Colorado attorney jailed for railroad swindle case details
Historic report recounts a Colorado lawyer promoter credited with defrauding New York Central of funds during a wreck recovery claim. He faced extradition from Colorado, argued for clemency, and endured a lengthy legal fight over his sentence while his ill wife pleaded for mercy. The piece notes injuries from a wreck and a riot, the involvement of a Denver promoter, and ongoing appeals as authorities seek return of the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fosiph Bank
Burton
Denver
Colo
New York Central
Burin
Colyrade
Supreme Court
Lawer Court
Mate Dees Bok Ieee
Zane Esas
Eiliinesba
Nwt
Colorado
Frem
Ami
Enero &M
Mathis Waerbeine
Tran
Somesef Ee Weodine Eliterns
Ape
Peabody
Theetien
Swamp-Root Kidney Remedy Ad Promotes Free Sample
An old advertisement touts Swamp-Root as a universal kidney and urinary tract cure. It claims relief from frequent urination, back pain, and scalding sensations and offers a free sample bottle and an informational book by mail. The pitch urges readers to mention the Topeka Daily State Journal when writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimer & Co
Biarbamton
N.Y
Topeka Daily State Journal
Wny
Kilmers
Binghamton. N
New York 16 Provincial Officials Warn On Kansas Atrocity Claims
An official in New York reports a Kansas atrocity scare is unfounded and warns that current conditions show farmers in the region largely self-sufficient with bank accounts and crop holdings. The statement comes after a long trip to study conditions and claims in the country.
Farmers emulate railroads to prosper in conservative era
Farmers adopt railroad style efficiency and upgraded gear to weather crop slowdowns. Secretary Coburn predicts Kansas wheat and corn yields totaling tens of millions of bushels, boosting purchasing power. Rail lines have expanded rolling stock, with freight cars sized around 80,000 pounds. railroads strive for optimized operation and capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coburn
Kankas Agricultural Department
Kansas
Pennsylvania Railroad
Five Blocks Acquired by Great Western in Omaha
Great Western buys five blocks for 240000 dollars in Omaha Nebraska between Sixteenth and Ninth streets on Leavenworth. The purchase injects a key terminal and freight yards hub into the heart of the city, a major coup for the Chicago Great Western road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Western
Omaha
Neb
Chicago Great Western Road
Tse
Leavenworth
Santa Fe in a Brace Railroad Build Contest
At Muscogee Oklahoma territory two steel gangs began work on separate railroad lines, the Muscogee Southern and the Muskogee Union, competing to win business first. Conductor H A Kugler of the Santa Fe, assigned to the southward line from Newton, has taken charge and rented the quarters vacated by his predecessor.
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Missouri Pacific
Aluscogee
I. T
Muscogee Union
Ellinwood
Aunwood
Kas
Connseller
H. A. Kugler
Santa Fe
Newton
White
Kugler
Depot Construction Progress and Exterior Wall Issues
Work on the new depot is in progress with the exterior walls showing signs of wear and marsinked. Contractors aim to have the depot ready for occupancy in Jens than 8 month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nsece
Jens Than & Sronth
Oklahoma rail surveys map new links in state network
In Oklahoma, engineers map a web of new rail connections from Oklahoma City to Avanda and Watonga to Canadian via the Arkansas Valley and Western Frisco line. A Little Rock line westward and a Guthrie to Kingfisher extension under Santa Fe and Rock Island is studied, with Taloga and Dewey Day counties set to gain railroad access.
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Gurane
Umn
Sep
Tittle Hock
Ark
Okishoma City
Little Ork
South McAlester
Oklahoma City
Little Rock
Arkansas Valley& Western
Bald
Okla
Neu
Enabe
Okhithoma City
Avand
Arkansan Valley
Scenic train run beats time from Atchison to Kansas City
A Missouri Pacific special train carried a theater company and scenery from Atchison to Kansas City after a delay. Engine 304 and conductor Al May led the 47 mile run in 55 minutes, averaging over a mile per minute with stops and slowdowns considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Pacific
Atchison
Kansas City
Atchison Globe
St. Joe
George Hall
al May
Orient Wreck in Wichita Yard Collision No Injuries
In Wichita on Saturday evening Orient and Missouri Pacific engines collided in the West Side yard near the Ice plant. The late Orient engine entered the yards just after dusk and struck the standing MoPac engine No 6 despite braking. No one was hurt though both locomotives were damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Pacifie Road
Wichita
Fire danger in Santa Fe yards prompts strict watch
In Albuquerque New Mexico the Santa Fe yards impose a strict watch after sunset due to frequent fires. Suspected wanderers in the rail yard are jailed, and even good citizens risk a night in custody if found there after hours. A recent incident led to a man with respectable address losing a berth at a city hostelry overnight until identity could be proven.
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Santa Fe
Albuquerque
N.M
Coulas
Brakeman's Widow Sues for 30000 Against Rail Line
Galveston Texas September 2 This afternoon Bird Miller widow and Ellen Miller child suing as next friend sue Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Railway for 30000 in death of Moseley Miller brakeman hurt August 18 while switching Carl Alvin. Miller 42 at death, healthy and earning 90 monthly, to rise to about 140. The petition alleges negligence led to fatal injuries.
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Galveston
Tex
Bird’ Miller
Ellen Miller
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railway Company
Moseley Miller
Miller
Carl Alvin
Railroad Commissioners Back Santa Fe Stop Request
Austin September 23 The railroad commission issued the decree on an application by Regera and Moody to compel the through Santa Fe passenger train to stop at designated points to receive and present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Santa Fe
Austin
Railroad Commission
Regera and Moody
Surveying for Moffatt Road in Salt Lake Utah
A large party of civil engineers hired by DH Moffatt begins surveying the flow line for the Moffatt Road project in Salt Lake City. Officials seek confirmation while noting the road may occupy the same terrain as existing routes. the work starts from the indicated end.
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Salt Lake
Utah
DH. Moffatt
Denver
Saeking
Rock Island system tightens grip on lines and board seats
In New York a report details Rock Island moves to dominate management of the Seaboard Air Line through BF Yoakum and to gain representation on the board of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe. It notes substantial Atchison stock flowing to ex-Judge W H Moore and partners in the Rock Island syndicate, with much Boston-held stock now under Rock Island control.
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New York
Rock Island
BF. Yoakum
Lewis & San Francisco
Rock Island Systema
Saaboard Air Line
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad
Death of Santa Fe foreman Hammond shocks Topeka friends
Prank Hammond, a Santa Fe foreman of bridges and buildings, dies after a fall on a small bridge over Tinall Creek. Resident of Topeka for twelve years at 789 Quincy street, he was a careful, powerful man known for iron construction on major projects including the Chicago Masonic temple and the Chicago exposition.
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Santa Fe
Prank Hammond
Cnline
Hammond
Topeka
Quincy Street
Mr. Hammond
Uns
Chicago
Tinall Creek
Northern Kansas Patrons Plan Board Action On Rail Route
A Herington Salina branch meeting gathered town reps to prepare a case for the state railroad board to limit passenger service on the line. In Emporia negotiations between Great Northern officials and firemen and engineers stalled as wage demands were denied and prior grants rescinded. Grand officials from unions arrived for talks with no progress.
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Herington-Salina
Rock Island
Ablcene
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Thin Branch
St Paul
Great Northern
Hanrahan
J. J. Stone
Brotherhood of Engineers
Associated Press
Road contract worth five million dollars planned
Jones said the road project will cost five million dollars and target October 15 for action. The project is understood to be backed by Frisco interests.
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Jones
Frisco
Rock Island Connection Work Resumes From Amarilla
Work on the Rock Island extension from Amarilla Texas to Tucumcarl New Mexico resumes with grading underway on both ends. The line connects the Choctaw Oklahoma and Gulf a Rock Island One with the El Paso line. no amalgamation planned between unions asserts officials.
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Rock Island
Kansas City
Amarilla
Tex
Tucumcarl
N. M
Choctaw
Oklahoma and
Gulf
el Paso
Railroad people in the city on company business
Frank D. Finn of Crane & Co Chicago is in the city for his firm. W Jones Kansas division superintendent of Rock Island Kansas division was in Kansas City on company business. Mat Black of Santa Fe passenger dept leaves for St Louis and Kansas City on business then to Topeka. A. Boyes assistant secretary of local railroad association returned from Colorado Springs wedding trip. Henry Clemen of Santa Fe pattern shops resigns. John Kerley succeeds in shop. Arthur Horn night agent at Las Vegas resigns. to return to Topeka. Arthur Gaxen of Santa Fe electrical dept at the new power house assists wiring. Building burned, lights cut. Thomas Roopr, new Rock Island machinery assistant superintendent, arrived from St Paul to assume duties. Mr Barnum, Rock Island machinery superintendent, will join lines under his supervision and return to Chicago next week.
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Frank D. Finn
Crane & Co
Chicago
W. Jones
Kansas Division
The
Rock Esland
Kansas City
Mat” Black
Santa Fe Passenger Department
St. Leuis
Topeka
Sin William Boyes
Association of the Railroad
Colorado Springs
Keith Wilton
W. C. Garvey
Santa Fe
Mr. Boyes
Henry Clemen
Ahops
Clossen
Ruamiy
Jonn Kerley
Arthur Horn
Thomas Roopr
Rock Island, Wit
Wat Announe
St. Paul
Great Northern Railway
SM. 1K. Barsus
Tnland
Chicas
AberGlen
Koop
Barnum
American Artillery to Liverpool Steaming for Boston
About 20 members of the Fisnerable Artillery company left their London armory in full uniforms to board the Dominion Line steamer Mayflower bound for Boston. A large crowd gathered to see them off as the Earl of Denbigh inspected the unit, the departure described with enthusiasm and patriotic airs.
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London
Fisnerable Artilery Company
Liverpool
Dominion Line
Mayflower
Boston
Mass
Earl of Denbigh
Pien
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Greteach
Pepsin Syrup Company
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New York, New Haven & Hartford Railway
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Locomotive Engineers
Great Northern Road
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