Coal Shortage Risks Famine as Railroads Seize Fuel in Transit
The Kansas coal crisis deepens with railroads forced to confiscate fuel in transit amid freezing weather. Officials warn a complete famine is possible if supply lines fail, as miners face idle days and production drops. The report notes widespread disruption across western lines and heightened demand from industries relying on coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Fenere Mitre Pune
Sman
Jess
Weber
Hirger Cust
Otersting Imines
Ismane
Wiener
Wages Raise At Burlington and Eastern Illinois Roads
Employers raise monthly pay across Burlington and Eastern Illinois Roads. Workers see higher wages, with plan to increase in miles and hours. Officials cite labor shortages and rising costs as reasons for the pay raise while extending temporary boosts for several months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Illinois
Chicago
Bur- Mngt
Quincy
Ulinels
Lagivers
Freien
Athenee
Etane
Hundreds of Men Work to Fill Kansas River Dike
The Rock Island railroad employs hundreds to shore the Kansas River with a temporary dike. A sudden river rise threatens the structure and bridge approaches on the south bank. Crews race to complete spans and secure the line as floodwaters advance. The project aims to stabilize the river crossing before rising waters reach the main canal and town outskirts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Kansas
Hock Taland
Wien
Wesseae
Trenton
Wule Erick
Railroad yard and shop relocations near North Tupeke
A historical report describes shifting Rock Island yards and roundhouse work areas from North Tupeke to new sites. It outlines transferring main track side tracks, moving shops along Kan oes fiter, and potential expansion with up to 140 acres of riverfront parcels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eiher
Rock Island
North Tupeke
Firesnnt
North Topnis
Sone Quliventett Place
Owl Stern
Weel
ACL
Norton
Tigurkcksers
Beinsos Seen as Future President of Gulf Road
In railway circles Chicago sources say W. G. Beinsos will be named president of the Kanade City Pittsburgh Gulf road as it emerges from tanks. Mr. Gritison a sherk is elected president and general manager of the PRESbutE 4 Gut routes east of the Missouri River with plans to make him president of the Picante and Ghit peviom from Kansas City to Port Aribin. Longstanding ties exist between J. Wy Gitess and Mr. Brimsen, former Altnols Steel chief, as Brimson could back Beinsos for the executive chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Nev
Ralieuad
W. G. Beimsos
Vlemad
Kanade City
Pittebare
Gulf Road
Frem Tankenptey
Mir
Gritison
Ano
Presbute
Missouri River
Picante & Ghit Peviom
Kansas City
Port Aribin
Manyeyeure Uy
J. Wy Gitess
Hrimsen
Altnols Steel Company
Urimsen
Ty the Steel Company
Matar
Geta
Brim
Vhs
Beast
Visions of an Accident On Rock Island Coach Incident
Conductor Burnett of the Rock Island faced a deceptive coach tale during a derailment scare involving a navy man Pratt and a confused passenger between Herlmtun and Pratt. The report details attempts to shield the motive while Burnett struggled to uncover the truth amid a crowd and a chaotic scene on the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnett
Rock Island
Quear
Pratt
Navy
Rus Burnette
Rons Oy
Herlmtun
Bias
Jeu
Burne
Tratn
Santa Fe at Guthrie: Site of New Stone Passenger Station
Fragments describe construction plans for a new Santa Fe stone passenger station at Guthrie and a derailment incident near Udell, Iowa. Reports mention delays and a parade of local events as details are partially unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa FE
Guthrie
New Stone
Immigrant Bureau Head Choice Sparks Western Railroads
Substantial salary offered failed to lure two top Western passenger officials for the New York based immigrant bureau post. The position pays 2000 yearly. old directors reelected at Prescott meeting of the Santa Fe Prescott and Phoenix Railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wedleigh
AL Walleigh
Eeesenger
Riv Grands Westwmrnilroad
Western Railroads
New York
Western Pivesnger
Prescott
Ariz
Santa Pe Prescott & Phoenice Railway
Messing
Chicago
Hest Welt
Destruction of Pipe and Electrolysis Method Debated
Kansas City Kansas hosts the Kansas Water and Electric Light Association convention with delegates from across the state. Prof Blake of Kansas State University presents a remedy to prevent electrolysis damaging water and gas mains, a problem long plaguing water, gas, and streetcar systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kan
Kansas
Water and Electric Light Association
Mercantile Club
Kandis City
Asaoeta- Hon
Otiliers
Cas, Water
Elec
Tricight
T. J. Palmer
Asepeletion
J. H Foley
Leavenworth
Association
C. Ty. Munnevll
Topeka
Seeenon Kiersted
C. Z. Palmer
Ile
Bas
Grand Opera House
Conamitt
Lucien Blake
Kansas State University
Lawrence
J. C. Nicholson
Newton
H. S. Gailey
Lucien i Blake
Blake
Bose Defensses
Water
Gam Company
Ket
Take
GIRL CADETS ORGANIZE AT LEAVENWORTH HIGH
Leavenworth nov 16 leavenworth high school girls plan to form a cadet company to learn military drills and imitate the boys high school cadets one girl asked to drill with the boys but was told it would be improper she then sought approval from j c dallie commander of the cadets and received a positive reply within days the plan has gained traction with about a dozen girls likely to join and begin drilling soon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
J.C Dalles
Dalley
Tow
Santa Fe Locals Review of Rail Yard Wartime Work
Engine No. 270 broke Wed. Engine No. 7sk0 fixed today by Engineer Veeler. Trin Haruigan Ea Mineure return from South shop. Peter Nekgebauer moves to Topeka boiler work. Ed B. Whitcomb now on Quenemy can replacing Porter. Fireman Benson to Chee City on engine 46. Tank Gulletly visit Argentine. Fred Bartell reports for duty. Ben Tumply recovered, at home. Pred McKenzie turning off. Duke Lewis visits round house. Will Witson replaces him Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veeler
Trin Haruigan
Ea Mineure
Eroporta
Peter Nekgebauer
Grotliand
Topeka
Chong
Wack
Worl
Sam Heation
Leyine
Ed B. Whitcomb
Quenemy
Porter
Benson
Shee Chy
Inndineer Tank Gulletly
Fred Bartell
Murchintet Ben Tumplety
South Shop
Pte
McKenzie
Duke Lewis
Te Round House
Will Witson
North Central Kansas Teachers Meet Opens in Manhattan
The seventeenth annual session of the North Central Kansas Teachers Association opens in Manhattan with address by Rev. R. J. Phipps and Miss Laura Anderson, plus a lecture by Dr. Z T Sweeney. The program spans Thursday to Saturday with papers on education methods, nature study, music training, mental arithmetic, and school expansion, including committee selections and officer elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Central Kansas Teachers’ Asociation
Manhattan
Thursaday
Opera House
R. J. Phipps
Mackattiun
Laura Anderson
Baverly
Lucy Howard
Betleville
Jerusalem
ZT. Sweeney
Bedoton
Agricultural College
Attemt College
Em Ste
A. B. Carner
Concordia
Ditevelon
M. E. Leatherwood
Morris Counts
Mo Mumaey
Hekerdee
Mira Nora
J. H. Niessey
Abilene
Wiscussiot
EL. D. Faith
Linoin
Princival
B. H. Jupleain
Greenfeut
J. H. Houston
Mupie Hill
Helen N. Backer
Ottawa County
Lantz
Dickinson County High School
Exili
Hsiao
C. B Sbutt
Beloit
Clay Center
Geo
Osborne County
le Irish
Board of Education
Frederick A. Metcalf
Mary Cuchony
Salton
T. P. Delamope
Junction City
J. J
Doctors Form City Vaccination Fee Trust in Pittsburg
Pittsburg doctors held a session and formed a vaccination trust. They discussed fair fees for smallpox shots amid cost barriers. The health board had charged 60 cents, prompting a move to reduce to 25 cents to broaden access and safeguard public health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Republic
France
Tuona
Prisoner in Mexico and Eldorado Boy in Serious Trouble
Walnut Valley Times reports a prisoner in Mexico and an Eldorado boy facing serious trouble as several American engineers are confined in the Orisiba prison. Efforts by Turner and U.S. intervention have not secured release or hearings for these detainees. The letter to his wife details growing hardship and deteriorating conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Eldorado Boy
Walnut Valley Times
ElDorado
Orextba
Consel Turner
Orisiba
Sixth District Editors Form Republican Editors Group
Norton, Nov. 16. The Sixth district Republican editors organized in Colby met in Norton with President C. Vi Kinnes and Secretary Pred Laval. The unanimous aim is to unite editors across districts for mutual support while preserving nonpolitical union, with future meetings at the president’s call. Editors visited local sites of interest in Norton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norton
vThe Republican Organization
Sdliors
Colby
C. Vi Kinnes
Onley Graphic
Pred Laval
Norton Coutler
Repiab- Hean
Vna
Assloution
ton @ politimil
Interesia
Giatriet
Distriets Dn
Elude
Belove
Duvall
OVW
Greenlee Murder Trial Faces Lengthy Jury Selection
Paola November 11 The case of David Greenlee charged with first degree murder in the killing of Ed Wall at Nauwatombe October 3 was called for trial in the district court yesterday. The entire afternoon passed securing a jury with multiple challenges. The court recessed overnight after a final juror was seated.
ED MORGAN RESIGNS OVER GRAIN INSPECTOR POLITICS
From the Vommes vile Journal Mr Morvan resigns as deputy sain draped bor at Cor Teyville amid politics over grain inspector posts. G Saitera appointed to succeed Mr Monigan while Morvan claims unfair treatment and continued state interference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vomes Vile Journal
D. Morsan
Sain
Cor Teyville
Mckenele
Saitera
Monigan
Morvan
Morsan
Sorgan
Cee Morgan
Lower coal rates spark petitions in Emporia
Coal dealers in Emporia organize protests against a 40 cent increase in coal rates set to take effect November 20. The petition drives through local groups and will reach all dealers before going to the City Council and finally the Railroad Commission, aided by an attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emporia
Toantrs Tt
Commerce Club
Yonr Men's Business Association
Emporia Council
Sin Altorney
John Speer Sick Pioneer In Serious Condition
Kansas pioneer John Speer, a noted figure in the state, is gravely ill at his Wichita home on St Francis Avenue. His health worsened after a heart-related shock from his son, with delirium reported on the latest update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Speer
Kansas
Wichita
St Francis Avenue
Spren
COB PIPE SWINDLE TRIAL VERDICT IN U S COURT
Four men including Ringteck EF W Northstein and others were found guilty in a United States district court of using peas to defraud an iron pipe scheme. Evidence showed shipments from distant states and fake profits funded by prices and letters to postmasters to solicit orders for nonfunctional machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deeen
Enula
Ana
Mes
Ty Seth Slitaniy Mackinney
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Story of Relief
Letters from Mrs E Furton of Meade Michigan describe back ache and a tumor expelled after three bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Anna J Feastermaker Pine Summit Pennsylvania says four bottles cured backache, regulated menses, and improved sleep and rest. The advertisements urge women to write for advice at Lynn Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Klenk
Wells
Mion
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mas
Prexitas
Anna J. Feastermaker
Pine Summit
Also Mentioned on This Page
Railroad News
Munyon
Trent
Apeh Bey Jil
P.&g
W. G. Brimeon
Lester
Wits
Alain Pailwn
Barkietts
Arid Aed
Udell
Eiders
Iowa
Booth
D. Pepsin Coys
R. T. Booth Company
Ithaca, N
Csb
Endon
Atehson Globe
Kempyrla
Shean
Teresa Atte Otis
Ceremiae
Winn Ftmartans
Kansas News
Coleyville
Central
Ees S
Schoal Decoratio
Engineat
C. Eb. Merwin
Mincada Distiwetion
Gertrude Lyman
Grace Eleanor Owlers
Cawket Cy
M.D. Weither
Pottawatomie County
Gilmores Band of
Engle Health
Doctors Trust
Sixth District Editors
Greenlee
Morgan
Pricas
Clyde
Clyde, Ney
Orthiwein & Son
Gras
Hansen City
Rock Ista! Company
Rudwayin
Radwax & CO
New
St Louis
Thiol
the State Journal
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!