Balloon Era Note at Lincoln Telegraph Flight and Demo
A fragmentary report describes a 19th century balloon experiment linked to President Lincoln. It recounts Me first telegram balloon ascent, a 400 feet measurement, and a letter from Upahk Baloy in Augusta detailing an aerial message to Lincoln acknowledging support for the balloon project and its military signaling potential.
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Northwestern Railroad
Henry Robinson
Camden
N. J
Lincoln
Upahk Baloy
Weltoon
Balloon Message Sent at Telegraphers Meeting
The Twenty third annual reunion of Old-Time Telegraphers relied on a balloon message. MUWEL Bept It, led by President Pry, highlighted amendments to by-laws and the vice presidential election. Col. Wilhelm Tounder Wilson presented a more medallion honor to a distinguished telegrapher. The gathering noted defense concerns and invasion fears tied to a long history in St. Paul.
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Lincoln
Ufo
Willan
Ender Wilson
St ‘Paul
Ware invited to Ohio during campaign by state committee
Chulenan D Wk of the Ohio Republican state committee requests that Mr Ware come to Ohio at some point during the campaign to campaign for support and meet with officials. Ware plans to comply if duties allow, aiming to depart Topeka for Topeka return via Washington, with a brief stay in Ohio before Saturday departure.
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Ohio
Chulenan Dwk
Comrmittee
Trassent i. FP
Warr
United States
Nommiestienar
Axion
Mr. Ware
Mike
Tim
Ware
Topeka
Washington
In Praise of Chamberlains Colic Abolera and Diarrhoea Remedy
A testimonial letter extols a patent remedy for bowel trouble. The writer claims dramatic relief after several medicines failed, crediting a merchant contact for recommending the product. The notice appears in an 19th century advertorial style with routing sales language.
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Chamberlain
Atlow
Eagie
Src
Johnnon
Ehle Rembdy
Dukis
Aly Urtaiglenn
Santa Fe Oil Locomotives to Expand Fuel Savings Across Rails
Santa Fe reports oil fueled locomotives cut fuel costs, prompting further land purchases and oil well development from Ardmore to Texas and California. Executive officials plan new oil ventures to power western lines as coal scarcity drives efficiency gains and potential railway consolidation with Kansas City routes.
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Santa Fe
Texas
California
Albuquerque
N. AL
Chileno Chronicle
Santa Fo
Systea
W. Nixon
Satta
Goodrich
Alta
Iergie
Otis
Karina City
Tesvat
Gieh
Asnis
Pooling System Changes Railroading on the Coast Lines
A veteran Santa Fe engineer reflects on a renewed pooling system that assigns engines to crews, replacing individual locomotives. He laments loss of personal attachment to a trusted engine, recalling the pride of maintaining a familiar machine and the emotional sense of parting with the old locomotive.
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Coast Lines
Gouna Democrat
Santa
Round House
Santa Fe
Thad
Orient line progress toward Wichita from Milton
Work on the Orient line near Wichita suffers from a labor shortage but plans call for a larger force Oct 1 to push grading. Milton, 2.5 miles from Wichita, will gain direct rail access once the segment is completed, improving connections and using Missouri Pacific tracks in the interim.
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Wichita
Kan
Orient
Milton
Hine
Fairview
Missouri Pacific
Servier
Mississippi State House Purchase Charged to Railroad Expenses
In a Mississippi accounting note, Stuyvenant Fink, president of the Valley railroads, asserts the 2,583,116.34 payment for the new state capitol structure was funded by the railway system after protracted negotiations with state officials. He says the large outlay followed a lengthy effort to obtain back taxes and cover construction costs tied to the capitol project.
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Mississippi Railroad
Stuyvenant Fink
Vole Central End
Yrson and
Miesiestood Valley Railroade
Mississipp
Tizod Valley System
Fivh
Ferri
Ander
Fate
Srange
May Reach Silver City Santa Fe survey plans disclosed
The Silver City Independent reports Santa Fe railroad surveyors, numbering between twenty and sixty, are mapping a line from Phoenix toward New Mexico. They plan to enter via the Lower Gila valley and extend through Burro Mountain to Silver City, with completion awaiting engineers’ findings and company action.
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Santa Fe
Silver City
Phoenix
New Mexico
Gila Valley
Tne
Burro Mountain
Eutey Iotto Des Glebe
San Carlos
American Syndicate Buys Large Mexican Timber Lands
6 000 000 acres of timber land near the Orient Road area. An New York syndicate led by J Morgan is said to have secured an option on tracts in Mexico spanning the states of Sonora, Chihuahua and others. Much of the land sits along the Maya River headwaters, with some portions owned by the Mexican government.
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S. Pal Rony
Kansas Loo & Orient Railway
Orient Road
Austin
Tex
New York
Jaourivare Indteidoele Mere Ther
San Bernardino Officials Deny More Shopmen Needed
San Bernardino Times Index reports Santa Fe officials deny hiring a larger shop force. The paper says the existing positions replace resigned workers and that many eastern applicants are hoping for immediate work, prompting a correction to prevent an eastern exodus to the city.
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San Bernardino
Santa Fe
San Bernardino Times-Index
Times-Index
Pecos Valley Car Heads to Chicago Exhibition
The Sinisa Foot club prepares a car en route from Pecos Valley New Mexico carrying specimens of fruit vegetables and other soil products for exhibition in Chicago. The shipment showcases farming diversity from the Pecos region as it travels toward the Western Metropolis.
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Pecos Valley
Chicago
Sinisa Foot Club
New Mexico
San
Secret remedy supposed to cure drunkenness
An odorless tasteless drinkable cure claims to destroy desire for alcohol. Mary Roberty asserts Golden Specific conquers drunkenness, saying drinkers cannot consume intoxicants while using it. Dr J W Haines of Cincinnati offers free trial packets to prove its effects.
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Mary Roberty
J. W. Haines
Glenn Building
Cincinnnati
Siadly
State fair exhibits and politics mix in Pecos valley scene
A report from earlier this month notes Pearls line and a former congressman exhibit at the state fair in the Pecos valley. It details a ranch purchase after politics and a lecture program with fruit samples and music. The piece also covers labor unrest in Minnesota with a tentative peace after a high level meeting between railroad officials and the Brotherhoods of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers.
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Noswell
N. M
Tri
Bante Feyatem
Chanute Poised for Better Mail Train Service
Chanute Kansas officials announce a new mail train plan on the Fredonia to Ottawa line and on the Chanute to Pittsburg passenger runs. A pouch service between Chanute and Fredonia has begun, and an evening mail from Kansas City via Emporia linkage is planned. The Pittsburg to Chanute route will gain morning and evening mail clerks, delivering a double daily service.
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Chanute
Kan
Fredonia
Ottawa
Pittsburg
Fredont
Thore
Emporia
Kansas
Kansas City
Work at Lawrence Heads Union Pacific Survey Team
Sidney Griggs of Lawrence heads a Union Pacific survey crew surveying the riverbank from Purl farm to Lawrence for a jetty project. Depot plans call brick construction facing Bridge Street at Bridges in Lo cust streets with work expected to begin soon.
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KK. U
Union Pacific
Lawrence
Kat
Sidney Griggs
Thin City
University of Kaneas
Union Pacific Corpe
Jetilor
Purl Farm
Grigg
Tnion Pacific Dept
Journal
Bridge Street
Locust Streets
Griege
Muskogee Railways to Be Transferred to the Santa Fe
Arrangements completed in Muskogee to transfer Muskogee Union and Muskogee Southern railways to the Santa Fe system. N Haskell of the Auskogee Union and the Muskogee Southern coordinates the move. Santa Fe will extend from Owasso to Tulea and connect with Muskogee Union. Construction of the roads is under way.
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Muskogee
Santa Fe
N. Haskell
Auskogee Union
Muskogee Southern Railways
Owasso
Tulea
Muskeegee Union
Muskogee Southern
Santa Fe backs Conductor Watkins fight over arrest
The Santa Fe company plans support for Conductor John Watling after his recent arrest and $25 fine for leaving a train on a street crossing beyond the limit. They contend Emporia authorities misapplied the rule amid heavy traffic and expect the court to side with their position.
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Santa Fe
Watkins
2Mporia
Sant Fe
John Watling
Vie Lue
Emporia
Riffs on mileage tickets spark critical clashes in Texas rail plans
In Tex Houston area reports state that Henry Green backed by Derrell and Mrs. Hetty Green push for a mileage ticket reform. Debates rage among rail funds over financial terms and a possible interstate road extension from Davis to Waites. Rewards for East routes split among Burlington, Illinois Central, Chicago Milwaukee St Paul, and others with shares around 5 to 12 percent.
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Hetty Green
Derrell
Tex
J. Green
Texas Midland Railroad
Uday Trim Orcht
New York City
Eavis
Waites
Hotty Green
Chicago
Burlington
Limals Central
Milwaukie
St Paul
Northwort& Gents
Igin
Juste
Eid
Ewa
A Family Remedy Promoted For Peruna Benefits
An endorsement text extols Peruna as a cure for catarrh with letters from various individuals and officials praising its curative qualities. The article touts Peruna as a safe internal remedy available through Dr Hartman and lists testimonials, urging readers to seek Peruna for nasal and systemic ailments.
CIGAR MEN INDICTED IN Havana Trade Ring
A grand jury indicted William Paxton and others for manufacturing and selling Havana brand cigars under forged trade marks. Johnson transferred from Lancaster to Newton to direct factory rounds, while manager H. S. Peet faces additional charges. The case involves brands like Garcia and La Carolina and the circulation of imported Havana goods.
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Johnson
Newton
W. W. Johnson
Lancaster
Santi Fw
Arkansas City
Grand Rape House
William Paxton
Weil
Havana
la Carolina
Commercin
Railroad People Report From Heck Island Division
A B Cooper division passenger agent returns from a start Dusthers trip over the line and Santa Fe managers report engine orders and water treatment plant work. Railroad YMCA plans a noon meeting. several Santa Fe engines are en route to Topeka shops, while Rock Island announces fare changes for the Topeka to Kansas City trip and RailYMCA events proceed with a community chorus.
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A. B. Cooper
Heck Island
A. Ti
Santa Fe
Mare
Charles Smith
Santa We
A. Powers
YMCA
Bowne
Itald~ Win
Philadelphia
Rand To
Topeka
Ralph Kennedy
Banta Fe
Wheation
New York
Kennedy
Rock Island
Pelober
Towi
Kanaus
Kansan
Cth
Accoctation
Lh Association
M. CA
Billie Vinaeee
Bett
Onaries Hart
Hy Hayin
Wi Pet Traaelt Foo i
W._ Ei
Hi Aon
HB Lante
KC. Bean
W. i Wink
Thomas FE
Prout Maate
Lowman Hill Methodist Church
Bedriddery Sufferer Uses Blue-Teo Hitters For Relief
An elderly patient J. J. Havens of Vermailies endured years of kidney disease and poor health. After trying doctors and medicines without relief, he used Blue-Teo Hitters and recovered, as advertised by Arnel Wg Co. Ayer and kidney troubles are claimed to be cured. Also promoted are Doan's Ointment for piles with quick, lasting relief from a drug store.
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J. J. Havens
Vermailies
Tom
Arnel Wg Co
Sir
North Kansas
Held Up Brakeman Leads to City Jail Arrests
In a morning incident in Fatteburg city jail, four men including Bratt P Waterman Prencl and Jess Meyer faced charges after holding up a brakeman and robbing a canal water works crew. Alman, named in connection with the event, was later attacked by four men after the show.
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Ana
Pelvis
Teamen Buttes Bratt
P Watehman Prencl
Jess Meyer
Nha Sungh
Fatteburg
Kannas Bogtern
Almaan
Ceisnet Hamee
Alman
Trale
May Unravel Mystery in St Louis Case
A coat and gold buttons marked McCann are linked to the James P. McCann murder case. Frederick Barrington is held nearby as police pursue the missing pelfer and a Runeway farmer is also noted. A separate traffic death in Atchison features John Shots, 70, killed when his team ran away. Chancellor Strong praised University of Kansas enrollment growth. City Ticket Office on Kansas Avenue.
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St. Lou
McC
James P. McCann
Frederick Barrington
McCann
Ty the Pelfer
Runeway
Atchison
Kas
John Shots
Geary City
Desptain County
Strong
Lawrence
Omer
Unies
Pact Railroad
Kansas Avenue
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