Debates Over Trusts and Publicity At Civic Federation
The Civic Federation conference on trusts features discussions by Enavy and others. W B Cockran and Mr Bryan clash in a display as Breun pushes for publicity and municipal oversight. the speech advocates disclosure of contracts to curb preferential rates and calls for stronger public accountability in corporate management.
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Ensivy
Civic Federation Conference On Trusts
Breun
Rourke Cochran
Streaid
Bryan
Mr. Cochran
W. Bourke Cockran
Phyroitae
Cockran
Fiegilire Seaston
Sip
Coln
Aires
Hrran
Corkran
Seexjan
Foutke
Indiata
Pauiks
Edward Ler
Democratirc Party
Lecrpors
Ma Bryan
Ohaded
Breen Reese
Partiain Teéling
Cochran
Ity
Mar
Roverrihent
Bastow
Aeselon
Tangedas
Petroleum as fuel on Southern California railroads gains momentum
The Santa Fe system tests and expands crude petroleum as a coal substitute on the Southern California line. Engine No. 4 and another petroleum burning engine arrive for service, featuring large tenders, brick arches, and oil water compartments. Benefits noted include easier handling, reduced dust, tighter heat control, and potential for broader adoption if fuel cost remains favorable.
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Southern
California
Sothern California
Topeka
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Ainoys
de Grerman
Santa Fe Man Chosen Treasurer of National Association
In Cincinnati on September 16 the National Association of Traveling Railway Engineers announced its list of officers and the 109 attendees. Elected president was P. H. Stuck of Union Pacific Omaha. vice presidents included W. Hogan of New York Central Buffalo and W. Wallace of Northwestern Paraboy Wis. Treasurer selected was C. A. Crane of Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Fort Madison. Secretary W. C. Thompson. Three executive committee members were chosen for three year terms, including J. Waist of Cleveland.
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National Association of Traveling Engines
Cincinnati
National Association of Traveling Railway Engineers
Cleveland
PH. Stuck
Union Pacific
Omaha
WH. Hogan
New York Central
Buffalo
WG Wallace
Northwestern
Paraboy
Wis
W. Brown
Baltimore & Ohio
Newark
Onio
CA Crane Atchison
Peka & Santa Fe
Fort Madison
Laws
W. C. “Thompson
Shore & Michigan Southers
Eikart
Initlang
J. Waist
Through Line from Kansas City to Sabine Pass Planned
Kansas City will gain a rival line to tidewater as the Kansas City Pittsburg and Gulf railroad faces a competitor. Plans by the Kountze brothers envision a Louisiana Northwest route from McNeil to Bienville, extending north to Little Rock and south toward Texas, crossing the Red River near Provence. A through line to Sabine Pass would connect with the Missouri Pacific Cotton Belt and Texas Pacific, shortening the KC to Sabine Pass route compared with the Pittsbure Gulf. Construction on the Rockland to Sabine area proceeds at an announced price.
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Pittsburg
Gulf
Kansas City
Tidewater
Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf Railroad
Sabine Pass
Kountze Brothers
Louisiana & Northwest Railroad
Tebich Ia
McNeil
Cotton Belt
Bienville
Little Rock
Texas & Pacific
Hed River
Provenceal
Rockland
Sahine Division
Texas & New Orleans
Shreveport
Alexandria
Sabine +ia
Missouri Pacific
Cotton Hall
Texas
Entertained in the East by Rock Island officials
Mr Nevill and Mr Duncan were hosted in Philadelphia on a Rock Island excursion trip. EB M Danesn of the passenger department and W GO Nevill of the superintendent's office accompanied them as representatives of the railway company on the journey.
Florence Firemen and yard crew reshuffle noted
Fireman Boyle leaves Florence for Emporia to join the extra board. Brake man Sweeney loses part of his thumb last Monday. Bremeer Chatfant, once discharged, is reinstated. Fireman E Holmes plans Emporia assignment soon to join the extra board. Prior Krapp aims for New York to greet Admiral Dewey. Brakeman Cole of Emporia assigned to McPherson branch run after Buutt quit. Fireman John Nufer involved in recent events.
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Boyle
Emporiata
Sweeney
Bremeer Chatfant
E. Holmes
Emporia
Krapp
New York
Admiral Dewey
Cole
McPherson
Buutt
John Nufer
Pink Pills for Pale People Ad in 1898 Notice
An old newspaper ad fragment promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, claiming cures and vitality. The text mentions a 1898 Venice Michigan affidavit with a justice of the peace and references Schenectady New York as a source. It touts packaging and pricing per box.
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Frank Long
Lennon, Mich
Williama
Local Notes On Sick List And Personnel Changes
A passenger run south of New ton is on the sick list with fever and plans to move his family to Newton when recovered. Fred Holmsted, formerly at the round house, recently left the company hospital in Topeka after months there and traveled to Colorado for health. F. D. Nickodemus returns to Florence to manage the Citizen. Gertcheun, formerly insnaser of the Chittel Lines, is promoted traveling manager of the Harvey dining car system and set out for Dallas last Sunday.
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Newton
Fred Holmsted
Round House
Company
Topeka
Colorado
F. D. Nickodemus
Florence
Gertcheun
Chittel Lines
Harvey
Dallas
Railroading in Local News From Rock Island and Baldwin Works
Railroad locals E M Duncan and W O Nevill return from Philadelphia after meeting a G U A excursion train. White of Santa Fe boiler shop rests due to leg injury. Baldwin No TH broken today by Haeine Tester Beeter. A third new Baldwin engine arrives for rear Engine No 94. tests then westbound service. Fireman Ed Powell off sick. James McGrath resigns. Chas Gerbeck laid off from eye injury. Ben Ampleby hospitalized. Eng John Hand and Eng Rob Meary off sick. Gus Neal visits Topeka on business.
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E. M. Duncan
W. O. Nevill
Rock Island Railroad
Philadelphia
LO. White
Santa Fe
Brisine No
Haeine Tester Beeter
Baldwin
Baldwin Latomaitive Works
San Joaquin
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Southern California Reed
Oe Neues
Ed Powell
Ickness
Gus Neal
Cit
Topeka
James McGrath
Chas
Gerbeck
Ben Ampleby
John Hand
Rob Meary
Promoted Conductor and Expanded Crew on Western Division
From Dodge City reports indicate Frank Stranlan promoted to conductor while two more crews join the chain gang including Bowen Wu Eames Green and Fox. A well at the round house yielded good water after boring a third and Lyle Hotkel previously night haycare is noted. Patrols and switches see Debis handling tasks and Brakemen positions expand with Gardner’s nephew taking an extra brakeman role on the division.
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Frank Stranlan
Bowen
Wu Eames
Green
Fox
Pasig
Round House
Lyle Hotkel
Tunton
Gardner
Hubbard
One Thousand New Cans to Be Built at Horton
General Superintendent Wikkon of the Rock Island says Horton will see about 1,000 new cans built next year. The project will require extensive lumber, cars, and labor across the sawmill and freight houses, with estimates of 20 miles of lumber, 43 30 sills, 190 cars for sills, plus vast quantities of other materials. The work aims to boost Horton’s economy and rail operations.
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Horten
Bock Ee Ena
Horton
Visit of H. T. Stockwell Returns to New England Salon
Loew H. T. Stockwell returns to his former home where he spent the family year. Conductor Gersuch and Brakeman Byers of the middle division are visiting for two weeks with FE. M. Pope and family. Great Bend conductor Henry Carey was discharged on account of teaching ayfLen Operat and is on route home. Maddix and other locals visit the area to take in the scenery.
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Loew H. T. Stockwell
New England Saloen
Gersuch
Byers
Imeve Beery
Teacing ayfLen Operat
Great Bend
Henry Carey
Wien
FE. M. Pope
Teer
Maddix
Santa Fe Road Earnings Claim For 7 Million Capacity
A garbled report asserts Santa Fe road earning capacity of 7 million with annual interest details and adjustments showing significant gains over prior figures. The text is unclear about dates and specific calculations but indicates financial improvements and bond-related adjustments.
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Santa Fe
Rand Beean Carhaine
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Federation of Clate of Ropeka
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