Rock Island and Lake Shore depot project advances in Chicago
Progress on the Van Buren street passenger depot for Rock Island and Lake Shore lines in Chicago moves ahead despite potential strikes. The building will rise 13 stories, cost about 1 million, and feature eleven-track train sheds with elaborate archway entrances and elevators for passengers.
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van Buren Street
Rock Island
Lake Shore
Chicago
Venaren Street
Philadelphia
Trania
Union
Polk Street
Twelfth Street
Harrison and
Polk Streets
Union Station
St. Louis
Hock Island
Southern Pacific
Atchison
Buriington
Northwestern
St Paul
Fragmented Social Snippet From Obscure Clip
A garbled OCR fragment references difficulty in speaking kindly to others and mentions a vague struggle with female weakness and a sales context. Remaining text is unclear, with repeated phrases and misquoted lines. No identifiable persons, places, or events can be confirmed.
Roosevelt Visit May Disrupt Western Passenger Rates
Chicago dispatch notes President Roosevelt's campaign could demoralize western passenger rates. Applications seek excursion rates to western cities he will visit, to be discussed at the Western Passenger Association's September meeting. Political influence is said to have affected a line’s dockage, and leaders expect a vote down on special rates, with possible independent announcements by a line. The association has historically refused to grant rates for political gatherings, deeming it too broad a pool.
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5. P. Denot
New Orleans
Chicago
Froosevelt
West Ftessenger Association
60 Stall Roundhouse Nearing Expansion in Herington
At Herington Kansas crews complete a new 40 stall roundhouse built separate from the old, with plans to add 20 more stalls to reach 60. Masonry work and piping progress as upgrading of the chute and pockets continues. Kansas City also extends grain transfer high ball tracks at a projected cost of 4500 dollars.
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Herington
Kan
Hock
Kansas City
Rock Island Discontinues Trains to Cloudcroft
El Paso Rock Island announces the Paso Cloudcroft special passenger service will end after September 1 with Saturday and Monday runs. The Cloudcroft season is noted as successful and visitors enjoyed the line to the Roof Garden of the Rio Grande. The circular also lists the end of the El Paso Alamogordo local sleeper service on August 31.
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el Paso
Alamoworde
Punish the Frisco Tariff Cut Hits Texas Lines
Austin dispatch reports the Texas railroad commission ordered a 20 percent reduction of all current commodity and class freight tariffs on Frisco lines in Texas. The action targets Fort Worth and Rio Grande, St Louis San Francisco Texas, Red River Texas and Sherman, Poris and Great Northern routes due to alleged interstate salt rate cuts by Frisco.
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Austin
Tex
Allroad Commission
Frisco
Texas
Fort Worth
Rio Grande
SS Louis
San Francisco
Red River
Sherman
Poris
Great Northern
Railroad Commission
St Louis
East St. Louis
Erisco
Mail Contract Rivalry Sets Speed Trials Between Cities
The Pennsylvania and Lake Shore roads push for the New York to Chicago mail contract as 24 hour limits on trains are imposed. The Lake Shore currently holds the contract and plans for a competitive challenge when the government renews the award. The Kansas City Journal notes long-serving Santa Fe foreman William Smith at Chase, with 22.5 years, as among the wealthiest men in town, followed by T. L. Kincaid of Sterling with 22 years.
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Pennsylvania
Lake Shore
New York
Chicago
Kansas City Journal
Santa Fe Road
Willam Smith
Chase, Kas
Chase
T. L Kincaid
Sterling
Mespelt Promoted to Foreman at San Bernardino Mill
William Mespelt a Topeka wood machinist has been named foreman of the Banta Fe planing mill in San Bernardino with the appointment to begin once he relocates to California. He plans to depart Kansas soon and bring his family to the West.
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Mespelt
San Bernardino
William Mespelt
Topeka
California
Kansas
Mespert
Burling
Queen
Final step to first class workman opens path to promotion
The phrase marks a milestone as the individual attains skilled status and gains eligibility for advancement. It signals earned recognition within their trade and sets the stage for greater responsibility and career growth.
St Louis Line May Run To Saint Louis For Fair Travel
A Kansan City report says the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe may open a St Louis to Kansas City route early next year. The line would use the Santa Fe Kansas City to Biddle Station segment and the Iowa and St Louis line from Biddle to St Louis, forming a line longer than the Wabash and Missouri Pacific. Officials cannot confirm and Topeka sources differ on details.
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Atchison, Topela &Santa Fe
Kansas City
St Louis
Kansan City
Fanta Fe
Biddie Station
Topeks
Mudge
Lows & St. Louis
Des Moles
St. Louis
Topeka Fall Fest Flyers Promoted by Santa Fe
Santa Fe distributing 50 000 flyers to advertise Topeka fall festivities. The state fair set for Sept 8 to 13 with a likely one fare round trip, plus a special rate for the Pompell spectacle from Sept 45 to M. Flyers will be sent across the Santa Fe territory within the 7 mile radius.
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Topeka
Santa Fe
MACHINE SHOPS DESERTED IN NORTHERN PACIFIC STRIKE
Butte Montana reports 20 Northern Pacific machinists walked out at Livingston after the discharge of Lee Hyatt. The union accuses unjust dismissal while Master Mechanic Clarkson refuses to talk. Superintendent Horton cites neglect of work and shop rule violations.
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Butte
Mont
Livingston
Clarkson
Northern Pacific
Lee Hyatt
Hyatt
Horton
Santa Fe Buys Valuable Land for Switching Site
Kansas City memo reports the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway company acquiring three and a half acres in Tonda Loup for a switching yard. The land, part of the ice estate, cost eighteen dollars.
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Santa Fe
Kansas City
Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company
Tonda Loup
Railroad People and Movements Across the Midwest
John Batman has gone to Oklahoma for a new job while P. Walsh, baggage master, has spent days in Chicago. M. Wingblads travels to Kansas City for a two week layoff. Clyde Scheafer, a hammerboy, returns to his place after a brief absence. Herbert French begins a clerkship under the superintendent of telegraph. John Heviin moves to water service. Charles Hart returns to Toomwork’s rest in Colorado with family. Workmen build a new blacksmith shop. A.orey Paine labors after a two ounce rest with a camping party in New Mexico. H. C. Shieds, Wabash traveling agent, based in Kansas City, plans a Topeka business visit. Special car 12 ferried from Topeka. destination Glorietta mountain. George Rollins, a stationary fireman, entertains his mother Anna Ew ing of Argentine, who will visit Topeka for two weeks. Stanley, night chief dispatches, reports for Gisty after wheat market rests and hunting. Operator Gillewpie fills vacancy caused by.
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John Batman
Dellermaker
Oklahoma
P. Walsh
Chicago
M. Wingblads
Smith
Kansas City
Clyde Scheafer
Herbert French
Telegraph
John Heviin
The
Wabash
Kansan
Para Topeka
Minise Pares Yrighed
Topeka
Glorietta Mountain
George Rollins
Mia
Anna Ewing
Stanley
Gillewpie
Lell Boyes
William Boyes
Water Service
Alexander Volet
T. E. Prout
Charles Hichardson
Erick Walgren
Bis
Banta Fe Wednes
Parsons
Albans Custodis Company
Howard Marie
Echo
Carbondale
Alexander Hurdle
Dri Press
Lay
Santa Fe
Auburndale
Furture
Clare Stevens
Austin
St. Louis
San Francisco
Springfield
Mo Stevens
Haus
Bay
Springfeld
Frank Hammond
Neosho Palls
Rallroad
Walla
Ena
Lake View
Melvern
John W. Sager
Westinghouse Air Brake Company
Pittsburg
Ottawa
Sager
Pat Donovan
G. W.clossom
le Jurite
Colo
McClosson
Junta
Peters
Saiting
Thomas Griffith
Rock Island
Birmingham
Wis
W. W. Combs
Santis Fe
Combs
Grifflin
Cameroe
Grifith
Trenton
Griffith
UE Sentil
White Ribbon Remedy Drug Offers Secret Cure
A questionable product called White Ribbon Remedy is advertised as a cure for alcoholic appetite with no odor and could be given without a patient’s knowledge. It claims to destroy desire for stimulants across drinker types and is promoted by a Woman’s Christian Temperance union contact, with free trial packs offered by mail to interested individuals.
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Wee Mrs Moore
Woman's Chest
Stanbey's abiynes retaid for tern aise in Pk office
Stanbey's abiynes to be retained for term raise in Park office as Chief Clerk, Gaator at the Bay pone dates meeting at noon. Several staff changes follow, including William Holling traveling from Enteago to St Louis and San Francisco, with other workers reassigned or leaving for Kansas City and Parsons.
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Stanbey's Abiynes
ER Chrior
Gaator
Sopettanst Se
Enteago
Pelvace Cure
Willian Holling
Fom
Spetnasti
Louis Ana Ban
Setees Fe Bille
Sixth Street
Colorado
Charles Weber
Lansing
Edward Hayes
Cal Hayes
Foom
Tepe
Yoom
Ter Ten
Hock Island
Hor
White Heads West to Describe Thunder Mountain Gold Fields
Emporia Kansas September 4 William Allen White last night left for the Thunder Mountain gold fields to write a piece for the Saturday Evening Post of Philadelphia He will join a party of Eastern capitalists after failing to enter the area previously and plans to report on the mining venture.
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Emporia
Kan
William Allen
White
Thunder Mountain
Saturday Evening Post
Philadelphia Air
A Parson's Noble Act At Sent
A fragmentary note describes a parson performing a noble act and a testimonial about an remedy from the Arnold Drug Co. The text mentions curing summer and over troubles and expresses satisfaction with the treatment and its effects.
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T. Waat
Ktere
Mary Yeers
Rose Nominated for Wisconsin Governor by Democrats
Milwaukee September 4 David and Rose of Milwaukee were nominated for governor by the Democratic state convention. Wattawa of Kewaunee was the unanimous choice for lieutenant governor. The keynote by Thomas M. Kearney attacked the state administration and backed against the primary measure. The convention reflected many gold Democrats, vilas urged anti trust and reform, while the platform focused on state issues and criticized tariff policies.
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Milwaukee
Wis
David &Rose
John W. Wattawa
Kewaunee
Thomas M. Kearney
United States
William W. Vilas
Wisconsin
MecKinley
Roosevelt
Republican Party
America
Burial suit filed over death dues dispute in Kansas
Henry and Rosilla McGee sue the Kansan Burial and Monumental Association and secretary J T Barkley in district court alleging their son Homer Harrison McGee, killed by a falling stone on August 12, was in good standing as a member and owed burial rights, but Barkley refused recognition and an assessment. Plaintiffs seek enforcement of funeral costs and court costs. A separate note mentions prolonged advance ticket sales for the Kansas Exposition with a family ticket option and local sellers.
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Maniamus Proceewags
Henry and
Rosilla McGee
Kansan
Promising California Cure Reported for Bright's Disease
A California treatment claims to cure Bright's Disease and Diabetes with up to 87 percent recovery. Investigations and demonstrations are said to be conclusive, prompting a request for reports and the new treatment for agents in the city.
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Bright
California
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