Concessions Sought for Alaskan Trans-Siberian Link
Frey, former Santa Fe GM and now Trans-Alaskan railway president, seeks federal concessions to build a Cook Inlet to Bering Strait line linking to the Trans-Siberian system. Washington trip aims to press for a bill enabling a northern Alaska railroad, with detailed plans for ports, steamship connections, and early construction milestones.
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Prey
Santa Fe
Trans
Alynka
Alaska
Trahs Atmske
Tanneloke
Uey
Sermimer
Cy Guy
Hilkofps
Prince Hilkeff
Trans-Siberian
United States
Wah
Frey
Prince Ho
Rivk
Puchi
Chicago
St Peterstone
Leavenworth
Wesley
Elias
Tames
Petrified Forest Visit Offered for Thomewelets Holders
The Santa Fe passenger department announces stopover privileges at the Petrified Forest of Arizona for all holders of thromehwelets visiting the famed natural curiosity. Adam Hanna founder of Atamana has sold his interests to Al Stevenson who runs a hotel to assist visitors. The forest lies 734 miles from Adamana with wagon and pony transport.
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Santa Fe
Petrified Forest
Adamana
Atamana
Presidents of Harriman roads meet in New York
In New York on November 2, Hank Harriman rail leaders Horace G Burt J J Keruttschultz ble Mohler and Al Felton attended board meetings and a special conference of operating heads. Reports mention talk of a possible merger of Harriman lines under a Northern Securities style organization, but no official confirmation.
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New York
Horace G. Burt
Union Pacific Railroad
J. J. Keruttschultz
Southern Partie
Thrrirmman i
Ous
Harriman Diewm
Steritar
Northern Securities Company
Enlarge the ice house Arkansas City to have double supply
General Purchasing Agent Hodge of the Santa Fe arrived in Arkansas City on November 23 to survey ice handling facilities. He and the ice agent reviewed ground and discussed plans to double the ice house capacity for next summer. No contracts were made. work is to be completed before further ice purchases.
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Arkansas
Arkansas City
Hodge
One On The Conductor Missed His Train
An inebriated Santa eve conductor misread his watch and caused worry among friends and relatives. He had a Kansas-bound passenger run and, after dinner, believed he was an hour early. With crowds at the union depot, he waited in town for twenty minutes before his scheduled register time.
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Kansas
Union Deret
Conductor Vanishes Then Returns To Work
The conductor left the train in uniform, vanished for an hour, while depot officials conducted a thorough search. Rumors spread among friends and kin as alarm grew. The next day he appeared again, punch ing tickets and explaining the blunder at his own expense.
Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Petition Denied in Texas
The Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe petitioned Texas commissioners to move the general claim agent office from Galveston to Temple citing central location and hospital site. The commission ruled the claim agent is a general officer and lacks authority to permit removal, so the petition was refused.
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Santa Fe
Temple
Texas
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe
Texas Commissioners
Galveston
Anti Cigarette Crusade Reaches Santa Fe Rail Units
Santa Fe railroad officials in Colorado Springs predict the anti cigarette movement will extend to all departments. No man in key positions will keep employment if habits persist, and current workers will not remain unemployed if they reform. Work on a new Rock Island Station in Chicago began with soil tests, and offices may move to the Canada building. Trains from Rock Island, Lake Shore and Nickel Plate likely to use Grand Central from December 1. full construction aimed for completion within a year. Log book inscriptions from California Limited passengers include praise for Colorado canyons, Yellowstone, Yosemite, and notably the grand canyon of the Colorado in Arizona surpassing others in size and grandeur.
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Santa Fe Departments
Santa Fe Railroad
Colorado Springs
Topeka
Rock Island
Lake Shore
Chicago
Cinada
Rock Island, Lake Shore and
Nickel Plate
Grand Central Station
Fitch Avenue
Thrridon Street
Santa Fe Limited
California
W. 3. Black
Stittor
Needles
Washington
Yosemite
Yellowstone
Grand Canyon
Colorado
Arizona
Oscar Spetter
Sep! Polinick
North To
R. H. Drummond
W. G. Rollins
Birmingham
Ala
Meri~den
Amos Heeler
Frank Heeleston
James Coggins
Machine Abop
George Braun
McIntyre
Sheet Iron
Thomas Purcell
Hoiler
A. Powell
Cantrit
Iowa
Inlaw
E. H. Powell
Roundhouse
Lake Street
Walter Williams
Tme
Argentine
William Becker
William Powell
Jinnera
P. C. Smith
Albuquerque
N. M
J. CL Riggs
Mr. Smith
Santa Fe
John Starr
Newton
Byron Smith
Eis
Oscar Meyer
Grand Lodge
Turners Society
Jesse Hammond
Nicht Oller
David Heinz
George Chase
Helver
WW. S. Snyder
Samuel Florence
P. Kennedy
Consolidated ‘“Eiectric “Lighting and Equipment Company
New York City
Springfield
St. Louis
San Francisco
Wyatt Sisters
J. Griley
Frank Foster
A. Sidwell
Ernest Council
Thomas Mason
H. FR. Nickerson
Mexican Central
Mr. Mason
John Pinger
Willam King
Henry Foth
William Gapin
Lloyd Conklin
Kansas City Southern
Pittsburg
Caroline Thyrmiin
Max Thyrton
Charles M. Sheldon
Pyle National Electric
A. O. Saunders
Saunders
Neosho Raphis
James McMilan
James Heim
Kansas City
J. Gossard
W. D. Kelly
Imperia
Denver
Mr. Lain
Brooks
Round House
Sante Me Pacific
Lincoln Post Hall
Marceline
DM. Fisk
First Congregational Church
Horace Gos
Holy City
Prout
C. Layne
Macksmith
Edgerton
Neosho
Kew River
Ste
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Promises Health and Strength
An advertisement extols Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery claiming to cure stomach and digestion related diseases, restore nutrition, and improve vigor and general health through its claimed effects on the digestive organs and nutrition processes.
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Pierce
Ivestiserments of
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Grand canyon of the Colorado praised by F C Hicks
The quotation extols global scenery from Yosemite to Hualtpec, noting the Grand Canyon as the grandest among them. F C Hicks of 15 Wall Street New York signs the sentiment. Separately a Chicago & Eastern Illinois railroad fund distributes $1000 to former employees and families to weather winter, from the company treasury. A Missouri Pacific announces a new passenger train between Yates Center and Richel, starting December 29, with eastbound and westbound schedules.
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Yosemite
Castle of
Chapultepec
Niagara
Crater
Hilearkale
Hiawaii
Grand Canyon
Colorado
F.C. Hicks
Wall Street
New York
Amione
Chicago & Eastern Milinois Railroad
M. P. Fort Scott
Kas
Yates Center
Richel
Port Scott
Expres
Mall Tras
Railroads and workers in Harrington area turmoil detailed
A long OCR filled with railroad staff movements and incidents from Harrington chronicles, noting off duty firemen, transfers, resignations, and new duties. Mentions engineers, conductors, boilermakers, and strings of crew changes, plus local events and a concert at the railroad M A hall. Also reports on a family visit, a funeral, and upcoming meetings.
Scott's Emulsion Promoted as Nerve Food Treatment
An advertisement claims neuralgia relief by taking Scott's Emulsion, contrasting internal nourishment with external liniments. It asserts the product feeds nerves, strengthens nerve tissue, and aids nervous conditions, offering to send a sample sample to try.
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Scott
Winslow’s Bone Syrup Promises Rest and Health
A fragment from an old advert touts Winslow’s Bone Syrup as a remedy for mothers and children. It advertises gentle relief from coughs and colds and claims wide availability from grocers. The text urges readers to obtain the product and not rely on other medicines.
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Winslow
Mielions
Chile
Soren
Groggists
Lek Wisnow
Construction Details for Local Show Site Revealed
Fragmentary notes describe Friday work near a center area for balling and DrogTesting end. It mentions rails, foundation work, and material handling to ease the gang’s task, with stone sand and cement to be staged close to the feeding point.
Controversy Over Leasing Delinquent Tax Property
The county commission awaits a district court ruling on leasing John D. Knox addition property overdue on taxes for over three years. A prior bid was vacated as values fell, and a suit sought an injunction to block further leasing actions while the dispute continues.
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District Court
John D. Knox
Ian
Eer Neue
Stories of the Street and the Doane Kidney Pills Claim
A reader warns against city rumors and promotes Doane Kidney Pills based on a testimonial from V. C. Hay of Lecount Street. The letter claims kidney pain relief and improved health after using the product, sponsored by Foster-Milburn Co. of Buffalo as U.S. agents.
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Rudy
Maine
Iiwa
Hose Greasle
V. C. Hay
W. Kian
Tootsey
Ty Rowley & Boos
Kaneas Avenue
Foster-Milburn Ge
United States
Duane
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Stephen E. Seldon
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Adam Hanna
Harriman Roads
Herrington
White
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Salvia
Pultinis
Fairman
Huntington
Grumly
Missouri Pacific
T Huckins
T. J. Hiviiy
Tom Heath
Bridge Department
Tom
J. A. Stone
Hutchins
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M. A. Scott
Fort Sil
I. Dellinger
Buckfin
Point Southwest
Herington
P. Davidson
Chickasha
B. Slaymaker
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Prank Long
A. Cooper
Woodburn
Charlis Allen
Sedgwick
James White
Fred Morgan
City
Sehrum
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Knights of Pythias
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Union News Co
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