Educational Department Opens at Rail Association
The Topeka railroad community gathers for the opening of the Rail Association educational department at Fourth and Met youd streets. Bruno Hobbs of the water board Kansas City will speak. certificates from major institutions will be awarded to top students. over 8 members already joined with strong support from Santa Fe officials and the TCMA. The program covers electric, mechanical drawing, arithmetic, stenography, and keyboarding as the department grows.
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Bruno Hobbs
Wate
Healquittess
Kansas City
ALCAL
d_ucatiinil
Topeka
Learing
Antweebalibene Coulpees
Otter Sehovia
Topexa Railroad Association
Sirtady
Taliroad
Senta Fe
Prigase
TFCA
M.C. A
Rail traffic disruption threatens mills and grain moves
Eastern, western, and southwestern rail lines report above average traffic, but car shortages and bottlenecks strain manufacturers and grain shipments. Mills face possible closures due to insufficient storage and delayed deliveries as western lines report sparse car availability while eastern lines hold capacity for peak loading. Officials warn the situation could curb earnings unless cars can be redirected for grain transfer.
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Sore Peinte
Steck
Morthery Marforts
Shepe
Shortage prompts plan to boost car production fast
An official described a quick fix for a severe car shortage. The plan centers on accelerating production to meet orders within a week, highlighting issues securing care and disruptions in supply chains.
Cattle Exports From El Paso to Cuba Begin
Immense shipment of cattle from El Paso via G H to New Orleans for Havana trade signals reopening of Cuban market. Cox and Kayser have about 14 000 head more to ship, with 235 000 to 20 000 cattle in stages along the Santa Fe and other Mexican railroads expected to feed the Cuban trade.
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el Paso
el Pasa Ec
G. H
Denver
New Orleans
Havana
Cox
Kayser
el Pasi
Santa Fe
Enormous Land Sales by Union Pacific in Colorado
Denver report notes Union Pacific accelerates land sales from government grants. About 1000 acres sold yearly, with remaining 3,900,000 acres largely in Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas, Nebraska, Utah. Prices range 30 cents to 10 dollars per acre, average near two dollars.
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Denver
Union Pacific
United States
Coorata
Upton Pacific
Colo
Wantland
Santa Fe Begins Grand Canon Rail Line At Williams
Work starts on the Santa Fe and Grand Canyon railroad from Williams Arizona with Grand Canyon contracts signed and seven thousand tons of steel to lay eighty miles of track. The liberal Santa Fe practice continues as members expect the line to boost tourism and rail service to the canyon.
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Santa Fe
Garlers
Santa Fy
Grand Canon Raihoad
Willian Arizona
Ichie Grand Canon
Coloredo
Bowl
Santa FY Company
Uberal Corporation
Willams
Disturbing Red Men On Santa Fe Train At Topeka
Four Pottawatomis men disrupted a Santa Fe passenger train near Newton and Topeka on a Friday morning. They sang chants danced the Kettle and war dances, jeered the conductor, and refused to settle as fellow passengers grew weary. The group moved along the cars, creating a chaotic scene before the train continued toward their reservation.
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Santa Fe
Topeka
Pottawatomis
Newton
Algies
Grasshopper Pest Making Trouble For Trainmen In Central Kansas
Ashroid men report grasshoppers in central Kansas creating trouble for railroad travel as heat keeps the insects active during the day and damp, cool evenings make them cling to tracks. In Leavenworth, the electric line between Soldiers' Home and Lansing will be torn up, severing the connection a mile east of the city.
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Kansas
Salina
Ashroid
Lansing
Leavenworth
Kansas City
Doubleheader trains and speed gains across routes
Gulf Colorsd and Bassa Fe rail lines adopt doubleheader operations after October 12, cutting times on routes. Overland special from Chicago to San Francisco now listed at seventy-one to seventy-three hours. Wabash plans weekly personally conducted tourist cars to Los Angeles via Kansas City and Santa Fe routes with first departures in November.
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Galveston
Tex
Gulf
Colorsad
Bassa Fe
Chicago
Aecana
San Francisco
Chicago& Northwestern
Wellextrest
Santa Fe
St. Louis
Get
Ramsey
The
Wabash
Los Angeles
Hansas City
Thesce
Uke Atchison, Topela & Sunts Fe Railway
Louis
Las Anges
Santa Fe Park Project at Dodge City Planned
A. Reinisch, tamiscape gardener for the Santa Fe railway, will erect two 08 clime on the depot park grounds. One clock will indicate mountain time and the other eastern time. He will cover the park with compost and sow rye immediately. A greenhouse and nursery will be built. Trees will be planted on the northern slope for a beautiful park.
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Santa Fe Park
Dodge City
A. Reinisch
Santa Fe Railway
Depot Park
Reinisch
Dodge City Republicas
Railroad Locals switch engine crew reroute after mishap
Switch engine No. 22 7 broke in today by Ames Beeler Ea McGintis j ewig off mourning the defeat of the Shamrock. Engineer Leet and Fireman Daniel ser are laying off. Engineer Jack P Kelley, though unwell, remains on his run.
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Ames Beeler
Ea. McGintis
Ewig
Shamrock
Leet
Danielser
Jack P Kelley
Emporia Rail Yard Work And Staffing Changes
From Emporia report shows Hurrer Moore of Newton takes the day car clerk post in Emporia. Repairs proceed in road yards with old ties replaced and winter readiness improving. Engineeer Austat Lepper shifts to run ballast duties toward Marion & McPherson line. B Hinde plans signal system upgrades including electric crossing bells. Howard Galley moves from carpentry to Port Scott shops as machinist. Family remains in Fort Scott. Este Johnson continues firing duties.
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Hurrer Moore
Newton
Emporia
Austat Lepper
Florence
Marion & McPherson
B. Hinde
Howard Galley
Port Scott
Kansas City
Fort Scott
Este Johnson
Who Is Dewey From Collier's Weekly
The piece notes Admiral Dewey’s fame among Americans and locals naming him as the hero of the naval war. It recalls Naples crowds doubting his impact while observers in Naples discuss his global reach seen in the press. Locals hear Dewey’s name in hushed tones as a symbol of naval power.
Strikes and Trials Dominate Mixed Oct 18 News
In an international note editor Klapper of Deutsche Agrar Correspondenz faces imprisonment for majesty in a case tied to Emperor criticism. In Norfolk workers strike halts oyster industry. shuckers demand higher pay as brands distribute nationwide. In Redwood City a San Mateo court awards Robert Mille and Marla Chatham a victory over a $300,000 estate claim.
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Williem
Bertin
Klapper
Deutsche Agrar-Correspontens
Deutsche SigeZintuns
Chicago
Norfolk
Mila Hotrs
Redwood City
Cal
Robert
Marla Chatham
San Maceo County Superior Court
Robert Mille
Fire tragedy in Geneva oil accident harms three children
In Geneva Nebraska on October 18 three young children of Inco Bofferber aged 1 to 2 years attempted to fight a fire alone when an oil flame exploded. The eldest girl died shortly after rescue, the boy is dying, and the infant is not expected to survive.
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Geneva
Neb
Bofferber
Reception for Mrs May Sewall at Propylaeum in Indianapolis
Last night at the Propylaeum club women of Indianapolis united in tendering a reception to Mrs May Wright Sewall in Bunec 00 Bee election to London recent 88 president of The International Guild of Women. A hundred of the citys leading men and women attended.
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Sewall
Indianapolis
Ind
The
Propylaeum
Club Women of
May Wright Sewall
Bunec
London
International Guintil of Women
Dell Valentine Elected Clerk of the Supreme Court
Dell Valentine editor of the Clay Center Times has been chosen by the Republicans as clerk of the supreme court for two years from October 2. Ex United States Senator John Martin is the current clerk resuming law practice. Valentine, long associated with Clay Center and the paper, is praised as a capable, popular choice who will oversee operations by mail while a local manager handles publication. He is known as the Philosopher of the Republican Valley.
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Ief Valentine
Clay Center Times
Supreme Quart
United States
John Martin
Valentine
Repubblicans
Clay Center
Supreme Court
Kupsus
Topeka
Ithax Air
Marner
Lew
Knowit
Republican Valley
The Love That Took Fright at a Face by a Violinist Master
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls a blind woman who marries a violinist who becomes her master and lover. He teaches her singing, hides a social scandal, and an eventual revelation tests love beyond beauty. The tale shifts between memory and accusation as marriage unfolds.
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New York News
Tove
Ile Delteinite
Beaven
Earth
Berslif
Mer
Estelle Sagshs
Perfert Vilas
Lown
Ami Ralston Wiele
Xeunt
Tengus
Batson
Palston
Furie
Mrnntess
Ralston
Halston
Firwand
Ralstin
Kim
Euly
Dan Zu
Sale of a Street Railway in San Francisco
In San Francisco on October 18 the Sutro Street railway sale was formally consummated after spirited bidding in Judge Coffey’s court. The purchaser is the Sutter Street Railway company, with a price to be determined as one point two million dollars.
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San Francisco
Cal
Sutro Street Railroad
Coffey
Secn
Sutter Street Railway Company
State Insurance Reform in Norway Proposed by Leftists
Christiania dispatch reports the Leftists in Norway adopting an electorate programme. They advocate recognition of independence via a separate foreign affairs ministry and monetary system, insist on arbitration and neutrality enforcement, and push for a nationwide insurance system to cover incapacity to earn a livelihood.
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Christiania
A Japanese Dinner in Harper’s Magazine Tone
A reflective passage on Japanese cuisine from Harper’s Magazine describing fish cooking, seaweed relish, abundant rice served in simple wooden bowls, and warm winter sake. The author notes refined preservation of fish flavor, the communal dining cue of finishing bowls, and compares sake’s gentle effects to American beverages.
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Harper's Magazine
Els
Tokio
America
Burgundy
First Montana Volunteer Regiment Mustered Out
Oct 18 report notes the First Montana volunteer regiment was mustered out of service yesterday amid great enthusiasm in San Francisco. The historic unit drew praise for its service and dedication during duty with the United States Army.
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Montana
San Francisco
Montana Volunteer
Free medical treatment offered by British Institute doctors in Topeka
Eminent physicians from the British Bundical Institute establish a permanent Topeka branch at No 47 Topeka Avenue offering free treatment for three months through November 15 with medicines excepted. Services include consultation examination minor surgeries and guaranteed cures where possible. Office hours 9 am to 5 pm daily with no Sunday hours.
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The
British Medical Institute
Topeka Avenue
Bfndical Institute
Topeka
Iso
S. Howard McCully
Death of Major Frank Kidder Upham in Los Angeles
Major Frank Kidder Upham, acting quartermaster and treasurer of the Santa Monica soldiers home, killed himself today in Los Angeles. He was about to seize a revolver to guard a sum of money at the railway when the weapon discharged, killing him. He leaves a widow and four children, one son at West Point and another serving as ensign on the Olympia with Dewey at Manila.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Ajor
Frank Kidder Upham
Sante Monica
Bie
Matey
Que
Dwart
West Point
Olympia
Dewey
Manila
Germany May Quit Samoa Revolution Sparks Colonial Readjustment
Berlin reports the Neunte abe richten declares the colonial council adopted a revolution and contemplates abandoning Samoa in favor of settlement. The imperial government remains opposed, aiming to retain Upolu island. Also notes a coal bunker fire near Pendleton and Santa Fe timetable changes for the California Limited from Topeka.
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Germany
Samoa
Berlin
Colonial Council
Upolu Island
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