Santa Fe Praised In Progressive Railway Policy Review
The Railway Age of Chicago lauds the Santa Fe for its six annual report covering operations to June 50. It discusses concentration plans, terminal separation, and feeder networks across Kansas Texas California and adjacent regions to optimize traffic, revenues, and economic efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railway Age of Chicago
Atchisson, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company
Pessio Dia
Forsthiy
Sata Fe Precedu Scoscbonistans
Coane Sud
Kannan
Ite
Pacific Court
Galt
South America
el Paso
Mexica
Den
Willy Ar
Chicago
Newe York
Kansas
Texas
California
Indian Territory
Glen Jahoma
Poiley i
Patent medicines claimed to cure catarrh and throat ailments
An excerpt reviews powders and potions marketed as cures for catarrh and related respiratory issues. It notes claims of relief from mucus buildup and throat inflammation, mentions various preparations sold by merchants, and includes testimonials about partial or complete relief without guaranteed cures.
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Etum
Markie
Amd
Rembrandt
Hochenter
Stuart
Tote
Promotiny
Benoit Trent
Venta
Roumal
Frites
Santa Fe railway notes profits and traffic trends
A late 19th or early 20th century report discusses railway operating ratios, net revenue versus maintenance, and the impact of traffic on dividends. It cites Santa Fe connections with San Diego steamship lines, predicts future Orient trade growth, and praises leadership and modernized policy while cautioning against premature expansions.
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Kunaanana
Santa Fe
San Diego
Pacific Mail
Han Ts Ousside
Favillo Coast
Orient Trafic
Ie Banta Pe
Hallrowding
Mnure
New Bunts Fy Superintendent Hurley Arrives in La Junta
J Hurley takes charge as Western Grand Division superintendent of Bunts Fy on October 1. Permanent HQ set in Woodruff block south of the court house with four offices. W Ki tier and Weasley Willis named clerks and stenographers. Lesiie Witten hired as mailing clerk. Telegraphic links established across Santa Fe system. Division Superintendent Aver to remain in La Junta months more. changes not official. A reception and banquet planned by the board of trade, but details pending.
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J. Hurley
Bunts Fy
la Junta Tribune
Woodruff Block
Court House
Ethel
W. Ki.tier
Needies
Cal
Durley
Ehaf
Weasley Willis
Far
Wo Kotins
Joe Wilkens
Dyi
Cain
Topeka
Huries
Lesiie Witten
Uhte City
Colorado Avenue
Santa Fe
Aver
la Junte
Toda City
Board of Trade
Hurley
Petrot
Ea Janta
American methods urged to reform British railways
Oct 5 Tandon reports Chas Y T Yerkes argues Americans must take charge of railways or be burdened by capitalized waste. A government data dump on UK railways shows rising expenses outpacing receipts, high consolidation costs, and low dividends. Northwestern Halfway Co officials, including George Gibb and Mr Burtt, depart for New York aboard the Celtic to study the American system.
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Tandon
Chas
United Kingdom
Jane
New York
Northwestern Halfway Company
George Gibb
Grd
Mr. Burtt
White Star Line
Celtic
Railway Officials to Meet on Trading Arms Passes
Chicago October 3. Every railroad of importance between Chicago and Pacific coast will be reorganized by an officer of high authority at a conference in this city. The object is to consider the advisability of abolishing the practice of exchanging arms passes among railroad agents and officials. The question of cutting passes was discussed by the same officials about a year ago.
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Chicago
Smart Louis
Pactic Court
Pri- Gay
Bridge Fire Hallucination Wraps a Denver & Rio Grande Train
A North bound Denver & Rio Grande train passed a burning bridge near Colca between Littleton and Sedalia. The 128 foot long bridge over a 49 foot gully collapsed after the flames gained headway. Crews rebuilt a temporary line as trains diverted to Santa Fe tracks for the remainder of the day.
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Merrow
Denver & Rio Grands
Penger Republican Printa
Colorado
Denver
Hio Grande
Snaver
Colorado Springs
Coluca
Littleton
Sedalix
Engberr Writhirann
Pew
Rio Grande
Santa Je
Rome
Hays Paid Record Salary After Ten Months Chief Resigns
Charles M. Hays, president of the Southern Pacific for ten months, received 155000 in services and 186000 yearly rate. He was paid full-year salary plus a 100000 bonus, a liberal settlement that saved the company from longer-term obligations.
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Cincinnati
Charles M. Hays
Southeen Pacific Road
Basia
Hays
United States
Southern Pacific
Hayes
Santa Fe Introduces New Chair Cars on California Limited Route
The Santa Fe adds long new chair cars between Chicago and Colorado points with private end compartments and washrooms, replacing 60 seats with six chairs due to extended length. These cars join the California Limited, a daily train after November 3, with connections to and from Denver.
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Santa.fe
Chicago
Colorado Poiata
California
Lmited
Noverster
Denver
Santa Fe layoffs loom as Kansas Town hints at division shift
The Ottawa Herald reports Santa Fe workers in Chanute expect layoffs for brake men and firemen at the division point with unclear reasons. Some believe through Western business will move to the cut off via North Ottawa, and grading at the Junction fits into a broader plan. The Katy plans add many new cars and a Western passenger bureau forms in Kansas City, with leaders named including George H. Foote.
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Ottawa Herald
Santa Fe
Chanute
Ottawa
New Passenger Bureau
Kansas City
Kinane City
Frisco
Rock Island
Kapeas City
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Missouri Pacific
Southwestern Passenger Bureau
George H. Foote
Kansas City “Sul
Tm Western
Pew
Railroad yard gossip and injuries route through Topeka area
Fragmented notes describe railroad shop workers in Topeka and surrounding towns. Updates mention absences due to illness and injuries, personnel shifts, a machinist’s apprenticeship, a blacksmith’s return to duty, and a strike in San Bernardino with few workers on duty. Details include names like Holloway, McAndrews, Genet, and Byne, plus a planned brick depot site and yard improvements.
Kansas Exports Rare Seeds and Plants From Global Explorations
Prof. Fairchild, agricultural explorer for the U S Department of Agriculture, returns from four years in Europe and Africa with a vast collection of seeds and cuttings. He ships about 300 items this year, including hard wheats, olives, almonds, lemons, pistachios, and new fodder plants to boost U S agriculture, with emphasis on excellent Tunisian wheats and Egyptian clover.
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Washington, D. C
David G. Fairchill
Kansas
United States
Department of Agriculture
Europe
Africa
Falrobild
Bavaria
Pairchild
Jostan
Austria
Hanna
Moravia
Istria
Rovigno
Dalmitia
Ragusa
Greece
Corfu
Zanta
Crete
Mediterranean
Malta
St. Paul 1
Fairchild
Guim
Florida
Japan
Tunis
Lower
Egypt
Algiers
Messrs
Swingle
Carleton
Schofield
Palrenild
Spain
Aragona
China
William Thavis
Chinese officials worry as Pekin garrison clamps down
Dispatches from Shanghai describe court plans for Kai-Peng-Pu and Pao Ting-Fu, while expenses rise to thirteen million taels for temporary palaces and travel. Local officials resign over water and provisioning costs as foreign guards harass residents. Americans loot a silversmith store. The governor protests taxation of goods for foreign merchants amid mounting tensions and calls for a workable modus vivendi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Kai-Peng-Pu
Shanghai
Kai-Peng-Fu
Pao Ting-Fu
Pekittin
Ecemy Watling
Wieles Ork
Real estate transfers and street addresses listed
Thos Smith and wife transfer to M Grover Seekees Lot 115 and another at 117 Monroe Street. Oia Thetd and wife transfer to Wm Puartes, near West Avenue. Huskirk and A B Marple involved in 3500 Laty 221 23 and 2 Maple Grove addition. Lewis Porter to RA Weiphit. other transfers noted on Stilson & Teenie Badd Chase and Keson Street. Gibbons to Geo Noble for $1,500. Dillon and Thurston’s Pave addition. Includes dubious ad copy about a face worth and skin pills from Arnold & Son’s drug store.
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Thos Smith
M. Grover
Monroe Stree
Oia
Wm. Puartes
A. Heh van Huskirk
A. B. Marple
Maple Grove
Lewis Porter
RA Weiphiti
Morrie Man
Avenue
Stilson & Teenie Badd Chase
Ciiford
D. A. Dorr
Geo. M. Noble
Jas
W. Gibbons
Gligeat
Klein
Ie Dillon
Thurston
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Railroad News
The
Will
Charies T. Yerkes
Largrat
Canada
Ania
President Hays
Sante
California Limited
Katy
Parsons, Oct
Missouri, Kanms & Texas Railroad Company
St. Charles
Jefferson Inx
Ind
Qalachinlet
Philip
Syastroce
Jehn Fluscacker
Sip
John Lindbiad
Jobeer
Charles Fate Mate
Forse
Idibinera
Stephuy Price
Parfitt
George W. Scott
Davia
Gorton
Teint Pont Buperini Division
Nguyzrint
Speni
Pat Grierre
Leo
Holloway
Leavy
Ures Lucy
McAndrews
Intorchome
James Coullhatn
Baoshmen Brass
Qlimkeman
van Beek
Wuhrow
Brosika
Buchanan Streets
Lawless
Newton Car Rena
Tang
Emsporia
C. J. Cherry
Charles’ Holmgren
Blacksrith
We Yeho
YM. C. A
Charles Weber
Carairline
Leaven- Worth
Frank Cramer
Phort
Te Lan
Charlie Bierurund
Irwin Judge 20
Fedity
Sommer
Sheth
Quincy
Fred Austin
George Haas
Atatin
Wisconalh
Workig
Tiger
William Kettter
Muout P Sear Ayo
Tuwn
Fang
Cenuine
Wip Lie Han
Creetr
Wuffels Expositon
Thomas Radelif
Etorehoure
Wits
Piace
Spa
Theuina- Wille Crook
Prt
bin Wade
Bmynd
Paesmenaene
Lee Tol Withrow
Georgeerman
San Bernardino
Siditea Pty
Femaie Hscia Baleenierte
Clifton Hotel
Andrew Byrne
Mis
Pat
Sarathana Beth
Torrie
K Morgan
van Hook
Manta Fe
Hitch
Rock Nd
Und General Freight Office
Atlan
Uiviston
Prunk
Patterson
Mymphine
Rene
Marie Milier
Joseph
Uis
Atvndas
Ormar
Lewverworth
Tuhin MeiKee
Fort Madison
Marys
Mra McKee
Gee Fell
Fort Matwen
Binuelt
Uae
Ste Duvet
Kansan
David Fairchild
Baby
Dorden
Condenend Milk Co
Hatec Si
Edison Company
Phone 360
van Buren St
First National Bank
Topeka, Kansas
State of
Shawnee County
City of
Wm. Pe Ee
EB. Hawtey
Cashier
W. . Rossington
BowMan
A. A. Robinson
W. H. Cimeny
Wm. Sims
J. Lantry
J. Devlin
W. A E. Hawley
George W. Stansfeld
Kanas Avenue
HEAL
Arnold& Son's Drug Store
Sel
Fans Avenue
Pierce
Golden Medical Tie Peery
Decter Virsen
Dr. Pierce
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