cape Town
Det
Inepwator Pethey
Natal
Tulane
Dublin Fusiliers
Dundee
Pittsburg Millionaire Col Irish Dies in Suspected Apoplexy
Col Dalius C. Irish, prominent Pittsburg millionaire and descendant of Captain Nathaniel Irish, died last night in an unfrequented part of Coleman's Lary near his East End residence. Physicians attribute death to apoplexy. Irish owned one of Pennsylvania's most valuable estates.
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Pittsbers
Sow. c
Dalius C. Irish
Pittsberg
Coleman
Col. Irish
Nathaniel Irish
Tama
Pennsylvania
Poulten Second at Liverpool Autumn Meeting
Tod Sloan rode Poulten to a second place in the county stand plate at Liverpool autumn meeting. Pal Hay with J Heiff up and Karnak ridden by TE. Rel. were unplaced. Mister Man won the cup course plate with Chafing and Martin in the saddle taking second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
London
Liverpool
Poulten
Tod Sloan
Pal- Hay
J.heiff
Karnak
TE. Rel
Mister Man
Chafing
Martin
Astor’s 100 Pound Gift To War Widows Fund
London reports Vandort Astor has donated 100 pounds to the Maid enheld branch of the national fund aiding the widows and orphans of soldiers and sailors killed in the war and supporting destitute wives and families of those serving in South Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
S—wm. Vandort Astor
Maidenheld
National Fund
South Africa
Topeka News Briefs Highlight Local Events And Hazards
A jumble of noisy civic notes from Topeka covers a city council mix of meetings, theater showings, church and school activities, and public safety items. Reports include theater openings, gas contract talks, weather chatter, a Tuesday arrest, and plans for upcoming lectures, races, and poultry shows amid political chatter and social gatherings.
None So Popular Kidney Remedy Gains Topeka Notice
Morrow's Kid-neolds, advertised as a non-pill kidney and backache cure, gains favor in Topeka. J St Holt of East 5th Street testifies to a cure after using Kid-neolds, touting its effectiveness for kidney trouble. Sold as Yetla Tablets at fifty cents a box through local drugstores and Swift & Holiday’s Drugstore. Manufactured by John Morrow Co, Chemists, Springfield, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeke
Murrow
Wsbmccormick
Kansas Avenue
Baye
Morrow
Swift & Holliday
John Morrow & Cy
Ciewists
Topeka
J. St. Holt
Fth
Kan
All Crue
Swift & Holiday
John Morrow Co, Chemists
SpringGeld
Ohio
Letter on Australian Dairy Industry Highlights Local Trade
A Pam Cornel l Victoria Australia resident Bansmore writes to Secretary Coburn of the state board of agriculture about dairy in Australia. He notes September creamery activity and references shipments to farmers. A separate suit concerns a Santa Fe grain shipment claim of 40 foru Shortage in transit, with questions who bears responsibility for damaged car grain and misdelivery.
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Bansmore
Pam
Cornell
Victoria
Australia
Coburn
State Board of Agriculture
Sail
He Capital Elevator Company
Santa Fe
Toad Company
England Drops Out Of Samoa Territory Rivalry
Berlin announces an agreement with Britain subject to US approval. Samoa act revealed. Woolu Savati and nearby islands go to Germany as free property while Putulia and subsidiaries go to the United States. Britain renounces Samoa claims. Germany renounces Tonga and Savage Island claims in favor of Britain. Choiseul and San Isabel ceded to Britain along with insular surroundings. German and British subjects granted equal rights to labor in the Solomon Islands.
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Berlin
United States
Great Britain
Germany
Woolu
Savati
Savage Island
Bisu
Choiseul
San Isabel
Solomon Group
Samoa
Tonga Islands
San Ina
Captain McNash a Colored Officer Shoots Self at St Louis
Captain Louie McNash, 35, senior officer of K Company Forty-ninth United States volunteers, shot himself in the head with a Krag-Jorgensen at Jefferson Barracks near St Louis. Recently promoted from first sergeant in the Twenty-fourth Infantry, he leaves a widow and two children as his unit prepares to proceed to Manila. No reason is known for the tragic act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louie
Louie McNash
K Company
Pirty-ninth
United States Volusteris
Jefferson Barracks
Browne
McNabb
Twenty-fourth
United States Infantry
Forty— Ninth
Manila
Dard
North Side Society Note Ends In Public Incident
A Chicago Inter Ocean note describes a north side family welcoming a new houseguest from Micheas AppeATiach. The woman’s condescending attitude shocks Mary Hanne and Mary Thompson, who plans to visit Chicago for the winter. A local resident declares the domestic issue closed after a tense confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
North Side
Micheas
Benue
Mlury
Rosteva
Mary Hanne
Chincago
Amies Tlunson
Mary
Fred
Hind
First specimens of new Mitranieuse ready for Alpine corps
The first specimens of the new Mitranieuse, manufactured at the government arsenal of Prut eane, near delivery to the Alpine corps. The weapon features a simple mechanism with a revolving brass cartridge band, heat-sealed shells, and a heavy shoulder-fired design requiring two men to operate. It can be fired at reduced rates and adapted for naval or coastal use with shields for protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecerie
Pruteane
Alpine Corps
Fifa
Agaduet Rifle
Defects of Lebel Rifle raise French military concern
London letter notes experts doubt the Lebel rifle. Despite advantages it is seen as unsafe and bulky. A committee evaluates alterations to the magazine and firing mechanism to reduce recoil and improve reliability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Birmingham Post
Oldest Priest in the State Dies in Philadelphia
Nicholas Cantwell a longtime vicar and rector of St. Philip church died today in Philadelphia at age 87. He served St. Philip church for forty eight years and was the oldest priest in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Nicholas Cantwell
Geverst
Church of
St. Philip
Strickrott Moves Studio to Kansas Avenue
John F. Strickrott, the noted View photographer, has moved his studios to Kansas avenue. He is prepared to furnish first class work on abort noir. He will also continue to finish work for amateurs and provides a free dark room for customers.
Homeseekers' Santa Fe Excursion Plans on Nov 7
Homeseekers prepare a Santa Fe excursion with tickets pitched to Arkansas Arizona Louin New Morice and Texas at one fare around 590 for a round trip delivering a broad regional travel offer across multiple states and destinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Polars
Arkansas
Arizona
Louin New Morice
Texas
Duck Shooting From Libs Ponds Draws Proposals and Timing
A fragmentary report notes good duck shooting in Libs ponds near Church Creek Maryland. It references marsh conditions, expected activity through the season, and proposed use before the opening of the upland season. Readers are reminded ponds are active and that local proposals aim to regulate timing and access for hunts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church Creek
Spec
Nattimore
Dorchuster
Ube
Dean Ahshurd
Royal visit to Potsdam greets German court at Wild Park
The royal party arrived today at noon and were welcomed by the emperor and German officials at Wild Park. The exchange of cordial greetings marked the start of their visit as they viewed the new palace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potsdam
Germany
Wild Park
Cruyve
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O.bd
Ow Company
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Abbisha
Jutim J. Donahue
Missouri Pacific
Leavenworth
Atchivon
Emincham
Alruddy
Iain
EW. Foote
Hock Island
Willow Springs
Minsiri
Arp Haness
Wellington
John Hund
Tame Jones
Hue
Enesinesr
Chas Fuller
Santa ‘Peth
Santa Me
Wim. Holloway
Santa Fe Pireman Fert Danielser
Ta Fe
Railroad Notes
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Luzon
Murray
Ladysmith
Col
Astor
Sian
Republicen Jumbeau Club
Pere
Gene
Crasford
Topeka Siaree
H. D. Fisher
Jewell City
Bincmont
Hespitak
Kansas City
Warren
Methodine Eburen
Gior Stanley
St Oa
Oliewe
Lo'ctook
Tenth Avenue
Kaisa Bank
Wim White
Ledeer
John Bo Carrallte
John Carroll
Kansas
S.P. Burton
Sills Las Goody
Klein's
Garfield Park
Crawton Theater
Bills
McFarland
Cheretin
Charits SM
Sheldon
Jetter Thesday
Eyres
Bulsaria
Noftinie Davenport
Box Dick
Unk City
Ella Cowns
Dick Woeine
Ste
Polis
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Rumi
Weha
Ben Britas
Briday
Solumbia
The
Knights and Ladies of Security
Twentieth Regiment
Ed McKeever
Hichard Realt
Philippine Cam Pats
Charles AM
Voller
Blake
Topeka Academy
Renstiary
Wwth McWew
Judd
Hii Ermusthrer
John Rhodes
Sixth
Kansas Avenues
England
St Louis
California
Land of
Picran
Union Pacity Palace
Missouri River
Tme
A. Lewis
J. C. Fulton
Rand Opera House
20Th Kansas Band
Funston
Mad & Grubbie Drug Store
Dr. Thompson
Topeka Laundry Co
Hatfuiliebess
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