Santa Fe rail yard plans approved for early build
Ground breaking set for next week on the Santa Fe locomotive shops complex to include blacksmith shop and wheel works. Final approvals received, Topeka orders issued, work to start promptly with a goal to complete before cold weather.
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Bieher
Tupdka
Dave Bees
Tesund
Cometeyine
Orwellog
Deller Ahone
Eltiasns
Tope
Werigti
Rate Changes and Freight Allocations Debated
Discussions reveal plans to cut rates and reestablish freight allocations. Critics warn of manipulation and unequal treatment favoring larger lines while smaller roads protest not receiving Dietz allotments though confident of eventual cash share.
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Westboun
Dietz
Medical Discovery and Hike Petits and tmneared from the start
Br G Fopnlewell of paper and Syrts, Carrell Co, Arkansas, I felt there was help for me once commenced tale. Bear tissues Medical Discovery and Hike Petits and tmneared from the start. I am now in good health. Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets keep the bowels healthy.
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Carrell Co
Arkansas
Canadian Pacific Threats Endanger Passenger Trade War
The advisory committee of the Western Passenger association, with representatives from Union Pacific and other lines, faces a showdown with Canadian Pacific over a long-standing freight and immigrant business dispute. CP demands about 1500 dollars per unit, insisting the amount is due from its division of immigrant business. If no settlement, CP threatens to divert migrant traffic from key gateways, risking a major tariff war involving Sante Fe, Southern Pacific, Northern Pacific, Great Northern and others.
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Sante Fe
Buffalo
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Western Passenger Association
Union Fie
Sahias's
Burtington
Rock Island
St. Pout
Afissourt Pacife Lines
Robert Kerr
Trate ‘Unger
Canadian Pacific
Treaide
Jong Bus
Dominion
Unitedtates
United States
Micholls
California
Pacific
Great Northern
Stand-up Fight Promised Over Railroads in Congress
The next Congress will feature a stand-up fight between railroads and ticket scalpers as major associations in Buffalo push for a nationwide printing of uniform interline tickets and a federal bureau to detect manipulation. The American Association of General Passenger and Ticket Agents backs a bill to oust scalpers, while the American Ticket Brokers Association mobilizes to oppose it. The struggle centers on protecting legitimate travel commerce across U S Canada and beyond.
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Congress
Buffalo
American Association of General Passenger
United States
Canada
Enstance
Westbound Rates Study by Trunk Line Associations
Tariff managers from trunk line associations in New York discuss improving westbound freight rates to Mississippi and Missouri river points. A protracted meeting at Frank Line offices followed by a push to avoid interfering with western routes. Progress remains slow and not yet satisfactory.
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Trunk Eine Association
New York
Mississippi
Missouri
Treffin
Frank Line
Htt Dour Works
Humble Pellets Promise Quick Relief for Cold Aches
An advertisement touts a pellet remedy claimed to ease grip coughs and fevers, sore throat, laryngitis, and related pains. It markets “pleasant pellets” as a pocket cure sold by Humphreys Home and others, urging purchase through druggists.
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Humphreys
Shop Foreman Resigns From Santa Fe Shops
Frank J. Gunther, general foreman of the Santa Fe shops in the city, has tendered his resignation effective November 1. His successor will be F. P. Hickey, currently foreman of the Norfolk & Western roundhouse at Kenova. Gunther served seventeen years with Santa Fe, ten as general foreman, and retires to private life amid some disappointment over the vacancy.
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Frank J. Gunther
Santa Fe
Gunther
F. P. Hickey
Norfolk & Western Roundhouse
Kenova
Dir Gunther
Eald
Frisco and Rock Island Rail Changes and Notices
Frisco appoints Ce RK Gray new superintendent with changes to routes and staff. Rock Island extends through service linking Boston and Los Angeles with new midweek departures from Boston and Chicago, plus Colorado Springs to San Lake City via Utah. Santa Fe holds Toledo meeting to adjust California Limited schedule starting November 7. Williamscon traveling engineer visits town. railroad crews increase braking staff and a turntable accident prompts repairs.
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Rock Island
Rock Island Road
Los Angeles
Boston
Chicago
St. Paul
Kanawa
Colorado Springs
Col
San Lake Ciy
Jtah
Angelée
San Francisco
Notable Train Crew Changes Tease Weekend Plans
Brakeman Waller Burks of Great Jane seeks a few weeks leave to visit major western cities. Gus completes a day's orbit about two weeks, having joined a Hehing party camping on Turkey creek. Walter anticipates a grand old time and hopes for the best.
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Gus
Turkey Creek
Brakeman
Waller Burks
Jane
Walter
Junction City Railroad Accident and Recovery Updates
Sight caller Hank Houston is slightly under the weather. Mr. Lute Chase returns from Kansas City hospital feeling much better. The M. E. and T. transferred eight cars of stock to the U P for Kansas City. A rail worker named Patterson was badly hurt in an accident near Els when getting on a caboose, dragged several hundred feet, with injuries to his back hip face and fingers.
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Junction City
Hank Houston
Lute Chase
Kansas City
U.P
Hrakeman Patterson
Els
Hays City
Railroad Notes Appointment At Caden Utah
The manager of the roa announces the appointment will become effective on November 1. The appointee is set to begin work on October 10 at the company located in Caden Utah.
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Roa
Caden
Utah
Roosevelt Tour Deepens West Virginia Rally
Governor Roosevelt and party closed their West Virginia tour with loud demonstrations in mining areas. He spoke at Point Pleasant Huntington Charleston and along the Kanawha valley before returning to Maryland. Thousands attended from towns and farms as trains and steamers brought crowds to hear the Republican message.
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W. Va
Roosevelt
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Oto
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Wiess
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Roosevel
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Toncevel
Wigeam
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New York
David B Hill
Parkershoro
Obie River Railway
Havenswood
Mason City
Bryan and Croker Clash Over Trusts in New York Rally
The speech denounces trusts and Tammany influence as Bryan’s allies align with Croker to push reform whileSenator Hill counters. The speaker argues Bryan betrays Democracy by associating with Croker and supporting vested interests, warning of a tainted financial honor.
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Pinkfolla Twise
Charlesina
Roosevelt
Bryan
Senator Jones
Cotton Bale Trust
Brvafi
Croker
New York
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Raetinnien
Peeceet
Jomnan
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Great Magor Trust
Onex
Hill
Snto
Fee Trust
Philippines
New York City
Tammany
Mr. Croker
Mr. Bryan
Mr Bryan i
New
Hanna rails at Bryan in Lincoln speech at Oliver House
Senator Hanna denounces William J Bryan for slander and anti imperial talks in a fiery Lincoln address at the Oliver House. Crowds surged to hear the speakers with overflow meetings, railroad trains carried supporters, and guards managed the rout amid mingled cheers and hisses in Nebraska.
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Neb
Senator Hanna
Oliver House
William 3. Bryan
Hanna
Mr. Bryan
Nebraska
Frye
Lincoln Hotel
Opera House
Victor Dalliver
Bryan
Peruna Praised In Letters From Wisconsin Reader
Emma Herziger of Sesith Wisconsin calls Peruna three bottles as good as a three weeks vacation after a run down system. She cites internal catarrh relief and endorses Peruna for kidney and pelvic diseases in women. The letter includes testimonials and a list of notable supporters.
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Peruna
Emma Herziger
Sesith
Wis
Mma Herziger
Hanna tour riles Nebraska voters as he promotes prosperity
Senator Hanna defended campaign methods, attacked Bryan allies, and urged unity amid allegations of dirty tactics. He emphasized prosperity, spoke in towns from Sioux City to Lincoln, and received boisterous crowds, banners, and wide support from farmers during a cross state tour.
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Brylan
United States
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Amin
Gniblle
Lindell
Lincoln
Sioux City
Inn
Humphrey
Platt Center
Calucitun
Columbus
Schuyler
North Bert
Breidenthal Addresses Rally in Elba County Kansas
John W. Breidenthal spoke for two hours to a large Republican audience in Elba County Hays City Kansas on October 23 urging fusion votes to carry the state. He later spoke at Russell promising a large crowd sufficient to win. The report notes lingering campaign chatter and local references.
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Elba County
Hays City
Kan
John W. Breidenthal
Republicahe
Breidenthal
Russell
Mr. Breidenthal
Denver to distant cities shows varied travel times
Fragmented notes list travel hours from Denver to several destinations including Butie Melena Spokane Paget Sound and refer to names like Sorhorn Hodte Ptsierer Mt Pesanver and Scooke Colorado with mentions of trains, equipment, and crews, implying a travel or logistics piece from a historic period.
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Butie-Melena
Spokane
Paget Sound
Colorado
Masic
Oman
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Wakeley
A. Lo Mainet
Gee
Ity Tr
Lows
St. Howard
Mankger
Joseru
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