Frisco Leader Outlines Plans To Tap Santa Fe Traffic
BL Winchell of the Frisco argues the railroad system is ready to push big earnings by carrying coal and lumber from the Northwest to Memphis and Kansas City. He cites supply opportunities in eastern titans and several counties, asserts growth through gradual development, and recalls ancient traffic concepts while predicting expanded routes and markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sener
St Laue
San Francisco
Amurt
Titnvne
Thie Terestory
Hecking
Fem
West Virginia
Aslio
Memphis
Arkansas
Agrivaiuurral
Kansas
Ned Willcarey
Ninelt
Evansvil
St. Okie
Regitin
Nisstern
Heen
Boca Hines
Priece
Todiline
Trxie
Kirpy Iim
Finney
Santa Fe Men Arrested in Freight Robbery Case
A San Francisco area theft ring linked to a freight train robbery near the Southern Pacific is reported. Bikenman Wo Bteter and Heliveford are named among those arrested, with others under investigation for conspiring to steal and transport valuable freight worth about 301,900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biikenman
San
Route Selects Santa Fe Through Forest in Early Timber Route
The article describes a Santa Fe plan to route through Humbolds Festty forest, detailing proposed timber transportation lines and key figures. It references traffic management, engineering challenges, and potential costs. Mentioned are Chief Engineers, a Topeka traffic manager, and the Southern Railway Agents association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sante Fe
Santa Fe
Muenoediel Fm
MBA
Pompetinic Rire
Bert Pall
Mereirum de Fini
Debiet
Topeka
Voting Trust Controls in Seaboard Air Line Deal
New York October 6 details of a prominent syndicate formed in August by Ladmalues Thaltyann Co to control Seaboard Air Line railroad assets. The voting trust will hold property for seven years, with BF Yoakum chairing the trust and WH Clay Phrte among members. The arrangement aims to place administration along established railway lines and aid southern development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ladmalues
Thaltyann € Co
Goke Contel
Seaboard Air Line
Nifirond
Nahi
Votine Steust J
Yoakum
Seaboard
Aururt
Wien BF
Clay Phrte
Railroad Men's Library and Engineering Works Stamp of Use
A damaged fragment describes a railroad workers library with emphasis on practical use and a board decision. It mentions a list of engineering and mechanical works, including reference books like Hand Book of Calculus and Complete Practical Machinist. The piece references the library’s purpose to aid many workers and notes the involvement of a board in selecting works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atari Tie Hocks
Trvite J
Cale Hare
N- Etawiettieg
Todumnotibess
Jon Pesto
Tomreton
Cassatt Crowded Out Amid Rail Merger Debate
A fragmentary report cites Barton Cot and George Goult discussing a consolidated New York, New Haven & Hartford arrangement affecting Cassatt and Pennsylvania lines. It mentions political action, a forthcoming legislature, and ongoing merger talks with emphasis on stations, routes, and expanded rail commerce via a vast network.
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Barton
Cot
George Goult
Penneylvania
New York, New Haven
Pennsylvania
Meilen Isumes Charme
Tle
Pennneylvania Weatern Union
New York
Gid
Heaton
Ventura
Will Be No Strike Demands Met for San Bernardino Boiler Makers
Demands of San Bernardino boiler makers and helpers appear resolved as talks conclude. Details mention wage structures, layoff rules, and monthly earnings for August, with references to experienced helper roles and bonus terms. The report also notes Northern Pacific Railroad annual earnings figures and related income details for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Bernardino
Cal
Northern Pacific
St Pauli Minnet
Northern Pacife Railroad
Garmin
Odette Wxerwen
SAMAR
WERG
Femtaln
Tehoed Hirer
Hetorik Stag
Aurolue
Lees
Slomloms
Finanical figures show increased freight and passenger earnings
The report notes freight earnings of 21 301 081 with a 102 percent rise and passenger earnings up 16 percent. Operating expenses total 2 745 979 while overall income from averaging 4 756 75 reflects a 15 percent increase. Since September 1 1886 spending for improvements totals 14 244 362 with a fund balance of 14 68 28 on deposit.
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Mellen
Dalhart News Highlights Local Officials and Events
Dalhart Texas notes appointment of A C Smith as chief clerk to Superintendent Coulen. Local social bits include a wedding event and a large festival with entertainment. Rail and real estate activity upticks with Rock Island workers traveling and property purchases. several staff movements in Santa Fe and Rock Island offices. a Southern Pacific freight accident near Pomona described with drawhead and brake incidents.
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Angel
Tre Elty
Amarifia Bend
Poillam County
Rock Island
Aire
Dalhart
steDoneid
Kansas
H.W. Wynn
RL & Mi
Rett
Samuel Wiiett
Car
New Orleans
Central
Zoa
Mastin
Chicago
H. Coleman
Topeka
Omar Starborough
Tate
Hagswerrman
Gelental
Shorty One
Shin Simmerid
RF. Woods
Dogver
Welter
Werth
Claude Devion
Utter Mechumnlie
H H. Elis
R. E. Siokes
Carl Zeitenmean le
J. Anderson
J.B. Johnson
Inte
Statistical Department
Vt Andstor
Leasier Hin
Datbart
Chis
Southern Pacific
Pomona
San Bernardino
City Council Backed Rail Line Plan and 20 Foot Street Move
Topeka council advances city railway support with a resolution directing the city engineer to issue permits for new lines on a 20 foot street, pausing a previous curb on Thirteenth Street. Debate over bridge usage for temporary tracks and further talks with county officials follow, while street paving delays and public notices stir local concern. The North Topeka Manhattan electric line seeks a 30 year franchise, towered by committee reviews and deadlines, as drainage funds prompt debate and paving delays persist on Harrison Street.
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L. BE. Myers
City Railway
Thirteenth
Topeka
R.A. Bwendeen
Companists
Myers
Miiaa
Ewendson
Mr. Myers
Onenell
Alto Content
Ion
Swendson Abin
Haynes
Rogers
Swenson
Swenilnas
Afr. Sivers
Thirteenth Street
Prac
State Journal
Wilkan
Ren Cuttell
Thirteont
A_ Hyatt
Hootean
Hurrian
Loumstenges
North Topeka-Manhattan
Streets and
Kuts
A.M. Baird
Thomas Page
Sameel Dolman
North Topeks
Power House
Parkdale
Darkdale
Cornelimen Griley and Snyder
Counyiimen Iley
Snyder
Swerndven
Anil Watke
Ramsey
Frank Edson
Harrison Street
Orchard Place
Neil
Ramsey &Ramey
Harrison
Ramieys
Ramnes
Hondymen
L A. A. Rodgers
Prutineer McCabe
Mamawy
Frank Bdxon
Coal Trust
Gaul Trust
Wear Coal Company
Katnet
Osage County
Woman finds health through Dr Pierce remedy
A Montana woman Mrs Moser of Grande Deer Lodge County narrates her eight years of suffering from nervousness and female weakness. After two futile operations and months of using Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription her health was restored. The ad touts the Common Sense Medical Adviser offered free with purchase and promotes the remedy as a cure for female weakness and related symptoms.
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Mra
Moser
Grande, Deerlodge Co
Mont
Wess
Jesse
de Deryes Pavey
Galien Medical
Perce Eneigh
Belon
Warter
Hiigin
Warner
Warners
City council bids and contracts for street work and framing
The council reviewed bids for repairing the Bart Eight Street bridge and macadam work on West Sixth Street. Midland Company bid 275 dollars, Wm Bradbury 273, with the city engineer's estimate around 526 percent. AllMand Company of Kansas City awarded the bridge work while a separate macadam bid failed to meet estimates. The council also discussed franchise matters, sanitary appointments, and budgets for September departments, plus a rejected alley opening protest and the Midwinter Exposition auditorium use.
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Midland Company
Midland Hridee Company
Bart Eighth Street
Wm. Bradbury
Ity
AllMand Company
Kansas City Concen
West Sixth Street
M. Wall
Bath
T Howe
A. F. Willams
Crawford Amazement Syndicate
TL. MM. Crawford
Potwin
Judiciary Committee
Bergundthal
Rock Island Railway
First Street
Rockyisland
Boart of Heals
A Atfieto
Cress
RRIS
BR Electric
Wid. Engineering Department
Wy Police Department
Tines Sanitary
Fiftewnth
Ruchid
Fillmore
Clay
W. L. Okborn
Topsies Crematory
Osborn
E Horn
Supreme Court
Topeka Choral Society
J. Lane
West Sixth Averion Carrack
Bersundthal
J.B. Devlin
Madison
Policeman Hutton
Hutton
Stuhl
Weigtmaster
Pollee
Judge - Core Moro
Mel Cabe
Molan Bridge
Metin Bridge
General Revenue Fund
Impro
Tyler
Veffercon Street
T. W. Harrizon
An Miley
Lincoln
Teural Hommes Soldition
Commercial Club
Metan Bridge
Bern
Board of Beath
TET
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Pennett~ Lvaniance West
Nish
Wales
Power of Texas Railroad Commission
Tate Pearst Perrnvet
Atnrepy
Freighs | Care
Shurhern Raliwitr
Associatinn
Ay Hachw
Railroad Men's Library
Albuquerque
Cassatt
Gould
Rockefeller
Anguet
Ska
Exnerses
KuKen
Dalhart News
Rock Island Town
Big Barbecus
al. Vooper
Unamen Jmesenke
Hook Island
Topeles
Dusit
Te Jines
Sain Goparetet
Santa Fe Riiiraad
Air
Santa Fa
rTallowbe
Santa Oe
Tekla
Anton Pucitie
Ameni Renoris
Isie Ey
Sandie
Pat Sengure
Harry Sturgis
Suma
Arthur Gretam
Denartmant
Ada
Gran Rapids
Mich
Mich- Henn
Mr. Grohe
Oma
Big Huntiai
Sting
Dagerd
Dent
Hiraharh Wits Gecompaniet
Chamberlain
Gms
All Druggisia
New Street
City Council
Swen
Swenduon
Neill No
Wm. Eckerson
Warnie
Wally
Liberty St
Bobenectady
N.Y
Priest
North Kansas
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