New tandem compound locomotive built for speed at Santa Fe shops
The Sudta Fe shops completed locomotive No 87 designed by Superintendent John Player. When in service it will run on fast passenger lines, featuring two throttles, high and low pressure systems, and a steel tender. The design includes a slide cylindrical boiler section, a 5,000 gallon water tank, and a ten-ton weight estimate for the tender with a 30 ton overall running heft.
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John Player
Sudta Fe
Sidunday
Wolie
Speed Ami Bireneth
Senge
Bea
Marie Hunt
Hayre
Sinchun
Weslinghoure
Bradilent
Spotters at Work Rock Island Discharges Three Conductors at Goodland
Three veteran freight conductors J W Usher H Young and J G Grima were dismissed from Rock Island service at Goodland amid public criticism. Citizens and business leaders testify to their strong reputations as staff are replaced by the company. The action comes after a string of dismissals affecting hundreds of Rock Island employees.
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Work Rock Island
Goodland
Solio
Railroad Corporation
Goodlich Republic
Rock Talents
Uieir
Railroads Nearing Freight Rate Increases Across U S
Lewisville Kentucky reports that 11 railroads from Atlantic to Pacific are on the verge of raising freight rates. PB Washburn, chairman of the Western Mississippi Valley Association, says the advance will be made, with self defense cited as the motive.
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Raliroatia
Lewisville
PB Washburn
Heastern
Mississippi Valley Association
Avlantic
Three US Classification Committees Outline Regional Roles
Mr. Washburn announced three classification committees in the United States. The official New York committee sets rates north of the Ohio and east of the Mississippi. A southern committee sits south of the Ohio and east of the Mississippi at Atlanta, and a western committee covers west of the Mississippi at Chicago. He noted railroads face rising costs and must act, suggesting the developing territory may demand different commodity rates.
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United States
New York
Ohio
Mississippi
Southern
Atlanta
Mississippi River
Chicago
Washburn
Everething
Bulldine
Ratirosits
Missouri Pacific to Abandon Kansas City General Hospital
Missouri Pacific Railroad plans to abandon its Seventh and May Street general hospital in Kansas City on June 1 1900. The hospital will shift to serve sick and injured employees west of the Missouri River, with new emergency hospitals to be opened in Kansas City Omaha Pushmataha? Col Osawatomie and Coffeyville among others. Dr Wills P King is in charge of the Kansas City hospital system changes.
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Missouri Pacific
General Hospital
Kansas City
Kends City
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Seventh and May Streets
Missouri River
Omata
Pushio
Col
Osawatumie
Coffeyville
Ran
Bfizeourt Pacific
Wills P. King i
Missouri Pacific Hospital
Santa Fe Earnings Jump in October and Quarter
Santa Fe officials report strong October and four month shows with gross earnings at 1 0 182 811 for the quarter, up 31 090 558 from last year. Operating expenses declined by 15 l8, net earnings reached 6 000 95, up about 2 120, and October gross was 4 453 454, up 455 517. Average operated mileage rose by 87 47 miles versus 1888.
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Santa Fe
Fruit rush hits Santa Fe line near La Junta
Pueblo reports heavy fruit traffic from California flooding the Santa Fe between Le Junta and Dodge City. Train crews struggle to handle the load, prompting temporary transfers and expected more down the line as growers flood the market with large quantities.
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Pueblo
Santa Fé
le Junta
Dodee City
Kan
Dodge Divisign
la Junta
Uft
Truit
California
Danger From Green Section Men in Leavenworth Suit
Fred Froleh filed suit for 20 damages against Leavenworth & Western railroad claiming severe injuries from a fall while working with a section crew. He alleges the accident occurred due to green men at work and a dangerous roadbed. The case seeks compensation for cannot work with a broken leg and injured spine. Also noted: Willard Winner of Kansas City appeared before the county court seeking franchises in St Joseph Navy news item.
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Leavenworth
Fred Froeleh
Leavenworth, Jeanmins & Western Railroad
Bfe
Hundewr
Whien
St. Joseph
Navy
Willard
Kansas City
Franchising Electric Line North From Kansas City Considered
A proposal for a franchise to build an electric line extending north from Kansas City impressed Santa Fe locals. The court will reconvene next Monday to reconsider the proposition as engine activity and shop notes reflect ongoing maintenance and staffing changes, including injuries in the blacksmith shop.
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Kansas City
Rawlins Defends Utah Polygamy Compact Claims
Senator Rawlins of Utah refutes charges that Mormon influence or polygamy affected Utah statehood. He notes Utah laws punish polygamy and that most judges, prosecutors, and many federal officers in Utah are non Mormon. He urges a Senate Judiciary Committee inquiry into polygamy, office elections, presidential appointments, and possible enforcement measures nationwide.
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Nev
Rawlins
Utah
Senate
Roberts
Mormon Church
Hmd
Tish
United States
U- Treme Court
Pia
Essuing
Senate of
Ned Carr Reunited With Father After Thanksgiving Turmoil
Ned Carr, after his family faced hunger and hardship when their father vanished in a building collapse, finds a miracle at a butcher shop. A stranger lends aid, revealing Ned’s father survived and was living nearby in a hospital. The family reconciles, moving toward home as Thanksgiving ends with newfound gratitude.
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Tete Doan
Ned
Birgpeif
Dannie
Carr
Dan
Annis
Amy
Rome
Mitty
Trariks
Parnter
Fate of an Upright Dog
A Philadelphia Inquirer fragment tells of a cocker spaniel cherished by a traveler. The dog’s sudden illness, drinking habit, and the vet’s intervention unfold as bystanders react to the pet’s care and the owner’s distress.
Enchanted pumpkin centerpiece for birthday tea
A playful do it yourself centerpiece idea for a birthday tea uses a large pumpkin filled with toys and ribbons. Scoop out the interior, insert gifts, replace the cap, and decorate with autumn colors to create a festive mystery for guests to guess the number of seeds and pull ribbons for prizes.
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Brather
Thanksgiving Puzzle: Letters Form The Board Item
A word puzzle yields a six letter answer from clues about letters in foods. The riddle ends with the notion that the whole word is found on the Thanksgiving board when gathered.
Sam the Man Defends Curtis in Political Move
Congressman Curtis not in the deal, says P T Foley in Pursona. Foley claims no politics in the arrangement and notes Indian agents and Burton ties. He asserts Curt is not involved and cites press confusion nine weeks prior to Hoemuller.
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P. T. Foley
Pursona
Hanns
Thoiso
Republican Politica
Chickasaw
Charte Curtis
Curtie
Fiey
Jubnewn
Foley
Journal Reporter
Hoemuller
Feeley
Aingrass Ar Hiture
Aare
Apectur
Museesee
Burton Heyetteir
Kunaum
Tesae
Adansue
Dhuirton
Elwase
Eréaiman Peel
Arkanta
Hame
Washington
Peety Democryt
Burton
Peel
Turtog
Wienw
Adminietrsile
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Keting
Diane
Kamas
de Burton
Sore
Treinen
Sedgewick
Paros
IBM
Tad Neun
Sedewicke
Barton
Lon
Lt Wan
Thanksgiving Trick Ends With Tiny Poultry Costume
A small tale describes a clever chicken spared from the feast as a boy crafts a disguise. He plants a plan to save the bird by dressing it in a hat and coat, hoping the costume convinces others the chicken is not destined for the table. The barn scene builds to a hopeful, playful moment as the chicken parades in its improvised outfit.
Fragmentary youths' speech noted in stray lines
A garbled passage shows a speaker uttering scattered words about themselves and others, with no clear context or complete sentences. The fragment hints at self reference and general statements rather than a reportable event.
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