Traveled Two Seasons in the Land of the Czar
A clipped Kansas diary-like record describes labor in Russia with wheat harvests, wages around 23 to 25 cents daily, and sickle work. It notes large land holdings, machinery scarcity, and hardship for workers while contrasting American farming economics. Named figures include Don Rohr Porky Hayes, William Johannes, and Mr Basson Ont. The article discusses wage conditions, imports of machinery, and the desire to push wheat production cheaply, alongside social distress among laborers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Rohr Porky Hayes
William Johannes
Norwarville
Fuera
Basson
Johannes
Mary of
Ife
Busi- Rees
Chicago
Phure
Clesia
Wien
Jutannes
Herman
Hiterpetter
Rae
America
Bua Jn
Prince Henry
Berekup
Johanus Mat
Stewart
Miles Labnerey Capes Grain
Ant
Frusada
Tragic train death near Lebanon identified man
A badly mangled body was found near Lebanon and reportedly identified as a man named Anthony Hollenberg. An engine crew and machine party recovered remains and a pocket note with a $206 ring suggests contact details amid a grim scene.
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Lebanon
Erbabon
Nee
Sinedey
Saaren
Cegieer Wiletfer
Um Matalay
Anthony
Hollenberg
War found on one finger and a trek accident
A fragment reports a wartime injury on a finger and a trek mishap. The injured was taken to Bellulve for notification. the train and route details are unclear in the damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tata
Kensington
Suette Lytt
Straizue
Bellulve
Strange street incident shocks passersby near Wall Street
A young man in a neat suit removed his shoes and socks on a downtown street corner near Judsim Street, exposing corned toes. He worked with a spark-ignited tool, attracting stunned spectators while he trimmed corn under a shade tree. After a half hour, he stood, put on his socks, and walked away toward downtown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etyliels Stehet
Wall Street
Judsim Street
Mort Scutt
Quaker College Asset Transfer Controversy Hints at Church Endowment
A historical note outlines plans to transfer a college property to the Quaker church. It mentions a 150000 dollar price, a five year ownership by James M. Devis, and an endowment rising toward 300000 dollars. The transfer is tied to a convention day event and expected endowment growth. The report suggests the church will receive the property following a funding agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wien
Kasper
Kansan
Quakers
Hull Friends' University
James M. Devis
New Fork
Sts. Louis
Meh Te Goro
Big strawberry yield in Holton garden
Fragment from Halton Tribune reports a large strawberry patch yielding 550 dollars worth and providing berries for six weeks. Neighbor received raspberries and blackberries, with wheat harvest and a garden patch featuring cherry trees damaged by season.
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Tribune
Holton
Ldfet
Ena
Terrber
Halton
Inman Inventor Sells Self Binders Attachment
McPherson County reports Henry Johann unveils a new attachment for self binders that aids harvest, reducing need for shockers and potentially saving labor. The device attaches to binders, carries about a dozen bundles, and aims to improve efficiency during tar vend sez. Secondary items note a hospital case and local fair plans in Salina and Osage regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milina
Henry Johan
McPherson
Wien
Uber
Johnann
Weathered roads hint at regional improvements drive
The article notes a broad push for road and machinery improvements across the area, with farmers expecting increased wheat acreage due to favorable rain. It mentions Wellington and nearby towns in Kansas, detailing weather effects, new school additions, a pelican gift to Sumner High School, and local political shifts in county offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Kan
H. G. Corwine
Mulvane
Sumner County High School
Avery
State University
Railroads Move to Cut Costs Across East and West
Reported in Cleveland and Chicago study the Vanderbilt system push to reduce staff. Lake Shore lines expect up to 400 layoffs with 150 in Collinwood shops and 150 in Elkhart shops. Buffalo and Denoons report hundreds more. Santa Fe fares similar cuts while delaying construction amid tight money markets.
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Southern Pacific ‘Railroad
New York, Central and Corrail
Harriman
Chicago
Cleveland
Ohio
Lake Shore
New York
Vanderbilt
Collinwood
Elkhart
Ind
Buffalo
Oet
Denen
Santa PE
Bern
Theanta Fe
Santa Fe
Kenrick
Santa Seit
Rock Pile for Wellington Homestead Piling Plan
In Wellington Kansas a plan uses a rock pile to aid street improvement. Officials propose diverting materials from a local site to stabilize the area and support paving efforts. The project calls for residents to cooperate with the initiative and monitor debris disposal.
Protests Grow as Argentine Convention Delegates Debate
Mass demonstrations erupt in Buenos Aires over the presidential ticket with clashes between protesters and police. The session for nomination continues amid violent opposition to the incumbent Quintana and other candidates. Injuries reported as confrontations flare between crowds and authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Get
Bdenog Ayres
Axalom Quintana
Accidental Death Verdict Amid Claims of Negligence
A jury verdict declares accidental death after a man fell from a window ledge, but questions negligence and health factors. The report cites stomach and digestion concerns linked to weakness and disease, mentioning Dr. Pierce products and patient testimonials about liver trouble and relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Golden
Missing Pillsbury and Santa Fe official death claim
Santa Fe official Frank B Pillsbury is missing and may have died by his own actions after a personal tragedy. He was last seen leaving the Santa Fe office with Otto and later at the Russ house. No irregularities were found in his business relations. Also noted is a report about transferring Rock Island control of Houston Texas Central and Houston East & West Texas properties, delaying Texas railroad commission actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Frank B. Pillsbury
Yosemite
Pittsbury
Mme
Bowser
Otto Ius
Santa Fe
Pillsbury
Zeus
Ie Santa Fe
Rook Island
Fort Worth
Tex
Lovett
Southern Pacificexas
New York City
Texas Central
Houston East
West Texas
Rock Islands
Rathen
Texas Railway Commission
Uber
Ufa
Kong Inte
Rock Island Southern Pacific Deal Sparks Train Stone Attack
Passengers on the California bound limited train reported a volley of stones as it passed through Ridlo settlement at four miles an hour. A header sized rock shattered a dining car window and another shattered a sleeper window, narrowly missing riders. Local officials were alerted and sheriffs dispatched to pursue suspects, suspected to be hoodlums or local agitators near the Santa Fe line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San
Thin City
Nicht
Migginsen
Sherif Ralphs
Uerat
Santa Fe
Railway Career of T Hibbard Noted in California Visit
T Hibbard the new superintendent of the Southern California division at San Bernardino California was born in Wood Ball North Carolina. His first railroad service began in 1876 on the Cheete railroad and he later served as clerk in Boston for that road. He worked on the Indianapolis and St. bowls line from 1881 to 1881 and held a position in the general superintendent's office at Walash. For about four years he was train master for that road at Forest Illinois and in 1887 he became superintendent of the Albuquerque division of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe, where he remains. Mr Hibbard executed his duties on the Southern California lines last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Hibbard
Southern California
San Bernardino
Cal
Indianapolis & St. Bowls
Forest
Albuquerque
Atchicon
Topeka & Santa Fe
Mibbard
New Tank Design Promises Oil Storage Breakthrough
Santa Fe Railroad lines will use a new tank system with earth encasement preventing leakage. Engineers report oil can be stored 12 feet deep with crusted layers to block seepage, reducing fire risk compared with older tanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe Railroad Company
Everal
Stett
San Bernardino
Willame
Seligimen
Plugstad
Tura
Witla
Winston
Nah Pek
Digging Colorado Potatoes and the Moffat Road Talks
Fragmentary note discusses Colorado potato harvests and large gold-like ore lumps seen in potato fields. Mentions Moffat road progress toward East Lake City and officials of the new road, suggesting unclear or tentative connections and patent concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colorado
Aartegtey
Moffat
East Lake City
Warner's Safe Cure Promoted for Bright's Disease
An advertisement by Dr. W Hobart Curtis from Rochester N Y extols Warner's Safe Cure for Bright's disease and kidney troubles. It claims doctors prescribe it, asserts the product offers permanent relief, and urges readers to test kidneys and seek medical advice while warning against substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Warner
W. Hobart Curtis
Yale Kidnaya
Tsed Nyvcoenstutty
Sears
Rochester
Labor Shortage Hits Potato Harvest at Greeley
The article notes a shortage of labor for potato harvests with up to full force of workers unavailable. At Greeley many men are helping with higher wages while the Moffat line earns $2.25 daily with board paid. The condition is temporary and more workers are expected after harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley
Moffat
Indoper
Prayed in the Depot by Mormon Travelers in Pueblo
In Pueblo on October 13 a group of twenty five Mormons traveling from England to Utah held a quiet religious service in the Union Depot waiting room. A tall bearded man led the meeting with the message The Lord is My Shepherd, stressing guidance toward the promised land. The discreet gathering went unnoticed by most passengers.
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Pueblo
Colo
Union Depot
England
Utah
Rio Grande
Utun
Santa Fe Hospital Plans Include $40,000 Los Angeles Build
Santa Fe unveils new hospital plans to be built on Boyle Heights in Los Angeles. The 40,000 dollar structure will serve patients and accommodate Southern California Railway division employees, with one wing from Needles. A Rock Island line notes a new train from Kansas City to Colorado River area, plus talks of a Kansas City to Chicago day train.
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Argonia
Hare
DoWwle
John Alex
York
N. Austin
Toairman
Shia Ih Chicake
Wellington
Kan
Cecil
Osama
Offipade - Vine
Tastwai
Jaen
Atest
Dowle
Zion
Northwestern
Atticlal
Zion City
Chicago
Chicago Prover
Bvanston
Mayfair Cutof
St. Charles Av
Eastern Roads
Dave Himectt
Nickel Plate Road
Santa Fe
Los Angelina
Souta Fe
Enviepany
Boyle Heights
Los Angeles
Southern California Railway
Itipagnin Division
Needles
Rock Island
Kanena City
Colorado
Kansas City
Sans Ene City
Nans City
Beer Cars Sold in Milwaukee Transfer Sealed
Negotiations completed transferring Enron Refrigerator and Transit property to a new corporation. Eugenie Wuerthort and L Philipp of Milwaukee hold controlling interest and most stock. Property will be managed for refrigerator car end repair services, aiding beer transport nationwide. Formerly New York capitalists and Anheuser Busch officials held contracting interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Oveso
Enron Refrigerator and Transit Company
Kentucky
Coa
Eugenie Wuerthort
L. Philipp
Thts City
New York
Anheusers Busch Company
Two Suits Filed Against Santa Fe Railway
Joseph Vegt sues in Kansas City for 10 000 damages claiming personal injuries after being hit by a switch engine at Argentine yard in January 1903. Percy A Foteman also sues for 40 000 alleging burns to face head and body from handling a burning can of oil while near Argentine yard in May 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Vegt
Kansas City
Kas
Atchison
Topeka
Bama
Percy A. Foteman
Urov
Rita Jeryutd
Argentine
Winchell Named Third Vice President of Island System
Chicago December report confirms A Winchell, vice president and general manager of Friscoines, will become the third vice president of the Island system in the West. President Leek announced headquarters in Chicago and said First Vice President Warren and Second Vice President Robert Mather will be moved to New York. Winchell will take full control of the western wing of the Island system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
A. Winchell
Friscoines
Ixland System
Leek
Warren
Steand Viet
Robert Mather
New York
Teayuy
Wieetell
Railroad commission hearing set for Worth and Dallas
The Texas railroad commission plans a general hearing to examine actions affecting railroad contracts. An official order outlines the hearing dates at Worth on November 3 and in Dallas on November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Railroad Commission of Texas Laday
General Hearne
Worth
Dallas
Rail passengers and staff notes from Topeka rail era
Santa Fe train No 2 was eight hours late into Topeka on Monday and several Santa Fe officials returned from trips to Kansas City Chicago St Louis and beyond. A local orchestra is planned with J C Lippenvott leading. News of employee movements includes Nat Black and D M Buveman with Arthur Moor. A Topeka shopmen night school enrollment stands at 160 while a wedding celebrated Elmer Starnes tenth anniversary and a social in Oakland drew attendees.
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Santa Fe
Topela
Pupus Valley
Nat” Black
Pamenger
Topeka
Kansas City
Chicago
St Louis
Jacke Lingleby
D. M. Buveman
General Western Wassinger
Erie Railroad
Arthur Moor
Te Moca
Tisty Br
Oulland
Elmer Starnes
Starnes
Oakland
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the Czar
Ever
Hostetter
Etratger
College For the Quakers
Friends’ University
McPherson County
Tretbar
Inman
Bluck
Ute
Kame
Pir Hall
Salina
Walter Boggy
Mintday
Dire Lamuhey Stanvecspre
Genatgreite Brandfather
Mes
Aon
Minneachis
Wile
MW Kim
Atimiseo
Mem
Nicholas Helmet
Tiems
Osage
Osage City
Parkes Apmtierment Company
Abt- Jeng
Uetener
TNE
Ory
Heo
Tnd Geri¢E
Garnersuring Etree
Fale
TL Zane
Mars
Kansas
Weillngion
Alan
Horke
Fowe
Echool
Litneota
Euruck
Hebtaire
Joe Weedy
Christian Science
Sumner County
J. P. Winer
Irmamier
T A. Wibband
Tranefer
Hohtard
Spencer
Wiputasi
Winer
Wellington Kan
Malcolm McDonald
EL Wilson
J. A. Hrishette
Aplorney
Railroad News
Harriman Lines
Iby Lake
Banta Fe
Hatmasinr
Huey
Aaroe
Texas
Souther
Paihia
Stoned the
Limited
Sante Fe
Calorola
JL L Hibberd
The
LL Hibbard
Moffatt
Mellin
Dee Mellin's Food Co
Boston
Mass
Warners
Han
Lisame
Panama
Pueblo Station
Houston
San Antonio
District Court
Meeelx
Wells-Margo & Co
American the Pacite
Unies States Express
iPentities
Tyr de
Santa Fa
Rock Inland
Dr. Lyon
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