Railroad News Consolidates Old and New Interests in Denver Line
Report notes the Rock Island survey for the Gulf route is nearly complete and a block system will be installed on the Rock Island. Denver line expansion aims to connect with western rail rivals, detailing charter purchases, franchise status, and prospective extensions toward Fort Worth, with emphasis on systemwide traction and infrastructure upgrades.
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Rock Island
Gulf
Hock Island
What the World Says about the Orient Road
Lawrence Kansas debates the Orient road review. Citizens and business leaders consider whether the line should pass through Lawrence or Vinland and urge public turnout for a meeting at the Commercial Club room to plan action. The proposal has backing in Kansas City and Leavenworth, with advocates stressing Lawrence needs the road and a strong local ally like Frank Chimor.
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Orient Road
Lawrence
Kas
Kava
Fils City
Lawrence San
Kansas City
Westport
Leavenworth
Kansas City Sion
Wetrworth
Orton
Frank Chimor
Arkansas City
Dunkerd Mills
Arkanes City
Remale
Kaneses
Maintenance of Way Association Holds Annual Convention
In Kranbas City on October 13 the Maintenance of Way Association announces its 101st annual convention. The meeting will be at the Comtex House in Kansas, with reports on track maintenance, educating future foremen, discipline, and improved equipment. Sessions cover sixty-foot tie placement, timber preservation, track tools, and rail crepping. Speakers include A Morrison of Cambria Steel, Dr Mann von Behrenk, J C Rockheld of Santa Fe, and F J Altes of Chicago Burlington & Quincy.
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Roadmasters
Wey Association
Kansas
Alo
Comtex Howe
Jotta
Crossinege
Lahey
Chicago
A. Morrison
Cambria Steel Company
Doctor Me
Mann von Behrenk
J.C. Rockheld
Santa Fe
F. J. Altes
Chicig
Burlington & Quincy
Paul Morton's Idea Sparks Southern California Travel Plan
Paul Morton's plan to shift Paseeneer travel from the Atlantic to southern California in summer shows success and will continue next year as resorts offer more attractions. Thousands visited Los Angeles and nearby beaches, with Chicago and the West contributing heavily. Catalina and Del Coronado had the best seasons in recent memory as authorities plan further improvements. Eastern Oklahoma Road Completed Guthrie Oklahoma Sept 6 Eastern Oklahoma railroad links Newkirk to Pitulk valley with service to Shawnee and Ripley. it will be used by Santa Fe for through and heavy freight. President Burt of Union Pacific and Oil Dept Supt Clark travel to New York to confer with directors over the threat.
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New York
Folkeveling Rew
St. Lyule Isa Frarklen Rand
Wia
Moore
J. 1 Meare
Ik Leeda
Dart
G. Neild
Aod Pranc
Hine
Heiderenn
Helin
Bom
Denver
Pete Evetern
Valley
Weelern
Rome
Myelem
New Grete
Ric Ured
Chicago
Rove Tet
Dap
Mente Fur Incline
Bormplese Black
Kopean
Toda
Jrvial
Austin
Fort Worth
Maleesten
Avery
Foul Linu
Hacal Peraedings
Tom Malivid
Tadhg
Paul Morton
California
Atlantic Seaboard
Catalina
Eastern Oklahoma
Guthrie
Okla
Newkirk
Pitulk Valley
Shawnee
Ripley
Ralwion Tne
Bente Fe
Coal region mines clash over wages and control
In the Wyoming coal region three mines Rock Springs Sweetwater and Union Pacific are reportedly actively worked. Workers seek higher wages and better conditions while officials consider action. Union Pacific Coal Company owns the Water Pacife mine in the area.
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Papinbee
Bette
Rock Springs
Sweetwater
Union Pacific
Pres
Burt
Pacife
Union Pacific Coal Company
Harriman to Join Erie Board Amid Harmony Report
New York Sept. Harriman chairman of the Union Pacific and president of the Southern Pacific is said to have formed a new accord with Morgan interests and will join the Erie railroad board. The move, seen as further harmony among rivals, may occur at the next voting trust meeting next Tuesday. The voting trustees include J P Morgan General Louis Fitzgerald and Sir Charles Tennant.
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Harriman
Morgan
Teem
J.P. Morgan
Louis Fitzgerald
Charles ‘Tennant
Northern Pacific
Morgan- HM
Northern Securities Seri
Leeds and Reid Slated for Santa Fe Board Seats
Chicago reports Leeds and Reid are likely to be elected to the Santa Fe board at the annual meeting next month or later. Inside the past months several thousand Santa Fe shares have come under WH Moore and his associates control amid rumors of Pennsylvania railroad interests seeking influence. A Pennsylvania director denies any purchases and states it would go against policy to extend west of the Mississippi.
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Santa Fe
Chicago
Atchison, Toi & Santa Fe
Rock Island
Leeds
Xsto
Reorganization at Erie Train Employes Replaces Older Brakemen
The Erie railroad plans a complete reorganization of its passenger train service as early as possible. Twenty five veterans completing thirty years with the company will retire on life pensions. Younger workers will fill roles such as brakemen and engineers next in line for pension eligibility.
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Erie
Fearn
Nes
Paul Seliger
Saraich
Corpany
Hiffalo
Dineatistiace
Lie Brothers
Railrand
Penaton Society
Bond Their Own Men Adopts New Bonding Plan
The Adams recs company partners with American and Southern firms to require employees to sign a bonding agreement covering losses from carelessness, negligence, or defalcation. The plan, modeled on other railroads, spans from the rude man to the cashier, insuring hundreds of dollars monthly. Premiums range from 123 to 250 dollars annually, with potential reductions if no claims occur.
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Adams Recs
Hort
Injing
United States
Apparition Frights L. E. W. Trainmen at Night
Trainmen on the L. E. W. report seeing a phantom team of white horses pulling a wagon at night near Janerie and western stations, frightening veteran engineer Jehael Hasetti but causing no injuries. The sighting unsettled crews and was noted by the Buffalo Express.
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Janerie
Dent Deiwern
Pera
Denver
Jehael Hasetti
Bemhart
Locating New Line Spurs 25 Mile Rail Shortcut
Rock Island surveyors plan a railroad line between Trenton and Kansas City that would cut about 25 miles off the route. From Jamesport the track would reach the Wabash line at Cass County, cross the Handibht and St Joseph at Hamilton, the Santa Fe at Converse, and run near the Milwaukee line with its bridge at Kansas City.
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Rock Island
Trenton
KE. C
Kansasity
Jamesport
Wabash Railroad
Carsow
Handbht & St Joseph
Hamilton
Santa Fe
Converse
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Blomyer resigns from St. Louis & San Francisco
F F Blomyer general freight and passenger agent for Missouri resigns effective October 1 to join Pere Marquette at Detroit. Fall railway conventions listed include Master Steam Roiler Makers in Chicago October 7 and several associations meeting in New Orleans Quebec Richmond and New York through December.
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General Freight
Pere Marquette
Detroit
Mich
F. F. Blomyer
St. Louis & San Francisco Railroad
Missouri
New Orleans
Pepetatatan Society of Mechanical
New York
Timely Hints for Saturday Shoppers Jackets and Coats
Seasonal women and children outerwear sale notes feature children's jackets and coats in red and blue, velvet collars, and trimmed styles priced from 1.25 to 12.50. Fur and animal scarf items include imitation beaver, sable, mink, coney stall, bear stall, and Isabella fox offerings with specials highlighted.
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BNA Coop
Eee Arene Nes
Melton
Ensixs
Isabella Fox
Railroad Men and Events Highlight Regional News
Rail and railroad staff movements are noted with Engine 112 back in service after repairs. Santa Fe officials and staff like Kouna, Austin, Monionis, Doyle, Graham, and Belden appear in short notices. Kansas City specials, a large railroad association expansion, and Arkansas City’s bridge celebration are also reported with local civic activity.
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Rants Westmesenger
SW. Kouna
Sranesportation
Santa Fe
HE. A
W. K. Belen
Ph Gecern
Santa Pe
Las Vegas
N. M
Etter Wan
Div Wite
Lac Vewne
Thomas E. Prout
Focal Association of the Railroad
Fourth
Adame
CIA
Ik Ie
Lak Ronst
Chather
Cima
Indian Territory
Kansas City
Kansan City
Missouri
Oklahoma
Ranta Fe
Kansas City Chanute
Emporia
Chanute
Marceline
Ganean City
Sleeping Car Thefts Plague Santa Fe Trains Near Newton
Sneak thieves target Pullman passengers on Santa Fe trains southwest of Newton, slipping through cars at night, lifting purses watches and garments from berths, often during station stops or yard movements. Investigators report no strong evidence against railroad workers despite collusion rumors. cases kept secret to protect the road’s reputation. Also reported, bank robbery suspects captured in Kansas, and horse losses at Sabetha and Conrad, with Beatrice hounds being summoned to track.
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Santa Fe
Newton
Rome
Fort Scott Votes to Buy Water Works in Quiet Referendum
Fort Scott votes on an issue to issue 150000 dollars for purchasing the waterworks system owned by an eastern syndicate. The town records a light turnout with a narrow 60 vote majority. Oyster Bay reports President Roosevelt and his entourage preparing to return to Washington for a thirteen week stay, with two others mentioned in dispatches from the Capitol.
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Fort Scott
Roosevelts
Washington
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Faas
Capitol
Land an appeal over Kickapoo land reserve dispute
Attorneys Morgan and Harvey appeal to Secretary Hitchcock over a land entry plan affecting 250 homesteaders in the Kickapoo reserve. Harvey selected 100,000 acres for indemnity school lands before settlement opened, but claims were filed by homesteaders. The case is vigorously contested by both sides.
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Harvey
United Eaates Land Office
Well Known Express Agent Dead
Fort Scott Kansas reports the death of C. P. Warren a renowned western express agent and local Adams and Pacific office staffer from Bright's disease. The body will be sent to Tennessee for burial with Warren remembered for years of service as a route agent in the Adams line.
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Anthony Sykes
Wichita
Anthony Tyrem
Yeas
Wichits Hospital
Henee
Pennsylvania
Keres
Kanvas
Express
Fort Scott
Kan
C. P. Warren
West
Adams and Pacific Joint Office
Bright
Tennesses
The
Adams
Died of Heart Disease in Newton Kansas
Mare David Weaver wife of a Harvey County farmer died suddenly here on Sept 2 from heart trouble. Weather and illness described as confusing. Further details unclear and names may be misspelled in the report.
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Newton
Kan
David Weaver
Harvey County
Wichita and Return Fare via Santa Fe Advertised
Tickets on sale September 27 to October 2 for Wichita round trip at 5.16 dollars. Account fair and races noted with final limit returning October 5. Santa Fe line promoted in regional circulation.
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Wichita
Santa Fe
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