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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1900

Page

3

Populist Clans and Sectional Ballot Roll Call Names

Fragmented OCR lists numerous political figures and districts with scattered names such as Hite Alor, Marion, Representative J Doyle, Senator A. J. Forney, and others. Indicates a late 19th or early 20th century legislative selection context with many districts, delegates, and officials named in a crowded roll call.

Hite Alor PA Y. Clay Lingsake Briers Bourbon Bob Avers Headshaw Leet Yan FeSerert M. LW. Ter Cherykeos Mane Hanna Bik Mi. Alle Kuahedy Nee Puann J. W Malden Fortmuam Dicken Jo & Wailer Geary Tovhures Bhermin Charles Ersmess Grane Mike Stokrtuna Jinoke Thwkssee Birka Mitel Brappen Rial Tune D. Wheeler Pena Joeman Ane Waillor Witliam Stryker Busnes Seculun Larpee W. T. Firoun Anil Clee Gephardt. Pratt Benaiac Joho “Armatrong Eez Kinsey Judea J. i Andrews Ruah E J. Westente Finer PePresen Déleeater

Why He Was Removed

Apru 21 report from Clas Center notes an internal power shift tied to a committee vote. The forward of Uhhyposiition pgalziat is cited amid unclear references and service details, with limited readable names present in the damaged text.

Clas Apru Siena

Fragmentary note on Curran and a financial setback

A garbled passage mentions Curran, a financial setback, and an opportunity for an attempt to rebarrass. The text is incomplete but implies a personal or local dispute with financial implications and a potential turn of events for Curran.

Curran

Munger Still in Race for Governor Declares Stance

April 21 in Clay Center the Sunflower Democratic League announced strong competition from Populist forces as W. J. appears to remain active in the gubernatorial race. Munger asserts he has not withdrawn and vows to persist despite pressure from opponents.

Clay Center Sunflower Democratic League Dandie Mt Wichien Tiewever Minn W. J. An Ely Siu Feoren Mah O'State Judea Oppurienias

Harrington Ambition for Kansas State Printer Post

Hiawatha editor Harrington seeks the state printer job as part of his bid for the Republican United Senate nomination. He warns that the legislature will be controlled by his party to favor his aims and cites the Hiawatha newspaper as bearing influence. Names and places reflect a fragmented report from Ottawa and Tyvek.

Hiawatha Aveli Grans Wartingwa Fila Srusha Kansas Hurringten United Warnines Hidh Ie Uelones Harringiog Hiawatha Ewrnverss Ottawa Fadson Tyvek. Capital

Harmonizing Plan for Allen and Contested State Actions

A fragmented note discusses MC Allen and Cont M Allen proposing changes within the state. It mentions a state committee and party factions, urging a formal approach to unite elements, present plans to the state committee, and address potential conflicts.

MC Allen Cotus Congres al Comm Guarryle Eobeene

Sixth District Politics and Nominations in County Race

Disjointed notes outline Republican and Populist nominations across Norton and surrounding counties. Mentions John Conway, George Benedict, Chas Baschow, Tom Rogers, Ward, and others as possible nominees. References party factions, potential term aims, and a sweeping regional political contest with unclear conclusions.

Wortun John Conway Norton Champlon Mortum Conway Rooks County George Benedict Boake Husentl Russell County Rynnett Omants Staty Pute Thomas County Retuil Mitchell County Vleet Chun Perdue Fresabil Ptr Ta Sheridan Ellsworth Sherman Nortin Pu Ouboene Ovunitier Beeappett U. S. Sena Gectinoaik Ward Dave Siete Saree

Railroads expect big earnings gain and million dollar spend

Railroads report a surge in gross earnings for the year with increases across lines and sectors. Management predicts prosperity will endure and plans extensive improvements, with over 50 million dollars slated for capital projects this summer and beyond.

A Rock Island Move in Fort Worth Promises Outlet Route

Rex M F Wyatt of Washington county visited Fort Worth to discuss linking a short line from William Penn with a system to give Washington county towns access to the valley world. He has funds to move forward and talked with Rock Island General Superintendent S B K Hovey about extending Hearte and Brazos Valley into the county, with the Houston and Texas Central line operated by a Rock Island connection.

Fort Worth Rex Apro M. F. Wyatt Washington County Rock Island Railroad Company Sr. Wyatt William Penn BK. Hovey Rock Island Hearte and Brazos Valley Houston and Texas Central Weis Cormpany

The EATYS CONDITION Improved Earnings Are Sufficient

The Missouri, Kansas and Texas shows February figures with a deficit of 272,681 but marks a material improvement over prior months. The February increase of 510 percent, 250, and the largest gain since August reflect rising earnings as the fiscal year advances.

Missouri Kansas Texas

Remarkable Kidney Remedy Swamp Root Ad

An old advertisement touts Swamp Root for kidney liver and bladder relief. It claims rapid soothing effects and cites a sample bottle and a free book offer from Dr Kilmer and Co mailed to readers who mention the Topeka Daily State Journal. The tone mimics period medical ad copy.

Solit Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N Topeks Daily State Journal

Missouri Kansas Texas Surplus Declines Despite Earnings

In the eight months ending February 28 a surplus of 560,714 is reported alongside a deficit of 19,107. The year ending June 30 shows 4.57 percent on 12 million dollars of preferred stock. The year’s surplus decrease is 2.57 percent on the preferred, implying about 2 percent for the preferred stock if no further declines occur. To reach that 2 percent cumulative level, the company would need about 260,000 more total decrease over the next four months.

Missouri Kansas Texas

Union Pacific Tests Trainmen For Hearing And Eyesight

Union Pacific tightens entry rules for trainmen with compulsory hearing and eyesight tests. Rock Island crews on Union Pacific routes between Aere and Ranene City undergo testing. about 15 examined, 10 more to go, only one failed. Tests include hearing a watch at set distances and distinguishing colors from a color chart, plus basic physical criteria. Color blindness affects an estimated portion of applicants, justifying strict standards to prevent accidents.

Union Pacine Freud Rock Island Union Pacific Aere Ranene City Walon Pacific

Santa Fe Railway Adopts Standard Clock Dials

The Santa Fe Railway will fit standard 60 minute clock dials to all system clocks. Connecticut made dials are installed on some depots and Gulf Road clocks already use them. Completion expected within about 20 days.

Santa Fe Railway Company Santa Fe Sethomas Connecticut Gulf Road

Bootblack Gets $10,000 in Railroad Damage Case

The case of Frank Black versus the Texas and Pacific Railroad ends with a settlement after a head injury on a moving train. The earlier trial awarded $12,500 before the company appealed, arguing the brakeman caused the accident.

Bootblack Cass

Supreme Court Refuses Writ in Case and Sets Date

The court denied the writ of error in the Supreme Court. The case was set for further action on a specified date.

Tot Re Ro Supreme Court

Colorado the Magnificent illustrated pamphlet advertised

An illustrated promotional item titled Colorado the Magnificent is advertised. The color ad features a Rock Island depiction with a cowboy guiding cattle, a central Framed scene, and mentions duplicates offered along lines and in hotels. The pamphlet promises 46 pages of Colorado history and summer resort information.

Rock Island Colorado 7 Pal Colorado the Magnificent Colorado

Santa Fe Division Moves Superintendent Office

The Santa Fe Division relocates its superintendent’s office from Stockton to Fresno California scanning quarters one California changed to Fresno to create a better center for operations.

Santa Fe California Stockton Fresno Cal

Inspecting Storehouses General Santa Fe Tour Dates

General Santa Fe storekeeper A F Hilton, based in the city, is touring westward inspection of storehouses. He visited Emporia, Newton, Las Cruces, Albuquerque, Los Angeles, and Stockton today. His absence will last about a week. Railroad prosperity shows green earnings for the second April week totaling 36 018 423. Since January 1, the roads earned 92 070 012, up 19 682 198 from last year. Thirty seven roads up, eight down.

A.F. Hilton Santa Fe Emporia Newton Ee Junta Sea Starciniy Lad Verax Albuquerque Los Angeles Stockton California

Remodeling H. and S. Property in Hutchinson Rumor

Rumor says Missouri Pacific plans to tear down the Hutchinson and Southern roundhouse and convert the brick building into a freight depot and warehouse just west of the passenger station. Work is being arranged to complete the passenger station building.

Hutchinson, apro_zs Missouri Pacific Company Hutchinson, & Southern

Lloyd Angies Successor to Santa Fe Roundhouse Post

The vacancy created by the resignation of Lloyd Angles as assistant night engine inspector in the Santa Fe round house has been filled by Wim Conwell. Conwell previously served as fire builder's helper in the round house.

Lloyd Angies Lloyd Angles Santa Fe Round House Wim Conwell Conwell Round Ouse

Duties Increase Resigns Stock Agent in CAFES

George Littrooks, stock agent of Baata Ire in CAFES, resigns duties once held. Mr F B Houghton, El Paso division freight and passenger agent, will oversee the stock business in New Mexico and Arizona from Albaaueraus M. headquarters.

George Littrooks Baata New Mexico Arizona Albaaueraus M F. B. Houghton el Paso Tex

Santa Fe Locals Tells of Firemen, Layoffs and Moves

Fireman Denton Crotchet sent to Alma to watch an engine on a work train for one week. Join Alexander of the Blacksmith department laid off due to sickness. Tom Hebler of the blacksmith department laid off. Chris Auskey of the brass foundry laid off for sickness. Archie Baughman, a popular shop ball player, laid off. Charles French passed entrance exam for West Point in Leavenworth. to leave early June. Smith Thompson resigned. Ches Stewart returns after two weeks’ absence. William Smith returns after injuring back via hole in floor. Stavager Aude returned from inspection of middle division and south lines. to depart for Anad Shore private car 612 to Topeka, then California to meet C C Clark of the New York Central.

Cane Woo la Junta Denton Crotchet Alma Alexander Dlacksmith Department Tom Hebler Blacksmith Department Pote Et of Chris Auskey Brass Foundry Archie Baughman Charles French West Point Leavenworth French Smith ‘Thompson Ches. Stewart William Smith Eee Ropeland Pnevrorin Denersl Stavager Aude Middle Division Southen Anad Shore Topeka

Scott's Emulsion Promise for Coughs and Vitality

An advertisement claims Scott's Emulsion cures coughs faster and better than any cough mixture. It asserts the product enriches the blood, strengthens mind and body, and provides vigor, unlike ordinary cough remedies. It urges readers to try the emulsion for deep seated coughs.

Scott

Anti Poll Tax Protest Spurs Union Fight in Courts

About 50 men met at Wethers hall to denounce a city poll tax and plan legal action. J J Gunther chaired, ALS Huling sec retary. The Mechanics and Laborers Protective Association formed to organize funds and pursue an injunction. Attorney W Harvey named. executive committee listed. 39 raised at the meeting with subscription papers to Weber's hall for court costs.

Wethers Hall J.J. Gunther Huling W. W. Harvey Moc Supreme Court Zoe Ecdinsate A. & Huling Onii the Mechanics’ and Laborers’ Protective Association Harvey R. Ht. McKeever C. Lone Lorth Fe. McKeever A. S. Huling Dr. Marses C Smith J. J. Gusther N. B. Frisse A. Malone Committee On Funda Weber's Hall

Topeka Club Plans Aid for Democratic Convention Visitors

The Topeka Commercial Club seeks to benefit the city during the national Democratic convention in Kansas City on July 4. A committee will arrange lodging and arrangements to bring visitors by rail, with trains to run for late arrivals and early returns, and to house guests if Kansas City cannot provide accommodations.

Topeka Kansas City Les

BIDDLE FOR SENATOR FORT SCOTT MAN SEEKS SUCCESS

W R Biddle of Fort Scott seeks Bourbon ton senatorial race seat. E T Shaffer faced a party push to withdraw from renomination amid questions about his official record on measures affecting the Pope and related policy matters.

Fort Scott

Bilver Republicans Call for Kansas Meeting and Delegation

The Bilver Republicans of Kansas announce a gathering on a July day at a stated hour to discuss party matters. The call emphasizes money, government powers, and the importance of Republican actions aligned with the Declaration of Independence. Chairman D.C Tilliteon and Secretary outline the meeting’s intent and reassert party principles.

Bilver Republicans Kansas Bilver Repee Soares Mney D.C Tilliteon

Striking York butchers clash with Swift 4 Co leaders

In York April 21 striking butchers resist Swift 4 Co pressure amid union tensions. President Samaaford says citywide adherence to union rules threatens business as fires and job losses loom. A former butcher Barnsfard, associated with salverman, refused an offered watchman role and resigned, though the firm pressed to keep him.

York Swift 4 Co Samaaford Butchers Union St Hd Fren Barnsfard Hid Salverman Wenle Waa Green Ian

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