Dismissal of Santa Fe Agent at Emporia Junction
The case of George Jernigan the Santa Fe agent at Emporia Junction whose dismissal after a ticketless ride on the Katy is under review. Rail workers discuss reinstatement or damages as Madden Brothers counsel for Jernigan seek legal remedy. The incident sparked debate among railroad men about proper conduct and policy at the cross of Katy and Santa Fe.
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George Jernigan
Santa Fe
Emporia
Jernigan
Katy
Friends of Jernigan
Madden
Predicted Last Annual Meet of Independent Corp
The article notes an end to the Independent corporation’s annual events. Uncertainty surrounds whether the Short Line will operate from Omaha as before. It cites delays in absorbing the Julesburg branch of the Union Pacific Denver Gulf due to financial and legal complexities, but predicts UP trains between Omaha and Denver on its own rails within 60 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Julesburg
Union Pacific
Denver & Gulf Road
Denver
Rock Island Sued Over Wichita Accident Damages
James Wilson, driver of the carryall hit by a Rock Island passenger train on September 13, seeks $5,000 damages. Filed through his attorneys the suit accuses the railroad of causing death and havoc among passengers. An examination by the road is expected this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
James Wilson
Rock Island
George Refuses Nomination by Chicago Platform Democrats
Henry George declines the Chicago platform Democrats nomination for governor and rejects any free silver stance. The report notes McDonald of New York and Bayder telegrams, with Tuttle mentioned as a dominant lawyer figure in Brooklyn, as the party fills vacancies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merne
Henry M. McDonald
Gource
Pierre, S& & He
New York
Himstallic Association
McDonald
Cornell Brains Requested for Donation by University
Prof G Wilder of Cornell University seeks brains through a donation circular aimed at current and former students and leading figures. The document requests a will to be left to Cornell, highlighting a chilling demand to supply the university’s needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heehamton
N.Y
G. Wilder
Cornell University
Scientific Euthanasia Proposal Stirring College Circles
Prof Wilder promotes a plan to obtain higher anatomical material from the brains of the deceased donors with near relatives’ consent. Circulars explain legal bequests and secrecy aims to advance brain research by studying brains from various professions. He believes the method could shorten the route to developing specialized brain lines and may be adopted nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wider
Fie
Wilder
Notable Whitney Visit Delayed Voyage To Glen Cove
William C. Whitney arrived at Glen Cove aboard J Pierpont Morgan’s yacht the Sugar Loaf after Bar Harbor voyage delays due to rough weather. Mrs Whitney transferred by ambulance in Glen Cove and was driven to the Whitney home in Westbury where she withstood the long journey.
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New York
William C. Whitney
Glen Cove
L. B
Sugarmore
J. Pierpont Morgan
Bar Harbor
Whitney
Long Esland Railroad
Hoslyn
Westbury
Will Wander No More
Charleston dispatch reports the dark Wandering Jew, Captain J. S. Little, sailing from Philadelphia to Galveston with coal, ran aground near Charleston after heavy seas. Crew were forced to abandon to the rigging, and were rescued at dawn and brought ashore.
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Charleston
J. S. Little
Philadelphia
Galveston
Long Island
Praise for the Santa Fe Asserts Improved Rail Property
The article reviews the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Railway after its reorganization, noting earnings for the year ended June 24, 234. It highlights a rise in gross earnings, increased operating expenses, and a maintained improvement policy prioritizing property upgrades. It forecasts stronger earnings as maintenance concludes and signals favorable outlook for bonds and stock holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison
Dretont
New Signal Engine May Be Adopted by Railways
George C. Reed of Albuquerque, a Santa Fe engineer, is promoting a new signal device for engines designed to replace flags. Reed has visited Topeka to discuss with Santa Fe and Rock Island officials, receiving encouragement that both lines may adopt his invention. The device uses sheet metal with colored signals that extend on demand, remaining stationary for clearer visibility.
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Santa Fe
Rock Island
Reed
George C. Reed
Albuquerque
Chanute
Mr. Reed
Wen
Topeka
Hock Island
Union Pacific Sees Expansion From Omaha to Denver
Union Pacific officials report anticipation of system expansion within the next year as plans for the line from Omaha to Denver move forward. The forthcoming annual meeting of the company is set for Salt Lake City during the week, signaling ongoing progress and confidence in the project.
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Union Pacific
Omaha
Denver
Desire to Vote Bonds in Coffeyville Sparks Second Election
Coffeyville news reports petitions circulated among taxpayers to fund a $20,000 bond issue for a new Kansas Ohio home Central and Southwestern railway. Early petitions had an error blocking use of Missouri Pacific tracks between Caney and Coffeyville. corrected forms now allow entry over leased lines.
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Coffeyville
Cofferville
Kansas, Ohio Home Central and Southwestern Railway
Missouri Paic
Caney
Coffey~ Villa
Pittsburg Gulf to Expand Shops Amid Rising Freight Work
Pittsburg Kansas October 4 Pittsburg and Gulf railroad officials plan enlarging facilities at the yard to handle growing traffic and a near capacity plant. The need arises from work piling up and the line shops must be added to keep up with demand.
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Pittsburg
Kan
Pittsburg & Gulf Railroad
Ita
Passenger rail fare fraud sparks cross association suits
Western and central passenger groups issue circulars warning of scalpers undercutting reduced train fares. Operators accuse scalpers of using soldiers uniforms to buy cut-rate tickets, then resell them. The intertwined cases target multiple lines including the International and Great Northern for large penalties.
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Asnocla
kGads
International & Great Northern
Disputed Gun Carriages Carried by Chicago & Northwestern
Phindeipna and Meduley of the Quartermaster Corps award the shipment contract to Chicago and Northwestern for three 10 inch disappearing gun carriages totaling 198000 pounds. The rate of 1.224-10 per hundred pounds tops the bids from about a dozen railroads. Carriages travel via Philadelphia and Reading, Chicago and Northwestern, and Northern Pacific to Puget Sound fortification.
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Phindeipna, Et
Quartermaster Meduley
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Hethiechem
Seattle
Chicago Company
Philadelphia & Tending
Chicago & Northwestern
Northern Pacific
Puget Sound
Receiver for a Railway in St Louis Line
The St Louis Chicago and St Paul line is placed in receivership after Mercantile Trust of New York deposits bonds totaling 1 250 600 and William F Maile of New York named receiver. No management changes are planned as Maile has acted as president for six months.
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St. Louis
Chicago & St Paul
Springfield
St. Louis, Chicago & St. Paul
Mercantile Trust Company of
New York
United States
Eatena
William F. Maile
Santa Fe Water Use In Emporia In September
The Santa Fe railway consumed four million six hundred thousand gallons of water in Emporia during September. The city earns 150 dollars per contract for this amount. Other towns pay 0.12 dollars per thousand gallons, and Emporia’s contract runs through 1900. Also reported, Canadian Pacific plans a new Pacific trade line with steamers Tartar and Athenian, linking Vancouver and Vladivostok.
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Santa Fe
Emporia
Canadian Pacific Ocean
Ling
Vancouver
B.C
Cann- Man Pacifc
Raiilroad
Tartar
Athenian
Vladivostok
Railroad Notes: Orr Resigns AT&SF Agent Post
M Orr resigns as general agent of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe at Pittsburg Kansas to take a new position. The notice notes his departure from Pittsburg and hints at a move within traffic circles.
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M. Orr
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Pittsburg
Trig
Railroads and infrastructure growth across the west
President Miller of the Katy may join the Great Northern while Santa Fe orders a 40 foot air compressor for Cleburne shops. Foreclosure sale set for Caldwell October 22 on St Louis Kansas and Southwestern. Prescott and Dallas line extensions advance into mining districts near Prescott and Tempe to Mesquite. Santa Fe Prescott and Phoenix reports 770 498 dollars gross and 435 689 net earnings for the year ending June 3 with 29 125 surplus after interest. Road improvements run to about 169 000 dollars, close to transportation costs.
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Chiei
Missouri Pacific
Terre Haute Car Manufacturing Company
Santa Fe
Prescott & Phoenix
Reform School Faults Discussed in Topeka Visit
Ex superintendent Howell tours the Topeka reform school with Don M. Willits of the U S marshal's office. He stresses that punishment must fit each boy and that occupation prevents idle mischief. Frequent management changes at the Kansas institution are blamed for ongoing issues.
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Nowen
Tafe Reform School
Topeka
Don M. Willits
United States Marshal's oMce
Howell
Mr. Frowell
Kansas Institution
Bryan Goes to Virginia After Illness Recovery
Col W J Bryan leaves Washington after ten days with talks with the president and war officials about his regiment. He suffered a touch of malaria fever but appears fully recovered. He travels with Mrs Bryan for a short rest in Virginia before rejoining the regiment in Florida.
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Washington
Uct
W. J. Bryan
Miss Rose Lifts Sack For $2000 Hat At Topeka State Treasury
Miss Hose visits Kansas state offices with Major Shreve and party. She lifts a sack weighing 117 pounds containing $2000 in silver from the state treasury vault, prompting Williams to promise a hat purchase. Governor Leedy greets the visitor, and the group tours the supreme court and secretary of state offices before departing.
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Anna Rose
Topeka
Williams
Hilo
Miss Hose
State House
Bajor A. P. Shreve
Will Johnson
C. KK. Holiday
Frank Bennett
State Treasurers Office
Nearstonc
Miss Rose
Mr. Williams
Russ Roze
Mr. WillAms
Mike Hose
Miss Tose
Major Shreve
Webb McNall
Bush
C. M. Rees
Major S
Kersas
Leedy
Supreme Court
Eee
Martin
Slesie
Che Mupres
Hernelf
Mia Johnson
Mr. Bennett
Mies Rose
Volunteers Must Stay No More Mustering Out Now
Washington October 4 President Kinley reiterated that no general discharges will occur for the present. He said fresh troops would be sent to Porto Rico to replace volunteers returning home on furloughs, with the situation needing to be cleared up first.
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Washington
MrKinley
Porto Rico
Volunteera
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Rapid Relief and Cure
A promotional letter extols Pyramid Pile Cure as a safe quick treatment for piles. It cites severe pain, insomnia, and weight loss caused by piles, claims a single package provides relief, and includes testimonials from customers. It urges readers to ask their druggist to supply the remedy and notes a free booklet on cause and cure.
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Bron CS. Callins
Garnett
Ty Sage
Josiah Roberts
Port Gram. N. 2
Sones Ly
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Quincy Sts
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Chicago Platform Democrats
Cornell
Mires W. C. Whitney
J Morgan
Sewis
Chaney & Morton
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THE
Pittsburg & Gulf
Great Northern
Railroad Notes
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Misa Lillim Chase
Bristol
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Reform School
Bryan
Virginia
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