Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 36, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 August 1909 — BEE LINE ROUTE PUNNED [ARTICLE]

BEE LINE ROUTE PUNNED

To Build Bhort Road For St. Louia-Kan-sat City Traffic. Bt. Louis, Aug. 17.—A double track, high speed electric line, pursuing the shortest possible route between Kansas City and St. Louis is to be built by accompany to be Incorporated at Jefferson City today, with a capital of $15,000,000. It is announced that the right of way has been obtained, plans worked out for entering Kansas City and St. Louis and options taken on property for terminals. It is stated that little attention has been paid to cities and towns, the aim being to construct a short line for through traffic.