Consolidate Lines and New Directors At Santa Fe Rail AMALGAMATION
President Ripley announces a plan to consolidate lines into one company, the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe system. Four directors’ terms expire and new directors will be elected at the annual meeting in Topeka on December 15. The proposed purchase includes the Santa Fe Pacific Railroad and allied properties to unify the system and streamline bookkeeping.
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We Atchison
Tom Pek
Santa Fe Eyeter
Toeka
Ripley
Jupley Ty
Santa Fe Pacific Railroad Company
Atehiwon, Topeds & Santa Fe Railway Company
Congress &Duct
Santa Fe Pacific Railroad
Austen
Oklahoma Foul Was
Nigwa, Chickasha and Fox Saith Railway Company
Guthrie and Wrrtern Railway Company
Einster Jouhsay Company
New Mexico
Eastern Oklahoma Hetway Company
Kiaws, Chickasha Ant Fort Smith Railway Company
Guthrie and Western Railway Company
Extenakata
Oklahine
Eustitn Railway Company of
Tne
Precentine
Attquecque
EL Paso
Bens Valley
Xruden
Wid Haron
Pitas
Anit
Mevoral Eafinnais and Propertien
Ciber Companion
Kinnee
Ian
Ity
Eirectora
Howell Jones
Topeka
Edward Y. Tupley
Chicago
Iston B Smith
Chicane
Sterle
New York
Change of Base Envisions Immigrant Encouragement
Santa Fe plans to encourage northern immigrants and close the Matias Poteenger and immigration agency at home. The move aims to redirect patronage and address concerns over southern invasions, as authorities emphasize orderly settlement and labor needs.
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Santa Fa
Ecrspo
Chicas
Santa Fe
Matias Poteenger
Yenta Peiet
Mouthern
Uv Baste
Cory
Tom
Dyspepsia Tablets touted as a daily digestive aid
An advertisement extols Start's Dyspepsia Tablets and Stuart's Dyspepsin Tablets as remedies for indigestion and weak digestion. It promotes daily use after meals, claiming improved digestion, appetite, and nervous energy, with claims of natural ingredients and safety.
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Starr
Stuart
Orient Contractors Ready to Begin Work on Right of Way
Wichita Kan Oct 2 Kansas City Mexico Orient railroad crews set camp on the Kingman county line. Track from Harper toward Kingman county nearly finished. work to push toward Wichita after appraisers name compensation. Kingman county commissioners appoint appraisers. Sumner county appraisers also selected to handle damages. project could start in Kingman within a month pending settlements.
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Orient
Wichita
Kan
Kansas City
Mexico
Kingman County
Harper
Asec
Mamuze
Thieteen
Sumner County
Amiers
Tims
GEO. DE HAVEN CHOSEN FOR SOUTHWEST EMIGRATION
A Chicago meeting of the southwest colonization sub committee named George De Hoeven as general emigration agent for the southwestern bureau. Participants included John Sebastian of Rock Island Bryan Snyder of St Louis & San Francisco and George T Nicholson of Santa Fe. Proposals urged eastern agency networks and a fare structure of one fare plus two dollars for round trips as war between railroads affects Texas routes. Emigrants have favored northwest routes due to lower prices, but southwest flow could rise if rates shift.
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Southwestern Colonization Movement
Southwestern Lines
Southwest
Chicago
John Sebastian
Rock Island
Bryan Snyder
St Louis
San Francisco
George T. Nicholson
Santa Fe
George de Hoeven
Chicago & West Michigan
Southwestern Emigration Bureau
Ope
Texas
Missouri
Kansas
Northwest
Missouri Pacific Might Move Car Departments
A rumor from Eldorado and Conway Springs suggests Missouri Pacific may relocate its car departments. The note mentions possible moves to Wichita Kansas with activity dated October 27. No official confirmation has been issued and details remain unsettled.
Railroad car departments to move to Fort Score
Conway Springs and ElDorado to Wichita, W L Kellogg master mechanic for the company at Fort Score and J S Hardy of El Dorado have been conferring in the city. Several men from the general offices were wired to come and look over the ground for a location. A prominent railroad man said there is no doubt the car departments will be moved here soon, though exact timing is not known.
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Santa ‘Fe
Europe
Santa Fe
Californi
France
Ik Pond Chase
Watlavier
Burom
Germany
Norway
Sweden
Russia
Conway Springs
ElDorado
Wichita
W. L. Kellogg
Fort Score
J. S. Hardy
General Ofices
Bolter Shop
Mahouss
Wakarata
Thorpe
Pennsylvania Ri Ace
Omaha
Opel
Westen Emporia
Neosho Rapide
San
Chop
Marakull
Steinbers
Rebirond Y. M.C A
Association Teome
Frank Keto
Marshall
K.P
Monarch
Thomas’ Electric
Arog
Railroad Casualties Report For April May and June
An Inter State Commerce Commission bulletin shows railroad accidents in April through June with 1,810 injured and a total of 2,009 casualties including employee and passenger incidents. The report notes fatalities declined since 1915 while overall accidents and losses remain high.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Telegraphers Demand Wage Increases Across Union Groups
Telegraphers across the Southern Pacific system including operators and train dispatchers seek higher pay. Vice President Kratschite returns from New York amid expected developments and an urgent conference promise. Union officials report unified demand growth and coordinated actions among related orders.
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Oskland
Cal
Kratschite
Partie
New York
New Develspment
Gomne
Hightib
Maliway
viceraph+ra
Wits Sib
Neo
I Ie
Telegraphers’ Union
Brett Fehnitt
United States
Strane
Santa Fe upgrades track east of Spearville and depot plans
The Santa Fe Railway accelerates road work east of Spearville as an initial step in a major upgrade. Ballast work soon to begin east of Spearville toward Dodie City and Kinsler to reduce delays. Separately a new Santa Fe passenger station and hotel rises at Trinidad California with Moorea style architecture heated by steam and lighted by electricity. E F Betts named head of Rock Island car service after stints with Northwestern and other lines.
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Dodge Chiy
Uts
Elvil
Santa Fe
Spearvitts
Balliot
Joe Speareille
Dodie City
Kinsler
The
Trinidad
Cal
Moorea
Hanawanne
Coler
Rock Island Car Service
E. F. Betts
Rock Island
Northwestern
Inter
South
Northwest
Santa Fe to Issue Hotel Guide
Santa Fe prepares a hotel guide listing properties and services for travelers. The plan emphasizes individual effort and reliable accommodations for visitors crossing the continent, aiming to help tourists find comfort and clear routes for a smooth journey.
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Santa Fe
Train Yard Life and Staffing at Santa Fe Shops
Report from a Santa Fe railroad division notes routine disruptions and staff changes, detailing machine shop layoffs and reassignments, engine repairs, and passenger traffic through California routes. Mentions private secretary appointments and local repairs, with references to shifts, weather impacts, and a community band event.
Indians Triumph Over Topeka With 41 to 5 Victory
Washburn Medics were outmatched as the Haskell Indians dominated from kickoff. Archiquette and Baine scored all touchdowns while Caldwell’s field goal sealed the lead. officials and crowd clashed over rulings, ending in a washout mood and renewed calls for disciplined play.
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Washburn College
Washburn
Haskell Indians
Topeka Eleven
Topeka
Indians
Washburn Meds
Great 8
Haine
Redwater
Archiquetts
Carlisle
Smith
Caldwell
Sons of Jechabod
Baine
Nebraska
Tucker
K. I
Pooth
Nebrae
Booth
Mehl
Meht
Houser
Washburn-Meti
Reinz
Lloyd Stabi
Noted Cyclist Killed On Club Run Near Hicksville
Frank F. E. Elwell of Prookisn a noted international cycling authority and frequent magazine contributor was killed near Hicksville L I while on a head run. The head stem broke as he sped fast, tossing him to the ground and breaking his neck. Elwell had toured Europe Asia and Northern Africa on his bike. Seven cyclists accompanied the party. Elwell led and tried to overtake riders before crossing railroad tracks when the machine failed. A physician pronounced him dead on arrival.
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New York
Frank FE. Elwen
Prookisn
Hicksville
L. 1
Hie
Elwell
Europe
Astir
Africa
Agart
Recruits for the Philippines Ships Sail From San Francisco
In San Francisco California on an October Saturday the transport Logan with Captain Stimren will sail for Manila carrying about 0 recruits, casuals and 90 passengers. The transport Sherhten arrives from the Philippines and Nagasaki with six troops of the Ning cavalry totaling 53 men, 38 casuals, 1 siex, eight prisoners and fiece. The Sumner bearing General Chaffee and Governor Wright of the Philippines sails four days ahead of the Slrri dan but delayed due to calfing at Honolulu and is not expected until next week.
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Philippines
San Francisco
Cal
Logan
Stimren
Manila
Sherhten
Nagasaki
Ning Cavalry
Sumner
Chaffee
Wi Avernor Wright
Nepasak
Honolulu
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