Railroad News Highlights Grain Rate Fight and Ex-Yardmaster Farewell
Kansas grain traders push to shift shipments to Gulf ports causing rate disputes with interior lines. Meetings show gulf routes favored by exporters, with Kansas City to Atlantic rates under debate. Emporia honors retiring Yardmaster Morse with a surprise gift and ceremony involving railroad crews and officials.
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Chicago
Mtiecourt River
Marans
Gulf Porth
Atlantic Seaboard
Ausevuri Tyer Paints
Maten
Henianet
Chicar & Alton
Kanone
Kansas City
Miksouri River
Gulf
Ithus
Kor
Emporia
Kas
Morse
Neosho Street
Santa Fe
Mare
Verbineon
Yarmaeter
Eperett
Morse Munreesad
Tavidiog
Goethus
Secret policy sparks probe into steamship commissions
Chicago reports a covert policy allowing commissions to steamship agents for westbound business, despite a two year old agreement. Investigations name James Pugnsl of Rock Island depot as the agent for Nickel Plate, with others in major Rock Island cities.
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Chicago
Lee
Rill Fondk
Cuicago
James Pugnsl
Rock Teland
Nickel Plate
Isaad
Heli Rock Island Rystem
Fugaal
San
Francisco
Kansas City Road Rates Spark Export War Meeting
Reports from Kansas City indicate eastern rail lines including the Santa Fe and Missouri Pacific plan aggressive export rate actions. A meeting of the western trunk line association was set for Chicago to counter the rate war. Joint agents and committees rushed to coordinate a response.
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Kanwas City
Kansas City
Hock
Chicago
Missouri Pacific
Kimball
Flour export plans cited in Chicago
Officials report Missouri Pacific has booked sacks of flour for export at 12 cents under the rate promoted by Joint Agent Kimball. The note references a prior arrangement influencing the shipment and pricing strategy.
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Chicago
Missouri Pacific
Kimball
Proposals loom as Stickney faces Nebraska rate battle
Chicago Great Western chief Stickney may clash with rivals over proposed western rate increases while maintaining through routes to Chicago. Rock Island and others push new lower westbound rates to attract through traffic to eastern markets, signaling a tense fight over long and short haul profits and route protections.
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Chicago
Stickney
Chicago Great Western Railway
Ukely
Omaha
Twin Cities
Burlington and Northwestern
Missouri River
Great Western
Staton
Nebraska
Colorado
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Nebras
Chicago, St. Paul
Afraneapolis
Chicago Great West
Rock Island
Gentry Leaves Santa Fe for Auditing Post
Gentry, a former Santa Fe employee, has been appointed auditor for the San Pedro Los Angeles and Salt Lake railroad with offices in Los Angeles. His move follows his prior role under Wehiee, the then Santa Fe coast lines auditor, and signals an immediate shift in duties.
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Sanguncea Nere Vans Rive Gentry
Santa Fe
Fecal
San Pedro, Los Angues and
Salt Lak
Los Angeles
Wehiee
Santa Fe Coast Lines
Los Antea
Sheriff Seized $20,000 in Judgment Collection
A fragmented report notes sheriff seized $20,000 from railroad and pay salaries as judgments were collected. The money was carried to the courthouse and poured on a table while officers acted. Women’s jury awards for injuries are mentioned in the chaotic item from Indiana dated November 9.
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Ind
Paylvania. Rail
Tim
Catehel Contsia
Mi o na remedy promises fat and health immunity
Rowley and Snow promote Mi o na as a fern forming food and digestion regulator. The ad claims it builds solid flesh and muscle, ends emaciation, and restores health with tablets. It offers a money back guarantee if no improvement, urging purchase at a low price with cautious wording.
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Rowley & Snow
S'sunace
Treaty S Approved by Panama Commission in Washington
Panama commissioners Dr Amador and Federico Bayi with U S officials in Washington approve the treaty. It pledges U S support to maintain Panama’s independence, grants canal zone rights and revenue terms, and sets long term control of water and sanitation projects with eventual transfer to Panama. Additional articles outline land rights and navigation powers around the canal and its utilities.
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Washington
Panama
Amador
Frederico Bayi
Mister Bunn-Varilla
Frank D. Pavoy
Egal Baviser
Legation
Mr. Hoy
M. Huna-Varilia
United States
Params
Republic of Panama
Republic of Panams
Treaty and canal clause outline between United States and Panama
The text describes a proposed agreement involving the Republic of Panama and the United States. It covers military presence to protect canals, potential deployment of forces, and the withdrawal of troops when not needed. It also mentions alteration of treaty provisions without U.S. consent and a dispute resolution process with two peremptory nominees and an umpire for disagreements over canal construction damages.
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Canal
Panama
Vero
United States
Colona
Colon
Panta
Republic
Republic of Panama
Panamaanal Company
Canal Zone
Republic of Panera
Republic of Paasisa
Republic of Panamgrees
Republic of Puruirns
Wiiworks
Erin
Mortgage Record Clarity Delays City Electric Road Deal
In Olathe Kansas a large mortgage of 100 000 is filed covering a route from City to Olathe. The Tiseley Trust of Chicago backs the project as it faces city objections and delays. Officials discuss extending power line access and rights of way, with possible terms to integrate the line into town within five years.
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The
Kansas City & Olathe
Olathe
Kan
Sannas
Eléctris Road
Truat Beny
Chicago
Cranchtea
Packman
Walline
Fot
Mo Hellion
Lackman
Michigan Keeps Yost As University Accepts Another Season
Ann Arbor reports Michigan retains coach Yost and plans for another season. The piece notes continued leadership, faculty and student support, and ongoing focus on a strong football program as season ends and potential changes are considered.
Weathered Bennings racing attracts large Washington crowd
Racing at Bennings drew a large crowd despite the cold. The day featured a steady pace as participants continued to perform, with spectators noting the event's consistency and energy despite frigid conditions.
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Washington
Bennings
Peyenice Benoe
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