Laxative Pills Promised to Restore Digestion
A testimonial claims Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets restore digestion after poor meals and stress. Henry Kirupatrek of Lawrence says outdoor workers benefited from regular use, regaining health, appetite, and strength after stomach weakness and heart palpitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuarts
Lanka
Henry Kirupatrek
Lawrence
Mase
Ned
Pipes Sat Econ
Narite Stuart
Pepidartis
Setis
Unia
Rock Island Keeps Low Colorado Excursion Rates
Rail profs report that Rock Island will again offer a $12.50 each way excursion from Chicago to Colorado and Utah. Competing lines threaten but have not matched the plan. The route via Chicago to Denver saves time, and the program proves profitable, with calendars for the year noting the reduced Colorado and Utah rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Colorado
Chicago
Rock Tyigad
Utah
Ross
Rock Talmud
Denver
Topexa
Santa Fe rail line clash sparks city rights debate
Colorado Springs officials oppose Santa Fe’s bid to vacate a street and lay tracks at an elevated grade, warning of a $400,000 cost and potential town loss. The dispute centers on preserving citizens’ access and the city’s control over a key route amid proposed railroad expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ana Fe
Santa Pe Cficiais
Colorado Springs
Teresa
Senta Fe
Oman
Colorado
Sante Railroad
Rock Island directors form executive committee for sessions
At a meeting of Rock Island directors and stockholders an amendment to the articles of consolidation was approved establishing an executive committee of six directors plus the president with full board powers when not in session. The new committee members include HM Moore Bros and B Leeda, former American Tin Plate executives. A tour of inspection of Rock Island lines followed with numerous directors and officers listed. The party plans to return in one week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Ogden Mills
G. 5. Brewster
A. R. Flower
W. H W. Moore
D. G. Reid
WG. Purdy
R.H. Cable
FH. Griggs
W. AL. Leads
FA. Parker
Robert Macther
J. M. Johnson
A. J. Hitt
W. M Hobbs
John
Horton Smokestack to Rise Over 150 Feet at Rock Island
The Rock Island smokestack under construction at Horton shops is described as a giant. When completed it will exceed 150 feet in height, with a base about 16 feet in diameter and tapering to six feet. The shell will be one fourth inch thick and lined with fire brick, making it one of the finest chimneys in the west.
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Rock Island
Horton @ smokestack
Wook Island
Kansas
Ie Repeken
Toyote
Mechanics Talk Business in Santa Fe Meeting
Santa Fe men in a session exchanging ideas at a first meeting of Lee faster mechanics and road foremen of engines Ribich chaired the railroad Y. 2. Saturday. George R. Henderson assistant superintendent of machinery appeared pleased with the discussions and attendance reached about 48. The gathering debated Prevention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Henderson
Chanics
Ribich
Plans for simplifying railroad paper and meetings
The day’s bidding paper was read by Road Foreman Beardsley of the Chicago division on Pass Economy. A simpler coal ticker form used on the Northern Pacific will be adopted. The next meeting will be held in Albuquerque in late November for roaster mechanics and road engine men located between Dodge City Kansas and Needles California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stitute
Beardsley
Chicago
Albuquerque
Dodge City
Kas
Needies
Cal
President Ripley Proposes Santa Fe Rail Purchase
E P Ripley president outlines the Santa Fe Prescott Phoenix railroad system from Ash Fork to Prescott and Phoenix with branches totaling 2161 miles. He notes outstanding bonds and stock, says directors bought most of the stock and 5 percent second mortgage bonds, and cites steady earnings since 1895 with a three year average surplus of 93143 per year. The line is described as a valuable feeder to the Atchison system, expected to yield profits.
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Topeka
E. P. Ripley
Prescott& Phoenix
Santa Fe, Prescott & Phoenix
Ash Fork
Arizona
Prescott
Phoenix
Suresos
Atchison
Atchison Company
Kansas & Southwestern Sold to Atchison Topeka Santa Fe
Arkansas City reports the sale of the 60 mile Kansas & Southwestern line from Arkansas City to Anthony to the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe for 362000. The railroad will be operated by the Oklahoma division and extended toward South McAlester to reach eastern Indian Territory coal fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas & Southwestern
Oklahoma
Arkansas City
Kansas & Southwestern Railway
Atchison, Topeka & Santi Fe
Chicago
Anthony
Harper County
Soa Caplishots
Ontario
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Kansas Southwestern
Kaw and
Osage
McAlester
Indian Territory
ICT
New Telegraph Wire Urges Faster Rock Island Links
Herington Kansas October 28 a new tele graph wire is being strung from Herington to Chickasha along the Rock Island road. The heavy work requires more wires and will ease crowded mines and constant operator vigilance. The line is welcomed to speed message sending and reduce waiting for vital communications.
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Rock Island
Herington
Chickasha
Kan
Rock Island Road
Mac Goren
Amon
Romance Lifts New Born Hope in Newton Kansan Tale
A late romance from Newton, Kansas, unfolds as a young man named Chris Mucet courts a Maryvale visitor. He presents a check for 9.5 to win favor, but family concerns and social differences complicate the union, leading to a consented engagement after initial resistance.
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Newton Kansan
Chris Mucet
Ima
Woshan “Caine Eee
Maryvale
Mhows
Howe
Stes
Wong
Railroad Man Skips Out With $150 in Cash
Las Weess New Mexico October 2 L E Grimm a drenom on the road and night caller at the Santa Fe roundhouse left five days ago on a five days leave of absence time up last night nothing seen of him He has been living with Mr Wright and borrowed $159 from him Mr Wright is an old man and can ill afford to lose the money He leaves a wife and child
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Weess
N. M
L E Grimm
Santa Fe Roundhouse
Wright
Santa Fe Line to Move in Apache Canyon
In Apache Canyon the Santa Fe Railroad plans a relocation of its line between Gilaoe and GSheenten toward Mexico, with anticipated movement described in the brief notice.
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Santa Fe
Apache Canyon
Enat
Santa Fe Railroad
Gilaoe
Gsheenten
Teow
Micxico
Fragmentary OCR Note on Santa Fe Railroad Dispute
Fragmented text references the Santa Fe railroad and a city dispute. The readable parts hint at a confrontation or protest involving the Gloriors and a mission to attend an event. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR and missing context.
Control Lumber Business in Austin Texas Oct 23
Reliable reports say Gulf Colorado Santa Fe plans to operate a Orange Northwestern railroad from Orange to Buna linking with the Santa Fe east Texas line. It would give Santa Fe near total control of lumber traffic in east Texas, with cars already bearing the words lumber route.
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Austin
Tex
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe
Orange Northwestern
Orange
Buna
East Texas
Santa Fe
Rail experiments plan oil burning locomotives in tunnels
Great Northern conducts tests in the Cascade tunnel to test fuel oil inertness in confined spaces. Heavy petroleum burning engines would replace coal locomotives on trains through the tunnel, with coal-fired engines reentering after exiting.
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Great Northern
Cascade Tunnel
Railroad Men and Accidents Around Osage City Mystery
A fragmentary report lists railroad workers including blacksmiths and brakemen at Osage City, noting illnesses, job changes, and several on sick leave. It mentions James Anderson planning visits, John Ashton injuring his back but returning to duty, and ongoing shop work with a new belt machine en route. Fireman W H Brookes travels to Colorado with his wife, while a new lodge forms. Multiple names and vague incidents reflect a busy, unsettled period on the railroad crews.
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gHlackemith
Thomas Cole
Stafford
Osage City
Yeney Auiiter
P Sron
O. Miller
Tnner
van Brakeman
Prisb
Riga
James Anderson
Mikcoard
Ryaga
Frank Dettor
Hay
Chien
John Ashton
Reattalla
Ieee
Lscal Eagacil
Knights of Columbus
Brutchinson
W. H. Brookes
Colorado
Bygie
James Thomnas
Sunta Ire Pacific
Caltain
Branner Street
Train Crew Notes and Local Railroad Developments
A noisy but non fatal sequence of incidents is described along with personnel updates. Henry Hamilton and James Rollo return to duty after accidents on the Santa Fe line near Topeka and Albuquerque. Engineers Jacob Lewis and John Mesbelt are highlighted for long service, while Joseph McKeon and Frank Sanders serve as potential ring officials in an upcoming event. The Rock Island expands operations at McFarland with a large sheep rest and new shops, aiming to improve stock handling and local employment. New air reservoir trials and a watchman bulletin for the shop fire department illustrate ongoing modernization. Superintendent Ayers and Trainmaster Fowler plan temporary offices at the depot.
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Henry Hamilton
Budora
Santa Fe Railway
New York City
San Francisco
Knights of Columbus
Prisco
Los Angeles
Eagle People
James Rollo
Font Mail
Topeka
Rollo
Ia ‘Freman
Frank Wal
Boilet
John Mesbelt
Joseph McKeon
Frank Sanderso
Wiliam Heddy
Ben Dustin, Jr
Napoleon Tulip
Fier
Alfraquerque
Chyd
Jacob Lewis
Alto~ Xethur
Harry W. Wey
Edward Gratstrom
Ohio
Shopa
Denison
O. Denizon
Columbus
Pittsburg
Wey
Newton Jenkins
Grafateam
McFarland
Rock Island
Far West
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Santa Fe
Westinghouse Air Brake Company
Uwe
Eugene Vigneron
R. B. Ford
Limber
United States
Local Railway Yard Notes and Births Reported
General superintendent acts on matters as Jerry Shaw is laid off for a light sprain. W Parson also laid off for several nights and Pap Kelsey off Wednesday. A H Hartwell runs the switch engine. Jin Corey arrives on second No 3 Thursday evening. New time card in effect about November 3. Nos 3 and 4 to go on duty. Mr and Mrs H A Webber welcome a twin born to Mr and Mrs Fred Boumer on Wednesday, a 10 pound boy. Wille Warren in Effingham Illinois studying photography.
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Jerry Shaw
W. Parson
Fred Boumer
Wille Warren
Effingham, Il
Cape Town Welcomes New American Consul General
The Washington Star reports William R. Bigham of Wake City will arrive in Cape Town as the United States consul general. A former Kansas legislator, Bigham sold his cattle and real estate interests to prepare for the post, noting he expects to spend more money than his salary. He is a Hamilton, Illinois native who served as a cavalryman in the Civil War and is a supporter of Senator Burton. Bigham plans a short stay to receive instructions and to arrange his duties while noting Cape Town business is brisk. Also noted is Charles H. Pattison of Topeka, formerly editor of a local weekly, who recalls frontier Colorado in the 1880s.
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Washington
Washington Star
Cape Town
William R. Bigham
Wake City
Bigham
Kansas
United States
Burton
Metropolitan
Proporton
Mr. Bigham
Waston
Hamilton
Etna
Ilinois
Benator Burton
Uoes
Burt
Coccetonee
Stowe
Faltering town newspaper tale and reform hints
Fragments describe a faltering local paper run from a postmaster influenced town hub. Mentions include government notices, salary, and a two sided struggle with circulation. The piece also hints at national reform discussions around civil service and pensioners.
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Memphis
Birmingham
Montgomery
Mobile
Atlanta
Savannah
Florida
Comraxi
Ceenery Boimprne
Saint Lois
Dickey
Heather
Tam
Arenes
Goo. W
Railroad News
Horton
Ealson
President Ripley
Manet Newton
Aveniles
Sa Sante Fe Railroad
Shanes
Santa Ke Aa
Control Lumber Business
Orange & Northwestern
Clts
Okla
Edward Brazett
Albert Hunt
Interstate Constriction Company
Lamonte
Caldwell
Oklahoma City
Atchison, Topeka Santa Fe
Chicago & Turk Island
Lamont, Geer, Marshall
Cushon
Brazel
Hunt
Union Pacific
Kilnworth
Union Pacific Company
Terra Cotta
Kanopolis
Ellsworth
Avery Turner
Kansan
RBE
Frisco
Rio Grande
Denverton
Cotton Belt
Texas Pacific
Fort Worth
Packing House
Armour and
Swift
PROM
Ayers
Fowler
City
Remington Typewriters
Wyckoff, Seamans & Benedict
Broadway
New York
W. 6Th Gt
Citr. B
Macdowell
6Th Ave
Union Lita AL
Pigto
California
F. A. Lewis
Kansas Avenue
J. C. Fulton
Capital
Charles H. Battison
Pattison
Cloes
Directa
Weightman’s Drug Store
Roonveit Tas Beer
Pte Hee
Nerviedl
Civil Service Commission
Belton
Evans Hustain
A. P. Moyers
Americus
Lyon
Cungity
N of
Bowieh Bukast Tot
Mra
David J. Robert
Emporia
National
Woman's 17 Club
J. H. McCall
L. William Thavis
Staal Wien
Kanman
Woodmen
Tate
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