Railroads Buy 565 Cars for World's Fair and More
The railroads order 565 new cars to carry 35 000 people during the World’s Fair. Missouri Pacific spends about 1 000 000 on equipment while standard expansions by other lines aim to meet anticipated passenger demand. Officials note extra stock will supplement existing assets to accommodate the expected surge in travel and improve routes and terminal facilities in St. Louis and surrounding hubs.
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Louis
Ger
Manly
Ee Watkins
Ann
Vandalla
Wiener
Eeheral Pasmengrixgelts
Calon
Luton
St. Louis
St. Louie
Chatr
Union Aution
Aim
Hec Tounkens
George A. Shartion
Chicago & Alton
Warren Staneh
Ie Pout
C. P. McGarty
Valor & Ohio Southwesterners
Crabe
Shoelal
Uider
Joint ticket office planned for world fair grounds
The committee, led by Lord Howey and Walkedty af the arin, proposes a joint ticket office to manage ticketing for the world’s fair, with a focus on validating return portions, easing access, and coordinating transportation fees. The plan, approved unanimously, aims to centralize ticketing and information at the fair grounds for easier public use.
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Benditar
Bissinees
Caam
miNtyon Calvers
Timuls Cennan
Offier
Tureap
Raymond Beging Work and Santa Fe Trainmaster Delineation
Raymond Beging is profiled as a veteran Santa Fe official, described as a regular, respected trainmaster candidate with long service. The article traces his career from 1874 entering service, seven years at Himaporin, roles as trainmaster and master of divisions, and recent duties as assistant to superintendents.
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Raymont
Santa
Iteymend
Wilstern Division
Craw
Fiagbee
Santa Fe
Sereter
Himaporin
Kr Iit
Teach
Chicago
Jaieferedeth
Cbtenco
C. J. Short
Fern
Error of a Clerk Sparks Rail Rate Controversy in Chicago
Chicago officials clash over the absorption of a $2 per car terminal charge at Omaha. Chicago Great Western president suggests a clerical error triggered the dispute while Chicago Omaha lines skirt a broader rate fight. Shippers fear retaliatory moves as rival lines push back against perceived favoritism.
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Chicago
Ltickney
Chicago Great Western Call
Chicago-Omaha
Atseral
Omaha
Chicago Great Western
Cienno
Otmabi Hines
Omah
Etter Redsite Company
Denver
Stickswya
Yenfalr
Santa Fe expands storage to Houston facilities
Santa Fe announces plans to extend storage tracks at Houston facilities to handle growing traffic. General Manager Nixon notes the move will lengthen service capacity and move turntable from Santa Fe yards near Commerce to Houston area. No roundhouse repair planned near Houston at this time.
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Santa Fe
Houston
Lex
Fox
Senta We
Comereis Aventy
Parithc
Littier
Taunger
Chen
Finnston
Twelve Hours in Water Ends in Rescue at Canyon Bridge
Engineers Simgon and Vickers escaped serious harm after a derailment and bridge collapse left them trapped for twelve hours. Fireman Vickers was unhurt and reached a telegraph station miles away, while Engineer Beagon is recovering. The incident drew praise from observers and early reports credit cautious handling by officials.
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Wiliams
Aris
Nuwe
Simgondollar
Wireman
Vickers
Gratyl Canyon
Willis
Wagins
Cies
Erring
Deteern
Vickers Beetnet
Seanondolins
Unclear OCR notes on railway worker roles and future duties
Fragmentary OCR text describes a brakeman and a clerk during supervision, mentions a warning, examination of a beak contents, a Monday event, a future placement in freight service, and a salary range from 73 to 908 per month. The text is garbled and lacks coherent dates or full names.
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Fliy
Harry
Leleure
Lingols
Two roads compared in annual reports showing contrasts
The article reviews annual report summaries of Atchison and St Paul for the year ending June 90. It notes Atchison has larger gross and net earnings and higher maintenance per mile, while St Paul appears more efficient overall. It discusses surpluses, renewals reserves, and the cost of conducting transportation relative to gross earnings, with estimates of potential gains if Atchison matched St Paul’s efficiency.
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Acletian Fe
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Sreer
Inccme
Atchiton
Mt. Na Areata Peel Haise
Sokal
St. Paul's
Atchinin
St. Pauls
Atchison
Br. Paut
Auohison
Paul
BRIO
Hison
Lawrence Leaves Dalhart Rock Island Official Retires
Dalhart Texas reports the Rock Island official Lawrence retires effective October 1 after long service as chief clerk. He began in Pathiart days, received a farewell tribute and ring valued at 125 dollars. He plans private business in Seattle. Yoakum won’t be Seaboard president. executive committee cites authority. Senator Clark meets with Utah officials in Ogden on pig iron talks.
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Dalhart
Tex
Cvt
Guy MF Lawrence
Lawrenc
Pathiart
Fock Island
Barton
Kaw
Laveretton Temmes
Tilly
Ian“rene
Col.Myers
Lawrence
Nhe Trie
Paymiter
Truman
Dig
Hawrenice
Engae
Seattle, Wash
Yoakum
New York
Seaboard Ait Tin Way
Ho Yoakum
Declan
Seaboard Aystemn
Local Endorsement for Deans Kidney Pills Prompts Praise
A reader from West Sixth Street lodges a strong endorsement for Dean's Kidney Pills, praising relief from morning fatigue and achey back, claiming the product helped restore vigor. The notice cites the product name and a testimonial style claim, with distribution through agents nationwide.
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N.Y
United State
Admiral Schley Endorses Peruna Narrative For Publicity
Admiral Schley, famed 19th century hero, endorses Peruna the national remedy after a friend asked his view. The article claims Peruna has won public trust and cites Schley’s endorsement as proof of its merits in curing catarrh and other ailments. Address The Peruna Drug Manufacturing Co. for free literature.
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Dmiral Schley
Admiral Schley
Peruna
Annals of Medicine
Peruna Drug Manufacturing Co
Columbus
Ohile
Road to connect Land on the San Pedro with Iron County mines
A branch road is planned from Land on the San Pedro to the Iron County iron mines at Dinh. The fuxing ores will be sent to smelters at Murray, enabling a large iron works to be established in the valley.
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San Pedro
Iron County
Dinh
Murray
Offense and Defense Pact Claimed Between Railroad Giants
Chicago Oct 3 A reported offensive and defensive alliance linked to Harriman and Hill ties the Burlington Northern Pacific Great Northern group with Union Pacific Central Pacific Southern Pacific Oregon Short Line and Oregon Railroad and Navigation in the east of Chicago. The arrangement is said to leverage dominance over trunk lines east of Chicago Pittsburgh and Buffalo, aligning major carriers across the terrain to control traffic from Chicago to the east.
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Harriman
Chicago
James J. H
Burlington
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Union Pacific
Central Pacific
Southern Pacific
Oregon Short Line
Oregon Railroad ‘and Navigation Company
EH. Harriman Tok
Themicrand
Hill
Tre
Pittsburg
Buffalo
Erie
Vandevtile
Pennsylvania
Kkely
Exchange of Securities
Trafic
St. Louis
Ole River
Burn Oil In Albuquerque Shops To Cut Fuel Cost
Two underground tanks with a 15 000 gallon capacity are being installed behind the blacksmith shops. Oil will be pumped to the furnaces through new pipes, enabling oil operation instead of coke and promising cheaper fuel and higher output.
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Albuquerque
A. A. Ven
Injunction Bars Texas Railroad Commission Rate Cut
United States Circuit Judge A P McCormick grants a temporary injunction against the Texas railroad commission delaying its 10 percent reduction in charges for express companies in Texas. The order sets a January return before District Judge Maxey in Austin. The petition argues the cut would ruin customers and drive express firms from the state.
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Dallas
United States
A. P. McCormick
Texas Railroad Commission
Texas
Statex
Maxey
Austin
KormnEssion
Southern Pacific Ships Rice Cook Books to China
T. J. Anderson, general passenger agent, has sent Flowery Kingdom cook books with 200 rice recipes to China. He prepared 40 copies at the request of a Hong Kong merchant to instruct the Chinese in best methods of cooking rice.
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T. J. Anderson
Southern Pacific Road
Flowery Kingdom
Hong Kong
Train routes and rail delays reported across states
The Emporia Gazette notes Orient and Kansas City lines through Santa Fe routes, with unusual arrangements to haul trains via different lines. A Merrado tunnel washout near Austin delays the National railroad of Mexico, pushing broad gauge opening to December. Santa Fe engineers study arroyo diversion to protect rail and city, while Wad del seeks Orient railway right of way near DeGraff and Buckmore Springs.
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Missouri Pacific
Kansas City, Mexico & Orient
Emporia Gazette
Indian Territory
Kansas City
Santa Fe
Ntsouri
Austin
Tex
National Railroad of Mexico
Merrado
Que~ Tetnro
Cutomine
City of
Mexico
Tel Dorado
Kan
A. Waddel
Orient Railway
Ion
DeGraff
Buckmore Springs
Cole Creek
Railroad People Officers and Relocation Notes From Topeka
Jacob Oliphant Rock Island agent visited Sabatha Kas on business. Jom Parkinson Santa Fe Water Service returned to work after a Colorado vacation. Charles Farman appointed clerk for Santa Fe in Healy office. A E Goopit Rock Island division passenger agent back after a brief trip. Lewis Horlick Santa Fe boiler shop plans Albuquerque move. Albuquerque move noted with Topeka El Paso trip by Santa Fe general manager and chief clerk Henry Lantz. J P Kersey Santa Fe pattern shop leave for New Mexico. new hire previously in matters shop. O S Moore Oregon Railroad and Navigation agent visiting Topeka with his mother. Over 100 pupils enrolled in railroad education classes. association officers pleased but expect more.
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Rock
Sabatha
Kas
Tusnexs
Jom Parkinson
Santa Fe Water Service
Colorado
Chas. FE
W. J. Healy
Santa Ee
A. E. Goopit
Rock Island
Une
Lewis Horiek
Santa Fe
Albuquerque
N. M
Santa
Manger
Topeka
el Paso
Tex
Henry Lantz
J.P Kerles
Jeave
New Mexico
Mr. Kersey
Moore
Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company
la Grande
Ttme
BeFestive Hive Barricades and Arrests in Aman lis Mission
Beehive barricades at the Aman lis convent defended by gendarmes falter under a crowd of hundreds led by a former mayor. Monks and civilians are arrested after barricades collapse. At Vastres-sur-L Agout a fire destroys a lane seminary chapel and library. incendiary fire suspected. In Colorado, Grant Armstrong dies and James McGinney fatally injured in a mine tube explosion after drilling into a missed hole.
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Amanlis
Department
He-et-Vilane
Cri
Iselpted
Hendarmat
Vastres-Sur-L Agout
Denver
Oct
Republican
Ouny
Colo
Grant Armstrong
I Fainer
Carp
Bird
James McGinney
Roads for Alaska Advancing Territory Plan
A nine half hour conference with President Roosevelt followed a thorough Alaska study by Senator Dillingham and the Senate subcommittee on Territories. They urge legislation to develop the territory, especially a Valdez to Eagle City wagon road to unlock copper prospects and invite private rail investment, noting Alaska’s large revenue potential. A comprehensive report will be prepared for Congress.
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Washington
Dillingham
Vermont
Territories
Dillinehne
Aluka
Truch
United States
Misktesippi
Diffingham
Valdez
Eagle City
Valdex
Hand Sapoliqo For Toilet And Bath
Fingers roughened by needlewet to catch every stain and look hopelessly dirty. Mand Sapotio removes not only the dirt but also the loosened injured cuticle and restores the Magers to their natural beauty.
Kansas Wesleyan Business College Ad Teaches Stenographers
Veatees mionsl teachers offer competent stenographers and healthkeeper training from our school graduates to parts of the world. Poritions guarantee and journal adáreno T. W. Roach, Supt, Salina, Kans.
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Kansas Wesleyan Business College
Negro Accused of Shooting at Iola Engineer in Kansas
Report from Kansas City details a man from Allen County named FLee Trichwidevon being brought back to Kansas to face accusations of shooting at engineer Lang in Tol. The attack followed an incident over water from a cooler in the electric light plant. A posse pursued the suspect, who allegedly fled after the shooting. Lang was struck but survived.
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Iola
Kansas City
Allen County
Kature
Jefferson City
Beck
Kansas
Jess Smith
Awault
Smith
Whiel
Lang
Tol
Lane
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