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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1904

Page

4

Washburn Defeats Fairmount in Slugfest Baseball Affair

Washburn sidesuis overcame a 7 to 2 deficit to beat Fairmount 9 to 7 as Bates shone on the mound and at the plate. The game featured a long rally, late scoring bursts, and key hits by Pinger and Finger while Fairmount’s effort came up short despite late efforts. Attendance was about 200 with umpire Hutchins calling the plays.

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National Biscuit Company Reveals Growth and Ideas

The National Biscuit Company highlights Uneeda Biscuit and other brands as a nationwide success. It notes a fireproof New York factory, a large six story plant, and twenty one acres of floor space. Chairman A W Geen discusses organized business, fair competition, high quality goods, and growing goodwill amid expanding packaging and advertising.

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Helen Gould Gives 31 000 To Relief Fund For Girls

Helen Gould donates 31000 to the W C G A fund aiding girls visiting the exposition city. A meeting in New Fork outlined plans to establish homes for unprotected girls in St Louis rail stations and to post warnings about dangers from strangers. The move was praised as a vital support effort. Lodge 155 K of P to hold a convention April 27. all members urged to attend.

W. CG. A New Fork Mien Helen Gould Grace Dodge Extablien St. Lowke Exposition City St. Louie W Hs Han Wein Ales Gould

Santa Fe to create central statistics department in Chicago

James Peabody named chief statistician as Santa Fe plans a new statistics department to manage all railroad data from a Chicago headquarters. About thirty clerks from Topeka offices will relocate, with work centralized under Vice President Morton.

Te and Timber Department The Santa Fe Faulkner Department of Statistics Road One Chicago James Peabody Topeka Senta Fe Statistic W. J. Healy J. W. White J.p.aitchell Paul Mortors Statistical Department Morton

Wabash Car Tenants Go On Strike Across Regions

Decatur shops closed as President Ramsay locks out remaining Wabash employes after a failed wage scale conference. About 1,000 carmen across the system join the strike. inspectors and other car shop workers may follow, with Decatur, Moberly, and Toledo shops affected. Wabash pledges no concessions yet, while West Fairytale notes 36 Eastern Union machinists are diverted to San Bernardino as strike breakers. Engineer John Pearson dead in El Paso, Kansas.

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Severe pneumonia attack recalls funeral notice

A severe attack of pneumonia forced a funeral last Sunday. The services were held at Delito Church with interment planned to take place later. La Junta Tribune reported the details of the proceedings.

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Low Rates Swindler Sold Stowaway Tickets on Santa Fe

Albuquerque man ran an agency selling stowaway passage at 3 dollar to Kansas City and 1 to 2 to La Junta. He faced Judge Crawford and was jailed thirty days for receiving money under false pretenses. Claimants paid four dollars, two men tracked him after leaving the train and alerted officers. He admits running the operation but denies being the key to the baggage coach. documents and testimonies supported his arrest and bail set.

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FOUNSON TREE TO JUMP FOOLISH TRICK ENDS IN ACCIDENT

Ed Johnson, a freeman on engine 327, jumped from a moving train near Challender station and was struck, losing part of his left foot. He was taken to Flagstaff for amputation. A local collection raised about 200 dollars from John Xs camp and Gorman's people to help him.

Santa We Iuoreman Ed Johnson Freman Willams Challender Station Johnson Fiagstaff Brannan Arizona Charles Lindstrom Bothy Burns John Xs Camp Walter Stanton al Larson

Fort Worth Frisco directors discuss Texas line merger

Memge Frisco lines in Texas plan a merger of St Louis San Francisco Texas Fort Worth Rio Grande Red River Texas Southern Parla Great Northern Blackwall Texas Oklahoma City Texas Frisco lines under Chicago Rock Island Gulf charter. Officials contemplate consolidating all Frisco routes in the state follow Rock Island merger pattern.

Fort Worth Tex Frisco Texas Sherma Conker Texan St. Louis San Francisco Rio Grande Red River Texas and Southern Rallen Parla Great Northern Blackwall Fuld Yexas Oklahoma Chyy Levin San

Giant Decapod Locomotive Passes Through Berne Field

A record locomotive, the largest ever built, travels from Hardwin works to the St Louis Fair via the Chicago and Alton line. The decapod engine features five pairs of driving wheels, a 86 foot length, 186 ton weight, 32 by 28 inch cylinders, 215 psi steam, and 26 foot boiler tubes. It will be joined by a Union Pacific passenger engine, billed as the largest of its kind, arriving in St Louis next week.

Bloomagton Aprio Ber Chicago and Alton Hardwin Locomotive Works St Louis Fair Fairia Union Pacific St. Louis

Hicks May Be Chosen Master Mechanic at Albuquerque

Rumor says C Hicks general foreman at San Bernardino Shops will be appointed master mechanic in Albuquerque. Hicks is well known on the Santa Fe coast and highly regarded by Falkond men in this city. If official, he would be a strong, qualified choice, with potential to learn and excel.

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Short Returns From Mexico Trip With Wife

4H. G. Short, general traveling auditor of the Santa Fe System, is back in the city from a pleasant journey through Mexico. He was accompanied by his wife. Short spent several weeks in Mexico during the trip.

Short G. Short Santa Fe System Mexico Suss el Paso Herald Mr. Short

Traveler Visits Mexico City and Points of Interest

A traveler toured Mexico City and nearby Cuernavaca and Aguascalientes, among other southern locales. He found the sights pleasing and remarked on the ambiance and attractions of the region.

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Las Cruces Testimony In $50,000 Damage Suit

Victor Meed, a telegraph operator from San Mareciat, died at Las Cruces hospital after an operation under anesthesia. His mother sues for $50,000 against the A T & S F hospital and surgeon Dr Edwin B Shaw. Dr Kastor testified that proper care was given but his testimony was not needed.

Las Cruces Las Vegas Victor Meed San Mareciat Edwin B. Shaw Bonday Kastor The Santa Fe Territorial Card of Health

New Orleans Terminal Project Seen Worth 9 Million

Rock Island and Southern Railways collaborate with New Orleans Terminal Co to build a joint facility in New Orleans. Berg and Chief Engineer Jnekies visit New York to consult with Rock Island President Loree and Southern President Spencer. Planned improvements cost about 9 million dollars, with permanent work over two years and temporary yards to open by July.

Rock Island and Southern Railways New Orleans Berg Jnekies New York Loree Rock Island Spencer Southern Railway

Light Their Crossings Electrify Ohio Rail Crossings Law

A proposed Ohio law to require railroads to fund street crossing lighting with electricity was debated in Columbus. Dr Lowes, a Republican leader in the Third district, backed the measure. The bill faced committee resistance and was defeated after a spirited floor debate.

Ohio Columbus Home of Representatives Lowes Third Committee On Railroads and Telegrapha Chapman Bi

Rock Island Leaders to Confer on Joint Railroad Matters

Rock Island President L. F. Lovee and executive officers of both systems plan frequent conferences in Chicago and St Louis on joint interests with the Frisco. Chal Yoakum of the Frisco board will return from Texas. James F. Morrow named general advertising agent of the Great Northern railway. Other railroad notes mention Santa Fe and Topeka connections, and staff changes.

Rock Island St. Louis L. F. Lovee Chicago St Louie Frisco Winchell Imand Jefferson Chalan Yoakum Frisco Board Texas St. Lota Tomor Row New General St. Paul James F. Morrow Great Northern Railway

Fragmentary OCR reads on political actions and weather hints

fragments describe ongoing political actions and weather notes with garbled names and places. references to stations or divisions and reports from multiple districts but unreadable specifics hinder precise identification.

Wabash to St Louis Train Service Details

Clipped OCR item outlines rail links from Kansan to St Louis via Wabash with daily trains and references to Western Passenger Ager and various entities. The text is garbled but suggests schedule notes and fair entry context without clear dates or figures.

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Best Line to Florida Tours This Winter

Lacyew and attractive features in Florida tours this winter with full information after an application to WM Flannelly TP A Board of Trade building Kaoeas City Ma

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