Andrew J. Russell (1829–1902) grew up in the northeast pursuing the life of an artist. As he progressed artistically, he received numerous commissions from political and railroad figures to paint portraits, along with landscapes. He slowly moved into photography by using photos as references for his paintings instead of creating sketches. His move toward photography…
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Union Pacific Railroad has announced significant reductions and delays in nitrogen fertilizer shipments to address “national supply chain issues” that could impact the spring’s late growing season. In a statement to The Epoch Times, Union Pacific said it is working to help its customers in light of national supply issues. “Union Pacific is committed to…
Thieves Raid Shipping Containers on Union Pacific
November 29, 2021
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LOS ANGELES—Thieves continue to target shipping containers loaded onto Union Pacific trains in the Los Angeles region, leaving open boxes strewn across the ground around the tracks. “We are aware of the problem and we’re working to resolve the issue and we’re working with local law enforcement in that county,” Union Pacific spokeswoman Robynn Tysver…
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