Railroad repair work blocks traffic for a week
Two hundred men are at work repairing flood damage on the railroad south of Fort Worth. The southern division line and the Hed river area suffer extensive washouts and tressel work. traffic cannot resume for several days. Crews replace trestles, drive piles and lay new tracks under powerful daylight and night lighting, with a possible reopening by next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Tran
Teed
Fort Worth
Hed
Carrie Many
Qultiqd
W. E. Dauely
W. H. Souwell
Milasour
Othe milAitie
Santa Fe Superintendent Role Seen as Possible Change
Rumor suggests Dyer from Durango may decline to accept the Santa Fe superintendent post as O. Betereue vacates the Colonie Santa Fe job. If Tubed Mudie is elevated to general manager, concerns arise about stability and Cabridy conflicts affecting current duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fa
Denver
Dyer
Ruhbson
Teteke & Saute
Tee Frey
Union Pacific Plans Major Improvements, Bart Announces
President Bart announces big upgrades to the Union Pacific system, with improvements to the Denver and Oregon routes and the western line. He notes past idle periods due to low business and a shift to higher productivity, promising faster service and enhanced equipment beyond Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bart
Mads
Denver
Cal
H G Bart
Union Paclfic Systems
Orme
Pressett Burt
Nike
Union Packie
Pitti
Vulinuse
BbUb
Pacific Nes
Omaha
Rumor Denied Emergency Hospital Not Planned
Kapur City reports Dr. George P. Hureet of Missouri Pacific Hospital in Kansas City stated no hospital closure is planned. He said rumors of freeing a central hospital at Atchison are unfounded and an emergency facility at Richison would only offer temporary relief and medicine for employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Pacific Hospital
Kansas City
Kapur City
George P. Hureet
Miswuri
Atchison
Richison
Chicago and Northwestern Now Controls 5 273 Miles of Road
Chicago and Northwestern announces a yearly increase in total track miles to 29,962 with 2,850 miles added to its main system and 4,50 miles to the Chicago St Paul Minneapolis Omaha network. The Northwestern system now totals 72,102 miles, making it the largest in the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago and Northwestern
Chicaes
Chicago & Northwestern
Chicago
St. Paul
Misteapolis
Omaha
Sioux City Seen as Likely Terminus for Runway Extension
In Gowrie rumors arise about a Chicago Rock Island and Pacific runway extension heading toward Sioux City. Contractor Frank Johnson notes engineers are unsure of the exact path but most believe Sioux City will be the final terminus, with Woodbury and other areas mentioned in speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Gowrie
Frank Johnson
Enginerra
Eno He Te
Woodbury
Railroad rumors claim Sioux City line. wage talks loom
Rumors from Ripley to Sioux City tie President Wigley and Santa Fe fall to southern New Mexico. A projected line from Socorro to Texico to White Sands coal fields could clash with Rok Island plans, while the Big Four Trainmen press for wage increases at Cincinnati meetings. Meanwhile, private cars are banned on certain routes and a shift from trip to mileage pay is discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripley
Prisdent Wigley
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Cue Inj
Shnte Fy
Socorro
Toxwell
Tee
Pasy
Northwestern
Indianapom
Ind
Graer
Gigi
Santa Fe Firefighters Return and Repair Updates
Santa Fe locals report Fireman Ed Cue back on mail route duties. Fireman Fred Watson has returned. Ed Smith returns from Wellington after three weeks, Topeka trip for Engine No. 68 shop repairs. Engine No. 152 to Panhandle division for service. Frank O Breig from Doller stop heads to Albuquerque for two weeks. Ed Mow from Backamith shop resumes duties after age-related leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ergine
Leagule
Tyne
Tom Dongs
Wer
Fred Watson
Ed Smith
Wellington
Iest
Topeka Foe
Aettler
Tel Lneltie
Ag Coflishan Mason
Pa Panhandle
Frank O'Breig
Doller
Albuquerque
Ed Mow
Battle Over Appointment Gains National Attention
Senator Baker fights to block the appointment of Burton with Maher’s influence said to prevent it. Burdened by telegrams urging Baker to stop Me Haurton, the salary of 5000 dollars becomes a political weapon. Burton’s odds appear bleak as reports suggest delays and strong opposition from Republican leaders amid Chickasaw government tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Maher
J.B. Burtor
George Kimer
Charles Curtis
Me Haurton
Bern
Tonekst
CariRutton
Corbett-Jeffries mill bid eyed amid prison pull bid
Bizarre bid scene as D J Tobin, who offered 30000 for the Corbett-Teftries Daht, announces plans to bid again. He asserts he can outprice rivals and pull the contest at Mechanic's pavilion. Also reported are estate fights over Yarde-Huller property and Europe returners including ex officials and notables.
Winter Community Notes and Local Events Tilt Toward Season
A fragmentary local page reports on church revival services at the Sietuaise Episcopal church, a Scottish banquet, and community gatherings in Auburn. It mentions repairs and renovations on nearby properties, winter preparations for fire departments, and social events at the Grand Opera House. Funds and notices relating to local civic activities are noted amid scattered names and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunale
Auburn
Sietuaise Episcopal Church
Listh Avenue
Denith
Frank Wie
T. Mickie
Harvey
Ameita
Santa Fr
New England
Yimels Il
Rome
Seir
T. M. Ceanfeld
Leavenworth
Ghiwrord
Temiraan de Angele
Topeka
Agi Sears
William i. Theon
Aevnetes
Court of Vivitathon
Bolten Mian
W. EL Stillwell
Hoch Island
Nat Lom
Piaget Foo
Turber
Pybrid
LE Weber
Steluperss
Norton
Tripeka
Bintodis
Rawad
Wanemaker
Mail
Suitisticians
Marines Fight Fire At Charleston Navy Yard
Fire broke out at the Charleston navy yard damaging the bending shed and equipment area. Marines and sailors helped rescue adjoining property as losses were estimated between 77000 and 100000. A Thanksgiving Day football game between Kansas and Missouri will follow later in the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinton
Charleston Navy Yard
Roan
City
Kanees
Missouri
Prisoner Shooting Claim Sparks War Controversy in Salina Salina Nev
Claude Kin ter of Salina Iate of company M Twen Hoth Kanvas publishes a statement disputing reports that prisoners of war were slain in cold blood. He cites conflicting regimental orders and an investigation, naming Private Husky and others, asserting the firing occurred as an unlawful act during the engagement near San Fermant. The letter calls war department attention to the incident and an investigation is ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salina
Kun
Claule Vo Kinter
M. Twen- Hoth Kanvas
Hay
Oia
Husky
Tom- Dey
Bewes
Serutder
Janlor Maujur
Hiuwkys
Tishop. Com
Calaocere
Jabeer
Progresa
Lake
Teft
Wien
Sewral
Charles Benner
Henington
Whitch
War Department
San Fermant
Benner
Claude ¥. Rinter
Tate
M. “‘Dwentleth
Karen
Kinter
Bretealf
Hoskey
Cohen
Metealf
Hobson Promoted to Signal Engineer on Santa Fe System
J S Hobson elevated from signal engineer of the Santa Fe proper to shareheviser of the Santa Fe System lines excluding Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe. His expanded duties cover Santa Fe Proper, Santa Fe Pacific, Southern avenues and San Joaquin Valley lines while arranging interlocking plants on the San Joaquin Valley road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
J. S. Hobson
Santa Wee Systerm
Gulf, Colorado
Santa Fe Pacific
Southern Avenies
San Joaquin Valley
Hobson
Michigan Central
Anil
Ali Baba Oriental Entertainment at Gram Opera House
Ali Baba from Arabian Nights presented at Gram Opera House on Wednesday evening November jeweled costumes and special scenery. Frank Welehtmait starred as Abdallah. Admission one dollar and free seats at local drug store. Indicted for bribery Lansing November 25 grand jury returns four indictments over alleged legislature and lobbyist corruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gram Opera House
Novay
Frank Welehtmait
Abdallah
Fladd & Grubb
Lansing
Mich
Lobbiers
Paris Exposition cycling prize list detailed for amateurs and pros
New York reports a $55 000 prize list for a three day cycling event at the Paris Exposition. Prizes include $640 for a 2187 yard race, $800 for a three mile handicap, $1 000 and up for international events, and a total prize fund near $55 000 with finals planned across September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Forelgners
McKinley weighs Cuban governorship upheaval plan
Washington dispatch says President McKinley seeks a civilian governor with large administrative experience for Cuba. Possible reshuffle would divide the island into two military departments under Ludlow and Wood, with Wood perhaps governor general or in eastern Cuba, while Ludlow fears serving under Wood. Decisions hinge on January 1 and feedback from Gen Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herald
Washington
McKintey
Givillian Uoint
Bils
Ohe
Loving Wilson
Brooke
Ludiew
Wood
Cubs
Lurchow
Western Department
Easter Department
Santilgn
Koot
Cuba
Ludlow
Ludkow
Havana
Porto Rico
Allen
Mats Department
Kennedy
Ohio
Inwgial
Porto Fico
State House Closes For Hobart Funeral Observance
At noon today the state house remained closed and will not reopen until Monday morning. Offices were closed as a tribute to Vice President Hobart with his funeral held this afternoon. State house staff left their offices to observe the order and the pastefice 45 also closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Hobart
Testi
Chicago Livestock Market Report Mixed Receipts Steady Trends
The Chicago livestock market shows mostly steady movement with receipts at similar levels. Cattle demand remains uneven as steers and heifers trade around recent price points, hogs and sheep hold at modestly firm figures, while poultry and butter markets show limited activity and regional quotes vary by source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Fea
Wovkeery
Wobleras
Martek Hetty
Marriage and wards case referenced in Dewey era remark
Fragmentary remark questions whether a couple will keep their unity in difficult wards and hints at the Dewey case as a example. The readable fragment preserves era dialect and political allusion without clear actions or outcomes.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Munyon
Ising Machlorry
rowe@ns
Wiserwar
Nemser
Lee
Edison Electric Illuminating CO
H. Hiatt
Lafayette Street
Raw Valley
Wolff Packing Co
J. K. Jones
Soy
Kansas Avenue
MME. Zamora's
Academy of Dermatology
West Eighth St
Topeka, Kas
Fred Nixon
Black Diamond Chimney Sweep
van ‘Buren
Ware
Mobil
Railroad News
Rock Island
U. P. Dousle
Ae Tock Iskind
Thie
Sintany
Chicas
St Louis
Burton
Yarde-Buller
San Branciaco
W. R. Green
Pau
the Guardian
Yarde-Huller Reenthy
Treum
Ernest Wakercan
Wakensa
Mae Kar-Butlera
Sotia
Ralph K Blair
Arthur K. Glatz
Europe
Undey
St Punt
Southaptand
Cherhure
Russel A. Alger
J. H. Palmestock
Pirtature
W. Osborne
United States
London
Stewart L. Wooll- Tord
Oy Spal
Hess
Egan
Doctor Bus Gharyateed
Savin
Karene Avenue
Santa Barbar
Hieome
United Saves
Durin
Ib—Nalive Branferd
Mass
Boston
Hemee
Marines
Boston Navy Yard
Lehigh Valley
Pennsylvania
Lehigh Valley Coal Co
Arkansas
Ouita
Eureka
Prairie Creek
Weir City
Frontenac
Osage City
Scranton
Mount Carmel Coal Co
Osage County
THE
Southwestern Fuel Company
Gen. Metcalf
J. 8
Ali Baba
LEA & Perrin Sauce
Worcestershire
Korraieas
Duncen
Eaness City
Koanaae
Ipecas
Atoure
Renee Bees
Renee
Wheaton Penta
Fisy
Butler Country
Topeke
Moottaliowone
Hansen City
Hickens
Quiventon
Hames
Coiica
J. C. Goings
Grain and Provisions
East Fifth Street
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!