Switchmen's Strike Ends in Flat Failure in Pittsburgh Area
Pittsburg dispatch reports the switchmen's strike largely failed. Lehigh Valley was the only road seriously affected with limited service. other lines mostly continued. Unite factions predicted quick staffing changes as unions vowed to oppose broader action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh Valley
Pittsburg
America
Fort Wayne
Chicago
Culcago Fe
Lehish Valley
Othcrats
Pitteburs
B&o
Laks Erie
Cvads
Tibet
Dimoverie
Gorcy
W. G. Lee
Allegheny Valley
Allegheny River
Ras' Saitertal
Sugar Beet Country Circulars From State Journal Railroads
Two circulars issued by Santa Fe passenger department reprint from the State Journal railroads column. They announce an artistic yellow paper circular titled Sugar Beet of the West and reference the September 2 issue detailing an expanded account of Arommsad valley plots. The November issue notes a purchase of 500 acres of sugar beet lands by Quakers and distribution to subscribers in the sugar beet country.
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State Journal
Santa Fr
West
Deluuet
Arommsad Valley
Mrarts
Amar
Orient road right of way over Santa Fe cutof
Muiperla Gazette reports heavy discussion on the Orient road Jegeligr W right of way from Kerwin to Kanes City. It notes the line would run parallel and very close to the Sante FY Gitswa branch, possibly creating a bridge-like alignment and raises questions about feasibility and impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muiperla Gazette
Santa Fe
Kerwin
Kanes City
Kuitaa City
Parktlel
Eyfort
S S S cures scrofula by purifying blood and boosting system
An old medical blurb explains scrofula, its symptoms such as swollen neck glands and sores, and claims S S S purifies the blood and builds vigor to fight the disease. It notes the poison is in the blood and can become active when conditions allow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shem
S.S.S
Atlabta, Ga
Orient Roadwork Advances Delayed Says Lawyer
John Eagan the Orient's lawyer notes no progress yet at the conjunction with another road. Mr Fagen says the Orient is surely coming but construction takes time. The Orient currently focuses on the Mexico segment while the cut off time remains a concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orient
John Eagan
Anouther Road
Fagen
Mexico
Lantrys Get Five Engines For Off Burners In Santa Fe Shops
Lantry brothers of Strong City have a deal with the Santa Fe to outfit five locomotives for off burners. The engines, bought largely in the east and coal users, include an eight-wheel Dickson with a steel gil. The first has reached Topeka from Dayton, Ohio, and all are due to be ready by January 1. Two special trains will depart Strong City carrying workers and machinery to fulfill a two year contract loading China baskets at San Francisco, marking a significant town milestone.
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Lantry Brothers
Strong City
Santa Fe
Larely
Almedy
Topeka
Dayton
Ohio
San Francisco
George Holden
Dauncke
Keee
Bing Fe
San Pramlang
Darsenaer
Abe
Charles Engstrom
Chicago
Fort Madison
Wise
Charles
Billings
Sarita Fe
Emporia
Lang
Stant
Tade
Comet
Harrison Street
Colorado
Santa Pe
A. Fellowe
St Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Sicktiene
Ben Johnson
Welnner
Mexican ‘Central
City of Mexico
Ble
Enmily
Money
Cleary Temerity
Eike
Max Thymian
Thurstan
Charles Brown
Valencia
Brown Minke Sansas
Enginey
Albageerdue
Lone Angeles
Cal
Sante Fe
Bantey Brothers
Strong
Iline
China Basin
Kansas
Harvey Buch
Sprint
Richland Taerdas
Lycasger
Peks
Ghee
Ores
Nicholan Griley
Curner
Grit Weylis
Joseph Welker
Ald
Bradford
Radi Ons
Philadelphia
Topeka's New Santa Fe Officialship Sparks Talk
A Colorado Springs paper claims W. C Filton, long a stenographer for General Manager Madre, has a new job with the Santa Fe system. It reports H T Mader and others in Topeka on railroad business and notes locals fear the Springs paper is trying to steal Mr Hurley's post for Mr Hilton.
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Topeka
W. C Filton
Madre
Colorado Springs
H. TU. Mader
Santa Fe
Tilton
Topokar
JB. Harejoey
la Junta
E G. Parker
Pueblo
Alamo
Colorado Sorings
Hurley
Hilton
Chanute to Use Gas Power for Coal Chute Upgrade
Chanute Kansas November 27 a newly installed coal chute with a gas engine to replace a gas system was being examined. The new arrangement promises a significant improvement once operational.
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Chanute, Kas
San Pany
Santa Fe prepares Thanksgiving pass rush and exodus
A flood of transportation orders for Santa Fe employees surges as Kimo Witmer and Gieraich issue separate passes for Thanksgiving, with many requests bound for Kansas City to attend the Kansas Missouri football game. также reports include shifts in dining car staffing, honor gifts for brave train crews, and El Paso viaduct planning as Santa Fe expands Chanute car building and freight operations.
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Santa Fe
Kimo Witmer
Gieraich
Departmente
Kansas Cit
Kansas
Missouri
Resignation and shifts in Topeka railroad offices
In 1882 and October 1838 transitions are noted with changes at the Banta Fess shop and Topeka shops. The superintendent of machinery debate centers on whether resignation ends ties to the road, while a new position in Mexico City is to begin. Burlington buys right of way for a Rapid City branch. Healey’s secretary Mayne White is ill and Miss Josie Van Amorg replaces her temporarily.
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Lederman
Mexico
D. B. Lecerman
Hms
Mmechannical Department
Topeka
Banta Fess
Umekeeper
City of
John Player
Willaces
Newton Kansan
Burlington Buys
Linstead
Burlington Road
Wyonnne & Dakota Railroad Company
Burlington
Rapid City
Mr. Healey
Mayne White
W. J. Healey
Josie van Amorg
Railroad People and Factory Notices at Work
Bex Heltmen becomes owner. Several workers, including Blacksmith 1H A Piske, are off duty or ill. Shop staff like Adam Smit, Welter scrap gang, and Alfred Ceiper return or resume duties. Engine 201 and 394 engines reported status changes. Attendees and staff face illnesses, absences, and travel for Thanksgiving. Factories report layoff recoveries, repairs, and the ongoing machine shop activities amid holiday plans.
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Bex Heltmen
A. Piske
Esa Cooper
Bokey
Adam Smit
John Welter
Trea
Aayer
Thomas McGill
Chanute
Scaranie
Igh Devlin
Machine
Turaday
Jacob Tizel
Shin
Fuusel
Polliver
Mear Repiliver
Neyman
Uke Aliups
Ne- Alfred Ceiper
Guy Cronesberg
Charles Mmsner
Baldwin
Diockemith
Mark Withers
Mrs Withers
Grant Darkorne
Jorer’ Tofer
Water Service
Newt
Alvah Courtney
Sixth Street
Sixth
Quincy Bary
Shien Holle
Waain ‘Hobson
Piucheivility
Henierson
Mrenitier Webb
Ottawa
Webt
Ye Seoumpatty
Hind
Osa- Wattle
Oumar Bates
Mark Chamberlain
Babias
Slaseae i
W. C. Dett
Saoaoa
Rer
Ciemez i
Stuart Hobson
St. Josspih
Emis
Trauntriend Berety
Withite
White Ribbon Remedy touted as a cure all for alcohol craving
A crude, sensational letter endorses White Ribbon Remedy as a cure or destroyer of alcoholic appetite. It claims the tea or coffee can be laced without the patient knowing, and cites testimonials from temperance figures and doctors praising its effectiveness. The text references potential use by unions and mentions a pharmacist at a specific address.
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Mire Sitiere
Vio Uns Chretien Temperance Epie
Atti
USA
Searn
Weigutman
Hrusgist
Keeneas Avenue
Topeka Santa Fe Notes and Worker Updates
Occupation shifts and personal health concerns dominate Topeka Santa Fe news. Charles Engstrom returns from Bay roll, Billings goes to hospital for wife’s illness, and engineers report spiritual communications with Lang Lang wreck victims. Passages cover shop activity, training sessions in Bible study, and upcoming social events like Hodsson’s ball to fund hospital equipment.
New Baseball League Formed Linking West and East
A new ball league unites western teams including St Joseph and Des Moines with eastern clubs like Milwaukee and Toledo, ending the western league revolt after an agreement among Hickey Van Brunt Tebewu and others. Hickey to resign, Van Brunt to abandon St Joseph franchise, league to place St Joseph in the minor leagues, and leadership changes follow at a mass meeting next week.
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St Joseph
Minneapolis
St Paul
Bantas City
Conebs
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Columbus
Toledo
Hickey
W. T. van Brunt
St. Ineereee
Geo. Tebewu
Kansas
Hickey Wil
Soscese
van Brunt
Sine St. Joep i
Teleam
Dencits
Florado
O Springs
Sioux City
Des Moines
Thanksgiving table lore and period dining ideas
A nostalgic Thanksgiving guide describes historical observances from 1621, family customs, and grandtable decorations. It details heirloom kitchenware, colonial furnishings, and festive centerpieces using pumpkins, gourds, fruit arrangements, and candlelit displays to evoke early American hospitality.
Nervous Dyspepsia A Cure For It Patent Remedy
An advertisement extols Stuart’s Nervous Dyspepsia Tablets as a modern discovery for indigestion and stomach troubles. It claims the tablets digest food, relieve overworked organs, restore appetite, and improve sleep and health without false representations. The tone asserts universal satisfaction and urges trials.
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Alwasn
Stvert
Rapiny
Omega Oil for Rheumatism and Water Plan
A short promotional piece claims rheumatism may be a blood issue and advocates rubbing Omega Oil on the affected area as a cure. It instructs drinking abundant water twice daily to aid flushing and faster recovery, urging a two week trial.
Thanksgiving menus from colonial times and old recipes
The article lists traditional Thanksgiving dishes and menus emphasizing native ingredients like turkey and corn, with a focus on simple fare and cordial gatherings. It includes recipes such as Indian pudding, Marlborough tarts, and old-fashioned puddings, reflecting historical eating customs and festive hospitality.
Pudding Recipe and Pardon Request for Walden
A doughy pudding recipe describes buttered raisins and a slow bake. Separately, Walden seeks a gubernatorial pardon after a manslaughter conviction from Hedgwick county, the case arising from a freight train incident where self defense was claimed but a jury convicted.
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Walden
Willan
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el Paso
Tex
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el Junta
Fl Paso Electric
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Tro Pew
W. Jo Healey
Chine
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Guint
Sean
Ck Omyth
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