Rock Island Eyeing Kansas City to St Louis Line
The Rock Island railway plans a new line from Kansas City to St Louis, aiming to be ready for use by the 1903 World's Fair. The project promises quicker routes to Mexico and western terminals, with major extensions toward El Paso and Oklahoma and an emphasis on increasing overall earnings.
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Rock Island Railway
Le 4
Kansas City
St Louis
Rock Island Railway Company
el Paso
Liberal
Kas
City of Mexico
Indian Territory
Ghibhoma
St. Lous
Waland
Chinen
Kanms
Colorado
Rock Island
Uni
Bt Louis
Kinsax City
St. Lauls
Railroad workshop meetings discuss maintenance and efficiency
At Santa Fe's Dodge City and north of Galveston Texas, a series of meetings led by Master machinists and foremen address prevention of Hneton failures, economy, and responsibilities of engineering, locomotive inspections, and work reports. Topics include Siemens Smith suggestion, Bearduley input, and Harlow notes on repairs and mileage.
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George RR. Henderson
Tochahtes
Tuples
M. C
Santa Fe E
Dodge City
Galveston
Tex
Geof Smith
A. L. Bearduley
Cei
Harlow
Open Letter Praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
A testimonial letter extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a rare medicine curing many female ailments. The writer urges women to trust the product over doctors and claims it restores health, urging readers to request free testimonials. Address given for more information.
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Pinkham
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Kansas
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Lynn
Mass
Santa Fe Locomotive Plans and Newmarch Resignation
Plans for locomotive tools and shop methods are discussed by industry figures. Newmarch, foreman of the Santa Fe machine shop, resigns effective November for about two months, after having previously indicated the step. William Tiarnes to continue as acting foreman. Newmarch to oversee Philadelphia locomotive work during construction.
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Banta Fe
Philadelphia
Saleisa
Seaboard
Newmareh
Newrarch
State Journal
Short Line Builds Spur to Santa Fe in Colorado Springs
In Colorado Springs on Oct 24 the Short Line plans a sidetrack system to connect with the Santa Fe and Colorado Southern. The spur will run under existing Denver and Rio Grande tracks to coal chutes and then east to the Santa Fe, with no change to current freight and passenger arrangements with the D&R. Presidents Ripley and Morton of Santa Fe discussed the project with Short Line leaders, though social in tone, confirming the spur's development.
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Colorado Springs
Santa Fe
Colorado Southern
Denver & Rio Grande
Denver
Ule Santa Fe
Ripley
Morton
Howbert
Henry
Santa Fe completes control of Phoenix line deal
The Santa Fe announces completion of a deal for absolute control of the Phoenix road from Ash Park through Gils Valley, extending 35 miles to the Pacific seaport region. Officials describe the route as valuable for mining lands, Salt River Valley agriculture, and potential through traffic to southern California.
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Umecego
Santa Fe
Phoenix Road
Bante Fe
Prepay
Phoenix
Ash Park
Arkin
Press Phoenix
P&p
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Pacific
California
Vanderbilt Eyes Purchase Of Great Western Railway
Chicago Oct 21 The Chronicles report that Vanderbilt and other eastern fund managers are inspecting the Great Western and Kovet Island lines with a view to purchase. Harriman syndicate interests back the sale, and Reed, the New York inspector, accompanied Vanderbilt during yesterday’s inspection. The Great Western appears central to the community of interest plan and its sale could alter the competitive balance in the region.
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Rock Island
Chicago
Cirofes
Capnelios Vanderbilt
Astern
Great Western
Kovit Islind Roads
Harriman Syndicate
Eat Western
Vanierblit
Vanderbilt inspectors to survey Rock Island rail line
Mr. Vanderbilt with Ogden Mitin A K Flower H H Hollister and Richard M Cot will inspect a part of the Rock Island system. They will weigh and test rails to verify weight claims of eighty to eighty five pounds per yard. The work, begun yesterday, shows rails laid at about a mile per day and expected to be complete by Tuesday.
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Vanderbilt
Ogden
Mitin
A. K. Flower
H. H. Hollister
Eae Eee
Richard M .Cot Theew
York
Rock Island System
Wells Fargo to Build New Express Depot in Wichita
Wells Fargo plans a two story freight house and offices just south of the Santa Fe depot in Wichita Kansas. Construction will require two to three weeks after material arrives and the building is slated to be ready by the 25th.
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Wichita
Kas
Wells, Company
ALS Santa Fe
Ohe City
Gould Hastily Returns From Colorado
George Gould and party, who had been in the Eagle/Orange area inspecting the Eo Grande property, will head to New York tomorrow after telegrams altered plans. Foreman Al Gethric of the Santa Fe division carpenter shops, formerly Wichita, will move to Kansas City by Thursday night. shops will be housed in buildings moved from the Santa Fe yards behind the freight depot.
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George Gould
Colorado
Denver
Cole
Oct
Orange
Eo Grande
New York
Arkansas City
al Gethric
Santa Fe
Wichita
Oklahoma Division
Bridge and Building Department
Wey
Cls
Benkies
Water Service
Railroad construction to start soon in New Mexico region
Reports from Albuquerque indicate Santa Fe Central rail line expansion plans with engineers to finish labors by January and graders and track layers to begin, linking to the Rock Island system near Pinos Wells. Separate notes cover Oklahoma City & Western railway progress toward Acme, a Rio Grande Southern stockholders meeting electing directors, and staff increases for Choctaw Oklahoma & Gulf railroads.
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Albuquerque
Santas He Central
Santa Fe Central
Pinos Wells
Oklahoma City
Ohina
John McLaughlin
Oklahoma City & Western Railway
Acme
Fork Oh Ca
Topeka factory news notes births jobs and events
A long reader note from Topeka sketches factory shifts and retirements with dispatch details. It reports on plant layoffs, apprentice counts, and overtime figures at the Santa Fe shops. It mentions plans for new building work, shipyard progress, and inspections by Mitchas gang. Local figures and visiting officials are noted alongside community events and social gatherings.
Plan Is Popular Large Number Of Kansas Schools Take It Up
Kansas educators embrace international school letter exchange after Oakland California and Alloa Scotland projects. John MacDonald reports rising demand from Leavenworth Ottawa Hutchinson and others for foreign school addresses. Letters from Alloa offered historical insights and sparked broader cross country correspondence among students fostering goodwill and global view.
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State Journal
Oakland
Topeka
Sunnyside
Alloa
Scotland
John MacDonald
Western School Journal
John MacDorwich
Leaverworth
Ottawa
Hutchinson
Newton
Wichita
Atchison
Selina
Lawrence
Hiawatha
Allen
Europe
MacDonald
Yale Bicentennial Reception Without Handshakes
New Haven October 24 final Yale bicentennial function began last evening a farewell reception for President and Mrs Hadley. President Roosevelt attended surprising the crowd. security was tight and thousands with badges entered. No handshakes were allowed marking a unique feature of the affair. About 6090 persons attended as officials and guests were presented in the great dining hall of Commons.
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Joseph G. Choate
England
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Ambachor
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Ellot
Kent Northrop
University of Temota
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Supreme Mouve
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St Petersburg
Francis Adams
Juxe Reid
Edmund Clarence Stedman
Henry L. Higginsson
Boston
Paine's Celery Compound Praised In Havana Cuba
Cuban officials and prominent citizens report marked health improvements from Paine's celery compound. The Havana custom house official B J Molja attests to its restorative power amid rapid urban modernization. Many professionals and citizens endorse its benefits for headaches fatigue and general vitality.
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United States
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Sieber
President Roosevelt’s Yale visit ends with parade and remarks
After a banquet and final reception at the Furnam residence, President Roosevelt rejoined a carriage, escorted by mounted police to Water street rails. A crowd cheered as the president boarded the Lucania and Princeton cars, then moved toward the yards. A speaker praised Theodore Roosevelt in a Yale ceremony, noting his Harvard ties and democratic spirit.
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Audlanen
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Ihe
Ley
Foilh Wess
T & Roosevelt
Pheodore
Anther
Harvard
Night School of Y M C A Business Course Offered
Free business course by the Y M C A with topics in bookkeeping grammar spelling and letter writing. Professors E H Roudeburgh and C F Van Horn bring extensive teaching experience to guide men toward an international certificate. For details visit the Association office on East Eighth Street.
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C.F van Horn
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Yale Aid and Gratitude Cited After Speech Fragment
A fragmentary speech recalls President Wathey praising Yale students who stood with him in struggle for righteousness and decency. The audience cheered as he referenced memory of a Yale ally and a deadly shooting, expressing thanks for planned honors.
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