Supreme Court to Hear Katy Railway Land Case
The United States seeks to recover land value from the Missouri Kansas Texas Railway in a centuries old patent dispute affecting 2,660 innocent purchasers and millions of acres along the Katy right of way. The case, rising from district court rulings, now heads to the Supreme Court after years of legal wrangling and government claims of land breaches.
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United States
United Btltey Supsime Court
Akelwion
Tirited States District Court
Tns
Tamode
Missouri, Kan~ Fae & Texas Railway Company
Cour, Geese & Bhierikt
Topelsaietermay
Opi
Ama
Pichond
Ky & T
Was
Alle
Kovernment
Punehauners
Will Dedicate Building for Santa Fe Mow Print Machine Shop
Fire Chef William Snyder announces a grand ball to celebrate the completion of the new machine shop at Santa Fe. The event features Marshall's band and Steinberg orchestra, with elaborate electric decorations and a concourse for a pre concert and dance, drawing a large crowd and notable officials.
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William Snyder
Santa Fe
Rao
Marshall
Steinberen
Gait Orchestra
Santa Fe adopts revised per diem room management
The Santa Fe railway announces new workload shifts for clerks as the per diem accounting system expands. Ten additional workers move to the remuneration arm, freeing space for mail clerks, with a planned restructuring to fit the updated department layout while maintaining service pace.
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Serke
Kouns
Theseverthties
Koune
Bir
Alby
Ehiltes
Santa Fe
Turbulent Talks Over Rail Rates Stir Western States
In a chaotic exchange debates over independent railroad rates spill into political circles with Western states opposing rate changes. Officials warn that price shifts could affect freight and passenger services as labor disputes and competing lines draw attention. Oklahoma, Texas, and Dakotas are cited in coverage of the national discussion.
Lambert-Mitchell rail charter promises Missouri construction start
The plan outlines a line from El Kena to Comette Island via Guthrie and Jefferson Street in Missouri. It notes a charter secured by W. McCaul of Kansas City and that 150 miles of the right of way are acquired, with construction to begin soon under United States Champion Company oversight. The route would enter the line at the northeast corner of Omyee, with prospects of mineral wealth and regional development highlighted.
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Lambert-Mitchell
el Kena
Comette Island
Howsh Guthrie
United States
Sompany
Morgan Coun
NEW SANTA FE BOOKS Describe Texas and Panhandle Immigrant Guides
The Santa Fe issue offers two immigration documents, one detailing Texas and another on the Panhandle region. The Texas pamphlet explains the boom in cotton and the absence of a free land policy, while the Panhandle guide targets cattle raisers seeking cheap land, water, and pasture in an era of booming Texas growth.
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Santa Fe
Texas
Peaxon
Panhandle
Milwaukee to Delay Bond Issue Use as a Club
The Milwaukee and St Paul system faces delays as a bond issue is kept back. Officials rail against expanding the system toward the Pacific coast and hint that new stock may merely capitalize old expenditures.
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Milwaukee
Milwaukee & St Paul
Pacife
He Ockerelars
Milwaukee & St. Pan
Rock Island Plans Weekly Minneapolis to California Service
The Rock Island Railroad announces a new weekly service from Minneapolis to Los Angeles and San Francisco via the Hock Island El Paso route. The line to the Twin Cities will begin regular passenger traffic on November 1. The St Paul and Minneapolis traffic agreement and related consolidations are noted, with Gould absorbing the Mineral Wells and Northern road and Paeble officials to operate.
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Rock Island
Chicago
St. Paul
Minnescollt
Omaha
Chicago Great Western
Minneapolis
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Hock Islands
Twin Cities
Stitnoly Central
St Louis
Gould
Dallas
Tex
Get
Fouts
Paeble
Oper
Open Enid Anadarko Line In Construction Disruption
Railroad progress reaches Watonga to Anadarko section amid crews at work. The Southwest grain station area aids Rock Island system, with layoffs affecting foremen and workers including Frank Connellhee, D Downey, Jehr Cooper, and Bert Nichols after short stints in Topeka.
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Ie Sons of
UAT
Enil-Anadacko
Watonga’ Sath
Anulire
Rock Island
Connellhee
D. Downey
Nutt
Jehr Cooper
Bert Nichols
Topeka Beodter
Cattarh Remedies Promised in Early Health Ad Ads
An old newspaper piece extols a new internal remedy to cure catarrh by removing the disease from the bloodstream. It claims nasal and throat symptoms can be addressed by oral tablets, praising the product’s efficacy and accessibility through druggists, and noting several testimonials and usage tips.
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Simei
Stuart
Alele
Daly Tse
Aluert
Swamp Root Cure Ad Promises Health Breakthrough
A testimonial advertorial touts Swamp Root by Dr. Kilmer & Co. from Binghamton New York. Police officers James Cook Boyle John Bodkin endorse the product, claiming five years of kidney and bladder illness relieved after eight bottles. Readers offered a free trial and a health book by mail.
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State Journal
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N
Ayl Brother
Police
Greater
New York
James Cook
One Boyle
John J. Bodkin
Kilmer
Hinghamton
Mtl
Renton
Topeka State Journal
Dr. Kitmer & Co
Binghasston, XN
Oldest Admiral Bettridge Dead at McLean
Rear Admiral Thomas O Bettridge retired, aged, died at the McLean asylum in Waverly. He was likely the oldest flying officer of that rank in any navy, with two retired admirals father and son. The elder, born in Massachusetts, served from 1818, and the Selfridge line is noted with long service and Civil War commands. Other items report wage increases at Cytorade Fuel and Iron and Army reduction plans amid Philippine concerns.
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Boston
Thomas O
Navy
James Rossett Selfridges
Selfridge
Mare Island Navy Yard
Aguilral Selfridge
Georgetown
Tee
White Ribbon Remedy Promoted For Alcohol Cure
An advertisement touts White Ribbon Remedy as a cure or destroyer of appetite for alcoholic stimulants. It claims effectiveness for various drinkers and offers a trial by mail, with endorsements from W C F Bre Moore and temperance workers. Bold assurances promise inexpensive help and broad acceptance by temperance groups.
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Winte Bibbe
Romandoreed
W. C.f Bre
Moore
Woman's Chriatian Temperance Union
Ventas Californis
Jacksey
Mra A.M. Townsend
Fort Leavenworth Oversight Maintains Full Staffing Levels
Officials announce staffing at Fort Leavenworth will remain at full size except for minor reductions elsewhere. The decision preserves critical operations and training while implementing targeted efficiency measures across other facilities.
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Fort Leavenworth
Liv
Auto Meet Atchison Seeks Interstate Club Formation
October 16 Atchison plans an auto meet to organize a regional club for annual events. Automobilists from Kansas City Topeka Leavenworth St Joseph and Maowtha are expected, with a gathering in Elk Club room and a dinner at W W Guthrie Jr home before a race-track program and trophy ribbons for 1992 events.
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Topeka
Leavenworth
St. Joseph
Io Ie
Middle West
Mt Wart
Kansas City
Lawrence
Mawatha
St. Joseph and
Elk Club
P. m. Baturdiy
Bunciy
W. W. Guthrie, Jr
Kaumins
Hiawatha
St. Joseph Amen
Byram
Gtrl
Train Collission Kills Two In Vandalia Route Crash
Westbound Vandalia line collides with Terre Haute and Indianapolis accommodation train near Reelsville eight miles west of here. Two men dead and three seriously injured, including Albert Hedding and Jane Kranedy who both lost legs. victims named Fred H, Her, Sak Melon, Greenenstie, Kilby, Morsialixtile.
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Greetenstte
Ind
Reelsville
Here
den Fred H
Her
Sak . Melon
Greenenstie
Ah B. Kilby
Morsialixtile
Tas
Albert Hedding
Indinaxsolte
Enainett
Jane Kranedy
Rustwilis
Ure Baliy
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