Piece Work System transforms Union Pacific shop wages
Kansas labor officials and union leaders report the shift to piece work at Union Pacific shops boosts pay for some machinists blacksmiths and boilermakers while others show lower earnings under the new method A detailed comparison shows far higher hourly averages for several skilled trades under piece work though some workers still earn less than the old rate prompting ongoing settlement talks with officials in Kansas City Omaha and Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Johnson
Kansas
Pabfic
Boiler Folkers
P. J. Conlon
International Association of Machinists
Conlon
Cleveland
Ohio
Grand Lodge of the
Machinists
Union Pacific
Johnam
Kansas City
Kus
Omaha
Motive Power Department
Black- Smithy
Boilermakers
Euafah
Aystem
Bour
Advertising Alvarado New Santa Fe Hotel Booklet Spotlight
A new illustrated booklet promotes the Alvarado hotel in Albuquerque as a standout piece of advertising. It details the hotel’s Flemish oak woodwork inspired by Spanish mission architecture, custom furniture, and high-posted beds bearing Spanish arms, plus Harvey system cuisine. It also explains the name honors Captain Hernando de Alvarado, noted for gallantry with Coronado and early visits to Acoma and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvarado
Albuquerque
Catia Em Roca Ana
Harvey
Hernando de al Varado
Artilery
Coronado
Cibola
Acoma
Bernalillo
Taos
Pecos
Mexico
Trouble Brews Over G A R Encampment Rail Rates
Western railroads including Santa Fe and Rock Island push heavy advertising for the national Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Washington D C and rumors spread of a broad northwest fare war. The Chicago Chronicle notes possible rate disputes among lines northwest of Chicago with Minneapolis proposed fares around two dollars for the round trip. Complaints about reduced fares have emerged but no formal publication exists yet. If published, a major battle over the encampment travel could begin before the event next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Rock Island
Washington, D.C
Chicago Chronicle
Chicago
Grand Army of the Republic
Washington
Minneapolis
Bridal car for weddings on Chicago Northwestern
The Chicago and Northwestern railroad plans to haul a bridal car on one train from Freeport to Chicago to protect passengers. The car, used by many wedding parties, arrived in Chicago strewn with rice and old shoes, ribbons festooning seats and windows, and crowds at each station showering rice and circulars about newlywed pairs. The railroad proposes loading blissful couples into a single labeled car for the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago and Northwestern Road
Freeport
Ill
Middle West
End of life changes for women in the life cycle
Fragmentary quote discusses menopause and aging in women, contrasting healthy aging with illness. It notes the autumn of life as a critical period and implies concern for those worn down by disease, urging attention to womanly health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reaewe Boulevard
Chicago
Santa Fe to build massive Mikado locomotives at Baldwin works
William Barnes travels to Philadelphia to resume duties after Kansas rest. Baldwin Locomotive works will produce Prairie type engines and then the vast Mikado class for Santa Fe. The text details engine specs, braking, gear, and support systems, plus daily railroad personnel updates and circus traffic in Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Barnes
Santa Fe
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Philadelphia
Kansas
Baldwina
Santa Ie
Westinghouse-American
Pyle
Paxton- Mitchell
Crosby
Leach
Nathan
National Springs
Ateam
The Strenuous Life and Women’s Health Trend
A discussion on the rushing pace of modern life and its toll on health, noting that both men and women neglect physical well being amid social duties. The piece highlights women’s higher tendency toward health issues like piles, criticizing traditional treatments and urging rational living and better care.
Turbulent Plant Notes and Personnel Shifts
Fragmented OCR details a machine shop, boiler shop, and reservoir work with personnel mentions including Chal Wallace foreman John Layne and Louis Hochrig. It notes upcoming structure completion and changes amid ongoing concreting and piping, with a funeral reference and a remark on a two week remaining timeline.
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Eny
Chal Wallace
Piacins
Ali Kistodis
Sotck
Biss Benenay
Tobn Atkinsas
Gene
Fores Aigging
Aucune
Lawrence
Fiske
Joh Layne
Jobs
Louis Hochrig
Parson Praises Electro Therapy Cure All Ailments
Rev C J Budiong from Axhaway R1 extols a mysterious electric remedy claiming it cures eye troubles and myriad pains. He asserts the treatment delivered genuine full satisfaction and relief after years of suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Dumps
Tie “Foros
Jim
Rev
C. J. Budiong
Axhaway
Minnie
Doan Pills Endorsement From Topeka Citizens
Local readers report strong public praise for Doan Pills as a trusted remedy. Testimonies describe relief from headaches and digestive discomfort, with neighbors recommending the product for its apparent daily usefulness.
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Bright
Warner
Alderman Sinhig
Lon Wen
Kiineys
Iver
Fincher
N.Y
Minenoaia
Cee
Olr
Chas. Wolff Packing Co
Topeka, Kan
Tele
Jackson
California
Prescott
Phoenix
Arizona
Avery
Calfornia
Galifornia
T. L. King
Topeka
T. M. James
North Topeke
Wichita
Reture
Railroad News
Joe Johnson
Ite Rr
Altos
Cisoursts
Frewn Eastel Machinists’ Union
Colorado
Denver
Colo
Herbert
Denver & Rio Grande
Springs
Colorado Ines
Colorado & Southern
Colorado Springs
Pushto
Rio Grande
Chicago & Alton
With & Metision
Tmahogany
McIntyre
Arapahoe
Douglas
Jefferson
Stroby Switch
Struby
Arapahor County
Douglas County
Kare
Rimaway
Arazahoe County
New Santa Fe Hotel
Chicago Northwestern
Tenia
Aguin
Ciame Fomiahe
The
John Nichols
Tome Ange
Burve Lewis
Hospal
Water Service
Rorie
W. Clossan
Charles Cooper
Roundhours
Plorente
Frank Kenard
Marchiniet
Frank Eccleston
Lawton
Ned
Red” Rossetter
Eqn
Thin Mart
Mmi
Joan McHugh
Stocmont
Hos Ae
Juha Shuart
Joh Burdge
McLellan
Pinion Ehelpe
East Es
From Era
Wbaent
Ald
Kinighte
Macesheer
Teinberg
Ssteinberg
Otto Schrader
Marlon
C. W. Hinch
San Bernardino
Cal
Christ Hospital
Oggifty
Thousand Prade
Canton
Tl “ Eed
Ls Oe Hose Ag
Bama
Charles Martin
Wang
Zack Reser
D. Alexander Tn
Molvanc
Kanks
Oklahoma
Richard Ford
Shest Vistt- Ray
Au-torn Ti
Stinson
Lee Carr
Jobe Devlin
Cheyenne Wells
Col
Sodge
Si C. A. Ford
1S Te Summers
Riu
Enatane
Seere
Eae
Ringling
Santa Fe A . Movine
Fourth Street
Ottawa
Otage County
Scranton
Andrew Buck
Peee
David Rob
Vegan
Utiate
BM Y
Nate Cafferty
Resport
Wal Dixie
Winer
Tittle
Mitehu
C. P
Gobin
Pennsylvania
Dean
Eldney Pilla
A. Brown
Morris Avenue
Star Riroerry
Darke
Doan
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