Freight tariff inquiry reveals Santa Fe secret ties
Chicago hearings before the Interstate Commerce Commission reveal Bartholomew of the International & Great Northern admitting attendance at a meeting where joint South Western freight rate hikes were discussed. Witnesses describe rates, joint operations, and costs, with no decisive legal action.
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Chicago
Bartholomew
International & Great Northern
Interstate Commerce Commission
T. Logis
Texas
Bartholoomew
Steadman
Thin Road
Bartholomew Sai
Trate Bureau
St Bi Louie
Varius Rord
Brouty
Owan
Commission
Wa Ler
Trafic
Santa Fernley System
Bik
Juine
Vexan Paints
St. Louie
Bididie
Sidi
Fifer
Miro
Nemileth
Furminge
Talk of Double Trade Between Ottawa and Gsa
In Kansas, railroad plans near Ottawa involve surveying the right of way and setting property stakes for a proposed double track to run between Ottawa and Gsa Wetomi. Local property owners east of the depot were asked to consider selling. some yard switches may be built near the depot. A new passenger train linking Jan eas Oly and Holsingien is discussed, potentially starting within a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Pacific
le Packie Yarde
Ottawa
Gsa- Wetomi
Jake Beott
Sratt
Janeas
HOKED OFF THE SCALPER TICKETS AT $57 525 LOSS
The report details a large scale ticket scam. Brokers did not receive $57 525 worth of tickets. The tale mentions Harriman, a private car, and plans to attend an Illinois Central meeting in Chicago. Also notes Wabash rail operations and Canadian Pacific bond issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amenay
Mr. Harriman
EH. Harriman
Syracuen
Rock Island Chief Engineer Visits Goodland With Track Plans
Goodland Kansas reports that Rock Island chief engineer Darling toured the area and discussed a possible northwest rail link from near Limon to Denver to shorten routes and improve schedules. Paper plans show yard improvements and alignment hints, fueling rumors of broader railroad work.
Texas Railway Board Moves to Require Express Business
The Texas railroad commission announces a firm plan to force railroads to carry express packages in the state. It cites clear authority to set parcel rates, a point upheld by a Supreme Court decision, and expects the order to be challenged by railroads and express companies alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Railway Board
Austin
Tex
Texas Railrooad Commission
Texsa
Railroad Commission
United States Muprame
Witke
Move to Point Richmond Sparks Southern Pacific Rumor
Wild reports claim Southern Pacific ordered moving big shops from Sacramento to Point Richmond California. Article says only engine repair department remains in Sacramento and asserts the relocation would more than double Point Richmond’s population within months.
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Richmond
Cal
Point Frohmond
Sacramento
FRACTURED HIS LEGS WHILE CLEARING WRECK
Division Master Mechanic Weeks, of the teen talent Ste Macgacees hospital in Pen vtsim Kanter Clor, Kansas City, Kan. He was struck above the ankles by a crane being lifted, leaving his legs fractured. Officials of the Katy report service suspensions between Oklahoma City and St Louis via Wichita and Parsons while rail work continues.
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H. H Werks
Ste Macgacees “Hospital
Pen Vtsim Kanter Clor
Kan
Meri Dive
Kansas City
Purchase plans for Elder Demeter and railroad extension
Fragmentary text notes a company acquiring the Elder Demeter steamship last year and paying for the construction of 200 miles of railroad. The securities would not be issued immediately, per Sir Thormis.
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Pany
Thormis
Helpers Strike Fails at Parsons Kansas Shops
Parsons Kansas November 16 helpers at the shops returned to work Saturday morning the strike is off after an amicable settlement with railway officials and representatives. Workers accepted the old pay scale while seeking higher wages of 1.40 to 1.50 daily and 18 to 30 cents per hour. The dispute centered on pay for less skilled labor with the railway company insisting current rates matched regional standards. No sympathy from machinists hindered the strike and residents from Denison and Seattle Wave left for home. Arthur Durham chief time inspector returned to St Louis last night.
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Parsons, Kan
Parsons, Ber
Ween Railway
Stelkers
Santa Fe route choice narrows to Saratoga field
Judge M. E. DuMe and RS Allen report Santa Fe selects a route via Bragg Station beyond Wotaw into the Saratoga field west of the Southern Pacific holdings in the Mary E. Hopkins survey. Contracts for grading are let to J. T. Burns with a corpe starting work yesterday as Barna aims to finish in thirty days for a 35000 bonus.
Farmer seeks damages after horse killed by box car
G H Wadsworth, a Allen county farmer from Tola Kansas, hitched his horse to an empty box car on a switch when a switch engine started, dragging the horse to destruction after colliding with telegraph poles. The animal died from neck injuries. Wadsworth plans legal action against the railroad company.
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Tola
Kan
G. H. Wadsworth
Allen County
4 Brakeman Killed in Uncoupling Accident
Scott City Kan Nov 16 A brakeman Snod sa of McCracken Missouri Pacific Takeman was killed here last evening while uncotpling cars. His body was caught between the bumpers and crushed. He was brother of Agent Snod grat at Horace.
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Scott Cly
Kan
Snodsa
McCracken
Missouri Pacific
Takeman
Snodgrat
Horace
Railroad workers and management shift at Santa Fe yard
Robert Graham, foreman at the Santa Fe yards, is expected to return to work this week after a brief absence for sickness. Santa Fe shopmen and trainmen will receive their pay today, with unusually large payrolls anticipated due to the fall. Rock Island plans a 500 rider and passenger train between Salina and Chickasha, while Gruber of Rock Island moves to the main floor. Union Depot work progresses. the Santa Fe and others plan depot use this summer as construction for a new union depot advances toward completion.
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Robert Graham
Santa Feecrep
Banta Fe
Sel Richardson
Fort Scott
Alo
Ti Ie
Rock Island
Saline
Chickasha
Balina
Herington
JM. Gruber
Gruber
BL. Parks
A. E. Sweet
Sante Fe
Dayton
Buss Baker Sturdivant
Zene
Sweet
el Paso
Union de Unite St
Sano
Wark
Santa Fe
Monumental corn stalk exhibit at Western station
Pacla Kan Nov 16 There is an exhibition at the Western station here of a corn stalk with an ear twelve feet from the bottom. It was grown on the farm of W M Bennett near Pacla.
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Pacla
Kan
W. M. Bennett
Accidental Shooting in South Haven Wagon Climb
South Haven resident Lyman Bennert was accidentally shot Sunday afternoon while climbing into a wagon with a revolver. Doctors say the wound is mortal and Bennert is in critical condition.
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South Haven
Res
Lyman Bennert
Wan
Washburn Triumphs Over Bethany in Fast Topeka Battle
Washburn claims Kansas college football title with a 12 to 6 victory over Bethany of Lindsborg in Topeka. Strong plays by Stromquist and Caldwell, plus Millice’s booting, carried Washburn as Bethany pressed and argued with officials over key penalties and a late bid to tie.
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Bethany
Washburn
Hethany
Benny Gwen
Lindsbors
Kennedy
Weshburn
Hethiny
Millice
Owen
Stromquist
Topeka
Sanburys
Berquist
Hulme
Werehburn
Peterson
BilMex
Mil Hee
Caldwell
Meir
Hill
Cunningham
I. Peterson
Beth
Fumbie
Anderson
Patley
Bar Work
Bertha Ehareers
Zune
Guylighe
Manfan and
Jenkinson
Lawrence
Ciiish Uy
E. Peterern
Banbury
Stramquist
Horter
Milice
Quince Banbury
Dadisman
Teo Downs
Batley
W. Banbury
Bill Hee
Tong
Mehl
Bush
Tine
Caldwell Eoe
Q. Banbury
Bennetedy
Fethany
E. Peterson
Hine
Pet
Wastburn
Hime
Paola Telephone Company Plans New Line Extension
Paola Kansas November 16 The Paola Telephone Company announces plans to extend a line from New Lancaster to Drexel Missouri and connect here It currently serves nearly 360 rural subscribers.
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Paola
Kan
Paola Tetes Phone Company
New Lancaster
Drexel
Eonaaat
Premeerr Ilies
Deaths and notices from local paper fragment
Fragmentary obituary note referencing multiple deaths and ages, with garbled OCR text. No clear names, places, or dates readable. Provides minimal context on a local death notice page with illegible details.
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Railroad News
Southwestern
Biddle Tella
Rosd
Mnmissouri Pacific
Ottewa
Osawatomie
Rameay
Wabash Yond
Coe Ee Any
Denver
Cele
LN Lickeis
Canadian Pacific
New York
Ther
Shaughnessy
Goodland
Wol Darling
Th Tack Inland Systema
Darling
Anata
Point Richmond
Southern Pacific
Parsons
Mexico City
London
Neen Ealing
Baltmere
Vers Crue
Pacine
Enid
Mexico
Tohaunte
Ana T
Worthwest Cortin
Belin
S.S. S
S.S
Geenatier
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Gas
Strikk
Saratoga
BLUE
Kansas
Lindsborg
Lindsberg
Missouri
Brown
Dadlsman
Missouri University
Columbia
Stewart
Bergquist
Bethany Eieken
MI Mee
Buriine
Hale
Bunbury
Fice
Ealy
Seeingretheear
Metharyetha
Nick
Millice Snat & Yards
Une
Danbury
Hothe
Phils Bylowder
Groutal
Mary
Uneeda
Inational Biscuit Company
vIcKk
Miles
McBee
Todlarapotie
Tate
Piatweek
William Robe
Mile
Cabert FL Houser
Center
W J. Hinzberger
Commercial Bank
Aie
Marengo
Chourien Dick
Erat
S' Medical
Elkhart
Indiana
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