Impractical Propitiary Systems Debate in New York Theorist
An article excerpts debate over electric propulsion for dynamos and battery systems, noting cost comparisons between stationary and mobile engines, and suggesting battery maintenance limits. It references a Union Pacific depot rebuilding at Palco, with local notes on rail workers, crew changes, resignations, and a balloon expedition's uncertain progress and weather challenges.
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George H. Ferjamin
New York
Denjamis
Ican
Angeieriencs
Europe
U. P
Palco Palco
Union Pacific
Saline and
Oakley
Harvey Middleton Career Highlights at Railroads
Early 20th century Rail records note Harvey Middleton resigning as mechanical superintendent of the Baltimore & Ohio effective November 1. He has long served as chief machinery official, with a history across multiple lines and posts, including Saint Paul and Santa Fe, detailing a career in motive power and machinery leadership.
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Harver Middleton
Baltimore & Ohio
Mer
Middleton
McHanic
SS Paul
Minneapolis
Stanttota
Brachinery
Kanbiguille & Nadeville
Aicdi, Son
Topeka & Santa Fe
Ang Mucthinery Union Pu
Cite
Tel
Erintendent Construction
Ree Car Company
Ankuat
Roundhouse Plan for Plainville Water Supply
In Pueblo and Denver, railroad officials recall BB Agnew and BF Agnew, longtime dispatchers and superintendents. Plainville considers a roundhouse project to secure ample water for stock and irrigation, with a plan to install a large water tank if water is plentiful.
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Plainville
Union Pacific
Polar explorer's letter reveals arctic voyage notes
An Arctic explorer, based with the United States Weather Bureau in Washington, has arrived and shared an expressive extract from a Swede brother of a polar seronaut. The letter discusses Arctic routes, distances, and feeble progress toward Greenland, Iceland, and Parry Islands, noting vast travel times and distant icebound coasts.
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Gi Ee Odwin
United States Weather Bureau
Aos
Washington
Arce
Havin Meads
Iran
Fharess
Perth
Iceland
HILLMON CASE TROUBLES THREAT OF JUROR BRIBERY
Teavenmorth Kansas October 27 Hillmon case delays as a demurrer to the evidence is under consideration. The judge reveals an attempt to tamper with a juror and warns that bribery must stop to preserve a fair trial. Mrs Smith Hillmon testifies while concerns about venue and citizenship arise.
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Teavenmorth
Kan
United States
Heather
Smith
Ilimon
Kanaus
Srs
Hillman
Hook
Patterson
Lawrence
Judes Hook
Ena Shonen
Tye
Nesterscidl
Meg
Tuleist
Thive
Sante Fe on sale October 22 to November? Dr. Thomas ad
An unclear notice advertises a sale involving the Sante Fe and Dr. Thomas products with terms dated October 22 and extending into November. It mentions druggists as the point of sale and price references like $2.07.
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Cheraber Su
Thomas
Gil
Hereford sale sparks buckets of bidding dollars
In Kaneag City a Hereford stock sale featuring Bonnie Prince and other noted cattle drew furious bidding. Marshall Field’s representative bid up to $2900 for Bonnie Prince, with Mrs Pauline Whitman adding $200, and total bids surpassing $1100 on several lots. Colonel Slaughter of Fort Worth led the day with Aaron at about $1900, while other animals fetched prices from $1,000 to $4,200 for top lots under the hammer.
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Kaneag City
Stirs
Wider Cross
Charles S Cross
Sunny Slope
Kansas
Cross
Contine Lenges
Emporia National Bank
Bunnie Prine
Woods
Marshall Field
Chicara
Colonel Slaughter
Fort Worth
Texas
Bonnie Prince
Tone
Pauline Whitman
N. Whitman
Bunnie Prince
Wich
Alamo
Frank Rockefeller
Cleveland
John Sparks
Reno
Nev. Why
Eeau Donald
W. H. Curtice
Eminence
F. Concurnewort
Yeas Donald
Ealf
John W. Lowell
Deever
Vestana
Young Cow
K. B Armour
Kansas City
Morrows Kidney Medicines Promoted By Endorsement
An advertisement extols Morrow's Kid-ne-oids and Liveriax as cures for backache kidney disorders and rheumatic pain. It cites Mrs. G. W. Sweetey of Kansas and describes tablets sold for fifty cents and red cranules for twenty five cents. Available at drug stores and by mail order from John Sorrow Co Springfield Ohio.
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Morrow
G. W. Sweetey
van Buren Street
Kansan
Saya
Bare
Alan
Swift
Jobn Sorrow Co
Chemians
Springfield
Onlo L
Government Still Owns Vast Tracts Of Public Lands
Washington October 27 The annual report by Commissioner Hermann of the General Land Office shows 529 208 088 acres of unappropriated and reserved public lands in the United States Disposals of lands and cash receipts rose from the prior year with increases in homestead entries swamp land patents and railway grants The report urges measures to curb land laws and backs enlarging Mount Rainier and Yellowstone parks while noting fire prevention efforts remain a priority
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Washington
Hermann
General Land Office
United States
Congress
Mount Ranier Mations Park
Yellowstone National Park
Land use and railroad grants spark revenue reform debate
The text argues for fair charges on grazing lands and timber from public lands, urging government leasing as a revenue source. It details adjustments and discrepancies in major railroad land grants including Northern Pacific and Union Pacific, noting acres due or excess received and past deficiencies in grants from 1878 and 1584.
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Union Pacific
St. Paul
Minneapolis and Mashoba Company
Moorish cannon shipped as regiment baggage for Twentieth Kansas
Col Wilder and Col Metcalf report the Moorish cannon will be shipped as regimental baggage and unloaded in Topeka. The muster out date changed from November 3 to October 23 has forced rapid, round the clock work by the men to be ready. Metcalf notes eager, anxious troops anticipate arrival in Topeka and a hearty welcome in the capital city of Kansas.
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Wilder &. Metcalf
Twentieth
Kansas Bors
Topeka
Metcalf
A. P. Shreve
Cot. Metcalf
Kansia
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