Sugar Beets and New Colonies Headline Northern Europe to Colorado
Railroad news and crop outlook report details immigration of 50 families arriving around Oct 20. It highlights sugar beet prospects in Arkansas Valley, noting climate, irrigation, and contracts offering pay per ton with sugar content incentives. Sweden and Germany trade interests with Colorado farms, factories, and markets in Denver and Pueblo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Seagraves
Santa House
Cajeruito
Europe
Severavet
United States
Arkansas Valley
Iona
Dent
Rhs
Eropa
Acre
Jess
Furnlir
Ani
Kewine
Erin
Lie
Frade
Arkkakas Valiny
Colinide
Hocke Ford
Mans Groseen
Wien
Wiener
Denver
Colorado
Germany
California
Dalere
Pheenicians
Cowes
Major Geddes to be Honored by Nashville Company
Nashville Tennessee September 2 Major James Geddes superintendent of the divisions WC Chit will be feted at a banquet marking the golden anniversary of his service with the company since September 3 1851. Geddes entered service as a junior engineer and rose to superintendent overseeing construction from Nashville to and near Flowing Ky. He declined several offers to move elsewhere preferring to remain in Nashville where he has resided for two years. The road plans a commemorative event with many officials and longtime supporters attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geddes
Nashville
James Gedica
Hanquet
Enemnedr
Tomléville & Naskriffe
Cedhine
Lia Ie
Dinette
Gedites
Gedidew
Ube
Nwt
Alg
Bane
Kentucky
Charles Eurie
Withum Lewis
Foren
Disineer
Graham
Enne
Utr
Aaron Sf
Dasa Boemer Stephens
Water Service
Wiliam Bain
Fhutius Jonom
Stockton
Mueshull
I. Fe Collins
Caine
Tao
Emeline
Hug Agorats
Ole Wurke
Twa
Groes Risen
Denver
Roi
Western Betteter
Teptinae
Harry Wilkersth
Rca
Elerk Ledvertsines
Cunfortia
J.N Groet
Ficcanse
Cluman
Eaph Hummel
Moe Scroggs
Juhamon
Pune
Danige City Tean
Atterusan
Slyen Dros Metvern
Oxagen
Topeien
Edward Whitenink
Brank Basiliett
Cauernme
Disrie
Te Locher
J. Kendrick
Ie Senta
Pico
Teon
Eos
Caduetie
Aregentine
Gilkerson
Garden City
Easton
Sinker
Brethetivaet
Sixth
Quincy
Automatic Stoker A New Engine Fireman Replacement
Chicago officials test an automatic stoker on a locomotive to replace firemen. The funnel shaped trough distributes coal through screws to the fire box evenly, potentially removing the need for a fireman though many rail officials doubt a complete shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Altor
Ebor Inc
Engineer proposes 300 mile engine race for record
An American engineer confident in faster locomotives plans a trial to prove the speed of American engines. He suggests bringing the fastest English locomotive to race against a New York Central or Pennsylvania turbine in a 300 mile Lake Store red course. Throttles would stay open from start to finish to determine the winner between machines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
New York Centrals
Pennsylvania
Lake Store
Wire fences urged after Barnesville track accident
President L F Loree recommends wire fencing to protect the use system and keep horses from straying onto the railroad after a spill near Barnesville on the B and O. The crash killed the engineer while the two horses fled grass and stood on the track, with the spur derailing the spe cial train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spe Ldl
Barnesville
BR & O
L. F. Loree
Engie Jeer
Mile Francia
Betit
Big Increase in Gross and Net Earnings for First Half
The report shows a substantial rise in gross and net earnings for the first half of the year for 172 rods operating 10449 miles. Increases in krosn earnings and expanded revenue are noted, with totals exceeding prior periods by significant margins. The data includes regional lines such as Pennsylvania, Southern Pacific, Atchison, and Missouri Pacific showing marked gains in receipts and percentage growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sao
S& der
Lieve
Snd
Pennsylvania
Southern Pacific
Atchinan
Tica
Pacific
Ee Allie
Irvine Accepts Superintendent Post In Kansas City Colorada
ROOK ISLAND man Irvine named superintendent in full charge of operations and maintenance at Union. He comes from Mock Iman with prior experience at Santa Fe and Texas Pacific railways. He will assume duties at once in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ser‘Yite
Santa Fe
Texas
Ward’s Rapid Line Extension Prompted Central Location
A fragmented excerpt notes urgency for locating the superintendence at a central point to ensure effective diffusion from Ward. The text is incomplete but implies a planning need for central positioning.
Rival for Colorado Gateway to Pike's Peak
A new electric railway proposal aims to reach the top of Pike's Peak with an estimated 9.5 million dollar line. Construction begins immediately, following prior planning and a formal announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike's Pesk
Syrima
A Oty Co
MacNeill
Henry Hing
Nobie
Frait
Sayaures
Bullatin
Pike's Peak
President Burt Denies Five Years' Pay Demand
In Omaha on Sept 2 President Burt and others met in a private car to discuss railroad construction and directors in New York. Reported chatter included a claim that C M Hayes of the Southern Pacific offered resignation, but no confirmation of a chained eight-year service pact or similar terms was found. The group, including Berry and Hieeinstett, planned talks with eastern directors on ongoing work and related matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Burt
Berry
Samuel Hieeinstett
New York
Eastern
C. M. Haya
Southern Pacific
Head
E& Diy
Ave Yelars
Four-Year Teller Suffered Severe Injuries In Yard Accident
The report recalls Fuller Puller a longtime switch tender of the Sec dad airyer who, after forty years on the job, was seriously injured in a Topeka yard switch accident. A wheel passed over his left hand and toes, leaving him unconscious and later recovering. witnesses describe the incident as one of the worst switching days he endured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grosel
John GaAmesnn
Jashar
Tony Pamsecute
Uwe Fa Biden
IMS
Pinne
George FR. Henderson
Hunderson
Pauline
Atri
Secdad Airyer
Topeka
Esther
Vallegade
Puller
Benenna Wee
Second Street
Swarts Regains Hearing After Seven Months
Mr GC J Swarts, a bookkeeper, reports his hearing is returning after a seven month loss. He tested Sie Platt’s hearing and found it improved, recalling the moment Sunday afternoon when his own hearing suddenly came back after a long decline from service in the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GC J. Swarts
Illind Orig
Nishwaring
Swarts
Sie Platt
Soni Lifter
Mepol
White
Mfr
Swartz
Hoyt horse wins lively Maple ERY race at Hussville
A crowded Saturday afternoon Maple ERY event in Hussville featured a tight half mile race between Hoyt and Rossville horses. The Hoyt entry Harry Hiber, ridden by Billy Miler, edged Courtney Hooker by a neck in about 50 seconds amid betting around 300 dollars. About 1500 spectators attended, with 59 from Topeka backing contestants as local owner Robb of Hoyt campaigns the victorious rider.
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Hussville
Hoyt
Heesville
Harry Hiber
Robb
Billy Miler
Tawatha
Courtney Hooker
Rossville
Agent Dunaway
Union Pacific
Maple Bil
Death by self harm records remarkable age in Indiana
Kokomo Indiana September report records a 122 year old woman dying by her own action. Lucy Washingon formerly a servant in President Madison's family, lived seventy six years, endured abuse, and attempted suicide after enduring many lives. She first fell from stairs fracturing ribs, then starved herself for two weeks, refusing water and food until death. Local GAR encampment and steamer news follow.
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Indiana
Kokomo
Ind
Lucy Washingon
Madison
Iaken
Can't Make a Mistake with Dean's Kidney Pills Ad
A testimonial from W H Cox of Seward Avenue Gamer claims long relief from kidney pain and weakness after using Dean's Kidney Pills. The ad notes a single bottle price of 54 cents and directs readers to Foster Milburn Co. Burials in New York for the U S market.
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W. H. Cox
Seward Avenue
Gamer
Dean
Kewley & Snes Drue
Foster-Milburn Co_ Burials
Aginix
United States
Doun
Deaver Express in San Francesco Palace Show
The Holden Free presents The Deaver Express with new scenes at Palace hotel San Francesco. A dramatic showcase features the Southern stock company with Ella Wain and Wilson. promotions promise a lively week of performances and special free nights. Prices listed as 25 and 36 cents with a free night and regular tickets.
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Palace Hotel
San Francesco
Devat
Southern Stock Company
Ella Wain
Orenea
Beloit Kaw
Bernf
Sean
Wilson
Cmd
Domorre
Grocers and Butchers Picnic Needs More Interest
The Grocers and Hutchers association plans one more meeting next Wednesday at the Commirolit club rooms to decide if the picnic will be held. The 127-member group has seen limited attendance with two or three meetings held and only a few members prevented from attending. Committee leaders include BE Grute Chase Adame and Will Weber, who state they have done all to rally support. the session Wednesday will make the first real call for a full membership turnout.
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Grocers and Hutchers’ Association
Commirolit Club
Associe- Uop
Grute
Chase
Adame
Wit
Weber
Two Lose Their Legs in Railroad Tragedy near Lawrence
Lawrence Kan Sept 2 A Santa Fe train struck two sleeping Black railroad workers near a Santasy morning. Sparks and Moore, both men, were severely injured with legs severed by the wheels. The man had both legs amputated above the knees and the woman between knee and ankle. Both are alive but in critical condition. Authorities believe one may have fallen asleep on the track during the night.
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Lawrence
Kan
Bait" Sparks
Rowe Moore
Santa Fe
Santasy
Meg
Gage Mill Nears Operation in Trego County
Gage H W a Trego County man built a mill at Smoky Hill for Col Fred Close Burleigh Johnson and others to prove his gold extraction process. The mill should start in a few days as plans include two boiler units and oil drilling by the Close Johnson group. A USGS survey is to assess local gold bearing potential.
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Trego County
C. HW. Gage
Topeka
Smoky Hil
Col Fred Close
Burleigh Johnson
Gage
Grant
Trego
Curtis
United States Geological Survey
Thorugh
Trees
Rumor of Kimble Judge Appointment in Kansas
Report from Clay and Riley counties details Gov Stanley’s imminent selection of thirteen district judges to fill fall vacancies. Manhattan’s Sam Kimble is favored to replace Judge Glass, with Clay county factions split between Kimble and H W Stackpole. Calderhead’s influence, party shifts, and county bar tensions loom over the potential appointment and Fifth district congressional prospects.
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Stanley
Sam Kimb
Minhatten
Glass
Kimbies
Clay County
Stackpole Kimble
Clay
Republi
Kimble
Calderhead
Riley County
Republican Register of Deeds
Trenty-fret
Clay and
Seii Kimble
Manhattan
Kimble Na
H.W. Stackpole
Caute
Local notices fragment hints at county deeds and officials
A damaged OCR text fragment references county administration and deed-related actions. It mentions Erickaon and Mathers in unclear roles, with scattered words suggesting official proceedings, meetings, or property matters without readable specifics.
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Chicago & Alton
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Watcha
Henny Teviin
Stepney
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Lahey
Buffalo
Lore Nena
Berk
Cleveland
Tolefe
AM. Puller
National Biscuit Company
Saratoga
He Eade
Gage Mill
Jackson
John Agdenson
Robanle
Beth Pinker
Columbus
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Overland Route
F. A. Lewis
J. C. Farrow
Kansas Avenue
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